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.
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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8 5.15pm The Live Neutral Earth Ltd Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
13 5.50pm The C & D Southwest Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
16 6.25pm The Invest Southwest Handicap Hurdle
20 7.00pm The Run Rabbit Run Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
24 7.35pm The Charles Clark Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
28 8.10pm The Rowcliffes Handicap Chase
Stewards
R. Westropp (Chief Steward)
C. Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey
S. Candy
K. Smith
Starters
W. Jordan
W. Hutchinson
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
R. Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
D. Freeman
Handicapper
J. Norris
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
S. Fox
S. Shilston
V. McKevitt
Clerk of the Course
J. Loosemore
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
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
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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Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor
A la Carte Lunch Menu, Formal Restaurant, Fully Licensed Bar for Diners.
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Our first race is a two mile, three furlongs hurdle race for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged fouryears-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races/two steeple chases. This handicap is for horses rated 0-105 and weights are allocated according to rating. Fame And Fun will carry a 7lb penalty for his recent success.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (11) 1U3221 CD
(in 7lb ex) 12-6 Br B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR) Freddie Gingell (7) J
O Mrs J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Brian Moran Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who found further improvement when taking 5-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft, 6/4) 11 days ago, plenty in hand 7lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid expected.
2 JUST LOOSE CHANGE (GB) (23) 3-61332
HHHHH BHA103 (+4)
Br Gr g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Ovilia (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T
B Mickley Stud, D McCain & D & F Lockwood Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved when readily making a successful handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f) in October and took another step forward when runner-up at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) latest Shortlisted
3 CLAPTON HILL (GB) (104) 334P
TFRHHHII BHA104
5 11-12
Br B g Dunaden (FR) - Rosita Bay Non Runner J
O The Clapton Hill Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA102
RUNNER.
4 SONNEMOSER (FR) (11) 0F-2022 BF
6 11-11
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rainallday (FR) Luke Scott (7) J
O Mr Peter Green Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T
B Mr Olivier Tricot et al Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise in bumpers and novice hurdles for Evan Williams and has made a sound start in handicaps for new stable, finishing runner-up at Wetherby (16f) and Huntingdon (20.7f). Looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA101 (+3)
5 TITANIUM BULLET (IRE) (17) 560524
5 11-10
Br Gr or Ro g Shirocco (GER) - Marta Mes (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Unique Financial Racing Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Miss Aoife Dwyer
TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in both starts since sent handicapping, latest when fourth of 7 at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 17 days ago. On a workable mark and can’t be ruled out.
6 LEISSIERES EXPRESS (GB) (122) 350-040
TFRHHHII BHA100
6 11-10
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) Lorcan Williams J
O Matt James Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Clear Racing Ltd Witheridge Garage Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Found improvement in this sphere when fourth of 15 in 2m Chepstow novice on penultimate start but failed to repeat that effort on handicap debut at Wincanton in December and others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA100
7 SYMPHORINE (FR) (16) 034401 D
5 11-9
Br Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Snow Berry (FR) Jamie Moore J
O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire
K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for first time when taking 7-runner novice selling hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 16 days ago, pushed out. More demanded back handicapping here, however TFRHHIII BHA99
8 AUBA ME YANG (IRE) (50) 4/0-0514
7 11-7
Br B g Fame And Glory - No Bodys Flame (IRE) Joe Anderson (7) J
O Mr N. S. Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Close Holding Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stand-out effort came when taking Ffos Las handicap (15.8f) in February and well below that level over this trip at Fontwell since. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA97
9 COLDEN’S DREAM (IRE) (45) 44FP-0P
Br B g Ocovango - Now Were Broke (IRE)
O Mr I F Gosden and Mr DJ Coles Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Mr D. Breen Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing following early promise for Dan Skelton in 2021 and no impression in a couple of starts for new connections this year
10 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) (56) 0-0P035
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point
O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden who stopped the slide when third in 21.4f handicap at Wincanton in February. Not in same form over longer trip here since, though, and others preferred
11 WELLWILLYA (GB) (19) 0-0600
Br Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg
O Mr L. J. Burden
B Mrs M. L. Luck
TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in a trio of hurdles and needs to find improvement from 5lb out of the weights on handicap debut here.
