Fontwell Park Racecard - Friday 5th April

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Abandonment Policy

If the meeting is abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first, but before the third race, a 50% refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made No refunds are given on the day itself Our head office will be in contact directly to offer you either a transfer or refund after the abandonment

Admission Policy

The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Premier Grandstand and the Kerman Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.

Disabled Customers

Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge with proof either of Attendance Allowance PIP or DLA. There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure. There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Premier Grandstand also Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.

Dress Code

To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure.

The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure

Food and Drink

The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.

Emergency Procedures

Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards

In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

Enclosures

Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas

Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.

To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5

First Aid

Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.

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FRIDAY 5 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

SOPHIE CANDY (Chief Steward)

HENRY PELLY (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, CHRIS HILL, RICHARD WESTROPP

STARTERS

WILLIAM HOWLETT

SAM AVIS

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

HOWARD NEWITT

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT WATERHOUSE, BVetMed, Cert EM (Int), Cert VA, MRCVS

KYLE LOWERY

BSc, BVSc, MRCVS

NATASHA JOCELYN

MA, VetMB, MVetMed, Dip ECEIM, MRCVS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr LUCY FREE

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr AMY LAMBERT

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NURSE

JANE JACKSON

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

PETER DOUBLE

SARAH COLLINS

CAROL LEGGETT

SUZANNE FELTHAM

COMMENTATOR

SIMON HOLT

SKY SPORTS RACING

PRESENTER

MICK FITZGERALD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GUY PRIDIE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

PHILIP HIDE

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

PAUL MANT

FARRIER

MARTIN HOGAN

PHYSIO

APRIL HARRIS

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

GUY PRIDIE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PHILIP HIDE

BETTING RING MANAGER

VICKI MOORE

No.ofdays since last ran

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows allweather form

C=coursewinner

colour since graphic age weight st-lbs

D=distancewinner

CD=course &distancewinner

BF=beaten favourite

3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank

711-7

Harry Skelton

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow: S Br

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope

HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (26 wins from 172 runners, 15%) runs MILITARY TYCOON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs CAUGHTINASPELL & COLONEL WHIZZ

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUDGE EARLE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.

The market will be informative with several of these hard to weigh up but before those clues, PIPERS CROSS rates the percentage call following a string of good efforts This sort of trip could be ideal for Colonel Whizz, while Military Tycoon surely has a bigger performance in him given his Flat ability.

RACE SUMMARY PLAY

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

1 BREIZH ALKO (FR) (19) 21P-33P

Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR)

Martin Keighley Racing Club

Br J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost

13 12-0

Miss Louise Chance (5)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEWVeteran who had cheekpieces refitted when posting a creditable third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f) in February. Added to record of non-completions over fences at Chepstow and likely to be seen in a better light returned to timber TFRHHHII BHA97

2 JUDGE EARLE (IRE) (177) 112645 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE)

Mr Gwilym J. Morris

Br Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell

12 12-0

Miss Abigail Voyce (5)

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Gwilym J. Morris & Son

TIMEFORM VIEWBack in the groove when landing handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Worcester (both over 2 1/2m) in July Ended 2023 in pretty tame fashion and lower hurdles mark is justified Market may prove to be informative on reappearance TFRHHHII BHA97

3 COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) (19) 262303

6 11-11

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gee Whizz (FR) Lewis Saunders (3)

Mrs R. J. Skan

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Declan Whelan Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice in maiden hurdles at up to 2 1/2m before Christmas and shaped better than result when failing to stay 3m on Wetherby handicap debut in January. Better effort when third fitted with a tongue tie at Huntingdon and this trip looks about ideal. TFRHHHHI BHA94

4 CAUGHTINASPELL (IRE) (98) F-00640

B m Milan - Curvacious (IRE)

Olly Murphy Racing Club

6 11-10

Mr Oliver Boyden (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Conor Murphy Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Little to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael G. Kennedy when trained in Ireland

Allotted a modest mark starting out for yard with good record with new recruits TFRHHHII BHA93

5 PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (25) 322213 BF

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE)

Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke

Br Grove View Stud Limited

7 11-9

Mr Cameron Johnstone-Baker (5)

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up first 3 starts for current trainer before staying on well to open her hurdles account in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, heavy) last month Just a fair third under a penalty but that was a falsely-run race Bold bid is firmly on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA92

6 ESCOBEDO (GB) (10) 426150

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary

Mr A. P. Jones

6 11-2

Miss Lily Jones (5)

Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly off the mark over hurdles on final start for Milton Harris at Sedgefield in October (sold for 3,500 gns) Merely ticked over on the level and never involved back hurdling at Taunton. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA85 (-3)

7 GOGUENARD (FR) (25) B0-1121 D

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ouchka (FR)

Les Petits Coquins

Br Mr Herve Robert & Mrs Adeline De Vitton

8 11-1

Harry Atkins

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden Irish pointer who has upped his game since switched to handicaps over hurdles, battling well to make it back-to-back wins at Catterick (19.3f, soft) in February and went in again at Stratford last month Up 6lb but he’s clearly fit and in form TFRHHHII BHA84

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE)

Bailey Burt Thoroughbred

Br Mabaki Investments

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (3)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner for Hugo Palmer who bagged handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) in October. Low-key start over hurdles but there’s clearly scope to do a lot better now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA92

2023: MY TICKETYBOO (IRE) 5 10 12

Freddie Gordon 3-1 (Chris Gordon) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pipers Cross (IRE), 5-1 Goguenard (FR), 11-2 Colonel Whizz (IRE), 15-2 Military Tycoon (IRE), 8-1 Judge Earle (IRE), Caughtinaspell (IRE), 14-1 Breizh Alko (FR), 25-1 Escobedo (GB)

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed In’ is announced. Customers are advised to check their betting tickets immediately on receipt because mistakes cannot be rectified after the race has started.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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Owners & Trainers may enjoy exclusive access to Fontwell House where there is a complimentary two course lunch.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

SECOND RACE 2.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE AK BETS HOME OF FREE BETS

MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (26 wins from 172 runners, 15%) runs HAMARTIA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (1 win from 21 runners, 5%) runs HAMARTIA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DICEY RIELLY trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.

DICEY RIELLY was prolific last year so she’s taken to defy an 8-month absence up against 2 rivals who have yet to win a race from 27 attempts between them.

1-2-3:

RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER

colours no horse

1 DICEY RIELLY (IRE) (249) 512116 BF

B m Getaway (GER) - Saintly Lady (IRE)

Mr Donal Devereux

Br Tom Devereux

age st lb

7

James Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEWThrived in 2023, making it 4 wins (3 chase, 1 hurdle) when seeing off 6 rivals over fences at Worcester in July Found run of good form coming to a halt soon after and off since, but has been found a good opportunity on return. TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 HAMARTIA (IRE) (21) 3F5P34

B m Ocovango - Stein Castle (IRE)

Mr Paul McKeon

Br R. McCarthy

7 11-2

Brendan Powell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed twice in maiden hurdles in Ireland for Colm Murphy and respectable start over fences for current yard TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 RIVER TYNE (GB) (4) 22-PP22 BF

B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie

Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan

9 10-8

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Allan Munnis Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags and though yet to strike under Rules (0-18 overall), she finished runner-up for the seventh time in 11 starts over fences at Huntingdon on Monday. TFRHHHHI BHA92 2023: MAD ABOUT SALLY (IRE) 8 10 12 Ben Jones 6-4 (Oliver Signy)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Dicey Rielly (IRE), 5-2 River Tyne (GB), 3-1 Hamartia (IRE)

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All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

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THIRD RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Jewell (1 win from 26 runners, 4%) runs DANCE IN THE PARK & TELLINATALE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Dickin (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs YALLA HABIBI

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT EM UP NIGEL trained by N Martin, Minehead, 143 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

YALLA HABIBI is going the right way over hurdles and this looks a cracking chance to gain compensation for an unlucky defeat at Hereford. Light Em Up Nigel is the obvious threat.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2 MOTAZZEN (IRE) (19) 0

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)

Paul Hudson Racing

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

shelved back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA106

6 11-4

Brendan Powell

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Henrietta Knight

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays21/2m)whowonatNottingham(14f)inSeptemberpriortoararebelow-pardisplayinCesarewitch at Newmarket final start in 2023 Shaped as though in need of the run on last month’s hurdles/stable debut and this will reveal more TFRHHHII BHA-

3 PHIL THE SOCK (IRE) (19) PPP-3UP BF

B g Fame And Glory - Quinnsboro Native (IRE)

7 11-4

Mr Phillip York (5)

Mrs K. H. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br Mary Fanning McCormack

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and little solid form over obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA83

4 YALLA HABIBI (IRE) (27) 222423

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - True Value (IRE)

5 11-4

Harry Cobden

Mr David Keith Tye Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br M. F. Finneran

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, badly hampered and unlucky not to win when third at Hereford last month. Very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA115

5 DANCE IN THE PARK (GB) (18) 2063

6 10-11

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Serpentine River (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis

