Wincanton Racecard - Monday 27th March

MONDAY

27 MARCH 2023

Official Racecard £3.50

RACECOURSE OFFICIALS:

GENERAL MANAGER & SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Jack Parkinson

RACECOURSE OPERATIONS

Gary Oakley

CLERK OF THE COURSE & DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Daniel Cooper

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

James Martin

RACE DAY STEWARDS:

CHIEF STEWARD

Fergus Sweeney

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Charlie Lane

STEWARDS

Steve Drowne, Polly Greco, Kelly O’Boyle

STARTERS

Wayne Hutchinson

Ciaran McKee

JUDGE

Emily Jones

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Chris Hill

VETERINARY OFFICER

David Freeman

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Clive Hamblin (SRVS)

Bobby McEwen (RVS)

Alistair Lees (RVS)

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Tim Tisley (SRMO)

Dr Jason Louis(RMO)

Dr Joe Peoples (RMO)

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Kelly McSorley, Vince McKevit, Mel Baker

COMMENTATOR

Mike Cattermole

BETTING RING MANAGER

Vicki Moore

CHAIRMAN

James Boughey

RACE COMMITTEE

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Richard Hoiles, Geoff Derham, David Wiggin, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard

SAFETY OFFICER

Jade Foyle

1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54) 114-321 D

B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR)

Hurdle in 2010, and back on track after a sticky

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

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

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

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)

1. FORM

5. JOCKEY

FIRST RACE 1.30

THE XTRATHERM & CRS 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)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Scott (21 wins from 128 runners, 16%) runs KING OF THE LAKE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Hawke (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs ATLANTIC BREEZE & MILTON BOY

Longest Traveller: ASIAN SPICE trained by J Frost, Buckfastleigh, 86 miles.

1 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (91) 222 BF

B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE)

B Haras du Logis St Germain

TIMEFORM VIEWSmartFlatperformerwhowassecondagainin2mWetherbyhandicaphurdleonBoxingDaybutoncemoredidlittlewrong,havingtoworktoclosedown awell-placedwinnerwhodidn’tcomeback.Thatracehasworkedoutwellandhecanstrikefornewyard(90,000gnsbuy)infirst-timetonguetie

2 DEMOCRITUS (GB) (31) 60P

Br Gr g Universal (IRE) - Nant Y Mynydd

O Tony Worth & Vic Bedley

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in bumpers but well beaten on hurdles debut at Warwick (19f) last

3 GET WITH THE TIMES (GB) (2) 6602

Getaway (GER) - Pass The Time

O Dajam Ltd

B Mike Burbidge

NON-RUNNER

Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenunderNHrules.Easilybesteffortwhensecondof7innovicehurdleatNewbury (16.3f, soft, 66/1) 2 days ago Place claims on the back of that.

4 GUN RUNNER CASH (IRE) (7) 4406FU

6 11-5

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Jet Away - Brownie Points (IRE) James Best J

O Black Knight Racing Club

Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

B Thomas Maher Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWPerthbumperwinnerforGordonElliottlastAprilbutalldownhillsince,nottakingtohurdling(swervedmarkedly right at the first, slamming his rider into the hurdle on his first outing for 3 months last week at Taunton).

5 KING OF THE LAKE (GB) (-)

5 11-5

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl Rex Dingle J

O Lake Side Racing Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Richard Kent Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser It’s Jennifer and fairly useful hurdler Miss Mash. Not overfaced for debut and worth a look.

6 NEW BEGINNINGS (GB) (59) 100

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - W Six Times

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd.

