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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332 Br
7
B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank The Stewart Family Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane Ltd
weight st-lbs
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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Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
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 non-handicaps 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.
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FIRST RACE 1.12 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD
THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (75 wins from 352 runners, 21%) runs JOHNNY JUMP UP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs JOHNNY JUMP UP LONGEST TRAVELLER: STAR OF AFFINITY trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 97 miles. RACE SUMMARY
WALKS LIKE THE MAN has to concede weight all round but displayed a willing attitude when opening his account at Plumpton and can make light of his 6lb penalty. Saladins Son has the form to play a part and can chase home Anthony Charlton’s 6-y-o, ahead of the lightly-raced Crypto Currency.
1-2-3: 1.WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) 2.SALADINS SON (IRE) 3.CRYPTO CURRENCY (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) (21) B1-1031
6
11-8
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Four Candles And Partners Br Mr Mark Grace,
Harry Cobden Anthony Charlton, Warminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Plumpton TFRHHHHH BHA116 (20.5f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on gamely. Should progress further. Player.
2
CRYPTO CURRENCY (IRE) (80) 3150/-5
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jeunopse (IRE) Syders & Burkes Br Miss N. Carberry
7
11-2
Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has shown ability in a bumper and 2 hurdles under Rules. Off for nearly 2 years before fifth of 13 for new yard at Newbury in November so he’s entitled to come on for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
JOHNNY JUMP UP (IRE) (298) 44-
5
11-2
B g Workforce - Upton Lodge (IRE) Johnny Jump Up Racing Br Joe & Mel Power
Niall Houlihan Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
4
6
TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o. Workforce gelding. Fourth both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 2023). Market can prove a good guide on his hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
SALADINS SON (IRE) (64) 13-45
11-2
B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE) Rex Dingle Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Thomas Westropp Bennett Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point. Showed promise when fourth in Chepstow maiden hurdle for his new yard but came in last of five at Ascot subsequently. Worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
SEASIDE LEGEND (IRE) (75) 24-0
B g Adlerflug (GER) - It Gorl (GER) Jackson & Monk Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe
6
11-2
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury Olbg
TIMEFORM VIEWAdlerflug gelding who regressed from an encouraging bumper debut for Paul Nicholls, given a (second) breathing operation prior to a low-key return when ninth in Lingfield bumper. Lots more needed now going hurdling for his new yard. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
STAR OF AFFINITY (IRE) (39) 5-50
5
11-2
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Nansheen (IRE) Kennington, Reed, Sharp & Goodsir Br Crossogue Bloodstock
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
7
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise when fifth in Taunton bumper and 2m Kempton novice hurdle first 2 starts. Very testing ground might have been against him when down the field at Newbury since. No surprise were he to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-
J’VENTILE (FR) (62) 05-0
B m Cokoriko (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR) The LSRFC SALVPS Partnership Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger
10-9
James Davies Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 bumpers so lots more is required now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
8
8
NO GUARANTEE (GB) (21) 00P5
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock High Weald Racing Br Littleton Stud
4
10-3
Tabitha Worsley (3) Cynthia Woods, Crowborough Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a pair of bumpers and juvenile hurdles this winter. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Walks Like The Man (IRE), 3-1 Saladins Son (IRE), 9-2 Crypto Currency (IRE), 17-2 Seaside Legend (IRE), 9-1 Johnny Jump Up (IRE), 22-1 Star of Affinity (IRE), 66-1 J’Ventile (FR), 300-1 No Guarantee (GB)
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RACE ONE
2023: CHURCHILLS BOY (IRE) 6 11 8 James Davies 15-2 (Nick Gifford) 10 ran
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SECOND RACE 1.45 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (27 wins from 67 runners, 40%) runs KRUGER PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs KRUGER PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRIDE OF PARIS trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 189 miles. RACE SUMMARY
The vote goes to the Paul Nicholls handicap newcomer KRUGER PARK, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Pride of Paris is another unexposed one who might fare better in handicaps and is a possible threat. Miss Fedora has a good record here and should also be thereabouts. 1-2-3: 1.KRUGER PARK (FR) 2.PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) 3.MISS FEDORA (IRE) KEY colours
