Warwick Racecard - Sunday 10th March

TOMMY WILLIAMS General Manager, Warwick Racecourse

Welcome

Welcome to Warwick Racecourse.

This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.

EGGED D FRIEND

-LEGGED ND DAY SCHEDULE

Please make your way to the tear drop lawn at the times shown if you would like to get involved in any of the dog shows or races. We also have some wonderful pet stores, professionals and a photographer.

If you have pre-registered for the Pug Gold Cup please confirm your attendance and collect your bandana before 2pm.

1.00pm Dog Show – Fabulous Fella

Open to all male dogs

1.15pm Dog Show – Loveliest Lady

Open to all female dogs

1.30pm Dog Show – Young Handler

Open to dogs led by under 18’s

2.00pm Dog Show – Best Turned Out

Open to all smartly dressed dogs & their owners

2.10pm Dog Show – Rescue Dog

Open to dogs of all ages that have been rehomed

2.35pm Dog Show – Crowd Favourite

Open to all decided by judges and crowd cheer

3.10pm LPS Pug Gold Cup – Parade & Race

Followed by the LPS Pug Gold Cup presentation

3.45pm All In for Small Dogs

A fun race on track for all small dogs (<10kg)

4.20pm All In for Large Dogs

A fun race on track for large dogs (>10kg)

All of the dog shows/races and our instant photographer are free of charge. Donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind are appreciated.

RA CE CO UR SE FA CI LI TI ES

GUIDE TO ENCL OSURES

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Sa dd lin g Bo xe s

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Wi nn er s En cl os ure & Par ade Ri ng

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Cou rs e En cl os ure & Ca ra van Si te

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Fi n ish in g Li ne

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Ca r Ac ce ss ac ro ss Cou rs e

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SC UD AMO RE BA R Ma in Gr an ds ta nd, fir st flo or (c en tra l) O PE N

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WE ST GA TE BA R OP EN CO RO NA TI ON BA R CL OS ED

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Wa rw ic ksh ir e Su ite C

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TH E WE ST GA TE FO OD MA RK ET Op en to al l, a qu ic k ser vi ce men u fo r a me al or snac ks . OP EN

WHERE TO EA T & DRINK

CA STLE BA R CL OS ED DUK ES BA R OP EN

PA DD OCK PA VI LI ON SE AT IN G TH E WA RW IC KS HIR E SU IT E ANNU AL ME MB ER S

S SE RV ER Y

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

JCR Small Course Director

Nadia Powell

Stewards

Guy Upton (Chief Steward)

Jenny Swainson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Kelly O’Boyle, Thomas Evetts, Nathan Green

Starters

Robert Supple

Sophia Upton

Judge

David Hicks

Clerks Of The Scales

Paul Champion

Ella McCain

Veterinary Officer

Sally Bate

Veterinary Surgeons

Naomi de Pennington SVS

Laura Hart

Mark Vale

Medical Officers

Phillip Pritchard (SRMO)

Chris Reynolds

Luis Mendia Nurse

Dawn Price

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Martin Knight, Stuart Shilston

Mel Baker

Betting Ring Manager

Will Sherwood Commentator

Mark Slater

Olly

RACECARD EXPLAINED

1 JONBON (FR) (70)

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

J Aidan Coleman

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

7 11-7

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Lofti Kohli S

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

TFRHHHHH BHA159

FORM 1121-11 C D

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.

8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 ElFabiolo(IRE) nk 15Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Constitution Hill 22l 22Jan Hay 15f Hdl Soft 1/7 RichmondLake(IRE) 3l

EXPERTVIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first. ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

1. FORM

2023-2024

2023-2024 Leading

KELSO

Race 1 1.35

2m 51y

1 Glorious Lion (GB) 11-2

HarryDerham PaulO’Brien

Form: F43, TFR:HHHHH

2 Ironopolis (IRE) 11-2

RebeccaMenzies RossChapman

Form: 303, TFR:HHHHI

3 Man of Monaco (IRE) 11-2

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen

Form: 2, TFR:HHHII

4 National Question (IRE) 11-2

AdamNicol DerekFox

Form: 0, TFR:HIIII

5 Thats Jet (IRE) 11-2

DaraghBourke CallumBewley

Form: 250, TFR:HHHII

6 Ruler of The River (IRE) 10-9

SamEngland JonathanEngland

Form: 320, TFR:HHHII

Race 2 2.10

2m 1f 14y

1 Nells Son (GB) 11-10

NickyRichards DannyMcMenamin

Form: 342, TFR:HHHHI

2 Go Boy (FR) 10-12

SandyThomson RyanMania

Form: 00-1, TFR:HHHHH

3 Backbyjet (IRE) 10-5

BrianEllison StephenMulqueen

Form: 103, TFR:HHHII

4 Zihuatanejo (IRE) 10-5

SandyForster ConorO’Farrell

Form: 5-6F, TFR:HIIII

Race 3 2.45

2m 1f 14y

1 Chapel Green (IRE) 12-0

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen

Form: 5F3, TFR:HHHII

2 Arctic Ambition (IRE) 11-13

PaulRobson BruceLynn(3)

Form: 0P4, TFR:HHIII

3 Duty Calls (IRE) 11-4

SandyForster LewisStones(3)

Form: 204, TFR:HHHHI

4 Ritson (IRE) 11-1

RebeccaMenzies AaronAnderson(5)

Form: 0-00, TFR:HHIII

5 Limerick Leader (FR) 10-11

RoseDobbin CraigNichol

Form: 002, TFR:HHHHH

6 Going Mobile (IRE) 10-7

SamEngland JonathanEngland

Form: P34, TFR:HHHII

7 Claret Dabbler (GB) 10-2

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherford ConorO’Farrell

Form: 4/-P4, TFR:HHIII

Race

4 3.20 3m 1f 170y

1 Barbados Buck’s (IRE) 12-0

DaraghBourke RyanMania

Form: 130, TFR:HHHII

2 Dare To Shout (GB) 11-10

AnnHamilton DannyMcMenamin

Form: 056, TFR:HHHII

3 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 11-10

John&SeanQuinn BrianHughes

Form: 53F, TFR:HHHHH

4 Scipion (IRE) 11-8

StuartColtherd SamColtherd

Form: 45P TFR:HHIII

5 Cadell (IRE) 11-8

LucindaRussell DerekFox

Form: 202, TFR:HHHHI

6 Ned Tanner (IRE) 11-4

N.W.Alexander SeanQuinlan

Form: U3F, TFR:HHHII

7 Tiger Jet (IRE) 11-1

BrianEllison StephenMulqueen

Form: P35, TFR:HHHII

8 Guernesey (FR) 10-8

JackieStephen JamieHamilton

Form: 544, TFR:HHHII

9 Velasco (IRE) 10-7

SusanCorbett NathanMoscrop

Form: 011, TFR:HHHHI

10 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 10-3

DonaldWhillans CraigNichol

Form: 241, TFR:HHHII

Race 5 3.55

2m 4f 189y

1 Joie More (IRE) 11-4

JackieStephen DannyMcMenamin

Form: P66, TFR:HHIII

2 Kidman (IRE) 11-4

SimonWaugh JamieHamilton

Form: 33/2-, TFR:HHHII

3 Looking Splendid (GB) 11-4

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherford EdwardAustin(5)

Form: 500-, TFR:HIIII

4 Lucky Soldier (IRE) 11-4

N.W.Alexander SeanQuinlan

Form: 555, TFR:HHIII

5 Myretown (IRE) 11-4

LucindaRussell DerekFox

Form: 4-2F, TFR:HHHHH

6 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE) 11-4

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherford CraigNichol

Form: 0-06, TFR:HIIII

7 Winchmore Hill (IRE) 11-4

DonaldMcCain BrianHughes

Form: 2/-, TFR:HHHHI

8 Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE) 10-11

LucindaRussell PatrickWadge(3)

Form: 1-0P, TFR:HHIII

Race 6 4.30

2m 4f 189y

1 Step Above (IRE) 12-0

LucindaRussell DerekFox

Form: 2P3, TFR:HHHII

2 Harper Valley (IRE) 12-0

RebeccaMenzies RossChapman

Form: 431, TFR:HHHHH

3 Fourofakind (IRE) 11-9

HarryDerham PaulO’Brien

Form: 021, TFR:HHHHI

4 Eloi du Puy (FR) 11-8

N.W.Alexander BruceLynn(3)

Form: 1B2, TFR:HHHHI

5 Kingston Bridge (IRE) 11-5

EwanWhillans CraigNichol

Form: 336, TFR:HHHII

6 Dream Boy (GB) 11-5

StuartColtherd SeanQuinlan

Form: 514, TFR:HHHHI

7 Sinndarella (IRE) 11-5

SarahHollinshead ChrisWard(3)