B Mrs S. Horne

6 11-5

TFRHHHII BHA-

Nick Scholfield J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tlookthefinishedarticlebutproducedafairlyusefuleffortwhenwinninghissolestartinbumpers at Worcester in May. Weak in the betting and no show in 2 runs over hurdles since, however

7 TIME TO SMILE (GB) (57) P

Br B g Sixties Icon - Time To Think

O Mrs Fay Hewett

5 11-5

TFRHHIII BHA-

Micheal Nolan J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs Fay Hewett We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1 and showed nothing in Fontwell bumper on debut 8 weeks ago

8 VENTARA (GB) (25) F

Br B g Kayf Tara - Venceremos

O On the Case Syndicate

B D. M. Huglin

5 11-5

TFRHIIII BHA-

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtocompleteonrecenthurdlesdebutatTaunton(19f),departingtoofarouttodiscernanypromise

Bred to stay well and likely to come into his own in time but place claims in a thin event here. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ANNE BONNY (GB) (131) P

5 10-12

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Presenting Taupo (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Heart Racing HR4 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B T. R. Hewitt Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, little promise in Warwick bumper on debut in November Has had a breathing operation.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (17) 00-02

5 10-12

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr Martin Hill Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 starts in bumpers but showed a bit more behind promising winner on recent hurdles debut at Exeter. Place claims if building on that. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 WELL PAID SOLDIER (IRE) (-)

5 10-12

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - High Dough (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O Mrs P. L. Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Noel O’Brien

TIMEFORMVIEWCloselyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdlerGeneralMahler,andhalf-sisterto2winners,includingfairlyuseful hurdle winner/chaser Roll The Dough. Starts out in a thin maiden and she couldn’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 ATLANTIC BREEZE (IRE) (26) P5

4 10-9

Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Flashy Wings James Davies J

O Mr Richard Weeks and Mrs Denise E Smith Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Superbly-bred but not gone on from his Flat debut (trained in Ireland), showing little in 2 races over hurdles for new yard TFRHIIII BHA-

13 MILTON BOY (FR) (14) 0P 4 10-9

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Valgenceuse (IRE) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Hawke, Rand & Simms Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B E. Drouet, D. Salmon & A.Gaucher-Herbert Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a couple of 4-y-o hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: NAME IN LIGHTS (IRE) 6 11 6 Brendan Powell 7-4 (Colin Tizzard) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Stewards Note:

DEMOCRITUS: Following its run on 24/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green and stopped quickly

VENTARA: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Brentford Hope (GB), 12-1 Ventara (GB), 14-1 Well Paid Soldier (IRE), King of The Lake (GB), Asian Spice (GB), 20-1 New Beginnings (GB), 25-1 Anne Bonny (GB), Milton Boy (FR) 100-1 Time To Smile (GB), Democritus (GB), 100-1 Gun Runner Cash (IRE), Atlantic Breeze (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Smart Flat performer

BRENTFORD HOPE remains with plenty of potential over hurdles for his new handler, who has made a fine start to his training career, and he can surely open his account in this sphere now fitted with a tongue tie Asian Spice showed a bit more on her hurdling debut at Exeter and could hit the frame again, as could Ventara if none the worse for his Taunton spill. Well Paid Soldier has an appealing pedigree and is worth a look.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRENTFORD HOPE 2.ASIAN SPICE 3.VENTARA

SECOND RACE 2.00

THE

CRS

& PALFINGER UK

HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 2lb

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (85 wins from 300 runners, 28%) runs SILENT REVOLUTION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs SILENT REVOLUTION

Longest Traveller: THIRTYFOURSTITCHES trained by R Newland, Droitwich, 101 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (34) 1P1-3P4 BF 7 11-12

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B D. Murphy Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonbothcompletedstartsasanovicehurdler(outfacedintheSupremeotherouting)andturnedinhisbesteffortofthisseasonwhengambledon atTauntonlastmonth,althoughfinishedonlyfourthof6havingagainprovedprettyunderwhelmingwhenaskedtobattle Staminatoprove TFRHHHII BHA130

2 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (23) 321150 D 9 11-7

Br B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Peter McCrea Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWRanoutadecisivewinneratCatterickandAyr(bothataround21/2m)attheendoflastyear Firstmodestrunthisterm over hurdles 3 weeks ago but nudged back down 2lb and his overall profile over the smaller obstacles is good. TFRHHHII BHA125

