Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for Christmas Jumper Day, sponsored by DragonBet.
Thank you for joining us on this our feature day of the year, we are very much looking forward to seeing the variety of Christmas Jumpers and fashion on display. To enter our Best Christmas Jumper Competition please gather at the Winner’s Enclosure after the 3rd race for judging at 13:15. The winner will receive a table for 4 in our Snaffles restaurant for a 2025 fixture of their choice (including Ladies Evening) and prizes will also be awarded to the best children’s Christmas jumper too.
Our feature race of today’s card is the Mares’Handicap Chase with over £18,000 to the winner. We wish all runners, riders and connections the best of luck for this and for all races today as we see eleven returning course winners looking to repeat their successes here.
Still need to do a bit of last-minute Christmas shopping? Then why not treat a loved one to membership into the 2025 Hereford Racing Club which includes an annual ARC membership (to 500+ fixtures across the 16 ARC racecourses) plus a share in the Venetia Williams’trained horse Johnny Boy. It really presents fantastic value for money at £310 and is also a great steppingstone into racehorse ownership, visit our website for more information or to join up right away!
All of our 2025 fixtures are now online and available to purchase tickets for but don’t delay as both our Snaffles restaurant and Premier Viewing are selling fast Our next meeting is on Tuesday 7th January, perfect for seeing in the New Year and blowing away the cobwebs.
On behalf of all the team here at Hereford we would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year, thank you for your support in 2024 and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!
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.
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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
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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.
SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Guy Upton (Chief Steward) Roger Bellamy (Steward’s Panel Chair)
Thomas Evetts, Ali Galliers-Pratt, Margaret Groves
STARTERS
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Robert Cuthbert
VETERINARY OFFICER
Graham Potts
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam Kearns, MRCVS
Ed Shaw BVSc, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Laura Best
NURSE
Dawn Price
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Martin Knight, Steve Fox, Mel Baker, Jane Southam
COMMENTATOR
Tony Ennis
BETTING RING MANAGER
Will Sherwood
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Libby 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
O D A Y ’ S FO OD & DR
Located next to the Hummingbird bar serving draught beer & cider
Located between the Parade Ring and track serving full range of draught beer & cider, plus wine, spirits & soft drinks
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All package drinks to be redeemed at the above outlets
Located by the Hummingbird bar
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Located by the Judges Tower
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Located next to the Winners' Enclosure offering hot food plus tea & coffee, bottled bar & soft drinks
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
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
£310
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Lease share in aracehorse - JOHNNY BOY - trained by VenetiaWilliams (1st October 2024 -1st October 2025)
2025ARC AnnualMembership (plusOct -Dec 2024 membership!) which includes all 16 racecourses across Arena Racing Company so admission to 500+ fixtures
Guaranteedracecourse general admission each time the club horse runs at an ARC racecourse
Opportunity to be entered into ballotfor Owners and Trainers Badges each time the horse runs
Meet jockey& trainer at races when the club horse runs
Exclusive stable visits and other events
Champagne morningsonthe gallopswith trainer Venetia Williams
50% of any prize money (after associated fees) shared equally amongst HRC Members
Regular updates andinformation on the club horse, including running plans
FIRST RACE 11.58
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE 2025 HEREFORD RACING CLUB NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (14 wins from 73 runners, 19%) runs BIG GINGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs KICK FOR TOUCH LONGEST TRAVELLER: KICK FOR TOUCH trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.
BIG GINGE shaped well on his Sandown hurdle debut and can make the most of the weight he receives from previous hurdle winners Strong Foundations and No Questions Asked.
