Wincanton Racecard - Sunday 21st April

SUNDAY

Welcome

Welcome to Wincanton Family Raceday. Given this is our last fixture of the season, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all racegoers, annual members, sponsors and owners and trainers for contributing to a fantastic season.

Welcome to Wincanton Racecourse. This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.

I would also like to give the racecourse team, committee and all raceday staff a special mention as none of this would be possible without each of them! we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the course for our Season Opener on 17th October.

RACECARD EXPLAINED

1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)

B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR)

J A. P. McCoy

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John. P. McManus

B Elie Lellouche

TFRHHHHH BHA166

FORM 114-321 D

8 11-10

TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.

S Where Applicable 26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

8.

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

THE FAMILY OF DOT TOLSON

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 27

General Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Blaithin Murphy Chairman

David Wiggin

Race Committee

Non-Executive Directors

Richard Hoiles, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite

Small Course Director

Nadia Powell

Racecourse Operations

Gary Oakley

Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Daniel Cooper

Head Groundsman

James Martin

Racecourse Photographer

Francesca Altoft

Hospitality & Events Coordinator

Robyn Butler

National Hospitality

Sales Executive

Georgina Bennett

Chief Steward

Steve Drowne

Stewards’ Panel Chair

Robert Webb-Bowen

Stewards

Milly Bersey, Philippa Hardy, Fergus Sweeney

Starters

Ciaran McKee

Sophia Upton

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

Veterinary Surgeons

Alistair Lees (SRVS)

Bobby McEwen (RVS)

Nigel Woodford (RVS)

Medical Officers

Dr Suzannah Hoult (SRMO)

Dr Peter Phillips (RMO)

Dr Anne Lashford (RMO)

Nurse

Jodie Jeffery

Equine Welfare

And Integrity Officers

Christine Hannaford

Vince McKevitt

Darren Stone

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Will Sherwood

Safety Officer

Jade Foyle

FAMILY DAY ENTERTAINMENT

All day until 4:30pm

Main Entertainment Area:

• Bouncy Castle

• Climbing Wall

• Disco Dome

• Garden Games

• Arts and crafts

• Glitter Bar

• Magician

Inside Hurdles:

• Come and meet curious creatures

• Soft Play Area

Magic Show Times:

• 11:45am - 12:15pm

• 12:45pm - 1:15pm

There will be shows throughout the afternoon between races too!

FAMILY DAY ENTERTAINMENT

12:20pm

GBR Jockey Masterclass with Harry Cobden

12:30pm

Children & Parents’ Races on the track, Please meet by the grass bank between the main grandstand & Badger Bar for 12:25pm.

1.00pm

Come to the parade ring to see our RoR Ambassador, Fortunate George.

After 2:00pm

Jockeys Space Hopper Race on the track straight after the second race - you will not want to miss this!

Please note, all of the children’s entertainment will be finishing by 4:30pm.

WELCOME

It is very good to welcome you all here today to see the sixth running of the McCreery Military Amateur Riders’ Hurdle and a very big thank you to Wincanton and to Jockey Club Racecourses for so generously hosting us

Racing is a long established and important part of military life At one time, military races were a common feature on cards across the British Isles, and especially where British forces were serving overseas Post the Second World War, with the services extensively committed, and with costs rising, we witnessed a gradual reduction in opportunities for servicemen and women to ride Under Rules.

Sandown Park generously continue to host The Grand Military meeting, now at the end of January, and The Royal Artillery meeting in February. Plumpton have now also most generously started to host a military race for us in November These are all tremendous days out, which I very much hope you will attend if you do not already do so, but we felt that, given the amount of effort that military riders put in to preparing, and the generosity of owners and trainers in finding horses, we needed to offer a bit more

We also felt that it would be good to have something in the West Country, where so many of our Royal Naval, Army and Royal Air Force units are stationed, and where there is such a strong sporting tradition. Wincanton was a natural choice and we are much indebted to David Wiggin, (who himself was a distinguished third generation Cherrypicker: he served in The Royal Hussars (PWO) while his father and grandfather served in the 11th Hussars (PAO)) and his Board for all their support With the Armed Forces as busy as ever it still takes real commitment and determination for our jockeys to get themselves racing fit and to find time to ride out and school, something that is becoming even more demanding given the current international situation. That means that it is a real pleasure to see our military riders here today and we can promise you a tough and exciting race.

Theraceisnamedafteroneofthegreatmilitaryjockeys,andgreatsoldiers,General Sir Dick McCreery, a stalwart supporter of both Wincanton and The Blackmore Valeandwhosefamilyhavelonghadsuchstrongconnectionshere Itisaparticular pleasure to welcome Jeanette McCreery here today to present his trophy. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to John and Doone Chatfeild-Roberts and their family for so very generously sponsoring us now for the sixth time.

Is military racing still relevant today when horses are no longer part of the Army’s order of battle? It most certainly is Any sport that encourages fitness, rigid training, determination, a cool head and nerves of steel is as valuable to service men and women today as it’s ever been.

I very much hope you enjoy sharing some of that experience with us today.