3 THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (20) PP1P10

D 8 11-5

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who won 7 times in a prolific 2021-22 campaign and another 2 victories this term at Plumpton. Shaped as if still in good heart in the Sandown mud 3 weeks ago and wouldn’t dismiss for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA123

4 THE PINK’N (GB) (30) 224/-400

7 11-5

Br Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Lady Friend Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mrs P. de W. Johnson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs P. de W. Johnson We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful form in this sphere a couple of seasons back but not firing of late Headgear removed and stamina to prove up in trip TFRHHIII BHA123

5 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (37) 02-2512

5 11-4

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O The Barbury Lions 6 Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr & Mrs David Brown Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRespondedwellwhennarrowlyprevailingin19fTauntonhandicapatthestartoftheyearand,withcheekpieces refitted, was a good second to classy winner here (21.4f) last time. One to consider back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA122

6 HITITI (FR) (17) U43421

6 11-2

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Dr & Mrs John Millar

Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBackthrivingagainsincereturnedtohurdles(buildingupgoodrecordinthissphere),easilywinning21.6f

Exeter handicap 17 days ago 9lb rise fair given manner of that victory and he holds strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: RIVER BRAY (IRE) 9 11 8 Alan Johns 22-1 (Victor Dartnall) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Hititi (FR), 7-2 Silent Revolution (IRE), 5-1

Forever William (GB), 9-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), 14-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE), 20-1 The Pink’n (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HITITI ran out a very easy winner at Exeter and is building up a good record over hurdles so is worth backing to follow up despite a 9lb rise Forever William is back in top form and can go well again, so he’s the one for the forecast.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HITITI (FR) 2.FOREVER WILLIAM 3.THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.30

THE CRS AND ADAMS MOREY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Pipe (10 wins from 80 runners, 12%) runs TEXARD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs THELASTHIGHKING

Weightwatcher: CASA TALL won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 9lb to 109

Longest Traveller: FORRARD AWAY trained by R Chapman, St Mawgan, 141 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ROSE SEA HAS (FR) (40) 223126 D

8 12-0

Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Vaibuscar Has (FR) Charlie Hammond J

O The Berrow Hill Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent performer who opened his account for the season when making most at Fontwell (17.8f) on Boxing Day. Excellent second at Hereford next time before excuses at Wetherby. Type to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA124

2 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (30) 24221P D BF 7 12-0

Br B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR) Shane Quinlan (3) J

O The Winter Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Jean Hardy Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBagged a couple of small field handicap chases in 2021/22 and having finished second on 3 of first 4 starts this term, he resumed winningwaysatHereford(2m)inJanuary.ClearlynothimselfatChepstowsince(foundtohavesufferedirregularheartbeat). TFRHHHII BHA124

3 TEXARD (FR) (20) 1030P5 D

8 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) James Best J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe Wellington T

B J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best but nowhere near that level in recent starts. Plenty to prove in first-time headgear. TFRHHIII BHA120

4 THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) (14) 5241-42

7 11-6

Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - End of The Affair (IRE) Jordan Nailor J

O Mr Eddie Whettam Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B J. Ward Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSignedofflastseasonwithagamesuccessinahandicaphurdleatDoncaster Disappointingonreturn/chasedebut at Warwick in November but fared better when second at Stratford 2 weeks ago, albeit no match for winner TFRHHHII BHA116

5 MOLINEAUX (IRE) (24) 21211-0 CD

12 11-3

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Steel Grey Lady (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs M. Brophy Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWHadbeendoingwellbetweentheflagsearlylast year,winning5timesfrom8startsinthatsphere,andshaped much better than the bare result on his belated return to Rules at Doncaster. Interesting back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA113

6 CALGARY TIGER (GB) (24) 0405/-11 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Tiger Groom - Sachiko Ben Ffrench Davis (7) J

O Mr W. de Best-Turner William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T

