WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH
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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
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 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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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
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Tom Ryall
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Fergus Sweeney
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Robert Webb-Bowen
Stewards
Steve Drowne, Philippa Hardy, Kelly O’Boyle
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
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Emily Jones
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Robert Cuthbert
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David Freeman
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Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
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Jodie Jeffery
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Darren Stone
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Today’s raceday provides an ideal opportunity to learn more about racehorse ownership opportunities.
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AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (PenaltyValue £4967)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (76 wins from 271 runners, 28%) runs BANTEER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs BANTEER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SEASETT trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
2m 5f 82y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (35) PF-P302 C D 7 12-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR)
Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Jonny Allison and Patrick Waldron Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplehurdleswinnerwhoopenedhisaccountoverfencesatHereford(22f)lastwinter.Easilybesteffort thistermwhenrunner-upbackhurdlingatLudlow(21f,heavy)35daysago Claimsifhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 THE BOMBER LISTON (IRE) (26) 554335 8 11-10
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - True Britannia
Miss LilyJones (7) J
O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mrs Una Sinnott
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice at Ludlow before Christmas but needs to shrug off a poor effort at Newbury at the beginningofthismonth. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 FAUTINETTE (FR) (18) 1P/P0P-4 6 11-9
Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Fautina (FR) Miss LucyTurner J
O DFA Racing (Anderson & Edwards) Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenall3startsoverhurdlesinFrancebuthasfailedtomakeanimpactinBritain,albeitshemayhaveneeded theoutingwhenaremotefourthonher2mHerefordreappearance18daysago Stepsupintripnow. TFRHHIII BHA110
4 REGAL RENAISSANCE (GB) (10) 024231 D 6 11-8(in 7lb ex)
Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR)
MrArchie Jones (7) J
O Ludlow Racing Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Perott Properties Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysover19.5fatChepstow(heavy)10daysago.Playerundera7lbpenaltyifshowing upinasimilarmood.
TFRHHHHI BHA102(+7)
5 STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) (50) 12-6212 D 7 11-7
Br B g Multiplex - Allez Zane
Miss Molly Landau (7) J
O Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B J H. Culloty Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle over 20.5f at Plumpton inNovember Finesecondof16atTauntonsinceandlikelytogiveanothergoodaccountofhimself TFRHHHHI BHA108
6 BANTEER (IRE) (89) 25-535
6 11-5
Br B g Westerner - Robyn’s Rose (IRE) Miss Olive Nicholls (3) J
O Hemmings Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B J. Power & K. Power Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenrunner-uponthefirstof2startsinbumpers.Alsoapromisingthirdina2mnovicehurdlehereinDecember. OnlyfifthatDoncasterlaterthatmonthbutretainspotentialnowhandicappingforatopstablewhichwonthisracelastyear TFRHHHHH BHA106
7 BEHIND THE CURTAIN (IRE) (92) 0/254//-FP
Br Br g Curtain Time (IRE) - Veronica’s Gift (IRE)
10 11-4
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B M. Kelleher W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerinIreland.Hasfailedtocompleteinapairofstayinghandicapchasesfornewyardsincereturningfromalongabsence,althoughhe didleadforalongwayatFontwellonBoxingDay.Revertstohurdlesandashortertripbackfromabreak.Worthaprecautionarybettingcheck. TFRHHIII BHA105
8 BATAILLON (GB) (22) 022-6P2
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Valbuena (IRE)
6 11-3
Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mette Campbell-Andenaes
The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairformwhenrunner-uptwiceinFrancelastspringandranhisbestraceforcurrentconnections whensecondof4in19.5fLingfieldhandicap(heavy)22daysago Playerifhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA104
9 RAGAMUFFIN (IRE) (128) 524030 D
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Mill Race Annie (IRE)
MrTommie M. O’Brien J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Amby Stafford Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timechasewinnerin2022andplacedtwiceoverhurdlesthisseason.Offsinceabelow-parrun atPlumptoninNovember.
10 SEASETT (GB) (20) 040001
TFRHHIII BHA102
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Sea Horn (FR) MrJames King J
O Eventmasters Limited
B Sea Horn Partnership
John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerwholefthisprevioushurdleseffortsbehindwhentakinga19fCarlislehandicap (soft)3weeksago.Up4lbbuthisFlatabilityprovidesthehopeforbetteragain.