MEET THE JOCKEYS

Some of the riders in today’s McCreery Military Forces Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle

Lt. Billy Aprahamiam Irish Guards

This is Billy’s comeback season after initially handing in his licence back in 2020, in order to leave the Army and take up role as assistant trainer to champion trainer Nicky Henderson. Billy was assistant trainer at Seven Barrows for three years before taking the plunge and taking out a license to train in his own name. The yard which is located near to where Billy grew up in Adstone is going from strength to strength, where he applies everything he learnt in his military career with what he learnt as a rider and assistant trainer

With a military career spanning over four years, Billy balanced a busy work schedule with representing the Army in Polo, Racing and on the weekends Point to Points. His first winner was in 2015 when partnering Endofdiscussion in a maiden at Thorpe Lodge for Edgecote trainer Pauline Harkin. He then had to wait 2 years for his first success under rules when winning this race in 2017 for Brian Barr on Mighty Missile.

Lt. Izzy Harrison

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery

This is Izzy’s first season with a Cat A amateur’s license which she obtained when successfully completing the Amateur Riders Course at The Northern Racing College in February 24 When work commitments allow, Izzy is often found riding out for Wiltshire based trainer Seamus Mullins, who has a steep history in bringing on new military amateurs such as Kevin Jones (Ex NH Jockey), Col Erica Bridge, and Sgt Nathan Rahman (Point to Point and Fegentri Jockey).

As you would expect from a serving member of The King’s Troop, Izzy has a background in horses ranging from eventing to modern pentathlon, and prior to joining the military, worked full time for several top names in the eventing world

Her aspirations for this season is to be successful in completing a race, with next year’s aim to represent The King’s Troop in one of the big military races at Sandown Park Racecourse.

Col Domenico d’Alo Italian Army (Signals)

Currently based in at the Italian Army Training and Doctrine Command in Turin, Domenico has served with the Italian Army for 27 years.

Domenico is one of the most experienced amateur riders and a regular name featured in flat racing in Europe. He is the only military rider to ride out his claim.

On his first ride in Britain in 2017, he was successful when partnering Silverhow for Nicky Henderson, to win the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Memorial Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle at Sandown Park.

He rides regularly at San Siro in Milan, considered to be the Ascot of Italian flat racing, and where Domenico has several horses in training. A background in competitive show jumping and eventing places him well as an experienced all round horseman.

THEMCCREERYMILITARYFORCES

AMATEURJOCKEYS’HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS5)(forMilitaryAmateurJockeys)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750

Owners Prize Money 1st £3346, 2nd £1673, 3rd £836, 4th £418, 5th £209 (PenaltyValue £3849.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(74 wins from 267 runners, 28%) runs PADDY DE POLE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs PADDY DE POLE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUBILEE GOLD trained by R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 101 miles.

FIRST RACE

1.22 2m 3f 179y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 PADDY DE POLE (IRE) (7) 1-35051

Br B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE)

O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2

B T. A. Keating

6 12-2(in 7lb ex)

BdrJody Sole (3) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortwhowasmuchimprovedwhengettingoffthemarkin10-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton (20.5f,good)7daysago Bigshoutundera7lbpenaltyforconnectionswithexcellentrecordinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa Lt BillyAprahamian (7) J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfair2mwinnerathisbestbutarrivesbelowformoverhurdlesandontheFlatoflate Moreisrequired backinthissphere. TFRHHIII BHA105

3 WAVERING DOWN (IRE) (274) 1336-23 9 12-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Gortbofearna (IRE) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J

O Mr J. H. Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Gerard Dolan Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW In good form when last seen out in the summer, third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f,goodtosoft) Haswonwhenfreshsohe’sverymuchonetoconsider TFR

4 BEHOLDEN (GB) (236) 1512/3-0 CD 8 11-12

Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Pure Joy Maj Will Kellard (7) J

O Foxtrot Racing Beholden

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Off16monthsbeforecominginlastof10inhandicaphurdle(14/1)atWorcester(20f,goodtosoft) 7monthsago Hasanotherabsencetoovercomehere. TFRHHIII BHA

Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Josephjuliusjodie (IRE) Sgt Nick Oliver (7)

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B M. & MME A. Humeau

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatFakenhaminJuneandgotbackontrackwhenthirdof4inhandicaphurdle(10/1)atFontwell (19.2f,good)7monthsago Possibilities.

TFR

O Friends of Sylvie Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Mrs Brenda Bowditch

The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-4thisseasonin12-runnerhandicaphurdleatHereford(19.7f,soft)25daysago.Canmakehis presencefeltdespitetakinga6lbriseintheweights.

7 JUBILEE GOLD (IRE) (34) 3/1-PF23

Br B g Libertarian - Simplyonelady (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA102

8 11-11

Bdr Benjamin Durrell (7) J

O Mr Michael P. Tudor Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Daigh Rooney Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdle winner who has got back on track of late, a solid third in handicap hurdle at Southwell(2m4f,heavy)34daysago Cangowellagainwithblinkersreplacingcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA102

8 TEAAND CHATS (IRE) (24) 25-3052

7 11-9

Br B g Westerner - Dartmeet (IRE) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J

O Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B T. J. Whitley Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformoverhurdlesbuthehasn’tkickedonmorerecently,aremotesecondatFontwell(2m3f)last time.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA100

9 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (150) 5-231F6 D 11 11-0

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe

Lt Isabel Harrison (7) J

O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentmarewhoscoredatHerefordinOctober RarepooreffortatMarketRasenlasttimebutsort tobouncebackafterabreak.

