IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment
In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race –50% refund
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Admission Policy
• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person
• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.
• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)
• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons.
• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.
Evacuation
Procedures
If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions. It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;
• Take your belongings with you.
• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.
Glasses & Bottles
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish Horse & Jockey Welfare at Ffos Las
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.ffoslasracecourse.com
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MONDAY 02 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23
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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
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FIRST RACE 12.35
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THEDRAGONBETBORNFROMTHEBETTINGRINGMARES’NOVICES’ HURDLERACE(CLASS4)(HerringQueenMares’Novices’HurdleSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs FOLLOWANGO, KISS ME MOON & POLLY PI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr Jamie Snowden (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA LONGEST TRAVELLER: STYLIA trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.
Having landed strong support in an Irish bumper in May, JASMINE D’AIRY changed hands for £120,000 and having transferred to a yard on the up, she rates a very interesting hurdles debutante. Hollygrove Cha Cha has already recorded a facile win over obstacles and is the obvious danger under a penalty.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) (25) 11-1 D
B f Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE)
Hot To Trot Jumping
4 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Ms C. Brennan Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon both starts in bumpers in the spring and overcame a few mistakes to remain unbeaten switched to hurdling at Ludlow 3 weeks ago (21.3f). Drop in trip not sure to suit but she’s open to plenty of improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (50) 32232-U CD
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon
W J Evans Racing
6 11-0
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who made the frame all 5 starts over hurdles during second half of last season, second of 7 in handicap at this course (20f) in April. Failed to complete sent chasing in October and quickly back over timber TFRHHHII BHA105
3 GODDESS
AFRANA
(IRE) (26) 53-5
B f Fracas (IRE) - Miss Ekaterina (IRE)
Atlantic Friends Racing
4 11-0
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fracas filly who ran to only a modest level in pair of bumpers at Newbury/Uttoxeter during the spring and well held sent hurdling at Chepstow last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 JASMINE D’AIRY (FR) (207) 22-1
B m Authorized (IRE) - Elna d’Airy (FR)
5 11-0
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury
Br J. Dubois & SCEA De La Vallee De L’Orne OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both starts in points prior to readily landing a Tipperary bumper for Sam Curling 6 months ago. Has joined up-and-coming new yard (for £120,000) and she’s a fascinating contender TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 KISS ME MOON (FR) (12) 0-000
4 11-0
B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Maralypha (FR) Conor Ring
BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Camille Ferchaud
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to only a poor level in bumpers at Newbury/Stratford during the spring and always behind both hurdles outings. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 NORTHERN AIR (IRE) (30) 162-2
B m Vendangeur (IRE) - Ellesmere (IRE)
5 11-0
NON-RUNNER
Redknapp and Hill Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Michael and Fiona O’Connor Bresbet
6NORTHERN E) Che hael Bres et
TIMEFORM VIEW
TFRIIIII BHA-
7 POLLY PI (IRE) (11) 6400 4 11-0
B f Mount Nelson - Timoca (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mrs J. Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Peter & Janet Davies Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with promise in both bumper starts but looks a longer-term project over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 STYLIA (FR) (22) F20
B f No Risk At All (FR) - Unknown Flower (FR)
4 11-0
Ben Godfrey
The Soldiers of Fortune III Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br E.A.R.L Haras De La Croix Sonnet et al Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in Irish points in May 2024. Modest form when eighth of 12 in her bumper 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE), 6-4 Jasmine d’Airy (FR), 9-1 Followango (IRE), 25-1 Stylia (FR), 40-1 Goddess Afrana (IRE), 100-1 Polly Pi (IRE), 150-1 Kiss Me Moon (FR) RACE RESULT: TIME
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SECOND RACE 1.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE DRAGONBET SUPPORTING WELSH RACECOURSES/EBF
‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs KING OF THIEVES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs ROSSCAHILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: JURANCON trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.
A quartet to view positively but the vote goes to JURANCON, who recorded win number 4 of his career at Chepstow a month ago and this sort of trip may unlock even more. Rosscahill probably needs soft ground given his action but he’ll get that here and is feared most.
