Wetherby Racecard - Monday 6th March

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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

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RACE ONE

FEVER ROQUE bumped into a subsequent winner when finishing runner-up at Newcastle in January and the Rebecca Menzies-trained grey holds leading claims off 1lb lower. Caboy arrives in good form after finishing second at both Musselburgh and Kelso of late and is feared most, while Chris Cool may appreciate the return to an extended 2m5f distance after appearing not to see out the 3m trip here last month.

WIN: FEVER ROQUE

RACE TWO

DANGER: Caboy

QUICK SHARPENER gained his first success in a similar contest here in December and shaped better than the bare form suggests when weakening into seventh on his handicap debut at Carlisle last month. Dr Richard Newland’s inmate looks to have been found a good opportunity to add to his tally now returning to the scene of his C&D win. Halligator may have more to offer after winning on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in June, with Riggsby another potential improver.

WIN: QUICK SHARPENER

RACE THREE

DANGER: Halligator

Innisfree Lad escapes a 7lb penalty for winning a conditional jockeys contest at Hereford last Sunday and he’s turned out quickly before his new mark kicks in. David Dennis inmate merits respect, but that effort may have taken something out of him, with similar comments applying to Gwencily Berbas, who won over an extended 3m6f at Exeter 10 days ago With that in mind, the in-form GERYVILLE gets the vote as he looks like he could relish this marathon 3m7f trip and he is a previous course winner

WIN: GERYVILLE

RACE FOUR

DANGER: Innisfree Lad

A tricky puzzle for punters to solve and only a tentative vote goes to JET LEGS, who has filled the runner-up berth the last twice and ran well behind an improver off this mark at Ayr last time. Kadex relished the return to a sounder surface when secondovertheextended3matDoncasteroff3lblowerlatestandrepresentsayardingoodform,whileFameAndConcrete was sent off favourite for his handicap debut when third at Lingfield last month and could have more to offer

WIN: JET LEGS

RACE FIVE

DANGER: Kadex

Beakstown has been keeping good company and a sliding handicap mark brings him into the equation here, while Enzo D’Airy has sounds claims on his second-placed finish off 1lb higher at Lingfield in late January prior to unseating at the first last time. Slight preference, however, is for FAMOUS BRIDGE, who is a big player on his best form He clearly didn’t get 3m on soft ground at Ayr last month and the Nicky Richards-trained gelding will relish the drop trip as well as the 4lb drop in the ratings.

WIN: FAMOUS BRIDGE

RACE SIX

DANGER: Beakstown

Donald McCain has his string in fine form and he can add to his tally here courtesy of GLORY BRIDGE. Runner-up the last twice, his second to Ivetwiggedit off 5lb lower at Doncaster last month has been boosted by the winner scoring impressively twice since and this looks an easier assignment for Brian Hughes’ mount. Inflagrante is sliding down the ratings and could fight it out for the silver medal with Oakmont, who is also beginning to look feasibly treated again.

WIN: GLORY BRIDGE

DANGER: Oakmont

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We were treated to another excellent day of racing here at Wetherby, with seven races taking place on Wednesday 15th February.

The opener saw a two-runner race in which Whistleinthedark cruised to success over Since Day One by nine lengths for jockey Patrick Cowley and trainer Luca Morgan. The eight-year-old made all and produced a fine round of jumping to secure a comfortable win.

It was a close affair in the following race with Solar Sovereign taking the honours in the wetherbyracing.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle for jockey Brian Hughes and trainer Toby Bulgin. Technology received a lot of support in the market but was unable to justify the starting price, finishing two lengths behind the winner. Solar Sovereign briefly led in the early stages before being joined by Technology, but it was the former who found the most, staying on well to clinch the victory.

The third race of the day saw Bois Guillbert deny market favourite Elogio to win by just under two lengths for jockey Stephen Mulqeen. The Lucinda Russell-trained four-year-old travelled particularly strongly and despite not producing the most fluent round of jumping, still had plenty to fend off the dangers. Eagle of The Glen was a well beaten third, 14 lengths behind Elagio.

In the Frank Dawn 90th Birthday Celebration

Handicap Hurdle, the Nicky Henderson-trained Impulsive One found just enough to deny Progressive by a head in an enthralling contest. The five-year-old Impulsive raced freely and was held up in midfield in the early stages by jockey Daryl Jacob, before being pushed along before three out. The gelding then went third two out before staying on well the take the lead in the closing stages.