TFRHHHII BHA91

10 LION’S VIGIL (USA) (524) 545/004- 7 10-5

Br Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Keeping Watch (IRE)

Tpr LucyWestlake (7) J

O Mr & Mrs RJ Manning Bill Turner, Sherborne T

B Sycamore Shade Racing LLC & Holston Hall RJM Design & Build S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinningstayerontheFlatanddebutfourthinthissphereatWarwickinMay2021wasencouraging. Norealimpactsubsequently,though.Easytolookelsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: FAME AND FUN (IRE) 6 11 9 BdrJody Sole 6-4 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-2 Paddy de Pole (IRE), 9-2 Sylvies Dance (GB), 6-1 Jubilee Gold (IRE), 15-2 Wavering Down (IRE), 12-1 Sermando (FR), 16-1 Nevendon (GB), Kentford Mallard (GB), 20-1 Tea And Chats (IRE), 25-1 Beholden (GB), 300-1 Lion’s Vigil (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

The Paul Nicholls/Jody Sole combination have captured this twice in the past three seasons and they look the wayto go again with recent Plumpton scorer PADDYDE POLE who rates the pick of these weights under a 7lb penalty Wavering Down has a good record fresh so rates the chief threat on his return, although in-form duo Sylvies Dance and Jubilee Gold also merit plenty of respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PADDY

Francesca Altoft is our Official Photographer today and can be contacted after the race meeting for photos of the day’s activities at www.francescaaltoft.co.uk

. Sergeant Nathan Rahman (1st Battalion The Royal Welsh)

. Trooper Lucy Westlake (The Life Guards)

. Lieutenant Izzy Harrison (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery)

. Bombardier Ben Durrell (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery)

. Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps)

. Lieutenant Billy Aprahamian (1st Battalion The Irish Guards)

. Major Will Kellard (The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own))

. Major Charlie O’Shea (Royal Artillery)

. Bombardier Jody Sole (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery)

. Colonnello Domenico D’Alo, Italian Army E:

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FORTUNATE GEORGE

Meet

The Emma Lavelle-trained, Oscar gelding was purchased as a four-year-old by The George Inn Syndicate, and after winning on his debut bumper here at Wincanton in 2014 under the legendary Aidan Coleman, over the next six years he went on to win them £85k in prize money, with a further four wins over hurdles, one over fences and numerous placings. Wincanton was his favourite track and the scene of some of finest moments in racing, so it is fitting he comes back here to fly the flag for retrained exracehorses enjoying a new life and second career

We have taken his retraining slowly, with an emphasis on finding out what he enjoys

‘George’ has turned his hoof to dressage, show jumping and cross-country, and might be going eventing this year

George also loves going to the pub - no surprise as he was named after one and was once owned by a landlord.

His racing owners have kept in touch and follow him through frequent visits and the George WhatsApp group They come to watch him train and compete, but the highlight has to be the summer pub rides, when we all gather for a drink and share George stories. They have been there for us during the highs and lows - the retraining journey is a stayers’ race, not a sprint! - and the horse continues to give them a lot of fun and pleasure.

FORTUNATE GEORGE

2010 (May 20th) bay gelding

Oscar (IRE) - Fine Fortune (IRE) 36 runs, 6 wins, £85,622 in prize money

THE STAY & SPAATTHE EASTBURY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14858

Owners Prize Money 1st £6001, 2nd £3000, 3rd £1501, 4th £750, 5th £374. (PenaltyValue £7846.50)

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(74 wins from 267 runners, 28%) runs IRISH HILL & SABRINA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs IRISH HILL & SABRINA

WEIGHTWATCHER: GETALEAD won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 5lb to 114.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GETALEAD trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 83 miles.

SECOND RACE

1 IRISH HILL (GER) (36) 402053 6

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER) Harry Cobden

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupwhencompletingahat-tricklastwinter.Hisformhaslevelledoffsincematchedpickofthisseason’sformwhenthird inaClass2handicapatKempton(21f)5weeksago Thatformisworkingoutwellandhe’saplayerfromahandymark. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 SABRINA (IRE) (25) 231-430 CD

9 11-13

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) J

O Owners Group 030 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Louis G. Vambeck Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaproductive2022/23campaign,culminatingwitha3mhandicapwinattheAyrScottishNationalmeeting12monthsago Lightlyraced sinceandpossiblesheneededfirststartfor3monthsoverextended3mhere25daysago Betterexpectedwithcheekpiecesonfor1sttime. TFRHHHIIBHA124

3 IKE SPORT (FR) (205) 26-2211

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

O The Chosen Few

B Har.De L’Etoile

6 11-13

Thomasina Eyston (7) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodelduringsecondhalfoflastyear,resumingwinningwaysinaWorcesternovice(20f)inJulyandfairlyboltedupreturned tohandicapcompanyatthatvenueinSeptemberDefinitepossibilitiesinhat-trickbidifreturningfromabreakinsamegroove TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (121) 414-11F BF

6 11-13

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Sunnyhill Stud Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof3startsinbumpersandexcellentstartoverhurdleslatelastyear,winningpairofHerefordmaiden/noviceevents(at19.7f). Beatenwhenfalling2outonhandicapdebutatAscotinDecemberbutheremainslow-mileageandrespectedbackfrom4monthsoff TFRHHHHI BHA124

