Lingfield Park Racecard - Sunday 21st January by Arena Racing Company

DAY 3

SUNDAY 21 JANUARY

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WELCOME & MEET THE TEAM

WELCOME We are delighted to welcome you to the conclusion of the 2024 Winter Million Festival, with today’s Jumps fixture being the first of ARC’s Premier Racing fixtures taking place this year. There will be plenty of action both on and off the track this afternoon, with seven Jumps races and one Flat race to enjoy. The two features of the card are the Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase and the Grade 2 Download the Racing App Now Lightning Novices’ Chase, which both have a strong book of runners going to post. The Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase at 3pm is set to be a cracking race. Worth £165,000 in prize money, the race will see the return of Grade 1 winner L’Homme Presse, who has been off the track after sustaining an injury and will take on Dan Skelton’s stable star Protektorat alongside four other contenders. You can also enjoy quality Graded action this afternoon with the Download The Racing App Now Lightning Novices’ Steeple Chase at 1:15pm, a Grade 2 race worth £75,000 and run over two miles. Off the track, we hope you take advantage of all the entertainment on offer throughout the afternoon. On arrival and throughout the day, you can enjoy live roaming music from Fully Funktional. Looking for a tasty tipple? Why not tickle your tastebuds with our exclusive Winter Million cocktail ‘A Gin a Million’ which you can find served in the Courtyard. If you here with your family, please head to the Hotel Lawn where you will find funfair rides and pony rides for the kids, all complimentary. Our thanks must go to the connections of all of this afternoon’s runners including the owners, trainers and racing staff for supporting the Winter Million Festival. Equally, to our sponsors this afternoon, Fitzdares and Weatherbys, and to our broadcasters Sky Sports Racing and ITV. From all of the team at Lingfield Park, we would like to wish you the best for this afternoon, and we hope you have enjoyed 2024’s Winter Million Festival. Our next feature raceday, and most popular in our calendar is the All-Weather Championships Vase Day on Good Friday, we hope to see you there!

Martin Wales Executive Director

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Abandonment Policy If racing is abandoned after the third race has been run, we regret that no refunds can be made in respect of admission charges. Full details of our abandonment policy are stated on our website www.lingﬁeldpark.co.uk

Admission Although everyone is welcome at Lingﬁeld Park, we do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject any person from the racecourse. Lingﬁeld Park will not tolerate the use of illegal substances.

Badges & Transfers Policy If badges or tickets are lost they will unfortunately not be replaced. Lingﬁeld Park operates a NO RE-ADMITTANCE policy within the racecourse. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Cash Machines There are no cash machines on site. All catering and bars accept debit or credit card payments only. The tote, along with bookmakers do accept cash payment and some may also accept debit card payments (no credit cards).

Disabled Visitors We now have wheelchairs available for loan on a raceday - advance bookings only. For further information and to book, please contact the Racecourse Ofﬁce on 01342 834800.

Dogs Dogs are not allowed on site during a race day, unless they are an ofﬁcial guide dog.

Horse & Jockey Welfare at Lingfield Park 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. lingfieldpark.co.uk

Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £852,842 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private use from within the enclosures. Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and commercial photographers may pre-arrange the necessary permission with the Racing Ofﬁce at least 7 days before the race meeting. Press and ofﬁcial Photographer’s attention is drawn to the current BHA Instructions. Under no circumstance is any type of video recording allowed on course.

Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the racecourse must follow the direction 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. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL GLASSES BE ALLOWED ONTO THE GRANDSTANDS, VIEWING AREAS IN FRONT OF GRANDSTANDS OR AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARADE RING. RACEGOERS DISREGARDING THE REGULATION OR BEHAVING IN A DISORDERLY MANNER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACECOURSE.

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SUNDAY 21 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING SOPHIE CANDY (Chief Steward), HENRY PELLY (Stewards’ Panel Chair), STEVE DROWNE, KATE SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON STARTERS SAM AVIS WILLIAM HOWLETT JUDGE EMILY JONES CLERK OF THE SCALES CHRIS HILL VETERINARY OFFICER HOWARD NEVITT VETERINARY SURGEONS CLIVE HAMBLIN SIMON KNAPP DAVID SINCLAIR MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr LUCY FREE Dr RIZWAN GHANI Dr ROBERT DENNEY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS PETER DOUBLE DARREN STONE CHRISTINE HANNAFORD KELLY CORKE VINCE MCKEVITT BETTING RING MANAGER VICKI MOORE COMMENTATOR MIKE CATTERMOLE RACEDAY ANNOUNCER STEVE WATTS PHOTOGRAPHER HOYCUBED PHOTOGRAPHY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARTIN WALES LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL RUSSELL BOWES 07500 899317 CLERK OF THE COURSE STEPHANIE WETHERED DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL STEPHANIE WETHERED 07977 435569 Lingfield Park Racecourse, Lingfield Park, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ Tel: 01342 834800

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Grandstand Suites

Pre-Parade Ring

Eclipse Suites

Parade Ring

Eclipse Marquee

Winners’ Enclosure

Pavilion Suites

Stables

Hotel Hospitality Suites

Stable Lodge

Trackside Lawn

Weighing Room

Grandstand

Independent Bookmakers

Betting Hall

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FOOD & DRINK

FACILITIES

Fish & Chip Shop

First Aid Point

Sports Bar

Accessible Viewing Platform

Courtyard Garden

Information

Anapurna Bar

Accessible Car Park

Piglet’s Pantry

Car Parks

Brasserie

Wheelchair Access Public

Parasol Bar

Trackside Restaurant

Grandstand Bar

Lavatories (Including Baby Changing Facilities & Disabled Toilets)

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HOW TO READ

YOUR RACECARD

No. of days since last ran

colour graphic

horse’s name

horse’s saddlecloth number

birthplace of horse

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows all weather form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite weight st-lb

1 DILIGENT HARRY (GB) (190) 112- D BF Br

9-0

B c Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To (Compton Place) The Dilinquents Whitsbury Manor Stud

draw

(4)

Adam Kirby Clive Cox, Hungerford

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed his ﬁrst two starts in good style, then ﬁnished well when narrow second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Highly progressive to date so can up his game again to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA93

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. claims HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but HIIII Can be given little or no chance. at least one or two hold stronger

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED 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.

WHERE TO BET There are a variety of places to bet at the course; The Tote has selling points throughout the racecourse - easily identiﬁed by the Tote Betting or totepool signs. The bookmakers are located in front of the grandstand in the ‘Betting Ring’. The bookmakers display their odds for each race and compete to offer the best price to customers. These are ﬁxed price bets and the amount of your winnings will be printed on your betting slip. Search around to get the best price for your selection. Minimum Stakes The Tote has a minimum bet of £2. The bookmakers vary but if they have a minimum it will be shown on the boards displaying their odds. If in doubt – just ask.

i HEADGEAR EXPLAINED Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most deﬁnitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.

Blinkers The hustle and bustle of a racecourse can be exciting for a racehorse and so Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!

Visors Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup. If you look at the two pictures in the examples you can just make out the difference. This slit enables a horse to see the other runners around them but still keeps the focus forwards.

Cheekpieces Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision. Horses who struggle to perform to their best because they are too keen in their races are often prime candidates for cheekpieces.

Eye Shields Eye Shields are a ﬁne mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision. Often worn at all-weather tracks where the kick-back can ﬂy into the horses faces, the purpose of them is to prevent anything going into the horses eyes.