Form: 313, TFR:HHHII

8 Forged Well (IRE) 11-3

MartinTodhunter CallumBewley

Form: 13P, TFR:HHIII

9 Les’s Legacy (GB) 11-2

SusanCorbett SamColtherd

Form: 440, TFR:HHIII

10 Valleyview Tommy (IRE) 11-2

SandyThomson RyanMania

Form: 325, TFR:HHHII

11 Goodtimes Badtimes (IRE) 11-1

SandyThomson DannyMcMenamin

Form: 21/2-, TFR:HHIII

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ACCUMULATOR

bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next

ALLOWANCE is the weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience

AMATEUR

on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status

APPRENTICE

young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

CLAIMER

of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice

COLT

male, ungelded horse up to four years old COURSE SPECIALIST horse which tends to run well at a particular track

DAM mother of a horse DISTANCE

the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄4 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

DISTANCE

an unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post (thus ‘below the distance’ means closer home than that point)

DRAW

for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before

EVENS

when your stake exactly equals your winningsthus £5 at evens wins a further £5

FILLY

female horse up to four years old FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

FURLONG

220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

GELDING castrated horse GOING

the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official British Horseracing Authority going reports progress as follows: Heavy - softgood to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard

GREEN

(of a horse) inexperienced HAND

unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder

JOLLY

betting parlance for the favourite in a racethe horse with the shortest odds

JUDGE

official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners

JUVENILE

two-year-old horse MAIDEN horse which has not won a race MARE

female horse five years and over MONKEY

betting parlance for £500

ODDS ON

odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1

Do not be put off by the unusual terms you hear on the racetrack. Like any traveller in a strange country, the novice racegoer will soon pick up a smattering of the language, soon becoming fluent. The following should help those keen to enhance their language skills.

OFF THE BIT/BRIDLE

describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth

ON THE BIT/BRIDLE

describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit

OVER THE TOP

where a horse is said to have gone if he has passed his peak for the season

PACE

‘up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders

PADDOCK

area of the racecourse incorporating the preparade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure

PATTERN

the elite races, divided in Flat racing into

Groups One, Two, Three and Listed PENALTY

weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published

PHOTO FINISH

electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish

PLATE

shoe worn by horse for racing

PONY

betting parlance for £25

RULE 4

betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after a betting market has been formed but before the off; the amount deducted depends on the withdrawn horse’s sp

RUN FREE

describes a horse going too fast, usually early in the race, to allow it to settle

SCOPE

the potential for physical development in a horse SIRE

father of a horse SPREAD A PLATE

when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shoed

SPRINGER/STEAMER

a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting

SP/STARTING PRICE

the official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops

STEWARDS

the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY

enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race

TIC-TAC

bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals

WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT

weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled

YANKEE

combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets

YEARLING

horse of either sex from 1st January to 31st December of the year following its birth

THEPONYRACINGAUTHORITYGRADUATES HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS5)

(ForConditionalJockeysandAmateurRiders thathaveriddeninPRAPonyRaces)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain

(5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs PRESENT FAIR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain

(5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs PRESENT FAIR

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRESENT FAIR trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 99 miles.

1 PRESENTFAIR (IRE) (43)

BgPresenting-PremierVictory(IRE)

J Abbie McCain

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Birkdale Bloodstock

B Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan

7 12-0

S Proactive Personnel Limited

2 THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (GB) (18)

8 12-0

J Tristan Durrell

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

O Mrs Norma Harris

B Mrs Norma Harris

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

3 HEROSS DU SEUIL(FR) (18)

J Finn Lambert

T Ryan Potter, Sellack

O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk

B Mme Catherine Boudot

4 THORPENESS (IRE) (173)

BgDoyen(IRE)-AfricanKeys(IRE)

7 11-8

FIRST RACE 1.50 2m

TFRHHHII BHA104

FORM5-35146 D

TIMEFORMVIEWBrushedoffadisappointingrunoverfenceswhen winning2mhandicapatUttoxeterinDecember Notdisgracedwhen fourthfroma3lbhighermarkatCattericknexttimebutfailedtofire atformercourselasttime.Needsmore.

27Jan Utt 15f HcpH heavy 6/10 Classic Maestro (IRE) 29l

11Jan Cat 15f HcpH soft 4/7 Freddy Robinson 5l

Dec23 Utt 15f HcpH heavy 1/10 TimeToDazzle(IRE) 11/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA104

FORM3613-P4 D

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatLudlowlastMarchandtookastepback in the right direction when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle there (15.8f,heavy)18daysago Inthepictureoffaneasingmark.

21Feb Lud 15f HcpH soft 4/11 LatinVerse 36l Nov23 Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Tightenourbelts (IRE)Mar23 Mkt 18f HcpH soft 3/4 Fiston de Becon (FR) 43/4l

TFRHHHII BHA98

FORM554P50 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in September but his more recent form is not so encouraging, beating only one at Ludlow 18 days ago Needs to get back on song from this reducedmark.

21Feb Lud 15f HcpH soft 10/11 LatinVerse 82l

23Jan Lei 15f HcpH heavy 5/6 The Famous Five (FR) 51l

Dec23 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Realisation (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA95

FORM0-3250P

6 11-5

J PhilipArmson E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Rob Summers, Solihull

O S Wood

B Brian Griffin

5 I’MTOOTIRED (IRE) (34)

BgRibchester(IRE)-ArdNaSidhe(IRE)

J Luke Scott

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

S Pra World Ltd

4 11-3

6 BILLYTHEREALBIGRED (GB) (60)

BgProconsul-LaurensRuby(IRE)

J TobyWynne

4 10-4

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O Mr Peter Conway

B Mr Peter Conway

S Swansway

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair start over hurdles for Dan Skelton when placedinacoupleofmaidensearlierthisyearbutpooreffortsthelast twice, including on first start for new yard at Uttoxeter when last seeninSeptember Hashadabreathingoperationsince.

Sep23 Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf P/11 Williethebuilder(IRE) -

Jul23 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Ambassador(IRE) 55l

Jul23 Str 16f Hdl good 5/8 Call Me Rocky (IRE) 91/2l

TFRHHHII BHA103

FORM232331

TIMEFORMVIEW Got offthe mark at Sedgefield inJanuary but he came in last of 8 in Flat handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 34 days ago Nosurprisetoseehimbouncebackrevertedtohurdlesthough.

5Feb Swl 16f Hcp stand 8/8 Eagle’s Realm 25l

12Jan Seg 19f HcpH soft 1/12 SwiftReply 1l

Dec23 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 Halpha Soleil (FR) 6l

TFRHHHHH BHA90

FORM2U31 D

TIMEFORMVIEWFromthefamilyofusefulchaserStormControland he confirmed earlier promise when going in on his handicap bow at Leicester (2m) 60 days ago on his final run for Evan Williams. That formhasworkedoutreallywellsohe’sabigplayerforhisnewyard

10Jan Lei 15f HcpH heavy 1/12 Robber’sBridge(IRE) nk

Nov23 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Captain Marvellous (FR) 25l

Oct23 Her 16f Hdl good U/4 SummerNight City -

2023:TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) 7 10 12 Luca Morgan 1-2 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

PRESENT FAIR: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

THORPENESS: Following its run on 19/9/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Billytherealbigred (GB), 3-1 I’m Too Tired (IRE), 6-1 Present Fair (IRE), 13-2 Thankyourluckystar (GB), 18-1 Heross du Seuil (FR), 33-1 Thorpeness (IRE)

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED starts out with his good new yard on a handy-looking mark so is confidently expected to follow up that breakthrough Leicester success. Thankyourluckystar hinted at a revival when fourth at Ludlow last time and appeals as next best ahead of I’m Too Tired and Present Fair

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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ChampionshipHurdleSeriesQualifier) (GBBRACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (65 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs ABSOLUTELY FINE, CHER TARA, DOYEN QUEST & PILLAR ROCK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) rruns ABSOLUTELY FINE, CHER TARA, DOYEN QUEST & PILLAR ROCK

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HORSESOMEHARRY trained by Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas, 86 miles.

