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SECOND RACE 1.40
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 165YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £12600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5089, 2nd £2544, 3rd £1273, 4th £636, 5th £318. (Penalty Value £6654.06) Weights lowered 2lb.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (79 wins from 373 runners, 21%) runs DAREBIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs DAREBIN
WEIGHTWATCHER: DAREBIN won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 17lb to 93.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNIT SIXTYFOUR trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.
UNIT SIXTYFOUR had plenty in hand when off the mark atWarwick on NewYear’s Eve and is probably still ahead of his mark. Last year’s winner Master Malcolm stripped fitter for his return when third at Huntingdon and is feared most.
1-2-3: 1.UNIT SIXTYFOUR (IRE) 2.MASTER MALCOLM 3.LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 UNIT SIXTYFOUR (IRE) (29) 0/02-221
8 12-0
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dixie Chick (IRE) Kielan Woods
Owners Group 062
Br Colin Motherway
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Has made a solid start over fences, showing much-improved form in a first-time tongue strap when off the mark at Warwick 4 weeks ago. Remains one to keep on the right side of TFRHHHHH BHA102
2
DAREBIN (GER) (58) 455-535 CD
Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER)
Chris Stedman & Mark Albon
Br Stall 5-Stars
11 11-7
Rob Hargreaves (10)
Gary Moore, Horsham
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Sandown (15.5f) 58 days ago but he’s best treated with caution nowadays TFRHHHII BHA95
3 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) (52) F6640-0 BF
B g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point
Mr Sax Purdie
8 11-4
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form over hurdles to date Attracted market support on last month’s Taunton reappearance but could manage only a mid-field finish. Switches to fences now. TFRHHHII BHA92
4 DINDIN (FR) (27) 403256 D
10 11-4
B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington
Br T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWKept busy and scored by a wide margin at Warwick in September. Rather hit-and-miss since, not getting home under an aggressive ride at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) 27 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 MASTER MALCOLM (GB) (34) P11-P53 CD 6 11-3
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Sage
Mrs Clare Richmond-Watson
Br J. H. Richmond-Watson
Harrison Beswick (3)
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
NAF
TFRHHHHI BHA91
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner last season (including this race) who built on return when third at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Bold bid expected
6 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (32) 430-502 BF 5 11-2
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)
James Bowen
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In frame in pair of juvenile hurdles and was a promising second to a well-treated rival in a handicap at Catterick on chase bow in December Open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA94
2022: MASTER MALCOLM 5 10 11 Harrison Beswick 8-1 (Emma-Jane Bishop) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Unit Sixtyfour (IRE), 7-2 Line of Descent (IRE), 5-1 Master Malcolm (GB), 7-1 Darebin (GER), 11-1 Per Vino Veritas (GB), 14-1 Dindin (FR)
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THIRD RACE 2.15
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (79 wins from 373 runners, 21%) runs LEGAL RIGHTS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs LEGAL RIGHTS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOJITO ROYALE trained by R Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren, 134 miles.
GODOT was running his best race over hurdles on his handicap debut at Huntingdon last time until scuppered by a bad error so is given another chance here. Handicap-debutant Awesome Foursome also looks to have better days ahead of him and is next on the list, with the handilyweighted Legal Rights and C&D scorer Caspers Court two more who need factoring into an open handicap
1-2-3: 1.GODOT (IRE) 2.AWESOME FOURSOME 3.LEGAL RIGHTS (GER)
1 ALEXANDRA ROMANOV (IRE) (54) 0/0-3141 CD 6 12-0
Ch m Sixties Icon - Russian Empress (IRE) Marc Goldstein
Balmer Farm Racing Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mr Canice Farrell Southdowns Unleashed
VIEW 5/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) condsidering despite taking a 2lb rise TFRHHHII BHA104
2 CONCRETE KING (IRE) (34) 5232F-0
9 12-0
Thomasina Eyston (7) Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE)
Br Andrew Pierce
Multiple Irish point winner who ran respectably after 9 months off when seventh of 13 in 3m Wetherby handicap chase last month. Not dismissed back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA104
3 GODOT (IRE) (34) 30P-330
6 11-13
Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie Niall Houlihan (3) Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds Global Herbs Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper performer who was placed on his first two hurdles starts and running well on his handicap debut (20.7f) at Huntingdon last time until making a bad error 3 out. Remains with potential. TFRHHHHH BHA103
4 LEGAL RIGHTS (GER) (34) 12-P543 CD
6 11-12
Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Lutindi (GER) Caoilin Quinn (5)
Heart of the South Racing 126 Gary Moore, Horsham
Br Gestut Ebbesloh
Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season who ran creditably in first-time blinkers when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 34 days ago. 1lb lower now TFRHHHHI BHA102
5 MOJITO ROYALE (FR) (390) 6/20335-
Ch g Champs Elysees - Sister Agnes (IRE)
Withyslade and Mr A Newman
Br Mme Jocelyne Ducasse
7 11-9
James Best
Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren
Pontispool Equine Sports Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice placed in Hereford maiden hurdles last season but failed to land a blow on handicap bow there when last seen 13 months ago. Eased 5lb but others still make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA99
6 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (52) 313236 CD
Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR)
Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens
Br Roy McMurray
9 11-8
Paul O’Brien
Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June who has continued in good nick, sixth of 12 in handicap at Taunton (23.9f) 52 days ago. Can give another good account.
