Taunton Racecard - Monday 20th March

THE RNLI CHARITY RACEMEETING

MONDAY 20TH MARCH, 2023

Today’s Schedule Page Time Race

8 1.40pm

The Melanie and Philip Gibbs Rnli ‘Hands and Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race)

12 2.10pm The Syndicates Available With Seamus Mullins Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

16 2.45pm The Royal Bath & West Show Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race

22 3.10pm The Anthony Trollope-Bellew Memorial Handicap Chase

25 3.45pm The Jackson-Stops Country House Handicap Hurdle Race

27 4.15pm The Chetwood Investment Management Mares’ Handicap Chase

28 4.45pm The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Today’s Officials

Stewards

F. Sweeney (Chief Steward)

C. Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

J. Brown

S. Candy

K. Dowson

Starters

W. Jordan

P. Hickman

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

S. Fox

S. Shilston

V. McKevitt

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Commentator

R. Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

V. Moore

Medical Officers

Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps

Veterinary Surgeons

A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.

C. Martin-Pope, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.

Vice Presidents

J.S.B. White

P. K. Barber

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd

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Orchard Stand

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How to Read the Racecard

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Ratings Explained

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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First Race 1.40

The MelanieAnd Philip Gibbs Rnli‘HandsAnd Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race

(ConditionalAndAmateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part OfThe Racing Excellence Initiative)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3837, 2nd £1918, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) colours no horse

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

1 FLAMELCO (FR) (32) 201-250

Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) Rob Hargreaves (3)

O The Winning Hand Gary Moore, Horsham

B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler in France for P. & C. Peltier 12 months ago but showed little on return/yard debut at Sandown (16f, good to soft) last month.This likely to reveal more TFRHHIII

2 IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) (23) 23121 D

Br B g Kitkou (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) Mr Charlie Sprake (3) J

O Million in Mind Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Goffs UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a bumper at Hereford in November and stepped up on hurdling debut effort to take his record to 2-3 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month, making all. In top hands and there could well be more to come now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA117

3 PONTRESINA (IRE) (23) 1F/2U3-P

10 11-11

Br B g Milan - Gilt Benefit (IRE) Ellis Collier J

O Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

B Mr Ray Martin

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and pulled up on return from 11-month absence at Kempton last month. Entitled to be sharper for that run but others make more appeal. First-time cheekpieces go on. TFRHHIII BHA112

4 GINGERBRED (GB) (32) 505F10 D BF

5 11-8

Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE) Jack Martin J

O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling Holiday Resort Unity S

TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed previous encouragement when winning a handicap at Exeter last month but run of good form halted at Sandown (16f, good to soft) since. Must get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 IKE SPORT (FR) (126) 2-33264

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

5 11-7

Thomasina Eyston J

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a French claiming hurdle on debut last February and placed all 3 starts in novice events for this yard during the summer However, he’s yet to kick on in a couple of handicap outings so will need to improve to feature. TFRHHHII BHA108

6 DAME PRESTIGE (FR) (24) 5-35P5P

Br Bl m Kapgarde (FR) - Prestige Girl (FR)

6 10-7

Mr William Gough (5) J

O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Christophe Sorignet & Caroline Favier We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in a pair of Perth maiden hurdles in the summer for Gordon Elliott. Probably flattered on handicap debut at Plumpton (25f) last month and was pulled up at Warwick 11 days later Back down in trip.

7 IF KARL’S BERG DID (GB) (69) P65/4-3P

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mayberry

TFRHHIII BHA94

8 10-3

Jamie Brace J

O Air-Water Treatments Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Greenlands Farm LLP Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff 17 months before posting encouraging third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f,soft) in November Went backwards from that comeback run under more testing conditions at Exeter 10 weeks ago but a better showing anticipated with the hood back on TFRHHHHI BHA90

8 PRINCE NINO (FR) (11) 0/-P005P

Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR)

O Midwicket Cowboys

B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios

6 10-2

Mr Rupert Wilks (5) J

Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who failed to build on an encouraging fifth at this track when pulled up atWincanton 11 days ago. Marginally out of the weights.