Trainer Jonjo O’Neill secured his first win of the day with Prince Escalus securing a comfortable win with Jonjo Jr on board. The eight-year-old led narrowly early on before going clear before four out He produced a good jump two out before staying on well to secure a comfortable success. Market favourite Xcitations finished a near four lengths behind in second for trainer Pam Sly. Morgan was hoping for their second win of the day but Hasankey was unable to cut the deficit to the leading duo, finish over five lengths behind the winner in third.

It was an emphatic victory in the penultimate race of the day, The racingtv.com Handicap Chase, with Feivel cruising to a nine length victory over Chris Cool in second. The Stuart Edmundstrained eight-year-old was going best when three out and was pushed along when approaching the last. He soon went clear and won going away. Market favourite East Street was unable to make an impact on proceedings, finish fourth behind Cash To Ash.

The final race of the day saw short-priced favourite White Rhino win by an emphatic seven lengths for trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero. The seven-year-old made it back-to-back wins having won the previous week at Southwell Jockey Craig Nichol nudged the gelding along when two out and soon went clear to complete another fine day of racing.

Pyramid Place finished third for trainer Milton Harris, with Milkwood in fourth for Neil Mulholland.

BOIS GUILLBERT

SOLAR SOVEREIGN

WHITE RHINO

Zee Man (FR)

8 Arthur’s Sixpence (GB)

9 Caryto des Brosses (FR)11-12 10 Dickie Diver (IRE)

11 Ofalltheginjoints (IRE)

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

Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80) A

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (22 wins from 280 runners, 8%) runs

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs

Longest Traveller: CABOY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

TREVELYN’S CORN

FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER (IRE) (52) 1541-0P

B g Ask - Doneraile Parke (IRE)

Owner: Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick

Breeder: Miss Anne Broderick

7 12-2

Jockey: Theo Gillard (3)

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Irishpointrecruitwhowonabumperandmaidenhurdleforthisyardlastseason.Yettoconvinceoverfences, though has had a breathing operation since last seen and a first-time tongue tie is applied. Star RatingHHIII BHA 107

TIMEFORMVIEW

2 TREVELYN’S CORN (IRE) (28) 522-4P5

B g Oscar (IRE) - Present Venture (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs D Lees Mr J Kaye & Mr D Pollitt

Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer

10 11-9

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who went the wrong way for Paul Nicholls after winning a maiden hurdle at Wincanton in March 2019 Finishedrunner-uptwiceinthisspherelastspringbutbelowthatlevelthistermsopercentagecallistolookelsewhere. Star RatingHHIII BHA100

3 CHRIS COOL (GB) (19) 5-0S4P2

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE)

Owner: Evason, Harney and Greenall

Breeder: Harney Greenall Evason Partnership

7 11-9

Jockey: Toby Wynne (3)

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesatBangorin2021andclearlylearntplentyfromchasingdebuttomatchthatformwhenrunner-upatthis track(24.2f,good)lastmonth,hisjumpinginstarkcontrastunderanaggressiveridesportingfirst-timeheadgear.Inthemixagain. StarRatingHHHHI BHA100

4 FEVER ROQUE (FR) (58) 12-3F32 D BF

Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belle Saga (FR)

Owner: Graham & Christine Seward

Breeder: Ms Genevieve Mongin

8 11-9

Jockey: Aaron Anderson

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveoverhurdleslasttermandplacedonall3completedstartsinthissphere,latestwhenrunner-upatNewcastle (20.1f,soft)acoupleofmonthsago 1lblowernowandthislooksaweakrace,sohe’sworthtakingachanceon. Star RatingHHHHH BHA100

5 CABOY (FR) (15) 2-36422 D

B g Nidor (FR) - Cadouya Girl (FR)

Owner: Goodtimes

Breeder: Mr Eric Leray & Mme Josiane Grall

11 11-3

Jockey: Patrick Wadge (6)

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since scoring in France in 2018 but he posted his best effort of the season when runner-up at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) 15 days ago Place claims once again.

