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• Take your belongings with you.
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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR FOR TODAY’S MEETING
SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GUY UPTON (Chief Steward), SIMON ELIOT (Stewards’ Panel Chair), MILLY BERSEY, SOPHIE CANDY
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
SOPHIA UPTON
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
KATHERINE BYAM-COOK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
GRAHAM FOWKE
JAMES WHITMORE
SHAUN MCKANE
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr ROMILLY REES
Dr OWEN HASWELL
Dr NUALA DUNNE
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN
MARTIN KNIGHT
RACHEL BARNETT
COMMENTATOR
MARTIN HARRIS
BETTING RING MANAGER DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SOUTH WEST
PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER/ SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KEVIN HIRE
CLERK OF THE COURSE
TRACEY O’MEARA
No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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 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.
TFRHHHHI BHA160
FIRST RACE 2.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DRAGONBET BET £10 GET £30 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs FOLLOWANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs SMILING GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOVIDDY trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 159 miles.
ALFIE’S PRINCESS cemented the positive start she made to hurdles last season with an excellent second in a Grade 2 handicap at Newbury on her final start in March and, appealing as the type to make an even better chaser, she could be worth siding with on return. Fellow chase debutante Smiling Getaway for the red-hot Nigel Twiston-Davies stable is next best Innisfree Lass and Moviddy are others to consider
(IRE)
GETAWAY 3.INNISFREE LASS (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 EUREKA CREEK (IRE) (222) 3/03322- C 8 12-1
B m Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)
Joe Anderson
Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br T. Nolan & K. Leavy Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser who ran up to her best despite an indifferent round of jumping when runner-up behind Fortunefavorsdbold in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, heavy) in March. Remains just 1lb above last winning mark and she’s gone well fresh previously TFRHHHII BHA121
2 SMILING GETAWAY (GB) (204) 1/4/1130- D 7 12-0
Ch m Getaway (GER) - One More Cookie (IRE)
James & Jean Potter Ltd
Jamie Brace (3)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr Rowland Crellin Potter Group, Potters House
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who landed first 2 starts in mares ’ novice hurdles (on soft/heavy) last winter prior to finishing third in Grade 2 company. Disappointing in big field handicap on final start at Newbury in March but conditions look ideal on return/now chasing for a yard in fine form. TFRHHHHI BHA120
3 ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE)
(204) 0/11532-
B or Br m Shirocco (GER) - Dunahall Queen (IRE)
7 11-13
Dylan Johnston (3)
Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br David O’Brennan Potter Group
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who landed first 2 starts in mares ’ novice hurdles last winter and ended the campaign with an excellent second in Grade 2 handicap at Newbury (20.5f) in March. Very much appeals as the type to make an even better chaser and shortlisted on return. TFRHHHHH BHA119
4 MOVIDDY (IRE) (154) 233P4-4 D
B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE)
8 11-10
Callum Pritchard (7) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury
Br Donal Brazil Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles who showed improved form to finish placed on first 3 starts over fences last winter. Progress stalled thereafter, fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f) when last seen in May. Conditions will hold no fears back from 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA116
5 LILTING VERSE (IRE) (178) 10/1454- D
7 11-8
B m Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera Fern O’Brien (6) Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Gregg Stafford Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWListed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in mares’ maiden at Ludlow (21.2f) last November Exploits mixed in trio of starts thereafter but stable’s runners rarely lack for fitness and she’s one to note in the betting now chasing after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA114
6 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (146) 011P0-0 6 11-3
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Freddie Gingell
All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Richard Busher NAF
TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind with a brace of handicap chase wins at Huntingdon/Lingfield Appeared to go off the boil thereafter, last of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May. Needs to bounce back on return. TFRHHIII BHA109
7 INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (192) 44/P121- 6 11-2
B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE) Murray Dodd (5) The Danum Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Pat & Eddie Barry Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWBred to stay well and she took her form up a notch upped in trip/with cheekpieces fitted when running out a wide-margin winner of handicap hurdles at Southwell (24.2f) during second half of last term No reason why she won’t make her mark now attentions switch to larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA108
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhomadetheframeall5startsoverhurdlesduringsecondhalfoflastseason,secondof7inhandicapatthiscourse (20f) 6 months ago Goes chasing after 6 months off in what could prove a warm enough contest and the betting can guide. TFRHHHII BHA105
2023: KYM EYRE (IRE) 7 11 4 Isabel Williams 3-1 (Evan Williams) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Alfie’s Princess (IRE), 4-1 Smiling Getaway (GB), 6-1 Innisfree Lass (IRE), 13-2 Moviddy (IRE), 7-1 Eureka Creek (IRE), 10-1 Lilting Verse (IRE), Followango (IRE), 18-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE)
SMOKE-FREE FFOS LAS
Please be reminded that all indoor areas of the racecourse are non-smoking
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
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
Owners and Trainers is located in the Bridles Restaurant for today. Complimentary tea, coffee and luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting facility
TV’s are in the bar to watch the action and we also reserve a viewing area within the main grandstand for Owners and Trainers.
