Doncaster Racecard - Thursday 29th December

Hello and welcome to the bet365 Festive Raceday at Doncaster Racecourse. We hope you’ve had a wonderful Christmas so far and we are delighted you’ve joined us here today!

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There are 7 races on the card today and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster will be in the Parade Ring at around 11:20am to run through the runners and riders!

There’s lots a free entertainment for the whole family in the Exhibition Hall today: facepainting, a kid’s disco, a magician and a colouring station. There are also some small fairground rides (please note, there is a charge for the rides)

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National Hunt racing returns to Town Moor in January with the Sky Bet Afternoon Jump meeting on Tuesday 10th Then, it’s the Sky Bet Chase weekend on 27th and 28th January – featuring the prestigious three-mile Sky Bet Handicap Chase. The Grimthorpe Chase weekend takes place on 3rd and 4th March, and then ‘the flat is back’ with the Lincoln on Saturday 1st April! We have some fantastic music acts lined up for you at Live After Racing on 1st July and 19th August, and of course our flagship fixture – the Cazoo St Leger Festival takes place 14th – 17th September.

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Admission

For the Premier and County Enclosure you will require both badge and turnstile ticket to enter the course. Your badge is to be worn on your person, clearly visible throughout the duration of your stay, the badge alone will not permit you entry to the course, you will require the turnstile ticket to gain entry through the turnstile gate.

Ball Games

Please note that ball games are not allowed in Grandstand or County enclosures.

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Champagne Lawn

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Dress Code

Premier Enclosure - The dress code for this Enclosure is smart attire, strictly no Denim, Shorts, Sportswear or Trainers, and Gentlemen must wear a Jacket, collared Shirt and Tie.

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In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the Public Address System and visually on the Television Monitors. Our staff aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA.

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Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on course except within the areas normally open to the public. Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances.

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The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for doing so. Please retain your turnstile ticket as you will need this should you leave the racecourse and wish to re-enter Please note on our busiest race days, access to the bars in some enclosures may be restricted to ensure the comfort and safety of all racegoers. Access is on a first come, first served basis (this also applies to free child places with a maximum of 3 children permitted per paying adult). Areas cannot be reserved for anyone in your party who may leave the bar area. Some areas of the racecourse may not be available on our quieter days. Please contact the racecourse prior to booking to check the area you wish to visit will be open.

KELSO

Race 1 11.53

1

2

3m 2f 39y

Smackwater Jack (IRE) 12-2

OllyMurphy MrJamesKing Form: 5/2/-5, TFR:HHHHH

Juge Et Parti (FR) 11-13

JamesEwart MrLyallHodgins(7)

