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

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LAST TIME OUT | THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY Torneo got our last meeting off to an emphatic start, winning by 26 lengths for trainer Jamie Snowden and jockey Gavin Sheehan. The son of Toronado was short-priced favourite and he certainly justiﬁed the support, cruising to take the opening race of the day. He made all and despite a mistake when four out, he went clear from the penultimate hurdle and was never in any danger from his rivals. Man Of Monaco was the closest in second but he was never in contention. Silver Bridge ﬁnished a further 18 lengths behind in third. It was a much closer contest in the following race, with Goguenard securing the honours at 40-1 for trainer D J Jeffreys and jockey Harry Atkins. The eight-year-old was prominent in the early stages before Atkins asked for more from him when three out. He disputed the lead from two out before he kept on well to see off the danger from Heard That in second. There was three-quarters of a length between the pair with Mister Barclay a further half-length behind in third. The third race of the day saw plenty of support for The Edgar Wallace and Our Jet, but it was the Richard Hobson-trained Docpickedme who came out on top. Lee Edwards was on board the eight-year-old and the pair saw off The Edgar Wallace by half-a-length. The son of Getaway was prominent before being nudged along before four out. Edwards then got the answer he was

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RACE ONE

ST JOHN’S ROAD was comprehensively beaten by The Kalooki Kid at Newcastle prior to Christmas, but that winner has since been far from disgraced in the Grade 2 Rossington Main. Lucinda Russell’s mare ought to have learned plenty from that initial jumping experience and she can step forward today. Largy Force appears to be the main danger, although Yorkshire Lady performed to a fair level on the Flat and is worth a second look now switched to hurdles.

TOTEWIN: ST JOHN’S ROAD

TOTEEACHWAY: LARGY FORCE

RACE TWO

Harjo made it second-time lucky over the larger obstacles when romping home at Wincanton in December, and he merits respect with the prospect of more to come. However, a chance can be taken on SOLDIER OF DESTINY. Jamie Snowden’s gelding is well treated judged on past exploits, and recent wind surgery could give him an added boost. Others to note include Kepagge and Not What It Seems.

TOTEWIN: SOLDIER OF DESTINY

TOTEEACHWAY: HARJO

RACE THREE

Walk On Quest was well supported ahead of his hurdling bow at Kelso and should go well if building on that second placing, but TARRAS WOOD shades preference. A bumper winner at this venue, Paul Nicholls’ charge put a Warwick blip behind him when runner-up at Wincanton and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward again. To Chase A Dream heads the remainder.

TOTEWIN: TARRAS WOOD

TOTEEACHWAY: WALK ON QUEST

RACE FOUR

THE FOUR SIXES readily accounted for a subsequent winner on his debut for Olly Murphy over 2m5f at this venue on Boxing Day. A 6lb rise for that success may vastly underestimate the six-year-old and he is hard to oppose as a result. The consistent Magic Wave is an obvious threat, despite being a beaten oddson favourite at Ayr last time, while Bashers Reﬂection and Brinkley are others who make the shortlist.

TOTEWIN: THE FOUR SIXES

TOTEEACHWAY: MAGIC WAVE

RACE FIVE

CARRIGEEN CASTLE was successful over 2m4f at Newcastle four weeks ago and Micky Hammond’s gelding could be hard to stop once again, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. King Of The Hill was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Catterick and that form gives him a big chance. Robins Field took a step forward following a wind operation to occupy the runner-up berth at Sedgeﬁeld and is next best.

TOTEWIN: CARRIGEEN CASTLE

TOTEEACHWAY: KING OF THE HILL

RACE SIX

FAIRLY FAMOUS is one from one over regulation fences and is a highly appealing option. A good second in a point-to-point in December, the seven-year-old is entitled to be sharper for the run and has plenty of scope for improvement. Former smart chaser Windsor Avenue is feared most on his debut in the hunter chase scene/ﬁrst run for 336 days, while Super Citizen beat just three rivals at Kelso yet still commands attention.

TOTEWIN: FAIRLY FAMOUS

TOTEEACHWAY: WINDSOR AVENUE

RACE SEVEN

Assuming he runs with less ﬁzz than when last seen, MR BRAMLEY could go one place better than the good second he registered in this contest 12 months ago. There is plenty of guesswork involved with the majority of the opposition being newcomers, but Miami Steve appeals on pedigree and commands respect on debut for a top yard. Brother Boris and Para Handy are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.