The Syndicate Lounge is located by the parade ring, for those that have pre-registered badges Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day with a pay bar.
If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com
SECOND RACE 2.45
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 5F 192YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET ON COURSE VALUES ONLINE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs NEO KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs ROSSCAHILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAGNETICATTRACTION trained by Nicky Martin, Minehead, 147 miles.
Paul Nicholls’ bumper winner WICKED THOUGHTS gets the nod to make a successful start to his hurdle career, although a strong market move for Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Irish point winner Rosscahill would put a slightly different slant on things. SmallTown Hero may prove best of the rest.
colours no horse
1 ANDY AMO (IRE) (180) 334-
B g Sageburg (IRE) - The Right Thing (IRE)
5 11-4
Ben Jones
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Danny Doran William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and this longer trip promises to suit now hurdling after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BABATUNDE (IRE) (168) 3
Bl g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tavadden (IRE)
5 11-4
Micheal Nolan
Mr B. Wright Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren
Br Ian Dullea Pontispool Equine Sports Centre
TIMEFORMVIEWPurchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point in April. The betting should guide now hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JAUNTY GALAXY (GB) (134) 0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Jaunty Spirit
5 11-4
Conor Ring
Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 40/1 and didn’t show much in a Worcester bumper in June TFRHIIII BHA-
4 JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE) (135) 11112-6
B g Tobougg (IRE) - Bertella (IRE)
9 11-4
Tom Broughton (5)
Mr Kevin Crawford Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br David Lalor
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but could only manage sixth in a Stratford hunter chase on his Rules debut in May. Sports the tongue tie he wore regularly in the pointing field now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 NEO KING (FR) (163) P1/211-2
6 11-4
B g Coastal Path - Douce Irlandaise (FR) Adam Wedge Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Joel Denis & Mrs Anne Dupont Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who ran to a fair level when second in a hunter chase at Down Royal (19.5f, soft) on NH debut in March. Changed hands for £20,000 in May ahead of this switch to hurdle The betting should help guide to expectations TFRHHHII BHA-
6 PENNANT LEGACY (GB) (53) 000
5 11-4
B g Telescope (IRE) - Pennant Princess Nick Scholfield Mr P. J. Woolley Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br P. J. Woolley Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in a bumper/pair of novice hurdles and is set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA-
7 ROSSCAHILL (IRE) (308) 1-
5 11-4
Br g Malinas (GER) - Miranda’s Way (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies El Rincon Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ms Ruth Young Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £70,000 after easily winning an Irish point in December. Interesting Rules debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
1-2-3:
8
WICKED THOUGHTS (IRE)
Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)
Mrs L. Maclennan
(177) 1/312- 5 11-4
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Thomas Norris Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin winner sole outing in points and promising in bumpers last season, winning once and placed twice Likely to have a big say on hurdle debut for top stable TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 SMALL TOWN HERO (IRE) (183) 1
B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE)
Phil Cunningham
0- 4 11-2
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br R. McCabe NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who failed to figure in an Aintree Grade 2 bumper in April but that was a tough assignment for his Rules debut and he retains potential now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 MAGNETICATTRACTION (IRE)
B m Mount Nelson - Lackagh Lass (IRE)
Bradley Partnership
Br Seamus Cooney
(364) P/25/1- 6 10-11
Sean Houlihan
Nicky Martin, Minehead
Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £13,000 after winning the last of her 4 starts in Irish points (October 2023). It’s taken a bit of time for new connections to get her to the track and a watching brief is advised unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 PROPHET SQUEEZE (IRE) (32) F-55P
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Prophets Honor (FR)
Mr A. Evans
6 10-11
Shane Fenelon (5)
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mr N. Mustoe 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifth both completed starts in Irish points. 150/1 when pulled up in Worcester maiden hurdle for new yard last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: MT FUGI PARK (IRE) 5 11 4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 11. Stewards Note:
JAY BEE WHISKEY: Following its run on 31/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
