Warwick Racecard - Saturday 11th February

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RACECOURSE OFFICIALS:

Raceday Presenter

Tim Peters

General Manager

Thomas Williams

Clerk Of The Course

Tom Ryall

Head Groundsman

Guy Woodward

Catering Manager

Graeme Ellis

Board Of Directors

Dan Richmond-Watson (Chairman), Cathy Twiston-Davies, Dermot Daly, James Jackson-Stops, Penelope Buckler, James Davies, Simon Sweeting

RACE DAY STEWARDS:

CHIEF STEWARD

Greg Pearson

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Peta Evetts

STEWARDS

Philippa Hardy, Kelly O’Boyle,

Guy Upton

STARTERS

William Jordan, Ciaran McKee

JUDGE

Katie Dowson

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Paul Champion

VETERINARY OFFICER

Colin Roberts

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Claire Maher, Naomi de Pennington, Emily Douglas Osborn

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Phillip Pritchard (SRMO), Chris Reynolds, Laura Davies

NURSE

Sarah Godfrey

EQUINE WELFARE

AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Jane Southam, Martin Knight, Jeremy Willis, Christopher Maiden

COMMENTATOR

Mark Johnson

BETTING RING MANAGER

Andy Collins

VIRGIN BET PREVIEW

1.30 - The Virgin Bet Warwick Handicap Chase ran over 2 ½ miles has a small field of 5 runners. The top weight STOLEN SILVER (NAP) has previous form on good ground and conditions should not be an issue for him. He unseated in the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November but bounced back to good form with an impressive 2nd place at Cheltenham in January to make him a top contender for today. Another with good claims is the Donald McCain trained Mackenberg, who should be suited by the step back up to 2 ½ miles. Messire Des Obeaux would look well in if he can bounce back to form but disappointed last time out and is opposed today.

2.05 - 6 Mares go to post for the Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Mares’

Listed Hurdle LOVE ENVOI looks like the one they all have to beat here. Both Indefatigable and Molly Ollys Wishes have been a little disappointing so far in their latest outings. Theatre Glory looks the most likely contender to be able to take on the impressive Love Envoi but she will need further improvement to do so

2.40 - All eyes will be on the mighty JONBON in the Virgin Bet Grade 2

Kingmaker Novices’ Chase The antepost Arkle favourite for the Cheltenham festival has looked very good since switching to fences. Only question is if he will handle this better ground but will be hard to beat if he does. Haddex Des Obeaux should get a worthy mention here and looks like Jonbons biggest danger. He romped home here a few weeks ago albeit on heavy ground beating the likes of Third Time Lucki who has since won at Sandown. It looks a good renewal of the Kingmaker which will be viewed with much anticipation. Preference is for Jonbon to continue his unbeaten run over fences for Nicky Henderson.

3.13 - The 2 mile Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Hurdle has 11 runners declared. Many of these runners have struggled to find some good recent form but HULLNBACK has been consistent in his runs to date and looked well when winning at Haydock in November Gitche Gumee was a beaten odds on favourite here at Warwick in a Novice Hurdle and hung to his left in his last race over Christmas which is a slight concern. Byron Hill is likely better than bear form suggests and has place claims but Hullnback is hard to oppose here.

3.48 - The Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle ran over 2 miles has a few potential nice types going to post. HATUR D’OUDAIRES may be worth having another go with now returning back to 2 miles and getting good ground which should not be much of a concern having previously won a Novice Hurdle here at Warwick on good ground. Mr Freedom found a few too good in a competitive Juvenile race at Cheltenham’s November meeting but ran a credible 2nd in a handicap at Plumpton and is not discounted. Non Stop is a course and distance winner and although he may want more ease in the ground, he is a danger on handicap hurdle debut.

4.23 - The Virgin Bet Fives Handicap Hurdle ran over 2 miles 5 furlongs has 12 runners declared. Dime Store Cowgirl showed a clear improvement in form for the Dan Skelton yard when winning her handicap hurdle last time out at Catterick and is still most likely well in off the mark of 91. Waterloo Quay ran well recently at Uttoxeter. The 7 yr old is lightly raced and is worth a market check. GUGUSS COLLONGES showed promising signs in a handicap hurdle at Stratford and the good ground should be more suited to his chances. Guguss Collonges gets the tentative pick here to enter the winners circle

4.55 - A few in with decent changes in the bumper Favour and Fortune was an impressive winner last time out but slight preference is for GUARD DUTY who was a nice winner of a bumper at Southwell on good ground in November. The 2nd in that race won a bumper next time out to frank the from and has already beaten Alright Dai who to be fair is likely to improve for that run also Billy Boi Blue was a good winner in a Huntingdon bumper and should go close again today.

FIRST RACE 1.30

THE VIRGIN BET WARWICK CASTLE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs KNIGHT IN DUBAI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs KNIGHT IN DUBAI

Longest Traveller: STOLEN SILVER trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 116 miles.

