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
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
• No refunds will be made on the day of racing
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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
Photography
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure.
Radios & Mobile Phones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc. for any purpose at the racecourse Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office
Unauthorised Bookmaking
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR FOR TODAY’S MEETING
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GUY UPTON (Chief Steward), ROGER BELLAMY (Stewards’ Panel Chair), DANIEL ANDREWS, THOMAS EVETTS, LAUREN THOMSON
STARTERS
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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23
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SOUTH WEST
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HEAD GROUNDSMAN
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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 12.22
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
With top conditional Dylan Johnston again booked for the ride, a chance is taking onWOTYOUWEARING.The pick of his form would put him bang there in this contest, and confidence would be even higher if he is supported in the market At the head of the weights, Kiss My Face and Hostile Hotelier both look to have solid claims, with the latter taken to fill the runners-up berth.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 KISS MY FACE (GB) (15) 514242 7 12-0
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle Murray Dodd (8)
Hugh Bricknell Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Mrs H Steel Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who was back to form 15 days ago (1 1/4 lengths second of 10 to East Street) in conditionals event at Haydock. One to consider back in trip TFRHHHHI BHA108
2 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (34) 1P-3343 D 6 12-0
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
Luke Scott
6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Michael G. Daly PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner who wasn’t disgraced when fourth in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, good to soft) in October and ran well back over hurdles at Newcastle latest (3m), travelling well into home straight and finishing third of ten. Back in distance today in new headgear Should go well TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 KEPAGGE (IRE) (27) 6-02050 CD
B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady
10 11-13
Gearoid Harney (6)
Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington
Br Gareth Adair W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEWGood record at Ffos Las and back to form when runner-up here in May. Below par in 2 comeback outings this autumn but showed a bit more when ridden positively in first-time blinkers at Chepstow last month. Well-handicapped on best form but recent evidence suggests he’s not the force of old TFRHHHII BHA107
4 VALENS BRUYEE (IRE) (27) 3551-PP CD
B g Sageburg (IRE) - The Right Thing (IRE)
Orion Racing
6 11-11
Callum Pritchard (3)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Danny Doran William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWA two-time winner over hurdles last season (including over C&D) but has shown little spark in 2 chase outings this term Returns to hurdles in search of some confidence Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA105
5 BOYLES HILL (IRE) (27) 12-3210
Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jezzebelle
5 11-8
Isabel Williams
C M Marles Partnership Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br The Bristol Five Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in his only bumper and took well to hurdling over the summer, winning a 20.5f Market Rasen maiden in August Ran modestly on handicap bow after 3 months off (carried head awkwardly) at Chepstow Entitled to come on for that but needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA102
6 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (49) 0PU402 D
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
7 11-5
Shane Fenelon (3)
Mr H. Jones Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Brian Moran
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Plumpton handicap chase in March but patchy record over fences/hurdles since. Ran in a selling hurdle on final start for Paul Nicholls (claimed by current connections for £7,000), showing more that day, and interesting to see how he fares for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA99
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 377 runners, 10%) runs BOYLES HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs HOSTILE HOTELIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOSTILE HOTELIER trained by J Candlish, Leek, 212 miles. ) )
7 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (85) 26-4P41 D 7 11-3
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA97
8
WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (7) 20-2506
Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE)
7 11-3
Dylan Johnston
Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Peter Tonery
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinneratChepstowlastyearandencouragingstarttopresentcampaignwhenjusttouchedoffina25.5fHerefordhandicapinOctober.Hasn’tbacked that up, although last run was a step in the right direction. New headgear combination today and top conditional again aboard.Respected TFRHHHHH BHA97 (-1)
9 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (30) 33-2544 D 7 10-9
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck James Turner (6)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner who again ran creditably when runner-up at Ludlow in May. Not in same form since, making mistakes tried over fences at Fakenham the last twice Back in trip reverted to hurdling now. TFRHHHII BHA89
2023: MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn first time by No. 2, 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kiss My Face (GB), Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 6-1 Wot You Wearing (IRE), 8-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 10-1 Kepagge (IRE), Awesome Foursome (GB), 16-1 Boyles Hill (IRE), 25-1 Valens Bruyee (IRE)
BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement
APPROXIMATE ODDS
Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner
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 12.57
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE PETER AND
MICHAEL BOWEN RACING MARES’ 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 raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 377 runners, 10%) runs FOLLOWANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs FOLLOWANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: JALISCO STAR trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 191 miles.
