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1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) J A. P. McMcoy T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John. P. McManus B Elie Lellouche S Where Applicable
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8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW 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.
26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl
gd-sf 1/5 Rock On Ruby (IRE) gd-sf 2/5 Overturn (IRE) good 3/6 Hurricane Fly (IRE)
nk 41/2l 9l
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AINTREE Race 1 11.55
2m 4f
Race 4 1.40
2m 4f
Race 7 3.25
1 Poetic Music (GB)
12-0
1 Minella Drama (IRE)
12-0
1 Gamesters Guy (GB)
11-9
2 Ah Whisht (IRE)
12-0
2 Ted Hastings (IRE)
10-9
2 Union Avenue (IRE)
11-9
3 Cherie d’Am (FR)
11-12
3 Resplendent Grey (IRE) 10-5
3 Boundary Jack (GB)
11-2
4 Lone Star (GB)
11-10
4 Sholokjack (IRE)
10-3
4 Farland (IRE)
11-2
5 Golden Glance (GB)
11-7
5 Bucksy des Epeires (FR) 10-3
5 Jaccours (FR)
11-2
6 Hamartia (IRE)
11-7
6 Bingoo (GB)
10-2
6 Monty Bodkin (IRE)
11-2
7 Royale Dance (FR)
11-7
7 Classic Lord (GER)
10-2
7 The New Lion (GB)
11-2
8 Could Be Trouble (IRE)
11-5
8 Disco Annie (IRE)
10-9
9 Realisation (FR)
11-0
Race 5 2.15
Race 6 3.40
2m 5f
Race 2 12.30
2m 3f 200y
3m 210y
1 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 12-0 2 Coconut Splash (IRE)
11-6
1 Ibleo (FR)
12-0
3 Valleres (FR)
11-3
2 Mac Tottie (GB)
11-7
4 No But I Will (GB)
11-3
3 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) 10-11
5 Snipe (IRE)
11-2
4 Top Ville Ben (IRE)
6 Some Scope (GB)
10-13
Race 3 1.05
10-8 2m 103y
2m 209y
7 Duke of Deception (IRE) 10-7
1 Cannock Park (GB)
11-8
Race 6 2.50
2 Farren Glory (IRE)
11-8
1 Tahmuras (FR)
11-10
3 Favour And Fortune (IRE)11-8
2 Chasing Fire (GB)
11-9
4 Florida Dreams (IRE)
11-8
3 Harbour Lake (IRE)
11-4
5 Jackpot d’Athou (FR)
11-8
4 Supreme Gift (IRE)
11-1
6 Jango Baie (FR)
11-8
5 General Officer (IRE)
11-0
7 Kamsinas (FR)
11-8
6 Heros (FR)
10-5
2m 3f 200y
8 Making Headway (IRE) 11-8 9 Tellherthename (IRE)
11-8
10 July Flower (FR)
11-1
KEMPTON PARK Race 1 12.45
2m 4f 110y
Race 4 2.30
3m
1 General Medrano (IRE)11-10
1 Allaho (FR)
11-10
2 Idalko Bihoue (FR)
11-10
3 Blow Your Wad (IRE) 4 Outlaw Peter (IRE)
1 Mark of Gold (GB)
12-0
2 Bravemansgame (FR) 11-10
2 Will Carver (IRE)
11-11
11-10
3 Frodon (FR)
11-10
3 Bear Ghylls (IRE)
11-8
11-7
4 Hewick (IRE)
11-10
4 Kitty’s Light (GB)
11-6
5 Russian Ruler (IRE)
11-2
5 Shishkin (IRE)
11-10
5 Pounding Poet (IRE)
11-6
6 Es Perfecto (IRE)
10-12
6 The Real Whacker (IRE)11-10
6 Emailandy (IRE)
11-3
7 Kotmask (FR)
10-10
11-2
10-9
2m
7 Mahons Glory (IRE)
8 Off To A Flyer (IRE)
Race 5 3.05 1 Court In The Act (IRE)
11-4
8 Classic Lord (GER)
10-9
Race 2 1.20
3m
2 Gentleman’s Relish (IRE) 11-4
9 Chance A Tune (FR)
10-4
1 Giovinco (IRE)
11-7
3 King of The Road (IRE)
11-4
2 Hermes Allen (FR)
11-7
4 Moon Chime (GB)
11-4
3 Il Est Francais (FR)
11-7
5 Onethreefivenotout (IRE) 11-4
4 Kilbeg King (IRE)
11-7
6 Sea Invasion (IRE)
11-4
5 Marble Sands (FR)
11-7
7 Seattle King (GB)
11-4
6 Tightenourbelts (IRE)
11-7
8 Selwan (IRE)
11-4
Race 3 1.55
2m
9 Too Much Hammer (IRE)11-4
1 Black Poppy (GB)
11-10
2 Constitution Hill (GB)
11-10
3 First Street (GB)
11-10
4 Nemean Lion (GER)
11-10
5 Rubaud (FR)
11-10
6 Sceau Royal (FR)
11-10
10 Wee Tony (IRE)
11-4
10 Artistic Endeavour (GB) 10-2
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FIRST RACE
THE OLLIE MICHAEL SMITH MEMORIALAND EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £11500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4645, 2nd £2322, 3rd £1162, 4th £581. (Penalty Value £6073.15) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
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J Jockey T Trainer