TFRHHHII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022:MEETING ABANDONED

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

PRINCE NINO: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Ioupy Collonges (FR), 11-2 Gingerbred (GB), 15-2 Ike Sport (FR), 17-2 Flamelco (FR), 12-1 If Karl’s Berg Did (GB), 16-1 Pontresina (IRE), Prince Nino (FR), 50-1 Dame Prestige (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

IOUPY COLLONGES took his record to 2-3 under Rules with a commanding success at Chepstow earlier this month and with further improvement on the cards, Paul Nicholls’ 5-y-o is fancied to make a winning start to life in handicaps. A better showing is anticipated from If Karl’s Berg Did with a hood reapplied, so he’s put forward as the main danger, ahead of Prince Nino.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) 2.IF KARL’S BERG DID 3.PRINCE NINO (FR)

The Result

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Second Race 2.10

The Syndicates Available With Seamus Mullins

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3672, 2nd £1837, 3rd £918, 4th £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and half a furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DANCILA (IRE) (43) 1 D 6 11-12

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Empress of Rome (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B J. S. Bolger Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful Flat winner in Ireland for Jim Bolger and looked of at least that standard when seeing off 3 hurdle winners on his hurdling bow at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) last month. More to come. Considered TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 OUT OF OFFICE (IRE) (83) 1-41 D

5 11-12

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Shuil Dorcha (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs Marilyn Syme Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding who won his only start in Irish points and scored impressively in 15-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) in December. Exciting prospect and the clear form pick.

3 AURIGNY MILL (FR) (46) 04-40

TFRHHHHH BHA128

6 11-5

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) David Prichard (5) J

O Mrs E. Weld Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden who was patiently ridden when seventh of 18 in novice hurdle atWincanton (15.2f,good to soft) 46 days ago. Can do better in due course.

4 BOB BANK (IRE) (18) 060

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Br Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Accardi (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J

O Daffodil Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B David Russell NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and only eighth of 10 in novice hurdle here (19f, good) on hurdles bow 18 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 BRIGHT FOCUS (GB) (262) 60 5 11-5

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Azione Ben Poste J

O Mrs R. Hurley Laura Hurley, Tiverton T

B Mr Michael Brend Red Lion Oakford S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden and only eighth of 9 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft, 200/1). Off 8 months ahead of his hurdles debut with lots to find.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 FEVER DREAM (IRE) (13) 23 5 11-5

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr Richard Bedford Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B John O’Donovan

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and made a promising start when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Sandown (16f,soft,28/1) on NH debut 13 days ago, not knocked about Can do better.

7 GUN RUNNER CASH (IRE) (102) 1-4406F D

Br B g Jet Away - Brownie Points (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-5

Thomasina Eyston (7) J

O Black Knight Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

B Thomas Maher Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWPerth bumper winner for Gordon Elliott lastApril.Below that level since,including for new connections,and fell 4th over C&D in December Lots to prove now.

8 HOBSONS BAY (IRE) (12) P-

Br B g Camelot - Emirates Joy (USA)

O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-5

Sean Houlihan J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden on the level.Pulled up on hurdles debut at Doncaster so hard to make a case for returned to this sphere. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 SEA VILLAGE (IRE) (53) 6-003 5 11-5

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Godfrey Moylan Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, much improved on previous efforts when third of 17 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 53 days ago. Needs to back it up now.

10 SMART CASUAL (GB) (74) 5 5 11-5

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage Aidan Coleman J

O Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Rachael Honeyball Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who shaped well when fifth of 11 in bumper at Ffos Las 74 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut.