Hood Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes. Padding around the ears restricts noise and helps to calm a nervous horse. Eye holes allow a full range of vision.

Noseband Some horses can carry their head awkwardly high which prevents them performing at their best. A noseband is designed to restrict the ﬁeld of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.

Tongue Strap Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue ﬂopping out. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race. You can just see it in the picture.

i RACING PHRASES EXPLAINED

ACCUMULATOR

EVENS

bet involving two or more selections in different

when your stake exactly equals your winnings -

races: winnings from one are placed on the next

thus £5 at evens wins a further £5

ALLOWANCE

FILLY

is the weight concession the horse is given to

female horse up to four years old

compensate for its rider’s inexperience

FOAL

AMATEUR

horse of either sex from the time

on racecards, their names are preﬁxed by Mr,

of its birth until 1 January the following year

Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status

APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice

COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old

COURSE SPECIALIST horse which tends to run well at a particular track

DAM mother of a horse

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

GELDING castrated horse

GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official British Horseracing Authority going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard

GREEN (of a horse) inexperienced

HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder

JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race the horse with the shortest odds

JUDGE

DISTANCE

ofﬁcial responsible for declaring the ﬁnishing

the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum

order of a race and the distances between

and the 4 1⁄4 miles of the Grand National the

the runners

longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins

JUVENILE

or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

DISTANCE an unmarked point 240 yards from the

two-year-old horse

MAIDEN horse which has not won a race

MARE female horse ﬁve years and over

winning post (thus ‘below the distance’

MONKEY

means closer home than that point)

betting parlance for £500

DRAW

ODDS ON

for ﬂat racing only, describes a horse’s position

odds where the winnings are less than the

in the starting stalls, drawn randomly

stake (which is of course returned to you): thus

the day before

a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1

Do not be put off by the unusual terms you hear on the racetrack. Like any traveller in a strange country, the novice racegoer will soon pick up a smattering of the language, soon becoming ﬂuent. The following should help those keen to enhance their language skills.

OFF THE BIT/BRIDLE

SCOPE

describes a horse being pushed along by his

the potential for physical development

jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth

in a horse

ON THE BIT/BRIDLE

SIRE

describes a horse going well within himself,

father of a horse

still having a grip on the bit

OVER THE TOP

SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes

where a horse is said to have gone if he has

detached from an animal’s hoof, this

passed his peak for the season

sometimes causes a delay while the horse

PACE

is re-shoed

‘up with the pace’ means close to the leaders;

SPRINGER/STEAMER

‘off the pace’ means some way behind the

a horse which shortens dramatically

leaders

in the betting

PADDOCK

SP/STARTING PRICE

area of the racecourse incorporating the

the ofﬁcial price of a horse at which bets are

preparade ring, parade ring and winner’s

settled in the betting shops

enclosure

STEWARDS

PATTERN

the panel of men and women - usually a total

the elite races, divided in Flat racing into

of four - who are responsible for seeing that

Groups One, Two, Three and Listed

the Rules of Racing are adhered to

PENALTY

STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY

weight added to the allotted handicap weight

enquiry by the stewards into the running

of a horse which has won since the weights

of a race

were originally published

TIC-TAC

PHOTO FINISH

bookmaker’s method of relaying odds

electronic photographic device which

information on the racecourse, by means of

determines minimal distances in a close ﬁnish

hand signals

PLATE

WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT

shoe worn by horse for racing

weighing of jockey before and after a race to

PONY betting parlance for £25

RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after a betting market has been formed but before the off; the amount deducted depends on the withdrawn horse’s sp

RUN FREE describes a horse going too fast, usually early in the race, to allow it to settle

ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is ofﬁcial, and all bets can be settled

YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets

YEARLING horse of either sex from 1st January to 31st December of the year following its birth

PREMIER PREVIEW The Sunday of the Winter Millions Festival here at Lingfield looks set to be a fantastic afternoon of racing, with some real top-class action, and Weatherbys sponsor two races across the card. The Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle looks a real competitive contest, but Pawapuri sets the standard on her Listed success at Haydock when last seen. She struggled as a juvenile, a little out of her depth in in her first two starts over timber but returned with a much-improved display to run out a comfortable seventh-length winner on seasonal debut in November. The five-year-old daughter of Golden Horn took her form up a notch when much too strong for a decent field at Haydock last time, taking Listed honours with an impressive display despite a mistake at the final flight, making her the one to beat. Gavin Cromwell has enjoyed great success in the UK this term, with eight winners from 32 runners this season, and Only By Night has won all three of her starts for the trainer. The six-year-old landed a brace of bumpers, before impressing with a ten-length success on hurdles debut at Naas. A strong travelling type, she looks to have plenty of scope for improvement and could develop into a real smart prospect. Later on in the afternoon, the Weatherbys Hamilton Handicap Hurdle looks an intriguing contest. The weights are headed by Nicky

Gowel Road ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies. Winner of The 2022 Ascot Underwriting Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3)

Henderson’s Bold Endeavour who ran a great race when fifth in the Betfair “Serial Winners” Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle at Haydock off top-weight and finished just over four lengths behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Crambo. He was last seen finishing second at Cheltenham despite the jockey dropping his whip up the run-in and should give another good account of himself here. Gowel Road was a couple of lengths in front in that Haydock race but found Grade 1 company too hot last time when seventh in the Long Walk Hurdle. It is worth noting that Bold Endeavour benefits from a 2lb swing in the weights with that rival when they meet again here. Dan Skelton’s mare, Nurse Susan, is likely to be popular here as she looked to be an exciting prospect back in 2022, closing the campaign with a fourth-placed finish in The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The sevenyear-old unfortunately missed all last season, but notched a determined victory at Cheltenham last time and could still be well-handicapped. The feature race of the day is the Fitzdares Fleur De Lys Chase, which sees the long-awaited return of the top-class L’Homme Presse. A dual Grade 1-winning novice chaser in 2022, including at the Cheltenham Festival, Venetia Williams’ stable star was last seen unseating rider at the final fence in the 2022 King George VI Chase. The nine-year-old has been on the

side-lines since but can hopefully get back on track this season. The six-strong field is headed by fellow Grade 1 winner Protektorat, who was fiercely impressive when landing the Betfair Chase by a wide-margin in 2022. Following a fifth-place finish in last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup, the nineyear-old faltered in the defence of his crown at Haydock this term but ran a mighty race when staying on for third in a Cheltenham handicap last time from a lofty weight. Whilst he does have to give 4lbs to L’Homme Presse, he does have race fitness on his side. The Grade 2 Download The Racing App Now Lightning Novices’ Chase has thankfully been rescheduled from Friday’s abandoned meeting, and it looks an exciting renewal. Both Djelo and Master Chewy have already proved themselves at this level and notched up a Grade 2 win already, with the former unbeaten in three starts over fences. Venetia Williams’ six-year-old outstayed Master Chewy up to the line at Aintree on chase debut and has only gotten better with every start since. The drop back in trip should be of no concern, and he sets the standard. Joe Tizzard’s JPR One could perhaps count himself unlucky to not also be a graded winner, unseating at the final fence at Cheltenham on his penultimate start when looking a likely winner before another momentum-halting mistake in the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase saw him weaken into third at Sandown last time. Pembroke was the sole finisher of a stamina-sapping contest at Aintree last time, but this drop back in trip is not sure to suit. Keengoing front-runner Matata was just