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Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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horse
age
st lb
1
TOUCH OF THUNDER (IRE) (39) 5-5066
6
12-0
B g Beat Hollow - Sweetheart Blythe Hill Racing, L.Talbot & The Crowd Br Miss Victoria Markowiak
Harry Reed Camilla Poulton, Lewes
2
6 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers. Has only run to a similar level in 3 starts over hurdles but could come into his own in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA103
KRUGER PARK (FR) (46) 35P-034
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR) The BM Partnership Br Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
3
8 11-11
TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t pull up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles before Christmas but he’s from a top stable and is interesting now switching to handicaps in a first-time tongue tie, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHH BHA101
DIXIE FLYER (IRE) (57) 0-50000
B g Westerner - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Mr W. Byrne Br Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker
Richie McLernon Sean Curran, Swindon
4
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden over hurdles and has offered little in a trio of starts for current yard, including handicap. TFRHHIII BHA100
PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) (45) 05-040
B g Champs Elysees - Bincas Beauty (IRE) Dallyn, De Wilde, Haggett, Metters, Yeo Br Joe Fogarty
11-6
Fergus Gillard Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple Hartnoll Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten over 2m at Taunton last time but showed a bit on his first 2 starts over hurdles and rates a potential improver now handicapping back over further. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA95
5
MISS FEDORA (IRE) (40) 33201P C
B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad Simon & Christine Prout Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
5
11-2
Micheal Nolan Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark when taking 19f course handicap hurdle in November. Pulled up at Wincanton since but she hasn’t finished out of the first 3 in 5 visits here. TFRHHHII BHA91
6
ROSSERK ABBEY (IRE) (747) 24/42P/P/- D
Ch g Fruits of Love (USA) - Here Comes Alli (IRE) Mr B. V. Lund Br Mr P. McNerney
11 10-12
Shane Quinlan (3) Ben Lund, Bridgwater
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win back in 2019 and absent since pulling up at Exeter in January 2022. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA87
7
ROLLO’S KINGDOM (GB) (47) 656P-04
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Tashkiyla (FR) Mrs N.A. Ward Br Mrs N. A. Ward
7
10-4
Rex Dingle Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score and has been disappointing in both starts this season (distant fourth latterly). First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA79
12
8
STEVEN SEAGULL (GB) (11) 04441P C
4
10-2
B g War Command (USA) - Mercy Me The Leolli Partnership Br Mr Graham Smith-Bernal
James Davies John Ryan, Newmarket
9
7
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in November but has run poorly on the Flat/over hurdles since. Bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA92
ENGAGING SAM (GB) (59) 5/00P-00
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Engaging Homewoodgate Racing Club Br Amy Taylor
10-2
Caoilin Quinn (3) Paddy Butler, Lewes
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MY TICKETYBOO (IRE) 5 10 2 Rex Dingle 25-1 (Chris Gordon) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9. Stewards Note: KRUGER PARK: Following its run on 13/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. ROSSERK ABBEY: Following its run on 11/1/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Kruger Park (FR), 9-2 Pride of Paris (IRE), 7-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 9-1 Steven Seagull (GB), 10-1 Touch of Thunder (IRE), Rollo’s Kingdom (GB), 25-1 Dixie Flyer (IRE), Rosserk Abbey (IRE), 66-1 Engaging Sam (GB)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, faring no better for the switch to handicap company at Lingfield last time. TFRHIIII BHA73
THIRD RACE 2.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (75 wins from 352 runners, 21%) runs NATURALLY HIGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs JEMURA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS HARRIETT trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 142 miles. RACE SUMMARY
SHUIL CEOIL got off the mark in determined fashion at Exexter last month and Neil Mulholland’s gelding is fancied to follow up, the booking of Harry Cobden an added benefit. Jemura is an obvious danger making the quick switch to handicaps after 2 promising qualifying runs, whilst Naturally High arrives in decent heart and can complete the placings. 1-2-3: 1.SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) 2.JEMURA (IRE) 3.NATURALLY HIGH (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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JEMURA (IRE) (46) 466-43
6
12-0
B g Mahler - Joe’s Dream Catch (IRE) Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 1 Br Declan Daly
Freddie Gordon (5) Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who had a wind op before posting a good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 46 days ago. More to offer now going into handicaps. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA102
2
SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (38) 0F03-U1 D
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) Mr R Flower Br Paddy Kennedy
6 11-12
Harry Cobden Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) 38 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Up 3lb but has the benefit of Cobden on board for the first time and should have even more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3
BOBALOT (GB) (59) P44-54P
7
Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE) Fusion Racing Club Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
11-8
Tom Bellamy Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 3m winner over hurdles who ran out of steam only late when an encouraging fourth at Lingfield on his chase debut. Badly let down by jumping in a similar contest there last time and remains on an interesting mark returned to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA96
4
NATURALLY HIGH (FR) (16) P6P-613 C
B g Camelot - Just Little (FR) Hail Sargent Evans Br Oceanic Bloodstock Inc & A. Gravereaux
9
11-7
Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary Moore, Horsham Oberon Investments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on run-in here (19.2f) on Boxing Day and ran to a similar level when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) 16 days ago. Respected with cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA95
5
MY LADY GREY (GB) (40) 1414-5F C
10 11-1
Gr m Presenting - Wassailing Queen Mr J. Reed Br Barrow Hill
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
6
7
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in long-distance chases in summer 2022 and shaped as if needing the run on back of 14 months in a handicap hurdle here in November. Early faller back over fences at Wincanton last time and she remains best watched for the time being. TFRHHHII BHA89
WHAT’S MY LINE (GB) (47) 1P50-14 CD
B g Sixties Icon - Leading Star Mr M. Madgwick Br M. J. Madgwick
10-7
Harry Kimber (3) Michael Madgwick, Denmead
TIMEFORM VIEWBetter than ever when making a winning return Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in November. Shaped as if still in decent form when fourth of 6 here since but might be vulnerable to some of the less-exposed sorts in this line-up. TFRHHHII BHA81
7
SET IN THE WEST (IRE) (675) P6P053/-
B m Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE) Mr David Scott (Kent) Br J. J. Howlett
8
10-5
Niall Houlihan Richard Rowe, Pulborough Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since finishing a respectable third in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good) in March 2022 and is likely best opposed after such a lengthy break. TFRHHIII BHA79
14
8
GLORIOUS MIST (IRE) (59) rP-6230
7
B m Fame And Glory - Amazon Mist (IRE) Mrs Elizabeth Anne Elliott Br Denis Ahern
10-2
Luke Scott (5) Paddy Butler, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer failed to improve for the switch to handicaps when down the field at Lingfield last time. Can’t be fancied. TFRHHIII BHA74
9
MISS HARRIETT (GB) (46) 642/-P00
B m Arvico (FR) - Ivorsagoodun Mr P. G. Gibbins Br P. G. Gibbins
8
10-2
Ben Poste Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has offered little in 3 starts following a lengthy absence. Stiff task on her hands from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA68 2023:(See Div 1) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
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RACE THREE
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 3-1 Jemura (IRE), 6-1 Naturally High (FR), 10-1 Bobalot (GB), What’s My Line (GB), 12-1 My Lady Grey (GB), 22-1 Set In The West (IRE), 50-1 Glorious Mist (IRE), Miss Harriett (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 2.55 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DR. MARK SIGNY 70TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (40 wins from 110 runners, 36%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILLIAM PHILO trained by B V Lund, Bridgwater, 132 miles. RACE SUMMARY
CAPTAIN CLAUDE has taken very well to fences and is fancied to complete the hat-trick despite the drop back in trip possibly not being ideal. Sir Rock showed a better attitude than has often been the case when making a winning chase bow at Plumpton so looks the obvious threat, with Mister Murchan best of the others, 1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 2.SIR ROCK (IRE) 3.MISTER MURCHAN (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
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Trainer
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horse
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st lb
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CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (33) 412-311 CD
7
12-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Slow burner over hurdles but made a winning debut over fences over C&D before following up here (26f) on Boxing Day. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2
MISTER MURCHAN (IRE) (48) P552-02 CD
B g Westerner - So Supreme (IRE) The Winterlee Partnership Br Grange Stud
11 11-13
Niall Houlihan Richard Rowe, Pulborough Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mostly out of sorts last term though ought to have won off reduced mark here final start (idled and collared last 50 yds) and was all the better for return when second at Lingfield 7 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3
THE SCORPION KING (GB) (33) 030-4P6
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Adam & Clare Signy Br John Bryan
6 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles and not an obvious chasing type.