PROPHET SQUEEZE: Following its run on 11/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Wicked Thoughts (IRE), 3-1 Rosscahill (IRE), 8-1 Neo King (FR), 12-1 Babatunde (IRE), Small Town Hero (IRE), 16-1 Andy Amo (IRE), Magneticattraction (IRE), 33-1 Jay Bee Whiskey (IRE), 100-1 Jaunty Galaxy (GB), 250-1 Pennant Legacy (GB), 300-1 Prophet Squeeze (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite.
D - Distance Winner.
C - Course Winner
d - Disqualified.
THIRD RACE 3.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET REAL BOOKMAKERS NORTON’S COIN TROPHY
NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP
Total prize fund
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
£17500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs MINELLA BLUEWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASTA LA PASTA trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 149 miles.
Nigel Twiston-Davies has his string in rude health at present so his MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE is taken to follow up his stylish debut Stratford success and go 2-2 over fences Lots of these bring potential starting out chasing, notably Asta La Pasta and Ito Ditto and they can chase home the selection in that order Just Over Land completes the shortlist
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (36) 1400P-1 D
B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)
Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills
Br Ms Ruth Young
7 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler around 2m and he cosily justified good support on his debut over fences at Stratford (17f, good) last month. Has more to offer up 6lb so he’s a player for yard among the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA124
2 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (218) 133110- D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE)
The Asta La Pasta Partnership
6 11-10
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ms Helga Moore Ashford Stud of Versailles
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hurdles winner last season around 2m. Off 7 months but has won off a break so he’s much respected on his chase debut for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA124
3 ITO
DITTO
(FR) (222) 0/121P1- D
B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon
6 11-9
James Bowen
Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead
Br Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved last term and a three-time scorer, signing off witb 2m4f Lingfield handicap success Very much one to consider now going over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA123
4 BOOSTER BOB (IRE) (201) 3/1114P- D
B g Malinas (GER) - Ceka Dawn (IRE)
6 11-6
Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br P. Kennedy Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick over hurdles in 2m novice at Sandown in December Pulled up at Newcastle on his final run in March but still worthy of consideration on his first go in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA120
5 MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (180) 213602- 6 11-1
B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who got off the mark under Rules when easily landing Chepstow maiden (19.5f) in December Ended the season with a very good handicap second here (3m) in April so must enter calculations on his chasing bow. TFRHHHII BHA115
6 KNOCKANORE (IRE) (226) 301/3F4- CD 7 11-1
B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE)
Daryl Jacob
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Dermot Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler but off the track since a below-form fourth at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) in March. Still commands respect starting out in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA115
7 JUST OVER LAND (FR) (174) 341423- D 5 11-1
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR) Dylan Johnston (5)
Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort last season who got off the mark in 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle in February. Needs considering on his fencing bow. TFRHHHII BHA115
8 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (159) 36222-4 6 10-10
B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR)
Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer
Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard
Ben Jones
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless over hurdles but this reliable sort posted a solid fourth of 14 in novice here (21.9f, good to soft) in May. Can make his presence felt over the larger obstacles now. TFRHHHII BHA110
2023: MATATA (IRE) 5 11 10 Daryl Jacob 9-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Stewards Note: IDEFIX DE CIERGUES: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 4-1 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 13-2 Ito Ditto (FR), 10-1 Booster Bob (IRE), 11-1 Just Over Land (FR), 16-1 Minella Blueway (IRE), Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 40-1 Knockanore (IRE)
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HISTORY OF THE WELSH
This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the first Welsh Champion Hurdle. In 1921 it was a three mile handicap run at the Easter meeting of Cardiff’s racecourse in the northern suburb of Ely, with a prize of £500.
