Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for an afternoon of jump racing, we are delighted to welcome our sponsors and hospitality guests today including invited guests of Sunshine Radio.
We were thrilled to see Matt Sheppard and the team enjoy success with Famoso, winning the finale here last Monday. The race was named for the launch of his new book‘Confessions of a Slow Two Miler’, and the win and celebrations with family and friends really completed a dream day for the team.
If you would like to purchase Matt’s book then visit the online Weatherby’s shop (www.weatherbysshop.co.uk). It will also make a perfect Christmas gift! And speaking of Christmas, the Injured Jockeys’Fund stand here with us today is the perfect place to stock up on Christmas cards, gifts and much more, with all proceeds going to such a worthy cause, do pay them a visit next to the winner’s enclosure.
We next race here on Wednesday 27th November, the Richard Layton Charity Raceday, in aid of We Are Farming Minds, Midlands Air Ambulance and the Injured Jockey’s Fund Tragically, Richard Layton, who ran Dewdales Hope Farm in Bodenham, took his own life last year following a lengthy mental health battle. His family are determined to raise awareness and support those in the local Herefordshire farming community who may similarly be suffering from anxiety, loneliness and depression. Combining the organisers’farming and racing backgrounds, their aim is to‘Make Mental Health the Front Runner’and we do hope you will be able to attend and show your support to them at the end of the month.
We hope you enjoy your day with us today, best of luck to all connections with runners today. Best wishes,
Camilla Esling General Manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
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BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required.
DISABLED VISITORS
Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering
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The first aid room is located inside the main entrance. LITTER
Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
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.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse
SAFETY
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.
TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Tom Evetts (Chief Steward) Simon Eliot (Steward’s Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Louise Neale, Guy Upton
STARTERS
William Jordan
Sophia Upton
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Robert Cuthbert
VETERINARY OFFICER
Jessica Rainbow
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam J Kearns, MVB, MRCVS
Ed Shaw BVSc, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Graham Cook
NURSE
Hilary Boden
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Jeremy Willis, Mel Baker, Jane Southam, Joanna Vickers
COMMENTATOR
Stewart Machin
BETTING RING MANAGER
Andy Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Elizabeth O’Flaherty
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses
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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
colour graphic weight st-lb
1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran
411-4
Harry Bannister
Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance.
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 nonhandicaps 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 for novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE JOIN THE HEREFORD RACING CLUB EBF‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 72 runners, 21%) runs BITS N PIECES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs BITS N PIECES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEW MAN trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 138 miles.
D’JO DELA BARRIERE probably needed the run starting out for Evan Williams after 6 months off at Chepstow and with this race lacking the same depth he looks the way to go. New Man and Brave Move certainly aren’t overfaced for their first go over hurdles and wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to have a say.
1 BITSNPIECES(IRE)(12)04 4 11-0
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Palm (IRE) Finn Lambert (3)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr Michael John Roche Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Warwick bumper and Stratford selling hurdle (mistakes and off bridle long way out) Probably wants further and tricky to fancy even in a moderate affair TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BRAVEMOVE(IRE)(57)0-6
5 11-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock Jack Hogan (3)
Double Barrels Of Courage Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to meet market expectations when down the field in bumpers at Market Rasen and Worcester (lost shoe) 10 months apart. Could do better now hurdling in thin race. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 D’JODELABARRIERE(FR)(14)F2F5-40
5 11-0
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Adam Wedge
BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed plenty in all 3 disciplines under Rules in Ireland, running well on sole hurdles start there at Punchestown. Probably needed the run back over hurdles on first start for this yard in warm maiden at Chepstow a fortnight ago and better expected down in trip now. TFRHHHHH BHA115
4 GHOSTPEPPER(IRE)(12)40
Gr g Mahler - Niceanspicy (IRE)
4 11-0
Beau Morgan (5)
Mr K Brookes & Mr M Payne D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mrs Mary Mangan
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family but down the field in 2m Stratford hurdles 4 months apart and likely to need time and distance. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 NEWMAN(FR)(-)
B g Manatee - Nouvelle Destinee (FR)
The Wood Partnership
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap & Oliver Triboir
4 11-0
David Noonan
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
TIMEFORM VIEW Manatee gelding. Dam, 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Renneti. Makes some appeal on paper and starts out in a very winnable novice. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 BESTGETGOING(IRE)(14)5-P
B m Jet Away - Across The River (IRE)
6 10-7
Sean Houlihan Alastair & Pippa McLeish
Richard Price, Hereford
Br D. & M. Rothwell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Ffos Las bumper (hooded) and pulled up in Bangor novice hurdle 18 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) 5 11 0 Tom Cannon 8-15 (Alan King) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No 4.
