Taunton Racecard - Thursday 30th March

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THE FINAL MARCH RACEMEETING

THURSDAY 30TH MARCH, 2023

Today’s Schedule Page Time Race

10

14

1.30pm The Racing To School Thurlbear Primary Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

2.05pm The Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

2.40pm The C & D South West Ltd Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) 23

18

3.15pm

Today’s Officials

Stewards

S. Drowne (Chief Steward)

J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey

S. Candy

C. Hill

Starters

W. Jordan

W. Hutchinson

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

G. Potts

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

S. Fox

S. Shilston

V. McKevitt

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Commentator

G. Topham

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

Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), C. J. Dunn, N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P Blackburn

Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL

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Where to Eat, Drink & Shop at Taunton Racecourse

Orchard Stand

Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor

A la Carte Lunch Menu, Formal Restaurant, Fully Licensed Bar for Diners.

Winning Post - 1st Floor

Fully Licensed Bar, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls.

Saddle Room - Ground Floor

A selection of home-cooked dishes and bacon rolls.

Shop - Ground Floor

A wide variety of stock including a big selection of racing, hunting, shooting, etc. paintings, photos and prints. Also books, gifts, greeting cards, jewellery and memorabilia, many signed by leading racing personalities including “AP” McCoy, Lester Piggott, Richard Hughes, Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson.

Portman Grandstand

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Trackside

Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.

Food & Drink

Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.

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.

The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.

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First Race 1.30

The Racing To School Thurlbear Primary

Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £8800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3554, 2nd £1777, 3rd £889, 4th £444, 5th £222. (Penalty Value £4647.28)

Race Description

Juvenile races are designed solely for four-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially, every runner in this two miles and half a furlong hurdle race is allotted 10st 12lb (fillies 10st 5lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they won – 7lb for a hurdle race or 12lb for two hurdle race victories.

Breeding

colours no horse st-lb

1 JILAIJONE (FR) (20) 313245 11-7

Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T

B Pierre de Maleissye Melun Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair ex-French hurdler who made a winning start for his new yard in 18f juvenile at Fontwell.Trio of solid efforts followed but he took a backward step at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Back in a juvenile hurdle and he should be a big factor TFRHHHHI BHA116

2 SPARTAN ARMY (IRE) (33) 1525 D

11-7

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trianon A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sean Connolly Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive 10f winner on Flat for Joseph O’Brien.Changed hands for 170,000 gns and went in at the first time of asking in this sphere at Wetherby in November Better form in defeat when second atWincanton and will find this a lot easier than theAdonis last time TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (58) 5 11-0

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr Paul McGrath Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Closely related to 3 winners, including temperamental but modest chaser Expanding Universe. Showed a bit on January’s debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) but looked in need of more of a test.

4 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (10) 55

Br B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)

O Ms S. Howell and Partner 1

B Stonepark Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons. Held up and never involved both starts at this venue in recent weeks and looks a handicap project

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 THE REBEL BREEN (GB) (15) 00 11-0

Br B g Bated Breath - Style And Grace (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr E. W. Lewis Katy Price, Llanigon T

B The Pocock Family Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. Hurdles debut wasn’t devoid of promise but well held at Huntingdon since.Tongue tie on for the first time in this code.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 LA REFERI (IRE) (10) P0 10-7

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 Looks limited on early evidence.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (186) 10-7

Br B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Elwick Stud W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond foal,dam maiden on Flat.Fair on Flat in France (stays 1 1/2m).Winner of claimer and handicap on last 2 starts. Left P. de Chevigny €13,000 in November and joined successful NH yard.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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

Stewards Note: SPARTAN ARMY: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Spartan Army (IRE), 11-4 Jilaijone (FR), 13-2 Only Fools (IRE), 8-1 Call Me Arthur (IRE), 12-1 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 66-1 The Rebel Breen (GB), 150-1 La Referi (IRE)

This represents a big drop in class for SPARTAN ARMY given he contested the Adonis at Kempton a month ago and he’s fancied to get right back on track. Jilaijone was disappointing in handicap company last time but is still the obvious threat, though Only Fools did win twice on the Flat in France.