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Tizzard (9 wins from 80 runners, 11%) runs SO SAID I TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs SO SAID I LONGEST TRAVELLER: LETS GO TO VEGAS trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 126 miles.
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
2m 4f 35y
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age
st-lb
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PLENTY OF TIME (IRE) (7) 1/0-15P4 CD
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11-10
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SO SAID I (GB) (31) 116/06-4
7
11-6
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LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) (38) 2/1210-P BF
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11-5
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IT’S EASY (FR) (14) 336-P32
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11-2
Br B m Robin des Champs (FR) - Give It Time Elizabeth Gale (7) J O Mr Robert Frosell Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Peter McCrea Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortwhomadelightoffan11-monthabsenceforanothernewyardwhenlandingC&Dmares’handicapinOctober.Belowparnext 2startsandwhilstherlatesteffortbackwasbetterinformtermsitwasessentiallyamodestdisplay.Cheekpieceson1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA118 Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen Freddie Gingell (5) J O And So Say All Of Us Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Barrow Hill Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedinrecentseasonsbutwell-treatedonher2021-22hurdlesformandconfirmedsheretainsabilityonthebackof8monthsoffwhen fourthinmares’handicapatAscot(23.5f)inNovember.Maystepuponthatnowchasingandinterestingifmarketspeaksinherfavour. TFRHHHHI BHA114
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Danielle’s Journey Jack Tudor J O Let’s Go To Vegas Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B Miss E. Hamilton Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upcompletedstartinIrishpointsand2-4overhurdlesatupto23.8flastterm.Facedatoughenoughassignmentwhen pulled up on return/chase debut atWetherbyin Novemberbut she ratesthetypeto do betterandworth a second look. TFRHHHHH BHA113 Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Richard Patrick J O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenchaserinFranceforDavidCottin.Betterforyarddebutwhen11.5lengthsthirdof9atLingfield(20f)lastmonth and proved fartoo freewhenwellheld second atFontwell (26f) 2weeks ago.This more suitableback downintrip. TFRHHHII BHA110 2022: TWEED SKIRT 5 10 13 James Bowen 15-8 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lets Go To Vegas (IRE), 9-4 So Said I (GB), 10-3 It’s Easy (FR), 7-2 Plenty of Time (IRE) Successful on 2 of her 4 starts over hurdles (both on right handed tracks), LETS GO TO VEGAS shaped as if she’d come on for her chase debut/reappearance run at Wetherby in November PLAY SMARTER and, back against her own sex, it would come as no surprise to see a much-improved showing from Alastair Ralph’s mare. So Said I on chase bow and It’s Easy can do battle for second. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) 2.SO SAID I 3.IT’S EASY (FR)
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SECOND RACE
THE STEELBEAMS ONLINE MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
12.53
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 184 runners, 13%) runs DOLLY DELIGHTFUL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs GETMETOTHEMOON LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEASMOKE trained by B Aprahamian, Towcester, 120 miles.