collared late on at Cheltenham last time, but he clearly holds plenty of potential and can get into another nice rhythm under Daryl Jacob. The Download The Racing App Now Godstone Handicap Chase has attracted a competitive field, and Jane Williams’ Saint Segal will be looking to bounce back from a final fence fall when a length ahead at Ascot last time. A free-going horse, the six-year-old still has plenty of scope for improvement from a mark of 139. First Flow takes his chance from a lofty mark of 158 and must give stacks of weight away to the whole field. The 12-year-old has shown little signs of slowing down, finishing second on all of his last three starts, but may find this trip a little on the short side. Frero Banbou’s last victory was over two years ago, but that did come over course and distance, and he has slid to a tempting mark despite some good efforts in defeat this term. Jonjo O’Neill’s Regal Blue is the most unexposed runner in the Fitzdares Surrey National Handicap Chase, keeping on well late in both of his chase starts over the intermediate trip, and could have the most improvement to come hiked up in distance. The seven-year-old races off the same mark as when second behind a progressive type at Haydock last time and should relish this test. Kerry Lee’s Not Sure stuck it out well to be one of the five finishers in the Welsh Grand National last time and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip. Written by

Joseph Ballard - Weatherbys

Bold Endeavour ridden by Nico de Boinville. The Bateaux London Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase.

NATIONAL HUNT LINGFIELD

TOP JOCKEYS

WINS/RIDES

Sean Bowen

5/14

36%

Charlie Deutsch

4/6

67%

Gavin Sheehan

3/8

38%

Cameron Iles

1/1

100%

David Maxwell

1/1

100%

TOP TRAINER

WINS/RUNS

Venetia Williams

4/6

67%

Warren Greatrex

2/2

100%

Lawney Hill

2/3

67%

Jamie Snowden

2/5

40%

Tom Lacey

1/1

100%

TOP OWNER

WINS/RUNS

G C Myddelton

2/2

100%

The Hon Lady Heber-Percy

2/3

67%

Garry Wilson

1/1

100%

Lady Cobham

1/1

100%

James Summers

1/1

100%

COURSE SPECIALIST

WINS/RUNS

Shewearsthewellies

2/2

100%

Coco Mademoiselle

1/1

100%

Operation Manna

1/1

100%

Jeune Belle

1/1

100%

Oxygen

1/1

100%

PREMIER POINTERS

NICO DE BOINVILLE

CHARLIE DEUTSCH

CHARLIE DEUTSCH WINS: 12 RIDES: 42 STRIKE RATE: 28.6%

TOP 4

TOM CANNON WINS: 8 RIDES: 74 STRIKE RATE: 10.8%

BRYONY FROST WINS: 7 RIDES: 46 STRIKE RATE: 14.6%

NICO DE BOINVILLE WINS: 6 RIDES: 22 STRIKE RATE: 27.3%

LINGFIELD PARK JOCKEYS

TOM CANNON

(WITH RIDES AT THIS MEETING)

BRYONY FROST

TOP 3 EARNERS

£285,715.36

£267,907.60

PROTEKTORAT RACING TODAY AT: 3:00 TRAINER: D. Skelton OWNER: Sir A. Ferguson, G. Mason J. Hales & L. Hal FIRST FLOW RACING TODAY AT: 1:50 TRAINER: K. Bailey OWNER: Mr A. N. Solomons

£430,912.19

Top 3 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.

L’HOMME PRESSE RACING TODAY AT: 3:00 TRAINER: V. Williams OWNER: DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards)

TOP 3 LINGFIELD PARK TRAINERS (WITH RUNNERS AT THIS MEETING)

WINS: 31 | RUNNERS: 160 | STRIKE RATE: 19.4%

GARY MOORE

WINS: 13 | RUNNERS: 58 | STRIKE RATE: 22.4%

VENETIA WILLIAMS

WINS: 11 | RUNNERS: 60 | STRIKE RATE: 18.3%

CHRIS GORDON

FIRST RACE 12.05 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) (AWT) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE WINTER MILLION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £16156, 2nd £8076, 3rd £4040, 4th £2020, 5th £1008. (Penalty Value £21124) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs CASTLE IVERS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs CASTLE IVERS LONGEST TRAVELLER: EAGLE’S QUEST trained by M Mullins, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY

KINGSTON PRIDE was an expensive purchase on the back of a point win and, while this sort of speed test might not be ideal, he should have the ability to make a successful start under Rules. Castle Ivers is two from two (including a point) and looks an obvious danger, while Habibi is worthy of consideration following a positive start at Newbury.

1-2-3: 1.KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) 2.CASTLE IVERS (IRE) 3.HABIBI (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

CASTLE IVERS (IRE) (35) 11 D

11-8

B g Malinas (GER) - Made Easy (IRE) (Rudimentary (USA)) Bective Stud Br J. and J. Lawler

James Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner sole start in Irish points and quickened clear in good style to land a 3-runner contest at Southwell last month. Clearly has more on his plate here but has plenty of potential. TFRHHHHI BHA-

JACK OUT OF REACH (GB) (-)

B g Jack Hobbs - Pepite de Soleil (FR) (Fly To The Stars) Mrs R. Jowett Br C. R. Whittaker

11-4

Daniel Sansom Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Jubilympics and fair hurdler Pepite de Belle. Dam (h129) 2m-19f hurdle winner. Looks one for the longer term. TFRHHIII BHA-

KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) (287) 1-

Gr g Kingston Hill - Milans Pride (IRE) (Milan) Mr O. S. Harris Br Mrs Fiona Heslin

11-4

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 3-y-o, €200,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Cavite Beta. Successful sole start in Irish points (Apr 2023). Takes the eye on paper and looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (-)

B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) In The Pink Partnership Br P. A. Pritchard

11-4

Bryan Carver Alex Hales, Edgecote Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam (h90), bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner (stayed 25f) Milans Man. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (82) 5

11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) (Mountain High (IRE)) Paddy Brennan Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br James A. Slattery Imre Investments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to useful hurdler Anyharminasking and mild promise when ﬁfth at Chepstow on debut, caught further back than ideal. Open to improvement 82 days on. TFRHHHII BHA-

ASK HER OUT (IRE) (68) 1 CD

B m Ask - Fair And Aisey (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Mr Craig Pistaszczuk Br Michael M. Byrne

11-1

Richie McLernon Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and belied huge odds to make a winning start over C&D a couple of months ago. This is a better race, but can’t be ruled out under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA-

LIGHTNING FLASH (IRE) (40) 16 D

10-9

B g Mount Nelson - Golden Mole (IRE) (Gold Well) Finn Lambert Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Legends Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut at Ludlow and, while he struggled under a penalty at Wincanton since, he may yet do better, so not completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA-

EAGLE’S QUEST (GB) (-)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Roche d’Or (Rocamadour) Ms Margaret Mullins Br Mr S. M. Couling

10-5

Jonathan Burke Ms Margaret Mullins, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Kakamora and French 2 1/4m hurdle winner Ihaveauseforyou. Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-

INFANTRYMAN (FR) (40) 0

10-5

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Front Contender (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Harry Cobden Theoddsquad syndicate Pat Murphy, Hungerford Br Haras Du Mont Dit Mont Tote, Graypen Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who didn’t offer a great deal when down the ﬁeld at Wincanton. Others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA-

