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To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure
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TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank
711-7
Harry Skelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162
KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims
HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven 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 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 1.00
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD
THE BETGOODWIN BEST ODDS GUARANTEED JUVENILE 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): R Walford (14 wins from 77 runners, 18%) runs ST LUKES CHELSEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs MALINKA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MALINKA trained by J Candlish, Leek, 233 miles.
It might be worth siding with ST LUKES CHELSEA to build on last month’s C&D fourth and improve past Cartmel winner Malinka.
1 MALINKA (FR) (5) 1533 11-0
Gr f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Makana (FR)
Gavin Sheehan
The Raspberry Ruffles Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Jan Krauze & S.A.S. Stratfin
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat performer who made a winning debut over hurdles at Cartmel (17f, heavy) in August Third in a Sedgefield juvenile and Leicester handicap in recent weeks Sets the standard TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (33) 5 11-0
B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka Taylor Fisher
The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Lord Marchwood Legacy Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Tom Ward and last of 5 in Ludlow juvenile on last month’s hurdle debut for new stable A first-time cheekpieces and refitted tongue tie combination needs to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA-
3 ST LUKES CHELSEA (GB) (23) 04 11-0
B g Territories (IRE) - Desert Liaison
Mr M. S. Rose
Bryan Carver
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Hungerford Park Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Ralph Beckett at 2. Better effort on the Flat since returning from a year off when 13 lengths fourth over C&D (good) 23 days ago. Wouldn’t need to step up much again to have a big say here TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 VORDERMAN (GB) (33) 00
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Nadia Promise
11-0
Ben Ffrench Davis (5) Homecroft Wealth Racing
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Homecroft Wealth
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much in 2 bumpers this autumn ahead of this switch to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
5 KIMCHI (GB) (54)
B f Postponed (IRE) - Indicia
10-7
James Davies
Wilkinson Garnett McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Br Jonathan Mitchell
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (should be suited by 1 1/2m) for Rae Guest and changed hands for only 1,000 gns ahead of this hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PLAYAWAY GIRL (IRE) (28) 034
10-7
B f Jet Away - Play Trix (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr Jonathan Richard Dean Burnside
Br Aaron Doocey
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Has reached the frame in 2 bumpers this autumn but the form is barely modest. Makes hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) 3 10 11 Caoilin Quinn 5-1 (Gary Moore) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Malinka (FR), 11-4 St Lukes Chelsea (GB), 6-1 Playaway Girl (IRE), 16-1 Offiah’s Boy (GB), 20-1 Vorderman (GB), 33-1 Kimchi (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
SECOND RACE 1.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN FREE BET NOSE LOSERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (72 wins from 347 runners, 21%) runs HUDSON DE GRUGY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs GETAWAY DRUMLEE WEIGHTWATCHER: HUDSON DE GRUGY won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 7lb to 116. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY DRUMLEE trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.
The vote goes to the lightly-raced GETAWAY DRUMLEE, who made a positive start over fences when third at Huntingdon. That form looks solid (the winner was going well when unseating rider next time and the runner-up has since gone one better) and it also augurs well that he was a hurdles winner on his sole previous visit to this course. Koenigsstern should pick up a race in this sphere before long and is next best ahead of Good Friday Fairy and likely improvers HighTreason andTactical Affair
B g Kayf Tara - Amber Cloud
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr W. Kinsey Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened hurdles account here last winter and, having found the company too hot in a Grade 3 Sandown handicap next time, he duly got back on track with a gutsy victory at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April. Should build on Newbury reappearance/chase debut third and he’s one to consider off 2lb lower. TFRHHHII BHA120
