Wetherby Racecard - Saturday 4th November

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TODAY’S RACING 1ST RACE 12.40 The 6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Novices’ Hurdle Race

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2ND RACE 1.15 The Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase

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3RD RACE 1.50 The bet365 Mares’ Hurdle Race

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4TH RACE 2.21 The bet365 Hurdle Race

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BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (204) 2/11114- D

6

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Owner: John Dance and Bryan Drew Breeder: Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel

11-0

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Sponsor: Morson Group, Vertem Asset Management

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedanaturallastseasonwhengoing4-4inNewburynovices’handicapinFebruarybuthecameinawell-held last to Ahoy Senor at Aintree on his final run. Remains with lots of potential. Very much in the mix. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 161

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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.

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ASCOT Race 1 12.55 2m 3f 58y 1 Idem (FR) 12-0 2 Ed Keeper (FR) 11-12 3 Young Merlin (IRE) 11-11 4 Awaythelad (IRE) 11-9 5 Saladam (FR) 11-9 6 Estacas (GER) 11-5 7 Immortal (FR) 11-4 8 Prince Imperial (USA) 11-1 9 John W Creasy (IRE) 11-0 10 Lipa K (IRE) 11-0 11 Rebel Intentions (IRE) 10-3 Race 2 1.30 2m 2f 175y 1 Hermino Aa (FR) 11-10 2 Timeforatune (GB) 11-10 3 Twinjets (IRE) 11-10 4 Sir Psycho (IRE) 11-8 5 Scarface (IRE) 11-7 6 Are U Wise To That (IRE) 11-6 7 Passing Well (FR) 11-3 8 Cruz Control (FR) 11-2 9 Jipcot (FR) 10-5 Race 3 2.05 2m 167y 1 First Flow (IRE) 12-0 2 Funambule Sivola (FR) 11-12 3 Boothill (IRE) 11-5 4 Red Rookie (GB) 10-10 5 Saint Segal (FR) 10-7 6 The Last Day (IRE) 10-5 7 Cap Du Mathan (FR) 10-5 8 Frere d’Armes (FR) 10-5 9 Quel Destin (FR) 10-4

Race 4 2.40 1m 7f 152y 1 Soldierofthestorm (IRE) 11-6 2 Brook Bay (IRE) 11-0 3 Highway One O Four (IRE) 11-0 4 Il Va de Soi (FR) 11-0 5 Jango Baie (FR) 11-0 6 Pyrotechnic (FR) 11-0 7 Quian (GER) 11-0 8 Royal Defender (IRE) 11-0 9 Royal Thunder (GB) 11-0 10 Tellherthename (IRE) 11-0 11 Ten Lengths Tom (IRE) 11-0 12 Mighty Moth (IRE) 10-7 13 Near Dark (IRE) 10-7 Race 5 3.15 1m 7f 152y 1 Camprond (FR) 12-0 2 Faivoir (FR) 11-11 3 Teddy Blue (GER) 11-8 4 Altobelli (IRE) 11-3 5 Carbon King (IRE) 11-2 6 Knickerbockerglory (IRE)11-2 7 Our Champ (IRE) 11-0 8 Thereisnodoubt (IRE) 10-10 9 Bad (FR) 10-8 10 Greyval (FR) 10-7 11 Rare Middleton (GB) 10-3 12 Chance A Tune (FR) 10-2

Race 6 3.45 2m 7f 180y 1 Eldorado Allen (FR) 12-0 2 Two For Gold (IRE) 12-0 3 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 11-7 4 Beauport (IRE) 11-2 5 Flegmatik (FR) 10-13 6 Victtorino (FR) 10-12 7 Larry (GB) 10-9 8 Coeur Serein (IRE) 10-6 9 Mucho Mas (IRE) 10-3 10 Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 10-2 11 Zhiguli (IRE) 10-2 12 Yeah Man (IRE) 10-2 Race 7 4.15 1m 7f 152y 1 All Authorized (FR) 11-6 2 Celtic Dino (FR) 11-2 3 Chauffeur Driven (IRE) 11-2 4 Dino Magic (FR) 11-2 5 Electric Mason (IRE) 11-2 6 Guivinec (FR) 11-2 7 Monty Bodkin (IRE) 11-2 8 Nineelmspark (IRE) 11-2 9 Oak Grove (IRE) 11-2 10 Spice Boy (GB) 11-2 11 U Cant Be Serious (IRE) 11-2

NEWMARKET Race 1 11.20 7f 1 Aloula (IRE) 9-2 2 Arts of War (IRE) 9-2 3 Carping Caitlin (GB) 9-2 4 Dubai Melody (GB) 9-2 5 Dwynwen (GB) 9-2 6 Fun Loving (GB) 9-2 7 Little Rose (IRE) 9-2 8 Love Dynasty (FR) 9-2 9 Mallavelly (IRE) 9-2 10 Oxford Comma (IRE) 9-2 11 Sinology (GB) 9-2 12 Through The Echoes (GB) 9-2 Race 2 11.52 1 Advindi (GB) 2 Bigtime Bridget (GB) 3 Fair Point (GB) 4 Fariha (IRE) 5 Geliceaux (GB) 6 Ghaihaban (GB) 7 Graecia (IRE) 8 Lovers Footsteps (IRE) 9 Lunar Eclipse (IRE) 10 Roody Toody (GB) 11 Sea Journey (IRE) 12 Teatime (GB)

7f 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 3 12.27 1 Blue Lemons (IRE) 2 Change For Good (IRE) 3 Finbar Furey (IRE) 4 North View (GB) 5 Orne (IRE) 6 Son of Man (IRE) 7 Telemark (IRE) 8 Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 9 Witness Stand (GB)