TOTEWIN: MR BRAMLEY

TOTEEACHWAY: MIAMI STEVE

MUSSELBURGH Race 1 1.40 2m 4f 68y 1 Monmiral (FR) 11-10 2 Marble Sands (FR) 11-9 3 General Officer (IRE) 10-11 4 Jackpot de Choisel (FR)10-11 5 Glory And Honour (IRE) 10-10 6 Holmes St Georges (FR) 10-8 Race 2 2.15 3m 7f 76y 1 Truckers Lodge (IRE) 12-0 2 Enrilo (FR) 11-10 3 Castle Robin (IRE) 11-10 4 Peaches And Cream (IRE) 11-7 5 Christopher Wood (IRE) 11-4 6 Landen Calling (IRE) 11-2 7 Universal Folly (GB) 11-0 8 Magna Sam (GB) 10-13 9 Temptationinmilan (IRE)10-11 10 Via Dolorosa (FR) 10-11 11 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 10-10 12 Inis Oirr (IRE) 10-8 13 No Cruise Yet (GB) 10-4

Race 3 2.50 1m 7f 124y 1 Benson (GB) 12-0 2 First Impression (IRE) 11-5 3 Your Honor (IRE) 11-3 4 Parisencore (FR) 11-2 5 Caithness (IRE) 11-0 6 Afadil (FR) 10-13 7 Sextant (GB) 10-10 8 Ballygeary (IRE) 10-9 9 Collingham (GER) 10-8 10 Park Annonciade (FR) 10-7 11 Zanndabad (IRE) 10-4 12 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR) 10-4 13 Cuban Cigar (GB) 10-2 Race 4 3.25 2m 7f 180y 1 Farnoge (GB) 11-8 2 Cadell (IRE) 11-5 3 Florida Dreams (IRE) 11-5 4 Got Your Back (IRE) 11-5 5 Ottizzini (IRE) 10-12

Race 5 4.00 2m 7f 138y 1 Half Shot (IRE) 12-0 2 Chameron (FR) 11-11 3 Routine Excellence (IRE) 11-8 4 Readysteadybeau (FR) 11-6 5 Captain Quint (IRE) 11-3 6 Cartonne (FR) 11-2 7 Anglers Crag (GB) 11-1 8 Methodtothemadness (IRE) 10-12 9 Massini Man (GB) 10-10 Race 6 4.35 1m 7f 124y 1 Lively Citizen (IRE) 12-2 2 Bix Beiderbecke (FR) 11-12 3 Langton Wold (IRE) 11-12 4 Can’t Stop Now (IRE) 11-11 5 Restandbethankful (GB)11-10 6 Malbas (GB) 11-8 7 Cancan (FR) 11-4 8 Astrophysicist (GB) 11-3 9 Bashful (GB) 10-11 10 Superbolt (IRE) 10-10 11 Don’t Look Back (GB) 10-6

SANDOWN PARK Race 1 12.50 1m 7f 216y 1 The Good Doctor (FR) 11-12 2 Dartmoor Pirate (GB) 11-8 3 Glengolly (GB) 11-2 4 Grand Sabre (GB) 11-2 5 Jaitroplaclasse (FR) 11-2 6 No More Bolero (GB) 11-2 7 Blue Universe (IRE) 10-4 8 Peking Opera (IRE) 10-4 Race 2 1.25 2m 3f 173y 1 Jingko Blue (FR) 12-0 2 Classic Anthem (IRE) 11-12 3 Alfie’s Princess (IRE) 11-10 4 Onethreefivenotout (IRE)11-8 5 Rock Danse (FR) 11-8 6 Magical King (IRE) 11-8 7 Zain Nights (GB) 11-5 8 Diplomatic Ash (IRE) 11-5 9 Titan Discovery (GB) 11-1 10 Mumford’s Magic (IRE) 11-0

Race 3 2.00 1m 7f 99y 1 Saint Segal (FR) 11-9 2 Harper’s Brook (IRE) 11-6 3 Red Rookie (GB) 11-4 4 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 11-3 5 Sacre Coeur (FR) 11-2 Race 4 2.35 2m 4f 10y 1 Colonel Harry (IRE) 11-7 2 Djelo (FR) 11-7 3 Hermes Allen (FR) 11-7 4 Le Patron (FR) 11-7 5 Nickle Back (IRE) 11-7 Race 5 3.10 2m 7f 98y 1 West Balboa (IRE) 12-0 2 Ambitious Fellow (IRE) 11-13 3 Ed Keeper (FR) 11-9 4 Gustavian (IRE) 11-3 5 Operation Manna (GB) 11-2 6 Barbados Buck’s (IRE) 11-2 7 Saint Davy (FR) 11-1 8 Wonderwall (IRE) 10-13 9 Hermino Aa (FR) 10-13 10 Transmission (IRE) 10-10 11 Equinus (IRE) 10-9 12 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE) 10-9 13 Scamallach Liath (IRE) 10-8 14 Tanganyika (FR) 10-4 15 Good Look Charm (FR) 10-2