colours no
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
1m 7f 50y
horse
age
st-lb
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BELLA CIVENA (IRE) (47) 1-0
4
11-7
2
ARMATHIA (GB) (29) 33-0
4
11-0
3
ASTRO ANNIE (GB) (14) PP-P
5
11-0
4
DOLLY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (33) 4-3
5
11-0
5
GETMETOTHEMOON (GB) (33) 5-5
4
11-0
6
LHEBAYEB (GER) (33) 6
5
11-0
7
LILY LUNA (IRE) (45) 44-2
5
11-0
8
LINDA MOON (IRE) (247) 21-
4
11-0
Br Ch f Mount Nelson - Civena (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) J O Lulham Racing Harry Derham, Newbury T B W. Bourke All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWLooked potentially useful when landing an 8-runnerMarket Rasen juniorhurdle (16.6f, heavy) in March but found life tougher meeting olderrivals undera penaltywhen seventh of11 in novice hurdle at Newbury(16.3f, goodto soft, 12/1) 47 days ago. TFRHHHII BHABr B f Cityscape - Slide Show Lorcan Murtagh J O Somerset Racing Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Daniel Hunt Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a pair of Wincanton bumpers last winter. Had wind-op over the summer and was left with far too much to do at Ludlow on return, so should step forward now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lucette Annie Freddie Gingell (5) J O Mrs Janet Humphrey and Mrs Clare West Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Janet Humphrey & Clare West Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up both starts in points earlierthis year and it proved at similar story in a novice here on Rules debut a fortnight ago.Tongue strap applied. TFRHHIII BHABr B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR) Sean Houlihan J O My Racing Manager Friends Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Eliisa Morgan-Joseph My Racing Manager S TIMEFORMVIEW Stoutly-bred mare shaped encouraginglywhen third of11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 33 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. TFRHHHHI BHABr B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Holiday Resort Unity S TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 10 under an aggressive ride in a Chepstow bumper in March and filled the same position in an 11-runner C&D novice on hurdles bow 33 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Angus Cheleda (5) J O Mr D M Boddy & Mr S Kilby Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T B Mount Coote Stud Hartnoll Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive on the level this season, notching third win at Windsor (10f, heavy) in October. Given a quiet ride when making hurdles debut over C&D last month. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Argento Luna Jack Tudor J O Derek Coles & Ian Gosden Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr K. D. Cotter Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWIntheframeinbumpershereandatCheltenhaminthespring.Notgivenahardtimebutshapedwithplentyofencouragement when second of9 in novice hurdle (8/1) atthis C&D (soft) on hurdles bow45 days ago and she’s expectedto be bangthere. TFRHHHHI BHABr Ch f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O Mrs J. K. Buckle Neil King, Burderop T B Caroline & Chris Berry The Bildeston Crown S TIMEFORMVIEWGood second in 17-runnerKempton bumperon debut before going one betterat Plumpton inthe spring. Respected hurdles debutante. TFRHHHII BHA-
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PARTY VIBES (IRE) (30) F2-22
5
11-0
5
11-0
Br B m Mahler - Flame of Dixie (IRE) Richard Patrick J O Richard Johnson Racing Party Vibes Henry Daly, Ludlow T B M. O’Keeffe Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW £45,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on her completed start in Irish points. Likeable efforts when filling the same position in 2 novice hurdles so far, including behind a potentially-useful rival lasttime, and she should go close again. TFRHHHHH BHA113
10 SEASMOKE (IRE) (14) 52-65
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tops Island (FR) Joe Anderson (5) J O Cavalry and Guards Racing Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T B P. & A. Heskin Fairfax and Favor Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points but has finished well held both starts in novice hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) 6 11 7 Ben Jones 17-2 (Ben Clarke) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lily Luna (IRE), 10-3 Party Vibes (IRE), 13-2 Dolly Delightful (GB), 9-1 Linda Moon (IRE), 11-1 Armathia (GB), 18-1 Bella Civena (IRE), Getmetothemoon (GB), 28-1 Lhebayeb (GER), 100-1 Astro Annie (GB), Seasmoke (IRE)
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARTY VIBES (IRE) 2.LILY LUNA (IRE) 3.DOLLY DELIGHTFUL
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SECOND RACE
Point runner-up PARTY VIBES has created a really positive impression in a pair of starts under Rules so far and she’s narrowly given the nod over Lily Luna, who produced a most-promising debut effort over hurdles over C&D last month and can be expected to PLAY SMARTER step forward. Dolly Delightful produced a likeable effort on hurdles debut and can complete the placings.