1

STOLEN SILVER (FR) (41)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Change Partner (FR) 8 12-0

J Adam Wedge E Tongue Strap

T Sam Thomas, Cardiff

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

B S.C. Snig Elevage

S Potter Group

2 MACKENBERG (GER) (15)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mountain Melody (GER) 8 11-3

J Theo Gillard (3)

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Mr T. G. Leslie

B Gestut Etzean

S Proactive Personnel Limited

3 MESSIRE DES OBEAUX (FR) (35)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Madame Lys (FR) 11 10-10

J Daryl Jacob

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

B Mme Marie Devilder & Mr Fernand Sellier

S Ptarmigan Media Limited

4 KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (70)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) 10 10-4

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton

B Miss Noreen Hayes

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (35)

B g American Post - Atacames (FR) 7 10-2

J

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey

B Mr Bruno Vagne

S Culverhill Farm Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHHH BHA154

FORM 4341-U2

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well at Cheltenham last spring, fourth in Plate handicap at the Festival prior to running out an impressive winner of the Silver Trophy in April. Good second in valuable handicap there on New Year’s Day and this is less competitive.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/16 Midnight River

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good U/14 Ga Law (FR)

Apr22 Chl 20f HcpC good 1/7 Simply The Betts (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA143

FORM 11P-115 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it a perfect 5 from 5 over fences when successful in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f) in November Winning run came to an end there since but was left with plenty to do so isn’t necessarily handicapped out of things. 27Jan

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 114P/3-P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly a smart novice hurdler and winner of 2 chases at Wincanton in 2020/21, the latter a Grade 2. Seen only once last season, however, and stopped as if amiss after 13 months off at Wincanton 5 weeks ago

7Jan Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Elixir de Nutz (FR) -

Dec21 Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 3/7 L’homme Presse (FR) 28l

Mar21 Wet 24f Ch gd-sf P/4 Marown (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA130

FORM U//535-20 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice as a novice in this sphere during 19/20 campaign. Very lightly raced since but returned from 10 months off with a good second at Bangor (20.3f). Easy to forgive next run.

Dec22 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 Brave Seasca (FR) 24l

Nov22 Bgr 20f HcpC heavy 2/9 Garincha (IRE) 11/4l

Jan22 Asc 21f HcpC soft 5/7 Phoenix Way (IRE) 50l

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM 252-202 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second on Chepstow reappearance in October Made no impact in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham the following month but quickly back on track when runner-up at Wincanton.

7Jan Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Elixir de Nutz (FR) 81/2l

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 9/14 Ga Law (FR) 29l

Oct22 Chp 19f HcpC gd-fm 2/4 Flic Ou Voyou (FR) 71/2l

2022: CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) 10 10 11 Tom O’Brien 5-2 (Philip Hobbs) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Stolen Silver (FR), 10-3 Galahad Quest (FR), 5-1 Knight In Dubai (IRE), 8-1 Mackenberg (GER), Messire des Obeaux (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

STOLEN SILVER arrives on the back of a career-best second at Cheltenham so there’s a good chance he can dominate this smaller field. Knight In Dubai is worth another chance to build on his promising comeback and is feared most ahead of Mackenberg, who was left with plenty to do when his winning run came to an end at Doncaster.

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LEADING TRAINER

SECOND RACE 2.05

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY WARWICK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672, 6th £336. (Penalty Value £17085)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES

Longest Traveller: SKYACE trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

1

INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (64)

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE) 10 11-8

J Daryl Jacob

T Paul Webber, Banbury

O Mr Philip Rocher

B John O’Connor

S Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

2

MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (14)

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon

9 11-8

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Dean Pugh

B K. D. & D. K. Pugh

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

3 LOVE ENVOI (IRE) (35)

B m Westerner - Love Divided (IRE) 7 11-6

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Harry Fry, Corscombe

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi

B Mr Ciaran O’Toole

S Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

4 MALAKAHNA (FR) (14)

B m Manduro (GER) - Alakhana (FR)

5 11-4

J Charlie Todd E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

O Macable Partnership

B Wertheimer et Frere

5 THEATRE GLORY (IRE) (47)

B m Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE) 6 11-4

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Canter Banter Racing 2

B John Noonan

S Unibet

6 SKYACE (IRE) (99)

B m Westerner - Graigace (IRE)

J Jody McGarvey

T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

8 11-2

O T.J. McDonald/Miss Rachel O’Neill

B Breandan Long

7 WEST BALBOA (IRE) (28)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE)

J

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks

TFRHHIII BHA142

FORM 23F2-60 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at her best (won this in 2020) but like most from this yard, hasn’t fired this term, coming in last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f) 64 days ago Needs to get back on track.