7f 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 4 1.02 6f 1 Razeyna (IRE) 9-11 2 Faro de San Juan (IRE) 9-10 3 Amazonian Dream (IRE) 9-9 4 Primeval (GB) 9-9 5 Aplomb (IRE) 9-9 6 Gemini Star (IRE) 9-8 7 Solray (GB) 9-7 8 Antiphon (IRE) 9-6 9 Momaer (IRE) 9-6 10 Coco Bear (IRE) 9-6 11 Verdansk (GB) 9-6 12 Harry’s Halo (IRE) 9-5 13 Cold Stare (IRE) 9-5 14 Tiriac (GB) 9-4 15 Albert Cee (FR) 9-4 16 Miss Bella Brand (GB) 9-3 17 Ramiro (IRE) 9-2 18 Iris Dancer (GB) 8-12 19 Boafo Boy (GB) 8-11 20 Hoof It Hoof It (IRE) 8-10 Race 5 1.37 1m 1f 1 New Chelsea (GER) 9-11 2 I Love Paris (IRE) 9-4 3 Offer And Receive (GB) 9-4 4 Classy Boy (IRE) 8-12 5 Tipsy Tiger (GB) 8-9 6 Bust A Move (FR) 8-9 7 It’s Not Risky (GB) 8-4 8 Modern Verse (GB) 8-2 Race 6 2.10 1m 1 Metal Merchant (IRE) 9-13 2 One Night Thunder (GB) 9-12 3 Dashing Roger (GB) 9-12 4 Raising Sand (GB) 9-8 5 Talis Evolvere (IRE) 9-6 6 Carolus Magnus (IRE) 9-6 7 Alpha Crucis (IRE) 9-6 8 Spirit Genie (IRE) 9-5 9 King’s Code (GB) 9-5 10 City of York (GB) 9-4 11 Prince of Zenda (GB) 9-3 12 Magic Memories (IRE) 9-2 13 Achillea (GB) 8-10 14 Dream Pirate (GB) 8-8

Race 7 2.47 1 Beautiful Love (IRE) 2 Glimpsed (GB) 3 Gray’s Inn (IRE) 4 Je Zous (IRE) 5 La Pasionaria (GB) 6 Marama (GB) 7 Miss Roberts (GB) 8 Molten Rock (IRE) 9 Regal Jubilee (GB) 10 Shardam (FR) 11 Sharona (FR) 12 You Got To Me (GB)

1m 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 8 3.22 1m 2f 1 Checkandchallenge (GB) 9-6 2 Claymore (FR) 9-6 3 Pride of America (FR) 9-6 4 Warren Point (GB) 9-6 5 Greek Order (GB) 9-3 6 Madame Ambassador (GB) 9-1 Race 9 3.57 1 Marshal Dan (IRE) 2 Liamarty Dreams (GB) 3 Hierarchy (IRE) 4 Repertoire (GB) 5 Love de Vega (IRE) 6 Bay Breeze (GB) 7 Hodler (GER) 8 Marlay Park (GB) 9 Bernardo O’Reilly (GB) 10 Al Marmar (IRE) 11 Hieronymus (GB) 12 Little Boy Blue (GB) 13 Dirtyoldtown (IRE) 14 Lunatick (GB) 15 Hiromichi (FR) 16 Ivory Madonna (IRE) 17 King of Fury (IRE) 18 Shandy Star (IRE)

7f 10-0 9-13 9-12 9-11 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-9 9-9 9-9 9-8 9-4 9-4 9-4 9-1 8-12 8-12

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RACE: 12:40

A highly encouraging runner-up on his hurdling bow at Uttoxeter last month, BROOK BAY should be well suited by going up in distance as a point-to-point winner and he can get off the mark under Rules. That may be at the main expense of impressive Uttoxeter bumper scorer Cherie D’am, who is a key player on her timber debut. Dontyawantme is of interest on her first start for new connections, while Hey Brother and Wild Side Of Life cannot be ruled out either.

TOTEWIN: BROOK BAY

TOTEEACHWAY: CHERIE D’AM

RACE: 13:15

A progressive sort towards the end of last season, with two victories in his last three, EATON COLLINA has run well fresh before and this looks like a good opportunity on his return. C&D winner Gallic Geordie arrives with solid claims, while Cruz Control is a key player if coming here instead of his preferred engagement at Ascot. Last year’s winner Ladronne is another to note, despite a 6lb higher mark this time around.

TOTEWIN: EATON COLLINA

TOTEEACHWAY: GALLIC GEORDIE

RACE: 13:50

A high-class Listed affair in which slight preference is for KATEIRA, who ended last season with an excellent second in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle. Dan Skelton’s progressive mare could be well suited by dropping back in trip, but it’s the fact she is proven over further that may see her outstay the classy Luccia, who also made the frame in an Aintree Grade 1 when last seen. A taking winner of the Mares Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, with Luccia back in fourth, You Wear It Well is a key player, but must give weight all round.

TOTEWIN: KATEIRA

TOTEEACHWAY: LUCCIA

RACE: 14:25

THYME HILL had a mixed campaign over fences last season but still managed to make his mark at Grade 1 level at Kempton on Boxing Day. The nine-year-old is a proven high-class performer over hurdles and he could be hard to beat on his return to action here. Dashel Drasher only found one too good in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Ga Law is next best.

TOTEWIN: THYME HILL

TOTEEACHWAY: DASHEL DRASHER

RACE: 15:00

BRAVEMANSGAME won this race before an impressive victory in the King George last season and there is every chance he will repeat that success here. Paul Nicholls’ eight-year-old was second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup later in the campaign and he sets a very high standard. When at his best, Ahoy Senor is capable of giving the selection plenty to think about and should not be discounted. Midnight River and Gentlemansgame are talented performers but they have plenty to find according to official ratings.

TOTEWIN: BRAVEMANSGAME

TOTEEACHWAY: AHOY SENOR

RACE: 15:30

Windtothelightning enjoyed a profitable campaign last term, culminating in a good third at Cheltenham in April. She is likely to offer another bold bid, but raised 3lb in the ratings, she could be vulnerable to a better-treated rival such as ALVANIY. A rare runner for Willie Mullins at Wetherby, and off this opening handicap mark of 126, he will be difficult to hold out. Albert’s Back is also worthy of respect.

TOTEWIN: ALVANIY

TOTEEACHWAY: WINDTOTHELIGHTNING

RACE: 16:08

Bali Body won comfortably off this mark at Sandown and should he return to the track in similar form, he would be tough to beat. That run was more than 700 days ago, though, whereas SNOWY EVENING ran arguably his best race to date when second on his fencing bow at Chepstow just last month and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to halt his progression. Not Sure heads the remainder.

TOTEWIN: SNOWY EVENING

TOTEEACHWAY: BALI BODY

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FIRST RACE 12.40

2m 3f 154y

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496.

