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Race 1 12.05
1m 7f 216y
1 Bo Zenith (FR) 11-10
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 1-, TFR:HHHHH
2 Mombasa (FR) 11-10
PhilipHobbs MrDavidMaxwell(3) Form: 114, TFR:HHHHI
3 I Have A Voice (IRE) 11-6
NigelHawke TomBuckley(3) Form: 310, TFR:HHHII
4 Active Duty (FR) 11-0
BenPauling KevinBrogan Form: TFR:HHHII
5 Edinburgh Rock (IRE) 11-0 MiltonHarris BradleyHarris(7) Form: 6, TFR:HHIII
Race 2 12.40
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Martello Sky (GB) 11-8
LucyWadham AidanColeman Form: 0-22, TFR:HHHHI
2 Love Envoi (IRE) 11-7
HarryFry JonathanBurke Form: 12-1, TFR:HHHHH
Race 3 1.15
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Ballycallan Fame (IRE) 11-4 NickKent CharlieHammond Form: F/P-6, TFR:HHIII
Branson Missouri (IRE) 11-4
ShaunLycett TomScudamore Form: 112, TFR:HHHII
Fautinette (FR) 11-4
VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 11P-, TFR:HHHII
2m 4f 10y
Precious Eleanor (FR) 12-0
HenryDaly RichardPatrick Form: 11-4, TFR:HHHII
2 Scipion (IRE) 11-13
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 31-3, TFR:HHHII
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Certainly Red (GB) 11-11
LydiaRichards MarcGoldstein Form: 1-B1, TFR:HHHHI
Peejaybee (FR) 11-11
RichardSpencer SeanBowen Form: 5-5F TFR:HHHII
5 Gemirande (FR) 11-8
VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 2-21, TFR:HHHHH
6 High Stakes (IRE) 11-7
WarrenGreatrex TomScudamore Form: 303, TFR:HHHII
7 Sopran Thor (FR) 11-4
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 422-, TFR:HHHII
8 High Up In The Air (FR) 11-2
GaryMoore NiallHoulihan(3) Form: P-P0, TFR:HHIII
Race 4 1.50
1m 7f 119y
1 The Last Day (IRE) 12-0
EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 6/F1-, TFR:HHHII
2 Frero Banbou (FR) 11-13
VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 0-24, TFR:HHHII
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Dreams of Home (IRE) 11-11
DonaldMcCain TheoGillard(3) Form: 31-1, TFR:HHIII
Xcitations (GB) 11-6
PamSly MrJackAndrews(3) Form: 1-41, TFR:HHHII 5 Grey Diamond (FR) 11-6
SamThomas SamTwiston-Davies Form: 40-3, TFR:HHHHH 6
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Corrigeen Rock (IRE) 11-1
LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: F11, TFR:HHHHI
Gladiateur Allen (FR) 10-10
MrsJaneWilliams CiaranGethings Form: 404, TFR:HHIII
Race 5 2.25 1m 7f 216y 1 Arctic Bresil (GB) 11-8
HenrydeBromhead RachaelBlackmore Form: U2-1, TFR:HHHHI
Authorised Speed (FR) 11-8 GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 5-11, TFR:HHHHI
Blow Your Wad (IRE) 11-8
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 4-21, TFR:HHHII
Colonel Harry (IRE) 11-8 JamieSnowden GavinSheehan Form: 1-21, TFR:HHHII
L’Astroboy (GER) 11-8 EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHII
Nemean Lion (GER) 11-8 KerryLee RichardPatrick Form: 12, TFR:HHHII
Tahmuras (FR) 11-8 PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHH
Ukantango (IRE) 11-8 OllyMurphy AidanColeman Form: 112, TFR:HHHII
DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: P4-1, TFR:HHHHH
Crosspark (GB) 11-13 NickKent SeanBowen Form: 26/-0, TFR:HHHII
Snow Leopardess (GB) 11-13
CharlieLongsdon AidanColeman Form: P-P0, TFR:HHHII
Ballyandy (GB) 11-12
NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 0-33, TFR:HHHHI
Elegant Escape (IRE) 11-11
JoeTizzard HarryCobden Form: 1-6P, TFR:HHIII
Chambard (FR) 11-11 VenetiaWilliams MissLucyTurner(5) Form: 11-P, TFR:HHHII
Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 11-10
12 Sir Ivan (GB) 11-0
HarryFry LorcanMurtagh(3) Form: P-33, TFR:HHHII
13 Indy Five (IRE) 11-0
DavidDennis StanSheppard Form: 044, TFR:HHIII
14 Run To Milan (IRE) 10-13
VictorDartnall AlanJohns Form: 0-P3, TFR:HHHII
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Coo Star Sivola (FR) 10-12
VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 02/-5, TFR:HHHII
16 Saint Xavier (FR) 10-11
RichardHobson LillyPinchin(3) Form: 641, TFR:HHHII
17 Up Helly Aa King (GB) 10-9
N.W.Alexander BruceLynn(3) Form: 1-42, TFR:HHHII
18 Bermeo (IRE) 10-2
HarryFry BryanCarver Form: 1P-P, TFR:HHIII
Race 7 3.35
1m 7f 216y
1 Band of Outlaws (IRE) 12-0
BenHaslam RichieMcLernon Form: 23//6-, TFR:HHIII
Lightly Squeeze (GB) 11-8 HarryFry BryanCarver Form: 04-1, TFR:HHHHI
Poseidon (IRE) 11-7
DavidPipe FergusGillard(3) Form: 6-P1, TFR:HHHII
Iceo (FR) 11-3
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 144-, TFR:HHHHI
Tiger Voice (FR) 11-2
BernardLlewellyn RobertWilliams(3) Form: 00-0, TFR:HHIII
MelRowley AlexEdwards(3) Form: 6-20, TFR:HHHII 8
Broken Quest (IRE) 11-9
DavidDennis GavinSheehan Form: 526, TFR:HHHII 9
Kauto Riko (FR) 11-5
TomGretton RobertDunne Form: 3-U5, TFR:HHHII 10
Prime Venture (IRE) 11-1
EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: P-44, TFR:HHHHI 11
Chirico Vallis (FR) 11-1
NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon Form: 3P-3, TFR:HHHHI
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Race 6 3.00 3m 37y 1 Ramses de Teillee (FR) 12-0
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Djelo (FR) 11-1 VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 1-12, TFR:HHHHH
Palladium (GB) 10-12 PollyGundry NicodeBoinville Form: P/0/0-, TFR:HHIII
Hardy du Seuil (FR) 10-10 JamieSnowden GavinSheehan Form: 2-53, TFR:HHHII
Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 10-7 OllyMurphy AidanColeman Form: 10-2, TFR:HHHHI
In The Air (FR) 10-6 GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 6-F6, TFR:HHHII
Imphal (GB) 10-3 GaryMoore CaoilinQuinn(5) Form: 142-, TFR:HHHII
1. FORM A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions. Look out for Letters: C = Has won at this course D = Has won over this distance CD = Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite 6 7 8 15 9 1 10 11 2 3 5 4 13 14 12 EXPERT VIEW How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse 3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race 5. JOCKEY Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day. OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10.Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB) MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM - =New racing season / = Missed racing season P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r =The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races RACECARD 67 8159 110 12 13 14 11 5 4 2 3 1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54) 114-321 D 8 11,10 B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) A. P. McCoy Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Elie Lellouche Br J O T B S TIMEFORMVIEW Took Champion Hurdle in 2010, and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time Has beaten Celestial Halo the last 4 times they’ve met. TFR★★★★✩ BHA166
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 8 colours no horse age st-lb 1 KNOWSLEY ROAD (IRE) (35) 221-11 6 12-0 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rowanville Lady (IRE) J O Mr Charles Pelham & Mr Henry Pelham Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mrs Noeleen Roche Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepurchasefrompointsandbuiltondebutpromisewhenmakingallin2mChepstowbumperinMarch.Lookedabrighthurdling prospectwhenscoringthereonreturninNovemberandimprovedagaintoremainunbeatenatthetrack5weeksago TFRHHHHH BHA131 2 TOP TARGET (IRE) (35) 51-21 D 5 11-9 Br B g Westerner - New Targets (IRE) David Bass J O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B Joseph Smiddy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinneronsecondstartinpointsbackinthespringandpredictablyknewwhatwasrequiredswitchedtobumperswhenrunner-up atWorcesterinOctober.MadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesatWetherby(21.2f,soft)5weeksagobutmoreisneededtodefyapenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA3 CAERULEUM (GB) (32) 50 5 11-2 Br Br g Millenary - Queen of The Blues (IRE) David Noonan J O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T B T. C. Dawson Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in pair of novice hurdles and looks one for handicaps later on. TFRHIIII BHA4 CHAMPERSGALORE (GB) (50) 0-P 6 11-2 Br B g Bollin Eric - Anomalous Rex Dingle J O Air Cdre & Mrs Martin Hallam Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mrs Brenda Bowditch Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on only start in bumpers and offered little making his first start over timber at Chepstow in November Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA5 DE WANTED WARRIOR (IRE) (35) 03 7 11-2 Br B g Ocovango - Brown Sheila (IRE) Bryony Frost J O Barber, Jackson and Eddy Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Adrian Budds Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and left debut form well behind when third in Chepstow novice (23.6f, good) 5 weeks ago, not knocked about. Handicaps after this is probably where his future lies. TFRHHHII BHA6 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (16) 0500-0 6 11-2 Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE) Thomasina Eyston (7) J O West Country Racing Ben Lund, Bridgwater T B P. M. Prior-Wandesforde TIMEFORM VIEW Just one effort of note from 4 starts in bumpers and offered little sent hurdling after 9 months off at Ffos Las recently TFRHIIII BHA7 HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (16) 53-P0 6 11-2 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR) James Bowen J O The Albatross Club Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Mrs Karine Perreau 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in a couple of bumpers last winter but has offered little in 2 starts over hurdles in recent months. Back up in trip today. TFRHHIII BHA8 IMPREVU DU LARGE (FR) (54) 0 5 11-2 Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Emy Chope (FR) Mr Charlie Sprake (7) J O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Pascal Noue & Dr Jane-Marie Durand Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWKapgardegeldingwholookedbadlyinneedoftheexperiencewhenfinishingdownthefieldinabumperatExeter(16.7f,goodtosoft) justunder8weeksago Makeshurdlesdebuttodayandoneof3representativesforPaulNicholls. TFRHHHII BHA2m 5f 82y FIRST RACE 12.20 THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50) Flemensfirth Rowanville Nicholls, NON-RUNNER Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (81 wins from 290 runners, 28%) runs DE WANTED WARRIOR and IMPREVU DU LARGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runs DE WANTED WARRIOR and IMPREVU DU LARGE Longest Traveller: THE GOONER trained by J O’Neill & TOP TARGET trained by K Bailey, both Cheltenham, 73 miles.
