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THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER

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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332 Br

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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Star Ratings Explained

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 11.57 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHECK OUR PRICES AT BETMGM CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs KALIF D’AIRY & TARA ITI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs RUNAWAY TRAIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCO BRAVE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles. RACE SUMMARY Quite a competitive opener, with MOTAZZEN taken to follow up his recent course success. He proved really strong at the finish then and his revised mark should be within reach. The lightly-raced Getoverthathill also won well here last time and is an obvious danger. Coco Brave is another to note. 1-2-3: 1.MOTAZZEN (IRE) 2.GETOVERTHATHILL (IRE) 3.COCO BRAVE (IRE) KEY colours

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KALIF D’AIRY (FR) (66) 033-00

12-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne

Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWThird in a pair of 2m juvenile hurdles at Newbury and Hereford last winter but well held in 2 handicaps ﬁtted with a tongue tie this time around. Mark is dipping. 1 of 2 runners for top local yard. TFRHHHII BHA96

COCO BRAVE (IRE) (30) 03F5-3

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Coming Home (FR) Kelly, Langford & The Hecks Br Pat Kinsella

12-0

Chad Bament (10) Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if better for the run switched to a handicap after 8 months off at Southwell, leading until the home straight, and should have more to offer at this sort of trip. Tongue tie goes on and 10lb conditional been going well. One to consider. TFRHHHII BHA96

ALIOSKI (GB) (38) 3/200-2U

7 11-13

B g Kodiac - Luluti (IRE) Mr Gareth Cheshire Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

Isabelle Ryder (10) Gary Brown, Swindon Cheshire Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWSole hurdles success came in 2m Worcester maiden in 2022 but largely acquitted himself well after and notched third win on the Flat at Ffos Las in August. In rear when unseating ﬁfth at Leicester back over hurdles last month. Wouldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA95

RUNAWAY TRAIN (IRE) (30) 065F62

B g Bullet Train - Violin Davis (FR) Mr & Mrs R Sage Br Mr K. D. Cotter

4 11-10

Tom Buckley James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Has run much better the last twice, second on handicap debut at Southwell (2m) 4 weeks ago, faring best of the trio who ensured a brisk early gallop. Got to be respected up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA92

GETOVERTHATHILL (IRE) (39) 00/1/-061 C

B g Getaway (GER) - Vale of Avocia (IRE) Racehorse Ownership Club Br J. & S. Hegarty

11-6

Bradley Harris Chris Gordon, Winchester Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition sent handicapping after 7 weeks off when landing 22f novice contest here 6 weeks ago, travelling well and drawing clear. More to come up 9lb. TFRHHHHI BHA88

TARA ITI (GB) (10) 306222 C

Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty Mark Albon and Gary Moore Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner

11-6

Rob Hargreaves (8) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW His last 2 wins have come here but he’s struggled to add to his tally for a while, failing to put it to bed after getting to the front at Plumpton recently. 1 of 2 runners for the yard. TFRHHHII BHA88

MOTAZZEN (IRE) (16) 256041 C

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

11-5

Philip Armson Henrietta C Knight, Wantage Henrietta Knight

TIMEFORM VIEW Became his trainer’s ﬁrst jumps winner since renewing her licence here a fortnight ago. Did it decisively, suggesting this longer trip should suit, and he could follow up after a 7lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA87

KARAKOY (GB) (184) 006-043

4 10-10

B g Golden Horn - Souville Ms G. Gwilliam Br The Souville Partnership

Charlie Price Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: HOBB’S DELIGHT 7 11 0 Harry Kimber 15-2 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran 2023: NATURALLY HIGH 8 11 6 Caoilin Quinn 11-8 (Gary Moore) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Getoverthathill (IRE), 7-2 Motazzen (IRE), 7-1 Tara Iti (GB), 15-2 Runaway Train (IRE), 9-1 Coco Brave (IRE), 12-1 Kalif d’Airy (FR), 20-1 Karakoy (GB), 33-1 Alioski (GB)

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Fontwell Park Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingﬁeld Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgeﬁeld, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

RACE ONE

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat who showed plenty more over hurdles last 2 starts in June. Might ﬁnd this a bit tougher back up in trip after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA78