6 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (15) 422323 BF

B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)

Owner: Smartwater Utilities

Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh

Star RatingHHHII BHA 94

6 11-2

Jockey: Tom Midgley

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to score but he’s knocking on the door, doing too much too soon when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.9f) on penultimate outing. Jumping errors resurfaced at Musselburgh since though, so tough to support with much confidence.

7 GLEBE ROAD (IRE) (106) 16455-P BF

B g Fame And Glory - Poppy Baloo (IRE)

Owner: Mr Simon Roberts

Breeder: Stephanie Hanly

Star RatingHHHII BHA 93

7 11-0

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh

Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton

Sponsor: John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhowasonlymodestatbestoverhurdlesandmadeadiscouragingstartinthissphereafter8monthsoffwhenpulled upatUttoxeter(20f,soft)inNovember

HasleftCharlieLongsdon/hadawindopsinceandthisshouldrevealplenty. Star RatingHHHII BHA91

8

RELKADAM (FR) (18) 656354 C 9 10-7

Ch g Muhtathir - Gloirez (FR)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 12

Breeder: Mr Richard Corveller

Jockey: Alan Doyle

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who scored at Catterick in January 2022 but has been more miss than hit since, faring no better in a change of headgearatNewcastle(16.3f,firm)lastmonth.Cheekpieces back onandsteps significantlyback upindistance.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Star RatingHHIII BHA 84

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 7.

Stewards Note: BEAT THE EDGE: Following its run on 19/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Fever Roque (FR), Caboy (FR), 11-2 Chris Cool (GB), 6-1 Glebe Road (IRE), 13-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 12-1 Relkadam (FR), 14-1 Forpaddytheplumber (IRE), Trevelyn’s Corn (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Cases can be made for a few of these, but FEVER ROQUE has been placed on all 3 completed starts in handicap chases so Rebecca Menzies’ charge is taken to open her account in this sphere at the expense of Chris Cool, who clearly learnt plenty from his chasing debut and matched the best of his hurdles form when finishing runner-up over 3m here last month. Caboy can fill out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FEVER ROQUE (FR) 2.CHRIS COOL 3.CABOY (FR)

THE RESULT

RACING TV 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.

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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (22 wins from 280 runners, 8%) runs LINCOLN BURROWS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs QUICK SHARPENER

Longest Traveller: LETMETELLUSOMETHIN trained by J O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles. HALLIGATOR trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 170 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 mile novices hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 HALLIGATOR (FR) (277) 2-1 D

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

Owner: Imperial Racing Partnership 2016

Breeder: Stefaan Butseraen

Jockey: David Bass

6 11-12

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedapromisingfirsteffortwhensecondinaGalwaybumperforDeclanQueallyinautumn2021andreturnedtowina2mUttoxetermaiden hurdlelastsummer Absentagainsincebutclearlycapablewhenfreshandlikelyhasmoretooffer Tonguetiegoeson.Leadingclaims. StarRatingHHHHH BHA-

2 QUICK SHARPENER (IRE) (28) P1-5510 CD

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Flaming Flower (IRE)

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Quick Sharpener

Breeder: Richard O’Connor

6 11-12

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhobuiltontheencouragementofhishurdledebutatthesecondattemptwhenwinningaC&DnoviceinDecember Bitbetter thanresult(prominentforlongway)whenseventhon17fCarlislehandicapdebutsince.Likelytogowellbackinanovice. StarRatingHHHHI BHA116

3 ANNAHARVEY LAD (IRE) (653) 4/3-

B g Famous Name - Annaharvey Pride (IRE)

7 11-5

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Conor McGrath

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframein2Irishpointsinspring2021butsoldforonly£5,000subsequentlyandit’stakenalongtimefor new connections to get him to the track. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

4 LETHAL INDUSTRY (IRE) (51) 20

B g Champs Elysees - Na Habair Tada (IRE)

Owner: Mr Paul Drinkwater

Breeder: Eugene Condon

Jockey: David Noonan

5 11-5

Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding who was second in a Newcastle bumper for James Ewart in November but well beaten in a maiden hurdle for this stable in January.

5 LETMETELLUSOMETHIN (GB) (39) 030

B g Shirocco (GER) - Early Dawne

Owner: Letmetellusomethin Partnership

Breeder: RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 11-5

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form when placed in a Southwell bumper in November and more one for the longer term in this sphere judged on his opening effort in a C&D novice 39 days ago

6 LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) (14) P-26300

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Avida Star (IRE)

Owner: K Jardine R Griffiths

Breeder: Gt Bloodstock

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

6 11-5

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenIrishpointershowedwhohasbeeneighthinmaiden/novicehurdlesatCarlislesinceswitchingto Rules. Likely he’s more one for handicaps after this.