7 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (28) 1660
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck
TFRHHHII BHA98
6 11-7
Jordan Nailor (3)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Awesome Fo Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies
Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning bumper debut at Worcester in May but yet to match that form in three hurdling runs, seventh in 2m Exeter novice 28 days ago. Can still do better now up in trip on his handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA97
8
ROYAL LAKE (IRE) (29) 02-4P06
B g Fame And Glory - Gran Chis (IRE)
7 11-7
Jonathan Burke
Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn
Br John Ryan Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up in 21f Warwick maiden hurdle last March. Below par over fences and hurdles this term however so has it to prove TFRHHHII BHA97
9 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (25) 4/66-054
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE)
Gale Force One
7 11-5
Freddie Gingell (7)
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in 4 Irish points and only modest form in 4 starts over hurdles, never-dangerous fourth in 2m4f Hereford handicap 25 days ago. More is required despite racing off a 4lb lower mark here TFRHHHII BHA95
10 HILLTOWN (IRE) (27) 122-P64
5 11-3
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose Micheal Nolan Hilltown Syndicate Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Holborn Trust Ltd We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who came in fourth of 7 in 2m4f Plumpton novice hurdle
27 days ago. Needs to step forward now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA93
11 SAN PEDRO (IRE) (28) 40-2445
6 11-1
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE) Tom O’Brien
The Rockbourne Partnership Paul Henderson, Whitsbury
Br Kilcarn Stud Specialist Audio Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish Flat winner who arrives in good nick, fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at 23f Fakenham
28 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark
12 ENTRE DEUX (FR) (25) 5PFP2-P
9 10-9
B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Evitta (FR) Sean Houlihan
Mr S. Tulk Paul Henderson, Whitsbury
Br Mme E. Hay, Mr A. Gourama & Mr G. Cherel Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and offered little when pulled up over timber at Hereford (19.7f) earlier this month. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA85
13 SHIROCCO’S DELIGHT (IRE) (52) 445-4PP
6 10-3
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh (3)
The Beano Partnership Anna Newton-Smith, Jevington Br Rockvale Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler in Ireland and not even at that level for current yard, pulled up in Taunton handicap chase 52 days ago. Hard to warm to back in this sphere.
14 MY TICKETYBOO (IRE) (34) 6430-00
TFRHHIII BHA79
5 10-2
B g Shirocco (GER) - Subtle Hint (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Ian Williams Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Little sign of ability so far, jumping ponderously when eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (19.2f) 34 days ago. Hard to fancy in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA77
2022: FLYING NUN (IRE) 7 11 1 Tom Bellamy 4-1 (Emma Lavelle) 15 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Awesome Foursome (GB), 6-1 Alexandra Romanov (IRE), Caspers Court (IRE), 9-1 Legal Rights (GER), 11-1 Godot (IRE), 12-1 San Pedro (IRE), 14-1 Leading Swoop (IRE), 18-1 Hilltown (IRE), 20-1 Concrete King (IRE), 22-1 Royal Lake (IRE), My Ticketyboo (IRE), 25-1 Mojito Royale (FR), 50-1 Entre Deux (FR), Shirocco’s Delight (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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FOURTH RACE 2.50
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 3F 149YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £18800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7593, 2nd £3796, 3rd £1899, 4th £949, 5th £474. (Penalty Value £9928.28)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Gordon (33 wins from 204 runners, 16%) runs COOLVALLA WEIGHTWATCHER: ECHO WATT won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 7lb to 106.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ACHILLE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
COOLVALLA has proved a different proposition over fences, maintaining his unbeaten record when successful here on Boxing Day, and he can go on to land the four-timer with further progress to come. Juniper also arrives having won her last 3 starts so she isn’t taken lightly, while Echo Watt can give another good account.
