Ffos Las Racecard - Thursday 15th December

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horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

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HHHHH Selected to winthe race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no

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 nonhandicaps 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 For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

THE CAZOO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total race value £13100 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5175, 2nd £2588, 3rd £1293, 4th £647, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

An interesting race of its type with the vote in favour of MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE A dual winner in bumpers, he surpassed his previous hurdles form with quite an impressive display when scoring on return at Taunton 3 weeks ago and a 5lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent another bold showing with the prospect of more to come Fellow last-time-out winner Colonial Empire and returning handicap debutant Pachacuti head up the dangers 1-2-3: 1.MOVEIT

LIKE MINNIE (IRE) 2.COLONIAL EMPIRE 3.PACHACUTI (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1

PACHACUTI (IRE) (293) 4062- 5 12-0 B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)

Fergus Gillard (3) The Arthur White Partnership David Pipe, Wellington Br P. Corkery W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive 5-y-o, keeping on for second in an Exeter novice (16.7f) back in February. Very much the type to do better now handicapping, particularly tackling this longer trip on return. TFRHHHII BHA108

2 MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (21) 22246-1

5 11-12

Finn Lambert (6) Mr F. J. Mills Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Ms Ruth Young Agetur (UK) Ltd

B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-bumper winner who improved on last year’s hurdles exploits when making a winning return at Taunton (19f) 3 weeks ago, hanging left but well on top finish. That unlikely to prove his limit and considered TFRHHHHH BHA106 3 STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (20) 343B-26 6 11-11 B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE) Ben Godfrey Kayley Woollacott Racing Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Mrs Margaret McGauran The Firehouse Somerset TIMEFORM VIEW Winless but was in good heart last season, finishing in frame on his last 4 completed. Back up the weights but ran creditably when sixth at Doncaster (19.4f) 3 weeks ago. May well strip fitter now. TFRHHHII BHA105

Br Charles Persse Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when second on handicap debut over C&D back in 2021. Unable to build on that but given he remains relatively low-mileage, he’s not one to dismiss out of hand on belated return. TFRHHHII BHA91

9 KARAKORAM (GB) (13) 6-43241

7 10-11

Joe Anderson (3) Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait

Br Mr S. P. Hussain Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chepstow in March and, acquitted himself with credit recently, he added to his tally at Exeter (18.5f) earlier this month, leading soon after 2 out and clear Flat This does look more demanding TFRHHHII BHA91

10 MIND HUNTER (GB) (18)

01-2645

4 10-9

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa Conor Ring

Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newton Abbot in April prior to finishing runner-up here (15.8f) a month later However, laboured displays on 2 of his 3 starts so far this winter and others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA89 2021: TREASURE DILLON (IRE) 7 11 6 Isabel Williams 5-1 (Evan Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Ch g Salutino (GER) - The Devils Sister (IRE)

Jack Hogan

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Total race value £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

DEERE MARK is well worth another chance to build on an encouraging hurdling debut now returned to much calmer waters (contested Grade 2 last time), so he receives the vote Imperial Admiral is a respected newcomer from a good yard, while Starevitch also merits consideration despite returning from a long absence, having shown clear promise on his sole outing in bumpers

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1

AMERICAN LEGACY (GB) (20) 1004/-0 6 11-4

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Karingas Legacy James Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Br T. R. Hewitt 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed ability on Bangor hurdling debut in the first half of 2021 but was well held at Newbury on return 20 days ago. Drops back in trip and needs to leave that well behind TFRHHHII BHA-

2

BARNARDS GREEN (IRE) (29) 3032-60

6 11-4

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Strawberry Lane (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr M Creed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Creed

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers but has run below that level both starts over hurdles. Looks the type do better in handicaps back over further in due course TFRHHHII BHA-

3

COAL FIRE

(IRE) (14) 0

B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)

6 11-4

Sean Bowen

Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br P. McCarthy

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed only greenness when well held in Market Rasen bumper on debut 14 days ago. Big step forward required now switched to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

DEERE MARK (GB) (32) 2031-20 D

5 11-4

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Henri Bella Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner, showed plenty to work on switched to hurdling when runner-up in a maiden at Cheltenham (16.4f) in October. Well beaten the following month but worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA5

HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (30) 53-P

B g Saddler

5 11-4

INVINCIBLE DE MEE (FR) (7) 0400-30

B g Authorized (IRE) - Koeur de Mee (FR)

Oceans Racing

Br Andre Pommerai

4 11-4

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort who showed ability in French bumpers but made an only modest hurdling/stable debut at Taunton last week. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

JACKS

ORCHARD

(IRE) (60) 62-6

B or Br g Shantou (USA) - Royal Roxy (IRE)

Mr W. Jones

5 11-4

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Edmond Kent Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points but was badly in need of the experience when down the field on Sedgefield hurdling debut 60 days ago, going in snatches. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

JET MARSHALL

(IRE) (50) 2265-6

Br g Jet Away - Little Hand (IRE)

Mr N. Sutton

Br Frank Marshall

5 11-4

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 purchase after finishing runner-up twice in Irish points Ran green when midfield in a Taunton bumper on Rules debut but has shaped with some encouragement on both his starts over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 RARE BEAR (GB) (-)

4 11-4

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Trifollet James Martin (7)

Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br A. J. Martin

Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Dam (c100/h82) 2 1/2m-23f chase winner Market should offer up some clues as to what is expected on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

12

STAREVITCH (FR) (632) 13/- 6

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Folie Star Gate (FR)

Friends of Ebony Horse Club

11-4

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and showed ability fitted with a tongue strap when third in a Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in March 2021. Absent since but yard’s runners don’t often lack for fitness TFRHHHHI BHA-

13 UP FOR APPEAL (IRE)

(22) P-0624

4 11-4

B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Jack Tudor Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal

Br George Doyle Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on debut form when second in a Tramore bumper in August. Given a considerate return for new yard when fourth at Hereford 3 months later and now tries hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-

14

LIBERTARIAN ROYALE (IRE) (30) 0-P

4 10-11

B f Libertarian - Sheestown (IRE) Ben Poste The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate Tom Symonds, Hentland Br Mr P. J. W. Byrne Simply Stunning Interiors TIMEFORM VIEW Hadn’t cut any ice in a Cheltenham bumper and it was a similar story sent hurdling after a breathing operation at Hereford last month, left behind 5 out TFRHIIII BHA-

Total race value £15400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40)

A few in with chances but HEY BUD shaped as if ahead of his much-reduced mark when runner-up here on return/yard debut for Ella Pickard just under 3 weeks ago With that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, he gets the tentative nod to go a place better. BringThe Action heads the dangers having run his best race following an 8-month break/wind op at Doncaster recently, with Manintheshadows and Motown Lake rounding off the shortlist 1-2-3: 1.HEY BUD 2.BRING THE ACTION

(IRE)

3.MANINTHESHADOWS

(IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb 1

TALKTOMENOW (GB) (20) 132P2/-P

B g Shirocco (GER) - Sweet Stormy (IRE)

8 12-2

Lucy Gardner

Clear Racing & Partner Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd & Conduit Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning chase debut at Fontwell (3 1/4m) in 2020 and creditable efforts since However he offered little on first outing after nearly 2 years off at this track last month so he’s tough to warm to TFRHIIII BHA112

2

GUILLEMOT (FR) (42) 2FP1P-P 6 12-0 B g Noroit (GER) - Sangha River (FR)

Tom O’Brien Sir Thomas Pilkington Henry Daly, Ludlow Br Andre Jean Quesny Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored over hurdles at Ascot in impressive fashion in February but that effort was his only completion in his last 5 starts so he’s not one for maximum faith by any means. TFRHHHII BHA110 3 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (14) 11133P 6 12-0

Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR)

Charlie Price (3) The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who won 3 on the bounce between the flags during the spring and was impressive in small-field Chepstow handicap (23.6f, good) in October Not so good in 3 starts since so needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA110 4 TO BE SURE (GB) (23) 2414-3P C D 7 11-9 B g Sulamani (IRE)

JEAN GENIE (FR) (24) 3-22225

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Lady Koko

Oceans Racing

6 11-8

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Richard Venn Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler/staying chaser but remains a long-standing maiden However, he finished runner-up all 4 starts this season and if able to put a below-par effort behind, he could go close once again. TFRHHHII BHA104