11 TOWNHILL (IRE) (30) 1-45 5 11-5

Br Ch g Presenting - Ladies Pride (IRE) Mr Ben Sutton (7) J

O Mr N. Sutton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B W. B. Mactaggart Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole outing in Irish points and shaped enouragingly on his hurdling bow when fifth of 7 in novice at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft, 80/1) 30 days ago. Can take a step forward here

TFRHHHII BHA-

12 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (41) 065 5 10-12

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) David Bass J

O Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has hinted at promise in a bumper and two novice hurdles over C&D. Sort to do better in handicaps.

13 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (18) 5 4 10-9

Br B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Stonepark Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons and given a patient ride when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle here (19f, good) on

NH debut 18 days ago. One for the longer term in all probability.

TFRHHIII BHA-

14 LA REFERI (IRE) (132) P 4 10-2

Br Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Referio (IRE) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Atlantic Friends Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded/tongue tied when pulled up in juvenile hurdle (125/1) at Hereford (16.2f,good to soft) on NH debut 132 days ago. Has lots to find after a wind op. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 7, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14.

Stewards Note:

FEVER DREAM: Following its run on 7/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Out of Office (IRE), 5-2 Dancila (IRE), 12-1 Smart Casual (GB), 14-1 Sea Village (IRE), 25-1 Aurigny Mill (FR), 28-1 Fever Dream (IRE), 40-1 Townhill (IRE), 66-1 Hobsons Bay (IRE), Faerie Cutlass (GB), 150-1 Bob Bank (IRE), Bright Focus (GB), Gun Runner Cash (IRE), Faded Fantasy (IRE), 250-1 La Referi (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Evan Williams’ Shirocco gelding OUT OF OFFICE created an excellent impression when going in at Chepstow just after Christmas and can return from a break in style here before tackling better company. Dancila also brings plenty of hurdling potential on the back of his debut Musselburgh success and rates much the biggest threat. Ascot debut fifth Townhill and hurdling newcomer Smart Casual can fight it out for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUT OF OFFICE (IRE)

The Result

2.DANCILA (IRE)

3.TOWNHILL (IRE)

1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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Third Race 2.45

The Royal Bath & West Show

Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Race Description

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 0 to 105. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

1 BRIANNA ROSE (IRE) (15) 4-32F33

Br Ch m Ocovango - Coco Milan (IRE) Harry Atkins (10) J

O Mr M. Baker Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B R. Lynch Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of a Southwell maiden in December 2021 and consistent in handicaps since, finishing a good third of 12 at Ffos Las 15 days ago. Likely to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA106

2 FANCY YOUR CHANCES (IRE) (18) 55-3240

Br Br m Presenting - May’s June (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B J. R. Weston

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in mares’ maiden/novice on first 2 outings over hurdles Hasn’t reproduced that in 2 handicaps since (C&D latterly) but it’s clearly still early days and it’s possible first-time blinkers could give her a lift. TFRHHHII BHA105

3 MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (29) 14632 D

6 12-0

Br B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Thomas Mulhern Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has made steady progress over hurdles,finishing 5 lengths second on 3m Newbury handicap debut last month.Thereabouts if in similar form.

4 ATJIMA (IRE) (15) 660F-P1

HHHHI BHA105

8 11-7

Br B m Mahler - Qui Plus Est (FR) David Prichard (5) J

O Mr Nick Viney Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B John Edwards Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicap 15 days ago.Raised 8lb but she’s still quite low mielage and it’s possible there could be more come now moving up to 3m TFRHHHHI BHA98

5 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (27) 15U452 D

10 11-2

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe Micheal Nolan J

O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Southwell off a 3lb lower mark last summer and back to that sort of level when second in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago.Another who can’t be discounted TFRHHHII BHA93

6 SPITFIRE GIRL (IRE) (38) 6402P4

6 11-2

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Calomeria Gavin Sheehan J

O A Walk In The Park Partnership

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B P. J. Reynolds Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts in bumpers and best effort over hurdles when filling the same position on handicap bow at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in December Not in the same form both starts since but this trip could suit her TFRHHHII BHA93

