Taunton Racecard - Tuesday 26th March

THE RNLI CHARITY MEETING

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024

Today’s Schedule

Page Time Race

8-9 2.20pm The Blackbrook Primary Racing To School ‘Hands and Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race

12-13 2.50pm The Chetwood Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

14-15 3.20pm The Corks and Cru Vintage Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race

Royal Bath & West Show Handicap Chase

Fowey Lifeboat 165 Years Handicap Hurdle Race

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Mares’ Handicap Chase

5.20pm The Grand National Lunch 13TH April Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Today’s Officials

Stewards

T. Evetts (Chief Steward)

S. Eliot (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

D. Andrews

M. Bersey

G. Upton

Starters

S. Upton

C. McKee

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Officers

D. Freeman

G. Potts

J. Rainbow

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

V. McKevitt

D. Stone

M. Baker

Clerk of the Course

R. Bellamy

Safeguarding Officer

T. Hill

Commentator

S. Powell

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.

T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., 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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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.

13. Breeder

14. Trainer

15. Jockey

16. Sponsor 15

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

★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Ratings Explained

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

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

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

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

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First Race 2.20

TheBlackbrookPrimaryRacingToSchool‘HandsAndHeels’HandicapHurdleRace (ConditionalAndAmateurJockeys’Race)(PartOfTheRacingExcellenceInitiative) 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

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 110. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KAYF LEGEND (GB) (395) 4/1561P-

6 12-1

Br B g Kayf Tara - Camina Miss Molly Landau (3) J

O The Morestead Remount Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs H. I. S. Calzini Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a Stratford bumper at the beginning of last season and struck at the second attempt over hurdles at Lingfield (2m,good).Pulled up in a Kempton Grade 2 when last seen a year ago and this handicap debut represents a far more realistic assignment,while the longer trip will suit,too. TFRHHHII BHA111

2 NO NO TONIC (GB) (46) 063255

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame

10 11-13

Mr Sean O’Connor (3) J

O Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B R. Jenner & J. Green

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last term and a couple of solid placed efforts this season, including over C&D. Not so good the last twice, though. Has had a wind op. TFRHHHII BHA109

3 PAK ARMY (IRE) (9) 01-11PP

9 11-13

Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box Elizabeth Gale J

O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B G. Kenny & Michael Nolan

TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a four-timer from the front (second leg on Flat) when seeing off 6 rivals at Stratford in June. Ran no sort of race after 8 months off at Huntingdon recently, though. Stamina to prove and not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA109

4 A MERE BAGATELLE (IRE) (145) 15P250 D

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Passionforfashion (IRE)

7 11-11

Miss Olive Nicholls J

O Alan Cullen John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

B Mrs P. O’Rourke

TIMEFORMVIEW Won handicap chase at Kilbeggan over this trip back from a break last summer Mixed bag since but fresh probably the time to catch him and he’s one to consider

5 WINTERWATCH (GER) (15) 22-5435

Br B g Lord of England (GER) - Wildlife Lodge (GER)

TFRHHHII BHA107

6 11-8

James Robottom (5) J

O Somerset Racing Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Gestut Etzean Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner on the Flat and bubbling under in this sphere This longer trip will suit and he’s one to note.

6 POTTLERATH (IRE) (161) 445352

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)

O Lost In The Summer Wine

B Nicholas Teehan

TFRHHHII BHA104

9 11-8

Mr Charlie Case (3) J

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

Matt Sheppard Racing, Xtl Security S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 and sprouted wings over fences at the start of the summer, completing a hat-trick at Bangor Back from 5 months off over much shorter trip than he usually contests and he might need it TFRHHHII BHA104

7 IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (41) 63-42P5

Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Opaline du Bouchat (FR)

6 11-8

Mr Callum Pritchard (3) J

O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Elevage Laitre SCEA

The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Player on the form of his second in 17f Exeter maiden in December but he made a rather low-key start to life in handicaps at Hereford 6 weeks ago.

8 TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) (41) 55P-21 D

Br B g Zambezi Sun - Born To Dazzle (IRE)

O David Leon & James Devine

B John White

TFRHHHII BHA104

6 11-7

Rob Hargreaves J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW From a useful family and has made a good start in handicaps, improving further to land Fontwell event in the mud 6 weeks ago eased down. More to come and leading claims up 8lb.