12 SANS OF GOLD (IRE) (26) 05P005
Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE)
O 4Racing Owners Club
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced completed start in points and hasn’t really threatened over hurdles to date. Makes limited appeal from 7lb out of the handicap
13 FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (56) 0-UP006
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland Elizabeth Gale (7) J
O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to trouble the judge in half a dozen attempts over timber and is hard to fancy from 11lb out of the handicap.
HIIII BHA67
14 VENDANGE (IRE) (321) 00-PP
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Harvest Queen (IRE) David Noonan J
O Two Rivers Racing Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in 5 starts under Rules and not seen since June. 13lb out of the handicap.
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
TFRHIIII BHA65
2022:MEETING ABANDONED
Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 9, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 10-3
Sonnemoser (FR), 7-1 Just Loose Change (GB), 12-1 Titanium Bullet (IRE), Symphorine (FR), 14-1 Auba Me Yang (IRE), 18-1 Per Vino Veritas (GB), 20-1 Colden’s Dream (IRE), 22-1 Leissieres Express (GB), 33-1 Wellwillya (GB), 66-1 Sans of Gold (IRE), 150-1 Freddie Fleetfoot (GB), 300-1 Vendange (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
This can go to FAME AND FUN, who posted a career best when scoring at Wincanton recently and his penalty is offset by his useful claimer’s allowance. Sonnemoser and Just Loose Change should also go well.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAME AND FUN (IRE) 2.SONNEMOSER (FR) 3.JUST LOOSE CHANGE
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There is a Special Viewing Area adjacent to the Course and Paddock.
Followus:
5.25 LADBROKES CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE (GRADE 1)
(1) 3m 4yo plus Winner €159,292
1 2-342P ASHDALE BOB (42) 8-11-10
Runs:20 Wins:3(S) Places:8 €167,793
Trainer: J Harrington Owner: Diarmuid Horgan
2 F47-21 ASTERION FORLONGE (17)(T,C2) 9-11-10
Runs:18 Wins:7(S) Places:3 €220,822
Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: Mrs J Donnelly
K M Donoghue
Mr P W Mullins
3 51-229 KLASSICAL DREAM (42)(H,CD2) 9-11-10 P Townend
Runs:21 Wins:8(S,GS,G) Places:5 E668,985
Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: Mrs Joanne Coleman
4 -03424 MEET AND GREET (12) 7-11-10 P T Enright
Runs:16 Wins:2(S) Places:7 €67,114
Trainer: O McKiernanOwner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
5 1112/2 MONKFISH (17)(D4) 9-11-10
Runs:13 Wins:8(S,GS)
Places:3 €308,583
Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: Mrs S Ricci
6 55P411 SIRE DU BERLAIS (12)(B,T,D3) 11-11-10
Runs:30 Wins:7(S,GS,G) Places:6 €716,073
Trainer: G Elliott Owner: John P McManus
7 /5-421 SUMMERVILLE BOY (40) 11-11-10
Runs:23 Wins:7(S,GS) Places:5 €233,042
Trainer: H De Bromhead Owner: R S Brookhouse
8 96-113 TEAHUPOO (42)(BF,D) 6-11-10
Runs:12 Wins:8(S) Places:2 €206,291
Trainer: G Elliott Owner: Robcour
9 /153-3 WHATDEAWANT (152) 7-11-10
Runs:6 Wins:2(S) Places:3 €37,891
Trainer: W P MullinsOwner: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
2022: Klassical Dream 8 11 10, Paul Townend 11-10 Fav (W P Mullins), 7 ran.
D E Mullins
M P Walsh
Rachael Blackmore
J Gainford
S O’Keeffe
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Teahupoo, 7-2 Klassical Dream, 5 Monkfish, 6 Sire Du Berlais, 8 Asterion Forlonge, 12 Ashdale Bob, 14 Summerville Boy, 20 Meet And Greet, 25 Whatdeawant.