The Result

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Second Race 2.05

The Injured Jockeys Fund

Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) colours no horse age

Race Description

The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and half a furlong race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

1 CLINTON LANE (GB) (79) 6

Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Mr T. J. C. Seegar Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Whitegate Stud Ascot Park Polo Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in an Exeter bumper in January.

2 DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (22) 334/-252

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B P. J. Reynolds Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed all 3 starts in bumpers in 2020 but below par on hurdles bow in November of that year After missing 2021, much more like it with a couple of runner-up efforts this term and he just about sets the standard.

3 FEVER DREAM (IRE) (10) 236 5 11-6

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 this month. Didn’t really build on that over C&D 10 days and he may need a little more time.

HHHII BHA-

4 FUJI ROCKS (IRE) (7) 3360U 6 11-6

Br B g Jet Away - Star of The Season (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Guy Henriques and Michael Henriques Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Thomas James & Eoin Banville Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Travelled well when third in 2 bumpers in the autumn and promise without threatening first 2 starts over hurdles. Yet to be asked for effort when stumbling and unseating rider 4 out at Ludlow latest. Remains open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (10) 20 5 11-6

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

Nick Scholfield J

O Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington T

B Gary Adams W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point last month. Half-brother to a bumper/hurdles winner but tongue tied and shaped as though amiss in a course bumper 10 days ago.Turned out pretty quickly now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MOYTIER (FR) (40) 32/-4 6 11-6

Br Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR)

Mr George Hiscock (7) J

O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when placed both starts over hurdles in France in 2020/21. Claimed for €13,006 but must have had share of issues given he was off the track for best part of 2 years.Shaped as though retaining some ability atWincanton last month and this will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (33) 0545 5 11-6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) James Best J

O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Distillery Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and shaped with a little encouragement making hurdling bow at Fontwell in January. Left Joe Tizzard after and well held at Chepstow. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 SECRET PLAN (IRE) (93) 40 5 11-6

Br B g Ocovango - Oscar’s Reprieve (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Secret Reprieve and fair hurdler/chaserThe Composeur Encouraging debut fourth of 13 in a bumper at Chepstow in November but opening effort over hurdles at that venue a month later was hardly brimming with promise. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 GARDONS LA (FR) (306) 60 5 10-13

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dance For Me (FR) A. P. Heskin J

O F&M Bloodstock Limited Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Xavier Lippens

TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler Eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Moulins (17.4f,good to soft) Off 10 months and first run for yard after leaving P. & C. Peltier Market may tell a tale TFRHHHII BHA-

10 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (22) 204 6 10-13

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Dr G. W. Guy Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare who shaped like a stayer when second of 7 in bumper at Fontwell on debut. Well held at Wincanton next time and no impact switched to timber upped to 21.8f 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: FUJI ROCKS: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 3-1 Fuji Rocks (IRE), 10-1 Moytier (FR), Gardons La (FR), 14-1 Fever Dream (IRE), 16-1 Secret Plan (IRE), 18-1 Hammer Dan (IRE), 33-1 Rivers Corner (GB), Sam’s Amour (GB), 100-1 Clinton Lane (GB)

This sharp test will suit DONNIE AZOFF and in a race lacking strength in depth, it looks a good chance for him to open his account. Fuji Rocks is open to improvement and is second choice, with Gardons La another to consider.

The Result

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PLAY SMARTER

Third Race 2.40

The C & D South West Ltd

Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4968, 2nd £2483, 3rd £1242, 4th £621, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)

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 120. 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.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GARINCHA (IRE) (22) U3-14F1

7 12-0

Br B g Ask - Mandy Winger Adam Wedge J

O Mr R Flower and Dajam Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas won 2 of his 4 starts sent chasing this season,making a winning debut over fences at Bangor in November (20.3f) and resuming his progress when scoring at Fontwell (19.5f) earlier this month. Respected as he goes up in distance. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 BRAZOS (USA) (20) P-002PP

