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THE FIRST FEBRUARY MEETING Tuesday 6th February 2024 Ofﬁcial Programme & Form Guide £3.00

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11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD Br Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet O Mr R. J. H. Geffen B Mr R. J. H. Geffen

9-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Potensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat. TFR★★★★★ BHA135

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Jockey colours Saddle number Sex & colour of horse Horse name Owner Sire

7. Dam 8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide

13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor

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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THE FIRST FEBRUARY MEETING TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2024 Today’s Schedule Page Time Race 8-9

1.50pm

The Racing TV Club Day Novices’ Hurdle (Div I) (GBB Race)

10-11

2.20pm

The Racing TV Club Day Novices’ Hurdle (Div II) (GBB Race)

14-15

2.50pm

The Gold Cup Lunch 15th March Handicap Hurdle

18-19

3.20pm

The Broadway & Horton Cricket Club Novices’ Handicap Chase

22-23

3.50pm

The Stables Business Park Mares’ Novice Hurdle (GBB Race)

24-25

4.20pm

The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Chase

28-29

4.50pm

The Free Racing On Monday 11th March Handicap Hurdle

Today’s Ofﬁcials Stewards

G. Upton (Chief Steward) C. Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chair) D. Andrews M. Bersey T. Evetts

Starters

Clerk of the Course J. Loosemore

Safeguarding Ofﬁcer T. Hill

Commentator R. Hoiles

W. Jordan S. Upton

Betting Ring Manager

V. Moore

Judge

Medical Ofﬁcers

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Ofﬁcer D. Freeman

Equine Welfare and Integrity Ofﬁcers

S. Fox C. Hannaford D. Stone

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

Vice Presidents J.S.B. White Mrs H.R. Dunn

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Grifﬁn (Chairman), N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P. Blackburn, G. Henderson

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First Race 1.50 The Racing TV Club Day Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (DIV I) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

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

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

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no horse

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1 CENTARA (IRE) (38) 1P-41 CD

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) O Mrs Kathy Stuart B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

st-lb

11-9

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who landed odds in 14-runner novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 38 days ago. May do better still so he’s much respected under 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (27) 342-122 BF Br B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE) O Will Davies, Tom Davies & Tessa Grundy B Lakeview House Stud

11-9

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles at Wincanton (15.2f) in October and better form when runner-up at Kempton and Doncaster since. Can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA124

3 JUPITER ALLEN (FR) (25) 2163-00

Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bienvenue Allen (FR) O Mr Ron Watts B Bruno Vagne

11-9

Ciaran Gethings J Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winning hurdler but he came in only tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA109

4 THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) (16) F11-21U Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Mandarli (IRE) O Masterson Holdings Limited B Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles

11-9

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer/bumper performer who landed the odds without any fuss over hurdles at Market Rasen. 5/1, still in touch when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle at Lingﬁeld (19.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Remains likely to improve. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA123

5 CAPTAIN MARCO (GB) (82) 05

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Drop The Hammer O Monday Boys Partnership B E. G. M. Beard

11-2

Sean Houlihan J Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T GMR Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden, better effort when ﬁfth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 82 days ago. Sort to do better in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 HIDALGO DES BORDES (FR) (9) F/52-0 Br B g Coastal Path - Ahkel Vie (FR) O The Luck Family B EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez

11-2

James Bowen J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on third of 3 starts in Irish points back in May 2022.Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) on NH debut 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 J’ATTENDRAI (FR) (281) 0

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Anicka d’Or (FR) O Mr Barry Hawkins B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon

11-2

Richard Patrick J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

TIMEFORMVIEW €5,000 3-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner I Shut That d’Or.Unplaced sole start in Irish points (May 2023). TFRHHIII BHA-

8 SCOUT MASTER (IRE) (38) 6/-225P

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Golanteena (IRE) O Dydb Marketing Limited NER B Shane McCarthy RUN

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11-2 J

Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd S

N half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Charminster. TIMEFORMVIEW Masterofthehorse gelding. Dam unraced Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Dec 30). TFRHHIII BHA8

9 SUPER SABRE SAM (GB) (38) 6F

11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie O Mr D. V. Stevens B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Held in fourth when fell last in novice hurdle (66/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 38 days ago won by Centara. TFRHHHII BHANeeds to step forward.

