WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY
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1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) 8 11-10
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
TFRHHHHH BHA166
FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.
S Where Applicable 26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l
Aquick wayto 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
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
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JOCKEYS
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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 lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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Chairman
David Wiggin
Race Committee
Non-Executive Directors
Richard Hoiles, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite
Small Course Director
Nadia Powell
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Blaithin Murphy
Racecourse Operations
Gary Oakley
Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Tom Ryall
Head Groundsman
James Martin
Racecourse Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Chief Steward
Fergus Sweeney
Stewards’ Panel Chair
George Welch
Stewards
Milly Bersey, Steve Drowne, Kelly O’Boyle
Starters
Sophia Upton
William Jordan
Judge
Guy Lewis
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
Bobby McEwen (RVS)
Medical Officers
Dr Peter Phillips (SRMO)
Dr Anne Lashford (RMO)
Dr Joe Peoples (RMO)
Nurse
Jodie Jefferies
Equine Welfare
And Integrity Officers
Steve Fox
Christine Hannaford
Vince McKevitt
Commentator
Tony Ennis
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Vicki Moore
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Jade Foyle
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7750
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs KONIGIN ISABELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs GARDONS LA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAWPIT SIENNA trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 97 miles.
B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m 7f 50y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 KONIGIN ISABELLA (GER) (364) 54/560F- 6 12-0
Br B m Isfahan (GER) - Konigin Cala (GER)
O geegeez.co.uk KI
Freddie Gingell (5) J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Gestut Elsetal Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobuildonamildlyencouraginghurdlingdebutinsubsequentoutingsinnovicecompanybutseeminglygettingbackontrackwhen takingalatefallonherhandicapbowwhenlastseenjustalmostexactlyayearago Yardinformandshe’saplayerifreadytoroll.
2 CAITLIN’S COURT (IRE) (90) P-10260
TFRHHHHI BHA94
7 11-11
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) Bryony Frost J
O Mr G. Thompson Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mrs P. De Stacpoole
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhengettingoffthemarkoverhurdlesatNewtonAbbotinMayandranatleastaswellwhen aclosesecondthereinOctober Belowformbothstartssince,though,andothersarepreferred. TFRHHHII BHA91
3 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (21) P-0041F
9 11-8
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme Robert Dunne J
O Mr David A. Hunt Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedatleastasgoodaseverwhensuccessfulin13-runnermares’handicapatTaunton(forsecondconsecutiveseason) lastmonthbutwastailedoffwhentakingafinal-flightfallatSedgefield3weeksago Otherspreferred. TFRHHHII BHA88
4 MISS MARETTE (GB) (97) U04-103
8 11-7
Br B m Passing Glance - La Marette James Davies J
O Culm Valley Racing Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs S. L. Bates Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverhurdlesatthethirteenthattemptwhenbenefitingfromanenterprisingrideatExeterinOctober.Provedthat wasnoflukewhenbacktoformandthirdoverC&D(soft)97daysagoandshe’srespectedbackfromabreathingoperation. TFRHHHII BHA87
5 EZMERELLDA (IRE) (32) 514
4 11-6
Br B f Intello (GER) - Elraazy Gavin Sheehan J
O The Barbury Lions 7 Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatandlefthurdlingdebutbehindwhenscoringwithplentyinhandatDoncasterinDecember.NotdisgracedinListed companytherethefollowingmonthandlooksonfairmarknowswitchedtoahandicapforyardwhohadsimilartyperunwelllastweek. TFRHHHHHBHA98
6 PASSING KATE (GB) (28) 0-55123
7 11-3
Br B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr David M. Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B D. M. Richards
TIMEFORMVIEWStillnottoolongwiththisyardandshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkatLeicester(15.5f,heavy)inNovember.Soundplacedefforts bothstartssince,latterlyinaracewhichhasworkedoutparticularlywell,andsheholdssimilarclaimsagainbackdownintrip TFRHHHHI BHA83
7 GARDONS LA (FR) (8) 0P0T00
6 10-13
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dance For Me (FR) Harry Cobden J
O F&M Bloodstock Limited Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Xavier Lippens The General Asphalte Company Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWJustamodicumofpromisein2startsinFranceandhasshownlittleforcurrentyard.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHIII BHA79(-4)
2023: IVETWIGGEDIT 6 11 4 Cameron Iles 8-11 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Stewards Note:
GARDONS LA: Following its run on 20/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lugged left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Ezmerellda (IRE), 5-1 Konigin Isabella (GER), Passing Kate (GB), 15-2 Miss Marette (GB), 8-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 25-1 Caitlin’s Court (IRE), 50-1 Gardons La (FR)
EZMERELLDA looks on a fair mark switched to handicap company and can take advantage of her weight allowance to score for the second time over hurdles. Passing Kate has held her form well since joining Matt Sheppard and represents a strong-looking Leicester formline, so merits plenty of respect, with Konigin Isabella also respected after a year off
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EZMERELLDA (IRE) 2.PASSING KATE 3.KONIGIN ISABELLA (GER) 1ST
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MARCH 1ST 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. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies
(7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs TEDLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs GOONHILLY LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUST FOUR FAME trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 103 miles.
