Warwick Racecard - Thursday 4th April

TOMMY WILLIAMS General Manager, Warwick Racecourse

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RACEDAY 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

JCR Small Course Director

Nadia Powell

Stewards

Guy Upton (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews, Milly Bersey, Thomas Evetts

Starters

Sophia Upton

Ciaran McKee

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerks Of The Scales

Chris Hill

Ella McCain Veterinary Officers

Graham Potts

Kate Maxwell

Veterinary Surgeons

Laura Holmes SVS

Mark Vale

Anna Gibbs

Medical Officers

Phillip Pritchard (SRMO)

Andy Simpson

Luis Mendia

Nurse

Dawn Price

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Jane Southam, Martin Knight, Steve Fox Handicapper

James Norris

Betting Ring Manager

Andy Collins

Commentator

Martin Harris

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

- = 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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4.

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

5.

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

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.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

THETHANKYOU&GOODBYETOMRYALL NOVICES’HURDLERACE (CLASS4)(GBBRACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565. (PenaltyValue £4084.50) FIRST

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (63 wins from 310 runners, 20%) runs THEFORMISMIGHTY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs KRUGER PARK

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KRUGER PARK trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 123 miles.

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Garry Wilson

B Shade Oak Stud

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

2 KRUGER PARK (FR) (34)

ChgKapgarde(FR)-FleurDeSelDeRe(FR)

J Freddie Gingell (5)

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O The BM Partnership

6 11-0

E Tongue Strap

B Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud

S Morson Group

DECLARED RUNNERS 2

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.

TFRHHHHI BHA118

FORM41/-5361 D

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointwinnerwhobuiltonpreviouspromise in a first-time tongue strap (also had breathing operation) when easily winning 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f) 15 days ago Has a penaltytoshoulderbutmaydobetterstill.

20Mar Mkt 20f Hdl soft 1/6 Anytrixwilldo(IRE) 15l

13Jan War 19f Hdl soft 6/13 Diamond Ri (IRE) 21l Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl soft 3/9 Gidleigh Park 16l

TFRHHHHH BHA116

FORMP-03421 D

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tpullupanytreesinatrioofnovicehurdlesbefore Christmasbuthasimprovedrapidlysincegoinghandicappingandgotoff the mark in dominant fashion at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) 34 days ago Escapesapenaltyforthatandwillbehardtobeatifinthesameform.

1Mar Nby 20f HcpH heavy 1/11 IlVadeSoi(FR) 81/2l

28Jan Fon 21f HcpH soft 2/9 Pride ofParis (IRE) hd

Dec23 Exe 21f Hdl soft 4/7 Toss ofACoin (IRE) 19l

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Kruger Park (FR), 6-4 Theformismighty (GB) PLAY

KRUGER PARK escapes a penalty for his dominant Newbury success and is taken to prove too strong for Market Rasen-scorer Theformismighty

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In loving memory of Pete Morgan! The most amazing dad, friend and all-round legend! You will be greatly missed ‘Morgie’!

THECELEBRATIONOFPETEMORGAN NOVICES’LIMITEDHANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Wadham

(16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs YOUNG AT HEART

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham

(2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs YOUNG AT HEART

LONGESTTRAVELLER: RIVER VOYAGE trained by R Curtis, Newport, 166 miles.

J BenJones

T Rebecca Curtis, Newport

O Racing for Fun

B TommyJames, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton

Family of Pete Morgan

S William Hill TFRHHHII BHA95

FORM541-6P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer and best run over hurdles when third of 6 in novice at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Muchrespectedonhishandicapdebut.

