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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009 winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
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se !‘NATIONALHUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIVI) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (18 wins from 175 runners, 10%) runs VISION DE MAINE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs INTREPIDE SUD
LONGESTTRAVELLER: INTREPIDE SUD trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 133 miles.
J Freddie Gingell (5)
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Mrs S. M. Trump
B Mrs Christine Wilson
Woodwarm Stoves
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Chicheley Partnership
B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres
S BresBet
HHHII BHAFORM1/621-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner given a considerate introduction to hurdling after 20 months off at Taunton recently Shouldimprove
26Mar Tnt 16f Hdl soft 5/13 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE) 18l
Jul22 Wor 16f NHF good 1/9 CityRoller(IRE) 4l
Jul22 Wor 16f NHF good 2/8 JackThe Savage 3/4l 5
J JoeAnderson (5)
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O MrJames Drummond
B Patrick Condon
S Hatherden Horse Transport
6
J Sean Houlihan
T Linda Blackford, Tiverton
O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst
B Miss E. J. Lucas
S Tote
7 VINCENZO (FR) (26)
BgDoctorDino(FR)-SweetNano(FR)
6 11-4
J SamTwiston-Davies E Tongue Strap
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
B Mme Henri Devin
TFRHHHII BHAFORM12-14U6
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual point winner who has looked in need ofthe experience both completed starts overhurdles. Likelyto make more appealinhandicaps.
22Mar Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 6/8 HuffinAnAPuffin (IRE) 33l
9Mar Her 19f Hdl gd-sf U/13 Inoui Machin (FR)6Feb Tnt 19f Hdl good 4/10 Fire Flyer(IRE) 26l
TFRHHHHI BHA105
FORM00-5043
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformoverhurdles,placedinthemudoverbare 3matWincanton3weeksago Hasracesinhim.
27Mar Wcn 15f Hdl soft 3/10 Denemethy(IRE) 9l
17Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 4/12 Onethreefivenotout (IRE)9l
1Jan Exe 18f Hdl heavy 9/16 Moorefields (IRE) 44l
TFRHHHHH BHA120
FORM42-3243 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWHascontestedstrongerracesoverhurdlesandplaced3times, althoughheburnedafewfingersagainatAscot(19.3f)lasttimeafterawindopand fittedwithatonguetie,hisjumpinglettinghimdownmorethanonce.Looksmoreof achaserbutthisisagoodopeningdownintrip
8 VISION DE MAINE (FR) (87)
BgBuck’sBoum(FR)-Bronnsa(FR)
J David Noonan
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Prof Caroline Tisdall
B M. Thierry Desgranges
S W & S Recycling
9 APPLES MOON (IRE) (80)
BmDiamondBoy(FR)-TrinityRainbow(IRE)
J James Bowen
T Nicky Martin, Minehead
O Bradley Partnership
B Richard & Martin O’Keeffe
5 11-4
5 10-11
S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-200
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestartinIrishpointsandhasshown abitinacoupleofracesoverhurdles(hadbreathingoperationprior tolatestrun).Capableofbetter
23Jan Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/16 BeAware (FR) 27l
Dec23 Chp 19f Hdl heavy 7/13 Range (IRE) 75l
Oct23 Seg 16f NHF soft 2/6 Brechin Castle (IRE) 14l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM60
TIMEFORMVIEW Fromthefamilyofverysmarthurdler/chaser(2m-23/4m winner) Finian’s Oscar Has looked a work in progress in bumper/Chepstow novicehurdle.
30Jan Chp 16f Hdl heavy 8/12 Chosen Hero (IRE) 47l
Nov23 War 16f NHF soft 6/10 Rula Bula (IRE) 21l
9 2023: PURETHEATRE (IRE) 5 11 4 Rex Dingle 10-11 (Anthony Honeyball) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7. Stewards Note:
MOVE WITH THE BEAT: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
VINCENZO: Following its run on 24/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7Vincenzo (FR), 5-1 RangatiraJack (GB), 7-1 Intrepide Sud (FR), 25-1Vision de Maine (FR), 28-1 MoveWithThe Beat (IRE), 66-1Apples Moon (IRE), 100-1 Brave Ruler(GB), Impecunious (IRE), 300-1 Break Heart Hill (GB)
VINCENZO has been contesting stronger races and should be winning this ifhe’s none the worse after his Ascot flop (let down by jumping) Rangatira Jack might be the one to benefit if the favourite fluffs his lines, while Intrepide Sud is also in with a shout.
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‘NATIONALHUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIVII) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards, ™ Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (15 wins from 52 runners, 29%) runs JOHNNY BLUE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs DUNBULCAN BAY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WILD GROUSE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 176 miles.
1 DUNBULCAN BAY(IRE) (151)
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O 3 Sons
B F. Motherway & J. Barry
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
SECOND RACE
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM5
TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,seemeddoneforspeedbutshowedabitincompetitive bumperhereondebutinNovember Moretocomenowhurdling.
Nov23 Exe 16f NHF gd-sf 5/12 Dunskay(FR)
O
B
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn I Neocleous
B Ian Heslin
S Unibet
William Philo Unable to deliver in Taunton novice hurdle (250/1) on debutlastweek. 11Apr
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM126
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who chased home a useful type on hurdling debut at Hereford before struggling at Fontwell 12 weeks ago (untidy 2 out and folded) Yard going much betternowandworthanotherchancedownintripinathinmaiden.
28Jan Fon 19f Hdl soft 6/12 Risk de Pluie (FR) 36l
Nov23 Her 16f Hdl good 2/9 Fiveonefive (IRE) 13/4l
Jun23 Wor 16f NHF good 1/6 ThirtyfourThirty nk 4
J HarryAtkins (7) E Tongue Strap
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
B MrJohn Coffey
S FBC Manby Bowdler
6 TIGER BLADE (GB) (122)
BgScorpion(IRE)-TigerLine
J DylanJohnston (5)
5 11-4
T Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
O The Cant Take it With You Syndicate
B Mrs S. C. Welch
7 WILD GROUSE (IRE) (132)
BgGetaway(GER)-ComeInMoscow(IRE)
7 11-4
J Theo Gillard E Tongue Strap
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O MrT. G. Leslie
B Highfort Stud
TFRHHIII BHAFORM0/330-3
TIMEFORMVIEW ModestinbumpersforThomasGallagher Offereda bittoworkonsenthurdlinginfirst-timetonguestrapafter16monthsoff innoviceselleratSouthwell3monthsago
17Jan Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Iddergem (FR) 13l
Sep22 War 16f NHF good 8/11 KingAlexander(IRE) 35l
Jul22 Wor 16f
HHIII BHAFORM
£28,000buyfromgoodFrenchNHfamily 11/1,downthe field on hurdles debut over 21.6f here last month, green and likelyto learn fromtheexperience.