9 12-0

Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Les Fazzani (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Gunpowder Farms LLC Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up on low-key reappearance when runner-up at Cheltenham (3m) in December However, pulled up both starts since, leaving John Joseph Murphy after the first occasion. Has enough to prove on chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA120

3 MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) (48) 234-234

7 11-11

Br B g Califet (FR) - Touched By Angels (IRE) Joe Anderson (7) J

O Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Dunmanway Breeding Club Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWMatched his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter (22.5f) in October.Ran to a similar level when third at Sandown (20.1f) the following month, but not in the same form last time. Remains early days, though. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 ART DECCO (GB) (60) 04-0231

7 11-1

Br Br g Dapper - Lewesdon Duchess Harry Cobden J

O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mrs Rachel Dawson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler this season, opening his account at the fourth attempt over fences in handicap at Fontwell (21.6f) in January. Can follow up returned to this longer trip.

5 DIEGOS WAY (IRE) (26) 413235

TFRHHHHH BHA107

10 11-0

Br Br g Stowaway - Easter Duties (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr N Collins Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Noel Collins

Irish raider who got off the mark in handicap chase at Bangor (3m) in October Ran creditably from out of the handicap when fifth of 12 in veterans’ event at Navan (3m) last time and he can give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA106

TIMEFORMVIEW

6 HALDON HILL (IRE) (25) P-51641

10 10-10

Br B g Mahler - Qui Plus Est (FR) Alan Johns J

O Mr John P. McManus Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T B John Edwards

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally gained his first success over fences at Ffos Las (2m5f) in November and, in first-time cheekpieces, easily resumed winning ways back at the same course (23.8f) last time. Could still have more to offer at this trip. TFRHHHHI BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: MUMBO JUMBO: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Art Decco (GB), 11-4 Garincha (IRE), 4-1 Haldon Hill (IRE), 6-1 Diegos Way (IRE), 7-1 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 28-1 Brazos (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

ART DECCO got off the mark when forging clear for success at Fontwell last time and he is taken to follow up with more to come returned to this longer trip. The 7-y-o can get the better of Garincha and Haldon Hill, who also both arrive on the back of victories on their latest outings.

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Fourth Race 3.15

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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

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)

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 120. 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 120 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

colours no horse age

1 BALKO SAINT (FR) (40) 4-36462

Br B g Balko (FR) - Sainte Cupid (FR) Mr Peter Summers (7) J

O Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleslastterm,althoughendedthecampaignoutofformandstruggledonhisfirst3startsthisseasonoverfences. However, runner-up at Wincanton (20.2f) last time and he’s capable off his current mark reverted to hurdling. Major player TFRHHHHH BHA121

2 OPERATION MANNA (GB) (33) 121-13P D 7 11-12

Br B g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy Stan Sheppard J

O Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Lady Cobham Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner last season who took another step forward when making a successful handicap debut at Chepstow (19.4f) on his return. Ran well when third at Newcastle next time, but needs to leave a modest run last time behind him TFRHHHII BHA118

3 EARTH KING (IRE) (34) 50/-651 D

7 11-12

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O Mr R. M. Penny Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise on first of 2 runs in bumpers for Jack Barber back in 2020/21.Has been going the right way in a trio of starts over hurdles this season, readily opening his account in novice at Exeter (18.5f) last month. Merits consideration on handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA118

4 DECORATED (GB) (118) 16-2521

5 11-7

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Trapeze Gavin Sheehan J

O Oliver Signy Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Mr K. Kok Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who progressed again over hurdles when making all in novice at Sedgefield (19.8f) in December

Not taken lightly as he makes handicap debut with tongue strap on first time. TFRHHHHI BHA113

5 OXYGEN (FR) (49) 142-566

5 11-1

Br Gr g Martaline - Bella Lawena (IRE) Ned Fox (7) J

O The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a newcomers’ event over hurdles in France in 2021.Made a low-key start for his current connections,but step back in the right direction when sixth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f) in February.Task is now to build on that effort. TFRHHIII BHA107