11 ODIN’S QUEST (GB) (27) P1-PP33 C
TFRHHHHI BHA102
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Sablonne (USA) Mr Freddie Mitchell J
O Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman
K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhobuiltonearlierpromisewhenlandingaweakcoursemaidenhurdlelastspring.Pulledupinhis first2handicapsbutbacktoformwhenthirdover2matTauntonandLudlowsince.Significantlyupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: OSCARS MOONSHINE (IRE) 8 11 2 Miss Olive Nicholls 11-2 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 9.
Stewards Note:
BANTEER: Following its run on 29/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Regal Renaissance (GB), 11-2 Banteer (IRE), 6-1 Seasett (GB), 15-2 Stanley Pincombe (IRE), 9-1 Bataillon (GB), 11-1 Odin’s Quest (GB), 14-1 The Bomber Liston (IRE), 16-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 22-1 Ragamuffin (IRE), 25-1 Fautinette (FR), 33-1 Behind The Curtain (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
Paul and Olive Nicholls combined to win this 12 months ago and it might be worth siding with unexposed handicap debutant BANTEER to repeat the feat Regal Renaissance will be a threat if backing up her recent Chepstow success. Seasett, Bataillon and the consistent Stanley Pinchcombe are others who could play a part in a competitive opener
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BANTEER (IRE) 2.REGAL RENAISSANCE 3.SEASETT
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 COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs HATOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 36 runners, 8%) runs ABINGWORTH
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ABINGWORTH trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.
O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
2m 4f 35y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PLENTY OF TIME (IRE) (35) 15P413 CD
Br B m Robin des Champs (FR) - Give It Time
O Mr Robert Frosell
8 12-0
Elizabeth Gale (7) J
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Peter McCrea Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNottheeasiestofridesbutwasabletotakeadvantageofagoodopportunitytolanda4-runnerhandicapchaseoverC&D(soft,5/2)onBoxing Day.RevertedtotypewhenthirdatLudlowsince,racingindolently/carryingheadawkwardlyDowninclassbutothersmoretrustworthy. TFRHHHII BHA120
2 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (298) 311-311 D
8 11-5
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Edward Burns
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundwinshardtocomebyoverhurdlesbuttookwelltochasing,winning4ofhislast5starts,improvingagainwhenwide-marginwinner of4-runnereventatStratfordwhenlastseeninJune.Thatraceratherfellapartand7lbhighernowbutrespectedallthesame.
3 ABINGWORTH (GB) (31) 6-42122 BF
TFRHHHHI BHA111
6 11-1
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl David Noonan J
O Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over fences, offthe mark atTaunton (18.2f, good to soft) on third start. Good runner-up effortsnext2starts,meetingsometroubleatHerefordlasttime.Remainsofinterest.
4 HATOS (FR) (29) 5-04112 C
TFRHHHHI BHA107
7 11-1
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Hats off to Hatos Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinthissphereatFfosLas(16f)lastmonthandimprovedonthatwhenfollowingupin4-runnerhandicaphere(15.7f,heavy).Notinsame formatLeicestersincebutwashavingthirdrunonheavygroundwithinthespaceof4weeks.ChangeofheadgearUnprovenbeyond2m TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 SHERBORNE (IRE) (43) 4241P3 CD
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mrs E. A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverhurdlesandconfirmedthepromiseofpreviousstartsinthisspherewhenwinningC&DeventinDecember.PulledupatExeternext timebutwastednotimegettingbackontrackwhenthirdatLingfield,2lengthsdownwhenstumbledonlandinglast(notrecover) Player TFRHHHHH BHA104
6 MOYTIER (FR) (28) 334F41 CD
7 10-12
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
TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeenshapingupwellpriortoopeninghisaccountinreadyfashionoverC&D(heavy)4weeksago.Handicapperhasreacted butnosurprisetoseehimgowelloncemorewithHarryCobdenonboardagain.Engaged3.50TauntonTuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA104
7 I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (19) 656642
O Only Here For The Beer
6 10-2
10-2
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) NON RUNNER J
B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER TFRHIIII BHA84
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: TRIPLE TRADE 7 11 9 Brendan Powell 5-2 (Joe Tizzard) 8 ran
Visor worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5, 6, Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Moytier (FR), 4-1 Abingworth (GB), 9-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 5-1 Sherborne (IRE), 11-2 Hatos (FR), 10-1 Plenty of Time (IRE)