Stewards Note:
BRAVE MOVE: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: EVENS D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 7-2 Brave Move (IRE), 6-1 New Man (FR), 13-2 Bits N Pieces (IRE), 28-1 Ghost Pepper (IRE), 100-1 Bestgetgoing (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) 2.NEW MAN (FR) 3.BRAVE MOVE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid bookmakers badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted from the racecourse
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
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.hereford-racecourse.co.uk.
A WARM WELCOME TO TODAY'S OWNERS & TRAINERS
Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse. Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting. Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.
The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges. Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.
SECOND RACE 1.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD FILLIES THE HEREFORD QUARRIES FILLIES’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): H Derham (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs MATWANA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & A Zetterholm (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs MIDNIGHT EXIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT EXIT trained by N & A Zetterholm, France.
French-runner MIDNIGHT EXIT is worth another chance having beaten a now 136-rated filly first time up in the summer. She struggled in a deeper race at Auteuil more recently but this looks easier Harry Derham’s Matwana has solid credentials starting out in this sphere and is the obvious danger
1
MIDNIGHTEXIT(GB)(30)16
B f Schiaparelli (GER) - Raveloe
11-7
M. J. M. O’Sullivan
Ms Kimberley Meehan N. George & A. Zetterholm, France
Br Stephen Kemble
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when winning 17f newcomers hurdle at Clairefontaine (by length from now 136-rated Zaine) in June Not so good in the mud at Auteuil 30 days ago but this looks much easier TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MATWANA(FR)(291)
11-0
Ch f Galiway - Matwan (FR) Paul O’Brien
Mrs Ceri Fell Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Guy Pariente Holding Spral OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 7.5f maiden at Deauville in January, only outing on Flat for Christopher Head (unraced here for David Menuisier, sold 60,000 gns in July). In good hands for hurdles debut and no surprise to see her win. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SERENDIPITOUSLADY(IRE)(13)3
B f Advertise - Silver Cape (FR)
Kestonracingclub
Br Mr D. A. Farrington
11-0
Charlie Hammond
Brett Johnson, Epsom
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on the Flat and well held for this yard in AW handicap and one of these events at Fakenham (tongue tied) last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
4
WINDOWOFTIME(IRE)(13)032
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Kiss Me Daily (FR)
The Soldiers of Fortune IV
11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Fair Salinia Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O’Brien and has run to a modest level in similar events over hurdles the last twice. Midnight Exit and Matwana are both stronger here TFRHHHII BHA90
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Midnight Exit (GB), 5-4 Matwana (FR), 16-1 Window of Time (IRE), 100-1 Serendipitous Lady (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
THIRD RACE 1.50
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SILKY SYKES LIVING THE RETIREMENT DREAM 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (18 wins from 74 runners, 24%) runs ANYTRIXWILLDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs ANYTRIXWILLDO WEIGHTWATCHER: PAWPAW won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 11lb to 89. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TESTFLIGHT trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 126 miles.
An open handicap in which preference is for BALLYNAHEER who has shaped well on both his starts to date over fences under patient tactics and looks to have a fair bit more to offer. C&D scorer Mistymal also has better days ahead of him and is next on the list ahead of the handily-weighted Best Mate Dave and newcomers Faded Fantasy and Blackacre.