19Mar Exe 21f Hdl soft 6/8 TinyTetley 27l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM6-6506
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedjustmodestforminapairofbumpersfor TomWestonlastspringandhasbeensoundlybeatenall3startsover hurdlesforcurrentconnections.
Dec23 Wcn 19f Hdl soft 6/9 Lord ofThunder(IRE) 93l
Nov23 War 19f Hdl soft 12/13 Kintail 54l
Oct23 Kmp 21f Hdl good 5/8 Destroytheevidence 112l
TFRHHHII BHAFORMF/F1-55
TIMEFORMVIEW Irishpointwinnerwhoshapedafairbitbetterthanthebare resultin2runsoverhurdlesintheautumn,stillclearsecondatlastbeforeweakening run-in at Uttoxeter, then faltering in bad ground at Aintree. Has undergone a breathingoperationandnowfittedwithatonguestrap Interesting.
Dec23 Ain 16f Hdl heavy 5/11 Norman Fletcher 86l
Nov23 Utt 15f Hdl heavy 5/8 BoosterBob (IRE) 22l
8 REELYDELIGHTFUL(GB) (20)
BmHighlandReel(IRE)-DoloresDelightful(FR)
J Miss LucyTurner(5)
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O My Racing Manager Friends
B Eliisa Morgan-Joseph
S My Racing Manager
9 BATHGATE (GB) (37)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-ComtesseduSud(FR)
J Lewis Stones (3)
T Tom Weston, Hindlip
O MrTom Weston
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No
5 10-11
4 10-10
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0-4
TIMEFORMVIEWLastinbumper/maresmaidenhurdle11monthsapart.
30Mar Hay 18f Hdl soft 4/4 Disco Daisy 80l
Apr23 Bgr 16f NHF good 8/8 PushThe Button (IRE) 37l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM004
TIMEFORMVIEW Performedmodestlyinapairofbumpersbutfaredmuch bettersenthurdlingafter9weeksoffatHuntingdon(2m)5weeksago Needsto buildonthat.
13Mar Hun 15f Hdl soft 4/10 Mount Gallion (IRE) 11l
13Jan War 16f NHF soft 8/9 BillJoyce (IRE) 52l
Dec23 Her 16f NHF good 7/10 Topkapi 45l
2023: (See Div1)
7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Stewards Note:
JOHNNY BLUE: Following its run on 28/1/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer quicker ground.
REELY DELIGHTFUL: Following its run on 30/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left and jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Johnny Blue (IRE), 9-2 Dunbulcan Bay (IRE), 13-2 Wild Grouse (IRE), 9-1 Bathgate (GB), 25-1 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR), 50-1 Lost In The Mist (IRE), 100-1 Reely Delightful (GB), 250-1 Giddy Up (GB), 300-1 Tiger Blade (GB)
Not a maiden that will take much winning and JOHNNYBLUE has to be worth another chance with his yard going much better now. Dunbulcan Bay could be the danger starting out over hurdles for Dan Skelton, although Wild Grouse is also interesting on drier ground/fitted with tongue tie after a breathing operation having shaped with promise in a couple of runs in the autumn.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOHNNY BLUE (IRE) 2.DUNBULCAN BAY (IRE) 3.WILD GROUSE (IRE)
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THE BELLINN BOVEYTRACEY NOVICES’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIVI)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£2827,2nd£1413,3rd£707,4th£354,5th£176. (PenaltyValue£3696.70)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.8EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls
(34 wins from 119 runners, 29%) runs SOIR DE GALA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls
(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs SOIR DE GALA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: IMPERIALJADE trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 144 miles.
1 SOIR DE GALA(FR) (8) (in 7lb ex)
BgJoshuaTree(IRE)-Solvalla(FR)
5 12-2
J LorcanWilliams E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Guy Cherel
S Morson Group
T Tom George, Slad
O Silkword Racing Partnership
B Mr Dominique Lepagney et al
S HBA Media
THIRD RACE
5.30 2m 2f 111y
TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+3)
FORM050021
TIMEFORMVIEW Shapedwell on handicap debut and built onthat effort when opening his account atTaunton (16.5f, soft) 8 days ago, travelling stronglyandwinningwith plentyin hand. Can score again underapenaltynowthathe’supandrunning.
11Apr Tnt 16f HcpH soft 1/12 FreddieFleetfoot 3l 1Apr Plm 17f HcpH good 2/10 Macari 1l
TFRHHHHI BHA99
FORM2-56
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start when runner-up in junior hurdleatFfosLasand,aftera17-monthabsence,againshowedpromisewhen fifthof15inmaidenatLudlow(15.8f,heavy)inFebruary Belowthatlevellast time,butheremainswithpotentialashegoeshandicapping.
27Mar Wcn 15f Hdl soft 6/8 Don’tTell Su (IRE) 17l
21Feb Lud 15f Hdl soft 5/15 Diamond Dice (IRE) 12l
Oct22 Fls 15f Hdl good 2/5 Tintintin (FR) 21/4l 3
J Jordan Nailor
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mario Stavrou Racing
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd
S Tote
4 ELECTRIC EDDY(GB) (255)
BgMountNelson-AirlieBeach(IRE)
J SamTwiston-Davies
6 11-12
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs. Rowland Crellin
B Mr Rowland Crellin
5 IMPERIALJADE (IRE) (27)
BmHarzand(IRE)-MaggiRocks(IRE)
J LillyPinchin
5 11-11
E Tongue Strap
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
B MrA. N. Seymour
S Merriebelle Stable Llc
6 DIXIE FLYER (IRE) (82)
BgWesterner-PrairieMoonlight(GER)
J David Bass
T Sean Curran, Swindon
O MrW. Byrne
8 11-11
E Tongue Strap
B Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker
7 PADDYINTHE CADDY(IRE) (25)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-QueenAlpha(IRE)
J Sean Houlihan
5 11-9
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Mrs Joanna Peppiatt
B Mr Neil Kinnane
S Philip Hobbs Racing
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM35044
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers but did show more than on hurdlesdebutwhenfourthof9inmaidenatthiscourse(16.7f,heavy)inMarch. FailedtorepeatthateffortatFontwell22daysago,soheneedstogetbackon theupswitchedtoahandicap
28Mar Fon 19f Hdl heavy 4/5 Wilful (IRE) 85l
8Mar Exe 16f Hdl soft 4/9 Pirates’Tale 15l
20Feb Tnt 16f Hdl soft 9/12 Doyen Quest (IRE) 37l
TFRHHHII BHA97
FORM050
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles,fifthof14atRoscommon(15.5f,goodtosoft)inJuly However, wellheldthefollowingmonthandhe’sbeenoffsinceaheadoffirstrun foryardafterleavingMrsPrunellaDobbs.Makeshandicapdebut.