THIRD RACE
THE RODNEY FRANCIS CHINNOCK MEMORIAL LORD STALBRIDGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
1.28
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4645, 2nd £2322, 3rd £1162, 4th £581, 5th £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Scott (21 wins from 132 runners, 16%) runs LADY KK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 31 runners, 6%) runs DUC DE BEAUCHENE LONGEST TRAVELLER: STELLAR MAGIC trained by B Aprahamian, Towcester, 120 miles.
colours no
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
3m 1f 30y
horse
age
st-lb
1
LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (286) 504P14-
8
12-2
2
STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) (20) 2044-3P
8
12-2
3
DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (11) 1-214P0 CD
10
11-11
4
MR VANGO (IRE) (269) 1/12P4-
7
11-10
5
LADY KK (IRE) (26) 261P-P1
8
11-8
6
LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (43) 511P4-4
7
10-9
7
NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (36) P1F33-2 CD
7
10-7
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O The Thursberg Syndicate Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Mrs Mary O’Connor Sherbourne Utilities Ltd, Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformfromoutofthebluewhenlandinghandicapchaseatKempton(20.5f)inFebruaryandsteppeduponthatwhen fourth in Cross CountryChase at Cheltenham Festival. His record firsttime up suggestshe mayneedthis runthough. TFRHHIII BHA127
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Inter Alia (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) J O Mr Allan Stennett Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T B Michael Ronayne Fairfax and Favor Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who won his only outing in points and offered something to work on for new yard when third at Huntingdon on chase bowin November. Couldn’t build onthat at Ludlowlasttime and blinkers are nowtried. TFRHHIII BHA127 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR) Jack Tudor J O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T B Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWIntheformofhislifebackinthespring,winningstayinghandicapsoverC&DandFakenham(goodsecondinstronger Kempton contest in between). Has not been closetothat level in a couple ofmore recent outings. TFRHHIII BHA122 Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) Richard Patrick J O Cracker and Smodge Partnership Mark Bradstock, Wantage T B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinpointsandbuiltonasuccessfulhurdlingdebutlasttermwhenrunner-upunderapenalty at Hereford. Below form thereafter but is worth monitoring in market on chasing bow/return. TFRHHHII BHA121
Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Friends From Insurance Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Eamon O’Neill Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of hurdles reappearance when narrowly winning 8-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 26 days ago. 4lb rise fair and ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA119 Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Mr W. C. Moore TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who took well to fences with wins at Taunton (23f) and Kempton (24f) last winter. Shaped as if better for run over shortertrip last month and looks a player in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA106 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Brandywell (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Mrs R. James Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr H. McDaid Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthis contest (off5lb lower) 12 months ago and posted good second of11 at Exeter(24.2f, soft) on return 36 days ago. Likely contender. TFRHHHHH BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) 6 9 9 Freddie Gingell 16-1 (Joe Tizzard) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lady Kk (IRE), 3-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 6-1 Love Actually (IRE), 9-1 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 10-1 Duc de Beauchene (FR), Mr Vango (IRE), 12-1 Stellar Magic (IRE)
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Last year’s winner NO HUBS NO HOOBS arrives on the back of a solid return at Exeter last month and is fancied to land the spoils again, Love Actually and Lady KK look the
PLAY SMARTER likeliest dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) 2.LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) 3.LADY KK (IRE)
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2.03
for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (12 wins from 85 runners, 14%) runs KINGOFTHEWEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs GAELIC PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAELIC PARK trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 95 miles.