Race 6 3.45 3m 37y 1 Blackjack Magic (GB) 12-0 2 Fortescue (GB) 11-12 3 Moroder (IRE) 11-10 4 Certainly Red (GB) 11-10 5 Full Back (FR) 11-8 6 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 11-8 7 Grozni (FR) 11-7 8 Dom of Mary (FR) 11-2 9 Kestrel Valley (GB) 11-2 10 Java Point (IRE) 11-1 Race 7 4.20 1m 7f 216y 1 Juby Ball (FR) 11-8 2 San Frandisco (IRE) 11-8 3 Touquet (FR) 11-8 4 Wellington Arch (GB) 11-8 5 Pony Soprano (IRE) 11-4 6 Seek Him There (IRE) 11-4 7 Sixmilebridge (IRE) 11-4 8 Noir du Tay (IRE) 10-6

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 62 runners, 16%) runs STRONG BELLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs STRONG BELLE Longest Traveller: ST JOHN’S ROAD trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

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

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LADY ALEX (GB) (39) 0/3-6

B m Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) Owner: Sir John Timpson Breeder: Clear Racing Ltd

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11-0

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Sponsor: Timpson Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingstartoverhurdlesin2mUttoxetermaideninOctober2022butoff14monthsafterandwellbeatenonreturn at this course (19.7f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Has had a breathing operation since. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

LARGY FORCE (IRE) (46) 1/-2

Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE) Owner: Jim and Claire Limited Breeder: Mr John Phelan

11-0

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £85,000 after winning his sole start in April 2022 and made a promising start to career under Rules, ﬁnding only a determined rival who had the run of things too good in a bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) in December. Needs keeping a close eye on now hurdling. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

MIVVI (GB) (50) 5

B m Sixties Icon - Dozen (FR) Owner: The Style Council & Hedgehoppers Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

11-0

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon ﬁlly who was readily left behind when the pace lifted in a bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) just over 7 weeks ago. Best watched on hurdles bow. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

REINE DES TARTES (IRE) (9) P310

11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Currently In Milan (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Brogan Owner: Mr D. Al-Mudallal Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Colin Motherway TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 3 starts in points but made a discouraging start to Rules career when ﬁnishing tailed off in a novice hurdle over C&D (heavy) 9 days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

SNOWROCCO (IRE) (62) P3

B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Owner: Mrs Jayne Sivills Breeder: Eamon O’Neill

11-0

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR14,000 3-y-o, Shirocco mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Lady KK, stays 3m, and fairly useful hurdler Rock On Cassie. Dam unraced. Third completed start in Irish points (Dec 3). Star RatingHHHII BHA -

ST JOHN’S ROAD (GB) (42) 22

Br m Malinas (GER) - Skellig Mist (FR) Owner: Goodtimes Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. Futter

11-0

Jockey: Mr Jack Power (7) Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunner-upinabumperandhavingbeenfriendlessinthebetting,shapedwithpromiseswitchedstraighttohurdling when ﬁlling that same position at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

STRONG BELLE (GB) (37) 04-62PF

Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - Belle Berry (FR) Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Breeder: James & Jean Potter

11-0

Jockey: Jordan Nailor Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Potter Group

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t kickoninbumpersbutshedidshowsomepromisewhenrunner-uponhurdlesdebutatHuntingdoninOctober.Disappointednexttimebutwasinthe processofshowingimprovedformwhendepartinglateonatCatterick(15.7f,heavy)justover5weeksago.Canmakeamends. StarRatingHHHHHBHA108 14

YORKSHIRE LADY (GB) (53)

11-0

Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr James Munroe Sponsor: Stittenham Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 10.5f. She’s beaten just a solitary rival in a couple of starts on the all-weather this winter but is certainly worth a second look sent hurdling. Star RatingHHHII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Strong Belle (GB), 11-4 St John’s Road (GB), 4-1 Largy Force (IRE), 5-1 Yorkshire Lady (GB), 25-1 Snowrocco (IRE), 33-1 Lady Alex (GB), 150-1 Mivvi (GB), Reine des Tartes (IRE) STRONG BELLE looked a big danger when departing late on at Catterick just over 5 weeks ago and is fancied to make amends at the expense of St John’s Road, who is open PLAY SMARTER to improvement having found just one too strong on her recent hurdles bow at Newcastle. Hurdling-debutantes Largy Force and Yorkshire Lady can ﬁght out third. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STRONG BELLE 2.ST JOHN’S ROAD 3.LARGY FORCE (IRE)

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Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs NOT WHAT IT SEEMS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Snowden (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs SOLDIER OF DESTINY Longest Traveller: KEPAGGE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-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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SOLDIER OF DESTINY (IRE) (46) 5F202-4 D BF

B g Presenting - Sagarich (FR) Owner: Buckett Flach Moran Rees Breeder: Mr E. Mulryan

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12-2

Jockey: Will Featherstone (10) Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who resumed from 9 months off with a below-par fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 46 days ago.Yard continues in ﬁne form so he must enter calculations after a wind op back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII BHA 127

ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (35) 416-3F4 C D

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

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good record here when successful in 2m hurdle last March. Was having his ﬁrst start over fences for almost 4 years and didn’t really convince when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, heavy) 35 days ago. Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII BHA 125