Dec22 Chl 23f HcpH good 8/8 Captain Morgs (IRE) 55l

Oct22 Wet 24f Hdl gd-sf 6/6 Proschema (IRE)

Oct22 Pon 18f Stk gd-sf 5/8 Wise Eagle (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA141

FORM 1P0-135 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who won this in 2021 and has built up a good strike rate, taking Wetherby mares’ listed hurdle for second year running in October Not in same form since, though, and this is a tricky assignment.

TFRHHHHH BHA147

FORM 1112-11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling mare who took the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham and finished a fine second in the Fairyhouse equivalent in April. Better still in winning twice at Sandown this season.

7Jan San 19f Hdl soft 1/5 Martello Sky 13l

Dec22 San 15f HcpH soft 1/9 Playful Saint (FR) 3/4l

Apr22 Fai 20f Hdl gd-yd 2/15 Brandy Love (IRE) 8l

TFRHIIII BHA124

FORM 4111-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when racking up a hat-trick over hurdles around 2m last spring. Also successful twice on the Flat in the autumn but has been below par back over hurdles more recently Hard to fancy.

28Jan Chl 16f HcpH soft 13/15 Hacker des Places (FR) 20l

Nov22 Nby 20f HcpH good 7/9 Red Risk (FR) 44l

Oct22 Nkt 16f Hcp gd-sf 1/11 Novel Legend (IRE) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM 3111-U3 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving mare who picked up her fourth win over hurdles when readily landing Cheltenham listed handicap in April. Solid showing when third at Kempton last time and likely to give another good account back up in grade

Dec22 Kmp 21f HcpH soft 3/15 Grey Dawning (IRE) 4l

Nov22 Nby 16f HcpH good U/7 First Street -

Apr22 Chl 20f Hdl good 1/5 Lady Rita (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHIII BHA137

FORM FP403-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler Five wins from 19 NH runs. Last of 3 in novice chase at Fontwell (19.5f, soft, 9/4) on debut over fences 99 days ago Should strip fitter for that back hurdling now.

TFRIIIII BHA136

FORM 2/12-21 CD

7 11-2

B Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

LOVE ENVOI is the clear form pick and she’s highly reliable, so she should add to her terrific strike rate Theatre Glory is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms.

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TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR

EDWARDSTONE

KINGMAKER

NOVICES’ CHASE

GRADE 2

RUN OVER TWO MILES

3267 METRES

12 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £55,000

£31,322.50 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR

YEAR HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY

2022 EDWARDSTONE Alan King Tom Cannon

2021 ALLMANKIND Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

2020 ROUGE VIF HarryWhittington Gavin Sheehan

2019 GLEN FORSA Mick Channon Jonathan Burke

2018 SAINT CALVADOS HarryWhittington Aiden Coleman

2017 FLYING ANGEL Nigel Twiston-Davies Willy Twiston-Davies

2016 VIOLET DANCER Gary Moore Jamie Moore

2015 VIBRATO VALTAT Paul Nicholls Sam Twiston-Davies

2014 BALDER SUCCES Alan King Wayne Hutchinson

2013 MAJALA Tom George Jason Maguire

7⁄10 WON LAST TIME OUT

TRAINER: ALAN KING

JOCKEY: TOM CANNON

OWNER: ROBERT ABREY, IAN THURTLE

Edwardstone recorded an impressive 4 and a quarter length length victory in this race last year over Third Time Lucki.

This marked the fourth straight victory for the in-form gelding who had won over this course and distance the previous November

In last years race he was sent off the hot favourite. He jumped well, jockey Tom Cannon keeping in a strong position from the start.

The nine-year-old took the lead 4 out, before staying on strongly in the straight to extend his advantage, eventually ridden out a fairly comfortable winner Since that victory, Edwardstone has gone on to win the Arkle at Cheltenham (March) and the Tingle Creek at Sandown (December) both Grade 1’s.

ONLY HARRY WHITTINGTON HAS WON THIS RACE TWICE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS

3⁄10 AGED SEVEN OR OVER

5⁄10 WINNING FAVOURITES

THIRD RACE 2.40

THE VIRGIN BET KINGMAKER NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £55000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £23969, 2nd £9840, 3rd £4923, 4th £2459. (Penalty Value £31322.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs CALICO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs CALICO

Longest Traveller: BASS ROCK trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 287 miles.

1 JONBON (FR)

(70)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR)

J Aidan Coleman

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

2 BASS ROCK (FR)

B g Martaline - Horta (FR)

(46)

7 11-7

TFRHHHHH BHA159

FORM 1121-11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat under Rules came when bumping into stablemate Constitution Hill in last season’s Supreme at Cheltenham. Beat Monmiral over C&D and followed up in impressive style in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown.