colours no horse
1 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (324) F2-
B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m 7f 50y
age st-lb
6 11-7
Br B g Mount Nelson - So Blissful (IRE) Ben Poste J
O Songsters Two Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Niall McGrady Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW€23,000 3-y-o, £4,000 5-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brotherto 2 winners on Flat, including smart 6f/7fwinner Edraak.Dam7fwinnerwhostayed11/4m.Runner-upcompletedstartinpoints(Apr2023) Hoodedforhurdlesdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 COCARDIER (FR) (11) 00-35
Br B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR)
O Mr Alan Jones
B Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart
7 11-7
Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J
Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin2bumpersandlooksoneforhandicapsafterthisjudgedonhurdlingexploitssofar. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 GOONHILLY (IRE) (51) 24-3F25
6 11-7
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stephanie Hanly
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminacoupleofbumpersandhasshownsimilarforminthissphere,albeithislatesteffortinamaidenatTaunton wassub-par(possiblyfoundracecomingtoosoon).Fanciedtobefirmlyinthemixinwhatlooksadecidedlyweakevent. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 JUST FOUR FAME (IRE) (656) 22/3-
7 11-7
Br B g Fame And Glory - Justfour (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O Mr A. Killoran David Dennis, Banbury T
B Mr Colm McHenry DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFameAndGlorygeldingwhowentverymuchlikeastayerwhenthirdof10inbumperatAintree(17f,good) backinMay2022,findingthetestinadequate Absentsincesowatchingbriefadvisedonhurdlesbow. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MERAKI MIST (FR) (81) 0/5P-0
Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Merka (FR)
6 11-7
Conor Ring (3) J
O Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster T
B M. Gonzalez de Canales & L. Laigre Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers and could barely have shown any less in 2 starts over hurdles to date (latestafter14monthsoffatChepstowinDecember),jumpingsketchilybothoccasions. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 TEDLEY (GB) (27) 0-36242 BF
Br B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
5 11-7
Jordan Nailor J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Hunscote Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful maiden hurdlerwho comes here onthe backofa good second of8in maiden atFfos Las (20f,heavy)earlierthismonth.Backdownintripandthere’severychancehecangoonebetter
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHH BHA116
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Tedley (GB), 7-4 Goonhilly (IRE), 16-1 Just Four Fame (IRE), 40-1 Cocardier (FR), 66-1 Admiral Fitz (IRE), 300-1 Meraki Mist (FR)
PLAY SMARTERA match on paper between TEDLEY and Goonhilly, with the former getting the vote arriving on the back of a good second at Ffos Las earlier in the month. Dan Skelton’s charge would be a major threat if reproducing his Aintree effort, while Just Four Fame can fill out third making his hurdling debut returning from 21 months on the sidelines.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEDLEY 2.GOONHILLY (IRE) 3.JUST FOUR FAME (IRE)
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THE FAMILY RACEDAYAPRIL 21ST
FREE ENTERTAINMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10750
Owners Prize Money 1st £4342, 2nd £2170, 3rd £1086, 4th £543, 5th £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs &J White (25 wins from 177 runners, 14%) runs BALLYDISCO & ISLAND RUN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs PEDLEY WOOD
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYDISCO & ISLAND RUN trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 60 miles.
colours no horse
1 BLADE RUNNER (FR) (38) 311PPP
O S T B
Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
Br
3m 1f 30y
age st-lb
8 12-0
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Cutting Edge (FR) Rex Dingle J
O Holman,Widdows,Banks,Lloyd Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific over fences, making it 5 wins from his first 6 starts in this sphere at Plumpton in November
However,last3startssuggestshehaslosthisway.
