Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for our penultimate fixture of 2024.
Two weeks ago we saw the inaugural Richard Layton Charity Raceday take place here, which raised an incredible £51,200 for their three chosen charities, We Are Farming Minds, The Injured Jockey’s Fund and The Midlands Air Ambulance. Congratulations to all involved for making the important day such a success.
As attentions turn to the festive season, a reminder that if you haven’t made a start on the Christmas shopping yet, then the Injured Jockeys’Fund stand here with us today is the perfect place to start! With Christmas cards, gifts and much more available to purchase, with all proceeds going to such a worthy cause, do pay them a visit next to the winner’s enclosure.
We next race here a week Saturday, 21st December, Christmas Jumper Raceday and it promises to be the best way to kick off the Christmas Break! With prizes to the best Christmas Jumpers (both for adults and children!), mince pie & Santa hat giveaway to the first 500 racegoers, festive giveaways and live music!
If you can’t make that then we have lots to look forward to in the New Year including a Countryside Family Fun Day on Sunday 23rd February, Herefordshire Raceday on Saturday 8th March and Ladies Evening with live music after to finish the season on Friday 9th May!
We hope you enjoy your day with us today and best of luck to all connections with runners.
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
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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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FIRST AID
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.
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Tom Evetts (Chief Steward) Caroline Robinson (Steward’s Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Nathan Green, Louise Neale
STARTERS
William Jordan
Lee Jones
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Robert Cuthbert
VETERINARY OFFICERS
Graham Potts
Mark Tabachnik
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam Kearns, MRCVS
Ed Shaw BVSc, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Heather Clark
NURSE
Ellen Phelps
Racecourse is part
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Steve Fox, Martin Knight, Rachel Barnett, Joanna Vickers
COMMENTATOR
Ian Bartlett
BETTING RING MANAGER
Andy Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Libby O’Flaherty
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
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.
Hereford
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
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.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED You must be 18 or over to place a bet
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
£310
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FIRST RACE 12.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 75 runners, 20%) runs SUPASUNRISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs SUPASUNRISE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHTONTHEWING trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 126 miles.
BOYS OF WEXFORD showed the benefit of his reappearance run when running out a comfortable winner at Fontwell 24 days ago and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent another bold showing Jac Jumper back down in trip/equipped with first-time cheekpieces and Supasunrise are others to consider, as is Iron d’Ex back at this longer trip
1 OMAHAWISH(FR)(25)33-1F05 6 12-0
B m Night Wish (GER) - Chattleya (FR)
Mr M Dunlevy and Mrs H McGuinness
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
Alice Stevens
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Allwood Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEWOpenedheraccountoverfencesatFakenham(16.3f)inJune.Fellnexttimeanddisappointingbothcompletedstartssince,including(equipped with tongue strap) on debut for new yard when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (2m) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip TFRHHHII BHA100
2 MOURZOUK(IRE)(43)540460
B g Declaration of War (USA) - Mouraniya (IRE)
Mr T. Vaughan
7 12-0
Tristan Durrell
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has fallen 15lb below last winning mark but it’s been well over 2 years since that latest success and it’s been more a case of miss than hit in 6 outings over hurdles this year. Switch to larger obstacles needs to have positive effect now. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 JACJUMPER(FR)(38)6-P2244
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
5 12-0
Chris Ward
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in France who has been holding form well in defeat over fences this year, the longer trip seeming to stretch him when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 38 days ago. Return to shorter in his favour now with cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHHI BHA100
4 IROND’EX(FR)(14)5PP-104
Gr g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Soiree d’Ex (FR)
Mr Graham Wilson
6 11-11
Tabitha Worsley