SECOND RACE 12.32 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STAY SAFE PLAYERS AT BETMGM 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 & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs PEARL’S PIRATE & SANITISER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs PEARL’S PIRATE & SANITISER LONGEST TRAVELLER: POLLY PI trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY Quite a deep-looking novice, with KALIUM fancied to take another step forward and make it 2-3 over hurdles. He showed a good attitude for a lightly-raced hurdler when scoring at Wetherby and seems sure to win more races. French recruit Hors Jeu sets a decent standard if ready to roll, while Andashan remains with potential despite his Plumpton mishap. 1-2-3: 1.KALIUM (FR) 2.HORS JEU (FR) 3.ANDASHAN (IRE) KEY colours

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DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (28) 0-113 D

11-9

B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse Mere Racing Br Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff

Jack Tudor Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWPlumpton bumper winner who took a thin 2m maiden hurdle at Southwell last month and ran well in a much stronger event at Taunton next time, seeming to hit the line quite well even if unable to go with the promising ﬁrst 2 in the latter stages. More to come as his jumping improves. TFRHHHII BHA117

HORS JEU (FR) (221) 4-12

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belmiesque (FR) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Mr Jean-Charles Escale

11-9

Richard Patrick Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles in France in May, winning at Moulins and second at Auteuil. Sets a good standard for a novice like this and seems sure to go well if ready to roll. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KALIUM (FR) (40) 121

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Saisine (FR) Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Br Mr Nicolas Landon

11-9

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge DragonBet

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning debut in a Killarney bumper in May and has made a good start over hurdles for new yard, chasing home promising one at Ludlow before getting the job done in good style at Wetherby. Can improve further. TFRHHHHH BHA121

ANDASHAN (IRE) (10) 13-U BF

11-2

B g Shantaram - Anda de Grissay (FR) Rex Dingle The Rockbourne Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Anda Partnership Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning bumper debut at Kempton in February and bettered that form when third of 20 in a valuable event at Newbury TFRHHHII BHA6 weeks later. Well backed but got no further than the ﬁrst on last week’s hurdles debut at Plumpton. Clearly retains potential.

BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (10) 1/0-0

B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE) Burrishoole Boy Racing Club Br Liam Cosgrave

11-2

Philip Armson (3) Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but just modest form in a bumper 4 months later and offered little sent hurdling at Southwell on comeback last week. TFRHIIII BHA-

BEAULD AS BRASS (GB) (8)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Camelopardalis Greens Racing Br Miss D. F. Fleming

11-2

James Davies George Baker, Chiddingfold Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 11f), good second last week despite losing many lengths at start. Has plenty of quirks so hard to predict how he’ll take to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

MALINIFICENT (IRE) (21) U-23

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Lady Mischief (IRE) Collison Luck Orr & Rowley Br Patricia & James Moroney

11-2

Daire Davis (7) Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £52,000 buy, runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 5). Showed promise on hurdles debut in a 6-runner 2m Leicester novice earlier this month that should throw up winners. Bred to stay well. TFRHHHII BHA-

PEARL’S PIRATE (GB) (273) 3-

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Classic Pearl Mr J Preston and Mr C Cox Br Miss J. P. Hawkins

11-2

Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on despite looking badly in need of experience in March bumper here that the yard has farmed over the years. One to note now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

SANITISER (GB) (37) 232213 BF

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Sunville Rail Limited Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

11-2

Rob Hargreaves (7) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWA fairly useful handicapper on the Flat and having ﬁnished a good second over C&D he readily opened his hurdling account in 5-runner handicap at Kempton (2m) last month. Not in the same form at Fakenham a week later, however. TFRHHHII BHA100

POLLY PI (IRE) (35) 6400

B f Mount Nelson - Timoca (IRE) Mrs J. Davies Br Peter & Janet Davies

10-9

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with promise in both bumper starts but looks a longer-term project over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

