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Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for our final fixture before Christmas.
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There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster will be in the Parade Ring at around 11:30 to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!
Our Santa Spotters are out and about today so if you’re donning your best Christmas attire, you’re in with a chance to win a fabulous prize! Our final fixture of 2024 is our Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day on Sunday 29th December where you can enjoy lots of FREE entertainment and activities including a kids disco, magician, treasure hunt, appearances from well-known winter characters and of course, 7 thrilling jumps races! Don’t forget kids go FREE and guests aged 60 and over receive half price admission in the Grandstand Enclosure when booked on the day at the gate with a valid photo ID
Dennis Taylor, arguably one of the greatest ever snooker players, is here today Meeting & Mingling to raise money for Help for Heroes With a career spanning 28 years, and countless prestigious trophies, including the World Snooker Championship in 1985, he has gained a place in the history books, a long-standing fan favourite and formidable player and one of the most popular recognisable stars for after-dinner talks.
Since stepping back from professional play, after winning a final three consecutive World Trickshot Championships, he naturally transitioned into commentary, providing insightful and entertaining analysis of live matches for the BBC. With such celebrity status, he has been sought after for media work, appearing on the likes of Big Break and Strictly Come Dancing, drawing vast numbers of viewers in with his notoriety.
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SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), NATHAN GREEN, LYNDSAY GLYNN, ROBERT MCCARTHY
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-
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.
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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.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (17 wins from 75 runners, 23%) runs HORACES PEARL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs KENMYA & NUBE DE TRUENO LONGEST TRAVELLER: OFF THE JURY trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 176 miles.
HORACES PEARL and Off The Jury look set to dominate, with preference for the former, who proved a class apart on his recent Huntingdon hurdling debut and has scope for major progress based on his good-quality bumper form. Jax Junior could be the one to fill the places.
1 HORACES PEARL (FR) (21) 1/11-1
B g Authorized (IRE) - Yellow Queen (FR)
6 11-6
Connor Brace
Matt & Sally Burford Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Logis, J. Ince et al
TIMEFORM VIEW One of the best around in bumpers last season, signing off with a Grade 2 win at Aintree, and proved a class apart on Huntingdon hurdling debut (15.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Open to significant improvement TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 FORSA BAY (IRE) (14) 0-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)
4 11-0
Brian Hughes
Mr T. P. Radford L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held sole outing in bumpers and never figured on hurdling debut after 10 months off at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. Probably a staying chaser of the future TFRHHIII BHA-
3 JAX JUNIOR
(GB)
(43) 023-0
B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm
Mrs Cheryl Burton
5 11-0
Tom Cannon
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Mrs C R Burton Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed on 2 of 3 starts in bumpers. Finished well held on Uttoxeter hurdling debut at the start of last month but probably needed the run. Has had a breathing operation since TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MAXIBOY DAGROSTIS (FR) (20) 3-200
B g Triple Threat (FR) - Maeva Candas (FR)
5 11-0
Danny McMenamin
Mr D. W. Fox Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Jeanpierre Cordonnier & Corinne Godonnet
RH Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in points but well beaten in a maiden/novice hurdle under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 NUBE DE TRUENO (IRE) (22) 0
5 11-0
Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Petite Parisienne (FR) Fergus Gillard
Ms M. L. Peterson
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kieran Mariga Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Proved very green when well held in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good, 40/1) on debut 22 days ago and surely one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
6 OFF THE JURY (IRE) (35) 1/243-2
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR)
5 11-0
Mr David Maxwell
Mr David Maxwell Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
The Fitzdares Club
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner in Ireland and fair form when reaching the frame in 3 bumpers earlier in the year Promising second to a decent prospect on hurdling bow at Aintree (2 1/2m, good) last month and should make a bold bid to go one better here
7 THIRTY BOB (IRE) (63) 4
TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 11-0
Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke
Mr G. Critchley
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Margaret Mullins & Tom O’Brien Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £44,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart staying chaser Lake View Lad by Oscar Hit the frame without shaping particularly well in a Hexham bumper on debut in October. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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BRIERY BUTTERFLY (GB) (51) 00-0
