Taunton Racecard - Thursday 29th February

GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29th

SOME OF OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS

THE LEAP YEAR MEETING

THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2024

Today’s Schedule Page Time Race

The West Buckland Primary Racing To School Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Div I) 12-13 2.40pm The West Buckland Primary Racing To School Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Div II)

16-17 3.15pm The Blackdown Motor Company Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race) 18-19

The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Chase

Jason Loosemore - You’re Fired! Mares’ Handicap Chase 28-29

The Free Racing On Monday 11th March Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Today’s Officials

Stewards

T. Evetts (Chief Steward)

J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey

N. Green

G. Upton

Starters

S. Upton

C. McKee

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Officers

D. Freeman

L. Tyler

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

S. Fox

S. Shilston

D. Stone

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Safeguarding Officer

T. Hill

Commentator

S. Holt

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.

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

E. Lewis BVSc 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

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

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Food & Drink

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How to Read the Racecard

11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD 39-0

Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr R. J. H. Geffen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before

14 16 13 12

1. Jockey colours

2. Saddle number

3. Sex & colour of horse

4. Horse name

5. Owner

6. Sire

7. Dam

8. Days since last run

9. Form

10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide

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.

15

13. Breeder

14. Trainer

15. Jockey

16. Sponsor

★★★✩✩ 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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Look out for the charity Racing to School today; you shouldn’t miss them as they will be leading a group of local pupils and their teachers through every corner of the racecourse for an action-packed day of fun challenges and discovery The charity works nationwide with over 250 schools, and this year will reach around 16,000 young people – at UK racecourses, trainers’yards and studs.

They deliver free, outdoor activity days to support the learning and to boost the self-confidence of children aged nine and above. Racing to School uses racing venues as unique, fast-moving classrooms full of opportunities to practise and improve subjects like maths, literacy and problem-solving.

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www.racingtoschool.co.uk

First Race 2.05

The West Buckland Primary Racing To School

Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (DIV I)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

1

2m 3f 1y

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 95. 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 ACTIVIST (FR) (3) 655621 5 (in 7lb ex) 12-0

Br B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan David Pipe, Wellington T

B Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlatinFranceand,despite goinginsnatches,produced best effort inthisspherewhentaking 6-runnerhandicaphurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) 3 days ago. Return to further won’t inconvenience him on that evidence and respected under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA87

2 SARSEN (USA) (65) 5/230-00

6 11-12

Br Gr or Ro g Noble Mission - Kelley Marie (USA) Rex Dingle J

O Elite Racing 002 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Grey Begley & W. S. Farish Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice in maiden hurdles forAlan King in summer 2022 but was unable to make an impact in 2 starts for new stable late last year. Handicapper has afforded him a chance if this marked step back up in trip/65-day break has positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA92

3 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (9) 413262 BF

6 11-9

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Ms Margaret Finn Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulfroma6lblowermarkatNewtonAbbot(16.7f)lastsummerandmadetheframeon3ofhis4startssince,4lengthssecond of 12 in C&D handicap 9 days ago. Nicely clear of remainder then and has more races in him from this sort of mark. TFRHHHHI BHA89 (+3)

4 COME ON NIA (GB) (30) 0666

5 11-7

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Call Me A Star James Martin (5) J

O Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B D. and Mrs Holmes Andy Martin Racing S

TFRHHHII BHA87

TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope mare who was never involved down in trip but did finish clear of the rest when sixth of 12 in mares’ novice at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Switch to handicaps/return to further a plus here

5 GRANDMASTER FLASH (IRE) (92) 500

(IRE) (92) 500

8 10-13

Br Ch g Australia - Kittens J

O Mr Simon James & Partner Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Paget Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful stayer on the Flat who hasn’t offered much encouragement in three hurdling outings. Needs this big step up in trip/switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

6 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (23) 005-006

TFRHHHII BHA79

6 10-11

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira Stan Sheppard J

O Mr Brian Derrick Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B B. A. Derrick

Thorne + Derrick S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who is from a reasonable jumping family and caught the eye (in first-time hood) from out of weights when sixth in 16-runner C&D handicap 23 days ago, seeming to finish with more to give.Worth keeping an eye on from such a low mark. TFRHHHHH BHA77

