(1) ANYTIME WILL DO (IRE) (11) MY MATE MARK (3) CERVARO MIX (FR) (5) CUDDLES MCGRAW (IRE) (6) BALLYANTICS (IRE) (4) BALLYCAMP (IRE)

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1 page 1 of 8 RACING Tuesday 30th October BANGOR 1.05 LINDOP TOYOTA NOVICES HURDLE (4) 2m145y (3350 Metres) RACE 1 (1) ANYTIME WILL DO (IRE) (11) MY MATE MARK (3) CERVARO MIX (FR) 1.35 STARSPORTS.BET NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE (4) (D.I) 2½m72y (4090 Metres) RACE 2 (3) SHROUGHMORE LASS (IRE) (5) BOLVING (IRE) (2) BOY IN A BENTLEY (IRE) 2.10 STARSPORTS.BET NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE (4) (D.II) 2½m72y (4090 Metres) RACE 3 (5) CUDDLES MCGRAW (IRE) (6) BALLYANTICS (IRE) (4) BALLYCAMP (IRE) 2.40 STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m7f32y (4660 Metres) RACE 4 (5) CAPTAIN SIMON (IRE) (3) FLYING VERSE (10) TURTLE CASK (IRE) 3.15 OLIVER GREENALL RACING HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m1f77y (3490 Metres) RACE 5 (9) NOTONEBUTTWO (IRE) (1) DIAMOND ROCK (6) SEVEN DEVILS (IRE) 3.45 DAVIES PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m3f123y (3930 Metres) RACE 6 (7) COUSIN OSCAR (IRE) (8) ERICK LE ROUGE (FR) (5) LISSYCASEY (IRE) 4.20 STARSPORTS.BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (5) 2m145y (3350 Metres) RACE 7 (9) TEL ART (FR) (8) PRESENT CHIEF (IRE) (3) EPALO DE LA THINTE (FR) KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a scale. Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform s course data. Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

2 1.05 RACE 1 LINDOP TOYOTA NOVICES HURDLE (4) 4yo+ 5,800 2m145y (3350 Metres) page 2 of 8 Pace Information: Insufficient Data 1 ANYTIME WILL DO (IRE) (23) (D) kg Harry Skelton A winner on his only start in bumpers and again looked a useful prospect when making a successful transition to hurdling at Uttoxeter (15.8f) this month. Sure to go on to better things. 2 BARLEY HILL (IRE) (14) kg Ben Pauling Tom Cannon Fair in bumpers but just modest form both starts over hurdles. Looks one for handicaps later. 3 CERVARO MIX (FR) (24) kg Oliver Sherwood Gavin Sheehan Al Namix gelding. Dam 19f-3¼m jumps winner in France. Pulled up on Irish point debut in April, but showed plenty of ability when second in a recent Fontwell bumper and should have a future over jumps. 4 CHAMBARD (FR) (723) / kg Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Won 3 of his 7 starts in bumpers in France. Bought for 40,000 subsequently, but hasn t been seen for 2 years. Market useful. 5 CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (19) kg Ian Williams Sam Twiston-Davies Irish point winner in March Yet to match his fair bumper form over hurdles, including on return for new yard at Bangor this month and will be of more interest in handicaps. 6 FLIGHT DECK (IRE) kg Jonjo O Neill Richie McLernon Getaway gelding. Dam (c124/h113) 19f-2¾m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 31f). Market should guide. 7 GENERAL BROOK (IRE) (861) 75 3/ kg John O Shea Adam Wedge Has regressed on the Flat and shown just poor form on his completed starts over hurdles. 12 NO GETAWAY (IRE) (23) kg Conor Shoemark Half-brother to Grand National winner One For Arthur. Promise in bumpers and showed a bit when 13¾ lengths fourth to Anytime Will Do at Uttoxeter on recent hurdles bow. Probably one for later on. 13 REALMS OF FIRE (27) kg David England Malinas gelding who showed fair form when sixth in a big-field Warwick bumper (2m) in April. Switched yards and well held both starts over hurdles. 14 UP THE DRIVE (IRE) (23) kg Mr William Marshall (7lb/3kg) Remote last of 2 finishers on point debut in May well held both starts over hurdles since. Needs more time. 14 DECLARED RUNNERS 2-1 Anytime Will Do, 13-2 Grey Diamond, 13-2 My Mate Mark, 9-1 Moonlighter, 9-1 Cervaro Mix, 16-1 Chambard, 18-1 Flight Deck, 22-1 No Getaway, 25-1 Cracking Destiny, 40-1 bar ANYTIME WILL DO probably didn t beat a great deal on his hurdles debut, but he won in taking fashion and looks one to follow. My Mate Mark, Cervaro Mix and Grey Diamond have all shown enough in bumpers to suggest that they are capable of making their presences felt now jumping. 