Form: 34-4, TFR:HHHII

3 Thunderosa (IRE) 11-9

JessicaBedi MrSimonCavanagh(7) Form: 5-65, TFR:HHIII

Race 2 12.28 2m 6f 151y

1 Emitom (IRE) 12-2

WarrenGreatrex JamesBowen Form: PP-4, TFR:HHHII

2 Guiri (GER) 12-1

BenHaslam RichieMcLernon Form: 520, TFR:HHHII

3 Enemy Coast Ahead (GB) 11-12

KatieScott ThomasReilly(7) Form: 642-, TFR:HHHII

4 Big Bad Bear (IRE) 11-9

4

Rath An Iuir (IRE) 11-8

RoseDobbin MrGearoidHarney(7) Form: P-05, TFR:HHIII

5 Hold The Note (IRE) 11-6

EwanWhillans MissAliceStevens(3) Form: 4P1, TFR:HHHHI

NickyRichards SeanQuinlan Form: 525, TFR:HHHII

5 Charm Offensive (FR) 11-8

N.W.Alexander BruceLynn(3) Form: 1-21, TFR:HHHHI

6 Schalke (GB) 11-5

6

7

8

Camp Belan (IRE) 11-6

LucindaRussell MrFreddieGordon(5) Form: 0-21, TFR:HHHHI

Glittering Love (IRE) 11-5

NickyRichards MrJackPower(7) Form: 2P-6, TFR:HHHII

Donna’s Delight (IRE) 11-4

SandyThomson MrZacBaker Form: 2-5P, TFR:HHIII

9

10

11

Prince Dundee (IRE) 11-2

LucindaRussell MrGregorWalkingshaw(7) Form: 12P, TFR:HHIII

Along Long Story (IRE) 11-1

MickyHammond MissBeckySmith Form: 1-50, TFR:HHIII

Morozov Cocktail (IRE) 10-13

TimEasterby MrWilliamEasterby Form: 21-5, TFR:HHHII

RebeccaMenzies ConorO’Farrell Form: 642, TFR:HHHII

7 Inis Oirr (IRE) 11-2

LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: 2-32, TFR:HHHHI

8 Deluxe Range (IRE) 11-2 SandyThomson RyanMania Form: 2PF, TFR:HHHII

9 Leostar (GB) 11-1

EwanWhillans DylanJohnston(7) Form: 2/-34, TFR:HHHII

10 Firth of Forth (IRE) 11-1

RoseDobbin CraigNichol Form: 22P-, TFR:HHIII

11 Nights In Venice (GB) 10-6

DonaldWhillans DannyMcMenamin Form: 45-0, TFR:HHIII

12 Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 10-2

SandyForster MissJ.Walton(5) Form: 465, TFR:HHHHH

Race 3

1.03

2m 1f 14y

1 Jetoile (IRE) 12-0

RyanPotter CaoilinQuinn(5) Form: 253, TFR:HHHHI

7

2

3

4

Corrieben Reiver (GB) 12-0

EwanWhillans CraigNichol Form: 2/0-3, TFR:HHIII

Donny Boy (IRE) 11-11

N.W.Alexander RichieMcLernon Form: 6B-5, TFR:HHHHI

Cedar Hill (IRE) 11-6

SandyThomson RyanMania Form: 236, TFR:HHHII

Donna’s Double (GB) 11-3

SandyThomson RyanMania Form: 26-3, TFR:HHHII

8 Ned Tanner (IRE) 11-3

N.W.Alexander ConorO’Farrell Form: 1-41, TFR:HHHHI

9 Universal Folly (GB) 11-3

NickyRichards SeanQuinlan Form: 14-2, TFR:HHHII

10 Old Painless (IRE) 11-1

5

6

Franigane (FR) 11-5

HarryWhittington JackQuinlan Form: 212/-, TFR:HHHII

Oscars Leader (IRE) 11-2

JennieCandlish SeanQuinlan Form: 13-3, TFR:HHHII

7 Wheelbahri (GB) 10-9

StuartColtherd RossChapman Form: 2-61, TFR:HHHHH

8

9

Treshnish (FR) 10-8

SueSmith ThomasWillmott(3) Form: 312, TFR:HHHII

Well Above Par (IRE) 10-5

LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: 40-6, TFR:HHIII

Race 4 1.38

1

2

2m 6f 70y

Wild Romance (IRE) 11-10

DanSkelton

HarrySkelton Form: 12/-4, TFR:HHHII

Eyeofthescorpion (IRE) 11-7

FergalO’Brien ConnorBrace Form: 23-2, TFR:HHHII 3

Bill Baxter (IRE) 11-6

WarrenGreatrex JamesBowen Form: 4-01, TFR:HHHHI 4

Brayhill (IRE) 11-5

JamesEwart DannyMcMenamin Form: 3-13, TFR:HHHII 5

Captain Quint (IRE) 11-5

RoseDobbin CraigNichol Form: 1U3, TFR:HHHII 6

Le Cheval Noir (IRE) 11-4

RoseDobbin DylanJohnston(10) Form: 44P-, TFR:HHIII

Readysteadybeau (FR) 10-13

HarryWhittington JackQuinlan Form: 031, TFR:HHHHH 11

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen Form: P-34, TFR:HHHII 12 No Regrets (IRE) 10-10

NickyRichards CallumBewley Form: 0/-64, TFR:HHIII

Race

(IRE) 11-12

JohnQuinn BillyGarritty Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHH 2 De Legislator (IRE) 11-7

LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHI

Hitching Jacking (FR) 11-7

DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 3-21, TFR:HHHHI 4 Goodoldbill (GB) 11-0

