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 nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 11.42
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (16 wins from 147 runners, 11%) runs PENPAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs BERGENTOWN
WEIGHTWATCHER: MALANGEN won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 5lb to 92. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERGENTOWN trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.
A first win over hurdles could be on the cards for GINGER POINTE, who rather caught the eye when staying on into fifth back in this sphere at Sedgefield where he travelled as well as anything else for much of the journey. Glory Hights is an obvious danger having raised his game when getting off the mark at Carlisle Penpal is third choice ahead of Paddy O’Mahler
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumes in this sphere on a competitive mark following a couple of no-shows over fences and, if reverting to the smaller obstacles has a positive effect, he could have a say in the finish. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 DALILEO (IRE) (15) 245610 D 9 12-0
B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
Jack Power (3) THP RACING & D A HARRISON RACING
Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Br Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) last month but was essentially put in his place off this 6lb higher mark at Musselburgh next time TFRHHIII BHA98
3 PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (33) F43-P66 6 11-11
B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE)
McGoldrick Racing
Tom Midgley
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Elizabeth Gavin Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWReached the frame in a couple of handicaps last spring and, though not at his best in 2 runs so far this season, he has to enter calculations off this reduced mark with first-time cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHII BHA95
4 WATCH LAW (IRE) (15) 633-400
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Eyesabeatin (IRE)
Mrs Ian McKie
Br Paul Giles
9 11-10
Edward Austin
Jess McKie, Wooler
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but yet to trouble the judge following half-a-dozen appearances under Rules and he’s hard to warm to TFRHIIII BHA94
5 MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (232) 0/05024- 6 11-10
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE)
Hemmings Racing
Patrick Wadge
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br David Fenton Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWPredictably stepped up on his maiden/novice form upped to this trip in handicaps at Ayr and Perth on final 2 starts of last season It’s early days for this 6-y-o and he needs a second look with the possibility of better to come TFRHHHII BHA94
6 MALANGEN (IRE) (16) 463026 D
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
9 11-8
Peter Kavanagh
Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Br Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful at Hexham (16.2f, good) in June and has been kept busy of late, putting in a good shift when runner-up at Ayr on penultimate start. Perhaps 3m stretched him at Musselburgh since and merits respect back at this trip TFRHHHII BHA92
7 GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (25) 2P24-51
B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR)
Mr John Wade & Chris Grant
8 11-5
William Maggs
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Wood Farm Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the ninth attempt over hurdles when landing a 9-runner Carlisle handicap (24.6f, good to soft) back from a break last month. William Maggs again in the hot-seat and he’s a key player up 4lb. TFRHHHHI BHA89
TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes in a couple of bumpers and a trio of maiden hurdles. Big step forward needed now upped in trip for this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA88
9 AGILULF (GB)
(15) 0030P4
Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Turin (IRE)
Molly and Paul Willis
Br Knavesmire House Stud
5 11-3
Aaron Anderson
Adam Nicol, Seahouses
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to register a victory and while he again performed with credit at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) recently, finishing fourth of 11 in a handicap off a 1lb higher mark, one or two of these look more solid. TFRHHHII BHA87
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in several maiden hurdles for previous yard but there were more encouraging signs upped to 19.8f for his handicap debut at Sedgefield last month. Place possibilities if able to build on that TFRHHIII BHA84
11
PENPAL
(FR) (218) 03/P/1P-2 C
Ch g Muhtathir - Penkinella (FR)
The Golden Cuckoo
Br Magalen Bryant & David Powell
9 10-12
Emma Smith-Chaston
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWReady winner of a handicap here on his sole run of 2023 Ran poorly back from a break at Kelso in January but, following another 4 months off, he returned to form when runner-up at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) during the spring Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA82
12 BERGENTOWN (IRE) (18)
0-25244 D
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR)
7 10-11
Gearoid Harney (3)
6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br M. F. Finneran
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a losing run but he posted a very good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in October. Not disgraced next 2 starts, albeit without leaving the impression that his turn is imminent. TFRHHIII BHA81
13 BILLABLE GRANT (IRE) (47) 0-000P0
B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)
Jackie Stephen Racing Club
7 10-10
Joshua Thompson (5)
Jackie Stephen, Melrose
Br Dermot Day Carden Livestock Co
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success to date came in an Irish maiden hurdle back in March 2022 and he’s hard to make a case for here on the back of a rather drap display for new connections at Ayr. TFRHIIII BHA80
14 EBENDI (IRE) (29) 043-5F0
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE)
Mr Andy Wilson
Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
7 10-9
Lewis Dobb (3)
Andrew Wilson, Orton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O’Brien and has some decent bits and pieces of hurdles form to his name However, he ran no sort of a race tried in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here last month and record in this sphere now stands at 0-13 TFRHIIII BHA79
15 GINGER POINTE (FR) (30) 2144U5
B g Denon (USA) - Rainbow Pointe (ITY)
Making A Pointe Partnership
Br Angelo Franco Brambilla
7 10-6
Ben Smith (5)
Danny Brooke, Middleham
Danny Brooke Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning yard/chase debut at Market Rasen in August and has performed to run to a similar level both completed starts in that sphere since Respectable fifth of 12 back hurdling at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) last time and he merits respect. TFRHHHHH BHA76
16 CAVE HILL (GB)
(31) 030P-05
Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE)
5 10-2
Alan Doyle
Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven-race maiden overall and he’s likely to come up short once more.