4
LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (59) 0542-P3
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE) Gale Force One Br Miss Deirdre Motherway
Brendan Powell Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp TFRHHHII BHA98
8 11-11
Harry Kimber (3) Robert Walford, Blandford Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was all the better for return when third at Lingfield. Goes chasing now but didn’t show much in points. TFRHHHII BHA97
5
SIR ROCK (IRE) (41) P-1R351 CD
B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage Henfold Rockers Br Mrs O. Hegarty
7 11-10
Kevin Brogan Toby Lawes, Beare Green Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who made all over hurdles here (21.7f) in May. Refused to race here on his return but got back on track with 2 solid efforts at Stratford and Huntingdon before making a winning chase debut at Plumpton, showing a better attitude than has sometimes been the case. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA96
6
SPOTTY DOG (GB) (260) 2P106-P BF
Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE) Mr Michael Hawker Br Mr Michael R. E. Hawker
9
11-9
Harry Reed Mike Hawker, Chippenham
TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner over fences during a mixed 2022/23 campaign, albeit final start at Warwick in May best excused having suffered tack issues. However, possible he’ll strip fitter for this first outing for 8 months. TFRHHHII BHA95
7
WILLIAM PHILO (GB) (65) 2331-P6 CD
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jambles The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Br Mrs S. L. Brimble
7
11-7
James Best Ben Lund, Bridgwater
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting when getting off the mark over fences here (26f) in April on final outing for Robert Walford. Little encouragement in a pair of starts for current yard, though, and he’s opposable in current form. TFRHHIII BHA93
18
8
I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (27) 23-0656
B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) Only Here For The Beer Br Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
6
11-6
Paul O’Brien Helen Nelmes, Dorchester
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not much encouragement for current stable. TFRHHIII BHA92
9
IVILNOBLE (IRE) (40) 222UP/-P
B g Alfred Nobel (IRE) - Almutamore (IRE) Mr D. J. Ffrench Davis Br Mr Patrick McCarthy
11 10-3
Ben Ffrench Davis (5) Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name over fences and has failed to complete last 3 starts, showing nothing at Wincanton after almost 2 years off last month. TFRHHIII BHA75 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: ART DECCO 7 11 7 Freddie Gingell 10-11 (Robert Walford) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: SPOTTY DOG: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Captain Claude (IRE), 7-2 Sir Rock (IRE), 11-2 Mister Murchan (IRE), 12-1 The Scorpion King (GB), Spotty Dog (GB), 14-1 Leading Swoop (IRE), 18-1 Ivilnoble (IRE), 22-1 I Love You Sivola (FR), 33-1 William Philo (GB)
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RACE FOUR
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FIFTH RACE 3.25 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (75 wins from 352 runners, 21%) runs JOLYJUMP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs JOHNNY BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOWENSPARK trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 167 miles. RACE SUMMARY
JOHNNY BLUE made a promising start over hurdles when giving best only late on to a useful rival at Hereford in November, so he can build on that effort to go one better. He is taken to see off the challenge of Bowenspark, who can make his presence felt back down in grade, while Rue St Denis could take a step forward on his hurdles bow. 1-2-3: 1.JOHNNY BLUE (IRE) 2.BOWENSPARK (IRE) 3.RUE ST DENIS (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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horse
age
1
BOWENSPARK (IRE) (64) 1144-1F BF
6 11-10
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) Hemmings Racing Br Brittas House Stud and Grenane House
st lb
Richard Patrick Henry Daly, Ludlow Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful dual bumper winner and easily landed the odds at Stratford on his hurdling debut. However, he again showed his awkward side when falling in Grade 2 novice at Haydock last time, but he’s capable of playing a major role back down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2
COME ON PADDY MAC (IRE) (20) P51/PP-0
B g Libertarian - Mogs Delight (IRE) Mr C. E. Handford Br Mr Dan Quigley
8
11-3
James Best Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but has offered little in 3 starts over hurdles so far, finishing well held after 14 months off at Taunton on his stable debut 20 days ago. Tongue strap now reached for. TFRHIIII BHA-
3
D’AMBONNAY (IRE) (41) 0/-000
6
11-3
B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Encore du Cristal (USA) Mr P. S. Wardle Br Miss Victoria Markowiak
Charlie Price (3) Camilla Poulton, Lewes
4
7
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field both starts in bumpers and has fared no better in 2 maiden hurdles, finishing well beaten at Plumpton in December. Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA-
HIDALGO DES BORDES (FR) (624) F/52-
B g Coastal Path - Ahkel Vie (FR) The Luck Family Br EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez
11-3
Caoilin Quinn (3) Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, £25,000 5-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Ginger du Val. Dam, 17f hurdle winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 19f) Guardia Top. Runner-up on third of 3 starts in Irish points back in May 2022. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
HOW AND EVER (IRE) (13) 2-600
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Whowhatwherewhen (IRE) The Waterberry Partnership Br Neil R. Tector
6
11-3
James Davies Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed a bit when sixth of 16 in Chepstow bumper on Rules debut, but hasn’t made much impact in his 2 starts since switched to hurdling. Needs to leave previous form well behind with cheekpieces now added. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
JOHNNY BLUE (IRE) (83) 12
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Accordian Lady (IRE) Mr John I Neocleous Br Ian Heslin
5
11-3
Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEWOvercame greenness when making a winning bumper debut at Worcester and, after 5 months off, shaped encouragingly when second to a useful rival at Hereford on his hurdles bow in November. Leading contender with improvement to come upped in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7
JOLYJUMP (FR) (39) 00
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite du Mathan (FR) Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Br Mrs D. Saliou & Haras de La Haie Neuve
5
11-3
Niall Houlihan Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked one for the longer term in 2 novice hurdles to date, going backwards from his debut effort when eighth of 9 at Newbury (20.5f) 39 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
22
8
NORDIC STORM (GB) (20) 04
5
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Lady Beaufort Middleham Park Racing LXV Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
11-3
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed bit more than on his first outing when fourth in novice at Taunton (19f) 20 days ago, though never landed a blow. Looks one for further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
RISK DE PLUIE (FR) (49) P-001
5
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Mangenie (FR) Beard, Beard, Ford & Langford Br S.C.E.A Haras Du Ma & Mr Marc Dumont
11-3
Tom Bellamy Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £2,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French 2m hurdle winner Batman Girac and fairly useful hurdler Rajsalad. Winning Irish pointer (December 10), so he’s one to consider on his hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
10
RUE ST DENIS (IRE) (68) 0 BF
6
11-3
B g Montmartre (FR) - Lady Denisa Ronnie Racing 1 Br W. & J. Flood
Lorcan Williams Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
11
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off favourite (11/4) but ran below expectations when ninth of 15 at Hereford on debut in November, seeming very green. However, no surprise to see him fare better with that experience behind him as he goes hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
WELLWILLYA (GB) (46) 000-P63
Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg Mr L. J. Burden Br Mrs M. L. Luck
11-3
Paul O’Brien Helen Nelmes, Dorchester
TIMEFORM VIEW After 6 months off, fared better than previously when mid-field in Exeter novice in November and backed up that effort when third in handicap at the same course (18.5f) 46 days ago. However, he has work to do back in novice company. TFRHHIII BHA72
12
YALLA HABIBI (IRE) (16) 3-222
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - True Value (IRE) Mr David Keith Tye Br M. F. Finneran
5
11-3
Harry Cobden Anthony Charlton, Warminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers, finishing runner-up for the third time in as many starts at Wincanton 16 days ago. Can give another good account as he goes up in trip for his hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA2023: STANS THE MAN (IRE) 6 11 10 James Best 10-1 (Ella Pickard) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
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RACE FIVE
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bowenspark (IRE), 11-4 Johnny Blue (IRE), 7-1 Rue St Denis (IRE), Yalla Habibi (IRE), 14-1 Risk de Pluie (FR), 16-1 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR), 22-1 How And Ever (IRE), 40-1 Wellwillya (GB), 66-1 Jolyjump (FR), Nordic Storm (GB), 100-1 Come On Paddy Mac (IRE), D’Ambonnay (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.55 THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 3F 149YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RABBIT GROUP, PLANT, TOILETS, SKIPS, DEMOLITION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (75 wins from 352 runners, 21%) runs JERRASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs JERRASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHYDAH GALLY trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 97 miles. RACE SUMMARY
SOUTHERN SAM displayed a plucky attitude when scoring at Haydock last month and can make light of a 3lb rise in the weights in a handicap where most arrive with a question mark against them. Course winner Blame The Game is sliding down the weights and next on the list ahead of Gold Clermont who needs to shrug off a lesser showing at Plumpton. 1-2-3: 1.SOUTHERN SAM 2.BLAME THE GAME (IRE) 3.GOLD CLERMONT (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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JERRASH (GB) (63) 0/1P0-4P C