(Penalty Value £5173.70)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): D Skelton (48 wins from 179 runners, 27%) runs CHERIE D’AM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Lidster (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs DONTYAWANTME Longest Traveller: TIME THEFT trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 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 and three and a half furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

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BROOK BAY (IRE) (27) 10-2

age

st-lb

5

11-0

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Orchid Bay Jockey: Nick Scholfield Owner: Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: James Robinson Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive purchase after comfortably winning sole outing in Irish points. Proved to be a disappointment in a Kempton bumper but shaped encouragingly switched to hurdling in a first-time tongue strap when second at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 27 days ago. Should improve. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2

EMPTY NEST (IRE) (17) U03-0P0

5

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Owner: Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway Breeder: Mr Daniel Furini

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who has shown little in a brace of novice hurdles.

3

11-0

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

HAUT BERRY (FR) (282) 300/500-

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

6

11-0

Bl g My Risk (FR) - Bonjour Madame (FR) Jockey: John Kington Owner: Mr Richard Berry Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Breeder: Mrs M. Chachignon & Haras De Saint Voir Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Looks decidedly limited and easily passed over.

4

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

HEY BROTHER (FR) (202) 243-

6

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mick Maya (FR) Owner: ANDY, MEL, PHIL & KAYA Breeder: Mme Gaelle Albert

11-0

Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£75,000 buy from the Irish pointing field and offered something to work on when reaching the frame both bumper outings last season. Step up in trip will suit now hurdling.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5

KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (21) 044-0

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) Owner: Mr Dave Carter Breeder: G. T. Morrow

5

11-0

Jockey: Joe Williamson (5) Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and ran as if in need of the experience sent hurdling when eighth of 10 in a novice at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Up in trip.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

6

LE JEUNE BRESIL (GB) (197) F1-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lady de La Vega (FR) Owner: Mr Keith Brown Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud

6

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Tote

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW £36,000 6-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Vereina. Dam (c112/h98), 3m chase winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 21f) Nadiya de LaVega. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt in April and Harry Cobden is a positive jockey booking for Rules debut.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

7

LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE) (231) 1-

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Flemenslass (IRE) Owner: Plumbing World Breeder: Mr William Norris

5

11-0

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Sponsor: Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW €11,000 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, Pour Moi gelding. Dam unraced. Won sole start in points in March so requires a close look in the betting starting out under Rules.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 12

8

PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (17) 325-4

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) Owner: McGoldrick Racing Breeder: Elizabeth Gavin

5

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (3) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who shaped like a stayer in bumpers and did so again sent hurdling when fourth in 10-runner C&D novice 17 days ago, finishing with running left.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

9

ROLLING RIVER (IRE) (232) 10P003-

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Joan d’Arc (IRE) Owner: Oliver Signy Racing Club Breeder: Maurice Regan

5

11-0

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner but hasn’t got close to that level over hurdles so easily opposed in first-time cheekpieces.

Star RatingHIIII BHA 82

10 TIME THEFT (IRE) (573) 2/-

6

B g Valirann (FR) - One Rose Owner: Lodge Down Stables Syndicate Breeder: Charles Persse

11-0

Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW €6,000 3-y-o, Valirann gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Light N Strike. Runner-up sole start in points (Apr 2022). Has taken a bit of time to make it to the track but worth a market check nonetheless. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

6

11-0

Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: James Butler Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWWell Chosen gelding. Dam, lightly raced over jumps, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Three Faces West. Placed both starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Dec 2022). Wears hood. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

12 WILD SIDE OF LIFE (IRE) (195) 331-

5

11-0

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE) Jockey: Harry Reed Owner: Mr Greenfingers Syndicate Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: R. Guiry TIMEFORMVIEW€55,0003-y-o,£60,0005-y-o,SoldierofFortunegelding.Dam(c126/h115),17f-23/4mhurdle/chasewinner,half-sistertousefulhurdler/fairlyuseful chaser (stays 3 1/4m)Young Buck. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt in April and needs a market check on Rules debut.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

13 PATRICK’S WELLS (IRE) (188) 6-1

B g Mount Nelson - Vidi des Mottes (FR) Owner: Racing on Aire Breeder: J. F. C. Maxwell

4

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 4-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to French 19f chase winner Elitburg. Dam third in French bumper. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 30).

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

14 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (31) 45-6

4

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Owner: Woolhope Hopefuls Breeder: Victor Connolly TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this.

15 CHERIE D’AM (FR) (217) 11- D

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Flemens Pride Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates Breeder: Alexia Reveley & James Reveley

10-13

Jockey: Cameron Iles (7) Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Sponsor: Plusbac

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

5

10-7

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Great Pretender mare. Beat only other finisher sole start in points and looked a good prospect when drawing clear to land a weakly-contested bumper at Uttoxeter in April. Type to do well over jumps for her top yard.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

16 DONTYAWANTME (IRE) (198) 1/3130-

6

10-7

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Glory Queen (IRE) Jockey: Micheal Nolan Owner: Paul Sutherland, Alfa Site Serv, Lidster Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold Breeder: M. O’Brien

TIMEFORMVIEWDead-heatedinapointandimprovedtomakesecondbumperstartawinningoneatHuntingdoninJanuarybeforepostinganexcellentthirdinaListedeventat Sandown.DisappointedatCheltenhamonfinaloutingbutastepupintripandareturntosoftergroundlookpositivesonhurdle/stabledebut.

Star RatingHHHHIBHA-

17 MISS CONTROVERSIA (IRE) (21) 0-5

5

10-7

B m Milan - Despute (IRE) Jockey: Harry Bannister Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Thomas P. Meagher Sponsor: Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan mare. Closely related to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Burtons Well. Has shaped like the stayer she’s bred to be in a brace of bumpers 6 months apart so longer trip an obvious plus now hurdling.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

18 BRASINGAMAN BELLA (GB) (178) 5056-P

B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brasingaman Hifive Owner: Mr R. Morgan Breeder: Mrs Heather Morgan

4

10-6

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in bumpers but has shown little all 3 starts over hurdles.

Star RatingHIIII BHA 13

First Race

11 TREATY BOY (IRE) (321) 32-

2022: HALL LANE (IRE) 4 10 12 Tom Bellamy 22-1 (Alan King) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9.