The following year “some first class horses” turned out, according to the Western Mail, though its racing coverage was almost secondary to that of its ‘Woman Correspondent’, who filled a whole column describing what the elite ladies of South Wales society were wearing. More than two columns were necessary in 1924 to report the names of prominent racegoers and the fashions, by which time to Mail had upgraded to a ‘Lady Correspondent’. The description of the actual racing was much shorter
Zarane, “probably the best hurdler in the country at the moment,” had to carry 12 stone 12 pounds in the big race, but he could not concede the weight to Kiwi, who was winning for the fourth time in a row.
Unfortunately, the economic depression and competition from the new Chepstow track in the second half of the 1920s led to the Welsh Champion Hurdle suffering a swift decline. Prize money dropped to £400 in its third year, and then £250 in 1928, which was not enough to justify the word “champion” in its title; it was renamed “the Welsh Hurdle Race”. By this time it was run over two and a quarter miles. Before long it was worth only £100 and then just £70 before disappearing from the calendar in 1935. The first post-war Welsh Grand National was run at Newport’s Caerleon course on Easter Monday 1948.
2023 winner Numean Lion
WELSH CHAMPION HURDLE
The Welsh Champion Hurdle was revived seven weeks later, at its two-day Whitsun meeting, with a handsome £750 of prize money. Sadly, it was the briefest of comebacks, as that was the last ever Newport fixture. The Welsh National moved the following year to Chepstow, where the premier contest over the sticks was worth only £400 and called the Welsh Grand Annual Handicap Hurdle.
John Hughes was a much-admired clerk of the course who in the late 1960s was determined to put Chepstow on the map. He succeeded in bringing in sponsors, thereby attracting regular TV coverage of its National Hunt meetings on Saturdays. One of his ploys was the resurrection of the Welsh Champion Hurdle. He realised there were few suitable races for top class hurdlers after they had run at the Cheltenham Festival.
The triple Champion Hurdler Persian War won the inaugural contest in 1969, and a series of other great horses took the race in the next ten years – Bula, Comedy Of Errors (twice), Lanzarote, Night Nurse (twice), Monksfield and Sea Pigeon. The standard slipped a little in the 1980s and by the 1990s it was generally a race for above average handicappers, though mention must be made of the Martin Pipe-trained Potentate. His nine course victories included three in this race from 1997-99. After the 2002 running the fixture list was revised, Chepstow lost its Easter meeting and the Welsh Champion Hurdle disappeared from the programme again.
The creation of the new course at Ffos Las sparked the fourth revival of the race in 2011. After some experimentation regarding its conditions, distance, and time of year it has settled in its current mid-October slot as a two mile handicap with a restricted weight range. Top class winners include Oscar Whisky, The New One and the Welsh-trained Silver Streak. The 2020 winner Sceau Royal has 16 career victories to his name.
Last year’s winner Numean Lion rode a great race to win last year with Richard Partick in the saddle and trained by Kerry Lee but who will pick up the famous trophy this year? We shall find out this afternoon!
2020 winner Sceau Royal
FOURTH RACE 3.55
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSOR OF THE WELSH CHAMPION
(A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
HURDLE 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 15lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs CARBON KING & WEWILLGOWITHPLANB
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs PEMBROKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIVEONEFIVE trained by C Collins, Ireland.
Sam Thomas holds a strong hand, with LUMP SUM and Steel Ally appealing as types who can kick on again in handicaps on the back of promising novice hurdle campaigns last season. The former gets the vote with Dylan Johnston taking 5lb off but it will be very interesting to see how the betting splits them. Imperial Cup winner Go Dante merits respect, while Jipcot would also enter the reckoning if showing up after/instead of Chepstow on Saturday.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 PEMBROKE (GB) (176) 411336- D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar
Jon and Julia Aisbitt
7 11-12
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Caroline George The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful novice chaser last season Similar standard over hurdles in 2022/23 and returns to the smaller obstacles after a 6-month break.
