(R1) 13:40 HEREFORD, 2m 5f 163y Cotswold Mini Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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1 (R1) 13:40 HEREFORD, 2m 5f 163y Cotswold Mini Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) 1 94P17/F DUN BAY CREEK 665 D b g Dubai Destination Over It Jockey Colours: Emerald green, black stars and armlets Timeform says: Novice hurdle winner over this trip in summer 2016 for Alan King but clearly had his problems and making just his eighth start now after another 22 months off. Very hard to fancy. (Forecast 41.00) 2 F7003 APPLE MACK 63 b g Apple Tree Allerford Annie Jockey Colours: Black, pink stripe, striped sleeves, pink cap Timeform says: Brother to connections' fairly useful hurdler Applesolutely (3m winner) and showed a lot more on third run in novice hurdles at Wincanton over this trip last time. Might not be on a bad mark. (Forecast 15.00) AGINCOURT REEF (IRE) 64 b g Gold Well Hillside Native Jockey Colours: Grey, dark blue sleeves and cap Timeform says: Back to winning ways at Ludlow (23.8f) in November but always been tricky to catch right and ran poorly at Lingfield when last seen 9 weeks ago. (Forecast 26.00) BOMBER'S MOON 86 b g Erhaab Flaviola Jockey Colours: White, brown hoops, halved sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Ran in a decent race here in November and claims on his third at Doncaster (3m) a fortnight later if shrugging off a lesser effort at Warwick back from a break. (Forecast 12.00) KNIGHT COMMANDER 80 (17F) br g Sir Percy Jardin Jockey Colours: Red, yellow stripe and armlets Timeform says: Been ticking over on the level and claims on his Uttoxeter second off this mark in November with longer trip fine. (Forecast 12.00) P3 SHROUGHMORE LASS (IRE) 19 b m Flemensfirth Smokey Bandit David Noonan R Brotherton M G Nolan R Mitfordslade b Harry Teal (5) R A Teal t M D Grant N A TwistonDavies J M Davies S Flook Jockey Colours: White, red cross belts, halved sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Won 2m mares' novice handicap hurdle last term but hasn't returned in much form in 2 runs this season 4 months apart, looking laboured after a wind operation back over timber 19 days ago. (Forecast 11.00) 7 724P51 TOP DECISION (IRE) 68 ch g Beneficial Great Decision Jason Dixon (7) t Harrison Beswick (7) S Drinkwater Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark blue diamond, dark blue and emerald green diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Capable of making presence felt judged on his November fourth at Chepstow off this mark, but ran no sort of race at Exeter next time and off 79 days since. (Forecast 19.00) HEAD LAD (FR) 68 BF b g Linda's Lad Orabelle Jockey Colours: White, emerald green sleeves, orange armlets and diamonds on emerald green cap Timeform says: Improved switched to handicaps this autumn, second at Stratford and Chepstow. Similar form behind Top Decision at Warwick (19f) in December and a player. (Forecast 7.00) CUBAN PETE (IRE) 118 b g Flemensfirth Gee Whizz Jockey Colours: Purple and light blue (quartered), purple sleeves, light blue stars, white cap Timeform says: Bits of promise in novice hurdles last term and may have needed November return. Down 5 lb back from another 4 months off and no surprise to see him come good at some stage. (Forecast 19.00) PP WHERE NOW (IRE) 54 b g Where Or When Exciting Prospect Jockey Colours: Red, white epaulets, dark blue and white hooped sleeves, yellow and dark blue quartered cap Timeform says: Showed a bit under Rules when trained in Ireland but has made a very discouraging start for Christian Williams with 2 noncompletions in handicaps (got round just once in 6 points also). (Forecast 41.00) 12 6FP249 SCALES (IRE) 92 b g Bob Back Mrs Avery Jockey Colours: White and black stripes, royal blue sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Back below last winning mark and may have