Form TEAHUPOO 9-4fav (11-10) Held up off the pace towards rear, smooth headway out wide tracking leaders before 2 out, disputing 2nd and carried left at the last, slightly hampered and switched right run-in, rallied and almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Sire Du Berlais (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft in Mar. KLASSICAL DREAM 15-2 (11-10) Held up off the pace in 6th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, 35l behind Sire Du Berlais (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft in Mar. MONKFISH 11-4 (11-3) Ran 5th, closer 3 out, headway early straight, 2nd and pushed along after 2 out, kept on well run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Asterion Forlonge (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl G2 (1). SIRE DU BERLAIS 8-1 (11-10) In rear, niggled along 6th, mistake 4 out, headway approaching 2 out, led and not fluent last, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Aintree 3m 1f hdl G1 (1) gs beating Marie’s Rock (11-3) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran. ASTERION FORLONGE 11-8fav (11-3) Tracked leader, close 4th halfway, headway travelling well early straight and led 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) beating Monkfish (11-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran. ASHDALE BOB 25-1 (11-10) Wore hood to post, off the pace in 4th, closer in 3rd before 3 out until on long run before next, struggling for pace when not much room on inside after 2 out, soon weakened and pulled up before the last, in a race won by Sire Du Berlais (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft in Mar, 11 ran. SUMMERVILLE BOY 4-1 (11-0) Led, joined briefly 2 out, pushed along and 1 length advantage approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 7f hdl sft in Mar beating Asterion Forlonge (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran. MEET AND GREET 16-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, headway on inside 4 out, outpaced 3 out, rallied into 4th last, no impression flat, 4th of 10, 18l behind Sire Du Berlais (11-10) at Aintree 3m 1f hdl G1 (1) gs. WHATDEAWANT 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders , not fluent 6th, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, slight mistake and left 3rd next, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 30l behind Classic Getaway (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs hvy in Nov.
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3672, 2nd £1837, 3rd £918, 4th £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48)
Our second race is also a Novice but this time all the horses will carry the same weight, except the mare’s who recieve 7lb. Run over the slightly shorter trip of two miles and half a furlong, it is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PARIKARMA (IRE) (66) 412 CD BF 6
Br B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar Caoilin Quinn (5) J
O Mr G. L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Minch Bloodstock K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner on Flat who confirmed hurdles debut promise when landing a 7-runner mares’ C&D novice.Ran at least as well under a penalty when second at Lingfield and should give Vicki Vale plenty to think about. TFRHHHHI BHA109
2 VICKI VALE (IRE) (40) 2-1P242 BF 6 11-7
Br B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Tristan Durrell (5) J
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Byerley Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Taking winner on hurdles debut in November Hasn’t really progressed as expected and was too keen when failing to justify short odds at Kempton last time but still has to be considered the one to beat.
3 ASTRO BABE (GB) (235) 66
TFRHHHHH BHA119
5 11-0
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Bathwick Babe (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 3 winners but beat only one home in 2 bumpers last summer.
4 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (49) 04
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-0
Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from debut when a well-held fourth in 9-runner bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
5 SNIPER POINT (FR) (49) 5P2310
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-13
Br Gr f Pastorius (GER) - Ejina (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Ms Leslie Clune Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Mr Thierry De La Heronniere Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed fairly useful form when winning a claimer at Cagner-Sur-Mer on final start for Hugo Merienn, but was easy to back and made a disappointing British debut after 9 weeks off at Wincanton. TFRHHHII BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Vicki Vale (IRE), 6-4 Parikarma (IRE), 10-1 Sniper Point (FR), 40-1 Ryder’s Rock (GB), 66-1 Astro Babe (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
VICKI VALE hasn’t progressed as expected following her taking win on her Hereford hurdles debut in November, but she’s still the one to beat on the pick of her form. Parikarma is the obvious threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VICKI VALE (IRE) 2.PARIKARMA (IRE) 3.SNIPER POINT (FR)
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)
2m 104y
This is a two miles half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (17) 245662 D 5 12-0
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze Elizabeth Gale (10) J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cool Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B B. & J. McDonald Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful from 1lb higher mark 12 months ago at Huntingdon and did all he could against a less-exposed rival after 4 months off under this pilot in that corresponding event 17 days ago. Could have a say in proceedings with that under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (61) 4113-6P CD BF 5
11-13
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 100 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. de Lustiere Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrench bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut over C&D last February Has only run 3 times since and shaped as if amiss second time back at Chepstow at couple of months ago. No surprise to see the tongue tie back on.