OPERA KING (GB) (29) 44

B g Australia - Queen Arabella (Medicean) Mr Mark Barlow Br Meon Valley Stud

10-5

Jordan Nailor Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when fourth both starts to date but will need to up his game if he’s to open his account in what looks a competitive event. TFRHHHII BHA-

SPITFIRE BRIDGE (GB) (50) 56

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art (Excellent Art) The Affordable Partnership Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

10-5

Marc Goldstein Sheena West, Lewes Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a couple of winners and showed ability on debut. Didn’t really build on that at Doncaster last time and has a bit to ﬁnd. TFRHHIII BHA-

HABIBI (IRE) (32) 3

10-2

B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Red Cattiva (Red Ransom (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies TS Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Gerard Mullins Tmt Construction Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-sister to 2 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Viva Devito. Didn’t shape at all badly on debut when 12 1/2 lengths third of 17 in the Newbury bumper and she’s likely to improve for the experience. TFRHHHHI BHA-

NAOMHI (GB) (-)

B or Br f Harzand (IRE) - Tiga Tuan (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Judy & Jamie Magee Br Mr T. A. Rahman

10-2

Tom Bellamy Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Harzand ﬁlly. Half-sister to 7f winner Dion Baker. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 10.5f). One for shortlist on debut given connections. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 13

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SECOND RACE 12.40 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £37500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £15146, 2nd £7571, 3rd £3788, 4th £1894, 5th £945. (Penalty Value £19803.75) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs ASTON MARTINI AND PAWAPURI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ASTON MARTINI AND PAWAPURI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONLY BY NIGHT trained by G Cromwell, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY

This is a cracking mares’ novice chock-full of potential. None more so than ONLY BY NIGHT, who travels like a smart mare in the making and she can complete the 4-timer. Jeune Belle also created a fine impression when outclassing the opposition over C&D recently, while Manimole brings winning listed form to the table.

1-2-3: 1.ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) 2.JEUNE BELLE (IRE) 3.MANIMOLE KEY colours

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MANIMOLE (GB) (50) 212U11 D

7 11-10

st lb

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole (Overbury (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies The Jukes Family Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br R. N. Jukes Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Stood up well to a pretty busy 2023, better than ever when winning ﬁnal 2 starts at Newbury, latterly in listed company. Lacks the scope of a few of these but she’s likely to give it her all. TFRHHHHI BHA120

OOH BETTY (IRE) (53) 2-113P1

B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Br Miss Hannah Cashman

6 11-10

Ben Jones Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWon maiden/novice hurdles in May and shaped well on return from summer break when third of 5 at Ludlow (21f) in October. Heavy defeat next time but bounced right back when adding to her tally in November. More needed out of handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA117

PAWAPURI (GB) (29) 40-11

5 11-10

B m Golden Horn - Palitana (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Nico de Boinville Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas who made the most of a good opportunity down in grade at Wincanton (15.2f) in November, scoring with plenty in hand. Overcame mistakes when following up in listed company a month ago and her limit may not yet have been reached. TFRHHHII BHA130

WYENOT (GB) (53) 3-11 D

5 11-10

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia’s Promise (IRE) (Minster Son) Richard Patrick StrachanSalweyGriﬁthGrahamInkinThompson Henry Daly, Ludlow Br Mrs P. Bailey and Miss S. Bailey Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWClosely related to useful chaser Everlastingpromise. Shaped well when third in bumper at Southwell on NH debut and has created a ﬁne impression over hurdles, supplementing her Ludlow win at Kelso in the autumn. Has a likeable way about her and she has more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA124

ASTON MARTINI (GB) (61) 11 D

B m Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose (Kayf Tara) HP Racing Aston Martini Br Goldford Stud

11-7

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 7-runner bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) in June and maintained unbeaten record in ﬁne style switched to hurdling at Hereford. Can leave bare form behind. TFRHHHII BHA-

JEUNE BELLE (IRE) (41) 34-121 CD

11-7

B m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Bryony Frost Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Br Miss N. Carberry Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEWReturned to win a Huntingdon bumper in October and very useful effort when second of 15 in a listed bumper at Cheltenham. Wasn’t fully extended to land the odds on hurdles bow over C&D last month and she’s a useful mare in the making. TFRHHHHI BHA-

ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) (38) F13-111 D

B m Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE) (Getaway (GER)) Mrs J. M. Russell Br Mrs J. W. Prior-Wandesforde

11-7

Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who won a couple of Irish bumpers in the autumn and made a ﬁne transition to hurdling when an easy winner at Naas last month. Fine prospect who is the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (61) 40-4

Ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) (Milan) John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Br John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

11-2

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in two bumpers for Alan King and again when fourth of 13 in novice at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow in November. Can do better, but this asks for more. Hooded. TFRHIIII BHA-

SWEET FANTASY (GB) (120)

B m Wootton Bassett - Parnell’s Dream (Oasis Dream) The Gredley Family Br Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd

11-2

Harry Cobden James Owen, Newmarket

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: MISTRAL MILLY: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. SWEET FANTASY: Following its run on 23/9/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Only By Night (IRE), 4-1 Pawapuri (GB), 13-2 Wyenot (GB), 7-1 Manimole (GB), Jeune Belle (IRE), 11-1 Aston Martini (GB), 20-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), 25-1 Sweet Fantasy (GB), 100-1 Mistral Milly (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-sister to fair hurdler Patient Dream (winner around 2m, by Al Kazeem). Dam half-sister to useful hurdler (17f winner) Counsel. Useful handicapper on Flat, stays 1 1/2m, won twice in 2023 but possibly amiss last time. Sold from Ralph Beckett 30,000 gns in December. TFRHHIII BHA-

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THIRD RACE 1.15 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (13 wins from 58 runners, 22%) runs DJELO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs PEMBROKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DJELO trained by V Williams, Hereford, 172 miles. RACE SUMMARY None of the quintet can be ruled out but MATATA has taken to fences with real verve so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways after his excellent Cheltenham second. Venetia Williams’upwardly-mobile Djelo rates a big danger though in his bid to go 4-4 this term, while Jpr One and Pembroke can also have a say in a cracking Grade 2. 1-2-3: 1.MATATA (IRE) 2.DJELO (FR) 3.JPR ONE (IRE) KEY colours

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DJELO (FR) (30) 300-111 D

11-7

B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR)) Mr P. Davies Br Mr Gildas Blain

Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWHas advanced his form signiﬁcantly over fences this winter and he went 3-3 with something to spare in 4-runner Noel Novices’ Chase at Ascot (18.8f, good) 30 days ago. More to offer so he’s a player once more. TFRHHHHI BHA149

MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (25) 00-1221 D

11-7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br James Hoare Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since switching to chasing, scoring on his debut at Aintree and back to winning ways in 4-runner Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Must enter calculations once more. TFRHHHHI BHA150

PEMBROKE (GB) (43) 05-2411 D

11-5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar (Terimon) Harry Skelton Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who walked over at Warwick in November and emerged as only ﬁnisher under gruelling conditions in 4-runner Aintree novice chase 43 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA140

JPR ONE (IRE) (43) 5/15-1U3 D

11-2

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Br Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who took an immediate step forward sent chasing when going in at Newton Abbot. Not disgraced when third of 6 in Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown (15.4f, soft) 43 days ago so he’s in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA145

MATATA (IRE) (20) 2r16-12 D BF

11-2

B g Vadamos (FR) - Wattrey (Royal Academy (USA)) Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br David Commins The Sporting Life