Stewards Note: DONTYAWANTME: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Cherie d’Am (FR), 11-2 Brook Bay (IRE), 7-1 Dontyawantme (IRE), 9-1 Wild Side of Life (IRE), 10-1 Hey Brother (FR), 12-1 Le Jeune Bresil (GB), 14-1 Letthedustsettle (IRE), 16-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), Time Theft (IRE), 22-1 Treaty Boy (IRE), 25-1 Patrick’s Wells (IRE), 50-1 Miss Controversia (IRE), 66-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE), 100-1 Rolling River (IRE), 150-1 Empty Nest (IRE), Tune In A Box (IRE), 200-1 Brasingaman Bella (GB), 300-1 Haut Berry (FR) CHERIE D’AM probably didn’t beat a great deal in a Uttoxeter bumper on her Rules debut back in April, but she had the others well strung out and appeals as the type to do well over jumps for her top stable. Dontyawantme, a bumper winner for Fergal O’Brien, will PLAY SMARTER be suited by the step up in trip on this switch to hurdling, while Wild Side of Life requires a close look in the betting having opened his account in points in easy fashion in April.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHERIE D’AM (FR) 2.DONTYAWANTME (IRE) 3.WILD SIDE OF LIFE (IRE)

THE RESULT

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2nd ...........................................................

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3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

Bet365 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, jockey and stablehand.

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.

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SECOND RACE 1.15

2m 3f 85y

THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): D Skelton (48 wins from 179 runners, 27%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (3 wins from 35 runners, 9%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST Weightwatcher: THE EDGAR WALLACE won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 9lb to 123.

Longest Traveller: HEAVEN SMART trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 242 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125. 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.

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THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (252) 1U/2P40-

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE) Owner: Mr P. J. Andrews Breeder: Spencer Hawkins

age

st-lb

8

12-0

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser but he wasn’t seen out after coming in only eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) in Februrary. Tongue strap goes back on for his return with more needed. Star RatingHHIII BHA 123

2

CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (20) 0/1014-2 C

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Owner: Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Breeder: Mr Christopher Richard Hirst

6

11-12

Jockey: Alan Johns Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Sponsor: Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Open to improvement and in the mix.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 121

3

HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (237) 30/1133- D

6

11-12

B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) Jockey: Harry Bannister Owner: Mr T Acott, Mr L Cross, Mr S Cross Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote Breeder: Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Sponsor: Winwood Construction UK Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces seemingly the making of him to end 2022, landing a brace of handicap hurdles at up to 20.6f.

Has won when fresh so he’s much respected going chasing on his return.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 121

4

MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (33) 15013-2

6

11-10

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Jockey: Harry Skelton Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: G. Merrigan Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Promising winning hurdler who shaped well on his chase debut after six months off/breathing suregery when second of 3 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, soft) 33 days ago. Can take a step forward. Star RatingHHHII BHA 119

5

EATON COLLINA (IRE) (193) 4U5112- D

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Owner: Mrs H. Watson Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

8

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

11-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last spring in fine form over fences, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot before runner-up at Ffos Las (21f, good to soft). Remains handily weighted so he’s a player on his return. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 118

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THOR DE CERISY (FR) (220) 0/31524-

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Owner: Mrs Lynne Maclennan Breeder: Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

9

11-8

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded alonglosingruninhandicaphurdleatFfosLasinJanuarybutbelowformon bothofhisstartsoverfencessince,makingmistakes when well held at Newcastle in March. Cheekpieces back on as he makes first run for yard after leaving Michael Scudamore. Star RatingHHHII BHA 117

7

GALLIC GEORDIE (GB) (220) 2F2312- CD

B g Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) Owner: Glastonbury & On The Gallops 1 Breeder: Kevin & Anne Glastonbury

10

11-7

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable chaser who signed off last season in excellent form, scoring at Wetherby and runner-up in 2m Newcastle handicap. Goes well fresh so he’s firmly in the picture on his reappearance.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 116 16

8

LADRONNE (FR) (176) 56234-3 CD

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) Owner: T C Racing Syndicate Breeder: Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu

9

11-6

Jockey: William Shanahan (5) Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden Sponsor: T C Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTook this contest 12 months ago andhis formfiguresover fences at this course read 13124. H’es very much one to consider after a break off a competitive mark on the back of a wind op.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 115

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FRICOTIN (FR) (194) 131556-

4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Flambeuse Owner: The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Breeder: Mr Jaques Cypres et al.

11-6

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Francois Nicolle in 2022. Wears tongue tie. Commands respect off a handy-looking mark starting out for new connections.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 124

10 DUO D’ENFER (FR) (205) 15P453- D

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Odyssee du Cellier (FR) Owner: Mr Samuel Sutton Breeder: I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault

10

11-2

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly usful winning handicap chaser in 2022/23 in France. Claimed for EUR13,001 in April and he can’t be discounted on his yard debut/reappearance.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 111

11 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (216) 12132F-

B g Westerner - Wistow Owner: Mr Martyn Royston Davis Breeder: Mrs P. M. Sly

6

10-13

Jockey: Alex Edwards Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

12 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (195) 02644P-

6

10-12

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (5) Owner: The Seasiders Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who was pulled up in 3m Plumpton handicap in April. Still needs considering now going over fences for his good yard though.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 107

13 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (30) 26-5UP4 CD

B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR) Owner: Mr John Wade Breeder: Patrick McElroy

10

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 30 days ago.

Not ruled out off a falling mark.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 107

14 TRAC (FR) (226) 512113- CD

6

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Owner: Randall Orchard & Partners Breeder: S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole

10-5

Jockey: Alice Stevens (7) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed an excellent season over fences last term, scoring three times, including over C&D. Off 7 months but he’s one to consider.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 100 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: LADRONNE (FR) 8 10 13 Sean Quinlan 11-4 (Tjade Collier) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 8.

Stewards Note: HEAVEN SMART: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

TRAC: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Mount Tempest (IRE), 8-1 Cruz Control (FR), 17-2 Ladronne (FR), 9-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 10-1 Gallic Geordie (GB), Fricotin (FR), 11-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 14-1 William Cody (GB), 16-1 Thor de Cerisy (FR), 22-1 Trac (FR), 25-1 The Edgar Wallace (IRE), Duo d’Enfer (FR), 28-1 Heaven Smart (FR), The Paddy Pie (IRE) Plenty are in with a shout. EATON COLLINA made a bright start to life over fences last term and returns on a still lenient-looking mark so he can rifle in another success at the chief expense of ex-French winner Fricotin, who could have more to offer now starting PLAY SMARTER out for new connections. Gallic Geordie, Mount Tempest and Cruz Control also have much to recommend them and need factoring into this competitive handicap chase.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EATON COLLINA (IRE) 2.FRICOTIN (FR) 3.GALLIC GEORDIE

THE RESULT

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2nd ...........................................................

