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1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR)
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
TFRHHHHH BHA166
FORM 114-321 D
8 11-10
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
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
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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
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the
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9. Days since the horse last run
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THE GOLF MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW 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) FIRST
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien
(9 wins from 71 runners, 13%) runs NORTHERN AIR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien
(5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs NORTHERN AIR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: INSIDE I’M DANCIN trained by Mrs S W Lewis, Brecon, 96 miles.
1 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (12) F2-40 6 11-3
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
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upcompletedstartinpointsbuthasshownlittlein2maidenhurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 FORT LAUDERDALE (IRE) (116) 00 5 11-3
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Everglades Lilly Pinchin J
O M Dunphy Mrs J Williams Mr S M Williams Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Godolphin Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldin2bumpersforLucindaRussellsoabigstepforwardrequiredonthisswitchtohurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 INSIDE I’M DANCIN (GB) (128) 44 5 11-3
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Annaghbrack (IRE) Nick Scholfield J
O RS Racing (Syndicates)
B Richard & Caroline Mathias
Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
TIMEFORM VIEW €49,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Assemble and bumperwinnerMiracleInMedinah,stayed31/4m.FourthbothstartsinIrishpoints(latestDec2023). TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MERAKI MIST (FR) (12) 0/5P-05 6 11-3
Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Merka (FR) David Noonan J
O Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster T
B M. Gonzalez de Canales & L. Laigre Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd, Dextra Group PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldinbumpersandonbothcompletedstartsoverhurdles. TFRHHIII BHA91
5 NAVAJO INDY (GB) (54) 34-1223 BF 5 11-3
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm Jordan Nailor J
O C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman
Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoshowedplentywhenrunner-upfirst2outingsoverhurdles.Failedtocapitalise onwhathadlookedaverygoodopportunityatFontwelllasttimebutstillsetsthestandard. TFRHHHHI BHA116
6 THE NORTHERNLIGHTS (IRE) (29) 2503 5 11-3
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Fruitful Venture (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Mr Darren Collins
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapointbumperandshapedwithsomeencouragementwhenfifthinabumperatCheltenhaminOctober.Effort flattenedoutatDoncasterbutofferedsomethingtoworkonsenthurdlingwhenthirdatWarwick(2m)lastmonth.
7 COIN BASKET (IRE) (7) P21/-45 7 10-10
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Garraidubh (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J
O Eventmasters Racing
Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Thistletown Stud Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowentbackwardsfromhurdlingdebutonfirstrunsinceleavingAnthonyCharlton whenfifthof6inmaidenatChepstow(23.6f,soft)lastweek.Significantlydownintrip
8 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (14) U6-5
Br Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE)
O Troika Racing
B Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinCorkbumperandnovicesellinghurdleatExeter.
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 10-10
Harry Reed J
Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
TFRHIIII BHA-
9 GOLDEN MILLIE (GB) (12)
0165-56
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mille Et Une (FR)
O Mrs Moni Williams
6 10-10
James Best J
Simon Earle, Warminster T
B Netherfield House Stud Underpinned Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumperwinner last season who offered something to work on starting out over hurdles when fifth in mares’novicecompanyatLingfield(2m)backinDecember However,disappointedoverC&D4monthslater. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 NORTHERN AIR (IRE) (37) 16
Br B m Vendangeur (IRE) - Ellesmere (IRE)
5 10-10
Paddy Brennan J
O Redknapp and Hill Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Michael and Fiona O’Connor Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofsoleoutinginpointsbutrantoonlyamodestlevelwhensixthof9inNewburybumper (16.3f,soft)onRulesdebut37daysago Coulddomuchbetternowhurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BRENTFORD HOPE 6 11 5 Paul O’Brien 1-6 (Harry Derham) 11 ran Hood worn by No 1, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Navajo Indy (GB), 4-1 Northern Air (IRE), 13-2 The Northernlights (IRE), 11-1 Coin Basket (IRE), 12-1 Golden Millie (GB), 22-1 Inside I’m Dancin (GB), 50-1 Meraki Mist (FR), 66-1 Fort Lauderdale (IRE), 150-1 Admiral Fitz (IRE), Far Away West (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The fact NORTHERN AIR made her Rules debut in a Newbury bumper suggests her connections must hold her in quite high regard and, although she ran to only a modest level, a lot better can be expected on this switch to hurdling. Standard setter Navajo Indy is an obvious threat, while The Northernlights makes most appeal of the remainder
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85) SECOND
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (12 wins from 110 runners, 11%) runs C’EST BLEU
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T R Gretton (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs COMMITTEE OF ONE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GRASSE D’OLIVERIE trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 129 miles.