5 LUTINEBELLA (GB) (338) 31414-U D BF 8 11-7

Br B m Kayf Tara - West River (USA) Connor Brace J

O Blue StaRR Racing FOB Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulinbumpersandsimilarstandardoverhurdles,doublingtallyatPlumpton(20.5f)beforeacreditablefourthinListedcompanyat CheltenhamayearagoAbsentsinceunseatingatAintreelastMaybutcomesherewithyardingoodnickandnosurprisetoseehergowell. TFRHHHHI BHA118

6 NICKELSONTHEDIME (IRE) (209) 212135 10 11-3

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Penny Fiction (IRE)

O T Hamlin, J E Gardener

B J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud

Ben Godfrey (3) J

Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-owhotastedsuccesstwicelastsummer,latterlyin6-runnerNewtonAbbothandicap(26.5f)inJuly.Absentsincefinishing downthefieldatWarwick(25f)inSeptemberandhemaywellprovevulnerableoffthismarkonreturnfrom6monthsoff

7 GETALEAD (IRE) (83) 6566-05 CD

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)

O Pickard Racing Club

TFRHHIII BHA114

8 11-3

Bryan Carver J

Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T

B L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohistallywithpairofsmall-fieldvictoriesinSeptember2022butlosthiswayforClaireHarrisinthesecondhalfoflastseasonand pairofexploitsfornewstableinJanuarynotoverlyencouraging.Comeshereonbackofwindsurgerybutothersmakegreaterappeal. TFRHHIII BHA114

8 SEIGNEUR DES AS (FR) (39) 21245-3

6 11-1

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Dallidas (FR) Harry Reed J

O Tim Hailstone & M F Harris

B Mrs Evelyne Van Haaren

Harriet Dickin, Midford T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonoverfencesatLudlow(23.8f)lastwinterbutlightlyracedsinceandshapedasifneedingtherunafter11monthsoff whenthirdof6inaHuntingdonnovicehurdle(20.6f)inMarch.Switchedyardsaheadofthisreturntohandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA112

9 KATATE DORI (FR) (72) 21-0333

6 11-1

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Vavea (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

TIMEFORMVIEWStruckatthethirdtimeofaskinginbumpersatMarketRasenlastMarchandfairformoverhurdles,anerror-strewnroundnothelping whenthirdof10onhandicapdebutatKempton(21f)inFebruary Cheekpieces/tonguetiefittedandpossiblehecanyetdobetter TFRHHHII BHA112

10 WESEEKHERTHERE (IRE) (144) 341P02 5 10-11

Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rhythm Nation (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Peter Williams Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Kildaragh Stud Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerforGordonElliottwhosteppedupplentyonherstabledebutrunwhensecondof7inmares’handicap atHereford(19.7f)inNovember Seeminglykeptawayfromwintergroundsinceandnosurprisetoseeherrunwell. TFRHHHII BHA108

11 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (111) 264416 5 10-8

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Tom Bellamy J

O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & Partners Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerforNigelTwiston-Daviesandfoundsomeimprovementwhenopeninghisaccountoverhurdlesforpresentstable atFontwell(17.7f)inDecemberDisappointedatExeteronNewYear’sDaybutgivenabreakaheadofthisandcouldbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: BUCKHORN ROCCO 7 11 1 Harry Kimber 9-2 (Joe Tizzard) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 9. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.

Stewards Note:

IRISH HILL: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

SABRINA: Following its run on 27/3/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

ProbableS.P’s: 10-3 Irish Hill (GER), 9-2 Ike Sport (FR), 13-2 Magic Seven (IRE), 7-1 Lutinebella (GB), 10-1 Katate Dori (FR), 14-1 Sabrina (IRE), Weseekherthere (IRE), 18-1 Seigneur des As (FR), ThirtyfourThirty (GB), 22-1 Nickelsonthedime (IRE), 28-1 Getalead (IRE) PLAY

IRISH HILL ran right up to his previous best this term when third in a race that is working out well at Kempton 5 weeks ago and Paul Nicholls’ 6-y-o looks a major player on that evidence from what rates a workable mark. Lutinebella, back from an absence, is of interest also along with Ike Sport who lines up in search of the hat-trick himself back from a break. Magic Seven is another who likely remains capable of better, too.

THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK J

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(74 wins from 267 runners, 28%) runs BENY NAHAR ROAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs BENY NAHAR ROAD

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MIRABAD trained by R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 101 miles.

THIRD RACE

1 BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (21) 22562 5 11-4

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER)

O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and runner-up 3 of 5 starts over hurdles, typically free in a first-time tonguetieatPlumpton3weeksago Suretobeonthepremisesagainwiththissharptestinhisfavour TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 BOB BOB RICARD (IRE) (90) 3/32-253

6

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Russian Memories (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr Paul Downing Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseinbumpersandpositivestartoverhurdleswhensecondatWetherby,inexperiencegettingthebetterofhim lateon.Yettobuildonthatfittedwithdifferentheadgearthelasttwicebutdropbackintriplooksagoodmove

3 CALLTO DUTY (IRE) (87) 3-00 5 11-4

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Memories Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs N. Turner & Mrs E. Fenton

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWOutofawinninghurdlerandshowedpromiseonthefirstof2startsinbumpers.Mid-fieldonhurdles debutandlooksalonger-termproject. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MIRABAD (FR) (99) 4 BF 5 11-4

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mila (FR)

Charlie Hammond J

O Mr W. Jones Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B H. H. Aga Khan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGood-qualityperformeronthelevelinFrance,winningtwice.Failedtojustifystrongsupportonhurdlesdebut atWetherbyinJanuarybutthisisaslightlyweakerraceandhe’sopentoplentyofprogress.Theonetobeat.