1
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Trixothetrade Partnership
Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best over hurdles but made mistakes when beating only one at Warwick (2m4f) on his first go over the larger obstacles last month. More is required. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 LANGLEYHUNDRED(IRE)(20)5-22055
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)
The England family
7 11-12
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, soft) 20 days ago. Others appeal more.
3 BALLYNAHEER(IRE)(26)3P10-33
B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA98
5 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr David Purvis David Dennis, Banbury
Br Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f winner over hurdles who has made a promising start in this sphere, patiently ridden when a running-on third in handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Wincanton. A player with more to offer TFRHHHHH BHA96
4 FADEDFANTASY(IRE)(29)200504
B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)
5 11-7
David Noonan
Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Stonepark Farms Ltd NAF S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle here (25.5f, good) 29 days ago Much respected now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 PAWPAW(GB)(4)6P3P51C
B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE)
7 11-3 (in 7lb ex)
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Thomas Gaden D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW This course scorer resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good to soft) 4 days ago Needs to back it up now under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHII BHA82
6 BESTMATEDAVE(GB)(29)5-4P365
B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE)
7 11-1
Ciaran Gethings
Dave’s Best Mates D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br M. B. Bent
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 10 in handicap chase here (20.9f, good) 29 days ago. Blinkers go on now and weighted to go well off an easing mark
7 MISTYMAL(IRE)(29)60254-1CD 6 10-13
B g Malinas (GER) - Amazon Mist (IRE) Alan Johns
Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Denis Ahern Tote, DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a winning chasing debut under Rules in 8-runner handicap over C&D (good) 29 days ago, forging clear run-in Should have more to offer Well in the mix.
1-2-3: 1.BALLYNAHEER (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
BLACKACRE(GB)(30)03P2-35
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)
R J Gambarini Racing
5 10-8
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden and he was a below-form fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft) 30 days ago
Needs to step forward starting out over fences. TFRHHHII BHA80
9
TESTFLIGHT(GB)(12)3-2U44P
B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR)
Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner
7 10-2
Sean Houlihan
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA67
2023: BRAGANZA BAY 6 11 7 Richard Patrick 4-1 (Henry Daly) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SUNSHINE RADIO HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Jonjo & A O’Neill (18 wins from 74 runners, 24%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo & A O’Neill (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAT SAM trained by C Down, Cullompton, 95 miles.
SUPERBOLT had the rest well beaten off when a promising second to the in-form Nickelforce on his chase debut at Ludlow and, with the likelihood of better to come from this 4-y-o, he will take plenty of stopping Mahler Moon is also open to improvement in this sphere and is feared most ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Moodofthemoment.