Br E. H. Crow & Son

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted good second (with hood on) in a course bumper on NH debut in September Unable to build on that since and looks a low-grade handicap project. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 TELLINATALE (GB) (-)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Kayflin (FR)

Mr Dick Churcher

Br Linda Jewell & Dick Churcher

5 10-11

Harry Kimber (3)

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

TIMEFORM VIEW First foal, dam (c72/h91) 21f/2 3/4m hurdle winner (stayed 25f) TFRHHIII BHA-

7 WESTMILL (GB) (32) 06

Br m Westerner - Miltara (IRE)

B Cockerell & Mrs D Grissell

Br Diana Grissell & Barry Cockerell

6 10-11

Marc Goldstein

Diana Grissell, Brightling

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact first 2 starts 10 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA-

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FOURTH RACE 3.10

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS BIG PRICES BIG LIMITS

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (74 wins from 348 runners, 21%) runs WALK IN THE WILD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs JOE COTTON

WEIGHTWATCHER: WALK IN THE WILD won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 11lb to 88.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOE COTTON trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 159 miles.

A race which revolves around JOE COTTON who will be very hard to beat if in anything like the same form as when scoring easily on last week’s Exeter chase debut The veteran Touch Tight, who was placed in handicaps last summer, arrives fit from points and might be the one to follow him home

RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER

1 THE SCORPION KING (GB) (18) 4P6461

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE)

Adam & Clare Signy

Br John Bryan

Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Oliver Signy Racing LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a C&D handicap last month, though success looked unlikely for a long way, going in snatches and labouring before rallying to lead close home Not an obvious one to follow up TFRHHHII BHA95

2 JOE COTTON (IRE) (11) 540501 D

B g Mount Nelson - Miss Compliance (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Mr P. Moore

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br James Murtagh Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who left hurdle efforts behind when making a winning chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap 11 days ago. Came 22 lengths clear and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if in the same form TFRHHHHH BHA86 (+10)

3 WALK IN THE WILD (FR) (33) 4-U4433

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sublimissime (FR)

Heart of the South Racing 121

8 11-7

Niall Houlihan

Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Jean Urizzi Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWMade the perfect start sent chasing last season, winning his first two starts Not been in same form this term but he has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and took a step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster (19f, soft) last time TFRHHHII BHA88

4 TOUCH TIGHT (IRE) (19) 233222

B g Touch of Land (FR) - Classic China

Mrs K. H. York

Br Robert B. Hodgins

12 11-6

Mr Phillip York (5)

Phil York, Effingham Common

TIMEFORMVIEWAdded to points tally last year and placed in a pair of 3m handicap chases at Southwell last summer

Arrives fit from some runner-up efforts in points and capable of playing a prominent role TFRHHHHI BHA87

5 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (8) 501432 CD

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE)

7 11-4

Ben Godfrey (3)

Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in February but hasn’t reproduced that since, beaten 16 lengths when second of 4 here last week TFRHHHII BHA85 (-1)

6 HI RIKO (FR) (27) 22PP40

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Vanille d’Ex (FR)

BBGG Racing

7 11-2

Lilly Pinchin

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee RH Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles in November matched that form when fourth at Lingfield in February but not in the same form at Hereford since Pulled up in his previous chase. TFRHHIII BHA83

7 CONCRETE KING (IRE) (18) 330653

B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE)

Mr John Hobbs

Br Andrew Pierce

10 11-0

Bryan Carver

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner between the flags but he’s 0-19 under Rules and 10 lengths behind the reopposing The Scorpion King when third over C&D 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA81

8

ELZAARO (IRE) (19) 60-544

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Uncharted Waters (IRE)

Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis

Br Valerie Madden

6 10-6

Brendan Powell

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about in a bumper and 4 starts over hurdles so far. Remains to be seen whether he fares any better over fences.

TFRHIIII BHA73

2023: ARCADE ATTRACTION (IRE) 9 10 13 Adam Wedge 14-1 (Evan Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

CONCRETE KING: Following its run on 18/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ELZAARO: Following its run on 17/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Joe Cotton (IRE), 6-1 The Scorpion King (GB), 8-1 Touch Tight (IRE), 9-1 Walk In The Wild (FR), 12-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 16-1 Concrete King (IRE), 25-1 Hi Riko (FR), 40-1 Elzaaro (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.45

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (74 wins from 348 runners, 21%) runs JOHNNY JUMP UP

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs JOHNNY JUMP UP

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIVIN ON LUCO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 143 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A potential match between penalised-winners JOHNNY JUMP UP and Livin On Luco The former has arguably achieved more from his 2 starts so shades the vote 1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g Workforce - Upton Lodge (IRE)

