Lingfield Park Racecard - Wednesday 21st 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

Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

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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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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

RACE SUMMARY

Most of the interesting ones aren’t sure to relish the test of speed an AW bumper provides, with point-winner CHOSEN HERO given the tentative nod Country Lady and Kay Tara Tara make plenty of appeal on paper in a race the market may guide. 1-2-3: 1.CHOSEN HERO (IRE) 2.COUNTRY LADY 3.KAY TARA TARA

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1

CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (221) 31 4 11-2

Ch f Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) (Well Chosen) Henry Brooke Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 44,000 gns gns 4-y-o, Flemensfirth filly Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 14) and joined successful yard TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

COUNTRY LADY (GB) (-)

B f Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Country (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

4 11-2

Bryony Frost

The Brooks Family & P.J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde filly Half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/top-class chaser Frodon and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Sao. Of obvious interest on debut for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

3

ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (92)

6

4 11-2

B f Califet (FR) - Cove (IRE) (Westerner) Niall Houlihan (3)

Mr Michael O’Shea Nick Gifford, Findon

Br P. Connell Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Stoutly bred and shaped like a stayer when sixth of 9 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good) on debut 92 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

ACE (GB) (-) 4 11-2

Noonan

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Meon Valley Stud Brendon Powerwashers TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched as a 12,000 gns 3-y-o and she’s out of a useful 11f-1 3/4m winner on the Flat. Yard’s strike rate in bumpers in pretty modest TFRHHIII BHA-

KAY TARA TARA (GB) (-) 4 11-2

PEARLY GIRL (GB) (-) 4 11-2

B f Telescope (IRE) - Posh Pearl (Rakaposhi King)

Br Shade Oak Stud

John Bridger, Liphook

Best Mr M J Evans & Mr T M Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW £3,800 4-y-o, Telescope filly Half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Hollies Pearl, stayed 3m Dam (h98) bumper winner TFRHIIII BHA-

9 PRINCESS POPPY (GB) (-)

4 11-2

Jamie Moore Mr Robert Brinkley Gary Moore, Horsham

B f Ocovango - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader)

Distillery Stud K M Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 4-y-o, Ocovango filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner/ useful hurdler Zulu Oscar and bumper winner Ishkhara Lady Dam unraced. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (-)

4 11-2

11

B f Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE) (Westerner)

Luke Scott (7) Laura Newland and Chris Stedman

WHISPERING GOLD (GB) (-)

4 11-2

James

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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) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. TEA AND CHATS never figured in points but shaped with plenty of encouragement switched to hurdling when runner-up at Plumpton last month and gets the nod to go one better with improvement on the cards. Hold Up La Colmine raced too keenly to see his race out at Chepstow last time but is worth another chance with his debut form proving strong Jacks Touch is fancied to fill the places

COLMINE (FR) 3.JACKS TOUCH (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 ALL A STRUGGLE (GB) (228) 4 5 11-4 B g Kayf Tara - Hot Rhythm (Haafhd) Daryl Jacob Mr Martin Hughes Paul Webber, Banbury Br Mr P. P. Symonds Old Oak Holdings Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Llandinabo Lad and shaped like a stayer when fourth of 8 in a Warwick bumper on debut in May. Step up in trip in his favour now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (27) 4 5 11-4

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Lilly Pinchin (3) Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br Apple Tree Farm Ltd Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAcquitted 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 play a leading role TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CLOUDY HILLS (IRE) (273) 0P4- 6 11-4 B g Cloudings (IRE) - Phillis Hill (Karinga Bay)

Kielan Woods 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 BHA4

GALWAY MAHLER (IRE) (267) 435P- 5 11-4 Ch g Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Marc Goldstein Mr Peter Oppenheimer & Mrs Linda Jewell John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne Br Sandra Curley Best & Jewell Racing

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8 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) (33) P1-43

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

Br SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero

5 11-4

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 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. TFRHHHHI BHA114

9 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (36) P64/66-0

6 11-4

Brendan Powell Gale Force One Robert Walford, Blandford

B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE) (Be My Native (USA))

Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced in 4 Irish points but has shown just minor promise in a pair of novice hurdles 13 months apart. Type do better in handicaps in due course TFRHHIII BHA-

10 NO TACKLE (GB) (43) 0-04

5 11-4

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend (Midnight Legend) Robert Dunne Glastonburys & On The Gallops Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown ability in bumpers and a C&D novice hurdle but he might be more one for handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

11

PRIVATEARING

(GB) (32) 0

6 11-4

Caoilin Quinn (5) Jokulhlaup Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Diamond Dee (Deploy)

Br Mrs J. A. Gawthorpe Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who offered little in a bumper at Ascot on debut 32 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

12

TEA AND CHATS (IRE) (37) 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

TIMEFORM VIEWFrom a good jumps family and, though unplaced in a pair of Irish points during the spring, he was an encouraging second in a Plumpton novice on Rules debut. Likely improver and he should have a big part to play Engaged 12.25 Plumpton Tuesday. TFRHHHHH BHA-

13

JACKS

TOUCH

(IRE) (34) 2/-2

B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) (Goldmark (USA))

The Jack’s Touch Partnership

7 10-11

James Best

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br L. Doyle Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle on sole start for Leonard Whitmore and again found just one too good on debut for new yard at Market Rasen last month, rallying. In the mix. TFRHHHII BHA-

14

SISTER SAINT (FR) (37) 0-0

5 10-11

Angus Cheleda (5) Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma Morson Group

Gr m Martaline - Minirose (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort in top hands but failed to see her race out in a Chepstow bumper and was beaten early in the straight on her Exeter hurdling debut 37 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA15 WHISKEY TIMES (IRE) (664) 0/- 9 10-11 Br m Olden Times - Tomcoole Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Jay Tidball (7)

Ben Jones

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton

Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Liam Quinn Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of bumper at Exeter and placed on each of his three hurdling outings for current stable Rangy sort who improved for a switch to chasing when second in handicap at Worcester in Ocotoer Considered TFRHHHII BHA120 2 MUCHO MAS (IRE) (27) 0302-22 BF 6 12-0

B g Fame And Glory - Ceart Go Leor (IRE) (Montelimar (USA))

Kielan Woods Mrs J. A. Wakefield Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Craic Syndicate Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner/hurdler who has also started well in this sphere this term, runner-up at Bangor and over 2m4f here Weighted to go close. TFRHHHHH BHA120 3 AMENON (FR) (36) 32223-3

7 11-12 B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Couetrie (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

Bryony Frost

Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Mme Henri Devin John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who had a wind op before shaping encouragingly when third of 9 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago. Well in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA118 4 MORMON (IRE) (18) F/5004-4 9 11-9

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) (Turgeon (USA))

Ellis Collier (7) Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Jockey Trainer

HEURE DE GLOIRE (FR) (15) 01-P436 D 5 12-0

m Kapgarde (FR) - Lounoas (FR) (Limnos (JPN)) Philip Armson (3) Mrs J P E Cunningham & Mr G M Cunningham David Pipe, Wellington Br Mr Patrick Joubert et al W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a success at Ffos Las but he hasn’t really threatened to add to his tally in his 4 outings this term TFRHHHII BHA103 2

GOLD SOUK (IRE) (38) 43511-0 D 5 11-13

B g Casamento (IRE) - Dubai Sunrise (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) Daniel Sansom (3) Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a hurdle double in the spring but largely below par on the Flat since and fared little better back hurdling at Fontwell last month. TFRHHIII BHA102

3

GREEN PLANET (IRE) (258) 4/2004F-

B g Australia - Maleha (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

5 11-11

Tom Cannon

The Unlikely Lads Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Tally-Ho Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas the talent to win races (runner-up 3 times on Flat and once over hurdles) but he hasn’t always looked entirely straightforward. Off since a fall on his Ffos Las chase debut in April. TFRHHHII BHA100

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE))

K9 King & Partner

Br Edward Burns

Robert Dunne

Brian Barr, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since his 2 wins in spring 2021 but he’s been knocking firmly on the door in recent weeks, finishing runner-up 3 times. Nudged up another 2lb but it’s unlikely to prevent another prominent showing TFRHHHHI BHA94 9