10 TINY TETLEY (GB) (49) 30

Br B g Passing Glance - Setter’s Princess O Mr R J Hodges & Mrs S L Hobbs B Mr & Mrs R. J. Hodges

11-2

Micheal Nolan J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Was unable to build on debut third when only ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy, 4/1) 49 days ago. Up in trip with more required. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: HOLETOWN HERO (FR) 6 11 9 Harry Cobden 11-8 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Classic King (IRE), 9-4 The Doyen Chief (IRE), 4-1 Centara (IRE), 14-1 Jupiter Allen (FR), 22-1 Tiny Tetley (GB), 40-1 Super Sabre Sam (GB), 80-1 J’Attendrai (FR), 100-1 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR), 150-1 Captain Marco (GB)

THE DOYEN CHIEF has better days ahead of him and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways having come down late at Lingﬁeld last time when still close up. Classic King rates a big threat

PLAY SMARTER on form but might again have to settle for second best ahead of C&D scorer Centara.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) 2.CLASSIC KING (IRE) 3.CENTARA (IRE)

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Second Race 2.20 The Racing TV Club Day Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (DIV II) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

This two miles, three furlongs hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with ﬁllies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

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age

1 FIRE FLYER (IRE) (5) 10-221

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) O Mr Michael Geoghegan B Burgage Stud

st-lb

11-9

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper scorer who easily got off the mark in this sphere in 8-runner novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 2/13) TFRHHHHI BHA5 days ago. Back up in trip and can do better.

2 MOOREFIELDS (IRE) (36) 344-41 D Br B g Mahler - Wate And Sea (IRE) O Young At Heart B Joseph O’Rahilly

11-9

Bryan Carver J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut promise when landing 16-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 36 days ago, staying on well. Open to improvement with his stamina drawn out more. TFRHHHII BHA115

3 SECRET SQUIRREL (GB) (38) 11-12 C Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

11-9

David Bass J Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form shown when landing bumpers at Taunton and Fontwell in the spring and bolted up on hurdling debut at Kempton despite pulling hard. Excellent second in Newbury conditions event since. More to offer so he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA124

4 BROOMHILL ROAD (IRE) (75) 2-663 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Ussee (FR) O Mr J. Law B E. Fehily

11-2

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1, third of 6 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) 75 days ago. Lots to ﬁnd on form. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 EARTH CRY (IRE) (353) 1/145-

Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Freefourracing (USA) O Mr Anwar Badri B Mighty Universe Ltd

11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner for Milton Harris but off 11 months since a well-held ﬁfth in 2m Wincanton maiden hurdle. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (54) 0-400

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) O On Business B Parkville Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Getaway gelding who has been well held in 2 bumpers/novice hurdles.

7 IRON WINGS (FR) (36) 640/-P

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Vive La Reine (FR) O Mark Phillips & David Mitchell B Alexandre Conin & Jean-Marie Callier

11-2

James Davies J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TFRHHIII BHA-

11-2

Conor Ring (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.28/1,ﬁrst run since leaving Nigel Hawke when last of 10 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f,heavy) on hurdles bow 36 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 MOVE WITH THE BEAT (IRE) (268) 12-1 Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Roxy Beat O Mr James Drummond B Patrick Condon

11-2

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dual point winner, including last time (May 2023), so he’s respected on hurdling debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (5) 360

11-2

Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

Br B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR) O Mr Alan Jones B Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

TIMEFORMVIEW 150/1, last of 8 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 5 days ago.

10 WHATS COOKING (IRE) (25) 6F42-P

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Pixie Dust (IRE) O NHRE Racing Club B Jim Lanigan

11-2

Lorcan Murtagh J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle (150/1) at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Up in trip. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10.

2023: (See Div 1)

Stewards Note: EARTH CRY: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. GETUPTHEYARD: Following its run on 14/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Fire Flyer (IRE), 2-1 Secret Squirrel (GB), 7-1 Move With The Beat (IRE), 10-1 Mooreﬁelds (IRE), 11-1 Earth Cry (IRE), 66-1 Broomhill Road (IRE), 100-1 Iron Wings (FR), 250-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), Palawan du Mazet (FR), Whats Cooking (IRE)

Hughie Morrison’s SECRET SQUIRREL found only Nicky Henderson’s highly-rated Jeriko du Reponet too good at Newbury last time so is taken to regain the winning thread at the chief expense of Paul Nicholls’ PLAY SMARTER Wincanton scorer Fire Flyer. Exeter victor Mooreﬁelds rates the pick of the rest for place purposes. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SECRET SQUIRREL 2.FIRE FLYER (IRE) 3.MOOREFIELDS (IRE)

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Third Race 2.50 The Gold Cup Lunch 15th March Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4302, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1076, 4th £538, 5th £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

2m 104y

Race Description

This is a two miles and 104 yards handicap hurdle race for four-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

colours

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1 REWIRED (GB) (39) 22214-1 D

Br Ch g Power - Kekova O Opulence Thoroughbreds NH B Mr T. G. Roddick

st-lb

12-0

Luke Scott (5) J Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of 2m handicaps at Huntingdon last season and raised his game when notching a fourth hurdles success at Doncaster on return in December. 5lb rise asks a question but he’s a likeable type and another bold show is anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 BOLD REACTION (FR) (53) 1/3526-2 D BF

Br Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR) O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben

11-10

James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasﬁnishedsecondon2ofhis3startssinceundergoing awindop.ChasedhomeWholeofthemoonina19.4fDoncaster handicap last time and merits respect here on the back of that effort, albeit he has a bit to ﬁnd with Rewired on a line through Wholeofthemoon. TFRHHHII BHA116

3 BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (54) 225 Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER) O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

11-9

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on the Flat for Richard Hughes and runner-up on ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles.Too free when ﬁfth in a 14-runner novice here (good to soft) last time but will be a serious player if settling better on this handicap bow with headgear added. TFRHHHHH BHA115

4 THREE CLIFFS BAY (GER) (56) F30-613 D Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - The Beauty (GER) O Mr David M. Williams B Frau S. Hallstein

11-7

Conor Ring (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Left hurdles debut behind when winning a 2m Ffos Las novice (heavy) in November.Performed to a similar level when third to a useful type inThe Jukebox Man TFRHHHII BHA113 upped to 2 1/2m at the same course since,and he’s open to improvement now switched to handicap company.

5 INOUI MACHIN (FR) (27) 411-332 D Br B g Honolulu (IRE) - Firmini (FR) O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B Vincent Le Roy & Bernard Stoffel

11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers and has ﬁnished in the money in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles at up to 19.4f at Doncaster. Beaten by a potentially pretty useful one last time and could be a factor now pitched into a handicap in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 CHANDLERS BAY (IRE) (57) F23-6 Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Society Gal (IRE) O Mrs J. P. E. Cunningham B Gigginstown House Stud

11-4

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in 2m events at Ffos Las and Plumpton on ﬁrst 2 completed starts over hurdles last winter. Struggled on return/handicap TFRHHIII BHA110 bow at Lingﬁeld in December and while he should be sharper now, improvement is certainly needed.

7 WINTERWATCH (GER) (72) 42/22-54

Br B g Lord of England (GER) - Wildlife Lodge (GER) O Somerset Racing B Gestut Etzean

11-2

Lorcan Murtagh J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner on the Flat but below par back on the level last year and similar story returned to hurdles the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA108

8 GIFTED ANGEL (IRE) (80) 315115 D Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sommorell (IRE) O Mr D. R. Passant B Mr R. Patterson

11-2

Jack Tudor J Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnable to win on the Flat but been a different story over hurdles,scoring for third time in this sphere at Kempton (2m,good) in October.By no means disgraced TFRHHHHI BHA120 in a heavy-ground Cheltenham Grade 2 last time and, armed with his healthy 4-y-o allowance, he’s a big player back in handicap company.

9 GREYSTOKE (GB) (171) 03/1426-

10-12

Ellis Collier (7) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T A S Trade Car Sales S

Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri O Frost Racing Club B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot in May 2022 and hit the target on the Flat last spring. However, he was well held TFRHIIII BHA104 latest start on the level during the summer. 2023: RIVER BRAY (IRE) 10 11 13 Alan Johns 40-1 (Victor Dartnall) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood, Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gifted Angel (IRE), 5-1 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 11-2 Rewired (GB), Inoui Machin (FR), 6-1 Bold Reaction (FR), 7-1 Three Cliffs Bay (GER), 20-1 Chandlers Bay (IRE), 28-1 Winterwatch (GER), 50-1 Greystoke (GB)

This looks competitive for the grade and BENY NAHAR ROAD tops a shortlist comprising six of the nine due to go to post. He hasn’t helped himself by pulling hard on each of his three starts over hurdles but the increased tempo he’ll experience now handicapping, together with the addition of a hood/tongue strap, PLAY SMARTER could make all the difference. Gifted Angel is an obvious threat given his 4-y-o allowance, while Inoui Machin and Three Cliffs Bay are, like the selection, interesting handicap debutants. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 2.GIFTED ANGEL (IRE) 3.INOUI MACHIN (FR)

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Fourth Race 3.20 The Broadway & Horton Cricket Club Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4221, 2nd £2110, 3rd £1055, 4th £528, 5th £263. (Penalty Value £5518.64) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 2f 40y

Race Description

This two miles, two furlongs steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged ﬁve-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases.

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1 TRAPISTA (FR) (49) 242356

Br B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER) O Mr John P. McManus B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle

st-lb

12-0

Benjamin Macey (10) J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere, taking record over fences to 0-11 when safely held at Catterick last time. Down to a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 OUR NEL (IRE) (49) 0-32343

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) O Mr A. R. Bromley B Mrs Margaret Platt

11-10

Lorcan Murtagh J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame all 3 starts over hurdles and positive start in this sphere when third in a 7-runner Fakenham handicap (21.2f, heavy) TFRHHHII BHA96 in December. 1lb lower now and, moreover, she will beneﬁt from this drop back in trip. One to consider.