KEY
colours no horse age st lb
1 JURANCON (FR) (26) 1121-21
B g Free Port Lux - Bamos (FR)
5 11-8
Jack Tudor Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Patrice Vagne & Dr V. Pierre Colson W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going 2-3 in bumpers at Hereford in March. Confirmed the promise of his opening second over hurdles when driven out to score at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, this trip should suit. TFRHHHHH BHA127
2 ROSSCAHILL (IRE) (50) 1-1 C
Br g Malinas (GER) - Miranda’s Way (IRE)
5 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
El Rincon Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ms Ruth Young Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £70,000 after easily winning an Irish point in December Landed the odds without impressing visually on debut over 21.9f here in October. Can progress given soft underfoot conditions. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ALAN DE BANKS
(IRE) (22) 12D4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Elderberry (IRE)
5 11-2
Shane Fenelon (5) Davies Builders Merchants Ltd Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br J. Lenihan
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortune geldingwhomade awinningbumperdebutatNewtonAbbotandwasalsofirstpastthepostthereinSeptember (disqualified as ridden by banned jockey) Sound start over hurdles when fourth in a pretty deep C&D novice 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 KING OF
THIEVES (IRE)
(246) 22-
4 11-2
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Thanks Awfully (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 4-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2 1/2m) Whoshotthesheriff. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points and shaped with promise when occupying same spot in a course bumper in March. TFRHHHII BHA2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Jurancon (FR), 11-4 Rosscahill (IRE), 6-1 Alan de Banks (IRE), King of Thieves (IRE)
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1-2-3: 1.JURANCON (FR) 2.ROSSCAHILL (IRE) 3.ALAN DE BANKS (IRE)
THIRD RACE 1.35
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET ONCOURSE SERVICE ONLINE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lbs.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs NEO KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs GROVE ROAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: GROVE ROAD trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 271 miles.
There could be better to come from NEO KING now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut and he is an appealing alternative to the hat-trick seeking Grove Road By process of elimination rather than a vote of confidence, Clondaw Royale is taken to claim minor place money.
1 IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) (10) 2313/-P
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Vindonissa (IRE)
Mr D. V. Gardner
8 12-0
Mr James Shaw (7)
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Kenilworth House Stud Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/ hurdle winner for Fergal O’Brien but off for 500 days prior to pulling up in a point in May and then ran poorly back under Rules recently in a Chepstow handicap hurdle TFRHIIII BHA112
2 CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (20) 1F-44PP
5 11-11
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE) Richie McLernon
The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Bangor maiden hurdle last December but it’s been a struggle since (over fences on his last 3 starts) and needs to bounce back returned to this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA109
3 NEO KING (FR) (22) 211-236 D
B g Coastal Path - Douce Irlandaise (FR)
Stoneacre Racing
6 11-10
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Joel Denis & Mrs Anne Dupont Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner and second in a hunter chase at Down Royal (19.5f) in March. Changed hands for £20,000 and has since posted encouraging efforts in maiden hurdles over 2 3/4m/2 1/2m at this course, leaving the impression that he’ll be suited by this stiffer test TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 GROVE ROAD (IRE) (9) P-04P11
Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE)
8 11-10
Callum Pritchard (7) Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket
Br Gareth Adair
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a losing run in a change of headgear in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in July Followed from a 4lb higher mark back from a break at Huntingdon (25f, soft) recently and while another 7lb rise will ask a question of this 8-y-o, he’s the one to beat all the same TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 LUCKY SO AND SO (IRE) (20) PPU2P-0 D
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Limerick Rose (IRE)
7 11-4
Sean Houlihan
Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead
Br Kevin Cullen Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Just one creditable performance last season and finished down the field on his reappearance at Lingfield last month. TFRHHIII BHA102
6 SIBERIAN STAR (GB) (183) 522-1U0 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sierra (FR)
9 11-2
Shane Fenelon (5) Mr Mickey Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Dr B. Mayoh
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in May but well held both subsequent starts between the flags and last win under Rules was gained back in December 2021 TFRHIIII BHA100
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Grove Road (IRE), 9-4 Neo King (FR), 12-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE), 16-1 Lucky So And So (IRE), 80-1 Imperial Storm (IRE), 100-1 Siberian Star (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.NEO KING (FR) 2.GROVE ROAD (IRE) 3.CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DR ROMILLY REES GRAND FAREWELL 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs MOUNT WASHINGTON & SABBATHICAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs OPERA KING
WEIGHTWATCHER: JOHN BETJEMAN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 12lb to 97. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN BETJEMAN trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 159 miles.