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B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Gazeley (IRE) (Halling (USA))

4 10-9

Brendan Powell

Jo Davis, East Garston Br Elwick Stud Equissistant Ltd

The Unstoppables

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on hurdle debut (for Ben Haslam) last autumn but hasn’t built on it in 3 subsequent outings, including handicap debut/reappearance TFRHIIII BHA84

10

MAIRE’S DREAM (IRE) (27) 34606

5 10-4

James Best Gold & Green Crowd And Camilla Poulton Camilla Poulton, Lewes

Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Wild Fern (IRE) (Beneficial)

Br Mr Michael Ennis

TIMEFORM VIEW Average in bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles. More chance now handicapping but still a hard one to make a good case for. TFRHHIII BHA79

11

EXECUTIVE

POOL

(GB) (78) 422

3 10-2

B g Churchill (IRE) - She’s So Flawless (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Jamie Moore

The Dubai Five Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Petches Farm Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat winner who was runner-up twice in juvenile hurdles in the autumn Looks on a workable mark now making a switch to handicap company High on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA92

Total race value £23050 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £11618.20)

GALLIC GEORDIE boasts an excellent C&D record and ran well when second over further here recently, so he gets the marginal vote in what looks a competitive event. Grandeur d’Ame is a threat on the back of his positive chasing debut and another solid showing is expected from Galop de Chasse 1-2-3:

D’AME (FR) 3.GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) colours no

age st lb

FLAGRANT DELITIEP (FR) (15) 213-P44 7 12-2 Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Naltiepy (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Mr Freddie Gordon (7) Mrs Christine M. Hinks Robert Walford, Blandford Br Michel Contignon & Mme Nelly Contignon Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to hit top form this term, but step in right direction when fourth in a handicap chase at Fontwell 15 days ago, so not completely dismissed down in trip TFRHHHII BHA127

GLADIATEUR ALLEN (FR) (19) 4FUP-40 6 12-1

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Une Epoque (FR) (Dom Alco (FR))

Mrs Jane Williams

David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at this C&D a year ago. However, has gone the wrong way since then, seemingly losing confidence with his jumping. TFRHHIII BHA126

3

DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (30) 521-P05 9 11-13

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR) (Verglas (IRE))

A. P. Heskin

Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington

Br Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a more assured round of jumping when doubling his tally over fences at Newbury (22.4f, good) in April. Record has a rather patchy look to it, though, and he offered little both starts last month. TFRHHIII BHA124 4 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (19) 2132-24 CD 6 11-12

B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR) (Chef de Clan (FR)) Shane Quinlan (3) The Winter Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Jean Hardy Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM

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 out of it if backing that up in cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA116

11

GRANDEUR

D’AME

(FR) (33) 5/1326-3 D

6 11-4

Tom Cannon Syders & Burkes Alan King, Barbury Castle

B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR) (Sheyrann)

Br Mr Georges Lacombe Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW

Total race value £9300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3589, 2nd £1795, 3rd £897, 4th £449, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) THE IMPOSTER arrives on the up and showed a likeable response to pressure when winning at this course 27 days ago, so he makes most appeal, with Captain Claude regarded as the main danger having hit the frame on both handicap outings to date. Gold Clermont could also feature if she backs up her return to form over C&D last time

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MERRY DREAMER (IRE) (19) 0300P-6 6 12-2 B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Heart (IRE) (Broken Hearted) Miss Chloe Emsley (7) Ben Clarke Racing I Ben Clarke, Beaminster Br Mr Brett Merry TIMEFORM VIEW Just fair form at best over hurdles in Ireland but shaped as if he retains some ability on reappearance for a new stable at Exeter 19 days ago. Not completely dismissed TFRHHHII BHA102

B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

Caoilin Quinn (5) Doyoufollow Partnership Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Rather in and out for Tom Lacey but stepped forward on her second outing for this stable over C&D last time. Hard to rely on but claims if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA94

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Ben Godfrey (3)

Racing

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk

THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total race value £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3589, 2nd £1795, 3rd £897, 4th £449, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