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3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

Bet365 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, jockey and stablehand.

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Second Race

TIMEFORM VIEW Already a much better chaser than hurdler, gaining his second win over 20f at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Would have finished a clear second but for falling 2 out at Ascot on his final start. Shortlisted on his return. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108

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THIRD RACE 1.50

2m

THE bet365 MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): D Skelton (48 wins from 179 runners, 27%) runs KATEIRA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (3 wins from 35 runners, 9%) runs KATEIRA Longest Traveller: YOU WEAR IT WELL trained by J Snowden & LUCCIA trained by N Henderson, both Lambourn, 198 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION Listed races are high class and only bettered by a Grade 1, 2 or 3 contest. In effect, it is an intermediate level; many of the runners in this two miles hurdle race will now have an official rating that makes it no longer feasible to run them in handicaps and will be using this race as a springboard to even better things. Initially, weight is allocated according to age and sex, before penalties are given to horses that have previously won at this level or above. These penalties range from 2lb for a Listed success to 8lb for a Grade 1 victory. This race is for fillies and mares only.

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YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (203) 112115- D

B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) Owner: Sir Chips Keswick Breeder: R. G. & V. J. Makin

age

st-lb

6

11-3

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowon4ofherfirst5startsoverhurdles,thehighlightbeingtheGrade2DawnRunMares’Novices’HurdleatCheltenham.Thatbig effortmayhavetakentheedgeoffhergivenshewasbrushedasideatAintreebutshe’s abigplayeronherreturntoactionbackat2m.

StarRatingHHHHIBHA140

2

LUCCIA (GB) (204) 11/1143- D

5

Ch m The Gurkha (IRE) - Earth Amber Owner: Pump & Plant Services Ltd Breeder: Pump and Plant Services Ltd

11-2

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Sponsor: Pump & Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked an excellent prospect in bumpers and made it 2-2 over hurdles in impressive fashion in 6-runner listed event at Exeter (16.7f). Probably a little too keen for her own good when only fourth toYouWear ItWell in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham and similar form against the males ar Aintree. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 136

3

GAME ON FOR GLORY (IRE) (652) 22/1124/- D

B m Fame And Glory - Jeunopse (IRE) Owner: Mr James Summers Breeder: Miss N. Carberry

7

11-0

Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Lingfield prior to excellent second to Rainyday Woman in Taunton Listed event. Laboured display at former track when last seen in January 2021 and this a very stiff return to action. Star RatingHHIII BHA 120

4

KATEIRA (GB) (203) 15/1112- D

6

11-0

B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) Jockey: Harry Skelton Owner: Little Lodge Farm & Dan Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulinbumpersandimprovedachunkinall4hurdlesoutingslastterm,completingthehat-trickwiththeminimumoffussatMarket RasenbeforerunningacrackerwhensecondintheGrade1Merseyover20finApril.Justabouttheonetobeatontheseterms. StarRatingHHHHIBHA138

5

LONE STAR (GB) (17) 11116-6

6

B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE) Owner: John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Breeder: R. Johnson

11-0

Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHadaproductive2022-23season,scoring5times(atupto23.7f)andendingcampaignwithrespectablesixthof17inhandicaphurdle(9/1)atCheltenham (20.2f,good)inApril.LikelyneededtherunonreappearanceoverC&Dbutthatwasahandicapandshe’s notuptothisgrade.

StarRatingHIIIIBHA115

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SALSADA (IRE) (196) 122/25-

6

Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Elwick Stud

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat/hurdles winner who got right back on track when second to Epatante in 2m Grade 2 at Doncaster in January. Sound effort from out of the weights in the Scottish Champion Hurdle when last seen but she has no margin for error on these terms. Star RatingHHIII BHA 126

7

STAINSBY GIRL (GB) (231) 1/15511- D

Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Charmaine Wood Owner: Alexander Family Breeder: Clarendon Farm

9

11-0

Jockey: Mr Kit Alexander Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent start for this yard last season, winning 3 handicaps at up to 18.9f. Very capable fresh so shouldn’t be underestimated despite this being a rise in class.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 138 20

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

2022: MOLLY OLLYS WISHES 8 11 6 Harry Skelton 15-8 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Kateira (GB), 11-4 Luccia (GB), 3-1 You Wear It Well (GB), 13-2 Stainsby Girl (GB), 25-1 Salsada (IRE), 50-1 Game On For Glory (IRE), 100-1 Lone Star (GB) An open renewal despite the field size. LUCCIA didn’t quite live up to expectations at the spring Festivals but, as a 5-y-o, time is very much on her side. She’s fancied to hit the PLAY SMARTER ground running and reverse Dawn Run form with You Wear It Well, with the Dan Skelton trained mare Kateira feared most in receipt of weight from that pair.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUCCIA 2.KATEIRA 3.YOU WEAR IT WELL

THE RESULT

1st..............................................................

2nd ...........................................................

Distance...................................................

3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

Bet365 will present a cash prize of £100 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stablehand.

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FOURTH RACE 2.25

3m 26y

THE bet365 HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): Mr Jamie Snowden (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs GA LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs RED RISK Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013 and 2016. The stable runs RED RISK today.

Longest Traveller: AMBITIOUS FELLOW trained by P Fahy, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders. Initially, the weights in this three mile hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb for a Grade 2 victory to 5lb for a Grade 1 success.