1-2-3: 1.COOLVALLA (IRE) 2.JUNIPER 3.ECHO WATT (FR)
1 ACHILLE (FR) (34) 00U-0U0
13 12-0
Gr g Dom Alco (FR) - Hase (FR) Charlie Deutsch
Mrs Vida Bingham Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Cte Yves D’Armaille Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Plenty of good staying handicap form to his name over this year but hasn’t cut much ice in a pair of completed starts this term May well prove vulnerable to younger legs once again. TFRHHIII BHA120
2 COOLVALLA (IRE) (34) 415-111 C
7 11-11
B g Westerner - Valleyboggan (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who has proved a different proposition over fences, completing hat-trick with a second success at this course (26f) on Boxing Day. The one to beat with further progress to come TFRHHHHH BHA117
3 JUNIPER (GB) (33) P541-11 C
9 11-9
B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE) Daryl Jacob
Gin n It Harry Whittington, Sparsholt
Br Mr S. F. Barlow Webbswood
TIMEFORMVIEWBreakthrough success in handicap chase at Warwick (3m) in March and followed up over hurdles at Fontwell 5 weeks later.Picked up where she left off when also scoring at Wetherby (24.2f) in December TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 ALKOPOP (GER) (25) 51F-333 C
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Alkeste (GER)
Andrew & Sarah Wates
9 11-9
Tom Cannon
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Gestut Westerberg Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in good form this season, finishing third on each of his 3 starts of the campaign. Again ran well in 10-runner handicap at Hereford (25.5f) at the beginning of the month. TFRHHHII BHA115
5 D’JANGO (FR) (27) 2650P3
10 11-2
Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Tom Scudamore
Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWHaving faced a stiff task in the Welsh National, returned to form only 6 days later when third in the Sussex National at Plumpton (28.5f) 27 days ago. Task is now to back up his latest effort TFRHHHII BHA108
6 ECHO WATT (FR) (39) 35-2U24 C
9 11-0
Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Roxane du Bois (FR) Lilly Pinchin (3) The Boom Syndicate Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe et al LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good order this campaign, finishing in the frame all 3 completed starts Shaped as if still in form when fourth of 10 at Lingfield (2m6f) last time, closing when mistake eighth Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA106
7
VINNIE DEV (IRE) (28) 002P-0P
B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Nifty Milan (IRE)
David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater
Br Sean Whitney
9 10-10
Tom O’Brien
Noel Williams, Blewbury
Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who stepped forward from first chase start under Rules when runner-up in handicap at Lingfield (28.8f) in February. However, ended the campaign on a low note and has fared little better this season TFRHHIII BHA102
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jabroot (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)
Capt Adrian Pratt & Friends Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br J. Connolly Southern Cranes & Access Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Well on top at the finish when opening Rules account in 23.5f handicap chase at Lingfield in December 2021 In-and-out since, though, tailed-off at Chepstow when last seen in March. TFRHHIII BHA100
2022: CHECKITOUT (IRE) 8 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-8 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Coolvalla (IRE), 5-2 Juniper (GB), 7-1 Echo Watt (FR), 8-1 Alkopop (GER), 12-1 D’Jango (FR), 16-1 Achille (FR), 28-1 Vinnie Dev (IRE), Colonel Keating (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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FIFTH RACE 3.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
The Cazoo
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
Race Stats
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (32 wins from 77 runners, 42%) runs MULLINS BAY & SISTER SAINT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs BYRON HILL
LONGEST TRAVELLER: IN D’OR trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.
