Wetherby Racecard - Thursday 29th February

Thursday 29th February

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HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

Sex of Horse

Horse’s Saddlecloth Number

Horse’s Name

Days since last ran Form

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

7 11-2

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Grainne Ni Maille Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe

Owner: Robcour Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORMVIEWLoweredthecoloursofsubsequentIrishGrandNationalwinnerIAmMaximusatFairyhouseonhischasingdebutlastwinterandshapedwellafter9monthsoff whenrunner-uptoEasyGameinPWCChampionChaseatGowran(20f,heavy)5weeksago Interestingcontenderwithracefitnessonhisside. StarRatingHHHIIBHA154

Weight Carried Age Colour of Horse Form Comments Jockey

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Rating

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

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

Form Guide

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

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

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

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Bramham Stand

Bramham Hall

Parade Ring

Weighing Room Administration O ces

Winners’ Enclosure

Saddling-up Boxes

PREMIER ENCLOSURE

• Wetherby Millennium Stand

Canterdown

Millennium West

Parenting Room

Paddock Bar

William Hill Betting Shop

Owners & Trainers Entrance

• Level 1 – The Tack Room Coffee Shop

• Level 2 – Marston Moor Bar

• Level 3 – White Rose Bistro*

• Level 4 – White Horse Mezzanine Bar

• Millennium West Stand

• Level 3 – 1891 Bar

(Please check opening timings on the day)

*The White Rose Bistro is popular and often sells out in advance. Please check availability on the day at the White Rose reception desk.

PADDOCK ENCLOSURE

• Wetherby Millennium Stand

• Level 1 – New for 2022! The Tack Room Coffee Shop

• Millennium West Stand

• Level 1 – Henry Crossley Bar

• Bramham Hall

• Paddock Bar

Wetherby

First Aid

Horsewalk

Course Enclosure

VIP Hospitality ‘B’Car Park

Annual Badge Holders (Reserved) ‘A’Car Park

Annual Badge Holders ‘C’Car Park

Main Entrance & Turnstiles

Course Entrance & Turnstiles

• Traditional Pie of the Day

• Giant filled Yorkshire Puddings

• Selection of hot dishes

• Selection of freshly made sandwiches & salad bowls

• Chilled desserts • Snacks & Confectionery items

• Coffee and Tea infusions • Chilled Minerals and Juices

• Giant Yorkshire Puddings with a variety of filling options.

• Selection of tasty hot pies and accompaniments.

• Selection of Paninis served with Salad Garnish

FRESH bistro

FRESH CAFE

FRESH HOT ROLLS

FRESH PIES

FRESH PANINIS

Millennium Stand

LAST TIME OUT | SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY

Our last meeting saw Yorkshire Lady get proceedings off to a flying start, winning by five-and-a-half lengths ahead of market favourite Strong Belle. Trained by Michael and David Easterby, the six-year-old was held up towards the rear during the early stages before going third when three out Jockey Jamie Hamilton then manoeuvred her to the front when approaching the last before running on well to win comfortably. St John’s Road and Snowrocco finished third and fourth respectively.

The following race saw Eaton Collina romp to a 25-length success for trainer Kerry Lee and jockey Richard Patrick The son of Milan was never in any danger of relinquishing his lead and was well clear when two fences from the finish. William Cody finished second for trainer Pam Sly and jockey Alice Stevens, with William Of York behind in third for Rebecca Menzies and rider Ross Chapman.

It was the complete opposite finish in the third race of the day with the Nicky Martin-trained Leading Choice finding just enough to fend off the danger from To Chase A Dream by a head. It was a battle between the two in the closing stages with third-placed Rock Steady Eddie finishing 25 lengths behind the pair.

It was another enthralling contest in the Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Handicap Hurdle Race with War Soldier seeing off Bashers Reflection by a neck for trainer Sandy Thomson and jockey Ryan Mania. War

Soldier was three lengths behind Bashers Reflection approaching the last but managed to rally late on to cut the deficit and secure the honours in thrilling fashion. Bashers Reflection idled and drifted right during the run-in, ultimately costing him the victory.

Market favourite Carrigeen Castle certainly justified the support, cruising to a 22-length success for trainer Micky Hammond and jockey Alice Stevens. Stevens and the eight-year-old gelding went clear from four out and despite not having the most fluent jump at the following fence, there was never any danger of them relinquishing their lead Robins Field was second but never in contention.

Sine Nomine made light work of the penultimate race of the day, securing a comfortable 15 length victory for trainer Fiona Needham and jockey John Dawson The eight-year-old travelled strongly for large parts of the race and went clear when two, albeit not the most fluent jump. Dawson and Sine Nomine went clear during the run-in. Bennys King and Windsor Avenue finished second and third respectively.