2 WINDANCE (IRE) (2) 3/5P11-U CD
TFRHHIII BHA120
9 11-9
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Decimus Racing III Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ann McCarthy Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverfencesandwouldhavecompletedhat-trickonreturnhadhenotunseatedhisrideratthelast atPlumptononMonday.Obviousclaimsiftakinghischanceoffsamemarkifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 ISLAND RUN (GB) (36) 15-2250 CD
7 11-7
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Penneyrose Bay Micheal Nolan J
O Sir Christopher & Lady Wates Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Sir Christopher Stephen Wates Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleswhohastakenwelltothelargerobstacles,thoughsawhisgoodrunofform comingtoahaltatNewbury5weeksago Typetobounceback.
4 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (32) 01-6P44
Br B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA113
7 11-7
Mr Ben Sutton (7) J
O Mr N. Sutton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Amanda Lindsell Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleslastseasonbutyettofirethisterm,includingoverfences.Changeofheadgear.
5 GREAT NAME THAT (IRE) (35) 223-622
TFRHHIII BHA113
7 11-7
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Tokenella (IRE) Nick Scholfield J
O GDM Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsolestartbetweentheflagsandhasdevelopedasolidrecordunderRules.However,needsto shrugoffabelow-parrunatChepstow5weeksago(grosslyflatteredbyhisfinishingposition).
6 PACHACUTI (IRE) (27) 10-2P32
TFRHHHII BHA113
7 11-5
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O The Arthur White Partnership David Pipe, Wellington T
B P. Corkery W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerwho’sjumpedmuchbetterinthisspheresincefittedwithheadgear,placedagain whensecondatFfosLaslastmonth.Shouldgowellagain.
7 PEDLEY WOOD (IRE) (19) 230-112 D
Br B g Westerner - Rosin de Beau (IRE)
O Messenger Family and John Reed
TFRHHHHI BHA111
7 10-10
Freddie Gingell (5) J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B T. Hanley Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointscorerwhohasimprovedforawindop/fittingofcheekpiecesoverfences,landinghandicapsatHereford/Tauntonatupto 31/4mthisseason.WellclearoftherestwhensecondatKempton19daysagoandbigshoutwithFreddieGingelltakingoff5lb
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHHHH BHA102
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 6, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Windance (IRE), 5-1 Pachacuti (IRE), Pedley Wood (IRE), 17-2 Island Run (GB), Great Name That (IRE), 14-1 Blade Runner (FR), Ballydisco (IRE)
PEDLEY WOOD has taken well to fences this term and can quickly resume winning ways with Freddie Gingell taking off a valuable 5lb Pachacuti should go well again, while Windance would have made a winning return had he not unshipped his rider at the last at Plumpton on Monday so has obvious claims off the same mark if taking his chance.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PEDLEYWOOD (IRE) 2.PACHACUTI (IRE) 3.WINDANCE (IRE) 1ST
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THE FULL CIRCLE SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 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. (PenaltyValue £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Scott (22 wins from 136 runners, 16%) runs CAPTAIN BOUDET
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill
(7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs ROCCO ROYALE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CROOKBARROW trained by C Woods, Crowborough, 148 miles.
colours no horse
1 HAAS BOY (FR) (34) 526-053
2m 5f 82y
age st-lb
7 12-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Naker Mome (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Malcolm Olden Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Merribelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasslippedintheweightsandbouncedbacktoformwhenthirdof15inhandicaphurdleatHuntingdon (20.7f,soft,7/1)34daysago,finishingwelldespiteacoupleoflatemistakes.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 ROCCO ROYALE (IRE) (79) 6531-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Gayeroyale (IRE)
6 11-13
Benjamin Macey (10) J
O The Royales Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Ronan Tynan Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedfurtherwhenlandinga6-runnernoviceatFontwell(19.2f,goodtosoft)inApril.There’snothingwrongwiththatformbuthe rannosortofracesenthandicappingatLingfield8monthslater.Stillearlydaysand10lbconditionaltakesoverinthesaddle. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (27) 5-60112 BF
5 11-8
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Woolhope Hopefuls Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Victor Connolly Plusbac S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since sent handicapping up in trip, scoring at Newcastle (23.7f) and at Wetherby (24.1f). Failedonlynarrowlyinhisbidforahat-trickbidunderapenaltyatFfosLasandremainsunexposed. TFRHHHHH BHA104(+1)
4 CAPTAIN BOUDET (FR) (33) P-3430
5 11-7
Br Gr g Martaline - Tosca La Diva (FR) Rex Dingle J
O Mr J. H. Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWThirdoncompletedstartinIrishpointsandpromisewhenreachingtheframeinapairof19.5fChepstowmaidenhurdlesintheautumn. UnsuitedbythewaytheracedevelopedswitchedtoahandicapatSandownlastmonthandretainspotentialinfirst-timecheekpieces.
