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Baby Changing Facilities
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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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The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.
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Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
Enclosures
Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas
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To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5
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SUNDAY 26 JANUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
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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 1.50
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR
THE BETGOODWIN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (28 wins from 191 runners, 15%) runs ELECTRIC MASON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs WESTERN HARMONY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAUVICOURT trained by H Knight, Wantage, 72 miles.
ELECTRIC MASON was beaten less than 10 lengths in Grade 1 company last time and this looks a straightforward opportunity to double his tally over hurdles back down in grade Western Harmony would probably be the one to capitalise if the selection didn’t fire.
1 ELECTRIC MASON
(IRE)
B g Sandmason - Eclectica Girl
(29) 20-2135 C 6 11-10
KTDA Racing and Mrs Nicola Morris
Freddie Gordon (3)
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point recruit who opened his account in bumpers at Kempton in February. Off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt at Fontwell and better form since, fifth in the Challow at Newbury last time This looks a simple task TFRHHHHH BHA132
2 CAUVICOURT (FR) (102) 0-0
5 11-3
Br g Top Trip - Billie Jane (FR) Brendan Powell
Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Mr Robert Brard Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more than on debut when ninth of 12 in bumper at Worcester (16f, heavy) 102 days ago but will likely need more time. Goes hurdling now. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 WESTERN HARMONY
(IRE) (24) 0/144-U3
B g Champs Elysees - Littlemissthistle (IRE)
6 11-3
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Littlemissthistle Partnership Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWCost £115,000 after winning his second of 2 starts in Irish points in the spring Promise both starts in bumpers and on completed start over hurdles when third at Huntingdon. Has plenty to find with Electric Mason, though TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: RISK DE PLUIE (FR) 5 11 3 Tom Bellamy 28-1 (Ben Clarke) 12 ran
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
CAUVICOURT: Following its run on 16/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Electric Mason (IRE), 7-2 Western Harmony (IRE), 18-1 Cauvicourt (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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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
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
RACEDAY TEAM
Guy Pridie Executive Director
Philip Hide Clerk of the Course
Denise Tilbury Business Manager
Andrew Leighton Op’s & Maintenance Manager
John McBride Catering Manager
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.
SECOND RACE 2.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTHERN CRANES & ACCESS LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (28 wins from 191 runners, 15%) runs SUMMER IN MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs SHUIL CEOIL FANCY THAT: C Gordon won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs SUMMER IN MILAN today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CHANKAYA & GETAWAY CORY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 148 miles.
This looks a winnable race and SHUIL CEOIL shouldn’t need to improve to take this now racing off a 7lb lower mark than when last seen finishing fourth over hurdles Maximum Effort and Summer In Milan both need to leave disappointing efforts behind, though the latter is relatively lightly-raced and could prove the main danger to the selection.
1
Br g Dartmouth - Theatre Goer
James Davies
Crowd Racing & Noel Williams Noel Williams, Blewbury
Br Noel Williams Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to get his head in front but ran okay back in a handicap when fifth of 17 at Chepstow (19.4f, good) in November Went in snatches when pulled-up at Uttoxeter last time but could be competitive in this modest race if on a going day. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2 CHANKAYA (GB) (59) 0261-00
8 11-12
Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown Alan Johns
Resident Property Software Ltd Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Fittocks Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Taunton (19f, soft) in February last year for Mitchell Hunt but poor on two runs for current yard and others look appealing. TFRHHIII BHA102
3 WESTTARA (GB) (263) 33r30-3
B g Westerner - Miltara (IRE)
10 11-9
Caoilin Quinn
Cockerell Cowing Racing Diana Grissell, Brightling
Br A Cowing Brightling Park Estate