HARJO (IRE) (46) 30P-431

B g Yeats (IRE) - Frankly Native (IRE) Owner: Mr Alan Halsall Breeder: Raymond McDonnell

11-8

Jockey: Lilly Pinchin Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 46 days ago. Well on top at the ﬁnish there so he has to be taken seriously despite a 7lb rise. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 119

KEPAGGE (IRE) (52) 0121-33 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady Owner: Mrs Sarah Ling Breeder: Gareth Adair

11-7

Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season in winning form over hurdles and promise to be gleaned from both runs over fences this term when third in 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las and Leicester. One to consider off an easing mark. Star RatingHHHII BHA 118

NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (IRE) (33) 123P-33 C

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Kyle Ruby (IRE) Owner: Ryder and Alex Sugden Breeder: Eamon Callaghan

11-6

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Optima Self Store

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedhat-trickofnovicehurdlesuccessesherein2022.Lightlyracedsubsequentlyandfailedtobuildonhisreappearance when only third of 4 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII BHA 117

EATON COLLINA (IRE) (21) 112-P35 D

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

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

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m4f scorer last spring who failed to last home upped to 3m when ﬁfth of 10 in handicap chase here 21 days ago. Very much one to consider eased 1lb/reverted in trip. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 115

WILLIAM CODY (GB) (25) 2F-2224 BF

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

10-13

Jockey: Alice Stevens (5) Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 2 1/2m at Huntingdon in his ﬁrst season chasing last term and in good nick this time around until only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and sort to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII BHA 110 16

WILLIAM OF YORK (GB) (42) 011-125 C D

B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne Owner: Mike and Eileen Newbould Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards

10-10

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedoverhurdlesforDanSkeltonlastspring,completingahat-trickatWarwick.Shapedencouraginglyonyard/chasedebut when second at Doncaster but errors cost him when only ﬁfth of seven at Newcastle since. Not written off. Star RatingHHHII BHA 107

HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (24) 445-222 BF

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) Owner: Gaskins Family Breeder: Herve d’Armaille

10-5

Jockey: Shane Quinlan (3) Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard’s very smart chaser Cepage has shaped promisingly when a clear runner-up on both his chasing starts in 2m handicaps at Ludlow and Leicester. Has more to offer back up in trip. Player. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 102 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Harjo (IRE), Hunter Legend (FR), 7-1 Soldier of Destiny (IRE), William Cody (GB), 12-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 14-1 Kepagge (IRE), 16-1 Not What It Seems (IRE), William of York (GB), 20-1 Albert’s Back (GB) HUNTER LEGEND signalled he’s ready to get off the mark when a clear Leicester second last time out and with this longer trip a likely plus too he can edge out Charlie Longsdon’s PLAY SMARTER progressive Worcester scorer Harjo. Eaton Collina is another who needs factoring in along with Soldier of Destiny and William Cody. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 2.HARJO (IRE) 3.EATON COLLINA (IRE)

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

VICKERS 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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Second Race

THE RESULT

THIRD RACE 2.07

The Wilmot-Smith Family

2m 3f 154y

THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

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

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (13 wins from 114 runners, 11%) runs JO ARENGEOT BEY AA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs TARRAS WOOD Longest Traveller: LEADING CHOICE trained by N Martin, Minehead, 248 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a ﬁlly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and three and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

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JO ARENGEOT BEY AA (FR) (35) 1-33

Gr g Polarix - Totoche Bey (FR) Owner: Mr N. Hartley Breeder: Mrs Catherine Bonneau

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st-lb

11-4

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start between the ﬂags. Offered something to work sole outing in bumpers and did the same sent hurdling when third in a 6-runner novice at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) 35 days ago. Longer trip will suit, and he’s entitled to do better. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

KINDER KID (IRE) (28) 3-65

B g Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson Breeder: Knocktartan House Stud

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a point but hasn’t offered much in a pair of novice hurdles.

LEADING CHOICE (IRE) (448) 15/32-

11-4

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

11-4

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Rachel’s Choice (IRE) Jockey: Sean Houlihan Owner: Bradley Partnership Trainer: Nicky Martin, Minehead Breeder: Seamus McKeogh & Fionnuala Adams Sponsor: Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who showed plenty when placed both starts over hurdles in late 2022. Not seen since but remains the type to do better. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 115

ROCK STEADY EDDIE (GB) (28) 303-36

Gr g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela Owner: Girsonﬁeld Racing Club Breeder: T. A. Williams

11-4

Jockey: Edward Austin (5) Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of points but looks one for the longer term on early evidence under Rules. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (21) 00

B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous Owner: Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Breeder: Mrs C. J. C. Bailey TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts to date.