Aug23 Ros 15f Hdl gd-yd 9 Extensio (IRE) 35l
Jul23 Ros 15f Hdl gd-yd 5 Timourid (IRE) 12l
May23 Pun 15f Hdl gd-yd 7 Horantzau d’Airy (FR) 37l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM21-5060
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwitheachstartoverhurdleslastterm,ending the campaignwithvictoryin a juniorevent at Chepstow(16.1f, goodto soft) Hasn’tgoneonthisseason,thoughdidfacetoughasksinherlast2racesso thereturntohandicappingcouldhelp
23Mar Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf 10/17 AllThe Glory 32l
1Feb Wcn 21f Hdl gd-sf 6/14 Larchmont Lass (IRE) 21l
15Jan Her 19f HcpH good 7/15 Hellfire Princess 25l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM500000
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairform at bestwhentrained byHenryde Bromhead, butheremainsamaidenoverhurdlesandhasperformedmodestlyin4starts for his current yard Continues to fall in the weights but he has enough to proveatprevent.
28Jan Fon 21f HcpH soft 7/9 Pride ofParis (IRE) 59l
Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 11/12 Jingko Blue (FR) 40l
Nov23 War 16f HcpH soft 15/17 Tarahumara 40l
TFRHHHHI BHA94
FORM20601
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t make much impact in maiden/novice hurdles but left that form well behind when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) last month, impressingwithhowhetravelledthroughtherace Nottakenlightly
25Mar Hun 20f HcpH good 1/11 LifetimeLegend(IRE) 1l
17Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 7/12 Onethreefivenotout (IRE)31l
1Feb Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 6/9 SteelAlly (FR) 32l
8 HILLSIN (IRE) (93)
BgHillstar-Mausin(IRE)
J Beau Morgan (5)
T Alan Jones, Timberscombe
O Mr F. A. Clegg
B Con O’Keeffe
9 PESCATORIUS (IRE) (41)
ChgGetaway(GER)-Lisdaleen(IRE)
J Ben Poste
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O Mrs Raqui Campbell Hill
B Stephen Campion
6 11-5
5 11-3
S ClayStreet PropertyConsultants, Kissing It Better
10 MYLADYPHOENIX
J David Noonan E Hood
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mike & Maggie Horton
B Shade Oak Stud
S Brendon Powerwashers
J DylanJohnston (5)
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Mr Mark Peart
TFRHHHII BHA90
FORM003-P36
TIMEFORM VIEW Should have made a winning start for Chris Honour whenthirdatWorcester(20f,good)inJuly,finishingwithrunninglefthaving been tenderly handled run-in. Subsequently joined another new yard but finishedwellheldatSouthwellinJanuary Hashadawindopsince.
17Jan Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 MyGiftToYou (IRE) 38l
Jul23 Wor 20f HcpH good 3/12 Bensini 11/4l
May23 Wor 20f HcpH good P/12 Stripe ofHonour(IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA88
FORM0-0405P
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished down the field in bumpers and hasn’t fared much better over hurdles, pulled up on his handicap debut at Hereford(19.7f,soft)lastmonth.Facesatoughtaskhere.
9Mar Her 19f HcpH gd-sf P/13 AnotherLord (IRE)9Feb Kmp 21f Hdl soft 5/8 Masaccio (IRE) 18l
8Jan Tnt 19f Hdl soft 7/11 GoldenAce 55l
TFRHHIII BHA88
FORM003-2PP
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced her best effort when runner-up in a Chepstow novice (16.1f, soft) in November but pulled up in handicaps bothoutingssince.Applicationofahoodneedstohelpsparkarevival.
24Jan Chp 19f HcpH heavy P/12 Mumbles (IRE)Dec23 Wcn 19f HcpH soft P/11 I’m On MyWay (IRE)Nov23 Chp 16f Hdl soft 2/7 Lowry’s Bar(IRE) 6l
B Terence Conroy S Tote TFRHHIII BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
FORM42-6000 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWWentcloseonthesecondofhis2startsinIrishpoints butyettodeliverin4startsoverhurdlessofar,includingwhensentoffas joint-favouriteonhandicapdebutatHerefordlasttime.Stillremainsearly days,thoughmajorstepforwardrequired.
25Feb Her 21f HcpH soft 9/11 Bertie B 55l
Dec23 Chp 16f Hdl soft 8/13 Ito Ditto (FR) 56l
Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 9/12 Jingko Blue (FR) 38l
2023:ANYBISCUITS (IRE) 6 11 9 Paul O’Brien 7-2 (HarryDerham) 18 ran Hood worn first time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Stewards Note:
HILLSIN: Following its run on 17/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Soirde Gala (FR), 7-2 PaddyInThe Caddy(IRE), 6-1 Zoeman (FR), 11-1 Hillsin (IRE), 14-1 Electric Eddy(GB), 16-1 The Cypriot (IRE), 18-1 Captain Wallace (IRE), 22-1 Imperial Jade (IRE), 28-1 Dixie Flyer (IRE), My Lady Phoenix (GB), 40-1 Pescatorius (IRE)
SOIR DE GALA has shown much improved form switched to handicaps on his last 2 starts, getting off the mark in good style at Taunton last week, and a penalty might not prevent him from following up with more still to offer Paddy In The Caddy also proved a different proposition when making a winning handicap debut and is feared most, ahead ofZoeman.
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THE BELL INN BOVEYTRACEY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
for novice four yrs old and upwards, ™ Total prize fund £7000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£2827,2nd£1413,3rd£707,4th£354,5th£176. (PenaltyValue£3696.70)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.8EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10 FOURTH RACE
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (21 wins from 200 runners, 10%) runs THURLEY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling
(4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs HARRYS HOPE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BUCK OF MAINE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 210 miles.
B Mrs Joanne Stuart
Cole
B Mr HT Cole
3
T Sean Curran, Swindon
O MrW. Byrne
B Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron
Strap
4 THURLEY(IRE) (98)
J Micheal Nolan
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O The Englands and Heywoods
B Mr Ronan Ely
S Philip Hobbs Racing
5 KINGOFTHESWINGERZ (IRE) (43) BgDiamondBoy(FR)-MissBaloo(IRE)
5 11-11
J Ben Poste
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O Albermarle Racing
B Mr K. D. Cotter
S Clay Street Property Consultants
6 BULLETS HILL(IRE) (13) GrgKingstonHill-WednesdayGirl(IRE)
6 11-10
J Charlie Deutsch E Tongue Strap
T Ella Pickard, Minehead
O Forever Gold Syndicate
B Terence Leonard
7 TOTOWOLFE (GB) (26)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-MissSophierose(IRE)
7 11-8
J David Noonan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd
B Mr P Fisher, MrW Fisher & Mr C. Austin S Junction 24 Ltd
6.00
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up in a point and little impact overhurdles so far, albeit hinting at ability when fifth here on hurdles bow. Openinghandicapmarklikelyrequiresimprovement.