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in bumpers and left previous efforts behind when third in maiden at Plumpton in April 2024 Finished last season with a creditable third of 7 in a handicap hurdle at this course (25.8f, good), despite being keen Returns from 8-month absence with place claims. TFRHHHII BHA99
4 HOT
ROD LINCOLN
(IRE) (39) 3/1PPP-4 CD
B g Westerner - Flaming Annie (IRE)
9 11-8
Nick Scholfield
Gale Force Wins Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br Miss Catriona Tully
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner for Harry Fry and had wind operation before first start for current yard, raced in cheekpieces to finish fourth in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Given his patchy record there’s no guarantee he will back that up TFRHHHII BHA98
5 A
TICKATICKATIMING
B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note
(GB) (202) 3123-40
7 11-8
Marc Goldstein The Bull boys Sheena West, Lewes
Br Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWHeld on gamely for success in 2m mares ’ maiden at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in November but finished last season with first below-par run over hurdles, not helped by racing too keenly Needs to bounce back on return. TFRHHHII BHA98
6 SUMMER IN MILAN (IRE) (47) 34-0400
B g Milan - Summer Again (IRE)
6 11-7
Rex Dingle
Exors of the late Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs R Molony Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed 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, struggled on handicap debut here latest (17.7f, soft) but he’s still lightly-raced and no surprise if step up in trip brings about a better effort TFRHHHHI BHA97
7 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (24) 4P5554 D BF 7 11-6
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) James Bowen
Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 22f over hurdles but unable to match that form over fences. Very interesting on return to smaller obstacles for respected trainer/jockey combination. TFRHHHHH BHA96
1-2-3: 1.SHUIL CEOIL (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
CONSTANT FRIDAY (IRE) (1015) 6PP351//-
Gr g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE)
Pink Birds
Br John Palmer
10 11-1
Niall Houlihan
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark when winning an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) but has been off the track for over years and is likely to need the run unless the market suggests otherwise. TFRHHHII BHA91
9
VENDANT
(IRE) (59) 30/060-5
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Arrive In Style (IRE)
Winterfields Farm Ltd
7 10-8
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Sean Gorman Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in points but well held only start in bumpers and yet to get competitive over hurdles, struggling on handicap debut in November and while he’s entitled to strip fitter for that effort, his handicap mark doesn’t look overly generous. TFRHHHII BHA84
10 ONNAROLL (FR) (41) 0-0FP66
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Sainte Borgue (FR)
Heartful Racing
7 10-2
James Best
Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br Mr Bertrand Compignie Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWRemains a maiden after 21 runs and he came in only sixth of 11 in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft, 28/1) 41 days ago. Slightly up in trip but similar outcome expected from 9lb out of the handicap today. TFRHHIII BHA69
11 GETAWAY CORY (IRE) (140) P21-106
Br g Getaway (GER) - Annaru (IRE)
10 10-2
Lewis Saunders (7)
Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Maurice Harrington DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden for Kayley Woolacott and no signs of improvement in a couple of starts for new connections, including on chase debut at Fontwell last month Tough ask from 9lb out of the handicap today. TFRHHIII BHA69
2024: PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) 6 11 6 Fergus Gillard 3-1 (Victor Dartnall) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 11. Stewards Note:
ONNAROLL: Following its run on 16/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
GETAWAY CORY: Following its run on 8/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 13-2 A Tickatickatiming (GB), 7-1 Constant Friday (IRE), 17-2 Maximum Effort (GB), 11-1 Chankaya (GB), 14-1 Westtara (GB), 16-1 Hot Rod Lincoln (IRE), Summer In Milan (IRE), 18-1 Getaway Cory (IRE), 33-1 Vendant (IRE), 50-1 Onnaroll (FR)
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THIRD RACE 2.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BETGOODWIN
DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FONTWELL CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (37 wins from 124 runners, 30%) runs PROPER TWELVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs PROPER TWELVE
WEIGHTWATCHER: ELPOLOGREG won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 6lb to 71. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAME AND FUN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
BOYS OF WEXFORD had a couple of subsequent winners behind when winning over this C&D in November before a decent third at Hereford and he’s more reliable than most at this level