Dec22 San 15f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Boothill (IRE) 8l

Nov22 War 16f Ch soft 1/3 Monmiral (FR) 7l

Apr22 Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 El Fabiolo (FR) nk

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 1351-12 D BF

7 11-2

J Ryan Mania E Tongue Strap

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green

B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud

S N. S. P. C. C.

3 CALICO (GER) (13)

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)

7 11-2

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr John J Reilly

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

4 HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (28)

B g Saddex - Shifra (FR)

J Tom Cannon

T Gary Moore, Horsham

O Mr O. S. Harris

6 11-2

B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who improved to make a winning chase debut in good style at Carlisle on reappearance in November Matched that when narrowly denied in 19f Wetherby novice handicap since. Likely capable of better again.

Dec22 Wet 19f HcpC soft 2/6 Grandads Cottage (IRE) nk

Nov22 Car 15f Ch soft 1/7 Llandinabo Lad 8l

Apr22 Ayr 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/4 Enemy Coast Ahead 11/2l

TFRHHIII BHA136

FORM 06-2241 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of novice hurdles in early-2021 and came good over fences in 2m Southwell handicap 13 days ago. Did that easily but he’ll still need to advance his form considerably to give Jonbon something to think about.

29Jan Swl 15f HcpC good 1/6 Out On The Tear (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Lei 20f HcpC gd-fm 4/7 Bold Endeavour 14l

Nov22 Chp 16f HcpC good 2/6 Datsalrightgino (GER) 7l

TFRHHHHI BHA146 FORM 21-U211 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive over fences, making all at Doncaster in December before showing further improvement when landing a valuable pot over C&D 4 weeks ago Good enough to make his presence felt at Graded level.

14Jan

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: EDWARDSTONE 8 11 5 Tom Cannon 10-11 (Alan King) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Jonbon (FR), 6-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 16-1 Bass Rock (FR), 33-1 Calico (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

JONBON simply looks a chaser of the highest class and should be able to give the weight away Haddex des Obeaux has taken really well to fences and can follow him home

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.BASS ROCK (FR)

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

EVENING AT WARWICK RACECOURSE

THURSDAY 9TH MARCH FROM 7PM

TICKETS - £20*

*Includes a Kingmaker Curry

Panel includes:

Leading Trainer Dan Skelton

Classic Chase Winning Jockey Stan Sheppard

Warwick Clerk Tom Ryall

Warwick GM Tommy Williams

Hosted by Neil Phillips the Wine Tipster

FOURTH RACE 3.13

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards, ™ Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J O’Neill (30 wins from 157 runners, 19%) runs LETMETELLUSOMETHIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs CLARAS SOLDIER & HULLNBACK

Longest Traveller: TWOCONDUIT trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

1

GITCHE GUMEE (GB) (46)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Fabrika

J Tom Cannon

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

2 HULLNBACK (GB) (73)

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Freydis (IRE)

5 11-7

TFRHHHII BHA119

FORM 1-143 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience in bumpers and looked a good prospect sent hurdling at Stratford (16.3f). Lost his unbeaten record over C&D but quickly back on track when third at Chepstow last time despite hanging left from 3 out. Dec22 Chp 16f Hdl

TFRHHHHH BHA130

FORM 152-21 D

6 11-7

J Jack Hogan (5) E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O We’re Having A Mare (WHAM)

B Mrs Joanna Daniell

S Bresbet

3 BLACK TONIC (GB) (8)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) 5 11-0

J Luke Scott (7)

T Tom Weston, Hindlip

O Mr Tom Weston

B Tom Weston

4 BYRON HILL (IRE) (13)

B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) 6 11-0

J Daryl Jacob

T Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

O Mr D. A. Thorpe

B Morgan Cahalan

S The Garden Cider Company Ltd

5 CLARAS SOLDIER (IRE) (14)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Clara Bel La (IRE) 5 11-0

J Mr Tom Broughton (7)

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mr Lui Carenza

B Ms Cora Cronin

S Bresbet

6 LETMETELLUSOMETHIN (GB) (16)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Early Dawne 5 11-0

J Jamie Brace (7)

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Letmetellusomethin Partnership

B RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm

S Wasdell Group

7 MIX MASTER (GB) (19)

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Foxchapel Queen (IRE) 9 11-0

J Harry Kimber (3)

T Katy Price, Llanigon

O Mr L. J. Williams

B Mr L. J. Williams

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut given a more positive ride when scoring at Haydock (15.6f) just over 10 weeks ago Open to further improvement and hard to beat.

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0400

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler but well held in bumpers/over hurdles.

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0U

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the level who was in the process of leaving his hurdling debut form behind when unseating his rider 2 out (in share of second at time) at Fontwell 13 days ago Capable of better

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0000

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers and safely held both starts over hurdles. Needs this for a handicap mark.

HHIII BHAFORM 030

VIEW Looks one for the longer term.