3 CORNICELLO (FR) (153) F-41210 D BF
TFRHHIII BHA109
5 11-13
Br B g Penny’s Picnic (IRE) - Breezy Hawk (GER) David Noonan J
O ValueRacingClub.co.uk
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Dieter Meinke Betvictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatperformeronthelevelinGermanyandontheupoverhurdlesforthisyardinthewinter,easilygainingsecondwinatWincantoninNovember Unable to justify short-priced favouritism when last seen 5 months ago and returns from a 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA109
4 KINGOFTHEWEST (IRE) (17) 0-3035B C
Br B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR)
7 11-12
Fergus Gillard (3) J
O Friends From The West David Pipe, Wellington T
B Patrick Cashman W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner at Taunton and Exeter last winter Yet to improve on those exploits in handicaps this season but didn’t get the chance to show what he could do in first-time blinkers at Chepstow earlier this month (brought down at the first).
5 GREAT OCEAN (FR) (22) 6-44UU3
TFRHHIII BHA108
7 11-10
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Diamond of Diana (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Salvo & Alex Giannini Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B PA Ouvry & Ecurie Des Vives Terres
TIMEFORMVIEW Sole Rules success came over hurdles at Wincanton last January for Philip Hobbs. Easily most encouraging run for current yard when third there just over 3 weeks ago and drop back in trip looks ideal.
6 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (31) P50411
TFRHHHII BHA106
6 11-7
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty Paul O’Brien J
O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
B J & S Bishop
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly got off the mark in a weak maiden hurdle atWincanton in February and followed up back in handicap company 5 weeks later, getting the better of a drawn out battle from 2 out with a thriving favourite. Up another 4lb and could be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA103
7 NATURALLY HIGH (FR) (40) 0611-P6 D
8 11-6
Br B g Camelot - Just Little (FR) Jamie Moore J
O Hail Sargent Evans Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Oceanic Bloodstock Inc & A. Gravereaux Oberon Investments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat/2m hurdles winner Off 14 months and has offered little in handicaps at Exeter and Fontwell this term. Hard to warm to.
8 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (14) 66-0P31 CD
TFRHHIII BHA102
6 11-3
Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR) David Prichard (5) J
O Mike & Maggie Horton
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs Hylda Mills Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas got his act together since the cheekpieces went on,having plenty up his sleeve when opening his account over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago. Hit with a 10lb rise for that success but there could well be more to come,so he’s high on the shortlist.
TFRHHHHH BHA99
9 CLAY (GB) (48) 066366 BF
Br B g Sixties Icon - Tamso (USA) Jack Quinlan
O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown Neil King, Burderop
B The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild Bigmore Associates Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Richard Hannon and improved when third of 17 on handicap debut in this sphere at Doncaster in January. Not so good when sixth the last twice (let down by jumping most recently) but it remains early days. TFRHHHII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8.
Stewards Note: INCA DE LAFAYETTE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Phoenix Risen (GB), 11-2 Universal Secret (IRE), 13-2 Cornicello (FR), 15-2 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), 9-1 Inca de Lafayette (FR), 10-1 Clay (GB), 12-1 Kingofthewest (IRE), Great Ocean (FR), 16-1 Naturally High (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
PHOENIX RISEN bolted up over C&D a fortnight ago and a 10lb rise may not be enough to prevent Jeremy Scott’s charge from doubling his tally. He gets the nod over Coolnaugh Haze, who did all he could against a lesser-exposed rival at Huntingdon earlier this month and should be in the mix once again. Great Ocean rounds off the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PHOENIX RISEN
2.COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE)
3.GREAT OCEAN (FR)
(1) 2m 5yo plus Winner €66,372
1 F5-14F DYSART DYNAMO (44)(T,CD2) 7-11-12
Runs:9 Wins:5(S) €56,885
Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: Ms Eleanor Manning
2 21-111 EL FABIOLO (44)(CD) 6-11-12
Runs:7 Wins:5(S) Places:2 €225,234
Trainer: W P MullinsOwner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
3 343114 INDIANA JONES (40)(P,T,CD) 7-11-12
Runs:17 Wins:3(S) Places:4 €64,417
Trainer: M F Morris Owner: Robcour
4 321U32 SAINT ROI (14)(T,D2) 8-11-12
Runs:18 Wins:4(S,G) Places:7 €290,635
Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: John P McManus
2022: Blue Lord 7 11 12, Paul Townend 2-1 Fav (W P Mullins), 6 ran.