A case can be made for most but it might be worth chancing SHERBORNE, who was a good winner over this C&D in December and shaped better than the bare result at Lingfield 6 weeks ago Abingworth is having a good first season over fences and remains on a fair mark, so is next best ahead of the returning Begin The Luck.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHERBORNE (IRE) 2.ABINGWORTH 3.BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) 1ST
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THECRESTRACINGMARES’HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS3)(FortheJimMorgan&RonnieStevensMemorialTrophy) (ChallengerMares’HurdleSeriesQualifier)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £16000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6462, 2nd £3230, 3rd £1616, 4th £808, 5th £403. (PenaltyValue £8449.60)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls
(76 wins from 271 runners, 28%) runs SABRINA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runs ELLE EST BEAU
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ELLE EST BEAU trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
3m 150y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 SABRINA (IRE) (92) 0231-43 C
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)
9 12-0
Freddie Gingell (5) J
O Owners Group 030 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Louis G. Vambeck Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaproductive2022/23campaign,culminatingwitha3mhandicapwinattheAyrScottishNationalmeetinglastApril.Ranupto herbestwithherreappearanceunderherbeltwhenthirdoverC&D(soft)3monthsagoandoughttogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA125
2 GAYE LEGACY (IRE) (25) 312215 BF
6 11-6
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Gaye Memories Ben Poste J
O Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadyimproverinhandicapsthisseason,showinganexcellentattitudetoresumewinningwaysin16-runnereventatNewbury(24.2f,soft)in JanuaryRanwellupingradewhenfifthinlistedeventatDoncaster(24.4f,heavy)earlierthismonthandshouldgiveherrunningonceagain. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 ROYALE DANCE (FR) (36) 220-515
7 11-2
Br B m Muhtathir - Sky Royale (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Royale Danc Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat2mforDanSkeltonlasttermandquicktomakehermarkforcurrentyardwithsuccessin5-runnerhandicaphurdleatLeicester (20.5f,heavy)inJanuaryPossiblyfoundtheracecomingtoosoonwhendownthefieldatMarketRasennexttime,soneedstobounceback. TFRHHIII BHA113
4 TEQUILA BLAZE (GB) (54) P006-01
Br B m Sakhee (USA) - Miss Sassi
10 11-0
MrTom Broughton (5) J
O The Tequila Tipplers Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicaphurdlerwhosteppedupmarkedlyonherreappearancerun7weeksearliertofinallycapitaliseonafallingmarkatSouthwell (24.3f,soft)justunder8weeksago,wellsuitedbythewaytheracedeveloped.Up7lbbutremainswelltreatedonoldform. TFRHHHII BHA111
5 GREAT SNOW (FR) (64) 132-26P
Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Snow Berry (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds NH Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairnovicehurdlerforNeilMulhollandlastterm.StronginthebettingbutmadeadisappointingreturnforhernewstableatWincantonin Novemberandagainranpoorlyinafirst-timetonguetieatNewbury(24.2f,soft)inJanuaryMarktumblingbuthasplentytoprovenow. TFRHHIII BHA110
6 CHLOE’S COURT (IRE) (33) 01-1423 CD
11 10-10
Br Br m Court Cave (IRE) - Howaya Pet (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J
O Cole, Gale, Levy & Mortimer
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Steven Vaughan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoformwhensigningofflastseasononawinningnoteatChepstowandfollowedupatExeteronreappearanceinNovember.Shapedasif stillingoodformbutwouldhavebenefitedfromastrongerpacewhenthirdbackthere(23.1f,heavy)lastmonthsoshe’sonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA107
7 FORTUNA LIGNA (IRE) (27) 1-25453
7 10-9
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolewincameatcrampedoddsinmares’maidenatChepstow(19.5f)lastspring.Creditableeffortsinhandicapsaround 3mon4ofher5startsthistermbutshe’llneedtofindabitmoretowin.Cobdenbackonboardapositive. TFRHHHII BHA106
8 JUST GO FOR IT (GB) (16) 4-P3541 C
Br B m Passing Glance - Just Jasmine
O Mr Steve Atkinson
11 10-8
Sean Houlihan J
Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T
B K. Bishop Home Farm Holiday Park S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual2m5fscorerlasttermwhoprovedbetterthaneverwhenlanding14-runnerhandicapatTaunton(19f,soft)16daysago,quicklyputting theracetobedinthestraight.Handicappertakenaswipewitha10lbrisebutthisisastrongerracebackagainstherownsex. TFRHHHII BHA105