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEWScoredonhischasingbowatLudlowinOctoberanddispelledalessereffortinthemudrefittedwithcheekpieceswhenfourth in 8-runner handicap chase here (2m) 2 weeks ago Step back up in trip in his favour here and he’s not out of things TFRHHHII BHA97
5 LIGHTONTHEWING(IRE)(24)123-1FPD
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble
9 11-9
Ellis Collier (3) Woodhayes racing club
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with success at Newton Abbot but pulled up in race won by re-opposing Boys of Wexford at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 24 days ago. Fact that was his first start for 6 months offers some mitigation but he does need to take a big step forward TFRHHIII BHA95
6 GETCRACKING(GB)(49)4-13604D
B g Getaway (GER) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
6 11-7
Charlie Price
Mr Michael Harris Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Killashee House Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in points but little impact
7 SUPASUNRISE(IRE)(21)43-P253 8 11-4
B g
Tote S
1-2-3: 1.BOYS OF WEXFORD 2.JAC JUMPER (FR) 3.SUPASUNRISE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
MISTERUPTON(GB)(24)P04-144
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace
Mrs l Finnegan
Br Mrs L. Finnegan
5 10-13
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWNogreatshakesoverhurdlesbutmuchimprovedtomakeawinningstartinthissphereatFontwell(19.5f)inMay.Latestfourth back at that venue (following 6 months off) was a solid display but his present mark looks to demand that bit more. TFRHHHII BHA85
9
BOYSOFWEXFORD(GB)
(24)6322-P1
B g Millenary - Floradorado
Mr R. G. Whitehead
7 10-11
Dylan Johnston
Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br T. C. Dawson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEWEndedlastseasoningoodformandshowedbenefitofhisreappearancerunwhenwinning 6-runnerhandicapchase(6/1)atFontwell (21.6f, good) 24 days ago, asserting from 2 out and forging clear. Needs considering from 5lb higher mark in this groove TFRHHHHH BHA83
10 FASHION’SMODEL(IRE)
(16)24P1-0P
Gr m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fashion’s Worth (IRE)
8 10-9
Joe Anderson
Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Mr S. Wafer
TIMEFORMVIEWSentchasinglastseason,offthemarkonfinalstartofthecampaignasshelandedmares’handicapatWincanton(20.2f,heavy)in April. However, failed to come on for reappearance run when pulled up at Ludlow 16 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA81
11
OUTBACKFRONTIERS(IRE)(29)401265
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bord de Loire (FR)
8 10-9
Ned Fox
Mr Stephen Price John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Benjamin J. Daunt
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles, latterly at Stratford (18.7f) in July However, finished well held on first start in this sphere when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f) 4 weeks ago (reportedly bled) Drop back in trip likely in his favour TFRHHIII BHA81
12 PESCATORIUS(IRE)(31)05P0-00
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lisdaleen (IRE)
Mrs Raqui Campbell Hill
Br Stephen Campion
5 10-6
Bradley Harris (3)
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding who has yet to better poor form over hurdles, including in 2 handicaps since the tongue tie went on this winter. Big step forward required if he’s to feature now sent chasing. Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA78
13 ROBEAM(IRE)(30)
440P-P0
8 10-2
B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Lewis Stones
Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Val & Angela Leeson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts for some time now over hurdles/on Flat, merely passing beaten rivals when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 66/1) 30 days ago, Far from an obvious one now sent chasing from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA71
2023: ROCKINASTORM (IRE) 6 11 8 Alice Stevens 5-2 (Henry Daly) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 8, 11, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7, 9, 10, 13.
Stewards Note:
OUTBACK FRONTIERS: Following its run on 12/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Boys of Wexford (GB), 9-2 Supasunrise (IRE), 13-2 Jac Jumper (FR), 9-1 Iron d’Ex (FR), 10-1 Mister Upton (GB), 14-1 OmahaWish (FR), Get Cracking (GB), 16-1 Mourzouk (IRE), 22-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), Outback Frontiers (IRE), 28-1 Pescatorius (IRE), 40-1 Fashion’s Model (IRE), 66-1 Robeam (IRE)
CHECK YOUR BETTING SLIPS
Customers of the Boards and Rails Bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt as mistakes cannot be rectified after the ‘off’ Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the ‘Weigh In’, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month
PHOTOGRAPHY
You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use. Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon the areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers The use of flash photography is not permitted in any areas of the racecourse at any times.