TFRHHHHH BHA103

9 HALLIGATOR (FR) (49) 22-4500

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quick des Sacart (FR)

7 11-7

Miss Lauren Keen-Hawkins (3) J

O Imperial Racing Partnership Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Stefaan Butseraen Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles in a Uttoxeter maiden in June 2022 and runner-up next 2 starts. Lightly raced subsequently and disappointing the last twice 3 months apart.Tricky to fancy.

10 PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (26) 012-550 CD

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE)

O Molly and Paul Willis

TFRHHIII BHA103

5 11-1

Miss Ella Herbison (5) J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t fired so far this season but was a decisive winner of C&D handicap on his last visit to Taunton a year ago.

11 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (32) 0-51104

TFRHHHII BHA97

6 11-0

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) Cameron Iles J

O Martin Hill and Partners

B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Represents some of the season’s strongest low-grade handicap hurdle formlines courtesy of her exploits at Exeter (won twice in November). Struggled in the mud there last time but remains one to be positive about back up in trip with good conditional booked. TFRHHHHI BHA96

12 IRON HEART (GB) (19) 01-25P0 CD

1

7 10-13

Br B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi Miss Abigail Voyce (5) J

O Mr V. Phillips Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B The Kiyoshi Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner over C&D but he’s been out of form since a promising start over fences for this yard in September. New headgear. TFRHHIII BHA95

13 ESCOBEDO (GB) (14) 0-42615

6 10-3

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary Miss Lily Jones (5) J

O Mr A. P. Jones Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn T

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Belatedly off the mark over hurdles on final start for Milton Harris at Sedgefield in October (sold for 3,500 gns). Just ticking over on the level of late and others preferred TFRHHIII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: IKE SPORT (FR) 5 11 7 Thomasina Eyston 7-1 (Neil Mulholland) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Time To Dazzle (IRE), 8-1 Asian Spice (GB), 17-2 A Mere Bagatelle (IRE), 10-1 Winterwatch (GER), 11-1 Iris des Issards (FR), 12-1 Kayf Legend (GB), 14-1 Pottlerath (IRE), 16-1 No No Tonic (GB), 25-1 Halligator (FR), Play By The Rules (IRE), Escobedo (GB), 33-1 Pak Army (IRE), 100-1 Iron Heart (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

TIME TO DAZZLE ran out an easy winner at Fontwell 6 weeks ago and there could be plenty more to come from this good-looking 6-y-o, so he’s hard to get away from. Asian Spice remains one to be positive about, while A Mere Bagatelle and Winterwatch are a couple of others to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) 2.ASIAN SPICE 3.A MERE BAGATELLE (IRE)

The

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Second Race 2.50

The Chetwood Investment Management

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) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

2m 104y

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DIAMOND DICE (IRE) (34) F25661 D 5 11-12

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chances Orchard (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Gillian Neville Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in bumpers and left his hurdling debut form behind when landing a 15-runner maiden at Ludlow (15.8f,heavy) 34 days ago, jumping well and travelling powerfully. Has a penalty to shoulder but likely to progress further TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) (11) P-2P6 5 11-5

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Marys Article (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Coral Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Seamus Cooney NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up completed start in points but was pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster on Rules debut and again offered little at Fakenham last time.

3 DIESEL LINE (IRE) (63) 1-30

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-5

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ryans Robin (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Langley’s Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Attracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter in February 2023. However, has been disappointing both starts over hurdles.

4 EL CURAMACH (IRE) (108) 5

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Bi Curamach (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-5

Gavin Sheehan J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Shay Slevin

TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at ability when well held in a Chepstow novice hurdle (19.4f, heavy) on debut 108 days ago.Tongue strap on for 1st time.

