Lingfield Park Racecard - Monday 19th December

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2 FREEDOM NOW (IRE) (191) 111044- 7 11-12 B g Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Free At Last R. Walford Mr Anthony Knott R. H. Alner, Blandford Br Gerald W. Leigh The Fund For Epilepsy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won four hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m on good to firm ground. Finished about 23l behind Nick’s Choice when fourth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good) in April. TFR HHHHI BHA93

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Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII 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 non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS

Ready preference is for RANGE, who shaped like a ready-made future winner when going down narrowly on debut at Chepstow Kankin also found just one too good first time out at Market Rasen but that was more than 2 years ago, so his well-being has to be taken on trust. Consequently, Mullins Bay, who should be sharper following his introduction in October, and newcomer Princess Poppy may emerge as the main dangers 1-2-3:

1 KANKIN (GB) (746) 2/- 6 11-0

Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga (Cape Cross (IRE)) Kielan Woods

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Wood Hall Stud Wood Hall Stud, Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty of ability when second in a 9-runner bumper on debut at Market Rasen in December 2020 However, it’s hard to know what to expect of him here given his subsequent absence. TFRHHHII BHA2 MULLINS BAY (GB) (65) 3 BF 4 11-0

B g Kayf Tara - Gaye Sophie (Environment Friend) Harry Cobden The Stewart Family & Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br R. F. and S. D. Knipe Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £165,000 as a 3-y-o and boasts a good jumps pedigree. Never looked like justifying favouritism on debut at Newton Abbot in October but he couldn’t be in better hands and is likely to improve here with that experience to draw upon TFRHHHII BHA-

B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Heather Robinson Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support ahead of his debut at Chepstow last month and he was a very promising second in that 13-runner bumper, despite signs of greenness Entitled to come on for that and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA4 UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) (26) P-0624 4 11-0

B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna (Oasis Dream)

Jack Tudor Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br George Doyle Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on debut form when second in a Tramore

THE AT THE RACES APP MARKET MOVERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total race value £9300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3589, 2nd £1795, 3rd £897, 4th £449, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

BEAUFORT WEST has run well at Plumpton the last twice and could be the way to go in re-fitted cheekpieces Veteran Bobo Mac is next on the shortlist after his easy Chepstow win. Jazz King is interesting on his return and a positive market move would be ominous.

1-2-3:

BOBO MAC (IRE) (31) U506-21 11 12-0 Gr g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love (IRE) (Fruits of Love (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (5) C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman Tom Symonds, Hentland Br Michael G. Daly Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was useful at his best and confirmed he still has plenty to offer when successful at Chepstow (23.6f) 4 weeks ago, only needing to be shaken up to assert Big player if replicating that here TFRHHHHI BHA115

2 JAZZ KING (FR) (280) 2/22443- 6 12-0

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR) (Medaaly)

Finn Lambert (5) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked a work in progress over hurdles last season and been given a real nudge by the handicapper. Gone well fresh and could be involved if he stays under promising conditional TFRHHHII BHA115

3

BENIGN DICTATOR (IRE) (34) 10242-B 5 11-13

B g Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek (Beat All (USA))

Sean Bowen

The Wayward Pilgrims Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who has shown

Jockey

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total race value £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3255, 2nd £1628, 3rd £814, 4th £407, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4247.88)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

MELK ABBEY was still in front when unseating Rex Dingle at the business end on her C&D chase debut and, granted a clear round this time, she may well be the answer It’s probably best to draw a line throughTazka’s reappearance effort and she is next on the list ahead of MrWashington, who will be a big threat off this reduced mark if finally reproducing something akin to his peak hurdles form in this sphere.

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1

RED LION LAD (IRE) (25) 3/6U36-6 6 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Hotline (FR) (Poliglote)

Prof C Tisdall & Black Star

Tom Scudamore

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Louis Vambeck & Micheal Maher W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags but he’s 0-8 under Rules and again offered little in this sphere when well held on return over this C&D last month. Cheekpieces now refitted (blinkered the last twice). TFRHHIII BHA100

2

UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (25) 222P-P5 10 12-0

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA))

John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Marc Goldstein Mrs S. Stanier

Br Desmond Devereux Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up 4 times last season off higher marks than this but losing run stretches back to October 2019 and his reappearance display over C&D was hardly inspiring TFRHIIII BHA100 3

FURKASH (FR) (32) 62F5-U3

Namix (FR) - Meralda

7 11-12

PLAY SMARTER

1-2-3: 1.MELK ABBEY (IRE) 2.TAZKA (FR) 3.MR WASHINGTON (IRE)

Br Harrison & Groucott Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed when making a winning stable/seasonal debut at Worcester last October but that’s her sole success from 21 starts over fences. Reappearance effort at Chepstow was low-key and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA88