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SECOND RACE 1.05
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HEREFORD FC FOREVER UNITED NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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): P Nicholls (19 wins from 63 runners, 30%) runs FORTUNATE FELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs FORTUNATE FELLA FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2020 and 2023. The stable runs I’VE MADEUPMYMIND today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PIGEON HOUSE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 96 miles.
PIGEON HOUSE has already bagged 2 victories over hurdles in Ireland and has joined a yard amongst the winners. He gets the nod. Likely improvers Sayva and The Long Point are feared most
colours no horse age st lb
1 PIGEONHOUSE(IRE)(76)13361P
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE)
Le Pigeons
Br Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
4 11-12
Gavin Sheehan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below par when last seen at Listowel in September but had won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) previously and sets the standard on that form. Switches to new yard and holds strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA133
2 SAYVA(IRE)(41)0131
Br g Harzand (IRE) - Mae’s Choice (IRE)
Lynne MacLennan & John J Murray
4 11-7
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Seana Sammon Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of hurdling debut when comfortably taking 8-runner novice at Newcastle (16.2f, good) 41 days ago. Likely more to come yet and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 BERAGON(GB)(35)0
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Got To Dream
Alison Mossop
4 11-0
Sean Houlihan
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Fittocks Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Chepstow bumper on NH debut 35 days ago and is best watched on switch to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 FORTUNATEFELLA(IRE)(42)233-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benefficient Queen (IRE)
4 11-0
Ben Bromley (5) Million in Mind Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Ms M. Kavanagh Goffs UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts in Irish points but made little impact in Newton Abbot bumper on NH debut in October. In good hands but bit to prove now sent hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 OCEANWALZ(FR)(56)22-2
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Line Salsa (FR)
Lady Gibbings
4 11-0
Jordan Nailor
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers, latest when second of 12 at Worcester (16f, heavy, 7/2) 56 days ago, albeit no match for winner Warrants respect on first start over timber TFRHHHII BHA-
6
STRONGASSTEEL(GB)
(230)630-
5 11-0
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Court Wing (IRE) Charlie Deutsch Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mr & Mrs Gareth Jones
TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game when third in bumper at this course in March but failed to repeat that effort at Huntingdon when last seen 7 months ago Goes hurding now but others are more convincing TFRHHIII BHA-
7 THEGREYMAN(GB)(231)5223-
5 11-0
Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Ben Poste Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mark James Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a couple of starts in this sphere (both 15.8f) last term and will be suited by this tonger trip Others make more appeal for win purposes, however. TFRHHIII BHA103
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
Gr g Kingston Hill - A La Perchoine (IRE)
Mrs Elizabeth Bingley
Jack Tudor
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Michael Moloney Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in bumpers at Huntingdon in May and looked in need of outing when fourth of 7 in novice at Warwick (19f, good) on hurdles bow 36 days ago. Should have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 WILDNEPHIN(GB)(14)PF-6213
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Twinset And Pearls
5 11-0
Conor Ring
K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Goldford Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkatseventhattemptbetweentheflagsinIrelandandofferedsomethingtoworkonwhenthirdof6innovicehurdleatthiscourse (16.2f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. This looks more competitive but he should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina TFRHHIII BHA10 I’VEMADEUPMYMIND(GB)(30)245-3BF 4 10-7
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Two Swallows
Ben Jones
Mrs C. A. Waters Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mrs C. A. Waters Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched best form, back from 7 months off, when third of 11 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Bred for longer trips and is worth a second look in the market on hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: HANDSTANDS (IRE) 4 11 0 Ben Jones 13-8 (Ben Pauling) 14 ran
RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pigeon House (IRE), 4-1 Sayva (IRE), 11-2 I’ve Madeupmymind (GB), 7-1 The Long Point (IRE), 12-1 Ocean Walz (FR), 16-1 Fortunate Fella (IRE), The Grey Man (GB), 25-1 Strong As Steel (GB), Wild Nephin (GB), 100-1 Beragon (GB)
THIRD RACE 1.35
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HEREFORD FC FOREVER UNITED NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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): J & A O’Neill (17 wins from 75 runners, 23%) runs MONTANA GOLDEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs SECRET DES DIEUX LONGEST TRAVELLER: SECRET DES DIEUX trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 158 miles.
