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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 colours no horse form age st-lb

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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

WETHERBY STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE LTD will present a memento to the winning owner of this race and £50 to the stablehand in charge of the best turned out horse.

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