7
12-2
B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) Mr Ashley Head & Mr G L Moore Br M&R Refurbishments Ltd
Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
2
10 12-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles at Plumpton (25f) last January but has failed to build on that under both codes, pulled up at Exeter in November. Blinkers are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA122
SOUTHERN SAM (GB) (29) 2/22P-31
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pougatcheva (FR) Tim Syder Br J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd
David Bass Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced for his age and, having ran well when third on return at Wetherby in November, he ran out a gutsy winner at Haydock (25.5f) 29 days ago. Weighted to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3
WHYDAH GALLY (GB) (50) P4P3-16 C
8
11-5
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Reverse Swing Sam’s Crew Br Grace & Samuel Hockenhull
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
4
9
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Lingfield on his return only to come in last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Switches to fences with cheekpieces added and lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA111
BLAME THE GAME (IRE) (21) 2U4-400 C
11-4
B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE) Rex Dingle Redz Together Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Paddy Kinsella Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who took a step back in the right direction when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at Plumpton (28.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Considered off a falling mark. TFRHHHHI BHA110
5
GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (21) 162-310
B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) Doyoufollow Partnership Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont
8
11-4
Philip Armson (3) Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Global Herbs Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Fakenham in December but only eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Plumpton (28.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA110
6
LEN BRENNAN (IRE) (24) 1435/3-P
B g Westerner - Letthedancebegin (IRE) The Oxymorons Br Barry Murphy
11 10-10
Bradley Harris (3) Anthony Charlton, Warminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone well fresh but pulled up on his return in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA102 2023: COOLVALLA (IRE) 7 11 11 Rex Dingle 9-4 (Chris Gordon) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Stewards Note: JERRASH: Following its run on 26/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
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Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Southern Sam (GB), 4-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 13-2 Whydah Gally (GB), 15-2 Blame The Game (IRE), 9-1 Jerrash (GB), 14-1 Len Brennan (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.30 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE BET RESPONSIBLY AT VICKERS.BET OPEN 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (75 wins from 352 runners, 21%) runs LUMI PLUGIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs LUMI PLUGIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOM DONIPHON trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 143 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Having won his only start between the flags, BOND BROKER made a solid start under Rules at Exeter two months ago, so he’s the obvious answer to what could be an above-average bumper. Lumi Plugin and Silver Thorn are two of several notable newcomers. 1-2-3: 1.BOND BROKER (IRE) 2.LUMI PLUGIN 3.SILVER THORN KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BOND BROKER (IRE) (69) 1-3 BF
5
11-4
B g Doyen (IRE) - Indian Love (FR) Owners Group 118 Br C.A.F.R.E Enniskellen Campus
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Owners Group
2
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole start in points and made a mildly encouraging start under Rules when third at Exeter a couple of months ago. Could improve plenty, so makes the most appeal. TFRHHHHH BHA-
FIFTYFIFTY (IRE) (41) 33-0
Br g Westerner - Shuil Aris (IRE) Mrs Heather Kemp Br Mr P. Doyle
11-4
Alex Edwards Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third both starts in Irish points but well beaten in a Musselburgh bumper on last month’s Rules debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
3
JOHN BALLIOL (GB) (-)
5
B g Sixties Icon - Sweetheart Abbey Miss S. Bannatyne Br Miss S. Bannatyne
11-4
Rex Dingle George Baker, Chiddingfold Vortex Shipbroking
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 1 1/2m winner who stayed 2m. Should have the pace for this sort of test, so not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (-)
5
11-4
B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore Br Pleasure Palace Racing
Niall Houlihan Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd
5
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Sister to 2m hurdle winner Robin’s Dream and hurdler Jerrash. Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