SECRET DES DIEUX looked a tricky customer when scoring at Fakenham 3 weeks ago but has been found a weak race under a penalty. Guchen and Olderfleet showed a bit in bumpers so are feared most
colours no horse age st lb
1 SECRETDESDIEUX(FR)(22)562-01
B g Zarak (FR) - Sable Island (FR)
4 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr P. H. Betts James Owen, Newmarket Br Mr Michel Agelou Broadwater Mouldings Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and left hurdles bow well behind 6 months on when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 22 days ago, overcoming mistakes. Return to this trip is a slight concern but this is a weak race TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 GUCHEN(FR)(203)5
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Captur (FR)
This Horse Is For Sale Partnership
Br Mr Georges Massa
4 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cima De Triomphe gelding. Dam, maiden on Flat in France, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner around 2m) Sil Ver Klass. 4/1, fifth of 7 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HEADOVERHINDS(IRE)(329)050P-
B g Champs Elysees - Katie T (IRE)
Richard Bailey and Mr S J Mattick
6 11-0
David Bass
Max Comley, Naunton
Br Barrywhite Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and pulled up in selling hurdle for Gary Moore
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 JAUNTYGALAXY(GB)(14)005 5 11-0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Jaunty Spirit
Ellis Collier (7)
Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/2 starts over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
5 MONTANAGOLDEN(IRE)(30)25P
Ch g Mount Nelson - Havana Dancer (IRE)
5 11-0
Richie McLernon
Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Edmund Vaughan Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers in the summer, second on debut at Worcester before shaping better than bare result at Market Rasen. However, showed little on hurdles bow at Kempton on return. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
OLDERFLEET(GB)(14)5
Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Viking Treasure
4 11-0
Stan Sheppard Steven McKay Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br E. G. M. Beard
TIMEFORM VIEW Geordieland gelding out of unraced dam out of sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Hell’s Bay, from family of Champion Chase winnersVikingFlagshipandFlagshipUberalles Fifthof8inbumper(11/2)atthiscourseondebut14daysago.Makeshurdlesdebut Up intrip
TFRHHHII BHA-
7 THEMAGUS(IRE)(-) 4 11-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE) Conor Ring Red & Black Magic Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br R. Lynch
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Mrs Jordan, stayed 23f, Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Just For Men. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
TONGAKNOXIE(IRE)(19)0
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Portlandica (IRE)
The England family
Br Kevin Purfield
4 11-0
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Casamento gelding. Half-brother to a point bumper winner Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 23f) Square Mile. 10/1, seventh of 13 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 JACKIECAN(GB)(17)200P
B f Jack Hobbs - Janes Boutique (IRE)
DahlBury Racing
4 10-7
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Simon Davies Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise on the first of 2 starts in bumpers but well held both starts over hurdles last month TFRHHIII BHA-
10 THEDANCINGLASS(GB)(43)6
B f Norse Dancer (IRE) - Leighton Lass
4 10-7
Charlie Deutsch
Mr & Mrs Mark Laws Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Br Yorton Farm Stud Bob Price & Son Groundworks S
TIMEFORM VIEW Norse Dancer filly. Half-sister to 2 1/4m French hurdle winner Johnnysaid and modest 3m chase winner Safe Destination. Dam winning pointer. Last of 6 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 12/1) on NH debut 43 days ago Makes hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Secret des Dieux (FR), 6-1 Guchen (FR), 9-1 Tongaknoxie (IRE), 11-1 Montana Golden (IRE), 12-1 Olderfleet (GB), The Magus (IRE), 28-1 The Dancing Lass (GB), 33-1 Head Over Hinds (IRE), Jackie Can (GB), 150-1 Jaunty Galaxy (GB)
FOURTH RACE 2.05
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL HEREFORD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (24 wins from 87 runners, 28%) runs DROP FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs DROP FLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: GROVE ROAD trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 158 miles.