17Mar Chp 23f Hdl heavy 3/6 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 25l 21Feb Lud 23f Hdl soft P/10 Monks Meadow (IRE)1Feb Fls 20f Hdl heavy 6/8 Willsburg (IRE) 45l 2 MOONLIGHTARTIST(GB) (28)

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club

B Netherfield House Stud

S The Jockey Club

J BryonyFrost

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

O Hot To Trot Jumping

B Mrs Vanessa Hutch

TFRHHHHI BHA92

FORM4-01362

TIMEFORMVIEW Got offthe mark at Exeter(23f, soft) in November and largelyin good nick since, second of6 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Wincanton(24.7f,heavy)28daysago Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

7Mar Wcn 24f HcpH

TFRHHIII BHA87

FORM0-P0523

TIMEFORMVIEWNotdiscreditedwhenthirdof4inhandicaphurdle atSouthwell (20.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, going in snatches. Up intrip Othersremainmorepersuasive.

18Mar Swl 20f HcpH soft 3/4 OurPink Lady (IRE) 53/4l

4Mar Swl 20f HcpH soft 2/7 OurPink Lady (IRE) 43/4l Dec23 Utt 22f Hdl heavy 5/6 Ottoline 38l 4 TWPSTORI (GB) (17)

J Robert Dunne

T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O

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T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

O Lost in the SummerWine

B David Jenks

S Matt Sheppard Racing

6 ELFRIDE (GB) (26)

ChmBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-JustMissie

8 10-5

J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap

T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

O Mr Dave Redfern

B Miss Marie Steele

S Tori Global

8

J TabithaWorsley(3)

T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

O Mr R. Broadley

B Mr P. O. Allman

S Bob Price & Son Groundworks

TFRHHHHH BHA84

FORM655321 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who got off the mark in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) 17 days ago, shaken up to assert.Expectedtobebangtheredespitetakinga7lbriseintheweights.

18Mar Fon 25f HcpH heavy 1/5 Blackacre 11/4l

22Feb Lin 23f HcpH heavy 2/4 MajorFortune (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA73

FORMP2P444

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he posted a respectable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 26daysago Consideredwithcheekpiecesbackon.

9Mar Her 25f HcpH gd-sf 4/16 Fantomas (FR) 19l

14Feb Her 25f Hdl soft 4/9 Illico de Cotte (FR) 27l

15Jan Her 25f HcpH good 4/11 MajorFortune (IRE) 101/2l

TFRHHIII BHA72

FORM1U4F5P

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtowina23fUttoxeterhandicaplastspring butit’sallbeenratherinauspicioussinceandshefacesatoughtaskhere from2lboutofthehandicap

9Mar Her 25f HcpH gd-sf P/16 Fantomas (FR) -

13Feb Lin 23f HcpH soft 5/10 MajorFortune (IRE) 26l

4Jan Her 25f HcpH gd-sf

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser for Sam Allwood. Goodeffortonyardbowwhenthirdof6inhandicaphurdleatSouthwell (24.3f,heavy)17daysagosonotruledoutwithcheekpiecesbackon.

18Mar Swl 24f HcpH soft 3/6 I’m On MyWay (IRE) 13l

Nov23 War 26f HcpH soft P/9 Woodie Flash (IRE)Oct23 Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Safe

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

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

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Twp Stori (GB), 4-1 Moonlight Artist (GB), 5-1 R Bernard (GB), 6-1 Young At Heart (IRE), 7-1 Newtonian (GB), 10-1 River Voyage (IRE), 18-1 Elfride (GB) PLAY SMARTER

An open handicap but Sam Drinkwater’s progressive TWP STORI looked to have something in hand when scoring at Fontwell last time and can follow up at the chief expense of Wincanton runner-up Moonlight Artist. Handicap-debutant River Voyage could also have a say along with in-form maiden R Bernard.

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for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Vaughan

(6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs KAP CHIDLEY

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

(5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs YELLOW JACKET

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KAP CHIDLEY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 118 miles.

1 KAPCHIDLEY(FR) (31) BgKapgarde(FR)-SavageRiver(FR)

6 12-0

J AlanJohns E Tongue Strap

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

O Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

B Mr Fabrice Simon

S DragonBet

J Sean Bowen

T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock

B Distillery Stud

S Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors

3 HIDALGO DES BORDES (FR) (38)

J James Bowen

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

O The Luck Family

B EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez

S 1Account Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA94

FORM24-2504 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeapromisingreturnwhenrunner-upatUttoxeter(3m) inOctoberandranwellwhenfifthatMusselburghthefollowingmonth.Performed modestlytwicesincethough,latterlyonbackofwindop/fittedwithtonguestrap (retainedhere)whenfourthatPlumpton31daysago Needstobounceback.