11 CELMA DES BOIS (FR) (14) 2/1P4P-P C

10

11-2

Niall Houlihan (3) Encore Partnership V Richard Rowe, Pulborough

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Palafixe (FR) (Valanour (IRE))

Br Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet Southern Cranes & Access Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Now 6lb lower than for his latest success at Leicester in January but with good reason (pulled up on 3 of his 4 subsequent starts) and now has plenty to prove TFRHIIII BHA88

12 ON THE BANDWAGON (IRE) (18) 65P642 7 10-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Deep Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Jamie Brace (7) Mr A. F. Nolan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Mr K. D. Cotter Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest of rides and while he produced one of his better efforts when second in a 4-runner Leicester handicap recently, he was ultimately again let down by his application. Likely to find one or two too good. TFRHHHII BHA84 13 MELK ABBEY (IRE) (14) 3/1000-U 6 10-6 B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Carrig’n May (IRE) (Classic Cliche (IRE)) Rex Dingle Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Melk Abby Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs M. Turner Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact over hurdles but this point winner was in the process of running a big race when unseating rider after the third-last on chase debut following a wind op/in a first-time tongue strap over C&D this month. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA78

2021: COLONEL KEATING (IRE) 9 12 2 Tabitha Worsley 6-1 (Richard Rowe) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7. Stewards Note: THE LION DANCER: Following its run on 11/4/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. TAZKA: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse. ON THE BANDWAGON: Following its run on 1/12/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Melk Abbey (IRE), 11-2 On The Bandwagon (IRE), 7-1 Mr Washington (IRE), 15-2 Tazka (FR), 10-1 Furkash (FR), 11-1 The Toojumpa (GB), 14-1 Red Lion Lad (IRE), 16-1 Patient Owner (IRE), 20-1 The Lion Dancer (IRE), 22-1 Coronado Joe (GB), 40-1 Kings Krackertara (GB), 50-1 Celma des Bois (FR), 66-1 Uallrightharry (IRE)

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 12 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

The vote goes to HOE JOLY SMOKE, who left the strong impression that he would pick up a race sooner rather than later when runner-up on his debut under Rules in a Chepstow maiden.The form of that race has been boosted since and this 4-y-o is open to improvement.Tea And Chats also made a promising start over hurdles and is feared most, though Technology is also accorded respect now switched to this sphere.

1-2-3: 1.HOE JOLY SMOKE 2.TEA AND CHATS (IRE) 3.TECHNOLOGY (IRE)

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1 ALSO KNOWN AS (IRE) (45) 21-U 4 11-4

B g Presenting - Jay Lo (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA))

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Miss Sharon Spillane JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but was well beaten when unseating rider at the last in a novice hurdle at Exeter on Rules debut TFRHIIII BHA-

2

BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (25) 4 5 11-4

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Brendan Powell Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Br Apple Tree Farm Ltd Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself better than odds of 150/1 suggested that he might when fourth of 12 on debut in a 2m novice here last month but sizeable step forward needed if he’s to take this TFRHIIII BHA3 CLOUDY HILLS (IRE) (271) 0P4- 6 11-4 B g Cloudings (IRE) - Phillis Hill (Karinga Bay) Richie McLernon Miss S. Pilkington Paul Webber, Banbury Br Maurice and Anthony Smiddy Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a bumper and pair of maiden hurdles last season, and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA-

DOUBTCHA MOSSY BOY (IRE) (47) 10-0 6 11-4 B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Fernhill Queen (IRE) (Strong Gale) Mitchell Bastyan The Rockbourne Partnership Paul Henderson, Whitsbury Br Eamonn Kelleher Specialist Audio Company Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points but was well held

PLAY SMARTER

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Taiwan Leto (FR) (Starborough)

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton

Br SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero

5 11-4

Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark in Irish points at the second attempt and has subsequently made the frame in a couple of 19.4f Chepstow maiden hurdles. Remains capable of better and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA114

9 HYMAC (IRE) (57) 221-3 BF

B g Ask - Katie Cranny (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Denny, Stuart-Jervis and Walsh

6 11-4

Sean Bowen

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Patrick McCarthy Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on both starts in Irish points before making a winning bumper debut at Newton Abbot in March. Found less than looked likely when third of 14 on return/hurdles bow at Ffos Las (20f) but he remains of interest TFRHHHII BHA-

10 JAIL NO BAIL (IRE) (31) 5

B g Mahler - Kittys Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Bryan Drew & Friends, Chapman & Kingston

5 11-4

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Gerard Coleman Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Paddy’s Field and didn’t shape badly on debut when fifth in a 13-runner bumper at Chepstow last month. Should have a future over jumps but there will be easier opportunities than this TFRHHIII BHA-

11

LIBOR LAD (GB) (55) 0-0

4 11-4

B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld (Zafeen (FR)) Tom Bellamy