7 RIGGSBY (IRE) (18) 4

B g Acclamation - Silk Affair (IRE)

Owner: The Hands and Heels Partnership

Breeder: M. Fahy

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5 11-5

Jockey: Jonathan England

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on the Flat for Julie Camacho 12/1, showed some aptitude for hurdling when fourth off 11 in Newcastle novice 14 days ago May do better

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

8

CLASSIC LADY (IRE) (30) 1232//-00

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

Owner: Allott & Wordingham

Breeder: Another Gaye Syndicate

8 10-12

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but beaten a long way in 2 C&D hurdles in recent months. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

9 TARA BROOCH (GB) (-)

B m Kayf Tara - Gaspara (FR)

Owner: Mr J Scarrow & Partner

Breeder: Mrs G. B. Walford

5 10-12

Jockey: Tom Midgley (5)

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

KayfTaramare.Half-sistertobumperwinnerPennineCross.Damsmart2m-21/2mhurdlewinner(stayed3m),half-sisterto verysmarthurdler(stayed25f)MrThriller Nobacknumberonpaperandonetokeepacloseeyeoninthemarket.StarRatingHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

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

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Stewards Note: LINCOLN BURROWS: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Halligator (FR), 9-4 Quick Sharpener (IRE), 11-1 Riggsby (IRE), 16-1 Tara Brooch (GB), 20-1 Letmetellusomethin (GB), 24-1 Lethal Industry (IRE), 25-1 Annaharvey Lad (IRE), 33-1 Lincoln Burrows (IRE), 50-1 Classic Lady (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It may pay to focus on the 2 previous hurdle winners in the line-up, with Kim Bailey’s HALLIGATOR taken to make light of another absence and prove too strong for Quick Sharpener Riggsby is open to progress on the back of his hurdle debut fourth and may prove best of the remainder unless the market vibes are positive surrounding newcomer Tara Brooch.

THE RESULT

RACING TV 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.

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THE WETHERBY LONG DISTANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13000

Owners Prize Money Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (22 wins from 280 runners, 8%) runs GERYVILLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs GWENCILY BERBAS

Weightwatcher: INNISFREE LAD won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 5lb to 122.

Longest Traveller: GWENCILY BERBAS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-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

1 GERYVILLE (FR) (27) 12-3422 C BF

B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR)

Owner: Mr R. M. Howard

Breeder: Thierry Cypres

age st-lb

7 11-12

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yard have hit form and he’s run well in second at Market Rasen the last twice, pulling clear of the remainder under this rider latest. Good shout if he stays this longer trip

2 INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (8) 62P0P1

B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR)

Owner: Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum

Breeder: John Fallon

11 11-12

Jockey: Theo Gillard (3)

Trainer: David Dennis, Banbury

Sponsor: DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThird in last year’s Eider and back to form from much-reduced mark when landing weak conditionals’ veterans’ handicap at Hereford 8 days ago Unpenalised (rider can take 3lb off this time) and a thorough stayer, so lots to like. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122

3 GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) (10) 0-56451 D

B g Nickname (FR) - Lesorial (FR)

Owner: Mr Aidan J. Ryan

Breeder: Mlle Lily-Rose Bernabe

12 11-10

Jockey: Philip Armson (3)

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’ttheforceofoldbuthe’dbecomewellhandicapped(11lbbelowlastwinningmark)andopenedhisaccountfortheseasoninDevon NationalatExeter10daysago.Backup7lbandnotanobviousoneforthefollow-upforallhe’llrelishthetestagain. Star RatingHHHII BHA120

4 YOUR OWN STORY (IRE) (18) 5-24232

B g Shantaram - Forest Heiress (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell

Breeder: John O’Callaghan

Jockey: Derek Fox

7 11-7

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point scorer who landed 25f Carlisle novice hurdle a year ago and has been shaping up well in handicap chases this term, looking ready for a marathon test like this. Still relatively unexposed and can go well.StarRatingHHHHI BHA117

