Stratford-On-Avon Racecard - Sunday 21st April by Weatherbys

Food&Drink

Thereisawidevarietyoffoodand drinkavailablebeforeandduring theraces.Treatyourselfatoneof ourdiningandbarfacilities

TheGalleryRestaurant

The Gallery Restaurant is a top class facility, ideal for couples and small groups. Tables are exclusive for the day and offer stunning, panoramic views of the entire racecourse, especially the finishing straight and winning post.

The Gallery package includes admission, together with a four course menu However, this is extremely popular and early booking is advisable. For reservations, please call 01789 267 949.

MulberryBakehouseintheBars

Newtoourbarpositions,servingwarm, handcraftedsausagerolls,from traditional,toporkandblackpudding, beefandalepasties,porkpiesandour verypopular,plantbased,spicy cauliflowerandonionbhajirolls.Forthose withasweettooth,weofferaselectionof cakesandmuffins,includingchocolate, lemon,blueberryandmanymore.

AdditionalFoodOutlets

Therearevariousotherfoodoutlets aroundthesite,togetherwithavarietyof barsthroughouttheracecourse,serving aselectionofbeers,spirits,wines, champagnesandsoftdrinks.

Welcome to Stratford Racecourse for hopefully a great afternoons racing We are delighted that the stables are at full capacity today and we have good ﬁeld sizes in all races We would like to thank all owners and trainers who have runners with us this afternoon and hope that you all have an enjoyable afternoon.

We would also like to welcome all of todays sponsors including Grace & Dotty who are supporting the ﬁrst race with some lovely prizes. They also have a stand here selling bespoke capes an country ware all of which can also be seen at www.graceanddotty.com

New for 2024 we have joined forces with ROR to help launch an exciting new initiative which aims to show how former racehorses are cared for after their racing career ends As part of the ROR Horses for Courses programme supported by Godolphin, we are pleased to announce our ﬁrst equine ambassadors to promote and appear at selected racedays. Jamacho and Atlantic Storm who have both recently retired and both winners of numerous races at Stratford have become our ambassadors and will be onsite for the ﬁrst time on Thursday 9th May.

How can racegoers ﬁnd out more or support RoR?

Our website https://www.ror.org.uk/provides masses of information about all aspects of our work including regional education resources and details of all our competitions and events. You can also follow RoR on social media channels or join an active regional Facebook group to join in and learn more.

We have also resumed our popular 25 Club which gives individuals and companies a fun affordable way to get involved with racing for the year. The package includes hospitality, annual badges and sponsorship. If you are interested please call Wendy on 01789 267949 prices start from £1500.

All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us We can be reached either on the day, or later by contacting the ofﬁce on 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net

Enjoy your day at Stratford Races

With best wishes,

Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary

WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES CONTENTS

Guide to the Racecourse 4-5 Map of the Racecourse .................................................................................................6-7 Reading the Racecard 8 Track Facts 9 Ofﬁcials 43 1.10pm The Grace and Dotty Mares' Maiden Hurdle Race 16-18 1.40pm The Get Daily Tips At racinguk.com Handicap Hurdle Race 20-22 2.15pm The Happy 40th Birthday Chris Gray #Thegoose Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race 24-25 2.48pm The Racecourse Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Chase 28-30 3.23pm The Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (DIV I)..........................32-34 3.55pm The Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (DIV II) 36-38 4.25pm The Watch More With Racing UK Extra Open Hunters' Chase........................40-41

ABANDONMENT REFUND

In the event of racing being abandoned before the ﬁrst race has been run, NO refunds will be made on the day, but racegoers should retain all badges/tickets & return these by post to the racecourse for a refund (or replacement badges for another meeting if preferred) Once the ﬁrst race has been run, there will be no refunds.

ADMISSION RIGHTS

The Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel, without prior notice, any racegoer who, in the opinion if the Racecourse Executive, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly or unacceptable manner. Examples of unruly or unacceptable behaviour include violent or abusive conduct, drunkenness, singing or shouting and intimidation of other racegoers. This list is not exhaustive. The Management does not accept liability for loss or damage to visitors’ effects, vehicles or other property whilst on these premises

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

RADIOS AND MOBILE TELEPHONES

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes Further details are available from the racecourse ofﬁce

HORSE WELFARE

“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualiﬁed Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

G U I D E TO TH E RA CE CO UR SE

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system.

This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Ofﬁcials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles The message will then be repeated.

BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using ﬂash photography whilst on course.

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration

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. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property

LITTER BINS

Please help us to keep Stratford clean and tidy by using the litter bins in all enclosures.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement

CHECK YOUR TICKETS

Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectiﬁed after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for three months.

3 2 1 5 7 19 4 6 18 A B C 7 20 Water jump Paddock Finishing post Stables Evacuation point Car Park Course Enclosure 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 7 12 - Main Entrance -The Stables Café - Racecourse office - Pravha Bar - Honest Café - Chris Rookes Bar -Toilets - Owners andTrainers room - Grandstand - Weighing Room - Bridge Bar - Champagne Bar Hospitality Boxes Kestrel Box Director’s Box A B C Swift / Swallow Box Avon Suite D E

17 10 13 15 8 9 11 7 D E 16 14 12 20 Last fence Main Enclosure 13 15 17 18 19 14 16 20 - Bookmakers - Gallery Restaurant - DisabledToilet and Baby Changing - Picnic Benches -The Paddock Pavilion / Owners facility -The Falstaff Bar [Centre Course] - Centre Course Café - Catering units Boxes Bars Restaurant / Dining FirstAid Toilets Racecourse facilities Disabled facilities

David Bass

James Best

James Bowen

Jamie Brace

Kevin Brogan

Henry Brooke

Jonathan Burke

Miss Ellie Callwood

Tom Cannon

James Davies

Mr Murray Dodd

Robert Dunne

1 Colours Graphic 2 Saddlecloth Number 3 Colour and Sex of Horse 4 Horse’s Pedigree 5 Horse’s Name 6 Birthplace of Horse 7 Days since Last Run 8 Previous Performance 9 Age 10 Weight 11 Jockey 12 Recent Form 13 Timeform Star Ratings 14 Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 1 2 5 4 6 7 8 9 3 13 11 10 12 14 2 OPERA DE COEUR (FR) (17) 11 4 11 8 B g East of Heaven (IRE) - Eden de Coeur (FR) O The Hon Mrs A. E. Heber-Percy Br N. Burlot, Olivier Burlot & Michel le Bris T H. D. Daly, Ludlow S Hodnet Hall Gardens YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond and armlets, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Slew Charm by 3. Star Rating Official BHA Rating - G. SHEEHAN