A trappy contest in which all five runners hold a reasonable chance. The improver could be FOLLOWANGO who ran well behind a progressive horse of Nicky Henderson’s 10 days ago (hopefully this doesn’t come too soon) and has shaped as though this step up in trip will suit. Jalisco Star is respected having bounced back to form over hurdles when scoring at Ascot last month, while Bridget Mary has claims but needs to sharpen up her jumping on her return to this sphere.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 FLINTARA (GB) (245) 0/31222-
9 12-0
B m Kayf Tara - Flinders Harry Bannister Leith Hill Chasers Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Leith Hill Chasers Stonecot Business Centres
TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltochasinglastseason,scoringatFontwellinDecemberandrunningwithcreditwhenrunner-upatCheltenhaminApril.Makesreturnover hurdles after 245-day absence but has ran well fresh in the past. Chance if she can replicate her chase form over the
2 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (10) 2232-U3 C D
6 11-13
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams (3) W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursebumperwinnerwhomadetheframeinall5startsoverhurdlesinearly2024.Failedtocompleteonchasedebutbutprovedmuchmoreeffectiveback over hurdles when third at Lingfield (19.5f) 10 days ago. Looks well worth a step up in trip and big chance if arriving here in the same form TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+1)
3 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (26) 31P-451 D
B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE)
The Laura Horsfall Racing Club
6 11-9
Kevin Brogan
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodwinneratBangor(23f)inMarchandsimilarformwhenfourthonreturn/followingwindopinOctober Belowbestonchasedebutbutbouncedbackwhen winning a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot last month Ridden prominently that day and should be up with pace again Another bold bid expected TFRHHHHI BHA101
4 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (29) 44226-4 5 11-5
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)
The Cotswold Strollers
Ben Poste
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br J. F. Mernagh Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden Secondonhandicapdebutina4-runneraffairatSouthwell(20.4f,heavy)inMarch.Notsogoodbackdownto2matUttoxeteramonthlater Ran with credit here in first-time hood following 210-day break (tried to make all) and entitled to build on that comeback effort with hood retained. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 BRIDGET MARY (IRE)
(29) 425143 D
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE)
6 10-4
Sean Bowen
BM Partners Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Imelda Harney
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning chasing start in October and followed it up with a good fourth of 13 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, set a lot to do). Ran here 29 days ago and would have finished closer but for mistakes. Back over hurdles and has the ability to be involved if jumping holds up TFRHHHII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jalisco Star (IRE), 11-4 Followango (IRE), 5-1 Flintara (GB), Bridget Mary (IRE), 8-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.FOLLOWANGO (IRE) 2.JALISCO STAR (IRE)
MARY (IRE)
THIRD RACE 1.32
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA
MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE
JOHNS
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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 377 runners, 10%) runs KATE OF THE LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs AUDACIOUS ANNIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: STYLIA trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.
A dual winner in bumpers, BLUE LAS shaped encouragingly behind the all-the-way winner at this course on hurdling debut and she can build on that effort to go one better Audacious Annie could be the biggest threat as she goes hurdling with her recent bumper run behind her, ahead of Lagertha.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 AUDACIOUS ANNIE (GB) (33) 16-0 D
B m Jack Hobbs - Annie’s Answer (IRE)
Mr Semore Kurdi
Br R. G. & V. J. Makin
5 11-4
Sam Twiston-Davies
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-sister to numerous winners and justified favouritism in a Wetherby bumper on debut Never a threat in Listed race next time, before shaping as if needing the run after 9 months off at Cheltenham in November One to note as she starts off over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BLUE LAS (GB) (29) 411-2 D BF
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br Walters Plant Hire
6 11-4