needed December Exeter return after 8 months off. Will relish things if it becomes a thorough test. (Forecast 15.00) SIN SIN (IRE) 137 (10F) b m Intense Focus Saor Sinn Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for Jim Bolger. Not shown a great deal over hurdles for this yard but her mark does continue to slide at least. (Forecast 26.00) GALACTIC POWER (IRE) 16 ch g Gamut Celtic Peace R P McLernon Jonjo O'Neill Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams Nick Scholfield Christian Williams Richard Patrick (3) Miss Kerry Lee t1p C Gethings N J Hawke Jockey Colours: White, emerald green disc, emerald green sleeves, black armlets, black cap Timeform says: Won twice over this trip at Ludlow last term and not without a chance on the pick of this season's form. (Forecast 11.00) Ceris Biddle (10) R Dickin TIMEFORM VIEW: TOP DECISION looked a really strong stayer when opening his account at Warwick on New Year's Eve and there is more to come from him, this stiffer test sure to suit. Head Lad should get closer to his old rival here. Apple Mack might not be on a bad mark now handicapping. Timeform 123: 1: TOP DECISION (7) 2: HEAD LAD (9) 3: APPLE MACK (2) Jockey Colours: Dark green, red hoop, emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, red star Timeform says: Benefited from the step up to 19f on second start after a breathing operation and showed improved form to get off the mark at Warwick on New Year's Eve, finding plenty. More to come. (Forecast 5.50) 8 694P4P GREAT FAIRY (FR) 79 b g Great Pretender Salsa Fairy R T Dunne N P Mulholland 102

2 (R2) 14:15 HEREFORD, 2m 3f 147y MansionBet Novices' Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) ESPRIT DU LARGE (FR) 49 b g No Risk At All Tuffslolyloly Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoop Timeform says: Turned his hurdles debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) into a rout before Christmas and was far from disgraced quickly upped in grade at Haydock next time, so remains with plenty of potential. (Forecast 3.50) NEWTOWN BOY (IRE) 84 C BF b g Beneficial Tanit Lady Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Made successful switch from bumpers to hurdling in here in November and would likely have maintained his unbeaten record over obstacles but for a late error at Doncaster 84 days ago. Excellent claims. (Forecast 2.88) 3 PF4/59 CHAMPAGNE MIST (IRE) 42 b g Stowaway Valentines Misty Jockey Colours: Grey, red spots Timeform says: Went backwards from his encouraging fifth (had the run of things) when down the field at Uttoxeter, but that initial run has proved strong form and this trip should suit, so best not to write him off. (Forecast 15.00) 4 627/04 CODESHARE 15 b g Dansili Clepsydra Jockey Colours: Purple, light blue star, light blue and purple striped sleeves Timeform says: Clearly has ability based on Flat/bumper exploits, but tailed off both starts over hurdles. Likely to be more interesting when qualified for lowgrade handicaps. (Forecast 41.00) 5 038P8 FORTESCUE 46 b g Shirocco Last Of Her Line Jockey Colours: Dark green and orange (quartered), orange sleeves and cap Timeform says: More sign of temperament than ability in bumpers/over hurdles so far. (Forecast ) 6 4 HONOURMISSION (FR) 51 b g Linda's Lad Orabelle Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Timeform says: Has an appealing French pedigree but didn't show enough in a bumper on debut to make him of any real interest upped in trip/switched to hurdling. (Forecast 23.00) IMPERIAL ELYSIAN (IRE) 59 br g Kalanisi Diva Antonia Adam Wedge Evan Williams Thomas Bellamy A King h Lee Edwards A Ralph Richard Patrick (3) P Bowen A Tinkler H D Daly R T Dunne H Whittington Connor Brace (7) F O'Brien Jockey Colours: Light blue, orange epaulets Timeform says: Runnerup in a bumper and related to useful hurdler/smart chaser Royal Regatta, so disappointing that he could do no better than