1 GRASSE D’OLIVERIE (FR) (26) 51-0PP0 7 12-0
Br B m Balko (FR) - My Belle du Rheu (FR)
O Mrs J. M. Mayo
B E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Oliverie & Suc. Clau
Kielan Woods J
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchrecruitwhowonhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(20.6f)thistimelastyear Yettofirethisterm, includingoverfences,butnowlurksonaverytemptingmark.
2 COMMITTEE OF ONE (GB) (8) 5-34251
Br B m Universal (IRE) - Inkberrow Rose (IRE)
O Lewis Family & Tom Gretton Racing Club
B Middle Bouts Farm
TFRHHHII BHA100
9 10-10(in 7lb ex)
David Noonan J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
Jmc Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form to record a first success over fences at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) a week ago, her staminashiningthrough.Keyplayerunderapenalty
3 FASHION’S MODEL (IRE) (8) 50/-P24P BF
Br Gr m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fashion’s Worth (IRE)
O Mr Brian Davies
B Mr S. Wafer
TFRHHHII BHA75
8 10-7
Ben Jones J
Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhowasrunner-upover3matLudlowinhersecondchaseandgoodchanceontheformofherWarwicknovicefourthnext time.RantoobadtobetrueinFfosLasracewonbyCommitteeofOnebutturnedoutquicklyandprobablyworthanotherchance.
4 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (13) P0-6P42
TFRHHHHHBHA79
8 10-5
Br B m Milan - More Equity Angus Cheleda (5) J
O Firefly Racing
Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhowasagainoutoftheweightsbutproducedherbestefforttodatewhensecondin similareventatTauntonunderthisriderafortnightago Willneedabitmoretogoonebetter
5 C’EST BLEU (GB) (137) 20-P0
TFRHHHII BHA77
6 10-5
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie Brendan Powell J
O The FTC Syndicate
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinapointbumperbutnotfluentandlittlepromiseinmareshurdles(tonguetiedlateststart). Makeschasedebut.
TFRHHIII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: LEGENDARY RHYTHM 7 10 9 Ben Poste 10-3 (Tom Symonds) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3. Stewards Note: FASHION’S MODEL: Following its run on 31/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Committee ofOne (GB), 5-2 Fashion’s Model (IRE), 4-1 FireflyLane (IRE), 6-1 Grasse d’Oliverie (FR), 16-1 C’Est Bleu (GB)
FASHION’S MODEL ran too badly to be true in the mud at Ffos Las recently, a race won by the re-opposing Committee of One, and she’s worth another chance off a tempting mark. Grasse d’Oliverie is very well handicapped and came good last spring.
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (16 wins from 107 runners, 15%) runs GUSTAVIAN AND HATOS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ROYAL MER
WEIGHTWATCHER: GUSTAVIAN won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 6lb to 126.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOUNTTEMPEST trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
1 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (16) 246U34 9
Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE)
O Decimus Racing I
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Martin C. Fleming Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccessoverfencestodatecamein3-runneraffairatExeter(24.2f)lastseason.Largelycreditableeffortssince,butfailedtogetinto muchofajumpingrhythmwhenfinishingdownthefieldatNewbury(19.8f,goodtosoft)justover2weeksago Dropsingrade/trip TFRHHHIIBHA126
2 MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) (16) 0113P4 D 7 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G. Merrigan
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthefittingofblinkerswhenscoringatSandownandWetherbyeithersideofChristmas.Solidthirdbackat Sandown(15.4f,soft)laterinJanuarybutseemstohavegoneofftheboilonbothstartssince.Headgearbackon. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 ROYAL MER (FR) (11) 215211 D
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR)
6 11-5
Jack Tudor J
O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T
B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenhisformupanotchortwosincebeingswitchedoverfencesthisseason,notchinghisfourthsuccessofthecampaignatWetherby (15.2f,heavy)11daysago Handicapperhastakenaswipewitha9lbrise,buthemaynothavefinishedimproving.Bigchance. TFRHHHHHBHA116
4 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (28) 544112 C D
Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)
9 10-13
James Best J
O Emma Bishop Racing Club Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Mr Georges Lacombe Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleslasttermandrepeatedthefeatoverfenceswithsuccessesatBangorandLudlowthisterm.Unluckytobump intooneevenmoreprogressivethanhimselfatStratford(17f,heavy)lastmonthandthisfluenttravellercangoverycloseagain. TFRHHHHI BHA110
5 HATOS (FR) (12) 041124 CD 7 10-8
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)inFebruaryandimprovedwhenfollowingupin4-runnerhandicapoverC&D(heavy)16dayslater. NotinsameformatLeicesternexttimeandfaredevenworseinachangeofheadgearbackhere(20.2f,heavy)since.Blinkersbackon. TFRHHIIIBHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023:THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) 7 11 6 Jordan Nailor 5-1 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Royal Mer (FR), 4-1 Gustavian (IRE), Force de Frap (FR), 11-2 Mount Tempest (IRE), 13-2 Hatos (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
ROYAL MER has enjoyed a terrific first season over the larger obstacles and David Pipe’s 6-y-o is fancied to add victory number 5 to his tally at the expense of Force de Frap, who was unlucky to bump into one even more progressive than himself at Stratford 4 weeks ago and should be bang there again. Mount Tempest can edge out Gustavian for third spot.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL MER (FR) 2.FORCE DE FRAP (FR) 3.MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE)
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) FOURTH
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (77 wins from 272 runners, 28%) runs TOSS OFA COIN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs RESPLENDENT GREY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: RESPLENDENT GREY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.
