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FIRST RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs BALINESKER BEACH & NO WORRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs HERMES LE GRIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: EROS trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 124 miles.

WHO IS THAT saw off a next-time-out winner at Fontwell last month so a 4lb rise may not prevent Chris Gordon’s charge going in again. Eros is better than he showed at Exeter last time and is second choice ahead of chase-newcomers Mole Court and Balinesker Beach.

1-2-3: 1.WHO IS THAT (IRE) 2.EROS (FR) 3.MOLE COURT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 DOM BOSCO (GB) (26) P6/4440-

6 12-0

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Miss Julie Hoskins Tom George, Slad

Br Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper efforts weren’t devoid of promise. Achieved only modest form over hurdles, disappointing in an Exeter handicap hurdle last month. Now switches to fences and has a tongue tie fitted as he bids to get his career back on track. TFRHHIII BHA95

2 GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (95) 33/2P46- D

7 11-12

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) James Davies

Mr David Gilmour & Mr James Dellaway

Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br G.A.E.C Delorme Chartplan(2004) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step back in right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ludlow in December but not in the same form over hurdles at Warwick 8 weeks later Been off for 3 months TFRHHHII BHA93

3 MOLE COURT (IRE) (35) 460213-

6 11-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mr Oliver Troup

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Joseph Cunningham Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in Hereford handicap hurdle in February. Respectable third at Southwell last month ahead of this switch to fences for the first time One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 EST ILLIC (IRE) (25) 6P/04P3-

9 11-10

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Mr Andrew Gough

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Gerry Ross Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays Did manage to finish third at Bangor last time but it was a far from convincing performance, losing his place completely before closing up again late. TFRHHIII BHA91

5 WHO IS THAT (IRE) (26) 2212P1- D

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nodelay (IRE)

7 11-6

Mr Freddie Gordon (7)

Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThird chase win of last season when seeing off 5 rivals at Fontwell (19.5f) last month. The runner-up gave the form a boost when scoring last month and a 4lb rise may not prevent him going in again. TFRHHHHH BHA87 (+2)

6 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (82) 0P31P3- D

B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Br Patrick Cronin

7 11-5

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on a reduced mark when finally opening his account in 20.5f Leicester handicap hurdle in November but but pulled up back there the following month and mixed round of jumping when remote third on Warwick chase debut in February. Been off 12 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA86

7 NO WORRIES (GB) (142) 261/01F- CD

B g Passing Glance - Silver Sequel

Dajam Ltd

Br M. Burbidge

9 11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut in November Fell heavily 4 out at Huntingdon on Boxing Day and not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA86

8

EROS (FR) (36) 3P3224-

9 11-4

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Lys (FR) Ben Godfrey (3)

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Mr Fernand Sellier The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but was placed 5 times in handicap chases last season Remote fourth at Exeter latest but he’s capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces. On the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA85

9 HERMES LE GRIS (FR) (65) 55060P-

6 11-3

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Lola Lolita (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

David Turner & Ellie Lines

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Jacques Lauriot 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointing in handicap hurdles this year and it remains to be seen whether a switch to fences improves matters Has a first-time hood added to his tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA84

10

BALINESKER BEACH (IRE) (83) P00355- D

8 10-13

B g Fame And Glory - Minnie Ray (IRE) Harry Cobden

Mrs P. Awdry Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss Pauline Gallagher & Mr J. Quinn

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles but it’s possible this point winner could do better over fences and the booking of Harry Cobden takes the eye One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA80

11 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (24) 50/0424-

10 10-9

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Lee Edwards

Last Day Racing Partnership Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Peter Storey

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered more when second over 21f at Newton Abbot last month and stamina almost certainly stretched when remote fourth at Stratford (27.5f) since.

12 YAAZAAIN (GB) (138) 22034P- 7 10-7

BHA76

B g Iffraaj - Tamazirte (IRE) David Noonan Meadvale Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ecurie La Vallee Martigny/Ecurie du Loup Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up back chasing at Taunton when last seen in December Needs to have been refreshed by a break

TFRHHIII BHA74

2022: DUC DE BOURBON (FR) 6 11 10 Lorcan Williams 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 9, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Who Is That (IRE), 5-1 Eros (FR), 7-1 Man of The North (GB), 15-2 No Worries (GB), 9-1 Balinesker Beach (IRE), 10-1 Mole Court (IRE), 16-1 Yaazaain (GB), 22-1 Sir Jack West (IRE), 25-1 Est Illic (IRE), 28-1 Dom Bosco (GB), 40-1 Hermes Le Gris (FR), 100-1 Guguss Collonges (FR)

SECOND RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 4lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs NO NO MAESTRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs NO NO MAESTRO WEIGHTWATCHER: PREMIER D’TROICE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 7lb to 107. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD BRYAN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