6 ROSCOE TARA (GB) (730) 60453/-

8 10-11

Br B g Kayf Tara - Aunt Harriet Harry Cobden J

O Roger & Yvonne Allsop Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mrs Yvonne Allsop Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW No better than mid-division in a pair of bumpers but showed more in 3 starts over hurdles, third in maiden at Warwick (2m5f) when last seen back in March 2021. Has lengthy absence to overcome as he makes his handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: OPERATION MANNA: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Balko Saint (FR), 3-1 Decorated (GB), 10-3 Earth King (IRE), 6-1 Operation Manna (GB), 10-1 Oxygen (FR), 14-1 Roscoe Tara (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having been campaigned over fences this season, BALKO SAINT ran better than for a while when runner-up at Wincanton last time and probably would have won if not for errors in the latter stages. The 6-y-o is on a workable mark now back over hurdles and he can see off the challenge of last-time-out winners Decorated and Earth King.

The Result

Fifth Race 3.50

The Invest Southwest

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 is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125. 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 st-lb

1 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (318) 44461-1

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of handicap hurdles at Exeter (21.6f) and Ffos Las (2 1/2m) on good/good to soft last spring.However,resumes from a 10-month break on a tough-looking mark and his stamina has to be taken on trust.

2 APPLE ROCK (IRE) (40) F3-1116 CD 9 11-13

Br B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Wayward Cove Luca Morgan J

O Presumption in Favour Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs Una Sinnott Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned in top form during the winter, completing the hat-trick over this C&D in December Wasn’t disgraced back from a break at Ascot and, likely to be sharper this time, he looks set for a leading role. TFRHHHHH BHA123

3 GUERNESEY (FR) (22) 1U4036

7 11-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Generally consistent when trained by Philip Hobbs, scoring at Warwick (19f, good) in October Has found life tougher since, though, and he’s opposable up in trip here following a low-key recent debut for this yard at Fontwell. TFRHHHII BHA118

4 IBERIO (GER) (20) 11-2252 C

6 10-12

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Imogen (GER) Micheal Nolan J

O Brocade Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Gestut Etzean Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved with cheekpieces added/switched to handicaps last term,scoring twice over 19f here,and latest second to the in-form Hititi at Exeter was a decent effort. However, he didn’t appear to get home when tried over this trip on penultimate start. TFRHHHII BHA108

5 MY LAST OSCAR (IRE) (8) 1561-4F CD

8 10-10

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Power Again (GER) David Prichard (5) J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Peter Corcoran Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice last term, on the second occasion accounting for 14 rivals in a C&D handicap (soft). Early faller back from a break at Ffos Las last week but, granted a clear round, he could play a part returned to this course. TFRHHHHI BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Iberio (GER), 3-1 Apple Rock (IRE), 7-2 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 6-1 My Last Oscar (IRE), 17-2 Guernesey (FR)

The one with the most compelling claims is APPLE ROCK, who typically found plenty for pressure when completing the hat-trick here at the end of last year. He looked a little short of full matchfitness back from 7 weeks off at Ascot and, with that run under his belt, the 9-y-o can resume winning ways. My Last Oscar, also a C&D winner on his sole previous visit to Taunton, may emerge as the main danger given that this trip is a concern for both Iberio and Mr Tambourine Man.

The Result

Sixth Race 4.25

The Farmer Family Loved Ones Remembered Memorial Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4160, 2nd £2080, 3rd £1040, 4th £520, 5th £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This two mile handicap steeple chase has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. 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.

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - The Prime Viper (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but plenty of decent placed efforts this season at up to 21f. Latest Ffos Las performance wasn’t

his better efforts and a visor is now reached for

Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Treasure Trix (IRE)

B Mrs Jennifer Cox

TIMEFORMVIEW Struggled for form sent chasing this season and fared no better back over timber last week.Visor replaces cheekpieces.