TIMEFORM VIEW Has long appealed as the type to make a better chaser and he impressed when making all at Ffos Las in October. Excellent second of 5 in handicap at Cheltenham (16.3f, soft) 20 days ago. Good jumper.Player with prospect of more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA147 2023: TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 8 11 2 Danny McMenamin 7-4 (Ann Hamilton) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Djelo (FR), 3-1 Matata (IRE), 7-2 Master Chewy (IRE), 5-1 JPR One (IRE), 17-2 Pembroke (GB)

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PREMIER PROFILE DASHEL DRASHER The first running of Lingfield’s Fleur de Lys Chase in 2022 did just want was had been planned by race organisers – the race attracted a competitive field of seasoned chasers, who between them boasted an average BHA rating of 153, and it concluded with a thrilling head-bobbing three-way finish. Six went to post, but by the time the field had swung around to the last fence those in with a chance of victory had been narrowed down to three – the Kim Bailey-trained Two For Gold, the Grade 1 Ascot Chase winner and Jeremy Scotttrained Dashel Drasher, and the imposing grey Bristol de Mai; the trio jumped the last upsides and all were in with a chance of glory. In a rousing run to the line, Dashel Drasher initially pushed his head in front, but was denied on the line by Two For Gold’s final nosenudging effort. The Racing Post reported that the second horse, carrying a 6lb penalty for his previous top-level success, had gone “down on his sword”. The Irish-bred Two For Gold, who went on from Lingfield to finish second in the Ascot Chase, is out of the Shernazar mare Two Of Each,

Dashel Drasher ridden by jockey Rex Dingle win The 2023 Coral Long Distance Hurdle.

winner of an Irish point-to-point, while Dashel Drasher is out of the five-time-winning British pointing mare So Long (Nomadic Way) and was bred by Scott’s wife Camilla. “The pedigree has been in the family for a long, long time, I sort of inherited Dashel’s granddam Cherry Picker,” recalls Scott. “We then bred his dam So Long and she point-to-pointed for us. She went from maiden success to open victory in one season winning five races along the way, that takes a bit of doing.” So Long retired to the paddocks and, after producing two fillies by Volochine and Needle Gun, the family mare was sent to visit the stallion Passing Glance, winner of the Group 3 Diomed Stakes and a mile Group 2 in Germany. The stallion now stands at Batsford Stud but then was with David and Kathleen Holmes at Pitchell Stud. Passing Glance has subsequently become a successful Britishbased NH sire, but in 2012, when Scott was making breeding plans for her mare, his first crop were still only five-year-olds. Some early racing results, however, were indicating that the son of Polar Falcon might be a worthy

addition to the breeding shed – that spring Ataglance won the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at The Festival before going on to Listed hurdle success at Aintree. “Passing Glance was a tough and sound racehorse, and he has shown that he improves his mares,” explains Scott of her choice of equine suitor, adding: “As we were breeding to race rather than commercially for the sale ring, it makes quite a difference as to what you can chose. For the sale ring you’ve got use whatever sire is in fashion, and that might not necessarily be right for your mare. “So Long is quite compact, short and square, and Passing Glance is tall and leggy so I wanted to improve on her and it made sense physically.” Once baby Dashel arrived there was no need for the Scotts to tout for a customer – owners Bridget Tally and Richard Lark, who had been involved with So Long, returned to enjoy the action with her son, maintaining the continuity and longevity which has been such a feature of the Dashel story. “Right from when he was born, he was always a nice sort,” smiles Scott. “In training he has always been very straightforward and easy. He hasn’t got any sides to him other than he does like to be in front at home – his place is at the head of affairs and doesn’t see why

he should be behind anyone else! “But he is so tough. For horses to come back season after season in these top races they’ve got to be tough, really tough, and they’ve got to want to do it. I think that shows a lot of mental and physical toughness. When we bred him, we were hoping to get a winner, but he has done so much more for us.” That robust nature cannot be disputed. Dashel has run 30 times, won 12 races and finished second and third another 12 times – meaning that in 80 per cent of his races he has finished in the first three. He has earned over £400,000 in prize-money. He has won a Grade 1 over fences, and a Grade 2 over hurdles. He also finished second in last year’s Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle at The Festival. Over the years, this hardy outlook and tough disposition has seen Dashel, now an 11-year-old, endear himself to race goers and he is something of a firm fan favourite. The last two foals out of the retired So Long were both colts and, unsurprisingly, are both by Passing Glance, while the mare’s 2011 second-born filly named Lady Longshot has been retained and is now producing herself. She has two foals on her breeding record; it does not take a pedigree expert to work out who is their daddy. Written by

Sally Duckett

Dashel Drasher ridden by jockey Rex Dingle wins The 2021 Bank A Winner With MansionBet Handicap Hurdle.

FOURTH RACE 1.50 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW GODSTONE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £20195, 2nd £10095, 3rd £5050, 4th £2525, 5th £1260. (Penalty Value £26405)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (13 wins from 58 runners, 22%) runs FRERO BANBOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs REAL STONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE KING OF PRS trained by G Cromwell, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY FRERO BANBOU is winless since tasing success over C&D 2 years ago but he lines up here having acquitted himself with plenty of credit all 4 starts in competitive handicaps this winter and, with the ease back down in trip unlikely to inconvenience Venetia Williams’9-y-o, he can deservedly regain the winning thread. That said, Saint Segal was set to play a big part before falling at Ascot in November and he’s a threat, with low-mileage Irish raider The King Of Prs also shortlisted. 1-2-3: 1.FRERO BANBOU (FR) 2.SAINT SEGAL (FR) 3.THE KING OF PRS (IRE) KEY colours

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FIRST FLOW (IRE) (25) 3/3U2-22 CD

12 12-0

B g Primary (USA) - Clonroche Wells (IRE) (Pierre) Mr A. N. Solomons Br Mrs Kathleen Flood

st lb

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWStill capable of high-class form despite his advancing years, ﬁnishing runner-up over 2m at Ascot and 19.5f at Chepstow this season. No reason why he won’t give his running again for all he’s conceding plenty of weight all round. TFRHHHII BHA158

SAINT SEGAL (FR) (57) 1124-3F D

10-9

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) David Noonan Culverhill Racing Club V Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful on ﬁrst 2 starts over fences last season and improved in stronger company since, good third on return at Ascot in November and still over a length up when falling last back there later that month. Up 3lb but deﬁnite claims. TFRHHHHI BHA139

TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (29) 11-2131 C D

10-8

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest (Barathea Guest) SJS Racing Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd

Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWReally has got his act together over fences since last spring, making it 4 wins in his last 6 starts when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at Ascot last month, albeit helped by an idling runner-up. Assessor applies a little more pressure but certainly not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA138

FRERO BANBOU (FR) (20) 40-3232 CD

B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR) (Useful (FR)) Mr P. Davies Br Madame Evelyne Banchereau

10-6

Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWinless since scoring over C&D 2 years ago but hard to knock his consistency this term, again jumping/travelling ﬂuently when ﬁnding only Shakem Up’arry too strong at Cheltenham (20.6f) on New Year’s Day. Big shout racing off correct mark back down in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA136

REAL STONE (GB) (29) 412-413 D BF

10-2

B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path (Petoski) Ciaran Gethings Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mrs S. C. Welch Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWJumped superbly when taking apart a small ﬁeld at Haydock (16.3f) in November. Not in anything like the same form when third of 4 in handicap back at that venue 4 weeks ago but certainly too soon to be writing him off. TFRHHHII BHA130