1 DOYEN QUEST(IRE)

(19)

ChgDoyen(IRE)-QueenofQuestions(IRE)

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Exors ofthe late Mr N. W. Lake

B Denis Hoban

2

6 11-12

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TACTICALAFFAIR (FR) (59)

5 11-12

J Sean Bowen

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

O Jim and Claire Limited

B Gheorghe Codre

S 1Account Ltd

3 ABSOLUTELYFINE (IRE) (8)

5 11-5

J Robert Dunne

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Michael FennessyJnr

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

4 HORSESOMEHARRY(GB) (-)

6 11-5

J HenryBrooke

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O Have A Go Harry Syndicate

B Mr S. G. Adams

S Swansway

5 ILLICO DE MONTAVE (FR) (21)

GrgHonolulu(IRE)-Sigitd’Acadour(FR)

J Ben Poste

T Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

O Mrs Rosemary Gasson

B Mrs Isabelle Hautreux

S Tote

6 KING OFTARA(GB) (55)

BgKayfTara-HotRhythm

J Jonjo O’NeillJr

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Brogan Group

B Mr P. P. Symonds

S Wasdell Group

7 LUCKYLUGGER (GB) (18)

SECOND RACE

2.25

2m

TFRHHHHI BHA112

FORMU/-10631 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful bumper debut at Ffos Las in November and got it right at the third attempt over hurdles at Taunton 19 days ago. Penalised and bare form isn’t anything to get excitedbyhuthe’sintophands.

20Feb Tnt 16f Hdl soft 1/12 CornishStorm 1/2l 24Jan Chp 19f Hdl heavy 3/8 House ofStories (IRE)Dec23 Exe 16f Hdl soft 6/15 RoyalJewel (IRE) 18l

TFRHHHHI BHA127

FORM5-3134 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers and stepped up again to make a successful debut in this sphere at Cork (2m) in November Improved again whenthirdof6inminoreventhurdleatPunchestownandthatsetstheclear standard,thoughhewasdisappointingfinalrunforGordonElliott.

11Jan Clo 16f Hdl heavy 4 Quai de Bourbon (FR) 25l Dec23 Pun 16f Hdl heavy 3 Elixird’Ainay(FR) 91/4l Nov23 Crk 16f Hdl soft 1 PictureofYou(FR) s.h

TFRHIIII BHAFORM06

TIMEFORMVIEW£37,0003-y-o,PillarCoralgelding.Bredtostaywell and shaped in kind when seventh of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f)pluggingon.Uppedintripforhurdlesdebutbuthewasnever afactor

2Mar Don 19f Hdl soft 6/8 To ChaseADream 56l

8Feb Hun 15f NHF soft 7/12 Dunskay (FR) 23l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdfoal,dam(h105),placedoverhurdles(stayed 3m),half-sistertoTambura(stays31/4m)andTheosWell(2mwinner), bothbumperwinners/fairlyusefulhurdlers.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

6 11-5

5 11-5

TFRHHHII BHAFORM0-054

TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced in sole point but displayed some ability in 2 bumpers forTom Weston before Christmas and did likewise on lastmonth’shurdlesdebut.

18Feb Swl 15f Hdl heavy 4/9 NickThe Greek 51/2l

Dec23 Lud 15f NHF soft 5/12 Ted’s Gift 71/4l

Nov23 Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 13/17 Horaces Pearl (FR) 17l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM223 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWEUR85,000sonKayfTarageldingwhohasfinished placedall3startsinbumpers,collaredlateonatHerefordinJanuary Hastobeofmajorinterestnowhurdling.

15Jan Her 16f NHF good 3/10 South Omo Zone (IRE) hd

Oct23 Chp 16f NHF heavy 2/4 Kap Boy(FR) 1l

May23 Str 16f NHF good 2/10 ParadeAway(IRE) 4l

BgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-TemeTrixie

7 11-5

J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap

T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

O MrA. E. Price

B MrA. Price

TFRHIIII BHAFORM05/PP-PP TIMEFORMVIEWLittleshowinvariouscompany.

21Feb Lud 15f Hdl soft P/15 Diamond Dice (IRE) -

Apr22 Her 16f NHF good 5/5 Twinjets (IRE) 44l

Jan22 Wet 16f NHF heavy 10/12 Bolton 57l

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

8 PILLAR ROCK (IRE) (37)

BgPillarCoral-MontDoree(FR)

J Fergus Gillard

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Dick and Mandy Higgins

B Michael Fennessy

5 11-5

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

9 PLATENIUM (FR) (29)

BgNightWish(GER)-BellaLawena(IRE)

J KielanWoods

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The Roaming Roosters

B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu

S Fitzdares

5 11-5

10 THENORTHERNLIGHTS(IRE) (60)

5 11-5

J James Bowen

T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green

B Mr Darren Collins

11 WESTBROOK LAD (GB) (47)

J Alex Edwards

T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

O Mr G. Watson

B Wood Farm Stud

S Price & Son Groundworks

12 BELLACAVALLA(IRE) (18)

6 11-5

E Hood

TFRHHIII BHAFORM00

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth. Looks a long-termproject.

2Feb Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/11 Teorie (IRE) 42l

Nov23 Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 10/13 Gentleman’s Relish (IRE) 17l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM0000

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on his debut in a Huntingdon bumper in May and left opening effort over hurdles behind when eighthatNewburylastmonth.

10Feb Nby 16f Hdl heavy 8/13 Making Headway (IRE) 13l

10Jan Don 16f Hdl gd-sf 12/14 Sammy’s Guarantee 38l Dec23 Lud 15f NHF soft 9/12 Ted’s Gift 22l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM250

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapointbumperandtherewassome encouragement when fifth in a bumper at Cheltenham in October EffortflattenedoutatDoncasterandhenowgoeshurdling.

10Jan Don 16f NHF gd-sf 9/18 Royal Infantry(IRE) 20l Oct23 Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 5/15 The Kemble Brewery 18l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM05P TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayedmoretemperamentthanabilitysofar.

23Jan Lei 20f Hdl heavy P/12 Mt Fugi Park (IRE)Dec23 Utt 19f Hdl heavy 5/10 Itsnoteasy(IRE) 23l

May23 Wor 16f NHF good 7/10 Moon Chime 37l

6 10-12

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O BG Racing Partnership

B James Neville

S Tote

13

J Tristan Durrell (3)

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Judy Craymer & Nick Skelton

B Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

14 TOOTING (IRE) (122)

J Thomasina Eyston (7)

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Tooting Irish Racing

B Mrs Catherine Kenneally

S KENDON DEVELOPMENTS

5 10-12

TFRHIIII BHAFORM00

TIMEFORMVIEWMilanmarewhofailedtoshowmuchbothstarts.

21Feb Lud 15f Hdl soft 10/15 Diamond Dice (IRE) 64l

28Jan Fon 17f NHF soft 8/12 Tom Doniphon (FR) 33l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM0

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara filly Dam (h97), maiden hurdler, half-sistertofairchaser(stayed3m)BookofGold.Bigpriceondebut andmerelyhintedatability

Dec23 Wcn 15f Hdl soft 7/18 DartmoorPirate 25l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM00

TIMEFORMVIEWOutofawinninghurdlerbutnopromisesofar.

Nov23 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 13/13 Willmount 118l Oct23 Plm 15f Hdl gd-sf 8/8 Western Soldier(GER) 33l

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: KING OFBRAZIL6 11 5 Gavin Sheehan 5-4 (Katy Price) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No

7. Hood worn by No 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tactical Affair (FR), 3-1 King ofTara (GB), 4-1 Doyen Quest (IRE), 12-1 Horsesomeharry (GB), 14-1 Illico de Montave (FR), 20-1 Platenium (FR), 40-1 The Northernlights (IRE), 50-1 Cher Tara (IRE), 150-1 Absolutely Fine (IRE), Pillar Rock (IRE), 300-1 Lucky Lugger (GB), Westbrook Lad (GB), Bella Cavalla (IRE), Tooting (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KING OF TARA laid a very solid platform for hurdling with a trio of placed efforts in bumpers and, sure to be well prepared for this, he looks the way to go Tactical Affair is a massive threat on the pick on his Irish form, with Doyen Quest another penalised runner to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING OFTARA 2.TACTICALAFFAIR (FR) 3.DOYEN QUEST (IRE)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton

(65 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs PRESENTING NELLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs PRESENTING NELLY

FANCYTHAT: Jonjo O’Neill won this race in 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs ZONDA today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOBALOT trained by Ben Clarke, Beaminster, 136 miles.