Another excellent day of racing was then completed with another exciting finish. Off To Alabama, trained by John Mackie and ridden by Jamie Hamilton who was completing a double on the day, managed to find enough to prevent Mr Bramley from stealing the show.

YORKSHIRE LADY

WAR SOLDIER

LEADING CHOICE

SINE NOMINE CARRIGEEN CASTLE

EATON COLLINA

THE BUZZ

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RACE ONE

WILLSBURG benefited from stepping up in trip when getting off the mark over timber at Ffos Las at the start of the month. His jumping wasn’t particularly fluent on that occasion and it is hoped the application of cheekpieces might aid his cause in that regard. Similar comments apply to Magical King, who also boasts the same headgear for the first time, while Tommy Time is expected to be competitive following wind surgery.

WIN: WILLSBURG

RACE TWO

DANGER: Magical King

Eveque finally gained a first success on his most recent outing at Sedgefield when proving too strong for COOLMOYNE (second). However, the former would have to command plenty of respect as the winner’s improvement may well have come from stepping up to 3m3f and a 10lb pull at the weights could see Simon Waugh’s gelding reverse the form over this distance. Le Grand Vert didn’t appear to get home in the same contest and could bounce back in a first-time visor

WIN: COOLMOYNE

RACE THREE

DANGER: Eveque

WRECKLESS ERIC represents a stable which is currently in excellent form and he’s taken to build on a promising start to his career when finishing second at Newbury. I Wish You has placed on both starts to date and is entitled to improve on his latest effort as that was his debut over timber Rockola makes her first appearance over hurdles and is respected along with Speiriuil, who has hit the frame on all three outings

WIN: WRECKLESS ERIC

RACE FOUR

DANGER: I Wish You

EATON COLLINA could not have won any easier over C&D last time out and a 7lb rise for that success could prove lenient as he looks to follow up for his in-form connections. Ground conditions are in his favour once more and he should have too much for the capable Heros, as well as Will Sting, who was a creditable second at Leicester last month.

WIN: EATON COLLINA

RACE FIVE

DANGER: Will Sting

An impressive winner over C&D earlier in the season and an early faller on her most recent start at Haydock, WINDTOTHELIGHTNING could still be well treated off a mark of 132 and looks capable of regaining the winning thread. There was just under two lengths between War Soldier (first) and The Four Sixes (third) when they met over C&D earlier in the month and both are likely to be thereabouts again. North Parade and Uncle Bert are noted too

WIN: WINDTOTHELIGHTNING

RACE SIX

DANGER: The Four Sixes

Runner-up on two of his last three starts over fences, HERITIER has done well since joining new connections and it may be that a return to the smaller obstacles prompts a return to winning ways Narrowly denied at Catterick, Beaumesnil can give him the most to think about and is noted along with Sailed Away who wasn’t beaten far on his penultimate start at Huntingdon. Others to note include Brandt, Play By The Rules and Western Jill