Gooner, who was unable to justify odds-on favouritism on his Rules debut at Carlisle but should do better with that under his belt.
9 thejockeyclub.co.uk Firs t Rac e 9 I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR) (44) 24-05 5 11-2 Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) Tom Cannon J O J. K. Powell Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Russell’s of Broadway, Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers but has finished well held on both starts in novice hurdles in recent months. Upped in trip today but handicaps down the line look the plan with him. TFRHHIII BHA10 JILL’S MEMORY (GB) (-) 5 11-2 Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Just Fee Paul O’Brien J O Mr Alvin Trowbridge Robert Walford, Blandford T B A. J. M. Trowbridge TIMEFORM VIEW Geordieland gelding. Dam (h92) maiden hurdler Market check advised. TFRHHIII BHA11 PEDLEY WOOD (IRE) (55) 1-6 6 11-2 Br B g Westerner - Rosin de Beau (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Messenger Family and John Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B T. Hanley Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsoleoutinginpointsbutfailedtomeetexpectationsswitchedtoRulesinaFontwellnovicehurdle (17.7f) just under 8 weeks ago, needing stiffer test Should be capable of better now upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA12 THE GOONER (IRE) (41) 1-3 BF 5 11-2 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rose of Milana (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J O Mrs Gay Smith & Mr Paul Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Brucetown Farms Ltd Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEasilywononlystartinIrishpointsfromsoleotherfinisherbuthavingbeensentoffanodds-onfavourite,failedtomeetexpectations whenthirdinnovicehurdleatCarlisle(19.3f,goodtosoft)justunder6weeksago Clearlythoughtcapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) 6 11 9 Tom Cannon 6-4 (Chris Gordon) 9 ran Hood worn by No 8, 9. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Top Target (IRE), 9-2 The Gooner (IRE), 8-1 Pedley Wood
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 10 colours no horse age st-lb 1 BIG JIM BEAM (IRE) (34) P/F-10 CD 7 11-8 Br B g Westerner - Brighid (IRE) James Bowen J O Clemmie Shipp & The late Mrs Jean Shipp Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Andrews Syndicate 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner 11/2, hinted at promise when eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 34 days ago Should have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA2 CELTIC ART (FR) (61) 3 6 11-8 Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) Rex Dingle J O Exors of the late Mr J.P. Carrington Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winner at 12f on Flat 16/1, shaped well when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Kempton (16f, soft) on NH debut 61 days ago. Seems sure to do better. TFRHHHII BHA3 DARK DUOMO (IRE) (17) 040 5 11-8 Br B g Milan - Aroka (FR) Ben Jones J O Louisville Syndicate Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B P. Casey Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and a pair of Taunton hurdles this winter. Looks more one for the longer term. TFRHHIII BHA4 FINEST HOUR (FR) (244) 4-U 5 11-8 Br Gr g Coastal Path - Miss Vitoria (FR) Angus Cheleda (5) J O Mr A. R. Bromley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau TIMEFORMVIEW£13,0003-y-o,CoastalPathgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdlewinner/usefulchasewinner up to 21f Le Chiffre d’Or and fair hurdler Accomplice. Made the frame in a point so this newcomer can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA5 KEY FACTOR (IRE) (60) 33-PP0 5 11-8 Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Grannys House (IRE) Lorcan Williams J O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T B Paddy & Pauric O’Gorman Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, 250/1) 60 days ago Has lots to find. TFRHHIII BHA6 KING OF LOMBARDY (IRE) (36) 4-20 5 11-8 Br B g Milan - Uranna (FR) Brendan Powell J O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Paul McGrath Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,failedtoprogressfromdebutExetersecondwhenonlyeighthof17innovicehurdlethere(16.7f,soft) 36 days ago Tongue strap on for 1st time now and not written off TFRHHHII BHA7 MARDOOF (IRE) (32) 03 5 11-8 Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Yanabeeaa (USA) Charlie Price (3) J O BARFORD PREMIER Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat and showed similar form when third of 14 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, 50/1) 32 days ago May do better still so he holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA8 MONTMARTIN (FR) (-) 5 11-8 Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Asiana (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J O Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Paul Nataf Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 3-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Brother to French 17f hurdle winner Fannybis and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Dam unraced. Of obvious interest on debut. Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA1m 7f 50y SECOND RACE 12.55 THE VIRGIN BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50) 15 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 Leading course trainer (17-22): P Hobbs (23 wins from 188 runners, 12%) runs DARK DUOMO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs MONTMARTIN Longest Traveller: KINGS KUROSHIO trained by N Gifford, Findon, 105 miles.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers for John Walsh and showed promise for his new yard sent hurdling when third in 16.2f novice at Newcastle 42 days ago Can do better so he needs considering.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when placed in bumpers at Market Rasen in May and Newbury six months later. Not dismissed now going over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
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TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Kempton bumper on only outing for Paul Nicholls 22 months ago. Had a breathing operation before pulled up in novice at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 8 days ago TFRHHIII BHA12 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (54) 6-F 5 11-8
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock Sean Houlihan J O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at promise at Exeter in spring bumper and on hurdling bow 7 months later when fell last. Needs to build on it now. TFRHHHII BHA13 ROCK ON HARRY (IRE) (48) F/0/51-16 7 11-8
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TIMEFORMVIEWFfosLasbumperwinnerbuthecameinawell-heldsixthof12innovicehurdle(8/1)atUttoxeter(19.9f, soft) on hurdles bow 48 days ago. Down in trip with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA14 SEA VILLAGE (IRE) (54) 6-0 5 11-8
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O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
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TIMEFORM VIEW Twice raced in bumpers, much better effort when seventh of 14 at Exeter (50/1) 54 days ago.