BETTING FORECAST: 1-3 El Fabiolo, 5 Dysart Dynamo, 7 Saint Roi, 25 Indiana Jones.
D E Mullins
P Townend
D J O’Keeffe
M P Walsh
Form EL FABIOLO 11-10fav (11-7) Close 3rd, travelling well on inside before 2 out, led narrowly 2 out, 3 lengths ahead when not fluent last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Cheltenham 2m nov chs G1 (1) sft in Mar beating Jonbon (11-7) by 6l, 9 ran. DYSART DYNAMO 5-1 (117) Led and bit keen, mistake and narrowly headed 2 out, soon no extra in 3rd, fell last, in a race won by El Fabiolo (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs G1 (1) sft in Mar, 9 ran. SAINT ROI 3-1 (11-7) Held up in last pair, took keen hold, mistake 10th, headway on outside 3 out, chased winner before last, ridden and no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Banbridge (11-7) at Aintree 2m 4f nov chs G1 (1) gs. INDIANA JONES 5-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression before last, no extra, 4th of 6, 16l behind Flame Bearer (11-1) at Thurles 2m 2f nov chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Mar
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)
Similar to our previous race, this is a two mile seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-yearolds and upwards fillies and mares, which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse
1 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (122) 442-523
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady Sean Bowen J
O The Zoomers Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Ludlow (21.2f, heavy) on penultimate start and followed that with a respectable third of 10 over 19f at Fontwell, despite hanging. Down 1lb and very much of interest back up in trip here with cheekpieces enlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA97
2 MAKETY (GB) (71) 6353F6
Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mi Money Brendan Powell J
O Mrs Sally White Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T
B David Jenks Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a Worcester handicap chase in autumn 2021 but hasn’t really built on that since and she’s 0-14 in this sphere.
HHIII BHA93
3 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (38) 5U4520 D
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 in February. Below par back here next time, though, and she’s opposable on balance.
4 BALLYMILAN (GB) (31) 2053PP D
8
Br B m Milan - Ballyhoo (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Heart Racing HR2 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mrs J. A. Thomas Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual 23f chase winner early last summer but she’s not the most reliable and pulled up both starts since returning from a break, including back hurdling at Wincanton last time Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHIIII BHA91
5 FINE BY HER (GB) (34) 510234
7 11-7
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE) Non Runner J
O Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson Julian Smith, Tirley T
B John R. Hales Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson S
TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER
RUNNER.
6 HEY FRANKIE (IRE) (116) 22204P
7 11-5
Br Gr m Mahler - Flaming Poncho (IRE) Luca Morgan J
O Mr Mark Dunphy Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T
B M. Kelleher Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times over hurdles last summer and resumes in this sphere following a couple of low-key efforts in handicap chases since returning form a break in November Not completely discounted off this reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA88
7 START POINT (GB) (31) 34F6-03
7 11-4
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Allerford Annie (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Pontispool 1
Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T
B R. Mitford-Slade & L. Fielding-Johnson Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form at best over hurdles and while she stepped up on her poor reappearance effort when third at Wincanton last month, others make more appeal for win purposes.
8 LITTLE ELSE (GB) (65) 05/-6005
TFRHHIII BHA87
7 11-3
Br B m Midnight Legend - Real Treasure Lorcan Williams J
O The Real Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs S. Steer-Fowler Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner at Chepstow in December 2020 and posted by far her best effort yet over hurdles when fifth of 11 in a first-time tongue strap over C&D last time.Since undergone a wind op and wouldn’t be without an each-way chance if she’s benefited from that procedure.
TFRHHHII BHA86
9 DANZINI (IRE) (247) 34-2210 D
7 11-1
Br Br m Ocovango - Grainne Delight (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Finbar O’Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) last July. However followed that with a tame effort at Worcester the following month and absent since. TFRHHIII BHA84
10 GAIA VALLIS (FR) (11) 5-3P033
7 10-13
Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR) Caoilin Quinn (5) J
O David Bridgwater Racing David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre
TIMEFORMVIEWScored a couple of times last term and back in fair form the last twice,placed in handicaps at Stratford (2 3/4m,heavy) and Wincanton (19.8f, soft). Effective on good ground, too, and she’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA82 (-2)
11 SINDABELLA (FR) (21) 2r5P40
7 10-9
Br B m Sinndar (IRE) - Figarella Gaugain (FR) David Noonan J
O Surefire Racing 1 Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Some decent efforts to her name over hurdles but has been struggling for form of late and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.