XYLE ENKI (FR) (844) 30/1214/-

B m Network (GER) - So Cute (FR) Mr Phill Meaden Br Haras Enki

10-9

Harry Kimber Robert Walford, Blandford Gorcombe Extreme Sports

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser, successful on 2 of her 3 starts over fences early in 2022/23. Long absence to overcome TFRHHHII BHA105 but in-form yard can ready one and she’s worth a look returning over hurdles on these terms. 2023: THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) 4 11 4 Beau Morgan 5-2 (Ben Pauling) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kalium (FR), 11-2 Hors Jeu (FR), 6-1 Andashan (IRE), 15-2 Maliniﬁcent (IRE), 8-1 Dance And Glance (GB), Xyle Enki (FR), 12-1 Sanitiser (GB), 16-1 Pearl’s Pirate (GB), 40-1 Beauld As Brass (GB), 200-1 Polly Pi (IRE), 300-1 Ballela Blaze (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.07 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 165YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DAILY OFFERS WITH BETMGM 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)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs JOLYJUMP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs JOLYJUMP LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREENROCK ABBEY trained by Kerry Lee, Presteigne, 164 miles. RACE SUMMARY GORCOMBE MOONSHINE won this on his return last year and could repeat the feat. Koenigsstern has made a good start over fences and is a big player. Coup de Gold might go well if none the worse after his Hereford spill. 1-2-3: 1.GORCOMBE MOONSHINE 2.KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) 3.COUP DE GOLD (IRE) KEY colours

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JOLYJUMP (FR) (22) 1-24413

12-0

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite du Mathan (FR) Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Br Mrs D. Saliou & Haras de La Haie Neuve

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Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly off the mark over fences in 4-runner 2m novice handicap at Southwell last month but not in the same form up 9lb at Ludlow next time, jumping left. Retains potential. TFRHHHII BHA105

GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (33) 3/2325-5

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE) R L Baker & R Lee Br Mark Slevin

8 11-13

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee, Presteigne Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences at Hereford during 2022/23 and placed twice last season. Might have needed his return at Huntingdon last month although his tame ﬁnish wasn’t anything new. TFRHHHII BHA104

KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) (38) 4336-22 BF

7 11-13

B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE) Ham Manor Farms Ltd Br Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary

James Davies Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winning pointer (also successful 3 times on the Flat) and has shown plenty 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

CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (15) 01P3-3P

6 11-12

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Br Kedrah House Stud

Ben Poste Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who ran well on her return at Sedgeﬁeld but shaped as if amiss making chasing debut after 9 weeks off at Hexham. Bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA103

COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (29) 30423F

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Mrs C. Williams Br Niarchos Family

10-6

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and offered something to work on before departing late making a belated chase debut at Hereford 4 weeks ago. Wouldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA83

VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (16) 4323-36 C BF

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Br George R. Williams

10-5

Ned Fox (3) Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Second to Gorcombe Moonshine in this 12 months ago and struck back here in February, going on from faltering leader. Poor here a fortnight ago after a promising return, though. TFRHHHII BHA82

GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (184) 4F-3430 CD BF 7

B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Mr Phill Meaden Br Mr Phill Meaden

10-2

Harry Kimber Robert Walford, Blandford Gorcombe Extreme Sports

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair runs over hurdles in the summer and won this last year on ﬁrst go over fences. No surprise to see him go well back chasing after 6 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA77

2023: GORCOMBE MOONSHINE 6 9 13 Harry Kimber 10-3 (Robert Walford) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7. Stewards Note: CHOSEN HERO: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. Probable S.P’s:3-1Koenigsstern(IRE),9-2Jolyjump(FR),5-1GorcombeMoonshine(GB),6-1GreenrockAbbey(IRE), 13-2 Valirann Gold (IRE), 9-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 16-1 Chosen Hero (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 1.42 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD

THE £40 IN FREE BETS WITH BETMGM JUVENILE MAIDEN 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 & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs GALACTIC CHARM & RED CLOUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs GALACTIC CHARM & RED CLOUD LONGEST TRAVELLER: EL GAVILAN trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 153 miles. RACE SUMMARY Hard to see past GALACTIC CHARM after his promising Sandown run and he can give the Moore stable another win in this contest. Roi de Baviere looks the one for the forecast.

1-2-3: 1.GALACTIC CHARM 2.ROI DE BAVIERE (FR) 3.EL GAVILAN (FR) KEY colours

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CANDLE WAX (GB) (212)

11-2

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shama (IRE) HM The King & HM The Queen Br Queen Elizabeth II

James Davies Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest and disappointing maiden on the Flat for William Haggas. Been off another 7 months and some hope for him being from the family of fairly useful hurdler Shadagann. Tongue tie goes on. TFRHHIII BHA-

EL GAVILAN (FR) (14) 2-405 BF

B g Guignol (GER) - La Jalousie (FR) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Mr Emmanuel Dibatista, Mme Claire Dibati

11-2

Richard Patrick Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles in France and runner-up to subsequent listed winner Sauvignon on debut, but proved disappointing on ﬁrst go in this country at Warwick (9/4) recently, ﬁnding little. TFRHHHII BHA-