WIN: HERITIER

DANGER: Beaumesnil

11-9

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4 Come On Nia (GB) 11-7

5 Grandmaster Flash (IRE) 10-13

6 Whynotnowroy (IRE) 10-11

7 Wellwillya (GB) 10-10

8 Spicy Nelson (IRE) 10-9

9 Come On Paddy Mac (IRE) 10-5

Race 2 2.40 2m 3f 1y

1 Konigin Isabella (GER) 11-12

2 Zufal (GB) 11-10

3 Amalfi Bay (GB) 11-7

4 Tik Tok (FR) 11-2

5 Champagne Gift (IRE) 10-11

6 Double Powerful (IRE) 10-8

7 Johannes (FR) 10-7

8 Dance Havana (GB) 10-5

9 Try The Money (IRE) 10-5

Race 3 3.15 2m 3f 1y

1 Jackpot d’Athou (FR) 11-9

2 Livin On Luco (IRE) 11-9

3 Joker Jack (IRE) 11-2

4 Tigger (IRE) 11-2

5 Barley Gin (IRE) 10-9

6 Love of Neymore (GB) 10-9

7 Miss Popalong (GB) 10-9

8 Mistral Milly (IRE) 10-9

TAUNTON

Race 4 3.50 2m 7f 3y

1 Art Decco (GB) 12-0

2 Kingofthewest (IRE) 11-10

3 Star Flyer (IRE) 11-9

4 Imperial Joe (IRE) 11-7

5 Mortens Leam (GB) 11-1

6 Cloudy Flamingo (IRE) 10-2

Race 5 4.25 2m 7f 198y

1 Keable (IRE) 12-0

2 Raddon Top (IRE) 12-0

3 My Last Oscar (IRE) 11-12

4 Spitalfield (IRE) 11-10

5 Tiny Tetley (GB) 11-9

6 Tough Approach (GB) 11-6

7 Outside Adesa (IRE) 11-3

8 Grosvenor Court (GB) 11-2

9 Little Else (GB) 11-0

10 Sam’s Amour (GB) 10-13

11 The Midwife (IRE) 10-11

12 Rivers Corner (GB) 10-11

13 Uno Mas (GB) 10-10

14 My Girl Katie (IRE) 10-10

1 Walk In Clover (IRE) 12-0

2 Lilith (IRE) 11-12

3 Juniper (GB) 11-8

4 Whatsdastory (IRE) 11-0

5 Brianna Rose (IRE) 10-9

Race 7 5.35 2m 104y

1 Berliath (GB) 11-2

2 Whynotnowbart (GB) 11-2

3 Calli Black (IRE) 10-9

4 Demelza Carne (GB) 10-9

5 Elyssia (GB) 10-9

6 Dance And Glance (GB) 10-4

7 Devon Blue (IRE) 10-4

8 Golden Moonshake (IRE) 10-4

9 Mon Petit Ami (GB) 10-4

10 Sorceleur (FR) 10-4

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During her stellar racing career, Buttons garnered a huge following, and collected over £292,000 in prize money for her owner/breeders Jayne and Keith Sivils. Her first Racecourse win was at Wetherby in a Bumper in 2013, and she was a two-time winner of the Mares’ Listed Hurdle at Wetherby in 2018 & 2019.

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FIRST RACE 2.15

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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Menzies (11 wins from 86 runners, 13%) runs ZUUL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs ZUUL

Longest Traveller: WILLSBURG trained by O Signy, Lambourn, 198 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 two hurdle races.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 TOMMY TIME (IRE) (103) 1-4214 6 11-9

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Navaro (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andrew Bradshaw

Breeder: G. T. Morrow

Jockey: Sean Quinlan

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishbumperwinnerwhomatchedthatformatthesecondtimeofaskingfornewyardwhenrunner-upunderapenaltyatSedgefieldinOctober Failed tobuildonthatwhenfourthof7inconditionseventhere(16f,heavy)103daysagobutremainswithpotentialupintripafterawindop StarRatingHHHHI BHA109

2 WILLSBURG (IRE) (28) 1-6061 D 5 11-9

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Willow Rose (IRE) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Owner: Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Paddy McDonald

Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesortwhogotoffthemarkinthisspherein8-runnernovicehurdleatFfosLas(20f,heavy)28daysago, staying on well. Cheekpieces on 1st time and well in the mix with more improvement on the cards. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 118

3 BLACK BART (IRE) (-) 7 11-2

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Sail The Ocean (IRE)

Owner: Hemmings Racing

Breeder: Fergal O’Donnell

Jockey: Callum Bewley

Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Cloudings gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Texas Jack. Market can prove a good guide. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

4 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (26) 5

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR)

Owner: Mr S A Richards and Louise Kemble

Breeder: Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble

Jockey: Tom Cannon

5 11-2

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFifth of 11 in bumper (17/2) at this course on debut 26 days ago Goes hurdling stepped up in trip now and he’s no forlorn hope. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5 MAGICAL KING (IRE) (26) 3-22535 5 11-2

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE)

Owner: The Garratt Family

Breeder: Eric Larkin

Jockey: Fergus Gillard

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Sponsor: Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and consistent maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time.The form choice back in maiden company. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 117

6 RED SAM (GB) (30) P

5 11-2

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Presenteea (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Owner: Cowan and Drury

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) on debut 30 days ago Lots more is required.

7 ZUUL (GB) (14) 6/443-00

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

6 11-2

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sharp Dresser (USA) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop

Owner: Diamond Racing & Howdale Bloodstock Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Howdale Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers for Michael Appleby in 2022.Well below that level for new yard following an 18-month absence in a pair of 2m4f novice hurdles at Newcastle though. Star RatingHHIII BHA12

8 PARA HANDY (IRE) (26) 0

B g Malinas (GER) - Pink Panda (FR)

Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner

Breeder: M.J. Leahy & J. Riordan

4 10-2

Jockey: Danny McMenamin

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at this course (16f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago Makes hurdles debut stepped up in trip Possibilities.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 5. Hood worn by No 7.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Willsburg (IRE), 2-1 Magical King (IRE), 11-2 Tommy Time (IRE), 12-1 Brother Boris (GB), 25-1 Black Bart (IRE), 40-1 Red Sam (GB), 66-1 Para Handy (IRE), 100-1 Zuul (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MAGICAL KING possesses much the best form on show so this reliable sort is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success back in these calmer waters. Recent Ffos Las scorer Willsburg rates the main threat, with Tommy Time not discounted either if resurgent after breathing surgery.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGICAL KING (IRE) 2.WILLSBURG (IRE) 3.TOMMY TIME (IRE)