B W. de Best-Turner

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form over hurdles but he made it 2-2 over fences under this rider with all-the-way success in 4-runner handicapatNewbury24daysago,goingwithenthusiasm.Weightedtocompletehishat-trickdespitetakinga10lbhike. TFRHHHHH BHA112

7 FORRARD AWAY (IRE) (14) 00-0004 D 8 11-1

Br B or Br g Califet (FR) - Hunting Spirit (IRE)

Beau Morgan (7) J

O Mr Ryan G. Chapman Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T

B P. E. I. Newell

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in Ireland but went with little encouragement for new yard at Exeter

At least showed a bit more when fourth at Taunton but remains opposable back over fences. TFRHHIII BHA111

8 CASA TALL (FR) (86) B3-664U D 9 10-13

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Gribouille Parcs (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O S Nelson, D O’Donohoe, D McDermott

B Arnaud Chaille-Chaille

Tom George, Slad T

HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences who lost his way towards the end of last season and just respectable efforts at best this term. TFRHHHII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: TORPILLO (FR) 7 11 11 Daryl Jacob 13-8 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

ROSE SEA HAS: Following its run on 15/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the ground.

GALOP DE CHASSE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Calgary Tiger (GB), 5-1 Thelasthighking (IRE), 6-1 Rose Sea Has (FR), 15-2 Galop de Chasse (FR), 17-2 Casa Tall (FR), 9-1 Molineaux (IRE), 25-1 Texard (FR), 33-1 Forrard Away (IRE)

CALGARY TIGER made it 2 from 2 over fences with a bit to spare at Newbury and he looks up to completing the hat-trick. Molineaux shaped much better than the bare result at Doncaster on his belated return to Rules and is a potential danger dropped back to a more suitable trip, while Rose Sea Has might have found the going too lively at Wetherby and can be expected to bounce back.

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE CRS & WESTEXE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 4)

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353 (Penalty Value £7393.40)

Leading course trainer (17-22): E Lavelle (13 wins from 74 runners, 18%) runs PEMBERLEY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tizzard (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs WEST APPROACH

Longest Traveller: FLYING VERSE trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 103 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 WEST APPROACH (GB) (22) 3-2P2PU CD 13 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Ardstown Brendan Powell J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B R. F. and S. D. Knipe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW He’s been in and out this season though might have found latest run coming too soon. Others more solid. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 THE KINGS WRIT (IRE) (33) U6-P123 12 11-12

Br B g Brian Boru - Letterwoman (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Patrick Mulcahy The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEWSnapped a long losing run with a narrow success in similar event on deep ground at Warwick (3m) on New Year’s Eve, making all and jumpingwell.Similarformonthebackofa4lbrisewhenplacednext2startsandanotherboldshowlookslikelyeasedapound. TFRHHHHI BHA118

3 SMUGGLER’S BLUES (IRE) (86) 524-4FP D 11 11-6

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O D Rea & Mr T.R.George Tom George Slad T

B Mr Walter Connors HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick last winter and would’ve gone close but for falling at the second-last over C&D in December However, let down by jumping when running modestly at Warwick next time TFRHHHII BHA112

4 BERMEO (IRE) (79) U41P-PP D 12 11-6

Br B g Definite Article - Miss Blueyes (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J

O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B T. Boylan Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on the handicapper’s mercy when making a winning debut for the Harry Fry stable at Newbury (3m, good) last season but he’s been pulled up on all 3 of his outings since. TFRHIIII BHA112

5 DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (29) 050502 BF 10 11-5

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T

B Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverfences atNewbury(22.4f)lastspringbutnotsogoodthisseason.However,reducedmark reflects that and was second of 4 in a similar event at Hereford last month. Change of headgear. TFRHHHHI BHA111