1 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (26) 1022-3P D 7 12-2
Br B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O The Hardy Souls
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot Betvictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful2mhurdles/chasewinnerathisbestbutpulledupinGrandAnnualatCheltenham26daysago, tailingofflongwayout.Moreneededbackoverhurdles.
2 BOURBALI (FR) (7) 2-P142P D
TFRHHIII BHA132
7 12-0
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) J
O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful2m2fwinneroverfencesbutsaddleslippedforsecondtimethistermwhenpulledupinhandicap chaseatPlumpton(19.8f,goodtosoft)7daysago Needstosettledownbackoverhurdles. TFRHHHII BHA130
3 MONVIEL (IRE) (23) 55-2402 C
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR)
O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson
7 11-13
Paul O’Brien J
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhohadcheekpiecesonfor1sttimewhenagoodsecondof8inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter (19.9f,heavy)23daysago,stickingtohistask.Meritsconsiderationdespitetakinga3lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA129
4 TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) (38) FF31-11 6 11-13
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Kathy Stuart Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW€150,000recruitfromthepointingfieldwhohaslandedtheoddsinnovicehurdlesaround2m4fatExeterand NewtonAbbotthiswinter.Canbeexpectedtoimprovefurtherandholdssolidclaimsnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA129
5 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (58) 3-00140 6 11-11
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington T
B George Doyle W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysinfirst-timetonguestrapatCheltenham(21f)inNovemberbutbelowthatform atTauntonandNewtonAbbotsince,findingnothingonlatteroccasion.Hasabittoprovenow. TFRHHIII BHA127
6 ISSAM (FR) (51) 21-3120
6 11-9
Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) Jordan Nailor J
O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhoscoredatExeterinDecember.Rarepoorrunwhenfifteenthof16inhandicaphurdle atAscot(19.3f,goodtosoft)51daysago Sorttobouncebackwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA125
7 DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (30) 0-01224 C 5 11-7
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) J
O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B R. W. Russell Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkhereinDecemberandalsopostedagoodfourthof17onhishandicapbowatSandown (19.8f,soft)30daysago Oughttobeintheshake-upwiththatformhavingbeenfranked. TFRHHHHI BHA123
8 RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (44) 11-2034 6 11-7
Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhisfirst2startsoverhurdleslasttermandenhancedhisformwhensecondinGrade2onreappearanceatChepstow.Below thatformwhenfourthof7inhandicaphurdleatKempton(21f,soft)44daysagobutnosurprisetoseehimbouncebackhere. TFRHHHII BHA123
9 HOME FREE (IRE) (34) 23-321
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE)
O Mrs John Magnier
B Shuriken Syndicate
6 10-13
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
Ashford Stud of 5095 S
TIMEFORMVIEWDuly landed the odds on his third start in this sphere in 3-runner novice at Lingfield (2m, heavy) last month.Lookstohavegotinlightlyforhishandicapdebut.Bigshout.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHH BHA115
2023: HITITI (FR) 6 10 13 Harry Kimber 11-10 (Robert Walford) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Stewards Note:
BOURBALI: Following its run on 1/4/2024 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
TOSS OFA COIN: Following its run on 1/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Toss of A Coin (IRE), 11-2 Monviel (IRE), Home Free (IRE), 8-1 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 12-1 Issam (FR), 14-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR), Bourbali (FR), American Sniper (IRE)
A few with chances but Dan Skelton’s lightly-raced HOME FREE looks to have been let in lightly for his first venture into handicap company so he gets the vote Dartmoor Pirate is greatly feared with the form of his Sandown fourth having been well advertised. In-form pair Toss of A Coin and Monviel are both highly respected too.