A few in with a squeak but IN D’OR has already run to a fairly useful level in France, and having changed hands for €140,000 in May last year, he’s fancied to make a winning start on UK/yard debut. Mullins Bay was placed on both starts in bumpers and he may emerge as the main danger on hurdling debut, with Our Champ rounding off the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.IN D’OR (FR) 2.MULLINS BAY 3.OUR CHAMP (IRE)
1 BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (39) 40
6 11-10
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE) Niall Houlihan (3)
Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br Apple Tree Farm Ltd Global Herbs Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWAcquitted himself better than odds of 150/1 suggested when fourth of 12 on debut in a 2m novice at Lingfield in November but finished well held back there a month later, leading until 4 out. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BYRON HILL (IRE) (22) 0
6 11-10
B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) Daryl Jacob
Mr D. A. Thorpe Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Morgan Cahalan
The Garden Cider Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the level. Shaped better than end result would suggest on last month’s hurdles bow at Plumpton but since finished well held back on the level.
3 DOYEN FOR MONEY (IRE) (54) 1-54
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-10
B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE) Aidan Coleman
Mr Howard Kingston Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Noel Dooly geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted encouraging fifth in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) in November but unable to meet expectations switched to hurdles at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) a month later Step up in trip suits. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HERESMAX (IRE) (28) 0
5 11-10
B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Euroceleb (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh (3)
Mr M. Wheeler Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Hyde Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat for Micky Hammond but too inexperienced to make any impact starting out over timber at Exeter recently Tongue tie on TFRHIIII BHA-
5 IN D’OR (FR) (290) 023-
B g Nidor (FR) - La Dauvilla (FR)
5 11-10
Mr David Maxwell (3)
Mr David Maxwell Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field on sole outing in bumpers but has shown useful form over hurdles, placed in newcomers event/juvenile at Auteuil in 21/22. Left E. Grall for €140,000 in May and is an obvious contender
6 MULLINS BAY (GB) (34) 34
TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 11-10
B g Kayf Tara - Gaye Sophie Harry Cobden
The Stewart Family & Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br R. F. and S. D. Knipe Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWFetched £165,000 as a 3-y-o. Never looked like justifying favouritism on debut at Newton Abbot in October and shaped similarly to his debut 11 weeks later at Huntingdon on Boxing Day.
7 OHNODONTTAKEMEHOME (FR) (49) 22-04
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Koyotte d’Agrostis (FR)
Graeme Moore, Kate & Andrew Brooks
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 11-10
Harry Bannister
Pat Murphy, Hungerford
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in bumpers last season but hasn’t convinced with his jumping on both outings over timber so far. May do better with more experience.
TFRHHHII BHA-
8
OUR CHAMP (IRE) (40) 1-4252
B g Champs Elysees - Affascinare (IRE)
5 11-10
Tom O’Brien
Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding Paul Henderson, Whitsbury
Br Fethard Bloodstock Specialist Audio Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in points and showed plenty when finishing close fourth on Rules/bumper debut at Killarney in May. Similar story over hurdles, finishing runner-up twice at Plumpton in 3 starts TFRHHHII BHA111
9 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (33) 05
5 11-10
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) Brendan Powell
Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Distillery Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumping family but well held in 2 bumpers last month and may need more time. Makes hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
10 STANS THE MAN (IRE) (49) 3/4-103
B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE)
6 11-10
James Best
Having the craic Ella Pickard, Minehead
Br Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and was on trainer number 3 for third outing when successful in a Chepstow bumper in October. Just a modicum of promise in both outings over hurdles so far though, so likely he will find a few too strong TFRHHHII BHA-
11
SISTER SAINT (FR) (39) 0-00
6 11-3
Gr m Martaline - Minirose (FR) Lorcan Williams
Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort in top hands but failed to see her race out in a Chepstow bumper and has looked very limited so far on both outings over hurdles. May need more time
2022: DREAMING BLUE 5 11 8 Rex Dingle 14-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
BIRDMAN BOB: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mullins Bay (GB), 4-1 In d’Or (FR), 5-1 Our Champ (IRE), 8-1 Doyen For Money (IRE), 12-1 Ohnodonttakemehome (FR), 16-1 Byron Hill (IRE), Stans The Man (IRE), 20-1 Rivers Corner (GB), Sister Saint (FR), 33-1 Birdman Bob (IRE), 100-1 Heresmax (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 4.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £12600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5089, 2nd £2544, 3rd £1273, 4th £636, 5th £318. (Penalty Value £6654.06)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (79 wins from 373 runners, 21%) runs WAIKIKI WAVES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs WAIKIKI WAVES
WEIGHTWATCHER: ABAYA DU MATHAN won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 11lb to 91.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABAYA DU MATHAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 136 miles.