3 NO MEAN FEAT (IRE) (29) 003P00

Br B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE) O Racehorse Ownership Club B The Cedars Stud

11-2

Nick Scholﬁeld J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up sole start in points and just modest form to over hurdles. Big step forward needed now switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA90

4 HERECOMESHOGAN (IRE) (22) P50062 D Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE) O The Cotswold Lockdowners B John Fitzgerald

10-13

James Best J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner who, equipped with a first-time visor, stepped up on previous efforts in this sphere when finding just one too good in a 13-runner Hereford handicap (2m, good to soft). Definite chance off the same mark here, provided he’s able to back that up. TFRHHHHI BHA85

5 MERRY MONTY (GB) (36) 50/-5522 Br B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi O Mrs S. M. Trump B Mrs S. M. Trump

10-11

Bryan Carver J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Series of respectable efforts in handicap hurdles was followed by a solid chase debut second to Bolsover Bill (winner again since) at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on New Year’s Day. 3lb rise for that effort fair enough and he’s open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA83

6 HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (FR) (55) 0024-33 Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Maille Asie (FR) O Mr R. B. Francis B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Didier Krainc

10-10

Craig Nichol J Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest over hurdles but has fared better since switched to the larger obstacles, posting his best effort yet when a close third at Doncaster on penultimate start. Not in the same form at Leicester since but each-way claims in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap here. TFRHHHII BHA82

7 BLUE RIBBON (GB) (36) 0442-5P Br B g Sayif (IRE) - Mar Blue (FR) O Mr Ryan G. Chapman B R. W. K. Lewis

10-8

Kevin Brogan J Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021 but has been unable to deliver in half-a-dozen appearances over fences for present connections. TFRHHIII BHA80

8 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (49) 4/623-P0 C Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reﬂection O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst B Dermot Walsh

10-7

Sean Houlihan J Linda Blackford, Tiverton T

TIMEFORMVIEWSole success from 22 starts overall came in a handicap hurdle here back in March 2021.However,she was placed twice off higher marks than this over fences last spring and is entitled to come on for her reappearance spin at Wincanton in December. TFRHHHII BHA79

9 TONTO FOLEY (IRE) (219) P040-1P

10-6

Ellis Collier (7) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Hardabout (IRE) O Encore Racing B V. Mooney

TIMEFORMVIEW Equipped with a ﬁrst-time tongue strap when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) last June. However, he was pulled up at Uttoxeter the following month. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA78

10 INVINCIBLE WISH (IRE) (27) 40/62P-0

Br B g Vale of York (IRE) - Moonlight Wish (IRE) O Michael & Lesley Wilkes B Cyril Ryan

10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who was tailed off when returning from an 18-month absence at Leicester.

11 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (29) 2/3336-0

TFRHIIII BHA73

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE) O Tim & Liz Heal B Mrs Karen Hannon

10-2

Elizabeth Gale (7) J Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who was placed in a series of handicap hurdles at around 2 1/2m in 2022. However, she was never in the TFRHIIII BHA72 hunt following 15 months off here in January. Now switched to fences.

12 BROADOAK (GB) (25) 24P-PPP

Br B g Kayf Tara - Bird Without Wings (IRE) O John and Heather Snook B John & Heather Snook

10-2

Ben Godfrey (3) J Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on each of his last 4 outings.

TFRHIIII BHA71

13 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (22) 6P60P4

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook B Brian Kiely

10-2

Harry Kimber (3) J Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has yet to deliver in 7 runs in this sphere and operates from 5lb out of the handicap here.

14 ETINCELLE ARTISTE (FR) (47) 0/03P-34

TFRHIIII BHA69

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Forcat (FR) O Miss Mandie Fletcher B E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles

10-2

Rex Dingle J Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points but just modest form under Rules and has work to do from out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) 6 11 4 Rex Dingle 6-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 12, 14. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14. Stewards Note: TONTO FOLEY: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Merry Monty (GB), 5-1 Herecomeshogan (IRE), 11-2 Our Nel (IRE), 15-2 Howyouplaythegame (FR), 8-1 Trapista (FR), 12-1 Poet’s Reﬂection (IRE), 14-1 Tonto Foley (IRE), 22-1 Blue Ribbon (GB), 25-1 Etincelle Artiste (FR), 66-1 Noah’s Light (IRE), 80-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 100-1 Broadoak (GB), 200-1 No Mean Feat (IRE), Invincible Wish (IRE)

MERRY MONTY pulled clear of the rest when runner-up on his debut over fences at Exeter and, with the winner going in again since, that form looks decent. Chris Down’s charge may well go one better here if, as expected, he is able to build on that. Herecomeshogan is by no means PLAY SMARTER certain to reproduce the form of his latest Hereford effort but he’ll certainly be a threat if able to do so, while Our Nel is third choice ahead of Howyouplaythegame and Trapista. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MERRY MONTY 2.HERECOMESHOGAN (IRE) 3.OUR NEL (IRE)

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Fifth Race 3.50 The Stables Business Park Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5550, 2nd £2776, 3rd £1387, 4th £694. (Penalty Value £7243.18)