1 ELSAVIOUR (IRE) (44) ChgElSalvador(IRE)-MorayFirth(UAE)

J BryonyFrost

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

O J and J McAndrew

B R. McCabe

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

2 PETTYCASH (IRE) (359)

J Alice Stevens (5)

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

6 12-1

THIRD RACE 3.00

7 12-0

O StrachaninkinCorbetSalweyThompsonColtman

B Ms S. McDonnell

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

3 THEYSEEKHIMTHERE (IRE) (22)

6 12-0

J James Bowen

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

O BadJams 5 Syndicate

B Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave

S 1Account Ltd

4 BERTIE B (GB) (14)

BgKayfTara-Toubeera

J Richard Patrick

6 11-12

T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

O C & C Boultbee Brooks

B Boultbee Brooks Ltd

S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

5 RISK D’ARGENT(FR) (57)

GrgMyRisk(FR)-Villebruyere(FR)

J Jonathan Burke

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

O The Risk D’Argent Partnership

B E. Raquin & SARL Poulinieres.com

8 11-12

S PlannedOfficeInteriorsLtd,PaytersFacilitiesManagementLtd

6 ZONDA(FR) (22)

GrgMartaline-Tornada(FR)

6 11-11

J Jonjo O’NeillJr E Tongue Strap

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Martin Broughton Racing Partners 2

B Haras de Sainte Gauburge

S Wasdell Group

7 PRESENTING NELLY(GB) (88)

BmKayfTara-ForeverPresent(IRE)

7 11-11

J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud

B Netherfield House Stud

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire

TFRHHHII BHA111

FORM2/-103 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in sole in Irish point in April 2022 and went one betterin2mcoursenoviceonhurdledebutinNovember RanpoorlyatPlumptonnext timebutbackontrackwhenthirdatSandown(2m,heavy)since.Hardtoarguehis openinghandicapmarklooksgenerousbutheisunexposednowupintrip

26Jan San 15f Hdl soft 3/8 Ballybentragh (IRE) 16l

Dec23 Plm 15f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Goodwin (IRE) 52l

Nov23 War 16f Hdl soft 1/14 Myfanwy’sMagic 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM112/4FF-

TIMEFORMVIEWAhurdlerontheupinspring2022butnotseensincea coupleoffallsoverfenceslastwinter.Isnicelyhandicappedifreadytoroll afteranabsence,particularlyifherrider’s5lbclaimistakenintoaccount, butbettingperhapsthebestguidetoexpectations.

Mar23 Don 20f HcpC good F/8 Dreaming BlueNov22 Bgr 17f HcpC heavy F/8 FeelThe PinchOct22 Wor 20f HcpH soft 4/16 Branson Missouri (IRE) 29l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM0-1040

TIMEFORMVIEWHadabreathingoppriortodefyinghugeoddson hurdle debut at Lingfield (19.5f) in November Hasn’t built on that since,albeithewasalwayslikelytobeupagainstitinadecentnovice atAscotlasttimeandmorerealisticchancenowhandicapping.

17Feb Asc 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/9 Pic Roc (IRE) 31l

6Jan Wcn 21f Hdl heavy 4/5 Lord ofThunder(IRE) 14l

Dec23 Chp 19f Hdl heavy 8/13 Range (IRE) 80l

TFRHHHHI BHA108

FORM53-P031

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhotookabitoftimetoclickover hurdles but came good in a 2 3/4m Hereford handicap a fortnight ago Shouldremainverycompetitiveup5lbforanowner-trainerwho hashissmallstringingoodorder

25Feb Her 21f HcpH soft 1/11 Myfanwy’sMagic 4l

Dec23 Fon 21f HcpH heavy 3/10 HeraklesWestwood (FR) 9l

Nov23 Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Charles St 27l

TFRHHHII BHA108

FORM430-245

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who reappeared with a good second of 17 in a 2m handicap here in November Made rather hard workofthingswhenfifthinanother2mcoursehandicap8weeksago andnowstepsupintrip

13Jan War 16f HcpH soft 5/8 Donnacha (IRE) 41/2l

Dec23 Hay 15f HcpH heavy 4/6 The Churchill Lad (IRE) 11l

Nov23 War 16f HcpH soft 2/17 Tarahumara 31/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA107

FORM3442 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Boasts an appealing pedigree and has made the frame on all 4 starts, improving again when second of 7 in21fWincantonhandicap(heavy)lastmonth.Bigplayerforastable withastrongrecentrecordinthis.

17Feb Wcn 21f HcpH heavy 2/7 Hermes Boy(FR) 21/2l

Dec23 Asc 23f HcpH good 4/9 Top Cloud 43/4l

Nov23 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 Matterhorn (FR) 22l

TFR

FORM34116P

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinnerwho won mares’ hurdle events at Worcester(maiden) and NewtonAbbot (novice) last summer Pulled up on Leicester chase and handicap debut in December and quickly revertstohurdles.

Dec23

8 BIG BLUE MOON (GB) (18)

BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-DonAndGerry(IRE)

J Stan Sheppard

T Tom Lacey, Woolhope

7 11-9

O Barrett, Meredith, Panniers, Wilde

B Mr P. Barrett & MrJ. Meredith

S PLUMBING WORLD

9 BOBALOT(GB) (25)

GrgCamelot-RivaSnows(IRE)

7 11-6

J Tom Bellamy E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Ben Clarke, Beaminster

O Fusion Racing Club

B Biddestone Stud Ltd

S Tote

10 SHUILCEOIL(IRE) (22)

ChgMountNelson-ShuilBob(IRE)

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Mr R Flower

B Paddy Kennedy

11

6 11-5

J’HABITE EN FRANCE (FR) (86)

BgGrisdeGris(IRE)-Saintete(FR)

J Jack Quinlan

T Ben Case, Banbury

5 11-4

E Tongue Strap

O M Matthews, S Hardman, B Case

B Mr P. Thiriet & HARAS de Saint Voir SCA

S David Andrews Construction Limited

12 GOLDENAMBITION (IRE) (30) ChgMountNelson-SerpentineMine(IRE)

5 11-3

J KielanWoods E Cheek Pieces

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The Shamrock and Rose Syndicate

B Denis Cummins

S Fitzdares

13 KOJIN (IRE) (8)

J CharlieTodd

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

O MrW. Ward

B Irish National Stud

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

6 10-12

TFRHHHHI BHA105

FORM03312-P BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (17f) last March.Secondat Chepstow4dayslaterbutnotseenagainuntilpulledupover fencesatDoncasterlastmonth.Thefacthewentoffat11/8suggestsalotbetter wasexpectedandnosurprisewerehetoresumehisprogressionbackhurdling.

21Feb Don 23f HcpC soft P/7 BetterforeveryoneMar23 Chp 16f HcpH soft 2/7 RingThe Moon 3/4l

Mar23 Car 17f HcpH soft 1/12 CelestialFashion 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA102

FORM4-54P14

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways back hurdling in 9-runner 2 3/4m Fontwell handicap in January but a 7lb higher mark was enough to find him out back there since. Possiblyvulnerable forwin purposesagain.

14Feb Fon 21f HcpH heavy 4/7 HowAnd Ever(IRE) 12l

28Jan Fon 21f HcpH soft 1/9 ShuilCeoil(IRE) 51/2l Nov23 Lin 23f HcpC gd-sf P/15 Guguss Collonges (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA101

FORM03-U124

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicapatExeter(21f,heavy)inDecember CreditablesecondatFontwellnext time and pulled too hard under a 7lb claimer when a remote fourth latest. TreatedasifstillinformwithSamTwiston-Daviestakingthereinsthistime.

17Feb Wcn 21f HcpH heavy 4/7 Hermes Boy(FR) 32l

28Jan Fon 21f HcpH soft 2/9 Bobalot 51/2l

Dec23 Exe 21f HcpH soft 1/15 NoRematch(IRE) s.h

TFRHHIII BHA100

FORM2-F2U

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£40,000afterfinishingsecondina21/2mmaidenpoint atthestartof2023andshowedplentyofabilitywhenrunner-uponhiscompletedstart in maiden hurdles in the autumn. Tailed off when unseating in Doncaster novice in Decemberandhassubsequentlyhadwindsurgery Handicapdebut.

Dec23 Don 19f Hdl gd-sf U/17 Lucky Place (FR)Nov23 Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 MagicWave 28l Oct23 Hun 19f Hdl gd-sf F/7 Doc McCoy(IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA99

FORM0-4055

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles but failed to improve for switch to handicap company at Kempton (21f) last month, racing lazily First-time cheekpieces need tosharpenhimup

9Feb Kmp 21f HcpH soft 5/10 Thunderclap (IRE) 19l

8Jan Tnt 16f Hdl soft 5/13 The GypsyDavey(IRE) 11l

Dec23 Bgr 16f Hdl heavy 10/10 Classic Lord (GER) 47l

TFRHHIII BHA94

FORM000/-0P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer on the Flat in Ireland but failed to make a significant impact over hurdles there and no promise on the Flat/over hurdles since joining this yard Could only considerifbacked.