RobertWalford’s ART DECCO looks to have been found a relatively uncompetitive event in which he can build on his encouraging start to chasing and get off the mark. Plumpton-specialist En Couer won at that course last time and makes most appeal of the remainder, withTwasn’tThe Plan taken to fill the frame
1-2-3: 1.ART DECCO 2.EN COEUR (FR) 3.TWASN’T THE PLAN (IRE) colours
1 ART DECCO (GB) (29) 404-023 BF age st lb
7 12-0
Br g Dapper - Lewesdon Duchess Freddie Gingell (7) Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mrs Rachel Dawson Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Better chaser than hurdler after only 3 starts in this sphere and again ran well when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 29 days ago. Races from same mark here TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 WAIKIKI WAVES (FR) (55) P3-3P2P CD
10 12-0
B g Alexandros - Lulabelle Spar (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) Heart of the South Racing 119 Gary Moore, Horsham
Br Mr Ralph Morgans Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over fences here but wasn’t on a going day when pulled up at Lingfield last time Certainly capable of getting involved if putting his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 EN COEUR (FR) (27) 3-42251
9 11-8
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Fairyleap (FR) Micheal Nolan Woodford Valley Racing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mme Martine Bordat We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEWPlumpton specialist enhanced his fine record at that track when winning an 8-runner handicap there earlier this month. That race somewhat fell apart and his record elsewhere isn’t as inspiring TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 C’EST QUELQU’UN (FR) (82) 1PPP-03 C
6 11-7
Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) James Davies
Mr R. Cooper Sean Curran, Swindon
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles here in February but has struggled badly since, the switch to chasing last time showing no sign of sparking him back to form TFRHHIII BHA93
5 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (27) 636P4P
11 11-5
B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Tom Scudamore
Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in France but has been campaigned heavily with little recent success for current yard TFRHHIII BHA91
6 TWASN’T THE PLAN (IRE) (28) 4/40P1-3
B g Presenting - Gentle Alice (IRE)
10 11-0
Toby Wynne (5)
B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Cousins Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3-runner point in April and ran creditably on his first outing under Rules for this yard when third of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 28 days ago. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA86
7
AIKENBREAKINHEART (IRE) (54) 04-P665
B g Aiken - Stelobel
8 10-11
Niall Houlihan (3)
Any Port In a Storm Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Anngrove Stud Southern Cranes & Access Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in maiden hurdles at up to 3m Unable to reach that level in handicaps for current yard, though stopped the slide to some extent at Fontwell (21.8f) with the tongue tie left off last month. TFRHHHII BHA83
8
CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (22) U4F-PPP
11 10-9
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) David Noonan
Mrs Pippa Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Br H. F. Morris Ascot Park Polo Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Has barely finished ahead of a rival under Rules and is impossible to fancy having pulled up on each of his last 3 outings.
9 ALLARDYCE (GB) (34) 60-P333
TFRHHIII BHA81
11 10-5
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Woore Lass (IRE) Tom O’Brien
Table 8 & Mr J Duffy Paul Henderson, Whitsbury
Br Miss P. A. Zygmant Specialist Audio Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run stretches back to early 2020 though wasn’t disgraced from out of the handicap here latest. Races off proper mark now but it’s still easier to envisage others winning. TFRHHHII BHA77
10 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (67) 0013-65
8 10-2
B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brendan Powell
Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum
Br B. Kavanagh
Sturminster Newton Building Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate winner on Taunton on chase debut but has been soundly beaten on his other outings over fences and he’s opposable again. TFRHHIII BHA74
2022: GALTEE MOUNTAIN (IRE) 7 11 2 Gavin Sheehan 7-2 (Pat Murphy) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No. 2, 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Art Decco (GB), 3-1 En Coeur (FR), 7-1 Twasn’t The Plan (IRE), 10-1 Allardyce (GB), 12-1 Waikiki Waves (FR), 16-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE), 22-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 25-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 40-1 Aikenbreakinheart (IRE), 100-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.35
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (79 wins from 373 runners, 21%) runs TARA’S LIGHT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs SPITALFIELD
LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCARDIER trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 158 miles.
TOWNHILL won a point with ease and represents a stable that does well in bumpers, so he’s well worth siding with under a useful 7-lb claimer Film d’Action is an interesting newcomer and Duhallow Tommy is the clear pick of those with experience.