HIIII BHAFORM P3-00 TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a brace of novice hurdles.

8

TELLAIRSUE (GER) (33)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Tiangua

J William Kennedy

9

5 11-0

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

O Mr Bob Wilson

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S R. Wilson Contractors Ltd

TWOCONDUIT (IRE) (13)

Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Annie Bye Bye (IRE)

J Dylan Browne (7)

T John Patrick Ryan, Ireland

O Mr John Patrick Ryan

B Mrs Maeve Murphy

10

WARNER’S CROSS (IRE) (14)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Cellar Door (IRE)

J Bradley Roberts (7)

T Clare Hobson, Royston

O Mr John Griffin

B Mrs Claire Doyle

S Clare Hobson Racing

11

SABYINYO (GB) (71)

6 11-0

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 000

TIMEFORM VIEW In need of the experience on sole outing in bumpers and down the field both starts over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 100

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed a bit on Navan hurdling debut but went backwards at Naas last time

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 3P-005

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a handicap project, held up and still behind when hampered last at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago

TFRHIIII BHA-

P

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Amahoro 4 10-2

J Marc Goldstein

T Sheena West, Lewes

O The Affordable (3) Partnership

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: GITCHE GUMEE: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

CLARAS SOLDIER: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left from the back straight.

WARNER’S CROSS: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was inconvenienced by a faller

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HULLNBACK 2.GITCHE GUMEE 3.BYRON HILL (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE

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FIFTH RACE 3.48

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3837, 2nd £1918, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES

Longest Traveller: OPENING BID trained by C Down, Cullompton, 146 miles.

1

MINELLA PLUS (IRE) (28)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Violin Davis (FR) 6 12-0

J Peter Kavanagh (5)

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Miss C. McCracken

B Mr K. D. Cotter

S Proactive Personnel Limited

2 HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (83)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) 6 11-12

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr John P. McManus

B Comte Michel de Gigou

S Ladbrokes

3 BUBBLE DUBI (FR) (53)

B g Waldpark (GER) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) 6 11-8

J Ciaran Gethings

T Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

O The Garratt Family

B L. de Premont & P. Bollart & X. Bollart

S Science Supplements

4 DOUKAROV (FR) (52)

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Landskia (FR)

8 11-7

J Jack Wildman (7) E Hood, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Amy Murphy, Newmarket

O Mr A. White

B Mr Alain Jathiere

S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Tote, Class1personnel

5 TIMEFORASPIN (GB) (623)

B g Librettist (USA) - Timeforagin

J Harriet Tucker (7)

T Mark Usher, Lambourn

O The Unraceables

B B. J. Eckley

6

THUNDER AHEAD (GB) (25)

9 11-7

TFRHHIII BHA119

FORM 311534 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing, landing handicaps at Hexham and Ludlow (both at around 2m) in the autumn Below form in recent outings though, including back over hurdles at Kempton (2m) 4 weeks ago Hard to fancy.

14Jan Kmp 16f HcpH soft 4/7 Deere Mark 19l

Dec22 Don 20f HcpC good 3/5 Le Chiffre d’Or (FR) 20l

Nov22 Wet 15f HcpC good 5/5 Notlongtillmay 35l

TFRHHHHH BHA117

FORM 1/15-2 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole bumper start and made a successful yard/hurdle debut over C&D in 2021. Has had only 2 starts since, shaping encouragingly after a year off when runner-up in an Exeter handicap (18.5f) in November

TFRHHHII BHA113

FORM 343-254

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising bumper performer Has lacked a bit of end product in his 3 hurdle outings this season but he impresses with the way he travels and brings definite potential to this handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM 125-0PP D

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived last term, winning 2m handicap chases at Newbury and Sandown, but has made a modest start for current stable Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles helps with cheekpieces added to usual hood/tongue tie

Dec22 Lin 16f HcpC heavy P/10 Fast Buck (FR) -

Nov22 Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Frere d’Armes (FR) -

Oct22 Wor 16f HcpC good 7/7 Only Money (IRE) 76l

TFRHHHII BHA112

FORM P540/P1- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 9-y-o who justified good support to run out impressive winner of a Ffos Las handicap (15.8f) back in May 2021, quickening clear under hands-andheels ride However, fact he has been absent since is a concern.

May21 Fls 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Voodoo Doll (IRE) 11l

May21 Swl 15f HcpH good P/12 Hurricane Ali (IRE) -

Mar21 Fkn 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Xcitations 20l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM 5310-

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Champagne Time (IRE) 5 11-5

J Tom Cannon

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Maybe Only Fools Have Horses

B Abergwaun Farms

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

7 LANGAFEL (IRE) (336)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Miracle Steps (CAN) 5 11-5

J James Davies

T Gary Moore, Horsham

O Mrs Arnold & Partner

B Mr Hugo McDermott

S K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m). Off the mark at third attempt over hurdles in juvenile event at Doncaster 12 months ago prior to modest on handicap debut a month later. Does come here fit from Flat but mark demands more.