Proper Twelve hasn’t been with this yard long and is worth another chance to build on his Huntingdon second having got no further than the first at Taunton last week, with Leading Swoop completing the shortlist
1 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (38) PU4025
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
Mr H. Jones
Br Brian Moran
8 12-0
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaPlumptonhandicapchaseinMarchbutpatchyrecordoverfences/hurdlessubsequentlyforPaulNicholls Low-keystartfornewyardwhen fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 38 days ago and return to chasing/refitted cheekpieces needs to have positive effect TFRHHHII BHA97
2 PROPER TWELVE (IRE) (8) 2F4-42U
Br g Presenting - Ruby Reel (IRE)
Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
7 12-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to headgear/tongue strap when second of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, heavy, 8/1) 7 weeks ago. Got no further than the first at Taunton since and worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA97
3
SIR ROCK
(IRE) (60) 112-0PP CD
B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage
Henfold Rockers
8 11-13
Kevin Brogan
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Mrs O. Hegarty Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning chase bow at Plumpton last winter and followed up in this race off this mark. Has failed to fire in 3 starts this season, however, and tried in different headgear again TFRHHHII BHA96
4 LEADING
SWOOP
(IRE) (47) 25P0-32 BF
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE)
Gale Force One
9 11-7
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who found just the one too good on his chase debut in this race 12 months ago. Failed to fire next 3 starts but better efforts when placed both starts this term and he’s a player TFRHHHHI BHA90
5 BALLINTARA (IRE) (253) P56r-r4 C
B g Getaway (GER) - Miltara (IRE)
Cockerell Cowing Racing
13 11-0
Marc Goldstein
Diana Grissell, Brightling
Br A. Cowing Brightling Park Estate
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser who opened his account in this sphere here in June 2021. However, well held at Lingfield 5 months later and not seen under Rules since (dual winning pointer, ran out twice in 2024, fourth last time, May 18). TFRHIIII BHA83
6 BOYS OF WEXFORD (GB) (46) 322-P13 CD BF 8 11-0
B g Millenary - Floradorado David Noonan
Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br T. C. Dawson Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed benefit of his reappearance run when winning over C&D in November and backed that up with good third of 13 in Hereford handicap chase (20.9f, good to soft) 7 weeks ago. Races off same mark here and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA83
7 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (38) 65333/-P 10 10-2
B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
Harry Reed
Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum
Br B. Kavanagh Sturminster Newton Building Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally struggled since making a winning chase bow almost 3 years ago and offered little after 21 months off at Exeter 38 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA69
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 ELPOLOGREG (FR) (40) 50-06P6
B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Zannkiya
6 10-2
Benjamin Macey (7)
S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Lonray We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark in 2m handicap chase at Fakenham almost a year ago but that was a below-par contest and has failed to back it up subsequently TFRHIIII BHA69
9 CAN’T BUY TIME (IRE) (29) 6PP-P4P
B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE)
High Weald Racing
6 10-2
James Best
Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br Mrs R. H. Lalor Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW No show in 5 starts over hurdles and chase bow/return Showed first form since debut when fourth at Fontwell but offered very little at Leicester since TFRHIIII BHA68
2024: SIR ROCK (IRE) 7 11 10 Kevin Brogan 4-1 (Toby Lawes) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Stewards Note:
BOYS OF WEXFORD: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
MASTER MIKEY DEE: Following its run on 19/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Boys of Wexford (GB), 3-1 Leading Swoop (IRE), 9-2 Proper Twelve (IRE), 9-1 Sir Rock (IRE), 18-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 33-1 Ballintara (IRE), Elpologreg (FR), Can’t Buy Time (IRE), 40-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE)
FOURTH RACE 3.20
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD
THE BETGOODWIN BEST NEW UK BOOKIE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) (GBB
Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 347 runners, 21%) runs KISSMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs GLYNN BRAE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLYNN BRAE trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 112 miles.
GLYNN BRAE bounced back to form under a positive ride last time and this looks a good opportunity to regain the winning thread Kap Quest is entitled to build on his recent success at Exeter while Epic West has to be respected holding an unbeaten record under Rules.