GALACTIC CHARM (GB) (20) 2

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gold Charm (GER) The Fat Jockey Partnership Br Harriet Loder

11-2

Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful staying handicapper on Flat for Michael Bell (47,000 gns buy for new connections). Made a promising start over hurdles at Sandown 3 weeks ago, sticking to his task despite his inexperience showing over the last 2 ﬂights. Sure to go well for top local yard with good record in this. TFRHHHHH BHA-

RAPID MISSION (GB) (39) 560

B g Frankel - Midnight Crossing (IRE) Mrs Kate Kenyon Br Pursuit of Success LLC

11-2

Bradley Harris (3) Anthony Charlton, Warminster Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f) but has shown little in 3 starts over hurdles this term. TFRHHIII BHA87

RED CLOUD (IRE) (31) 6

11-2

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Statenice Mr J. Kimber & Aura Racing Br Colm McEvoy

Marc Goldstein Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer successful twice at up to 1 1/2m on the Flat in 2024 and probably needed the run with a tongue strap retained for his hurdling debut after 7 weeks off at Kempton. Has enough about him physically to suggest he’ll do better in this sphere at some stage. TFRHHIII BHA-

ROI DE BAVIERE (FR) (25) 32

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Justﬁrstlady (IRE) The Yes No Wait Sorries Br Puerari, Gravereaux, Monceau, Hazan

11-2

Fern O’Brien (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat in France who improved on hurdling debut form when second to promising sort from the Venetia Williams’ yard at Leicester (2m). Can do better again. TFRHHHII BHA104 2023: BRIDGE 3 10 13 Caoilin Quinn 3-1 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Galactic Charm (GB), 13-2 Roi de Baviere (FR), 7-1 El Gavilan (FR), 33-1 Red Cloud (IRE), 50-1 Candle Wax (GB), 66-1 Rapid Mission (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 2.17 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GOLDEN ERA OF BETTING: BETMGM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs HEAVEN SMART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs HEAVEN SMART LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPIKE JONES trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 148 miles. RACE SUMMARY HIDDEN HISTORY made an encouraging comeback/handicap debut at Chepstow in a race that is working out and he could be set for a big run if his stamina holds out upped markedly in trip. 2022-winner Spike Jones made a successful return at Lingfield and can go well again. Gata Ban is another to consider. 1-2-3: 1.HIDDEN HISTORY 2.SPIKE JONES 3.GATA BAN (IRE) KEY colours

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SPIKE JONES (GB) (44) 12/P45-1 CD

12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Ned Fox (3) Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Solstice

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner in 2022/23 season (including this race) and successful return after 11 months off in 23f Lingfield handicap fitted with cheekpieces, pulling it out of the fire late. One to consider up just 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA116

HIDDEN HISTORY (GB) (34) 1/31-0

6 11-13

B or Br g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bollin Judith Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hidden Br Richard & Caroline Mathias

Rex Dingle Chris Gordon, Winchester Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW£45,000 Irish point winner who struck in heavy-ground Lingﬁeld maiden hurdle in February. Offered more than enough to think he can make an impact from this sort of mark on return/handicap debut at Chepstow last month, not knocked about. Upped markedly in trip and capable of better. TFRHHHHH BHA115

NO BUT I WILL (GB) (62) 015PR-0

7 11-12

B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela On The Gallops 1 Br T. A. Williams

Charlie Price (3) Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser who probably needed his October run for new yard. They’ve been among the winners and he scored second time up last season (over fences) so he’s not discounted down in class. TFRHHHII BHA114

HEAVEN SMART (FR) (31) 1UU-436

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) The Seasiders Br Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses

11-5

Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3m chase winner back over hurdles this autumn, well beaten at Kempton latest TFRHHHII BHA107 but running well on return over C&D before that. Can’t be dismissed back here.

SHUTUPSHIRLEY (GB) (756) 42/0/511/-

B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff Chris Pugsley & Nigel Skinner Br Mr A. F. Lees

11-2

Harry Kimber Robert Walford, Blandford Pugsley Revill

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving in handicap hurdles when last seen at the end of 2022, scoring at Exeter and Wincanton. Can progress further if all is well. Tongue tie goes on. TFRHHHII BHA104

SAN PEDRO (IRE) (31) 410-605 CD

11-0

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE) Marc Goldstein The Rockbourne Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Kilcarn Stud Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has been quiet but is back on his last successful mark and a revival wouldn’t be a complete surprise. TFRHHHII BHA102

GATA BAN (IRE) (50) 2301/-06

B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE) The Boot Inn Partnership Br A. Larkin

10-6

Jack Tudor Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke The Boot Inn Tisbury, 2 D Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning handicap debut at Taunton (19f) in December 2022 and is seemingly working her way back to ﬁtness, more like it when TFRHHHII BHA94 sixth of 17 at Chepstow 7 weeks ago. Handicapper drops her another 3lb and she’s one to consider upped further in trip.