The unexposed HOLESHOT is taken to make a winning handicap debut following encouraging efforts at Uttoxeter and Wincanton. Our Dylan is proving consistent and is likely to give another good account, while John Betjeman and Port Or Starboard also enter calculations. Also worthy of consideration is Opera King, who could get back on track now dropping back in trip
1 HOLESHOT (IRE) (23) P42F-42 5 12-0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Rowdy Exit (IRE) Alan Johns The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003 Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Declan Lennon
Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless following 5 runs between the flags but has shown a good level of ability in both runs under Rules, latter finishing second in a 15.2f Wincanton novice Very much of interest now pitched into a handicap off a fair-looking mark. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) (356) 133/333- 7 11-12
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley
LLAND AF CWRW
Br Barbara Prendergast
Robert Williams (3)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Direct Freight Systems Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who showed a good attitude to get off the mark in this sphere at Exeter last March Placed all 6 subsequent starts and should be in the mix, provided he’s ready to roll following 11 months off. TFRHHHII BHA98
3 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (20) 333-404 CD 8 11-11
B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Fergus Gillard
Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard
Br Plantation Stud
Mark Gillard, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t tasted success since gaining the latest of his 3 C&D wins last March but he’s proved fairly consistent since and has edged down to a handy mark (now 11lb lower than for his last win). Likely to be in the thick of things. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 OPERA KING (GB) (20) 30-3250
B g Australia - Queen Arabella
4 11-11
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr Mark Barlow Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Meon Valley Stud
Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted best effort in this sphere when creditable second of 9 at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to firm) in September Has followed that with a couple of low-key efforts over 3m/21.7f but perhaps this drop back in trip will help him get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SABBATHICAL (FR) (590) 013401/- D
B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Ulcy Pressive (FR)
9 11-10
Osian Radford (10)
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Bernard Jeffroy & Marie-Charlotte Lecler
TIMEFORMVIEWScored over fences at Leicester last February and added another chase success to his CV at Bangor (17.4f, good) 2 months later Absent since, though, and he’s entitled to come on for the run. TFRHHIII BHA96
6 STAR TURN (GB) (309) 220- 4 11-9
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Thousandkissesdeep (IRE)
Mr T. J. Houlbrooke
Br Mrs D Camacho
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked limited on the Flat and while he shaped well on the first of his 3 hurdles start for Alan King, he was safely held on handicap debut in this sphere at Doncaster when last seen in January. Tongue strap added for this stable debut. TFRHHIII BHA95
7 OUR DYLAN (IRE) (20) 01-1232 D
8 11-9
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Ben Godfrey
4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Mrs T. J. Kidd The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORM VIEWIn good form during the spring, bagging handicaps at Hereford and Stratford Has remained in good heart since, finding just one too good back from a break returned to Hereford (16.2f, good) last month, and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA95
1-2-3: 1.HOLESHOT (IRE) 2.OUR DYLAN (IRE) 3.JOHN BETJEMAN
8
MOUNT WASHINGTON (IRE) (22) 0545-60 5 11-4
B g Shirocco (GER) - Kayf Hampshire (IRE)
W J Evans Racing
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr James O’Leary Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fair level of ability on bumper debut here last November but yet to make an impact following 5 runs in this sphere.