5 SILVER IN DISGUISE (GB) (31) 13-4002 D

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Spinner

Owner: Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris

Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch

Jockey: Alan Johns

9 11-5

Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Sponsor: Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a similar marathon handicap at Chepstow a year ago and ran his best race of the season when held in second there last time. Wouldn’t dismiss. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115

6 DON HERBAGER (FR) (24) 141-54P

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Marie d’Altoria (FR)

Owner: Hereford Racing Club

Breeder: P. Desmard, C. Le Blay & A. Desmard

9 11-2

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term (including long-distance handicap at Bangor) but yet to find his stride this season, listless even by his standards (reportedly had irregular heartbeat) at Bangor last time. Easy to look elsewhere.Star RatingHHIII BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Stewards Note: DON HERBAGER: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer couldn’t explain poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Innisfree Lad (IRE), 7-2 Geryville (FR), 9-2 Gwencily Berbas (FR), 5-1 Your Own Story (IRE), 9-1 Silver In Disguise (GB), 16-1 Don Herbager (FR)

A rare long-distance handicap for the track that can to INNISFREE LAD, who is unpenalised for his recent Hereford win and won’t want for stamina. The danger is Your Own Story, who remains relatively unexposed and can go well with this step up in trip sure to suit him.

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THE WATCH AND BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (22 wins from 280 runners, 8%) runs MONAGHAN BOY and PERFECT MAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs SHOT BOII

Longest Traveller: SHOT BOII trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb

1 KADEX (FR) (38) 61-P062

B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR)

Jockey: Eddie Edge (10)

Owner: The Sanguiners, Mrs G Redman & B Painter Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

2 FAME AND CONCRETE (IRE) (14) 10/2-223 BF

B g Fame And Glory - Masiana (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Hickey

Breeder: Butlersgrove Stud

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Usefulwinnerat16finbumperswhocameinarespectablethirdof12inhandicaphurdleatLingfield(23f,good) 14 days ago Merits consideration, especially if jumping better

TIMEFORMVIEW

3 BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (25) 201325

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE)

Owner: Alan Baxter & Brian Hall

Breeder: Mrs Deirdre McGrath

7 12-0

Jockey: William Shanahan (7)

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Carrieshisheadawkwardlybutoffthemarkin2mhandicapatLeicesterinNovember Hascontinuedindecentnick,fifth of 9 at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Should go well again tried over this much longer trip. Star Rating

TIMEFORMVIEW

4 SHOT BOII (IRE) (21) 4-11142 D BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Moncherie (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. Frewen

Breeder: Patrick Condron

6 11-12

Jockey: Fergus Gillard (3)

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

Hasreturnedanimprovedmodel,completingthehat-trickindeterminedfashionatUttoxeter(23f)onNewYear’sEve.Good second of 5 in handicap at Plumpton (25f) 21 days ago Visor replaces cheekpieces and needs considering. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 103

TIMEFORMVIEW

5 PERCULATOR (GB) (21) 215242 BF

B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE)

Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL

Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh

6 11-12

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of bumper at Carlisle in October and has shown similar form when in the frame over hurdles, second of 3 at Catterick (25.3f, good to firm) 21 days ago Not ruled out now going into handicaps. Star RatingHHHII BHA 103

6 THE WHITE VOLCANO (IRE) (21) 5P/00-60 D 11 11-12

B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. Storey

Breeder: Mr Philip White

Jockey: Sam Coltherd

Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his two runs here for his new yard Others appeal a lot more. Star RatingHHIII BHA 103

7 JET LEGS (IRE) (20) 465322 BF 6 11-11

B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical

Owner: Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown

Breeder: Michael McCullagh

Jockey: Theo Gillard (3)

Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Sponsor: Weatherbys Racing Bank

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get his head in front but he comes here in very good nick, second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago Player off an unchanged mark.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 102

8 YOU SOME BOY (IRE) (53) 10-025P CD BF

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - You Some Massini (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Wade

Breeder: M. Fogarty

8 11-9

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Sponsor: John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but tried in cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Catterick (25.3f, heavy) 53 days ago Could bounce back with headgear quickly dispensed with.

9 PARELLIROC (GB) (30) 00-466

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Roc Mirage

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Breeder: Mrs S. M. Reeks

Star RatingHHHII BHA 100

7 11-5

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maidenhurdler who beat only one in novice here (19.7f, good to soft) 30 days ago Up in trip for his handicap debut with plenty more required.