1 FATSAM(GB)(49)004452D 10 12-0
Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR)
David Noonan
Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORM VIEWFour-time chase winner who came close to ending his losing run from a slipping mark at Fontwell last time. Back up 4lb and while he is unlikely to be far away, some of these are more appealing from a win point of view Tongue strap added. TFRHHHII BHA109
2 ESTACAS(GER)(351)P/12200- 7 11-9
B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER) Ciaran Gethings
Constructive Equine David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Feasibility Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon in May 2023 and runner-up on next 2 outings Struggled final 2 starts of last year and he’s probably best watched on chase debut following almost a year off. TFRHIIII BHA104
3 MAHLERMOON(IRE)(20)32P-353 6 11-8
B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE)
Jack Hogan (3)
Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Miss Lillian Barry Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced on coupleof occasions over hurdles for Dan Skelton and encouraging start switched to fencesfornew yardwhen third of 6 at Southwell (20.4f, good). 2lb lower here and while a return to 3m+ wouldn’t go amiss, he is nevertheless interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA103
4
CAWTHORNEBANKER(IRE)(19)1-21404
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
6 11-7
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulbumperperformerwhodoubledhistallyoverhurdlesoffthismarkatFontwell(17.7f,good)inMay.Underwhelmingstart to chasing at Worcester but stepped up on that when fourth of 10 back from a break at Ludlow last month Each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA102
5 MOODOFTHEMOMENT(IRE)(29)102221CD
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)
Mr Barry Hawkins
7 11-6
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Andrew Pierce Matt Sheppard Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 4 of his 7 starts between the flags and opened Rules account at the thirteenth attempt in a 10-runner C&D handicap chase last month. More needed up 5lb in this stronger race but he’s considered all the same TFRHHHII BHA101
6 IROND’EX(FR)(14)25PP-10 6 11-3
Gr g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Soiree d’Ex (FR)
Mr Graham Wilson
Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee
Sean Houlihan
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track from a reduced mark to make a winning start over fences at Ludlow (2 1/2m, good) on return last month Heavy
Gr g Zoffany (IRE) - Spectacle
Sam Twiston-Davies
Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Whisperview Trading Ltd Options Energy Services Ltd S
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Race five on today’s seven-race card –the Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow HandicapHurdle–isa0-105contestover 2m5½f and has kindly been sponsored by Weatherbys, who produce the said publicationalongsidetheauthor. 12horsestogopostforthisclass5event, withtheweightsheadedbyTed’sFriend forFergalO’BrienandMaxKendrick.
Melton Mossy is one of just two last-time-out winners
The eight-year-old arrives here on the backofasecondplacingatFontwelland remains5lbslowerthanhislastwinning mark, although that did come back in September2022.
Melton Mossy is one of just two lasttime-out winners in the field, with Evan Williams’ five-year-old successful at Ludlow only five days ago. He also won good-ground handicaps at Worcester andNewtonAbbotthroughthesummer andhaswonthreeofhissixstartsforhis currenttrainer.Hefinishedreallystrongly to win an amateur riders’ contest under today’s jockey and is clearly in good health, although he is burdened with a 7lbs penalty for that recent success. Conditionslookfavourableandheought to go well again, provided the race doesn’tcometooquickly.
The Grace Harris-trained Karakoram also arrives here on the back of a win at Ludlow, with the nine-year-old successful over 3m in late-October. He got the better of a protracted battle with the runner-up (disappointed since), with the pair a long way clear andhehadG’DayAussiebackinfourth, Opera King in fifth and Pollyonesock finishedinseventh.
Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Opera King wears a first-time visor this afternoon, whilst Express Surprise sports first-time cheek-pieces for Clive Boultbee-Brooks. He shaped as though he needed the run at Wincanton last month and ran wellundersimilarconditionstotheseat Stratford during the summer, so could wellbouncebacktoform.
State Of Fame is another who looked like he would improve for last month’s reappearance, whilst New Found Fame actually featured prominently in the 2022-2023editionofJumpers To Follow, having won a Uttoxeter novices’ hurdle on his racecourse debut. Kerry Lee’s eight-year-old needs to build on his recentfourthatthistrackjusteightdays ago.
Greenways makes his first start for Tom Symonds (previously trained by Dominic Ffrench-Davis), whilst the fouryear-old Scintillante and the returning Izzy’sGreycompletethefield.
FIFTH RACE 3.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 163YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 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): Kerry Lee (17 wins from 54 runners, 31%) runs NEW FOUND FAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs OPERA KING
WEIGHTWATCHER: KARAKORAM won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 8lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: G’DAY AUSSIE trained by Dave Roberts, Kenley, 162 miles.