Dylan Johnston (3)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 of 3 starts in bumpers and made a promising hurdling/seasonal debut when runner-up in maiden at this course (20f, heavy) last month, bumping into a nice prospect The one to beat back in mares’ company. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 DANCING DANI (IRE) (14) 324-66P
Ch m Stowaway - Nodelay (IRE)
9 11-4
Ellis Collier (7)
Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd and Partner Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden under Rules who has struggled in 2 starts over fences back from her summer break, pulled up in handicap at Market Rasen (19.2f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers now tried as she reverts to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA71
4 GRAYLAND (GB) (29) 000
Gr or Ro m Geordieland (FR) - Cottstown Gold (IRE)
5 11-4
James Best
Mrs D A. Hamer Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Mrs Fiona Walker
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little in a pair of bumpers and fared no better on her hurdling debut, tailed off in maiden at this C&D (heavy) last month Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 KATE OF THE LODGE (IRE) (29) U1-6P
B m Westerner - Aunt Eva (IRE)
5 11-4
Conor Ring Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr B. Kenny Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on completed start in Irish points but raced too freely when well held in bumper atthis course on Rules debut in October. Pulled up in maiden back here (20f, heavy) sent hurdling last month and hood/tongue strap now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 LAGERTHA (FR) (57) 64-0
B f No Risk At All (FR) - La Grande Dame (FR)
4 11-4
Shane Quinlan (3) Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon
Br M. Jacques Seror
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWEncouragement both starts in bumpers last season, but after 6 months off she ran below expectations when well held in a Fontwell maiden (19.1f, soft) on hurdles bow in October. However, she could do better with that experience behind her TFRHHHII BHA-
7 PORTOBELLO GIRL (GB) (33) 45-05
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
5 11-4
Murray Dodd (7) Hugh Bricknell Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Walters Plant Hire Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWent backwards from her bumper debut for Nigel Twiston-Davies last season and yet to show much in 2 runs over hurdles for current yard, well-beaten fifth of 6 in maiden at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) a month ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.BLUE LAS 2.AUDACIOUS ANNIE 3.LAGERTHA (FR)
8
SOLID SILVER (GB) (21) 523-5
Gr m Kendargent (FR) - L’Addition
Mr W. Prosser
Br Hunscote Stud
6 11-4
Luke Scott (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper performer who showed similar form on the Flat without winning. Making first run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott, only fifth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 3 weeks ago, but she’s not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 STYLIA (FR) (13) F200
B f No Risk At All (FR) - Unknown Flower (FR)
The Soldiers of Fortune III
4 11-4
Ben Jones
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br E.A.R.L. Haras De La Croix Sonnet et al geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on completed start in Irish points, but down the field in a bumper and beaten even further when eleventh of 13 in novice at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdling debut 13 days ago. Likely to need more time TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DANCING DANI: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
LAGERTHA: Following its run on 23/10/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Blue Las (GB), 4-1 Audacious Annie (GB), 8-1 Lagertha (FR), 9-1 Solid Silver (GB), 18-1 Portobello Girl (GB), 28-1 Stylia (FR), 33-1 Kate of The Lodge (IRE), 40-1 Dancing Dani (IRE), 100-1 Grayland (GB)
FOURTH RACE 2.07
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 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 (39 wins from 377 runners, 10%) runs MUMBLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs HAUT FOLIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE SCORPION KING trained by O Signy, Lambourn, 146 miles.
HAUT FOLIN went down narrowly on his recent reappearance at Lingfield and is likely to prove hard tobeatoffthesamemark(duetogoup2lb)backatthecoursewhereheopenedhisaccountforpresentconnectionslastNovember
Following a couple of spins over 2m this season, Mumbles could be about to take a step forward now faced with a more suitable test and he rates the main danger ahead ofThe Scorpion King, who was a winner here last month.