READING THE RACECARD

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting

Armson 3.23, 3.55

4.25

1.10, 2.48

2.15

TRAINERS JOCKEYS Philip

Mr Zac Baker

Harry Bannister

1.40

3.23

1.40

1.10,

3.55

1.10,

2.15

1.40,

4.25

1.10,

3.23

2.15,

1.40,

3.55

2.48,

4.25

1.40,

Jamie Gambin 1.40 Ciaran Gethings 1.10, 2.48 Marc Goldstein 2.48, 3.55 Fergus Gregory 3.23 Bradley Harris 1.40, 2.48, 3.23 Mr Robert Hawker 4.25 Jack Hogan 1.10 Sean Houlihan 1.40 Brian Hughes 1.10 Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell 4.25 Ben Jones 1.40, 3.23 Peter Kavanagh 3.23 Alan King 2.48 Finn Lambert 1.10, 2.48 James Martin 1.10 David Noonan 3.23 Mr Joshua Parker 4.25 Lilly Pinchin 2.48, 3.55 Ben Poste 2.48, 3.55 Conor Ring 1.40 Miss RobinsonImmy 4.25 Daniel Sansom 1.10 Nick Scholﬁeld 1.40, 2.48, 3.55 William Shanahan 3.23 Gavin Sheehan 1.10, 1.40, 2.15 Harry Skelton 1.40 Jay Tidball 3.55 Charlie Todd 1.10, 2.48, 3.23 James Turner 2.48 Miss Lucy Turner 1.10 Chris Ward 1.40, 3.55 Tabitha Worsley 1.10, 1.40, 2.48 Toby Wynne 3.55 Nico de Boinville 2.15, 3.23 Sam Allwood 1.10 Kim Bailey 2.15 Richard Bandey 1.10 Robert Bevis 2.48 Tom Britten 4.25 Ben Case 2.48 Michael Chapman 2.48 Miss V. Collins 4.25 Jake Coulson 3.23 Rebecca Curtis 1.40 Henry Daly 1.10 Harriet Dickin 1.40, 2.48, 3.23, 3.55 Samuel Drinkwater 1.40 Stuart Edmunds 2.48 Susan Gardner 2.48 Michael Gates 1.40, 3.55 Nick Gifford 1.40, 2.48 Warren Greatrex 3.23 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 3.23, 3.55 Gary Hanmer 3.55 Grace Harris 1.40 Nigel Hawke 3.23 Nicky Henderson 2.15, 3.23 Sarah Hollinshead 3.23 Georgie Howell 1.10, 2.48 Sarah Humphrey 1.40 Mitchell Hunt 1.40 Andy Irvine 3.23, 3.55 Karen Jewell 2.48 Alan King 1.10, 2.15 Paul King 4.25 Henrietta C Knight 3.23 Toby Lawes 1.10, 3.55 Sheila Lewis 1.40 Charlie Longsdon 2.48, 3.55 Andrew Martin 1.10 Donald McCain 1.10, 3.23 Richard Mitford-Slade 1.40 Kelly Morgan 4.25 Seamus Mullins 1.10, 2.48 Fergal O’Brien 1.10, 2.15 Henry Oliver 4.25 Ben Pauling 3.23 Richard Phillips 1.10 Francesca Poste 4.25 Alastair Ralph 1.40, 3.55 Mel Rowley 1.40 Dan Skelton 1.40 Jamie Snowden 1.10, 2.15 Nigel TwistonDavies 1.40 Sheena West 3.55 Christian Williams 1.40, 2.48, 3.55 Ian Williams 2.48, 3.23 Noel Williams 2.15 Venetia Williams 1.10 John Wright 4.25

2.15, 3.23

TRACK FACTS

TRACK DESCRIPTION

A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

D SKELTON (24 wins from 104 runners, 23%) runs DIAMOND TWIN (1.40).

F O’BRIEN (21 wins from 103 runners, 20%) runs LUNE ET RETOUR and HARD AS NAILS (1.10), GREYVAL (2.15).

N TWISTON-DAVIES (18 wins from 80 runners, 22%) runs FANTOMAS (1.40).

J SNOWDEN (16 wins from 54 runners, 30%) runs VALUE ADDED (1.10), OBSESSEDWITHYOU (2.15).

G HANMER (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs OVER MILK WOOD (3.55).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

D SKELTON (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runners listed above.

N HENDERSON (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs EASY PEASY (2.15), AVADA KEDAVRA (3.23).

F O’BRIEN (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runners listed above.

B PAULING (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs DEERSTALKER (3.23).

H DICKIN (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs HASTY PARISIAN (1.40), WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (2.48), SECRET SAUCE (3.23), VICTORY CLUB (3.55).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

BRIAN HUGHES (22 wins from 99 rides, 22%) rides BELLBIRD (1.10).

HARRY SKELTON (21 wins from 70 rides, 30%) rides DIAMOND TWIN (1.40).

GAVIN SHEEHAN (19 wins from 77 rides, 25%) rides VALUE ADDED (1.10), JOHNS DREAM (1.40), OBSESSEDWITHYOU (2.15).

HARRY BANNISTER (14 wins from 71 rides, 20%) rides VILLAINESS (1.10), FELTON BELLEVUE (2.48).

DAVID BASS (12 wins from 66 rides, 18%) rides LADY GWEN (2.15).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

BEN JONES (5 wins from 20 rides, 25%) rides MAC’S LEGACY (1.40), DEERSTALKER (3.23).

HARRY SKELTON (5 wins from 26 rides, 19%) rides listed above.

BRIAN HUGHES (4 wins from 20 rides, 20%) rides listed above.

NICO DE BOINVILLE (4 wins from 14 rides, 29%) rides EASY PEASY (2.15), AVADA KEDAVRA (3.23).

JONATHAN BURKE (4 wins from 18 rides, 22%) rides LUNE ET RETOUR (1.10), PRINCE DE JUILLEY (1.40), GREYVAL (2.15).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 1.40 KARAKORAM (won off 89 down 8lb to 81); 2.48 LORD SPARKY (won off 104 down 4lb to 100); UALLRIGHTHARRY (won off 100 down 7lb to 93); 2.15 FINEST VIEW (won off 120 down 7lb to 113).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.23 AVADA KEDAVRA (down 3 grades); 3.23 SECRET SAUCE (down 2); 3.55 RAISE YOUR GLASS (down 2).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

NICK THE GREEK (3.23) trained by J Coulson, Heaton, distance of 227 miles.

UALLRIGHTHARRY (2.48) trained by K Jewell, Sittingbourne, distance of 161 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th April.

open ditch open ditch Grandstand 2m6f H 2m7f C 2m5f110y C 3m4f C 2m1f110y C 2m110y H 3m3f H 2m4f C 2m3f H Water Jump Finish

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND THE COURSE

Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)

Racecards to purchase

Chris Rookes Bar (ground ﬂoor near entrance)

Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance)

G/ S Bar (downstairs)

G/S tattersalls bar (downstairs)

Stowford Press Bridge bar (upstairs in Grandstand)

Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars)

Owners/ Trainers Bar

External Catering Concessions

Centre Course Bar (when open)

Paddock Pavilion Restaurant

Gallery Restaurant

Hospitality Boxes

Stables Café

Cash and Card

Card only

Cash & Card

Card only

Cash and Card

Cash & Card

Card only

Cash & Card

Card only

Cash & Card

HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager.

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number) Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Ofﬁcial, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

We’re pleased to be welcoming our Horses For Courses ambassador Jamacho on course onThursday

9th May.