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

3rd 4th Time

WETHERBY STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE 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

2.50

3m 45y

THE racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for five 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) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs LE GRAND VERT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (3 wins from 36 runners, 8%) runs LE GRAND VERT

Longest Traveller: EVEQUE trained by Mrs J Walton, Otterburn, 112 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three mile handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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

1 DRAGONFRUIT (GB) (112) P446-14 D BF 9 12-0

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fruity Farm Jockey: Henry Brooke

Owner: Mrs Beverley Bostock

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Exors of the Late Edward Crow Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohisgoodrecordfreshwhenstrikingonhis3mUttoxeterreappearanceinSeptemberbutwasn’tinthesameform at Sedgefield next time. Capable of getting involved if he’s on a going day. Engaged 2.50 BangorWednesday. Star RatingHHHII BHA 104

2 ALI STAR BERT (GB) (27) P36121 D 8 11-12

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits Jockey: Jack Quinlan

Owner: Mr S. A. Harris Trainer: Shaun Harris, Worksop

Breeder: Mr Wilf Hobson

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been better than ever of late, making it 2 wins at Southwell (both at 24.3f) from his last 3 starts when successful at the beginning of the month. Not taken lightly Engaged 3.20 BangorWednesday. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 102

3 DA VINCI HAND (IRE) (36) 550-525

B g Champs Elysees - Thousandkissesdeep (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan

Owner: Mr J. Nixon

Breeder: Mrs D. Camacho

9 10-11

Trainer: Joanne Foster, Ilkley

Sponsor: Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter6monthsoff,tookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenrunner-upatMarketRasen(21.4f,goodtosoft)inNovember Stamina stretchedatCatterick(25.2f,soft)lasttimeandhestillneedstoprovehimselfat3mwithhoodnowreachedfor. Star RatingHHIII BHA87

4 EVEQUE (FR) (34) 4-P3U21

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)

Owner: Mrs J. M. Walton

Breeder: Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille

10 10-9

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Jane Walton, Otterburn

Sponsor: Dunns Houses

TIMEFORM VIEW Having gone close when runner-up at Musselburgh in January, finally went one better when staying on well to score at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 3 weeks later Major player in his current form Star RatingHHHHH BHA 85

5 LE GRAND VERT (FR) (34) 24-0U30

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Eliga (FR)

8 10-8

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell

Owner: Mr Richard Howard & Mr Ben Howard Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: S.C. P. Ecurie Pegase & Mme S. Mottier Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched previous best for current yard when third at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) in January and shaped better than result at Sedgefield last time, headwaywhenmistakefourteenth.Notdiscountedhavingeasedfurtherintheweights(visoronfirsttimewithtonguestrapbackon). StarRatingHHHII BHA84

6 COOLMOYNE (GB) (34) 253402 BF

Ch g Ocovango - High Life

Jockey: John Kington

8 10-5

Owner: Mrs E. C. York Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth

Breeder: Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but has been consistent in the main over fences, bouncing back from a rare below-par effort when 8 1/2 lengths second of 10 to the reopposing Eveque at Sedgefield (26.9f) last month. Can give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 81

7 SIGURD (GER) (36) 1/6P-6P4 CD

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sky News (GER)

Jockey: Brian Hughes

12 10-4

Owner: Mrs E. A. Verity Trainer: Joanne Foster, Ilkley

Breeder: Gestut Eulenberger Hof/Frankreich Sponsor: Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner but his form has been going the wrong way, finishing well beaten when fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last time. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII BHA 80

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Hood worn first time by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Eveque (FR), 7-2 Ali Star Bert (GB), 5-1 Dragonfruit (GB), Coolmoyne (GB), 9-1 Le Grand Vert (FR), 16-1 Da Vinci Hand (IRE), 22-1 Sigurd (GER)

EVEQUE built on his second at Musselburgh in January when getting off the mark at Sedgefield next time and he can score again now that he’s up and running. Ali Star Bert has also been in good form and is respected if taking up this engagement, while Coolmoyne was runner-up to Eveque last month and could be thereabouts once more.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EVEQUE (FR) 2.ALI STAR BERT 3.COOLMOYNE

THIRD RACE 3.25

THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (19-24): J O’Neill (16 wins from 88 runners, 18%) runs GLIMPSE OF GLORY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs GLIMPSE OF GLORY

Longest Traveller: SPEIRIUIL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 273 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION As the title suggests, novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the ranks of the more established horses. This race differs slightly from a standard novice event in that it is restricted to horses that have been specifically bred for National Hunt racing and therefore horses that have previously run on the Flat are barred from taking part. This two miles hurdle race is for four-year-olds only which have not which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 AIRE SPRAY (IRE) (68) 42 11-0