B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle
Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme
Br Simon and Helen Plumbly
5 10-7
Stan Sheppard
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a couple of bumpers at big tracks and looks more one for later on based on October’s Ludlow hurdling debut TFRHHIII BHA-
9 KENMYA
(FR) (22) 05
B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Wataany (FR)
Old Gold Racing 21
4 10-7
Kielan Woods
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Teddy Poirier, Bruno-Roland Poirier & La Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 5-time winner on Flat in France (stays 10f) but has offered little both starts back over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: LUCKY PLACE (FR) 4 11 0 James Bowen 6-1 (Nicky Henderson) 17 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Horaces Pearl (FR), 15-8 Off The Jury (IRE), 18-1 Jax Junior (GB), 40-1 Thirty Bob (IRE), 50-1 Forsa Bay (IRE), 66-1 Nube de Trueno (IRE), Briery Butterfly (GB), 100-1 Kenmya (FR), 200-1 Maxiboy Dagrostis (FR)
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SECOND RACE 12.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £35000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (20 wins from 135 runners, 15%) runs HIDALGO DE L’ISLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs BUCKSY DES EPEIRES LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
BUCKSY DES EPEIRES made the perfect start over fences when landing a small-field contest at Ascot 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as the type to go on improving in this sphere, Venetia Williams’5-y-o is fancied to make another bold bid. The Kalooki Kid is another open to improvement in this sphere and he’s feared Recent C&D winner Classic King and Sea Invasion are others worth a look
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1 CLASSIC KING
(IRE)
(14) 2F2-U01 CD 6 11-10
B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE)
Richard Patrick
Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Lakeview House Stud Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful novice hurdler last season who left previous efforts in this sphere well behind when winning 5-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago, overcoming 2 serious late errors in the process. Jumping remains a concern but he has the scope to improve further. TFRHHHHI BHA127
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwithagoodsecondoverhurdlesandimprovedimmediatelyforswitchtochasing/after8monthsoffwhentaking4-runner handicap at Ascot (18.8f) 3 weeks ago, with bit in hand Rider takes off handy 5lb and big shout with prospect of more to come TFRHHHHH BHA126
3 LORD
OF
CHESHIRE
(FR) (31) 12F0-10 D 7 11-9
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Adelyta (FR)
Mason and McGoff
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame some mistakes to make a winning chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) in October. However, found things tougher when finishing midfield at Bangor (20.3f) 31 days ago and others appeal more for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA126
4 THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (42) 11405-2 BF
Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE)
Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey
6 11-7
Danny McMenamin
Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Hall Farm Stud Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner of novice hurdles who shaped well after 7 months off when second on handicap chase bow at Ayr (16.5f) 6 weeks ago, staying on well having conceded first run. Return to this longer trip rates a plus and he merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA124
5 HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (28) 301242
B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR)
Mr T. G. Leslie
Br Mme Michele Sayet
7 11-4
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and similar form all 3 starts since, left with lot to do when runner-up at Wetherby (15.1f) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA121
6 SEA INVASION (IRE) (26) 53413-2 BF
Ch g Sea Moon - Aloha Iwanaga (GER)
Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
6 11-2
Rex Dingle
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season and bright start for new yard behind a more experienced rival when second in 3-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) 26 days ago. Open to improvement with that under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA119
7 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (21) 465-PF0 D 6 10-11
B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) Sean Flanagan
Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Br Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful Irish hurdler who has yet to complete in 2 tries chasing but there has been promise and she lines up here having not been seen to best effect back over hurdles at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA114
1-2-3: 1.BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) 2.THE KALOOKI KID 3.CLASSIC KING (IRE)
2023: GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 7 11 2 Jonathan England 14-1 (Sam England) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 5-1 Classic King (IRE), 11-2 Sea Invasion (IRE), 13-2 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 9-1 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 14-1 Lord of Cheshire (FR), Park Annonciade (FR), Bold Reaction (FR), 18-1 Pinnacle Peak (GB)
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THIRD RACE 12.55
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (11 wins from 70 runners, 16%) runs EL BORRACHO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs EL BORRACHO LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN IVAN trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 229 miles.