7 WELLWILLYA (GB) (32) 00-P635

6 10-10

Br Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg Paul O’Brien J

O Mr L. J. Burden

B Mrs M. L. Luck

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORMVIEWMore encouraging signs in novice/handicap contests upon returning late last year and ran as well as could be expected in face of stiff task at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Likely he can be more competitive back in this more suitable grade. TFRHHHII BHA76

8 SPICY NELSON (IRE) (79) 06P-0P

6 10-9

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Fairy Trader (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) J

O The Backburner syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Tom Maher Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on 3mWincanton handicap debut in December A subsequent wind operation needs to have made a big difference but he does come here with his yard amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA75

9 COME ON PADDY MAC (IRE) (32) 51/PP-00

Br B g Libertarian - Mogs Delight (IRE)

O Mr C. E. Handford

B Mr Dan Quigley

8 10-5

Thomasina Eyston (7) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer but not offered much in handful of starts over hurdles, including upon returning from a lengthy absence for new yard in recent weeks.Does at least start life in handicaps from a very low base but would need to see market support to make him of interest. TFRHHIII BHA70

10 PIVOTAL SKY (GB) (48) 3060

Br B g Falco (USA) - Koben Sky

4 10-5

Sean Houlihan J

O Mr S. Rushworth Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Elusive Bloodstock & R. W. Russell Gmr Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Achieved little in juvenile hurdles and fared no better when tenth of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 48 days ago. Up in trip.Visor on 1st time.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TFRHHIII BHA81

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Activist (FR), 7-2 Imperial Measure (IRE), 7-1 Wellwillya (GB), 15-2 Whynotnowroy (IRE), 12-1 Come On Nia (GB), 14-1 Sarsen (USA), 16-1 Spicy Nelson (IRE), 18-1 Come On Paddy Mac (IRE), 28-1 Pivotal Sky (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks fairly competitive but there was enough encouragement in his finishing effort over C&D last time to suggest WHYNOTNOWROY could just be worth chancing to build on that run operating from such a lowly mark. Imperial Measure has more races in him judged on his recent C&D second and is feared. Plumpton-scorer Activist back up in trip and Wellwillya also command respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) 3.ACTIVIST (FR)

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time Photographs

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Second Race 2.40

The West Buckland Primary Racing To School

Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (DIV II)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Race Description

2m 3f 1y

This is the second division of Race 1. Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for. To avoid horses being denied a run, which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority allows the race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KONIGIN ISABELLA (GER) (365) 4/560F-P

6 11-12

Br B m Isfahan (GER) - Konigin Cala (GER) J

O geegeez.co.uk KI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Gestut Elsetal Geegeez.co.uk S

NON-RUNNER

when ago. but today.

TIMEFORMVIEWModest in bumpers and of a similar standard over hurdles,in process of running well when departing 2 out on handicap debut at Wincanton (15.2, good) a year ago. Pulled-up yesterday but should improve if returning today.

HHHII

TFRHHHII BHA94

2 ZUFAL (GB) (15) 0/P-4006 7 11-10

Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Easy To Sing Ellis Collier (7) J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Aunty Ifl A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first form when fourth of 12 in a novice hurdle at Newton Abbot in May but has made little impact since, including in handicaps.

3 AMALFI BAY (GB) (140) 562

TFRHHIII BHA92

6 11-7

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Affinity Rex Dingle J

O Elite Racing Club

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who got back on track following a breathing op when second of 7 in a novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) in October. Starts life in handicaps on a potentially good mark based on Flat exploits. TFRHHHHI BHA89

4 TIK TOK (FR) (15) 3/060-0

7 11-2

Br B g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER) Harry Skelton J

O The Blind Squirrels Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Alain Clavier et al NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be smart and shaped with encouragement on his sole start in bumpers but has made small impact over hurdles to date, including upped to this trip on handicap debut at Hereford last time

5 CHAMPAGNE GIFT (IRE) (183) 06-440P

8 10-11

Br Ch g Presenting - Princess Dante (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) J

O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Brian Doran Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on chasing debut at Uttoxeter inAugust, reminders from before halfway. Makes a swift return to hurdling on this return to action.

6 DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (48) 3-0P004

TFRHHHII BHA79

5 10-8

Br Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Con Collins

TIMEFORMVIEW Has yet to make a significant impact under Rules but shaped as if this step back up in trip is well worth exploring at Wincanton on his most recent outing. TFRHHHII BHA76

7 JOHANNES (FR) (28) 606

4 10-7

Br Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Jaillissante (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Livin’ The Dream David Pipe, Wellington T

B Baudouin de La Motte Saint-Pierre Et al W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 2m winner on the Flat in France. Has yet to get anywhere near that level over hurdles but is a potential improver now handicapping up in trip.