Jamacho has been a versatile competitor, excelling in both hurdles and chase races.

With an overseas win in Jersey in 2021 winning the handicap hurdle under Brian Hughes.

“He has been a brilliantly fun horse for his owners, Stratford Racing. He is a cheeky chap around the yard, and you cannot help but love him!” - Trainer Charlie Longsdon

Keep an eye out on updates about Jamacho on our social media channels.

AT STRATFORD RACECOURSE 9TH MAY2024

ROR – RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES

Jamacho will be in the parade ring onThursday 9th May and afterwards racegoers will be able to get up close to him in the unsaddling area next to the parade ring.

RoR is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing. The charity promotes the versatility and adaptability of racehorses for other equestrian activities following their retirement from racing. For more information visit www.ror.org.uk

RACING CAREER:

Chestnut gelding. b.2014

Sire: Camacho

Trained by: Charlie Longsdon

Races: 38

Win (Places): 11 (37)

Prize money: £54, 816

SECOND CAREER

Rating: 128

Discipline:To be decided only just retired

Owned by: Ilona Barnett

Future Plans: Jamacho re�red at the end of summer 2023, he has had the winter chilling out in the field and has just started back into work at the beginning of February 2024. We are very much focusing on core strength, topline and learning how to work in an arena in a calm manner. The aim is start local ROR clinics and weekly group pole work and flat sessions in the Spring, a�er that his new career path will be chosen.

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Official equine ambassadors for Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse Jamacho Atlantic Storm

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The Grace And Dotty Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

Ch m Highland Reel (IRE) - Earth Amber

O Pump & Plant Services Ltd Br Pump and Plant Services Ltd

T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Pump & Plant Services Ltd

MAUVE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW cap.

VIEW Displayed promise on bumper debut but little to shout about in various company since and she’s probably a handicap project.

O Robert and Sandra Davenport

T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport

DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers.

B m Passing Glance - Young Cheddar (IRE)

O Ms G. Howell Br Tabitha Worsley

T Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells S Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

YELLOW, MAUVE epaulets

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumper/novice hurdles. Hood ﬁtted. Star RatingHHIII Official

4 EXTRA COVER (GB) (8) 40 5 11 4

B m Jack Hobbs - Rosita Bay

O Hot To Trot Jumping Br Overbury Stallions Ltd

T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Searls Land

MAROON, BEIGE braces, BEIGE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs mare who makes plenty of appeal on paper but no impact both starts and one for further down the line when her stamina is drawn out. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating

5 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (294) 35-113 D 6 11 4

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker

O Mr Raymond Treacy Br T. C. Frost

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

S Bresbet

RED, EMERALD GREEN and RED diabolo on sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual-bumper winner who shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft, 10/3) on hurdles bow in July, Off 9 months but she’s in excellent hands and is open to progress. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - JACK

6 LUNE ET RETOUR (GB) (43) 00

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Scotland Act (FR)

O The Front Runner’s Network Limited Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

S Bresbet

YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW From quite a good family but well held both starts in bumpers. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingJONATHAN BURKE

16 1 ST RACE No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR 1 S T

E 1 . 10 PM

RA C

1 ALLEGRO FORTE

60-05 5 11 4

(GB) (90)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - TOM CANNON 2 DARCY’S GLANCE (GB) (117) 000 5 11 4

TIMEFORM

m Passing Glance

Glances

- Exchanging

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingJAMES MARTIN (5) 3 DON’T CHEDDAR TEAR

0PP 5 11 4

(GB) (19)

RatingTABITHA WORSLEY (3)

BHA

CIARAN GETHINGS

HOGAN (3)

5 11 4

7 REELY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (22) 0-4 5 11 4

B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR)

O My Racing Manager Friends

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Eliisa Morgan-Joseph

S My Racing Manager

BLACK, RED star, WHITE and RED striped sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star

TIMEFORM VIEW Last in bumper/mares maiden hurdle 11 months apart

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left and jumped poorly Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

8 SHIBUYA SONG (GB) (97) UP 5 11 4

Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE)

O The Firebirds Br Mr C. E. Stedman

T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh S Tori Global

PURPLE, large PINK spots, sleeves and cap.

VIEW Fair Flat winner at peak but only modest in that sphere lately and has failed to take to

9 SILENT AUCTION (GB) (82) 0-43 5 11 4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Odello

O Eventmasters Racing

T Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Little Lodge Farm

S Eventmasters Ltd

WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK and RED hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and steadily progressive form in that sphere, third of 12 at Newcastle in January Hurdles debut at an ordinary level.

10 TIQUE (GB) (132) 1F4460 5 11 4

B or Br m Blue Bresil (FR) - Toberdowney (IRE)

O Mrs Heather Royle Br DC & HM Royle

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans

LIGHT GREEN and PURPLE check, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at the fourth attempt at Bangor in May but has managed barely modest form in her 5 hurdles, tending to make mistakes. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

11 VILLAINESS (IRE) (39) 20-225 6 11 4

B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)

O Mrs J. A. Thomas Br Vambedk Bloodstock Ltd

T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere S Tally Ho Farm Ltd YELLOW and BROWN stripes, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

VIEW Runner-up on first of 2 outings in bumpers for Jamie Snowden and filled same spot in a brace of mares’novice hurdles, beaten only 1/2 length by Sweet Fantasy (won again next time) at Plumpton in January. Bit below par on handicap debut upped in trip but this is easier Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 103 HARRY BANNISTER

O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Br Godolphin

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves.

VIEW Fair maiden on Flat in France, stays 15f, placed both starts in 2024. Sold from N. Clement €32,000 in February and now goes hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBRIAN

13 MOUNTAIN LAKE (GB) (21) 34 4 10 10

B f Postponed (IRE) - Moonsail

O Coxon Dunlevy McGuinness Ogden Br Godolphin

T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

S Allwood Horse Transport

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW

17 1 ST RACE

LUCY TURNER (5)

MISS

FINN LAMBERT (3)

TIMEFORM

hurdling

far Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

KEVIN BROGAN

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

SANSOM (3)

DANIEL

TIMEFORM

BELLBIRD

4 10 10

(GB) (72)

B or Br f Postponed (IRE) - Be Fabulous (GER)

TIMEFORM

HUGHES

diamonds, YELLOW cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden at her best on Flat for Saeed bin Suroor Showed a bit tried hurdling after 6 months off when ultimately a well-held third of 14 at Hereford and stepped forward a little on that at Market Rasen latest Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 CHARLIE TODD 14 VALUE ADDED (GB) (206) 4 10 10 B f Iffraaj - Star Value (IRE) O HM The Queen&The Late Sir Chips Keswick Br Queen Elizabeth II T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S Betvictor BROWN, RED sleeves, YELLOW cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler around 2m Shemdani. Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), won minor event in 2023, ran modestly final outing Richard for Hughes STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - GAVIN SHEEHAN

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Villainess (IRE), 5-1 Hard As Nails (GB), 13-2 Silent Auction (GB), 7-1 Mountain Lake (GB), 15-2 Bellbird (GB), 8-1 Value Added (GB), 20-1 Tique (GB), 25-1 Allegro Forte (GB), 33-1 Lune Et Retour (GB), 40-1 Reely Delightful (GB), 66-1 Extra Cover (GB), 150-1 Darcy’s Glance (GB), Don’t Cheddar Tear (GB), 200-1 Shibuya Song (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

The return to 2m will suit VILLAINESS and he’s fancied to get back on track and open his account back at this level. Hard As Nails won’t lack for fitness given the yard she represents so she has to be feared, with Flat-recruit Value Added another to note.