colours no
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
2m 4f 35y
horse
age
st-lb
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GAELIC PARK (IRE) (271) 4225P1-
7
12-0
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JACAMAR (GER) (12) 054-006 C D
8
11-13
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SHELDON (IRE) (30) 353-F6P
7
11-12
4
EARTH KING (IRE) (20) 6512-P5
7
11-10
5
I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR) (30) 0514-3U C
5
11-10
6
HARLEM SOUL (GB) (7) 15P-643 CD
5
11-8
7
KINGOFTHEWEST (IRE) (14) 35B3-43
7
10-13
Br Br g Ocovango - The Last Bank (IRE) Bradley Roberts (5) J O The Gaelic Park Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B M. Conaghan Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwho found improvementoverhurdleswhen easilytaking 11-runnernovice (13/8) atWarwick(21f, heavy) in March. Switchesto chasing nowand must betaken seriously, particularlyifmarket speaks in his favour. TFRHHHII BHA119 Br B g Maxios - Juvena (GER) Bradley Harris (5) J O Mark & Maria Adams Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B J. Imm TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on drop in grade when landing 9-runnerhandicap chase at Leicesterin Februarybut modest since, including onTaunton reappearance 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA118
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B E. Phelan We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhissecondchasewinatExeter(19.2f)onNewYear’sDayandplentyofgoodeffortsindefeatthereafter,lookinglikelywinner whenfallinglast atStratford (22.5f) inMay.Modest overlongertrip atExeterlatestbutmust entercalculations here. TFRHHHII BHA117 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Mr R. M. Penny Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane TIMEFORM VIEWWentthe rightwayoverhurdles last season, readilywinning an Exeternovice (18.5f) in Februarybefore finishing runner-up in handicap atTaunton(19f)thefollowingmonth.Yettodeliverchasinginacoupleofoutingsthusfar. TFRHHIII BHA115 Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) J O J. K. Powell Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful course winner over hurdles who shaped as if better for the run when third of 4 on chase debut at Fontwell in Octoberand was still in contention when unseating riderat Exeter latest. Merits consideration TFRHHHHH BHA115 Br Ch g Frankel - Giants Play (USA) Elizabeth Gale (7) J O Mr Olly Watt Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Newsells Park Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in C&D handicaps last season but not in the same form since, well held all 3 starts since returning to action in October. TFRHHIII BHA113
Br B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR) Jack Tudor J O Friends From The West David Pipe, Wellington T B Patrick Cashman W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleswho has acquitted himselfwell in both starts overthe largerobstacles, latestwhen 7 1/2 lengths third of10 in handicap over C&D (heavy) 14 days ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA104 2022: HARLEM SOUL 4 10 8 Mr Gearoid Harney 12-1 (Syd Hosie) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: SHELDON: Following its run on 26/11/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend turning in. KINGOFTHEWEST: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kingofthewest (IRE), 4-1 Gaelic Park (IRE), 5-1 Sheldon (IRE), 11-2 I Shut That d’Or (FR), 10-1 Earth King (IRE), 12-1 Jacamar (GER), 16-1 Harlem Soul (GB) 18
Preference is for I SHUT THAT D’OR, who remains relatively unexposed and was still in the thick of things when unseating his rider 5 out at Exeter last time. Kingofthewest and
PLAY SMARTER Gaelic Park are also of interest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR) 2.KINGOFTHEWEST (IRE) 3.GAELIC PARK (IRE)
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2.38
for three 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)
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 184 runners, 13%) runs GEORGI GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs SARSEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLACK HAWK EAGLE trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 103 miles.
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O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
1m 7f 50y
horse
age
st-lb
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JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (14) 2-22524
7
12-2
2
BLACK HAWK EAGLE (IRE) (31) 150-0 D
5
12-1
3
GEORGI GIRL (IRE) (35) 132-34 BF
4
11-11
4
TICKING TOM BOMB (IRE) (37) P/6/-34
7
11-11
5
MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) (27) 15-0222
7
11-7
6
UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (30) 4110-P5 CD
6
11-3
7
KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (12) 004-U2
6
11-2
8
SARSEN (USA) (81) 05/230-0
5
11-1
Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Bradley Harris (5) J O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Plantation Stud Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEWRan right up to best when second of13 at Kempton (16f, goodto soft) last month but belowthat level at Ffos Las latest. TFRHHHII BHA112