1 EPIC WEST (IRE) (41) 21-11
6 11-12
B g Mount Nelson - Silver Stream (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
The Prospectors Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs A. Cox BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW€60,000 Irish point recruit who made it 2-2 last time, in a race that fell into his lap as the favourite departed early and two forced a strong pace No surprise to see him stepped up in trip and unbeaten prospect has to be respected. TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 KISSMAN (FR) (51) 002-145 D
5 11-12
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Bastide (FR) Niall Houlihan
Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr Jean-Francois Magnien KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdle winner in France but not at that level in 2 handicap starts for new connections. Still early days with this yard but others look stronger here. TFRHHHII BHA114
3 GLYNN BRAE (IRE) (27) 1-162
B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)
5 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW£130,000 purchase on the back of a bumper success at Leopardstown in the spring and followed up on hurdles debut at Stratford in October Not in same form when sixth of 9 in novice at Aintree (20f) but back to form when second at Haydock (15.7f, soft) last time, ridden positively Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA122
4 KAP OUEST (FR) (38) 3-231
6 11-8
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Jahra (FR) Bryan Carver
Mr John P. McManus
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORM VIEWFrom a decent French NH family and confirmed promise shown in bumper and opening hurdles starts when making it third-time lucky over the smaller obstacles when winning a 9-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 38 days ago. Open to more improvement TFRHHHHI BHA120
5 MOON MONARCH (IRE) (55) 535
5 11-2
B g Sea Moon - Morning Calm Rex Dingle
Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Victor Connolly Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Sea Moon gelding who is bred more for stamina than speed and shaped accordingly in three bumper runs. Tough ask on hurdles debut and could be one for longer trips down the line TFRHHHII BHA-
6 WELL PRESENTED (IRE) (51) 0
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE)
5 11-2
Micheal Nolan
Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Rathbarry Stud
We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Florencethemachine Last of 12 in a bumper (28/1) at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 51 days ago and looks opposable on hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: JOHNNY JUMP UP (IRE) 5 11 2 Niall Houlihan 16-1 (Gary Moore) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 4.
Probable
S.P’s: 6-4 Kap Ouest (FR), 5-2 Glynn Brae (IRE), 7-2 Epic West (IRE), 16-1 Kissman (FR), Moon Monarch (IRE), 100-1 Well Presented (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.GLYNN BRAE (IRE) 2.KAP OUEST (FR) 3.EPIC WEST (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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S U N 23 FE B 20 2 5 DON'T MISS OUT
FIFTH RACE 3.50
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 3F 149YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN SUPER TOMMY CANNON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 347 runners, 21%) runs HEAVEN SMART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs GROVE ROAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: INCHAGOILL LADY trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 177 miles.
GROVE ROAD wasted no time getting back on track reverted to fences when just edged out at Uttoxeter and shades the vote over Samourai One, who showed plenty of stamina when scoring at Fakenham 5 weeks ago. Captain Claude looks best of the others.
1
Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (7)
Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket
Br Gareth Adair
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form since leaving Archie Watson, winning at Newton Abbot and Huntingdon. Disappointed at Hereford but quickly bounced back on first start over fences for current stable when just denied at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve, clear of rest Remains of interest TFRHHHHH BHA108
2 GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (35) 146-64P CD 9 12-0
B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)
Doyoufollow Partnership
Philip Armson (3)
Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Funnel Fuel
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last season off 2lb higher but something to prove after 3 below-par efforts this term TFRHHHII BHA108
3 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (31) UU-436P
8 11-10
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) Caoilin Quinn
The Seasiders Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3m chase winner but has something to prove on the back of 2 mediocre runs over hurdles. Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA104
4
SAMOURAI
ONE (FR) (35) 1PP-321
8 11-3
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Northern Ocean (FR) Tom Cannon
Suiter Developments Limited Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Mr Dominique Lepagney E.N. Suiter & Sons Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthishurdlingexploitsbehindwhenscoringeasilyonhisMarketRasenchasedebutinFebruary.Pulledupnext2startsbutbackontrackthis season, seeing out the marathon trip well when outbattling the runner-up at Fakenham last month. Can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5 CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (31) 1323-34 C
8 11-2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW Good record here and respectable efforts both starts this term Not taken lightly with professional jockey riding for the first time since debut Change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA96
6 RECORD HIGH (IRE) (31) 3/65-0P3 C
B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE)
8 11-1
Sean Bowen
Wallace Racing Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
Br Sean O’Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful bumper winner in 2022 Very lightly raced since but at least showed his first form over fences when third of 6 here last month.
