Wetherby Racecard – Saturday 4th February

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TODAY’S RACING 1ST

1.00 The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race) 2ND

1.35 The William Hill Cheltenham Preview At Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)

2.10 The Wilmot-Smith Memorial Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

2.40 The William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase (Class 1)(Grade 2) (GBB Race) 5TH

3.23 The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)) 6TH

3.55 The Good Luck Vicki - You’ll Be Missed Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) 7TH RACE

4.30 The racingtv.com Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5)(Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)

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5 FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (20) 1P12P-2

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR) Jockey: Daryl Jacob

Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

6 11-0

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart novice chaser, cracking second in Marsh Chase at the Festival, and he occupied same spot when makingapleasingreturnatNewtonAbbot20daysago Hashisstaminatoproveover3mthough.

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Rating

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

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

Form Guide

The figures in red display the horse’s previous form, with the number denoting finishing position. The number on the right shows the runners most recent result, with abbreviations used also. A layoff from racing is shown with either - or / CD - Course and distance winner; BF - Beaten favourite; F - Fell; B - Brought down; P - Pulled up; R - Refused; S - Slipped up; U - Unseated rider; R - Ran out.

The form guide is provided to help you pick which horse will carry your money in the race. Read the Timeform comment carefully and try to weigh up the horse’s previous runs against the conditions of the race.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Race Stats are also provided above the race and provide vital information about which trainers are in-form and which horses have made the longest journey to the racecourse today. After you’ve studied the form and made your selection, make sure you get a good position down by the winning post to watch your selection come home in front

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Star RatingHHHII BHA

THE BUZZ

by Wetherbee

RACE ONE

LARGY SHARK was an impressive winner on his hurdling debut at Ayr in November and he merits the utmost respect, despite having to carry a penalty for that success. Cerendipity has a similar profile to the selection and is an obvious threat following his Catterick victory last month. Get Up Mush was well held at Warwick when last seen but is a player based on his previous effort on his Rules debut.

WIN: LARGY SHARK

RACE TWO

DANGER: Cerendipity

Our Jet merits plenty of respect following his victory over a subsequent winner at Leicester last time. That said, marginal preference is for GEMIRANDE, who readily accounted for Dan Skelton’s gelding when winning at Southwell in November The son of Al Namix was second at Sandown a month ago and another good run may be on the cards. War Lord has yet to show his very best this season but he’s on a workable mark if improving for a first-time tongue-tie.

WIN: GEMIRANDE

RACE THREE

DANGER: Our Jet

RUBY ISLAND confirmed the promise that she displayed in bumpers when winning impressively on her hurdles debut at Ayr in December and the six-year-old is arguably the one to beat on that evidence. Jane Du Berlais accounted for a useful rival, who has won subsequently, at Lingfield last time and she cannot be discounted here. Pass The Love On merits consideration on her return to action, while Just Dottie completes the shortlist.

WIN: RUBY ISLAND

RACE FOUR

DANGER: Jane Du Berlais

BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE made the perfect start over fences at Haydock when accounting for a useful individual and victory here would seal his place at the Cheltenham Festival, where he ran with credit last season to finish fourth in the Albert Bartlett. O’Toole scored on his chasing bow at Newcastle last month and appears to have plenty of improvement to come now stepping up to 3m. City Chief won at Hereford on his latest outing, but his jumping will need to be better on this occasion.

WIN: BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE

RACE FIVE

DANGER: O’Toole

HAAFAPIECE has become fairly handicapped once again and took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Fakenham last month. Twice a winner at this venue last season, the 10-year-old is more than capable of going one better than his latest outing. Bon Retour is respected dropped in grade having struggled at Bangor in November when attempting to complete a hat-trick of victories. Peaceful Sunday also has a squeak.

WIN: HAAFAPIECE

RACE SIX

DANGER: Bon Retour

Ballymoy proved a very useful chaser when last seen under Rules, but he may prove worth taking on after his recent defeats between the flags. NOT THAT FUISSE wasn’t disgraced when finishing fourth in the Foxhunters Champion Hunters’ Chase at Stratford in May last year and looks the one to beat if returning in the same form Moratorium is another who could go well if recapturing the form that saw him finish runner-up at Cheltenham last season.

WIN: NOT THAT FUISSE

RACE SEVEN

DANGER: Moratorium

INTIMATE ran his best race to date when last seen finishing runner-up in a French bumper in April last year and the five-year-old may have more to offer in this sphere for Venetia Williams. Mr Bramley is entitled to improve for his racecourse debut when finishing fifth in a Market Rasen bumper and he warrants consideration. Park Annonciade makes most appeal of the newcomers and any market support for the son of Masked Marvel would be interesting.

WIN: INTIMATE

DANGER: Mr Bramley

PREMIER ENCLOSURE

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• Level 3 – White Rose Bistro*

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PADDOCK ENCLOSURE

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• Level 1 – Henry Crossley Bar

• Bramham Hall

• Paddock Bar

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Wetherby Millennium Stand

Seven races took centre stage as Wetherby was treated to another entralling day of action.

The day’s opener saw Ballynagran pick up a somewhat surprising victory for trainer Joanne Foster. The eight-year-old was put under some heavy pressure late on by the eventual secondplaced Good Work but just did enough to secure the victory. The prominent Kaphumor rounded out the places with the favourite Bring The Action unfortunately falling at the thirteenth.

The surprises kept on coming as eleven took the track for the second of the day’s racing. The Harry Derham trained Shared a shock winner at a hefty 25/1. The four-year-old was prominent throughout, Paul O’Brien keeping him in touch with the early leaders before pulling the trigger two out. He kept on well to win by two lengths with the similarly impressive Chicago Gal in second, also at 25/1. The favourite Casi Crudo ran well, disputing the lead early on but couldn’t find enough and began to weaken late on.