colours no horse age st lb
1 NOQUESTIONSASKED(IRE)(21)1//16-13BF
Ch g Ask - Fancy Fashion (IRE)
Newton LDP Ltd
6 11-9
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Jerry O’Connor Newton LDP Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedusefulwinningforminbumpersearlierinyear Successfulat4/9onCarlislehurdledebutinNovemberbutonlythirdwhenodds onagainatDoncastersince,pullinghardbothtimes Thehoodwornonthoseoccasionsisoffnow.Needstosettlebettertofulfilhispotential. TFRHHHHI BHA118
2 STRONGFOUNDATIONS(IRE)(57)2/454-16D
B g Malinas (GER) - Maggie Rose
Anthony R. Hunt & Dan Leach
Br Rathbarry Stud & Sarah Leslie
5 11-9
James Bowen
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper performer who made a winning start in this sphere in 11-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (2m, good) in October. Found out in a Cheltenham Grade 2 since but respected with his sights lowered. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 BIGGINGE(IRE)(41)302-2
B g Mount Nelson - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)
4 11-2
Mr Jamie Neild (7)
Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Noel McLoughlin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability in trio of bumpers last season and edged out only late on by the promising Anno Power on his 2m Sandown hurdle debut 6 weeks ago Leading claims with improvement likely TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CAMACHOMAN(IRE)(38)F///-
Ch g Camacho - Ezilii (IRE)
7 11-2
Richard Patrick
Whites Property Limited Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Dubois Holdings Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fell early in hurdles debut back in 2020 Did win a couple of low-level Flat events for Laura Horsfall this summer but still makes limited appeal back over obstacles TFRHHIII BHA-
5
DARTMAN(IRE)(165)05C3
B g Expert Eye - Rickrack (IRE)
4 11-2
Miss Jess Stewart (7)
Mr Ryan Bradford Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat Best effort over hurdles when third of 9 in 2m Uttoxeter novice when last seen in July but the form is only modest TFRHHIII BHA95
6 KICKFORTOUCH(FR)(11)50
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Saintete (FR)
Louisville Syndicate Platinum
4 11-2
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr P. Thiriet & Mr N. De Lageneste Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way in a pair of 2m hurdles in recent weeks and looks more one for handicaps over longer trips down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
7
KINGULANDA(IRE)(25)16D 4 11-2
B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE)
Fergus Gillard
The Happy Monarchs Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Aidan Sexton Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble in Huntingdon bumper in May for Tom Weston but only sixth on Southwell hurdle debut for new yard last month Should be wiser this time but he’ll need to leave that bare form behind with a tongue-strap added now. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3:
(IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
MARYAHISLAND(GB)(239)0/0RP-
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Hidden Rebel
The Double Bubble Partnership
Br Miss Katherine Kempe & Mr Oliver Signy
5 11-2
James Davies
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumper Refused to race on Fontwell hurdle debut in April and pretty much did the same again at Chepstow a week after. Can only watch back from 7 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
MASTERDUNRAVEN(IRE)
(19)0
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE)
Only (Racing) Fans
4 11-2
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mrs Noreen McManus Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner of 1 1/4m handicaps on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh, including at Leopardstown in October, but no short-term promise over hurdles for new yard at Plumpton 19 days ago TFRHHIII BHA-
10 ROCHESTERBRINKS(IRE)
(37)P-r0
B g Mahler - Bonmahon (IRE)
The Snapper Partnership
5 11-2
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mr Edward Collins FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW PulledupsolestartinIrishpointsandranoutbeforehalfwayinaUttoxeterbumperinNovember Provedheadstrongagain when well held over hurdles at Market Rasen since. TFRHIIII BHA-
11 SHABANO(GER)(17)6-4
Ch g Amaron - Summertime (GER)
Devauden Court Racing Club
5 11-2
Lee Edwards
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Gestut Etzean Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat Off 526 days, stepped up on hurdle debut when 21 lengths fourth in Ludlow novice for new yard 17 days ago but the form is barely modest TFRHHIII BHA-
12 SLIDERULE(GB)(31)066
5 11-2
B g Champs Elysees - Fairey Delta Stan Sheppard
Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Lady Cobham Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle but it’s likely he’s more one for handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA-
13 CINDERELLO(GB)(30)50
4 10-9
Ch f Doyen (IRE) - Fernello Bryan Carver
Miss Susannah M L Parden Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.
14 DAMZON(GB)(11)6-25U6
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 10-9
B m Jack Hobbs - Court Princess Ben Poste
Derek & Cheryl Holder James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Derek & Cheryl Holder Court Farm Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the second of 3 bumpers but didn’t achieve much on his completed start over hurdles in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 10, 11. Blinkers worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8. Stewards Note:
KING ULANDA: Following its run on 26/11/2024 it was reported that the horse briefly lost its action.