6 FLYING VERSE (GB) (24) 15P331 11 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence Ned Fox (7) J

O Dr C. A. Barnett David Dennis, Banbury T

B Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHashardlyprovedreliablethisseasonbuthadagoodspelloverfencesinthesummer,recordingback-to-backwinsatStratford(22.6f)andMusselburgh (31.5f)inOctober/November,andresumedwinningwaysatDoncasterunderthisriderearlierthismonth.Bigshoutifreproducingthat. TFRHHHHH BHA110

7

BALLINSLEA BRIDGE (IRE) (37) 0421UP 11 11-2

Br B g Pierre - Feelin’ Looser (IRE) Ben Poste J

O Robin Dickin Racing Club

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water T

B Butlersgrove Stud Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponreturnatHuntingdonanddulywentonebetteratMarketRasen(3m,soft)inDecember,endingalosing run of almost 5 years. However, failed to complete both starts since, running no sort of race over C&D latest TFRHHIII BHA108

8 PEMBERLEY (IRE) (29) FP-2P43 10 10-13

Br B g Darsi (FR) - Eyebright (IRE)

O Laurie Kimber & Partners

Tom Bellamy J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B William James Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Warwick winner in December 2021 but more lows than highs since, well held last 3 starts. TFRHHHII BHA105

Br B g Voix du Nord

O Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Mr Alain Aupetit

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but he’s 0-12 under Rules and is probably best watched on return here for another new yard

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: KELTUS (FR) 12 10 4 Mr Charlie O’Shea 14-1 (Jeremy Scott) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

BERMEO: Following its run on 7/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

PEMBERLEY: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled and lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Flying Verse (GB), 10-3 The Kings Writ (IRE), 4-1 Duc de Beauchene (FR), 9-1 West Approach (GB), 10-1 Smuggler’s Blues (IRE), 12-1 Pemberley (IRE), 22-1 Ballinslea Bridge (IRE), 40-1 Bermeo (IRE), 50-1 Hotel du Nord (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

FLYING VERSE has hardly proved reliable this season but Ned Fox got a good tune out of him when scoring at Doncaster and the pair are taken to follow up The Kings Writ can make his presence felt again, while Duc de Beauchene can be competitive again off his reduced mark.

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FIFTH RACE 3.30

THE CRS & MDM TIMBER MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards mares 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): O Murphy (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs AUDITORIA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (14 wins from 50 runners, 28%) runs AUDITORIA

Longest Traveller: STAMINA CHOPE trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 146 miles.

1 POLICE ACADEMY (IRE) (19) 1-53432

6 12-1

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Million in Mind Partnership Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T

B Tom Radley Goffs UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and matched her hurdles form at the first attempt in this sphere when runner-up at Fontwell (17.8f, soft) 19 days ago Could well have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA101

2 AUDITORIA (GB) (7) 444221

6 11-12 (in 7lb ex)

Br B m Gleneagles (IRE) - Authora (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

O Nick Brown Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Woodcote Stud Ltd McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who found the switch to forcing tactics/a first-time visor in her favour when to get off the mark over the larger obstaclesatTaunton(21.7f)lastweek,doingsowithmoreauthoritythanthebaremarginsuggested.Majorclaimsunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA91

3 LADY WILBERRY (GB) (19) 3-35333 BF

6 11-9

Br Br m Montmartre (FR) - Lady Willa (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Balham Hill Racing Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B The Glanvilles Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame all 3 starts this year, her jumping letting her down in the latter stages when third at Fontwell (25.8f) earlier this month. Headgear applied for handicap/chase debut and certainly not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (48) 21-3363

7 11-4

Br Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Lee Edwards J

O Mr Douglas Bradbury Dave Roberts, Kenley T

B Mr Alain Chopard et al Mill Farm Holiday Park S

TIMEFORMVIEWNow2lblowerthanscoringatSedgefield(21f)lastspringandlatestMarketRasenthirdwasrespectable Unlikely to be far away TFRHHHII BHA90