A visor has really perked GROVE ROAD up and given he was value for extra at Huntingdon last time, the hat-trick may well be on the cards. Pipers Cross made a sound start for her new yard at Bangor and she’s a threat up in trip with cheekpieces back on, while Groom de Cotte is likely to give it another good shot
(19)
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Vindonissa (IRE)
Mr D. V. Gardner
8 12-2
Mr James Shaw (7)
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Kenilworth House Stud Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/ hurdles winner for Fergal O’Brien but off for 500 days prior to pulling up in a point in May and then ran poorly back under Rules in a Chepstow handicap hurdle for new yard last month TFRHHIII BHA112
2 GRISMAJEUR(FR)(19)62/-0146C
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Partie Majeure (FR)
Mr Brian Davies
Br G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge
7 12-1
Ben Jones
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/bumper winner who capitalised on falling mark when registering a third career success over hurdles at Hereford (21.7f) in October. Not in same form when fourth at Warwick but chase debut wasn’t devoid of promise at Chepstow. Upped markedly in trip returned to timber. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 GROVEROAD(IRE)(18)P-04P11CD
Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE)
8 11-12
Mr Alex Chadwick (5) Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket
Br Gareth Adair
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run in a change of headgear in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in July Followed from a 4lb higher mark back from a break at Huntingdon (25f, soft) recently and is clearly back on the up for his excellent yard One to beat from revised mark. TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 MIKIMOTO(GB)(25)1/22-4PC
5 11-12
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Keshi Pearl Harry Skelton Harry Redknapp & Karen Salters Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br W. P. Jenks Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulonlystartinbumpersforHenryDaly.Promiseoverhurdlesfornewyard,runner-upfirst2startsandpossiblyneededtherunafter10months offwhenfourthinaStratfordmaiden(22f)inOctober.Pitchedinquitedeeponhandicapbowandofferedlittle.Upintripwithcheekpieceson. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 SPITALFIELD(IRE)(193)4364-10
6 11-12
B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE) Benjamin Macey (10) Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. Conroy Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in good style in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) in May. Has never been a fluent jumper and he came unstuck over the fixed-brush obstacles when seventh of 9 a fortnight later. TFRHHHII BHA108
6
DROPFLIGHT(FR)(21)1F-0030
B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR)
9 11-9
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Patrick Boiteau & Patrick Fellous Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEWLanded5-runnerhunteratExeterinMarchpriortofallingearlyintheFoxhunters’ChaseatAintreethefollowingmonth Easilybesteffortforthis yard when a keeping-on third over 20f at Carlisle in October but he was disappointing up in trip at Warwick latest. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA105
7 GUSTOSO(GB)(36)P013-06
5 11-6
Gr g Passing Glance - Ruby Kew (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies The Gustoso Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mrs S. C. Welch Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when opening his account in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon in April. Backed it up with a good third at Perth later that month but low-key return to action this autumn Now tackles a new trip TFRHHHII BHA102
1-2-3: 1.GROVE ROAD (IRE) 2.PIPERS CROSS (IRE)
DE COTTE (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
PIPERSCROSS(IRE)(43)21314-5BF
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE)
7 11-3
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10)
Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Grove View Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 3m in the spring for Robbie Llewellyn. Stuck to her task pretty well when fifth starting out for new yard at Bangor in October (23.2f) and this step up in trip promises to suit. Big player with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHI BHA99
9 WEAVER’SANSWER(GB)(29)10314-6
Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE)
S&R Racing Ltd
6 10-13
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Sally & Richard Prince Tote, DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved with cheekpieces added when gaining second hurdle success at Plumpton in February and may have found the race coming too soon at Ayr under a penalty. May have needed the run on last month’s return to action TFRHHHII BHA95