5 THE LIKELY LAD (FR) (188) 23-4P

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Turgotine (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-4

Sean Bowen J

O Mr John Urquhart Tom George, Slad T

B Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Richard Venn HBA Media S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreatPretendergelding.Dam,17f-23/4mhurdle/chasewinner,sistertofairhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed33/4m)Tarquinius. Placedfirst2outingsinFranceforTomGeorgein2022/23.HeavydefeatwhenlastseeninOctoberandmarketcanguide. TFRHHHII BHA106

6 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (13) U6-50 5 10-11

Br Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORMVIEWLookslimitedonearlyevidence.

7 CHESTER TONIK (FR) (14) 6 4 10-10

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Costa Rica (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Moa Sundstrom & Lillie Sundstrom Drion

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerforPeterChapple-Hyambutheisn’tstraightforwardandwentwithlittleencouragement onhurdlesdebutinJanuary

8 JUMEIRAH KING (GB) (90) P 4 10-10

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The King’s Eight Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Kevin Ryan but fitted with a tongue tie and he failed to meet expectationsonhurdlesdebut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

FairmaidenonthelevelbutrantojustamodestlevelwhendownthefieldinjuvenileatLudlowonhis hurdlingbowandfailedtomatchthatformatPlumpton.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) 5 11 4 Gavin Sheehan 3-1 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8. Sheepskin

Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

MIRABAD: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

CHESTER TONIK: Following its run on 7/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mirabad (FR), 3-1 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 4-1 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE), 7-1 The Likely Lad (FR), 12-1Jumeirah King (GB), 33-1 CallTo Duty (IRE), StJust InTime (GB), 50-1 ChesterTonik (FR), 250-1 FarAwayWest (IRE) PLAY

There’s scope for MIRABAD to do a lot better over hurdles given his Flat ability and following a promising start at Wetherby in January, this looks a good opportunity

This sharp 2m will suit Beny Nahar Road and he’s feared most, ahead of Bob Bob Ricard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIRABAD (FR) 2.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 3.BOB BOB RICARD (IRE)

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THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x 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): P Nicholls

(74 wins from 267 runners, 28%) runs GOLDEN MOVE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs GOLDEN MOVE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOUAZEC trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 167 miles.

1 GOUAZEC (FR) (80) 5P111-5

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Tersina (FR)

O Mr C. Griffiths

B Mr Olivier Quiniou

Lorcan Williams J

David Rees, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORMVIEW€30,0003-y-o,Masterstrokegelding.DammaidenonFlatinFrance.Wonall3startsinpointssinceleavingIreland, latestinApril2023butsentoffabigpriceandnoimpactonFebruary’shurdlesdebut.Cheekpiecesadded. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 I’M RAVENOUS (FR) (29) P/1

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Berry Emery (FR) Kielan Woods J

O Mr Rodney Nelson-Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B SARL Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & J. Poitou Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000pointrecruitwhowasfourthinabumperayearago.Off11months(hadabreathingop)andfittedwitha tonguetie,heshapedwithpromisewhenoccupyingsamespotonhurdlesdebutatNewbury Opentoprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 THE NORTHERNLIGHTS (IRE) (13) 25035 5 11-4

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Fruitful Venture (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B Mr Darren Collins

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point bumper and shaped with some encouragement when fifth in a bumper at CheltenhaminOctober Showedenoughinabraceofhurdlesoutingstomakehimofsomeinterest. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 ASK HER OUT (IRE) (91) 10

6 10-11

Br B m Ask - Fair And Aisey (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr Craig Pistaszczuk Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B Michael M. Byrne

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good familyand belied huge oddsto make awinning start in a Lingfield bumperin November. Movedyardsafterandinnothinglikethesameformbackatthatvenue2monthslater.Hurdlesdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 BALTIC VOYAGE (GB) (90) P 4 10-10

Br B g Frankel - Baltic Duchess (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr P.T. McGuinness Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Gestut Ammerland Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful FlatwinnerforRalph Beckett but fittedwith atonguetie, hewentwith little short-term promiseonhurdlesdebutinJanuary Dryinggroundmayhelphim. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 GOLDEN MOVE (GB) (61) 3 BF 4 10-10

Br B g Golden Horn - Ceaseless (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat,stays11/2m,creditableeffortlasttime.SoldfromRichardFaheyfor215,000gnslater inOctoberandwhilehefailedtolandtheoddsonhurdlesdebutinFebruary,he’llsurelyshowalotmorethistime. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (GB) (80) 0 4 10-10

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J

O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Cover and Carry Limited Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlat(seeminglystays11/4m)forDavidO’Mearabutneverinvolvedatlongoddssent hurdlinginahoodoverC&D TFRHHIII BHA-

8 MANUELITO (GB) (26) 32 4 10-10

Br B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm Jack Tudor J

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden David Pipe, Wellington T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCracksmanhalf-brothertosmarthurdlerNavajoPass(2m-21/2mwinner).FairmaidenonFlat(stays11/4m)forRichardHannonwhowasgivena considerateintroductiontohurdlingwhenawell-heldthirdoverC&D ShowedbenefitofthatwhensecondatTauntonandhe’sabigplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA112

9 AL SAYAH (GB) (175) 05

Br B f Golden Horn - Acquisition

O Jane Nuala Cartwright

4 10-3

Bryan Carver J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayedalittleabilityonthelevelforJohnS.O’Donoghuebutbeatenalongwaybothhurdlesstarts.