8 DANCE HAVANA (GB) (139) 43

TFRHHHHH BHA89

4 10-5

Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - First Secretary Conor Ring (3) J

O Mrs S. M. Maine Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B R K Arrowsmith Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some aptitude for hurdling when placed in a pair of juveniles last summer and is potentially well treated on her Flat form contesting her first handicap in this sphere for a new yard (left Alice Haynes).

TFRHHHHI BHA85

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed precious little in 3 quick qualifying runs during the spring but his pedigree provides hope for better now heading into handicaps at a low level TFRHHHII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023:2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

TRY THE MONEY: Following its run on 15/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Amalfi Bay (GB), 7-2 Johannes (FR), 4-1 Dance Havana (GB), 11-2 Double Powerful (IRE), 10-1 Champagne Gift (IRE), 16-1 Tik Tok (FR), 20-1 Try The Money (IRE), 50-1 Zufal (GB) PLAY SMARTER

JOHANNES has been well held on all 3 starts over hurdles to date but, given he’s a fair 2m winner on the Flat, it’s reasonable to assume he can do much better now tackling a longer trip on handicap debut. Dance Havana and Amalfi Bay are other interesting handicaps debutants, and they are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOHANNES (FR) 2.DANCE HAVANA 3.AMALFI BAY

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

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

Horse Welfare

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

Racecourse Executive

wish to welcome and to thank them for their support

Mrs Sue Williams

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3

Third Race 3.15

The Blackdown Motor Company

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (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)

Race Description

2m 3f 1y

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 O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 JACKPOT D’ATHOU (FR) (64) 232-14 BF 5 11-9

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Victoire d’Athom (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Giles, Ferguson, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminbumpers.UnderwentbreathingsurgerybeforemakingawinninghurdlesdebutatChepstowinNovemberbutonlyfourth in similar company there following month.Remains with potential after a break for top yard which has taken past 3 runnings of this TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 LIVIN ON LUCO (IRE) (36) 42-2F1 D 6 11-9

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Andrea’s Answer (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Kilfeacle Stud Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and quick to show fairly useful form in this sphere, landing 10-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading claims.

3 JOKER JACK (IRE) (31) 5P5

TFRHHHHH BHA122

5 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club Claire Hitch, Watchet T

B Thomas Norris

TIMEFORMVIEW 200/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 31 days ago, not knocked about. May do better still.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 TIGGER (IRE) (38) 65-05 6 11-2

Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Battle Over (FR) James Bowen J

O Dash Grange Stud Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Berry Farms

TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and again on the back of a wind op when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 38 days ago. No forlorn hope.

5 BARLEY GIN (IRE) (28) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-9

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Strictly Come Racing and T Crowe Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Tim Crowe

TIMEFORMVIEWToo free when eleventh of 14 in bumper atWincanton (15.2f,soft,80/1) on NH debut 28 days ago.Makes hurdles debut stepped up in trip so this Flemensfirth mare needs considering, especially if the market speaks in her favour.

6 LOVE OF NEYMORE (GB) (28) 00/-P

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-9

Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Love of Tara Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr Robbie Llewellyn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B North Park Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in bumpers for Martin Keighley and again after a 22-month absence when pulled up in novice hurdle (250/1) at Wincanton (21.4f, soft) 28 days ago.

7 MISS POPALONG (GB) (38) 00P

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Popaway

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J

O Top of the Pops Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Pauline Harkin Velvet Energy UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tailed off on sole outing in bumpers and has offered little in a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton and Warwick this winter

8 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (39) 40-44

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE)

O John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

Joe Anderson (5) J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some promise in two bumpers for Alan King and again when coming in fourth in novice hurdles at Hereford and Lingfield (hooded) this winter Can do better still.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: MATTERHORN (FR) 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 5-6 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

MISTRAL MILLY: Following its run on 21/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Livin On Luco (IRE), 7-4 Jackpot d’Athou (FR), 11-1 Barley Gin (IRE), Mistral Milly (IRE), 20-1 Tigger (IRE), 40-1 Joker Jack (IRE), 200-1 Love of Neymore (GB), 300-1 Miss Popalong (GB) PLAY SMARTER