5 GENTLIEMAN ROSS (GB) (15) U

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 11-5

Br B h Jelani (IRE) - Jane’s Part Worn Harriet Tucker (7) J

O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Miss J. Nicholls

TIMEFORMVIEW Swerved and unseated rider first over C&D (soft, 150/1) on debut 15 days ago. Hood quickly reached for TFRHIIII BHA-

6 INTREPIDE SUD (FR) (609) 1/621- D

6 11-5

Br B g Coastal Path - Altitude Sud (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O The Chicheley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who is bred to do better in this sphere but has a 20-month absence to overcome and Ryan’s Rocket appears the stable’s first choice on jockey bookings.

7 KATOPOP (IRE) (124) 2FP-0

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-5

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ashbury (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Katopop Partnership Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B D. P. Constable

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up completed start in points but has shown nothing in 2 novice hurdles 10 months apart.

8 PILLAR ROCK (IRE) (16) 006

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-5

Br B g Pillar Coral - Mont Doree (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth. Looks one for handicaps after this.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 RYAN’S ROCKET (IRE) (103) P/1-02 6 11-5

Br Ch g Jet Away - Smiths Lady (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ryan’s Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B L. Doyle Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEW£110,000 purchase following an Irish point win.Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests sole outing in bumpers and produced a promising first effort over hurdles when second in a C&D novice in December.Sure to improve and very much the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 SKIN FULL (IRE) (351) 2- 5 11-5

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurens Trix (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T

B John Hore W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW €8,000 3-y-o, £82,000 4-y-o, Doyen gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler I Am Spider Man, stays 2 3/4m, and modest hurdler Maggie O, stays 2 1/2m. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Apr 2023)

11 TELENN D’ANNAIN (FR) (31) 60

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Miss Sterlet (FR) Robert Dunne J

O Daffodil Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B V. Bernard, J. Bernard & L. Bernard NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a brace of bumpers 8 months apart.

12 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (GB) (54) 0

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-9

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE) David Noonan J

O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Cover and Carry Limited Junction 24 Ltd S

2

TFRHHIII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on the Flat (seemingly stays 1 1/4m) for David O’Meara but never involved at long odds sent hurdling in a hood at Wincanton 54 days ago.

13 MANUELITO (GB) (54) 3

4 10-9

Br B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm Jack Tudor J

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden David Pipe, Wellington T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Cracksman half-brother to smart hurdler Navajo Pass (2m-2 1/2m winner) Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Richard Hannon who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when a well-held third atWincanton 54 days ago.Possibly more one for handicaps later on. TFRHHHII BHA-

14 NOBODY TOLD ME (GB) (166) 4 10-9

Br B g Intello (GER) - Dubka David Bass J

O Mr T. Faulkner Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Southcourt Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 13f, below form last 4 starts. Sold from Jedd O’Keeffe for only 8,500 gns in October

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: AURIGNY MILL (FR) 6 11 0 David Prichard 16-1 (Victor Dartnall) 14 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 3, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: GENTLIEMAN ROSS: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE), 5-1 Diamond Dice (IRE), 15-2 Intrepide Sud (FR), 18-1 Manuelito (GB), 22-1 Diesel Line (IRE), Skin Full (IRE), 40-1 El Curamach (IRE), Pillar Rock (IRE), 50-1 Nobody Told Me (GB), 66-1 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB), 100-1 Cave Article (IRE), 200-1 Gentlieman Ross (GB), Katopop (IRE), Telenn d’Annain (FR)

RYAN’S ROCKET pulled clear with one verging on useful on his hurdling debut over C&D back in December and should prove hard to beat with improvement forthcoming. Recent Ludlow-scorer Diamond Dice appeals as the one to give him most to think about ahead of stablemate Intrepide Sud.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RYAN’S ROCKET (IRE) 2.DIAMOND DICE (IRE) 3.INTREPIDE SUD (FR)

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Third Race 3.20

The Corks And Cru Vintage Mares’

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

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

Race Description

2m 7f 198y

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FORTUNE FOREVER (IRE) (71) 54-2054 6 12-0

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Forever Young (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (5) J

O The Ravenstone Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs D. Shannon Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in bumpers last season and found just one too good on return/hurdles debut at Warwick in October Back to that sort of form when fourth of 15 in handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) last time and looks worth a try at this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 SPITFIRE GIRL (IRE) (54) 1-235F5 CD 7 11-9

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

O A Walk In The Park Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B P. J. Reynolds Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season with narrow victory (off 2lb lower) over C&D but been a mixed bag since, returning to hurdles latest after chasing campaign seemingly shelved following Hereford fall in December Perecentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA95

3 MALINA JAMILA (GB) (76) 4P-0P45

8 11-7

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Haveyoubeen (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Maundrell, Sawyer & Andrews Neil King, Burderop T

B S. W. Maundrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but not the most consistent, typically following a solid fourth at Doncaster with a poor effort when last seen at same track in January. Others more persuasive.