9 ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) (61) 5-0033F BF
6 10-3
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Aidan Aherne
Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortfromatopyardwhostayedonforthirdonhandicapdebutatSandowninDecemberwhenwellbacked.Lookedsettoopenher accountbeforedepartinglatebackthere(19.8f,heavy)2monthsagoandshecangaincompensationprovidedsheseesouttheextradistance. TFRHHHHH BHA100
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE Visor worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tequila Blaze (GB), Elle Est Beau (IRE), 9-2 Just Go For It (GB), 15-2 Gaye Legacy (IRE), 9-1 Sabrina (IRE), 12-1 Fortuna Ligna (IRE), 16-1 Royale Dance (FR), 20-1 Great Snow (FR), Chloe’s Court (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ELLE EST BEAU looked to have taken the measure of her rivals only to crash out at the last at Sandown a couple of months ago so, provided she’s none the worse for that spill, she can gain compensation at the expense of Chloe’s Court, who is nearly twice as old as the selection but arrives in the form of her life. Sabrina and last-time-out scorer Tequila Blaze can fight out minor honours.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) 2.CHLOE’S COURT (IRE) 3.SABRINA (IRE)
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THEMOLSONCOORSFINALCHANCETOQUALIFY MARES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS4) (ChallengerMares’ChaseSeriesQualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £10750
Owners Prize Money 1st £4342, 2nd £2170, 3rd £1086, 4th £543, 5th £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball
(15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs JUNIPER & LILITH
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball
(1 win from 16 runners, 6%) runs JUNIPER & LILITH
WEIGHTWATCHER: WHATSDASTORY won off a handicap mark of 116, her rating is now down 12lb to 104.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHATSDASTORY trained by Dr Richard Newland & J Ins, Droitwich, 101 miles.
3m 1f 30y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LILITH (IRE) (27) 3-6041F
9 12-0
Br B m Stowaway - Flirthing Around (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Decimus Racing VI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Tommy Newton Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedthirdsuccessoverfencesatCarlislelasttermandresumedwinningwaysinunimpressivefashioninthatcorrespondingeventlastmonth,looking held2out.InprocessofrunningbelowthatformwhendepartingatTauntonsince,weakeningbehindstablemateJuniperwhenfallingheavily3out. TFRHHHII BHA118
2 JUNIPER (GB) (27) 1PP2-P1
10 12-0
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Gin n It
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mr S. F. Barlow Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceforHarryWhittingtonin2022/23andleftyard/reappearanceeffortinherwakewhenreadilylanding4-runnermares’handicap atTaunton(21.7f)4weeksago,goingwellwhenleftclear3out.Remainslowmileageforherageandbigshoutbackupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA118
3 TOUCHY FEELY (GB) (135) 2115-4P
Br B m Kayf Tara - Liberthine (FR)
7 11-13
Nico de Boinville J
O Robert Waley-Cohen & Turf Club 2022 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsoverhurdleslastseason.NotuptoGrade2companyatSandownnexttimebutdisappointedfollowingabreathingoperationanda 12-weekbreakatFfosLasinMay.StruckintowhenpulleduponchasebowatKemptoninNovemberonreturnsoworthanotherchance.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA117
4 SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE) (75) 42-2154 D 9 11-8
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Dream Function (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Kenyon and Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Headfield Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodrecordfreshwhenmakingallatHereford(25.2f)inNovember.Foundthingstougherinclass2companynexttimeand probablydidn’tgoofffastenoughwhendoneforspeedbackdownintripatHuntingdonsince.Nottakenlightlybackfromabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA112
5 WHATSDASTORY (IRE) (27) 22-5342 11 11-0
Br B m Beneficial - Supreme Contender (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Plan B Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mary Walsh Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWOftengivesherrunningsonosurprisetoseeherbackontrackwhen11lengthssecondof4toJuniperinhandicapchase(5/1)atTaunton(21.7f,heavy) 27daysago Letdownbyjumpingonthatoccasionand6lbbetteroffwiththewinnerhere,soentitledtofinishabitcloser
TFRHHHHI BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: WOULDUBEWELL (IRE) 9 12 1 Tom Bellamy 5-2 (Emma Lavelle) 3 ran
Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4.