TED’S FRIEND looks to be building up to something and gets the vote for Fergal O’Brien. The thriving Melton Mossy rates an obvious threat, while also don’t be surprised to see State Of Fame leave the form of his first outing for Tom Lacey behind now stepping back up in trip
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1 TED’SFRIEND(IRE)(39)3/50-P42
8 12-0
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock Max Kendrick
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19f, good to soft) 39 days ago, bumping into an improver. Considered TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 MELTONMOSSY(IRE)(5)154161
B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE)
5 11-13 (in 7lb ex)
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br James Flood Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a fourth win of a very productive first half of the season when striking under Eleanor Williams at Ludlow (21f, good to soft) last Thursday. A 7lb penalty demands more but he has to enter the reckoning in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 STATEOFFAME(IRE)(25)PP21-10
B g Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)
8 11-11
Stan Sheppard
Mr and Mrs J Rogers Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Ms Amanda Torrens Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner Yet to win over hurdles but struck 3 times in points last season and should find this trip more suitable than the 2m he ran over on last month’s stable debut A market move would be interesting. TFRHHHII BHA102
4 NEWFOUNDFAME(IRE)(8)3244-P4
8 11-10
B g Fame And Glory - Coco Opera (IRE) Liam Harrison
Mr Richard Lee Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br R. Lynch
TIMEFORM VIEW Jumping errors meant he was unable to progress as might have been expected over fences and he’s been unable to make a significant impact back hurdling, albeit last week’s 19.5f course fourth was respectable. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 OPERAKING(GB)(19)530-325BF
4 11-7
B g Australia - Queen Arabella Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr Mark Barlow Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Meon Valley Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort in this sphere when creditable second of 9 at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to firm) in September but more to it than the longer trip when a below-form fifth over 3m at Ludlow since. A first-time visor replaces his cheekpieces now. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 SCINTILLANTE(GB)(33)525265
4 11-5
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in maiden hurdles over the summer but not in the same form on his last 2 outings His yard’s good form of late provides hope that he can bounce back to his best but others still look stronger for the win. TFRHHHII BHA97
7 IZZY’SGREY(IRE)(168)3225-45 5 11-1
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shamble Street (IRE) Lee Edwards SHININMOON Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth Br Mount Eaton Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Second on his C&D handicap debut for Jennie Candlish in October 2023 but hasn’t managed to build on that in his 3 starts since First start for 5 months Others are more obvious TFRHHIII BHA92
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
EXPRESSSURPRISE(IRE)(26)5U30-25
B g Mahler - Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE)
5 10-12
Adam Wedge
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a tongue tie when an improved second in Stratford handicap in June but not in quite the same form when fifth at Wincanton 4 months later. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue strap now. TFRHHHII BHA89
9 G’DAYAUSSIE(GB)(19)01002-4
B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA)
Mr Douglas Bradbury
11 10-10
Luke Scott (5)
Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br Miss K. Rausing Mill Farm Holiday Park S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran now but shaped as if retaining plenty of ability back from 12 months off when 15 3/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Karakoram at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) 19 days ago. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA87
10 KARAKORAM(GB)(19)0-43601
B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait
Grace Harris Racing
Br Mr S. P. Hussain
9 10-4
Micheal Nolan
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run in 3m Ludlow handicap 19 days ago. Remains with handicapping scope on old form but doesn’t obviously have the profile of one likely to follow up TFRHHHII BHA81
11 GREENWAYS(IRE)(19)0-64436
5 10-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA) Ben Poste
Mr Thomas R. Symonds Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Burgage Stud
Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form but he did reach the frame 3 times in low-grade handicap hurdles for Dominic Ffrench Davis. 3lb out of the weights on first outing for new trainer Tom Symonds.
12 POLLYONESOCK(IRE)(19)0U-PP40
B m Mount Nelson - Kenzie (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA76
6 10-2
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mrs Pauline Simpson Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Stephen Dowling Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has failed to get competitive from low marks since joining this yard Hard to make a case for TFRHHIII BHA73
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 10. Stewards Note:
TED’S FRIEND: Following its run on 4/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe NEW FOUND FAME: Following its run on 4/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Ted’s Friend (IRE), 11-2 Melton Mossy (IRE), 13-2 Karakoram (GB), 17-2 Opera King (GB), 10-1 State of Fame (IRE), Express Surprise (IRE), 14-1 New Found Fame (IRE), Greenways (IRE), 18-1 Scintillante (GB), 25-1 Izzy’s Grey (IRE), 40-1 Pollyonesock (IRE), 50-1 G’Day Aussie (GB)
RACE RESULT:
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD 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): A Ralph (10 wins from 88 runners, 11%) runs JAZZ KING
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Ralph (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs JAZZ KING
WEIGHTWATCHER: JOHN BETJEMAN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 9lb to 100.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN BETJEMAN trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 95 miles.