Wingate Associates Limited David Dennis, Banbury

Br Mr John Benfield DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a couple of bumpers and huge step forward will be required if he’s to make an impact now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 SPONTHUS (FR) (31) 320/2/-2

7 11-4

Finn Lambert (5) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

B g Alianthus (GER) - Pavane du Kalon (FR) (Port Lyautey (FR))

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points and runner-up in a Stratford novice on hurdling bow in July 2020 First run since when second to runaway winner Firestream at Chepstow (19.4f) last month and he’s open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

13

TEA AND CHATS (IRE) (35) 402

B g Westerner - Dartmeet (IRE) (Presenting)

5 11-4

Tom Cannon

Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br T. J. Whitley

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW From a good jumps family and, though unplaced in a pair of Irish points during the spring, he was an encouraging second in a 20.5f Plumpton novice on Rules debut Likely impover and he should have a part to play TFRHHHHI BHA-

14

TECHNOLOGY (IRE) (284) 43- 5 11-4

A. P. Heskin McNeill Family & Stone Family Alan King, Barbury Castle Br Godfrey Greene Ultima Business Solutions TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on debut effort when third of 12 in a Wincanton bumper (15.2f) on latest start in March. The pair that beat him that day look pretty decent and he’s bound to have been well-schooled ahead of this hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA15 JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (32) 2/-2 7 10-11 B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) (Goldmark (USA)) Aidan Coleman THE JACK’S TOUCH PARTNERSHIP Sarah Humphrey,

B g Yeats (IRE) - Little Fashionista (IRE) (Presenting)

Tom O’Brien

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total race value £13800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5175, 2nd £2588, 3rd £1293, 4th £647, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £6753.04)

RACE STATS

WALK IN THE WILD hasn’t looked back since sent chasing by Gary Moore and a Lingfield hat-trick is on the cards Gamaret is an obvious danger quickly going over fences on his return for Venetia Williams. Bill Baxter won in good style over C&D last month and could have more to offer. 1-2-3:

1 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (25) 1524-01 CD 6 12-0

Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) James Bowen

Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mary Fanning McCormack 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who was much improved from his return/chase debut when taking C&D novice handicap 25 days ago, staying on well under this rider. Up 5lb but should have more in the tank TFRHHHHI BHA120 2

RESERVE TANK (IRE) (54) P643-3P D 8 12-0

B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE) (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Sean Bowen

Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr L. Dunne Foodnet Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who has drawn a blank since winning a Wincanton Grade 2 in November 2019, shaping like one with problems. Showed nothing starting out for new yard at Chepstow in October but this is a drop in class. TFRHHIII BHA120

3

MISTER WATSON (GB) (40) 51565-3 C

B g Mawatheeq (USA) - Island Odyssey (Dansili)

8 11-13

Kielan Woods

The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs J. M. Quy Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW50/1winneronhandicapbowoverhurdleshere(19.5f)ayearagoandunluckynottomakeasuccessfulchasingdebutafter9monthsoffatBangor,3lengths up and seemingly in control when slithered on landing last, losing considerable momentum/ground Same mark but no banker to back that up TFRHHHII BHA119 4 LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR) (18) 22254-6 D 9 11-13 Gr g Martaline - La Perspective (FR) (Beyssac (FR))

Jordan Nailor (3) Mrs M.E.Latham Mr John R

8

MARCO ISLAND (IRE) (296) 121- 5 11-11

Br Mr Michael Walsh Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper scorer who cemented a positive start to his career when making second hurdles start a winning one at Chepstow in February. Didn’t jump too fluently on that occasion and now reappears over the larger obstacles, but could have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA117

9

THOR

DE CERISY (FR) (25) 5F060-3

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) (Medaaly)

8 11-10

Luca Morgan (3)

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler (campaigned in France last season) returned to form from out of the blue sent chasing on return when 6 1/2 lengths third to Bill Baxter here last month, not foot perfect but seemingly enthused by the task sent to the front. Not out of it if backing that up in cheekpieces TFRHHHII BHA116

10 GAMARET (FR) (315) 121-

6 11-9

Charlie Deutsch Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VII Venetia Williams, Hereford

B g Coastal Path - Oppale (FR) (Brier Creek (USA))

Br M. Trinquet, E.A.R.L. Trinquet et al Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good start last season, winning heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper and Fontwell maiden hurdle. Chasing always going to be his game and he makes plenty of appeal up in trip on return. TFRHHHHI BHA115

11

DESTIN

D’AJONC

(FR) (16) 0/5143-0

B g Martaline - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) (April Night (FR))

Mr John P. McManus

9 11-6

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Madame Marie-Laure Besnouin Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences at Chepstow but took little interest on return there 16 days ago. Tricky to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA112