7 SHE’S SO LOVELY (IRE) (49) 42/545-6

Br B m Mahler - House-of-Hearts (IRE)

O Winter Gold Racing 2

7 10-10

Bridget Andrews J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Nicholas Dee Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in a point. Has yet to better modest form over hurdles but it’s possible she needed the run after 14 months off when sixth of 7 on her 20.5f Huntingdon handicap debut 7 weeks ago. Still early days for top stable. TFRHHHII BHA87

8 ELFRIDE (GB) (22) 0UP054

Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie

O Mr Dave Redfern

7 10-2

Finn Lambert (5) J

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Miss Marie Steele Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst form when fifth of 15 on Exeter handicap debut (21.5f,heavy) in January but faded into a distant fourth at Hereford since. 10lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Brianna Rose (IRE), Atjima (IRE), 11-2 My Girl Katie (IRE), Kentford Mallard (GB), 9-1 Fancy Your Chances (IRE), 10-1 She’s So Lovely (IRE), 12-1 Spitfire Girl (IRE), 50-1 Elfride (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BRIANNA ROSE should benefit form the return to 3m and is taken to gain reward for her recent consistency. Atjima, a winner at Ffos Las a couple of weeks ago, and Newbury runner-up My Girl Katie head the dangers in quite a competitive mares’ event.

The Result

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Fourth Race 3.15

The Anthony Trollope-Bellew Memorial

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

Race Description

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age

1 DOCTOR KEN (FR) (111) 1542-12 BF

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Kendoretta (FR) Aidan Coleman J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Laurence Gagneux Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner but all over a chaser on looks and perfect start to land 4-runner novices’ handicap on return at Aintree (2 1/2m) in November Advanced his form when runner-up to a dual subsequent winner atAyr (20.5f) later that month and sound claims back from 4 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA130

2 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (9) 143-62P

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Patrick Kavanagh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas registered victories over fences on each of last 4 seasons.His second at Chepstow (19.5f) over Christmas suggests he could repeat the feat this term but he pulled up at Sandown since. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA128

3 KAP AUTEUIL (FR) (23) 6-5PP2P D

8 11-12

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Mme Henri Devin Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time chase winner last season. Back to form when second at Kempton in January but in nothing like the same form back there 6 weeks later, pulling up for third time in his last 4 starts. Comes with risks at present. TFRHHIII BHA128

4 YOUNG BUCK (IRE) (83) 121U/-04

9 11-6

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pepsi Starlet (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Jennifer Irish and Mr Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B R. Guiry

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful pointer who showed useful form in novice hurdles in 2020/21 season.Looked a shadow of that horse when well beaten in 2 comeback runs over fences at Chepstow in December but top yard perseveres Worth a precautionary betting check. TFRHHHII BHA122

5 NEW AGE DAWNING (IRE) (69) P14-422

9 11-6

Br Ch g Stowaway - Captain Supreme (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs D. Cashman W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond start over fences when landing a Ffos Las handicap in January 2022.Back to that level when runner-up last twice, going with plenty of enthusiasm in cheekpieces (retained) at Exeter last time. Player TFRHHHHI BHA122

6 STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (15) 45-3063

7 11-6

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O I & C Gosden, M Sharp & G Kennington Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19f) last season.Has failed to add to that since but his latest third at Huntingdon was a step back in the right direction. Nicely handicapped if he can build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA122

7 FRATERNEL (FR) (623) 3461F/P-

8 11-4

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Valence (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Tim Syder Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr Denis Parreau-Delhote Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who bettered his hurdles form when making a successful debut over fences at Hereford (21f) in spring 2021. Failed to complete next 2 starts,latterly atWorcester in July of that year Lengthy absence to overcome now.Betting perhaps the best guide. TFRHHHII BHA120

8 KEY COMMANDER (IRE) (2) 540334 BF

8 10-11

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ten Commandments (IRE) J

O Peter G Freeman Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Premier Bloodstock Adm Protexin Ltd S