1-2-3:

1.VILLAINESS (IRE) 2.HARD AS NAILS 3.VALUE ADDED

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1 ST RACE Number of Declared Runners 14 (Exacta) Hood worn first time by No. 3. THE RE SU LT .. . IST 2ND ..................................................... 3RD 4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES. TIME................................................ 2023: CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) 5 11 4 Liam Harrison 11-10 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran

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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6650

Owners Prize Money Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

1 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (9) 123-011 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)

O Yen Hall Farm Racing Br Mr Nigel Peters

T Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting S Tote

YELLOW and MAROON diamonds, YELLOW sleeves,

2 FLOATING ROCK (GER) (349) 61P60-5 C 9 12 0

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Fly Osoria (GER)

O Mr Michael Gates Br Stall 5-Stars

T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.

3 PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (137) P34-34P 7 12 0

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)

O The Big Dog Partnership Br Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S F&S Consultants Ltd

ORANGE, BLACK chevron and sleeves, check cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was tried in cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, heavy) 137 days ago, beaten long way

4 HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) (48) F50324

Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE)

O The Hasty Parisian Partnership Br Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

T Harriet Dickin, Midford

GREY and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE

20 No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey 2 ND RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR 2 N D

E 1 . 40 PM

RA C

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

5lb higher mark to overcome. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 JAMIE GAMBIN (10)

YELLOW cap, MAROON star TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after handicap successes at Huntingdon and Fakenham (23.4f, good, 11/1) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly despite having a

TIMEFORM

in handicap

ground running Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100 CHRIS WARD

VIEW Course winner but off 11 months since posting a respectable fifth of 10

hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft, 33/1). Needs to hit the

(3)

STEWARDS

HHIII Official BHA Rating 100 JONATHAN BURKE

out Back in this sphere with plenty to prove.

NOTE: Following its run on 6/12/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame Star Rating

6 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and came in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at

(25f, soft, 3/1) 48 days ago on his final run for

Visored for new yard with lots more required Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97 BRADLEY HARRIS (3) 5 DIAMOND TWIN (FR) (136) 4065-2P 6 11 8 B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Lady La Lionne (FR) O Winter Gold Racing 2 Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN diabolo on sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, DARK BLUE diamond TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in 23f handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in November but off since being pulled up there following month. Still has few miles on the clock so is worth another chance. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94 HARRY SKELTON 6 MAC’S LEGACY (IRE) (21) 060263 7 11 7 B g Fame And Glory - Eurowinner (IRE) O Lockett,Farnham,McLoughlin,Peniket&Paish Br Thomas Mulhern T Rebecca Curtis, Newport S William Hill PURPLE and RED (quartered), PURPLE sleeves, RED cap. TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip Cheekpieces back on and one to consider Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93 BEN JONES

sleeves

Plumpton

Anthony Charlton.

7 UNO MAS (GB) (17)

B g Morozov (USA) - Broomhill Lady

000651 D 10 11 6

O Christian Williams Racing Club Br Derwent Dene Farm

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

S NAF

BLACK, RED stars, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Needs to back it up now up 4lb. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

8 FANTOMAS (FR) (29)

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR)

642213 D 8 11 1

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Br Mr Franck Van Haaren

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

BLACK, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his first win over hurdles at Hereford in March but turned in a laboured effort when below form third of 8 at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Needs to get back on track Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

9 TWP STORI (GB) (34) 655321

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch

O Mrs T. P. James Br Mickley Stud

T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham S Tote

PINK, LIGHT BLUE hoops and armlets

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who got off the mark in 5-runner

(IRE) O Familia Venari Syndicate Br Aoife Hickey

T Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

S Gmr Couriers Ltd

LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, BLACK armlets, check cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but has posted a series of creditable efforts in defeat since undergoing a wind op last spring, including when fifth of 16 at Hereford (3m1f) 43 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up.

(IRE) - Portrait

O Grace Harris Racing

Mr S. P. Hussain

T Grace Harris, Shirenewton S Grace Harris Racing DARK BLUE, WHITE spots, WHITE and DARK BLUE halved sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

T Sheila Lewis,

21 2 ND RACE

NICK SCHOLFIELD

JAMIE BRACE (7)

D 6 10 12

handicap hurdle at Fontwell

heavy)

Expected to be bang there despite taking a 7lb rise in the weights Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 84 ROBERT DUNNE

(25.8f,

34 days ago, shaken up to assert.

(43) 426225 7 10 10 B m Ocovango

10 GINDERELLA (IRE)

Derella

Official BHA Rating 82 SEAN HOULIHAN 11 KARAKORAM

360560 9 10 9

Star RatingHHHII

(GB) (41)

B g Excelebration

CONOR RING 12 JOHNS DREAM (IRE)

36P062 6 10 6 Ch g

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here out of sorts, only eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, soft) 41 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 81

(43)

Malinas (GER) - Shamble Street (IRE) O Oaktree Racing Club Br Mount Eaton Stud Ltd

Brecon ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond and armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was much improved on his handicap debut when neck second of 16 to Fantomas at Hereford (25.5f, soft, 18/1) 43 days ago, clear of rest Merits consideration despite being upped 5lb Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78 GAVIN SHEEHAN 13 PIP AWAY (IRE) (36) 6-000 7 10 6

m Getaway (GER) - Justamemory (IRE) O The Lavender Chickens Br John Quane T Nick Gifford, Findon EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE star and star on cap. TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhohasofferedlittlethusfar,thirteenthof15innovicehurdle(250/1)atKempton (16f, good to soft) 36 days ago Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78 JAMES DAVIES 14 ALFIE SHARP (GB) (144) 60-05 6 10 5 B g Scorpion (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds O Pontispool Racing Club Br Shade Oak Stud T Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren S Pontispool Equine Sports Centre BLACK, PINK stripe, striped sleeves, PINK cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 4 starts over hurdles Tongue strap goes on for his handicap debut with significantly more needed Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 77 JAMES BEST

15 R BERNARD (GB) (34)

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Channel Treat

O Mr R. Broadley

P0-36P3 BF 8 10 2

Br Mr P. O. Allman

T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth S Bob Price & Son Groundworks

DARK GREEN, RED hoop and armlets

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser for Sam Allwood Good effort on yard bow when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 34 days ago so not ruled out with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71 TABITHA WORSLEY (3)

Number of Declared Runners 15 (Exacta)

Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15.