TFRHHHHI BHA98
FORM3024
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinabumperhereonNewYear’sDayandgave reasonforencouragementwhenastaying-onsecondinaWincanton novice (15.2f) last month. Failed to repeat that at Chepstow a fortnightlaterbutstepupintripbodeswellonhandicapdebut.
21Mar
7Mar
TFRHHHII BHA97
FORM326-00F
TIMEFORM VIEW Only muted efforts over hurdles recently and suffered an earlyfall sent chasing here in December Welltreated on the pick of last season’s efforts but he faces a tough task here over thesmallerobstacles.
Dec23 Exe 19f HcpC soft F/11 TimeTo Bite (IRE)Oct23 Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/12 Madaket
TFRHHHII BHA97
FORM0-40U4
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingfourthatWincantononhishurdlesbow in the autumn and got back on track when filling the same position there in January Opening mark looks workable on return from 98-daybreak.
12Jan Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/17 CallThe Dance 19l
Dec23 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf U/14 Fiercely Proud (IRE) -
Nov23 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Gidleigh Park 72l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM0635P
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and showed aptitude for hurdling whenthird of9 in a novice event atWincanton. Backwards stepssince,though.
7Mar Wcn 19f Hdl heavy P/3 LargyPoet (IRE)26Jan San 15f Hdl soft 5/8 Ballybentragh (IRE) 40l Dec23 Wcn 19f Hdl soft 3/9 Lord ofThunder(IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHH BHA95
FORM10-46P3
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful dualwinnerin bumpers faced a couple of stiff tasks early into his hurdles career and got back on track returned to more realistic company when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f,heavy)13daysago Longertripherewillsuitandhe’shighlyrespected.
6Apr Utt 15f HcpH heavy 3/8 Hawk Stone (IRE) 33/4l
Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl soft P/9 CaptainTeague (IRE)Nov23 Hay 15f Hdl gd-sf 6/9 Kamsinas (FR) 34l
TFRHHIII BHA93
FORMP1-5600
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer finished no better than mid-divisioninmaiden/novicehurdlesandwasunabletoimprovefor the step up in trip when eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f,good)26daysago Cheekpieceson1sttime.
24Mar Asc 23f HcpH good 8/13 Redbridge Rambler(IRE)22l
11Feb Exe 18f Hdl heavy 8/8 Absolute Steel (IRE) 45l
24Jan Chp 19f Hdl heavy 6/8 House ofStories (IRE) 103l
8 STAR OFAFFINITY(IRE) (18)
J Freddie Gingell (5)
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Kennington, Reed, Sharp & Goodsir
B Crossogue Bloodstock
S Coral Racing Limited
9 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (56)
J LorcanWilliams E Tongue Strap
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O The Exmoor High Hopes
B Peter Bergin
S Brendon Powerwashers
J James Bowen
T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs
B MrThierry Desgranges
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The JP Girls
B Harry Curtis S Fitzdares
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA90
FORM5-50F4
TIMEFORMVIEWSomepromisewhenfifthinTauntonbumperand2m Kemptonnovicehurdlefirst2starts.Againlookedastayerwhenfourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (17.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago andhe’slikelytobeofgreaterinterestabitfurtherdowntheline.
1Apr Plm 17f HcpH good 4/10 Macari 21l
28Jan Fon 17f Hdl soft F/8 JohnnyJump Up (IRE) -
Dec23 Nby 16f Hdl soft 11/18 Fortunate Man (IRE) 34l
TFRHHHHI BHA88
FORM0653
TIMEFORMVIEW Flat-bred mare again hinted atabilitywhen placed in heavy-ground novice event here (16.7f) in February Quicker conditionsnowcouldbeaplusgivenherpedigreeandshe’sthetypeto dobetternowhandicapping.
23Feb Exe 16f Hdl heavy 3/8 Spirits Bay 19l
22Jan War 19f Hdl soft 5/8 EitherOr(IRE) 37l
Dec23 Exe 16f Hdl soft 6/16 Alcedo
TFRHHHII BHA86
FORM34P45
TIMEFORMVIEW From a good French familyand reachedthe frame inbothbumperslastyear Littleimpactinatripofnovicehurdlessince but,assuminghe’stuned-upfollowinga7-monthbreak,improvement maywellbeforthcomingnowthathe’spitchedintoahandicap
Sep23 Ntn 18f Hdl gd-sf 5/5 WayOut (IRE) 37l
Aug23 Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Jeudidee (FR) 32l
TFRHHHII BHA85
FORM1-604P3
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed more than previously underRuleswhenfourthof9inmaidenhurdlehere(17f)inJanuary Backon trackwhenthirdof12inhandicaphurdleatHereford(19.7f,soft)23daysago andhardtodiscount.
27Mar Her 19f HcpH soft 3/12 Sylvies Dance 101/2l
21Feb Don 19f HcpH soft P/12 LiborLad -
31Jan Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Easy Peasy(IRE) 12l
2023: (See Div1)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6, 7, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:
BULLETS HILL: Following its run on 6/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bullets Hill (IRE), 6-1 Miss Hunky Dory (GB), 13-2 Star of Affinity (IRE), 9-1 Thurley (IRE), 10-1 Elusiveness (IRE), 11-1 Can’t Say (GB), 12-1 Harrys Hope (IRE), 18-1 Groom de Cotte (FR), Buck of Maine (FR), 20-1 Kingoftheswingerz (IRE), 33-1 Totowolfe (GB) PLAY
BULLETS HILL ran well given his first realistic task since his hurdles debut at Uttoxeter last time and can build on that effort to add to his pair of bumper wins. Elusiveness showed more on her qualifying run here last time despite not really having a pedigree for such testing conditions, so looks interesting sent handicapping on quicker ground, whilst Miss Hunky Dory also strikes as one who should do better
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BULLETS HILL (IRE) 2.ELUSIVENESS (IRE) 3.MISS HUNKY DORY
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
THEHENRYSBARMOUNTPLEASANTROADEXETER HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7750 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£3130,2nd£1565,3rd£783,4th£391,5th£195. (PenaltyValue£4092.77)Weightslowered1lb 9EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls
(34 wins from 119 runners, 29%) runs KICK UPA STORM
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls
(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs KICK UPA STORM
LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUST IN A BIT trained by M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 167 miles.