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AMBITIOUS FELLOW (IRE) (91) 1P0-031

B g Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE) Owner: OGB Partnership Breeder: John Noonan

age

st-lb

7

11-6

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Peter Fahey, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement to get off the mark for the season in listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival 3 months ago. Lot more needed up in grade but he’s going the right way.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 142

2

BOTOX HAS (FR) (280) 31/2104- D

B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) Owner: John and Yvonne Stone Breeder: S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud

7

11-6

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch last season, landing valuable big-field 3m Haydock handicap hurdle under this rider. Good record fresh and 3m on heavy ground is right up his street. Could go well.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 148

3

DASHEL DRASHER (GB) (203) 122226-

B g Passing Glance - So Long Owner: Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Breeder: Mrs C. C. Scott

10

11-2

Jockey: Rex Dingle Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and likeable sort who resumed with victory at Aintree last season and ran stormers in second in the Relkeel, Cleeve and Stayers’ Hurdles at Cheltenham subsequently. Conditions fine, has gone well first time up, and he’s the one to beat on form here. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 159

4

GA LAW (FR) (205) 2//31F5P-

7

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) Owner: The Footie Partnership Breeder: Jean-Francois Magnien

11-2

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who has raced solely over fences in this country, taking last season’s Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Little impact in Grade 1s in the spring and tricky to weigh up on a rare go in this sphere on his return, while he also has to prove his stamina for 3m. Star RatingHHHII BHA 142

5

RED RISK (FR) (147) 0/0120-6

8

11-2

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) Jockey: Harry Cobden Owner: Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Mme Alexandrine Berger Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who won twice back hurdling in 2022 and also went close in the Lanzarote in January.

Has gone well fresh and in the mud but has stamina for 3m to prove.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 144

6

THYME HILL (GB) (189) 5/12104- D

B g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay Owner: The Englands and Heywoods Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd

9

11-2

Jockey: Micheal Nolan Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDual Grade 1 winning hurdler who scored twice over fences last term, including in the Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day. Runner-up in the 2022 Stayers’ Hurdle and returns with yard in fine form. Good record fresh and bold bid on the cards. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 155 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: PROSCHEMA (IRE) 7 11 2 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: DASHEL DRASHER: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Thyme Hill (GB), 9-4 Dashel Drasher (GB), 5-1 Botox Has (FR), 10-1 Ga Law (FR), 14-1 Ambitious Fellow (IRE), 16-1 Red Risk (FR) 24

DASHEL DRASHER can make a successful return. He was nailed only late in the Stayers’ Hurdle in March and his good record fresh suggests he’ll be ready to roll. Thyme Hill, a PLAY SMARTER former Stayers’ Hurdle runner-up himself, boasts a similar profile and looks the danger first time back for an in-form stable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DASHEL DRASHER 2.THYME HILL 3.BOTOX HAS (FR)

THE RESULT

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Time .........................................................

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THE BET365 CHARLIE HALL CHASE (GRADE 2)

HISTORY First ran in 1969, this race was originally named the Wetherby Pattern Chase.

It was renamed the Emblem Handicap Chase in honour of the winner of the 1863 Grand National, and became known as the Charlie Hall Memorial Wetherby Pattern Chase in 1978.

The race was named in memory of trainer Charlie Hall, and was shortened to it’s current guise in 1990. Bet365 have sponsored the race since 2003.

The hugely popular Cue Card won this race in superb style in 2015, and went on to land both the Betfair Chase at Haydock and Kempton’s King George VI on Boxing Day. He returned to Wetherby in 2016 but failed to secure the double, being beaten into third place behind the Rebecca Curtis-trained grey, Irish Cavalier, and 2014 winner Menorah.

FIRST RAN IN

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

1969

£100,000

1969

2015

FIRST WINNER

ARCTURUS RIDDEN BY PAT BUCKLEY WENT ON TO FINISH SIXTH IN THE 1969 GRAND NATIONAL

CUE CARD

MULTIPLE GRADE 1 WINNING CHASER

2022 BRAVEMANSGAME

Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Harry Cobden SP: 2/1 (5 ran)

2021 FUSIL RAFFLES

Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: Daryl Jacob SP: 100/30 (7 ran)

2020 CYRNAME

Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Harry Cobden SP: 3/1 (10 ran)

2019 BALLYOPTIC

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies SP: 11/4 (7 ran)

2018 DEFINITLY RED Trainer: Brian Ellison Jockey: Danny Cook SP: 3/1 (4 ran)

2017 BRISTOL DE MAI

Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: Daryl Jacob SP: 6/1 (8 ran)

2016 IRISH CAVALIER

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis Jockey: Jonathan Moore SP: 16/1 (7 ran)

2015 CUE CARD

BRAVEMANSGAME

2023

RUNNING

54TH

2022 WINNER

BRISTOL DE MAI WON BACK-TO-BACK BETFAIR CHASES & PLACED THIRD IN GOLD CUP

2014 MENORAH

Trainer: Philip Hobbs Jockey: Richard Johnson SP: 8/1 (7 ran)

2013 HARRY TOPPER Trainer: Kim Bailey Jockey: Jason Maguire SP: 5/1 (7 ran)

1996

ONE MAN WON BACK-TO-BACK KING GEORGES

2017

Trainer: Colin Tizzard Jockey: Paddy Brennan SP: 11/4F (7 ran)

2012 SILVINIACO CONTI

Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Ruby Walsh SP: 11/10F (6 ran)

2011 WEIRD AL

Trainer: Donald McCain Jockey: Timmy Murphy SP: 7/1 (7 ran)

2010 NACARAT

Trainer: Tom George Jockey: Sam Thomas SP: 6/1 (8 ran)

2009 DEEP PURPLE

Trainer: Evan Williams Jockey: Paul Moloney SP: 9/2 (5 ran)

2008 STATE OF PLAY Trainer: Evan Williams Jockey: Paul Moloney SP: 5/2F (6 ran)

2007 OLLIE MAGERN

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Paddy Brennan SP: 11/4 (7 ran)

2006 OUR VIC

Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Timmy Murphy SP: 6/1 (10 ran)

FIFTH RACE 3.00

3m 45y

THE bet365 CHARLIE HALL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470.

(Penalty Value £56950) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): D Skelton (48 wins from 179 runners, 27%) runs MIDNIGHT RIVER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs BRAVEMANSGAME today.

Longest Traveller: GENTLEMANSGAME trained by M F Morris, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders. Initially, the weights in this three mile steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb for a Grade 2 victory to 5lb for a Grade 1 success.

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AHOY SENOR (IRE) (205) 5351F2- CD

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Owner: Wymer & Russell Breeder: Mr D.P. Constable

age

st-lb

8

11-8

Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January before falling in the Gold Cup next time. Enhanced his fine record at Grand National Festival when runner-up in the Aintree Bowl 6 months ago and while he’s prone to the odd error, this front runner looks a major player on reappearance. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 169

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BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (192) 14/1123- CD

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Owner: Bryan Drew Breeder: Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel

8

11-8

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWCommandingwinnerofthiscorrespondingeventandtheKingGeorgelastyear.LostnocasteindefeatwhenbumpingintoGalopinDesChampsinCheltenham GoldCupnexttimeandthateffortpresumablyleftamarkwhenonlythirdinPunchestownGoldCup.Lookssetforanotherfruitfulcampaign.