Johnny Jump Up Racing

Br Joe & Mel Power

PLAY SMARTER

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point recruit who made a taking winning start to his Rules career in a 2 1/4m novice hurdle here. Couldn’t quite peg back the all-the-way winner under a penalty at Plumpton since but this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA127

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Andrea’s Answer (IRE)

Micheal Nolan

The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Kilfeacle Stud

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in an Irish point and quick to show fairly useful form in this sphere, landing 10-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy). Decent runner-up efforts under a penalty both starts since and can go well again Change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA120

3 DONTASKCHRIS (IRE) (25) P-0

B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE)

Mrs D. M. Grissell

Br P & D Kavanagh

6 11-5

Marc Goldstein

Diana Grissell, Brightling

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and novice hurdle 11 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 RECORD HIGH (IRE) (25) 251/3-6 C

B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE)

7 11-5

James Bowen

Wallace Racing Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Br Sean O’Reilly Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability in a couple of Irish points and made a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell maiden bumper (2 1/4m, soft) in February 2022 Restricted to just 2 starts since but capable of better as a hurdler if getting a clear run at it. TFRHHHII BHA2023: KILBEG KING (IRE) 8 11 12 Aidan Coleman EVENS (Anthony Honeyball) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

RECORD HIGH: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Livin On Luco (IRE), 6-5 Johnny Jump Up (IRE), 12-1 Record High (IRE), 150-1 Dontaskchris (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.20

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (74 wins from 348 runners, 21%) runs BRIDGE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs OUR PINK LADY

WEIGHTWATCHER: RAY’S THE ONE won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 8lb to 92.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUR PINK LADY trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 113 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

RULER LEGEND opened his hurdling account in comfortable style at Huntingdon last time and he remains thrown-in on Flat form, so he’s an obvious fancy to follow up The hat-trick seeking Our Pink Lady is an obvious danger and Double Click can play a part if he’s in the mood.

PLAY SMARTER

1 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (15) 300241

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE)

Foxtrot Racing Double Click

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

6 12-0

Will Featherstone (10)

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced back with a career-best effort to land a 9-runner event at Chepstow last time Not an easy ride and has a rather up-and-down profile but he’s a player if on his game TFRHHHII BHA103

2 OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (18) P66311

B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE)

Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert

Br Marian

6 11-12

Mr Alex Chadwick (7)

James Owen, Newmarket

Useful Irish Flat performer in 2022 and left previous hurdling efforts behind when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon last time Still has loads of handicapping scope and is fancied to go in again TFRHHHHH BHA98

4 RAY’S THE ONE (GB) (25) 046-004 CD 7 11-3

B g Mount Nelson - Tenpence James Best

M I Pattinson Racing Mark Pattinson, Epsom

Br Dullingham Park

5 BRIDGE (GB) (27) 561330 CD 4 11-3

B g Golden Horn - Sadilla Niall Houlihan

Heart of the South Racing 138

Br Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL

Gary Moore, Horsham

Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark with a wide-margin victory in a C&D maiden hurdle in December and solid efforts in handicaps both subsequent outings. Disappointing at Sandown last time but not one to be writing off. TFRHHHII BHA100

6 NATURALLY HIGH (FR) (15) P-61356 C

B g Camelot - Just Little (FR)

9 11-3

Luke Scott (5)

Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes

Br Oceanic Bloodstock Inc & A. Gravereaux

TIMEFORM VIEWHad to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on run-in here (19.2f) on Boxing Day. Not in same form since, his debut for this stable (having left Gary Moore) particularly uninspiring Easily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA92

7 PRIVATORY (FR) (67) P5-0660

B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA)

Mick Wright and Partners

Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

6 10-8

Harry Kimber (3)

Paddy Butler, Lewes

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m winner but below par last season and no sign of a revival this time round. Has left Gary Moore since latest outing

TFRHHIII BHA83

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE DOWNLOAD

THE AK BETS APP ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 2nd, 2024, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Jockeys’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the definition of Amateur Jockey to allow holders of Category ‘A’ Licences to ride in the Race. 13 entries at £30.Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A

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Second Race 2.10 - THE AK BETS HOME OF FREE BETS MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, and the third £1081. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 7 entries at £44. - Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Third Race 2.40 - THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024. 16 entries at £38. - Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Fourth Race 3.10 - THE AK BETS BIG PRICES BIG LIMITS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £30. - Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £38. - Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. AK Bets will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £30. - Closed March 30th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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