12 DIV INE TARA (GB) (38) 240-304
Br B m Kayf Tara - Mid Div And Creep Liam Harrison (3) J
O Mrs K Exall & Mr G Molen Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mrs K. Exall & Mr A. Exall Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame on a couple of occasions in bumpers Yet to better poor form over hurdles, but it’s possible she needed the run after 6 months off when fading into a well-held fourth on 20.5f Southwell handicap debut last month.Engaged 4.23 LudlowWednesday. TFRHHIII BHA76
13 CAN YOU SEE HER (GB) (36) 3-P60P
6 10-6
Br Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Sylvan Wings Harry Kimber (3) J
O Mrs A. E. Goodwin Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T
B Mrs Audrey Goodwin
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced sole start between the flags but no impact in 4 starts in this sphere to date and significant step forward needed now hooded for this handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA75
14 MILANESE ROSE (IRE) (176) 4-43626
7 10-5
Br Gr m Milan - Ma Furie (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Proudley and Whymark Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower
TIMEFORMVIEW Produced just about her best effort yet when runner-up at Plumpton (25f, good) in October but wasn’t in the same form next time. Resumes here following a break of almost 5 months and sports a first-time tongue strap.Yard also saddles Universal Island.
15 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (17) 1-50504 7
Br B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE)
O EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
B R. B. Mckay
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble for Anthony Honeyball at Fontwell this time last year but hasn’t shown enough in 2 starts for new yard this season to suggest that further success is imminent.
16 UNIVERSAL ISLAND (GB) (147) U-4434P 6 10-2
Br Ch m Universal (IRE) - Island of Memories (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr P. Tory Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Stour Valley Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair efforts on first 2 starts in handicap company but she was pulled up tried in a first-time tongue strap (retained) at Wincanton when last seen in December Hood also enlisted here TFRHHIII BHA70
17 HAZY DREAM (GB) (12) 2-063U5
7 10-2
Br Gr m Dream Eater (IRE) - Lily Potts Sean Houlihan J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T B C. J. Down
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden following 8 attempts over hurdles and hardly shapes as though crying out for this step up in trip.
Tongue strap applied.
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
TFRHHIII BHA69
Hood worn first time by No. 13, 16. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 15, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
Stewards Note: DANZINI: Following its run on 23/8/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
MILANESE ROSE: Following its run on 2/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was impeded whereupon it stumbled.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Ma Belle Noire (GB), 7-1 Gaia Vallis (FR), 8-1 Little Else (GB), 10-1 Hey Frankie (IRE), 11-1 Milanese Rose (IRE), 12-1 Div Ine Tara (GB), 14-1 Makety (GB), Danzini (IRE), 16-1 Kentford Mallard (GB), 18-1 Start Point (GB), 22-1 Sindabella (FR), 25-1 Universal Island (GB), 28-1 Hazy Dream (GB), 33-1 Rubys Reward (GB), 40-1 Ballymilan (GB), 50-1 Can You See Her (GB)
The addition of cheekpieces may help the lightly-raced MA BELLE NOIRE and she gets the nod in this open-looking handicap. Next on the list is Gaia Vallis, who has slipped to a tempting mark and her efforts in recent weeks have been more like it. Little Else is also worth a second look.
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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)
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over 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 seven furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards, rated 0-120, which have not won more than three hurdle races/two steeple chases.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (58) 32-2631
6 12-0
Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle Harry Cobden J
O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B David G. Ford Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame all 6 starts over hurdles and going the right way over fences,winning 25f Catterick handicap last time by 9 lengths from Betty Baloo (won next time).First-time blinkers worn on that occasion are retained.Should remain very competitive up 9lb.
2 AVIEWTOSEA (IRE) (227) 5P-1211 D
TFRHHHHI BHA120
8 11-13
Br B g Where Or When (IRE) - Final Run (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J
O The O’Brien McPherson Syndicate 1 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B William Martin Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 3-4 over fences when seeing off 3 rivals over this trip atWorcester in September Could easily be more to come for his leading stable and a player if he’s fully primed after 7 months off.