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16 UNSTOPPABLE (FR) (84) 4-4 5 11-8 Br B g Morandi (FR) - Perdicilla (FR) James Best J O The Unstoppables Jo Davis, East Garston T B Mr Franck Soulard Equissistant Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 801. remote fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 84 days ago Big step forward needed. TFRHHIII BHA17 WHENITRAINSITPOURS (IRE) (7) 3-4U 5 11-8 Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Zaharath Al Bustan Harry Reed J O The Rebels Milton Harris, Warminster T B Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinapointbuthehasofferedlittleinbumperatBangorandnovicehurdleatNewburythiswinter In good hands but lots more is required. TFRHHHII BHA18 KINGS KUROSHIO (GB) (-) 7 11-1 Br B m Kuroshio (AUS) - Firecracker Lady (IRE) James Davies J O J.C.Harrison Lee & T.Howard Partnership Nick Gifford, Findon T B Mrs Julia Harrison Lee Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWKuroshiomare.Half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaserKrackatoaKing,stays29f,andbumperwinner King Kayf Market can guide for this newcomer TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: GREAT OCEAN (FR) 6 11 6 Tom O’Brien 5-4 (Philip Hobbs) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Hood worn by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Mardoof (IRE), 15-2 Montmartin (FR), 9-1 Big Jim Beam (IRE), Poncho (FR), 10-1 King of Lombardy (IRE), Mullinaree (IRE), 12-1 Finest Hour (FR), 16-1 Celtic Art (FR), 18-1 Talimar Pearl (FR), 28-1 Rock On Harry (IRE), 40-1 Kings Kuroshio (GB), 50-1 Sea Village (IRE), Whenitrainsitpours (IRE), 150-1 Dark Duomo (IRE), 300-1 Key Factor (IRE), Prince Nino (FR), Prince Rhinegold (IRE), Unstoppable (FR)
D. R. Churches Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, made a promising start when fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f,
to soft) on NH
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARDOOF (IRE) 2.MULLINAREE (IRE) 3.BIG JIM BEAM (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE Proudly supports PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK WELFARE INTEGRITY EQUALITY SAFEGUARDING W EQUALITY SAFEGUARDING If you have concerns about the integrity of British racing or the wellbeing of the sport’s participants, human or equine, please contact RaceWISE Anonymous reporting. Call 08000 852 580 (free 24 hours a day) Visit britishhorseracing.com/RaceWISE TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at virginbet.com GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
MARDOOF was a fair performer on the level and showed enough when third at Uttoxeter last month to earn the vote here in an open maiden hurdle Mullinaree is feared most
if, as
expected, building on his debut Newcastle third for Milton Harris, with Big Jim Beam, Talimar Pearl and Celtic Art all open to improvement and shortlisted.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 14 colours no horse age st-lb 1 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (343) P2/0546- C 9 12-0 Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al John Cotton (Group) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who recorded some useful efforts in defeat last season. Dropped 4lb ahead of this reappearance and Freddie Gingell takes another 7lb off No surprise to see him heavily get involved. TFRHHHHI BHA143 2 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (35) 31PP-14 D 9 11-13 Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) A. P. Heskin J O McNeill Family Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B John Mounsey Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWPulleduponfinal2outingslastseasonbutbackontrackwith21.5fMarketRasenhandicapsuccessonhisreappearanceinOctober Creditablefourthof13atAintreesince.Noreasonwhyhewon’tgivehisrunningbutheneedsmorefromhismark. TFRHHHII
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Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Madame Lys (FR) Tom
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Alan
B Mme Marie Devilder & Mr Fernand Sellier Ptarmigan
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a remote third at Ascot on his reappearance run last season but he is favourably treated on his best form. TFRHHHII BHA140 4 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (29) 11PP-02 D 9 11-9 Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR) Brendan Powell J O Mr Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeateninanothercompetitiveraceonhisAscotreturnbutbackontrackreturnedtocalmerwaterswhenclose second of 5 at Doncaster (2m) last month. Has first-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie Player. TFRHHHHI BHA138 5 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (52) 2//1115-4 D BF 11 11-9 Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) Tom O’Brien J O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromalongabsencewithabanglastseason,winning3handicaps(2hurdle,1chase)andfinefifthinPlateatCheltenham Festivalfinalstart.FairreappearancefourthatWarwick(3m)andmuchrespectedforyardwithagoodrecordinthisrace. TFRHHHHH BHA138 6 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (56) 6252-20 D 7 11-0 Br B g American Post - Atacames (FR) David Noonan J O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who was a good second of 4 on his Chepstow reappearance in October Made no impact in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham the following month but could bounce back in this less competitive scenario TFRHHHII BHA129 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: KILLER CLOWN (IRE) 8 11 2 Tom Bellamy 10-3 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note: MESSIRE DES OBEAUX: Following its run on 18/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller mid race Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Celebre d’Allen (FR), 3-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 9-2 Messire des Obeaux (FR), 11-2 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 9-1 Magic Saint (FR),
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) 2.ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) 3.MAGIC
2m 4f 35y THIRD RACE 1.30 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th
(Penalty Value £15843)
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OBEAUX (FR) (385) 4/114P/3- CD 11 11-11
Cannon J
King, Barbury Castle T
Media Limited S
Formerlyasmartnovicehurdlerandwinnerof2chasesoverC&Din2020/21,thelatteraGrade2.Absentsincefinishing
10-1 Galahad Quest (FR)
Philip Hobbs has won this 3 times since 2015 and that already good record might be enhanced by CELEBRE D’ALLEN, who did very well at around this trip last season. Elixir de Nutz was back on track when narrowly denied at Wincanton last time and is feared most ahead of the returning Magic Saint, who has Freddie Gingell taking a handy 7lb off
SAINT (FR)
£1515, 5th £756.
Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (81 wins from 290 runners, 28%) runs MAGIC SAINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runs MAGIC SAINT Fancy That: P Hobbs won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2020 The stable runs CELEBRE D’ALLEN today. Longest Traveller: GALAHAD QUEST trained by J Williams, South Molton, 73 miles.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 16 colours no horse age st-lb 1 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (30) 1112P5 C D 9 11-10 Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR) Brendan Powell J O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedquick-firehat-trickinsmall-fieldhandicapchasesduringthesummerbutsomewaybelow best in 3 starts since returning from a short break this winter TFRHHIII BHA126 2 NATIVE ROBIN (IRE) (36) 1114-00 C 13 11-8 Br Br g Robin des Pres (FR) - Homebird (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Mr P. Moore Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Barry O’Connor Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time course winner who shaped with encouragement at Cheltenham on reappearance and, despite a poor run at Exeter since, might bounce back here. TFR
124 3 MIDNIGHT MIDGE (GB) (12) 250-116 C 9 11-4 Br B g Midnight Legend - Posh Emily Ben Jones J O A Midgley, R J Hodges Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley A. W. Midgley & Son Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first two starts for this yard (both at Taunton) and, despite a lesser effort at this course subsequently, he’s still one to be interested in dropping back to the minimum trip TFRHHHII
120 4 ANOTHER CRICK (GB) (17) 3143-53 CD 10 11-3 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Suetsu (IRE) Tom O’Brien J O Mr David Sewell Noel Williams, Blewbury T B Derwent Dene Farm Noel Williams Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who landed this event last season. Not at best since but well treated and blinkers are applied, so capable of putting up a big effort despite his advancing years. TFRHHHHH BHA119 5 INTERNE DE SIVOLA (FR) (16) 1021-36 5 11-3 Br B g Noroit (GER) - Kerrana (FR) David Noonan J O Mr Ron Watts Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Mr Gilles Trapenard Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2ofhis5startsinjuvenilehurdleslastseasonandwasgivenaconsiderateintroductiontochasingafter8months off at Warwick (2 1/2m). Out of the handicap at Ffos Las subsequently and remains wit potential in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA123 6 DESQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (18) 545-P11 D 10 11-3 Br B g Special Kaldoun (IRE) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) Shane Quinlan (3) J O The Hon Lady Heber-Percy Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mme Veronique Sayet Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverthisterm,won9-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlow(16f,soft)18daysago,justholding on. Fully expected to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA119 7 NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) (7) 3-543P3 D 8 11-2 Br B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B Cathal Ennis Matt Sheppard Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who offered hope that a return to form might be around the corner when third at Newbury a week ago Worth considering for all that there’s a chance this race comes too soon. TFRHHHII BHA118 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: ANOTHER CRICK 9 11 7 Tom O’Brien 6-1 (Noel Williams) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note: INTERNE DE SIVOLA: Following its run on 22/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Desque de L’Isle (FR), 5-1 Midnight Midge (GB), 11-2 Another Crick (GB), 6-1 Interne de Sivola (FR), 13-2 Not Available (IRE), 11-1 Native Robin (IRE), 22-1 Kauto The King (FR) 1m 7f 149y FOURTH RACE 2.05 THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights lowered 5lb Leading course trainer (17-22): P Hobbs (23 wins from 188 runners, 12%) runs MIDNIGHT MIDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Venetia Williams (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs DESQUE DE L’ISLE Longest Traveller: NOT AVAILABLE trained by M Sheppard, Ledbury, 87 miles. DESQUE DE L’ISLE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 87 miles.