1. ANYTIME WILL DO (IRE) 2. MY MATE MARK 3. CERVARO MIX (FR) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2017 Whatmore Henry Daly Andrew Tinkler Keep In Line f Alan King Wayne Hutchinson Lady Yeats George Moore Adam Nicol (3) 10 39% Harry Skelton s strike rate on hurdling favourites since the start of the 2013/14 season (rides: ANYTIME WILL DO) 21% Alan King s strike rate with hurdlers at up to 2m2f since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: GREY DIAMOND) 8 GREY DIAMOND (FR) (157) h kg Alan King Wayne Hutchinson Overcame the run of the race to make a winning start in an 11-runner bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May, despite pulling hard. In the right hands to make it as a hurdler. Hooded. 9 INHERITANCE THIEF (191) kg Venetia Williams Fair form in bumpers, though disappointed last 2 starts. Others preferred on hurdles debut. 10 MOONLIGHTER (262) (C, D) kg Mrs Jane Williams Lizzie Kelly (3lb/1kg) Half-brother to 3 winners. Looked a good prospect when outclassing 9 rivals on debut here in December before shaping a bit better than the result up in grade since. Should win races over jumps. 11 MY MATE MARK (594) / kg Ben Pauling Daryl Jacob Fairly useful in bumpers in , winning at Southwell before finding the Champion Bumper too hot at the Cheltenham Festival. Interesting now hurdling for new yard back from 19 months off.

3 1.35 RACE 2 STARSPORTS.BET NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE (4) (D.I) 4yo+ (Rated 0-105) 6,600 2½m72y (4090 Metres) page 3 of 8 Pace Information: Very Weak 1 LONGHOUSESIGNORA (IRE) (188) (BF) kg Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Irish pointer winner who showed improved form making handicap debut over hurdles when runner-up at Ludlow (21f) in April. Showed clear signs of temperament at Perth 16 days later, though. Chase debut. 2 BOY IN A BENTLEY (IRE) (11) (D, BF) s+t 100 1P07-UP2F kg Neil Mulholland Noel Fehily Back on track over fences when second at Bangor (20f) in August and would have taken some pegging back when falling 3 out at Wincanton 11 days ago. Claims if none the worse. 3 SHROUGHMORE LASS (IRE) (203) kg Henry Oliver Jason Dixon (10lb/5kg) Off the mark on handicap hurdle bow at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in November and fair efforts in defeat since. This return to further will do her no harm now chasing back from 6 months off. 4 SAUVIGNON (19) h /4F kg Harry Skelton Produced a career-best effort when opening hurdles account at Worcester (23f, hooded) in May. Hasn t gone on from that in 2 subsequent starts, but respected on chase debut for her top yard. 5 BOLVING (IRE) (204) h 95 4/ kg Victor Dartnall Ciaran Gethings Kempton bumper winner who was unlucky to bump into one ahead of his mark when runner-up at Kempton (21f) in April. Needs to settle better, but should win a handicap or 2 this term (sent chasing here). 6 BOUGHTBEFORELUNCH (IRE) (26) (BF) 91 2/ kg Paul Webber Richie McLernon Failed to confirm the promise of his last run back from 4 months off when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f) this month, faltering run-in. Bit to prove on this switch to chasing. 7 IT S BUSTER (IRE) (20) F kg Sue Smith Danny Cook Ran his best race over hurdles after 11 weeks off when 5 lengths fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (20.3f) this month. That should set him up nicely for this switch to chasing. 8 CRANBROOK CAUSEWAY (IRE) (247) b 89 06P9P kg Graeme McPherson Kielan Woods Soundly beaten completed starts over hurdles last season. Has had a wind operation ahead of chasing debut. SHROUGHMORE LASS was consistent over hurdles last season and there s plenty to suggest she ll be at least as effective over fences given her pointing background. Bolving needs to learn to settle, but should win a handicap or 2 this term, with Boy In A Bentley also considered. 