DECLARED RUNNERS

9

TFRHHIII BHA-

2023:(See Div 1)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Golden Move (GB), 10-3 Manuelito (GB), 4-1 I’m Ravenous (FR), 9-1 Baltic Voyage (GB), 12-1 The Northernlights (IRE), 25-1 Ask Her Out (IRE), 50-1 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB), 66-1 Gouazec (FR), Al Sayah (GB)

GOLDEN MOVE failed to land the odds on hurdles debut following his big-money purchase from Richard Fahey but he’s surely going to build on that and is up to winning a maiden hurdle such as this. Manuelito is the obvious threat, though I’m Ravenous showed enough on his return to action to make him of interest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN MOVE 2.MANUELITO 3.I’M RAVENOUS (FR)

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THE NEWT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10750

Owners Prize Money 1st £4342, 2nd £2170, 3rd £1086, 4th £543, 5th £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White

(24 wins from 168 runners, 14%) runs LANGLEY HUNDRED

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard

(2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runs OFF TO A FLYER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TWENTYTWENTY trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.

1 INFLEXIBLE (FR) (22) 532333 BF 6

Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Clemence (FR) Sean Bowen J

O H Stephen Smith & The Gabbertas Family Tom George, Slad T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset & Patrice Gom HBA Media S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuch-improvedforminthisspherewhenrunner-upatHereford(25.2f)inJanuaryandhasproved consistentsince,thirdof6atHaydock(25.6f)22daysago Majorplayerwithcheekpiecesonfirsttime. TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 EARTH KING (IRE) (67) 2-P535P

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr R. M. Penny Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerat18foverhurdles.Hasn’tquiteyetmatchedthatlevelinthissphere,thoughbesteffortcameatthiscourse(20.17f) onBoxingDay.Stronginthebettingwhenpulleduplasttime,buthecouldbeworthanotherchancebackatthisvenue. TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 SHOT BOII (IRE) (31) 612342 D

7 11-12

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Moncherie (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington T

B Patrick Condron W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEWFour-time winneroverhurdles and scored atthe third attempt in handicap chases at Hereford (25.2f) inJanuary. Quickly bouncedbackfromalessereffortwhenrunner-upatChepstow(30.6f)lasttimeandhecouldbethereaboutsoncemore. TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 BBOLD (IRE) (26) 5P-3264

10 11-12

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Molly Be Beau Morgan (5) J

O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Thistletown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaseratbestand,after9monthsoff,wasn’tdiscreditedonfirstoutingsinceleavingSydHosiewhenfourthof6 atTaunton(23f,soft)26daysago Cheekpiecesreappliedandhe’snotdiscountedhavingeasedfurtherintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA108

5 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (40) 06P622

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Paul O’Brien J

O Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunstretchesbackto2021butfromhismuch-reducedmarkhehasfaredbetterwhenrunner-uponhislast 2starts,albeitnomatchforthewinneratSedgefield(26.9f)onhislatestouting Canmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA107

6 RADDON TOP (IRE) (14) 24P045

11 11-11

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Knockbrack Vic (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Vincent O’Connor Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondstartoverfencesatExeter(24.3f)lastJanuary.However,hasbeenlargelycampaignedoverhurdlesthisseasonand hasn’tgoneonfromhisencouragingreappearance,mid-fieldatExeter2weeksago Returntochasingneedstosparkareturntoform. TFRHHHII BHA107

7 OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (26) 040PP5

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE)

7 11-9

Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Declan Phelan Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloverhurdlesatAyrlastspringbutbelowthatlevelswitchedtochasingonhislast4starts,infirst-timetonguestrap(alsohad windop)whenfifthof6atTauntonlastmonth.Stillremainsearlydaysoverfencesbutmoreneededwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA105

8 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (108) 35-5254

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)

7 11-7

Micheal Nolan J

O The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Dualstayinghandicaphurdlewinnerlastwinterwhomadeapromisingchasedebutwhenrunner-upatLudlow(25.6f)inNovember. Disappointingbothsubsequentoutings,butlostashoewhenfourthof8atHerefordlasttime.Cheekpiecesnowapplied. TFRHHHII BHA103

9 TWENTYTWENTY (IRE) (39) PU013P CD 9 11-2

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Distinctive Look (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Mark Albon and Gary Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Wertheimer & Frere KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGraduallywarmedtohistaskunderamoreforcefulridewhencapitalisingonmuch-reducedmarkatthisC&D(heavy)inDecember BackedthatupwhenthirdatHuntingdonnexttime,butranpoorlyonhislatestouting Blinkersnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA98

10 ASTROMAN (GB) (7) 444243 7 10-12

Br B g Garswood - Mega (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Adrian Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mystic Meg Limited Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over hurdles last May and ran to a similar level on his second start over fences when runner-up at this C&D (soft) in October Notinthesameform10dayslater,butafter6monthsoffheranwelloverhurdlesatPlumptonaweekago Needtobuildonthatbackchasing. TFRHHIII BHA94

11 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (44) 013-6PP C

8 10-2

Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mrs H. E. Rees Helen Rees, Dorchester T