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Getaway Franjoe (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (3)

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Breeder: Mrs B. Lordan

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft debut behind when second of 14 in bumper at Newcastle (1 3/4m) in December Should have a future over hurdles. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

2 GLIMPSE OF GLORY (GB) (-) 11-0

B g Passing Glance - Dauphine Ereine (FR) Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 1 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Peel Bloodstock

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam fairly useful 2 1/4m-2 1/2m chase winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to very smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Dynaste. One to note in the betting on debut. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

3 I WISH YOU (FR) (80)

22 11-0

Ch g Night Wish (GER) - Native Story (FR)

Owner: Mr R. B. H. Young

Breeder: Philippe Rainteau & Sabine Lucchesi

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second to stablemate Rocheval in a bumper at Aintree and hurdle at Ayr before Christmas. Capable of better and likely to be winning soon.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

4 KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR) (68) r53 11-0

B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR)

Owner: Mrs Joanne Bilsland

Jockey: Alan Doyle (5)

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Better with start in bumpers, finishing third of 14 at Newcastle (1 3/4m) when last seen in December, with the reopposing Aire Spray 1/2 length ahead in second. Hurdle debut.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5 NOIR DU TAY (IRE) (26) 0 11-0

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Butterhill Rose (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. Kehoe

Breeder: Riona Lynch

Jockey: Fergus Gillard

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Sponsor: Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, last of 8 in bumper (25/1) at Sandown (2m, good to soft) on debut 26 days ago. Can only watch now switching to hurdles.

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

6 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (37) 2 11-0

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR)

Owner: The Megsons

Breeder: James and Jean Potter Ltd

Jockey: Kielan Woods

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWDam21/4m/19fhurdle/chasewinnerinFrance.Stronginbettinganddefinitepromiseamidstgreennesswhensecond on hurdles bow at Newbury (2m) 37 days ago. Likely improver for a stable enjoying an excellent spell. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

7 ROCKOLA (IRE) (89) 33 10-7

B f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) Jockey: Tom Cannon

Owner: The Lavendon Partnership

Breeder: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 2m bumpers at Stratford (heavy) and Doncaster (good) towards the end of 2023. Hurdle debut.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

8 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (30) 322 10-7

B f Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful

Owner: Molly and Paul Willis

Breeder: J. S. Bolger

Jockey: David Noonan

Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts in similar events, although her form is nothing special, beaten 12 lengths when second of 5 at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last month.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Star RatingHHHII BHA 94

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Wreckless Eric (GB), 3-1 I Wish You (FR), 6-1 Speiriuil (IRE), 10-1 Glimpse of Glory (GB), 16-1 Knomorediamonds (FR), 18-1 Aire Spray (IRE), Rockola (IRE), 100-1 Noir du Tay (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An interesting clash between promising pair WRECKLESS ERIC and I Wish You, with the excellent form of the Ben Pauling stable in February tipping things in the former’s favour Jonjo O’Neill newcomer Glimpse of Glory would also need considering should the betting vibes be strong.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WRECKLESS ERIC 2.I WISH YOU (FR) 3.GLIMPSE OF GLORY

THE RESULT

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

3rd 4th Time

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

It is a pleasure to sponsor two races across the card this afternoon, and Eaton Collina is likely to be popular in the Weatherbysnhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase Kerry Lee’s nineyear-old looked well in command when left clear over course and distance last time, he couldn’t have been more impressive when easing to a 25-length success, but this does requiremoreup7lbstoacareer-high mark.

Venetia Williams’ Heros appeared mightilyprogressivewhenlandinghis firsttwostartsoverfencesthisseason,

Will Sting posted an encouraging effort when runner-up at Leicester.

but has struggled the last twice, not jumping or travelling with the same enthusiasm. Geryville is a course and distance winner here, but that was in 2021, and he drops markedly in distance from tackling marathon distances earlier in the season. Will Sting posted an encouraging effort whenrunner-upatLeicesterlasttime following wind surgery, and shaped as if he will come on for the run here. He took a keen hold under Tom Cannon but should play a leading partifabletosettlehere.NoWordOf ALiemakeshischasedebutforOliver Signyfollowinga712-daylayoffwhilst

Placenet drops back in trip after a disappointing start for new trainer DavidPipe.

Windtothelightning shoulders top-weight in the Weatherbys

Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle but must bounce back from an early fall at Haydock last time. She still looks a progressive mare though, and recorded an impressive, wide-margin course and distancesuccesstobegintheseason backinNovember.