2 STEEL ALLY (FR) (169) 0/2P123-
TFRHHHII BHA135
6 11-11
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a soft-ground novice hurdle at Wincanton in February and shaped well when placed in 2m handicaps at Newbury and Sandown in March. One of 2 leading contenders in this for the stable and it’ll be interesting to see which one the betting prefers. TFRHHHHI BHA134
3 GO DANTE (GB) (184) 0/61315- D
8 11-11
B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy Sean Bowen
Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWHad Jipcot behind in third when landing the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March Ended the season with a creditable fifth of 19 at the Aintree Grand National meeting. Should be in the shake-up if ready to roll after his summer break TFRHHHHI BHA134
4 LUMP SUM (FR) (184) 3/11215- CD
B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon
6 11-11
Dylan Johnston (5)
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful novice hurdler last season, including a win in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton (2m, soft) in February. His opening handicap mark looks workable and big player if fully primed after 6 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA134
5 FIVEONEFIVE (IRE) (20) 50-3610 D
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Jenmarie (IRE)
6 11-10
Jordan Gainford
Salvatore Giannini/Tony Lagan Cian Collins, Ireland
Br Joe & Mel Power
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17f, good to soft) in June. Not so good in a Galway handicap next time but he didn’t run too badly on the Flat at Listowel last month. Yard won this in 2022 TFRHHHII BHA133
6 ISSAM (FR) (188) 1/31201-
6 11-6
B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) Daryl Jacob Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who scored in the mud at Exeter (18.5f) and Wincanton (2 1/2m) last season
Speedy enough to cope with the shorter trip and has gone well fresh before TFRHHHII BHA129
7 CARBON KING (IRE) (190) P1PPF1- C D 7 11-3
Bl g Malinas (GER) - Not Mine (IRE) Conor Ring Andrew Strong Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr E. Corry Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland Also scored over fences here last December but that was a standout effort in his first season with this yard. Others are more compelling TFRHHIII BHA126
1-2-3: 1.LUMP SUM (FR) 2.STEEL ALLY (FR) 3.GO DANTE
8
JIPCOT (FR) (218) 0/0F313- D
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR)
5 11-1
Kielan Woods
The Megsons Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye
Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWTooktimetoclickinBritainbutwon2mHuntingdonhandicaphurdleinMarch.Impressedwithhowhetravelledwhenthirdof16inImperialCupatSandown (2m, soft) later that month (final start for Ben Pauling) Could have his name on a good handicap this term Due to run 3.20 Chepstow Saturday. TFRHHHHI BHA124
9 BLACK HAWK EAGLE
(IRE) (225) 50/011P- D 6 10-13
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Nimboo (USA)
The Eagles
Richard Patrick
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Vimal and Gillian Khosla Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlat/hurdleswinnerforNoelMeadewhohasmadeagoodstarttolifeinBritain,winning2mhandicapsatWincantonandHereford last winter. Very disappointing in the Morebattle at Kelso on final start but no surprise to see him resume his progression this season TFRHHHII BHA122
10 WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE)
B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE)
(229) 012/531- D 7 10-8
Adam Wedge Border Pointers Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Barbara Beattie
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey, latterly at Leicester (2m, heavy) in February. Reverts to hurdles for new yard after a £20,000 sale in May. TFRHHIII BHA117
2023: NEMEAN LION (GER) 6 11 4 Richard Patrick 3-1 (Kerry Lee) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Stewards Note:
GO DANTE: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
BLACK HAWK EAGLE: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jipcot (FR), 5-1 Steel Ally (FR), 11-2 Go Dante (GB), 7-1 Lump Sum (FR), 15-2 Issam (FR), 12-1 Pembroke (GB), Fiveonefive (IRE), 16-1 Carbon King (IRE), 18-1 Black Hawk Eagle (IRE), 33-1 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs BLACKACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs ABBEYHILL & I’M ON MY WAY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JETAWAY TO GETAWAY trained by C Collins, Ireland.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and in-form Neil Mulholland could hold the key with his upwardly-mobile duo ABBEYHILL and I’m On My Way fancied to fight out the finish on their respective reappearances. Getaway With You, Gavin and Jetaway To Getaway appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (195) 05502F-
B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE)
Mr G. A. Moore
6 12-0
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Tom Coughlan NAF
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless over hurdles last term and off since falling heavily 1st in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. TFRHHHII BHA98
2 QUICKBUCK (IRE) (21) 3/U00P-P C 7 11-11
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Ellis Collier (7)
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Philip Hore Jnr 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler at his best but he has lost his way and was pulled up in 2m4f Plumpton handicap on his yard debut last month. Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA95
3 I’M ON MY WAY (IRE) (209) 0//001U1- D 7 11-10
B m Mahler - J’Arrive Harry Cobden
Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Martin Keating Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive sort who has won both her completed starts in handicaps, responding well at Southwell (3m) on latter occasion 6 months ago. Stable is going very well so she’s a player on her seasonal return. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 JETAWAY TO GETAWAY (IRE) (39) 20400-0 6 11-9
Ch m Jet Away - Corrag Lass (IRE)
Jordan Gainford
Mr Salvo Giannini Cian Collins, Ireland
Br J. W. George
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler who beat only one on his handicap debut at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Significantly up in trip with cheekpieces added now. Could still do better, especially if market vibes are positive. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (201) U1P2P0- D 7 11-4
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Ben Poste
Mr S. McCafferty Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br A. W. Buller
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner (around 23f) last term but he’s not the most reliable and was held on his final two starts Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA88
6 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (286) 4/40121- D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable
Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks
7 11-4
James Bowen
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Miss A. Lindsell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point scorer who ended last season on the up, going in at Plumpton and Catterick (25f) Has a 9 month absence to overcome here but still merits serious consideration with yard among the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA88
7 TIP TOP TONTO (IRE) (32) 541-4P0
8 11-2
B g Milan - Sarahs Quay (IRE) Lorcan Williams
Aled Evans & Tommy Williams Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mr Colm McHenry
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f hurdles winner at his best but he offered little both runs this summer for John & Rhys Flint. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence TFRHHIII BHA86
1-2-3:
8
GAVIN (GB) (15) 0000F3 C BF
6 11-1
B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood Ben Jones
Mr H. Jones
Br Seasons Holidays PLC
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Much respected with hood back on TFRHHHII BHA85
9
BLACKACRE
(GB) (159) 003P2-3
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)
R J Gambarini Racing
5 10-11
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but he recorded a creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) when last seen out in May. Not ruled out after a break. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 LADY
HARRIETT
(GB) (19) 005020 BF
5 10-7
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr Steven John Matthews
Br Steven Matthews
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden hurdler but she beat only one in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good) 19 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA77
11
TIS BUT A SCRATCH
(GB) (121) 6P6-32P
Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass
8 10-6
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br Miss T. Worsley Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW In good nick without winning until pulled up in 3m2f handicap at Newton Abbot in June Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA76
12 GETAWAY WITH YOU (GB) (114) 4563-26 6 10-4
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy Gavin Sheehan
Getaway With You Partnership
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Proved hit and miss for Paul Webber but has started out well for his curent yard, sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) in June Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA74
13 MACKIE DEE (IRE) (6) 04660P D
B g Westerner - Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE)
Mr R. J. Armson
Br Mrs Kathleen McKeever
12 10-2
Philip Armson (3)
Richard Armson, Melbourne
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 12 runs since his last win in 2022 and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others are much preferred. TFRHHIII BHA69
14 POUR UNE RAISON (FR) (19) P-45U66
9 10-2
B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Got Aba (FR) Ben Godfrey
Mrs Andrew May Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
Br Mme Genevieve Lung
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run but he wasn’t disgraced on his first run since leaving Richard Mitchell when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good) 19 days ago. 4lb “wrong” in the weights here though TFRHHIII BHA68
2023: HORIZON D’OR (FR) 6 10 11 Lee Edwards 9-2 (Adam West) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 7, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Stewards Note:
SHESUPINCOURT: Following its run on 26/3/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
LADY HARRIETT: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 I’m On My Way (IRE), 5-1 Always Busy (IRE), Gavin (GB), 9-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), Blackacre (GB), 10-1 Getaway With You (GB), 12-1 Lady Harriett (GB), 22-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 28-1 Jetaway To Getaway (IRE), 33-1 Tis But A Scratch (GB), 40-1 Tip Top Tonto (IRE), Pour Une Raison (FR), 80-1 Mackie Dee (IRE), 100-1 Quickbuck (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 5.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET SUPPORTING
WELSH RACING
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs THE BIG MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs SUPPOSEDTOBE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VALIRANN GOLD trained by H Brown, Sturminster Newton, 151 miles.