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6. Stewards Note: GOLDEN WHISKY: Following its run on 11/3/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly on the 1st circuit. FRATERNEL: Following its run on 5/7/2021 it was reported that the horse finished lame on its right fore.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Doctor Ken (FR), 9-2 Striking A Pose (IRE), 11-2 New Age Dawning (IRE), 6-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 9-1 Kap Auteuil (FR), 11-1 Fraternel (FR), 12-1 Young Buck (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

There could be more to come from DOCTOR KEN over fences so he gets the nod to make a winning return from a break. New Age Dawning arrives on the back of 2 good runner-up efforts and may provide the chief threat ahead of Striking A Pose.

The Result

Horse Welfare

Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse. At every meeting there are 3 specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys.

A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

RACING AT TAUNTON 2023

Thursday 30th March

Thursday 13th April

Thursday 27th April* **

Thursday 16th November*

Thursday 30th November*

Thursday 14th December

Saturday 30th December

Timings subject to change

* 6 races scheduled

** Evening Meeting

Fifth Race 3.45

The Jackson-Stops Country House

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13800

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5574, 2nd £2786, 3rd £1394, 4th £697, 5th £348.(Penalty Value £7287.78)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 130. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

colours no horse

1 JPR ONE (IRE) (370) 12105- C

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual winner over hurdles but off for 12 months since coming in a well-beaten fifth in Supreme Hurdle at Cheltenham Market can guide on his comeback run. TFRHHHII BHA127

2 MR GREY SKY (IRE) (89) 3/5110-6 D 9 11-9

Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Lakil Princess (IRE) David Bass J

O Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Minch Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAll-the-way hurdles winner at Leicester and Ludlow last winter but shaped as if the run was needed after 9 months off when last of 6 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, soft) on debut over fences 89 days ago. Needs to step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA124

3 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (23) F-30421 D

8 11-9

Br Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally opened his account for present connections when cosy winner of 2m Chepstow handicap last month. Remains on a good mark despite a 4lb rise so another bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA124

4 LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (71) 1/16-231 D

7 11-9

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 bumpers for Brian Eckley and changed hands for £160,000 after Has also made a promising start hurdling and landed 16-runner novice hurdle (6/4) at Chepstow (16f, soft) 71 days ago. Much respected now going handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA124

5 IN THE AIR (FR) (122) 3116-F6 D 5

Br B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR)

O Mr O. S. Harris

B Mr Charles Magnien Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a pair of juvenile events last season and posted a good sixth in 2m Ascot handicap in November Can race off a 3lb lower mark after his break so he can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 MAMOON STAR (IRE) (32) 30-4163 CD

5 11-2

Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Mariah Mooney (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O The Sharnbrook Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Clongiffen Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark at first attempt over hurdles at Taunton (16.5f) in November and posted a solid third in Sandown novice last month. In the mix stepping into handicap company now. TFRHHHII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Zambezi Fix (FR), Libberty Hunter (GB), 13-2 Mamoon Star (IRE), 15-2 In The Air (FR), 8-1 JPR One (IRE), Mr Grey Sky (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for ZAMBEZI FIX who scored with a bit up his sleeve at Chepstow last time and still looks handily weighted despite taking a 4lb rise in the weights. Both Libberty Hunter and Mamoon Star could have more to offer now going into handicaps and appeal as the duo to chase home Bernard Llewellyn’s 8-y-o in that order

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

The Result

1.ZAMBEZI FIX (FR)

2.LIBBERTY HUNTER

3.MAMOON STAR (IRE)

Sixth Race 4.15

The Chetwood Investment Management

Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £10300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4160, 2nd £2080, 3rd £1040, 4th £520, 5th £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) colours no horse

Race Description

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-old and upwards mares which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

1 KYM EYRE (IRE) (15) 055462

Br B m Mahler - Saddleoncemore (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Eric Callanan

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win a race of any type under Rules but this former point winner raised her game when a clear second on her second start in this sphere at Ffos Las (23.8f) recently. 2lb nudge fair and she’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA95