11-4

Jockey: Jack Quinlan Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited Star RatingHIIII BHA -

TARRAS WOOD (IRE) (46) 1-P2 C BF

B g Kayf Tara - Wood Lily (IRE) Owner: The Gi Gi Syndicate Breeder: Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough

11-4

Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut in a C&D bumper in December 2022. Suffered an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on Warwick hurdle debut 11 months later and shaped better when runner-up atWincanton (19.8f) last time. Must enter calculations. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

TO CHASE A DREAM (GB) (36) 01-222

11-4

Ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Jockey: Mr John Dawson (3) Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport Trainer: Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea Breeder: Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who has ﬁlled the runner-up spot on all 3 outings over hurdles, jumping none too ﬂuently at Kelso (22.7f) on latest occasion. Just about sets the standard. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 114 18

WALK ON QUEST (IRE) (36) 2-2 BF

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR) Owner: Bernardine and Sean Mulryan Breeder: Herine Bloodstock

11-4

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Ballymore

TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000buyafterfinishingrunner-upinanIrishpointinMarchand,withatonguestrapfitted(alsohadbreathingop),shapedencouragingly when filling same spot in a Kelso maiden (16.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Sure to progress with the longer trip likely to suit. Star RatingHHHHH BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8.

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Leading Choice (IRE), 3-1 To Chase A Dream (GB), 10-3 Tarras Wood (IRE), 4-1 Walk On Quest (IRE), 14-1 Jo Arengeot Bey Aa (FR), 150-1 Kinder Kid (IRE), Rock Steady Eddie (GB), 200-1 Ronnies Reﬂection (GB) WALK ON QUEST was caught out by inexperience to a degree when runner-up on his Rules debut at Kelso in December and, with improvement anticipated over this longer trip, he’s selected to go one better. Leading Choice hasn’t been seen for 14 months but PLAY SMARTER he showed plenty on both his starts in this sphere in late 2022 and remains likely to do better, while To Chase A Dream and Tarras Wood are others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALK ON QUEST (IRE) 2.LEADING CHOICE (IRE) 3.TO CHASE A DREAM

THE RESULT

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3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

THE WILMOT-SMITH FAMILY will present £100 to the Stable hand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse. They will present a memento to the Winning Owner and £100 to the Groom responsible for the Winning Horse.

THE WILMOT-SMITH FAMILY

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THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL Nick and Pat Wilmot-Smith were the third generation of the family to be associated with Wetherby Racecourse, their grandfather being one of the founding directors of the course on its move to its present site in 1891. Pat was the senior Jockey Club Veterinary Officer (North) before becoming a director of the Racecourse for some years until his death in 1993. Nick became a director of the Racecourse in 1938, on the death of his father, and remained so for 59 years. He was the Chairman from 1968 and was instrumental in starting the major works that are building up Wetherby to be one of the ﬁnest jumping courses in the North. He died in May 2001. Both Nick and Pat were well known amateur riders before and after the War and keen and enthusiastic riders to hounds. Nick was at one time the only person to have won a race on his own racecourse, while Pat was in the frame for all six races in a contest with the Guards in Palestine during the War.

Third Race

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FOURTH RACE 2.42

2m 3f 154y

THE VICKERS.BET PROUDLY SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four 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)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Hobbs & J White (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs JATILUWIH Longest Traveller: BRINKLEY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

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

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JATILUWIH (FR) (8) 4432-04 CD

12-0

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Jaune de Beaufai (FR) Owner: Mr David Maxwell Breeder: Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al

Jockey: Mr David Maxwell (3) Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Sponsor: The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since scoring in 21f handicap at Cheltenham back in November 2021. Generally performed with credit last season but yet to ﬁre in a couple of outings this term. Star RatingHHIII BHA 129

THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) (39) 3/1P-041 C

B g Westerner - Lemon Cello (IRE) Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family Breeder: Cathal Ennis

11-12

Jockey: Dylan Johnston (5) Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.2f, heavy) 39 days ago, going with enthusiasm. 6lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 127

BRINKLEY (FR) (56) 3/0PP-20

Gr g Martaline - Royale Majesty (FR) Owner: Brocade Racing Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie

11-12

Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in right direction when second on return at Uttoxeter in November but below that form at Sandown since and overall proﬁle is off-putting. Tongue strap back on. Star RatingHHIII BHA 127

MICK MAESTRO (FR) (71) 1103/-0F

11-10

B or Br g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Mick Maya (FR) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Breeder: Mme Gaelle Albert Sponsor: Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles in 2022 but looked rusty (back from 18 months off) at Chepstow in October and didn’t get far over fences at Catterick last time. Makes limited appeal. Star RatingHIIII BHA 125

THE WOUNDED KNEE (GB) (239) 1120P-P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gold Reef Owner: R.Dennis, A.Tomlinson Breeder: Ms Caroline Rowland

11-10

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton Sponsor: OR8 Wellness

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both starts in points and dual winner over hurdles. Seemed amiss on ﬁnal outing for Patrick Neville, however, and ran poorly on debut for new connections at Market Rasen in June. Star RatingHIIII BHA 125

FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (21) 521-542 D

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

11-10

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Bangor (19.6f) on ﬁnal start last term and returned to form when second of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 21 days ago. Enters calculations. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (56) 411-310 CD

Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) Owner: Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Breeder: Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

11-5

Jockey: Jack Quinlan Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer switched to handicaps, taking his form up another notch with his reappearance behind him to score over C&D in November. Stamina seemingly stretched by 2 1/2m on very testing ground at Aintree over Christmas and not out of things. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120 22

MAGIC WAVE (GB) (45) 22/12-12 BF

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE) Owner: The Magic Circle Breeder: Mr & Mrs P Nelson

11-4

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 12-month absence when landing odds in 6-runner novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November. Unable to follow up at Ayr next time but remains low mileage and merits consideration on handicap debut. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 119

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (21) 6P560P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus

11-3

Jockey: Richie McLernon Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but struggled for form for new connections. Star RatingHIIII BHA 118

10 WAR SOLDIER (IRE) (51) 11030-4 BF

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - After Dark (IRE) Owner: J.Townson, M.Roche, P.Thompson Breeder: Jack Bennett

11-1

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term but failed to meet expectations when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f) on return 51 days ago and this longer trip is not guaranteed to suit. Star RatingHHIII BHA 116

11 START IN FRONT (FR) (35) 230-313 C

10-9

Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Extra Terrestrial (FR) Jockey: William Maggs (7) Owner: Mr Robin Oliver Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Breeder: Jacques Beres Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed promise of his reappearance when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) in December. Not in same form at Haydock since but respected nonetheless. Star RatingHHHII BHA 110

12 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (23) 00-4340 D

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE) Owner: Mrs J. J. Robinson Breeder: Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

10-7

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored for some time and arrives on back of laboured effort at Catterick last month. Star RatingHIIII BHA 108 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) 6 11 0 Mitchell Bastyan 10-3 (Milton Harris) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Four Sixes (IRE), 5-1 Magic Wave (GB), 6-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 8-1 Bashers Reﬂection (GB), 10-1 War Soldier (IRE), Start In Front (FR), 18-1 Brinkley (FR), 28-1 Jatiluwih (FR), 33-1 The King of May (FR), 40-1 Mick Maestro (FR), The Wounded Knee (GB), 66-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) 2.MAGIC WAVE 3.FOSTER’SISLAND

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

VICKERS 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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Fourth Race

THE FOUR SIXES made a good start for Olly Murphy here in December and remains feasibly treated. He can score again. Magic Wave and Foster’sisland can also make their PLAY SMARTER presence felt.

FIFTH RACE 3.17

2m 3f 85y

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for novice ﬁve 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)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE and GREAT RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE and GREAT RAFFLES Longest Traveller: ROBINS FIELD trained by H Dickin, Midford, 231 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice ﬁve-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.

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CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) (28) P14-031

B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) Owner: The Cheltenham Trail Breeder: Mrs R. H. Lalor

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12-0

Jockey: Alice Stevens (5) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenoverhurdlesbut,havingwonanIrishpointbeforejoiningMickyHammond,showedmuchimprovedformonhissecond chase start when landing Newcastle handicap (20.1f) in January. Can follow up with more still to offer over fences. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 99

ATTENTION ALL (IRE) (28) 12P-55P

B g Westerner - Moon Light Shadow Owner: Miss E. Emmerton Breeder: Mrs Martina Doran

11-8

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on his hurdles debut last season but hasn’t gone on from that since, making little impact in handicap at Carlisle (2m) on his chase bow in December. Pulled up last time, though it remains early days over fences with cheekpieces on ﬁrst time. Star RatingHHHII BHA 93

GREAT RAFFLES (FR) (28) 2344-45 C

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR) Owner: The Golden Cuckoo Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

10-7

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles (including at this course) to end 2021/22 and made the frame in all 4 outings last term. However, has ﬁnished well held both starts sent chasing this season, so others are more persuasive.Star RatingHHIII BHA 78

ROBINS FIELD (IRE) (22) 2-24552

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Owner: Robin Dickin Racing Club Breeder: Cathal Ennis

10-4

Jockey: Ben Poste Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford Sponsor: Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but, having had another wind op, returned to form when runner-up in handicap at Sedgeﬁeld (19.3f) 22 days ago, proving his effectiveness at the trip. Could be thereabouts once more. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 75

KING OF THE HILL (IRE) (37) P06-042

B g Kingston Hill - Gaye West (IRE) Owner: Mrs Beverley Bostock Breeder: Patrick Cronin

10-4

Jockey: Toby Wynne (3) Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in novice hurdles and his ﬁrst 2 starts in handicap chases, but ﬁtted with a tongue strap he left his previous form behind when runner-up at Catterick (19.2f) in December. Can make his presence felt. Star RatingHHHII BHA 75

VOICE OF HOPE (IRE) (9) P50446

Br g Poet’s Voice - Viennese Whirl Owner: Mr D. Broadhurst Breeder: Hobnob Partnership