5 LEGENDARY RHYTHM (GB) (27) 2566B1 D 7 10-9

Br B m Midnight Legend - Hot Rhythm Ben Poste J

O David Clark and Partner Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Mr P. P. Symonds Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when landing her first chase win back against solely mares at Leicester (20.1f, good) by 3 lengths from Auditoria last month. Up 4lb for that success.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: NO

TFRHHHHI BHA81

CORRESPONDING RACE LAST TIME

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Visor worn by No 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Legendary Rhythm (GB), 5-2 Auditoria (GB), 4-1 Police Academy (IRE), 13-2 Lady Wilberry (GB), 17-2 Stamina Chope (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Impossible to rule any of the quintet out but AUDITORIA had a bit up her sleeve when scoring at Taunton last month, and with trainer Olly Murphy enjoying a purple patch, she’s fancied to follow up under a penalty Legendary Rhythm beat the selection when opening her chase account at Leicester last month, but she may have to settle for silver on this occasion, ahead of Stamina Chope

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Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

• 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

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SIXTH RACE 4.00

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HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Tizzard (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs WESTERN GENERAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Newland (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs REWIRED

Longest Traveller: REWIRED trained by R Newland, Droitwich, 101 miles.

1 REWIRED (GB) (22) 312221

5 12-1

Br Ch g Power - Kekova Luke Scott (7) J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds NH Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Mr T. G. Roddick Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDoubledhurdlestallyforthisyardatHuntingdoninNovemberandhavinghitthecrossbaronhisnext3starts,showedimprovedformto returntowinningwaysbacktherejustover3weeksago,closeddownonlylateon.Nudgeduponly2lbsoshouldbeinthemix.

2 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (14) 3-242

5 11-12

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandimprovedmakingaquickswitchtohandicapsafter10weeksoffwhenrunner-upatTaunton(16.5f,heavy)afortnightago, pullingclearwithanotherunexposedsortthathaswonagainsince.6lbhigherherebutshouldhaveplentymoretooffer.

3 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (5) 500231

7 11-8

BHA113

Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Plantation Stud Ascot Park Polo Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemostconsistentbutbacktowinningwaysindeterminedstyleatFfosLas(15.8f,heavy)5daysago,rallyingwelldespite beingcarriedleft.Escapesapenaltyforthatsuccessbutthatwasabigeffortsoaquickturnaroundisaslightconcern.

4 SAMBEZI (FR) (19) 052321

TFRHHHII BHA109

7 11-7

Br B g Rajsaman (FR) - Tunis (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Sarah McLean Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Mr Alban Chevalier Du Fau et al Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over timber under a sound-tactical ride from an amateur at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 19 days ago, making all. Drop back in trip should be no issue so he’s high on the shortlist with further progress not ruled out. TFRHHHHH BHA108

5 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (37) 5-P5041 CD 6 10-12

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 Belatedly got off the mark in a weak maiden hurdle over C&D (good) just over 5 weeks ago

Now 7lb higher back in handicap company so others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA99

6 FLAMENCO DE KERSER (FR) (17) 4F-PPPP 8 10-5

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Nouba de Kerser (FR) Harry Reed 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 and the outcome was the same returned to this sphere both starts this year (latest after a breathing operation). Tongue tie reapplied and must bounce back in a major way

TFRHIIII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: LORD OF CHESHIRE (FR) 5 11 1 Finn Lambert 4-5 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran

Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

FLAMENCO DE KERSER: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rewired (GB), 10-3 Western General (IRE), Sambezi (FR), 4-1 John Betjeman (GB), 12-1 Universal Secret (IRE), 40-1 Flamenco de Kerser (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

SAMBEZI had plenty in hand when doubling his tally over timber at Fontwell earlier this month and, faced with a similar small-field scenario, Oliver Signy’s charge should prove tough to peg back. He can get the better of Western General, who pulled clear with another unexposed sort at Taunton a fortnight ago (winner that day has won again since) Rewired can take third spot.

SEVENTH RACE 4.30

THE CRS THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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)

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs PROPER TWELVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Hawke (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE

Longest Traveller: LIBOR LAD trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 103 miles.