2m 104y

Race Description

This particular two miles and 104 yards novices’ hurdle race is for mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 MANIMOLE (GB) (16) 12U115 D

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole O The Jukes Family B R. N. Jukes

st-lb

11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWStood up well to a pretty busy 2023,proving better than ever when landing a Listed event at Newbury in December. Found good run of form coming to a halt at Lingﬁeld 16 days ago, though. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 GOLDEN ACE (GB) (29) 152-1 C

Br B m Golden Horn - Deuce Again O Mr I. F. Gosden B Meon Valley Stud

11-8

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful in bumpers (runner-up in Grade 2 on ﬁnal outing) and, on the back of a breathing operation, created a favourable impression in seeing off a couple of above-average winners on her hurdling debut here (19f) 29 days ago. Looks sure to progress and the one to beat under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BRENDAS ASKING (IRE) (24) F235-54

Br B m Ask - Lost It (IRE) O Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club) B Mr Conor Hayes

11-2

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Templar Medical S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in points/bumpers and built on hurdling promise when fourth of 10 in a novice at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. May do better still. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 DARQUESSE (IRE) (20) 0PPP

Br B m Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Judys Gift (IRE) O Dydb Marketing Limited R NNE B T. Holland -RU

11-2 J

Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd S

N up at Southwell last month. TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to deliver in this sphere.Was pulled 5 GRANNY HAWKINS (GB) (90) 20 Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress O Mr G. Kennington B Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-2

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Was unable to build on promising debut when well held in a bumper at Warwick (16f, heavy) 90 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 IMPERIOUS STAR (IRE) (-)

Br Br m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Mega Mum (IRE) O Mr Allan Stennett B Parkville Stud

11-2

Jack Hogan (3) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW €36,000 3-y-o, Flemensﬁrth mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Mega Yeats. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sam Adams and half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Snoopy Loopy. Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 LADY CARO (IRE) (25) 046-65

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) O Alison & Tony Millett & Charles Dingwall B Denis Noonan

11-2

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and has shown some promise both starts over hurdles but could be more one for handicaps after this. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 LINDA MOON (IRE) (27) 21-63

Br Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) O Mrs J. K. Buckle B Caroline & Chris Berry

11-2

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T The Bildeston Crown S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who did better with her hurdling debut under her belt when third of 14 in a novice at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 27 days ago, headed run-in having looked in control 2 out. More needed for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 MADAME POMPADOUR (GB) (33) 53-40

11-2

James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T H&C Group Ltd S

Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Tinagoodnight (FR) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

TIMEFORM VIEW Could only produce a modest display on ﬁrst run since leaving Polly Gundry when eighth of 12 in a maiden hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft, 8/1) 33 days ago. Back down in trip. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 POLITACUS (IRE) (89) 5214-44 D

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE) O The FOB Racing Partnership 7 B M. Noonan & D. Noonan

11-2

Liam Harrison J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at the third attempt before ﬁnishing fourth in 20-runner Grade 2 atAintree.Below that level both starts over hurdles,however, looking short of pace when 23 lengths fourth of 11 to Manimole at Newbury on most recent outing. Improvement needed. TFRHHHII BHA102

11 RAYS RABBLE (GB) (49) PP/-P

11-2

James Best J Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

Br B or Br m Blue Bresil (FR) - Queens Grove O Mr K. Bishop B Mr & Mrs Ian Dudgeon

TIMEFORMVIEW Has been pulled up in all 3 starts over hurdles, including at Wincanton in December. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 PRAIRIE QUEEN (GB) (48) 00

Br Br f Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) O Clear Racing & Partner B Ashbrittle Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished down the ﬁeld in pair of bumpers at Stratford and Newbury. DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

10-4

Sean Houlihan J Susan Gardner, Longdown T Woodhayes Stud S

TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: PARIKARMA (IRE) 6 10 13 Niall Houlihan 13-2 (Gary Moore) 7 ran

Stewards Note: LADY CARO: Following its run on 12/1/2024 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. MADAME POMPADOUR: Following its run on 4/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Golden Ace (GB), 11-2 Manimole (GB), 6-1 Brendas Asking (IRE), 9-1 Imperious Star (IRE), 12-1 Linda Moon (IRE), 16-1 Politacus (IRE), 18-1 Granny Hawkins (GB), 25-1 Lady Caro (IRE), 40-1 Madame Pompadour (GB), 100-1 Prairie Queen (GB), 250-1 Rays Rabble (GB)

GOLDEN ACE saw off a pair of above-average winners in ready fashion on her hurdling debut here last month and is selected to defy a penalty with improvement on the cards. Brendas Asking PLAY SMARTER built on her ﬁrst effort in this sphere when fourth at Kempton recently and may do better still, with Imperious Star a respected newcomer. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN ACE 2.BRENDAS ASKING (IRE) 3.IMPERIOUS STAR (IRE)

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Sixth Race 4.20 The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualiﬁer) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6725, 2nd £3362, 3rd £1682, 4th £841, 5th £420. (Penalty Value £8792.86)

2m 7f 3y

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 125. 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 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 NEON MOON (IRE) (38) 3P-1455

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) O Brocade Racing B Mr C. McDonnell

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-1

Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Strong traveller who returned better than ever to open his account over fences in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) in October. TFRHHHII BHA126 Modest ﬁnishes since, however, markedly so at Newbury latest.