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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (14 wins from 92 runners, 15%) runs ONLY FOOLS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ONLY FOOLS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUKE OF MORAVIA trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 111 miles.
1 LIBOR LAD (GB) (23) 212410
Br B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld Tom Bellamy J
O Wingate Associates Limited
David Dennis, Banbury T
B Mr John Benfield DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof21/2mhandicapsinthemudatUttoxeterandDoncasterthiswinter.Checkedouttamelywhenonlyseventhof9atDoncasterlatest butclaimsiffirst-timecheekpieces(whichareaddedtohisregulartonguetie)helphimtobouncestraightbacktoform. TFRHHHHIBHA99
2 MOYTIER (FR) (12) 34F413 C BF
Br Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR) Gearoid Harney (7) J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeenshapingupwellpriortoopeninghisaccountinreadyfashioninachasehereinFebruary Notin thesameformwhenwell-heldthirdbackhere12daysago Nowrevertstohurdles. TFRHHIII BHA99
3 NO WAY PEDRO (IRE) (22) 0U1116
10 12-0
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Pat Duggan
TIMEFORMVIEW3-3 in Britain for Brian Barr last summer but offered little on recent comeback run for newtrainer at Huntingdon.Canonlybewatchedthistime. TFRHHIII BHA99
4 DUKE OF MORAVIA (IRE) (82) 433-5P3
Br Gr g Marcel (IRE) - Sesmen
O Carole Daly & Partners
6 11-11
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Kevin Blake Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframeall4hurdlesstartslastseasonand,thoughbelowparinitiallythistimeround,hetookastepbackintherightdirection whenthirdof12inaSouthwellhandicap(3m,soft)inJanuary Possibilitiesifthefirst-timecheekpieceshelpekeoutalittlemore. TFRHHHIIBHA96
5 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (12) 013512 D BF
Br B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)
O David Pipe Racing Club
5 11-6
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Elwick Stud W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogainasecondhurdlesuccessatFontwell(19f,heavy)lastmonth.Goodsecond of12atHerefordsinceandafurther2lbnudgeisunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowing.
6 ROBINSVILLE (GB) (28) 0-204P4
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - This Town
O John and Heather Snook
TFRHHHHH BHA91
7 11-0
Freddie Gingell (5) J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John & Heather Snook Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWYettotastesuccessbutranrespectablyinfirst-timetonguestrap(hadwindoperationprior)whenfourth of14inhandicapatTaunton(3m,soft)4weeksago Looksfairlyhandicappedifhecanbuildsonthat.
7 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (32) 336321 C
TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 10-11
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) James Best J
O Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster T
B Mrs P. M. Grainger Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd, Dextra Group PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEW11/8,careerbestwhenwinning11-runnerhandicaphurdleatthiscourse(15f,heavy)32daysago,always holdingon.Runner-upoverthislongertripbefore Shouldremaincompetitiveaftera6lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA82
8 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (21) 40-6244
12 10-4
Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Thomasina Eyston (7) J
O Riverdance Consortium 2
B Halewood International Ltd
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORMVIEWThisveteranranwithcreditwhenreachingtheframetwicehereinFebruary.LatestFontwellfourthno morethanrespectable,though. TFRHHIII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: JUST GO FOR IT 10 11 1 Sean Houlihan 5-1 (Mitchell Hunt) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Only Fools (IRE), 4-1 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 11-2 Robinsville (GB), 6-1 Moytier (FR), 13-2 Libor Lad (GB), 8-1 Duke of Moravia (IRE), 20-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 33-1 No Way Pedro (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
David Pipe has his team in good nick and ONLY FOOLS might be able to land a third success of the season. Robinsville made a sound return from wind surgery at Taunton 4 weeks ago and is second choice ahead of Libor Lad.
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 87,613 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024
NEXT MEETING 21/04/2024
T: 01963 435 840 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/wincanton/ E: wincanton@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13250
Owners Prize Money 1st £5352, 2nd £2675, 3rd £1338, 4th £669, 5th £334. (PenaltyValue £6997.32) SIXTH
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 171 runners, 14%) runs GOLDEN SOVEREIGN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs CHAMPAGNE COURT
WEIGHTWATCHER: CHAMPAGNE COURT won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SUPERVISOR trained by V Williams, Hereford, 87 miles.