4Mar Plm 25f HcpC soft 4/5 BornAt

TFRHHHHI BHA93 (-1)

FORMU13133 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Offthe mark at LeicesterinJanuaryand doubled tallybackatthatvenuelastmonth.Remainedinformsince,thirdof5 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft) 5 days ago. Underfoot conditionsfineandentitledtogowellagain.

30Mar Hay 19f HcpC soft 3/5 Elleon (FR) 53/4l

16Mar Utt 20f HcpC heavy 3/7 Jupiterdu Gite (FR) 14l

8Mar Lei 20f HcpC soft 1/6 ShadyB 13l

TFRHHHII BHA88

FORMF/52-003

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point back in May 2022 and hintedatpromiseon2ofhis3startsoverhurdlessincetheturnoftheyear, third of 12 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) 38 days ago Goes handicapping overfencesnowandbettershowingcertainlynotruledout.

26Feb Plm 15f Hdl soft 3/12 David’sWell 18l

6Feb Tnt 19f Hdl good 7/9 The Doyen Chief(IRE) 29l

28Jan Fon 19f Hdl soft 10/12 Risk de Pluie (FR) 81l 4

J PeterKavanagh (3)

7 11-0

E Tongue Strap

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Thomas Fearn

B Fawley House Stud

5 LEADINGTHEWAY(IRE) (46)

T Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

O Ms G. Howell

B Richard Healy

S Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

6 HIGGS (IRE) (8)

BgScorpion(IRE)-CaptainSupreme(IRE)

11 10-7

J ConorRing E Blinkers

T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

O MrAndrew Gough

B Mrs D. Cashman

S S J D Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS

TFRHHHHH BHA80

FORM24-2512

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a slipping mark when shedding his maidentagina7-runnerhandicapchase(10/3)atBangor(17.4f,heavy)inFebruary priorto finishing solid second from 4lb higher at Huntingdon (16.5f) 18 days ago Oneofthelikeliertypesbackupintrip

17Mar Hun 16f HcpC soft 2/7 PepTalking 51/2l

28Feb Bgr 17f HcpC heavy 1/7 Malpas(IRE) 1/2l

9Jan Mkt 17f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Hokelami (FR) 22l

TFRHHIII BHA74

FORM5-00604

TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwhowasunabletodeliver in pair of chase starts, latterlywhen well held last of 4 at Southwell (20.4f,heavy)inFebruary Markhaseasedfurther

18Feb Swl 20f HcpC heavy 4/4 Noche Negra (SPA) 42l

1Feb Fls 16f HcpC heavy 7/11 Hatos (FR) 51l

Dec23 Fon 17f HcpH heavy 6/6 ThirtyfourThirty 45l

TFRHHIII BHA73 (-2)

FORM63U6P6

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who hasn’t tasted successful since 2018 andothersarrivewithmorepressingclaimsjudgedonrecentefforts.

2023:JACK DOYEN (IRE)

4Jack Quinlan 11-4 (Ben Case) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 11-4 YellowJacket (GB), 4-1 Kap Chidley (FR), 5-1 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR), 18-1 Higgs (IRE), 22-1 Leading The Way (IRE)

YELLOW JACKET has got back on track equipped with a tongue tie in recent starts, successful at Bangor prior to a good second at Huntingdon 18 days ago, and he earns the vote stepping back up in trip Nine Nine Nine is another who arrives in form and can feature, whilst market confidence behind chase-debutant Hidalgo des Bordes would need to be viewed positively

Race preview from Weatherbys

Itisapleasuretobesponsoringthe Weatherbys & Northampton Town FCHandicapHurdleatWarwickthis afternoon, a Class 4 event staged overtwomiles.