TFRHHHII BHA95
7 UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (31) P1P-0P5 C 13 10-6
B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE)
Brendan Powell
Mrs S. Stanier Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Br Desmond Devereux Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who took advantage of a big drop in the weights when winning here in March but has struggled since, well-held fifth here latest.
TFRHHIII BHA86
1-2-3: 1.GROVE ROAD (IRE) 2.SAMOURAI ONE (FR)
CLAUDE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE)
Kevin Pickard & John Middleton
Bryan Carver
Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
Br Sandra Curley Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent form but still a maiden and others are preferred for the win.
2024: GOLD CLERMONT (FR) 8 11 1 Philip Armson 9-2 (Andy Irvine) 6 ran
TFRHHHII BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
GOLD CLERMONT: Following its run on 22/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. HEAVEN SMART: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. UALLRIGHTHARRY: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. INCHAGOILL LADY: Following its run on 13/1/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Grove Road (IRE), 7-2 Samourai One (FR), 6-1 Captain Claude (IRE), 8-1 Record High (IRE), 10-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 14-1 Inchagoill Lady (IRE), 16-1 Heaven Smart (FR), 33-1 Uallrightharry (IRE)
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk
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SIXTH RACE 4.22
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE BETGOODWIN MASTER TRAINER CHRIS GORDON OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
RACE)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 347 runners, 21%) runs EDWARD SEXTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs HILLWALK LONGEST TRAVELLER: PATCH MAN trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 169 miles.
EDWARD SEXTON’s second at Sandown is the piece of form that sets the standard and there’s no reason why he can’t build on it, so he’s preferred to Hillwalk, who also arrives on the back of a promising Rules debut. Point-winner Karma Police is very much one to note starting out under Rules for a shrewd outfit
1 AUREUS (GB) (-) 5 11-4
B g Jack Hobbs - Aunt Harriet David Bass Roger & Yvonne Allsop Max Comley, Naunton
Br Mrs Yvonne Allsop
TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Samtara, stays 3 1/4m. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Georgian King Something to recommend him on pedigree but stable not renowned for winners in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 CRACKERJACQUE (GB) (51) 5
5 11-4
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle Rex Dingle Frost, Palmer and Wakely Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br T. C. Frost Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW From quite a good family and there was a glimmer of promise at Exeter 51 days ago. Could build on that, so not a forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA-
3 EDWARD SEXTON (IRE) (77) 2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Minutestomidnight (IRE)
Coldunell Limited
5 11-4
Mr David Dunsdon
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Coldunell Limited KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a promising start when second at Sandown (18/1) 11 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-
4 FOX COTTAGE (GB) (-)
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cantata Too (IRE)
5 11-4
Micheal Nolan
Mrs D S Aldous Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mrs James Aldous We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam runner-up in point. Not much to go on pedigree wise but worthy of a market check. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 HILLWALK (IRE) (65) F-2
B g Ocovango - Mills Melody (IRE)
Ms S. Exell
5 11-4
Sam Twiston-Davies
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br John Riordan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Closing in second when fell last sole start in Irish points and promising start under Rules when runner-up at Chepstow 65 days ago. More to come and worthy of interest TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 KARMA POLICE (FR) (351) 1-
Br g It’s Gino (GER) - Albain Champenoise (FR)
5 11-4
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury
Br E.U.R.L AGB Agency & Mrs D. Billebaut OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW £105,000 4-y-o, It’s Gino gelding Dam unraced half-sister to fair French hurdler/chaser (2 1/4m-2 1/2m winner) Mysoko. Beat only other finisher sole start in Irish points (Feb 2024), so she’s one to note starting out under Rules for a good stable TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 LEONIDASS (IRE) (65) 0
B g Lauro (GER) - Lounaos (FR)
Nick Gifford Racing Club
5 11-4
James Davies
Nick Gifford, Findon
Br P. Connell Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler but, having been down the field on debut at Chepstow, it’s hard to make a meaningful case for him. TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
PATCH MAN (IRE) (221) 60 BF
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quiritis
Promanco Ltd
5 11-4
Dylan Johnston (3)