2023: LANSPARK (IRE) 8 10 12 Rex Dingle 11-2 (Robbie Llewellyn) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Stewards Note: HIDDEN HISTORY: Following its run on 22/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a mistake. NO BUT I WILL: Following its run on 25/10/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. HEAVEN SMART: Following its run on 25/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spike Jones (GB), 7-2 Hidden History (GB), 11-2 Shutupshirley (GB), 7-1 Heaven Smart (FR), 15-2 Gata Ban (IRE), 10-1 No But I Will (GB), 20-1 San Pedro (IRE)

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KEMPTON PARK 2.30

THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £260050

Owners Prize Money. 1st £113330, 2nd £46523, 3rd £23274, 4th £11624, 5th £5825, 6th £2913. (Penalty Value £148098.47)

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BANBRIDGE (IRE) (18) 1/10-14U C

11-10

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Dan McSorley

P. Townend J Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded2mGrade1atPunchestownin April. Disappointingwhenwell-held fourthonNavanreturnin Novemberbutin theprocessofproducingacareerbest when unseating at the last in 2m Cork Grade 2 18 days ago, keeping on in close second behind Energumene at the time. Player if his stamina holds. TFRHHHHI BHA165

BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (33) 2256-23 CD

11-10

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Geniﬁque (FR) O Bryan Drew B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2022 and second last year. Not at best when behind some of these rivals in Charlie Hall at Wetherby and Betfair Chase at Haydock this season but a good C&D record (also won the Kauto Star) makes him a dangerous one to discount. The ﬁrst-time blinkers worn at Haydock are retained. TFRHHHII BHA159

CORBETTS CROSS (IRE) (59) 12F13-2 D

11-10

Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) - Annagh Hill Lady (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr G Murphy

Mr Derek O’Connor J Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

10 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who landed National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March before a ﬁne third of 7 to Gerri Colombe in Bowl Chase at Aintree (25f, soft) the following month. Made a satisfactory return to action at Wexford in October. TFRHHHII BHA165

ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (54) 4/3224-1 D

Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) O Cheveley Park Stud B Mr Bruno Vagne

Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner. Drew a blank last season but back to winning ways when seeing off Hewick by 1/2 length in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 on reappearance. Thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA164

GENERAL EN CHEF (FR) (26) 11-3134

Br B g Martaline - Sortie de Secours (FR) O Andy Peake & Haras De St Voir B Haras De Saint-Voir

11-10

Benjamin Gelhay J N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartFrenchchaserwhowasafinethirdin theGrandSteeple-ChasedeParis atAuteuil in May.Ranwell onformbutdidn’tfindmuchaftertravelling best when fourth in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last time. Has a first-time cheekpieces and refitted hood combination tried after that. TFRHHIII BHA148

GREY DAWNING (IRE) (33) 12113-2 C D BF

11-10

Br Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Grange Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM VIEWTookreally well tofenceslastterm,includingwinningGrade1atCheltenham.Good2lengthssecondtoRoyale Pagail e in Betfair ChaseatHaydock(25.5f, heavy) on reappearance 33 days ago, outstayed after travelling best. There are even bigger performances in this 7-y-o who is unexposed at 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA165

IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (39) 1115-1P CD

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR) O Kelvin-Hughes & Haras De St Voir B Haras de Saint-Voit

11-10

James Reveley J N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedverygoodwithadominantfront-runningdisplayin theKautoStaronthis cardlastyear.Backtothatlevelwithasparklingreappearancewin at Auteuil in September but pulled up in a Group 1 back there 7 weeks later (reported to have suffered a pulmonary haemorrhage). TFRHHHII BHA156