THE KING OF PRS (IRE) (26) 0-04111 D

B g Dansant - Sweet Youghal Bay (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Mr Damien Dillon Br J. P. Russell

10-2

Jonathan Burke Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish raider who improved plenty during second half of last year, scoring over hurdles and progressed further for switch to chasing, landing maiden/ novice events at Wexford Limerick (at up to 17.7f). Goes handicapping now and yard’s representatives always command respect over here. TFRHHHHI BHA130 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Stewards Note: REAL STONE: Following its run on 23/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Saint Segal (FR), 7-2 The King of Prs (IRE), 5-1 First Flow (IRE), Frero Banbou (FR), 13-2 Triple Trade (GB), 9-1 Real Stone (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 2.25 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £65000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £25838, 2nd £12916, 3rd £6461, 4th £3231, 5th £1612, 6th £806. (Penalty Value £33819.50)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (13 wins from 58 runners, 22%) runs RAMO AND TANGANYIKA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs NURSE SUSAN WEIGHTWATCHER: SHANTOU EXPRESS won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 5lb to 122. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOKA DE VASSY trained by J Williams, South Molton, 195 miles. RACE SUMMARY

NURSE SUSAN remains low mileage in handicaps and looks to have been let oﬀ relatively lightly for last month’s Cheltenham success, so she’s taken to land this valuable prize at the chief expense of Nicky Henderson’s consitent Bold Endeavour. The majority of the remainder have to something to recommend them, with Ramo the narrow pick to complete the placings, having built a solid recent record in staying handicaps. 1-2-3: 1.NURSE SUSAN (FR) 2.BOLD ENDEAVOUR 3.RAMO (FR) KEY colours

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Jockey

Trainer

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BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) (37) 52-2352

12-0

B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE) (Accordion) Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Br Miss L. Hales

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable and reliable sort ran another ﬁne race in defeat when a close second in a 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Nudged up in the weights but likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA144

GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (29) 20/21-40

8 11-13

B or Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) (Accordion) Sam Twiston-Davies Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Cyril O’Hara Options Energy Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWGood fourth in big-ﬁeld handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) on return from 13 months off in December and ran about as well as could have been expected when seventh in the in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot (24.4f, good) 29 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA143

ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (20) 1///P2-204

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE) (Turgeon (USA)) Walters Plant Hire & Ronnie Bartlett Br Mrs Cheryl Byrne

10 11-9

Dylan Johnston (7) Sam Thomas, Cardiff

TIMEFORM VIEWRan a blinder on his ﬁrst start over hurdles since his novice season back in 2018/19 when runner-up at Cheltenham in October. Jumping has proved an issue in pair of outings over fences since and he’s an intriguing runner with 7-lb claimer aboard. TFRHHHII BHA139

ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) (39) 5/52/-2P3

B g Morozov (USA) - Oscar Bird (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Mr Nic Brereton Br Bryan Mangan

10 11-5

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who hasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons. Made a sound start over fences when second at Carlisle in October but below that level since and returns to the smaller obstacles with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA135

NURSE SUSAN (FR) (36) 1124/-01

7 10-13

Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR) (Croco Rouge (IRE)) Harry Skelton Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Gaetan Gilles Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWVery useful novice hurdler in 2021/22. Only twice raced since but she resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago. 4lb higher miark looks manageable and she’s a leading player with few miles still on the clock. TFRHHHHH BHA129

MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (22) FP-5301

10-9

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR) (Sleeping Car (FR)) David Noonan Tom Chadney and Friends Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Br Mr Nicolas Ferrand Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFinally off the mark in a 4-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago, able to get away with a typically sloppy round of jumping in such a small ﬁeld. Up only 2lb and he’s not ruled out back in tougher company. TFRHHHII BHA125

MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (25) 05-U216

10-9

B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Harry Cobden Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWRegistered a ﬁfth career success with battling victory at Ascot (23.5f, good) in November and shaped better than the result when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.6f, heavy) 25 days ago, wilting only late on. Can give another good account without posing a serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA125

SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (20) 013600

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker (Suave Dancer (USA)) The Second Chancers Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud

10-6

Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a small-ﬁeld Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) in June but hasn’t ﬁred since and others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA122

RAMO (FR) (14) 12-1023 BF

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR)) C B Compton & L Di Franco Br Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain

10-6

Ned Fox (5) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive since upped to staying trips, getting the better of MIdnightreﬂection at Ludlow in November, Arrives after sound placed efforts at Carlisle and Plumpton and he holds very sound frame claims again. TFRHHHHI BHA122

TANGANYIKA (FR) (25) 16-4513 D

B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Mrs C. S. Wilson Br E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al

10-4

Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved for the step up to staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December and ran at least as well in defeat when third of 8 behind Classic Concorde in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy, 3/1) 25 days ago. Bit more needed in this company, however. TFRHHHII BHA120

CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (25) 111411 D

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm (Montjeu (IRE)) Mr David Brace Br Victor Connolly

11 10-3

Mr Tom Broughton (7) David Brace, Bridgend

TIMEFORM VIEWInto the veteran stage of his career but absolutely thriving at present, notching his ﬁfth win from his last 6 starts when landing an 8-runner TFRHHHII BHA119 handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. This race is stronger still but he’s hard to rule out despite 9lb rise. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 11.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Bold Endeavour (GB), 13-2 Nurse Susan (FR), Moka de Vassy (FR), 8-1 Gowel Road (IRE), Ramo (FR), 9-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), 12-1 Tanganyika (FR), 14-1 Angels Breath (IRE), Midnightreﬂection (GB), 20-1 Alaphilippe (IRE), 40-1 Shantou Express (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.00 TWO MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F 10Y) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FITZDARES FLEUR DE LYS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £165000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £65588, 2nd £32786, 3rd £16401, 4th £8201, 5th £4092, 6th £2046. (Penalty Value £85849.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (31 wins from 160 runners, 19%) runs FULL BACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs PROTEKTORAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: L’HOMME PRESSE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 172 miles. RACE SUMMARY

L’HOMME PRESSE makes his eagerly-awaited return and given his excellent record when fresh he gets a confident vote. Dan Skelton’s Protektorat put up a high-class display when third oﬀ an oﬃcial mark of 165 in a Cheltenham handicap last time though so should ensure Venetia Williams’top-class chaser doesn’t have things all his own way. Iwilldoit and Highland Hunter can fight it out for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 2.PROTEKTORAT (FR) 3.IWILLDOIT KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

age

PROTEKTORAT (FR) (36) 4/145-43

9 11-10

st lb

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) (Protektor (GER)) Harry Skelton Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWRecorded a second Grade 1 success in Betfair Chase in 2022/23. Lightly raced since but he got right back on track when an excellent third (off an ofﬁcial mark of 165) in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f) 36 days ago. Firmly in the picture. TFRHHHHI BHA165

DOES HE KNOW (GB) (26) 10/F13-P

11-6

B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria (Slip Anchor) Yes He Does Syndicate Br M. W. Easterby

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

11 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart winning chaser at his best and he looked rusty after 11 months off when pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA153

IWILLDOIT (GB) (25) 11/15-23 D

B g Flying Legend (USA) - Lyricist’s Dream (Dreams End) Diamond Racing Ltd Br R. L. Brown