2 QUEEN OF THE COURT (IRE) (79) 13155-P CD 10 11-11

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Waydale Hill Dylan Kitts (7) J

O Mr J. Grant Cann Grant Cann, Lower Hamswell T

B Mrs Juliet Brown Fraser Bush Industries S

TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins under Rules have been gained in handicap chases here, the latest over C&D last February. She hasn’t shown much in 3 subsequent starts, though, and remains 3lb above that last winning mark. TFRHIIII BHA92

3 AUDITORIA (GB) (20) F-44422

6 11-10

Br B m Gleneagles (IRE) - Authora (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

O Nick Brown Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Woodcote Stud Ltd McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who bettered previous form in this sphere when runner-up at Fakenham last month.Again found just one too good over 2 1/2m at Leicester and should make her presence felt with a first-time visor replacing blinkers here. TFRHHHII BHA91

4 MILADYGRACE (GB) (41) 3-U12F1 C

8 11-4

Br B m Universal (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs T. R. Kinsey Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr W. Kinsey Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner and runner-up once from 3 completed starts over fences since joining this yard.5lb rise for latest success at Market Rasen (19.2f) looks manageable and this stiffer test shouldn’t be an issue, so she has to be feared. TFRHHHII BHA85

5 SINDABELLA (FR) (7) P-62r5P

Br B m Sinndar (IRE) - Figarella Gaugain (FR)

7 11-0

Tom Buckley (3) J

O Surefire Racing 1 Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some decent efforts to her name over hurdles but she was pulled up here last week, and her chase debut at Market Rasen on penultimate start wasn’t encouraging either. TFRHHIII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

QUEEN OF THE COURT: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was reluctant to race throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Kym Eyre (IRE), 5-2 Miladygrace (GB), 3-1 Auditoria (GB), 14-1 Sindabella (FR), 40-1 Queen of The Court (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

If able to at least back up her improved recent effort at Ffos Las KYM EYRE should prove a tough nut to crack in this contest. Miladygrace has done well since joining this yard and is likely to give it a good shot but, provided the first-time visor has the desired effect, Auditoria could be the one to follow the selection home.

Seventh Race 4.45

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Open National Hunt

Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261.

(Penalty Value £2722.46) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two and a half miles.

1 DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (50) 2-331

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE)

John Terry

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point and has made a solid start under Rules,making it third time lucky in this sphere

last time. However, he looks vulnerable here under a penalty.

2 CENTARA (IRE) (-)

Fontwell

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Kathy Stuart Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

TIMEFORMVIEW£33,000 3-y-o out of a bumper and 2 1/2m hurdle winner,herself closely related to fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Arrive Sir Clive. Represents powerful yard and very much one to note in the betting

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3 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (36) 2 5 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington T

B Gary Adams W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point last month. Half-brother to a bumper/hurdles winner and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour. Sports a tongue strap.

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4 I GOT STUNG (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva David Bass J

O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler I SpyA Diva,stays 3 1/4m,plus his dam was also successful in this sphere and over hurdles Yard can ready one first time out and he needs a market check.

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5 RANGE (IRE) (84) 23 BF 6 11-2

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Heather Robinson Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Attracted support ahead of his debut at Chepstow and he was a very promising second in that 13-runner bumper Wasn’t seen to best effect at Huntingdon next time and he remains capable of better

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6 ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (338) 1- 5 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE) Bridget Andrews J

O Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Peter Tyrrell Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Easy winner of sole start between the flags last spring. Joined a leading yard as he embarks on a career under Rules and confidence behind this 5-y-o in the betting would look significant

7 SALADINS SON (IRE) (92) 1

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5 11-2

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

B Thomas Westropp Bennett

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point at the end of last year Yard boasts a decent strike rate in bumpers (17% in recent seasons) and he’s an appealing type.