1 REBELINTENTIONS (IRE) (26)
7 11-13
J JoeAnderson (5) E Tongue Strap
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Hoe Racing
B Alastair Pim
S Hatherden Horse Transport
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORM2136P5
TIMEFORMVIEWTookastepforwardwhenmakingallatAscot(19.3f,goodtosoft) inNovemberandgoodthirduppedto3mtherelaterthatmonth.Notinthesameform since,althoughhedidn’tperformbadlybackfroma9-weekbreakreturnedtoAscotlast month.2lblowernowandcannotberuledout.
24Mar Asc 23f HcpH good 5/13 Redbridge Rambler(IRE)16l
25Jan Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Galway Mahler(IRE)Dec23 Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Immortal Fame (IRE) 40l 2
J
E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O The Angove Family
B Rowland Crellin S W & S Recycling
8 11-12
J CharlieTodd E Tongue Strap
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O National Infrastructure Solutions
B Maurice Stack
4 JUSTINABIT(GB) (22)
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2
B Mrs Sandra Smith
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
6 11-11
5 DEFI NONANTAIS (FR) (19)
BgWalzertakt(GER)-UneBelleAlliance(FR)
5 11-10
J Jonathan Burke E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O The Redmonds Syndicate
B Mr Philippe Goupil
S Coral Racing Limited
6 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (20)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-MiniMuck
7 11-10
J MrTobyMcCain-Mitchell (7) E TongueStrap
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
B Nigel Twiston-Davies
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
7 OPTIMISTICJOE (IRE) (18)
BgMalinas(GER)-BeOptimistic(IRE)
J Micheal Nolan
6 11-9
E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Damree Developments Ltd
B Joe Fogarty
S Philip Hobbs Racing
TFRHIIII BHA100
FORM2-36P2P
TIMEFORM VIEW Left initial hurdles efforts well behind when runner-upina21fKemptonnoviceinFebruarybutherannosortofa raceuppedto3mforhishandicapdebutatTauntonnexttime.Since undergoneanotherwindopandsportsfirst-timecheekpieces.
29Feb Tnt 23f HcpH soft P/10 Rivers Corner -
9Feb Kmp 21f Hdl soft 2/8 Masaccio (IRE) 81/2l
23Jan Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf P/16 IntoThe Park (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORM5-P0PP3
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedagambleinaWincantonhandicaplastspring andwhilethere’sbeenlittletoshoutaboutsincethen,hislatestthirdina 14-runnerTaunton contest (3m, soft) was more like it. Definite chance if abletobuildonthatoffthesamemarkhere.
11Mar Tnt 23f HcpH soft 3/14 Lady Balko (FR) 9l
2Feb Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Globe PlayerDec23 Her 25f HcpH good P/8 Norton Hill (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA98
FORM3-24303
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts between the flags and showed promise in novice hurdles (both at around 2 1/2m) at Southwell and Leicester However,hehasn’tmadeamajorimpactswitchedtohandicap companythelasttwice.
28Mar Wet 24f HcpH soft 3/9 KinderKid (IRE) 21l
25Feb Her 21f HcpH soft 8/11 Bertie B 30l 23Jan Lei 20f Hdl heavy 3/12 Mt Fugi Park (IRE) 17l
TFRHHIII BHA97
FORM3-04335
TIMEFORM VIEW Steady improvement in 3 novice hurdles but only a respectable effort without finding the necessary progress on his handicap bow at Wincantonlastmonth.Bitbetterincheekpieces/tonguestrapfollowingawindop whenfifthof10atPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft)recently Improvementneeded.
31Mar Plm 20f HcpH good 5/10 Sea Invasion (IRE) 13l
28Feb Wcn 21f HcpH soft 3/7 Tune InABox (IRE) 19l
9Feb Kmp 21f Hdl soft 3/8 Masaccio (IRE) 10l
TFRHHHII BHA97
FORM652323
TIMEFORMVIEW
OpenedaccountinthissphereatPerthinSeptember and largely creditable efforts in defeat since. Beaten 19 lengths when third of 10 at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) last month but that was a strongerhandicapthanthisandhe’sonetoconsider
30Mar Hay 24f HcpH soft 3/10 One Big Bang (IRE) 19l
17Mar Hun 19f HcpH soft 2/7 SailedAway (GER) 21/2l
25Feb Her 21f HcpH soft 3/11 Bertie B 51/2l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM3-0P54
TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000purchaseafterfinishingthirdinapointlastMarch and stepped up on low-key efforts in maiden company when fourth on his handicapdebutatHuntingdon(20.7f,soft)recently Still,he’llneedtoimprove forthefittingofcheekpiecesinordertoemergeontophere.
1Apr Hun 20f HcpH good 4/10 Gustoso 16l
8Mar Exe 16f Hdl soft 5/9 Pirates’Tale 16l
17Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy P/12 Onethreefivenotout (IRE) -
8 SEAVILLAGE (IRE) (27)
J David Bass
T Oliver Signy, Lambourn
O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club
B Godfrey Moylan
S Oliver Signy Racing LLP
9 DEAR RALPHY(IRE) (53)
J SamTwiston-Davies E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O MrJ. Pike
B Patrick Mulcahy S geegeez.co.uk
10 THE MIDWIFE (IRE) (9)
J Jordan Nailor
T Grace Harris, Shirenewton
O Foxhills Racing Limited
B John & Miriam Murphy
S Grace Harris Racing
11 MOONLIGHTARTIST(GB) (43)
J Freddie Gingell (5)
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club
B Netherfield House Stud
S The Jockey Club
12
J LorcanWilliams E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Helen Moger
B Kenilworth House Stud
S Morson Group
J Sean Houlihan
T Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater
O Monday Boys Partnership
B E. G. M. Beard
S GMR Couriers Ltd
&The Gang
B Charles Clarke
S RS Racing
TFRHHIII BHA94
FORM3-PP030
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswinlessfollowing8attemptsinthissphere and while he has a fighting chance judged on his third in a big-field Hereford handicap (25.5f, soft) last month, he could only produce a modesteffortatBangornexttime.
23Mar Bgr 23f HcpH soft 7/8 Jalisco Star(IRE) 69l
9Mar Her 25f HcpH gd-sf 3/16 Fantomas (FR) 17l
6Feb Tnt 19f HcpH good 13/16 Mammies Boy(IRE) 30l
TFRHHIII BHA93
FORMP212FP
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upeithersideofhisdecisivebreakthrough success at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) in November Would be in with a shout ifreproducingthat level ofform but he needsto bounce back followingamodestdisplayatPlumptonlasttime.Blinkersenlisted.
26Feb Plm 24f HcpH soft P/7 Weaver’sAnswer12Jan Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf F/11 FlashGorcombeNov23 Lin 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Shewearsthewellies(IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHIII BHA93 (-1)
FORMP50166 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedimprovedformunderRules whenstrikingonherhandicapbowatMarketRasen(20.6f,goodtosoft) in February However, has come up short offthis mark both starts since andfacesatoughtaskhere.