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Nimboo (USA) Richard Patrick J O The Eagles Kerry Lee, Presteigne T B Vimal and Gillian Khosla Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who shaped as if better for run for new connections at Huntingdon last month. This outing should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA111 Br Ch f Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B The Red Marble Syndicate Equine Bio Genie Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerin2mjuvenilehurdleslastseasonandreturnedwithgoodthirdof10onhandicapdebut/reappearance at Hereford (16.2f) last month. Not seen to best effect at Fakenham since and is one forshortlist. . TFRHHHHH BHA107
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Rebel Warrior (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Mrs Lynne Hunt Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B P. O’Shea Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced on his completed start in points in 2022 but has shown promise in a couple of maiden hurdles in recent months and is worth a second look in the market on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA107
Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE) Joe Anderson (5) J O Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Stephanie Hanly TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat performerwho has acquitted himselfwell over hurdles the last twice, latest when second of 13 in Hereford handicap (19.7f, good) 27 days ago. Likelyto give anothergood account. TFRHHHHI BHA103 Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty Alice Stevens (5) J O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T B J & S Bishop TIMEFORMVIEWDual C&D scorer earlierthis year but not been in same form since. TFRHIIII BHA99 Br B g Camelot - Kikonga Bryan Carver J O Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Kikonga Syndicate Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles who ran up to best when good second of 11 in handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on. 3lb higher now but ought to make presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA98
Br Gr or Ro g Noble Mission - Kelley Marie (USA) Sean Houlihan J O Elite Racing 002 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Grey Begley & W. S. Farish Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwiceinmaidenhurdlesforAlanKinginsummer2022butwasunabletomakeanimpactondebut for new connections at Fontwell in October and has something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA97
20
9
VENTARA (GB) (33) F54-24 BF
5
10-8
10 GLANCE AT ME (GB) (226) 60122-1
5
10-5
11 THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE) (14) 623P00
4
10-2
Br B g Kayf Tara - Venceremos Jack Tudor J O On the Case Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B D. M. Huglin Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who has made the frame in both handicap starts, latest when creditable fourth of 13 at this course (19.8f, soft, 3/1) 33 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA90 Br B m Passing Glance - Marys Legend James Martin (7) J O Robert and Sandra Davenport Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementearlierthisyear,scoringatLingfieldandPlumptonoverthissortoftrip.Returnsfrom 7 months offand is not handicapped out ofthings. TFRHHHII BHA87
Br B f Califet (FR) - Foxyfirth (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (7) J O Courage,Goddard,Hosie,Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B P. Heskin & A. Heskin Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a pair of Worcester bumpers this summer (for Fergal O’Brien on first occasion) but has yet to deliver over hurdles.Tries handicapping now. TFRHIIII BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: NO NO TONIC 8 11 8 Tom Bellamy 11-1 (Mark Gillard) 16 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: GEORGI GIRL: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the sharp track. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Man of The Sea (IRE), 6-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), 7-1 Ventara (GB), 15-2 Glance At Me (GB), 8-1 Ticking Tom Bomb (IRE), 17-2 John Betjeman (GB), King’s Castle (IRE), 10-1 Black Hawk Eagle (IRE), 28-1 Sarsen (USA), 33-1 Universal Secret (IRE), 50-1 Theweddingcanwait (IRE) Little went right for GEORGI GIRL at Fakenham last time and she is best judged on her encouraging handicap debut at Hereford previously. She gets the nod. Man of The Sea
PLAY SMARTER and Ticking Tom Bomb head the list of dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEORGI GIRL (IRE) 2.MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) 3.TICKING TOM BOMB (IRE)
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3.13
J Jockey T Trainer
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (81 wins from 284 runners, 29%) runs SABRINA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs SABRINA LONGEST TRAVELLER: POUNDING POET trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 96 miles.