LIVIN ON LUCO possesses the best form on show so is taken to supplement his Chepstow victory at the chief expense of Jackpot d’Athou, who rates a major threat if getting back on the up after a break for a stable which has farmed this contest in recent years. Hurdling newcomer Barley Gin can’t be ruled out either, especially if the market vibes are positive for Neil Mullholland’s mare.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIVIN ON LUCO (IRE)

The Result

D’ATHOU (FR) 3.BARLEY GIN (IRE)

Monday 11th March

Tuesday 26th March

Thursday 11th April

Wednesday24th April (EVE)

Thursday 14th November

Thursday 28th November

Thursday 12th December

Monday 30th December Timings subject

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Fourth Race 3.50

The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300

Race Description

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) colours no horse age st-lb 1

2m 7f 3y

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 110 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105.

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

313-301

12-0 Br Br g Dapper - Lewesdon Duchess Harry Kimber (3) J O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mrs Rachel Dawson Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly back on track and looked well suited by the trip when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell last time. May do better again, so worth considering TFRHHHHI BHA110

Br B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Friends From The West David Pipe, Wellington T

B Patrick Cashman W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who got off the mark over fences in 9-runner handicap chase (7/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) in January. Good second at Lingfield next time and likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA106

3 STAR FLYER (IRE) (27) 4-53301 7 11-9

Br Ch g Jet Away - Gaye Mercy James Bowen J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs B. Cloney 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 27 days ago. Open to further improvement as a chaser and strong claims of following up. TFRHHHHH BHA105

4 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (59) 612-454 CD

8 11-7

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 Most consistent last term, winning three times (twice here, including this race). Seemingly working his way back to peak form this season and step back up in trip should suit, so he’s not without hope

5 MORTENS LEAM (GB) (30) 061//P-P5

12 11-1

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Harry Reed J

O Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham T

B Mrs P. Sly

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time winner over fences but doesn’t appear to retain winning ability

6 CLOUDY FLAMINGO (IRE) (29) 4P-P500

8 10-2

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Flamingo Star (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Joseph Campbell

The Injured Jockeys Fund S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who has made little impact under Rules and looks set for another struggle.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHIIII BHA75

2023: IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) 7 10 7 David Prichard 7-2 (Tim Dennis) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Star Flyer (IRE), 9-4 Art Decco (GB), 9-2 Kingofthewest (IRE), 7-1 Imperial Joe (IRE), 28-1 Cloudy Flamingo (IRE), 50-1 Mortens Leam (GB) PLAY SMARTER

STAR FLYER reacted well to first-time headgear and jumped accurately when scoring at Southwell last time and a 9lb rise might not be enough to stop him following up. He gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winner Art Decco, with Kingofthewest another one to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STAR FLYER (IRE) 2.ART DECCO 3.KINGOFTHEWEST (IRE)

5

Fifth Race 4.25

The

Stables Business Park

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4645, 2nd £2322, 3rd £1162, 4th £581, 5th £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15)

Race Description

2m 7f 198y

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KEABLE (IRE) (370) 6/426- 7 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Sarahs Quay (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Johnson White Racing Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr Colm McHenry Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise when in the frame in maiden hurdles at the start of 2023.Given time since well held on Exeter handicap debut a year ago and returns as an unexposed sort One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA110

2 RADDON TOP (IRE) (29) PP0-24P D 11 12-0

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Knockbrack Vic (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Vincent O’Connor Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f, heavy) 29 days ago, soon beaten. First-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces now. TFRHHIII BHA110

3 MY LAST OSCAR (IRE) (78) 1/4F4-31 CD 9 11-12

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Power Again (GER) James Bowen J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Peter Corcoran Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Former C&D winner who gained a third handicap success of his career when forging clear at Hexham (3m, heavy) in December. Runs off 8lb higher here. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (21) 2-U3343 BF

6 11-10

Br B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. Conroy Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unexposed hurdler who has been steadily progressive over hurdles, travelling powerfully before outstayed late on when third over 25f at Huntingdon (heavy) 3 weeks ago. Interesting faced with a slightly sharper test this time TFRHHHHI BHA106

5 TINY TETLEY (GB) (23) 304

6 11-9

Br B g Passing Glance - Setter’s Princess Sean Houlihan J

O Mr R J Hodges & Mrs S L Hobbs Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr & Mrs R. J. Hodges Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Reached the frame twice in novice hurdles over shorter trips here this winter His opening mark isn’t obviously lenient but he has potential as a lightly-raced sort.