10Apr Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 MrHope Street (IRE) 101/2l
11Mar Tnt 23f HcpH soft 6/14 Lady Balko (FR) 26l
6Feb Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Backinforglory(IRE) 21/2l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM4-01362 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over C&D in November and largely in good nick since, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 28 days ago No threat to the winner that daybuteasedslightlyinclassnowandhe’snotdiscounted.
7Mar Wcn 24f HcpH heavy 2/6 Madaket 21l
15Jan Her 25f HcpH good 6/11 MajorFortune (IRE) 20l
Dec23 Ain 24f HcpH heavy 3/7 Kyntara 11l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM6-360
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tbuiltonlastautumn’shurdledebutthirdin2 subsequent outings but could easily prove a different proposition for his top yard now handicapping after a break. Also wears first-time cheekpieces.Marketconfidencesignificant.
Nov23 Tnt 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/11 Canty Bay(IRE) 58l
Nov23 Her 19f Hdl good 6/8 Magic Seven (IRE) 39l
Oct23 Wor 23f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 Ikarak (FR) 29l
TFRHIIII BHA91
FORM0500
TIMEFORM VIEW Has merely hinted at ability thus far. Was unable to makeanimpactuppedto3mforhishandicapdebutatTauntonlasttime.
TFRHHHHH BHA90 (+4) FORM432351 C
TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadetheframeall5startsinhandicaphurdlesand shewasanemphaticwinneronsecondrunoverfencesunderHarryKimber here (24.2f, heavy) 12 days ago Obvious claims back in this sphere offthe samemark.
7Apr Exe 24f HcpC heavy 1/11 Getbazoutofhere 17l
26Mar Tnt 21f HcpC soft 5/11 AnnieWicks 17l
20Feb
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
400066
TIMEFORMVIEWOnagoodmarkjudgedonlastseason’speakhurdles formandappearstobecomingbacktotheboiljudgedonherrespectable effortsatHerefordandTauntonthelasttwice.Needsconsidering.
26Mar Tnt 23f HcpH soft 6/10 Tuscan Rose (IRE) 101/2l
9Mar Her 25f HcpH gd-sf 6/16 Fantomas (FR) 19l
23Jan Nby 24f HcpH soft 8/16 Gaye Legacy(IRE) 36l
2023: COACHMAN (FR) 7 10 9 BenJones 9-1 (OliverSigny) 18 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 7, 12.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 14, 15.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2
Stewards Note:
DEAR RALPHY: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cooleenymore (IRE), 15-2 Kick Up A Storm (IRE), 8-1 Moonlight Artist (GB), 12-1 Rebel Intentions (IRE), Awesome Foursome (GB), MyGirl Katie (IRE), 14-1 DearRalphy(IRE), 16-1 Ithaka (IRE), OptimisticJoe (IRE), 22-1 Defi Nonantais (FR), The Midwife (IRE), 25-1 Sea Village (IRE), 28-1 Just In A Bit (GB), 40-1 Tough Approach (GB), 66-1 Captain Marco (GB)
It’s hard to resist the allure of COOLEENYMORE, who bolted up over fences here recently and she is able to compete off the same mark back hurdling. My Girl Katie has slipped to a dangerous mark and a reproduction of her form from last spring would bring her squarely into the argument. Handicap debutant Kick Up A Storm, Moonlight Artist and Rebel Intentions are others with a chance.
THE HEAVITREE BREWERY NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ 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): P Hobbs & J White (21 wins from 200 runners, 10%) runs MAN OF LIGHT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Dickin (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs HOOKY STREET
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAWLOOD trained by G Howell, Tenbury Wells, 149 miles.
1 DUNSTALLRAMBLER (IRE) (25)
J Jonathan Burke E Hood
T Tom George, Slad
O Mr Simon W. Clarke
B Simon W. Clarke S HBA Media
TFRHHHHH BHA98 FORM02-00PF
TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformatbestoverhurdlesbutwasset to improve onthat on debut overfences before falling atthe last at Huntingdon(16.5f)25daysago 4lbhighernowbutlikelyhasmoreto offerinthissphere.
25Mar Hun 16f HcpC good F/9 Ferrybridge
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tfiredoverhurdlesthistermandnowmakes hisdebutoverthelargerobstacles.
10Apr Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 MrHope Street (IRE) 29l
26Mar Tnt 19f HcpH soft O/13 No NoTonic29Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 10/10 Beaumesnil (FR) 60l 3
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Roger &Yvonne Allsop
B Mrs Yvonne Allsop
S FBC Manby Bowdler
4 MAN OFLIGHT(FR) (39)
J Sean Houlihan
7 11-7
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O My Racing Manager Friends
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie de Montfort & K. Morice
S My Racing Manager
5 HOOKYSTREET(IRE) (10)
8 11-6
J Ben Poste E Blinkers
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O The Goodies & Tricksters & Mr D Gillett
B Tom Radley
S Clay Street Property Consultants
6 HIDALGO DES BORDES (FR) (53) BgCoastalPath-AhkelVie(FR)
J James Bowen
E Tongue Strap
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O The Luck Family
B EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez
S 1Account Ltd
B Neil & Jane Maltby & Mr & Mrs R. Bandey
TFRHHHII BHA95
FORM2-P0544
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat20foverhurdleswhoshapedbetterthan distance beaten when fourth of10 in handicap chase (10/1) atthis course (19.2f,heavy)25daysago Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.Notoutofthings.
25Mar Exe 19f HcpC heavy 4/10 Joe Cotton (IRE) 26l
25Feb Her 18f HcpC soft 4/5 ChanceATune (FR) 18l
26Jan San 15f HcpH soft 5/8 Georgi Girl (IRE) 23l
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM2303/-6F D
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 17f over hurdles but suffered a heavyfall(5out)ondebutinthissphereatTauntonlastmonth.Thisrun shouldrevealmore.
11Mar Tnt 16f HcpC soft F/10 Tonto Foley(IRE)29Jan Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 6/14 Good Lord (GER) 21l Mar22 Wcn 15f HcpH good 3/6 Lord ofCheshire (FR) 10l
TFRHHHHI BHA90 (-3)
FORM4P5/0-P5
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponlow-keycomebackrunoverhurdles whenfifthof8inhandicapatHereford(16f,soft)ondebutoverfences 10 days ago This longer trip should suit and enters calculations. Blinkersonfirsttime.
9Apr Her 16f HcpC soft 5/8 Trapista (FR) 101/4l
11Mar Tnt 23f HcpH soft P/14 Lady Balko (FR)Oct22 War 19f HcpH good 7/9 Guernesey(FR) 101/2l
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORMF/52-003
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointbackinMay2022andhinted atpromiseon2ofhis3startsoverhurdlessincetheturnoftheyear,thirdof 12 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) 53 days ago Goes handicapping overfences nowandbettershowingcertainlynotruledout.Tonguestraponfirsttime.