ROCHESTER BRINKS: Following its run on 14/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 No Questions Asked (IRE), 9-4 Big Ginge (IRE), 6-1 Strong Foundations (IRE), 14-1 King Ulanda (IRE), 33-1 Master Dunraven (IRE), Slide Rule (GB), 40-1 Dartman (IRE), 50-1 Camacho Man (IRE), Shabano (GER), 66-1 Kick For Touch (FR), 100-1 Rochester Brinks (IRE), Cinderello (GB), Damzon (GB), 250-1 Maryah Island (GB)
SECOND RACE 12.28
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ACCASION MARQUEES 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (24 wins from 86 runners, 28%) runs GWENNIE MAY STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs GWENNIE MAY STAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUINESSED trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 170 miles.
A very competitive handicap hurdle It might be worth chancing that SCHERBOBALOB can recapture his best form. He likely needed his comeback run following a wind operation, and that should put him spot on for this. Penna Rossa arrives here off the back of two encouraging efforts, although he does find it tough to win, while better is expected of Gwennie May Star now tackling a handicap for the first time Course winner Greenways and the lightly-raced Goodwin Face are others worth noting
colours no horse age st lb
1 IDDERGEM(FR)(303)122165-D
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR)
DYDB Marketing Limited
8 12-0
David Noonan
Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove
Br Mr Marc Staels Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd S
Br SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORM VIEWShowedsomeabilityinbumpers3monthsapartandmadelateheadwayonsecondrunoverhurdlesatLudlowinOctober.Neverinvolvedonfinalqualifyingrun atBangor(16.7f)38daysagoandlooksthetypetohavebeenbroughtalongwithlow-gradehandicapsinmind.Notruledoutforpowerfulyard TFRHHHHI BHA97
4
GOODWINFACE(FR)(61)F-52
4 11-12
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rose Bombon (FR) Rex Dingle
Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br David & Helene Delajarraud Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort to date over hurdles when runner-up at Plumpton 61 days ago. Still displayed signs of greenness there, so could be more to come on handicap debut from feasible opening mark TFRHHHHI BHA96
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked one of her stable’s lesser lights to date, pulling up at Kempton (2m) and again failed to complete when upped in trip (2m 6f) back in May. Back down in distance after 7 months off but does represent top connections at a moderate level. TFRHHIII BHA90
Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORM VIEW Missed whole of 2023 and beaten a long way back from a lengthy absence on the Flat in October. TFRHHIII BHA82
14 FANMAGNET(FR)(47)U5005
5 10-8
Br g Magneticjim (IRE) - Fannyjul (FR) Sean Houlihan
Mr W. A. Thomas
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland but no show in qualifying hurdles for this yard Retains hood today but plenty to find on handicap bow. TFRHIIII BHA78
15 GUINESSED(IRE)(88)5/PF00-4
B m Sageburg (IRE) - Swap Shop (IRE)
7 10-4
Bryan Carver
Grandstand Stables Partnership Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Br Miss Jane Doran
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles, finishing a well-held fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Fontwell in September. Returns here following 88-day break TFRHHIII BHA74
16 GRANDMASTERFLASH(IRE)(41)004-UPP
8 10-3
Ch g Australia - Kittens Lee Edwards
Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Br Paget Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timeAWwinnerontheFlatbutnorealimpactinhisstartsoverhurdles,pullingupatNewtonAbbotinMayandagainfailingtocomplete when tried in blinkers at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft, 80/1) 41 days ago, Blinkers retained today but lots to find on recent evidence. TFRHIIII BHA73
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Hood worn by No 5, 14. Blinkers worn by No 13, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note: FAN MAGNET: Following its run on 4/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed GUINESSED: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 11-2 Goodwin Face (FR), Culligran (IRE), 6-1 Greenways (IRE), 8-1 Gwennie May Star (FR), 14-1 Scherbobalob (GB), By The Grace (GB), 18-1 Timeforarum (GB), 25-1 Jim de Sarti (FR), 40-1 Baikal (GB), Guinessed (IRE), 66-1 Iddergem (FR), Lucky Draw (GB), Mind Hunter (GB), Fan Magnet (FR), Grandmaster Flash (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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.
PROUD SPONSORS OF HEREFORD RACEDAY
THIRD RACE 1.03
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DRAGONBET IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH DAVE’S COACHES 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (16 wins from 85 runners, 19%) runs LASKALIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs MUSKOKA LONGEST TRAVELLER: FACE D’MUSIC trained by K Price, Llanigon, 130 miles.