10 GROOMDECOTTE(FR)(78)300P01D
B g Tiger Groom - Traviata Valtat (FR)
8 10-13
Isabelle Ryder (7)
Mr N. Byrne Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron
TIMEFORMVIEWRevivedbackhurdlingforthefirsttimeforthisyardwhenopeninghisaccountina31/4mFontwellhandicapinSeptember Hit with a 10lb rise but he was competitive off higher marks earlier in his career Engaged 2.00 Fontwell Tuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA95
11 NEWTONIAN(GB)
(38)43-1P34
B g Telescope (IRE) - Mi Money
7 10-2
Stan Sheppard Lost in the Summer Wine 2
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br David Jenks Matt Sheppard Racing, Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Warwick in May and nothing wrong with a brace of in-frame efforts upon return in October. 2lb out of the weights but he should still give his running TFRHHHII BHA82
2023: NORTON HILL (IRE) 7 12 0 Daryl Jacob 15-8 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7, 8, 9, 11.
Stewards Note:
SPITALFIELD: Following its run on 1/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly PIPERS CROSS: Following its run on 29/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered in running
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (24 wins from 87 runners, 28%) runs BEAT BOX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs BEAT BOX
LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAPLEY trained by Miss S Smith, Littlehampton, 163 miles.
TORNEO was an encouraging second at Wincanton last time and is taken to go one better now. Beat Box has been freshened up since finishing fourth at Hexham in early October and can resume his progression and provide the chief threat to Jamie Snowden’s charge
1
Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR)
Micheal Nolan The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler, winning a Plumpton handicap in October. Ran below that level switched to fences at Newbury 12 days ago but the experience should have done him some good TFRHHIII BHA123
2
(30)1-22223DBF
B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend
Pitchall Stud Partnership
7 11-5
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Pitchall Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who was runner 4 times in handicaps over the summer Not given an unduly hard time once the leaders had got away when well-held third on 20.5f Kempton chase debut last month. Open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA118
3 BEATBOX(FR)(68)0-11114DBF
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR)
Union Stripes
8 11-2
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEWImprovedoutofallrecognitionforDanSkelton,completinga4-timerin2mhandicapchasesinAugust/September Thewinningruncame to a halt when only fourth of 5 at Hexham in October but no surprise were he to resume his progression back from a short break TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 LIMEDROP(FR)(25)3225-21CD
Ch m Martaline - Lady Drop (FR)
8 11-1
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Filled the runner-up spot 5 times over fences before deservedly getting off the mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month Should remain competitive up 5lb. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 ASCENSIONDAY(IRE)(49)32-2245
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE)
7 10-5
William Maggs (5)
Bourton Racing Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Eric Barrett Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times on the bounce over hurdles in the first half of this year Might have needed the outing when below par back from 7 weeks off at Southwell last time. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA103
6 TORNEO(FR)(20)3126-32DBF
B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE)
4 10-5
Gavin Sheehan
Torneo Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in France who won a Wetherby juvenile hurdle last winter. Switched to fences this season, shaping well when second in 2m Wincanton handicap 3 weeks ago Leading claims with further progress likely TFRHHHHH BHA109
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
SIXTH RACE 3.07
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MARES’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) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (10 wins from 159 runners, 6%) runs IT’S EASY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs E Fenton (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs A LITTLE
SOMETHING AND LADY CARO LONGEST TRAVELLER: VILLAINESS trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 97 miles. JACKELINE trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 97 miles.
Recent C&D winner CULLIGRAN is going the right way and makes fair appeal in her follow-up bid. The Emma Lavelle duo Lady Caro and A Little Something rate the principal dangers.