colours no
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
3m 150y
horse
age
st-lb
1
POUNDING POET (IRE) (47) 162-06P
7
12-0
2
SABRINA (IRE) (29) 10231-4 C
8
11-10
3
ROYAL PRETENDER (FR) (63) 2/3U24-2
7
11-8
4
LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (31) 4125-06
6
11-6
5
SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (11) 242224 C
7
11-5
6
GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) (31) 243-1U
6
11-5
7
HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (38) 2P1530 C
8
10-11
8
NO NO TONIC (GB) (14) 40-0632 C
9
10-11
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) Richard Patrick J O Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Mr David McHugh Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner last term and ended campaign with fine second in valuable handicap atAintree. Belowthat level over hurdles and fences this season, though. Visored/tongue strap on first time. TFRHHIII BHA130
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Owners Group 030 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Louis G. Vambeck Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaproductive2022/23campaign,culminatingwitha3mhandicapwinattheAyrScottishNationalmeeting inApril. Shaped as ifbetterforouting on Kempton reappearance last month and must entercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Robinia Directa (GER) Bryan Carver J O Mrs R. J. Skan Alan King, Barbury Castle T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRelativelyunexposedoverstayingtripsandreturnedwithgood3/4-lengthsecondof10toGoshhowposh in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, soft) 63 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA124
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Jack Tudor J O Lord Snootie And His Pals Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Olive Troy NAF S TIMEFORM VIEWImproverwhen sent handicapping last season, including a 3 1/4m win atWarwick.Yetto be asked forhis effort when all but coming down atthe secondlastonhisGalwayreappearanceandfoundwantingforfinishingspeedwhensixthatHaydock(24.3f,goodtosoft)since.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA122 Br B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) Bradley Harris (5) J O The Second Chance Partnership Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Eric Barrett TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m winner for Fergal O’Brien and largely acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when fourth in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, heavy) 11 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA121
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Keelans Choice (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Mrs P. Bosley Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B John Harding Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseineachofhisthreeoutingsinmaiden/novicehurdleslastwinterandimprovedtomakeasuccessfulhandicapdebut/reappearance atExeter(23f,soft)inOctober.KeepingoninfourthwhenunseatingatlastatHaydocksinceandcouldhavemoretoofferyet. TFRHHHHH BHA121 Br B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O The Summer Club Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Lady Cobham Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBagged his second hurdles success at Stratford inAugust but below par since. TFRHIIII BHA113
Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame Alice Stevens (5) J O Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B R. Jenner & J. Green Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerhere (at upto 19.8f) lastterm and arrives on back ofcouple ofsolid placed efforts, latestwhen second of8 in handicap hurdle atthiscourse (15.2f, heavy) 14days ago. Shehasyettoproveherselfoverthis sortoftrip. TFRHHHII BHA113
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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: STEAL A MARCH 7 11 3 James Bowen 4-1 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sabrina (IRE), Goshhowposh (IRE), 9-2 Lord Snootie (IRE), 5-1 Royal Pretender (FR), 8-1 No No Tonic (GB), 10-1 Shallow River (IRE), 20-1 Pounding Poet (IRE), 28-1 Hunting Percival (GB) GOSHHOWPOSH was in the process of posting improved form when unseating late on in a valuable handicap at Haydock last time and remains low mileage. He can return to PLAY SMARTER winning ways. Lord Snootie and Royal Pretender are feared most, TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) 2.LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) 3.ROYAL PRETENDER (FR)
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3.45
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (81 wins from 284 runners, 29%) runs IT’S A BREEZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs IT’S A BREEZE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARCY’S GLANCE trained by A Martin, Chipping Norton, 95 miles.
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O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
Harry Fry Racing Syndicate 1m 7f 50y
horse
age
st-lb
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AMBION VIEW (FR) (66) 6
4
11-2
2
ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE) (47) 3
4
11-2
3
CHEDINGTON’S GUEST (GB) (-)
4
11-2
4
CONNOLLY (IRE) (269) 00-
5
11-2
5
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5
11-2
6
IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) (-)
4
11-2
7
J J MOON (GB) (-)
4
11-2
8
MR MONOPOLY (IRE) (45) 0
4
11-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) Jack Tudor J O Mr O. C. R. Wynne & Mrs S. J. Wynne Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Elevage de Clermont & Hortense Huet Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, sixth of 9 in bumper at NewtonAbbot (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 66 days ago. TFRHHHII BHABr Gr g Mount Nelson - Miss Blueyes (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Mrs Helen L. Stoneman Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B T. Boylan Stoneman Engineering Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW25/1, third of 13 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 47 days ago. Form pick. TFRHHHHH BHA-