1-2-3: 1.TOWNHILL (IRE) 2.FILM D’ACTION (FR) 3.DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 COCARDIER (FR) (-)
6 11-2
B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR) Harry Cobden
Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart
TIMEFORM VIEW My Risk gelding. Dam, 17f-21f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Tanikos. Others make more appeal
2 DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (40) 2-33
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-2
Tom Cannon
Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br John Hennessy Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and has made a solid start under Rules, again third at Plumpton last time. Should be on the premises
3 ESCAPEFROMALCATRAZ (FR) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 11-2
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Waajida Brendan Powell Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br Loko Trans S R O Global Herbs Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding Half-brother to 1m winner in Slovakia Wild Love
4 FIRST OFFENCE (IRE) (40) 6
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-2
Gr h Ask - Umadachar (FR) James Davies
Mrs T. Brown Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Desmond Devereux
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden Sixth of 11 in bumper (22/1) at Plumpton (17.8f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago, running green.
5 GET WITH THE TIMES (GB) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Pass The Time Harry Reed
Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mike Burbidge
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding Dam (c131/h136) 2m-19f hurdle/chase winner, also 9.7f-2m winner on Flat
6 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (87) 52
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-2
B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE) Jamie Brace (7)
Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. Conroy Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved from debut when runner-up in a bumper at Thurdles 87 days ago. Has joined a top yard since and merits respect on British debut
7 TIME TO SMILE (GB) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 11-2
B g Sixties Icon - Time To Think Daniel Sansom (3)
Mrs Fay Hewett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mrs Fay Hewett We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon gelding Dam (c116/h91) 17f-2 winner Not an obvious
TFRHHIII BHA-
TOWNHILL (IRE) (308) 1-
Ch g Presenting - Ladies Pride (IRE)
5 11-2
Mr Ben Sutton (7)
Mr N. Sutton Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br W. B. Mactaggart Plusbac
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £60,000 as a 4-y-o and he was a wide-margin winner of his sole start between the flags in March. Yard boasts a fair record and confidence behind this 5-y-o in the betting would look significant TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 VENDANT (IRE) (272) 3-3 BF
5 11-2
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Arrive In Style (IRE) Niall Houlihan (3)
Winterfields Farm Ltd Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Sean Gorman Southern Cranes & Access Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW£5,000 4-y-o, Vendangeur gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Motu Fareone and fair hurdler Hit And Run. Third in a pair of points in April/May 2022. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 REFLECT (GB) (-)
6 10-9
B m Albaasil (IRE) - True Rose (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Mr Ritchie Fiddes Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn
Br Miss S. J. Turner Fiddes Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Albaasil mare Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Tara Rose and fair hurdler/ chaser Dalkingstown. Wears tongue strap.
11 TARA’S LIGHT (GB) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 10-9
B m Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) Jamie Moore
Heart of the South Racing 133 & Partner Gary Moore, Horsham
Br M&R Refurbishments Ltd
Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare Sister to fairly useful hurdlers Robin’s Dream and Jerrash Warrants a market check.
12 FILM D’ACTION (FR) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-3
B g Saddex - Action des Flos (FR) Aidan Coleman
Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Guy Cherel geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Saddex gelding Dam, little impact in hurdles/chases in France, half-sister to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Un des Flos. Interesting newcomer
13 MOUNTAIN BAY (IRE) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 10-3
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - My Mountain (IRE) Micheal Nolan
New Venture Syndicate Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mr Oliver Broderick We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Dylan Thomas gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m-29f winner, including twice in Welsh Grand National) Mountainous. TFRHIIII BHA-
14 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (-)
4 10-3
Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose Tom Bellamy Jimmy & Susie Wenman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br J. & S. Wenman Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Bit On The Side Dam (c126/h126) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner One for shortlist on debut given connections
2022: HARDY FELLA (IRE) 5 11 2 Tom Cannon 7-4 (Chris Gordon) 6 ran
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Townhill (IRE), 9-2 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 6-1 Film d’Action (FR), 7-1 Push The Button (IRE), 10-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 14-1 Tara’s Light (GB), 20-1 Get With The Times (GB), 22-1 Escapefromalcatraz (FR), 28-1 Vendant (IRE), 33-1 First Offence (IRE), Time To Smile (GB), 66-1 Cocardier (FR), Reflect (GB), Mountain Bay (IRE)
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