KING
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse
st lb
1 MONBARI (FR) (51) 00P26-P 6 12-0
B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR) Callum Pritchard (7) Racing For Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement dropped in trip fitted with first-time cheekpieces when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) in April. However, he has offered little in 2 subsequent starts, including on return/chase debut at Bangor TFRHHIII BHA104
2 THE SCORPION KING (GB) (29) 4614-21 C 6 11-11
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE)
Adam & Clare Signy
Br John Bryan
Ben Jones
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundhisfeetoverfencesduringthespringandhaskickedonagainthisseason,buildingonhissolidreappearancesecondatStratfordwhengoingone better here (23.8f, heavy) last month, travelling more fluently through the race than usual. 5lb rise tolerable and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA101
3 MUMBLES (IRE) (10) 1214-24 BF
B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE)
Mr David M. Williams
6 11-10
Conor Ring
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWenttherightwayoverhurdleslastterm,gainingasecondvictoryatFontwellinMarch.Startedoffwellinthisspherewhensecondof9herelastmonth, prior to finishing fourth at Lingfield where he again shaped as though 2m was too sharp. Improvement likely back up to a more suitable trip TFRHHHII BHA100
4 BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (27) 2414F/-6 C
B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE)
9 11-10
Mr Edward Vaughan (7)
Mr Stephen Clarke Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 3m chase scorer in 2022/23 and was entitled to need the run at Chepstow where he was returning from an extra-long absence. Down 3lb and this run should be more revealing with regard to how much ability remains TFRHHIII BHA100
5
HAUT FOLIN (FR) (10) 3PP5P-2 C BF
B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR)
7 11-10
Ned Fox (3)
The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerinFranceandopenedaccountontheseshoreswhenscoringover3mhereonhisreappearancelastseason Alsomadeaverypositive start to present campaign when going close at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 10 days ago and he’s a huge player off the same mark back here
6 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (9) 214-PPP C
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)
Mr Einsley Harries
Br Ms Anne Marie Ryan
8 11-5
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWLast season’s campaign was a productive one, bagging handicap chases at Doncaster and here (both at around 19f) and placed on several occasions, too. However, he now needs to get back on track having been pulled up on his last 3 starts Blinkers refitted having sported a visor on his latest start.
7 GAME LINE (IRE) (766) 4/6522P/- 10 11-3
Ch g Sandmason - Superline (IRE) James Bowen
Lady M. Pritchard
Br Paul Rothwell
(-3)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark judged on form from a few seasons back but his well-being needs taking on trust following an absence of over 2 years. Sports a first-time visor TFRHIIII BHA93
1-2-3: 1.HAUT FOLIN (FR) 2.MUMBLES (IRE) 3.THE SCORPION
8
FASHION’S
MODEL (IRE) (8) 4P1-0P0
Gr m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fashion’s Worth (IRE)
Mr Brian Davies
Br Mr S. Wafer
8 10-5
Joe Anderson (3)
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
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. No show in a handful of runs so far this term, though, and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA81 (-2)
9 ESPERTI
(IRE) (29) 0P0P45
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
Toni & Dai
Br Ms Helga Moore
7 10-4
Charlie Hammond
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) last time Best watched back up in trip TFRHIIII BHA80
10 WIDE TO WEST (IRE)
(29) PP221-6 C
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Norah’s Quay (IRE)
Williams & Powell
7 10-2
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br John Barry FBC Manby Bowdler TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkin3mhandicapchasehereonfinalstartoflastseasonandprobablyneededtherunwhensixthof13behind TheScorpionKing back at this course on his reappearance. Still, his temperament isn’t all it could be and some of these look more solid. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8.
Stewards Note:
PILGRIMS KING: Following its run on 10/12/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled and jumped poorly.
GAME LINE: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Haut Folin (FR), 7-2 The Scorpion King (GB), 5-1 Mumbles (IRE), 12-1 Wide To West (IRE), 16-1 Bobmahley (IRE), 20-1 Monbari (FR), 40-1 Game Line (IRE), 50-1 Pilgrims King (IRE), 66-1 Fashion’s Model (IRE), 80-1 Esperti (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.42
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GWYN BRACE 86 STILL GALLOPING
STRONG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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 377 runners, 10%) runs KING OF THIEVES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs JAKAR DU MOULIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT PALAIS trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 159 miles.