1 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (16) UP2443 C 10
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) Jack Tudor J
O Potter, Pipe and Pete David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Serge Bourounoff W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedoneofhisbesteffortsinthisspherewhensecondtoAnglersCragatMarketRasen(23.8f,goodtosoft)inJanuary However,hehasn’tquitematchedthatlevelin3subsequentstartsandrecordoverfencesnowstandsat0-13. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (28) 16P4-U2 11 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Taipan (IRE) Lorcan Williams J
O Coles, Smith, McManus and Broughton Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Laurence G Kennedy Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnseatedriderbackfroma13-monthabsenceatSandowninFebruarybutnosuchmishapswhensecondina4-runner handicapatStatford(22.6f,heavy)wherehepulledclearoftherestwiththewinner Definitechanceoffthesamemark.TFRHHHHI BHA120
3 COPPERHEAD (GB) (37) 263334 CD BF 10 11-10
Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business Freddie Gingell (5) J
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’treallylookedlikewinningaracesincehisfinenovicecampaignbackin2019/20buteffortsindefeatthisseasonhavebeenlargelysolid. Onthedownside,hislatestdisplaywhenfavouriteforaveterans’eventatNewburywaslacklustreandhe’sopposableonthebackofthat. TFRHHHIIBHA116
4 GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE) (18) 2U-4535 CD 10 11-4
Br B g Gold Well - Fugal Maid (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr Liam Quinn Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountoverthisC&Donfinalstartof2020/21campaignandplacedbothcompletedstartsbackherelastterm. However,hehasn’tputhisbestfootforwardin4appearancessincereturningtoactioninDecemberandnowhasabittoproveTFRHHIII BHA110
5 SUPERVISOR (IRE) (16) 2/F-2124 BF 10 11-2
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Coolamaine Star (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J
O Miss V. M. Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Vincent & Sinead Finn Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage10-y-oputitalltogetherwhenopeninghisaccountinahandicapchaseatLudlow(23.8f,heavy)onbelatedreturninFebruary. ProbablybestnottoreadtoomuchintohisrecentNewburydefeatinwhatturnedouttobeahighlyunorthodoxrace Strongclaims. TFRHHHHHBHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: HOTEL DU NORD (FR) 10 10 10 Gavin Sheehan 5-1 (Keiran Burke) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4.
Stewards Note: GOLDEN SOVEREIGN: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat stress.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-2 Supervisor(IRE), 10-3 Champagne Court (IRE), 7-2 Copperhead (GB), 4-1 First Lord de Cuet (FR), 10-1 Golden Sovereign (IRE) PLAY
It’s easy enough to forgive SUPERVISOR forhis reverse at Newbury all things considered and, back on what is likely to be deep ground here, the lightly-raced 10-y-o is the most appealing option in a trappy-looking affair Champagne Court proved that he retains plenty of ability at Stratford last month and is next on the list ahead of First Lord de Cuet, who was a place ahead of Supervisor at Newbury but he doesn’t always find much under pressure and is 0-13 in this sphere.
First Race 2.38 -THE GOLFMEMBERSHIPON SALE NOWMAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £37 - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.08 - THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE(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 mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race ITM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 8 entries at £42. - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.38 - THE FAMILY RACEDAY 21ST APRIL FREE ENTERTAINMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £100 - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.08 - THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE APRIL 22ND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse
The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £75. - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.38 - THE HOLD YOUR EVENT AT WINCANTON RACECOURSE 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, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £38. - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (Penalty Value £4092.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.08 - THE PAY TO PLAY GOLF AT WINCANTON VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6997 to the winning horse
The second to receive £3219, the third £1609, the fourth £805 and the fifth £401. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £66. - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5352; Second £2675; Third £1338; Fourth £669; Fifth £334. (PenaltyValue £6997.32)
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Thursday 1 February Afternoon Racing
Saturday 17 February Kingwell Hurdle Day
Wednesday 28 February Afternoon Racing
Thursday 7 March Afternoon Racing
Wednesday 27 March Spring Raceday
Monday 8 April Afternoon Racing
Sunday 21 April Family Raceday
Thursday 17 Oct Season Opener
Sunday 27 Oct Charity Raceday
Friday 8 Nov
Saturday 9 Nov
Haldon Gold Cup (Day 1 of the West Country Weekend at Exeter)
Badger Beers Chase Day (Day 2 of the West Country Weekend)
Thursday 21 Nov Afternoon Racing
Thursday 5 Dec Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 17 Dec Christmas Raceday
Thursday 26 Dec Boxing Day Racing
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