NO RISK WITH LOU seemed in the process of building on his winning comeback when departing 4 out over C&D 2 weeks ago so remains of strong interest Snowy Clouds and First Angel both have an absence to defy but are potentially on nice marks if retaining their ability.
1 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (35) 044365 D
Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE)
9 12-2
Henry Brooke
El Borracho Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Christopher Maye Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Become well handicapped but not scored for some time and seems in a lull at the moment TFRHHHII BHA122
2 SIR TIVO (FR) (50) 05424P CD 10 12-2
B g Deportivo - Miss Possibility (USA)
Jack Hogan (3)
Mrs J A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Mr Christophe Jouandou
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good) 50 days ago. Headgear on and has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA122
3 NO RISK WITH LOU (FR) (15) 6135-1U D
7 12-0
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Meteore (FR) Kielan Woods
The Risk and Reward Racing Syndicate Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mr Gerard Dufit Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhotookchaserecordto2-4andenhancedgoodrecordfreshinprocesswhenwinning6-runnerhandicapchaseatHuntingdon (16.5f, good) on seasonal bow. Seemed in the process of building on that when unseating over C&D 2 weeks ago so worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA120
4 SNOWY CLOUDS (IRE) (603) 0/1311F/- D 8 11-10
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)
Highclere T/Bred Racing - Snowy Clouds 1
Danny McMenamin
Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Terence Leonard Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive winning chaser in early 2023 but he’s been off for 20 months since taking a heavy fall 3 out at Ayr when looking the likely winner Potentially well handicapped on this belated comeback and market should reveal expectations. TFRHHHHI BHA116
5 STORMIN
CROSSGALES (IRE)
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE)
John Lawson & Charles Pogson
Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch
(15) 125444 D 7 11-10
Richard Patrick
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent sort for Tom George and just respectable efforts both starts for this yard More is needed TFRHHIII BHA116
6 CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) (47) 13/114-0 D 10 11-4
Ch g Stowaway - Western Starlight (IRE)
Brian Hughes Racing On Together Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br G. Foley Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 3 of his last 6 starts but offered little starting out for a new yard after 16 months off (formerly with L J Morgan) at Ayr in October. TFRHIIII BHA110
7 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (478) 24/1231- 8 11-1
B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR)
James Best Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store
TIMEFORMVIEWDrew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for present yard at Stratford in May 2023. Beaten favourite next 2 starts but back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced in points and fair form when making breakthrough over hurdles in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) in March. Below that level on 2 of his 3 starts since but was still in touch when unseating rider 2 out on chase bow at Catterick 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA106
9 TOMMY CULLEN
(IRE) (364) 105/042- C 6 10-13
Ch g Hillstar - Minnie Maguire (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br P. and Mrs B. Kelly
TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner here 2 years ago and best effort over fences last season when second in this race when last seen Has since left Charlie Longsdon Hood on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA105
2023: ONEMOREFORTHEROAD 8 12 2 Jack Quinlan 9-2 (Neil King) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
CAPTAIN IVAN: Following its run on 28/10/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered a wound to its foot.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 No Risk With Lou (FR), 9-2 Snowy Clouds (IRE), First Angel (FR), 6-1 Mount Gallion (IRE), 9-1 Tommy Cullen (IRE), 14-1 El Borracho (IRE), 18-1 Stormin Crossgales (IRE), 25-1 Sir Tivo (FR), 28-1 Captain Ivan (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 1.30
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (25 wins from 101 runners, 25%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ADVERAM trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 243 miles.