6 TOUGH APPROACH (GB) (20) 2-36P2

TFRHHHII BHA105

5 11-6

Br B g Milan - Tarla (FR) Jack Tudor J

O The Angove Family David Pipe, Wellington T

B Rowland Crellin W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished second in a point.Also third in a bumper on Rules debut and best run over hurdles since when second of 8 in 21f Kempton novice 3 weeks ago. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

7 OUTSIDE ADESA (IRE) (61) 22-P65

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Nylon (GER)

O Mr S. Rushworth

TFRHHHII BHA102

6 11-3

Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J

Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Ms Nadja Humphreys GMR Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up both outings in Irish points and has improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles, not beaten far when fifth of 14 in 19f course novice last time, albeit in a steadily-run race. Handicap debut

8 GROSVENOR COURT (GB) (37) 2350/-0P

TFRHHHII BHA99

8 11-2

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Hurricane Milly (IRE) Finn Lambert (5) J

O Farrell, Gallagher, Gressier & Murray D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

TIMEFORMVIEW Lost his way when with Alan King and no signs of an upturn in his fortunes in his 2 outings for this yard.Tongue tied first time

TFRHIIII BHA98

9 LITTLE ELSE (GB) (37) 051-124 CD

8 11-0

Br B m Midnight Legend - Real Treasure Rex Dingle J

O The Real Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs S. Steer-Fowler Electrotec Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in April and followed up at Newton Abbot (21.5f, heavy) 6 months later Creditable efforts in defeat twice since and ought to be in the shake-up again.

10 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (29) 43-33P4

TFRHHHII BHA96

7 10-13

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Stan Sheppard J

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

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a pair of handicaps around 19f in the autumn. Ran no sort of race when stepped up to 3m at Wincanton in December but has finished a respectable fourth at Exeter (18.5f) since Back up in trip.

11 THE MIDWIFE (IRE) (23) 16-P501 D

TFRHHHII BHA95

6 10-11

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thespian (IRE) Joe Anderson (5) J

O Foxhills Racing Limited

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B John & Miriam Murphy Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed improved form under Rules when striking on her 20.5f Market Rasen handicap debut 23 days ago.A 5lb rise for that looks fair enough now stepping up in trip. Respected.

12 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (12) 50-6041

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

TFRHHHHI BHA93

6 10-11

Harry Atkins (7) J

O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Distillery Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly well suited by an increased test of stamina when scoring by 23 lengths over 3m at Wincanton (heavy) 12 days ago.A 10lb rise doesn’t look severe given the ease of that success. Big player

13 UNO MAS (GB) (21) 430006 D

TFRHHHHH BHA93

10 10-10

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Broomhill Lady Ellis Collier (7) J

O Christian Williams Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Derwent Dene Farm NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time winner in 2021 but very lightly raced since and out of sorts when making it to the track.

14 MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (37) 4-64000 D

Br B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA92

7 10-10

Conor Ring (3) J

O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Thomas Mulhern Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to fire this season. Her mark has come down as a result but need to see a lot more before lending support.

TFRHHIII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) 5 10 6 Jack Tudor 16-1 (Christian Williams) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Rivers Corner (GB), 6-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 15-2 The Midwife (IRE), 8-1 My Last Oscar (IRE), 12-1 Tiny Tetley (GB), 16-1 Tough Approach (GB), Outside Adesa (IRE), Little Else (GB), 20-1 Sam’s Amour (GB), 22-1 Raddon Top (IRE), 25-1 Keable (IRE), Uno Mas (GB), 50-1 My Girl Katie (IRE), 80-1 Grosvenor Court (GB) PLAY SMARTER

RIVERS CORNER had a lot in hand when stepping up to 3m for the first time at Wincanton so even a 10lb rise may not stop him. Fellow last-time-out scorer The Midwife also looks feasibly treated from her revised mark so she’s second choice ahead of Spitalfield, who travelled notably well for a long way over a slightly longer trip last time. There are also a few unexposed sorts to note in the betting in an interesting race for the level.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIVERS CORNER 2.THE MIDWIFE (IRE) 3.SPITALFIELD (IRE)

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £180,231 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

Sixth Race 5.00

The Jason Loosemore - You’re Fired! Mares’ Handicap

Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £13300

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

Race Description

2m 5f 150y

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-120. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a mare rated 120 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) (62) 23F34P