2 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (237) 210-42P

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR) O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al

12-0

Freddie Gingell (5) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in hunters at Wincanton (20.2f) in March before ﬁnding his stamina stretched at Aintree (21.1f). Seemed amiss TFRHHHHI BHA125 back in open company at Newton Abbot when last seen in June but not taken lightly off a tempting mark.

3 SURE TOUCH (GB) (46) 412-231 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) O geegeez.co.uk Om & Partner B Upton Viva Stud

11-12

Dylan Johnston (5) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Back up in trip now but stayed this far over hurdles. Has to be taken seriously up only 2lb. TFRHHHHH BHA123

4 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (55) 2U-4361 CD Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith B Mr Christy Buckley

11-12

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has gradually worked his way back to form this season and took advantage of a drop in the weights in 4-runner event TFRHHHHI BHA123 at Exeter 8 weeks ago.Won a similar event over this C&D a year ago so must be respected.

5 QUOI DE NEUF (FR) (48) 410026 C

Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Qualite Controlee (FR) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

11-11

Harry Cobden J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) in June and dispelled pair of modest TFRHHHII BHA122 efforts when second at Catterick (19.2f) in November.Well held at Ludlow since.

6 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (32) 51F-PP4 D Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - What A Breeze (IRE) O Hemmings Racing B Peter and Ann Downes

11-9

Richard Patrick J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning start over fences in 3-runner handicap chase at Newbury (23.4f, soft) in March. TFRHHHII BHA120 Has been unable to build on this since.

7 LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (42) 11P4-4P CD Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE) O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook B Mr W. C. Moore

10-6

Tom Bellamy J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles/chase winner around here who added to her tally at Kempton (3m) 12 months ago. Lightly raced since and she was unable to build on her reappearance run when pulled up at Wincanton (25f) over Christmas. Return to this venue may help. TFRHHHII BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 7.

Stewards Note: MAGIC SAINT: Following its run on 14/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Sure Touch (GB), 7-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 11-2 Magic Saint (FR), 17-2 Neon Moon (IRE), Quoi de Neuf (FR), 12-1 Bridge North (IRE), Love Actually (IRE)

SURE TOUCH was proliﬁc over hurdles last season and is already better over fences this term, scoring with a bit more in hand than the bare margin suggests at Uttoxeter last time. He’s taken to

PLAY SMARTER defy a 2lb rise at the main expense of the back-to-form Stormy Flight and the returning Magic Saint.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SURE TOUCH 2.STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) 3.MAGIC SAINT (FR)

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Seventh Race 4.50 The Free Racing On Monday 11th March Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3696, 2nd £1847, 3rd £924, 4th £462, 5th £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 3f 1y

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 105. 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

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 HALLIGATOR (FR) (91) 122-450 BF

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quick des Sacart (FR) O Imperial Racing Partnership B Stefaan Butseraen

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-0

Kai Lenihan (7) J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start over hurdles in a Uttoxeter maiden in June 2022 and runner-up next 2 starts.Lightly raced subsequently TFRHHHII BHA105 and raced too freely following 5 months off/wind op at Warwick (21f, heavy) in November.Absent since.

2 STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) (78) P12-621 CD Br B g Multiplex - Allez Zane O Ms Jane Southall B J. H. Culloty

12-0

Rex Dingle J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sort who resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle over 20.5f at Plumpton in November. Off since TFRHHHHI BHA105 and raised 5lb in the interim but he’s in excellent hands.

3 GYLLEN (USA) (11) 46-6111 CD

Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Miss Halory (USA) O Stables Business Park Ltd B Godolphin

12-0

Harry Cobden J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart on the Flat at one time and revived for KayleyWoollacott,winning twice at this venue before completing the hat-trick at Sandown 11 days ago.Was perhaps a shade fortunate last time but he remains of ﬁrm interest up 5lb. TFRHHHHH BHA105

4 LELANT (IRE) (33) 02-U625

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE) O Chris Trigg & RER Williams B Michael Lynch

12-0

Isabel Williams (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in maiden/novice hurdles and improved at the second time of asking in handicaps when going down TFRHHHII BHA105 only narrowly over C&D in November. Shaped as though still in good form when ﬁfth at Hereford since.