The trend of big prices continued onwards as Red Ochre shocked those watching, putting on a stunning performance to secure second at an eye-watering 100/1 for trainer Chris Grant. He had every chance approaching the last. Jonjo O’Neill’s Blue Shark however just found enough to clutch the win by half a length despite some less than convincing jumping. Having A Barney rounded out what would have been an impressive tricast, unable to make much of an impression in the final run-in. Another favourite flattered to deceive as Economic Editor found himself bringing up the rear.

There were no big prices to be found however in the fourth, the feature race of the day The Olly Murphy trained No Risk Des Flos continued his love affair with this course, securing his fourth

victory in this one. Sean Bowen held the gelding up in the rear, just keeping in touch with the leaders. While his jumping wasn’t his best work, he really kicked into gear after the last, pulling clear to win by three lengths from The Paddy Pie back in second. Sue Smith’s veteran leading for much of the contest but unable to find any extra late on.

The winner of the fifth certainly wasn’t a surprise as the market favourite of the day, Etalon clutched an easy win for Dan Skelton. The lightly raced six-year-old went off at just 2/5 and really looked the part, his victory never looking in doubt as he finished seven lengths clear of his rivals. He really looks like one to keep an eye on going forward. Jonjo O’Neill’s Big Ambitions did well to come in second, though was no match for the winner and the 66/1 Sea Village took third after a late charge. The penultimate race of the day was the Mares’ Handicap Chase and saw joint favourite Midnight Mary score the win under a classy ride from Bryony Frost for Lucy Wadham She was hard pressed late on but did well under the pressure to keep on well enough to score. Fellow joint favourite Lincoln Lyn could only manage third after some mistakes with her jumping late on. Rounding out the day’s action was the Novices’ Handicap Hurdle where we saw The Imposter take home the spoils. Nigel Hawke’s gelding was always prominent in the field, pressing the leader for the majority of the contest. His jumping wasn’t the most fluent however, but he did enough. Jet Legs largely kept himself to the rear of the field for much of the contest, Sean Quinlan content to just bide his time before kicking on with the challenge from two out. It was a hard-fought battle but despite making a mistake over the last, The Imposter was able to seal the deal.

THE IMPOSTER

MIDNIGHT MARY

BALLYNAGRAN

BLUE SHARK

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11-13

3 Truckers Lodge (IRE) 11-11

4 Doyen Breed (IRE) 11-10

5 The Wolf (FR) 11-9

6 Captain Cattistock (GB) 11-5

7 Regina Dracones (IRE) 11-2

8 Innisfree Lad (IRE) 11-1

9 Tide Times (IRE) 10-12

10 Flower of Scotland (FR) 10-10

11 The Ferry Master (IRE) 10-8

12 Magna Sam (GB) 10-8

13 Just Don’t Know (IRE) 10-5

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PREPARE TO MOUNT UP AND RIDE INTO BATTLE!

TODAY PROVIDES NOT ONLY A CLASH OF RACEHORSES, BUT OF MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS TOO!

When we established the Grade 2 Towton Chase back in 1996, we chose a race title that reflected local heritage and Yorkshire grit! The feature race on today’s card is a race named in honour of the Battle of Towton, fought just 10 miles from where you stand today, in the year 1461.

In the sixth year of the Wars of the Roses, on a bitterly cold Palm Sunday morning, amidst atrocious weather, howling winds, and driving rain and snow, up to 75,000 soldiers from the Houses of York and Lancaster took part in the bloodiest and most brutal battle ever to be fought on English soil.

The battle which was fueled by regional hatreds and family vendettas ensured it was fought with such ferocity that together with the size of the armies involved, and the atrocious weather conditions, culminated in the deaths of an estimated 28,000 men.

The site of the battle is preserved today by volunteers from the Towton Battlefield Society who have a series of events and Battlefield Walks and Talks arranged for 2023. The tours take in a 4km circuit of part of the Battlefield, with a guide on hand to describe the events leading up to, during and after the Battle. If you are interested in finding out more please visit www.towton.org.uk

As horses in the William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase leave the Parade Ring to go down to the start, we will play a video from the Towton Battlefield Society. Narrated by the late Robert Hardy, the video is wonderfully atmospheric and we hope it gives you a sense of the history behind today’s race.

RACING MEETS HISTORY!

We invite you to take a look at a medieval military camp within the Paddock Enclosure, which is brought to you today by Knights in Battle who specialise in bringing medieval history to life.

Re-enactors today will be training with weapons, making, mending, carving, whittling, cooking and eating, all as they would have in 1461. They welcome your interest and questions.

They will also be undertaking combat and weapon demonstrations, throughout the day Timings for these will be displayed on a board outside the camp, so look out for this on the day

FALCONRY

Falconry was an important part of life in Medieval Days Falcons were used as an integral tool for providing food for the table and the birds themselves were an incredibly expensive commodity and were therefore very well cared for and revered.