JUNTOS GANAMOS (FR) (39) U11-U13

Br B g Martaline - Usted Me Cara (FR) O Mr Alain Jathiere B Magalen O Bryant

11-10

Felix de Giles J D. Cottin, France T

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced solely at Auteuil on soft/heavy ground, winning 8 of his 9 completed starts over fences, including Group 3 in October. Better than result when 11lengthsthirdtoGranDiosein Group1lasttime,losinggroundaftermistake5outbutunable tosustain renewedeffortonrun-in.Should stay3m. TFRHHIII BHA152

L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (286) 3/1U/124- D

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) O Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman) B Mr Bernard Camp

11-10

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWTop-classchaserwhohadjustbeenheadedwhenunseatingatthelastin this race2yearsago.Did enoughtothinkheretainsall his abilitybackfroman absence early this year, including fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. His yard’s good form is a plus but left-handed tracks seem to suit better. TFRHHHII BHA167

10 SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) (32) 1121-12 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - In The Habit (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Noreen McManus

11-10

Mark Walsh J James Joseph Mangan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonapair ofGrade1novicechasesin thespring,includingover3m.Improvedagain when1/2-lengthsecondof8toFactToFile in averystrongrenewal of the John Durkan on 2 1/2m Punchestown reappearance 32 days ago. Should have even more to offer back at 3m. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA165

11 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (54) 42P5-U1 D Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price B Mrs B. Keane

11-10

Gavin Sheehan J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came up short at the top table last season (including 10 lengths fourth in this) but back to his best when making all in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, good) 54 days ago. Will find this harder to dominate. TFRHHIII BHA159 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: HEWICK (IRE) 8 11 10 Gavin Sheehan 12-1 (John Joseph Hanlon) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spillane’s Tower (IRE), 5-1 Grey Dawning (IRE), 7-1 Banbridge (IRE), Il Est Francais (FR), 9-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 12-1 Corbetts Cross (IRE), 16-1 L’homme Presse (FR), 25-1 Bravemansgame (FR), 28-1 Juntos Ganamos (FR), 33-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 150-1 General En Chef (FR) SPILLANE’S TOWER made a very encouraging return to action in the John Durkan and looks the way to go with further progress likely now back at 3m. Banbridge was giving Energumene a race when unseating at the last at Cork 18 days ago and, with ground conditions likely to be PLAY SMARTER ideal for him, could give the selection most to do if his stamina holds now tackling 3m for only the second time in his career. Betfair Chase runner-up Grey Dawning looks best of the British. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) 2.BANBRIDGE (IRE) 3.GREY DAWNING (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 2.52 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM 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 (37 wins from 123 runners, 30%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs CAPTAIN CLAUDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYSANIA trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles. RACE SUMMARY Last year’s winner CAPTAIN CLAUDE will be all the better for his recent return here and can strike again back up at a more suitable trip. Instant Gambler defends an unbeaten record at Fontwell (3-3) and should get back on track after a break. River Tyne is also in the mix. 1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 2.INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) 3.RIVER TYNE KEY colours

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RIVER TYNE (GB) (39) 223-110 CD

12-0

B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan Br Allan Munnis

James Davies Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up with wins over C&D and Plumpton before ﬁnding the Southern National here last month too hot, the trip possibly stretching her. This is easier. TFRHHHII BHA100

CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (16) 11323-3 CD

7 11-12

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) Chad Bament (10) Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record here and took this last year. Will be better for his recent return and a big run looks on the cards back up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA98

INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) (57) 0/-11113 CD BF

B g Getaway (GER) - Ostarakov (GER) Lycett & WBB Br Liam Gavin

8 11-10

Jack Tudor Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved chasing this season, his 4-timer including 3 wins over C&D (unbeaten here), while he wasn’t ideally placed as his losing run came to an end at Fakenham 8 weeks ago. Good chance he has more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA96

RECORD HIGH (IRE) (29) 1/3/65-0P C

B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE) Wallace Racing Br Sean O’Reilly

11-9

Harry Bannister Suzy Smith, Littlehampton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner here in February 2022 but presumably been hard to train since and has shown little in 2 runs over fences this term. TFRHHIII BHA95

UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (28) 0P1P-0P CD

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE) Mrs S. Stanier Br Desmond Devereux

12 11-3

Caoilin Quinn Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a big drop in the weights when taking C&D handicap in March but quickly back into his shell since, fading and well beaten on return at Lingﬁeld 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA89

DYSANIA (IRE) (17) 0/164P-6

B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE) Ms G. E. Morgan Br E. Campell & D. Flood