ninth switched to hurdling at Leicester. Still early days, though. (Forecast 26.00) 9 8 LOTS OF LUCK (IRE) 15 b g Millenary Lovely Hand Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink star, pink sleeves, royal blue stars, pink cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Didn't show much in a novice at Warwick on hurdling debut, so probably one for further down the line. (Forecast 67.00) 10 5F THE BUNNYMAN 78 b g Authorized Linnet M Hamill (3) K C Bailey Jockey Colours: Red and royal blue (quartered), red sleeves, royal blue stars and stars on cap Timeform says: Encouragement in a bumper then, following 9 months off, looked sure to place before falling in a novice at Uttoxeter on hurdling debut in January. Could get involved if he progresses from that. (Forecast 11.00) 11 42/54 JAUNTY SORIA 94 ch m Malinas Jaunty Spirit Jockey Colours: Black, white diamond, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: Has run to a fair level in bumpers, firmly back on the up when fourth at Ludlow on reappearance, but entitled to need this first hurdling experience after a further 94 days off. (Forecast 51.00) 12 P2175 ROLLERCOSTER (IRE) 46 br m Helissio Full Deck Jockey Colours: Purple, red diamond, black sleeves, red diamonds, black cap Timeform says: Off the mark in Irish points at the third time of asking last March but down the field in a couple of novice hurdles to date, so almost certainly a handicap project. (Forecast 41.00) SAGA SUCCES (FR) 80 b m Irish Wells Frija Eria Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle C Gethings B J Eckley L Heard p1 M G Nolan H D Daly Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Halfsister to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/topclass chaser Balder Succes, so has some longterm potential, but he's offered very little (hurdling debut last time) in 3 outings so far. (Forecast 51.00) 14 U212/2 P SEE WHAT (IRE) 66 b m Craigsteel See For Yourself Jockey Colours: Light green and emerald green (quartered), light green sleeves Timeform says: Winning pointer but off 599 days prior to uninspiring rules debut in novice here in January. (Forecast ) Lewis Stones (7) Miss James TIMEFORM VIEW: This looks between ESPRIT DU LARGE and Newtown Boy, who stand out on form and have scope for a good deal more improvement. The firstnamed is marginally preferred with the big impression he created at Uttoxeter on debut sticking in the memory. Champagne Mist could run into a place if back to his debut form. Timeform 123: 1: ESPRIT DU LARGE (1) 2: NEWTOWN BOY (2) 3: CHAMPAGNE MIST (3) Jockey Colours: Black, white stars, striped sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Modest in bumpers, then needed the initial experience in novice at Doncaster switched to timber a couple of months ago. Will do better at some point, perhaps over 3m, however. (Forecast 21.00) JEN'S BOY 46 b g Malinas Friendly Craic James Bowen N J Henderson

3 (R3) 14:50 HEREFORD, 2m 4f 194y Labels Shopping RossOnWye Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) (Class 4) (5YO plus) FP HILLARY VIEW (IRE) 148 b g Court Cave Tearaway Lady p James Bowen P Bowen 120 Jockey Colours: Yellow, red triple diamond, red and yellow halved sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond Timeform says: Made a good start over fences last summer. Ran poorly at Newton Abbot in October but freshened up since and could bounce back. (Forecast 11.00) 2 4P8312 DOC CARVER (IRE) 13 BF ch g Lakeshore Road Tuney Tulip J McGrath 120 Jockey Colours: Purple, red diamond, black sleeves, red diamonds, black cap Timeform says: Winning pointer who confirmed previous promise over fences when winning 7runner handicap at Chepstow in January. Good second at Carlisle since. Respected going up in trip. (Forecast 4.50) KINGS MONARCH 13 b g Schiaparelli Monarch's View Richard Patrick (3) Miss Kerry Lee 117 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink stripe, striped sleeves, pink cap Timeform says: Irish point winner who left first 2 chase efforts well behind when 21length winner at Fontwell (21f) 13 days ago. 9lb rise looks fair with further progress on cards. (Forecast 3.25) 4 1F43/P0 SAINTEMILION (FR) 22 b g Diamond Green Matakana t Lorcan Williams (5) P F Nicholls 116 Jockey Colours: Yellow, black chevron, check cap Timeform says: Hasn't figured in a couple of Sandown handicap hurdles since returning from long absence but wouldn't be a shock to see him fare better now chasing with yard in flying form. Tongue tie also refitted. (Forecast 8.00) 5 536P71 SKEWIFF 42 b m Doyen Skew Adam Wedge Evan Williams 116 Jockey Colours: Dark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Bumper/hurdles winner who bounced back to her best to score over fences at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in January. Should still be competitive after a 6 lb rise. (Forecast 8.00) 6 504FU4 OVERWORKDUNDERPAID (IRE) 18 b g Getaway Another Whiparound t J J Burke C E Longsdon 112 Jockey Colours: Purple, white sleeves, purple stars, purple cap, white star Timeform says: Fair maiden who wasn't disgraced when fourth in 3m Wincanton handicap last month and being eased 3 lb since can only help. (Forecast 13.00) 7 20P382 MISTERCOBAR (FR) 16 D b g Nicobar Miss Decca h Lee Edwards A W Carroll 109 Jockey Colours: Black and white diamonds, white sleeves, black armlets Timeform says: Point winner who has achieved fair form under Rules, proving suited by the drop back from 3m when second over 21f at Sedgefield 16 days ago. This looks more competitive. (Forecast 11.00)

4 TIMEFORM VIEW: KINGS MONARCH pieced it all together with a widemargin win at Fontwell a couple of weeks ago and even a 9 lb rise may prove lenient. Doc Carver is going the right way and rates an obvious threat, while it also wouldn't be a surprise if Saintemilion got his career back on track now chasing with the Paul Nicholls team in such good form. Timeform 123: 1: KINGS MONARCH (3) 2: DOC CARVER (2) 3: SAINTEMILION (4) (R4) 15:25 HEREFORD, 3m 1f 119y Cotswold BMW Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) 1 7P4232 CHASE END CHARLIE (IRE) 15 b g Scorpion Artist's Muse p C Gethings 115 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoop, pink sleeves, dark blue armlets, pink cap Timeform says: Back on track for new yard since refitted with cheekpieces, making the frame on last 4 outings, no match for the winner but clear of the rest when second at Exeter latest. Same mark here. (Forecast 3.50) 2 337U3P FAWSLEY SPIRIT (IRE) 59 b g Stowaway Apple Trix b Thomas Bellamy Ben Pauling 115 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, yellow disc, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Quickly switched to fences this season and shaped well upped to 3m when third at Wetherby in December. Looked awkward without blinkers at Doncaster and now reverts to timber. (Forecast 9.00) GOOD AND HARDY (IRE) 15 b g Westerner Kilganey Maid Connor Brace (7) F O'Brien 112 Jockey Colours: White and black stripes, black sleeves, orange stars, orange cap, black star Timeform says: Runnerup in a Uttoxeter maiden in December and matched that form when fifth on handicap debut at Exeter. Has work cut out with Chase End Charlie on that run but this trip will help. (Forecast 5.00) 4 U72P00 SHIVERMETIMBERS (IRE) 72 br g Black Sam Bellamy Kimouna Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams 111 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and maroon stripes, pink sleeves and cap Timeform says: Bumper winner. Improved effort over hurdles when second in Ludlow maiden (2m) in January 2018 and though he's disappointed since, he represents an inform yard and his mark could be generous. (Forecast 9.00) 5 2P86P3 SERGEANT BRODY 116 ch g Black Sam Bellamy Ardent Bride t Harrison Beswick (7) S Drinkwater 109 Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue spots, pink sleeves and cap Timeform says: Point winner but didn't really take to fences to end Chance he will resume progress back over the smaller obstacles, though. (Forecast 9.00) BUBLE (IRE) 24 b g Milan Glorious Moments Mitchell Bastyan (5) D G Bridgwater 108 Jockey Colours: Orange, white sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Won maiden at Newton Abbot and claimer at Worcester in 2017/18. Shaped as though retaining ability after 16 months off in seller at Leicester and latest fourth at Plumpton was a fair run. Up in trip. (Forecast 8.50) P STEEL NATIVE (IRE) 54 b g Craigsteel Princess Gloria h Nick Scholfield D A Rees 100 Jockey Colours: Black, red star, diamonds on sleeves, black cap, red stars Timeform says: Has gained all 3 career wins at Ffos Las, including an 8runner handicap chase (25f) in December. Poor effort back hurdling at that venue in January and off since. (Forecast 10.00)

5 TIMEFORM VIEW: CHASE END CHARLIE has been knocking on the door of late, and having found only a big improver too strong at Exeter last time, is taken to gain compensation from the same mark. Good And Hardy was behind the selection that day but it's still early days with him, while Shivermetimbers is tough to weigh up tackling a new trip for an inform yard. Timeform 123: 1: CHASE END CHARLIE (1) 2: GOOD AND HARDY (3) 3: SHIVERMETIMBERS (4) (R5) 16:00 HEREFORD, 3m 1f 44y MansionBet Mares' Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) 1 351P3P SILENT STEPS (IRE) 42 b m Milan Taking Silk bt J McGrath N B King 110 Jockey Colours: Yellow, red triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Perked up by application of blinkers when opening account at Southwell (3m) in December. However, she has proved to be a disappointment in 2 of her 3 subsequent starts. Hard to predict. (Forecast 11.00) P CLOONE LADY (IRE) 117 b m Milan Cloone Leader M Hamill (3) K C Bailey 108 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink star, pink sleeves, royal blue stars, pink cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Irish point winner who showed a fair bit in 3 quick runs over hurdles last spring. Went with little promise in 2 chase tries late in the autumn and she needs to have improved in the interim. (Forecast 12.00) 3 3P318P FILLE DES CHAMPS (IRE) 54 b m Robin Des Champs South Queen Lady tp Adam Wedge Evan Williams 107 Jockey Colours: Dark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Sturdy mare who resumed winning ways in 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las in May. Proved a disappointment in 2 chase tries this winter and she's tough to assess at present. Cheekpieces refitted. (Forecast 15.00) NORTHERN BEAU (IRE) 11 b m Canford Cliffs View tp R P McLernon M Scudamore 107 Jockey Colours: Black and orange (quartered), checked sleeves, orange and black quartered cap Timeform says: Dual point winner who was a largely consistent maiden over hurdles. Off the mark in a weak mares' handicap chase 11 days ago (fair form) but she should continue in form. (Forecast 6.50) 5 5/43P11 TOP AND DROP 11 b m Kayf Tara Ismene Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams 105 Jockey Colours: Red, black stars, diabolo on sleeves and stars on cap Timeform says: Arrives in top form, successful at Chepstow (23.6f) before deservingly forcing a deadheat at Ffos Las (23.8f) 11 days ago. Went like the best horse at the weights and respected from 5 lb higher. (Forecast 4.00) 6 34U473 HEPBURN 19 b m Sixties Icon Mighty Splash tp A Tinkler Ali Stronge 99 Jockey Colours: Yellow, brown spots on sleeves Timeform says: Modest hurdler/chaser who has yet to win, but ran well on form when 2 lengths third at Lingfield (23.5f, heavy) last month. Can play a part with a repeat here. (Forecast 9.00) 7 P64654 MISTY MAI (IRE) 18 CD b m Westerner Arcanum Nick Scholfield D A Rees 97 Jockey Colours: Black, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, black diamonds, yellow cap, black star Timeform says: Dual winner of staying handicap chases in the mud last season (including this race). Largely underperformed subsequently but mark has fallen considerably and she's not one to write off. (Forecast 10.00)