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Stewards Note:
TOUCHYFEELY: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was struck into on its right-hind.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Juniper (GB), 5-1 Shirocco’s Dream (IRE), Whatsdastory (IRE), 6-1 Touchy Feely (GB), 13-2 Lilith (IRE)
JUNIPER impressed with her jumping when resuming winning ways on just her second start for this yard at Taunton last month and a 4lb rise may well underestimate this low-mileage 10-y-o. Shirocco’s Dream has had excuses since making a winning return at Hereford so may pose the biggest threat. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUNIPER 2.SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE) 3.WHATSDASTORY (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
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THEBLACKMOREVALEHURDLERACE1867
‘NATIONALHUNT’MAIDENHURDLERACE (CLASS4)(DIVI)(GBBRACE)
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Walford (11 wins from 84 runners, 13%) runs SNAPDANCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runs GOONHILLY LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOONHILLY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
colours no horse
1 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (28) F2-4
Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
age st-lb
6 11-6
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, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-owhoisbredmorefortheFlatbutfinishedrunner-uponcompletedstartinpoints(April2023) However,easy tobackandneverfiguredwhenfourthof5onC&Dhurdlesdebut4weeksago Hoodwornthenretainedhere. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 DENEMETHY (IRE) (63) F421-20
6 11-6
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ute Antique (FR) Paddy Brennan J
O Middleham Park Racing XLIX Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. Mangan Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowasstronginbettingandproducedapromisingfirsteffortunderRuleswhensecondinaCarlislebumperinNovemberEntitled tocomeonforhishurdlesdebuteffortatChepstowinJanuaryandreturntoaright-handedtrackmayalsohelpTonguestrapon/hadwindop TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GOONHILLY (IRE) (18) 3F2526
6 11-6
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stephanie Hanly
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminpairofbumpersanddoneenoughtothinkaraceofthisnatureiswithinhisgrasp,secondinaC&Dmaidenbefore arespectablesixthinImperialCupatSandown18daysago Bigplayerbackinmaidencompanywithcheekpiecesnowenlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA112
4 RANGATIRAJACK (GB) (39) 00-504
6 11-6
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Woodland Walk Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs D Robinson Mr & Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Miss E. J. Lucas Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin2bumperslastspringbuthedidsurpasshisprevioushurdlesexploitswhen9lengthsfourth of12inaC&Dmaidenlastmonth,underamorepositiveride.Cangetinvolvedwitharepeat. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 SNAPDANCE (GB) (47) 66
5 11-6
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Floradorado Harry Kimber (3) J
O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T
B T C. Dawson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWDragonDancergeldingwhodidn’toffermuchinacoupleofstartsinbumpersandhe’llneedtosettle betternowhisattentionsswitchtotimber
6 BARLEY GIN (IRE) (16) 0P0
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 10-13
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Strictly Come Racing and T Crowe Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Tim Crowe
TIMEFORMVIEWNoshort-termpromiseinabumper/pairofnovicehurdlerunssofarthisterm.
7 BOLLYWOLLYWOTSIT (GB) (209) P0
7
TFRHIIII BHA-
Br B m Bollin Eric - Friends Hope Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Minehead T
B Mrs Brenda Bowditch
TIMEFORMVIEWBigpricesandnopromisetogleanfrompairofhurdlerunslastsummer.Easyenoughtolookelsewhere onreturntoaction.
8 GOLDEN MILLIE (GB) (107) 0165-5
TFRHIIII BHA-
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mille Et Une (FR) James Best J
O Mrs Moni Williams Simon Earle, Warminster T
B Netherfield House Stud Underpinned Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperwinnerlastseasonwhoofferedsomethingtoworkonstartingoutoverhurdleswhenfifthinmares’novice companyatLingfield(2m)backinDecember Likelyshecandobetteragaininthissphereasshegainsexperience. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
Br Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Maryota (FR)
Bryan Carver J
O Mr Tom Malone Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs A. L Moore Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEW£45,0005-y-o,JukeboxJurymare.Half-sisterto4winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdlerMrGlass,stays3m,andbumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdler SunriseRubySuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpoints(easilybeatingonlyotherfinisher,Feb18).Marketshouldguideonhurdlesbow. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch g Planteur (IRE) - Gold For Tina (FR)
O Gun Dog Gin Limited
Jordan Nailor J
Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomepromisein2bumpersandsimilarstorywhenfourthin4-y-ohurdleondebutinthissphere atHereford(16.2f)31daysago Feasibletothinkhecanbuildonthatandgetsweightallround. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BOOM BOOM (IRE) 5 11 6 Nico de Boinville 1-2 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.