MELK ABBEY was in the process of showing improved form and may well have won had she not unseated 3 out at this track recently and she’s worth a chance to prove herself well treated from a basement mark.The hat-trick seeking pair Walk In The Wild and Ramore Will look obvious dangers in what should be a competitive race for the grade

1-2-3: 1.MELK ABBEY (IRE) 2.WALK IN THE WILD (FR) 3.RAMORE WILL (IRE)

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1 ECHO WATT (FR) (16) 535-2U2 D 8 12-2 Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Roxane du Bois (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) Lilly Pinchin (3) The Boom Syndicate Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe et al LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Formerly inconsistent but has looked in good order this season, runner-up to Ramore Will at this course last time, so should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA107

2 WALK IN THE WILD (FR) (27) 5/5P0-11 C 6 12-1

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

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver sent chasing for new yard, winning course handicaps over 20f and 2m last month, ridden positively and closed down only really when the race was in safe keeping 27 days ago. More to come and solid chance in hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA106 3 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (16) 1343-3P 7 12-0 B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) (Among Men (USA)) James Best Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny Br Trish Powell TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who failed to make an impact in a trio of novice chases and was soon beaten when last of 3 at Warwick on his handicap debut in May. Comeback run easily excused (badly hampered and lost irons) but tough to see him involved TFRHHIII BHA105

& Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWAccounted for 14 rivals when opening hurdles account at Fontwell in February. Didn’t get very far on chase debut over C&D last month, though, and was then beaten a fair way back over hurdles a week later TFRHHIII BHA94

11 AN MARCACH (IRE) (15) 325F34

8 11-0

Charlie Hammond Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br Tom Egan Coulthursts Ltd

B g Milan - Red Square Lady (IRE) (Moscow Society (USA))

TIMEFORMVIEW A while since his only win (in Clonmel handicap chase in March 2021) and hasn’t been firing of late. TFRHHIII BHA91

12

CELMA DES BOIS (FR) (16) 2/1P4P-P C

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

10 10-11

Niall Houlihan (3)

Encore Partnership V Richard Rowe, Pulborough

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

13 MELK

ABBEY

(IRE) (16) 3/1000-U 6 10-2

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Carrig’n May (IRE) (Classic Cliche (IRE)) Ben Godfrey (3) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Melk Abby Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Mrs M. Turner Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEWLittle 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 here this month. Strong claims TFRHHHHI BHA78 2021:

(FR), 16-1 Just A Deal (GB), Mr Washington (IRE), 18-1 Galtee Mountain (IRE), 20-1 Furkash (FR), 25-1 Red Lion Lad (IRE), Coronado Joe (GB), 28-1 An Marcach (IRE), 33-1 Celma des Bois (FR), 50-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE)

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NOVEMBER

Wed 1Afternoon Racing

Thu 2Afternoon Racing

Tue 14 Afternoon Racing

Sat 18 Churchill & Golden

Rose Stakes

APRIL

Mon

Tue 21 Afternoon Racing J Sat 25 Afternoon Racing

Thu 30 Afternoon Racing

DECEMBER

Tue 5Afternoon Racing

Wed 6Afternoon Racing

Mon 11 Afternoon Racing

Wed 13 Afternoon Racing

Wed 20 Afternoon Racing

Sat 23 Quebec Stakes

Sun 31 Afternoon Racing

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares 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 15th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each. 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 THIS RACE WILL BE RUN ON THE ALL-WEATHER TRACK. 18 entries at £24.Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.00 - 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 15th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. 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 56 entries at £45. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7733 to the winning horse The second to receive £3562, the third £1780, the fourth £891, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £71 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 19th. 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 18 entries at £71. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5926; Second £2964; Third £1481; Fourth £741; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £7733.32)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.00 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £43 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. 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 35 entries at £43. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.30 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337, the fifth £666, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. 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, 1 at £22 and 19 at £110. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £11618.20) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 - THE AT THE RACES APP MARKET MOVERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £43 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. 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 20 entries at £43. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £43 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. 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 27 entries at £43. - Closed December 15th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.