1 THE BOLD THADY (IRE) (25) 353422

Br B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)

O Strictly Come Racing

B Michael O’Neill

TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemoststraightforward(oftenfindslittle)andwasoutbattledwhensecondatTauntonlasttime Has the ability to win from this mark if he applies himself

2 PROPER TWELVE (IRE) (28) 2-35306

5 11-12

Br Br g Presenting - Ruby Reel (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinapointandpostedanencouragingdebutthirdonhurdlesdebutatFontwell.Failedtobuild on that but could do more now up in trip for handicap debut.

3 WHENITRAINSITPOURS (IRE) (76) 3-4U04

5 11-9

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a point and improved on previous efforts when fourth in a novice at Exeter 76 days ago. Likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.

4 FARCEUR DE MAULNE (FR) (116) 634-130

8 11-8

HHHHH BHA95

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Alize de La Prise (FR) Robert Dunne J

O Landowners, Penwill, Skuse

B Remy Chevallier

Richard Hawker, Frome T

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttimewhenopeninghisaccountatWorcester(23f)inMay.Goodthirdoff10lbhighermark at Ffos Las on return but rare modest effort at this course 116 days ago Likely to bounce back after a break.

5 JUST GO FOR IT (GB) (14) 3-33614 CD

Br B m Passing Glance - Just Jasmine

O Mr Steve Atkinson

TFRHHHII BHA94

10 11-1

Sean Houlihan J

Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B K. Bishop Home Farm Holiday Park S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her first race in 2 years courtesy of the stewards with a tongue strap refitted over C&D earlier in the month and was far from discredited at Taunton next time. Can’t be ruled out.

6 LIBOR LAD (GB) (39) 0-0060

Br B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld

O Wingate Associates Limited

B Mr John Benfield

TFRHHHII BHA87

5 10-13

Tom Bellamy J

David Dennis, Banbury T

DD Racing Ltd, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a couple of bumpers and just modest form at best over hurdles. Up in trip for handicap debut, so not completely discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA85

7 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (55) 1P4-53P 11 10-8

Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Micheal Nolan J

O Riverdance Consortium 2

Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B Halewood International Ltd Sparks Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was pulled up over fences at Ffos Las on his latest outing. Others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA80

8 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (18) 000551 C 5 10-4

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous encouragement when scoring at this course 18 days ago and seems likely to give another good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

9 GALACTIC POWER (IRE) (14) P-02P0P D 13 10-2

Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) - Celtic Peace (IRE) Ben Poste J

O Robin Dickin Racing Club

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water T

B J. P. N. Parker Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and was pulled up at Taunton last time, so hard to make any sort of case for.

TFRHIIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MEGAUDAIS SPEED (FR) 10 11 12 Gavin Sheehan 6-1 (Laura Young) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 The Bold Thady (IRE), Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 13-2 Proper Twelve (IRE), 8-1 Farceur de Maulne (FR), 10-1 Whenitrainsitpours (IRE), Just Go For It (GB), 12-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 18-1 Libor Lad (GB), 40-1 Galactic Power (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WHENITRAINSITPOURS is a point winner who starts life in handicaps off a potentially good mark, so he’s worth chancing for a shrewd stable Proper Twelve has a similar profile and is worthy of respect, while The Bold Thady is worthy of respect on the back of a solid effort at Taunton.

EIGHTH RACE 5.00

THE CRS THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

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)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Scott (21 wins from 128 runners, 16%) runs MR SNOW WAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs NOBLE SAVAGE

Longest Traveller: MOUNT SOUTH trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 111 miles.

1 ITHAKA (IRE) (35) 600000

7 12-0

Br B g Libranno - Taras Choice Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O National Infrastructure Solutions Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Maurice Stack

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely well held over hurdles for Ronan McNally in Ireland and no impact as yet in Britain. Others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA100

2 NOBLE SAVAGE (IRE) (26) 0450-62

8 11-10

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Callerdiscallerdat (IRE) Jordan Nailor J

O Walker White Jenkins and Old Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Patrick Griffin P3P Partners LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when second of 5 in handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago, first past the post but demoted for hanging left and hampering the runner-up. Holds good claims off 3lb higher.