Sam Twiston-Davies Sam Thomas, Cardiff Diamond Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded Classic Chase at Warwick last January and has returned in ﬁne form, coming in a clear third of 19 in Welsh National at Chepstow (30.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. Down in trip but well in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA151

L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (391) 1113/1U-

11-6

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) (Bateau Rouge) Charlie Deutsch DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards) Venetia Williams, Hereford Br Mr Bernard Camp Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWTop-class chaser who impressively landed the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle in 2022. Off the track since unseating rider last (held in second but running well) in King George VI Chase at Kempton 13 months ago but has an excellent record fresh so holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA170

FULL BACK (FR) (434) 0120/4P-

11-2

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Quatre Bleue (FR) (Cyborg (FR)) Mr Ashley Head Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Niall Houlihan Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd

11 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser but he’s been off for 14 months since pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell (27.7f). This is no easy ask on his comeback run. TFRHHIII BHA133

HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (43) 5/124/-2U

Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Paddy Brennan Nic Brereton and Lindsey Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Mr A. O’Driscoll Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWThorough stayer who landed the London National at Sandown during a light 2021/22 campaign. Highly encouraging return from 21 months off when second on yard debut at Kelso and unseated rider early in Becher at Aintree since. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA146 DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 L’homme Presse (FR), 7-4 Protektorat (FR), 18-1 Iwilldoit (GB), 33-1 Does He Know (GB), 40-1 Highland Hunter (IRE), 150-1 Full Back (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.35 THREE MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (3M 4F ABT 178YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FITZDARES SURREY NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (31 wins from 160 runners, 19%) runs MOVETHECHAINS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs REGAL BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: O’CONNELL trained by S J Smith, Bingley, 238 miles. RACE SUMMARY

REGAL BLUE is almost certainly ahead of his mark if putting everything together so this unexposed sort could be the answer stepping up in trip. There wasn’t much between Animal and O’Connell in a bunched finish to the Lincolnshire National at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and they head the dangers. 1-2-3: 1.REGAL BLUE (IRE) 2.ANIMAL (IRE) 3.O’CONNELL (IRE) KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

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Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

FERN HILL (IRE) (43) 10P44-3

12-0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock (El Conquistador) Daryl Jacob Cross Foran Harrison Ben Case, Banbury Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences prior to deservedly getting his head in front at Uttoxeter (22.5f) over a year ago. Finally returned to that level when third at Chepstow on his comeback last month and claims if building on that sporting a ﬁrst-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA132

ONLY THE BOLD (IRE) (25) 114-0PP

12-0

B g Jeremy (USA) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) (Presenting) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Br Mr F. Whelan

David Noonan David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

9 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner for Evan Williams and proved a different proposition over fences in headgear for present connections last term, scoring at Bangor and Hereford. Back in the doldrums this season, however. TFRHIIII BHA132

HOLD THAT TAUGHT (GB) (37) 4506-11 C

B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Charlie Deutsch Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford Br R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWOften held back by his jumping/attitude but did little wrong when taking advantage of drop in the weights at Ascot on his return and backed that up when overcoming a couple of errors at Bangor. Must be respected up 5lb. TFRHHHHI BHA130

MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (36) 12P-2U0

B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE) (Insan (USA)) The FOB Racing Partnership 2 Br Thomas Norris

9 11-12

Mr Tom Broughton (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last term who returned with a very good second of 11 in 3m Exeter handicap (soft) in October. Didn’t get very far at Ascot next time but latest run at Doncaster was rather disconcerting. TFRHHIII BHA130

DR KANANGA (GB) (29) 2/2000-6

B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR) (Apple Tree (FR)) Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Br Mrs C. M. Bowman

10 11-7

Ben Jones Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying chaser in 2021/22 but disappointed last term and not much encouragement at Haydock on return last month. TFRHHIII BHA125

LASKALIN (FR) (22) 20P-656

B g Martaline - Laskadya (FR) (Lashkari) David & Carol Shaw Br Christine Cheyrou

11-7

Shane Quinlan (3) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winner but well held last 5 starts, including all 3 this season. TFRHHIII BHA125

REGAL BLUE (IRE) (22) 116-P32

B g French Navy - Deceptive (Red Ransom (USA)) Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Br Fortbarrington Stud

11-5

Nick Scholﬁeld Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWEasy winner on second start in points and impressed when making winning Rules/hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f, soft) a year ago. Positive start over fences when placed at Leicester/Haydock and marathon trip here could suit. Needs considering. TFRHHHHH BHA123

NOTACHANCE (IRE) (22) 4303-00 D

B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Mrs Kathryn Leadbeater Br Miss Lisa Pyne

10 11-4

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not quite the force of old but largely acquitted himself well last term, culminating with third of 17 in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter in March. However, well held both starts this term. TFRHHIII BHA122

BLADE RUNNER (FR) (25) 3-311PP

11-4

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Cutting Edge (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Rex Dingle Holman,Widdows,Banks,Lloyd Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proliﬁc over fences, making it 5 wins from only 6 starts in this sphere at Plumpton in November. Ran poorly over hurdles at Ascot next time before ﬁnding Welsh National too competitive. TFRHHHII BHA122

MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) (31) 342-U3P

11-1

B g Califet (FR) - Touched By Angels (IRE) (Saffron Walden (FR)) Tom Bellamy Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Dunmanway Breeding Club Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any description but ﬁrmly back on track when third at Exeter. Excuses there since but not sure to stay this far. TFRHHIII BHA119

ANIMAL (IRE) (26) 214-213

B g Arcadio (GER) - Fantine (IRE) (Darsi (FR)) James Rimmer & Chris Ames Br Ms Ciara Browne

11-0

James Bowen Suzy Smith, Littlehampton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWon at Kempton in March and excellent start to this season, runner-up at Leicester on return before career-best win at Sandown. Good close third (neck in front of O’Connell) at Market Rasen (27.6f) since and remains unexposed over marathon trips. TFRHHHHI BHA118

NOT SURE (IRE) (25) 313-134

Br g Presenting - Pink Mist (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) Mr Will Roseff Br R. Tanner

8 10-12

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee, Presteigne Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBuilding up a solid record over fences, winning on 3m Wetherby reappearance and third of 10 at Sandown (3m, heavy) next time. Far from disgraced from 12lb out of the handicap when fourth in Welsh National at Chepstow since, albeit beaten a distance. Should be a bigger factor here. TFRHHHHI BHA116

MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) (34) 2P-P03U C

10 10-11

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clash Artist (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn (3) Mr Bryan Fry & Mr G L Moore Gary Moore, Horsham Br John Comerford K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when third of 5 in handicap chase (11/2) at Fontwell (27.7f, soft) but let down by his jumping in this headgear at Plumpton since. Opposable. TFRHHIII BHA115

O’CONNELL (IRE) (26) 5-3F214 BF

B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Br Mr Tom Ford

10-7

Harry Cobden Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning Irish pointer who’s getting the hang of things under Rules now, off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (heavy), travelling strongly. Good effort when close fourth back here (27.6f) on Boxing Day and remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA111 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 8, 9, 12. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note: BLADE RUNNER: Following its run on 27/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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EIGHTH RACE 4.10 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 110YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WINTER MILLION NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (31 wins from 160 runners, 19%) runs HE’S A LATCHICO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs HELTENHAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: RICH SPIRIT trained by S J Smith, Bingley, 238 miles. RACE SUMMARY

KINTAIL still looks a work-in-progress for his top yard but that arguably increases his appeal now he goes handicapping from what could be a lenient mark, so he is perhaps the way to go. This trip looks more suitable for Inthewaterside so he needs to go on the shortlist, with Canty Bay another of firm interest in what looks a strong race for the grade.