The weights are headed by Lemoncello, who makes his stable debutforVenetiaWilliamshereafter arriving from the yard of Hector de Lageneste and Guillaume Macaire. Although not seen since October, thefive-year-oldwasanimpressive seven-length chase winner at Fontainebleau on his last start and had previously bolted up by ten lengths in a four-year-old hurdle at Sable-Sur-Sarthe. The stable has a good record with their French imports and Lemoncello is a halfbrother to a Listed winner, so may have been let in lightly by the handicapperfromanopeningmark of122.

Lemoncello will no doubt appreciate the testing conditions on UK debut.

Bluegrass was a smart performer on the flat when with Aidan O’Brien, chasing home Derby winner Desert Crown in the Dante Stakes at York and rated as high as 106. The son of Galileo struggled with the switch of codes in the latter half of last season though, not always jumping fluency since arriving at Stuart Edmunds’ yard. The five-year-old

showed much improved form when chasing home subsequent Imperial Cup third Jipcot on his penultimate startatHuntingdonthoughandbuilt on that effort when a comfortable winner of a Fakenham maiden hurdlelasttime.Heisup5lbsforthat effort but may just prefer a quicker surfacethanisexpectedatWarwick thisafternoon.

Olly Murphy’s Damarta was three lengths behind that rival when third at Huntingdon, but now benefits froma6lbswingintheweightswhen they meet again. The six-year-old is a strong travelling type but has often been let down in the jumping department. The Olly Murphy stable couldn’tbeinbetterformatpresent, operating at a 35% strike rate over the past fortnight, and he must merit serious respect with Sean Bowen in the saddle chasing the JumpJockeysChampionship.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Tommie Gunn got off the mark in fine style on hurdles debut at Southwell back in December, keeping on well to best a next-time-out winner with the pair well clear of the field. The five-year-old didn’t kick on from that performance though and was well beaten on his next two starts but hinted at a return to form when a staying-on third at Newburylasttime.

THEWEATHERBYS&NORTHAMPTONTOWNFC HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS4)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (PenaltyValue £5281)Weights lowered 3lb

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (16 wins from 139 runners, 12%) runs TOMMIE GUN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs LEMONCELLO

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LEMONCELLO trained by V Williams, Hereford, 59 miles.

FOURTH RACE 4.30 2m

1 LEMONCELLO (FR) (157)

BgSpiderFlight(FR)-That’sNellie(FR)

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O David & Carol Shaw

5 11-13

B Jean-Michel Tessier, Mme Pernille Tessie

S Faucets Limited

2 TOMMIE GUN (IRE) (33)

BorBrgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-HollygroveSamba(IRE)

J SamTwiston-Davies

5 11-4

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Graham and Alison Jelley

B Cyril O’Hara

S Jelson Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA122

FORM122321

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tdomuchwronginthissphereontheothersideofthe Channel and won 9-runner 4-y-o event on second chase start at Fontainebleau whenlastseeninOctober Handicapperhastakennochancesbutleadingyarddoes wellwithFrenchrecruitsandtheforecasttestingconditionswon’tbeaproblem. Oct23 Fon 19f Ch - 1 NuitBleue(FR) 7l Sep23 Lyp 17f Hdl - 2 SuperQuartz (FR) 5l Aug23 Die 17f Ch - 3 Genica (FR) 11/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA113

FORM0-21463 D

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesin2mnovice at Southwell in December Failed to build on that next 2 starts but back on track when third on handicap bow at Newbury (16.3f, soft) lasttimeandshouldmakehispresencefelthereoff1lblower.

2Mar Nby 16f HcpH heavy 3/8 Bucephalus (GER) 51/4l

2Feb Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Teorie (IRE) 30l

10Jan Lei 15f Hdl heavy 4/6 Dominic’s Fault 18l 3

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O MrAdrian Butler

B G.A.E.C. Campos

S Motaclan

4 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (20)

BgGalileo(IRE)-QuietReflection

E Hood

5 11-2

J E Tongue Strap

T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

O Mrs. Diana Gardiner

B Coolmore

S Science Supplements

TFRHHHHI BHA113

FORM503313 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer over hurdles following wind surgery, confirmingpromiseofhisUttoxeterthirdwhenrunningoutacomfortablewinnerat Southwell (15.8f, soft) inJanuary Steady pace did him no favours at Huntingdon nexttimebutthere’sagoodchancethatsuchascenariowillalsoensuehere.