4 MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (17) 640006 D BF

TFRHHIII BHA93

7 11-5

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

O Foxhills Racing Limited

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Thomas Mulhern Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a good mark judged on last season’s peak hurdles form and took a step back in right direction when sixth of 16 in handicap (10/3) at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 17 days ago. Enters calculations.

5 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (37) 1U1P2P D

TFRHHHII BHA91

7 11-4

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Tom Bellamy J

O Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B A. W. Buller

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner (at up to 23.6f) this term who returned to form when second in Southwell handicap (24.3f) last month. However, ran no sort of race at same course latest and others are more appealing.

6 GIULIETTA (IRE) (105) 0/U30-2P BF

TFRHHIII BHA90

7 10-12

Br Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Sardagna (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to some useful performers in these silks and duly improved on her handicap debut when just touched off atWarwick (19f) in November Something presumably not right when pulled up at Ffos Las in December and she’s been given time since.Retains potential for top stable. TFRHHHHH BHA84

7 EMMA HAMILTON (IRE) (41) 4-24006

6 10-5

Br B m Mount Nelson - Boldilocks Jonathan Burke J

O The Henry Daly Racing Club Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Simon Walford Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles and ran badly on handicap debut at Hereford last month. Bit to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA77

8 TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) (69) 65F-053

6 10-4

Br B m Milan - Ma Furie (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O fighting chance syndicate Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Jonathan Whymark

TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t offer much last season but more encouraging signs from her low base in handicaps in recent months, shaping like a greater test would suit when third at Southwell (20.4f) in January. Shortlisted.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

9 SINDABELLA (FR) (35) 0-P1404

8 10-3

Br B m Sinndar (IRE) - Figarella Gaugain (FR) David Noonan J

O Surefire Racing 1 Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways at Exeter (18.5f) in December but not built on that and finished well held over C&D last time.

10 MISS HARRIETT (GB) (58) 42/-P006

TFRHHIII BHA75

8 10-2

Br B m Arvico (FR) - Ivorsagoodun Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr P. G. Gibbins Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

B P. G. Gibbins Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden who has offered little in 4 starts following a lengthy absence. Stiff task on her hands from out of the weights.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TFRHIIII BHA68

2023: SPITFIRE GIRL (IRE) 6 11 2 Gavin Sheehan 6-1 (Jamie Snowden) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9.

Stewards Note: SHESUPINCOURT: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

GIULIETTA: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Giulietta (IRE), 5-1 Tuscan Rose (IRE), 6-1 My Girl Katie (IRE), 15-2 Fortune Forever (IRE), 9-1 Emma Hamilton (IRE), 10-1 Malina Jamila (GB), Shesupincourt (GB), 16-1 Spitfire Girl (IRE), 18-1 Sindabella (FR), 100-1 Miss Harriett (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GIULIETTA is in good hands and may have been undone by the testing conditions when disappointing at Ffos Las last time. She can open her account. Tuscan Rose and Fortune Forever should also go well.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GIULIETTA (IRE) 2.TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) 3.FORTUNE FOREVER (IRE)

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

Thursday 11th April

Wednesday24th April (EVE)

Thursday 14th November

Thursday 28th November

Thursday 12th December

Monday 30th December

Timings subject to change

3

4

Fourth Race 3.50

The

Royal Bath & West Show

Handicap

Steeple Chase (Class 4)

for five yrs old and upwards 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 7f 3y

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 LOUP DE MAULDE (FR) (9) 140-241

7(in 7lb ex)12-3

Br B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Onolita Saulaie (FR) Toby Wynne (3) J