THE RE SU LT

BETTING FORECAST:

6-1 Twp Stori (GB), 8-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), Uno Mas (GB), 10-1 R Bernard (GB), 12-1 Diamond Twin (FR), Mac’s Legacy (IRE), Johns Dream (IRE), 14-1 Fantomas (FR), Ginderella (IRE), 16-1 Prince de Juilley (FR), 18-1 Hasty Parisian (IRE), 25-1 Karakoram (GB), 50-1 Pip Away (IRE), Alfie Sharp (GB), 66-1 Floating Rock (GER)

RACE SUMMARY:

Sam Drinkwater’s TWP STORI arrives on the up so is fancied to defy a 7lb rise for his Fontwell victory at the chief expense of in-form maiden Johns Dream. Mel Rowley’s new recruit R Bernard and hat-trick seeking The Wise Traveller can both have a say too in a competitive handicap.

1-2-3:

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ND RACE

IST ...................................................... 2ND ..................................................... 3RD ...................................................... 4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES.................................. TIME................................................

(Tim Vaughan) 11 ran

2023: SHANTOU SUNSET 9 11 10 Charlie Price 17-2

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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8650

The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Valley Girl (FR)

O The Oakley Partnership Br Suc Derek Clee

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Bresbet BLACK, RED sash, WHITE sleeves and cap.

2 FINEST VIEW (GB) (30) 5-0F006 D 7 11 11

B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend

O Pitchall Stud Partnership Br Pitchall Stud

T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Goodwin Racing Ltd

LIGHT GREEN, DARK BLUE epaulets, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 on the bounce for this yard in spring 2022 but not at the same level for Andrew Martin last year However, her mark has dropped as a result and, after 8 months off, she shaped as if better for the run when mid-field at Newbury last time Not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113 TOM CANNON

3 EASY PEASY (IRE) (19)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cause Celebre (IRE)

11011 D 5 11 11

O Mrs Christopher Hanbury Br C. O. P. Hanbury

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

MAROON, YELLOW cap, MAROON spots

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner and has made a bright start to her hurdling career, following up her Exeter success with a comfortable victory in a Ludlow novice. Leading contender with the potential of more still to offer as she makes her handicap debut Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113 NICO DE

4 MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) (56) 532-351 D 6 11

m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE)

O Mr Semore Kurdi Br John O’Connor

T Noel Williams, Blewbury

BLACK, GREY chevrons on sleeves TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed twice in bumpers and has at least matched that level in this sphere, getting off the mark at the third attempt in a Hereford maiden in February. Scored easily last time and she may do better still as she goes handicapping.

B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR)

O The Picnic Party & AWR Consultancy Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

S Betvictor

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars TIMEFORM VIEW Won junior events at Wetherby and Hereford last term However, below that level when a beaten favourite in handicaps on her first 2 starts this season and finished well held in listed company at Taunton on her latest outing Others more persuasive.

B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla

O Mr R. L. Davies

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

PINK, DARK BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE cap.

Br H. Davies & R. Davies

S Kendall & Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Three handicap hurdle wins this season, including back-to-back successes at Taunton and Market Rasen in November Has continued in decent heart since, runner-up at Fakenham when last seen the following month (has had a wind op subsequently). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 DAVID BASS

24 No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey 3 RD RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR 3 R D

E 2 . 15 PM

RA C

Third

Fourth £437; Fifth

Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746;

£874;

£218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

GREYVAL

2110-66 D 5 12 0

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. 1

(FR) (113)

VIEW

winner in juvenile hurdles last season, including a listed event at Doncaster Shaped as if she’d come on for the run when mid-field on handicap debut at Ascot in November, but fared little better at Newbury 8 weeks later and has been off again since. Star RatingHHIII Official

TIMEFORM

Dual

BHA Rating 116 JONATHAN BURKE

BOINVILLE

10 B

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112 ROBERT DUNNE

214-025 D 5 11 1

5 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (113)

SHEEHAN

241132

D 6 11 0

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103 GAVIN

6 LADY GWEN (GB) (124)

BETTING FORECAST:

7-4 Easy Peasy (IRE), 3-1 Mighty Moth (IRE), 11-2 Lady Gwen (GB), 9-1 Greyval (FR), Obsessedwithyou (FR), 10-1 Finest View (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

EASY PEASY has looked a nice prospect when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles, defying a penalty with a bit in hand at Ludlow 19 days ago, and she can add to her tally with further progress to come on her handicap debut. Mighty Moth opened her hurdles account in good style last time and is feared most, ahead of Finest View

1-2-3: 1.EASY PEASY (IRE) 2.MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) 3.FINEST VIEW

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25 3 RD RACE

of Declared Runners 6 (Exacta)

for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

RE SU LT .. . IST 2ND ..................................................... 3RD 4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES. TIME................................................ 2023: MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) 6 11 8 Peter Kavanagh 5-1 (Donald McCain) 9 ran PLAY SMARTER

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THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7150

BHA Rating 100

2 LARGY NIGHTS (IRE) (86) 2P-3154 CD 10 11 12

B g Jeremy (USA) - Rowdy Nights (IRE)

O Mr Charlie Longsdon Br Declan Lennon

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

S Merriebelle Stable Llc

DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and armlets, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on comeback run when doubling chase tally at Sedgefield in November Anchored by an 8lb rise next 2 starts but has since been eased 2lb Star

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR)

O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon

T Ben Case, Banbury S David Andrews Construction Limited

YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally reliable and gained a deserved first win for over 2 years at Southwell last month. Expected to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

4 HEAD ON (IRE) (41) 3/-P2P65 8 11 9

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Miss Baloo (IRE)

O Mr S. J. Cox

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch S Tote

BLACK, BROWN stars, BLACK sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in early stages of the 2021-22 campaign and has shaped better than the result a couple of times over fences this term Not discounted from an easing mark/change of headgear.

5 UNBLINKING (GB) (44) P-2202P 11 11 9

B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate

O Mr R. N. Bevis

T Robert Bevis, Duckington

DARK GREEN, MAUVE hoops

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) last season and good runner-up efforts 3 starts this term, though needs to shrug off a fair run at Exeter STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

6 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (24)

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble

O Woodhayes racing club

Br Mrs Patricia Doran

T Susan Gardner, Longdown S Woodhayes Stud

DARK BLUE, GOLD sash, hooped sleeves, GOLD cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to last season’s form from out of the blue to take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wincanton and backed that up when following up at Exeter Similar form under a penalty when 14 lengths second of 4 to Uallrightharry at Fontwell (26f, heavy) since and 7lb better off with winner here. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94

28 No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey 4 TH RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR 4 T H

E 2 . 48 PM

RA C

Third

Fourth £361; Fifth £180.

Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444;

£722;

(Penalty Value £3775.91)

LORD

122-PP0 10 12 0

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. 1

SPARKY (GB) (20)

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Braybrooke Lady (IRE)

O The On The Bridle Partnership Br Mr Neil Jennings & Mrs Amanda Jennings

cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded sixth career win over fences when making all in an amateur rider’s handicap at Fakenham on New Year’s Day last year. Has a fair bit to prove following 3 modest efforts this season, though. Star RatingHHHII Official

T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard S C R Limited, Science Supplements EMERALD GREEN, PINK epaulets and sleeves, PINK

CIARAN GETHINGS

LILLY PINCHIN

FELTON

242231 9 11 11

RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

BELLEVUE (FR) (34)

HARRY BANNISTER

CHARLIE TODD

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

FINN

(3)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

LAMBERT

9 11 8

50P112

JAMES TURNER (7)

7 UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (24) 4-P00P1 12 11

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE)

O Mrs S. Stanier Br Desmond Devereux

T Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne S Tote

MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sash, YELLOW cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a big drop in the weights when back to form at Fontwell, beating Lightonthewing by 14 lengths. Far from certain to reproduce that but player if he does.

8 RIVER TYNE (GB) (20) 22-PP22 BF 9 11 6

B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie

O Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan Br Allan Munnis

T Nick Gifford, Findon

S Avtrade Limited

BLACK, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, PINK diamond.

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

9 HILLTOWN (IRE) (20) 03P321 6 10 11

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose

O Hilltown Syndicate

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Holborn Trust Ltd

S We Do Vans

RED, large BLACK spots, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED cap, BLACK spots

B g

T Christian Williams, Bridgend S NAF WHITE, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Maven

O Mrs M. Chapman Br Habton Farms

Chapman, Market Rasen

29 4 TH RACE

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93 MARC GOLDSTEIN

TIMEFORM

3 weeks ago Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92 JAMES DAVIES

Huntingdon

TIMEFORM

by a wide margin 3 weeks ago and remains well treated on old form if backing that up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83 BRADLEY HARRIS (3)

WILLIAMDECONQUEROR

25-2332 8 10 10

VIEW Back to form to win at Plumpton

(GB) (57)

Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil

Mrs C M

Mrs

O Mrs M

Cooper &

Dickin Br

Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any description but went very close at Lingfield on return in November Decent placed efforts last 2 starts and can make presence felt Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 82 BEN POSTE

BALLYRASHANE (IRE) (21) P0-0412 7 10 9

g Milan - Musical Madam (IRE)

T Harriet Dickin, Midford S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better ROYAL BLUE, PINK and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, PINK cap.

O Sue Howell Br Lucy Norton & Norris Mount Stud

TIMEFORM

who landed 4-runner handicap chase (4/6) at Fakenham (29.1f, good to soft). Decent second at Ffos Las since and remains unexposed Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 81 NICK SCHOLFIELD 12 LADY PACIFICO (GB) (26) 5-60306 6 10 9 B m Sir Percy - Silken Ocean O Ms G.

Br Ashbrittle Stud

Georgie

S Drill

YELLOW,

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdles winner who made a decent start for this stable when third at Leicester on chase bow in November Ran badly back over hurdles next time, however, and never involved back over fences at Taunton. Headgear re-fitted Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 81 TABITHA WORSLEY (3)

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Howell

Howell, Tenbury Wells

Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

MAUVE epaulets.

(GB) (20) 06U-503

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who makes no appeal from out of the handicap. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 64 ALAN KING (7) Number of Declared Runners 13................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 10, 12. THE RE SU LT IST 2ND 3RD 4TH DISTANCES. TIME

T Michael

YELLOW, RED cross belts, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, RED stars

BETTING FORECAST:

11-2 Hilltown (IRE), 7-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), 15-2 Uallrightharry (IRE), 9-1 River Tyne (GB), Williamdeconqueror (GB), Ballyrashane (IRE), 10-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 16-1 Lord Sparky (GB), Largy Nights (IRE), Head On (IRE), Unblinking (GB), 66-1 Lady Pacifico (GB), 300-1 Fast Deal (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

BALLYRASHANE is steadily progressing so could be the answer up against exposed sorts. Hilltown was back to his best when scoring at Plumpton so must be respected, while the likeable Felton Bellevue can make his presence felt again.

1-2-3:

1.BALLYRASHANE (IRE) 2.HILLTOWN (IRE) 3.FELTON BELLEVUE (FR)

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Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

(Class 5) (DIV I)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6650. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 NICK THE GREEK (GB) (27)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Camelia des Bordes (FR)

F4-6014

O Nick Carter & Marcus Watmough Br Mr Malcolm Green

T Jake Coulson, Heaton S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise on first run since leaving Olly Murphy when landing a weak novice at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in February, belying odds of 40/1 in the process. Not helped by bad mistake when fourth in novice seller since but may lack the potential of one or two now handicapping Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 FERGUS GREGORY

2 DEERSTALKER (IRE) (88)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pokerhuntress (IRE)

O Lady Dulverton

F0-44P 6 11 13

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

T Ben Pauling, Naunton S Fitzdares YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and armlets. TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than distance beaten suggests at Plumpton latterly May have found conditions against him when pulled up on handicap bow at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) in January. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 BEN JONES

3 LARGY FORCE (IRE) (31) 1/-222 BF 6 11 13

Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE)

O Jim and Claire Limited Br Mr John Phelan

FORM Age st lb Jockey 5 TH RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

3 .

No./Horse

5 T

RA C E

23 PM

5 12 0

MAROON

sleeves,

cap, MAROON star TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £85,000 after winning sole point start in April 2022 and

BHA Rating 102 JAMES BOWEN 4 AVADA KEDAVRA (IRE) (99) 4-300 5 11 12 Br g

Br William J. Noonan

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Out of an unraced sister to yard’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth. Caught the eye when third on hurdles debut at Plumpton (20.5f) in November and best not judged too harshly on his subsequent runs at Taunton/Warwick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 101 NICO DE BOINVILLE 5 CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) (151) 560 6 11 3 B g Milan - Miss Overdrive O Aﬃliate

Syndicate Br Michael Tobin T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage S Frank Inns BEIGE, BLACK triple diamond and diamond on cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding who offered something to work on when fifth on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe (2m) last spring Well held in pair of starts on these shores for Gary Brown thereafter and would need to see market support behind him to make him of interest Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92 TOM CANNON 6 GENTLE VICTOR (GB) (32) 0506P5 6 11 2 B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Onetwobeat O The Gentle Victor Racing Syndicate Br Mr Alex Park T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets. TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on at huge odds on hurdles debut at Ludlow in October but hasn’t kicked on subsequently, including in pair of handicaps in recent months More needed despite easing mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91 WILLIAM SHANAHAN (5)

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S 1Account Ltd

and BEIGE (quartered), hooped

BEIGE

filled runners-up spot in bumper/ pair of hurdle starts for current yard, latterly at Chepstow (2m, soft) 31 days ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHHI Official

Milan

Miss Bobs Worth (IRE) O

John P. McManus

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Racing Camino Rocio

7 SECRET SAUCE (IRE) (21)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE)

U625F 4 11 1

O Secret Sauce Syndicate Br Michael Begley

T Harriet Dickin, Midford

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland and best effort over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice (2m) in January. Easy to back, looked booked for fourth on yard debut in a Plumpton maiden (15.9f) 3 weeks ago but this switch to handicaps rates a plus Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

8 GARITSA BAY (IRE) (21)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscar Ladensa (IRE)

00604 6 10 12

O John Nicholls Racing Br Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch S Hunter Plastics Limited