Hood worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Stewards Note:
GOONHILLY: Following its run on 9/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
GOLD FORALEC: Following its run on 25/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered jumping 1st hurdle.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Goonhilly (IRE), 5-1 Denemethy (IRE), 13-2 Gold For Alec (FR), 8-1 Rangatira Jack (GB), Golden Millie (GB), 14-1 Maryollie (IRE), 40-1 Snapdance (GB), 66-1 Admiral Fitz (IRE), 100-1 Barley Gin (IRE), Bollywollywotsit (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
GOONHILLY was far from disgraced when sixth in the Imperial Cup at Sandown earlierthis month and this looks a good opportunity for Dan Skelton’s 6-y-o to get off the mark returned to calmer waters with cheekpieces enlisted. Denemethy and Golden Millie are others to consider, with Rules newcomer Maryollie one to monitor in the betting for clues.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOONHILLY (IRE) 2.DENEMETHY (IRE) 3.GOLDEN MILLIE
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THEBLACKMOREVALEHURDLERACE1867
‘NATIONALHUNT’MAIDENHURDLERACE (CLASS4)(DIVII)(GBBRACE)
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): P Nicholls
(76 wins from 271 runners, 28%) runs DON’TTELL SU
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls
(5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs DON’TTELL SU
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ZOEMAN trained by T R George, Slad, 60 miles & GENTLIEMAN ROSS trained by Ella Pickard, Minehead, 60 miles.
O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m 7f 50y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DON’TTELL SU (IRE) (58) 51-232
6 11-6
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Robert O’Callaghan Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in bumpers and fairly useful form shown when runner-up in novice hurdles around 2m4f atChepstowandHereford Theclearformchoice.
2 GENTLIEMAN ROSS (GB) (16) U
TFRHHHHH BHA117
7 11-6
Br B h Jelani (IRE) - Jane’s Part Worn Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead T
B Miss J. Nicholls
TIMEFORMVIEW150/1,unseatedrider1stinnovicehurdleatTaunton(16.5f,soft)onNHdebut16daysago Hoodedfor1sttime. Engaged2.50TauntonTuesday.
3 JACOBS ACRE (IRE) (45) 4-05
6 11-6
TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B g Jet Away - Bethpage Black (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Ms S. Exell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Seamus Larkin
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformshowninbumpers,fifthof10atExeter(16.7f,heavy)45daysago.Noforlornhopeonhishurdles debut.
4 MERAKI MIST (FR) (109) 0/5P-0
6 11-6
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Merka (FR) James Best J
O Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster T
B M. Gonzalez de Canales & L. Laigre Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd, Dextra Group PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldin2bumpersandalsoin2startsoverhurdles(latestafter14monthsoffatChepstow inDecember),jumpingsketchilybothoccasions.Impossibletofancy.
5 VICTORY CLUB (IRE) (16) 31/123-0
7 11-6
TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE) Ben Poste J
O The Buddies Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwho also landed a bumperforDan Skelton in spring 2022. Off19 months before coming inonlytenthforhisnewyardinnovicehurdleatTaunton(16.5f,soft)16daysago Lotsmorerequired.
6 ZOEMAN (FR) (35) 2-5
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Voulay (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O Silkword Racing Partnership Tom George, Slad T
B Mr Dominique Lepagney et al HBA Media S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeapromisingstartwhenrunner-upinjuvenilehurdleatFfosLasandbuiltonitafter17monthsoff whenfifthof15innoviceatLudlow(15.8f,heavy)35daysago Inthemix.
7 BASMAN PALACE (SAF) (55) 550003
Br B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 11-4
Sean Houlihan J
O Mr S. Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
TIMEFORMVIEWAveragehurdlerwhopostedagoodthirdof8innovicehurdleatthisC&D55daysago.Moreisneeded here,however.