5 SEA VILLAGE (IRE) (53) 0033-PP Br B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR) O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club B Godfrey Moylan

11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form shown last term but off 8 months and pulled up both starts back to end 2023. Since had wind surgery. TFRHHIII BHA103

6 COMMANDING VIEW (IRE) (50) 3046-61

Br B g Mount Nelson - Clogher Valley (IRE) O P & T Andrews/M & S Carroll B Robert Kirkwood

11-11

Charlie Deutsch J Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in 2 bumper outings and progressed with each start over hurdles,making a successful switch to handicaps at Plumpton (2m,good to soft) TFRHHHHI BHA102 in December, battling well to shade a tight ﬁnish. 5lb higher in a better race but could have more to offer over this trip.

7 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (56) 6P-0055 Br B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) O Mr G. A. Moore B Mr Tom Coughlan

11-10

Jack Tudor J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW Caused a 66/1 surprise when making his second hurdles start a winning one at Warwick (2m) last November. Hasn’t been able to repeat that effort since but his mark has come down a long way as a result. TFRHHHII BHA101

8 GIEVES (IRE) (117) U63-014

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE) O The Ben Pauling Racing Club B J. O’Connor

11-10

Kevin Brogan J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for ﬁrst time and career best when winning 2m novice hurdle at Worcester in September. Held back by jumping back in a handicap at that venue a month later and given a break since. TFRHHHII BHA101

9 JUST GO FOR IT (GB) (22) 1414-P3

11-5

Sean Houlihan J Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

Br B m Passing Glance - Just Jasmine O Mr Steve Atkinson B K. Bishop

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over 21f at Wincanton last March, Heavy defeat at Warwick in May and off 9 months after but she gave it a really good go when third at Hereford.Veteran needs to back that run up. TFRHHHII BHA96

10 MAMMIES BOY (IRE) (69) 023-P0P BF

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE) O What’s The Craic Syndicate B David Valentine

11-3

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in maiden/novice hurdles to start 2023 but has experienced a modest start to his career his handicaps, weakening quickly when backed at Hereford in November. TFRHHHII BHA94

11 CHADLINGTON LAD (IRE) (54) 20002-0

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Fuaigh Mor (IRE) O Chadlington Partnership B Ruskerne Ltd

11-0

Richie McLernon J Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who ended last term with a good second at Huntingdon (2m) in March for Ben Pauling. Had a wind op and ﬁnished well held starting out for new yard in December. TFRHHIII BHA91

12 MERANTI (IRE) (13) 64200P

Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) O Jim Tew B S. McElroy

10-11

Finn Lambert (5) J Sheila Lewis, Brecon T

TIMEFORMVIEW Mid-ﬁeld both starts over hurdles in Ireland and signed off time for Stuart Crawford with fourth-place ﬁnish in a bumper in May.Yet to deliver in 4 appearances for new yard though, and hopes rest on application of headgear. TFRHIIII BHA88

13 HOUR STAR (GB) (49) 20-50P

Br Ch g Dunaden (FR) - Valdas Queen (GER) O Mrs Katie Squire B Katie Squire

10-8

Harry Kimber (3) J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers last season. Has looked a tough ride in his qualifying runs. Makes handicap bow. Hooded. TFRHHHII BHA85

14 BATTLE MARCH (USA) (55) 661/0P-P D

Br B g War Front (USA) - Lahinch Classics (IRE) O Chris Down Racing B Mrs E. M. Stockwell

10-7

James Davies J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Small-ﬁeld novice winner at Exeter in October 2021 but has been lightly raced since and has been unable to replicate this particular feat. TFRHHIII BHA84

15 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (68) F01F-05

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy

10-3

Bryan Carver J Linda Blackford, Tiverton T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance effort when creditable ﬁfth of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D in November, ﬁnishing with running left. 2lb lower now and is not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA80

16 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (68) 3005-00

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira O Mr Brian Derrick B B. A. Derrick

10-2

Ben Godfrey (3) J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T Thorne + Derrick S

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a bumper at Wincanton but yet to make a significant impact over hurdles. Operated from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA70 DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: BLUE BIKINI 7 11 9 Connor Brace 20-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 13, 16. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 8, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note: HALLIGATOR: Following its run on 7/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. MAMMIES BOY: Following its run on 29/11/2023 it was reported that the horse sustained a wounded right-fore. PRINCE RHINEGOLD: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Gyllen (USA), 6-1 Stanley Pincombe (IRE), 7-1 Commanding View (IRE), 10-1 Just Go For It (GB), 12-1 Halligator (FR), Gieves (IRE), Mammies Boy (IRE), 14-1 Always Busy (IRE), 16-1 Lelant (IRE), 22-1 Prince Rhinegold (IRE), 25-1 Hour Star (GB), 33-1 Sea Village (IRE), 40-1 Chadlington Lad (IRE), 50-1 Battle March (USA), 66-1 Whynotnowroy (IRE), 100-1 Meranti (IRE)