10 PERFECT MAN (IRE) (31) 62-0506 D

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE)

Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club

Breeder: Andrew Pierce

Star RatingHHIII BHA 96

12 10-13

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWNineteen runs since last win in 2020. Below-par sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 31 days ago so others are more persuasive Star RatingHHIII BHA 90

11 GEORGE BANCROFT (GB) (37) 263600

Ch g Australia - Extensive

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

5 10-13

Jockey: Aidan Coleman

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

TIMEFORMVIEWArriveswellbelowform,tenthof13inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(19.9f,soft)37daysago Upintripwith lots of work to do.

12 MONAGHAN BOY (IRE) (19) 56-0060

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ferrestown Lady (IRE)

Owner: The Golden Cuckoo

Breeder: Dunmanway Breeding Club

RatingHHIII BHA 90

6 10-10

Jockey: Miss Becky Smith

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairinbumpersbutyettoshowthatformoverhurdles,ninthonhishandicapbowhere19daysago More is needed over this longer trip

13

RUMBLE B (IRE) (14) 06P-435

B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE)

Owner: Miss C. Tinkler

Breeder: Mr Emlyn Patterson

Star RatingHHIII BHA 87

9 10-2

Jockey: John Kington

Trainer: Justin Landy Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 24 runs but he posted a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (25f, good to soft) 14 days ago Others more persuasive

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Star RatingHHIII BHA 79

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10, 11

Stewards Note:

YOU SOME BOY: Following its run on 12/1/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

PERFECT MAN: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the first.

GEORGE BANCROFT: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Shot Boii (IRE), 5-1 Jet Legs (IRE), 13-2 Fame And Concrete (IRE), 17-2 Kadex (FR), 10-1 You Some Boy (IRE), 12-1 Perculator (GB), 14-1 Bridge Road (IRE), George Bancroft (GB), 18-1 Rumble B (IRE), 25-1 Parelliroc (GB), 33-1 Perfect Man (IRE), 100-1 Monaghan Boy (IRE), 300-1 The White Volcano (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Lots of these are in with a shout but the vote goes to JET LEGS who can race off the same mark as when a very good Ayr second last time and remains with few miles still on the clock. Shot BoiI is enjoying an excellent season and seems sure to have a say once more, with Bridge Road and You Some Boy both weighted to have a say too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JET LEGS (IRE) 2.SHOT BOII (IRE) 3.BRIDGE ROAD (IRE)

THE RESULT

RACING TV 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 WATCH THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 2lb 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 178 runners, 28%) runs BEAKSTOWN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs BEAKSTOWN

Longest Traveller: SONG OF EARTH trained by J S Smith, Tirley, 166 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (101) 2613-44 D BF

B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE)

Owner: Bryan Drew

Breeder: Geoffrey Thompson

10 12-0

Jockey: Bridget Andrews

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

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

TIMEFORMVIEWTrickycustomer(oftenfindslittle)butcouldn’tbefaultedwhenfinallyoffthemarkoverfencesinlistedhandicapatAyr(20.5f)Lastspring. However,solidreappearancefourthintheOldRoanwasfollowedbyapooreffortatNewburywhenlastseeninNovember

2 PERCUSSION (GB) (51) 1-12335

B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

Owner: Mr E. R. Hanbury

Breeder: E. R. Hanbury

StarRatingHHHII BHA135

8 11-8

Jockey: Danny McMenamin

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalisedbycheekpieces/tonguestraplastspringandgoodstarttothisseasonwhenplacedinboththeGrandSeftonandBecherChaseoverthe NationalfencesatAintree.NoshowatKemptonlasttimebutgoodchancehe’llbouncebacknowreturnedtoaleft-handedtrack.

