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B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank The Stewart Family Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane Ltd
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11-7
Harry Skelton Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Potensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when third over this trip at Cheltenham in December. As good as ever when going down fighting in Kingwell Hurdle last weekend and the one to beat if in a similar mood here. TFR HHHHH BHA162
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FIRST RACE 12.40 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (75 wins from 357 runners, 21%) runs ZHIGULI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs QUEL DESTIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENNYS KING trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 126 miles. RACE SUMMARY
In a contest where all 3 runners need to shrug off below-par efforts last time, QUEL DESTIN is taken to leave his Ascot reappearance behind and prove too strong for Zhiguli.
1-2-3: 1.QUEL DESTIN (FR) 2.ZHIGULI (IRE) 3.BENNYS KING (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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no
horse
age
st lb
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QUEL DESTIN (FR) (38) P1323-0
8
11-8
Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) Martin Broughton & Friends Br S.C.E.A. Haras Des Sablonnets et al
Lorcan Williams Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
2
12 11-7
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on 2m Ascot reappearance but this is much less competitive and a bold show looks assured if reacting positively to a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces). TFRHHHHH BHA132
BENNYS KING (IRE) (20) P1U12-P D
B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Shane McGuckin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWReinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning twice and fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter. Ran modestly without the cheekpieces in Warwick handicap chase on reappearance and the headgear is absent again. TFRHHIII BHA131
3
ZHIGULI (IRE) (18) 513P-4P
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Druzhba Racing Partnership Br Brian Kiely
8
11-2
Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWReturned to winning ways at Sandown in March. Respectable fourth in 3m Ascot handicap on reappearance but could not get into a rhythm when pulled up back there since. This much easier, though. TFRHHHHI BHA126 2022: FOXBORO (GER) 7 10 9 Harry Kimber 13-2 (Robert Walford) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Stewards Note: QUEL DESTIN: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. ZHIGULI: Following its run on 24/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Quel Destin (FR), 2-1 Bennys King (IRE), 5-2 Zhiguli (IRE)
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RACE ONE
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 3lb.
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SECOND RACE 1.10 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD
THE BEST OF BRITISH EVENTS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (75 wins from 357 runners, 21%) runs SOIGNEUX BELL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs SOIGNEUX BELL FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs SOIGNEUX BELL today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KARAKTERE D’ENFER trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Nicky Henderson’s French recruit RIVER GOLD is probably the one to beat, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Fellow French import Karaktere d’Enfer can give him most to do ahead of Ellerton and Spiced Rum. 1-2-3: 1.RIVER GOLD (FR) 2.KARAKTERE D’ENFER (FR) 3.ELLERTON (FR) KEY colours
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Breeder
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Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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horse
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ELLERTON (FR) (24) 0
11-0
Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) Ellerton & Partners Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
Sean Bowen Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France for Tim Donworth. Well beaten pitched into a Cheltenham Grade 2 on his hurdle debut but could fare a lot better with his sights lowered. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
FUTURE TIMES (FR) (16) 0
11-0
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Para El Futuro (FR) Mr G. F. Edwards Br S.A.R.L. Crispin de Moubray Et al
Rex Dingle Gordon Edwards, Minehead
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Jedd O’Keeffe and 150/1 when down the field on his Exeter hurdle debut 16 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
3
KARAKTERE D’ENFER (FR) (25) 2-3 BF
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Cinabella (FR) Lady Gibbings Br Philippe Thiriet & Roman Thiriet
11-0
Daryl Jacob Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Close second of 11 to a useful sort in a newcomers races at Fontainebleau in March. Not beaten far when last of 3 on Doncaster British debut last month. Tongue tied first time. Looks the obvious danger to River Gold. TFRHHHHI BHA120
4
RIVER GOLD (FR) (150) 31
Gr f Stormy River (FR) - Une Histoire Vraie (FR) Deva Racing RG Br Jean-Pierre, Loic & Lohan Boudet
11-0
Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when winning 11-runner claiming hurdle at Dieppe (17f, soft) in July by 9 lengths. Has joined Nicky Henderson since and is probably the one to beat on British debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5
SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) (17) 65
B g Muhtathir - Marble Game (FR) Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited Br Mme Victoria Libaud
11-0
Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary Moore, Horsham Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning debut on the Flat in France in May and ran to a fair level when second in a 1 1/4m Epsom novice on his first run for Gary Moore. Only modest form in 2 hurdles in recent months. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
PARISH STAR (IRE) (16) 4U0
B f Parish Hall (IRE) - Star Street (IRE) Molly and Paul Willis Br J. S. Bolger
10-7
Lorcan Murtagh Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and similar form in his 2 completed starts over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA78
7
QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (23) 2
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) Mr K Jefferies & Partner Br The Flying One
10-7
Tom Cannon Mark Usher, Lambourn Mark Usher Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and ran to only a similar level when second of 4 on her soft-ground C&D hurdle debut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
14
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SPICED RUM (GB) (55)
10-7
B f Seahenge (USA) - Thuit (IRE) Mr D. A. Olver Br Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd
Robert Dunne Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair staying handicapper on Flat, improving again when wide-margin winner in very testing conditions at Bath (17f) in October. Could be up to making an impact in juvenile hurdles. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: JILAIJONE (FR) 3 11 0 Tom Scudamore 22-1 (David Pipe) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: ELLERTON: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.