FACE D’MUSIC boasts a fine record at this track and having jumped much better than previously this season when winning over C&D last month, Katy Price’s 5-y-o gets the nod to follow up. Not Sure won on reappearance at Wetherby last year, so he heads up the dangers, with Just Loose Change taken to edge out Muskoka for the third spot
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who ran well when making the frame twice last season. Offered little on chase debut but much improved when rallying for successinnovices’handicapatHuntingdon(23.6f,good)lastmonth FailedtolandtheoddsatCattericksincehowever,soneedstobounceback TFRHHHII BHA113
4 FACED’MUSIC(IRE)(24)21U031CD 5 11-7
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE)
Shane Quinlan (3) Opd Group Limited Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Jimmy Lawler Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on only start in points and off the mark over hurdles here in May. Jumped much better than previously this season when opening his account over fences in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) last month and should make another bold bid following a 4lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA112
5 GATSANDCO(GB)(29)00F2-PP
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR)
9 11-4
Connor Brace
Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend
Br Mr David Brace Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Now twelve runs since last win in 2022 and ran modestly after 6 months off at Chepstow (23.6f, good) just over 4 weeks ago, dropping away quickly Mark continues to tumble but can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA109
6 MUSKOKA(IRE)(40)5323-33
6 11-3
B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mrs A. Travis Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Hugh Hazzard Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fair level of ability in bumpers and matched that over hurdles Creditable third at Kempton on chase debut last month but it was pretty laboured stuff returning from 4 months off Step up in trip may help.
7 PONTRESINA(IRE)(411)3/P0/4P0- 11 11-2
B g Milan - Gilt Benefit (IRE) Ben Poste
Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br Mr Ray Martin
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and has been
returning from 5 months off (latest over hurdles). Back over
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Just Loose Change (GB), 3-1 Face d’Music (IRE),
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
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
FOURTH RACE 1.38
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
Total prize fund £35000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (24 wins from 86 runners, 28%) runs SACRE COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs SACRE COEUR
WEIGHTWATCHER: LA DOMANIALE won off a handicap mark of 132, her rating is now down 6lb to 126. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY BALKO trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 96 miles.
Several appeaing types to choose from with REGATTA DE BLANC marginally preferred to Harrys Hope, Lady Balko and Moonlit Potter. The selection bumped into a progressive one at Ascot on her first run in open company over fences and there should be more to come from this lightly-raced 6-y-o. My Silver Lining needs to get back on track but she will be a danger to all if able to do so
colours no horse age st lb
1 SACRECOEUR(FR)(40)046212
Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR)
Dick and Mandy Higgins
8 12-2
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time handicap chase winner last season and back to best when making all at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in November Went down all guns blazing at Kempton a week later but she’s yet to strike off a mark this high and locks horns with several promising types here. TFRHHHII BHA132
2 LADYBALKO(FR)
(5)122-511C
B m Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE)
5 11-13 (in7lbex)
Gearoid Harney (7)
Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season and, having shaped as though in need of the run on return/chase debut at Bangor, she hasn’t looked back since, making all in pair of 25.7f Plumpton handicaps. Gone up a total of 16lb for thatbrace butshe remains open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA122
3 MYSILVERLINING(IRE)(28)1230-PPD
Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Welsh Connection (IRE)
Mrs Celia Djivanovic
8 11-11
James Best
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Hatherden Horse Transport S
The Tweed Clad Fossils Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORM VIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhomadeapromisingstartoverfenceswhenrunner-upatWorcesterinOctober2023.Againfoundjustonetoogood in this season’s renewal of the same mares’ novice chase but subsequent Fontwell display left much to be desired. Blinkers applied. TFRHHIII BHA121 7
TIMEFORM VIEWListed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last November Madeit second time lucky in this sphere when narrowly landing a Huntingdon handicap (23.6f, soft) but she disconcertingly ran out at Doncaster next time. TFRHHIII BHA117
1-2-3: 1.REGATTA DE BLANC 2.HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 3.LADY BALKO (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
MOONLITPOTTER(GB)
(28)4412-2
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Susie Potter
James & Jean Potter Ltd
6 10-10
James Bowen
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S
TIMEFORM VIEWMultiplewinnerforHenrydeBromheadbutputinherplacewhenbeateninamatchonsecondrunforDonaldMcCainduring2022/23campaign No show following 21 months off on debut for this yard at Huntingdon last month (well behind Moonlit Potter) and she’s hard to warm to. TFRHIIII BHA110
10
HARRYSHOPE(IRE)
(24)34-1112BF
Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)
6 10-5
Ben Jones
The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has left her hurdles exploits well behind since tackling fences, winning her first 3 starts in this sphere prior to going close in bid for the four-timer over this C&D. 4lb rise for that near miss fair enough and she’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA107
11 AHWHISHT(IRE)(40)12/65P-F
B m Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE)
DahlBury Racing
7 10-5
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Mrs Mary McCann Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Point recruit who was first and second in novice hurdles in early 2023 Failed to fire in handicap hurdles last season and, having had wind surgery, she fell on her chase debut/reappearance last month Others preferred.