17Jan Swl 12f Hcp stand 8/9 Nolton Cross (IRE) 22l

Dec22 Wol 13f Hcp stand 2/7 Myboymax (FR) 1l Oct22 Swl 12f Hcp stand 9/11 Omniscient 43l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM 112-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat but all the better for switch to hurdling, landing pair of juvenile events at around 2m prior to finishing second on handicap bow at Sandown (2m) 11 months ago Absent since but he remains low-mileage

8 OPENING BID (GB) (67)

B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA)

8

J Bryan Carver E

T Chris Down, Cullompton

O Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare

B Mrs N. L. Naylor

S Woodwarm Stoves

9 MR FREEDOM (GB) (15)

B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance

J Marc Goldstein

T Sheena West, Lewes

O The Affordable (3) Partnership

10

4

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

S Southdowns Unleashed

NON STOP (FR) (28)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Saint Hilary 4 10-13

J Aidan Coleman

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Gavigan Kennedy Sharp

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham

S Coral Racing Limited

11

GREATEST STAR (FR) (47)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Sacree Mome (FR) 7 10-11

J Jack Hogan (5) E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mrs June Watts

B Mme Fanny Cypres

S Pertemps

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHHII BHA108

FORM 6-022P1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a runner-up in C&D handicaps late last year and quickly dispelled a lesser display over fences to resume winning ways at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in December Built up a good record at this venue and not out of things from 3lb higher

TFRHHHHI BHA117

FORM 111r52

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound start in this sphere, landing quick-fire juvenile hurdle hat-trick in September Good second on handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f) o in January and arrives here on the back of a ready success on Flat at Lingfield 2 weeks ago

TFRHHHHI BHA116

FORM 131 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 1m) and bright start over hurdles, supplementing his juvenile hurdle victory here when bolting up in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, overcoming mistakes in the process.

14Jan War 16f HcpH heavy 1/5

Dec22 San 15f Hdl soft 3/10

Nov22 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7

TFRHHIII BHA102

FORM 5/4130-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell maiden winner (at 15.8f) who ran well when third from 3lb higher mark in a C&D handicap 13 months ago Not 100% on final start for Dan Skelton last term and possible he’ll come forward for his Wincanton return effort.

2022: OSPREY CALL (IRE) 7 11 10 Alex Edwards 12-1 (Alastair Ralph) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Non Stop (FR), 6-1 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), 7-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 8-1 Bubble Dubi (FR), Opening Bid (GB), 9-1 Langafel (IRE), 14-1 Timeforaspin (GB), Thunder Ahead (GB), 16-1 Minella Plus (IRE), 22-1 Greatest Star (FR), 33-1 Doukarov (FR) PLAY

C&D novice winner HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES shaped with plenty of promise after a year off when runner-up on handicap debut at Exeter in November, suggesting his mark is an exploitable one, and he could be the answer to this intriguing handicap 4-y-os Mr Freedom and dual C&D winner Non Stop are both live threats in receipt of their weight-for-age allowance though, whilst Opening Bid goes well here and also makes each-way appeal.

SIXTH RACE 4.23

THE VIRGIN BET FIVES

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs DIME STORE COWGIRL & YEOMEN WARDER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs DIME STORE COWGIRL & YEOMEN WARDER

Longest Traveller: AFTER THE FOX trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 155 miles.

1

DEDANSER (IRE) (15)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Courtown Bowe VII 7 12-2

J Theo Gillard (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Sarah & Wayne Dale

B Lorcan Allen

S Taydal Surfacing Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited

2 WINTER GETAWAY (IRE) (14)

B m Getaway (GER) - Galzig (IRE) 10 11-11

J William Kennedy E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Claire Hitch, Watchet

O Mr R. M. E. Wright

B Edmond Cogan

3

GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (53)

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) 7 11-9

J Daryl Jacob E Cheek Pieces

T Roger Teal, Lambourn

O Mr David Gilmour & Mr James Dellaway

B G.A.E.C Delorme

S Chartplan(2004) Ltd

4 DIME STORE COWGIRL (GB) (17)

Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Bold Fire 6 11-5

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Honestly Racing

B Goldford Stud & S. Hadley

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 YEOMEN WARDER (IRE) (46)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Quarry Endeavour (IRE) 6 11-4

J David England

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Bedlam Bound Syndicate

B Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd

S Tote

6 AFTER THE FOX (GB) (45)

B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove 8 11-4

J David Noonan E Blinkers

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O You Can Be Sure

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter

S Culverhill Farm Racing

7 MOLE COURT (IRE) (15)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE) 6 11-3

J Tom Cannon

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr Oliver Troup

B Joseph Cunningham

S Fitzdares

TFRHHIII BHA102

FORM 241-PP0

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term with success at Bangor but has offered little in 3 starts this season. Blinkers now tried.