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Probable S.P’s: 5-4 River Gold (FR), 3-1 Karaktere d’Enfer (FR), 9-1 Ellerton (FR), 10-1 Spiced Rum (GB), 12-1 Soigneux Bell (FR), 20-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 40-1 Parish Star (IRE), 300-1 Future Times (FR)
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THIRD RACE 1.40 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs PRESENTING NELLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs PRESENTING NELLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANTA CLARITA trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
PRESENTING NELLY did well over hurdles and is bred to make a staying chaser, so is taken to make a winning start in this sphere. It’s Easy stepped up markedly on reappearance run/yard debut when third at Lingfield and rates the main threat if seeing out the longer trip.
1-2-3: 1.PRESENTING NELLY 2.IT’S EASY (FR) 3.FLINTARA Owner
Breeding
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Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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IT’S EASY (FR) (28) 0336-P3
5
12-0
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois
Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin. Much better effort for this yard when third at Lingfield 4 weeks ago and entitled to come on again. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Big shout eased 2lb in weaker race. TFRHHHHI BHA113
2
PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (32) 6/-34116
6
11-9
B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Tristan Durrell (5) Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Netherfield House Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who won mares’ hurdle events at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) in September. Not disgraced under a double penalty at Hexham last month. Interesting now switched to fences. From family of 3-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate. TFRHHHHH BHA108
3
FLINTARA (GB) (30) 10/110-3 CD
B m Kayf Tara - Flinders Leith Hill Chasers Br Leith Hill Chasers
8
11-0
Harry Bannister Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Stonecot Business Centres
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season and respectable return back over fences at Ffos Las last month. Room for improvement given hurdles form. TFRHHHHI BHA99
4
SANTA CLARITA (FR) (22) P035-04
Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR) DahlBury Racing Br M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree
5
10-6
Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFair form over hurdles/fences in France. Stepped up on yard debut when third of 7 over hurdles at Huntingdon but well held otherwise for current connections, albeit better for return when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA91 2022: ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) 7 11 2 Freddie Gingell 5-2 (Joe Tizzard) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Presenting Nelly (GB), 5-2 It’s Easy (FR), 11-4 Flintara (GB), 11-2 Santa Clarita (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 2.10 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A Honeyball (39 wins from 106 runners, 37%) runs FORTUITOUS FAVOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs BOMBAY SAPPHIRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERTIE B trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 153 miles. RACE SUMMARY
The manner in which HERAKLES WESTWOOD forged clear in the closing stages at Lingfield recently suggests even a 9lb rise may not stop him with the longer trip here promising to see him in an even better light. Talimar Pearl was runner-up twice in the spring and should go well if resuming in similar form. The likes of The Cox Express, Letmetellusomethin and Fortuitous Favour are potential improvers in handicappers and need monitoring in the betting.