3Mar Hun 15f HcpH soft 3/5 Jipcot (FR) 8l

17Jan Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 HostileHotelier(IRE) 71/2l

Dec23 Utt 15f HcpH heavy 3/10 Present Fair(IRE) 2l

TFRIIIII BHA111

FORM20-0321 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for Aidan O’Brien earlier in his career (placed in the 2022 Dante) and going the right way over hurdles, runner-up on penultimatestartatHuntingdonwherehehadDamarta3lengthsadriftinthird beforegoingonebetterinaFakenham(2m,goodtosoft)maiden.NONRUNNER.

15Mar Fkn 16f Hdl good 1/9 Rumoursareflying 7l

(IRE)

10

10-3 (EvanWilliams) 4 ran Hood worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Damarta (FR), 15-8 Lemoncello (FR), 9-4 Tommie Gun (IRE)

TOMMIE GUN took a step back in the right direction last time and looks the on to be with. Damarta is preferred to Lemoncello for forecast purposes.

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered 3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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CHALLENGERSTAYINGCHASESERIESFINALHANDICAP

STEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£19875,2nd£9935,3rd£4970,4th£2485,5th£1240,6th£620 (PenaltyValue£26015)

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (63 wins from 310 runners, 20%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 48 runners, 12%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE

WEIGHTWATCHER: LASKALIN won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 8lb to 120

LONGESTTRAVELLER:YOUR OWN STORYtrained by L Russell, Kinross, 360 miles.

J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Friends From Insurance

B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORMPP-3P52 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerwhomadeawinningstartover fencesinnoviceatHaydocklatein2022 Lightlyracedsincebutbackto that sort of form when second of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f,goodtosoft,8/1)lastmonthandremainsfeasiblytreated.

9Mar San 24f HcpC soft 2/10 Rose ofArcadia (IRE) 3/4l 17Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 7l

Nov23 Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Blackjack Magic2 OMAR MARETTI

J KielanWoods

T Alex Hales, Edgecote

O OffTo The Races Syndicate

B Mr Denis O’Driscoll

S Winwood Construction UK Ltd

J

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

B Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin

S Motaclan

4

8 11-6

J DylanJohnston (5)

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner

B Upton Viva Stud

S geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan

5 YOUR OWN STORY(IRE) (30)

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell

B John O’Callaghan

8 11-2

TFRHHIII BHA131

FORMF-66413 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February but couldn’t followup in a more competitive contest at Newburylast month and otherslookbettertreated.

2Mar Nby 25f HcpC heavy 3/7 Highland Hunter(IRE) 13l

12Feb Cat 25f HcpC heavy 1/4 MinellaTrump(IRE) 35l Dec23 Hay 28f HcpC heavy 4/6

TFRHHHII BHA131

FORM13-P344

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer (at up to 19.4f) last term and matched best effort ofthis campaignwhen fourth of10 in handicap atSandown(24.2f,goodtosoft)26daysago Notdiscounted.

9Mar San 24f HcpC soft 4/10 Rose ofArcadia (IRE) 63/4l

25Jan Wet 19f HcpC soft 4/8 Docpickedme (IRE) 26l

Dec23 Wet 19f HcpC soft 3/5 DoYourJob (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA130

FORM12-2311

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at UttoxeterbeforeChristmas.ImprovedagainwhentakingTauntonhandicap chase(23f,goodtosoft)indecisivefashionlatestandisonefortheshortlist.