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Doubly Guest Sean Houlihan J O This Time Next Year Maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Guy Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgelding.Closelyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserTripleTrade,andhalf-brotherto3winners,including useful 2 3/4m hurdlewinnerNine Graces. Dam (h123), 2m hurdlewinner(stayed 19f), alsowon upto 17fon Flat. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Califet (FR) - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) Joe Anderson (5) J O Syders & Burkes Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B R. Lynch Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, heavy, 28/1) inApril. Off8 months. TFRHIIII BHABr B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shady Lane Oscar Palmer (10) J O Mrs S. C. Welch Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mrs S. C. Welch Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWScorpiongelding.Dam(c114/h114),2mhurdle/chasewinner,half-sistertofairhurdlewinner/usefulchaser (stayed 3m) Stoney’sTreasure and fairly useful hurdler (stays 2 3/4m) Real Stone. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blodge (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Mrs Helen Moger & Mrs Diana L. Whateley Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Tom O’Doherty & Angela O’Doherty Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW €120,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Impervious and fair 2 1/2m hurdlewinnerDame de Fortune. Dam pointwinner/modest maiden hurdler(stayed 2 3/4m). Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Getaway Gaye (IRE) Richard Patrick J O Mr K. A. Lloyd Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr W. Kinsey Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWPether’s Moon gelding. Dam unraced sisterto fairhurdler(17fwinner) Gaye Winnie. One to note in the market. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Mount Nelson - Simiya (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J O Mrs C. Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe T B James Hennelly Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWEleventh of 17 in bumper at this C&D (soft, 13/2) on NH debut 45 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
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Br B g Milan - Bowling Green (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) J O Mr W. S. Watt Harry Derham, Newbury T B Miss D. Quigley & Mrs S. O’Toole All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMilan gelding. Dam unraced half-sisterto bumperwinner/useful hurdler(stayed 2 1/2m) City Slicker. Likelytype. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - True Value (IRE) Bradley Harris (5) J O Mr David Keith Tye Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B M. F. Finneran TIMEFORMVIEWSonofSoldierofFortunewhowaspickedupfor£42,000afterfinishingthirdinanIrishpointinApril.4/1,secondof10inbumper at Stratford (16.3f, goodto soft) on NH debut 78 days ago. First run foryard afterleaving Milton Harris.Tongue strap on. TFRHHHHI BHABr B f Passing Glance - Exchanging Glances O Robert and Sandra Davenport B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport TIMEFORMVIEWWell held both starts in bumpers last month.
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Br B f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Chinara (IRE) Miss Heidi Stevens (7) J O Dawn Fleming Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T B J. R. Weston Hartnoll Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEW Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sisterto fair hurdlerToo Much To Ask. Dam, fair 2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Zemsky. TFRHHIII BHA-
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 4. Stewards Note: CONNOLLY: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 It’s A Breeze (IRE), 9-2 Another Fine Mess (IRE), 11-2 Yalla Habibi (IRE), 15-2 In The Shade (GB), 12-1 Mr Monopoly (IRE), Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE), 14-1 J J Moon (GB), 18-1 Ambion View (FR), 22-1 Chedington’s Guest (GB), 28-1 Eye Candy (IRE), 66-1 Connolly (IRE), 150-1 Darcy’s Glance (GB) ANOTHER FINE MESS is a good type and showed plenty of ability when third at Newbury on debut last month and can put that experience to good use up against PLAY SMARTER some interesting newcomers, notably It’s A Breeze and In The Shade. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE) 2.IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) 3.IN THE SHADE
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.18 - THE OLLIE MICHAEL SMITH MEMORIAL AND EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6073 to the winning horse The second to receive £2794, the third £1397 and the fourth £699. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible. £57 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race and will kindly make available a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on 23rd December and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on 23rd December. 5 entries, 1 at £11 and 4 at £57. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581. (Penalty Value £6073.15) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.53 - THE STEELBEAMS ONLINE MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 19 entries at £37. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race.28 - THE RODNEY FRANCIS CHINNOCK MEMORIAL LORD STALBRIDGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6073 to the winning horse The second to receive £2794, the third £1397, the fourth £699 and the fifth £348. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. In addition, a perpetual Challenge Gold Cup is to be held by the winning owner until next December. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 4th April, 2024. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 15 entries at £57. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581; Fifth £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.03 - THE SOMERTON GATES & RAILING MID SEASON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarationsofridersmustbemadeby1.00p.m.onSaturday,December23rd.11entriesat£55.-ClosedDecember20th,2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.38 - THE STEEL BEAMS STEELBEAMS.ONLINE BOXING DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 17 entries at £45. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.13 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race and mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be arranged. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 14th, 2024. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries at £125. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.45 - THE SUPPORTING SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December23rd.Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa race 7lb Of2 races 10lb.The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 21 entries at £20. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. 31
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