2Mar Kmp 7f Hcp st-sl 8/9 Giant 11l

24Feb Chp 16f HcpH heavy 7/9 Bubble Dubi (FR) 49l

16Feb Wol 9f Hcp stand 9/10 Wadacre Gomez 12l

2023: CEDAR ROW(IRE) 6 12 1Jonjo O’NeillJr3-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7, 11.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 11.

Stewards Note:

BIG BLUE MOON: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Zonda (FR), 6-1 Bertie B (GB), 8-1 Petty Cash (IRE), 10-1 Big Blue Moon (GB), 12-1 Theyseekhimthere (IRE), Risk d’Argent (FR), Presenting Nelly (GB), 14-1 El Saviour (IRE), Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 18-1 Bobalot (GB), 22-1 Golden Ambition (IRE), 25-1 J’Habite En France (FR), 66-1 Kojin (IRE)

The Jonjo O’Neill stable looks to stand a good chance ofwinning this race for the fourth time in the last 5 years courtesy of ZONDA, who has shaped like a winner in waiting in his 2 handicaps so far. Bertie B rates a likelythreat on the back ofhis recent Hereford success, while the fact that Big Blue Moon went off a short-priced favourite on his chase debut/reappearance suggests his stable thinks he’s still well treated and he could bounce back returned to hurdles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZONDA (FR) 2.BERTIE B 3.BIG BLUE MOON

PLAY SMARTER

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

TODAY’S TIP ZONDA

RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period

3rd May 2023 – 27th April 2024

(Sponsored by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club)

Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points.

Latest placings (up to and including 8th March 2024)

1st Bradley Harris 153 pts

2nd Lily Pinchin 141 pts

3rd Finn Lambert 115 pts

4th Tristan Durrell 93 pts

5th Toby Wynne 89 pts

Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory.

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

Around 60 per cent of all races run in Britain each year are handicaps. But what actually is a handicap?

In simple terms, they are races where the runners carry different weights to give them an equal chance of winning. So how are the weights calculated?

Once a horse has run at least three times, or run in no more than two races in Britain and won at least one of them, they will be allocated an Official Rating, also known as a handicap mark. This rating is calculated by a team of professional handicappers employed by the British Horseracing Authority and is based on the level of form shown.

In subsequent races if a horse runs better than its rating then it may well be raised and likewise if it performs below its rating then it will be reduced.

Ratings start from around 60 at the lower end of the scale while the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. These ratings are converted to lbs for handicap purposes.

Most handicaps are designed for horses within a specific range, for example those rated between 0 & 105.

So the rating not only decides the weight that a horse will carry, it also decides which races it can run in.

In this instance a horse rated 105 is 5 higher than a horse rated 100 so considered 5lb better and hence carries 5lb more in the race In theory, the weight difference should see them cross the line together

Without handicaps, the best horses would almost always win. The guarantee of a winner may sound attractive but ultimately uncompetitive races would negatively impact Owners, Racegoers and Bookmakers.

EXAMPLE

Handicap for horses rated from 71-85; highest weight 9st 7lb

Horse A

Horse B

Horse C

Horse D

Rated 85

Rated 84

Rated 80

Rated 75

Weight 9st 7lb

Weight 9st 6lb

Weight 9st 2lb

Weight 8st 11lb

TRAD

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The LPS Pug Gold Cup PUG RACE 3.10

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER: Richard Evans runs BEWARE THE BEAR

TRAINER IN FORM: Adam Dowds runs FLYING FRED, 2023 LPS Pug Gold Cup Winner

FANCYTHAT: BEWARE THE BEAR won in 2022 & 2nd last year

WEIGHTWATCHER: POCKET ROCKET is race fit after lots of ZOOMIES

1

T

T Dominika Zaton L Wellingborough

O Dominika Zaton

4

Dotty is a white pug who competes in agility and is a great example of a healthy pug in good shape (at the same time a typical pug ready to do anything for a treat) on Instagram as @dottyisadiva.

2 Beware The Bear (Bear)

T Richard Evans L Warwick

O Richard Evans

7

Bear has been in training for the last 12 weeks chasing airplanes when they fly over the garden, also likes chasing pigeons and squirrels. Takes a break and likes watching football but runs at the tv when there’s a goal to celebrate. Raring to go and runs well when fresh. Course and distance winner and runner up.

3

T Scarlett, Immy, Arthur & Ronnie L Redditch

O Amy Freeman

Doug came to us through The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (PDWRA) as a rescue, he’s spent his time with us on long walks, playing in the park with other dogs or chasing birds in the garden in preparation for his first pug race

4

5

6 Flying Fred (Fred)

T Adam Dowds L Claverdon

O Adam Dowds

4

Last years winner, he’s back in top form after sessions of zoomies, backed up by treats and belly rubs.

7

T Anabelle Matthews L Temple Grafton

O Anabelle Matthews

Lovestricks, longwalks, running like a rabbit, lyingin front ofthe fire and cuddles.

8

T Mark Lodge L Cubbington

O Madeleine Kent

Throws toys around and cuddles under the duvet

9

T Sophia & George L Leamington Spa

O Sophia Sibson & George Saunders

2

1

Boris is a loving pug that can often be found doing the zoomies. Boris likestovisit Cornwall and enjoys goingto rockybeaches. Equally, he loves to watch tv; his favourite show is Chip and Potato Boris’ favourite toy is a teddy bear that he has had since he was 8 weeks old.

10

O Paul Armstrong

1

T Joy Moloney & Evelyn Armstrong L Coventry

11

NON-RUNNER

y ventry Armstr friendly eat tr ts

Benji is very friendly, likes to eat treats and play in the park with his friends.

Burnt Out Buddy (Buddy)

T Loz Britcher-Harris L Warwick

O Marc Passey

13

Buddy loves chasing his frisbee in the park but most of all when he’s not scoffing his face with food and treats he loves getting cosy with a film and having cuddles with his dad. Always in the land of nod this one. Midlands Snoring champion 2022.

12

Pocket Rocket (Poppy)

T Rachel Charlton L Hatton

O Charlton Family

3

This is Poppy’s second year competing in the pug gold cup, last year she had a slow start and became distracted finishing mid field. She has started training early this year and her trainer has high hopes! Poppywas a rescue puppy but has since lived a life of luxury She loves barking, zoomies, log fires and food.

13

Paolo di Puggio

T Louis & Avery Bazin-Ball L Braunston

O Lisa Bazin

2

Paolo lovesto eat, run and sleep!Aroast chicken reward brings out his best pace! Recently outpaced a border collie!

14

TobyTons (Toby)

T Ruby L Warwick

O Rachel

He love’s cheese and cuddles and sounding like a pig.

15

Jimmyjams (Jim)

T Roy Briscoe L Derby

O Roy Briscoe

5

4

Has been cantering of late on very soft going. His action suggests he will be better on a firmer surface but has an ability to veer from straight lines. Weight will not be a problem and we are hopeful of a decent run. He’s a great character, is wonderfully lean and loves his running.

16

T Leah L Warwick

O Jemma Percy

Likes to eat, sleep, bark and repeat

17

O Lucy Amore

Lexi is a sweet affectionate girl, who loves nothing more than food and cuddles. Shethinks she’s hard but she’s scared ofherown shadow.

18

T Natalie Downing L Warwickshire

O Natalie Downing

She likes to spend time with her family, chilling on the sofa and beach walks. She loves broccoli and cucumber.

19

20

T Karl Myers L Evesham

O Jessica Hegarty

Frank likes to spend his days barking at the tv and at passers by A massive fan of eating especially roast dinner. Likes to sniff every lamp post on a walk.

21

T Richard Milburn L Bedworth

O Richard Milburn

BetsyisahalfPug/HalfShihTzuwholikessleepingonthesofa,barking at the postman and going on walks where she likes to roll around in poo

22

T Aisha Parveen L Birmingham

O Aisha Parveen

Being generally crazy, jumping up at faces to kiss them, being a boss to her younger sister (a golden retriever).

23

T David Berger L Warwickshire

O David Berger

Likes to play around, very nosy and very friendly Very cheeky too.

24

T

O Hannah James-Salter

Hank likesto cuddle and lick his pug brotherNorman’s ears. He almost always can be found wagging his entire bum and often in the dishwasher licking the plates clean.

33

T

O

He

34 Turbo Oz (Ozzy) 3

T Chelsie Burnham L Evesham

O Chelsie Burnham

Ozzy likes to either sit at home in his dressing gown or go on adventures in his ducky coat. Most of the time I’m a good boy but other times I like to steal cat poo from my brother’s litter tray.

35

T Granny L Coventry

O Georgie Grace

Chases the beagles, get chased by the fox hound, be the princess of the property.

THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifierforthe EBFMares’ Chase Series) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (65 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs IORENS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs IORENS

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CURRENT MOOD trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 114 miles.

1 ANTI BRIDGIE (IRE) (68)

BmDoyen(IRE)-Tobrigids(IRE)

7 11-0

J HenryBrooke E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O Foxtrot Anti Bridgie and Dreamweavers

B Sean Osborne

2 CURRENTMOOD (GB) (8)

9 11-0

J ConorRing (3)

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O MrW Corrigan Racing

B Halewood International Ltd

3 FASHION’S MODEL(IRE) (10) GrmFlemensfirth(USA)-Fashion’sWorth(IRE)

J BenJones

T Sheila Lewis, Brecon

O Mr Brian Davies

B Mr S. Wafer

4 HAMARTIA(IRE) (10)

J Brendan Powell

8 11-0

E Cheek Pieces

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Mr Paul McKeon

B R. McCarthy

S Tote

5 IORENS (FR) (47)

ChmCoastalPath-Anglica(FR)

J Fergus Gillard

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O

Mrs Suzanne Lawrence

B Mr Patrice Vagne

7 11-0

FOURTH RACE 3.35

2m 4f

6 11-0

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 LIME DROP(FR) (10)

ChmMartaline-LadyDrop(FR)

J Alice Stevens (5)

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O Mrs Christine Graves

B Mr Patrick Fennessy

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

8 11-0

TFRHHHHH BHA112

FORMP33-333 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles last seasonandhasprovedofsimilarmeritinhandicapchasesthisseason,likely to finished closerifnot fora couple ofslow leaps late on whenthird of6 in handicapchaseatAyr(24.1f,heavy)68daysago Playerwithcheekpieceson.

2Jan Ayr 24f HcpC heavy 3/6 Up HellyAa King 5l

Nov23 Cat 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Some Scope 5l

Oct23 Car 26f HcpC soft 3/7 FenlandTiger 11/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA110

FORM354-P64

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleratherbest,thoughbelowthat level this season. Last week’s fourth at Newbury did rate as a step back in the right direction and she’s worth a market check on her secondstartoverfences.

2Mar Nby 20f HcpH heavy 4/6 Knowwhentoholdem(IRE) 18l

20Feb Tnt 16f HcpH soft 6/9 IntoThe Park (IRE) 22l

30Jan Chp 19f HcpH heavy P/8 Cuthbert Dibble (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA79

FORM4050/-P2

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointerand showed herfirst worthwhile form under Rules when runner-up when in a Ludlow handicap chase (23.8f, heavy) on hersecond start overfences 10 days ago.Will have morechancebackinthatsortofcompany.

29Feb Lud 23f HcpC soft 2/8 Supervisor(IRE) 12l

21Feb Lud 20f HcpC soft P/7 Terresita (IRE)Jan22 Lei 20f HcpH soft 7/11 Checkitsme 35l

TFRHHHII BHA100

FORM2-3F5P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in maiden hurdles in Ireland for ColmMurphyandbelatedlyprovedsomeabilityremainssentchasing when when third in a 4-runner event at Ludlow last week. Othersstillpreferred.

29Feb Lud 20f HcpC soft 3/4 GameOnForGlory(IRE) 83/4l

Dec23 Ain 20f HcpH soft P/9 Cherie d’Am (FR)Nov23 Exe 23f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Don’t Rightly Know 62l

TFRHHHII BHA94

FORM240-006

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginpointsbutfailedtobuildon apromisingstartoverhurdles.Undonebynoviceymistakeswhensixthof10 in handicap chase (16/1) at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) on debut over fences 47daysagobuttooearlytofullywriteoffonefromthisyard

23Jan Lei 20f HcpC soft 6/10 NattyNight 49l

Dec23 Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Welsh Charger(IRE) 19l

Dec23 Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Samuel Spade (GER) 40l

TFRHHHHI BHA108

FORM00-2232 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timehurdleswinnerduring2021/22campaign and has finished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts over fences so far, filling that position in a 4-runner handicap at Ludlow (20f, heavy) 10daysago Respectednonetheless.

29Feb Lud 20f HcpC soft 2/4 Game On ForGlory(IRE)23/4l

25Jan Hun 16f HcpC good 3/6 Kansas City Star(IRE) 31/2l

Nov23 Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 FeelThe Pinch 6l

2023: HAUTE ESTIME (IRE) 6 10 7 PatrickWadge 3-1 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Anti Bridgie (IRE), Current Mood (GB), 4-1 Lime Drop (FR), 9-1 Hamartia (IRE), 12-1 Iorens (FR), 28-1 Fashion’s Model (IRE)

-Volcano-

On y 25th February Hereford Racecourse, tragically lost Volcano at the age 10 The dashing, grey son of Martaline had a special connection with e nnection Warwick he won 5 of his 7 races at the track (having only been beaten when rwick n s stepping up in class twice in the Classic Chase). epping up in class twice in Chase

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His bold front running style and pinpoint accuracy at his fences were a perfect match ont yle and ac at his fenc ect ma h for the Warwick test We had hoped to welcome him back to Warwick today to defend r rwick y his title in a race that will from now on be known as the ‘Volcano Chase’. The last three om w wn olcano e t ee running’s of the 3m5f contest had been won by Shelia Lewis’s stable star - Volcano. s the cont t won Shelia Lewis’s star -

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It is with a heavy heart that instead, today we pay our respects and remember a ins ad, y member horse who will hold a special place in the hearts of racegoers here at Warwick. horse who will hold a racegoers here at Our deepest condolences go out to the trainer and connections. Our condolences go out to

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THE VOLCANO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (PenaltyValue £9505.80)Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Jonjo O’Neill (30 wins from 158 runners, 19%) runs TRACK AND TRACE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Daly (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs BRETNEY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HEAD AND HEART trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 130 miles.

1 SPORTINGACE (IRE) (16)

BgShantou(USA)-KnockbounceView(IRE)

8 12-0

J Jack Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Neil King, Burderop

O Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley

B Celine Mullins

S Tote

2 INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (14)

BgYeats(IRE)-Tasmani(FR)

12 12-0

J Tom Bellamy E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T David Dennis, Banbury

O Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum

B John Fallon

S DD Racing Ltd

3 TRACKANDTRACE (IRE) (16)

BgMahler-PrincessBella(IRE)

7 11-13

J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Cheek Pieces

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Bruton Street

B Mr Martin Doyle

S Wasdell Group

4 WELLDICK (IRE) (25)

BgWellChosen-MidnightBenefit(IRE)

7 11-9

J LillyPinchin E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Mr Malcolm Olden

B Gillian Browne

S Merribelle Stable Llc

5 BRETNEY(IRE) (24)

BgMilan-PearlButtons

9 11-9

J SamTwiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership

B W. P. Jenks

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

6 GERICOVILLE (FR) (13)

BgProtektor(GER)-JadoudyVille(FR)

8 11-7

J Freddie Gordon (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon

B Mr J. Poumaillou & Mr E. Poumaillou

S GoodwinRacingLtd,EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd

7 HEADAND HEART(GB) (26)

BmMountNelson-Don’tStopMeNow(FR)

7 11-4

J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Mr Liam Quinn

B Mr Harry Dutfield

S Philip Hobbs Racing

FIFTH RACE

4.10

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Equipment

B

3m 5f 54y

TFRHHHHI BHA117

FORM4-01622 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Chepstow in December and good runner-up efforts last 2 starts, clear of rest at Exeter last month. Shouldbesuitedbymarathondistances.

23Feb Exe 24f HcpC heavy 2/4 Pimlico Point (IRE) 2l

27Jan Utt 26f HcpC heavy 2/8 Here Comes McCoy(IRE) 11l

7Jan Plm 28f HcpC soft 6/11 Dom ofMary (FR) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM051362

TIMEFORMVIEWStronginthebettingwhentakingadvantageofa much-reduced mark a Doncaster. Disappointed next 2 starts but backontrackwhensecondatHereford2weeksago,worndownonly afteracoupleofmistakes.

25Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 2/4 Southern Sam 13/4l

24Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 6/6 MisterBells (IRE) 38l

5Jan Lud 25f HcpC soft 3/5 KestrelValley 29l

TFRHHHHH BHA116

FORM15521P C

TIMEFORMVIEW PlacedinanIrishpointandgotoffthemarkoverhurdlesat thesecondattemptwhenscoringatWarwickinSeptember Furtherimprovement overfencessince,scoringatCatterick(soft)inJanuary.Possiblyunsuitedbysuch demandingconditionsatExetersincesoworthanotherchance.