Quite a few to consider but the revival of one-time smart Flat performer GYLLEN shows no sign of abating so he’s selected to overcome his latest rise in the weights and complete the 4-timer. PLAY SMARTER Commanding View and Stanley Pincombe also won last time and head the opposition, with Lelant one to consider at longer odds. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GYLLEN (USA) 2.COMMANDING VIEW (IRE) 3.STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE)

The Result 1st

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MARKET RASEN Race 1 1.35 2m 4f 139y 1 Nimbus Boy (IRE) 12-0 2 City Roller (IRE) 11-13 3 Bridget Breeze (FR) 11-13 4 Propelled (GB) 11-10 5 A Dublin Job (IRE) 11-10 6 What A Steal (IRE) 11-10 7 Captain Jack (GB) 11-9 8 Tip Top Tonto (IRE) 11-7 9 The Midwife (IRE) 11-6 10 Sailed Away (GER) 11-4 11 Backinforglory (IRE) 10-10 12 Begoodtoyourself (IRE) 10-9 Race 2 2.05 2m 4f 139y 1 Emailandy (IRE) 11-8 2 Moon D’Orange (FR) 11-8 3 Sao Carlos (GB) 11-8 4 Caher Roes Den (IRE) 11-2 5 Lily Baloo (GB) 10-9

Race 3 2.35 2m 125y 1 Greatness Awaits (IRE) 12-0 2 Jumping Jupiter (IRE) 12-0 3 Chicago Gal (GB) 11-11 4 Hara Kiri (FR) 11-10 5 Good Lord (GER) 11-4 6 Hugueneau (FR) 11-3 7 Ez Tiger (IRE) 10-12 8 Birdhouse (GB) 10-2 9 Northern Rose (IRE) 10-2 10 Parish Star (IRE) 10-2 11 Fast Deal (GB) 10-2 Race 4 3.05 2m 7f 16y 1 Royal Pretender (FR) 12-2 2 Blue Bikini (GB) 11-13 3 Sporty Jim (IRE) 11-7 4 Hashtag Boum (FR) 11-7 5 South Terrace (IRE) 11-6 6 Breaking Waves (IRE) 11-4 7 Top Cloud (GB) 10-9

Race 6 4.05 2m 125y 1 Avakate (IRE) 11-11 2 Audacious Annie (GB) 11-4 3 Diva Luna (IRE) 11-4 4 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 11-4 5 Northern Air (IRE) 11-4 6 Storm Spirit (GB) 11-4 7 Sunset Marquesa (IRE) 11-4 8 Park Princess (IRE) 10-6 9 Simply Belle (GB) 10-6 Race 7 4.35 2m 7f 191y 1 Breakdance Kid (GB) 12-0 2 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE) 11-10 3 Furkash (FR) 11-8 4 Elleon (FR) 11-7 5 Benny Baloo (GB) 11-6 6 Chic Avenue (GB) 11-2 7 Monaghan Boy (IRE) 10-10

Race 5 3.35 2m 7f 191y 1 Choosethenews (IRE) 12-0 2 Jimmy The Digger (GB) 12-0 3 Geryville (FR) 11-11 4 Easy Bucks (GB) 11-10 5 Scene One (IRE) 11-10 6 Inflexible (FR) 11-3 7 Jar du Desert (FR) 11-3 8 Concetto (FR) 11-2 9 Song of Earth (IRE) 11-0 10 Mixedwave (IRE) 10-5

Never beaten by SP

First Race 1.50 - THE RACING TV CLUB DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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 £45. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.20 - THE RACING TV CLUB DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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 £45. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE GOLD CUP LUNCH 15TH MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, 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. 19 entries at £50. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.20 - THE BROADWAY & HORTON CRICKET CLUB NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5518 to the winning horse The second to receive £2539, the third £1269, the fourth £635 and the fifth £316. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £49 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, 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. 23 entries at £49. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4221; Second £2110; Third £1055; Fourth £528; Fifth £263. (Penalty Value £5518.64) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7243 to the winning horse The second to receive £3336, the third £1667 and the fourth £835. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £66 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. 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. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 15 entries at £66. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5550; Second £2776; Third £1387; Fourth £694. (Penalty Value £7243.18) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.20 - THE ARTHUR & PEGGY WHITE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualiﬁer) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8792 to the winning horse The second to receive £4045, the third £2022, the fourth £1012 and the fifth £504. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The WHITE FAMILY has generously sponsored this race and will present THE ARTHUR & PEGGY WHITE MEMORIAL TROPHY to be retained by the winning owner until 1st February 2025. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 4th April, 2024. 18 entries at £80. Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6725; Second £3362; Third £1682; Fourth £841; Fifth £420. (Penalty Value £8792.86) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.50 - THE FREE RACING ON MONDAY 11TH MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4832 to the winning horse The second to receive £2223, the third £1111, the fourth £556 and the fifth £277. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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 £42. - Closed January 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462; Fifth £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.