1. SHROUGHMORE LASS (IRE) 2. BOLVING (IRE) 3. BOY IN A BENTLEY (IRE) Graeme McPherson s profit with only one runner on the card (chases) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: CRANBROOK CAUSEWAY) Venetia Williams s profit with chasers running after a break since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: LONGHOUSESIGNORA) 38% Noel Fehily s strike rate on chase favourites since the start of the 2013/14 season (rides: BOY IN A BENTLEY) 9 LOCH GARMAN ARIS (IRE) (19) (C) 89 9/P kg Gary Hanmer Jamie Moore Bumper winner at the end of 2015 but lightly raced and well held completed starts over hurdles since, including on handicap debut here last time. Switch to chasing needs to bring about improvement. 10 CNOC SION (IRE) (12) s 79 6/P (9-13) 63.5kg (63.0kg) Roy Brotherton Brendan Powell Maiden jumper in Ireland and well held completed starts for this yard. Cheekpieces on for the first time. 10 DECLARED RUNNERS 3-1 Boy In A Bentley, 6-1 Bolving, 6-1 Sauvignon, 13-2 Shroughmore Lass, 15-2 Longhousesignora, 10-1 It s Buster, 12-1 Boughtbeforelunch, 25-1 Cranbrook Causeway, 28-1 Loch Garman Aris, 50-1 bar

4 2.10 RACE 3 STARSPORTS.BET NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE (4) (D.II) 4yo+ (Rated 0-105) 6,600 2½m72y (4090 Metres) page 4 of 8 Pace Information: Very Weak 1 DESSINATEUR (FR) (190) (BF) 94 1/ kg Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Bumper winner quickly switched to fences after showing fair form in 4 defeats over hurdles last season. Probably isn t straightforward Michael Scudamore s profit with only one runner on the card (chases) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: SOME CHAOS) Fergal O Brien s profit with only one runner on the card (chases) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: CUDDLES MCGRAW) Venetia Williams s profit with chasers running after a break since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: DESSINATEUR) 2 ROCKALZARO (FR) (28) b+t kg Bumper/fair hurdles winner who should stay this far but needs to improve for switch to chasing. 3 SOME CHAOS (IRE) (613) / kg Michael Scudamore Tom Scudamore Just modest form in bumpers and hurdles for Charles Whittaker in Steps up in trip for chase debut on first run for 20 months and market may guide. 4 BALLYCAMP (IRE) (31) t kg Charles Pogson Robert Dunne Remains a maiden after 24 NH runs and proving inconsistent this season, though has a fair shout on the pick of his efforts. This test should be ideal. 5 CUDDLES MCGRAW (IRE) (149) (BF) t kg Fergal O Brien Paddy Brennan Fair runs in novice hurdles around this trip the last twice and likely capable of better now going chasing after just 4 starts. One to consider. 6 BALLYANTICS (IRE) (27) kg Neil Mulholland Noel Fehily Modest maiden hurdler who ran well in 21.5f Newton Abbot handicap in June and made a promising debut over fences over shorter here earlier this month. Can build on that. 7 LARA TROT (IRE) (20) 89 P779-P kg Robin Dickin Jack Quinlan Still looks harshly treated on her hurdles form and needs to improve plenty now going chasing. 8 BLACKJACKTENNESSEE (43) h 89 30R kg Steve Flook James Davies Maiden hurdler who struggled on his chase debut at Worcester last month. Can t be fancied. 9 SHININSTAR (IRE) (27) h kg John Groucott Miss Lorna Brooke (7lb/3kg) Yet to win but came in for some support here last month, looking rusty after 4 months off. Could fare better now. 9 DECLARED RUNNERS 3-1 Ballyantics, 9-2 Ballycamp, 11-2 Cuddles Mcgraw, 7-1 Dessinateur, 8-1 Shininstar, 9-1 Rockalzaro, 16-1 Some Chaos, 28-1 Lara Trot, 33-1 Blackjacktennessee CUDDLES MCGRAW could do better now going chasing and is chanced in a handicap that is unlikely to take much winning. Ballyantics and Ballycamp are both respected. 1. CUDDLES MCGRAW (IRE) 2. BALLYANTICS (IRE) 3. BALLYCAMP (IRE)