6 8 P/2 P336 MAYBE PLENTY 47 b m Overbury Mays Delight p James Bowen G R I Smyly 96 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink stars, pink and royal blue diabolo on sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Lightly raced in recent years, though she has suggested she retains ability in a trio of starts in recent months. Still, others appeal more for win purposes. (Forecast 13.00) OSCAR WORLD (IRE) 11 b m Oscar Maresin Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink star, armlets and cap Timeform says: Lengthy mare who matched her modest hurdles form at second attempt in this sphere when 7 lengths second behind Northern Beau at Leicester (20f) last month. 3 lb lower now. (Forecast 7.50) p Conor Shoemark M Keighley TIMEFORM VIEW: TOP AND DROP arrives in top form, deserving of a deadheat having travelled like the best horse for most of the way at Ffos Las 11 days ago, rallying to join the leader on the line. She is fancied to go well from a 5 lb higher mark, with Northern Beau and last year's heroine Misty Mai just a couple of others to consider. Timeform 123: 1: TOP AND DROP (5) 2: NORTHERN BEAU (4) 3: MISTY MAI (7) 92 (R6) 16:35 HEREFORD, 2m 8y Central Roofing Handicap Chase (Class 3) (5YO plus) 1 U64165 BEAU BAY (FR) 14 CD b g Bernebeau Slew Bay Jockey Colours: Red and white stripes, white sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap, white stars Timeform says: Had the run of things when adding to the tally at Wetherby (15f) but seems to have gone off the boil. (Forecast 8.00) P ELIXIR DU GOUET (FR) 77 BF ch g Vision D'etat My Asadore Jockey Colours: Beige, red hoop and sleeves, black and red hooped cap Timeform says: Fairly useful over hurdles and similar form over fences, successful in 8 runner 4yo event at Fontainebleau. Failed to meet expectations for new yard at Haydock but still early days. (Forecast 12.00) 3 4P5314 DICOSIMO (FR) 14 D b g Laveron Coralisse Royale ht James Bowen Dr R D P Newland Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams A Tinkler W Greatrex Jockey Colours: Dark green and orange (quartered), dark green sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Arrives in good order, capitalising on further drop in weights when scoring at Haydock (2m). Found run of good form coming to a halt at Chepstow since. (Forecast 7.50) 4 16B638 BABY KING (IRE) 18 D b g Ivan Denisovich Burn Baby Burn t J J Burke T R George 130 Jockey Colours: Brown, light blue spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, brown spots Timeform says: Bounced back to form when 2¼ lengths third of 6 in handicap chase at Warwick but failed to repeat that next time. (Forecast 13.00) 5 2P/43 31 GO LONG (IRE) 66 CD b g Hurricane Run Monumental Gesture Adam Wedge Evan Williams 129 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoop Timeform says: Rangy expointer who won over hurdles and immediately improved on chase bow when third at Haydock. Didn't need to improve on that to score at Hereford next time and opening mark over fences is fair. (Forecast 3.50) P ADRRASTOS (IRE) 502 D b g Areion Laren Aidan Coleman Jamie Snowden 127 Jockey Colours: Dark green and light green stripes, white sleeves Timeform says: Much better chaser than hurdler, winning twice at Worcester and Stratford. However, not seen since pulling up at Plumpton in October (Forecast 13.00) 7 1F4PB2 TOWN PARKS (IRE) 31 C b g Morozov Outdoor Heather Richard Patrick (3) Miss Kerry Lee 126 Jockey Colours: Yellow, large black spots, hooped sleeves and spots on cap Timeform says: Expointer who took well to chasing last season, scoring twice. Mixed record since though latest second at Ludlow was respectable. (Forecast 7.50) ENVOLE TOI (FR) 18 D b g Enrique Orphee De Vonnas Jamie Bargary Mrs Dunn 121