8 BELLA CAVALLA (IRE) (17) 000
Br B m Milan - Beech Lodge (IRE)
O BG Racing Partnership
TFRHHHII BHA97
6 10-13
Thomasina Eyston (7) J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B James Neville Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMilanmarewhohasfailedtoshowmuchbothstartsoverhurdles.Othersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (16) 0600
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR)
O Kapinhand
4 10-10
David Noonan J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMidfieldin2bumperstowardstheendof2023andwellheldbothstartsoverhurdlesthisyear Easyto lookelsewhere.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7.
Stewards Note:
TFRHHIII BHA-
2023:(See Div 1)
GENTLIEMAN ROSS: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes
VICTORY CLUB: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
BELLA CAVALLA: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right and lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 9-2 Zoeman (FR), 18-1 Jacobs Acre (IRE), 50-1 Victory Club (IRE), 66-1 Basman Palace (SAF), 100-1 Gentlieman Ross (GB), 300-1 Meraki Mist (FR), Bella Cavalla (IRE), Square du Roule (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
DON’TTELL SU possesses much the best form on show and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get off the mark in this sphere. The progressive Zoeman rates much the biggest threat to Paul Nicholls’ fairly useful sort, with newcomer Jacobs Acre appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DON’TTELL SU (IRE) 2.ZOEMAN (FR) 3.JACOBS ACRE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs JASMIN DE GRUGY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs PLAISIR DES FLOS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONNAROLL trained by C Woods, Crowborough, 148 miles.
2m 3f 179y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) (15) 465001 D
5 11-12
Br Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Flot des Flos (FR) Paddy Brennan J
O Dr Simon Gillson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mrs Florence Bardin Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookabigstepforwarduppedintriponhandicapdebutwhenwinning10-runnereventatSedgefield (19.8f,heavy)15daysago,goingclear Moretocomenowupandrunning.
2 CLINTON LANE (GB) (9) 350001
TFRHHHHH BHA91
6 11-12(in 7lb ex)
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) Fergus Gillard J
O Mr T. J. C. Seegar Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Whitegate Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCausedabigsurpriseonfirstoutingfollowingabreathingopwhenwinning10-runnermaidenhurdleatFontwell(17.7f,heavy) 9daysagoandhe’swell-inifreproducingthateffortbackinhandicapcompanyunderapenalty
TFRHHHHI BHA84(+19)
3 DANCES ON THE SAND (IRE) (690) 53/4- 8 11-10
Br Gr g Kalanisi (IRE) - Pure Anticipation (IRE)
Gearoid Harney (7) J
O Rio Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B R. & S. J. Middleton & G. Nevin W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in novice/maiden hurdles back in the spring of 2022 and remains capable of better inhandicapsdespitehislongabsence.Watchbetting.
4 BALA BROOK (GB) (55) 0-220P0
TFRHHHII BHA89
6 11-7
Br B g Getaway (GER) - The Wicked Kipper Freddie Gingell (5) J
O The Colin Tizzard Racing Club
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestinbumpersandsimilarformwhenrunner-upfirst2startsoverhurdlesbuthasmadenoimpactinhandicaps thelasttwiceandhassomethingtoprovefollowingabreathingoperation.Tonguestrapalsofitted
5 JUSTAIDAN (IRE) (30) 1-0665
TFRHHIII BHA86
5 11-6
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tastytimes (IRE) Ben Poste J
O Robin Dickin Racing Club Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mrs Noreen O’Gorman Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsoleoutinginpoints.Finishedtailedoffinhisonlystartinbumpersbuthashintedatability in3quickrunsoverhurdlesandmaydobetternowuppedintriponhandicapdebut.
6 THE COX EXPRESS (GB) (42) 6-00P53
TFRHHHII BHA85
5 11-5
Br B g Cityscape - Capestar (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J
O Clive and Sue Cole Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Derek & Judith Newell Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonWarwickbumperinJanuaryforTomLacey.Largelydisappointingoverhurdlesbutshowedhisfirstworthwhileformwhenthird in8-runnerhandicapatFontwell(19.2f,heavy)6weeksago Cheekpiecesonfor1sttimeandgoodchanceifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHII BHA84
7 JOHANNES (FR) (27) 6061
4 11-4
Br Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Jaillissante (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Livin’ The Dream David Pipe, Wellington T
B Baudouin de La Motte Saint-Pierre Et al W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair2mwinnerontheFlatinFrancewhosteppedupconsiderablyonhisprevioushurdlingeffortsuppedintrip whenmakingallonhandicapdebutatTaunton(19f,heavy)27daysago Up6lbbutmaydobetterstill.