A trappy event in which a few have decent claims A chance is taken on FIERCE WARRIOR who posted a standout effort at Plumpton in December, and with possible excuses the last twice, he remains of interest now upped in trip. Adveram was unlucky not to finish closer last time and he should go well again. The consistent Jeteye should also be in the mix.
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)
Mr Andy Peake
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWon 3m handicap chase at Southwell in January but ran another moody race back there in May and again looked hard work returned to hurdling at Exeter a month ago. Shaped better when second at Warwick 24 days ago but hung left that day and flattered by proximity to winner Chance if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 CLOUD DANCER (IRE) (24) 3320-24
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER)
The Keysoe Partnership
5 11-13
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWell backed and shaped encouragingly after 5 months off when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in September, closing all way to line Failed to build on that promise when below par at Warwick 24 days ago. Step up to 3m could help but needs to bring out some improvement TFRHHHII BHA114
3 VELASCO (IRE) (35) 1P1-4S6 CD 8 11-12
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR)
Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett
Nathan Moscrop
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Kenilworth House Stud Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner Thrived towards the end of last season, winning three times at up to 3m Shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fourth at Hexham (23.3f in October, prior to slipping up a circuit out at Newcastle (23.7f). Well held at Kelso 35 days ago and plenty to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA113
4 MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (21) 050-P04 CD 9 11-12
B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR)
Mr Charlie Case (7) Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury
Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who built on comeback run when fourth of 8 at Ascot over 3m three weeks ago. Possibly not the force of old but well-treated if rediscovering her best form TFRHHHII BHA113
5 FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (221) 5/1515-0
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXXV
Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
5 11-6
Paul O’Brien
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Interesting contender with a standout effort over hurdles (beat smart sort from Alan King Yard at Plumpton in December over 2m 4 furlongs). Possible excuses last twice and remains unexposed now stepped up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA107
6 JETEYE (IRE) (15) 004223 BF
Br g Jet Away - Shuil Sionnach (IRE)
7 11-1
Jonathan England Tor Side Racing
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a consistent sort, hitting the frame on last 4 runs, Ran over C&D latest and posted another respectable effort Should go well again TFRHHHII BHA102
7 ADVERAM (GB) (25) 2633-14
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE)
5 10-10
Brian Hughes
The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWinless last term but proved consistent and deservedly opened his hurdles account on return at Ayr. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggested from 4lb higher (fortunate not to hit the deck after 2 out) at Carlisle (24.6f, good to soft) last
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FIFTH RACE 2.05
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (17 wins from 75 runners, 23%) runs PULL AGAIN GREEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs SAIL AWAY FANCY THAT: K Bailey won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs DOES HE KNOW today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYCOOSE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
GABORIOT looks set for another productive campaign judged on his solid reappearance third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree where he shaped as though the return to this trip was very much in order He is marginally preferred to last year’s winner Forward Plan, who is greatly respected given his broadly progressive profile and despite the fact that he is 12lb higher in the weights this time Does He Know is also high on the shortlist and don’t be surprised to see Erne River go well at a price.