7 12-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Kevin Neville Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded back-to-back chase victories last spring and plenty of good efforts in defeat have followed, fourth in mares’ handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f) in December Doncaster assignment thereafter was a stiff task (pulled up) and this much more suitable. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 LILITH (IRE) (24) 33-6041

9 11-12

Br B m Stowaway - Flirthing Around (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Decimus Racing VI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Tommy Newton Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched her third success over fences at Carlisle last season and in a change of headgear,resumed winning ways in that corresponding event earlier this month, rallying to lead run-in after looking held 2 out.Yard also saddles Juniper

3 JUNIPER (GB) (133) 11PP2-P

TFRHHHII BHA118

10 11-8

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Gin n It Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mr S. F. Barlow Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice for Harry Whittington in 2022/23 and ended the campaign with good second in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25.2f) last April (form has worked out well).Shaped as if amiss on stable debut/return in first-time tongue tie in October,but she could bounce back returned to this grade. TFRHHHHH BHA114

4 WHATSDASTORY (IRE) (76) 222-534 CD

Br B m Beneficial - Supreme Contender (IRE)

11 11-0

Cillin Leonard (5) J

O Plan B Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mary Walsh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Wasn’t discredited on return from 6 months off when third at Hereford (25.2f) in November but wasn’t in the same form in veterans’ event at Doncaster next time Needs to leave her latest effort behind back against her younger rivals. TFRHHHII BHA106

5 BRIANNA ROSE (IRE) (27) 4-12PP4

7 10-9

Br Ch m Ocovango - Coco Milan (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) J

O Mr M. Baker Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B R. Lynch FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent hurdler who initially took well to chasing,scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in a handicap at NewtonAbbot (25.8f) in July. However,below-par efforts next 2 starts and a return to hurdling failed to spark a revival earlier this month.Quickly back over fences. TFRHHIII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2023: LADY KK (IRE) 8 11 4 Lorcan Williams 11-8 (Jeremy Scott) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

WALK IN CLOVER: Following its run on 29/12/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Lilith (IRE), 4-1 Walk In Clover (IRE), 9-2 Juniper (GB), 9-1 Whatsdastory (IRE), 14-1 Brianna Rose (IRE)

Anthony Honeyball fires a couple of darts in this mares’ handicap and it’s JUNIPER who makes most appeal dropping in grade and with title-chasing Harry Cobden booked. Stablemate Lilith is sure to be popular having resumed winning ways at Carlisle last month, but the biggest threat may emerge from Walk In Clover, who faced a stiff task in Listed company at Doncaster in December and will surely appreciate this easier assignment.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUNIPER 2.WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) 3.LILITH (IRE)

7

Seventh Race 5.35

The Free Racing On Monday 11th March Open National Hunt

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

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

Race Description

2m 104y

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BERLIATH (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Dalriath Lorcan Williams J

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Yorton Farm Stud Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW£65,000 3-y-o,Clovis Du Berlais gelding.Half-brother to 4 winners,including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser OnThe Slopes. Has had a wind op 1 of 2 for top yard with a strong hand in bumpers this season and very much one to note

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 WHYNOTNOWBART (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira Stan Sheppard J

O Mr Brian Derrick Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notnowcato horse. Dam 19f-23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Bally Legend. Yard saddled 40/1-winner first time up in good bumper at Kempton on Saturday.

3 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (28) F1-36

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-9

Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) James Davies J

O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T

B S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of her sole completed start in points and showed a bit more in bumpers second time up atWincanton 4 weeks ago. This looks tough.

4 DEMELZA CARNE (GB) (78) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 10-9

Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J

O HOWZAT PARTNERSHIP Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Howzat Partnership Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a bumper winner but never a threat on debut at Exeter (heavy, 40/1) 11 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 ELYSSIA (GB) (107) 0 5 10-9

Br B m Champs Elysees - Commence Isabelle Ryder (10) J

O Hungerford Park Stud Gary Brown, Swindon T

B Hungerford Park Breeding

TIMEFORMVIEW 125/1, no threat in AW bumper at Lingfield on debut in November Will need to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (-) 4 10-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse J

O Mere Racing

NON-RUNNER

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff Geegeez.co.uk S

useful

TIMEFORMVIEW £16,000 Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Uncle Alastair and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Movie Legend Noteworthy newcomer

7 DEVON BLUE (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-4

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Milan Serenade (IRE) Alan Johns J

O The Dangeurous Devonians Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Mervyn Kidd Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Glenquin Castle, stays 3 1/2m, and fair hurdler Getaweapon, stays 23f.