1-2-3: 1.HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) 2.TALIMAR PEARL (FR) 3.THE COX EXPRESS KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BERTIE B (GB) (26) 6053-P0
5
12-0
B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd
PLAY SMARTER
Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but he’s yet to better modest form over hurdles. Unable to showcase ability in his 2 runs this season and he needs first-time cheekpieces to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA104
2
HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (12) 3/P04-01
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR) The Albatross Club Br Mrs Karine Perreau
6 11-13
Sean Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFair form in bumpers and much improved over hurdles when landing 13-runner handicap at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, forging clear from last. A 9lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him with further progress likely. TFRHHHHH BHA103
3
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (IRE) (245) 1/534P-
Br m Shirocco (GER) - The Keane Edge (IRE) Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Br Barry O’Connor
6 11-12
Max Kendrick Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper winner in Ireland. Reached the frame in novices in first 2 outings over hurdles. Modest when making a quick switch to handicaps at Exeter in April. Still early days and a wind op since last seen might make a difference. TFRHHHII BHA102
4
TALIMAR PEARL (FR) (213) 45002-2
Gr g Martaline - Be A Good One (GER) Mr D. R. Churches Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al
5
11-9
Tom Cannon Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in handicaps at Newton Abbot (17f) and Warwick (19f) in the spring. Contender if resuming in similar form. TFRHHHHI BHA99
5
THE COX EXPRESS (GB) (15) 16-00
B g Cityscape - Capestar (IRE) D & J Newell Br Derek & Judith Newell
4
11-2
Robert Dunne Robert Walford, Blandford Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Warwick bumper in January for Tom Lacey. Modest in 3 hurdles since (last 2 for this yard) but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him fare a lot better now handicapping. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA92
6
IPSO FALCO (FR) (28) 0-00560
B g Falco (USA) - Roselaine (FR) Party People Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon
5
11-1
Freddie Gordon (5) Chris Gordon, Winchester Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/over hurdles, faring no better switched to handicap company last time. TFRHHIII BHA91
7
LETMETELLUSOMETHIN (GB) (35) 0305-0
B g Shirocco (GER) - Early Dawne Paul Taiano & Richard Collins Br RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm
5
11-1
Richie McLernon Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEWSigns of ability in bumpers and while he was unable to make an impact in a trio of novice hurdles, improvement may well be forthcoming now that he goes down the handicap route. Cheekpieces added. One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA91
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FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE) (26) 1/03-00
5
11-0
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Northwood Milan (IRE) Rex Dingle Decimus Racing XI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br J. R. Weston geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten upwards of 21 lengths in all 3 hurdle starts but a bumper win at the start of his career marks him down as a potential improver in handicaps. Another to check out in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA90
9
INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (56) 0-U4345
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville Neil Mulholland Racing Club Br Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys
6
10-2
Harry Reed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford 56 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the first time. TFRHHHII BHA77
10
CROOKBARROW (GB) (12) 0-PP0PP
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Larkbarrow Green Hedges Racing Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
5
10-2
Ben Poste Cynthia Woods, Crowborough Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on Lingfield handicap debut 12 days ago.
TFRHIIII BHA75
2022: ALEXANDRA ROMANOV (IRE) 5 11 11 Marc Goldstein 5-1 (Sheena West) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 7, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: BERTIE B: Following its run on 16/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE: Following its run on 11/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
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RACE FOUR
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Herakles Westwood (FR), 9-2 Talimar Pearl (FR), 9-1 Inspector Lynley (GB), 10-1 Bombay Sapphire (IRE), Letmetellusomethin (GB), Fortuitous Favour (IRE), 14-1 The Cox Express (GB), 25-1 Bertie B (GB), 33-1 Ipso Falco (FR), 150-1 Crookbarrow (GB)
FIFTH RACE 2.40 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BEST RACING ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A Honeyball (39 wins from 106 runners, 37%) runs ASK LILEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs BETHKA FANCY THAT: A King won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs KAY TARA TARA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: EASY TO FOLLOW trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 143 miles. RACE SUMMARY Preference is for BETHKA, who shaped better than the bare result at Market Rasen last month and remains open to improvement. Stuti and Easy To Follow rate the principal dangers.