ROYALS AND NOBLES

Royalty and Nobles flew falcons for sport. Mary, Queen of Scots had a passion for falconry and delighted in flying Merlins, and her father Henry VIII was also a prolific falconer, building a mews to rival the size of his stables, just to house his birds of prey

Today we are delighted to welcome SMJ Falconry, who are standing in the Paddock Enclosure with some of their beautiful birds. Please pay them a visit. You are able to handle and photograph the birds today

THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs GET UP MUSH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs GET UP MUSH

Longest Traveller: LARGY SHARK trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

1 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (23) 45-51

6 11-7

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE) Jockey: Thomas Willmott (3)

Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke

Breeder: Neil R. Tector

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers last season and built on the promise of his hurdling debut when opening account in novice at Catterick (19.3f) last month. Respected with further improvement to come. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2 LARGY SHARK (GB) (67) 05-41

B g Califet (FR) - Lady of Scarvagh (IRE) Jockey: Sam Ewing

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Breeder: A. W. Buller

6 11-7

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress in a trio of bumpers, but looked a useful prospect when making a winning hurdles debut in novice at Ayr (19.5f) in November Can follow up with the promise of more to come. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

3 ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (60) 1/10-45 BF

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andy Peake

Breeder: Suroben Ltd

Jockey: Tom Cannon

6 11-0

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuldualbumperwinner(successfulondebutinIrelandforColinBowe)buthasn’tbeenabletomatchthatlevelin2starts in novice hurdles so far, only fifth of 14 at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in December. It still remains early days, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

4 GET UP MUSH (IRE) (80) 3-30

B g Getaway (GER) - Steel Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mr Michael Ariss

Jockey: Harry Skelton

5 11-0

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: The Cedars Stud Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on sole outing in Irish points and shaped well when filling the same position in novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m4f) on Rules debut.Went backwards from that effort atWarwick last time, but no surprise to see him get back on track. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5 MUCH TOO DEAR (IRE) (35) 4-20

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Redunderthebed (IRE)

Owner: M Redman F Jarvey M Thomas N Allen

Breeder: F. R. Jarvey

Jockey: David Bass

5 11-0

Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair efforts on first 2 starts in bumpers before well held on latest outing at Warwick (2m, heavy) on NewYear’s Eve, though possibly unsuited by conditions. Up in trip as he makes hurdles debut. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

6 OLD DURHAM TOWN (GB) (519) 0/263-

B g Fame And Glory - Oleohneh (IRE)

Owner: Jaffa Racing Syndicate

Breeder: J. M. Jefferson

7 11-0

Jockey: Joe Williamson (5)

Trainer: John Norton, Barnsley

Sponsor: Urgewain Motors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromdebutwhenrunner-upinaLimerickmaiden(19f)onlastseason’sreturnand,afterabelow-pareffortnexttime, backontrackwhenthirdatKilbeggan.However,off17monthsinceandhasleftHenrydeBromhead.Visoronfirsttime.Star RatingHHIII BHA105

7 PARELLIROC (GB) (10) 00-46 7 11-0

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Roc Mirage

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Breeder: Mrs S. M. Reeks

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’toffermuchin2bumperslastseasonbutofferedabitmoresenthurdlingafter11monthsoff(hadwindop)when fourth of 7 in a Catterick novice on NewYear Day. Below that level back at the same C&D next time, though. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

8 SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (66) 22-45

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE)

Owner: The Stockton Hopefuls

Breeder: S. J. Treacy

Jockey: Henry Brooke

6 11-0

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouragement when runner-up in Carlisle bumper on Rules debut. After 8 months off (had wind op), in need of experience when fourthof7atAintree(2m4f)onhurdlingbowinNovemberandagainshowedabilityatHaydock(15.6f)lasttime.Shortlisted. StarRatingHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: OUR JET (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Skelton 5-6 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Largy Shark (GB), 4-1 Cerendipity (IRE), 9-2 Ernest Gray (IRE), 6-1 Snowy Evening (IRE), 7-1 Get Up Mush (IRE), 18-1 Much Too Dear (IRE), 25-1 Old Durham Town (GB), 28-1 Parelliroc (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LARGY SHARK improved from his bumper form at the first time of asking over hurdles, winning in fine style at Ayr in November, and he can follow up with further progress to come. Cerendipity is also open to improvement after scoring at Catterick last time and is feared most, ahead of Snowy Evening.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LARGY SHARK 2.CERENDIPITY (IRE) 3.SNOWY EVENING (IRE)

THE RESULT

William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bread fillies and mares.

CASH MACHINE

Cash Machines are located within the Bramham Hall and Millennium Stand – Level 2.

BOOKMAKERS

National Association of Bookmakers. Bookmakers, both on and off the course, are helping to pay for the improvement of racing through the Levy Fund.

HORSE WELFARE

Here at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance.

During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

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THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM PREVIEW AT WETHERBY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22500

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs OUR JET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs OUR JET

Longest Traveller: WAR LORD trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 291 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150 (also also open to such horses rated 151 and 152). In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Owners Prize Money Winner £8944; Second £4471; Third £2237; Fourth £1118; Fifth £558. (Penalty Value £11706.75) colours no horse

1 WAR LORD (GER) (34) 2142-3P D

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER)

Owner: The Wychwood Partnership

Breeder: Gestut Etzean

8 12-0

Jockey: Brendan Powell

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice chaser last term, winning 3 times alongside a trio of in-frame efforts in Grade 1 company. Yet to fire this season, but looks feasibly handicapped if getting back to form

2 JETOILE (IRE) (37) 02-2532 D BF

B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE)

Owner: Ms J. Bennett

Breeder: Patricia Prenderville

Jockey: James Bowen

8 11-2

Trainer: Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerhaslookedatleastasgoodin4startsoverfencessofar,havingahardracebutfinishingclearoftherestwhensecond of8inhandicapchase(9/4)atKelso(17.1f,heavy)37daysago,Shouldgocloseagainifthatefforthasn’tleftamark.