Star RatingHHHHHBHA172

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MIDNIGHT RIVER (GB) (203) 3/13101- C

8

11-6

Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Connected Jockey: Harry Skelton Owner: Mr Frank McAleavy Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler who gained third chase success gamely at Cheltenham on NewYear’s Day. Failed to meet expectations in Magners Plate at the Festival nexttime buttook hisformupanothernotchwhenscoringatAintree6monthsago.Hasgonewellfreshbut moreneededatthislevel.

Star RatingHHIIIBHA 156

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GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) (35) 001/31-2 D

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Grainne Ni Maille Owner: Robcour Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

7

Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland

11-2

TIMEFORMVIEWLowered the colours of subsequent Irish Grand National winner I Am Maximus at Fairyhouse on his chasing debut last winter and shaped well after 9 months off whenrunner-uptoEasyGameinPWCChampionChaseatGowran(20f,heavy)5weeksago.Interestingcontenderwithracefitnessonhisside. Star RatingHHHIIBHA154 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 7 11 5 Harry Cobden 2-1 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: AHOY SENOR: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Bravemansgame (FR), 7-2 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 11-2 Gentlemansgame (GB), 14-1 Midnight River (GB) An intriguing renewal despite the small field with BRAVEMANSGAME and Ahoy Senor locking horns for a sixth time over the larger obstacles. Preference is for the former, who gave his yard a fifth success in this contest 12 months ago and Paul Nicholls’ 8-y-o is PLAY SMARTER strongly fancied to repeat the feat. Gentlemansgame has race fitness on his side and could profit should either of the top pair fluff their lines.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 2.AHOY SENOR (IRE) 3.GENTLEMANSGAME

THE RESULT

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Bet365 will present a cash prize of £100 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stablehand. The family of the late Charlie Hall will present the Memorial Trophy to the winning owner.

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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.

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SIXTH RACE 3.30

2m 3f 154y

THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

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

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): M Hammond (19 wins from 279 runners, 7%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs ALVANIY Longest Traveller: ALVANIY trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-yearolds 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.

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ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (204) P/25416- C

B g Champs Elysees - Neath Owner: Golden Ratio & J Blackburn Breeder: Amelia Field

age

st-lb

9

12-1

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner. Latest win in hurdle here in March. Below form sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Claims if he’s tuned up, so worthy of a market check.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 131

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FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (224) 024521- D

B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Owner: The Oakwood Nobels Breeder: T. C. Dawson

8

11-13

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who found a bit more improvement to land a Bangor handicap when last seen 7 months ago.

Might strip fitter for this return, however.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 129

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RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (191) 012454- CD

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Owner: Mr John Wade Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett

8

11-10

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Arthur J Gallagher (UK), Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D on Boxing Day last year and shaped well on occasions subsequently, going off too hard at Perth last time. One to consider.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 126

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ALVANIY (IRE) (43) 32-514 BF

5

Ch g Iffraaj - Alveena (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hayes Owner: Mr P. Byrne Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

11-10

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on both starts inbumpers forPaul Gammellandbuilt on his hurdlingdebut promisewhen readily off themark in 15-runner maiden at Galway in September. Disappointing next time but remains with potential.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 126

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INFORMATEUR (FR) (616) 1/5PP32/- D

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Isarella (GER) Owner: Mrs J M Gray & Mr G R Orchard Breeder: Mr Alain Burgaud

10

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (3) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Good effort over fences when last seen but that was 20 months ago, so he’s liable to be using this as a prep’ run.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 124

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HAAFAPIECE (GB) (232) 500243- CD

Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles Breeder: Mrs P. Sly

10

11-5

Jockey: Alex Edwards Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best when last seen but reliable in the main and goes well at this track, so not a forlorn hope back from 7 months off.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 121

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WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) (198) 2/31113- D

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Derrylea Girl (IRE) Owner: Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor Breeder: Ms Annette Murphy

5

11-4

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW£35,000 purchase out of the pointing field who has made a bright start over hurdles, completing a hat-trick (straightforward task) in novice at Ayr in March. Good third in a competitive event at Cheltenham 6 months ago and still looks ahead of her mark on return. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 120 34

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DECORATED (GB) (219) 6/25211- D

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Trapeze Owner: Mr M.L. Darley Breeder: Mr K. Kok

5

11-2

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who progressed well over hurdles last term, making all (over 19f) in Sedgefield novice and Taunton handicap (tongue tied). This longer trip should suit too so he rates a big player on his seasonal return on the back of a wind op. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 118

9

TIGER JET (IRE) (159) 3061-60

7

Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) Owner: Mr S Gale and Partner Breeder: Mrs Carmel Cummins

11-1

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April but he’s appeared to be in the grip of the handicapper since and might need this first run in 5 months.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 117

10 DIGER DAUDAIE (FR) (982) 644/P46//-

B g Tiger Groom - Stone Again (FR) Owner: Mrs R. S. Perkins Breeder: M. Coutin, C. Jamin & M. Jamin

10

10-13

Jockey: Harriet Tucker (7) Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORMVIEWLast of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy, 5/1), broke blood vessel when. Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Longsdon. Others are more persuasive.

Star RatingHIIII BHA 115

11 GRASSE D’OLIVERIE (FR) (209) 06F/051-

6

10-9

B m Balko (FR) - My Belle du Rheu (FR) Jockey: Harry Bannister Owner: Mrs J. M. Mayo Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote Breeder: E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Oliverie & Suc. Clau Sponsor: Premier Plastering (UK) Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark at Market Rasen 6 months ago and not handicapped out of things if she’s tuned up on return.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 111 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROCKY MAN (FR) 4 11 0 Harry Skelton 11-4 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note: ALVANIY: Following its run on 22/9/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

TIGER JET: Following its run on 29/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

DIGER DAUDAIE: Following its run on 25/2/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Windtothelightning (IRE), 11-2 Decorated (GB), 13-2 Alvaniy (IRE), 7-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 9-1 Albert’s Back (GB), 11-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 12-1 Grasse d’Oliverie (FR), 16-1 Tiger Jet (IRE), 18-1 Informateur (FR), Haafapiece (GB), 66-1 Diger Daudaie (FR) WINDTOTHELIGHTNING was progressive last season and ran with credit when last seen at Cheltenham. That form has a solid look to it and she’s worth chancing to make a successful return for all that Decorated looks open to further improvement. Alvaniy is PLAY SMARTER also worthy of consideration.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) 2.DECORATED 3.ALVANIY (IRE)

THE RESULT

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SEVENTH RACE 4.08

3m 45y

THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for four 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) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (12 wins from 122 runners, 10%) runs CONQUREDALOFEUROPE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs CAMP BELAN Longest Traveller: CAMP BELAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three mile handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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.