26Feb Plm 15f Hdl soft 3/12 David’sWell 18l
6Feb Tnt 19f Hdl good 7/9
TFRHIIII BHA86
FORM3/U-00PP
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenpointerwhohasn’tfiguredin3startsovertimber anditwasasimilarstoryondebutoverfencesatTauntoninDecember
Dec23 Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Hard Frost (FR) -
Dec23 Chp 19f Hdl heavy P/13 Range (IRE) -
Nov23 Kmp 16f Hdl good 7/13 Queens Gamble (IRE) 40l
T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
J David Bass E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
O The Xtra Specials
B Mr George Clohessy
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
J
T
O
12 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (51)
9 10-2
J PhilipArmson (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe
B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe
S Woodwarm Stoves
13 ETINCELLEARTISTE (FR) (73)
J BryonyFrost E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Fiona Shaw, Dorchester
O Miss Mandie Fletcher
B E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles
14 MAWLOOD (IRE) (195)
J MrHuwEdwards (7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
O Ms G. Howell
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
S Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition
TFRHHIII BHA84
FORM3/4/-0P20
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanfirsttimeupoverfenceswhen second in a handicap at Ludlow (16f) in February but was unable to buildonthatatTauntonlasttime.
TFRHHIII BHA83
FORM0-050
TIMEFORMVIEWYettotroublethejudgeinabumperoratrioofoutings overhurdles and it remainsto be seen ifaddition ofcheekpieces make an impactonchasingbow.
24Jan Chp 19f Hdl soft 8/10 Livin On Luco (IRE) 60l
Nov23 War 21f Hdl soft 5/7 PushThe Button (IRE) 46l Nov23 War 19f Hdl
FORM3-P0440
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed off 8lb higher in this contest last season but hasrathergonebackwardssinceandhassomethingtoproveatpresent.
26Mar Tnt 21f HcpC soft 7/11 AnnieWicks 23l
28Feb Wcn 20f HcpC soft 4/8 Moytier(FR) 37l
6Feb Tnt 18f HcpC good 4/13
HHIII BHA71
FORM36-304P
TIMEFORMVIEWAppearedtotakeastepforwardwhenplacedonthird startoverfencesatBangorinOctoberbuthasn’treallybuiltonthatand remainswithoutavictoryafter11attempts.1lboutofthehandicap
Dec23 Wcn 20f HcpC heavy P/10 Sherborne (IRE)Nov23 Tnt 18f HcpC good 4/11 Abingworth 18l
Nov23 Her 16f HcpC good 7/10 Extraordinary Man (FR) 30l
TFRHIIII BHA70
FORM0P-000P
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 outings back from a long absence lastwinterand hasyetto firethisterm, including on chase debut at Wincantonlasttime.
28Feb Wcn 20f HcpC soft P/8 Moytier(FR)1Feb Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 NordicTiger(FR) 42l
12Jan Wcn 15f HcpH gd-sf 13/14 Little Pi (FR) 69l
TFRHHIII BHA69
FORM03P-34P
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points but just modest formunderRulesandworktodofrom3lboutofthehandicap
6Feb Tnt 18f HcpC good P/13 Merry Monty -
Dec23 Exe 19f HcpC soft 4/11 TimeTo Bite (IRE) 32l
May23 Wor 16f HcpC good 3/7 Opening Bid 13l
TFRHIIII BHA66
FORM54060P
TIMEFORMVIEW
Dualhurdleswinnerin2021buthasbeenunableto replicatethisformsince,includingoverfences.Cheekpiecesbackon. Operatesfrom6lboutofthehandicaphere.
Oct23 Fon 25f HcpH good P/8 Imperial B G (IRE) -
Sep23 War 16f HcpC good 9/10 Ben Buie (IRE) 78l
Aug23 Wor 20f HcpC good 6/8 Zoran 27l
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 9. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 9, 13, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 12, 13, 14.
Stewards Note:
MR SOCIABLE: Following its run on 28/2/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.
MAWLOOD: Following its run on 7/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dunstall Rambler (IRE), 7-1 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR), 10-1 Samtara (GB), Man of Light (FR), Hooky Street (IRE), Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 12-1 Lustleigh (GB), 16-1 Pencil (IRE), EtincelleArtiste (FR), 18-1 Grand Escaparde (IRE), 33-1 PlayByThe Rules (IRE), 40-1 He’llstopatthetop (GB), 50-1 Mr Sociable (GB), 100-1 Mawlood (IRE)
DUNSTALL RAMBLER may well have made a winning chase debut but for a late fall at Huntingdon last month and is taken to gain compensation here. Hooky Street could provide the chief threat of those with form over the larger obstacles, whilst Hidalgo des Bordes has experience in points and is worth checking in the market on his first start in this sphere. TIMEFORM
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OPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS5)(Category1Elimination)(GBBRACE)
for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 119 runners, 29%) runs WICKED THOUGHTS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs WICKED THOUGHTS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LA HIGUERAtrained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 179 miles.
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Lynne Maclennan
B Thomas Norris
S Morson Group
Manby Bowdler
3 HENRYPICK (GB) (24)
J LucyGardner
T Susan Gardner, Longdown
O Mr P. A. Tylor
B
J Jonathan Burke
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair
S Grosvenor Sport
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr O. S. Harris
B Mrs Fiona Heslin
6 LAHIGUERA(IRE) (131)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-OmynSupreme(IRE)
J Kevin Brogan
T Toby Lawes, Beare Green
O Henfold Harriers II
B Mrs A. Darragh
S Lawmens Limited
5 11-3
5 11-3
7 MURPHY’S MILAN (IRE) (-)
BgMilan-VicChic(IRE)
J Micheal Nolan
5 11-3
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Mrs Judith Luff
B J.R. Weston
S Philip Hobbs Racing
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-31
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner sole outing in points and made it secondtime luckyin bumpers 11weeks ago at Musselburgh, albeitveryfortunatetodoso Moreneededunderapenalty
4Feb Mus 15f NHF soft 1/7 Getagin(IRE) nk Oct23 Fls 15f NHF gd-sf 3/7 Doyen Quest (IRE) 13/
TFRHHHII BHA-
FORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Samtara,stays31/4m.Damunracedsistertofairlyusefulhurdler/fairchaser (stayed31/4m)GeorgianKing.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TIMEFORMVIEW66/1,wasunabletomakeamajorimpactinTaunton bumperondebut3weeksago
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3
TIMEFORM VIEW From a decent French NH family and produced a promisingfirsteffortwhenthirdingoodChepstowbumperinOctober (12/1),stayingongraduallyandbestofthoseheldup Suretoprogress andwinraces.Hoodgoeson. Oct23 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 3/16 Captain Bellamy
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1-2 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW€200,000buy,successfulsolestartinIrishpointsinApril2023 (decent form). Unable to land the odds but made a highly promising start when runner-up invaluable bumperat Lingfield (AW) inJanuary Looks a good prospect andistheonetobeatwithyardgoingmuchbetternow.