3 OUR JET (IRE) (38) 4110-21 C

Ch g Jet Away - She’s Bitting (IRE)

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Star RatingHHHHI BHA133

7 11-0

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr Martin Joe Molloy

Owner: Mr Clarke Ohrstrom

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning hurdler last term went one better than one chasing debut when scoring in 10-runner handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, good to soft) 38 days ago. 7lb higher in the weights but appeals as the type to progress again.StarRatingHHHHH BHA131

4 GEMIRANDE (FR) (28) 232-212 C BF

B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR)

Owner: The Bellamy Partnership

Breeder: I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault

7 10-9

Jockey: Shane Quinlan (3)

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French recruit who is on the up for his current yard, emphatically landing 11-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) in December

Shapedasifstillaheadofhismarkwhenrunner-upatSandownlastmonthandishighlyrespectedagaindespitefurhter2lbrise. StarRatingHHHHI BHA126

5 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (28) 214-32F D 9 10-8

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)

Owner: Phil & Julie Martin

Breeder: Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWonatNewcastlelastAprilandwasintheprocessofrunningrespectablywhentakingaheavyfinal-fence tumble at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 28 days ago Best watched here.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: SCHIEHALLION MUNRO 9 11 5 Conor O’Farrell 15-8 (Micky Hammond) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Our Jet (IRE), 3-1 Gemirande (FR), 9-2 Jetoile (IRE), 15-2 War Lord (GER), 14-1 The King of May (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive 5-runner affair, with OUR JET fancied to take his record over fences to 2-3 and follow up from his convincing success at Leicester last time. Gemirande was involved for a long way despite mistakes at Sandown last time and could have more to offer again, whilst Jetoile is also respected despite seemingly having a very hard race last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUR JET (IRE)

2.GEMIRANDE (FR)

3.JETOILE (IRE)

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THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL

Nick and Pat Wilmot-Smith were the third generation of the family to be associated with Wetherby Racecourse, their grandfather being one of the founding directors of the course on its move to its present site in 1891.

Pat was the senior Jockey Club Veterinary Officer (North) before becoming a director of the Racecourse for some years until his death in 1993.

Nick became a director of the Racecourse in 1938, on the death of his father, and remained so for 59 years. He was the Chairman from 1968 and was instrumental in starting the major works that are building up Wetherby to be one of the finest jumping courses in the North. He died in May 2001.

Both Nick and Pat were well known amateur riders before and after the War and keen and enthusiastic riders to hounds. Nick was at one time the only person to have won a race on his own racecourse, while Pat was in the frame for all six races in a contest with the Guards in Palestine during the War.

THE WILMOT-SMITH FAMILY

THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Kirby (20 wins from 160 runners, 12%) runs GLAMOROUS ICON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Wadham (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs MISTRAL NELL

Longest Traveller: PASS THE LOVE ON trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 207 miles.

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

colours no horse form

1 JANE DU BERLAIS (GB) (61) 5-S1 D

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Bet Davis (IRE)

Owner: Ms J. Bennett

Breeder: Miss S. J. Turner

age st-lb

5 11-7

Jockey: James Bowen

Trainer: Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW No worse for her Uttoxeter slip up as she won a big-field 2m Lingfield mares’ novice hurdle in December, still rough around the edges and closed down only when the race was in safe-keeping. More to come. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2 RUBY ISLAND (GB) (44) 31-241 D

Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE)

Owner: Buckingham & Ritzema

Breeder: Christopher T. Dawson

6 11-7

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising mare who made a fine start over hurdles when landing 2m Ayr maiden in December, drawing clear, with the third winning next time. Promises to do better and holds leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

3 CLASSIC LADY (IRE) (21) 31232//-0

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE)

Owner: Allott & Wordingham

Breeder: Another Gaye Syndicate

Jockey: Sam Coltherd

8 11-0

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but achieved nothing making her belated Rules debut when only ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft, 10/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

4 GLAMOROUS ICON (IRE) (40) 0

Ch m Presenting - Vic Chic (IRE)

Owner: The Glamorous Icon Partnership

Breeder: J.R. Weston

5 11-0

Jockey: Joe Williamson (5)

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWNo encouragement when ninth of 16 in bumper (22/1) at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago Needs to leave that form well behind to hold any chance on hurdles debut.

5 HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (38) 10

B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR)

Owner: They Are Never at Home Partnership

Breeder: E.U.R.L AGB Agency & S. Berger

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

6 11-0

Jockey: Brendan Powell

Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner led until after halfway but ultimately finished well held when tenth of 13 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, soft) on NH debut 38 days ago Others preferred.

6

JUST DOTTIE (GB) (33) 0-5

B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. G. Brown

Breeder: Blaise Chorus Partnership

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 11-0

Jockey: William Shanahan (7)

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinabumperand2FlatmaidensforKaiteScottbutshowedsomeabilitywhenfifthof11innovice hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) on yard/hurdles bow 33 days ago. Hood now applied.

7 MISTRAL NELL (GB) (72) 100-65 D

B m Mount Nelson - Mistral Reine

Owner: The Dennis Family & Dominic Reilly

Breeder: Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

6 11-0

Jockey: David Noonan

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

WonFakenhambumperondebutbutfailedtoconfirmthatformin2subsequentbumperoutings.Bettereffortoverhurdleswhen fifthof10innovice(12/1)atLingfield(19.5f,goodtosoft)72daysagobutperhapswillbemoreinterestinginhandicaps. Star RatingHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW

8

NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (26) 66

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away

Owner: Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson

Breeder: Kinneston Bloodstock

Jockey: Bruce Lynn (3)

6 11-0

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMid-field in Hexham bumper last term and was far too free when sixth of 7 in novice at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 50/1) on hurdles bow 26 days ago Other preferred.

9 PASS THE LOVE ON (GB) (409) 02-

B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Star

Owner: Pitchall Stud Partnership

Breeder: D. and Mrs Holmes

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

6 11-0

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when second of 13 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) on her last outing 13 months ago, finishing clear of rest. Should prove up to winning over hurdles and her yard can ready one after an absence.Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

10 RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (8) P0

B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon

6 11-0

Jockey: Alison Johnson (7)

Owner: M. Simmons, S. Sambrook & S. Woodcock

Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Trainer: Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and hasn’t showed anything in pair of hurdles starts so far, including at Doncaster last week.