1-2-3: 1.BETHKA (IRE) 2.STUTI 3.EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (24) 2242-31
5
11-7
B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Br Mr James O’Loughlin
Luke Scott (5) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather had run of race when making successful debut over hurdles in 7-runner novice at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 24 days ago. However, likely has more to offer yet and holds solid claims. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
KAY TARA TARA (GB) (56) 120-1
B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) IBT Racing Br Netherfield House Stud
5
11-7
Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWAbove-average bumper performer who made a comfortable winning start in this sphere in novice at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 56 days ago. Open to improvement and will be a player if handling slower conditions here. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
ASK LILEEN (IRE) (653) 431/-
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Trendy Native Potwell Racing Syndicate I Br Mrs Mary O’Connor
6
11-0
Rex Dingle Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Won at third time of asking in points last year and has since joined shrewd yard. Worth monitoring in market on hurdles bow. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
BATWOMEN (IRE) (43) 305-5
B m Presenting - Avondhu Lady (IRE) Miss Jane Goddard Br R. Flynn
5
11-0
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer in bumpers, posting respectable fifth on return at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 12/1) 43 days ago. Upped in trip for hurdling debut and can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
BETHKA (IRE) (26) 203-64
Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lakil Princess (IRE) Mr Stephen Killalea Br Minch Bloodstock
5
11-0
Kevin Brogan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fair form when placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers and better effort over hurdles when fourth in Market Rasen novice (20.6f, good to soft) last time. Tongue strap is on and there’s likely more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6
JALISCO STAR (IRE) (216) 326-0
B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE) The Laura Horsfall Racing Club Br Sean Connolly
5
11-0
Sean Bowen Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points but was unable to take a step forward from Rules debut in bumper at this course when last seen in May. Makes hurdles bow for new connections. TFRHIIII BHA-
7
STEP IT OUT GOLDIE (IRE) (23) PFU3-4
5
11-0
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roses of Summer (IRE) Freddie Gordon (5) Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in Irish bumper earlier this year. Finished fourth of 9 in novice at this course (17.7f, soft) on hurdles/yard debut 23 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
20
8
STUTI (GB) (26) 414-3
6
B m Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison
11-0
David Bass Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell bumper winner who made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 13 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Likely contender. TFRHHHHI BHA2022: CREDROJAVA (IRE) 5 11 0 Jonathan Burke 8-15 (Harry Fry) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Stuti (GB), 4-1 Kay Tara Tara (GB), 9-2 Easy To Follow (IRE), 5-1 Bethka (IRE), 15-2 Ask Lileen (IRE), 14-1 Batwomen (IRE), 20-1 Step It Out Goldie (IRE), 50-1 Jalisco Star (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.10 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £2,000,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (75 wins from 357 runners, 21%) runs AVILES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs AVILES LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRIZZLY JAMES trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles. RACE SUMMARY
AVILES was likely to have made a winning chase/handicap bow but for a drastic late error over this C&D on return last month and is fancied to make amends at the main expense of Grizzly James, who was also looking the likely winner when falling 2 out at Chepstow when last seen in the spring. 1-2-3: 1.AVILES (FR) 2.GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) 3.CASA TALL (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
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MORTENS LEAM (GB) (351) 4P061//P- C D
11 11-12
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Mr Michael Hawker Br Mrs P. Sly
st lb
Harry Reed Mike Hawker, Chippenham
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner over fences but was unable to deliver on return from 21 months off at Fontwell on Boxing Day and has something to prove now returning from another absence. TFRHIIII BHA108
2
PAWPAW (GB) (146) 213-144 C
B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) Mr Thomas Gaden Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
6
11-8
Max Kendrick D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEWCareer best when winning 9-runner handicap chase here (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Ran modestly off 9lb higher at Stratford next time and was unable to bounce back from this at Uttoxeter in July after switching stable (formerly with David Bridgwater). TFRHHHII BHA104
3
GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (30) 0P21-23
Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) The Rudimentals Br Mrs Barbara Hyland
6
11-6
Rex Dingle Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles, off the mark at Chepstow in April, and jumped pretty well when third on chase debut back from a break at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA102
4
GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (241) 455P1F-
B g Montmartre (FR) - Mariyara (FR) Mr G. Hannon Br E.A.R.L. Haras Saint James
7
11-4
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who took advantage of reduced mark when scoring at Hereford in April. Set to follow up when falling 2 out at Chepstow later that month. Off since but remains of interest for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA100
5
AVILES (FR) (23) 4/2222-2 BF
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ava (GER) Mr Paul Hunt Br S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham
4
11-4
Niall Houlihan (3) Gary Moore, Horsham Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEWEx-French hurdler who found just one too good in all 4 starts in juvenile/maiden hurdles last term. Again runner-up when going agonisingly close on return/chase debut at Fontwell (19.5f, soft), a race he probably would’ve won but for a mistake 2 out. Solid chance. TFRHHHHH BHA108
6
MOYTIER (FR) (19) 6-02533
6
11-2
Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR) Mr Willem Van Der Horst Br Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne
Sean Bowen Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd
7
9
TIMEFORM VIEW Decent placed efforts 3 of last 4 starts, including switched to fences the last twice. Should be in the mix again with Sean Bowen taking over. TFRHHHII BHA98
CASA TALL (FR) (47) U45-426
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Gribouille Parcs (FR) Maranto Manor Br Arnaud Chaille-Chaille
11-2
Thomas Garner Ben Pauling, Naunton Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWThree-time winner over fences in 2021. Has been a while since he last troubled the judge but has slipped a long way in the weights and shaped as though a revival may be imminent on debut for new yard at Carlisle in October. TFRHHHII BHA98
22
2022: HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR) 5 10 12 Daryl Jacob 9-4 (Robert Walford) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Aviles (FR), 3-1 Grizzly James (FR), 13-2 Moytier (FR), 7-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 10-1 Casa Tall (FR), 11-1 Pawpaw (GB), 40-1 Mortens Leam (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.40 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOHN AND MARYANNE BIRCH MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (75 wins from 357 runners, 21%) runs HE’S A LATCHICO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs HE’S A LATCHICO FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2013 and 2021. The stable runs HE’S A LATCHICO today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEADING THE WAY trained by G Howell, Tenbury Wells, 169 miles. RACE SUMMARY
The case for HE’S A LATCHICO is a pretty compelling one, given that he’s 2-2 over C&D and found just one too good off this mark in a stronger race at Sandown on Saturday. What’s My Line also has winning form here and looks the main danger on the back of his recent Lingfield success. Smart Casual is probably capable of better than he has shown thus far and is most interesting of the remainder.