O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B S.C.E.A. De Maulde et al

TIMEFORMVIEWTough and reliable customer scored four times around 3m last year and opened his account over fences in good style at Huntingdon (23.6f) 9 days ago, taking over 3 out and quickening clear Will take some stopping under a penalty on that evidence. TFRHHHHH BHA116

2 NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) (278) 3414-21 D

9 12-0

Br B g Mahler - Maisey Down Jack Hogan (3) J

O Don Sebastiao Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Michael Lacy Willerby Landscapes Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Built up a good strike rate for this yard and gained fourth success over fences at Uttoxeter (26f) back in June.Absent subsequently but unlikely he’ll be lacking for fitness on return and not out of things.

3 KING TURGEON (FR) (41) 4-21565

TFRHHHII BHA120

6 11-9

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal Jack Tudor J

O Somerset Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs Henri Devin W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well when runner-up on return at Chepstow in November and duly went one place better at Exeter (24.2f, soft) later that month. However, recent efforts not so inspiring,disappointing when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f) 6 weeks ago.Blinkers replace cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA115

4 BBOLD (IRE) (273) 35P-326 D

10 11-5

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Molly Be Beau Morgan (5) J

O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Thistletown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 3m winner at his best and went with zest for a long way (in refitted blinkers) when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in June on final start for Syd Hosie.Absent since and probably best watched on return with headgear discarded. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (38) 1-040PP

7 11-3

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Declan Phelan Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over hurdles atAyr (24.3f) last spring but not kicked on as expected this term,including in trio of starts over fences in recent months,pulled up atWincanton (20f) in February.Subsequently undergone wind surgery and interesting what the market makes of him with tongue strap applied. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 MOYTIER (FR) (27) 334F41

7 10-12

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

O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHad been shaping up well prior to opening his account in ready fashion over fences atWincanton (20f,heavy) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper has reacted but no surprise to see him go well again with Harry Cobden onboard again. TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 MORTENS LEAM (GB) (15) 1//P-P521 D 12 10-10

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

O Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham T

B Mrs P. Sly

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who has been very lightly raced in recent seasons and, having displayed encouraging sings when second over C&D last month, he duly went one place better at Stratford (22.5f) 2 weeks ago, asserting near the finish.This rates tougher, however. TFRHHHII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: DOCTOR KEN (FR) 7 12 0 Aidan Coleman 6-4 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Loup de Maulde (FR), 11-4 Moytier (FR), 6-1 Mortens Leam (GB), 7-1 No No Maestro (IRE), 11-1 King Turgeon (FR), Off To A Flyer (IRE), 22-1 Bbold (IRE)

A much-improved model over hurdles last year, LOUP DE MAULDE transferred the progress shown in that sphere to chasing when running out a comfortable winner at Huntingdon 9 days ago and a bold follow up bid looks on the cards under a penalty. Fellow last-time-out winner’s Moytier and Mortens Leam are others fancied to be in the shake up.

Fifth Race 4.20

The Fowey Lifeboat 165 Years

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6523, 2nd £3261, 3rd £1631, 4th £816, 5th £407. (Penalty Value £8528.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 104y

Race Description

This two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 125. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 WOLF PRINCE (IRE) (35) 0232-00 D

8 12-0

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Preach (IRE) Connor Brace J

O Mr Patrick Sheanon Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B River Downs Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Performed with credit on first 2 starts for this yard in 2022 but missed the whole of last season and hasn’t shown much at Doncaster and over this C&D since returning from a lengthy absence.

2 MANOR PARK (GB) (248) 413-P10 D

TFRHHIII BHA124

9 11-12

Br B g Medicean - Jadeel Harry Reed J

O Chris Clark & Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Newton Abbot last July but absent since finishing out with the washing in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen later that month Probably best watched starting out for new yard here

3 CELTIC ART (FR) (35) P-P1643 D

TFRHHIII BHA122

7 11-9

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) Rex Dingle J

O Exors of the late Mr J.P Carrington

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice atWincanton last season and returned to form when landing a 6-runner Lingfield handicap in November Latest C&D third was a decent effort and, with the drying ground a good thing where this 7-y-o is concerned, he should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA119

4 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (17) 225222 CD

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE)