War Soldier is the other course and distance winner amongst the field and battled on determinedly here lasttimetowinbyjustaneck.Hemay have been treated harshly by the handicapper for that effort though, up 6lbs. TheFourSixes, a close third here last time, is 2lbs better of with that rival here and will be looking to reversetheformonjusthisthirdstart forOllyMurphy.Hewasacomfortable winner, despite some sketchy jumping,onstabledebutoverfurther on Boxing Day and should have no problemtacklingthisshortertrip.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Uncle Bert clearlyhasahugeengineandshowed encouraging signs when second to a progressive rival at Chepstow last timebutmustscrubuponhisjumping whilst North Parade completed the hattrick at Newcastle for Sue Smith last time under William Maggs, who retainstherideupanother8lbshere.

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14500

Owners Prize Money Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs GERYVILLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Lee (3 wins from 4 runners, 75%) runs EATON COLLINA

Longest Traveller: PLACENET 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 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 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 PLACENET (FR) (14) 2124P0 D 7 12-2

B g Network (GER) - Lofte Place (FR) Jockey: Gearoid Harney (7)

Owner: Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson

Breeder: Marie-Christine Gabeur

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler/chaser in France who shaped as if in need of the outing after a wind-op but at least showed more than on UK debut when seventh of 9 in handicapchaseatSandown(24.2f,goodtosoft)afortnightago Interestingdownintripifabletostepforwardinfirst-timecheekpieces. StarRatingHHHII BHA127

2 EATON COLLINA (IRE) (26) 12-P351 CD 9 11-11

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)

Owner: Mrs H. Watson

Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

Jockey: Richard Patrick

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRepresentsathrivingyardandprovedbetterthaneverwhenlandinga9-runnerC&Dhandicap(heavy)26daysago, impressing with the way in which he jumped and travelled. Leading player from 7lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122

3 NO WORD OF A LIE (GB) (712) 25122P/- 8 11-6

B g Milan - Agnese

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Owner: Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs H. I. S. Calzini Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a novice hurdle at Sedgefield in December 2021 but not seen since pulling up at Uttoxeter on final outing that season. Best watched going chasing after 23 months off. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117

4 HEROS (FR) (48) 5-41133

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Simon E Bown

7 11-5

Jockey: Shane Quinlan (3)

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut over fences at Taunton (18f) in November before following up over that same C&D the subsequent month. Laboured effortwhenlastseenatWincanton(20.2f,soft,11/4)48daysagoandyardarequieternow,sobouncebackcalledfor. StarRatingHHHII BHA116

5 GERYVILLE (FR) (23) 234-4P5 CD

B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR)

Owner: Mr R. M. Howard

Breeder: Thierry Cypres

Jockey: Brian Hughes

8 11-3

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season but he kept his form well and resumed with a solid fourth in handicap chase at Sedgefield (29f) in October Below par both starts since, though, and he’s tricky to assess despite reapplication of cheekpieces.StarRatingHHHII BHA114

6 WILL STING (IRE) (29) P1P-542 D

Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE)

Owner: The Cyclones

Breeder: Grove View Stud Limited

Jockey: Tom Cannon

9 10-10

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformafterawind-opwhensecondof6inhandicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f,soft)29days ago, despite making mistakes and racing freely. Claims again from unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 107

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Stewards Note: NO WORD OF A LIE: Following its run on 19/3/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Eaton Collina (IRE), 4-1 Will Sting (IRE), 9-2 Heros (FR), 10-1 No Word of A Lie

14-1 Placenet

(GB), Geryville (FR),

(FR)

FIFTH RACE 4.35 2m 3f 154y

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441 (Penalty Value £9241.75)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (19 wins from 96 runners, 20%) runs THE FOUR SIXES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs WAR SOLDIER

Longest Traveller: EL JEFE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 198 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. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb

1 WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) (12) 113-14F CD 6 12-2

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Derrylea Girl (IRE) Jockey: Henry Brooke

Owner: Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Ms Annette Murphy

Swansway

2 THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) (26) 1P-0413 C 6 12-1

B g Westerner - Lemon Cello (IRE)

Jockey: Lewis Stones (3)

Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Cathal Ennis

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementondebutforOllyMurphywhenwinning6-runnerhandicaphurdleatthiscourse(21.2f,heavy)inDecember,goingwithenthusiasm. RanatleastaswellindefeatwhenaclosethirdtoWarSoldieroverC&Dsubsequentlyandremainsunexposedforcurrentyard StarRatingHHHHI BHA131

3 UNCLE BERT (GB) (36) 14F5P2 D 7 11-7

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR)

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd

Breeder: James & Jean Potter

Jockey: James Turner (7)

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler who ran up to his best when second of 4 at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 36 days ago 7-lb conditional takes over in the saddle and seems likely to give another good account.