5 2.40 RACE 4 STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 4yo+ (Rated 0-105) 5,800 2m7f32y (4660 Metres) page 5 of 8 Pace Information: Weak 1 TAILOR TOM (IRE) (223) (CD) kg Ex-pointer who was successful on handicap hurdle debut over C&D in January. Not disgraced in 2 of his 3 starts subsequently but goes without headgear on return to action. 2 PERFECT POISON (IRE) (48) 92 5UP211/ kg Mr Theo Gillard (7lb/3kg) Ended 2016 in fine fettle, landing back-to-back handicap hurdles. Feasible to think his first start for 23 months was needed at Uttoxeter in September and this will reveal more. 3 FLYING VERSE (19) v+t 97 6-U kg David Dennis Sam Twiston-Davies Pair of 3m wins at Southwell this summer and better form still when runner-up over C&D 19 days ago, albeit he looked hard work. Should be competitive again up 2 lb. 4 MULLAGHBOY (IRE) (35) h+t 87 F kg Sean Conway Mr Philip Armson (7lb/3kg) Scored over hurdles/fences last term and back to form when runner-up over this C&D in August. Well held twice since, though, including on last month s stable debut. 5 CAPTAIN SIMON (IRE) (28) 100 1/ kg Harry Skelton Taunton bumper winner in spring 2017 and first worthwhile form over hurdles when runner-up on second handicap start at Southwell a month ago. Now up in trip and he may have more to offer. 6 HIS DREAM (IRE) (26) P kg Jonjo O Neill Richie McLernon Bumper winner who made it sixth-time-lucky over hurdles at Stratford (22f) in August. Good third at Worcester soon after but has to cast aside a very tame effort at Huntingdon (possibly amiss). 7 OREGON GOLD (FR) (170) F kg Nick Kent Henry Brooke Case can be made for him on the pick of last season s novice form, but he wasn t at that level in handicaps when last seen during the spring. 12 HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH (IRE) (17) 98 8P/0P (9-3) 63.5kg (58.5kg) Stella Barclay Tommy Phelan No form in various events under Rules and 11 lb wrong here. 12 DECLARED RUNNERS 9-4 Captain Simon, 5-1 Flying Verse, 8-1 Outrageous Romana, 10-1 His Dream, 11-1 Tailor Tom, 14-1 Turtle Cask, 20-1 Oregon Gold, 22-1 El Scorpio, 22-1 Perfect Poison, 28-1 The Lion Man, 40-1 bar CAPTAIN SIMON belatedly showed something over hurdles when finding only a wellbacked rival too strong at Southwell a month ago, and now that he s back on track, he could easily improve in this sphere. Flying Verse should again be a factor, while Turtle Cask now finds himself back on his last winning mark. 1. CAPTAIN SIMON (IRE) 2. FLYING VERSE 3. TURTLE CASK (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2017 Walter Oneeightone Jonjo O Neill Killian Moore (3) Shantou Tiger James Cowley (5) Georgie Lad f Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 10 39% Harry Skelton s strike rate on hurdling favourites since the start of the 2013/14 season (rides: CAPTAIN SIMON) 25% Harry Skelton s strike rate when riding prominently (rides: CAPTAIN SIMON - could pay to be near the pace) 8 OUTRAGEOUS ROMANA (IRE) (43) (CD) s kg John O Shea Edward Austin (7lb/3kg) In fine fettle, winning 3 of her last 5 starts, including a C&D handicap. Easyenough to excuse latest Worcester run and she remains of interest. 9 EL SCORPIO (IRE) (164) kg John Groucott Paddy Brennan Modest in bumpers and similar form over hurdles so far, so improvement needed on this second handicap start up in trip back from a break. 10 TURTLE CASK (IRE) (37) (D) s kg Mike Sowersby Ryan Day (3lb/1kg) Back on his last winning mark, gained at Hexham in September 2017 and he s entitled to strip fitter for last month s return. One of the more interesting candidates. 11 THE LION MAN (IRE) (20) s 94 4F8-217PU (9-11) 63.5kg (62.1kg) Robin Dickin Lorcan Murtagh (3lb/1kg) Won 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in May but in nothing like the same form completed starts since, unseating rider back over fences recently. 3 lb out of the weights.