9

SOURIYAN (FR) (14) 640//-605

B g Alhaarth (IRE) - Serasana

Mr Gwilym J. Morris

Br S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs

11 11-4

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Gwilym J. Morris & Son

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler/chaser at best but has lost his way, well beaten all 3 starts this season after nearly 3 years off. Makes little appeal TFRHIIII BHA100

10 HEY BUD (GB) (20) P/F4P6-2

9 11-0

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Azione James Best

The H J Manners racing club

Br Mr M. Brend

Ella Pickard, Minehead

TIMEFORMVIEWBelow par last season but shaped as if ahead of his much-reduced mark on return/yard debut when runner-up at this track (23.8f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago, pulling clear of the remainder. One to be interested in TFRHHHHH BHA96

11

MOTOWN LAKE (IRE) (156) 142-136 C

6 10-12

B g Valirann (FR) - Montello Jack Tudor

Sue Howell

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Ronnie O’Neill NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in handicap chases earlier this year Good run of form came to a halt when only sixth behind High Counsel at Southwell in July but holds claims if able to bounce back following a break TFRHHHII BHA94

12

TUDORS TREASURE

(GB) (308) 2P6354- C

11 10-8

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Rude Health Sean Houlihan Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who probably deserved some extra credit for faring best of those to race close up when fourth at this track (23.8f, heavy) back in February. Off since but returns from a career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA90

2021: DANILO D’AIRY (FR) 8 11 7 Gavin Sheehan 4-1 (Robert Bevis) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

GUILLEMOT: Following its run on 3/11/2022 it was reported that the horse erred badly mid-race.

TO BE SURE: Following its run on 22/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. MOTOWN LAKE: Following its run on 12/7/2022 it was reported that the horse did not run on its merits.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bring The Action (IRE), 5-1 Manintheshadows (IRE), Hey Bud (GB), 7-1 Jean Genie (FR), 10-1 Guillemot (FR), 14-1 Motown Lake (IRE), 20-1 Galop du Bosc (FR), To Be Sure (GB), Reign Suepreme (IRE), Tudors Treasure (GB), 100-1 Talktomenow (GB), Souriyan (FR)

THE NADOLIG LLAWEN FROM dragonbet.co.uk MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total race value £13300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5258, 2nd £2630, 3rd £1314, 4th £658, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £6861.96) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SPITFIRE GIRL was allotted a generous mark based on her bumper form, and having found only one too good at Uttoxeter, is very much the one to beat upped in trip Flying Nun and Shantou Sunset look the main threats.

colours no horse age st lb 1 GETAWEAPON (IRE) (29) 322P-16 7 12-0 B m Getaway (GER) - Milan Serenade (IRE) David Bass Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Br Mervyn Kidd Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back with a bang when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) in October, driven clear Brushed aside before 7lb higher mark came into play at Warwick 3 weeks later Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA116

2

BETTY’S BANJO (IRE) (41) 10-12P D 5 11-10

B m Fame And Glory - Betty’s The Best (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Minch B/Stock, Av B/Stock & Brittas Stud JMH Group

TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole outing in Irish points and left hurdling debut form behind when landing novice at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in May. Showed little back from a break on last month’s handicap bow at Exeter. TFRHHIII BHA112

3 SHANTOU SUNSET (GB) (26) 60P-614 CD 8 11-2

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara Alan Johns optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson optimumracing.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a pair of staying handicaps in the first half of last season and back to form when resuming winning ways at Stratford in May. Not disgraced on reappearance TFRHHHHI BHA104 4 FLYING NUN (IRE) (22) 1123-04 D 7 11-1

B m Robin des Champs (FR) - Mystic Masie (IRE)

Mustoe & A. Gemmell

Mrs Cheryl Byrne

Bellamy

Lavelle, Marlborough

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (41 wins from 323 runners, 13%) runs CASWELL BAY & PAGEANT MATERIAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs MAHON POINT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHARLIE’S GLANCE trained by A Martin, Chipping Norton, 153 miles.