HHHII BHA84 (-3)

3 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (330) 2F304-6 C 8

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection

O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T

B Dermot Walsh

S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner here in March 2021 but off the track since the following spring and now goes chasing. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (FR) (18) 40/0-002

7 11-0

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Maille Asie (FR) Charlie Todd J

O Mr R. B. Francis Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Didier Krainc Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited over hurdles but switched to a handicap over fences and much more like it when second at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Obvious claims up 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA82

5 PENCIL (IRE) (28) PU-P00P

6 10-12

Br Ch g Retirement Plan - Maggie From Dunlo (IRE) James Best J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Kealan & Stanley Clarke Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIn first-time hood,showed bit more than previously in novice hurdle at Exeter in December Again shaped better than result in similar event at Ffos Las the following month but now tackles the larger obstacles following a tame handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA80

6 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (51) 300050

6 10-8

Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on sent chasing for his handicap debut at Exeter (19.2f) on New Year’s Day, clear ability evident in his matching strides with the winner until early in the home straight Held back by mistakes here since TFRHHHHI BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn first time by No. 1, 2. Hood worn by No. 5.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: PENCIL: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Howyouplaythegame (FR), 7-2 Prime Pretender (GB), 5-1 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 13-2 Treasure Dillon (IRE), 9-1 Pencil (IRE), 10-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME looked a different proposition switched to a handicap over fences when second at Market Rasen 18 days ago and this looks a good chance for him to go one place better None of his rivals look particularly solid but Flash Gorcombe showed enough at Exeter to think he can be a factor from his lowly mark.

Seventh Race 5.00

The Ladies Day 13Th April Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)

for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2019, 2nd £1009, 3rd £505, 4th £252, 5th £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)

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 miles and half a furlong.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BHALOO (IRE) (376) 4-

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Dash Grange Stud Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Susannah Berry

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped very well indeed when a strong-finishing fourth in 2m Kempton bumper (good to soft) last March. Absent since (has undergone a wind op in the interim) but he’s open to improvement and merits respect in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DISH OF THE DAY (IRE) (-) 5 11-6

Br Br g Famous Name - Inch Princess (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW€6,000 3-y-o.Half-brother to smart hurdler Bear Ghylls,stays 3m.Dam,ran once in point,sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Merrydown.Yard boasts a good strike rate in bumpers and the market will be instructive. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 I AM NO RISK (FR) (31) 4 5 11-6

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Reine Irlandaise (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Paul Shanahan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 3 winners,including fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser Espion du Chenet.Positives to glean from debut fourth in a 9-runner Ayr bumper (2m, good to soft) last month and he’ll be more street-wise now.

4 JACOBS ACRE (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-6

Br B g Jet Away - Bethpage Black (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O Ms S. Exell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Seamus Larkin

TIMEFORMVIEW €15,000 3-y-o.Yard’s newcomers typically come on for a run and this one is probably best watched on this occasion, unless the betting suggests otherwise TFRHIIII BHA-

5 JOHNNYWHO (IRE) (515) 1-

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

6 11-6

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Steven Vaughan Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin winner of sole start between the flags back in October 2021.Likely to come into his own when switched to jumps/faced with a stiffer test in time but he’s a strong candidate on this Rules debut nonetheless

6 KRUGER PARK (FR) (33) 35

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-6

Lorcan Williams J

O The BM Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW From a good family and shaped with encouragement when third at Hereford in December However, subsequent effort at Chepstow represented a step in the wrong direction and jockey bookings suggest that Pentire Head is the stable No 1.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 PENTIRE HEAD (IRE) (79) 32 BF 5 11-6

Br Ch g Presenting - Kneeland Lass (IRE)

Harry Cobden J

O Mr Paul K. Barber & Mr Roger Eddy Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Kedrah House Stud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched €145,000 as a 3-y-o and has shown plenty of ability in bumpers at Chepstow and Exeter Probably not entirely straightforward but he’s high on the shortlist all the same.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8 STANCHESKI (IRE) (166) 50 5 11-6

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rose of Clare

O Milsom Baker Racing

Harry Kimber (3) J

Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple T

B B. Hoare Delaware Foods Ltd, Reefer Groupage Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Green in a pair of bumpers at Newton Abbot during the autumn and best watched for now.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (-) 4 10-10

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)