10-2

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3) Trainer: Max Young, Sneads Green Sponsor: Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen NH runs since his sole success, which came over hurdles back in 2021. Made the frame in handicap chases at Catterick and Huntingdon this winter, but lesser effort at the latter course 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Star RatingHHIII BHA 69 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: ATTENTION ALL: Following its run on 6/1/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Carrigeen Castle (IRE), 11-4 King of The Hill (IRE), 10-3 Robins Field (IRE), 7-1 Attention All (IRE), 10-1 Great Raffles (FR), 18-1 Voice of Hope (IRE) 24

Successful in an Irish point early last year, CARRIGEEN CASTLE made his second chase start a winning one at Newcastle last month and he can score again with further progress PLAY SMARTER to come. Robins Field bounced back to form on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of King of The Hill. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) 2.ROBINS FIELD (IRE) 3.KING OF THE HILL (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

VICKERS 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.

HORSE WELFARE Here at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualiﬁed Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance. During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

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SIXTH RACE 3.50

3m 45y

THE JOIN THE VICKERS CUSTOMER RACING CLUB OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000

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

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (53 wins from 179 runners, 30%) runs BENNYS KING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Hobbs & J White (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs DOLPHIN SQUARE Longest Traveller: DOLPHIN SQUARE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 248 miles.

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

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BENNYS KING (IRE) (26) U12-PP3 D

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12-6

B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin (5) Owner: Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Hunt: Croome & West Warwickshire Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning at Fakenham and posting a fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter (all under this rider). Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces when third inTaunton hunter last time. Player. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125

DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (38) 000-046 D

B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) Owner: Mr David Maxwell Hunt: West Somerset

12-6

Jockey: Mr David Maxwell Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Sponsor: The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a good strike rate over fences/hurdles and, while he arrives on the back of a laboured effort over hurdles at Chepstow, he’s capable of making an impact on his best form. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (20) 00P45-1 D

B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE) Owner: Mrs L Hughes Hunt: Hurworth

12-6

Jockey: Mr Nick Orpwood (3) Trainer: Mrs L Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Eugene M. O’Sullivan when winning 4-runner hunter chase (4/6) at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) Star RatingHHIII BHA 110 20 days ago, straightforward task. This is signiﬁcantly tougher.

WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (336) P/P4P43- D

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) Owner: Mr R D E Woodhouse Hunt: Morpeth

Jockey: Mr Jack Teal (7) Trainer: Jack Teal, Malton

12-6

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. None too reliable, but sets a good standard. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 135

FAIRLY FAMOUS (IRE) (34) 1111-12 D BF

B g Fame And Glory - Fairly Deﬁnite (IRE) Owner: The Signy & Marriage Families Hunt: Essex & Suffolk

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: T. Ellis, Rugby

12-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Took off in points for this yard and made a highly impressive hunter debut when cruising to success at Cheltenham last month. Every chance he’ll follow up. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124

SINE NOMINE (GB) (48) 211-212 D BF

11-13

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Hymn To Love (FR) Jockey: Mr John Dawson Owner: Mr R. Tate Trainer: Fiona Needham, Thirsk Hunt: Hurworth

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a likeable proﬁle both in points and under Rules, already a dual winner in hunters. Solid effort between the ﬂags in December and merits respect for all that this demands improvement. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 110

POLISH (GB) (2) 22203P D

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Polygon (USA) Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership Hunt: Cotswold

11-12

Jockey: Mr Tom Broughton (3) Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up ﬁrst 5 starts upon rejoining this yard, including over fences at Worcester and Uttoxeter in September. Not at best of late, including on hunter debut at Wincanton a couple of days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 118 26

2023: NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) 10 11 13 Miss Heidi Palin 11-8 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Fairly Famous (IRE), 4-1 Windsor Avenue (IRE), 7-1 Bennys King (IRE), 11-1 Sine Nomine (GB), 12-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), 16-1 Polish (GB), 18-1 Super Citizen (GB) FAIRLY FAMOUS has thrived for his current stable and he’s likely to go in again having produced an emphatic display to score at Cheltenham last month. Windsor Avenue has

PLAY SMARTER the ability to trouble the selection and Bennys King is unlikely to be far away.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAIRLY FAMOUS (IRE) 2.WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) 3.BENNYS KING (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

VICKERS 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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SEVENTH RACE 4.25

THE racingtv.com OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for maiden four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (13 wins from 114 runners, 11%) runs MIAMI STEVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs MIAMI STEVE Longest Traveller: THE GRAFTER trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 219 miles.