Backing a horse as fragile as ONEUPMANSHIP comes with risks attached but he shaped as though back in form fitted with blinkers at Uttoxeter last month so he’s chanced to build on that. Wick Green was disappointing at Wincanton but is fancied to bounce back given his profile, with No No Maestro another to consider having been freshened up by a break

1-2-3: 1.ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) 2.WICK GREEN 3.NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) (207) 1/23414- CD

8 11-11

B g Mahler - Maisey Down Jack Hogan(5)

Don Sebastiao Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Michael Lacy Willerby Landscapes Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who opened his account over hurdles in a 3-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good) in July, well ridden Well held over timber 3 months and off since, but he’s in top hands. TFRHHHHI BHA116

2 ICONE D’AUBRELLE (FR) (41) 12F5/35-

5 11-7

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Tiree A Part (FR) Harry Cobden

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Frederic Boistier Upton Viva Stud

Won juvenile hurdle at Bordeaux and produced similar form in 3 runs upon joining present yard last term Low-key start in handicaps in 2023 but retains potential on this his second chase start. TFR

3 LORD BRYAN (IRE) (187) 11PP3P- CD

12 11-6

B g Brian Boru - Run Cat (IRE) Robert Dunne

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Robert Merrigan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form when completing a hat-trick around 3m between April and June in 2022 Pulled up

4 starts since and off 6 months. TFRHHIII BHA111

4 LAST QUARTER (IRE) (22) 1P62P4- D

6 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lunar Path (IRE) Jack Tudor

Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner who left his chase bow well behind when just failing at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March. Below par at Uttoxeter next time but shaped quite well returned to Ffos Las last month. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 WICK GREEN (GB) (31) 04/P12P-

10 11-4

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer Kielan Woods

Shy John Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr C. Horton Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best when making a winning start for Ben Pauling in February and backed that up when an excellent second at Taunton. Tame effort at Wincanton a month ago but type to bounce back given overall profile and cheekpieces now on TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 RAKHINE STATE (IRE) (26) 61/3333- C

10 11-3

B g Arakan (USA) - Oiselina (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Adam Lucock D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Bluegate Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and gained first success for current yard in handicap at Worcester in summer 2021 Lightly raced and hasn’t built on that since, however, often held back by his jumping. TFRHHHII BHA108

7

GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (21) 23104P-

7 11-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Tim Syder Tom George, Slad

Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in December (23.6f, good to soft). However, he’s disappointed on each of his three outings since TFRHHHII BHA107

PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) (22) 353320- D 9 11-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR)

Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

Gavin Sheehan

Katy Price, Llanigon

Br C. Marie, C. Pierre Marie & C. Chalots Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap chase (26f) last June. Largely below that level since, clouting one at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA107

9 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (46) 4FP/064- 8 11-2

Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE) Richie McLernon

Charlie Walker & Phil Fry

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Capel Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhowasintheprocessofmakingagoodfirstattemptoverfenceswhenfallingatFfosLasinDecember2021.Hasn’tstoodmuchracing since but fitted with blinkers, he showed much more than previous 2 runs for this yard when fourth at Uttoxeter last month. Could go well TFRHHHHH BHA107

2022: BALLYMILAN 7 11 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Neil Mulholland) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

GREAT D’ANGE: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Wick Green (GB), 11-2 Last Quarter (IRE), 6-1 No No Maestro (IRE), 13-2 Oneupmanship (IRE), 15-2 Rakhine State (IRE), 10-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), 11-1 Icone d’Aubrelle (FR), 14-1 Great d’Ange (FR), 16-1 Lord Bryan (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

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OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs CHARIA & JONGLEUR D’ETOILES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

Little form to go on and the market should prove highly informative. TED’S GIFT represents last year’s winning yard so this Scorpion newcomer is fancied to make a winning start at the chief expense of fellow debuant Onewaywest. Nicky Henderson’s Fierce Warrior hinted at promise when fifth at Huntingdon and can also have a say.

1-2-3: 1.TED’S GIFT 2.ONEWAYWEST (IRE) 3.FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 SWEET THREAT (FR) (26) 0-

5 11-2

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Sweet Chestnut (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Michael Stenning Tom George, Slad

Br Mr J. Cussy & Mme E. Hamelin HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 13 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft, 7/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. More is needed.

2 TARBUCK (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Tarbay

Br D. J. & C. Dyson

Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

David Noonan FSF Racing

Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORMVIEWTelescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser up to 25f Wicklow Lad, from family of 1994 Supreme Novices Hurdle winner Arctic Kinsman. Market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 TOUCH OF THUNDER (IRE) (48) 5-

B g Beat Hollow - Sweetheart

5 11-2

Tom Cannon

Blythe Hill Racing, L.Talbot & The Crowd Camilla Poulton, Lewes

Br Miss Victoria Markowiak

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in bumper (5/1) at Warwick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 48 days ago. Needs a big step forward.