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17 thejockeyclub.co.uk Fo urth Rac e PLAY SMARTER ANOTHER CRICK won this off a higher mark last year and, while he’s been operating below his best lately, he has blinkers fitted now and a bold showing is anticipated. Desque de L’Isle is an obvious player bidding for the hat-trick and Native Robin, who goes really well at this track, is worthy of a mention despite a couple of tame finishing efforts so far this term. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANOTHER CRICK 2.DESQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.NATIVE ROBIN (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE CONFERENCES & EVENTS T: 01963 435840 E: wincanton@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/wincanton TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at virginbet.com 130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others Visit our directory racingtogether.co.uk/directory/
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 18 colours no horse age st-lb 1 HERMES LE GRIS (FR) (36) 203-255 6 12-0 Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Lola Lolita (FR) James Bowen J O David Turner & Ellie Lines Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Jacques Lauriot 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedon2ofhis3startsinbumpersandencouragingstartoverhurdleswhenfindingjustonetoostrongina7-runnerWarwickmaiden (2m,good)inMay.Disappointingtwicesincebutawindop,tonguetieandswitchtohandicapsmayhelphimgetbackontrack. TFRHHHHI BHA102 2 FLAMENCO DE KERSER (FR) (39) 434F-PP 8 11-13 Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Nouba de Kerser (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T B Mme Kerstin Drevet Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in 2 chases in the autumn but he is potentially well treated on the best of last season’s form if a return to hurdles sparks a revival. TFRHHHII BHA101 3 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (17) 44 5 11-12 Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Mr Gearoid Harney (7) J O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie Sherborne T B Worksop Manor Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerforAliceHaynes.Changedhandsfor15,000gnsandfairstarwhenhittingthe frame both starts over hurdles. Now makes a quick switch to handicaps back in distance. TFRHHHII BHA100 4 GOLD SOUK (IRE) (17) 3511-0P 6 11-11 Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Dubai Sunrise (USA) Daniel Sansom (3) J O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over timber during the spring but largely below par on the Flat since and has fared little better back hurdling the last twice. TFRHHHII BHA99 5 PAK ARMY (IRE) (8) 064-00F 8 11-7 Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box Jack Martin (7) J O Troika Racing Brian Barr, Sherborne T B G. Kenny & Michael Nolan TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland, leaving Eoin Doyle after finishing well held on the AW in November Big price and fell early on last week’s stable debut. Cheekpieces on. TFRHHIII BHA95 6 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (30) 0/-03 6 11-6 Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Brigids Cross (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J O Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Brittas House Stud Racehorse Ownership Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f), successful at Windsor in May. Much more like it third hurdles start when third at Taunton a month ago but opening mark hit as a result. TFRHHHII BHA94 7 ISAYALITTLEPRAYER (GB) (62) 3P2/-P 6 11-3 Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - I Say (IRE) David Noonan J O Heart of the South Racing 117 Gary Moore, Horsham T B Raymond Clive Tooth Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat but showed nothing back from 22 months off at Sandown in November Lot to prove after that switched to a handicap TFRHHHII BHA91 8 SEYMOUR PROMISE (IRE) (457) 305/0P0- 7 11-3 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Loadsapromise (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B R. McCarthy Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly gone wrong way from his encouraging hurdling bow, a tongue tie failing to help him finish off his race when last seen in October 2021. Cheekpieces added on return to action. TFRHHHII BHA91 1m 7f 50y FIFTH RACE 2.40 THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 Leading course trainer (17-22): R Walford (10 wins from 69 runners, 14%) runs GORCOMBE MOONSHINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Moore (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs ISAYALITTLEPRAYER Longest Traveller: GOLD SOUK trained by D Steele, Henfield, 143 miles.
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9 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (36) 325-P50 6 11-3
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty
Paul O’Brien J
O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
B J & S Bishop
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved that his Exeter third in January was no fluke when runner-up in a C&D novice the following month. However, in nothing like the same form since. TFRHHIII BHA91
10 EZ TIGER (IRE) (56) 0F45F-0
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera
O Mr N Rodway & Partner
6 11-2
Tom Bellamy J
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Joseph Smiddy Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in November. Eased 3lb and he’s expected to step up on that. TFRHHHII BHA90
11 LA BREILLE (FR) (73) 52F1
Br Ch f Spanish Moon (USA) - Duchesse Pierji (FR)
4 11-2
Jack Quinlan J
O The Golden Decade Syndicate Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Pierre Julienne Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEWFair formoverhurdlesin France,fittedwith cheekpieces whensecondof7 toJonque Bleue in claimer atAuteuil last time(claimedfrom PatriceQuintonEUR18,555).Didn’tneedtoimprovetogetoffthemarkatFakenhamlasttimeandlooksinterestingfromthismark. TFRHHHHH BHA103
12 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (30) P/P00-61
Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)
8 11-1
Harrison Beswick (3) J
O Mrs E. J. Bishop Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Mr Georges Lacombe NAF S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles and fences in France and cashed in on a reduced mark in 14-runner hurdle at Taunton a month ago 5lb rise perfectly fair if he can back that performance up TFRHHHII BHA89
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BALLYGOE (IRE) (66) 00-5350
7 11-1
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Paradise Lily (IRE) James Davies J
O Paul and Valerie Holland Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Tommy James Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when making the frame first 2 starts over hurdles. Has yet to build on that, unable to sustain his effort at Chepstow in November. TFRHHHII BHA89
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GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (72) 346503