An intriguing novice with the suggestion being SAINT PALAIS, who was let down by his jumping in a coupleofgradedeventswhenlastseenearlylastyear,butthisratesasgoodopportunityforRichardBandey’s7-y-otoopenhisaccount in this sphere provided he’s ready to roll. Rosscahill landed the odds without impressing visually on debut here in October, so he heads up the dangers, with Jakar du Moulin and Holokea taken to fight out third.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age
1 BEN SOLO (IRE) (40) 1/30-10
B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE)
5 11-9
Ben Jones
Mr David McDermott Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Fallon William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who was placed in the first of 2 bumpers last season and made a successful start to his hurdle career in a 2m Chepstow novice in October. However, he failed to fire upped to 2 1/2m at Aintree since and looks vulnerable under a penalty here TFRHHHII BHA-
2 HOLOKEA (IRE) (57) 10-1161
5 11-9
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - No Plain Jane (IRE) James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br G. Aherne Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who made the perfect start when landing a Worcester bumper in the summer Proved a disappointment at Chepstow 4 months later but back to winning ways on hurdling bow at Southwell (24.3f, good) just over 8 weeks ago, pouncing on the favourite late. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ROSSCAHILL (IRE) (67) 1-
1 C
Br g Malinas (GER) - Miranda’s Way (IRE)
El Rincon
5 11-9
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ms Ruth Young Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWBought for £70,000 after easily winning an Irish point in December Landed the odds without impressing visually on debut at this course (21.9f, soft) in October Penalised but can progress given soft underfoot conditions (displayed a most ungainly action on Rules bow) TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (31)
B g Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR)
Million in Mind Partnership
2-4C
5 11-2
Paul O’Brien
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock Goffs UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWHas an ordinary pedigree but finished runner-up sole start in Irish points in February and made an encouraging enough start over hurdles when fourth of 13 in a Wetherby novice (19.7f, good to soft) in October. Tiring when carried out at Leicester subsequently and others look stronger TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ILLICO DU BREUIL (FR) (29) PU30/6-P
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazagane (FR)
6 11-2
Conor Ring
Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr Eric Helye & Mr Franck Sutterlet
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who went with little encouragement on hurdles debut in June 2023 and was unable to make an impact in a first-time tongue strap after 18 months off at this course (15.8f, heavy) recently Difficult to see him involved TFRHHIII BHA-
6 JAKAR DU MOULIN (FR) (31) 1-2
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Maguy des Plages (FR)
5 11-2
Nico de Boinville
Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Remi Juvin & Mr Michel Thibault Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of a maiden point in February (sole start in that sphere) and, having subsequently fetched £175,000 and joined top jumps yard, shaped with some encouragement before tying up when runner-up in 12-runner novice hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) last month Can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 KING OF THIEVES (IRE) (263) 22- 4 11-2
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Thanks Awfully (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in Irish points and shaped well when occupying same spot in a bumper at this course (15.8f, heavy) in March. More will be needed if he’s to go one better now switched to hurdles but he’s interesting nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.SAINT PALAIS (FR) 2.ROSSCAHILL (IRE) 3.JAKAR DU MOULIN (FR)
8 MOHAWK CHIEF (USA) (592) 4 11-2
B g Quality Road (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr P. Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form on Flat at 2 yrs, though failed to beat a rival on both starts in 2023. Sold from Aidan O’Brien 16,000 gns/gelded and best watched after 19 months off now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
9 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (643) 141/5FP/- 7 11-2
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR)
Mr Richard J Bandey
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mme Henri Devin & Mme Victoria Devin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoasmartchaserduring2021/22season,winning4ofhis5starts However,provedbitterlydisappointingreturnedtohurdlingatBangor in November 2022 and let down by his jumping in graded company next 2 starts This far more suitable but has been off 21 months TFRHHHHH BHA135 DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Stewards Note:
BEN SOLO: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. SAINT PALAIS: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Rosscahill (IRE), 7-2 Jakar du Moulin (FR), 9-2 Saint Palais (FR), 8-1 Holokea (IRE), 10-1 King of Thieves (IRE), 14-1 A Moments Madness (IRE), 20-1 Ben Solo (IRE), 28-1 Mohawk Chief (USA), 200-1 Illico du Breuil (FR)
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ABBREVIATIONS
SIXTH RACE 3.17
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 110YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
NOVICES’ HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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 377 runners, 10%) runs HURRICANE HIGHWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs NOT LONG LEFT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SALADINS SON trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.