3 ENZO D’AIRY (FR) (10) 36/-102U

B g Anzillero (GER) - Panzara d’Airy (FR)

Owner: Dr Moira Hamlin

Breeder: Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy

StarRatingHHHHH BHA129

9 11-5

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRanrightuptohisbestonthebackofalengthyabsencewhengainingthirdchasesuccessatChepstowinDecember Thingshaven’t gonetoplansince(unseatedatthefirstfenceatWarwickrecently)butwillbeathreatgrantedaclearroundhere. Star RatingHHHHI BHA126

4 SONG OF EARTH (IRE) (101) 51-0025 D

B g Mahler - Lady Lenson (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N Benson

Breeder: Morgan Kavanagh

8 11-3

Jockey: Finn Lambert (5)

Trainer: Julian Smith, Tirley

Sponsor: Mrs Benson & Miss S.N Benson

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Margaret Mullins in Ireland, most recently landing a Fairyhouse handicap chase last spring. Failed to make an impact on debut for new yard at Ffos Las in November, though, and absent since. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124

5 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (33) 2U1P-34 D

B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Breeder: John Gallagher

Jockey: Brian Hughes

7 11-1

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinner(atupto21f)whoisverymuchachaseronlooksandtherewassomeencouragementtogleanfromreturn/chasedebut thirdatDoncaster,keepingonunderhands-and-heels.JumpingwenttopotatAyrsincebuthe’swellworthanotherchance. StarRatingHHHII BHA122

6 MARSHALLED (IRE) (67) 3152U0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus

9 11-1

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedsecondwinoverhurdlesatPunchestownlastspring(alsosuccessfultwiceinthissphere)andgoodsecondreturnedfencesbackfromabreak atFairyhouseinOctober.Mistakeshaveprovedcostlysincebutwouldhaveafightingchancefornewyardhereifhisjumpingison-point. StarRatingHHHII BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note: BEAKSTOWN: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had struck into its left foreleg.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1

Beakstown (IRE), 7-2

Famous Bridge (IRE), 4-1 Percussion (GB), Enzo d’Airy (FR), 10-1 Marshalled (IRE), 14-1 Song of Earth (IRE)

It’s probably best not to read too much into PERCUSSION’s disappointing display at Kempton, as he simply doesn’t appear to be anywhere near as effective on right-handed tracks as he is going this way round. The better ground here will help, too, and he could be the answer to a rather tricky-looking contest. Beakstown, Marshalled and Song of Earth all have a bit to prove at present, which leaves Enzo d’Airy and Famous Bridge as the main dangers.

THE RESULT

ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated. d—Disqualified. r—Ran Out.

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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.

RACING TV 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 RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

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

Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (12 wins from 118 runners, 10%) runs GLORY BRIDGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs GLORY BRIDGE

Longest Traveller: DARKEST DAY trained by W Young Jnr, Carluke, 198 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 INFLAGRANTE (IRE) (37) 00-24F0

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Maggie Connolly (IRE)

Owner: Mrs David Johnson

Breeder: Mr Barry O’Driscoll

Jockey: David Bass

7 12-0

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW His performances in a handicap hurdle/chase this winter have been a little underwhelming but there’s plenty of time for this 7-y-o to click.

2 GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) (25) P/1-6422

B g Fame And Glory - Youngborogal (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Breeder: Charlie Carter

Star RatingHHHII BHA 99

7 11-12

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhomadesteadyprogressoverhurdles,makinghiseffortearlierthanideal(collaredlateonhavingbeen6lengthsaheadatlast)when secondtoasubsequentdualwinner(pairclear)onDoncasterhandicapdebut25daysago Raised5lbbutstilllooksaheadofhismark. StarRatingHHHHH BHA97

3 CALEVADE (IRE) (31) 3//-P0

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Avoidance (USA)

Owner: D Shapiro, Mrs Anne Haslam & Partners

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

7 11-10

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWFair on Flat in 2020 Also shaped well when second hurdle debut in January of that year but he hasn’t shown much in 2 outings since returningfromalongabsence.Handicapsprovidehimwithamorerealisticchancebuthehassomethingtoprovefornow.Star RatingHHIII BHA95

4 OAKMONT (FR) (116) 3-4F360

Ch g Turtle Bowl (IRE) - Onega Lake (IRE)

Owner: The Sheroot Partnership

Breeder: All Along LLC

10 11-9

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel

Sponsor: The Vilprano Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWHashintedatpromiseonhislasttwostarts,setalottodowhenseventhwhenatNewcastlebackinNovember Well treated on his best form but betting perhaps the best guide back from a 4-month break. Star RatingHHHII BHA 94

5 BURROWS HALL (FR) (38) 360-20

B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - La Vie de Boitron (FR)