9
GOOD
IMPRESSION
TFRHHIII BHA90
(GB) (44) 0023P4 CD 9 10-13
B g Showcasing - Daintily Done
B. M. G. Group
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Ben Jones
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEWLatest success was gained off 3lb higher mark at Newton Abbot last September and shaped as though his turn may again be near when placed twice in July Lesser efforts the last twice but each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA85
10 MINI
YEATS
(IRE) (57) P52P0-0 7 10-10
Gr g Yeats (IRE) - Rocapella
Mitchell Hunt Racing Club
Sean Houlihan
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Conor Hickey DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless and didn’t show much starting out for this yard at Uttoxeter in October. Holeshot is clearly the stable first-string.
11 MIND HUNTER
(GB) (35) 1/26450/-
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa
Mr Alex James & Mr B. J Llewellyn
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TFRHIIII BHA82
6 10-10
Ellis Collier (7)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEW Missed whole of last season and beaten a long way back from a lengthy absence on the Flat in October.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHIIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 10. Stewards Note:
MOUNT WASHINGTON: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. GOOD IMPRESSION: Following its run on 19/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Our Dylan (IRE), 4-1 Holeshot (IRE), 6-1 John Betjeman (GB), 13-2 Port Or Starboard (IRE), 8-1 Opera King (GB), 12-1 Good Impression (GB), 16-1 Sabbathical (FR), 25-1 Mount Washington (IRE), 28-1 Star Turn (GB), 33-1 Mini Yeats (IRE), 200-1 Mind Hunter (GB)
FIFTH RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET REAL BOOKIES BACKING LOCAL RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs MUMBLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs IMPERIAL BEDE WEIGHTWATCHER: FAIRLAWN FLYER won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 12lb to 106. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN W CREASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 181 miles.
MUMBLES is fancied to take a sizeable step forward over fences so gets the verdict in this very open handicap chase Course-scorer Brulure Noire could emerge as the main danger on his seasonal return, with the handily-weighted duo Imperial Bede and Good Friday Fairy also well in the mix. Chasing-newcomer Chosen Hero completes the shortlist 1-2-3: 1.MUMBLES (IRE)
1 BRULURE NOIRE (IRE) (233) P3/1341- C D 7 12-2
B g Califet (FR) - Julia Glynn (IRE)
Miss A. M. Reed
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Seamus Cooney Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who signed off for last term with success in 9-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. Much respected on his seasonal return. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (30) 2-44063
B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR)
6 12-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Ms Brigitte Dargaud Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper/hurdles winner who ran out a ready winner on chase debut at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Yet to build on that, though latest third at Wetherby was at least a step back in the right direction. Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA110
3 GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (274) 31214P- D
Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE)
The Rudimentals
7 11-11
Ben Jones
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 2m4f chase winner last term but pulled up in handicap chase at Doncaster in March. Off since and handily weighted if susequent breathing surgery sparks a resurgence Tongue strap on for 1st time too. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (34) 33P24-P
B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE)
6 11-11
Sean Houlihan Jim Tew Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br John & Miriam Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point and made the frame 3 times over hurdles at up to 25f for Dan Skelton last term Pulled up at Bangor though on his debut over fences for new yard last month so a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA107
5 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (54) 301P3-3
Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)
6 11-10
Nick Scholfield Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 54 days ago. One to consider now going over fences. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (449) 3321PP- C 8 11-10
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE)
Mr Ross Williams
Br Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Cartmel and in control when pulled up approaching home straight at Fontwell (3m2f) later last autumn Has his fitness to prove after 14 months off. TFRHHIII BHA106
7 THEYSEEKHIMTHERE (IRE) (267) 0/1040P- D 6 11-10
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Wild Spell (IRE) Paul O’Brien
BadJams 5 Syndicate Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 20f over hurdles but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, heavy) 8 months ago. Goes chasing after a wind op and needs to hit the ground running TFRHHIII BHA106
8
OLD PAINLESS (IRE) (22) U4/PP-60
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Baby Goose (IRE)
8 11-9
Alan Johns optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Ms M Robinson optimumracing.co.uk, DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Plumpton winner first time up over fences 2 years ago but not much impact in 4 runs for current yard, including both starts this term Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA105
9 MUMBLES
(IRE) (22) 21214-2 D
B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE)
Mr David M. Williams
6 11-4
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWent the right way over hurdles last term, gaining a second victory at Fontwell (19.2f) in March Started off well in this sphere when second of 9 in handicap chase here (16f) 22 days ago. LIkely player now back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA100
10 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (22) 1214-PP CD
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)
Mr Einsley Harries
Br Ms Anne Marie Ryan
8 10-13
Richie McLernon
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Badly hampered sixth when pulled up in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA95
11 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (15) 123-1FP D
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble
9 10-13
Ellis Collier (7) Woodhayes racing club
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed with success at Newton Abbot but pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
12 JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (26) 000-05P
Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA95
6 10-2
David Noonan
The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Hard to make a case for.