8 GOLDEN MOONSHAKE (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-4

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Shake The Moon (GER) Bryan Carver J

O Atlantic Friends Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Prospect Stables /J. Kehoe Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 3,500 gns 3-y-o, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Photo Choc and fair hurdler Borntobealeader Has had a wind op/wears tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 MON PETIT AMI (GB) (-) 4 10-4

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Camelia des Bordes (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr S. Rushworth Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Mr Malcolm Green Gmr Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £8,000 3-y-o, Pether’s Moon gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2 1/4m-19f winner) Adagio des Bordes. Not an obvious sort for first time up in bumpers on paper

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 SORCELEUR (FR) (59) 33 4 10-4

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR) Harry Cobden J

O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown plenty as he’s chased home the unbeaten Kel du Large in bumpers at Exeter and Cheltenham (Listed contest). 1 of 2 for Paul Nicholls and Cobden rides. Leading claims.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TFRHHHHH BHA-

2023: SECRET SQUIRREL 4 10 6 Aidan Coleman 9-2 (Hughie Morrison) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Sorceleur (FR), 5-2 Berliath (GB), 9-1 Whynotnowbart (GB), 25-1 Devon Blue (IRE), 33-1 Calli Black (IRE), Golden Moonshake (IRE), 50-1 Mon Petit Ami (GB), 100-1 Elyssia (GB), 200-1 Demelza Carne (GB) PLAY SMARTER

SORCELEUR has shown plenty behind a very promising one in a couple of bumpers and is the one to beat under Harry Cobden. Stablemate Berliath is an interesting newcomer, as is Whynotnowbart.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SORCELEUR (FR) 2.BERLIATH 3.WHYNOTNOWBART

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

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In Car Park No 1 (opposite

Race 1 2.30 1m 7f 169y

1 Hara Kiri (FR) 12-0

2 Wrong Way Harry (IRE) 11-11

3 Lady Alex (GB) 11-8

4 Odin’s Quest (GB) 11-8

5 Churchman (GB) 11-0

6 Pollyonesock (IRE) 10-12

7 Night Jet (GB) 10-2

8 Duneomeno (FR) 10-2

Race 2 3.05 2m 7f 171y

1 Come On du Berlais (FR) 12-0

2 Supervisor (IRE) 11-12

3 On The Platform (IRE) 11-3

4 Yes And Yes (IRE) 11-2

5 Martalmix’jac (FR) 11-0

6 Barrakhov (IRE) 11-0

7 Fashion’s Model (IRE) 10-9

8 Well Paid Soldier (IRE) 10-2

9 Jean de Monts (FR) 10-2

LUDLOW

Race 3 3.40 2m 7f 174y

1 Della Casa Lunga (IRE) 12-0

2 Midnightreflection (GB)11-12

3 Space Voyage (GB) 11-10

4 Phillapa Sue (IRE) 11-3

5 Holly Hartingo (IRE) 11-1

6 Time In The Sun (IRE) 10-13

7 Fortuna Ligna (IRE) 10-11

8 Pretending (IRE) 10-8

Race 4 4.15 2m 7f 171y

1 Arizona Cardinal (GB)

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WETHERBY

First Race 2.05 - THE WEST BUCKLAND PRIMARY RACING TO SCHOOL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 17th, 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. 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.40 - THE WEST BUCKLAND PRIMARY RACING TO SCHOOL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 17th, 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. 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.15 - THE BLACKDOWN MOTOR COMPANY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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, February 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. 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. 19 entries at £45. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.50 - THE RICHARD WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mrs Sue Williams has kindly sponsored this race and will present the Richard Williams Challenge Trophy to the winning owner to be held until 1st February 2025. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse.

15 entries, at £62. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.25 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6073 to the winning horse The second to receive £2794, the third £1397, the fourth £699 and the fifth £348. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 17th, 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. 27 entries, at £53. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581; Fifth £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15)

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Sixth Race 5.00 - THE JASON LOOSEMORE - YOU’RE FIRED! MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 17th, 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. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 13 entries, at £62. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

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Seventh Race 5.35 - THE FREE RACING ON MONDAY 11TH MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom of the best turned out horse 23 entries at £24. - Closed February 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

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