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8 UGGY UGGY UGGY (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Aragons Gambler

O Mr P. Bradley

Bradley Harris (7) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Miss Kirstin Young Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yard is no stranger to success in bumpers but this one is probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

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9 MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (-) 5

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mr K.M.Harris Simon Earle, Warminster T

B Drumlin Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to bumper winner Hurricane Vichi but her yard is not renowned for winners in this sphere.

10 CAPTAIN BILL (IRE) (-)

Br Br c Sageburg (IRE) - Pomme Tom Buckley (3) J

O Hawke, Simms, Phillips Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

B Mark Phillips,Bill Simms,Katherine Hawke Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a bumper winner but yard’s record in races of this type is hardly compelling.

11 LIGHT SENTENCE (IRE) (18) 3

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Luminata (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

O The Waterberry Partnership Oliver Signy, Lambourn

B Dubois Holdings Ltd Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORMVIEWFlat-bred gelding who shaped fairly well when third of 8 on debut in a C&D bumper earlier this month.That experience won’t be wasted on him and not without each-way hope.

12 PIGEON HILL (IRE) (-)

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Lucky Pigeon (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Peter Williams Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Kilfeacle Stud Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to modest hurdler Canastero and out of a 2 3/4m hurdles winner Market should point the way.

13 WEST HILL MOTH (IRE) (-) 4 10-6

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Epping Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Seamus Kennedy & Simon Kennedy We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Closely related to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Ardlui and fair hurdler Nebula Storm, plus he’s a half-brother to a further 2 winners. However, his yard is hardly a frequent source of winning newcomers.

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14 MINI MILDRED (GB) (-) 4 10-2

Br B f Universal (IRE) - Pass The Time Harry Reed J

O Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mike Burbidge

TIMEFORMVIEW Universal filly out of a 2m-19f hurdle/chase winner, also 9.7f-2m winner on Flat. Yard’s strike rate in bumpers is modest and she’ll likely come on for the run.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 4, 8, 12, 13.

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Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Range (IRE), 9-2 Rock House (IRE), 11-2 Centara (IRE), 10-1 Light Sentence (IRE), 11-1 Saladins Son (IRE), 12-1 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), Hammer Dan (IRE), 14-1 I Got Stung (GB), 22-1 Pigeon Hill (IRE), 40-1 Uggy Uggy Uggy (GB), Mini Mildred (GB), 66-1 Malago Rose (IRE), West Hill Moth (IRE), 80-1 Captain Bill (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This may well go to one of the likely-looking newcomers, with SALADINS SON possibly the pick of them. He fetched £95,000 after winning a maiden point in December and has joined a respected yard. Rock House, also successful on his sole start between the flags, is another appealing type, while Centara and Hammer Dan both need a close looking in the betting. Range is very much the pick of those with experience under Rules and merits respect, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALADINS SON (IRE) 2.ROCK HOUSE (IRE) 3.CENTARA (IRE)

The Result

1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.40 - THE MELANIE AND PHILIP GIBBS RNLI ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to October 23rd, 2022, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 17th, 2023, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 17 entries, at £44. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) A

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.10 - THE SYNDICATES AVAILABLE WITH SEAMUS MULLINS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4792 to the winning horse The second to receive £2207, the third £1103 and the fourth £552. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 14th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 29 entries at £44. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 14th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £36. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE ANTHONY TROLLOPE-BELLEW MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £82 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £66 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 15 entries, at £82. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE JACKSON-STOPS COUNTRY HOUSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7287 to the winning horse The second to receive £3353, the third £1676, the fourth £839 and the fifth £418. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 13 entries, 1 at £12 and 12 at £60. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5574; Second £2786; Third £1394; Fourth £697; Fifth £348. (Penalty Value £7287.78) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE CHETWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5439 to the winning horse The second to receive £2502, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the fifth £312. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 14th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £51. - Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4160; Second £2080; Third £1040; Fourth £520; Fifth £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 14th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 27 entries at £24.Closed March 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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