1-2-3: 1.KINTAIL 2.INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) 3.CANTY BAY (IRE) KEY colours

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Jockey

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HELTENHAM (FR) (43) 111F-13 D BF

12-1

B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Harry Skelton Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved markedly for switch to chasing last term, rattling off hat-trick of handicap victories at Newbury (19.8f) in March. Fell in Silver Trophy ﬁnal start but resumed with a comfortable success over hurdles in novice company at Wetherby. Shaped better than result back over fences since. TFRHHHII BHA126

BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (26) 2F2-124 CD BF

5 11-13

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford Br Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFrench recruit who made a winning start for Venetia Williams in maiden company over C&D in November. Stepped up again when chasing home Spirit D’aunou (pair clear) in 2m Sandown handicap next time and claims if a lesser run at Aintree since can be forgiven. TFRHHHII BHA124

THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) (45) F11-21

B g Doyen (IRE) - Mandarli (IRE) (Darsi (FR)) Masterson Holdings Limited Br Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles

7 11-12

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in Irish points and followed up with a bit in hand in 9-runner bumper at Hereford in April. Narrow defeat on his Ludlow hurdles debut (21.2, soft) before landing the odds without any fuss at Market Rasen. More to come now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA123

RICH SPIRIT (GB) (33) 55-3351 D

B g Iktibas - Silly Gilly (IRE) (Mull of Kintyre (USA)) Mr John Wade Br Mrs J. Barr

11-9

Ross Chapman Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers but better signs over hurdles, capitalising on drop in grade at Catterick last month. Opening mark demands more. TFRHHHII BHA120

INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) (58) 11-14 BF

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Vared (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) McNeill Family & G C Stevens Br Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA

11-9

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWPhysically imposing sort who was unbeaten in 2 bumper runs and maintained 100% record despite the race not being run to suit when landing 11-runner Aintree maiden hurdle (20f) on return in October. Drop to 2m against him at Ascot and he remains one to be positive about. TFRHHHHI BHA120

ELOGIO (IRE) (26) 22-2651

11-6

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Scholarly (Authorized (IRE)) Plumbing World Br Selective Syndicate

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEWWide-margin winner of Aintree bumper on debut/sole start for Richard Bandey in November 2022. Fair form over hurdles for current yard, overcoming mistakes when off the mark in handicap company at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Visor replaces cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA117

KINTAIL (GB) (37) 2-114 D

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Speed Bonnie Boat (Alﬂora (IRE)) Lady Dulverton Br H. D. J. Daly

11-5

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEWConﬁrmeddebut promisewhenlandingaWarwickbumper in May,despitestilllookingashade rough around the edges.Had moreinhand thanthemargin implies when following up on hurdles bow at that venue and he was a shade too keen to build on that at Cheltenham. Retains plenty of potential. TFRHHHHH BHA116

CANTY BAY (IRE) (33) 43/06-1F D

B g Shantou (USA) - Afairs (IRE) (Old Vic) Mr Gordon MacIntosh Br Michael & Bid C. Lenihan

11-4

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game signiﬁcantly when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on return. Running well (probably would have ﬁnished second) when falling 2 out at Wincanton next time and remains with potential. Has to be of interest on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA115

TEA AND CHATS (IRE) (26) 4025-3

7 10-11

B g Westerner - Dartmeet (IRE) (Presenting) Rex Dingle Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester Br T. J. Whitley Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumps family and fair form when placed twice in novice hurdle. Was returning from a year off when third at Fontwell on Boxing Day so he’s entitled to strip ﬁtter now. Handicap newcomer. TFRHHIII BHA108

PRETENDING (IRE) (43) 2202-F1

Gr m Make Believe - Gala (Galileo (IRE)) Mr James Summers Br Denford Stud Ltd

10-9

Bryony Frost Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEWConsistent in the main and conﬁrmed the promise of her reappearance as she opened her account as a hurdler in 5-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last month, seeing out the longer trip on testing ground much better than might have been expected. TFRHHHII BHA106

HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (44) 5-01162 D

10-7

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana (Verglas (IRE)) Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore Br Kildaragh Stud

Caoilin Quinn (3) Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Left novice form behind switched to handicaps during the summer, scoring twice at up to 19f (also scored on the Flat in July). Proved that he handles slow ground after all when a solid second at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. TFRHHHII BHA104

TELLMESOMETHINGOOD (IRE) (34) 453-32 BF

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Norabelle (FR) (Alamo Bay (USA)) The Reserve Tankers Br Seamus McKeogh

10-6

Robert Dunne Jim Boyle, Epsom Jim Boyle Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWLow-mileage 6-y-o who was having only his second outing in a handicap when narrowly denied over 2m at Plumpton last month. A 5lb rise doesn’t help but he remains unexposed now stepping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Stewards Note: KINTAIL: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost it’s left-fore shoe. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Inthewaterside (FR), 15-2 Canty Bay (IRE), 8-1 The Doyen Chief (IRE), Kintail (GB), 10-1 Elogio (IRE), Pretending (IRE), 16-1 Heltenham (FR), He’s A Latchico (IRE), 18-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), Rich Spirit (GB), Tellmesomethingood (IRE), 20-1 Tea And Chats (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE WINTER MILLION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21124 to the winning horse The second to receive £9720, the third £4860, the fourth £2432 and the fifth £1212. 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, January 15th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. THIS RACE WILL BE RUN ON THE ALL-WEATHER TRACK. Fitzdares 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 13 entries at £200. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16156; Second £8076; Third £4040; Fourth £2020; Fifth £1008. (Penalty Value £21124) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19803 to the winning horse The second to receive £9112, the third £4556, the fourth £2280 and the fifth £1136. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £187 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Weatherbys 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 17 entries at £187. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15146; Second £7571; Third £3788; Fourth £1894; Fifth £945. (Penalty Value £19803.75) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997 and the fifth £2010. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. Fitzdares will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 8 entries at £375. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW GODSTONE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26405 to the winning horse The second to receive £12150, the third £6075, the fourth £3040 and the fifth £1515. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares 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 horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 4 at £50 and 10 at £250. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20195; Second £10095; Third £5050; Fourth £2525; Fifth £1260. (Penalty Value £26405) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33819 to the winning horse The second to receive £15548, the third £7774, the fourth £3887, the fifth £1943 and the sixth £968. for four yrs old and upwards. £325 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £65 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £260 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Weatherbys 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 18 entries, 5 at £65 and 13 at £325. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £25838; Second £12916; Third £6461; Fourth £3231; Fifth £1612; Sixth £806. (Penalty Value £33819.50) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE FITZDARES FLEUR DE LYS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £85849 to the winning horse The second to receive £39468, the third £19734, the fourth £9867, the fifth £4933 and the sixth £2458. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £825 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Grade 3 / Premier Handicap or Listed steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 8lb. Fitzdares 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 9 entries at £825. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £65588; Second £32786; Third £16401; Fourth £8201; Fifth £4092; Sixth £2046. (Penalty Value £85849.50) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE FITZDARES SURREY NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares 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 23 entries, 1 at £30 and 22 at £150. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.10 - THE WINTER MILLION NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Lingfield Park 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 30 entries at £100. - Closed January 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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