4 WAR SOLDIER (IRE) (26) 1030-41 CD

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - After Dark (IRE)

Owner: J.Townson, M.Roche, P.Thompson

Breeder: Jack Bennett

7 11-6

Jockey: Ryan Mania

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as good as ever to notch a first win in handicap company in 11-runner event over C&D (heavy) 26 days ago, showing a good attitude. Up 6lb but remains low mileage.

5 HAJEY (GB) (17) 3P6122 D

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Almashooqa (USA)

Owner: Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

7 11-6

Jockey: Tom Midgley (3)

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

TIMEFORM VIEW Catterick specialist who added to his tally there in December and has found only one too good both outings subsequently

6 UBETYA (IRE) (50) 0-153PP D

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Valentina Gaye (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andy Peake

Breeder: Ms Cecily Purcell

Jockey: Craig Nichol

9 11-2

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark over fences at Cartmel in May but has been pulled up on his last 2 outings. First hurdle start since February 2020. Star RatingHHIII BHA 118

7 NORTH PARADE (IRE) (14) U4-0111 D

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

9 10-9

Jockey: William Maggs (7)

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Breeder: Mr D. Kennedy Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when completing a hat-trick under this rider in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 14 days ago This is tougher but further improvement can’t be ruled out.

8 EL JEFE (IRE) (17) 311143

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. B. Hamilton

Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

Jockey: Brian Hughes

7 10-2

Trainer: Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles at Haydock (18.9f) in December Has shaped as if still in goodformbothstartssinceandBrianHughesseemslikelytosuithisstrong-travellingstyle.1lboutoftheweights. Star RatingHHHHI BHA103

9 PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (10) 5-4540F BF 6 10-2

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE)

Owner: McGoldrick Racing

Breeder: Elizabeth Gavin

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in 3 qualifying runs before Christmas but made a disappointing start to his handicap career when down the field over3mherelastmonth.YettobeaskedforeffortwhenfallingfifthatCarlislesubsequently 2lboutoftheweights. Star RatingHHHII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Stewards Note: UBETYA: Following its run on 10/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 The Four Sixes (IRE), 11-2 War Soldier (IRE), 6-1 North Parade (IRE), 13-2 Uncle Bert (GB), 7-1 Windtothelightning (IRE), 15-2 Hajey (GB), 17-2 El Jefe (IRE), 12-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 33-1 Ubetya (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

A competitive handicap with the tentative vote going to UNCLE BERT. He stuck to his task behind a progressive one at Chepstow on his most recent outing and a capable 7-lb conditional now takes over in the saddle. War Soldier and The Four Sixes are closely matched on their running over C&D last time and they head the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNCLE BERT 2.WAR SOLDIER (IRE) 3.THE FOUR SIXES (IRE)

THE RESULT

3rd 4th Time

WEATHERBYS 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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SIXTH RACE 5.10

THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151 (Penalty Value £3168.60)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 270 runners, 7%) runs WALK MY WAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Edmunds (5 wins from 6 runners, 83%) runs SAILED AWAY

Longest Traveller: PLAY BY THE RULES trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 273 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 100. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (79) 0012-55 5 12-0

B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE) Jockey: David Noonan

Owner: Molly and Paul Willis Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Breeder: J. S. Bolger Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Aided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy) in March Followed that with a good second at Hereford next time but hasn’t fired so far this season. Star RatingHHIII BHA 100

2 HERITIER (FR) (34) 012252 BF 7 12-0

B g Fuisse (FR) - Toscane (FR)

Jockey: Sean Quinlan

Owner: URSA, Pollitt, Ellerby & Partner Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforcurrentyardandalmostlandedagambleoverfencesatSedgefieldlasttime,findingonly one too good. Lower rated in this sphere and is worth a chance to go one better Star RatingHHHHH BHA 100

3 BRANDT (IRE) (99) 62-004

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE) Jockey: Henry Brooke

Owner: Catch Twenty Two

6 11-13

Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Breeder: Tim Hegarty Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in a couple of bumpers for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort to date for current stable when fourth in a novice hurdle atWarwick last time. Longer trip should suit after a break, so he’s a notable handicap debutant. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 99

4 HAWK STONE (IRE) (28) 06600

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE)

Owner: The Mischief Makers

Breeder: Mr Michael Dillon

5 11-11

Jockey:

NON-RUNNER

Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford

Sponsor: Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER Star RatingIIIII BHA 97

5 WESTERN JILL (IRE) (281) 2/324U-5

B m Westerner - Miss Pepperpot (IRE)

Owner: Mr Alan Rogers

Breeder: Seamus Moore

Jockey: Brian Hughes

6 11-10

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentytoworkonmakinghurdlingdebutwhenthirdinnoviceatSouthwell.Rantoasimilarlevelnext2starts,beforegettingno furtherthanthefirstonherchasingbow.Laboureddisplaybackhurdlingatsamecourse9monthsagoandnotseensince. StarRatingHHIII BHA96

6 BEAUMESNIL (FR) (27) 424502

Ch g Konig Turf (GER) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR)

Owner: The Rede Valley Reivers

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

7 11-9

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliablesort.4/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,creditablesecondof6inhandicaphurdleatCatterick(19.3f, soft) 27 days ago, outbattled. Hard to know if he’ll be in the same mood here.