Low-mileage 9-y-o JOHNNY MAC is 3 from 3 over fences since joining his current yard and has won on his comeback before, so gets the vote over Boston Joe, who has a good record here and can also go well fresh. Hokelami looks best of the others.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 HOKELAMI (FR) (202) 4/P141P-
B or Br g Coastal Path - Une Brik (FR)
7 12-0
Sean Clarke (10)
B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br E.A.R.L Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet
TIMEFORMVIEWGetting the hang of thing over fences, taking his form to a new level when scoring at Sedgefield in March. Excuses at Huntingdon later that month so can bounce back if ready to go TFRHHHII BHA99
2 BOSTON JOE (IRE) (136) 345-1P0 CD BF
8 11-13
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE) Ben Jones
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br T. Horgan
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a sketchy jumper over fences but capitalised on some lenient handicapping to enhance his good course record here in 11-runner C&D handicap in May. Well held off revised mark next 2 starts later that month but off since and has been eased 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 KADEX (FR) (136) 2PPPF-P D
B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR)
6 11-10
James Turner (7)
Mr Ryan Kerins Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel
TIMEFORM VIEW It was a poor race in which he opened his chase account at Plumpton a year ago and he has generally underperformed since Left Lucy Wadham and had a breathing operation since last seen over 4 months ago. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (277) 36/P111- D
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE)
9 11-7
Stan Sheppard
Mr Gareth Michael Davies Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Patrick O’Riordan Matt Sheppard Racing, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown improved form since joining his current yard, completing hat-trick at Leicester when last seen in January, his resolution on show yet again in gaining another verdict of a length or less. Capable of even better over fences so big shout if ready to go after 9 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA92
5 SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) (19) 600233 D
Gr g Epaulette (AUS) - Thunder In Myheart (IRE)
Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans
Br Highfield Stud Ltd
6 11-5
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner but hasn’t looked a natural in this sphere despite being placed on his last 2 starts TFRHHHII BHA90
6 PITTSBURG (IRE) (10) 0551F0 D
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
8 11-4
Sean Bowen
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of his fall in the weights when recording a third win over fences at Uttoxeter (16f, soft) in July Never involved in 2 runs on the Flat in August but hinted at still being in form back over jumps last 2 starts TFRHHHII BHA89
7 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (183) 014323- D
B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE)
Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley
Br George R. Williams
7 10-13
Ben Godfrey
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Fontwell in February and best effort since when good third at Chepstow when last seen in April. May need this looking at his comeback record TFRHHHII BHA84
1-2-3: 1.JOHNNY MAC (IRE) 2.BOSTON JOE (IRE) 3.HOKELAMI (FR)
8
THE BIG MAN (IRE) (174) 50600-
5 10-8
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ebony Palm (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mario Stavrou Racing
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Kenilworth House Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 sole start in bumpers and down the field in varied events over hurdles. Makes chase debut
9
DANCING DANI (IRE)
(148) 66324-6
Ch m Stowaway - Nodelay (IRE)
Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd and Partner
Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor and long-standing maiden under Rules.