6Feb Tnt 23f HcpC good 1/7 MagicSaint(FR) 7l

Dec23 Utt 20f HcpC heavy 1/5 DesquedeL’Isle(FR) hd

Nov23 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Picks Lad 16l

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFRHHHHI BHA126

6 LASKALIN (FR) (24)

BgMartaline-Laskadya(FR)

J Miss LucyTurner(5)

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O David & Carol Shaw

B Christine Cheyrou

S Faucets Limited

9 10-10

7 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (7) (in 7lb ex)

BgShowcasing-GotToDream

7 10-9

J Freddie Gingell (5) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Mr R. W. Devlin

B Fittocks Stud

S geegeez.co.uk

FORM32126-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts before opening account overfencesatWetherby(30.9f)inMarchoflastyearandacquittedhimself wellinScottishGrandNationalonfinalstartofseason.Figuresoffahandy markandshouldbestraighterforlastmonth’ssolidNewcastlereturn.

5Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 2/3 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE)31/2l

Apr23 Ayr 31f HcpC good 6/18 Kitty’s Light 103/4l

Mar23 Hay 28f HcpC soft 2/8 Equus Dreamer(IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA120

FORM6564P2

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulathisbestandwhilehehasn’tgothishead in front this term, he returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f,soft)lastmonthandis8lbbelowhislastwinningmark.

11Mar Tnt 28f HcpC soft 2/7 Broken Halo 11/4l

15Feb San 24f Ch soft P/5 Farceurdu Large (FR)21Jan Lin 28f HcpC soft 4/12 Movethechains (IRE) 13l

TFRHHHII BHA112 (+5)

FORM503331

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell (17.8f, heavy) last week. Penalised 7lb now but his usefulclaimerretainstherideandhemustentercalculations.

28Mar Fon 17f HcpC heavy 1/4 ValirannGold(IRE) 16l 17Feb Wcn 20f HcpC heavy 3/7 Sheldon (IRE) 9l Dec23 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Erne River(IRE) 11l

8 NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (28)

BgFlemensfirth(USA)-MissBrandywell(IRE)

8 10-7

J Brendan Powell E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Mrs R. James

B

Mr H. McDaid

S Coral Racing Limited

9 TRINCOMALEE (GB) (26)

BgMalinas(GER)-RoyalTango

J BryonyFrost

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

11 10-4

E Cheek Pieces

O Hot to Trot Jumping&Mrs E Gordon Lennox

B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox

S Searls Land, Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHHH BHA117

FORM3-22511

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in first-time blinkers when winning at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) in February and backed that up when scoring over same C&D last month. Raised 7lb since but testing conditionswillholdnofearsforhim.

7Mar Wcn 25f HcpC heavy 1/6 Gingerbred 23/4l

17Feb Wcn 25f HcpC heavy 1/9 CaptainClaude(IRE) 8l

29Jan Plm 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Morfee (IRE) 18l

TFRHHIII BHA114

FORM152/-625 C BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler/chaserat his best but off21 months andyettomatchthatformthisterm,includingwhenfifthinSandown handicap(24.2f)latest.

9Mar San 24f HcpC soft 5/10 Rose ofArcadia (IRE) 18l

15Feb San 24f HcpC soft 2/9 Bretney(IRE) 8l

23Jan Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 6/13 Abuffalosoldier(IRE) 31l

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 9.

Stewards Note:

TRINCOMALEE: Following its run on 9/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Sure Touch (GB), 6-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), Dreaming Blue (GB), 13-2 Your Own Story (IRE), 7-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 17-2 Laskalin (FR), 12-1 Omar Maretti (IRE), 14-1 No Risk des Flos (FR), Trincomalee (GB)

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‘NEWCOMERS’NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS5)(GBBRACE)

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) SIXTH RACE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Bailey (14 wins from 72 runners, 19%) runs ENGLISH WILLOW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs KAPAL LAYAR

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DESSIE HAZE trained by P C Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely, 126 miles.

J Jordan Nailor

T Toby Bulgin, Thetford

O Mrs Nicola Bulgin

B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’ Flynn

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £1,500 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to modest31/4mchasewinnerDangandesChampsandapointwinner Cheappurchasewhoisbredtoneedtimeanddistance.