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, checked sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in bumper/3 novice hurdle runs but showed a good deal more without being seen to best effect when fourth on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f) 3 weeks ago, rallying 2 out and running on. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87

9 RHODIA (IRE) (84)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Annie Greene (IRE)

4-65655 8 10 7

O Mrs L Pickard & Mr A L Holland Br Mr Andrew McNally

T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon S Tote

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE sleeves, MAROON armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap, MAROON star TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 2 of his 4 starts in bumpers and not disgraced on back of wind surgery over hurdles earlier this term, not looking ideally served by the return to 2m when fifth at Doncaster (16.6f) in January. This step back up in trip may help Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82 ROBERT

10 REBEL MC (GB) (343)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ifni du Luc (FR)

P06P5-0 7 10 2

O Mr M. Cottam Br Shade Oak Stud

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

ORANGE, RED epaulets, hooped sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who offered little in novice hurdles and only minor promise on second of his 3 starts in handicaps last spring Starts out for new yard on back of wind surgery/equipped with a tongue tie but significant improvement needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76

11 MY GRANNY LILY (GB) (31)

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Pont Royal (FR)

O Sam Quigley and Denise Smith

T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

3-4F135 6 10 2

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

S Junction 24 Ltd

Not disgraced by any means in 2 starts since, fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (2m) 31 days ago Each-way claims Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76 DAVID

12 DEN THE DIVA (GB) (73) 04-00PP

33 5 TH RACE

BRADLEY HARRIS (3) CHARLIE TODD DUNNE

PETER KAVANAGH (3)

PURPLE

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by more patient tactics when off the mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) in February.

and ORANGE check, WHITE sleeves, ORANGE stars, WHITE cap,

stars

NOONAN

5 10 2 B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bisou O Eventmasters Racing Br Highbury Stud Ltd T Andy Irvine, East Grinstead S Eventmasters Ltd, Funnel Fuel WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK and RED hooped cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in mares’ novice hurdles and fared no better in handicaps to date, pulled up at Huntingdon (19.6f) in February. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time but she looks up against it. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 73 PHILIP ARMSON (3) Number of Declared Runners 12................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 10. THE RE SU LT IST ...................................................... 2ND ..................................................... 3RD ...................................................... 4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES.................................. TIME................................................ 2023: SCUDAMORE (FR) 6 11 0 Lewis Stones 12-1 (Jennie Candlish) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Largy Force (IRE), 9-2 Avada Kedavra (IRE), 8-1 Garitsa Bay (IRE), 9-1 Deerstalker (IRE), 10-1 Secret Sauce (IRE), 11-1 Nick The Greek (GB), My Granny Lily (GB), 14-1 Rhodia (IRE), 22-1 Camino Rocio (IRE), Gentle Victor (GB), Rebel Mc (GB), 100-1 Den The Diva (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

AVADA KEDAVRA showed distinct signs of promise on his first of 3 novice/maiden hurdles earlier this term and, very much appealing as the type to do better now handicapping, Nicky Henderson’s well-bred sort is of definite interest here. Garitsa Bay, who very much caught the eye at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, is another to consider, along with Warren Greatrex’s mare Largy Force.

1-2-3:

1.AVADA KEDAVRA (IRE) 2.GARITSA BAY (IRE) 3.LARGY FORCE (IRE)

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Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (DIV II)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

West, Lewes S Southdowns Unleashed DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE and WHITE hooped cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner and matched that level over hurdles when holding on gamely for success in 2m mares’ maiden at Plumpton (15.9f) in November. Similar form back from 5 months off when second on handicap debut there (20.5f) 3 weeks ago Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103 MARC GOLDSTEIN

2 VICTORY CLUB (IRE) (25)

B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE)

O The Buddies

1/123-02

Br Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy

7 11 13

T Harriet Dickin, Midford S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better MAROON, YELLOW braces, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW stars, MAROON cap, YELLOW star. TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who also landed a bumper for Dan Skelton in spring 2022. Off 19 months and much better effort for his new yard when second in maiden hurdle at Wincanton (15f) 25 days ago Step back up in trip worth exploring now handicapping and not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 BEN POSTE

3 FINN LOUGH (IRE) (102)

B g Milan - Jerica

1-545 5 11 12

O Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Haycock, Smith Br Thistletown Stud

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway

ROYAL BLUE, RED armlets, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags and looked a work-in-progress over hurdles so far this term In good hands and type to do better now handicapping Engaged 4.00 Bangor Saturday. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101 HENRY BROOKE

4 TREVOR’S LAD (IRE) (2) 34-P 6 11 11

B g

Milan - Jolie Landaise (FR)

O Mr Peter Mellett Br Sean Gorman

T Toby Lawes, Beare Green S Lawmens Limited

ROYAL BLUE, RED hoops, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap.

VIEW Milan gelding who displayed definite promise on first of his 2 starts in novice hurdles during 2022/23 season. However, pulled up on his belated return/handicap debut at Fontwell (17.7f) on Friday. Passed over if taking up this engagement. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100 KEVIN BROGAN

5 HITTHEKETTLE (IRE) (280) 1/P04-0P 8 11 3

B g Ocovango - Ballyquin Queen (IRE)

O Mr Michael Gates

T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.

Br Jane, John & Kate Gleeson

TIMEFORM VIEW Took 7 tries to win an Irish point and has shown very little under Rules to date, including when pulled up on his chase debut here (22.5f) in July Best watched returned to timber following 9 months off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92 CHRIS WARD (3)

(GB) (52)

B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)

O Mr Mervyn Jones

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mervyn Jones

S Planned Oﬃce Interiors Ltd

YELLOW, DARK BLUE braces, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW More encouraging signs in handicaps when fourth at Ludlow in November and went agonisingly close to shedding the maiden tag back there in February, losing out on the nod This step back up in trip rates a plus and he’s very much one to consider Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating

36 No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey 6 TH RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

6 T H RA C E 3

55 PM

1 A TICKATICKATIMING (GB) (21) 2-15312 6 12 0 B m Sixties Icon - Hi

Note

The Bull

boys Br Miss S. West

Sheena

TIMEFORM

6 CHURCHMAN

0-66042 6 11 2

JAY

TIDBALL (5)

7 HARRYS GAME (GB) (20)

B g Phenomena - Nashharry (IRE)

O Mr C. R. P. Williams

Br Mr S. Hover

T Christian Williams, Bridgend S NAF

YELLOW, DARK GREEN star, DARK GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in a couple of starts last spring and likely he’ll be sharper for his yard/qualifying hurdle run on back of 10 months off at Plumpton (20.5f) 3 weeks ago. Very much the type to do better now handicapping and market support behind him would look significant. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

8 OVER MILK WOOD (GB) (34) 0/400/-56 8 10 8

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Over Play

O Miss Jean Balmer

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Miss Jean Balmer

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap.

9 RAISE YOUR GLASS (GB) (41)

Br f Jack Hobbs - Sparkling River (IRE)

O Mr Mark Dunphy Br Mark Dunphy

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Tote, Merriebelle Stable Llc

BLACK, ORANGE star, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars, BLACK cap, ORANGE star

to playing a part.