2
HUDSON DE
GRUGY
(FR) (30) P/3F30-P 7 11-10
B g Falco (USA) - Queen de Grugy (FR)
Freddie Mitchell (5) Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie et al KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWGained breakthrough success over fences in Grade 3 Sandown novices’ handicap back in April 2023. Very well treated on that form (now 7lb below that winning mark) but appears to have lost his way since, running no sort of a race tried in cheekpieces (visor refitted here) on last month’s return. TFRHHIII BHA116
3 GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE) (37)
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE)
Mrs G. Collier
6P/210-3 C
8 11-10
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Paddy Stack Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedsecondsuccessoverfenceswhentakinga17.7fhandicaphurdleatthiscourseduringthespring Shapedwellstartingoutoverfences at Huntingdon (16.5f, good) and this former Irish point winner is of strong interest back up in trip here with that run under his belt. TFRHHHHH BHA116
4 FEEL THE PINCH
(GB) (15) 210554 10 11-9
B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose
B Jones & Son
Br C. F. C. Jackson
Charlie Price (3)
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific for this stable, producing an effort right up there with his best when adding to his tally at Newton Abbot (16.7f, good) in July Form has dipped badly since, though, it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA115
5 BRULURE
NOIRE
(IRE) (241) P3/1341- D
B g Califet (FR) - Julia Glynn (IRE)
Miss A. M. Reed
7 11-6
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Seamus Cooney Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSignedoffforlasttermwithsuccessin9-runnerhandicapchaseatChepstow(19.4f,goodtosoft)inApril.Cangowellfresh(wononseasonalreappearance of 2022/23 campaign and last season) but 7lb rise for that Chepstow success means that another personal best is very much needed TFRHHHII BHA112
6 TACTICAL AFFAIR (FR) (28) 3423-65 5 11-5
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Codrina (FR)
James Bowen
Velocity Racing NH Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Gheorghe Codre
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner for Gordon Elliott last winter and shaped well on first run for this yard at Warwick in March. Safely held next 2 starts but there were positives to glean from his reappearance/chase debut fifth on the back of a wind op at Lingfield (2 1/2m, good) and he’s open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA111
7 GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (282) 31214P- CD 7 11-1
Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) Rex Dingle The Rudimentals Ben Clarke, Corscombe Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote TIMEFORMVIEW
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE)
Ham Manor Farms Ltd
James Davies
Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW
Dual winning pointer (also successful 3 times on the Flat) and has shown plenty of ability in his 7 starts under Rules, for all that he’s yet to strike over hurdles/fences Runner-up both starts switched to this sphere since returning to action in October and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2023: GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) 6 11 6 Rex Dingle 9-2 (Ben Clarke) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY: Following its run on 3/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), 9-2 Koenigsstern (IRE), 13-2 High Treason (GB), 7-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 8-1 Brulure Noire (IRE), 10-1 Tactical Affair (FR), 16-1 Hudson de Grugy (FR), 33-1 Feel The Pinch (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (18 wins from 52 runners, 35%) runs EILEEN’S MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs EILEEN’S MILAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABSENCE OF MALICE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
CHANCELLORSTOWN pushed a thriving sort close at Plumpton 3 weeks ago and is given a chance to build on that promise, although a strong market move for Paul Nicholls handicap newcomer Eileen’s Milan would put a slightly different slant on things. Groom de Cotte will also have a part to play if in anything like the same form as when winning comfortably over 3 1/4m here in September
1 EILEEN’S MILAN (IRE) (158) 6420
B g Milan - Toledana (FR)
5 12-0
Lorcan Williams
The BM Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br A. V. Bloodstock Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWHad 3 outings in maiden/novice hurdles at Newton Abbot over the summer, showing a fair level of ability when runner-up on the second occasion Potential improver now handicapping for a leading stable back from 5 months off (has had wind surgery) TFRHHHHI BHA105
2 GROOM DE COTTE (FR) (77) 300P01 C
8 11-4
B g Tiger Groom - Traviata Valtat (FR) Isabelle Ryder (7)
Mr N. Byrne Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron
TIMEFORMVIEWRevived back hurdling for the first time for this yard when opening his account in a 3 1/4m course handicap in September. Hit with a 10lb rise but he was competitive off higher marks earlier in his career TFRHHHHI BHA95