7 KINDER KID (IRE) (26) 3-654

B g Milan - Another Nudge (IRE)

Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson

Breeder: Knocktartan House Stud

Star RatingHHHII BHA 95

6 11-6

Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen

Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus

Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a point and steadily building up to something under Rules, again showing more when fourth in a C&D novice earlier in the month. Not discounted on handicap bow.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 92

8

SAILED AWAY (GER) (23) 0-24523 BF 6 11-0

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE)

Jockey: Fergus Gillard

Owner: Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf Sponsor: Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good order, finding his stamina slightly stretched when third at Market Rasen last time. This lesser test should suit and he’s very much one to consider

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 86

9 RIGHTEOUS RUANE (IRE) (88) P0FP64 6 10-11

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lady Monksfield Jockey: Sam Coltherd

Owner: Mr J. S. Wainwright Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton

Breeder: Eugene Hickey Sponsor: Harmony Inns Hotels

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor hurdler who didn’t show much on debut for new yard at Carlisle 88 days ago Needs to up his game on handicap debut.

10

Star RatingHHIII BHA 83

BALLYNAGRAN (IRE) (27) 1PPP05 C 9 10-10

Br g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancyfacia (IRE) Jockey: Craig Nichol

Owner: The Yorkshire Racing Partnership Trainer: Joanne Foster Ilkley

Breeder: Tony Lawlor Sponsor: Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success when narrowly landing a Hexham handicap chase off this mark last May. However, he’s none too consistent and has offered little in subsequent starts. Returns to hurdling, now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 82

11 MISSY AVA (IRE) (35) 000 6 10-8

B m Westerner - Sea Breeze Lady (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Owner: Cambridge Racing, Mr J Scarrow & Partner Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Mrs Fidelma Coleman Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in novice hurdles but pedigree gives her

12

B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE)

Jockey: Alan Doyle (5)

Owner: Mr A. B. Hamilton Trainer: Andrew Hamilton, Carluke Breeder: Mary M. Brennan TIMEFORM

13 GETAWAY WITH YOU (GB) (29) P0-P456 6 10-2

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy Jockey:

Owner: The Starjac Partnership Trainer: Paul Webber Banbury

Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing

14 WALK MY WAY (IRE) (49) 5P-4P65 6 10-2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bollin Jasmine

Owner: Mr D Lees, D Pollitt & Driving Down Ltd

Breeder: Bollin Jasmine Syndicate

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to threaten between the flags and yet to offer much over hurdles. Others preferred.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 13 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sailed Away (GER), 5-1 Heritier (FR), 13-2 Beaumesnil (FR), 8-1 Brandt (IRE), 12-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE), 14-1 Kinder Kid (IRE), 16-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 22-1 Western Jill (IRE), 28-1 Righteous Ruane (IRE), Ballynagran (IRE), Walk My Way (IRE), 33-1 Missy Ava (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HERITIER was runner-up having attracted support over fences at Sedgefield and he’s back off his lower hurdles mark now, so he’s fancied to open his account for his current yard Sailed Away is a big threat dropped back in trip and Brandt is one to note on his first handicap outing.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERITIER (FR) 2.SAILED AWAY (GER) 3.BRANDT (IRE)

WETHERBY STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE 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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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE wetherbyracing.co.uk NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 21 entries at £35 - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

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Second Race 2.50 - THE racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £42 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Penalties, after February 17th 2024 for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of 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 21 entries, 2 at £9 and 19 at £42 - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.25 - THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for four yrs old only, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing will also present the Winning Owner with a 2,000 Euro Voucher which is redeemable at the upcoming Irish Bloodstock Sales. A Cash prize will also be presented to the Racehorse Attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 15 entries at £35. - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Fourth Race 4.00 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7657 to the winning horse The second to receive £3523, the third £1761, the fourth £881 and the fifth £439. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Penalties, after February 17th 2024 for each steeple chase won 7lb WEATHERBYS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WEATHERBYS will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, 2 at £14 and 15 at £70. - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45)

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Fifth Race 4.35 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WEATHERBYS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner in addition, WEATHERBYS will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries, 1 at £16 and 22 at £80. - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441 (Penalty Value £9241.75)

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Sixth Race 5.10 - THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 29 entries at £30 - Closed February 23rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151 (Penalty Value £3168.60)

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