10-2

Shane Fenelon (5) Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in novices’ handicap chase at Lingﬁeld on comeback 13 months ago and fair return there recently. Doesn’t appeal as the likely winner here, though. TFRHHIII BHA73 2023: CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 6 10 9 Ben Godfrey 2-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note: RECORD HIGH: Following its run on 27/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Instant Gambler (IRE), 7-2 Captain Claude (IRE), 4-1 River Tyne (GB), 11-1 Record High (IRE), 16-1 Dysania (IRE), 25-1 Uallrightharry (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.27 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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 & J Moore (73 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs EDWARD SEXTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs EDWARD SEXTON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENTLEMAN TOBOOT trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 136 miles. RACE SUMMARY EDWARD SEXTON made a very promising start behind a stablemate at Sandown 7 weeks ago and is the one to beat. Gentleman Toboot likewise shaped well first time up at Newton Abbot, form that is working out nicely, and he’s feared most. Chivalrous George might be the pick of the 3 newcomers. 1-2-3: 1.EDWARD SEXTON (IRE) 2.GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) 3.CHIVALROUS GEORGE (IRE) KEY colours

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BY GEORGE (IRE) (229) 0

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B g Order of St George (IRE) - Phillipina BloodStock & 2 Smoking Barrels Syndicate Br Mr Philip McGee

Richard Patrick Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Dam useful 1 1/4m winner. Well bred starting out in a bumper and worth a look. TFRHHHII BHA-

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B g Order of St George (IRE) - Huntress (IRE) Crawford-Smith Family Br Mr Neil Crawford Smith

11-2

Harry Bannister Suzy Smith, Littlehampton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding. Dam bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Hunters Hoof and fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Anightinlambourn. Appealing sort on paper. TFRHHHII BHA-

DESERT GUEST (IRE) (44) 4 BF

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Special Guest Saain Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

11-2

Miss Brodie Hampson (3) Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Couldn’t justify support but offered something to work on nevertheless in Hereford bumper 6 weeks ago, not unduly punished. Ought to be capable of better. TFRHHHII BHA-

EDWARD SEXTON (IRE) (46) 2

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Minutestomidnight (IRE) Coldunell Limited Br Coldunell Limited

11-2

Mr David Dunsdon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start when second at Sandown (18/1) 7 weeks ago under this rider, edged out only by a stable-companion with pointing experience. Sets the standard and the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) (57) 1-3

11-2

B g Harzand (IRE) - Byrners Bid (IRE) Brocade Racing Br Pat McCarthy

Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 buy from points and he showed plenty when third of 10 in bumper at Newton Abbot in October, his inexperience under pressure proving his undoing. The second won next time and he’s open to improvement now ﬁtted with tongue tie. TFRHHHHI BHA-

GRAEME THE GREY (GB) (-)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Jaune Et Bleue (FR) Mrs R. Gifford Br Little Lodge Farm

11-2

James Davies Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £9,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding out of fairly useful 17f-2 1/2m chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/ smart chaser (17f-2 3/4m winner) Jubilatoire and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Jatiluwih. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEVANO BREEZE (GB) (17) P4

B g Coulsty (IRE) - Shantou Breeze (IRE) Mr M. Madgwick Br M. J. Madgwick

11-2

Marc Goldstein Michael Madgwick, Denmead

TIMEFORM VIEW Still in need of the experience but showed more than on debut 7 months earlier when fourth at Lingﬁeld recently. Looks vulnerable back here. TFRHHIII BHA-

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2, 6. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Edward Sexton (IRE), 5-2 Gentleman Toboot (IRE), 9-1 Desert Guest (IRE), 11-1 Chivalrous George (IRE), 25-1 By George (IRE), 50-1 Graeme The Grey (GB), 100-1 Kevano Breeze (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.57 - THE CHECK OUR PRICES AT BETMGM CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 23rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 14 entries at £30. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.32 - THE STAY SAFE PLAYERS AT BETMGM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 19 entries at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.07 - THE DAILY OFFERS WITH BETMGM 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 0-105. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 11 entries at £30. - Closed December 20th, 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 1.42 - THE £40 IN FREE BETS WITH BETMGM JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 13 entries at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.17 - THE GOLDEN ERA OF BETTING: BETMGM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 11 entries, 1 at £7 and 10 at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.52 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetMGM 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 13 entries at £30. Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.27 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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 and five 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, December 20th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. BetMGM 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. 15 entries at £22. - Closed December 20th, 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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