RACECOURSE DEBUT 2

J ConorRing

T Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

O Mr P. Dando

B Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O John Nicholls Racing

B Mr Sam Doyle

S Hunter Plastics Limited

J David Bass

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

O The Real Partnership

B Mrs S. Steer-Fowler

S Electrotec Solutions Ltd

J Charlie Deutsch

T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

O Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

S Bob Price & Son Groundworks

6 KORUS (FR) (-)

BgCokoriko(FR)-ChicEtZen(FR)

J James Bowen

4 10-11

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

O Glassex Holdings Ltd

B Mrs Bernadette Quesny

S 1Account Ltd

7 LEADERWING (IRE) (-)

BgWingsofEagles(FR)-ReconsiderBaby(IRE)

J BenJones

T Tom Weston, Hindlip

O MrTom Weston

B J. Mangan

4 10-11

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to modest hurdlerBeauHaze Dam(h145)bumper/2m-23/4mhurdlewinner

RACECOURSE

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM

TIMEFORMVIEW €72,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Nina The Terrier Makes plenty of appeal for yardwithafinerecordinthisdiscipline.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/ modest hurdler Little Else. Dam (c112/h118) 2m-2 3/4m hurdle/chase winner Oneforshortlistondebutgivenpedigreeandconnections.

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler Don Brocco, stays4m.Bredto staywell butstill merits respect ifthe marketspeaksinhisfavour

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORMVIEW £38,0003-y-o,Cokorikogelding.Half-brotherto4winners, includingusefulhurdler/chaserTornAndFrayed,stays3m,andfairlyusefulhurdler PozoEmery Mightneedfurtherbutlikelytobetunedup

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORMVIEWWingsofEaglesgelding.Dam2-y-o6fwinnerwho stayed8.5f

RACECOURSE DEBUT

8 RUPERT’SWISH (IRE) (-)

BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-PassTheHoney(IRE)

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Swallowfield Racing

B Oliver & Alan Loughlin S Coral Racing Limited

9 JESSIEJUMPJET(GB) (-)

BrfBlueBresil(FR)-JesterJet

J Robert Dunne

T Tom Lacey, Woolhope

O Mrs T. P. James

B Toni P. James S Plumbing World

DECLARED RUNNERS

4 10-11

4 10-4

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORMVIEW€40,0003-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Half-brother tobumperwinner/fairhurdlerWesterbee.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairly usefulhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed3m)FatherMatt Onetoconsider

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil filly Dam useful 19f-25f hurdle winner Noteworthynewcomerforstablewithagoodrecordinthissphere.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

9 2023:WILLSBURG (IRE) 4 10 10 SamTwiston-Davies 8-1 (Oliver Signy) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kapal Layar(IRE), 9-2 Korus (FR), 7-1 EnglishWillow(GB), 8-1 Rupert’sWish (IRE),JessieJumpJet (GB), 10-1 Cornish Comedy (GB), 25-1 Bold Yeoman (IRE), Dessie Haze (GB), 28-1 Leader Wing (IRE)

KAPAL LAYAR’s sister made a winning debut in bumpers and was later successful over hurdles at this track so, without the benefit of market clues, he might be the one to side with for a shrewd outfit. Several others make appeal on paper but English Willow and Jessie Jump Jet might be the most forward.

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.55 - THE THANK YOU & GOODBYE TOM RYALL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse and £1881 to the second. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 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 14 entries at £37 - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.25 - THE CELEBRATION OF PETE MORGAN NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 20 entries at £31. - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.55 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 14 entries at £36. - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.30 - THE WEATHERBYS & NORTHAMPTON TOWN FC 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 and the fourth £608. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Weatherbys & Northampton Town FC 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. 16 entries at £46. - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 3lb

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 5.05 - THE WIGLEY GROUP CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier during the current season. £250 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Wigley Group 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 ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. 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 14 entries, 4 at £50 and 10 at £250. - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (PenaltyValue £26015)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.40 - THE CHELTENHAM & SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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 or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £20 - Closed March 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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