6 3.15 RACE 5 OLIVER GREENALL RACING HANDICAP CHASE (4) 4yo+ (Rated 0-105) 6,600 2m1f77y (3490 Metres) page 6 of 8 Pace Information: Strong 1 DIAMOND ROCK (22) (CD) 99 0P/712P-P kg Henry Oliver James Davies C&D winner. Ran better than for a while after 5 months off when second of 7 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good) 22 days ago. 2 MY RENAISSANCE (31) (D) t P kg Sam England Jonathan England Good run of form came to an abrupt end at Market Rasen last month, shaping as if amiss. Tongue strap back on. NOTONEBUTTWO isn t the most reliable but has made a positive start for this yard, beaten only by one well ahead of its mark at Hexham 25 days ago, and can go one better. Diamond Rock and Seven Devils are feared most. 1. NOTONEBUTTWO (IRE) 2. DIAMOND ROCK 3. SEVEN DEVILS (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2017 Diamond Rock Henry Oliver James Davies Humbel Ben Alan Jones Sean Bowen Gee Hi f Warren Greatrex Gavin Sheehan Sam England s profit with only one runner on the card (chases) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: MY RENAISSANCE) 3 NORTH WEST WIND (37) P kg Evan Williams Adam Wedge Yet to match hurdles form in this sphere, though he offered more third of 11 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good) 37 days ago. 4 GLANCE BACK (215) (BF) t /931F kg Emma-Jane Bishop Jamie Bargary Winner in chase at Leicester in February. 7/2, fell in handicap chase at Wetherby (15.2f, good to soft) next time. Off 7 months. 5 ROXYFET (FR) (12) (D) kg Micky Hammond Finian O Toole (3lb/1kg) Ungenuine type who looked extremely rusty after 6 months off when last of 6 in handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) 12 days ago. 6 SEVEN DEVILS (IRE) (17) (D) t / kg Lucinda Russell Derek Fox Better for return when creditable second of 6 in handicap chase (5/1) at Hexham (15.6f, soft) 17 days ago and should remain competitive off this sort of mark. 7 BALLY LAGAN (IRE) (35) v kg Robin Dickin Jack Quinlan Unreliable type. Shaped as if better for the run after 4 months off when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 8 ROYAL ACT (188) P kg Sarah-Jayne Davies Robert Dunne Progressed to win twice at Taunton in March. 3/1, possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Taunton (18.2f, good to firm) next time. Off 6 months. 9 NOTONEBUTTWO (IRE) (25) 100 0U5P43-F kg Sue Smith Kane Yeoman (10lb/5kg) Unreliable sort but positive start for this yard, creditable second of 7 in handicap chase (7/1) at Hexham (20.1f, good) 25 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations. 10 CENTREOFEXCELLENCE (IRE) (28) (C) h+t P (9-11) 63.5kg (62.1kg) Steve Flook Max Kendrick (5lb/2kg) Poor handicap hurdler and well held both starts over fences. 10 DECLARED RUNNERS 4-1 Notonebuttwo, 6-1 Seven Devils, 7-1 North West Wind, 15-2 Royal Act, 8-1 Diamond Rock, 9-1 Glance Back, 10-1 Bally Lagan, 12-1 My Renaissance, 22-1 Roxyfet, 33-1 Centreofexcellence

7 3.45 RACE 6 DAVIES PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 3yo+ (Rated 0-120) 5,800 2m3f123y (3930 Metres) page 7 of 8 Pace Information: Strong 1 DALASIRI (IRE) (1087) t kg Johnny Farrelly Tom Cannon Fairly useful hurdler in Ireland but no better than modest form on the Flat since joining this yard. Possibly best watched unless market vibes strong. 2 CHEBSEY BEAU (31) (CD) 95 50P/ kg John Quinn Connor King C&D winner. Flat winner at Musselburgh last month. Well held over fences at Market Rasen since but could fare better back hurdling. 3 VOLT FACE (FR) (277) h 99 52/234P kg Paul Webber Gavin Sheehan Fairly useful chaser for Charlie Longsdon in recent times. On a workable mark back hurdling if new trainer Paul Webber has him primed for action after 9 months off. Hood refitted. 