7 Jockey Colours: Orange and black (quartered), diabolo on sleeves, black and orange quartered cap Timeform says: Matched pick of his winning French form when taking C&D novice hurdle in December. Not built on that since and back over fences now. (Forecast 17.00) 9 9P4188 YORGONNAHEARMEROAR (IRE) 69 CD b g Scorpion Etoile Margot Jockey Colours: Black, orange star, black sleeves, orange stars, black cap, orange star Timeform says: Both wins have come at Hereford, latterly over fences in January last year. Well held both starts this season, however. (Forecast 17.00) h D Crosse TIMEFORM VIEW: GO LONG has taken well to fences and his opening mark in this sphere is at least a fair one so he looks the one to beat. Town Parks and Elixir du Gouet are feared most. Timeform 123: 1: GO LONG (5) 2: TOWN PARKS (7) 3: ELIXIR DU GOUET (2) 112 (R7) 17:10 HEREFORD, 3m 1f 119y myracing.com For Cheltenham Tips Novices' Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) LYGON ROCK (IRE) 21 BF b g Robin Des Champs Cute Lass Jockey Colours: Yellow, red chevrons, red cap Timeform says: Off the mark in a 4runner novice at Ludlow in May and good efforts in defeat in handicap company since. Well respected. (Forecast 4.33) REDZOR (IRE) 17 b g Shantou Knockara One p Richard Patrick (3) H D Daly t Bridget Andrews D Skelton Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap Timeform says: Point winner who got back on track after wind surgery when landing 14 runner maiden at Ludlow (23.8f) 17 days ago (second past post but subsequently promoted). Can go well again under a penalty. (Forecast 4.00) CHINENSIS (IRE) 64 BF b g Well Chosen Emily Vard Jamie Bargary N A TwistonDavies Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap Timeform says: 82,000 5yo, Well Chosen gelding. Multiple point winner who showed plenty when third in a strong novice at Lingfield (23f, soft) on hurdles debut in January. Leading claims. (Forecast 3.50) FONTSANTA (IRE) 50 b g Flemensfirth Day's Over Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle Jockey Colours: Red and white check, white cap Timeform says: Fontwell bumper winner who has shaped encouragingly both starts back over hurdles this term and there's better still to come. (Forecast 6.00) MASTER CARD 50 ch g Presenting Subtilty Harry Bannister W Greatrex 119 Jockey Colours: Green, pink cross belts, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Improved from hurdling debut when runnerup over C&D in November. Dropped away tamely at Chepstow since but it remains early days. (Forecast 17.00) 6 F/B3 345 MY BOY COLIN 41 ch g Midnight Legend Killala Bay Mr J Brace (7) A M Hales Jockey Colours: Dark blue, yellow chevrons and armlets, yellow cap, dark blue diamond Timeform says: Midnight Legend gelding. Halfbrother to bumper winner Glentrool and to a point winner. Dam lightly raced. Placed in points, last of 5 finishers latest (Jan 27). (Forecast 34.00) 7 6PPUFP VOUVRAY (FR) 336 b g Califet Cartzagrouas Alan Johns Christian Williams Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue stars, maroon sleeves, light blue cap, maroon star Timeform says: Irish point winner from a good French NH family but no promise under Rules. First start back for a new yard. (Forecast ) JAUNTY VELOCITY 18 b m Sulamani Jaunty Walk t R T Dunne B J Eckley

8 Jockey Colours: Black, white diamond, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: Modest at best in bumpers and offered little sent hurdling at Taunton last month. (Forecast ) TIMEFORM VIEW: CHINENSIS showed plenty on first start under Rules when third in a strong race at Lingfield in January and can come out on top from penalisedpair Lygon Rock and Redzor. Fontsanta has the scope to do better again and shouldn't be ignored, either. Timeform 123: 1: CHINENSIS (3) 2: LYGON ROCK (1) 3: REDZOR (2)