3 HURST HILL (IRE) (12) 03360U
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)
5 11-0
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Thomas Keating We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of mares’ novice events at Newton Abbot during the summer (both at around 17f) but has failed to build on those efforts since returning from a break TFRHHIII BHA91
4 CHANCELLORSTOWN (IRE) (22) 4000-42
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Joyride (GER)
Andrew & Sarah Wates
6 10-13
Tom Cannon
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br P. Casey Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form with cheekpieces fitted (retained) when going down by only a nose in 25f Plumpton handicap 22 days ago. Big player if in the same form TFRHHHHH BHA90
5 ARCTIC SAINT (IRE) (22) 4-65503
Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Nomad Attitude (FR)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
6 10-12
Chris Ward (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Sean Hoare Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer. Similar story after 8 starts under Rules but he did make a reasonable start for this yard when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) last month Needs to back that up now. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 DANCE TO FAME (IRE) (28) 14//P3P-0
B g Fame And Glory - Cooline Jana (IRE)
The Winterlee Partnership
9 10-4
James Davies
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br John and Ann Goold Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the last of 4 starts in Irish points but is yet to offer much over hurdles, including 2 handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA81
7 ABSENCE OF MALICE (IRE) (20) 00P00
4 10-4
Ch f Hillstar - Liss Carrig (IRE) Ben Jones
Mr Bill Hawkins Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked limited in bumpers and novice hurdles but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance TFRHHHII BHA81
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
SMITH (IRE) (32) 0/PP/-40
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Alazeya (IRE)
Mrs Lydia Richards
Br John Connaughton
8 10-4
Marc Goldstein
Lydia Richards, Chichester
Lydia Richards Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 7 times on the Flat but he’s something of an AW specialist in that sphere and has yet to make any significant impact over hurdles, including well held on last month’s course handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA81
9 ENGAGING SAM (GB)
(12) P/0063-5
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Engaging
7 10-2
Caoilin Quinn
Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Amy Taylor
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed he can be competitive from a basement mark when third over 23f at Lingfield in February and probably needed his comeback run there 12 days ago. Should be sharper now. TFRHHHII BHA72
10 ALL UNDER CONTROL (IRE)
(29) 00040-0
Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Larnalee (IRE)
5 10-2
Harry Kimber RS Racing - Bailey’s Syndicate
Br Mrs Juliet Brown
Robert Walford, Blandford
TIMEFORM VIEWPoor form at best for Sheila Lewis last season Also well held on Kempton stable debut last month but better was seemingly expected as she went off at only 3/1. It’ll be interesting to see if there’s any money for her again TFRHHHII BHA71
11 SPICY NELSON (IRE)
(12) P/0P5-53
Ch g Mount Nelson - Fairy Trader (IRE)
The Backburner syndicate
6 10-2
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Tom Maher Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who was beaten just under 18 lengths when third of 7 in a 19.5f Lingfield handicap 12 days ago. First-time blinkers (which are added to a tongue tie) will need to spark improvement TFRHHHII BHA71
2023: HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) 6 11 13 Sean Bowen 11-8 (Warren Greatrex) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:
SMITH: Following its run on 8/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Chancellorstown (IRE), 9-2 Eileen’s Milan (IRE), Groom de Cotte (FR), Arctic Saint (IRE), 7-1 Spicy Nelson (IRE), 22-1 All Under Control (IRE), 28-1 Smith (IRE), Engaging Sam (GB), 40-1 Hurst Hill (IRE), 80-1 Absence of Malice (IRE), 100-1 Dance To Fame (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN ONLINE BETTING SITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 123 runners, 30%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PILGRIMS KING trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
VALIRANN GOLD and Captain Claude both boast good records round here and they could be the pair to concentrate on. The former shaped really well over a trip short of his best on his recent reappearance at Lingfield and, with that run under his belt, he may prove too strong for Anthony Honeyball’s charge, who has been absent since March. Leading Swoop is best of the rest
1 CAPTAIN
CLAUDE
(IRE) (257) 311323- CD 7 12-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE)
Chad Bament (10)
Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicefrom4startsoverfenceshere,thelatestan11-lengthsuccessover31/4monBoxingDaylastyear.Followedthatwithacoupleofcreditable efforts in defeat before a less-than-perfect round of jumping ultimately proved his undoing back here when last seen in March. Solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2
SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) (20)
601-42P
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)
6 11-10
James Bowen
Both Ways Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Edmond & Mark Coleman 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner at Hereford in April and solid start over fences when second of 6 in a handicap at Cartmel (25.5f, good to soft) the following month. However, he ran poorly (eventually pulled up) on return at Ffos Las and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA96
3 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (30) 1214-PP
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)
8 11-9
Ben Jones
Mr Einsley Harries Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Ms Anne Marie Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’scampaignwasaproductiveone,bagginghandicapchasesatDoncasterandFfosLas(bothataround19f)andplacedonseveraloccasions, too. However, he now needs to get back on track having been pulled up on his last 2 starts First-time visor replaces usual blinkers/tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA95
4 MISTER MURCHAN
(IRE) (235) 25322P- CD 11 11-8
B g Westerner - So Supreme (IRE)
The Winterlee Partnership
James Davies
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Grange Stud Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run stretches back to January 2021 and while he found just one too good on 3 occasions last season (including here in March), he signed that campaign off on a downer and his record when fresh hardly inspires confidence. TFRHHIII BHA94
5 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (32)
325P0-3
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE)
Gale Force One
8 11-2
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who found just the one too good on his C&D chase debut in January. Failed to fire next 3 starts but better effort when third of 8 on his reappearance here (19.5f, good to soft) last month and he’s not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA88
6 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (12) 14323-3 C 7 10-11
B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Ned Fox (5)
Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
Br George R. Williams
TIMEFORMVIEWStrikeratenothingspecialbutdidthejobwellhereinFebruaryandresumedwithahighlyencouragingeffortatLingfield(2m,goodto soft) where he finished third, doing his best work at the finish over an inadequate trip Leading claims now back up in distance TFRHHHHH BHA83
7 CAN’T BUY TIME (IRE) (50) 606PP-P 5 10-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br Mrs R. H. Lalor
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 5 starts over hurdles and, following 8 months off/breathing operation, he dropped away quickly when pulled up on chase debut at Plumpton in October. Now tried in blinkers. TFRHIIII BHA74
1-2-3: 1.VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) 2.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 3.LEADING SWOOP (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
NO DRAMA (IRE) (48) 00P/2P//-6
Ch g Mahler - Calimesa (IRE)
The Sundowners
9 10-2
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr Jamie O’Brien Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No surprise that he looked in need of the run when safely held on chase/yard debut following more than 3 years off here in October. Entitled to come on for that but others preferred all the same TFRHHIII BHA74
9 ELZAARO (IRE) (216) 0/5446-P
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Uncharted Waters (IRE)
Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis
Br Valerie Madden
6 10-2
Brendan Powell
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Karen Jewell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in a bumper/over obstacles and likely to come up short once again from 5lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA69
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note: PILGRIMS KING: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Valirann Gold (IRE), 5-2 Captain Claude (IRE), 13-2 Leading Swoop (IRE), 10-1 Shillanavogy (IRE), 14-1 Mister Murchan (IRE), 16-1 Pilgrims King (IRE), 20-1 No Drama (IRE), 25-1 Elzaaro (IRE), 200-1 Can’t Buy Time (IRE)
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post
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FIFTH RACE 3.00
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BETGOODWIN BEST UK BOOKIE MARES’ 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): B Pauling (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs KATIRA DU MESTIVEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs KATIRA DU MESTIVEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHES ALL PRIDE trained by Deborah Cole, Solihull, 164 miles.