23Feb Exe 30f HcpC heavy P/8 MrVango (IRE)11Jan Cat 29f HcpC soft 1/8 Crixus’sEscape(IRE) 21/4l Dec23 Car 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Anglers Crag s.h

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM2141-PP

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeabrightstartoverhurdleslastterm,making it 2 wins from 4 starts when landing match at Hexham (23.3f). Chasingtype (Irish pointwinner) but has made a discouraging start tochasingcareerthisseason.Tonguestraponfor1sttime.

14Feb Fon 25f HcpC heavy P/9 Art Decco27Jan Utt 26f HcpC heavy P/8 Here Comes McCoy(IRE)Mar23 Hex 23f Hdl heavy 1/2 GroveRoad(IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA112

FORM0P-3231

TIMEFORMVIEWAdualscorerlasttermwhoarrivesindecentnick, resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, forging clear. Should go well again.

15Feb San 24f HcpC soft 1/9 Trincomalee 8l

Dec23 Fkn 29f HcpC heavy 3/8 Gold Clermont (FR) 17l

Nov23 Kel 26f HcpC soft 2/5 GipsyLee Rose (FR) s.h

TFRHHHHI BHA110

FORM21P-642

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 25f over hurdles and easily best effort over fences this season when close second at Plumpton 2weeksago Stillhasscopeforimprovementonhurdlesform.

26Feb Plm 25f HcpC soft 2/7 Everything’sontick (IRE) nk

Nov23 Fon 27f HcpC heavy 4/5 Tommie Beau (IRE) 37l

Oct23 Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 SurreyQuest (IRE) 27l

TFRHHHII BHA107

FORM1-3531r C

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon last spring and improved again this season, resuming winning ways in first-time headgear here (25.5f). However, blotted hercopybookwhenrunningoutatthefourteenthatLingfield.

13Feb

8 GLANCE FROM CLOVER (GB) (25)

BgPassingGlance-Allforclover(IRE)

J Alex Edwards

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

O Miss S. Troughton

B Miss S. Troughton

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

9 11-0

E Blinkers

TFRHHHHI BHA103

FORM4-04521 C

TIMEFORMVIEWModestwinnerat26foverhurdlesandgettingthe hangofthingsoverfencesnow,offthemarkatHerefordlastmonth Thistougherbutrespectedallthesame.

14Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 1/10 Barrowmount(IRE) 5l

15Jan Her 25f HcpC good 2/11 Crystal Moon (IRE) 43/4l

Dec23 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 BennyBaloo 38l

2023:VOLCANO (FR) 9 11 4 BenJones 9-4 (Sheila Lewis) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

GERICO VILLE: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bretney (IRE), 5-1 Gerico Ville (FR), Glance From Clover (GB), 13-2 Sporting Ace (IRE), 9-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), Track And Trace (IRE), Head And Heart (GB), 22-1 Well Dick (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

Competitive stuff but another chance is given to TRACK AND TRACE, who was possibly unsuited by such demanding conditions at Exeter last time. Bretney looked better than ever when forging clear at Sandown so is next best ahead of Gerico Ville, who went close at Plumpton 2 weeks ago

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRACK AND TRACE (IRE) 2.BRETNEY (IRE) 3.GERICO VILLE (FR)

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

THEEVERYRACELIVEONRACINGTV HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3) (ChallengerStayersHurdleSeriesQualfier)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (65 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs MARTHA BRAE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs EQUINUS LONGESTTRAVELLER: ASTRONOMIC VIEW trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.

1 MARTHABRAE (GB) (22)

BmShirocco(GER)-Harringay

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mrs R. Vaughan

B Mrs R. I. Vaughan

9 12-0

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

2 EQUINUS (IRE) (29)

BgShantou(USA)-Merryisker(IRE)

6 11-10

J SamTwiston-Davies E TongueStrap,CheekPieces

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Options O Syndicate

B Andrew Pierce

S Options Energy Services Ltd

3 MYBOBBYDAZZLER (GB) (45)

9 11-10

J Alex Edwards

T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

O Mr Bob Barrett

B Bob Barrett

S Price & Son Groundworks

4 CLONDAWROYALE (IRE) (99)

5 11-4

J Richie McLernon

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O The Iveragh Syndicate

B Mary M. Brennan

S Wasdell Group

5 ASTRONOMICVIEW(GB) (22) ChgSchiaparelli(GER)-WinterScene(IRE)

7 11-1

J LucyGardner E Cheek Pieces

T Susan Gardner, Longdown

O Mr D. V. Gardner

B Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey

S Woodhayes Stud

6 BALKARDY(FR) (21)

ChgBalko(FR)-Kalimnos(FR)

7 10-13

J IsabelWilliams (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O MrW. J. Evans

B Mr Hugo Merienne & MrYann Hamon

S Tote

7 HALIFAX (FR) (39)

BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Oudette(FR)

7 10-11

J ConorRing (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Grace Harris, Shirenewton

O Mrs Katya Banks

B Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

SIXTH RACE 4.45

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Equipment

3m 2f

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM2-63143 D

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentsortwhogotherheadbackinfront at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas. Has given her running again both startssince,facingastiffertaskwhenthirdof6inRendleshamHurdleat Haydock(24.3f,heavy)22daysago Canmakeherpresencefelt.

17Feb Hay 24f Hdl heavy 3/6 Botox Has (FR) 13l

13Jan War 25f HcpH soft 4/8 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 81/2l

Dec23 Kmp 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 GayeLegacy(IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA124

FORM3U-1553

TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled histallywhen landing handicap atAintree (24.7f) in decisive fashion on his reappearance. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but ran well whenthird at Newbury(24.2f, soft) a month ago Couldfindmorewithcheekpieces/tonguestrapapplied.

10Feb Nby 24f HcpH heavy 3/10 Emitom (IRE) 51/4l

Dec23 San 23f HcpH heavy 5/8 Operation Manna 11l

Nov23 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Young Butler(IRE) 17l

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM310420

TIMEFORMVIEWDugdeepwhenmakingasuccessfulstartoverfences atWorcesterinJune and ran creditablyback overhurdleswhen second at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on NewYear’s Day. However, he disappointed atHuntingdonlasttime,sobouncebacknowcalledfor.

25Jan Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 8/13 Beachcomber(FR) 25l

1Jan Chl 23f HcpH heavy 2/10 Butch nk

Dec23 Lud 25f HcpC soft 4/7 Hidden Heroics (FR) 33/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA118

FORM2-021

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and boasts a progressive profile over hurdles, well on top at the finish when winning maiden at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) in December Can score againwiththestepupintriplikelytosuitonhandicapbow.

Dec23 Bgr 19f Hdl soft 1/9 KilbarryHill 43/4l

Nov23 War 19f Hdl soft 2/13 Kintail 11/2l

Oct23 Fon 17f Hdl good 8/9 IdyWood (FR) 63l

TFRHHHII BHA115

FORM532223

TIMEFORMVIEW Exeterbumperwinnerwho has been shapingwell in defeat over hurdles, finishing runner-up on 3 occasions before another good effort when third at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) 22daysago Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

17Feb Asc 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 HonorGrey(IRE) 43/4l

6Jan Wcn 21f HcpH heavy 2/7 Rare Clouds 6l Dec23 Bgr 23f HcpH heavy 2/6 Tanganyika (FR) d.h

TFRHHIII BHA113

FORM222231

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for his consistency when gaining afirstsuccessoftheseasonatMusselburgh(23.8f,soft)3weeksago, albeit having the run of the race May just find it tougher upped ingrade.

18Feb Mus 23f HcpH soft 1/8 JemInEm(IRE) nk

1Feb Fls 23f HcpH heavy 3/7 Bobo Mac (IRE) 91/2l

Dec23 Fls 23f HcpH heavy 2/9 BallymagroartyBoy(IRE) 43/4l

TFRHHIII BHA111

FORM314255

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged third success for current yard at Bangor (23f)inSeptemberandmadetheframeonhisnext2starts.However, notinthesameformthelasttwice,finishingwellheldatExeteronhis latestouting.Otherspreferredatpresent.

31Jan

40l

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: LOUPDE MAULDE (FR) 6 10 5TobyWynne 5-2 (Robbie Llewellyn) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE), 7-2 Equinus (IRE), 11-2 Martha Brae (GB), 6-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 13-2 Astronomic View (GB), 8-1 Balkardy (FR), 18-1 Halifax (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

CLONDAW ROYALE has been going the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles, readily getting off the mark at Bangor in December, and he can continue his progress upped in trip for his handicap debut. The 5-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Equinus, who could benefit from the application of headgear/tongue tie, with Martha Brae also respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) 2.EQUINUS (IRE) 3.MARTHA BRAE

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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Olly Murphy Racing

We are delighted to sponsor a race at Warwick Racecourse today.