B m Telescope (IRE) - Fenney Spring

O Oliver Greenall Racing Club Br W. P. Jenks

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE spots, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 starts in maiden/novice company and fared no better when well held fourth on handicap debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in February. Needs to step up a good deal on that if she’s to feature here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76 TOBY

11 MINELLA MAJESTIC (IRE) (12) 1///0FF6-P 9 10 2

B g Shantou (USA) - Classic Lin (FR)

O Mr John H. W. Finch

Br A. M. F. Persse

T Andy Irvine, East Grinstead S Funnel Fuel

PINK and BROWN diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap.

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Churchman (GB), 9-2 A Tickatickatiming (GB), 6-1 Raise Your Glass (GB), 13-2 Victory Club (IRE), 8-1 Finn Lough (IRE), 10-1 Harrys Game (GB), 14-1 Trevor’s Lad (IRE), 22-1 Hitthekettle (IRE), 33-1 Telefenney (GB), 50-1 Over Milk Wood (GB), Minella Majestic (IRE)

37 6 TH RACE

0-36 7 11 0

NICK SCHOLFIELD

more before

of interest Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83 JAMES DAVIES

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles in Ireland for Olivia Hegarty in 2021. Missed all of 2022 and 2023 and low-key efforts upon returning to action in recent months Needs

show

becoming

0652 4 10

TIMEFORM

increase

trip

low opening

LILLY PINCHIN

TELEFENNEY

0-004 5 10 2

VIEW Jack Hobbs filly who has improved with each outing to date, suited by the

when second in a C&D juvenile hurdle 6 weeks ago Goes handicapping now from

mark and she could well be up

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88

(GB) (74)

(3)

WYNNE

Number of Declared Runners 11................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. THE RE SU LT IST 2ND 3RD 4TH DISTANCES. TIME

PLAY

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in 2019 but well held completed start in maiden hurdles in Ireland Proved easy to back and stopped pretty quickly when pulled up on back of a 13-month layoff for new yard at Hereford 12 days ago and he’s best watched here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75 PHILIP ARMSON (3)

2023: (See Div 1):

SMARTER

RACE SUMMARY:

CHURCHMAN went agonisingly close to breaking his duck when beaten on the nod at Ludlow in February and with this step back up in trip rating a plus, he looks to hold sound claims of gaining compensation here. 4-y-o Raise Your Glass and A Tickatickatiming are others to consider, whilst the market may be prove useful in assessing the chances of handicap-debutants Harrys Game and Finn Lough.

1-2-3: 1.CHURCHMAN 2.RAISE YOUR GLASS 3.A TICKATICKATIMING

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TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

for six yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £4600

B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

T Francesca Poste, Ettington S Trust Inns Limited

EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but unpredictable chaser for Philip Hobbs Has won all 3 starts in points for this yard, however, and he stands out on form, so boasts obvious claims.

2 EARL OF DESMOND (GB) (33) 111

Ch g Presenting - Gemini Lucy (IRE)

O Mr Basil Holian

T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

PURPLE, PINK hoop, PINK cap.

H Worcestershire

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler First run since leaving Denis Paul Murphy when 18/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 33 days ago, labouring from early final circuit Plenty to prove on the back of that. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105 MR

3 ORION D’AUBRELLE (FR) (35) PF0/

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Erbalunga (FR)

O Mr John Wright H Thurlow

T John Wright, Eye

DARK BLUE and WHITE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE and DARK BLUE striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for John Joseph Hanlon and not seen under Rules for 2 years. Hard to fancy for all that he’s scored between the flags since. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102 MR

4 PRECIOUS BOUNTY (IRE) (23) 3-43

B g Yeats (IRE) - Zaharath Al Bustan

O KM Racing Club H Belvoir

T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds

DARK GREEN, PINK cross belts, DARK GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner (including last time) who has a solid record in hunters but will need to improve quite significantly if a couple of these rivals are on form

O Miss Sarah A. Dawson

T Miss V. Collins, Broadway

H North Cotswold

ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star

VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was a bit below form when last seen in this sphere over C&D 10 months ago Has shown his wellbeing in points of late and can’t be

O Mrs Ann Taylor

T Tom Britten, Bridgnorth

H Croome & West Warwickshire

NAVY BLUE, SCARLET hooped sleeves, SCARLET cap, GOLD spots.

VIEW Below form when last seen in this sphere and, while he ran well in a point last time, he was behind Deise Aba and is unlikely to turn the tables

40 No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey 7 TH RACE O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR 7 T H RA C E 4 . 25 PM

Owners Prize Money Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

P-

11 11 10

1 DEISE ABA (IRE) (20)

P11P1

Star

Official BHA Rating 132 MR ZAC BAKER

RatingHHHHH

2/2-P 9 11 10

HAWKER

ROBERT

11 11

40-1

JOSHUA PARKER (7)

331 10

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106 MISS ELLIE CALLWOOD (7)

62-3233 BF 12 11 10 Gr g Sulamani

5 SOLOMON GREY (FR) (77)

(IRE)

Sardagna (FR)

TIMEFORM

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 MISS IMMY ROBINSON (5) 6 WHAT A GLANCE (GB) (20) 32-U122 9 11 10 B g Passing

ruled out

Glance - Audley

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 MR MURRAY DODD (7)

TIMEFORM

7 DREAMING DIAMOND (IRE) (20) 1600-34 7 11

B m Shirocco (GER) - Run And Dream (IRE)

O Mrs Lucy King H North Cotswold

T Paul King, Chipping Campden

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers back in 2022 but showed nothing on hurdling debut and has failed to win a point since. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - MISS AMBER JACKSON-FENNELL

Number of Declared Runners 7 (Exacta)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

THE RE SU LT

BETTING FORECAST:

PLAY SMARTER

4-5 Deise Aba (IRE), 5-1 Solomon Grey (FR), 17-2 What A Glance (GB), 12-1 Precious Bounty (IRE), 22-1 Earl of Desmond (GB), Orion d’Aubrelle (FR), 33-1 Dreaming Diamond (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

DEISE ABA has made a terrific start in points for this stable and he’s the class act in this field, so he’s preferred to Solomon Grey, who wasn’t disgraced between the flags last time. What A Glance is the pick of the remainder, albeit with quite a bit to find.

1-2-3:

1.DEISE ABA (IRE) 2.SOLOMON GREY (FR) 3.WHAT A GLANCE FREE

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Second Race 1.40 - THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racinguk.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £30 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries, 2 at £6 and 24 at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.15 - THE HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS GRAY ~THEGOOSE MARES’ HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run

Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The friends of Chris Gray have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.48 - THE RACECOURSE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 22 entries at £32. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.23 - THE BET AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3511 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £30 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 23 entries at £30.Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.55 - THE BET AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £30 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 22 entries, 1 at £6 and 21 at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.25 - THE WATCH MORE WITH RACING UK EXTRA OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295. for six yrs old and upwards, which, after 2021, have not won more than four steeple chases and which have finished first, second or third in a Point-to-Point steeple chase Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’and Maiden Hunters’Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £23. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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