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BALI BODY (IRE) (701) 6512/31/- D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) Owner: Foxtrot Racing Bali Body Breeder: D. Delaney

age

st-lb

8

12-0

Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed progressive form over hurdles and built on chase bow/return when scoring at Sandown in December 2021. Not seen since, however.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 115

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RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (190) 051530- D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Amathea (FR) Owner: Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Breeder: Godfrey Moylan

10

12-0

Jockey: Ciaran O’Shea (7) Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who capitalised on a much-reduced mark to land 3 1/4m Kelso handicap in December. Not in same form since, however, so bit to prove on return.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 115

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PRESENTING JEREMY (IRE) (243) F/1/5353-

B g Jeremy (USA) - Present Company (IRE) Owner: Got The Game Sewn Up Breeder: G. Merrigan

8

12-0

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh Trainer: Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning Rules debut in a Worcester novice hurdle in spring 2021. Better for chase debut when third at Southwell final start but sold from Dan Skelton for only £5,500 in May. Star RatingHHIII BHA 115

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ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (202) 4541P3- D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE) Owner: Mr Andy Peake Breeder: Suroben Ltd

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11-13

Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner who appeared to improve for the step up to 24.4f/switch to handicap company when landing a 4-runner contest at Doncaster (24.4f) in March. Back on track when third at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft, 9/2) final start. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.Star RatingHHHHI BHA 114

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SOME SCOPE (GB) (176) 15441-P D

B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE) Owner: Rubicon Racing Breeder: Mr W. L. Smith & Partners

5

11-11

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Sponsor: R H Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who showed ability in a trio of maiden hurdles before readily accounting for 9 rivals on handicap debut upped to 24.3f at Haydock (good to firm).

Mighthavefoundnextruncomingtoosoonandtypetomakebetterchaser(worthmarketcheckonreturn).Tonguestraponfor1sttime.

StarRatingHHHHIBHA112

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CONQUREDALOFEUROPE (IRE) (233) F/232UP-

B g Presenting - Sleepless Eye Owner: The Horse Watchers 9 Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

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11-11

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, Timeform

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who shaped well on first 3 outings for current stable but failed to complete last 2 starts, so bit to prove on return.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 112

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NOT SURE (IRE) (212) 441313-

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Br g Presenting - Pink Mist (IRE) Owner: Mr Will Roseff Breeder: R. Tanner

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

11-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when off the mark in this sphere in first-time blinkers at Hereford (21f) in January and landed chase win number 2 at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, soft) in March. Respectable third over C&D final start though this trip possibly just stretched him. Off 7 months. Star RatingHHHII BHA 110 36

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SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (22) 453PP-2

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE) Owner: The Stockton Hopefuls Breeder: S. J. Treacy

6

11-7

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in sole bumper. Showed initial promise over hurdles but pulled up in 2 handicaps in the spring. However, had always looked likely to make a better chaserthanhurdlerandwastednotimeprovingsowhenrunner-upatChepstowonreturn3weeksago.Entitledtoprogressandcangoonebetter. Star RatingHHHHHBHA108

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CAMP BELAN (IRE) (27) 40F35-4

B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Breeder: Stephen Campion

7

11-5

Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer who got off the mark at Kelso a year ago. Proved inconsistent subsequently, though shaped as if needing return.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 106

10 BRETNEY (IRE) (199) 34P10P- D

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B g Milan - Pearl Buttons Jockey: Harry Cobden Owner: Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: W. P. Jenks Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook his form up a notch sporting first-time blinkers when winning NorthWales National at Bangor in February.

The headgear didn’t work next 2 starts, though, and cheekpieces re-fitted for this return.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 103

11 O’CONNELL (IRE) (21) 15545-3 D

B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) Owner: Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Breeder: Mr Tom Ford

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Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who showed promise on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles last season. Let down by jumping switched to fences at Haydock but much better when third at Hexham on return, albeit looking awkward off the bridle. Star RatingHHHII BHA 103 2022: TANGO BOY (IRE) 9 11 6 Tom Scudamore 6-1 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Snowy Evening (IRE), 8-1 Ernest Gray (IRE), Some Scope (GB), 9-1 Not Sure (IRE), 11-1 Camp Belan (IRE), O’Connell (IRE), 12-1 Bali Body (IRE), Bretney (IRE), 16-1 Presenting Jeremy (IRE), 22-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), Conquredalofeurope (IRE) SNOWY EVENING made a promising start to his chase career when second at Chepstow on his return 3 weeks ago and can go one place better with progress likely. Some Scope

PLAY SMARTER and Ernest Gray are a couple of interesting chasing debutants so are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SNOWY EVENING (IRE) 2.SOME SCOPE 3.ERNEST GRAY (IRE)

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Bet365 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, jockey and stablehand.

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Seventh Race

Adrian Scott

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5173 to the winning horse The second to receive £2383, the third £1191 and the fourth £596. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £50 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 34 entries at £45. - Closed October 30th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 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 bet365. 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. 25 entries at £60. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE bet365 MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14237 to the winning horse The second to receive £5342, the third £2675, the fourth £1332, the fifth £670 and the sixth £335. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 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 bet365. 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. 8 entries at £125. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE bet365 HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £250 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 1st and pay £1800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Grade 3 / Premier Handicap or Listed hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 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 bet365. 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. 10 entries at £250. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 CHARLIE HALL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700 and the fourth £5330. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £450 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 1st and pay £2250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Grade 3 / Premier Handicap or Listed steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Trophy, kindly presented by the Family and Friends of the late Mr W. A. Hall, is to be held by the winning owner until October 1st, next year. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 8 entries at £450. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470. (Penalty Value £56950) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 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 bet365. 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. 23 entries at £50. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.08 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 2nd. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £50 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024.

In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 26 entries, 1 at £7 and 25 at £35. - Closed October 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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