B Butlersgrove Stud NFU Mutual (Dorchester) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftpreviouseffortsbehindwhenoffthemarkatthiscourse(20 2f)lastspringandgoodthirdatWarwickuppedto3mnexttime.Possibly betterthanthefiguressuggestthisseason,shapingasifinneedoftheoutingatExeterlastmonth.Thisrunshouldrevealmore TFRHHIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) 10 12 1 Jack Tudor 15-2 (David Pipe) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 7, 10

Stewards Note:

LANGLEY HUNDRED: Following its run on 4/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Inflexible (FR), 6-1 Shot Boii (IRE), Almazhar Garde (FR), 8-1 Earth King (IRE), 9-1 Off To A Flyer (IRE), LangleyHundred (IRE), 14-1 Bbold (IRE), 16-1 RaddonTop (IRE),Astroman (GB), 22-1 My Rockstar(IRE), 28-1TwentyTwenty (IRE)

INFLEXIBLE has been shaping up well this season, making the frame on his last 5 starts, and with cheekpieces applied he could be readyto open his account this time around. Earth King’s best effort over fences came at this C&D on Boxing Day and he could be the biggest threat, ahead of Shot Boii.

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THE DOTTOLSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£3433,2nd£1716,3rd£859,4th£429,5th£214.(PenaltyValue£4488.85)

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LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): R Walford (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs GORCOMBE MOONSHINE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): R Walford (2 wins from 2 runners, 100%) runs GORCOMBE MOONSHINE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GUILLAUME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 173 miles.

DOTTOLSON MEMORIAL

1 BLAZE ATRAIL (IRE) (209) 1-3622P

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Bright Blaze (IRE)

O Belly’s Heroes

10 12-0

Connor Brace J

John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T

B J. H. Kidd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWRattledoffa5-timeroverfenceslasttermbutyettoscorethistimearound,turninginararepooreffort whenlastseeninSeptember Typetobouncebackafterabreak.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

2 I SHUTTHAT D’OR (FR) (21) 4-3UPPP C 6 11-13

Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR)

O Mr C. L. Tizzard

B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon

Freddie Gingell (5) J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler but has completely lost his way over fences, regularly making errors. Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA102

3 GOWER PRINCE (GB) (60) 00-5646

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga

6 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jan Johnson & YorGunnaBeLucky Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitonthefirstof3startsinbumpersforMattSheppardandsignsofencouragementover hurdles.Markhighenoughonwhathehasachievedbutmaydobetternowchasing.

TFRHHHHH BHA99

4 ADMIRAL’S SUNSET (GB) (187) 6-12656 D 11 11-6

Br B m Mount Nelson - Early Evening Sean Bowen J

O Miss E. J. Tanner

David Weston, West Overton T

B Lakin Bloodstock, Hillard Bloodstock & Trading Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaStratfordhandicapchaseonreturninMay.Runner-upatthesamevenuenexttimebutherlast 3effortshavebeenbelow-par Backdowninclassatleastandcangowellfresh.

TFRHHHHI BHA95

5 GUILLAUME (IRE) (60) 43-4416 D 7 11-5

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR) Theo Gillard J

O The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of what ended up a good opportunity to get off the mark under Rules in 6-runner handicapchaseatCatterick(15.7f,soft)butneedstoshrugoffabelow-pareffortatLudlow. TFRHHHHI BHA94

6 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (41) 33-13U4 BF 7 10-3

Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Harry Kimber J

O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Phill Meaden

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatFontwell(soft)ondebutoverfencesinDecember.Yetto buildonthat,thoughnotdisgracedwhenfourthatTauntonlatest.Playerinachangeofheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: FLASH GORCOMBE 6 11 0 Paul O’Brien 9-4 (Robert Walford) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

GUILLAUME: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 4-1 Guillaume (IRE), 5-1 Blaze ATrail (IRE), 11-2 Gower Prince (GB), Admiral’s Sunset (GB), 8-1 I Shut That d’Or (FR)

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GOWER PRINCE has hinted at ability over hurdles so could be worth chancing switched to fences in a weak event. Returning pair Blaze A Trail and Admiral’s Sunset are feared most back down in class.

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THESEASONCLOSE OPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS5)(Category1Elimination)(GBBRACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x 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

(74 wins from 267 runners, 28%) runsJACKPOTDES BORDES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs JACKPOT DES BORDES

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs JACKPOT DES BORDES today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KILOS KELOS &ATOWNDOWN trained by Tom Weston, Hindlip, 100 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CELTIC DINO (FR) (121) 13

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

5 11-11

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

TIMEFORMVIEWWellpositionedwhenmakingasuccessfulstartatAscotandfarfromdisgracedwhenthirdinaListed contestatsametrack.Strongclaimsbackincalmerwaters

2 JACKPOT DES BORDES (FR) (144) 1

Br B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Carmen des Bordes (FR)

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 9

B E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-11

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost six figures as a store and made the ideal start when landing an 8-runner bumper at Hereford 4monthsago Moretocomeandshouldgowellunderapenalty

3 HOLY LEGEND (GB) (197) 0-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil

O The Profile Partnership 2

B Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-4

Fergus Gillard J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family but hasn’t shown enough encouragement as yet. Likely to struggle back from 6monthsoff

4 STEEL DANCER (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-4

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Velvet Steel (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mrs L. Stokes Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Pauline Harkin RBS (Wilts) Ltd T/A Rural Business Services S

TIMEFORMVIEWNorseDancergelding.Dam,winningpointer,half-sistertosmart2mhurdlerTudorCityoutofsmart2m-21/4m hurdlewinnerShe’sOurMare Noteworthynewcomer

5 WASHINGTON SINGER (GB) (-)

5 11-4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Majigal Rex Dingle J

O Mr J. Drake Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Michelmersh Manor Farm Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Trainer’s newcomers command respect, particularly if stronginthebetting.