1 IT’SEASY(FR)(21)4243-26 6 12-0
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Isabel Williams (3)
Mrs Helen Cole Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden chaser in France but just respectable efforts at best for Clive Boultbee-Brooks. Down in the weights as a result and sound start for this yard when second at Stratford (16.3f) in October Couldn’t really build on that at Ffos Las latest but can’t be ruled out here TFRHHHII BHA101
2 VILLAINESS(IRE)(31)251-460D
6 11-11
B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) Harry Bannister
Mrs J. A. Thomas Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Vambedk Bloodstock Ltd Tally Ho Farm Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in a 2m Stratford maiden in April but has been unable to make a significant impact in handicaps since. TFRHHIII BHA98
3 ALITTLESOMETHING(GB)(29)0P3052
B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)
5 11-6
Joe Anderson (3)
Mrs Zara Tindall Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mrs Zara Tindall
TIMEFORM VIEW Found a little improvement when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 29 days ago May do better now sent handicapping and is worth monitoring in the market. TFRHHHII BHA93
4 GRANNYB(IRE)(29)663
B f Acclamation - Debuetantin
4 11-5
Lewis Stones (3)
Mr Michael Mullineaux Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatandwhileshehasdonethemajorityofherracingoversprintdistances,staminadidn’tappeartobeanissuewhen sixth in a Ludlow novice (15.8f) last month Backed that up when third at Huntingdon since but more required now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 JACKELINE(GB)(29)F03-4P5
Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina
5 11-4
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mrs R. Jowett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br P. Balding We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a small step back in right direction when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good, 14/1) 29 days ago. Still looking for first success, though, and percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA91
6 CULLIGRAN(IRE)(14)44-2331CD 5 11-4
Gr m Notnowcato - Moonlit Theatre (IRE) Nick Scholfield
The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Miss Mary Morgan Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 14 days ago, comfortably 7lb higher now but further progress may be on the cards TFRHHHHH BHA91
7 LADYCARO(IRE)(33)02-6042
6 11-3
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) Ben Jones
Mr & Mrs A Millett Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Denis Noonan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to something like her best form when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) 33 days ago Just 1lb higher now and ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA90
1-2-3: 1.CULLIGRAN (IRE) 2.LADY CARO (IRE) 3.A LITTLE SOMETHING
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8 DORCASROAD(IRE)(56)0/05-50P
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maple Lady (IRE)
6 10-8
Ben Poste
John Nicholls Racing Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mr H. McDaid Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to trouble the judge after 6 attempts and disappointed on yard debut at Worcester 56 days ago. Hood on first time, tongue strap back on. Had wind operation. TFRHHIII BHA81
9 CHARLOTTESQUARE(GB)(58)P00P
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Le Badie (IRE)
4 10-2
Conor Ring
Didn’t Cost A Lot Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Farleigh Racing & Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a handful of starts on the Flat for Andrew Balding and has offered little since sent hurdling for current yard, including on handicap debut here in October. 7lb out of the weights. Best watched TFRHIIII BHA68
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Hood worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Stewards Note:
GRANNY B: Following its run on 12/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free DORCAS ROAD: Following its run on 16/10/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Culligran (IRE), 9-2 Lady Caro (IRE), 6-1 A Little Something (GB), 10-1 It’s Easy (FR), 11-1 Villainess (IRE), 14-1 Granny B (IRE), Jackeline (GB), 33-1 Dorcas Road (IRE), 100-1 Charlotte Square (GB)
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (24 wins from 87 runners, 28%) runs JUST GOLDEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs JUST GOLDEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: KHALIFE DES OBEAUX trained by J Jones, Newmarket, 158 miles.
This looks set to go to a newcomer, with DOCTOR ON CALL, Just Golden and Getaway Sam the three most appealing ones before betting clues.