12
LAGONDA(GB)(17)5234P-3
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Lago d’Oro
107
9 10-4
Shane Quinlan (3)
Mrs S. M. Newell Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mrs S. M. Newell Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who ended last season badly out of form but mark has dipped as a result and she fared better when third a 5-runner handicap chase on recent reappearance at Ludlow (23.8f, soft). Place possibilities TFRHHHII BHA106
Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 7, 9.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
LILTING VERSE: Following its run on 13/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Regatta de Blanc (GB), 11-2 Lady Balko (FR), 6-1 Harrys Hope (IRE), 15-2 Moonlit Potter (GB), 10-1 Sacre Coeur (FR), 12-1 My Silver Lining (IRE), 14-1 Lagonda (GB), 16-1 Jessie Lightfoot (IRE), 25-1 La Domaniale (FR), 28-1 LiltingVerse (IRE), 33-1 Glimpse of Gala (GB), 40-1 AhWhisht (IRE), 66-1TuneThe Chello (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.13
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET, CHICKEN-BHUNA,
LAMB-BHUNA, PRAWN-BHUNA
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £18600 x Owners Prize Money 1st £7394, 2nd £3696, 3rd £1849, 4th £924, 5th £461, 6th £231. (Penalty Value £9677.58)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (20 wins from 65 runners, 31%) runs BELOW THE RADAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs BELOW THE RADAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JILAIJONE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 96 miles.
This is a good opportunity for NEMEAN LION to regain the winning thread on his way to bigger targets later in the season. Below The Radar showed plenty of ability in novice hurdles and shaped with more promise than the bare result on comeback, so he is considered the main danger in receipt of two stone from Nemean Lion.
colours no horse age st lb
1 NEMEANLION(GER)(14)52160-2C
B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER)
7 12-0
Richard Patrick
Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Dr Chr Berglar Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerwholandedthesecondGrade2successofhiscareerinKingwellatWincantoninFebruary.FoundGrade1satCheltenhamandAintreetoomuch inthespringbutencouragingreturnafter8monthsoffwhensecond(behinddominantwinner)atSandowntwoweeksago Majorplayerhere. TFRHHHHH BHA148
2 STONER’SCHOICE(GB)
(40)43321/-2D
Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - High Benefit (IRE)
9 10-10
Jack Hogan (3)
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br John R. Hales BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful over fences at fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23 Can make mistakes. Returned from 18-month absence when second of 4 at Kempton 40 days ago (21f, good to soft, 14/1). That race looked to fall apart however. Cheekpieces back on today. TFRHHHII BHA130
2023: CALL ME LORD (FR) 10 12 0 Daryl Jacob 9-2 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6. Stewards Note: BELOW THE RADAR: Following its run on 24/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIPS WITH DRAGONBET 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (18 wins from 76 runners, 24%) runs LIMETREE BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs LARGY FORCE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BEN BUIE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 5lb to 91.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PADDY IN THE CADDY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.