JaneWalton RossChapman Form: 156-, TFR:HHIII 5 Something Golden (IRE) 11-0

IainJardine ConorO’Farrell Form: 0U0, TFR:HHIII 6 How Much (IRE) 10-13

TimEasterby MrWilliamEasterby(5) Form: 0P, TFR:HHIII 7 Ellistrin Star (GB) 10-7

DonaldWhillans CraigNichol Form: 00-, TFR:HHIII 8

Gypsey’s Secret (IRE) 10-7

SandyForster StephenMulqueen Form: 5/P0-, TFR:HHIII

Race 6 2.48

2m 51y

1 Carcaci Castle (IRE) 11-7

SandyThomson RyanMania Form: 61-1, TFR:HHHHI

2 Fortescue Wood (IRE) 11-7 N.W.Alexander BruceLynn(3) Form: 14/-1, TFR:HHHHI

3 Breizh River (FR) 11-0 PaulRobson NonRunner Form: 0, TFR:IIIII

4

5

6

Cowboy Cooper (IRE) 11-0

DonaldWhillans CraigNichol Form: 6-56, TFR:HHIII

Gie It Laldy (GB) 11-0

DonaldWhillans ConorO’Farrell Form: 56-5, TFR:HHIII

Traprain Law (FR) 11-0

LucindaRussell PatrickWadge(7) Form: 241, TFR:HHHHH

7 Izzy Bell (GB) 10-7 MauriceBarnes StephenMulqueen Form: 000-, TFR:HIIII

8

Pipers Cross (IRE) 10-7 SandyForster ThomasWillmott(3) Form: 6-16, TFR:HHIII

9 Syltezar (IRE) 10-7 EwanWhillans DannyMcMenamin Form: 55-, TFR:HHIII

Race 7 3.20

2m 2f 25y

1 Corey’s Courage (GB) 12-0

OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 10-5, TFR:HHHHI

2 Phillapa Sue (IRE) 11-13 FergalO’Brien ConnorBrace Form: 23-1, TFR:HHHHI

3 Wild Polly (IRE) 11-11

RoseDobbin CraigNichol Form: 123/-, TFR:HHIII

4

Missed Tee (IRE) 11-9 DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 1-41, TFR:HHHHH

5 Millarville (IRE) 11-7

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherford EdwardAustin(5) Form: 16-5, TFR:HHHII

6 Reve de Niamh (GB) 10-13

IainJardine ConorO’Farrell Form: 260, TFR:HHHII

7 Arcandy (IRE) 10-13 StuartColtherd DerekFox Form: P-23, TFR:HHHII

8 Lily’s Gem (IRE) 10-12 RyanPotter CaoilinQuinn(5) Form: 001, TFR:HHHII

9 Poppy Rose (IRE) 10-9

S.R.B.Crawford CallumBewley Form: 0B-F TFR:HHIII

10 Maimie’s Magic (IRE) 10-2 S.R.B.Crawford SeanQuinlan Form: 005, TFR:HHIII

formguide previous performances /=new season

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name

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Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB)(227) 5/21232-

No.ofdayssincelastran colour graphic weight st-lbs

age

4 10-13

B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths David England

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Warwickshire M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

birthplace ofhorse ifnot GreatBritain You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

HANDSOFFshapedwithplentyofencouragementunderconsideratehandlingwhen runner-up on his hurdling debut at Ascot last month and is sure to have derived plenty from that experience, so he gets the nod to go one better. Moon Hunter was nicely on top of a subsequent winner atWetherby so is highly respected under a penalty, as is Theatre Man, who dominated from start to finish at Hereford. 1-2-3:

OFF (IRE) 2.MOON HUNTER 3.THEATRE MAN (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 MOON HUNTER (GB) (47) 21-1 5 11-6 B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Duffy Tom O’Brien Five Go Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow Br Mr W. Kinsey & Mr S. Crank Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortably off mark in points at second attempt and made a successful debut over hurdles with a bit up his sleeve at Wetherby (19.7f) 47 days ago. Sure to improve and highly respected under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

THEATRE MAN (IRE) (36) 232-21

6 11-6

David Bass Burkes & Syders Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

B g Ocovango - Theatre Bird (IRE)

Br Thomas Merrigan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in bumpers. Proved no match for the useful Hermes Allen on his Stratford hurdling debut but went one better at Hereford (19.7f) 36 days ago, unchallenged TFRHHHHI BHA127

3

VAL DANCER (IRE) (33) 2-251

B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE)

5 11-6

Alex Edwards (3)

The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Charles Persse Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper and made second hurdles start a winning one at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 33 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Penalty makes life harder but he’s open to further progress. TFRHHHII BHA4

BARLEY BREEZE (GB) (41) 645-6

5 11-0

Thomas Dowson Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Attente de Sivola (FR)

Br Sullivan Bloodstock & Noel Fehily Racing First Recruitment Group, Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in bumpers to warrant interest on hurdling debut TFRHIIII BHA5 BOB DELANEY (GB) (18) 0