TFRHHIII BHA82 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 7. Stewards Note:
GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY: Following its run on 3/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. FAIRLAWN FLYER: Following its run on 10/9/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action. THEYSEEKHIMTHERE: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled. PILGRIMS KING: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mumbles (IRE), 5-1 Brulure Noire (IRE), 11-2 Imperial Bede (FR), 9-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), 11-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 16-1 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 20-1 John W Creasy (IRE), 22-1 Old Painless (IRE), Pilgrims King (IRE), 25-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), 28-1 Theyseekhimthere (IRE), 50-1 Micro Millions (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 380 runners, 10%) runs THE CYPRIOT & WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (1 win from 39 runners, 3%) runs THE CYPRIOT & WALKINTHEWOODS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUTLEY CREW trained by R Walford, Blandford, 197 miles.
Not a strong race by any means and WOT YOU WEARING can capitalise on the drop back in grade with a good-value 7-lb conditional on board for the first time at the expense of Mutley Crew, who left previous efforts behind on handicap debut when scoring at Fontwell just under 6 weeks ago The Evan Williams-trained pair can fight out third spot
1 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (17) 220-250 7 12-0
Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (7)
Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Peter Tonery
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinneratChepstowlastNovemberandveryencouragingstarttopresentcampaignwhenjusttouchedoffina25.5fHerefordhandicap (good) in October. Not in same form on both subsequent starts though, but appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back down in grade TFRHHHHH BHA97
2 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (34) 2240-00 CD 7 11-11
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission
Vale Racing 1
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Liam Norris Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner in May 2023 but was badly out of sorts during the spring and it was a similar story following a wind op on return at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in October. On a workable mark and would be danger to all if able to bounce back. Yard also saddles The Cypriot TFRHHHII BHA94
3 THE CYPRIOT (IRE) (12) 0440-05
Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mal d’Amour (IRE)
Mario Stavrou Racing
5 11-6
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown only poor form over hurdles and dropped away before 2 out under a change of tactics over C&D (heavy) 12 days ago. Yard also saddles Walkinthewoods. TFRHHHII BHA89
4 COMPLETE FANTASY (IRE) (34) 6/502-0P 7 11-3
B g Make Believe - Expectation (IRE)
The Best Kept Secret Syndicate
David Noonan
Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Ballylinch Stud Cotswold Stone Supplies
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and hard to draw any positives from his 2 runs since switching to Chris Honour (latest after 5 months off) Headgear discarded. TFRHHIII BHA86
5 MUTLEY CREW (FR) (40) 0301
Ch m Muhtathir - Moonlight Mischief (IRE)
8 11-1
Harry Kimber Withyslade Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr David Bond
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked suited by the step up in trip when making a winning handicap debut at Fontwell (19f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago, asserting late on A 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing with this slightly extra distance likely to suit even better TFRHHHHI BHA84
6 NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT (GB) (469) 00/6324- 7 10-4
B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue
James Best
Mr Will Simmons Simon Earle, Marlborough
Br The C H F Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a C&D handicap in June 2023 but off since finishing a below-form fourth at Bangor in August of that year A watching brief has to be the percentage call after such a long time on the sidelines. TFRHHIII BHA73
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.