This looks a warm race but PADDY IN THE CADDY was by no means all out when fending off a next-time-out winner over C&D 24 days ago and he rates a big player again in his hat-trick bid Fellow C&D winner Famoso is thriving himself and is feared turned out quickly under a penalty for his Ludlow victory 3 days ago Chase-debutant Salt Rock and Dromlac Jury are others to consider
1 FAMOSO(IRE)(3)220111CD 8 12-4 (in 7lbex)
B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
The Evron Experience
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who arrives here in fine form, bringing up a quick-fire hat-trick with plenty to spare in 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (2m, soft) 3 days ago High on the shortlist turned out quickly under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA106
2 SALTROCK(GB)(26)1/0/3-53
6 12-0
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Saltbarrow Ben Jones
Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWCost£205,000afterwinninghisonlypointinMarch2022 HashadalightcareerunderRulessincebuttherehasbeenpromise,fairformwhenthird of 11 in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m) 26 days ago. Looks the type to progress now handicapping over fences for hisvery good yard. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 PADDYINTHECADDY(IRE)(24)014-011CD 5 11-10
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE)
Mrs Joanna Peppiatt
Sean Houlihan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr Neil Kinnane Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWAdvancedhisformswitchedtopositivetacticsmakingall(jumpedsoundly)atWarwickandbynomeansallouttoholdoffnearest pursuer when following up in 8-runner C&D handicap 24 days ago. Definite claims up 6lb with prospect of more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA105
TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£85,000afterwinningsolepointstartinApril2022andbrightstartunderRuleswhenplacedinbumper/all3startsoverhurdlesearlier this year Looks up to making her mark now tackling larger obstacles and she returns with her yard going well Had wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA102
6
DROMLACJURY(IRE)(17)P431-22D 5 11-5
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Lady Dromlac (IRE)
DahlBury Racing
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Geoffrey Thompson Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWQuiteacostlybuyoutofpointsandmadeawinninghandicapbowoverhurdlesatLudlow(15.8f)inMarch.Solidstartinthissphere,again finding only one too good in 6-runner handicap chase back at Ludlow (2m, soft) 17 days ago. Another who commands respect. TFRHHHII BHA100
7 FAYCEQUEVOUDRAS(IRE)(27)2//2165/-6CD 8 11-5
B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
Richard Patrick
Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Philip Hore Jnr Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a C&D handicap hurdle in the mud in early 2023. Was beaten a long way but not given hard time after 21 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 27 days ago Should improve. TFRHHHII BHA100
1-2-3: 1.PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) 2.FAMOSO (IRE)
ROCK
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
ABAYADUMATHAN(FR)(18)505441D
B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)
12 10-13
Jack Hogan (3)
Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f) 18 days ago. However, that wasn’t a strong affair and much more on his plate in this much warmer contest TFRHHHII BHA94
9 BENBUIE(IRE)(18)P0F63PCD
Br g Presenting - Change of Plan (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 10
10 10-10
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Mary Motherway FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who posted a creditable third in a C&D handicap last month but made it clear from an early stage he wasn’t on a going day when pulled up behind Abaya du Mathan at Southwell 18 days ago Cheekpieces back on in replace of usual visor TFRHHIII BHA91
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
LIMETREE BOY: Following its run on 8/7/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
BEN BUIE: Following its run on 3/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), 7-2 Famoso (IRE), 8-1 Salt Rock (GB), Dromlac Jury (IRE), 10-1 Largy Force (IRE), Abaya du Mathan (FR), 12-1 Limetree Boy (IRE), 16-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 28-1 Ben Buie (IRE)
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): J & A O’Neill (18 wins from 76 runners, 24%) runs DEARKEITHANDKATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs DEARKEITHANDKATY FANCY THAT: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs THE EGYPTIAN GINGE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THROUGH THE STORM trained by D H Kelly, Ireland.