1 CUILLINRIDGE(GB)(-) 4 11-2
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Speed Bonnie Boat David Bass
The Eternal Optimists 2 Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br H. D. J. Daly Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Half-brother to useful staying hurdler Kyntara and bumper/fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Kintail. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
DOCTORONCALL(FR)(-)
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tornada (FR)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br Haras de Sainte Gauburge
4 11-2
Dylan Johnston (3)
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Martator and French hurdller Garde de Burge. Dam French hurdler (2m-2 1/4m winner). Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 GETAWAYSAM(IRE)(-)
B g Getaway (GER) - Newrath Dancer (IRE)
4 11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Jan Johnson Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br P. Cluskey & S. Fanning
The Towers Hotel & Spa S
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding. Dam unraced sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Darver Star No surprise to see him go well on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HARKSMAN(GB)(-)
4 11-2
Br g Telescope (IRE) - Overthrow James Best
F J Allen & Partners Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Richard Johnson Fbc Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler My Lovely Boy, stayed 3m TFRHHIII BHA-
5 JUSTGOLDEN(IRE)(-)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Songbird (IRE)
4 11-2
Harry Skelton
Mr J. Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW €120,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) O O Seven (by Flemensfirth) Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 KHALIFEDESOBEAUX(FR)(-)
4 11-2
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ardeur des Obeaux (FR) James Bowen
Mrs Sally White Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br E.A.R.L. Les Obeaux D’Anjou Et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 1 1/2m French bumper winner Hermine des Obeaux
7
LUCKYINTAIPAN(IRE)(24)36
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Rose of Taipan (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Mr D. Shorey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Fintan Farrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Golden Taipan Promising third on debut at Worcester in July but well held 4 months on in listed contest at Cheltenham Likely to need more time. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
MISTERODDSOCKS(IRE)(249)5-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairy Hill (IRE)
Jopla Racing
Br Frank Motherway
4 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Ben Case, Banbury
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €125,000 Walk In The Park gelding from the family of smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 29f) Bellshill. 15/2, too free and finished well held in Uttoxeter bumper on debut in April. Hood goes on. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
CRYSTALDAYS(GB)(-)
B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Bitumen Belle (IRE)
Mrs S. Lee and Mr E. Lee
4 10-9
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW €48,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy filly. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/once-raced over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler (21f winner) My Wigwam Or Yours. Wears tongue strap TFRHHHII BHA-
10
NEEPSANDTATTIES(GB)(-)
Bl m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE)
Dalziel Family, K Rogers, D Vowles
5 10-9
Finn Lambert (3)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Richard Johnson Tori Global S
TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare Sister to 2 winners, including unreliable but fairly useful hurdler/chaser Perfect Pirate, stays 4m Likely to need further TFRHHIII BHA-
11
OURROSIE(IRE)
(26)0/-5
B m Rule of Law (USA) - County Gate (IRE)
5 10-9
Charlie Todd
Mr L. Tomlinson Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Leonard Tomlinson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers 19 months apart.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Doctor On Call (FR), 4-1 Just Golden (IRE), 7-1 Getaway Sam (IRE), 8-1 Lucky In Taipan (IRE), 9-1 Crystal Days (GB), 12-1 Cuillin Ridge (GB), Khalife des Obeaux (FR), 25-1 Harksman (GB), 33-1 Neeps And Tatties (GB), 40-1 Misteroddsocks (IRE), 300-1 Our Rosie (IRE)
First Race 12.35 - THE JOIN THE HEREFORD RACING CLUB CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 8th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb 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 20 entries at £30. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 1.05 - THE HEREFORD FC FOREVER UNITED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Hereford FC 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 15 entries at £38. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Third Race 1.35 - THE HEREFORD FC FOREVER UNITED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Hereford FC 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 £38. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Fourth Race 2.05 - THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL HEREFORD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 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 17 entries, 1 at £7 and 16 at £38. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 2.35 - THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 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 11 entries, 5 at £11 and 6 at £58. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £4726; Second £2362;Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (PenaltyValue £6178.77)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 3.07 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a 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 at £30. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 3.37 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.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, December 5th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 23 entries at £22. - Closed December 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