ProbableS.P’s:11-10MutleyCrew(FR),7-2WotYouWearing(IRE),15-2TheCypriot(IRE),17-2Walkinthewoods(IRE), 10-1 Nowyouvebinandunit (GB), 40-1 Complete Fantasy (IRE)
1-2-3:
Odds
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DRAGONBET DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (31 wins from 214 runners, 14%) runs DYSANIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs HAUT FOLIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN CLAUDE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.
CAPTAIN CLAUDE showed improved form switched to chasing last season, successful on his first 2 starts before continuing in good heart for the remainder of the campaign, so he is taken to pick up where he left off and resume winning ways. Twilight Glory ran creditably on his return and could be the main danger, ahead of C&D winner Haut Folin.
1 CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (249) 311323- C 7 12-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE)
Chad Bament (10)
Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at Fontwell on first 2 starts sent chasing last season and ran well when placed next 2 outings. Shaped as if still in good form when third of 4 back at Fontwell (26f, heavy) when last seen in March, so he’s a major player on return. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 HAUT FOLIN (FR) (220) 23PP5P- CD 7 12-0
B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR)
Ned Fox (3)
The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support when making a winning return at this C&D (heavy) last year Placed on next 3 starts but form went the wrong way subsequently, pulled up in 3 of his last 4 races. He’s now back below his last winning mark, though, so he’s one to note TFRHHHII BHA100
3 TWILIGHT GLORY (GB) (27)
P116P-3
B g Fame And Glory - Twilight Eclipse (IRE)
Tynewydd Investments Limited
D
8 11-5
Lewis Saunders (5)
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Distillery Stud Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow early this year but ran poorly on final 2 starts of the campaign. However, after 6 months off he got back on track when third at Warwick (25.4f, good) 27 days ago. Enters calculations with recent run behind him. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4 FASHION’S MODEL (IRE) (7) 24P1-0P D
Gr m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fashion’s Worth (IRE)
8 10-11
Callum Pritchard (3)
Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Mr S. Wafer
TIMEFORMVIEWSent chasing last season, off the mark on final start of the campaign as she landed mares ’ handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) in April. However, failed to come on for reappearance run when pulled up at Ludlow a week ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA83
5 ESPERTI (IRE) (12) 0P0P45
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
Toni & Dai
Br Ms Helga Moore
7 10-8
Jay Tidball
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact over hurdles for this yard and hasn’t fared any better over fences on his last 3 starts, well-beaten fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (19.4f, heavy) 12 days ago. Best watched back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA80
6 EUROWORK (FR) (542) 1/5050/0- D 10 10-2
Bl g Network (GER) - Nandina (FR) Ben Bromley
R. J. & Mrs J. A. Peake Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mr Yves De Soultrait Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened Rules account in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f) in December 2021, but after an 11-month absence he’s struggled for form since, tailed off at Market Rasen when last seen in June 2023 Has enough to prove after 18 months off. TFRHHIII BHA74
7 DYSANIA (IRE) (311) P0/164P- 9 10-2
B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (3)
Ms G. E. Morgan Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br E. Campell & D. Flood Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in novices’ handicap at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) a year ago but mixed form remaining 3 starts last season, following a creditable effort with a poor one when pulled up at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) in January. Off 10 months. TFRHHHII BHA73
1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 2.TWILIGHT GLORY 3.HAUT FOLIN (FR)
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First Race 12.35 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 26th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 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. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025. 13 entries at £38. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.05 - THE DRAGONBET SUPPORTING WELSH RACECOURSES/EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (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, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 26th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Weights: 11st 2lb 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. 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 16 entries at £45. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.35 - THE DRAGONBET ONCOURSE SERVICE ONLINE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 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. 10 entries at £38. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lbs.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.05 - THE DR ROMILLY REES GRAND FAREWELL 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 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. 18 entries at £30. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.35 - THE DRAGONBET REAL BOOKIES BACKING LOCAL RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 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. 22 entries, 1 at £8 and 21 at £44. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.10 - THE DRAGONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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, November 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 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. 12 entries at £30. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.45 - THE DRAGONBET DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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, November 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 30th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 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 November 29th, 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. 12 entries at £30. - Closed November 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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