4 ALIANDY (IRE) (216) /P kg Kim Bailey Mikey Hamill (3lb/1kg) Lightly raced since winning a Southwell handicap on 2016 reappearance. Ran poorly sole outing last season but does at least return from another absence with his yard in good form. 5 LISSYCASEY (IRE) (26) (BF) P kg Sheila Lewis Daryl Jacob Improved when runner-up in a 19f Warwick handicap in April. Unable to reproduce that level in novice company twice since but step back up in trip should suit on return to handicap company. 6 YORGONNAHEARMEROAR (IRE) (287) h /9P kg Henry Oliver Jeremiah McGrath Both wins have come at Hereford, latterly over fences when last seen in January. Market perhaps best guide to expectations after a 9-month break. 12 BLACK BUBLE (FR) (19) (CD) 97 UP kg Tony Carroll Robert Dunne Emphatic winner over C&D from 10 lb lower in April. Shaped as if needing run back from a break here 19 days ago and ought to be sharper now. 13 SOIESAUVAGE (FR) (26) (BF) h+t kg Sophie Leech Paddy Brennan Out of weights but didn t go unbacked when recording win number 2 over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month. Not quite at that level when second at Warwick since but still one of the more likely types. 14 MAN OF THE NORTH (147) (9-12) 63.5kg (62.6kg) Tony Carroll Harry Bannister Looks limited on early evidence but more realistic chance now handicapping. 14 DECLARED RUNNERS 7-1 Cousin Oscar, 15-2 Soiesauvage, 17-2 Erick Le Rouge, 17-2 Lissycasey, 9-1 Yorgonnahearmeroar, 12-1 Aliandy, 12-1 Volt Face, 12-1 Chebsey Beau, 14-1 Black Buble, 16-1 Hastrubal, 20-1 Shadow Sadness, 33-1 Dalasiri, 40-1 bar COUSIN OSCAR made a promising enough return to action over C&D earlier this month and is selected to build on that and notch a third course success. The 4-yo Erick Le Rouge is unexposed now tackling a longer trip on his return, while Lissycasey might be sharper for his recent return from a 5-month break and the booking of Daryl Jacob catches the eye. 1. COUSIN OSCAR (IRE) 2. ERICK LE ROUGE (FR) 3. LISSYCASEY (IRE) Kim Bailey s profit when having only one runner on the card (hurdles) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: ALIANDY) John Quinn s profit when having only one runner on the card (hurdles) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: CHEBSEY BEAU) 22% Henry Daly s strike rate in early season since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: HASTRUBAL) 7 COUSIN OSCAR (IRE) (19) (C) t 96 1P/ kg Back-to-back novice winner around 2m at this track early last year. Chase career didn t really go to plan but better signs back hurdling on C&D return 19 days ago. Big player if building on that. 8 ERICK LE ROUGE (FR) (234) kg Mrs Jane Williams Chester Williams (7lb/3kg) Fair form in juvenile hurdles last season, finishing second in a 2m Sandown handicap (heavy) when last seen in March. Unexposed now tackling a longer trip on return. Interesting. 9 FREE RANGE (IRE) (17) b P kg Stella Barclay Sam Coltherd (5lb/2kg) Wide-margin winner of Kelso handicap chase in May but well held in 3 subsequent starts. Remains to be seen if the return to hurdling makes any difference. 10 HASTRUBAL (FR) (647) F/ kg Henry Daly Andrew Tinkler Not seen since a fall at Haydock in January Does return with his stable in good form but would need to see market support to consider given the length of his lay-off. 11 SHADOW SADNESS (GER) (12) s+t 95 4F kg Oliver Greenall William Kennedy Useful Flat winner in Germany. No better than modest form over hurdles for current connections, including well held on handicap bow latest. Up in trip.