Total race value £15400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40) It’s interesting that connections switch MAHON POINT to fences for this handicap debut, and with his limit not yet reached, he’s a fascinating runner Rock of Star was shaping up very well prior to falling at Chepstow and is the chief threat.

1-2-3: 1.MAHON POINT 2.ROCK OF STAR (FR) 3.CHARLIE’S GLANCE

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1

MAHON POINT (GB) (42) 5/131-2 7 12-0

B g Kayf Tara - Freydis (IRE) Paddy Brennan The Gud Times Partnership

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Mrs Joanna Daniell Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who scored on his hurdles debut in novice at Chepstow (19.4f) in January. Better form when runner-up on last month’s return and he’s very interesting switched to chasing. TFRHHHHH BHA120 2 LADY OF THE NIGHT (GB) (16) 3/102P-U 9 11-12

B m Midnight Legend - Even Flo David Bass Mr J. Perriss

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Br J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her hurdling account at Fontwell and made a promising start in this sphere when clear second in 19.4f Wetherby in January. Unable to complete both starts since 9 months apart. TFRHHHII BHA118

6 11-7

B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend

James Martin (7)

Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Newbury bumper winner who justified strong support on handicap debut at Worcester in April. Fair efforts both starts since returning to action last month and now switches to fences. TFRHHHHI BHA113

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous form behind to land 2m mares’ novice hurdle here at the start of the year Wasn’t foot perfect when fourth on

debut over C&D 3 weeks ago and she’s just out of the weights this time TFRHHHII BHA91

Total race value £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

ASTRONOMIC VIEW shaped well when third behind a couple of promising types on hurdles debut here last month and, with the strong possibility of better to come now upped in trip, he could be the answer. Sponthus will be a big threat if able to build on his encouraging comeback run at Chepstow and he is next on the list ahead of the Nicky Henderson-trained duo Propelled and Morning Line 1-2-3:

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1

SPRING MEADOW (IRE) (29) 41-15 CD 5 11-7

B g Fame And Glory - Gales Present (IRE)

Finn Lambert (5) Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Colman O’Flynn Jnr Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEWDoncaster bumper winner during the spring and and followed up sent hurdling on return over C&D in October. However, step in the wrong direction at Warwick since Under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA-

2 ALSO KNOWN AS (IRE) (41) 21-U 4 11-0

B g Presenting - Jay Lo (IRE)

Richie McLernon Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Miss Sharon Spillane JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but was well beaten when unseating rider at the last in a novice hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, 16/1) on Rules debut TFRHIIII BHA-

3

ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (20) 3130-3

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE)

5 11-0

Lucy Gardner

Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at Exeter and far from disgraced in defeat final 2 starts of last term Kept on well when third on return/hurdles debut here (15.8f, soft) last month and improvement likely TFRHHHHH BHA-

4

CAPTAIN ROSE (GB) (279) 50-

5 11-0

Ciaran Gethings Park View Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

B g Telescope (IRE) - Fragrant Rose

Br David Jenks Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful chaser Halo Moon and fair hurdler Chantara Rose However, unable to land a blow in a couple of starts over hurdles at Exeter last season and sizeable step forward needed here.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

PROPELLED (GB) (274) 242- 5 11-0

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Polly Peachum (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXI & Peter Lamb

Br Upton Viva Stud

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well on first of his 2 starts in bumpers and performed similarly when chasing home the useful Gentleman At Arms on hurdles debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) in March. Should have a part to play TFRHHHII BHA-

9

SPONTHUS

(FR) (27) 320/2/-2

B g Alianthus (GER) - Pavane du Kalon (FR)

7 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced both starts in Irish points and runner-up in a Stratford novice on hurdling bow in 2020 First run since when second at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. TFRHHHHI BHA-

10

ST

PATRICKS BRIDGE

B g Hillstar - Glazed Storm (IRE)

(IRE) (19) 35-206

5 11-0

Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Raymond McArdle Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Found just one too good back from a break in a Market Rasen bumper in September but hasn’t shown much in this sphere the last twice TFRHIIII BHA-

11 LADY AMY (GB) (21) 0056-UP

5 10-7

B m Telescope (IRE) - Azione James Best

The H J Manners racing club Ella Pickard, Minehead

Br Mr Michael Brend

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers for Laura Hurley and has failed to complete both starts over hurdles for new yard TFRHIIII BHA-