3 JET PLANE (IRE) (37) P-51P34
TFRHHHHI BHA119
7 11-13
Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) Tristan Durrell (5) J
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Thistletown Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who readily surpassed his chase debut effort when an emphatic winner of 25f Hereford handicap in November Best run since (but still below that Hereford form) when fourth of 6 atWetherby last month. Needs to recapture his peak form.
4 LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (40) 61511P CD
TFRHHHII BHA119
7 11-2
Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J
O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Mr W. C. Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who took well to fences with wins over C&D in December and at Kempton (3m) in February.Let down by her jumping when very disappointing at Fontwell last month but her excellent course record (also won twice over hurdles) suggests there’s every chance she’ll bounce straight back TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 HALDON HILL (IRE) (16) 164112 CD BF
10 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Qui Plus Est (FR) Alan Johns J
O Mr John P. McManus Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T
B John Edwards
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrived this spring, winning at Ffos Las (3m) and over C&D last month. Even better effort when runner-up at Exeter (3m) last month and a further 1lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this very much in-form 10-y-o. TFRHHHHH BHA108
6 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (14) 432161 CD
7 11-1
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude T
B J. O’Donoghue
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual C&D winner this spring, latterly by 8 1/2 lengths a fortnight ago.An 8lb rise demands more of him but no shock were he to find it at a venue which clearly suits.
7 BALLAQUANE (IRE) (77) 0436-1P
TFRHHHHI BHA107
8 11-0
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Barreenagh Beag (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mrs Sally White Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T
B Carmel O’Keeffe Power Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bettered hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when landing a 4-runner Fontwell handicap (21.5f) on return in November but pulled up at Fontwell 3 weeks later First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note: LOVE ACTUALLY: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lounge Lizard (GB), 4-1 Imperial Joe (IRE), 9-2 Haldon Hill (IRE), 11-2 Aviewtosea (IRE), 8-1 Love Actually (IRE), 9-1 Jet Plane (IRE), 33-1 Ballaquane (IRE)
A few to consider in a competitive race. HALDON HILL has got on a roll this spring and might be able to make it 3 wins in his last 4 starts. Taunton-specialists Imperial Joe and Love Actually might be the pair to give him most to do but this is a contest where it’s posible to make a case for most of the runners.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4160, 2nd £2080, 3rd £1040, 4th £520, 5th £260. (PenaltyValue £5439.43)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Our finale is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase that 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.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DINDIN (FR) (18) 632312 10 12-0
Br B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a busy season and resumed winning ways in a race that panned out well for him at Wincanton (20f) last month. Good second at Plumpton since and should give another decent account. TFRHHHHI BHA97
2 LADY WILBERRY (GB) (31) 353334 BF
6 11-10
Br Br m Montmartre (FR) - Lady Willa (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Balham Hill Racing Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B The Glanvilles Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but often there or thereabouts. Just a low-key start over fences at Wincanton last month. Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA93
3 ELECTRIC ANNIE (IRE) (16) 2P3435
8 11-9
Br B m Fame And Glory - Decent Dime (IRE) Mr George Hiscock (7) J
O Mr P. Hiscock Robert Walford, Blandford T
B James Bryson
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of mares’ handicap hurdles at Wincanton for Jack Barber during 2021/22 season. Yet to scale same heights in handful of chase/hurdle starts for present yard, though, running poorly in cheekpieces/tongue tie at Exeter latest. TFRHHHII BHA92
4 HO QUE OUI (FR) (14) 135500
6 11-8
Br Ch m Network (GER) - Highest Card (FR) Mr Jake Bament (7) J
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Haras de Saint Voir SCA Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler in France and produced her best effort for this yard when scoring over fences at Ffos Las in October Disappointing since, though, markedly so the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA91
5 O’FAOLAINS LAD (IRE) (11) 2511-UP
9 11-7
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - O’Faolains Fancy (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr K. A. Lloyd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Pius Phelan
TIMEFORMVIEW Raced only 7 times under Rules, winning back-to-back handicap chases (at up to 26f) in autumn of 2021. Got no further than the third on first run since here earlier this month and soon brushed aside at Wincanton 3 days later Difficult to assess at present. TFRHHHII BHA90 (-1)
6 COBRA COMMANDER (IRE) (14) 11-55P4 C
9 11-7
Br B g Beneficial - Run For Help (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Dean, Willetts and Vernon Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B L. Hayes
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form when winning handicap chases here (23f) and Newton Abbot this time last year Well below that form next 3 starts but stopped the slide when fourth here (23f) 2 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA90
7 HARD FROST (FR) (22) 002622 BF
Br B g Silver Frost (IRE) - Lottie Belle (FR)
O The Tail Waggers Syndicate
B Mr P. Tardieu De Maleissye Melun et al
6 11-6
Paul O’Brien J
Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T
All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBred for chasing and duly improved on his hurdles form when just failing at Market Rasen (17.2f)
TFRHHHHH BHA89
andWincanton (20f). Can make it third-time lucky in this sphere.