12

WALK IN THE WILD (FR) (25) 5/5P0-11 CD 6 11-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sublimissime (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) Jamie Moore

Heart of the South Racing 121 Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Jean Urizzi

Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver sent chasing for new yard, winning C&D and 2m handicaps here last month, ridden positively and closed down only really when the race was in safe keeping 25 days ago. More to come and solid chance in hat-trick bid TFRHHHHH BHA106

13

GREAT KHAN (IRE) (29) 50PFP-P 11

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Can’t Stop (GER) (Lando (GER))

10-12

Tom O’Brien

Mrs J. L. Chappell Paul Henderson, Whitsbury

Br Simon Davis

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor strike rate in Ireland and well held in 2 runs for this yard a year apart (never in it over hurdles at Exeter 29 days ago) TFRHHIII BHA104

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 11, 13.

Note: RESERVE TANK: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. TRIPLE TRADE: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and slipped late-on. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Walk In The Wild (FR), 11-2 Bill Baxter (IRE), 6-1 Gamaret (FR), 15-2 Mister Watson (GB), 9-1MarcoIsland(IRE),11-1ThordeCerisy(FR),20-1LadyofTheNight(GB),25-1ReserveTank(IRE),TripleTrade(GB), Sheldon (IRE), 33-1 Luckofthedraw (FR), 50-1 Destin d’Ajonc (FR), 200-1 Great Khan (IRE)

B g Mahler - Florida Belle (IRE) (Florida Son)

Rex Dingle Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Lewis Stones (5)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

need the run back from a lengthy absence at Stratford in October, there wasn’t enough encouragement in that effort to make him of serious interest here. TFRHHIII BHA100 2 STARVOSKI (IRE) (43) 4/0PP1-4 D 7 11-13

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Telstar (IRE) (Montelimar (USA))

David Bass

The Grapevine Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Patricia A. Byrne Grapevine Works

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a decisive success in first-time cheekpieces in a mares ’ handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on return last month and every chance here if able to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA99

3

MARTIN SPIRIT (IRE) (22) PP-2602

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune Libre (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

5 11-8

Jamie Moore

Mrs E. Lucey-Butler Paddy Butler, Lewes

Br Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner over fences in France Yet to score for current yard but attracted support when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, soft) last month and appears well treated back over the larger obstacles here. TFRHHHHH BHA94

4

MEXICAN BOY (IRE) (20) 24P-652

Gr g Kayf Tara - J’Y Viens (FR) (Smadoun (FR))

6 11-8

Sean Bowen

The Four Timers Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Corrib Racing McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but posted good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 3/1) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Just 1lb higher now and entitled to build on that TFRHHHII BHA94 5 CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (17) 42U4F-P 10 11-5 Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) (Lear Fan (USA)) Fergus Gillard (3) Mrs Pippa Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne Br H.

9 EURKASH (FR) (18) 022/64-0

8 10-11

B g Irish Wells (FR) - Meralda (FR) (Baby Turk) Gavin Sheehan Cropredy Lawn Racing Paul Webber, Banbury Br Eric Becq Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Bangor (17f) in December 2020 Also runner-up twice in spring 2021 but lightly raced since and offered little on return from lengthy absence at Wincanton earlier this month. TFRHHIII BHA83

10 CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (25) 233F/-04

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10-2

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn (5) The Plum Merchants Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Br E. Fehily Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and never threatened when fourth of 7 in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. Again out of handicap and makes limited appeal TFRHHIII BHA70

11 KILFORDS QUEEN (IRE) (27)

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5 10-2

James Davies Nick Gifford Racing Club Nick Gifford, Findon

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lunar Gift (IRE) (Presenting)

Br S. & T. Curran Avtrade Limited

VIEW Third on sole start between the flags but

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). This race will be run on the All Weather track. 11 entries at £24. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Second Race 1.00 - THE AT THE RACES

APP MARKET MOVERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £43 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £43. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

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Third Race 1.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1957, the third £978, the fourth £489, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 25 entries at £39. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3255; Second £1628; Third £814; Fourth £407; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4247.88)

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Fourth Race 2.00 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 36 entries at £45. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 12 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.30 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6753 to the winning horse The second to receive £3111, the third £1554, the fourth £778, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £62 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 22 entries at £62. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5175; Second £2588; Third £1293; Fourth £647; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6753.04)

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Sixth Race 3.00 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13615 to the winning horse The second to receive £6272, the third £3135 and the fourth £1570. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 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 15 entries, 1 at £25 and 14 at £125. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10433; Second £5218; Third £2608; Fourth £1305. (Penalty Value £13615)

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Seventh Race 3.30 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1957, the third £978, the fourth £489, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £39. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3255; Second £1628; Third £814; Fourth £407; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4247.88)

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