12 OUR

FLYING

ANGEL (IRE) (19) 50

4 10-7

B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - L’Etoile du Nord (IRE) Sean Bowen

Our Flying Angel Partnership Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDebut effort in a bumper here wasn’t devoid of promise but it would be something of an understatement to say that she was unable to build on that switched to hurdles at Doncaster recently TFRHIIII BHA-

2021: BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) 5 10 12 Kielan Woods 5-2 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 11. Stewards Note: LADY AMY: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Astronomic View (GB), 9-2 Propelled (GB), Sponthus (FR), 11-2 Morning Line (IRE), 6-1 Spring Meadow (IRE), 16-1 Getupearly (GB), 25-1 Captain Rose (GB), 28-1 Also Known As (IRE), 40-1 Our Flying Angel (IRE), 50-1 St Patricks Bridge (IRE), 100-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE), 200-1 Lady Amy (GB)

QUALITY has a speedy pedigree and will likely be ready for her debut so, without the benefit of market clues, she gets the nod ahead of Norman Fletcher, who represents a stable with a pretty good record in this sphere. La Pagerie also makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.

1-2-3: 1.QUALITY 2.NORMAN FLETCHER 3.LA PAGERIE (FR)

colours no horse

1

age st lb

LELANT (IRE) (-) 4 11-6

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE) Miss Eleanor Williams (7)

Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Lynch

TIMEFORM VIEW €34,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Jetnova. Likely to need time and distance TFRHHHII BHA-

2 MODERN MONARCH (IRE) (-)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - On Her Own (IRE)

4 11-6

Conor Ring (3)

Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Geoffrey Thompson

TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 yearling, Imperial Monarch gelding. Dam unraced sister to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Sean Hogan TFRHHHII BHA-

3

OUT OF FOCUS (IRE) (-)

Br g Montmartre (FR) - Nebuleuse (IRE)

4 11-6

Isabel Williams (3)

Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €34,000 3-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Pale Blue Dot, stays 3m Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 2 1/2m) Gala Ball. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 THREE CLIFFS BAY (GER) (-)

4 11-6

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - The Beauty (GER) Mr Lewis Gordon (7) Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Frau S. Hallstein Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW €58,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Tidal River. Dam German 1 1/4m/11f winner TFRHHHII BHA-

(GB)

ROSIE (GB) (-) 4 10-13

10-13

Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Khalkevi mare Half-sister to 8 winners, including very smart hurdler/top-class chaser Whisper and smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser Chuchoteuse. One to note on pedigree. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (-)

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining

3 10-5

Finn Lambert (5)

Mr N A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Tim Lane Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £21,000 3-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Super Six and modest chaser Cardboard Gangster One to note on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 QUALITY (GB) (-)

3 10-2

Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sahalin Tom O’Brien

Mr Mel Mathias Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br Mel Mathias

(h77),

1m/8.6f

B m Khalkevi (IRE) - Belle Yepa (FR)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

RACE

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.38 - THE CAZOO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6753 to the winning horse The second to receive £3111, the third £1554, the fourth £778, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 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 12th, 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. 23 entries, 1 at £12 and 22 at £62. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5175; Second £2588; Third £1293; Fourth £647; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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Second Race 1.10 - THE LUCKY CHANCER GOLDEN BOY ALE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 48 entries at £45. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Third Race 1.45 - THE dragonbet.co.uk BRITAIN’S NEWEST BETTING SITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 27 entries, 1 at £14 and 26 at £70. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40)

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Fourth Race 2.18 - THE NADOLIG LLAWEN FROM dragonbet.co.uk MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6861 to the winning horse The second to receive £3161, the third £1580, the fourth £791, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £63 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 11 entries, 1 at £12 and 10 at £63. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5258; Second £2630; Third £1314; Fourth £658; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6861.96) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 2.48 - THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 20 entries at £70. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40)

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Sixth Race 3.18 - THE dragonbet.co.uk THE BOOKMAKER OF WALES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 38 entries at £45. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Seventh Race 3.48 - THE MUMBLES BREWERY ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for three, four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 5lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 25 entries at £24. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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