1 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (49) 0301P-1 D 10 12-0
Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)
Bruce Lynn
The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRatherhit-and-misslasttermbutstillmanagedtowintwiceandcontinuedhisloveaffairwithKelso(yettofinishoutoftheframein14visitstothetrack) when making a successful reappearance in typically game fashion there (26.2f, good to soft) in October. 3lb rise fair but this is tougher TFRHHHII BHA149
2 DOES HE KNOW (GB) (27)
451P-44 C D
9 12-0
B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria Ciaran Gethings
Yes He Does Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br M. W. Easterby Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhoreturnedtoformwhenlandingtheGrimthorpeinfirst-timecheekpieceshereduringthespring RespectableeffortsinvaluableCheltenham handicaps both starts this season and he has to enter calculations for the yard responsible for the winner of this in both 2020 and 2021. TFRHHHII BHA149
3 KINONDO KWETU
(GB) (14) P112P5 D 8 11-5
B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER)
Gunalt Partnership
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWBack on-song when bagging handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester during the summer Followed that brace with a solid second at Perth in September and by no means disgraced in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) recently However, a clear career-best will be needed if he’s to take this. TFRHHIII BHA140
4 CHASING FIRE
B g Maxios - Kahara
(GB) (49) 4U421-0 D 7 11-4
Brian Hughes
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedsecondsuccessoverfenceswhenaccountingfor5rivalsin23.8fPerthhandicaponfinalrunoflastseason Effortprovedshort-livedonreturnat Cheltenham in October but that spin will have blown away the cobwebs and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces here will help give him a lift TFRHHHII BHA139
5 FORWARD PLAN (IRE)
(35) 61213-4 CD
Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE)
8 11-2
Ben Godfrey
The Steeple Chasers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Francis Flynn Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive chaser who landed this race off 12lb lower last year on the back of a pipe-opener in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Follows the exact same route this time round and another very bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA137
6 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (21) 050-60P D
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR)
R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing
8 11-2
Richard Patrick
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term Well held all 3 runs so far this season, though, and it could be that his campaign is again being fine-tuned around another trip to Aintree during the spring TFRHHIII BHA137
7 SAIL AWAY (FR) (37) 440-PPF D
Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR)
Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
Br S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing
8 11-1
Fergus Gillard
Dan Skelton, Alcester
John Cotton (Group) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term However, ran poorly on return at Chepstow in October and, though yet to be asked for this effort when falling 4 out at Newbury since, this 8-y-o now has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA136
TIMEFORM VIEWJust the one success over fences so far, namely a Bangor handicap back in 2023, but it’s hard to fault his string of place efforts since returning from a short break in August. Probably doesn’t hold any secrets from the handicapper but he’s a solid each-way candidate nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA135
9 STRAW FAN JACK (GB) (28) 23036-0
9 10-13
Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Callerlilly Sean Houlihan
Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Whitegate Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form as a novice and standout effort of an otherwise low-key campaign last season was his fine third in the 20.6f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. Ran about as well as could’ve been expected when 6lb ‘wrong’ on return in the Paddy Power there last month Stamina to prove now upped to 3m TFRHHIII BHA134
10 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (31) P15P-PP CD
B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)
Crossed Fingers Partnership
9 10-11
Tom Broughton (5)
Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWResponded well to the first-time cheekpieces when scoring over C&D last December before finishing fifth of 18 in the Great Yorkshire Handicap back here the following month Pulled up all 3 starts since but it’ll be interesting to see if the new headgear (first-time blinkers) has the desired effect TFRHHHII BHA132
11
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B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE)
The Welly Wobblers Club
9 10-9
Harry Reed
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Mrs Kathleen McKeever Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 4 of his 11 starts in this sphere and wasn’t beaten at all far when fourth to Forward Plan off a 12lb higher mark in this race last year Dangerous to discount on that basis but it’s been a struggle for the most part since.
12 GABORIOT (FR) (35) 31U-113 CD
Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)
8 10-7
Henry Brooke
Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Jacques Cypres Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWSuperbstrikerateinrecenttimes,scoring5timessinceOctober2023(3huntersandacoupleofopenhandicaps).Nothingwrongwithhisreappearance third of 13 in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (21f, good) last month and it’s not at all hard to envisage this C&D winner playing a leading role TFRHHHHH BHA128
13
BALLYCOOSE
(IRE) (21) 21242-0
Ch g Mahler - Highly Presentable (IRE)
7 10-6
Sean Flanagan
Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Br Kenneth Parkhill The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful start over fences atAyr in January and runner-upon 2ofhisnext 3starts,notably secondinaprettyvaluable handicap when returned to Ayr for the Scottish National meeting. However, he didn’t show much spark on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown. TFRHHIII BHA127
14
DOCPICKEDME (IRE)
(20) 1PP-663 CD
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)
8 10-6
Callum Pritchard (7)
Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful over fences at Wetherby in January but disappointing all 3 subsequent starts in this sphere. Left low-key reappearance run behind when third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time but whether he’ll be in the same form back chasing remains to be seen TFRHHIII BHA127
15
CHARLIE UBERALLES
(GB) (35) 210542 D
Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas
Mr G. Critchley
8 10-2
Danny McMenamin
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was as good as ever when scoring at Cartmel in June. Best effort since when finding just one too good at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) last time but he will need to produce a bigger and better effort in order to take this from 3lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA120
2023: FORWARD PLAN (IRE) 7 10 5 Ben Godfrey 6-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9, 12, 14.