11 TANGIERS (FR) (75) 00-P3

B m Masked Marvel - Jacira (FR)

Owner: Bowen & Nicol

Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

5 11-0

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but hasn’t offered much in 4 starts in bumpers/over hurdles and is opposable once again.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

2022: MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) 5 10 9 Theo Gillard 3-1 (Donald McCain) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Ruby Island (GB), 2-1 Jane du Berlais (GB), 11-2 Pass The Love On (GB), 16-1 Mistral Nell (GB), 25-1 Just Dottie (GB), 66-1 Classic Lady (IRE), Glamorous Icon (IRE), Hashtag Boum (FR), 100-1 Not In Kansas (GB), Tangiers (FR), 250-1 Rhyme Scheme (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Only 3 in the field of any serious interest, with Mark Walford’s RUBY ISLAND taken to follow up from her Ayr success at the chief expense of Ryan Potter’s Lingfield-winner Jane du Berlais. Alan King’s Pass The Love On showed ability in a pair of bumpers over a year ago and is a potential lurker if ready to roll after a lengthy absence.

THE RESULT

Wilmot-Smith Family will present a cash prize of £75 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner.

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The Wilmot-Smith Family

HISTORY

The race is named in honour and memory of the ‘BATTLE OF TOWTON’ - the largest & Bloodiest Battle ever fought on English Soil.

On Palm Sunday 1461, in atrocious weather - howling wind, driving sleet and snow - the armies of two disputing Kings of England fought all day on a plateau of land less than 10 miles south-east of Wetherby

It is likely that up to seventy-five thousand men fought and as many as twenty-eight thousand died in the battle itself and in the rout and massacres that followed.

FIRST RAN AS A GRADE 2 IN 1996 1996

BIGGEST PRICED WINNER

BAYWING (2017) 33/1

FIRST

WINNER MR MULLIGAN

WENT ON TO WIN CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

2022 WINNER AHOY SENOR

2016 BLAKLION

AHOY SENOR

WON 2018 COTSWOLD CHASE

WON 2017 BECHER CHASE OVER GRAND NATIONAL COURSE

2022 AHOY SENOR

Trainer: Lucinda Russell

Jockey: Derek Fox

2021 NO RACE

2020 NEWTIDE

Trainer: Kim Bailey

Jockey: David Bass

2019 MEETING ABANDONED

2018 BALLYOPTIC

Trainer: Nigel Twiston–Davies

Jockey: Tom Bellamy

2017 BAYWING

Trainer: Nicky Richards

Jockey: Ryan Day

2016 BLAKLION

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Jockey: Ryan Hatch

2015 NED STARK

Trainer: Alan King

Jockey: Denis O’Regan

2014 ELY BROWN

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon

Jockey: Noel Fehily

2013 GOULANES

Trainer: David Pipe

Jockey: Tom Scudamore

2012 ABANDONED DUE TO FROST

2011 WAYWARD PRINCE

Trainer: Ian Williams

Jockey: Dougie Costello

2010 WEIRD AL

Trainer: Ian Williams

Jockey: Paddy Brennan

2009 KORNATI KID

Trainer: Philip Hobbs

Jockey: Tom O’Brien

2008 NO RACE

2007 HELTORNIC

Trainer: Michael Scudamore

Jockey: Graham Lee

2006 HALCON GENELARDAIS

Trainer: Alan King

Jockey: Wayne Hutchinson

2005 OLLIE MAGERN

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Jockey: Carl Llewellyn

2004 ROYAL EMPEROR

Trainer: Sue Smith

Jockey: Dominic Elsworth

2003 KEEN LEADER

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill

Jockey: Liam Cooper

2002 NO RACE

2001 NO RACE

2000 ARCTIC CAMPER

Trainer: Venetia Williams

Jockey: Adrian Maguire

1999 KADOU NONANTAIS

Trainer: Oliver Sherwood

Jockey: Jamie Osborne

1998 ESCARTEFIGUE

Trainer: David Nicholson

Jockey: Richard Johnson

1997 NO RACE

1996 MR MULLIGAN

Trainer: Noel Chance

Jockey: Richard Johnson

ROLL OF HONOUR

LIAM TO ON

THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788. (Penalty Value £22780) A

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE

Longest Traveller: O’TOOLE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION This three miles steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

1 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (66) 11314-1 D 8 11-5

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

Owner: Friends From Insurance

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Breeder: Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati

TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3completedstartsinpointsandquicklymadeupintoausefulstayinghurdlerlastterm ComfortablysawoffthetalentedBeauport whenmakingasuccessfulstarttohischasecareeratHaydockinNovember Tonguestrapon1sttime.Excitingprospect.

2 CITY CHIEF (IRE) (19) 211-521 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Galant Ferns (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J Donnelly

Breeder: Mr L. Kenny

Jockey: James Bowen

HHHHH BHA145

6 11-2

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Sponsor: Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinninghurdlerwhogotoffthemarkinthisspherein3-runnerhandicapchaseatHereford(25.2f) 19 days ago Open to more progress. Considered. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 135

3 O’TOOLE (IRE) (28) 1/2143-1

Ch g Mahler - On Galley Head (IRE)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Breeder: Liam Lane

Jockey: Sam Ewing

7 11-2

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well over hurdles last term and created a good impression when going in at the first time of asking over fences in 9-runnerhandicapchaseatNewcastle(20.1f) 28days ago Hasmoretooffernowupin trip Notdiscounted.