Br B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR)
7 11-0
James Best J
O Mr Keith Stait Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T B Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon Sjd Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who
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O Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki
B Trish Powell TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited when
16 ARGUS (IRE) (30) 10///PP/-0 11 10-9 Br B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Steel Princess (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J O Helium Racing Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Grangecon Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner but very lightly raced over hurdles in recent times and he doesn’t seem to retain much ability TFRHHIII BHA83 17 MEGALODON (IRE) (17) 324/-63P 10 10-6 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Fitzgrey (IRE) Tom O’Brien J O Hawkings Finch Harding Stubbs Willis Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T B Michael Healy Specialist Audio Company Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 2m winner over hurdles who returns to smaller obstacles after his jumping went to pieces at Taunton last month. TFRHHIII BHA80 18 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (32) 00P-652 6 10-4 Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Brendan Powell J O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden but fitted with cheekpieces, he found only one too good from out of the weights at Fontwell last month. Effectively 1lb lower so claims if backing that up TFRHHHHI BHA78 19 AGENT EMPIRE (GER) (388) 0P0- 5 10-2 Br Gr g Sidestep (AUS) - Adalea Ben Jones J O Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Oliver Signy, Lambourn T B Gestut Ohlerweiherhof Oliver Signy Racing Llp S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Germany for H. Grewe but no short-term promise over hurdles for new yard to end 2021. Handicaps more suitable on return, though. TFRHHHII BHA75
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Br B g Camelot - Alamouna (IRE)
Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud A S Trade Car Sales S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat in Ireland band best effort over hurdles when third at Taunton in November Out of the weights again but no forlorn hope NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA74
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2022: PILSDON PEN 5 10 8 Rex Dingle 80-1 (Jeremy Scott) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 12, 20 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Stewards Note: MEGALODON: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was unnerved after an early error
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 La Breille (FR), 7-1 Hermes Le Gris (FR), Force de Frap (FR), 17-2 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 14-1 Isayalittleprayer (GB), 16-1 Seymour Promise (IRE), 18-1 Agent Empire (GER), 20-1 Afta Party (IRE), Ballygoe (IRE), 25-1 The Rain King (IRE), Ez Tiger (IRE), Gambie Tiep (FR), 28-1 Flamenco de Kerser (FR), Gold Souk (IRE), 33-1 Pak Army (IRE), 40-1 Megalodon (IRE), 66-1 Conna Sue (IRE), 80-1 Universal Secret (IRE), 100-1 Argus (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
LA BREILLE didn’t need to improve to get off the mark at Fakenham in October but she’s been given time to get over that hard race, and in receipt of a handy 4-y-o allowance, is an interesting contender now handicapping. Hermes Le Gris represents an in-form yard and he could be capable of better on the back of a wind op, with Gorcombe Moonshine another to consider
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 22 colours no horse age st-lb 1 SIR PSYCHO (IRE) (42) 115/50/-F C 7 12-0 Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book Angus Cheleda (5) J O Martin Broughton & Friends 3 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B B. Heavey Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthreetimesasajuvenilehurdlerin2019/20season.Verylightlyracedsinceandhesufferedanastyexperiencewhenswitched tofencesonhisreturnfrom2yearsoffatBangor,fallingheavilyatthesecondthencrashingthroughawingwhenloose TFRHHHII BHA138 2 STONER’S CHOICE (GB) (42) 65-1433 8 11-9 Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - High Benefit (IRE) Max Kendrick J O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B John R. Hales Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start over fences in a match at Kempton in May but let down by some shoddy jumping on his next 2 starts. Respectable third back hurdling at Doncaster (19.5f) since. TFRHHHII BHA133 3 CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (37) 1/210-11 D 6 11-7 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) David Bass J O Brooke Pilkington Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B David O’Connell Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has looked useful when winning maiden/novice events at Chepstow (19.5f) and Market Rasen (20.5f) since switching to hurdles. An opening handicap mark in the low-130s looks manageable TFRHHHHH BHA131 4 JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR) (60) 501-2 BF 6 10-10 Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) J O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdle bow in Hereford novice (19.5f) in March. Very good second under a penalty on return at Lingfield (19.5f) in November and longer trip/switch to handicaps should yield further progress. Engaged 3.30 Ludlow Friday. TFRHHHHI BHA120 5 LONGSHANKS (IRE) (12) 4214-PU C 9 10-3 Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cash A Lawn (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Con O’Keeffe Holiday Resort Unity S TIMEFORM VIEWGotoffthemarkoverfenceswithacareerbestin9-runnerhandicapatExeter(19f,heavy)lastMarchbuthasdisappointed since, tailed off when unseating 5 out here on Boxing Day. Remains to be seen if a switch to hurdles sparks a revival. TFRHHIII BHA113 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Chianti Classico (IRE), 4-1 Sir Psycho (IRE), Stoner’s Choice (GB), 20-1 Longshanks (IRE) PLAY SMARTER CHIANTI CLASSICO doesn’t appear overburdened from an opening mark in the low-130s and can stretch his unbeaten hurdle record to 3. Jubilee Express would be the chief threat if showing up here (due to run at Ludlow Friday), with Stoner’s Choice next best. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) 2.STONER’S CHOICE 3.SIR PSYCHO (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE 2m 5f 82y SIXTH RACE 3.15 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £21000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8482, 2nd £4240, 3rd £2121, 4th £1061, 5th £529 (Penalty Value £11090.10) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable on NON-RUNNER Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (81 wins from 290 runners, 28%) runs SIR PSYCHO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runs SIR PSYCHO Longest Traveller: STONER’S CHOICE trained