8 4.20 RACE 7 STARSPORTS.BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (5) 4, 5 and 6yo 3,500 2m145y (3350 Metres) page 8 of 8 Pace Information: Insufficient Data 1 APPLE MACK kg Richard Mitford-Slade Micheal Nolan Brother to connections fairly useful hurdler Applesolutely (3m winner). Fell on point debut in April. Trainer s runners not to be underestimated and worth monitoring in betting. 2 ARMATTIEKAN (IRE) 93 Bought for 15,000 after finishing fourth in an Irish point in May. Yard has good bumper record and respected if the betting suggests he s fancied. 3 EPALO DE LA THINTE (FR) 96 P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland Davy Russell Fourth in a point in Ireland earlier this month. Booking of Davy Russell takes the eye and market confidence could prove significant. 4 FOOTLOOSE t 92 Jamie Snowden Sam Twiston-Davies 26,000 Sulamani gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Over My Head. Wears tongue strap on debut having already had wind surgery. 11 DECLARED RUNNERS 7-2 Tel art, 6-1 Present Chief, 6-1 Epalo De La Thinte, 10-1 Heresthething, 10-1 Armattiekan, 11-1 Weapons Out, 12-1 Jimmy The Digger, 14-1 Mint Gold, 14-1 Footloose, 25-1 Apple Mack, 33-1 Our Rockstar The betting will likely be informative here. TEL ART gets the nod on the back of a fairly encouraging debut in the spring but market support for the likes of Present Chief, Epalo de La Thinte or Heresthething would put a slightly different slant on things. 1. TEL ART (FR) 2. PRESENT CHIEF (IRE) 3. EPALO DE LA THINTE (FR) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2017 I One For Rosie f Nigel Twiston-Davies Jonathan Burke II Ballygomartin Nigel Twiston-Davies Jamie Bargary (3) Mr One More Harry Fry Noel Fehily Criq Rock Alan King Wayne Hutchinson Jamie Snowden s profit with only one runner on the card (bumpers) since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: FOOTLOOSE) 2.00 Jamie Snowden s profit with bumper debutants since the start of the 2013/14 season (saddles: FOOTLOOSE) 58 The number of PRESENTING s progeny that have won their first bumper (Sires: PRESENT CHIEF) 5 HERESTHETHING (IRE) kg Ian Williams Robert Dunne 37,000 Milan gelding. Brother to useful bumper winner The Mighty Milan. Appeal on paper for shrewd stable. Another for whom the market should prove informative. 6 JIMMY THE DIGGER kg Henry Daly Andrew Tinkler Black Sam Bellamy half-brother to useful hurdler Crucial Role. Dam (c105/h108) 3m/3¼m hurdle/chase winner. Makes debut with stable among the winners. 7 MINT GOLD (IRE) (50) 92 3 Lucinda Russell Derek Fox 14/1, ran to a fair level when third of 7 in bumper at Perth on debut 50 days ago, carrying his head a bit awkwardly under pressure but that could have been due to inexperience. 8 PRESENT CHIEF (IRE) 96 Ronald O Leary, Ireland Tom Scudamore 40,000 Presenting gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Daisy s Gift. Stable well known for its bumper exploits over here. 9 TEL ART (FR) (171) (BF) Ben Pauling Daryl Jacob 7/2, fifth of 14 in bumper (7/2) at Warwick on debut in May. The fact he was prominent in the betting on that occasion suggests he s well regarded. Should go well. 10 WEAPONS OUT (FR) 93 Harry Whittington Gavin Sheehan Brave Mansonnien gelding. Half-brother to 7 winners, including useful hurdler Doctor Deejay. Another newcomer who would enter the reckoning if the market suggests he s fancied. 11 OUR ROCKSTAR (IRE) kg Daniel Loughnane Alain Cawley Gold Well filly. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stays 3m) Abbey Lane. Likely outsider on debut.