Stewards Note: DOES HE KNOW: Following its run on 17/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Forward Plan (IRE), 11-2 Gaboriot (FR), 7-1 Does He Know (GB), 9-1 Chasing Fire (GB), 11-1 Elvis Mail (FR), 12-1 Pull Again Green (IRE), 16-1 Sail Away (FR), 18-1 Erne River (IRE), 22-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), 25-1 Kitty’s Light (GB), 28-1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB), Straw Fan Jack (GB), Ballycoose (IRE), 33-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), Docpickedme (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 2.40
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
Owners Prize Money. 1st £15474, 2nd £6353, 3rd £3178, 4th £1589, 5th £795. (Penalty Value £20205.50) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (17 wins from 121 runners, 14%) runs WEST BALBOA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs WEST BALBOA LONGEST TRAVELLER: OTTIZZINI trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
WEST BALBOA holds major form claims sent back hurdling after failing to hit top form in a couple of chasing runs this term so looks the way to go Multiple-winner Gale Mahler hasn’t been at her best the last twice but still merits consideration, with Irish-raider Ottizzini and in-form Wyenot both in the mix too.
1 GALE MAHLER (IRE) (29) 111123
B m Mahler - Victrix Gale (IRE)
Mr J. Fyffe
5 11-2
Henry Brooke
Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Mr A. J. Martin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable mare who made it 6 wins on the spin in Listed hurdle at Galway (2m) in July Below par on her last two runs though, a well-held third of five in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham last time. Can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA131
2 OTTIZZINI (IRE) (21) 124-01P D
Ch m Sea Moon - Izzini (IRE)
7 11-0
Sean Flanagan
VictoriaBrannCatherineGabbettAntheaSmyth S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Br V.Brann,B.Cuming,C.Gabbett & A.Smyth
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Irish hurdler who resumed winning ways at Ayr in November Pulled up in handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Sort to get back on track though TFRHHHII BHA129
3 WEST BALBOA (IRE) (31) 0063-45
B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE)
Bullen-Smith & Faulks
8 11-0
Kielan Woods
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful winning hurdler Sent chasing this term and almost unseated rider last when fourth at Worcester before considerately handled when fifth at Bangor Leading form claims reverted to this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA143
4 WYENOT (GB) (28) 1P13-14
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia’s Promise (IRE)
5 11-0
Alice Stevens
StrachanSalweyGrifithGrahamInkinThompson Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mrs P. Bailey and Miss S. Bailey Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed with success in 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham in October before backing it up with a good fourth of 10 there 28 days ago. Not dismissed TFRHHHII BHA129
5 FIREBALL FRENZY (IRE) (30) 1-P2 D
4 10-13
Ch f Kingston Hill - Tasmani (FR) Ciaran Gethings
The High Kites
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr S. Gorman Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and posted a fairly useful effort on just her second hurdles run when second of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 30 days ago. This is a very tough ask though TFRHHIII BHA2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 West Balboa (IRE), 9-2 Gale Mahler (IRE), 15-2 Wyenot (GB), 17-2 Ottizzini (IRE), 100-1 Fireball Frenzy (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.15
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 9lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (20 wins from 135 runners, 15%) runs JUNGLE JACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs PEMBROKE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRUCIO & LILY DU BERLAIS trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
DEPLOY TO SPY is firmly on the up and was going away at the finish when winning at Aintree, so he gets the nod over Altobelli, who should be tuned up for this reappearance. Norman Fletcher is another one to consider in an interesting contest.