With the Alastair Ralph stable among the winners a chance is taken on JAZZ KING, who potentially has a bit of class for this level. Our Dylan was in fine form when last seen and is second choice ahead of Coup de Gold Ikigai Star would also firmly enter the reckoning if showing up after/instead of Kempton on Monday.
1 JAZZKING(FR)(147)P1/PP-52
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR)
8 12-0
Murray Dodd (7)
Spiers & Hartwell & Partners Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger
F&S Consultants Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWLookedausefulprospectwhenmakingawinningchasedebutatLudlowonfinaloutingforSamThomas.Pulledupbothstartsoverfencesfornew yard last season but showed ability remains back hurdling at the start of the summer and returns from a break with hisyard going well TFRHHHHH BHA104
2 IKIGAISTAR(IRE)(40)4-61521D
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando
The Ikigai Partnership
Br Effevi SRL
4 11-12
Elizabeth Gale (7)
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Huntingdon maiden in May and even better form in handicaps this autumn, finishing runner-up at Worcester before shading a tight finish at Southwell (2m, good to firm) last month. Big player if turning out (due to run 4.00 Kempton Monday). TFRHHHHI BHA102
3 JOHNBETJEMAN(GB)(20)0333-40D
B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty
Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard
Br Plantation Stud
8 11-10
Fergus Gillard
Mark Gillard, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to spring of last year and well held back from a break at Southwell last month Potentially well handicapped but leap of faith required. TFRHHIII BHA100
4 OURDYLAN(IRE)(140)301-123CD
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE)
4Racing Owners Club
Br Mrs T. J. Kidd
8 11-3
Ben Godfrey
Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicaps over C&D and at Stratford (18.5f) in May. Good placed efforts at Newton Abbot on next 2 starts and player if returning from a 140-day break in the same form. TFRHHHHI BHA93
5 TIMEFORARUM(GB)(14)0-66420
6 11-0
B g Proconsul - Timeforagin Paul O’Brien
Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort over hurdles when second in a 2m Stratford maiden in July Might have needed the run back from nearly 4 months off when well held in 2m Chepstow handicap a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA90
6 COUPDEGOLD(IRE)(24)4-F3042
Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA)
8 10-8
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 17f at Sedgefieldfor David Thompson in January and has made the frame on 3 of his4completedstarts since switched to present yard, finishing second of 9 at Stratford under Eleanor Williams last month. Considered TFRHHHHI BHA84
7 EAGLECOURT(IRE)(14)0000
7 10-2
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE) David Noonan
Mr Roger Gould Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers SB Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat but no real impact over hurdles, including switched to a handicap at Chepstow a fortnight ago TFRHHIII BHA78
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
ROCKY’SGLORY(GB)(82)00/00-00
B g Marcel (IRE) - Three Quid (IRE)
D. J. Jeffreys
Br Killashee House Limited
6 10-2
Liam Harrison
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW No worthwhile form in a bumper/maiden hurdles, although he was backed on his Newton Abbot stable debut in August only to pull too hard. Has a hood on now to hopefully help him to settle better and it’ll be interesting to see if there’s money for him again now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA74
2023: EAST END GIRL 6 11 6 Jonathan Burke 9-2 (Alastair Ralph) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Stewards Note:
OUR DYLAN: Following its run on 25/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
COUP DE GOLD: Following its run on 19/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ikigai Star (IRE), 4-1 Jazz King (FR), 9-2 Our Dylan (IRE), Coup de Gold (IRE), 10-1 Rocky’s Glory (GB), 16-1 Timeforarum (GB), 20-1 John Betjeman (GB), 50-1 Eagle Court (IRE)
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£4500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (11 wins from 73 runners, 15%) runs CHESKY’S IN MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs WHAT U WANNA DO IS LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHAT U WANNA DO IS trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 158 miles.