O C. R. Keightley

9 11-9

Harry Kimber (3) J

Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2022 but she likes it here (3 of her 4 career wins have been gained over C&D) and she’s been knocking firmly on the door this season, finding just one too good on 5 of her 6 starts since October Another bold show on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA119

5 TOONAGH WARRIOR (IRE) (24) 321264 D

6 11-3

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Duffys Chelsea (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Noble Sovereign Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Mrs Kathleen Duff Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEW Duly built on promising debut for this yard when landing a 2m Wetherby novice in November before going close on handicap bow at Ascot the following month. Not disgraced both subsequent starts and he’s a major player TFRHHHHH BHA113

6 HARA KIRI (FR) (26) 563/-311 D

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Beauty du Bidou (FR)

7 10-11

Dylan Johnston (5) J

O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Fernand Sellier Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up on his promising return/yard debut when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last month. Followed that with another narrow success at Ludlow (15.8f,heavy) and he has to be taken seriously up just 3lb,despite taking on stronger opposition. TFRHHHII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: JPR ONE (IRE) 6 11 12 Brendan Powell 9-4 (Joe Tizzard) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: MANOR PARK: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 10-3 Hara Kiri (FR), 7-2 Toonagh Warrior (IRE), 5-1 Celtic Art (FR), 18-1 Manor Park (GB), 22-1 Wolf Prince (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Stuart Edmunds has his string in good order and can strike here with TOONAGH WARRIOR, who was just edged out in a strong Ascot handicap in December and he performed with greater credit than his finishing position would suggest at Newbury last time. Amelia’s Dance is hard to knock, for all that it’s been a while since her latest success, and she is feared most ahead of the hat-trick seeking Hara Kiri and Celtic Art.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOONAGH WARRIOR (IRE) 2.AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) 3.HARA KIRI (FR)

Sixth Race 4.50

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £11300

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)

Race Description

2m 5f 150y

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 JANE DU BERLAIS (GB) (34) 3PP-PFP

6 12-0

Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Bet Davis (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Miss S. J. Turner

TIMEFORMVIEWMade her first completed start over hurdles a successful one at Lingfield in December 2022 but has failed to complete on her last 5 outings, including over fences.This a big drop in class at least.

2 COME ON DU BERLAIS (FR) (26) 223563

TFRHHHII BHA100

6 11-10

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Polly’s Present (IRE) Nick Slatter (5) J

O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner in 2022 for Gordon Elliott.Failed to win from 10 attempts over hurdles but not disgraced sent chasing went third at Ludlow last month so not taken lightly with headgear now applied.

3 OUR NEL (IRE) (49) 32343F

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA96

6 11-9

Ben Bromley (5) J

O Mr A. R. Bromley Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Mrs Margaret Platt Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame all 3 starts over hurdles and positive start in this sphere when third in a 7-runner Fakenham handicap (21.2f,heavy) in December. Showed promise before her departure under an inefficient ride here since so worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA95

4 COOLEENYMORE (IRE) (35) 224323

Br Ch m Mahler - Presentnomore (IRE)

8 11-5

Nick Scholfield J

O Cool and the Gang Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Charles Clarke

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame in all 5 of her handicap hurdle runs and no reason why she shouldn’t take to this sphere (placed in points in Ireland). Respected

5 PENNY MALLOW (FR) (28) 6P-4PF3

TFRHHHHI BHA91

10 11-3

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR) Ned Fox (5) J

O Carol Shaw & Venetia Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner but well below that level in 7 starts over fences so far Assessor continues to relinquish his grip but percentage call is to look elsewhere.