Having both shown ability between the flags, KATIRA DU MESTIVEL and Two Fingers West are intriguing alternatives to Hollygrove Cha Cha, who is likely to be a warm order having maintained her unbeaten record with a stylish hurdles debut success at Ludlow. Conversely, that probably wasn’t a particularly strong race and she is worth taking on at short odds Katira du Mestivel was bang there when falling at the last on her sole start between the flags and she could be the answer
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1
B f Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE)
Hot To Trot Jumping
Br Ms C. Brennan
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon both starts in bumpers in the spring and overcame a few mistakes to remain unbeaten switched to hurdling at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) last month. Remains with potential and she is clearly the one to beat TFRHHHII BHA-
2
ARCTIC STREAM (GB) (19) P3/P65/-5
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Arctic Flow
Mrs C. J. Dunn
7 11-0
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mrs H. R. Dunn Super Mare Scaffolding
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in points in 2022 and beaten a long way when fifth on Rules debut in a mares’ novice hurdle at Warwick 19 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 EILEEN’S
ORDERS
(IRE) (19) 663
B f Order of St George (IRE) - Eileen O (IRE)
4 11-0
Brendan Powell
Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Kenneth Parkhill Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEWModest form in bumpers 5 months apart but she was up there for much of the journey when coming home third of 15 on hurdles debut at Warwick (19f, soft), with Arctic Stream around 18 lengths behind Live each-way chance TFRHHIII BHA-
4 ELLIE’S WARRIOR (IRE) (12) 600-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Noras Fancy (IRE)
Octavians
5 11-0
Rex Dingle
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Michael Dixon Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a fair way both starts in bumpers and similar story in maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Lingfield TFRHIIII BHA-
5 JUST A MEMORY (FR) (264) 044-
B m Muhtathir - L’Aulniere (FR)
Jim and Claire Limited
5 11-0
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Janick Gigou 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a chase winner in France and showed glimmers of ability in a trio of bumpers last season Improvement needed now switched to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 KATIRA DU MESTIVEL (FR) (226) F 4 11-0
B f Muhtathir - Royale Solitaire (FR)
OAP II
Br M, M, N, & A-S Hallais
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Horse & Groom East Ashling
TIMEFORM VIEWCost €85,000 as a 3-y-o and this half-sister to 4 winners held every chance when exiting at the final obstacle in a maiden point during the spring Has joined a greatly respected yard ahead of this Rules debut and she is one to keep a close eye on in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 MISS IRELAND (IRE) (38) P-P15 C
B m Yeats (IRE) - Gaye Melody (IRE)
5 11-0
Marc Goldstein
Miss V. Markowiak Lydia Richards, Chichester
Br Miss Victoria Markowiak
TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupbothstartsinpointsbutprovedanentirelydifferentpropositionwhenlandinga6-runnerbumperhereinSeptember,despitegoinginsnatches. Wasn’t beaten far at Ascot in first-time cheekpieces (retained) next time but more will almost certainly be needed now switched to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 SHES ALL PRIDE (IRE) (27) 23
B f Order of St George (IRE) - Ballyallia Pride (IRE)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Br Mrs E Costelloe
4 11-0
Chris Ward (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and, having raced freely, she was beaten around 17 lengths when third on Rules debut in a Ayr bumper (2m, good to soft) last month. Hood enlisted now tackling hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
9 TWO FINGERS WEST (IRE) (310) 31- 5 11-0
B m Westerner - Oscar’s Song (IRE)
Ben turner racing partnership 2
Charlie Hammond
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWChanged hands for £38,000 after winning the second of her 2 starts in Irish maiden points last winter. Interesting starting out under Rules here for a yard in terrific form and it will be worth noting if the market speaks in her favour TFRHHHHI BHA-
2023: EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) 5 11 2 Luke Scott 4-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
JUST A MEMORY: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE), 4-1 Katira du Mestivel (FR), 13-2 Two Fingers West (IRE), 10-1 Eileen’s Orders (IRE), 16-1 Miss Ireland (IRE), 22-1 Just A Memory (FR), 25-1 Shes All Pride (IRE), 40-1 Ellie’s Warrior (IRE), 150-1 Arctic Stream (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 3.30
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 £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Gordon (29 wins from 189 runners, 15%) runs SUMMER IN MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Tom Ellis (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs SOLDIER’S LEAP
WEIGHTWATCHER: JOHN BETJEMAN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 12lb to 97. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIESEL LINE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 159 miles.
SUMMER IN MILAN can do better now handicapping dropped in class and could be the way to go John Betjeman is appealing from a reduced mark, while Je Suis Sacre is another likely improver with his attentions switched to handicaps.