4 BELLATRIXSA (IRE) (27) 21142-4

Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Aloisi

Owner: Ms Sharon Kinsella

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Star RatingHHHII BHA138

6 10-9

Jockey: Harry Bannister

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles (successful 4 times) and made an encouraging chasing debut when fourth of 5 in handicap at Chepstow (23.6f) 27 days ago. Open to improvement.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 128

2022: AHOY SENOR (IRE) 7 11 5 Derek Fox 8-11 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 9-2 City Chief (IRE), 11-2 O’Toole (IRE), 12-1 Bellatrixsa (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Dan Skelton’s BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE looked a smart prospect when lowering the colours of Beauport on his chasing debut at Haydock and gets the vote Nicky Henderson’s City Chief can build on his Hereford success and rates the main threat, although both Irish raider O’Toole and the unexposed Bellatrixsa can’t be discounted either in an intriguing Towton Chase.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) 2.CITY CHIEF (IRE) 3.O’TOOLE (IRE)

THE RESULT

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NOTICES

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Thank You for Your Co-Operation

William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13500

Owners Prize Money Winner £5453; Second £2726; Third £1364; Fourth £682; Fifth £340 (Penalty Value £7129.35) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs ALNADAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs ALNADAM

Weightwatcher: HAAFAPIECE won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 8lb to 124.

Longest Traveller: PEACEFUL SUNDAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 ARAMAX (GER) (36) 06P000

B g Maxios - Aramina (GER)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Breeder: Gestut Rottgen

Jockey: James Bowen

7 12-0

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at the Cheltenham Festival back in 2019/20, but became increasingly hard to predict for Gordon Elliott and down the field in a trio of starts for Ben Haslam this term Star RatingHHIII BHA 127

2 PEACEFUL SUNDAY (FR) (69) 1F-PUU0

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Perdiz (GER)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Breeder: Haras Du Taillis & Bernhard Wenger

Jockey: Sam Ewing

7 11-13

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofamaidenhurdleatFairyhouseinFebruarylastyearbutfailedtocompleteonhisnext4starts,includingtwice over fences this season. Got around back over hurdles last time, though didn’t make much of an impact. Star RatingHHIII BHA 126

3 DALY TIGER (FR) (39) 0F-0630 D

B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR)

Owner: Twist Your Arm Partnership

Breeder: Mr Claude Menard

10 11-11

Jockey: Patrick Cowley (3)

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at best for Noel Meade and won a minor event over hurdles at Limerick last season. However, has lost his way since then, finishing well held in 3 chase starts for current connections. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124

4 HAAFAPIECE (GB) (34) 00-5002 CD

Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces

Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles

Breeder: Mrs P. Sly

10 11-11

Jockey: Toby Wynne (5)

Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough

Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at this C&D last season and best effort of the current campaign when runner-up at Fakenham (2m4f) on NewYear’s Day. Well handicapped and can get back to winning ways at this venue.Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124

5 BON RETOUR (IRE) (87) 4/-P5110 D

B m Fame And Glory - Rosy de Cyborg (FR)

Owner: Mrs G. B. Walford

Breeder: Mr Walter Connors

8 11-9

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingdroppedintheweights,tookfulladvantageatCartmel(22.1f)inAugustbeforefollowingupatHexham(20.1f)10dayslater. ShapedasifbetterforrunatBangorinNovember,butnotseensince.FirstrunforyardafterleavingNickyRichards. Star RatingHHHII BHA122

6 ALNADAM (FR) (10) 3P2F-00 D

B g Poliglote - Rosadame (FR)

Owner: Bryan Drew

Jockey: Harry Skelton

10 11-7

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr Richard Corveller & Mr Ange Corveller Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t go on as hoped over fences last season following a promising novice campaign, and well held on return at Exeter. Again showed little back over hurdles at Catterick 10 days ago, so has a bit to prove at present.Star RatingHHIII BHA 120

7 NEW FOUND FAME (IRE) (40) 1-P20 D

B g Fame And Glory - Coco Opera (IRE)

7 11-6

Jockey: Brendan Powell

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: R. Lynch

Owner: West Coast Haulage Limited

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Made winning debut in a Uttoxeter novice hurdle (19.9f) on sole start last season. Back on track when runner-up at Hereford in November and, from a stiff-lookingmark,ranwellwhenmid-fieldonhandicapbowatKemptononBoxingDay.Moreneeded. StarRatingHHHII BHA119

8

DOCTOR DEX (IRE) (36) PP25/1-3 C

B g Oscar (IRE) - Larnalee (IRE)

Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership

Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown

10 11-5

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg

Sponsor: Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won minor event at Nancy on final start forTom George and shaped as if retaining ability on return from 20-month absence when third in handicap at Haydock (18.9f) in December Needs to be able to build on that effort.Star RatingHHHII BHA 118

9 LADRONNE (FR) (58) 245112 C D BF

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR)

Owner: T C Racing Syndicate

Breeder: Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu

9 11-5

Jockey: William Shanahan (7)

Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Sponsor: T C Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeengoingtherightwayoverfencesinrecentmonths,landingback-to-backhandicapsatthisC&DandCatterickbeforerunning atleastaswellwhenfindingonlyonetoostrongishishat-trickbidatNewcastle.Respectedbackoverhurdles. Star RatingHHHHI BHA118

10 UNIVERSAL FOLLY (GB) (37) 2314-20

B g Universal (IRE) - Madam Jolie (IRE)

Owner: Tor Side Racing

Breeder: Mrs P. A. Cowey

8 11-2

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt (7)

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Sponsor: First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhoscoredtwiceataround2min2021/22.Rantoasimilarlevelonhisseasonal/chasedebutwhenrunner-up atDoncasterinNovember(19.1f),butwentbackwardsfromthateffortnexttime.Interestingreturnedtohurdling.