This looks very competitive, with several appealing candidates to choose from SALADINS SON was workmanlike when landing the odds in a small-field maiden hurdle last month, but he is likely to come into his own now tackling the larger obstacles. Anthony Honeyball’s charge gets the nod ahead of Hurricane Highway, who remains of interest despite misfiring on his final run of last season. Leader InThe Park should leave his chase debut well behind in time and Just Over Land also merits respect.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 HURRICANE
HIGHWAY
(IRE) (300) 12/U32P- C 6 12-2
Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE)
Mr & Mrs William Rucker
Br Richard Cavanagh
Sean Bowen
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinner/hurdles winner whowasplacedonhisfirst2completedstartsinthissphere.DisappointingfavouriteatExeter(24.2f,heavy)whenlast seen in February but it’s still early days and he’s worth a second look eased 3lb and back down in trip for this seasonal reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 LEADER IN THE PARK (IRE)
(32) 1/2614-5 6 12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Supreme Breda (IRE)
Lady Dulverton
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Ms M. Kavanagh Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW
Cost£250,000frompointsandshowedhimselfagoodprospectwhenreadywinnerofamaidenhurdleatDoncaster(19.4f,heavy)inFebruary.Didn’t find much when push came to shove on return/chase debut at Cheltenham and he ought to be capable of appreciably better over fences. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 KARUMA GREY (GER) (251)
1P/403P-
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)
Mr A. Evans
6 11-13
Shane Fenelon (5)
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Gestut Kussaburg 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORMVIEWGalwaymaidenhurdlewinnerlastspringhasmadetheframeon2ofhis3startsswitchedtofencesforEllmarieHoldenlastterm However,hewaspulledup in a handicap hurdle on sole start for Christian Williams in April and probably worth taking on back from a break on debut for another new yard. TFRHIIII BHA119
4 ART OF DIPLOMACY (GB)
(227) 2122//1-4
B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express
Peter Bowen Racing Group
Br G. E. Amey
8 11-11
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerwhowon3times overhurdlesforDr RichardNewland,leavingthatstableaftertakingaWetherbyseller inMarch. Satisfactorystartfor this yard when fourth of 10 at Kempton in May and could have a part to play off 2lb lower on chase debut, provided his jumping passes the test TFRHHHII BHA117
5 JUST OVER LAND (FR)
(27) 1423-25 BF
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR)
5 11-11
Dylan Johnston (3) Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell
Br M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORM VIEWConsistent sort over hurdles last season and bright start in this sphere after 6 months off when second of 8 in handicap here (2m, soft) in October. Not so good at Chepstow next time but this step back up in trip could be a good thing and he remains of interest. TFRHHHII BHA117
6 NOT LONG LEFT (IRE) (9)
2/042/1-U 7 11-9
B or Br g Presenting - Annabaloo (IRE)
Ned Fox (3) Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Stephanie Hanly Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner for Christian Williams in May 2023. Only got as far as the second fence (unseated rider) on first start since at Uttoxeter where he was making his chase/stable debut, but he was strong in the betting that day and it’ll be interesting to see if that’s again the case TFRHHHII BHA115
7 KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (IRE) (50) 2/3014-P D 9 11-9
B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE) Conor O’Farrell Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Michael and Fiona O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdleswinnerforAnthonyCharltonatNewburyinMarchandrantosimilarlevelondebutforthisyardwhenfourthof11inhandicapatWetherby26dayslater Pulled up on chase debut at Newton Abbot in October, though, and he’s opposable on the back of that display. Tongue strap added. TFRHIIII BHA115
1-2-3: 1.SALADINS SON (IRE) 2.HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) 3.LEADER IN THE PARK (IRE)
8
SALADINS SON (IRE)
(26) 45202-1
B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE)
Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
6 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Thomas Westropp Bennett geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice over hurdles for Chris Gordon last term and went one better on return/debut for new yard in a Huntingdon maiden (25f, soft). This former point winner is a scopey sort and better is expected of him now switched to fences. TFRHHHHH BHA114 (+1)
9 TANGO TARA
(GB) (2) 1/231//4-P
B g Kayf Tara - Bling Noir (FR)
Middleham Park Racing XXXIX & Peter Lamb
Br Mr George Stanners
8 11-7
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Middleham Park Racing
Middleham cing
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA113
10 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE)
(13) 11120P
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE)
Mr J. Rees
8 11-7
James Best
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Philip Rothwell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrived during the summer, completing a Newton Abbot 4-timer in September Form has nosedived since, though, and he’s probably best watched for now. TFRHHIII BHA113
11 STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE)
(39) 12221-3
8 11-7
B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7)
Kayley Woollacott Racing Club
Br Mrs Margaret McGauran
Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORM VIEWReliable sort who resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f, heavy) in March. Should come on for his reappearance spin here (over hurdles) last month and, as a winner of 2 of his 4 starts between the flags, this 8-y-o is certainly interesting now tackling fences. TFRHHHII BHA113
12 ROCK DANSE (FR) (300)
02146F-
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Magic Danse (FR)
Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership
7 11-7
Jack Hogan (3)
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Luy BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Hexham maiden last December However, he found life tougher thereafter and improvement is needed sent chasing following a 10-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA113
13
RAJJAMATAZ (IRE) (25) 5P-1225
Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Rajjamataz
6 10-12
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Fontwell in May and followed that with a couple of decent efforts in defeat Didn’t find much when it came to the crunch on his reappearance at Uttoxeter but he’s entitled to come on for that run. TFRHHIII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 13.
Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Leader In The Park (IRE), 5-1 Saladins Son (IRE), 11-2 Just Over Land (FR), 8-1 Hurricane Highway (IRE), 17-2 Not Long Left (IRE), 12-1 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), 14-1 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 16-1 Rajjamataz (IRE), 22-1 Rock Danse (FR), 28-1 Hold Your Fort (IRE), 40-1 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 50-1 Karuma Grey (GER)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FFOS LAS RACECOURSE ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (39 wins from 377 runners, 10%) runs TRADE WAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs GILLESPIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SLEMISH trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 191 miles.
The betting will be revealing in this newcomers’bumper and WASSAILING ALONG, Gillespie and My Fortune could be the three against the field before market clues.
colours no horse age st lb
1 GILLESPIE (IRE)
(-)
Br g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE)
4 11-6
Nico de Boinville
Owners Group 130 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br William Mangan Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding Brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser The Big Breakaway, stays 31f. Dam lightly raced over hurdles. Had wind surgery ahead of debut with tongue tie fitted and he’s appealing. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 MY
FORTUNE (IRE) (-)
Br g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE)
Mrs S. P. Davis
4 11-6
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW £45,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Closely related to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser who became unreliable Fortunate George One to note on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SADDLERS DREAM (GB) (-)
B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Youvebrokenmydream
4 11-6
Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
Ms Susan Evans Bill Turner, Sherborne
Br Susan L. C. Evans Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Saddler’s Rock gelding. Dam 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Thomas Crapper. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 THREE PIKES (GB) (-)
4 11-6
Br g Jack Hobbs - My Dixie Jack Hogan (3)
Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Tom George, Slad
Br Trull House Stud Ltd H & C Group Ltd, HBA Media
TIMEFORMVIEW Jack Hobbs gelding Dam ran twice over hurdles, closely related to smart hurdle/chase winner (stays 21f) My Drogo out of useful hurdler/chaser My Petra (stayed 21f) TFRHHHII BHA-
5 TRADE WAR (IRE) (-)
4 11-6
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Be My Sunset (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Ivor McGrath Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Drumlee Sunset and fair hurdler Land League, stayed 21f. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 FREDDIEMISSMOLLI (IRE) (-)
4 10-13
B or Br f Order of St George (IRE) - Ballys Baby (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7)
Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Richard Healy
TIMEFORM VIEW €27,000 3-y-o, Order of St George filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Forge Meadow and bumper winner Franks A Million. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 WASSAILING ALONG (GB) (-)
4 10-13
Gr f Telescope (IRE) - Wassailing Queen Sam Twiston-Davies Barrow Hill Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Barrow Hill geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser So Said I and fair hurdler/chaser My Lady Grey. Yard get plenty of bumper winners and she’s highly respected on debut TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8 SLEMISH (IRE) (-)
Gr g Jet Away - Faraude (FR)
Landmark Syndicate
3 10-5
Kevin Brogan
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Tommy James Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWJet Away gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Futbolisto and fair hurdler Fandjo. Gets plenty of weight and 3-y-os have done well in this race in the past TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gillespie (IRE), 10-3 Wassailing Along (GB), 7-2 My Fortune (IRE), 17-2 Three Pikes (GB), 10-1 Trade War (IRE), 16-1 Slemish (IRE), 33-1 Freddiemissmolli (IRE), 100-1 Saddlers Dream (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.22 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse
The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (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. December 17th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 16th, 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. 16 entries at £38. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.57 - THE PETER AND MICHAEL BOWEN RACING MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 7th, 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. 7 entries at £38. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.32 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA JOHNS MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 11st 4lb each. 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 £38. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.07 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS 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 0-105. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 7th, 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. 21 entries at £30. - Closed December 13th, 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 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.42 - THE GWYN BRACE 86 STILL GALLOPING STRONG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 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. 19 entries at £38. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.17 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 7th, 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. 24 entries at £44. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.50 - THE MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FFOS LAS RACECOURSE ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for three, four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 5lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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). 15 entries at £22.Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