6 LADY PACIFICO (GB) (75) 35-6030

TFRHHHII BHA89

6 10-11

Br B m Sir Percy - Silken Ocean Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T

B Ashbrittle Stud Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdles winner who made a decent start for this stable when third of 8 in 22.5f Leicester on chase bow in November Ran badly back over hurdles since, however TFRHHHII BHA83

7 ANNIE WICKS (GB) (54) 3PP-003

7 10-6

Br B m Kayf Tara - Bathwick Annie Harry Cobden J

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held completed starts over hurdles and beaten 28 1/4 lengths when third of 6 in mares novice handicap at Ffos Las on chasing debut. TFRHHHII BHA78

8 NATHAN WALKER (GB) (57) 3550P4

6 10-4

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - West River (USA) Harry Kimber (3) J

O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor maiden hurdler who offered little sent chasing when a remote fourth of six at Plumpton in January.Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA76

9 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (27) 23-P044 C

9 10-3

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

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

B Dermot Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed twice off higher marks than this over fences last spring and she stepped up on her reappearance spin over hurdles when fourth here (18,2f) last month Well held at Wincanton since, however

TFRHHHII BHA75

10 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (27) 336-02P 8 10-2

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O Tim & Liz Heal Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B Mrs Karen Hannon

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was placed in a series of handicap hurdles at around 2 1/2m in 2022 and all the better for belated return when runner-up here (18.2f) on chase bow. Not in same form at Wincanton since but ground might have been too testing. TFRHHHHI BHA74

11 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (18) 2P0-6P4

8 10-2

Br B m Milan - More Equity Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Firefly Racing

B Mr Paddy Kinsella

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer but has achieved little so far under Rules and looks up against it from out of the weights.

TFRHIIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2023: AUDITORIA 6 11 10 Fergus Gregory 5-1 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Come On du Berlais (FR), 5-1 Our Nel (IRE), 13-2 Cooleenymore (IRE), 17-2 Penny Mallow (FR), 10-1 Jane du Berlais (GB), Lady Pacifico (GB), 12-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 14-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 16-1 Annie Wicks (GB), 33-1 Firefly Lane (IRE), 40-1 Nathan Walker (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

OUR NEL is worth another chance to build on her chase debut promise having been given an inefficient ride before falling here 7 weeks ago. Come On Du Berlais made a decent start to her chase career when third at Ludlow so is another to consider, while Sevenofus can bounce back returned to better ground.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUR NEL (IRE) 2.COME ON DU BERLAIS (FR) 3.SEVENOFUS (IRE)

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

7

Seventh Race 5.20

The Grand National Lunch 13Th April Open National Hunt

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

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

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 BRIDIE’S BEAU (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Jessber’s Dream (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Daley & Hobbs Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B P. Cashman Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam useful 2 1/4m/2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 25f) Imperial Alcazar Interesting newcomer and is preferred by Harry Cobden.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 FULL MONTY (IRE) (239) 4 BF 6 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Get Me Home (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B M. C. Denmark Leaflet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising Westerner gelding who finished fourth of 13 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) on NH debut. Off 7 months but likely to improve and worth a market check.

3 HENRY PICK (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Br Ch g Cityscape - Riverscape (IRE) Lucy Gardner J

O Mr P. A. Tylor Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B P. A. Tylor

TIMEFORMVIEW Cityscape gelding. Dam, fairly useful 2m hurdle winner, also 9.7f winner who stayed 1 1/2m on Flat. Market can guide.

4 I PLAY COUNTY (IRE) (34) 1-43

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Turbinia (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O The M Team Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Mrs J. O. Onions Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Doyen gelding Winner of his sole start in Irish points and showed promise when fourth of 18 in Doncaster bumper on his debut. Failed to build on it when well-held third in similar event there since but remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 PURE CARBON (GB) (138) 0 5 11-2

Br Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Mr J. Palmer-Brown Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone Olbg S

TIMEFORMVIEW €32,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding Ninth of 13 in bumper (7/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 53 days ago. Needs to take a step forward.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 SUPER SAINT (FR) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Champmesle (FR)

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

Freddie Gingell (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs G. M. Thoumas & Mrs A. M. Bouysse John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW€135,000 Saint Des Saints gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler in France/Italy Champ de Bataille.Dam 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France. One to note on debut for top stable but Harry Cobden rides Bridie’s Beau

TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 BLACKSAMSSENORITA (GB) (-) 5 10-9

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Senorita Rumbalita Brendan Powell J

O Mr A. Selway

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Havana Hermano, stays 29f, and fair hurdler/chase winner Havana Dancer. Much respected debutante.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 EXMOOR PLUM (GB) (-) 5 10-9

Br B m Mount Nelson - Robinetta (IRE)

O Mr M. W. Pendarves

Rex Dingle J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Porlock Vale Stud Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Mount Nelson mare. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Betting can prove an accurate indicator

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 O’MALLEY (IRE) (-)

5 10-9

Br B m Ocovango - Gayeroyale (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Kingsbere Racing

B N & L Thb Ltd

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEWOcovango mare.Closely related to fair hurdler Rocco Royale.Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Slieveardagh. Others appeal more this time.