11 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (40) 43P5-32

B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima

Owner: PP & R Syndicate

Breeder: Kingsley Park Ltd

Star RatingHHHII BHA115

6 11-0

Jockey: Mitchell Bastyan

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Sponsor: Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner as a juvenile and, having slipped to a handy mark, has got back on track with a pair of placed efforts this season.Pulled clearoftherestwhenrunner-upatFontwellon BoxingDayandhecan giveanothergoodaccount. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 113

12 SHERIFF GARRETT (IRE) (40) P5-6401 D

9 11-0

B g Lawman (FR) - Few Are Chosen (IRE) Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (5)

Owner: Ontoawinner 10 & Partner 4

Breeder: Eimear Mulhern

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingshapedencouraginglyafter6monthsoffatthisC&DinOctober,builtonthatpromiseatthesecondtimeofasking when getting back to winning ways at Newcastle (20.3f) on Boxing Day. Remains on a workable mark. Star RatingHHHII BHA 113

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) 7 11 12 Harry Skelton 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Hood worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Haafapiece (GB), 5-1 Sheriff Garrett (IRE), 7-1 Ladronne (FR), 8-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), 10-1 Doctor Dex (IRE), 12-1 New Found Fame (IRE), Universal Folly (GB), 18-1 Bon Retour (IRE), 20-1 Alnadam (FR), 25-1 Daly Tiger (FR), 28-1 Peaceful Sunday (FR), 33-1 Aramax (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

A dual C&D winner last season, HAAFAPIECE produced his best effort of the current campaign when runner-up at Fakenham last time and he can go one better from 8lb below his last winning mark. Heading the list of dangers is Ladronne, who has been thriving over fences of late, while Pyramid Place can also give another good account.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAAFAPIECE 2.LADRONNE (FR) 3.PYRAMID PLACE (IRE)

THE RESULT

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner.

THE GOOD LUCK VICKI - YOU’LL BE MISSED OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000

Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279 (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs NOT THAT FUISSE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs NOT THAT FUISSE

Longest Traveller: MORATORIUM trained by M Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water, 166 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for six-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over three miles. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.

colours no horse form

1 BALLYMOY (IRE) (20) 2FP2-33 D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - John’s Eliza (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. H. B. Robinson

Hunt: Albrighton & Woodland

age st-lb

10 12-6

Jockey: Miss Immy Robinson (5)

Trainer: Mrs C. J. Robinson, Shifnal

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerin2018/19.Usefulforminthissphere.Hasn’tbeenseenunderRulessince2021andwaslast of 3 finishers in a point in January but he’s the class act in this field and is worth chancing. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 138

2 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (253) 3B111-4 D

B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR)

Owner: Mr Colm Donlon

10 12-6

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin (7)

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Hunt: Croome & West Warwickshire Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who completed his hat-trick in 5-runner hunter chase at Fakenham in April. Not at best on final outing last term but likely to bounce back on return. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 128

3 BALLYRATH (IRE) (250) 1PP25-P CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rose Wee (IRE)

Owner: Miss H. Brookshaw

Hunt: North Shropshire

13 12-2

Jockey: Mr Daniel Kyne (7)

Trainer: Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Gary Hanmer after scoring in a handicap here on reappearance. Could get back to form now fresh for a new stable but he has something to find. Star RatingHHIII BHA 110

4 LATE ROMANTIC (IRE) (342) 535/0P2- CD

B g Mahler - Mere Gaye (IRE)

13 11-12

Jockey: Mr Harry Myddelton (7)

Owner: Spitalized Racing and Mr H Myddelton Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Hunt: Sir W.W. Wynn’s

Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Won veterans’ handicap chase at Haydock in December 2020 but little to shout about since. Something to prove back from 11 months off

5 MORATORIUM (IRE) (20) 241-253 D

B g Presenting - Shuil Oilean (IRE)

Owner: Mrs L. Osborne

Hunt: Heythrop

Star RatingHHIII BHA 118

10 11-12

Jockey: Mr Myles Osborne (7)

Trainer: M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to take to chasing for Gordon Elliott but ran creditably a couple of times in hunters last season and has done well in points since. Looks a player.

6 URBANIST (IRE) (39) 00P-P3P D

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sorcillera

Owner: Mr J Welch

Hunt: Cheshire Forest

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123

11 11-12

Jockey: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

Trainer: R. J. Holmes, Saverley Green

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving S. Michael Millar when broke blood vessel when pulled up in hunter chase at Cartmel (25.5f, soft, 66/1). Pulled up in a point last time and others are more persuasive.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 100

2022: DUBAI QUEST (IRE) 9 12 2 Miss Gina Andrews 11-8 (T Ellis) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

BALLYRATH: Following its run on 30/5/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ballymoy (IRE), 3-1 Not That Fuisse (FR), Moratorium (IRE), 10-1 Late Romantic (IRE), 14-1 Ballyrath (IRE), 66-1 Urbanist (IRE)

THE racingtv.com OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97) colours no horse

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 176 runners, 28%) runs GOD’S OWN GETAWAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs GOD’S OWN GETAWAY

Longest Travellers: WEST WARHORSE trained by B Brookhouse & PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford - both Ireland.

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

1 ENDLESSPOSSIBILITY (GB) (259) 4 5 11-7

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Another Evening (IRE) Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Owner: Dr R. D. P. Newland

Breeder: Richard Mathias

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Livelovelaugh. Makes plenty of appeal on paper Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2 GOD’S OWN GETAWAY (IRE) (63) 0 5 11-7

B g Getaway (GER) - Yorkshire Girl (IRE) Jockey: Harry Skelton

Owner: SRW Partnership

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Michael Tobin Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Indian Hawk and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Melekhov. Didn’t show a great deal at Chepstow a couple of months ago but might have learned from it. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

3 INTIMATE (FR) (293) 662-

B g Montmartre (FR) - Quandaly (FR)

Owner: Mrs E. Ball

Breeder: S.C. Couetil Elevage

5 11-7

Jockey: Shane Quinlan (3)

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice raced in bumpers for Alain Couetil, most recently finished a 1/2-length second at Le Lion d’Angers 9 months ago Cost €30,000 for new connections and is interesting for yard having good season with their bumper runners. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

4 IT’S DAN (IRE) (-)

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Shady Pines (IRE)

Owner: green spittal and smith

Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill

5 11-7

Jockey: William Shanahan (7)

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEWVendangeurgelding.Half-brothertousefulhurdlerPowerofPauseandfair17fchasewinnerTheBigJetaway Wears tongue strap Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 LONG SYMPHONY (IRE) (682) 46/-

B g Mahler - Ashlings Princess (IRE)

Owner: The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

Breeder: John Kelleher

6 11-7

Jockey: Charlie Price (3)

Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and has showed a bit of ability in bumpers. Not seen for almost 2 years, though.