8 SCRUMPY BOY (GB) (351) 05061-P BF
Br B g Apple Tree (FR) - Presuming
11 11-0
Harry Kimber (3) J
O SMLC Racing Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B James A. Thompson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on for 1st time when finally getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap chase at NewtonAbbot a year ago. However, pulled up there following month and off since.
TFRHHHII BHA83
9 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (34) 0P33PP
Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Ben Jones
O Mr Paul Anthony Mann Joe Tickle, Tiverton
B Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win and pulled up last 2 starts. Easy to look elsewhere.
10 TOM O’ROUGHLEY (IRE) (203) 446514
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Oaktree Racing Club Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
B Larry Mealiffe
TIMEFORM VIEW Left below-par efforts behind when opening his account from 3lb out of the weights at Worcester in September, leading from 4 out. However, produced a laboured display there following month and off since.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHII BHA76
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10.
Stewards Note: O’FAOLAINS LAD: Following its run on 16/4/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly at the 5th fence.
SCRUMPY BOY: Following its run on 11/5/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
TOM O’ROUGHLEY: Following its run on 6/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hard Frost (FR), 7-2 Dindin (FR), 10-1 Cobra Commander (IRE), 11-1 Lady Wilberry (GB), Electric Annie (IRE), Scrumpy Boy (GB), Tom O’Roughley (IRE), 14-1 O’Faolains Lad (IRE), 40-1 School For Scandal (FR), 50-1 Ho Que Oui (FR)
HARD FROST has gone down only by a whisker on both his starts over fences and surely would have opened his account had he been fluent over the last at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. He’s fancied to make amends at the main expense of Dindin and Cobra Commander
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Stealthy Tom (E Bolger) - Mr H C Swan (5) 12-3
Alpha Male (Peter Maher) - Mr T Power Roche (7) 11-12
Clonguile Way (J McConnell) - Mr A Harvey (7) 11-12
Michael’s Pick (Ciaran Murphy) - E Walsh (5) 11-12
Midnight Maestro (E Bolger) - Mr D O’Connor 11-12
Vital Island (R P O’Keeffe) - Mr B O Walsh (7) 11-12
7 An Droichead Eile (Peter Maher) - P J Carberry 11-7
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Blast Of Koeman (Peter Maher) - P T Enright 11-7
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Mortal (G Elliott) - J McGarvey 11-7
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Nick Lost (J McConnell) - B W Harvey (5) 11-7
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The Red Menace (Ciaran Murphy) - Mr A Murphy (7) 11-7
Space Cadet (G O’Loughlin) - Mr J C Barry (3) 11-7 12
Western Sea (R O’Sullivan) - Mr L P Shanahan (7) 11-7
First Race 5.20 - THE LIVE NEUTRAL EARTH LTD NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 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. 33 entries at £31. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.50 - THE C & D SOUTHWEST MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 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 at £44. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48)
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.25 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 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. 18 entries, 1 at £8 and 17 at £44. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.00 - THE RUN RABBIT RUN 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 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 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. 25 entries at £36. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.35 - THE CHARLES CLARK MEMORIAL 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). £58 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Charles Clark Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning owner and is to be retained until 1st April 2024. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £58. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4968; Second £2483; Third £1242; Fourth £621; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)
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Sixth Race 8.10 - THE ROWCLIFFES 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, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 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. 26 entries at £48. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4160; Second £2080; Third £1040; Fourth £520; Fifth £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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