6 EXMOOR PLUM (GB) (26) B

5 10-11

TFR

BHA-

Br B m Mount Nelson - Robinetta (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O Mr M. W. Pendarves Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Porlock Vale Stud Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-raced maiden.Alreadylooking heldwhen brought down in bumperatTaunton (16.5f, soft, 11/1) onNHdebut26daysago Hardtomakeastrongcasefor.

7 ATOWNDOWN (IRE) (-)

Br B g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Settle The Score (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Cian Chester (7) J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B Miss Fiona M. D. Bennett

TIMEFORMVIEWQuestForPeacegelding.Damunraced.Notanobvioussortonpedigree.

8 DARK MATERIAL (GB) (131) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Legendara Freddie Gingell (5) J

O Hobbson’s Choice Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Martin Rowe Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful bumper winnerThe Kemble Brewery and, while he showed nothing over C&D 4monthsago,hecouldproveadifferentpropositionthistime.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 KILOS KELOS (IRE) (-) 4 10-10

Br B g Mahler - Western Garden (IRE)

O Mr Tom Weston

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

Sean Bowen J

Tom Weston, Hindlip T

TIMEFORMVIEWMahlergelding. Half-brotherto fairlyuseful hurdlerEl Champo and fair2m hurdle winnerFia Fuinidh. WorthamarketcheckwithBowenbooked.

10 DIAMOND DECEIVER (GB) (36) 0 4 10-3

Br B f Great Pretender (IRE) - Cosmic Diamond

O Mr W. Douglas Procter

B The Glanvilles Stud Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA-

Ned Fox (5) J

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobeatarivalatKemptonondebutandlooksfirmlyupagainstit.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: MEATLOAF (FR) 4 10 8 Miss Olive Nicholls 2-1 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10

ProbableS.P’s: 7-4 Celtic Dino (FR), 5-2 Jackpot des Bordes (FR), 15-2 Steel Dancer (GB), 9-1 Washington Singer (GB), 22-1 Dark Material (GB), Kilos Kelos (IRE), 28-1 Exmoor Plum (GB), 33-1 Holy Legend (GB), 50-1 Atowndown (IRE), 100-1 Diamond Deceiver (GB)

CELTIC DINO made a winning start before acquitting himselfwell in listed company, both at Ascot, and he’s fancied to double his tally back down in grade. Jackpot des Bordes is an obvious threat on the back of his successful debut and Steel Dancer is a notable newcomer

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC DINO (FR) 2.JACKPOT DES BORDES (FR) 3.STEEL DANCER

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.22 - THE MCCREERY MILITARY FORCES AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (for Military Amateur Jockeys) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3849 to the winning horse The second to receive £1925, the third £961, the fourth £482 and the fifth £240 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by AmateurJockeys To be ridden by past or present members ofthe Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country Riders available. For support attracting riders, contact Clerk of the Course Tom Ryall. Amateur Jockeys Wincanton has generously sponsored the best turned out prize, which will be transferred to the groom responsible forthe best turned out horse. 17 entries at £38. - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3346; Second £1673; Third £836; Fourth £418; Fifth £209 (PenaltyValue £3849.42)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.57 -THE STAY& SPAATTHE EASTBURYHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7846 to the winning horse The second to receive £3610, the third £1805, the fourth £903 and the fifth £450 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £74 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, afterApril 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 31 entries at £74. - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6001; Second £3000; Third £1501; Fourth £750; Fifth £374. (PenaltyValue £7846.50)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.32 - THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for maiden four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £37 - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.02 -THE ROYALBATHANDWESTSHOWMAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIVII) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for maiden four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £37 - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE NEWT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5677 to the winning horse The second to receive £2612, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £53 stake ifthe horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake ifthe horse is rated 83 or lower with £43 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 In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 17 entries, 1 at £10 and 16 at £53. - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4342; Second £2170; Third £1086; Fourth £543; Fifth £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.07 - THE DOT TOLSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, afterApril 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £42. - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.37 - THE SEASON CLOSE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 44 entries at £20 - Closed April 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

2024

FIXTURES

Thursday 1 February Afternoon Racing

Saturday 17 February Kingwell Hurdle Day

Wednesday 28 February Afternoon Racing

Thursday 7 March Afternoon Racing

Wednesday 27 March Spring Raceday

Monday 8 April Afternoon Racing

Sunday 21 April Family Raceday

Thursday 17 Oct Season Opener

Sunday 27 Oct Charity Raceday

Friday 8 Nov

Saturday 9 Nov

Haldon Gold Cup (Day 1 of the West Country Weekend at Exeter)

Badger Beers Chase Day (Day 2 of the West Country Weekend)

Thursday 21 Nov Afternoon Racing

Thursday 5 Dec Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 17 Dec Christmas Raceday

Thursday 26 Dec Boxing Day Racing

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