5 DEFI NONANTAIS (FR) (19) 3-043
TFRHHHII BHA103
5 11-5
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Une Belle Alliance (FR) Harry Cobden J
O The Redmonds Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Philippe Goupil Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedthirdonhissoleoutinginIrishpointsandhasshownsteadyimprovementin3novicehurdles. Openingmarkcouldhavebeenkinderbutfurtherimprovementpossible.
6 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (27) P040-62
TFRHHHHI BHA101
12 10-2
Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Thomasina Eyston (7) J
O Riverdance Consortium 2 Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Halewood International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who produced one of his better efforts when second in 11-runner handicap at this course (19.8f,soft)27daysago Nobankertobeinthesameform,though.
7 CROOKBARROW (GB) (20) P0PPP5
TFRHHHII BHA78
6 10-2
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Larkbarrow Philip Armson (3) J
O Green Hedges Racing
Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshown littletodatesoeasilypassedoverfrom10lboutoftheweights.
TFRHIIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: JUST GO FOR IT 10 10 3 Sean Houlihan 4-1 (Mitchell Hunt) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Stewards Note:
ROCCO ROYALE: Following its run on 11/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
ProbableS.P’s: 11-8 Tune In A Box (IRE), 9-2 Haas Boy (FR), 6-1 Defi Nonantais (FR), 9-1 Captain Boudet (FR), 10-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 12-1 Rocco Royale (IRE), 100-1 Crookbarrow (GB)
TUNE IN A BOX has done nothing but improve since sent handicapping and, having been edged out only by a well-treated veteran on his most recent outing, he remains of strong interest Haas Boy bounced back to form when third at Huntingdon last month and is sure to be on the premises with a repeat, while Defi Nonantais could take another step forward on his handicap debut.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) 2.HAAS BOY (FR) 3.DEFI NONANTAIS (FR) 1ST
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
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
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7TH MARCH HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (11 wins from 100 runners, 11%) runs BELGARUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs BELGARUM LONGESTTRAVELLER: MR SOCIABLE trained by C Down, Cullompton, 75 miles.
colours no horse
1 MOYTIER (FR) (28) 5334F4
Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
B Br
2m 4f 35y
age st-lb
7 12-0
Br Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWYettogethisheadinfrontbutwasgoinggreatgunswhendepartingatthefourthlastoverC&Dlastmonth.Decentfourth atExetersince(51/2lengthsbehindFlashGorcombe,3lbbetteroffnow)andshouldbeinthemixagainbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHI BHA95
2 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (28) 243213 CD
Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold
7 11-13
Harry Kimber (3) J
O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerlastspringandlookedbetterthaneverwhenroutingtheoppositionoverC&Dlastmonth. GoodthirdatExetersinceandremainsofstronginterestbackdowninclass.
3 ROYAL SAM (GB) (58) 42244-5 D
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova
TFRHHHHI BHA94
7 11-9
Nick Scholfield J
O Mr W. Clifford Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Mr Paul Bocking Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedpromiseoverhurdleslasttermforMiltonHarris.Off8monthsbeforepostinganencouragingfifthof7in handicapchaseatExeter(19.2f,heavy)ondebutoverfences58daysago Opentosignificantimprovementbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHH BHA90
4 BELGARUM (IRE) (28) 5-0003P
6 11-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl Freddie Gingell (5) J
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Cyril Crowe Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnagoodmarkjudgedonpeakformoverhurdlesbutheagainstruggledinthisspherewhenpulledup atExeterlastmonth.