6 11-0 B g Haafhd - September Moon

Alison Johnson (7) Mr Russell H. Lee Peter Winks, Barnsley Br Dean K. Pugh

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked in need of the experience when well held in Southwell bumper on debut 18 days ago. Makes hurdles debut Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA6 COACHMAN (FR) (421) 31/0- 6 11-0

B g Maresca Sorrento

KEY Owner

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (63) P-1P BF

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR)

Mr Mark Blandford

5 11-0

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr Rowland Crellin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on the second of 2 starts in points but unable to meet expectations switched to Rules when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Worcester back in October. Clearly thought capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

9

HERMINO AA (FR) (40) 2

5 11-0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Acqua Luna (FR)

Br Mr Pierre Gasnier

10

Jamie Moore Galloping On The South Downs Partnership

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start to his career when second of 8 in bumper (6/1) at Ascot (15.7f, good) 40 days ago. Upped in trip for hurdles debut and one to consider TFRHHHII BHA-

LARGY

TRAIN

(GB) (282) 15-

5 11-0

Jamie Hamilton Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Snow Train

Br Mickley Stud Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWStrong in the betting when making a winning bumper debut in May 2021. Swamped for pace faced with less testing ground under a penalty at Wetherby in March. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

LUNAR CONTACT

(IRE) (42) 3-13 BF

4 11-0

B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE)

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Tom Cannon Million in Mind Partnership

Br Burgage Stud Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in Irish points at second attempt in May and shaped like a stayer when third of 7 in maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, heavy, 6/4) on Rules debut 42 days ago. Entitled to do better TFRHHHII BHA-

12

PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (42) 41-5

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)

The Big Dog Partnership

Br Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot

5 11-0

Jonathan Burke

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in Irish points at second attempt and shaped better than the bare result when well held on Market Rasen hurdle debut Should do better in time, most likely in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA13

SCENE ONE (IRE) (22) 3-30 BF

6 11-0

Bryony Frost Scene One Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE)

Br Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a well-contested novice at Newbury in March and filled same position in a similar event at Lingfield on his return. However, went backwards at Leicester last time (possibly amiss) TFRHHHII BHA109

14

BEAR A HAND (GB) (30) 00 5 10-7

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - River

Tom Scudamore

THE bet365 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £13400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £6535.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE SUMMARY

MORIKO DE VASSY is clearly well treated over fences and a cleaner round of jumping can see him bag his first success over the larger obstacles Haddex des Obeaux and Datsalrightgino head the list of dangers in what looks a cracking contest.

(GER)

colours no horse age st lb

1

HERBIERS (FR) (26) 402-015 C D 5 11-10

B g Waldpark (GER) - Qualanke (FR) Toby Wynne (5) Nevers and Stockton Hall Farm Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicap hurdler who benefited from drop in grade when scoring at Newbury (16.3f) last month and backed that up with solid fifth over longer trip at Aintree. Interesting chasing recruit. TFRHHHII BHA138

2

DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (34) PP4-213 D 6 11-10

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER)

Gavin Sheehan The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Stall 5-Stars Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who has taken well to fences this autumn, taking 2m Chepstow novice handicap last month and staying on late when third in warm Newbury contest (16.4f, good) latest. TFRHHHII BHA138

3

BARRICHELLO (GB) (33) 4110-33 D

6 11-6

Brian Hughes Owners Group 066 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br E. R. Hanbury Owners Group

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful hurdler last term, including a 2m Haydock listed novice success. Solid placed efforts both starts chasing but needs to find more if he is to open his account in this sphere here TFRHHIII BHA134

1-2-3: 1.MORIKO DE VASSY (FR) 2.HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.DATSALRIGHTGINO

it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Moriko de Vassy (FR), 4-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 6-1 Coastguard Station (IRE), 15-2 Datsalrightgino (GER), 17-2 Barrichello (GB), 12-1 Herbiers (FR), Call of The Wild (IRE), 22-1 Nero Rock (IRE), Dargiannini (IRE)

Paul O’Brien Mr Andrew Mitchell

THE bet365 FILLIES’ JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £9400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3631, 2nd £1816, 3rd £907, 4th £454, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4738.02)

Hurdling debutantes ARCLIGHT and Pretending, both of whom showed plenty of ability on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, could be the pair to concentrate on Preference is for Arclight, who has joined the Nicky Henderson yard (saddled the winner of this race in 2020) and her latest effort in a Class 2 Newmarket handicap represented her best yet. Lady Valentine and Greyval are other interesting Flat recruits, while Chicago Gal and Eclairant Le Monde have already shown an aptitude for this game 1-2-3:

2.PRETENDING (IRE) 3.LADY VALENTINE

(IRE)

colours no horse st lb 1 ARCLIGHT (GB) (89) 11-0 B f Champs Elysees - Florentia Nico de Boinville Fortnum Racing Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br W. N. Greig Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, good fourth in a competitive 1 1/2m Newmarket handicap when last seen in October. Very much of interest on hurdles debut for top jumps yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

ARDBRACCAN (IRE) (31) F 11-0

B f Lawman (FR) - Bosphorus Queen (IRE)

Lilly Pinchin (3) Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Br Ellie Hudson & Llama O’Mahony Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 7f Flat winner for Richard Hannon. Fell at the first in a juvenile hurdle at Catterick (15.7f) on debut in this sphere last month, so there are now concerns with regard to both her jumping and stamina. TFRHHIII BHA-

3

BIRDIE PUTT (IRE) (114)

11-0

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Inch Perfect (USA) Tom Buckley (3) Sam Quigley and Neil Tucker Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Inch Perfect Syndicate Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 5 attempts on the level for the Johnstons and changed hands for just 2,000 gns earlier this month. Hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

4

CHICAGO GAL (GB) (31) 2

11-0

Ch f Cityscape - Crooked Wood (USA) Jamie Hamilton The Chicago Gal Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Br Hunscote Stud Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORMVIEW

LE MONDE (GB) (41)

KEY Owner

Gavin Sheehan ValueRacingClub.co.uk Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Minch Bloodstock Betvictor TIMEFORM VIEW Successful as a 2-y-o on the Flat and placed on a few occasions in handicaps at up to around 1 3/4m this year Stamina won’t be an issue now switched to hurdles and she’s a worth a second look TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LEMON ICE (IRE) (58) 34

Ch f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sense of Purpose (IRE)

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Sean Curran, Swindon Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Mr J. M. Curran

TIMEFORM VIEW Just one effort of note on the level in Ireland (0-6 in that sphere) and she hasn’t cut much ice in 2 starts over hurdles so far. TFRHIIII BHA-

10

PRETENDING (IRE) (78)

Gr f Make Believe - Gala

11-0

Bryony Frost

Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Br Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Southwell novice and performed with credit in a couple of handicaps at up to 1 3/4m for Sir Mark Prescott this year Changed hands for 44,000 gns in October and she’s an intriguing candidate TFRHHHHI BHA-

WALKING ON AIR is still unexposed and, if he strips fitter for his reappearance at Aintree and gets the longer trip, he should be hard to beat. Pounding Poet is likely to arrive with a customary late run and Silver Flyer can’t be discounted despite a lesser effort at Carlisle a month ago. 1-2-3:

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age st lb 1 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (40) 111F3-2 C D 7 12-0 B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE) Charlie Hammond Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWDual novice hurdles scorer and over fences at Doncaster and Wetherby last season Back on track when second in a minor chase at Haydock last time and not discounted back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA140 2

UHTRED (IRE) (20) 11P330 7 11-8 B g Fame And Glory - Ingred Hans (IRE)

Tristan Durrell (5) Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester Br J. Mangan Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful hurdler successful in 19.3f beginners’ chase at Downpatrick in August Hasn’t made much of an impact for present connections, though, including back in this sphere the last twice TFRHHIII BHA134 3

POUNDING POET (IRE) (76) 200-141

Robert Dunne Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope Br Mr David McHugh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Back on the up this season and again found plenty when scoring at Uttoxeter 76 days ago. He was cosily on top at the line there and this extra distance will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA134 4 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (26) 2/1P-3 BF 5 11-6

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B g Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Brian Hughes

Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Yorton Farm Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

STORM CONTROL has been given a chance by the handicapper and was far from disgraced over a shorter trip last time He is fancied to return to winning ways Gesskille and Nestor Park should also make their presence felt.