4 CHARIA (GB) (-)

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Midnight Sequel

Dajam Ltd

Br Mike Burbidge

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Harry Cobden

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam, fair 23f hurdle winner, also 9f-1 1/2m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Master Burbidge Considered newcomer

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (37) 5- 4 10-10

B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXXV

Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Middleham Park Racing, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov gelding who made an encouraging start when fifth of 10 in bumper (3/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 37 days ago. Can build on it now

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (-) 4 10-10

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s Gino gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cariatide and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Gain de Cause. Much respected debutant TFRHHHII BHA-

7

ONEWAYWEST (IRE) (-) 4 10-10

B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE) Kielan Woods

The Parallel Lines Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Donal Kenneally Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW€25,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Birchdale and fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Sonny Crockett Highly respected on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

TED’S GIFT (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Try The Bell (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr Robert Lester Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced. Yard took this event 12 months ago so he’s a newcomer to note

9 CALL HER CLEVER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 10-9

Gr or Ro m Califet (FR) - Pure Genius (IRE) Jack Tudor

ValueRacingClub.co.uk David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gillian Nevin & Stuart Middleton W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW €2,200 3-y-o, Califet mare Dam fair hurdler (21f winner, stayed 3m). Wears tongue strap. Another newcomer who needs considering

10 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-3

B f Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame Ben Jones

Steve & Jackie Fleetham Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br F. Lloyd

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,000 3-y-o, Telescope filly. Dam useful 2 3/4m-25f hurdle winner No forlorn hope

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9.

NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fierce Warrior (IRE), 11-2 Ted’s Gift (GB), 6-1 Charia (GB), 15-2 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 17-2 Onewaywest (IRE), 9-1 Call Her Clever (IRE), 14-1 Princess Unique (GB), 22-1 Sweet Threat (FR), 25-1 Tarbuck (GB), Touch of Thunder (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (18 wins from 106 runners, 17%) runs ALMAZHAR GARDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs ALMAZHAR GARDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOUT PARIS trained by B V Lund, Bridgwater, 99 miles.

HUELGOAT developed into a fairly useful performer over fences last year, winning 4 times and, entitled to be sharper for his first start for 4 months at Perth in April, it would come as no surprise to see him play a leading role back over hurdles. Almazhar Garde is also better known for his exploits over fences but rates the chief threat.

1-2-3: 1.HUELGOAT (FR) 2.ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) 3.DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE colours no horse age st lb

1 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (28) F0P420- D

8 11-4

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Bradley Roberts (7)

Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who comes here on a losing run but did run well when second in Grand Military Gold Cup on penultimate start in March Below par display tackling 28f trip at Cheltenham since but he’s certainly not out of things on this belated return to hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 BLAZING HARTINGO (IRE) (7) 2UP-0

B g Mores Wells - Hazel Toi (IRE)

5 11-4

Mr Lewis Gordon (7)

Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat & Bernadette Vaughan

TIMEFORMVIEW11,000 gns 5-y-o, Mores Wells gelding Runner-up completed start in points but early reminders and finished well-beaten ninth in 11-runner Fontwell maiden hurdle on Rules debut 7 days ago. Passed over here TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (16) 53-3

5 11-4

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) David Bass

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a couple of bumpers this year (third at Doncaster latterly) and similar form without totally convincing with his application when third in 8-runner maiden hurdle at Kempton (21f) 16 days ago. Still, it remains early days with him at least. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 HUELGOAT (FR) (21) 113224-

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Cavadee (FR)

6 11-4

Harry Cobden

Owners Group 080 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Jean-Bernard Chapalain Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedswitchedtochasingduringsecondhalfoflastyear,completingquick-fire4-timeratNewbury(22.4f)inNovember Plentyofcreditable efforts in defeat have followed, and likely he’ll be sharper for first start for 4 months at Perth in April. Solid claims back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA117

5 TOUT PARIS (FR) (39) 05/2U0P-

8 11-4

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Parice de La Borie (FR) James Best

The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

TIMEFORMVIEW Record over both sets of obstacles hardly solid and he was struggling some way out when pulled up in a Newton Abbot maiden (18.5f) early last month. Hard to fancy.

TFRHIIII BHA70

2022: HIGH STAKES (IRE) 8 11 4 Harry Bannister 4-9 (Warren Greatrex) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Huelgoat (FR), 2-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 7-2 Destroytheevidence (GB), 33-1 Blazing Hartingo (IRE), 66-1 Tout Paris (FR)

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