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

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BROTHER BORIS (GB) (-)

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR) Owner: Mr S A Richards and Louise Kemble Breeder: Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble

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st-lb

11-7

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Midnight Mary, stays 27f. Dam (c122/ h107) 2m-3 1/2m hurdle/chase winner. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

KALAHARI KING (GB) (52) 5

B g Califet (FR) - Kalane (IRE) Owner: Mr Paul Murphy Breeder: Paul Murphy

11-7

Jockey: Jack Quinlan Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket Sponsor: Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Califet gelding from family of smart hurdler/high-class chaser up to 23f Kalashnikov. Attracted support when ﬁfth of 11 in bumper (5/1) at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 52 days ago. Should do better. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

MIAMI STEVE (IRE) (-)

11-7

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Hot On Her Heels (IRE) Jockey: Theo Gillard Owner: Mr Jon Glews Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW EUR27,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (b88) ran twice in bumpers.

MR BRAMLEY (GB) (364) 52-

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Apple Days Owner: Mr H. Posner Breeder: Mrs F. Marriott

11-7

Jockey: Jack Garritty Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers when second of 14 at this C&D (good to soft), ﬁnding plenty off the bridle. Off 12 months. Sets the standard. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

OFF TO ALABAMA (GB) (-)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Off By Heart Owner: Banjos Bandits Breeder: George Maher

11-7

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Off The Beat. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Prince Ary. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

SUIVEZ MOI (IRE) (-)

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Superfection (IRE) Owner: G R Orchard and S McMillan Breeder: Tom Chadney

11-7

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

TIMEFORM VIEW Pour Moi gelding. Dam (h105), 17f hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 29f) Super Duty and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 25f) Grandads Cottage. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

THE GRAFTER (IRE) (77) 5

B g Workforce - Shokalocka Baby (IRE) Owner: Evason, Hewitt and Walsh Breeder: John Redmond

11-7

Jockey: Charlie Todd Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer when 9 lengths ﬁfth of 8 on Uttoxeter debut (heavy) in November. Has had wind surgery. Star RatingHHHII BHA 28

ANNIES GOLD (GB) (-)

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Black Annie (IRE) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Owner: Mr Steve Campion and Mr Milson Robinson Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Breeder: Mr & Mrs I. Ross

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare. Sister to 9.5f winner Black Hole Sun. Dam bumper winner/fair hurdler (19f winner). Star RatingHHIII BHA -

PIPER PARK (IRE) (104) 1

11-0

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Theatre (IRE) Jockey: Stan Sheppard Owner: Mr O. Eaton Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Breeder: Seamus McKeogh Sponsor: Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEW€58,0003-y-o,£205,0004-y-o,WalkInTheParkmare.Half-sistertofairhurdlerColtLightning,stayed25f,andmodest2mhurdle winner Robin des Theatre. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023). Of obvious interest on debut. Wears hood. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

10 FORSA BAY (IRE) (-)

10-9

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Brogan Owner: Mr T. P. Radford Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Oliver Loughlin TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Reilly, stays 25f, and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Eaton Collina. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (stayed 19f) Quick Grabim. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

11 PARA HANDY (IRE) (-)

B g Malinas (GER) - Pink Panda (FR) Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Breeder: M.J. Leahy & J. Riordan

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Malinas gelding. Dam unraced out of useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Strawberry. Star RatingHHHII BHA 2023: LONG SYMPHONY (IRE) 6 11 4 Charlie Price 40-1 (Laura Horsfall) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 7. Stewards Note: KALAHARI KING: Following its run on 13/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Piper Park (IRE), 9-2 Mr Bramley (GB), 7-1 Kalahari King (GB), Miami Steve (IRE), 10-1 Suivez Moi (IRE), 14-1 Brother Boris (GB), Forsa Bay (IRE), 16-1 The Grafter (IRE), 22-1 Annies Gold (GB), Para Handy (IRE), 33-1 Off To Alabama (GB) MR BRAMLEY has been off the track since finishing second in this corresponding race 12 months ago and can go one better if ready to go. Expensive point-winner Piper Park looks an interesting newcomer, while the well-bred Kalahari King offered something to PLAY SMARTER work on at Exeter. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR BRAMLEY 2.PIPER PARK (IRE) 3.KALAHARI KING

THE RESULT

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3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Vickers.Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 12 entries at £35. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.32 - THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 7lb. 21 entries at £75. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.07 - THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. This race is so named in memory of the late Nick Wilmot-Smith, a former Chairman and Director of the Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited, and also in memory of the late Pat Wilmot-Smith, a former Director. The WILMOT-SMITH family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The WILMOTSMITH family will also present a cash prize to the stable lad or girl responsible for the winning horse in this race. 17 entries at £40. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.42 - THE VICKERS.BET PROUDLY SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.Bet will present a memento to the winning owner. 19 entries at £75. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.17 - THE BEST PRICES GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers.Bet will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 14 entries at £35. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.50 - THE JOIN THE VICKERS CUSTOMER RACING CLUB OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Vickers.Bet will present a memento to the winning owner. 15 entries at £25. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.25 - THE racingtv.com OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2639 to the winning horse The second to receive £1214, the third £607, the fourth £303 and the fifth £151. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WETHERBY RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner. 28 entries at £24. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. 31

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