1 SUMMER IN MILAN (IRE) (12) 34-040 5
B g Milan - Summer Again (IRE)
Exors of the late Mr L. Gilbert
Rex Dingle
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs R Molony Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on his only start in Irish bumpers (for P. M. J. Doyle) having earlier won a point. Low-key start over hurdles so far for this stable but may do better now switched to a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA99
2 ALMUHIT (IRE) (33) 00-5060
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE)
Mr Justin Carthy
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
5 12-0
Isabelle Ryder (7)
Gary Brown, Swindon
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler at his best but he proved to be a disappointment on debut for new yard here in September and has fared no better since Plenty to prove TFRHHHII BHA99
3 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (28) 333-404
B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty
Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard
Br Plantation Stud
8 11-12
Fergus Gillard
Mark Gillard, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but wasn’t entirely disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good) 28 days ago. Eased further in the weights TFRHHHHI BHA97
4 MI SUENO (IRE) (50) P11P6-0
Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)
5 11-7
Caoilin Quinn
Mrs Sue Lowen & Partner Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicaps at Fakenham and at Plumpton last winter but well held in a pair of Flat handicaps in early summer and offered little back from 4 months off at latter venue last time TFRHHIII BHA92
5 DIESEL LINE (IRE) (54) 1/300-0
Br g Malinas (GER) - Ryans Robin (IRE)
6 11-1
Lorcan Williams
Langley’s Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWAttracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter in February 2023. Disappointing so far over hurdles, including on reappearance at Wincanton last time Needs to have benefited from a recent breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA86
6 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (52) 2060
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
4 11-0
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mrs I. Hodge Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br A. H. B. Hodge Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point in May but well held all 3 starts over hurdles, albeit showing a bit more than previously at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago. Improvement needed on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA85
7 JE SUIS SACRE (FR) (302) 050-
5 10-12
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Harry Kimber
Mr G. L. Porter Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Henrietta Charlet & Graham Porter
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in 3 runs last season but has a good pedigree and appeals as the type to do better now venturing into handicaps over a slightly longer trip TFRHHHII BHA83
1-2-3: 1.SUMMER IN MILAN (IRE) 2.JOHN BETJEMAN 3.JE SUIS SACRE (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
FOOTLOOSE
MAN (GB) (12) 144365 CD
B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)
Mr Richard Hobson
5 10-11
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Mickley Stud RH Bloodstock
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in August Mixed bag since but shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 15 at Taunton (19f) on most recent outing Not ruled out TFRHHHHH BHA82
9 MOTAZZEN (IRE)
(14) 025604
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)
Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight
6 10-9
Brendan Powell
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good, 13/2) 14 days ago. Needs to build on that now
10 GUINESSED (IRE)
(77) 5/PF00-4
B m Sageburg (IRE) - Swap Shop (IRE)
Grandstand Stables Partnership
Br Miss Jane Doran
TFRHHHII BHA80
7 10-3
Jack Tudor
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles, finishing a well-held fourth of 8 on handicap debut over C&D in September. TFRHHIII BHA74
11 NO GUARANTEE (GB)
(32) P0-PP00
4 10-2
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock Tabitha Worsley (3)
High Weald Racing
Br Littleton Stud
Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account and looks set for another struggle from well out of the weights.
2023: THIRTYFOUR THIRTY 4 12 0 Sean Bowen 7-2 (Syd Hosie) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
TFRHIIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
DIESEL LINE: Following its run on 17/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
GUINESSED: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 John Betjeman (GB), 9-2 Motazzen (IRE), 5-1 Summer In Milan (IRE), 13-2 Diesel Line (IRE), 8-1 Je Suis Sacre (FR), 10-1 Almuhit (IRE), 22-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), Guinessed (IRE), 25-1 Mi Sueno (IRE), 100-1 No Guarantee (GB)
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.00 - THE BETGOODWIN BEST ODDS GUARANTEED JUVENILE 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 juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BetGoodwin 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. 11 entries at £38. - Closed December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.30 - THE BETGOODWIN FREE BET NOSE LOSERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, 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 8th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetGoodwin 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. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 28 March, 2025. 14 entries at £44. - Closed December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.00 - THE BETGOODWIN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetGoodwin 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 December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.30 - THE BETGOODWIN ONLINE BETTING SITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetGoodwin 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. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 28 March, 2025. 15 entries at £30. - Closed December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE BETGOODWIN BEST UK BOOKIE MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BetGoodwin 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. 20 entries at £38. - Closed December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.30 - THE JOHN AND MARYANNE BIRCH MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, 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 £30. - Closed December 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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