8 ROYAL REGARD (FR) (20) 0PP/-005
TFRHHHHI BHA95
6 11-1
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Royal Highness (GER) Bryan Carver J
O Mrs Lesley Ellen Awdry Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden on Flatwho has made little impact overhurdles, including in handicapsthe last twice Significantlyupintrip
TFRHHIII BHA80
9 BALLYMAGEE (IRE) (55) 443355
8 11-0
Br B g Kayf Tara - Tenable Charlie Price (3) J
O Miss S. Redpath Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Miss A. Lindsell
TIMEFORMVIEWOftenletdownbyhisjumpingoverfencesandlooksbestwatchedonthisreturntohurdling.
10 JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) (75) FU4-000
BHA79
Br B g Masked Marvel - Rose de Grugy (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWInframecompletedstartinIrishpointsbuthasofferedlittleinatrioofoutingsoverhurdlesandatransformation requiredifhe’stostarthishandicapcareerwithabangoverthislongertrip.Tonguestraponfor1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA73
11 ONNAROLL (FR) (14) 2P54P3
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Sainte Borgue (FR) Philip Armson (3) J
O Heartful Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Mr Bertrand Compignie Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswithonestandouteffort.Backupintripandfittedwithafirst-timetonguestrap
12 MILTON BOY (FR) (77) 0P0-60
TFRHHIII BHA71
5 10-5
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Valgenceuse (IRE) David Noonan J
O Milton Boy Syndicate
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B E. Drouet, D. Salmon & A.Gaucher-Herbert Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWIsyettoshowanyability,includinginhandicaps.Firstrunafterabreathingop TFRHIIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6.
Hood worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9, 12.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Plaisir des Flos (FR), 9-2 Johannes (FR), 11-2 Clinton Lane (GB), 15-2 The Cox Express (GB), 12-1 Dances On The Sand (IRE), Jasmin de Grugy (FR), 16-1 Just Aidan (IRE), 20-1 Ballymagee (IRE), 25-1 Bala Brook (GB), Onnaroll (FR), 50-1 Royal Regard (FR), 100-1 Milton Boy (FR)
There’s surely more to come from PLAISIR DES FLOS now up and running, so he’s taken to defy a 9lb rise for Sedgefield and make it 2 wins from as many starts in handicaps. Clinton Lane pulled off a shock win at Fontwell last week and is well-in if reproducing that effort back in a handicap, while Johannes represents the in-form David Pipe team and could also have more to offer TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) 2.CLINTON LANE 3.JOHANNES (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
First Race 2.00 - THE RESPECT IN RACING AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £50 - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159;Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (PenaltyValue £4967)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE HARRIET DICKIN RACING 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. March 25th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £53 - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4342; Second £2170;Third £1086; Fourth £543; Fifth £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)
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Third Race 3.00 - THE CREST RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (For the Jim Morgan & Ronnie Stevens Memorial Trophy) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for fouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £80 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lowerwith £64 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE JIM MORGAN & RONNIE STEVENS MEMORIAL TROPHYwill be presented to the winning ownerto be held until next March. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024 14 entries at £80 - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (PenaltyValue £8449.60)
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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE MOLSON COORS FINAL CHANCE TO QUALIFY MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS4)(ChallengerMares’ChaseSeriesQualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5677 to the winning horseThe second to receive £2612, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, 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. March 25th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024 10 entries, 1 at £10 and 9 at £53. - Closed March 21st, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4342;Second£2170;Third£1086;Fourth£543;Fifth£271.(Penalty Value £5677.07) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE BLACKMORE VALE HURDLE RACE 1867 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £37 - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565;Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
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Sixth Race 4.35 - THE BLACKMORE VALE HURDLE RACE 1867 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £37. - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565;Third £782; Fourth £392 (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE SHARES FROM £45 AT racingclub.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 29 entries at £40 - Closed March 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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