5 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (22) 623-P04
TFRHHHII BHA81
9 10-10
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Dermot Walsh
TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccessfrom23startsoverallcameinahandicaphurdleatTauntonbackinMarch2021.However,shewasplacedtwiceoffhighermarks thanthisoverfenceslastspringandshesteppeduponherreappearancespinoverhurdleswhenfourthatTaunton3weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (22) 3336-02
8 10-7
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (7) J
O Tim & Liz Heal Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Mrs Karen Hannon
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowasplacedinaseriesofhandicaphurdlesataround21/2min2022andallthebetterforbelatedreturn whenrunner-upatTauntononchasebow3weeksagounderthisrider Entitledtocomeonagainandnottakenlightly
7 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (27) 00P-000
74
9 10-5
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen Philip Armson (3) J
O Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin3outingsbackfromalongabsencelastwinterandnoencouragementthisterm.Headgearon forchasedebut.
8 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (22) P60P40 D
BHA72
7 10-2
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tshownmuchin8runsinthisspheresoeasytolookelsewhere.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023: DINDIN (FR) 10 11 11 Philip Armson 11-4 (David Pipe) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
BELGARUM: Following its run on 31/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 10-3 Moytier (FR), 11-2 Sevenofus (IRE), 6-1 Royal Sam (GB), 8-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 12-1 Belgarum (IRE), 25-1 Noah’s Light (IRE), 66-1 Mr Sociable (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
It could be worth chancing ROYAL SAM, who showed an aptitude for chasing until the rise in class and possibly lack of fitness told on return/yard debut at Exeter Flash Gorcombe and Moytier are closely matched on their latest run at Exeter and they head the dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL SAM 2.FLASH GORCOMBE 3.MOYTIER (FR)
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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Both Dick and Sue Woodhouse were born and lived their whole lives in Dorset. Dick went intofarming and Sue wasa farmer’s daughter.Dick marrying an already talented leading lady Point-to-Point Rider put in placeaformidable team.
Their lives centred on hunting and racing horses, being owners, riders, trainers, lorry drivers, grooms and breeders as well as Stewarding at manyPoint-to-Points and also hereatWincanton. Having said that, the usual result wasDick doing mostofthe riding and Sue all the training!
They had manysuccessful horses but twostand out. Woodside Terrace, purchased at Ascot Sales for360gns, went on to win the Cheltenham Foxhunters in 1965, as a 100/1 outsider and Dick’sfirstride under rules. Then Highworth arrived, to be a multiple Point-to-Point winner and successful regularly in Hunter Chases hereat Wincanton. He also wastowin the Cheltenham Foxhunters, in 1970, and went on the next year to run in the Grand National –fulfilling Dick’sgreatestambition.
Sadly Dick died in 1983 in his early fifties from cancer but Sue carried on regularly Stewarding both hereand at Taunton. She continued to breed aline of highly successful Point-to-Pointers, the mostwell-known and prolific being Hops And Pops, who provided Robert Alner with some of his early successes as atrainer.Sue retired in 2003and wasduly presented with the Wessex Area Point-to-Point Awardfor lifetime achievement.
Sue sadly passed away in 2008 but this Hunter Chase continues to be run annually in Dick and Sue's memory
THEDICKANDSUEWOODHOUSEMEMORIAL HUNTERS’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS5) (FORTHEDICKWOODHOUSETROPHY)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2806, 2nd £1403, 3rd £701, 4th £351, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3228.55) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): S Hosie
(5 wins from 46 runners, 11%) runs LIEUTENANT ROCCO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Hosie
(2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs LIEUTENANT ROCCO
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FUNKY SENSATION trained by H Bament, Fremington, 91 miles.
Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
2m 4f 35y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ESPOIR DE GUYE (FR) (37) 6P/056-3 D 10 12-6
Br B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Penelope de Guye (FR)
Miss Natalie Parker (3) J
O Mrs J. Hitchings S. Loxton, Bruton T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserathisbestbutranbelow-paronfinaloutingforPaulNichollsand,backfrom10monthsoff,againfellwellshort ofhisbestwhenonlythirdinahunteratWarwicklastmonth.Abilitystillmakeshimofinterestinaracelikethis. TFRHHHHI BHA130
2 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (32) 1161-31 C D 9 12-6
Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR) MrWilliam Biddick J
O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Rogers & Barber C. R. Barber, Beaminster T
H Cattistock Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerandusefulforminhunterchases,landingtheFoxhunters’atAintreeingoodstylewhen lastseenunderRules.Scoredunchallengedinapointsinceandwillobviouslytakeallthebeating. TFRHHHHH BHA142
3 LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (8) 4P14-P2 D 9 12-6
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) Mr George Hiscock (7) J
O The Thursberg Syndicate Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonhisdayandreturnedtoformtosomedegreewhensecondinahunteratTauntonlasttime. Hardtorelyonbutobviousclaimsifhe’sinthemood. TFRHHHHI BHA125
4 FUNKY SENSATION (GB) (10) 61-534P D
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sambara (IRE)
10 11-12
Mr Chad Bament (7) J
O Mrs Helen Bament Mrs Helen Bament, Fremington T
H Torrington Farmers
TIMEFORMVIEWRulesrecordisratheruninspiringandwaspulledupbetweentheflagslasttime.Upagainstit. TFRHHIII BHA102
5 GAME OF WAR (IRE) (18) 5P/0-P33
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE)
12 11-12
Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Mr M. Robinson M. Robinson T
H Brocklesby
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulatbestforHenrydeBromheadbuthardtofancyonrecentefforts,includingbackunder RulesinahunteratKelso,whilehe’salsobeenheldinapointsince.Tonguetied.
6 TEKAP (FR) (38) 332-PPP
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR)
11 11-12
HIIII BHA99
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
O The Golden Roosters Martin Sweetland, Honiton T
H East Devon
TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupinaCheltenhamhunterwhenlastseenunderRulesandhasn’tfaredanybetterbetweenthe flagsthelasttwice,sohardtomakeanysortofcasefor.
7 WALKIN OUT (GB) (10) 4-115P2 D
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Given Freely
O Mr J. Dorse
H Tiverton Foxhounds
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 11-7
MrJake Bament (7) J
L. Jefford, Honiton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner (second recently) who won a hunter at Cartmel last May but returned to this spherewithatamedisplayatTaunton51daysago Hassomethingtofind.
TFRHHIII BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: MAGIC SAINT (FR) 9 11 5 Miss Olive Nicholls 8-11 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Famous Clermont (FR), 10-3 Espoir de Guye (FR), 9-2 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 16-1 Walkin Out (GB), 33-1 Funky Sensation (GB), 66-1 Game of War (IRE), Tekap (FR)
Thursday 1 February
Saturday 17 February
Wednesday 28 February
Thursday 7 March
Wednesday 27 March
Monday 8 April
Sunday 21 April
Thursday 17 Oct
Sunday 27 Oct
Friday 8 Nov
Saturday 9 Nov
Thursday 21 Nov
Thursday 5 Dec
Tuesday 17 Dec
Thursday 26 Dec
Afternoon Racing
Kingwell Hurdle Day
Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing
Spring Raceday
Afternoon Racing
Family Raceday
Season Opener
Charity Raceday
Haldon Gold Cup (Day 1 of the West Country Weekend at Exeter)
Badger Beers Chase Day (Day 2 of the West Country Weekend)
Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing
Christmas Raceday
Boxing Day Racing
First Race 2.35 - THE BOOK YOUR SPRING RACEDAY HOSPITALITY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 11 entries at £38.Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.05 - THE GOLF MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE MARCH 1ST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 19 entries at £37 - Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.35 - THE FAMILY RACEDAY APRIL 21ST FREE ENTERTAINMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5677 to the winning horse The second to receive £2612, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £53 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 16 entries, at £53. - Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4342; Second £2170; Third £1086; Fourth £543; Fifth £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE FULL CIRCLE SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible forthe best turned out horse 22 entries, at £50 - Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.35 -THEWINCANTONRACINGAGAIN7THMARCHHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 12 entries at £42. - Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE TROPHY) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by AmateurJockeys A ChallengeTrophy, kindly presented by MRS J. ABBOT, to be held bythe winning owner until next February MRS ABBOT will also present a memento to the winning jockey A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 12 entries at £32. - Closed February 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2806; Second £1403; Third £701; Fourth £351; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3228.55) HC
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.