Owner: Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan

Breeder: Mme Julie Morgan

6 11-8

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Pektron Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in a 2m novice at Hexham in April. Likely needed it after 9 months off at Doncaster on his recent return to action and he remains one who is likely to go on to better things in handicaps.Star RatingHHHHI BHA93

6 SECRETS DE FAMILLE (FR) (11) 0050P-P

Ch m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Louisa M Alcott

Owner: Mr N. Mechie

6 10-13

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen

Trainer: Neil Mechie, Middleham

Breeder: Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer

TIMEFORM VIEW Only poor form over hurdles in Ireland and offered little on his first outing for a new stable at Sedgefield only 11 days ago. Star RatingHIIII BHA 84

7 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (51) 5-F05

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR)

Owner: Mrs Dorothy Lewis

Breeder: Mr Sebastien Berger

Jockey: David Noonan

4 10-10

Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Sponsor: Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in a French bumper and at the third time of asking over hurdles for new connections when fifth in a C&D maiden in January. May do better in handicaps.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 91

8

DARKEST DAY (IRE) (29) 200-PP6 D 8 10-7

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr W G Young

Breeder: Thomas Patrick English

Jockey: Dylan Johnston (7)

Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Plumpton for Gary Moore in March 2021 and runner-up twice for this yard in June of that year First sign of retaining ablity since returning from an absence when sixth of 12 at Musselburgh last month. Star RatingHHIII BHA 78

9 HALLOWED GROUND (IRE) (519) 35000/0- 8 10-4

B g Mahler - Castlehaven (IRE)

Owner: Miss Paula Smith

Breeder: Eamonn and Liam O’Donovan

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Trainer: Paula Smith, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in 4 outings in 2021, including a handicap Been absent 16 months (has had wind surgery). Can only be watched.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Star RatingHIIII BHA 75

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

Stewards Note:

OAKMONT: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Glory Bridge (IRE), 8-1 Inflagrante (IRE), 17-2 Burrows Hall (FR), 9-1 Oakmont (FR), 12-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 22-1 Calevade (IRE), 28-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 50-1 Hallowed Ground (IRE), 150-1 Secrets de Famille (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GLORY BRIDGE was well clear with a subsequent dual winner when second on his Doncaster handicap debut and still looks well treated despite being raised 5lb for that. Burrows Hall appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and is feared most ahead of fellow handicap newcomer Jukebox d’Eddy

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) 2.BURROWS HALL (FR) 3.JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR)

THE RESULT

RACING TV 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.

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c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

ADVANCE SALES

Full information regarding the abandonment policy for admissions purchased in advance of the raceday is available at wetherbyracing.co.uk and a notice will be posted on the website home page in the instance of abandonment.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.05 - THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who prior to March 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 26th March 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifiers during the current season. 19 entries at £40 - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80) A

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Second Race 2.40 - THE racingtv.com NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb 22 entries at £35 - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.15 - THE WETHERBY LONG DISTANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159 the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 12 entries at £65. - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.50 - THE WATCH AND BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifiers during the current season. 29 entries at £35Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.25 - THE WATCH THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645 the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £75.Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.00 - THE RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. 24 entries at £35 - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURES 2023

Tuesday 21st March - Weekday Racing

Friday 31st March - Wear a Hat Day supporting Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Society

Thursday 6th April - Easter Raceday

Sunday 30th April - Family Raceday Flat Racing also featuring the Poundland Mascot Gold Cup

Tuesday 16th May - Evening Flat Racing

Tuesday 6th June - Evening Flat Racing

Tuesday 13th June - Evening Flat Racing

Party in the Paddock Ladies' Evening & Season Finale

Wednesday 18th October - The Opening Meeting

2023/24 Jump season Opening Meeting supporting Spinal Research

Friday 3rd November - The bet365 Meeting

Day One - featuring the British Horse Society Charity Race

Saturday 4th November - The bet365 Meeting

Day Two - featuring the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase

Saturday 18th November - The Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday

Wednesday 29th November - Weekday Racing

Saturday 9th December - Christmas Jumper Saturday

Tuesday 26th December - The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting

Day One - featuring the William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase

Wednesday 27th December - The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting

Day Two - featuring the William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase

Additional Family Entertainment

Our best ticket prices are available when booking in advance.

Concessions for those aged 66yrs and over and for students are available on advance booking.

Under 18's come racing for free at every Wetherby race fixture.