10 GOLDEN MOONSHAKE (IRE) (26) 4

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Shake The Moon (GER) David Noonan J

O Atlantic Friends Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Prospect Stables /J. Kehoe Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Zoffany gelding Had a wind op/tongue strap on before coming in fourth of 9 in bumper at this C&D (heavy, 28/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. Needs to build on it.

11 OAKLEY’S WAY (IRE) (105) 3 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-6

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Special Choice (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr A. J. Norman Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising third of 9 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy, 15/8) on NH debut in December, running green.This son of Walk In The Park is a half-brother to top-class 2m chaser Special Tiara and rates a player

12 ROWDY (IRE) (37) P2

TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 10-6

Br B g Mount Nelson - Our Polly (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr L. Attrill

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mrs Barbara Beattie Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEW EUR31,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Big Bad Bear, stays 23f, and fair hurdler/ fairly useful chaser Wewillgowithplanb. Placed in a point in February and in good hands so he needs considering

13 SHADY WADEY (FR) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-6

Br Ch c Luck of the Kitten (USA) - Riviera Rose (IRE) David Bass J

O Mr R. Wadey Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Patricia de Jacob & Sandro de Jacob Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Luck of The Kitten colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Sarasota Star and dual bumper winner Snegurochka. Dam unraced. Newcomers from yard often fancied Possibilities

14 WALDEN (FR) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-6

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Waldpark gelding. Dam 12.5f winner on Flat in France. Others appeal more on this occasion. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: CENTARA (IRE) 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 5-1 (Paul Nicholls) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Oakley’s Way (IRE), 4-1 Bridie’s Beau (IRE), 15-2 Super Saint (FR), 8-1 I Play County (IRE), 11-1 Full Monty (IRE), 12-1 Shady Wadey (FR), 16-1 Blacksamssenorita (GB), 25-1 Pure Carbon (GB), Exmoor Plum (GB), Rowdy (IRE), 50-1 O’Malley (IRE), 66-1 Henry Pick (GB), 100-1 Golden Moonshake (IRE), 200-1 Walden (FR)

The market should reveal plenty but Anthony Honeyball’s OAKLEY’S WAY shaped well when a debut third at Wincanton and this half-brother to the top-class 2m chaser Special Tiara can build on it and come out on top. Paul Nicholls saddles two interesting newcomers though in the shape of Bridie’s Beau and Super Saint and they command plenty of respect along with fellow debutants Shady Wadey and Rowdy.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OAKLEY’S WAY (IRE) 2.BRIDIE’S BEAU (IRE) 3.SUPER SAINT (FR)

1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time

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NEWCASTLE

First Race 2.20 - THE BLACKBROOK PRIMARY RACING TO SCHOOL ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £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). £57 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 23rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES

DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 19 entries at £57. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581; Fifth £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15) A

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Second Race 2.50 - THE CHETWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 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 one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £45. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Third Race 3.20 - THE CORKS AND CRU VINTAGE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Penalties, after March 16th, 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. 21 entries at £50. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Fourth Race 3.50 - THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Penalties, after March 16th, 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. 17 entries at £66. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

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Fifth Race 4.20 - THE FOWEY LIFEBOAT 165 YEARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8528 to the winning horse The second to receive £3924, the third £1962, the fourth £981 and the fifth £489. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £74 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Penalties, after March 16th, 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. 14 entries at £74. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6523; Second £3261; Third £1631; Fourth £816; Fifth £407. (Penalty Value £8528.81) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Penalties, after March 16th, 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. 17 entries at £56. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)

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Seventh Race 5.20 - THE GRAND NATIONAL LUNCH 13TH APRIL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 22 entries at £24. - Closed March 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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