1-2-3: 1.HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) 2.WHAT’S MY LINE 3.SMART CASUAL KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (19) 212644
4
12-0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & Partners Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
Sean Bowen Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd
2
5 11-13
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies in the summer. Best of his three runs over hurdles when fourth of 9 in a Wincanton novice (21.4f, soft) 19 days ago but improvement needed back down in trip for this handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA102
HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (4) 5-01162 CD
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore Br Kildaragh Stud
Rob Hargreaves (10) Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
3
4 11-13
TIMEFORM VIEWDuly left novice form behind switched to handicaps during the summer, scoring twice at up to 19f on good/good to firm here (also scored on the Flat in July). Proved that he handles slow ground when a solid second at Sandown (2m, heavy) on Saturday. Big player. TFRHHHHH BHA101
PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (26) 30012-5
B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE) Molly and Paul Willis Br J. S. Bolger
Lorcan Murtagh Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd
4
6 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEWAided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy) in March. Followed that with a good second at Hereford next time. Produced a modest effort in reappearance effort last month. TFRHHIII BHA101
RAY’S THE ONE (GB) (24) 413046- CD
B g Mount Nelson - Tenpence M I Pattinson Racing Br Dullingham Park
Tom Cannon Mark Pattinson, Epsom
5
6 11-10
TIMEFORM VIEWBoth of his wins over hurdles have been registered over C&D, including this race 12 months ago. Has now slipped back to the same winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA100
HIGHLANDER CASSEUL (FR) (36) 6P3-400
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Lady Tsana (FR) The Plantation Racing Syndicate Br Mrs Sandrine Lebon & Mr David Berot
Harry Bannister Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler but he has yet to deliver in 3 starts for present connections. TFRHIIII BHA98
6
LEADING THE WAY (IRE) (12) 0035-00
7 10-12
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Another Flower (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Br Richard Healy Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 9 attempts over hurdles for Gillian Scott in Ireland and could only produce a modest effort in recent debut for this yard at Lingfield. Visor applied. TFRHIIII BHA86
7
WHAT’S MY LINE (GB) (21) 51P50-1 C
B g Sixties Icon - Leading Star Mr M. Madgwick Br M. J. Madgwick
6
10-8
Marc Goldstein Michael Madgwick, Denmead
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark over hurdles in a 21.7f handicap here last October and back to form on second run following a wind op when scoring at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Expected to be a threat off this 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA82
24
8
SMART CASUAL (GB) (40) 5056-P
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage Mr John P. McManus Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball
5
10-7
Richie McLernon Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper run wasn’t devoid of promise and hinted at ability in maiden/novice company last season. Was unable to take a step forward when pulled up on return/handicap debut at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) but entitled to come on for that run and is likely capable of better. TFRHHHII BHA81 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: RAY’S THE ONE 5 11 9 James Best 10-1 (Mark Pattinson) 13 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Stewards Note: THIRTYFOUR THIRTY: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout. RAY’S THE ONE: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 He’s A Latchico (IRE), 4-1 What’s My Line (GB), 13-2 Smart Casual (GB), 7-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 10-1 Ray’s The One (GB), 14-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 33-1 Highlander Casseul (FR), 150-1 Leading The Way (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, and the third £1458. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetMGM will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £60. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 3lb. SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE BEST OF BRITISH EVENTS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Best of British Events will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.40 - THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117 and the fourth £559. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetMGM will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 7 entries at £46. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.10 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetMGM will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £32. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.40 - THE BEST RACING ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BetMGM will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 27 entries at £40. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE WIN £2,000,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetMGM will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries, 1 at £9 and 18 at £46. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE JOHN AND MARYANNE BIRCH MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Birch Family will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £32. - Closed December 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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