We are delighted to sponsor a race at Warwick Racecourse today.

Olly Murphy Racing

Warren Chase Stables boasts top-class facilities as well as being perfectly located in central England, a stone throw from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Warren Chase stables boasts top-class facilities as well as being perfectly located in central England.

We are delighted to sponsor a race at Warwick Racecourse today.

Warren Chase stables boasts top-class facilities as well as being perfectly located in central England.

Warren Chase Stables has capacity for 120+ horses with top class facilities, including sand and woodchip gallops, all weather schooling strip, Olympic size manège, horse walkers and turnout paddocks which has enabled Olly to send out over 500 winners since he started training in 2017 including a Grade 1 winner in Itchy Feet.

Based at his home in Stratford upon Avon, Olly runs a yard with stabling for 120 plus horses and all the necessary facilities to train horses to a very high standard, including several gallops,turnout, paddocks, horse walkers, sand rings and starting stalls.

Based at his home in Stratford upon Avon, Olly runs a yard with stabling for 120 plus horses and all the necessary facilities to train horses to a very high standard, including several gallops,turnout, paddocks, horse walkers, sand rings and starting stalls.

Olly always has a selection of horses for sale. If you are interested in visiting the yard to discuss our ownership packages please contact -

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office : +44 01789 613347

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THE OLLY MURPHY RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (65 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs VALGRAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs CHIEF SUNDAY & LENNIE GODBER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PARK AND RIDE trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 138 miles.

1

J BenJones

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr Les de la Haye

B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited

S Fitzdares

2 BEAUPARC SEVEN (GB) (-)

J Gavin Sheehan

T John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

O MrJ. Gallagher

B Killashee House Limited

3 BOOTS BRIDGE (GB) (-)

J Jamie Gambin (7)

T Louise Allan, Newmarket

O Miss Louise Allan

B Shade Oak Stud

S Louise Allan Racing

4 BOSTON BOY(GB) (324)

J Jonjo O’NeillJr

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Tanzanite

B R. W. Russell

S Wasdell Group

5 11-2

5 GOODAND CLEVER (IRE) (-)

BrgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-GrangeclareRosa(IRE)

J James Bowen

5 11-2

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

O Velocity Racing NH

B Longrove Stud & Jack Fogarty

S 1Account Ltd

6 LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS (GB) (95)

J JayTidball

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

O Mrs Norma Harris

B Mrs Norma Harris

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

SEVENTH RACE 5.15

Olly Murphy

2m

7

RIDE (GB) (69)

J Ben Godfrey(3)

T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

O Barrow Hill

B Barrow Hill

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1

TIMEFORMVIEW From the family ofAmerican Mike and looked an above-average bumper recruit himself when landing a 12-runner eventatDoncasterinJanuary Moretocomeanddeservesplentyof respectdespitethepenalty

28Jan Don 16f NHF good 1/12

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

21/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Cannock Chase gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner Green Oaks Top Cat. Dam (b102), bumper winner, half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler(stayed21f)BlackKey.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Global Jackpot. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler (stayed31/4m),usefulhurdler/chaser(stayed3m)MonVillez.Notan obvioussortonpaper

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2TIMEFORMVIEW€46,0003-y-o,€230,0004-y-o,BlackSamBellamy gelding. Brother to useful 2 1/2m chase winner Sammy Bill and fair 2m hurdle winner Samarayia. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr2023) CouldtakeahandfirsttimeunderRules.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR40,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden overhurdles/fences (stayed 3m), half-sisterto bumper winner/useful hurdler(stayed 2 1/2m) Grangeclare Lark. Onetotake seriouslyondebut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM4-3

TIMEFORMVIEWTelescopegeldingwhohasshownsignsofpromise when hitting the frame on his first two starts but will need more if he’stoseriouslyfeatureinthis.

TFRHIIII BHAFORM0

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to a couple of winning jumpers but not enough encouragement at Exeter first time out to make him of anyinteresthere. 1Jan

WARREN CHASE STABLES

8 SILVERTHORN (GB) (42)

J Tom Bellamy

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O Syders & Burkes

B Whitley Stud

S Hatherden Horse Transport

9 SIR RODNEY(GB) (47)

J David Bass

T Derek Frankland, Brackley

O D. S. Frankland & D. J. Trott

B Derek Frankland & David Trott

10 VALGRAND (FR) (134)

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

5 11-2

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TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner and offered some encouragementwhen fourth at Fontwell 42 days ago Could benefit fromthatinitialouting,sopotentialforbetter

28Jan Fon 17f NHF soft 4/12 Tom Doniphon (FR) 43/4l

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6 11-2

5 11-2

O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand

B P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier

S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

11 CHIEFSUNDAY(FR) (-)

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Options O Syndicate

B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot

S Options Energy Services Ltd

12

LENNIE GODBER (GB) (-)

J Jordan Nailor

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Rushmoor Stud & Mario Stavrou

B Tim Lane

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

13

J Brendan Powell

T Ali Stronge, Eastbury

O Mr Geoffrey Bishop

B Belmont B/S, Glenville B/S & Conor Ryan

S Topspec Equine Ltd

14 NATIVE NELLIE (GB) (-)

J Jack Quinlan

T Louise Allan, Newmarket

O Mr B Banks & MrJ Whyte

B Allan Munnis

S Jwd Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobeatarivalatNewburyfirsttimeoutand looksupagainstitoncemore.

23Jan Nby 16f NHF soft 10/10 Roysse 119l

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TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpoints.Showedplenty when second of 15 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) on Rules debut 47 days ago Sets the standard and should be up to going onebetter

Oct23 Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 2/15 The Kemble Brewery 21/4l

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TIMEFORM VIEW Tunis gelding. Dam (c107/h74), French hurdler/ chaser (17f-2 1/4m winner), also 1 1/4m winner on Flat, half-sister to smart French hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) Temple Lord NoteworthynewcomerandispreferredbySamTwiston-Davies.

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TIMEFORMVIEW£21,0003-y-o,SpanishMoongelding.Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Super Six andbumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerNormanFletcher Interesting newcomeronpaper

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TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at abilitywhen sixth in a bumperat Exeter fourmonthsago Probablymoreoneforthelongerterm,though. Oct23

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TIMEFORM VIEW Geordieland filly Sister to a point winner and half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Close House. Damunraced.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

2023:TEN LENGTHSTOM (IRE) 4 10 6 Stan Sheppard 7-2 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 5, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Valgrand (FR), 5-1 Les’s Destiny Star (IRE), 10-1 Boston Boy (GB), 11-1 Silver Thorn (GB), 12-1 Chief Sunday (FR), 16-1 Good And Clever (IRE), Lennie Godber (GB), 18-1 Lightningupourdays (GB), 33-1 Lions Peak (IRE), 80-1 Beauparc Seven (GB), Native Nellie (GB), 100-1 Boots Bridge (GB), 150-1 Park And Ride (GB), 300-1 Sir Rodney (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

VALGRAND, having been second in a point, produced a big effort to fill the same position at Cheltenham 4 months ago and, in this lesser race, he’s likely to open his account. Boston Boy is another notable recruit from between the flags and Les’s Destiny Star was an impressive winner first time out, so they’re both regarded as dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALGRAND (FR) 2.BOSTON BOY 3.LES’S DESTINY STAR (IRE)

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (For Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 7th, 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) To be ridden by Jockeys that have ridden in PRA approved Pony Races in Great Britain The Riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (iii) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride (iv) Amateur Riders holding ‘CategoryA’ permits to ride, provided the rider has achieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-to-Points or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules, or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above (v) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race To assist trainers, a list of eligible jockeys will be available in the Jockey Availability section of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.2racingadmin.co.uk to coincide with the race appearing in the Racing Calendar The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (D)16 for the purposes of this race 13 entries at £35. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77) A

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Second Race 2.25 -THE COUNTRYSHOWSAGILITYNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. 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 Country Shows Agility 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 Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024 24 entries at £37 - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE HAZELTON MOUNTFORD INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers 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 at £46. -

Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)

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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the EBF Mares’ Chase Series) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1500 towards the prize money for this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 9 entries at £75. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)

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Fifth Race 4.10 -THEVOLCANO HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £86 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £69 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 17 entries, 1 at £17 and 16 at £86. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.45 -THE EVERYRACE LIVE ON RACINGTVHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (ChallengerStayers Hurdle Series Qualfier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024 12 entries at £96. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.15 - THE OLLY MURPHY RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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, March 4th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. 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 Olly Murphy Racing 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 29 entries at £20 - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

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