2023: IDEALLKO (FR) 5 10 3 Adam Wedge 13-8 (Evan Williams) 7 ran
TFRHHIII BHA79
9 10-2
Tristan Durrell (3)
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
TFRHIIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
HOKELAMI: Following its run on 25/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was struck into.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Johnny Mac (IRE), 5-1 Boston Joe (IRE), 11-2 Supposedtobe (IRE), 13-2 Hokelami (FR), 17-2 Valirann Gold (IRE), 12-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 14-1 Kadex (FR), 25-1 The Big Man (IRE), 33-1 Dancing Dani (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE DRAGONBET BACKING WELSH SPORT OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3005, 2nd £1503, 3rd £751, 4th £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (41 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs KATE OF THE LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs ALL INN HAND &
TAMARIND BAY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DESERT HALO trained by Richard Bandey, Kingsclere, 159 miles.
KATE OF THE LODGE opened her account with ease in a point at the second attempt and has been found a reasonable opening on Rules debut, so she’s preferred to Tamarind Bay, who sets the standard. Koapey is a notable newcomer.
KEY
colours no horse age st lb
1 DESERT HALO (IRE) (238) 352/4-
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dushy Dante (IRE)
5 11-2
Harry Bannister
Mrs Joanna Jensen Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr Joseph Roche Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden First run since leaving Declan Queally when fourth of 10 in bumper (17/2) at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) Off 7 months May yet do better TFRHHHII BHA-
2
FULL FORCE GALE (IRE) (-)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Catherines Well
4 11-1
Jonathan Burke
Mr Ray Connolly Tom George, Slad
Br Porlock Vale Stud HBA Media
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h122), 2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner (stayed 3m over hurdles) Neville. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KOAPEY (FR) (-)
B g Manatee - Vista Palma (FR)
4 11-1
Daire Davis (7)
Mr Scott Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o, Manatee gelding. Brother to fairly useful 19f chase winner in France Juste Milieu. Dam placed in French bumpers. One to note for stable with good record in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 TAMARIND BAY (IRE) (211) 20- 4 11-1
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tempest River (IRE) James Bowen
Mrs G. Davies Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Sir Francis Brooke Bt.
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second at Kempton on debut, then disappointed at the same track. Has left Victor Dartnall and joined an in-form yard since, so worthy of interest TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 KATE OF THE LODGE (IRE) (196) U1- 5 10-9
B m Westerner - Aunt Eva (IRE) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr B. Kenny Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 but after easily getting off the mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 31). Betting interesting for a stable that does well at this track. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6
WHATMAKES HONEY B
(IRE) (154) 5F23P-P 5 10-9
B m Workforce - Another Chance (IRE)
The Cant Take it With You Syndicate
Br Gary O’Connell
Ben Godfrey
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW €4,500 3-y-o, Workforce mare Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 2 3/4m)
Storm of Swords Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last 2 starts (latest May 12). Makes little appeal TFRHIIII BHA-
7 ALL INN HAND (GB) (104) 30 BF 4 10-8
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid
The Burling Family & Associates
Br The Burling Family Ltd
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
The Burling Family Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and has showed something to work on first time out Failed to build on that at Worcester next time but had excuses and she’s been allowed a 3-month break since. TFRHHHII BHA-
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.KATE OF THE LODGE (IRE) 2.TAMARIND BAY (IRE) 3.KOAPEY (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.10 - THE DRAGONBET BET £10 GET £30 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase 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 fillies and mares only, 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. October 11th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase 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 October 10th, 2024, 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. The sponsors will present 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 horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April 2025. 15 entries at £44. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.45 - THE DRAGONBET ON COURSE VALUES ONLINE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.20 - THE DRAGONBET REAL BOOKMAKERS NORTON’S COIN TROPHY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries, 1 at £17 and 18 at £87. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.55 - THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSOR OF THE WELSH CHAMPION HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (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. October 11th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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, 3 at £50 and 14 at £250. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 15lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.30 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE DRAGONBET SUPPORTING WELSH RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.40 - THE DRAGONBET BACKING WELSH SPORT OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3921 to the winning horse The second to receive £1806, the third £902 and the fourth £452. for maiden four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £36. - Closed October 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3005; Second £1503; Third £751; Fourth £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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