6 MR BRAMLEY (GB) (65) 5

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Apple Days

Owner: Mr H. Posner

Breeder: Mrs F. Marriott

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 11-7

Jockey: Jack Garritty

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers Glimpse of Gala and Mr Scrumpy Only fifth at Market Rasen on debut 2 months ago but could improve.

7 NAVIGATE WEST (IRE) (40) 6

B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Breeder: Donal Kenneally

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5 11-7

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Birchdale and fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Sonny Crockett. Looked more one for the longer term when sixth at Market Rasen on debut.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

8

PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (-)

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE)

Owner: McGoldrick Racing

Breeder: Elizabeth Gavin

5 11-7

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (3)

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £9,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 27f) Scoop The Pot (by Mahler). Star RatingHHIII BHA -

9 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (-)

B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Breeder: Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier

Jockey: Sam Ewing

5 11-7

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam (c123/h115) hurdle/chase winner who stayed 27f. Noteworthy

10 RUMOURSAREFLYING (GB) (74) 5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Circus Rose

Owner: Mrs P. M. Sly

Breeder: Mrs P. Sly

Jockey: Henry Brooke

5 11-7

Trainer: Pam Sly Peterborough

Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 5 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Fransham and useful hurdler Takeit Easy. From a family connections know well but he didn’t show much on recent debut.

11 TOPCLIFFE BOY (GB) (-)

Ch g Eagle Top - Littlemiss

Owner: Mr James Binks

Breeder: James and Kathleen Binks

BHA -

5 11-7

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Eagle Top gelding. Dam unraced. Worth a market check for all he doesn’t make much appeal on breeding.

12 WEST WARHORSE (IRE) (40) 0

B g Westerner - An Banog (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5 11-7

Jockey: Jack Quinlan

Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Western Warhorse. Dam, modest form in bumpers. Only seventh at Market Rasen first time out and others make more appeal.

13 TELEPATHIQUE (GB) (-)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Rhetorique (FR)

Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox

Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 11-0

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare. Half-sister to 11f-13f winner Scappato. Stable has a reasonable record in this sphere, so she’s no forlorn hope.

14 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (22) 0

B or Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie

Owner: MMG Racing

Breeder: R. J. & S. A. Carter

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

4 10-9

Jockey: Philip Armson (3)

Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg

Sponsor: Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners but very little encouragement to be gleaned from his debut at Huntingdon.

15 MIDNIGHT PHANTOM (FR) (-)

B g Vif Monsieur (GER) - Perceverense (FR)

Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke

Breeder: Mme Stephanie Cortot

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

4 10-9

Jockey: Sam Coltherd

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 3-y-o, Vif Monsieur gelding. Half-brother to fair French hurdler/chaser Lee d’Anjou and French hurdle/chaser Princesse d’Angers.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 5. Hood worn by No 12, 14

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Intimate (FR), 11-2 Park Annonciade (FR), 17-2 Mr Bramley (GB), 10-1 Endlesspossibility (GB), Telepathique (GB), 14-1 Navigate West (IRE), 18-1 Midnight Phantom (FR), 20-1 Topcliffe Boy (GB), 22-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), West Warhorse (IRE), 25-1 God’s Own Getaway (IRE), Rumoursareflying (GB), 33-1 It’s Dan (IRE), Long Symphony (IRE), 66-1 Geordie Night (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

PARK ANNONCIADE represents a stable with a good record in British bumpers and looks worth chancing on debut in a race where those with experience don’t set the bar very high. French-import Intimate has the best form and is feared on debut for Venetia Williams and Telepathique will merit respect if the market speaks in her favour

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) 2.INTIMATE (FR) 3.TELEPATHIQUE

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502 for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 17 entries at £40 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM PREVIEW AT WETHERBY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11706 to the winning horse The second to receive £5382, the third £2691, the fourth £1345 and the fifth £672 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £112 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 7lb

WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 8 entries at £112. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £8944; Second £4471; Third £2237; Fourth £1118; Fifth £558. (Penalty Value £11706.75)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.10 - THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb This race is so named in memory of the late Nick Wilmot-Smith, a former Chairman and Director of the Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited, and also in memory of the late Pat Wilmot-Smith, a former Director The WILMOT-SMITH family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The WILMOT-SMITH family will also present a cash prize to the stable lad or girl responsible for the winning horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares Novices Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. 16 entries at £40 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280 and the fourth £2132. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, William Hill will present a cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £200 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788. (Penalty Value £22780) A

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.23 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7129 to the winning horse The second to receive £3280, the third £1640, the fourth £820 and the fifth £409 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 26 entries at £60. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5453; Second £2726; Third £1364; Fourth £682; Fifth £340 (Penalty Value £7129.35) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.55 - THE GOOD LUCK VICKI - YOU’LL BE MISSED OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner 11 entries at £25 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279 (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.30 - THE racingtv.com OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2639 to the winning horse The second to receive £1214, the third £607, the fourth £303 and the fifth £151 for maiden 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, January 30th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Stratstone Harrogate have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries at £24. - Closed January 30th 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE

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