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GESSKILLE (FR) (26) 11-2122 D BF 6 12-1 B g Network (GER) - Nashkille (FR) Toby Wynne (5) The Nevers Racing Partnership I Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Mr Jacque Cypres & Mr Patrice Rabineau Swansway TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive record for this stable, winning 3 of his first 4 and upping his game over the Grand National fences the last twice, latest when second in Becher Chase earlier this month. 4lb higher now. TFRHHHHI BHA141

COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (26) 2205-P2 D 8 12-0 B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Andy Ralph Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Seamus Kennedy Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to best form when close second of 9 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good, 18/1) 26 days ago, well positioned 5lb higher mark will make life tougher, however. TFRHHHII BHA140

Hales, Edgecote Br Mr Denis O’Driscoll Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

Luca Morgan (3)

in September, hampered 4 out but keeping on to go down narrowly In deeper contest here, however. TFRHHIII BHA127 11 ONE

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B g Mustameet (USA) - Auburn Cherry (IRE) Charlie Todd Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch Br F. and L. Daly Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner at up to 3m in 2020/21 but unable to fire last term and no impact in either outing this campaign. TFR

THE bet365 YORKSHIRE SILVER VASE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330, 5th £1665. (Penalty Value £42202.50) A ZAMBELLA underlined what a likeable mare she is when scoring readily at Carlisle and she can land this prize for the second season running Jemima P wasn’t disgraced last time and knows how to get her head in front, so she’s a player, and Annie Mc, although comfortably held by the selection last time, could be closer to her best with that run behind her

MC (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 PINK LEGEND (GB) (25) 61F22-6 D 8 11-6 B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) Charlie Deutsch Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford Br Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWon C&D listed mares ’ event in January before finishing a fine second in the Liberthine Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham Not on her game in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA142 2 ZAMBELLA (FR) (32) 2143-21 CD 7 11-6

B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR) Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who looked as good as ever when scoring at this level at Carlisle in November and makes plenty of appeal in bid to take this for a second year running TFRHHHHH BHA142

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ANNIE MC (IRE) (32) 0511/2-3 CD 8 11-2

B m Mahler - Classic Mari (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Coral Racing Club Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Jay Kavanagh Wasdell Group

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Upper Helmsley

Br Mr Michael D. Hickey Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEWGained sole hurdles success in a Huntingdon maide back in 2020 but he’s won twice on the Flat since joining this yard and made a sound return to hurdles when third in C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA118 2 TROLLEY BOY (GB) (28) 21-120

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B g Casamento (IRE) - Where I Be Thomas Doggrell (6) Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr C. A. Cyzer

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner last winter and made a successful start over hurdles at Worcester in July Better form when second in Wincanton novice 4 months later Only seventh in handicap back there since TFRHHHII BHA117

3 RESTITUTION (FR) (43) 214-210 4 11-12

B g Frankel - Restiana (FR)

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Alexander Thorne Highclere T’Bred Racing - Restitution

Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicap hurdles at Fakenham in March and Hexham in June. However, he found little when down the field at Warwick last month and needs a revival now. TFRHHIII BHA116

Durrell (3) Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey The Air Ambulance

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Gold Racing 9 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Br Niall Flynn Merribelle Stable Llc TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred 5-y-o who ran to a fair level in bumpers last season Placed in maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn and unexposed now making a quick switch to handicap company. Tongue tied first time TFRHHHII BHA105 11 LUNAR JET (GB) (33) 5522//P/-4

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Ch g Ask - Lightning Jet Luca Morgan County Charm Windows & Conservatories Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley Br Ladas

TIMEFORM VIEWQuite useful on the Flat, although largely below that level in 2022 Well-held fourth in C&D novice on belated return to hurdling last month.

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.10 - THE bet365 BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 49 entries at £41. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Second Race 12.45 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504, the fourth £753, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In Addition a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £60. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6535.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 1.20 - THE bet365 FILLIES’ JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4738 to the winning horse The second to receive £2182, the third £1090, the fourth £546, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for juvenile maiden three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st each. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In Addition a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Grey Bomber Series races during the current season 16 entries at £41. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3631; Second £1816; Third £907; Fourth £454; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4738.02)

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Fourth Race 1.55 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7787 to the winning horse The second to receive £3587, the third £1793, the fourth £898, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and Stable hand. In Addition a cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 25 entries, 1 at £11 and 24 at £55. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5967; Second £2984; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7787.78)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.40 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8768 to the winning horse The second to receive £4039, the third £2018, the fourth £1011, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In Addition a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 27 entries at £80. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6719; Second £3360; Third £1679; Fourth £840; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8768.06) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.10 - THE bet365 YORKSHIRE SILVER VASE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42202 to the winning horse The second to receive £15900, the third £7957, the fourth £3975 and the fifth £1995. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and Stable hand. In Addition a cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £375. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £32280; Second £13305; Third £6653; Fourth £3330; Fifth £1665. (Penalty Value £42202.50) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.40 - THE BET 365 CONDITIONAL

JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 26th, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a mememeto to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In Addition a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £41. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.