SECRET SNIPER is bred to do well in this sphere and offered plenty of promise when third at Exeter on debut a couple of months ago, so he’s fancied to open his account for all that improvement is expected from Risky Spin, who was well supported first time out There are several interesting newcomers in opposition, Urban Isle, a stablemate of the selection, being arguably the most notable
1 DEARKEITHANDKATY(FR)(-)
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astraye (FR)
11-2
Richie McLernon
Mr T. Jackson Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mme Philippe Morruzzi & Mr Philippe Morr
TIMEFORM VIEW Walzertakt gelding. Dam, placed once over fences in France, half-sister to useful hurdle winner/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Kemboy May need time TFRHHHII BHA-
2
DOCTEURROMEO(FR)(-)
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Celtic Air (FR)
11-2
David Noonan
Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead
Br Mrs Henri Devin Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding. Brother to fairly useful chaser in France Celtic Warrior and fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Celtino, and half-brother to 2 winners. Makes some appeal on paper. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GLANCINGJACK(GB)(-)
B g Passing Glance - Card Game (IRE)
David Clark and Partner
11-2
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Mrs J. U. Hales Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam (h132) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Not ruled out if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA-
4 LEYACHT(FR)(-)
11-2
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carmen Lady Stan Sheppard
Miss Emily Boultbee-Brooks Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr Jeremy Duteuil & Mr Cedric Boutin Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam 11f winner on Flat in France Newcomers from yard often fancied in bumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 PARADISECIRCUS(GB)(-)
B g Outstrip - Diktalina
11-2
Taylor Fisher
The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Legacy Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Outstrip gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Napper Tandy, stays 2 1/2m, and dual bumper winner Strensham Court. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 RISKYSPIN(GB)(28)0BF 11-2
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Inhibition Ben Jones
Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner Swashbuckle. Looked in need of experience (seventh) when sent off 10/11 for a bumper at Huntingdon last month but clearly thought capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 SCRUMPYJACK(GB)(-) 11-2
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Apple Days
Lilly Pinchin The Scrumping Jumpers Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Brother to bumper winner/modest hurdler Miss Applejack, and half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers Glimpse of Gala and Mr Bramley One to note on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
1-2-3: 1.SECRET SNIPER 2.RISKY SPIN 3.URBAN ISLE
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
SECRETSNIPER(GB)(60)3
Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point
11-2
James Bowen
Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to connections’ dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Secret Squirrel and showed up well when third at Exeter a couple of months ago More to come and looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
THEEGYPTIANGINGE(IRE)(-)
Ch g Crystal Ocean - Lady Drop (FR)
11-2
Mr Jamie Neild (7)
Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to a point winner, fair 17f hurdle winner Air Drop and fair hurdler/chaser Lime Drop, stays 2 1/2m Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 THROUGHTHESTORM(IRE)(-)
B g Calyx - Honourably (IRE)
11-2
Brian Hayes
N.D Kennelly David Harry Kelly, Ireland
Br Longueville Bloodstock&Matrix Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Calyx gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 5f/6f winner in USA Amanzi Yimpilo. Dam ran once on Flat Could get involved if he stays (speedy Flat pedigree) TFRHHHII BHA-
11
URBANISLE(GB)(-)
Ch g Cityscape - Valencha
11-2
Freddie Gingell (3)
Pangfield Racing V Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Moran & Billington Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape gelding. Half-brother to 11.6f-2m winner High Wells Dam 6f/7f winner Likely to go well for yard with good record in these events TFRHHHHI BHA-
12 CAITRIN’SDREAM(GB)(-)
10-9
B f Jack Hobbs - Unwind Joshua Bryan
Mr Gary Gillies
Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn
Br C. R. R. Sweeting racingclub.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Dam unraced out of smart 2m-3m hurdle winner United. Not an obvious sort on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-
13
MASKEDMISTRESS(FR)(-)
B f Masked Marvel - Mamz’elle As (FR)
Mrs R. Field
Br Mr Evelyne Haaren
10-9
James Best
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Masked Marvel filly. Half-sister to 14.5f winner on Flat in France Mademoiselle As Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 25f) Saturnas Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.58 - THE JOIN THE 2025 HEREFORD RACING CLUB NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a m December 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 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 21 entries at £38. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Second Race 12.28 - THE ACCASION MARQUEES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Accasion Marquees 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 29 entries at £30. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Third Race 1.03 - THE DRAGONBET IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DAVE’S COACHES 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb DragonBet 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 £44. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Fourth Race 1.38 - THE DRAGONBET BETTER ODDS THAN NESSA’S SLOTS MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb DragonBet 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 21 entries, 1 at £35 and 20 at £175. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)
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Fifth Race 2.13 - THE DRAGONBET, CHICKEN-BHUNA, LAMB-BHUNA, PRAWN-BHUNA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9677 to the winning horse The second to receive £4449, the third £2224, the fourth £1112, the fifth £556 and the sixth £277. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £93 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £75 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb DragonBet 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 PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 5 at £18 and 9 at £93. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7394; Second £3696; Third £1849; Fourth £924; Fifth £461; Sixth £231. (Penalty Value £9677.58)
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Sixth Race 2.48 - THE BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIPS WITH DRAGONBET 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. December 19th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb DragonBet 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 £44. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Seventh Race 3.23 - THE HAVE A LUSH CHRISTMAS FROM DRAGONBET “JUNIOR” 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 three 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 16th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies 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. DragonBet 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). 15 entries at £22. - Closed December 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