27Jan Don 24f HcpH good 10/15 The Kniphand (FR) 49l Nov22 Cat 25f HcpH soft P/6 Balkotic (FR)Oct22 Ayr 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Sputnik (IRE) -

TFRHIIII BHA97

FORM 625/50-0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing a Warwick mares’ novice (21f) back in 2019 and well held on return from lengthy absence for new connections at Uttoxeter last month. 28Jan

TFRHHHII BHA95

FORM 233-2P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 53 days ago. Claims if building on that back over the smaller obstacles. Dec22

TFRHHHHH BHA91

FORM 21-05P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who posted career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/4) at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 17 days ago, kept up to work. 4lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. 25Jan

TFRHHHII BHA90

FORM P1-000

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was well held in 3 novice hurdles towards the end of 2022. However, he represents a top yard and it would certainly be worth noting if the market speaks in his favour now stepped up in trip on handicap debut.

Dec22 Wet 16f Hdl soft 9/17 Quick Sharpener (IRE) 26l

Nov22 War 16f Hdl soft 13/17 Always Busy (IRE) 42l

Oct22 Bgr 16f Hdl gd-sf 8/13 Gwennie May Boy (IRE) 109l

TFRHHIII BHA90

FORM 540-065 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term on a low-key note and efforts so far this season have not been inspiring. First-time blinkers need to spark a resurgence.

Dec22

heavy

TFRHHIII BHA89

FORM 046-460

TIMEFORM VIEW From a stable enjoying a cracking season but he has yet to make an impact in a trio of outings this season.

8

MR SOCIABLE (GB) (42)

B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen

J James Davies

T Chris Down, Cullompton

O Kittymore Racing

9

8 11-3

B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe

S Woodwarm Stoves

WATERLOO QUAY (IRE) (14)

B g Camelot - Princess Caetani (IRE)

J Adam Wedge

T David Dennis, Banbury

O Mr A. Killoran

B Mr Jim Cockburn

S DD Racing Ltd

10

IMPERIAL

ALEX

(IRE) (34)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE)

J Jonathan Burke

T Tom Lacey, Woolhope

O Hft Forklifts Limited

B Terence Leonard

S Plusbac

11

HUNSBURY (GB) (12)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Nouvelle Lune

J Mr James Turner (7)

T Tracey Leeson, Towcester

O Mr P. Long

B Star Pointe Ltd

12

CHAMPS HILL (GB) (71)

B g Champs Elysees - Grapes Hill

J Freddie Gingell (7)

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

7 11-1

E Cheek Pieces

TFRHIIII BHA89

FORM 5P20/-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts since returning from a lengthy absence in December and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

Dec22

TFRHHHII BHA87

FORM 304032

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who posted his best effort in this sphere when second of 13 in handicap (15/2) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 14 days ago, rallying. One for the shortlist.

TFRHHHHI BHA86

FORM F-34000

6 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point and has shown enough over shorter trips in novice events to suggest he could be a player now sent handicapping.

TFRHHIII BHA75

FORM 50P065

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously when fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 12 days ago. More required to take a hand here, however

TFRHIIII BHA73

FORM 0006-P0

6 10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in bumper/5 outings over hurdles and remains hard to recommend. 1lb out of the weights.

O The Colin Tizzard Racing Club

B Clive Dennett

S Coral Racing Limited

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DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: DEDANSER: Following its run on 27/1/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

YEOMEN WARDER: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the horse’s left fore suffered an overreach.

CHAMPS HILL: Following its run on 2/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dime Store Cowgirl (GB), 11-2 Waterloo Quay (IRE), 7-1 Yeomen Warder (IRE), 17-2 Guguss Collonges (FR), Imperial Alex (IRE), 16-1 After The Fox (GB), 18-1 Dedanser (IRE), 20-1 Mole Court (IRE), 28-1 Hunsbury (GB), 40-1 Winter Getaway (IRE), 50-1 Mr Sociable (GB), Champs Hill (GB)

DIME STORE COWGIRL looked to have something in hand when making a winning handicap debut at Catterick last month and is taken to score again. Imperial Alex and Waterloo Quay rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIME STORE COWGIRL 2.IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 3.WATERLOO QUAY (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

SEVENTH RACE 4.55

THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (66 wins from 293 runners, 23%) runs ALRIGHT DAI & MAHLER MOON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs ALRIGHT DAI & MAHLER MOON

Longest Traveller: QUICK OF THE NIGHT trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 121 miles.