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 24 colours no horse age st-lb 1 NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (12) 605-2P1 CD 7 12-4 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Brandywell (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mrs R. James Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr H. McDaid Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWNotthemostconsistentbutprovedbetterthaneverwhenspringingsomethingofasurprisebylandingaC&Dhandicap12daysago 5lb risetolerableandthatwasjusthisfourthstartoverfences,sohe’sonetoconsiderwithFreddieGingellagaininthehot-seat. TFRHHHHH BHA104 2 PASEO (GB) (27) 03-2315 BF 7 11-13 Br B g Champs Elysees - Posteritas (USA) Shane Quinlan (3) J O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd My Racing Manager S TIMEFORM VIEWBackwithabangwhenmakingallonreturnatLudlow(23.8f,soft)inNovember Clearlyhastwowaysofrunningand wasn’t on a going day at Southwell next time, to put it mildly, but he will be a big player if in the
3 FAMOUS LAST WORD (IRE)
3P53/3-5 8 11-13 Br B or Br g Fame And Glory - Presenting Tara (IRE)
O Mr T. J. & Mrs H. Parrott Ian Williams,
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VIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhoimprovedwhenthirduppedto25fonhandicapdebutoverhurdlesatWarwickinMay2021.Firstrunsince whenfifthof6atExeterlastmonthandwhilehe’sentitledtocomeonforit,he’sprobablybestwatchedonthischasedebut. TFRHIIII BHA99 4 BEYOND REDEMPTION (IRE) (256) 41211-0 9 11-12 Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O Beyond Redemption Syndicate Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T B Mrs Margaret Platt All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner between the flags, including twice last spring. However, record under Rules (0-8) is not so good and it’s hard to know what to expect back from an 8-month absence on debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA98 5 MY BAD LUCY (GB) (43) 0/553-53 7 11-4 Br B g Kayf Tara - Luci di Mezzanotte James Davies J O Mr Michael O’Shea Nick Gifford, Findon T B Yorton Farm Stud Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has yet to trouble the judge following 7 starts under Rules. That said, he wasn’t beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained)whenthirdina5-runnerhandicapchaseatDoncaster(3m,good)lasttimeandshouldbeinthemixoffthesamemarkhere. TFRHHHII BHA90 6 CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (17) 2U4F-PP 11 11-0 Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) David Noonan J O Mrs Pippa Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B H. F. Morris Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden both between the flags and under Rules, and it’s hard to envisage this 11-y-o turning the tide here following a couple of dismal displays since returning to action last month. Now tried in blinkers. TFRHIIII BHA86 7 CALL ME FREDDIE (GB) (17) 060-30P 8 10-12 Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Still Runs Deep Jonjo O’Neill Jr J O Richenda Ford Racing Club Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T B Shade Oak Stud Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner over 3m in Ireland but hasn’t shown much in 5 starts in this sphere to date TFRHIIII BHA84 8 KENYAN COWBOY (IRE) (66) 00PP-PP 7 10-8 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) Max Kendrick J O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Neil King, Burderop T B James Robinson TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on each of his last 4 starts, including on sole previous start over fences at Hexham during the spring, and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA80 3m 1f 30y SEVENTH RACE 3.50 THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Leading course trainer (17-22): N King (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs KENYAN COWBOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs PASEO Longest Traveller: FAMOUS LAST WORD trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 111 miles.
mood here. TFRHHHHI BHA99
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O The Cocoa Nuts & The Tricksters Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags but hasn’t shown much in the way of form over hurdles and no impact on first go at chasing in a handicap at Huntingdon in November Now blinkered/tongue tied. TFRHIIII BHA78
10 ETINCELLE ARTISTE (FR) (48) 2P00-0 6 10-3
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Forcat (FR)
James Best J
O Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T B E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point but had wind op before Rules debut and limited impact in pair of novice hurdles for Dan Skelton. Similar story both starts for this yard and big step forward needed now switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA75
11 TREACYS JIM (IRE) (58) 3233FP 9 10-3
Br B g Milan - Bridge Hotel Lilly (IRE)
Bryony Frost J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T B James Treacy A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in 21f handicap chase at Newton Abbot in June but it would be something of an understatement to say that he has failed to back that up since. Record in this sphere stands at 0-17 TFRHHIII BHA75
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6 10-2
Brendan Powell J
O Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack T B Niall McGrady
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 4 starts over hurdles and he’s hard to warm to on this chase debut. TFRHIIII BHA74
13 DORADO DOLLAR (IRE) (37)
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Br Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Stability Treaty (IRE)
9 10-2
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Miss Pat Murray Ben Case, Banbury T
B Fintan Farrell David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from 7lb out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: HEAVEY 8 11 12 Richie McLernon 15-2 (Neil Mulholland) 8 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 11, 13.
Stewards Note:
PASEO: Following its run on 11/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. CAPTAIN CUCKOO: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose runner
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Paseo (GB), 11-4 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 11-2 My Bad Lucy (GB), 14-1 Beyond Redemption (IRE), 22-1 Treacys Jim (IRE), 28-1 Kenyan Cowboy (IRE), 33-1 Famous Last Word (IRE), El Diablo (IRE), Dorado Dollar (IRE), 40-1 Etincelle Artiste (FR), 66-1 Dogem By Design (IRE), 100-1 Call Me Freddie (GB), 150-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB)
While his overall profile is hardly compelling, NO HUBS NO HOOBS produced by far his best effort yet when getting off the mark over this C&D recently and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. The obvious caveat is that if Paseo is able to put his latest run behind him and returns to the form of his wide-margin Ludlow success in November, he will be a huge threat. My Bad Lucy is third choice on the back of a fair effort at Doncaster.
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