1 PEMBROKE (GB) (13) 1336-60
7 12-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Fergus Gillard
Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful novice chaser last term but form dipped towards the end of the season and he hasn’t fired back over hurdles since returning TFRHHIII BHA132
2 JUNGLE JACK (GB) (31) P260-24 D
8 11-13
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Skew Brian Hughes
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Redgate Bloodstock & Trickledown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 31 days ago. Blinkers back on Should put up a solid effort TFRHHHII BHA131
3 ALTOBELLI (IRE) (308) 110/230- D
6 11-12
B g Maxios - Atiana Rex Dingle
Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Gestut Hof Ittlingen P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice (including first time up) in 2022/23 and ran right up to best when placed in a pair of 2m Ascot handicaps at the end of last year Ended last season with a disappointing run in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury but his overall record is positive. TFRHHHHI BHA130
4 NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (32) 1200-21 D
5 11-11
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining James Turner (5)
Mr M. Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Tim Lane Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fairly useful form when landing a maiden/novice hurdle last winter and got firmly back on track when knuckling down well to land a 5-runner handicap at Huntingdon last month Deserves respect. TFRHHHII BHA129
5
BRUCIO
(GB) (42) 11B0-30
B m Authorized (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)
Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
Br Ashbrittle Stud
6 11-9
Ben Bromley (5)
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 16/1) 42 days ago. Has a bit to prove and mark still looks stiff. TFRHHIII BHA127
6 LILY DU BERLAIS (GB) (21)
3P/21-15
B m Shirocco (GER) - Lolita du Berlais (FR)
Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
8 11-8
Sean Flanagan
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEWDual-bumper winner who doubled her hurdling tally at Kelso in the spring but returned with a tame effort in Newton Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock three weeks ago. Could strip fitter for that TFRHHHII BHA126
7 DEPLOY TO SPY (GB) (35) 2-B111 D
B g Telescope (IRE) - Deploy Or Die (IRE)
6 11-7
Kielan Woods
Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Shade Oak Stud Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in sole bumper and has won each of his three completed starts over hurdles, well on top at the finish when landing an Aintree handicap last month Looks the one to beat with further progress on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA125
1-2-3: 1.DEPLOY TO SPY 2.ALTOBELLI (IRE) 3.NORMAN FLETCHER
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences in France in 2023 Off ove a year prior to laboured effort at Bangor on British debut, so needs to put that firmly behind him. TFRHHIII BHA120
2023: GEROMINO (FR) 7 9 6 Charlie Maggs 14-1 (Donald McCain) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6.
Stewards Note: LILY DU BERLAIS: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Deploy To Spy (GB), 7-2 Altobelli (IRE), 6-1 Norman Fletcher (GB), 7-1 Jungle Jack (GB), 12-1 Pembroke (GB), 14-1 Brucio (GB), 16-1 Lemoncello (FR), 18-1 Lily du Berlais (GB)
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First Race 11.55 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. 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. bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 26 entries at £53. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.25 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries, at £175. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 12.55 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier 13 entries, at £44. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.30 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries, at £38. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.05 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet 365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 26 entries, at £250. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)
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Sixth Race 2.40 - THE bet365 DONCASTER MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20205 to the winning horse The second to receive £7584, the third £3797, the fourth £1893 and the fifth £948. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). Bet 365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £175. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15474; Second £6353; Third £3178; Fourth £1589; Fifth £795. (Penalty Value £20205.50) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.15 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for three yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 5 at £50 and 12 at £250. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