1 BILLY BOI BLUE (GB) (47)

B

2 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (81)

Br

3 GUARD DUTY (GB) (74)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ile de See (FR) 6 11-11

J Jack Wildman (7)

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O Owners Group 074

B Greenlands Farm Stud

S Owners Group

4 ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (74)

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE)

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Lycett Racing Ltd

B Michael Fennessy

S Wastecom Nrg Ltd

5 INDUSTRIALIST (IRE) (73)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Trajectus

J Adam Wedge

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

5 11-4

2-51 D TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Martello Sky. Built on the promise of his first

runs when landing at Huntingdon in December 5lb conditional on this time and he seems sure to go well.

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW €58,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Dreal Deal. Dam unraced. Strong at the finish when landing 8-runner bumper on debut at Southwell in November Very likely there’s more to come Nov22 Swl 15f

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1 D

5 11-4

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

B Michael McSweeney

S Trust Inns Limited

6 MAHLER MOON (IRE) (109)

B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE)

J David England

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink

B Miss Lillian Barry

5 11-4

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

7 MASTER OF ALL (IRE) (-)

Bl or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - That’s My Style 5 11-4

J Tom Buckley (3)

T Tracey Leeson, Towcester

O The Blakesley Racing Club

B Prospect Stables

TIMEFORM VIEW

Half-brother to fairly useful Al Clay. Has the frame and pedigree to think he’ll make a hurdler/chaser but he was talented enough to make a winning bumper debut at Southwell in November Second that day won next time

Nov22

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o. Dam (h111) 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m) out of fairly useful (winner up to 25f) Garrylough. Showed ability amidst greenness when fourth to Guard Duty at Southwell in November

Nov22 Swl 15f NHF

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0

/

TIMEFORM VIEW €32,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler The Great White, stays 2 3/4m. Bred to need time and distance and shaped that way starting out at Ludlow in November

Nov22 Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 9/15 Dysart Enos (IRE) 25l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Richard’s Sundance. Unable to land a blow on debut at Bangor in October

Oct22 Bgr 16f NHF gd-sf 5/10 Realisation (FR) 34l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner My Style Dam 1m winner

8

MR BARROWCLOUGH (IRE) (77)

B g Mount Nelson - Kizmehoney (IRE) 4 10-13

J Daryl Jacob

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

B Mr J. J. Taylor

S Ptarmigan Media Limited

9 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB) (-)

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR) 6 10-11

J Lee Edwards

T Dave Roberts, Kenley

O Mr D. T. Carder

B Goldford Stud

S Clearview Accountants

10

GENTLEMAN JACQUES (IRE) (-)

B g Mount Nelson - Parkview Rose (IRE) 4 10-6

J Jonathan Burke

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Mr Malcolm Olden

B Mr Daniel Keating

S Merribelle Stable Llc

11

PERTEMPS DIAMOND (GB) (32)

Gr g Dartmouth - Luna June (IRE) 4 10-6

J Charlie Todd

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

O Pertemps Group Limited

B

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for jumps but well backed and he duly delivered on debut at Doncaster in November In good hands and likely there’s lots more to come Nov22

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £8,000 3-y-o, Gentlewave mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Castletown, stays 23f and fair chaser D’bru Na Boinne, stayed 2 1/2m.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3 3/4m) Another Palm. Newcomer to note.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 03

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise both starts, beaten 14 lengths when third at Doncaster a month ago

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: GAELIC PARK (IRE) 6 11 5 Jonathan Burke 5-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 9 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 7, 10

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Favour And Fortune (IRE), 9-2 Billy Boi Blue (GB), 11-2 Guard Duty (GB), Mr Barrowclough (IRE), 15-2 Alright Dai (IRE), 14-1 Gentleman Jacques (IRE), 28-1 Industrialist (IRE), Pertemps Diamond (GB), 40-1 Mahler Moon (IRE), 66-1 Quick of The Night (GB), 100-1 Master of All (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty of depth to this with 4 previous winners along with a couple of interesting alternatives. FAVOUR AND FORTUNE looked useful when successful at Southwell and is just about the most persuasive option ahead of Guard Duty and Mr Barrowclough.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE)

(IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE VIRGIN BET WARWICK CASTLE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392 and the fifth £1196. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 3 at £40 and 10 at £200 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Second Race 2.05 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY WARWICK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 8 entries at £150 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A

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Third Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET KINGMAKER NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £31322 to the winning horse

The second to receive £11753, the third £5885 and the fourth £2931. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £275 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 5 entries at £275 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23969; Second £9840; Third £4923; Fourth £2459. (Penalty Value £31322.50) A

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Fourth Race 3.13 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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 Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 25 entries at £37. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Fifth Race 3.48 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £44. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Sixth Race 4.23 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). £34 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 27 entries, 1 at £6 and 26 at £34. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

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Seventh Race 4.55 - THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. 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 6th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb 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 Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 28 entries at £20 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40)

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