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Gce Farm Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to justify cramped odds when sixth of 7 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut and poor effort at Worcester subsequently Has left Sir Mark Prescott in the 7 months she’s been off. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 SADDLERS DREAM (GB) (38)
6
B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Youvebrokenmydream
5 11-4
Harry Kimber
Ms Susan Evans Bill Turner, Sherborne
Br Susan L. C. Evans Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1, last of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) on debut 19 days ago, faltering. Hard to make any sort of case for. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 ESTRELLA BRILLANTE (GB)
(-)
B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Threetimesalady
Kestonracingclub
Br Silfield Bloodstock
4 10-5
Lewis Saunders (7)
Brett Johnson, Epsom
TIMEFORM VIEW Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to 7f 2-y-o winner Red Treble Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Stamina not guaranteed based on pedigree. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 ROI DU RISK (FR)
(96) 0
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE)
4 10-5
Brendan Powell West Coast Haulage Limited
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a winning hurdler but there wasn’t much encouragement at Exeter three months ago. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA-
12 DAFFODIL (GB) (25) 0
B f Postponed (IRE) - Cambridge Duchess
4 10-2
Lee Edwards
Theakston Stud Syndicate Adam West, Epsom
Br Theakston Stud The Log Company
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat bred and well beaten on debut in listed Cheltenham bumper (80/1) on New Year’s Day. This is easier but needs to show more. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: TOM DONIPHON (FR) 5 11 4 Micheal Nolan 7-2 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
PATCH MAN: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Edward Sexton (IRE), 7-2 Hillwalk (IRE), 6-1 Karma Police (FR), 9-1 Crackerjacque (GB), 22-1 Fox Cottage (GB), 25-1 Patch Man (IRE), 28-1 Aureus (GB), 33-1 Estrella Brillante (GB), 40-1 Daffodil (GB), 66-1 Leonidass (IRE), Roi du Risk (FR), 150-1 Saddlers Dream (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE BETGOODWIN 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, and the third £965 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. 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. 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 18 entries at £38. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.20 - THE SOUTHERN CRANES & ACCESS LTD 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Southern Cranes & Access Ltd 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 25 entries at £30. - Closed January 20th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 - THE BETGOODWIN DOWNLOAD THE APP 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, 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. 16 entries at £30 - Closed January 20th, 2025. 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 3.20 - THE BETGOODWIN BEST NEW UK BOOKIE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. 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 20th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m January 24th. 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 Class 3 to Class 5 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. BetGoodwin 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 8th, 2025. 19 entries at £45 - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.50 - THE BETGOODWIN SUPER TOMMY CANNON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, 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 14 entries, at £44. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 4.22 - THE BETGOODWIN MASTER TRAINER CHRIS GORDON 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 20th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. 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. 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 25 entries at £22.Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235 (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
FIXTURE LIST 2025
KEY Bold text = Feature Day
(A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing
JANUARY
Sunday 26 (A)
FEBRUARY
New Year Opener
Sunday 23 (A) National Spirit Hurdle
MARCH
Thursday 6 (A)
Monday 17 (A)
Friday 28 (A)
APRIL
Friday 11 (A)
Friday 25 (E)
MAY
Wednesday 7 (E)
Thursday 15 (E)
Sunday 25 (A)
JUNE
Tuesday 10 (E)
AUGUST
Cheltenham Preview Raceday
St Patricks Day Raceday Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing Evening Racing
Evening Racing
Summer Garden Party Raceday
Family Fun Day
Season Finale
Friday 29 (E) Ladies Evening
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 7 (A)
Monday 22 (A)
OCTOBER
Friday 3 (A)
Thursday 23 (A)
NOVEMBER
Friday 7 (A)
Sunday 16 (A)
DECEMBER
Monday 8 (A)
Family Fun Day Afternoon Racing
Friday 26 (A)
Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
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Southern National Countryside Raceday
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