SILVER THORN (GB) (-)
Gr g Martaline - Miracle Maid Syders & Burkes Br Whitley Stud
11-4
Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Martaline gelding. Brother to hurdler Marmalaid, and half-brother to bumper winner Lady d’Arbanville. Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
TOM DONIPHON (FR) (113) 4-2
5
11-4
Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - La Courtille (FR) Micheal Nolan Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br Mme Dr. V. Brigitte Poulve
TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 4-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Grand Sancy, stayed 2 3/4m. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023). Starts out for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7
BELLA CAVALLA (IRE) (-)
6 10-11
B m Milan - Beech Lodge (IRE) BG Racing Partnership Br James Neville
Thomasina Eyston (7) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Milan mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Miss Xian and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Monkey Milan. Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
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8
ELLIE’S WARRIOR (IRE) (41) 6
5 10-11
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Noras Fancy (IRE) Octavians Br Michael Dixon
Elizabeth Gale (7) Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner but only hinted at ability when mid-field at Plumpton first time out. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
GRENADIER JED (GB) (47) 5
4
B g Frontiersman - Jivry Mr Tony Brimble Br A. F. G. & Mrs S. L. Brimble
10-5
Harry Kimber (3) Robert Walford, Blandford
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Montenay but didn’t offer enough at Wincanton first time out to make him of serious interest in this. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
STAFF SERGEANT LEN (GER) (27) P
B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Mr David Keith Tye Br Frau U. u. J. Imm
4
10-5
Bradley Harris (3) Anthony Charlton, Warminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Nutan gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Sergeant. Pulled up at Cheltenham first time up, so hard to envisage him getting involved. TFRHHIII BHA-
11
CHOCOLATE HOBBNOB (GB) (-)
B f Jack Hobbs - Am I Blue Tim Richardson & Partner Br Mark Gichero
4
10-2
Brendan Powell Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (h108), 2 1/2m/2 3/4m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 29f) Deep Purple and useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 23f) Conquisto. Interesting on paper. TFRHHHII BHA-
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TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field at Newbury first time out and hard to make any sort of case for. TFRHIIII BHA2023: DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) 5 11 2 Tom Cannon 3-1 (Toby Lawes) 14 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4, 5.
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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bond Broker (IRE), 13-2 Tom Doniphon (FR), 15-2 Lumi Plugin (GB), 9-1 Silver Thorn (GB), 10-1 Chocolate Hobbnob (GB), 12-1 John Balliol (GB), 14-1 Bella Cavalla (IRE), 22-1 Ellie’s Warrior (IRE), 33-1 Grenadier Jed (GB), 40-1 Staff Sergeant Len (GER), 50-1 Fiftyfifty (IRE), 100-1 Surrey Nemesis (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.12 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Trustees of the E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the value of this race. Vickers.bet will award a cash prize for the person responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. 23 entries at £38. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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, January 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £30. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.20 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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, January 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £30. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.55 - THE DR. MARK SIGNY 70TH BIRTHDAY 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Signy family will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £30. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.25 - THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB 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, January 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Vickers.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries at £38. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE RABBIT GROUP, PLANT, TOILETS, SKIPS, DEMOLITION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five 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. January 26th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Rabbit Group will give 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 £44. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.30 - THE BET RESPONSIBLY AT VICKERS.BET OPEN 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 four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb 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. Vickers.bet will give 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 £22. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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