O On Business

B Parkville Stud

Tom Buckley (3) J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

TIMEFORM VIEW £6,000 3-y-o out of an unraced sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser The Caddy Rose (winner up to 2 3/4m) Yard rarely strikes with newcomers and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

10 MR MACKAY

TFRHIIII BHA-

(IRE) (53) 243 BF 4 10-10

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Jordan Nailor J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Philip Heskin Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made the frame on each of his 3 starts in bumpers,including in a listed contest at Cheltenham on penultimate start. Sets the standard on that form but he was turned over when odds on at Hereford last time.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: FINAL ENCORE 5 11 4 Tom O’Brien 100/30 (Hughie Morrison) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 4, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Johnnywho (IRE), 4-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 9-2 Pentire Head (IRE), 13-2 Bhaloo (IRE), 15-2 I Am No Risk (FR), 12-1 Kruger Park (FR), 20-1 Dish of The Day (IRE), 33-1 Jacobs Acre (IRE), 100-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), 300-1 Stancheski (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

JOHNNYWHO is of strong interest on this Rules debut given that he had none other than subsequent Grade 1 hurdles winner Hermes Allen back in third when easily winning a maiden point in October 2021. This scenario probably won’t be entirely ideal but the hint should nevertheless be taken if the market speaks in his favour It was disappointing that Mr Mackay failed to land the odds at Hereford last time, and it’s possible that Pentire Head and Bhaloo will emerge as the main dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

The Result

1.JOHNNYWHO (IRE)

2.PENTIRE HEAD (IRE)

3.BHALOO (IRE)

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9 Wonder of The Seas (IRE) 11-7

10 Cassowary (IRE) 11-0

11 Grumpy Rosie (GB) 10-2

Race

1 Walk In The Wild (FR) 12-2

2 Blackcauseway (GB) 11-13

3 Conceal (IRE) 11-5

4 Jack Doyen (IRE) 11-4

5 Phil The Sock (IRE) 11-2

6 Boys of Wexford (GB) 11-2

7 Checkitsme (GB) 10-2

8 Nyoufsea (GB) 10-2

9 Dun Bay Creek (GB) 10-2

Race 3 3.00 3m

1 Blade Runner (FR) 12-2

2 Stellar Stream (IRE) 12-1

3 Glance From Clover (GB) 12-0

4 Cafe Pushkin (FR) 11-7

5 Braganza Bay (GB) 11-3

6 Doireann (IRE) 11-0

7 Dark Duomo (IRE) 10-8

8 Beannaigh Do (IRE) 10-2

9 Mr Palmtree (IRE) 10-2

HEXHAM

WARWICK

Race 4 3.35 2m 54y

1 Lac de Constance

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We’ll pay whichever is better on win bets!

Race Conditions

First Race 1.30 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL THURLBEAR PRIMARY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4647 to the winning horse The second to receive £2138, the third £1069, the fourth £535 and the fifth £266. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 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 £44. - Closed March 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3554; Second £1777; Third £889; Fourth £444; Fifth £222. (Penalty Value £4647.28)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Prizes will be presented to the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey along with a £150 winning groom prize. A cash prize of £100 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 22 entries at £44. - Closed March 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE C & D SOUTH WEST LTD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6495 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2988, the third £1494, the fourth £747 and the fifth £372. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £61 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 18th, 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. 18 entries at £61. - Closed March 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4968; Second £2483; Third £1242; Fourth £621; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE JOBSEEKERS RECRUITMENT SERVICES 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 18th, 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. 17 entries at £44. - Closed March 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)

SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST 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 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 18th, 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. 17 entries at £65. - Closed March 24th, 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 4.25 - THE FARMER FAMILY LOVED ONES REMEMBERED MEMORIAL NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 18th, 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 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4160; Second £2080; Third £1040; Fourth £520; Fifth £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE LADIES DAY 13TH APRIL OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2639 to the winning horse The second to receive £1214, the third £607, the fourth £303 and the fifth £151. for maiden 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 24th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 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 to the groom of the best turned out horse 30 entries at £24. - Closed March 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.