WHAT U WANNA DO IS has a relation who won a bumper and represents a thriving stable, so she’s preferred to Presenting Milan, who has shown a reasonable level of form in placing on both starts to date Desert Guest is another notable newcomer
1 DESERTGUEST(IRE)(-)
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Special Guest
4 11-0
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
Saain Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 16,000 gns 3-y-o, Teofilo gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Noble Patron. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 2 3/4m) Halifax. One for shortlist on debut given connections. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 MOUNTVINSON(IRE)(177)P-3
B g Kingston Hill - Goodnight In Milan (IRE)
4 11-0
Lee Edwards
Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth
Br Miss Laura Sleator
TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam, pulled up both starts in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 23f) Templehills. Placed on second of 2 starts in points (May 19). TFRHHHII BHA-
3 PRESENTINGMILAN(IRE)(57)23
B g Milan - Va’vite (IRE)
Mrs D Dewbery & Mrs D J Brown
4 11-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Diane Dewbery The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bred for stamina and has shown plenty to work on when placed on both starts to date, third in a Worcester bumper 57 days ago Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 TOPCO(GB)(-)
B g Falco (USA) - Top Level (IRE)
4 11-0
Ben Poste
Mr B. V. Lund Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br Elusive Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Falco gelding. Dam, 5f-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Playa Blanca. Not an obvious sort on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 CELTICQUEEN(GB)(-)
B f Bated Breath - Susan Stroman
Mr Mick O’Boyle
4 10-7
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mr J. Dance Designation Limited, DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3,500 gns 3-y-o, Bated Breath filly. Closely related to 2 winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdler Colonial Empire, stays 2 1/2m, and half-sister to a winner on Flat Not without hope based on pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
(429)0/4-
5 10-7
B m Milan - Well Tuned (IRE) Liam Harrison
Mr Lui Carenza Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Eoghan Loughlin Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much for Milton Harris despite being strong in the betting on her second outing. Hasn’t been seen for 14 months and has joined a new yard now. TFRHHHII BHA-
B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Stephanie Frances (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket
Br M. H. Sport Horses Unex Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner No Time To Wait Dam (c135/h139) 2m/17f hurdle/chase winner Worth a chance to make a winning start. TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
Stewards Note:
PRESENTING MILAN: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 What U Wanna Do Is (IRE), 3-1 Presenting Milan (IRE), 11-2 Desert Guest (IRE), 8-1 Chesky’s In Milan (IRE), 16-1 Celtic Queen (GB), 20-1 Mount Vinson (IRE), 28-1 Topco (GB)
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First Race 12.40 - THE JOIN THE HEREFORD RACING CLUB EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four, five and six 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, November 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Weights: 11st each 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 The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged 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. 12 entries at £38. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402.
(Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Second Race 1.15 - THE HEREFORD QUARRIES FILLIES’ 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 fillies only Enter by noon, November 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Hereford Quarries have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 8 entries at £38. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Third Race 1.50 - THE SILKY SYKES LIVING THE RETIREMENT DREAM 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, November 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Shaun Sykes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £30. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Fourth Race 2.25 - THE SUNSHINE RADIO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four 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. November 10th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Sunshine Radio have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 17 entries, 1 at £8 and 16 at £44. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 3.00 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 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, November 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 23 entries at £30. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Sixth Race 3.35 - THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD 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 0-105. Enter by noon, November 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Spa Motors Hereford have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £30. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Seventh Race 4.05 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com 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, November 6th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 10th. Weights: 11st 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 The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 16 entries at £22. - Closed November 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