3 BALLYMILAN (GB) (22) 02053P

TFRHHHHI BHA96

8 11-9

Br B m Milan - Ballyhoo (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Heart Racing HR2 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs J. A. Thomas Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual23fchasewinnerearlylastsummerbutshe’snotthemostreliableandwaspulledupoverfenceslasttime. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 START POINT (GB) (22) 534F6-0

7 11-3

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Allerford Annie (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Pontispool 1 Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T

B R. Mitford-Slade & L. Fielding-Johnson Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles and offered little back from an 11-month absence at Ffos Las 22 days ago TFRHHHII BHA89

5 MOUNT SOUTH (IRE) (9) 4-0003U BF 6 11-0

Br B g Well Chosen - Hurry Up Helen (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Mount South Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mr W. Kane Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEW

6 WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (17) P-444rr BF

Br B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE)

O ORCHARD RACING

B Mat Farrell

TFRHHHHH BHA86

Fairformwhenintheframeinall3bumperslastseasonandlefthispreviouseffortsoverhurdlesbehinduppedintripforhandicap debutwhenthirdatUttoxeter(19.9f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.UnseatedatFontwellsincebutboastsleadingclaims.

6 10-12

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWWentlikethebesthorseattheweightsbutalsodisplayedafarlesssatisfactorysidetohismake-upwhenthrowingitallawaylate onatFontwellinFebruary Similaranticsdisplayed(forcedtopullup)atExetersince,sohe’sclearlyashakyproposition.

7 MR SNOW WAY (IRE) (18) 6-00P04

Br B g Snow Sky - Suny House

O G. P. and Miss S. J. Hayes

B Paul Rothwell

TFRHHHII BHA84

6 10-6

Rex Dingle J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to very smart hurdler/winning chaser Summerville Boy but just minor promise over hurdles so far. Needs to up his game

8 DEMOTHI (IRE) (17) 64U-3P4

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Tuscarora (IRE)

O Mr P. Tosh and Partner

B Liam Walsh

TFRHHHII BHA78

8 10-2

Bryony Frost J

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points but no better than modest form under Rules so far, so needs to up his game

TFRHHIII BHA

9 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (22) 060005 5 10-2

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR)

James Best J

O Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster T

B Mrs P. M. Grainger

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in a couple of bumpers but well beaten in this sphere and looks up against it from out of the weights.

TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) 6 11 12 Stan Sheppard 11-4 (Tom Lacey) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

WEST ORCHARD: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung violently left-handed

DEMOTHI: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a left-hind shoe

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mount South (IRE), 4-1 Noble Savage (IRE), 6-1 West Orchard (IRE), 9-1 Mr Snow Way (IRE), 10-1 Start Point (GB), 14-1 Ballymilan (GB), 20-1 Demothi (IRE), 28-1 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 80-1 Ithaka (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MOUNT SOUTH upped his game switched to handicaps when third at Uttoxeter on his penultimate outing and, having unseated at Fontwell since, he’s well worth another chance to build on it. Noble Savage looks a danger and Mr Snow Way shouldn’t be ruled out.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse

First Race 1.30 - THE XTRATHERM & CRS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries at £37. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse

Second Race 2.00 - THE CRS & PALFINGER UK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th.

Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £75. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 2lb.

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Third Race 2.30 - THE CRS AND ADAMS MOREY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £75. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CRS & WESTEXE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424 for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries, 1 at £14 and 12 at £70. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353 (Penalty Value £7393.40)

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Fifth Race 3.30 - THE CRS & MDM TIMBER MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £45. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.00 - THE CRS & IBMG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £42 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £42. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.30 - THE CRS THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £40. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.00 - THE CRS THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

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