21Jan Lin 16f NHF stand 2/13 Tripoli Flyer(IRE) 11/2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM353
TIMEFORMVIEW€90,0003-y-o,half-brotherto3winners,includinguseful hurdler/smartchaserRobindesForet(winnerupto25f,byRobindesPres)and fairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserPortMelon(winnerupto3m,byPresenting), stays31/2m.Placedon2of3startsinIrishpoints.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW
Milangelding.Half-brothertofairhurdlerThecornerhouse.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
8 NOTSOWOOLLY(GB) (-)
J HarryKimber
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O The Shepherds
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
S Coral Racing Limited
9 LADYNELL(GB) (105)
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O The Redvers Ladies
B Mr David Redvers
S Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd
10 DIAMOND DRILL(IRE) (-)
J Lewis Stones (3)
T Tom Weston, Hindlip
O MrTom Weston
B Mr GaryAspell
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW £80,000 3-y-o, KayfTara gelding. Dam 3m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Finney. Plentyofstaminainhispedigree.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM5
TIMEFORM VIEW Good pedigree but was unable to meet market expectationsondebutinLudlowbumperattheturnoftheyear
5Jan Lud 15f NHF soft 5/9 Bellas Bridge 33l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWDiamondBoygelding.Dam,maidenonFlatinFrance, half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed23/4m)Idarah.
RACECOURSE DEBUT 11
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O West Coast Haulage Limited
B S.C.E.A. de La Fontaine S Unibet TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Theamoi. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Yard surely hold stronger claims with the promising Kingston Pride, but he’s interestingnevertheless.
RACECOURSE DEBUT 12
J Sean Houlihan
T Linda Blackford, Tiverton
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst
B Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone
S Tote TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including usefulchaserStonesAndRoses,stays29f,andbumperwinner/fairlyuseful 23/4mchasewinnerGolazo.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: SUPREMELYWEST(IRE) 5 11 5 Luke Scott 15-8 (DrRichard Newland) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Kingston Pride (IRE), 5-1 Kap Ouest (FR), 7-1 Doctor Midas (FR), 8-1 Wicked Thoughts (IRE), 20-1 Murphy’s Milan (IRE), 22-1 Not So Woolly (GB), 33-1 La Higuera (IRE), 50-1 Lady Nell (GB), Diamond Drill (IRE), 66-1 Grenardier (GB), 80-1 Diamond Dusty (GB), 200-1 Henry Pick (GB)
Point winner KINGSTON PRIDE made a bright start at Lingfield in January and looks a good prospect for Nicky Henderson, who is back among the winners. He sets the bar pretty high and could be hard to beat with improvement in the offing. Kap Ouest seems sure to win races, while Doctor Midas is an interesting newcomer for the same yard as the selection. The penalised Wicked Thoughts has work to do after his fortuitous Musselburgh victory
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) 2.KAP OUEST (FR) 3.DOCTOR MIDAS (FR)
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N/A
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N/A
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GRENADINE SAVE trained by A Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton, 144 miles.
O
J MrChad Bament (7)
T Mrs Helen Bament, Fremington
Cheek Pieces
O Mrs Helen Bament
H Torrington Farmers
J MrDarrenAndrews (3)
T Ms M. Lawrence
O Mrs C. Lawrence
H Lamerton
5 STADMALLEN (IRE) (26)
J Miss Heidi Stevens (7)
T Miss H. M Stevens, Tiverton
O Mr Brian McCreesh
H Devon & Somerset Staghounds
8 11-5
J MissAmberJackson-Fennell(7) E CheekPieces
T Miss AmberJackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton
O Miss AmberJackson-Fennell
H North Cotswold
7 HARBOUR QUEEN (IRE) (26)
BmValirann(FR)-HarbourPearl(IRE)
J Miss Chloe Emsley(7)
T S. Payne, Crewkerne
O Bennett, Payne, Smith
H Lamerton
8 11-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Libertarian gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/ fairly useful chaser Lake Field. Dam maiden hurdler Multiple point winner,includinglasttime(Mar24).Shouldtakeallthebeating.
DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHA91 FORM43PP33 D
TIMEFORMVIEWJustamodesthurdlerforJeremyScottand,while he’s scored in points since last seen underRules over2years ago, he wasn’tathisbestlasttime.
Mar22 Wcn 21f HcpH soft P/11 Sabrina (IRE)Feb22 Chp 19f HcpH soft 8/10 The Street (IRE) 33l
Dec21 Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 TipTop Cat (IRE) 81/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM2P2155 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who was below form last timeanddidn’tofferagreatdealonhisonlyRulesoutinglastseason.
Jun23 Str 22f Ch good P/10 Captain Biggles (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA70
FORM32-2245 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer (unplaced last time) but form he showedunderRulesover2yearsagoindicatesthathefacesatough taskhere.
Dec21 Lin 23f HcpC heavy P/9 Don Herbager(FR)Nov21 Fls 23f HcpC soft 9/17 Fairlawn Flyer 21l
Oct21 Fls 23f HcpH good 6/11 Uno Mas 39l
TFRHHIII BHA60
FORM21-14P4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Richard Hobson when 66/1 and cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,pulledupinhunterchaseatLeicester(20.1f,heavy) ondebutoverfences52daysago Onlyfourthinapointsince.
27Feb Lei 20f Ch heavy P/7 IskandarPecos (FR)May21 Fls 23f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Mosambo (IRE) 53l
Apr21 Seg 16f Hdl good 5/6 Tonyx 51l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1P2-P42 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Not much to go on with Rules form but she’s a pointwinnerwhoranwithcreditinthatspherelasttime,soshe’snot onetoruleoutinaweakrace
Jul21 Lim 22f Ch good 10
TuneThe Chello (IRE) 32l
Jun21 Clo 16f Stk good 10 Dani Barcelona (IRE) 13l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: KING’S QUAY(IRE) 8 11 5 Miss MollyLandau 10-1 (Matthew Hampton) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Hearts Corner(IRE), 9-2 HarbourQueen (IRE), 6-1 FunkySensation (GB), 14-1 Manofmanywords (GB), Grenadine Save (FR), 16-1 Minella Jab (IRE), 20-1 Stadmallen (IRE)
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HEARTS CORNER has enjoyed plenty of success in points, including last time, so there’s plenty to like about his chances in a weak race Harbour Queen has also been in form between the flags, so she may emerge as a threat, while Funky Sensation can’t be ruled out.
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