TFRHHIII BHA72
2023: NORTH PARADE (IRE) 8 11 0 William Maggs 16-5 (Sue Smith) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 16.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14.
Stewards Note:
WATCH LAW: Following its run on 29/11/2024 it was reported that the horse’s girth buckle came undone.
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SECOND RACE 12.17
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAWKSTONE STOUT AVAILABLE AT THE HAWK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (18 wins from 141 runners, 13%) runs TOMMYS LAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs TOMMYS LAW LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOMMYS LAW trained by L Russell, Kinross, 137 miles.
TOMMY’S LAW is proving most consistent over hurdles and can make the most of what looks an excellent opening Devon Skies is preferred to Empress Run for forecast purposes
colours no horse age st lb
1 EXPRESS RUN (IRE) (36) F-F623
B g Milan - Lilly’s Express (IRE)
Mrs Pauline Southerington
5 11-0
Ryan Mania
Justin Landy, Leyburn
Br Mr Vincent Byrne Envirotyre UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtojustifysupportwhendownthefieldonlystartinbumpersbutshowedmoreofwhathe’saboutwhensecondof9inanoviceatWetherby(19.7f,good) on hurdles bow. Ran to a similar level when third at Hexham since, though again wasn’t especially fluent in the jumping department TFRHHHII BHA101
2 NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE) (49)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE)
0/060-P
6 11-0
Lewis Dobb (7)
Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Br Bruce Mactaggart
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Easily passed over TFRHIIII BHA-
3 TOMMYS LAW (IRE) (35) 022-222 BF
Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE)
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5 11-0
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Dr Brid Corkery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and is proving consistent over hurdles, runner-up on 5 of 6 starts Sets a clear standard TFRHHHHH BHA110
4 WHISPERING DANCER (IRE) (13) 24441-0
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Newtown Dancer (IRE)
5 11-0
Sam Coltherd
The Dancers Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Tom Lacy Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEW Took 6 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points and was well held on recent hurdling debut at Carlisle TFRHIIII BHA-
5 DEVON SKIES (GB) (30) 0-0423 BF
5 10-7
B m Dartmouth - Emma Lee Joe Williamson (3)
Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in 2 bumpers but offered more when fourth in a Sedgefield maiden (16.8f) on hurdling debut Similar form both starts since and this further step up in trip seems sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA92
6
GIVEUPYERAULDSINS
(IRE) (25) 34P-256
Ch m Ocovango - Jills Oscar (IRE)
Ruth Jefferson Racing Club
Br Mr P. Murphy
6 10-7
Jamie Hamilton
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who has been well held in a pair of maiden hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
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THIRD RACE 12.47
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DAN STUTT MEMORIAL
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (18 wins from 141 runners, 13%) runs KNOMOREDIAMONDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs KNOMOREDIAMONDS LONGEST TRAVELLER: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.
If IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU takes to hurdling at the first time of asking he may have a bit too much speed for Lucinda Russell’s Knomorediamonds Susiesparkle may prove best of the remainder in a race where it’s hard to be positive about the prospects of many.
1 AUTHORIZED MISSION (GB) (14) 066-60 4 11-4
B g Authorized (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE)
William Maggs (5)
D&D Armstrong Ltd Chris Grant, Billingham
Br D & D Armstrong Ltd North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in 2 maiden hurdles last month and surely more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-
2 DIAMOND MIX (IRE) (13)
6-04
5 11-4
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alma Mix Ryan Mania
Mr Colin Thomas Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Thomas O’Keeffe Prct Bloodstocks Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in bumpers 7 months apart and finished a well-held fourth on 19f Carlisle hurdle debut 13 days ago. Looks more one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FOREVA ALFIE (IRE) (13) 5/-P
B g Arcadio (GER) - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE)
6 11-4
Theo Gillard
Mr Richard Roberts Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Martin Ervine Prct Bloodstocks Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but not seen again until pulling up in Carlisle novice hurdle 13 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 GONE WITH THE TIDE (IRE)
(47) 55/51-5
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Millicent Bridge (IRE)
Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
Br Mr Kevin Talbot
5 11-4
Jamie Hamilton
Alison Hamilton, Denholm
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed a bit when fifth of 7 on his 2m Ayr hurdle debut but probably won’t really come into his own until tackling longer trips. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) (113)
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Three Moons (IRE)
4 11-4
Luke Scott (5)
A Baxter, S, Sowray, K Ward Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Paget Bloodstock & Eadling Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, winning at Ayr (13f) and Ffos Las (2m) in the summer Starts out over hurdles with his yard in form Likely to have a big say it taking to his new discipline. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR) (33) 3F4-524
B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR)
Mrs Joanne Bilsland
Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis
4 11-4
Patrick Wadge
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles, reaching the frame in 17f handicaps at Carlisle this autumn Bold show likely TFRHHHHI BHA107
7
MARQUEE LIGHTS (IRE) (-)
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunlight (IRE)
6 11-4
Joe Williamson (3)
Mr Dave Carter Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br E. Keyes & J. O’Gorman
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £17,000 Sholokhov half-brother to 4 winners. The betting should help guide to expectations on this rather belated debut TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, last of 14 in bumper at Wetherby in February 2023 Not seen since (has had wind surgery) TFRHHIII BHA-
9 REMARKABLE FORCE (IRE) (43)
B g Acclamation - Vastitas (IRE)
Miss Emily Whiteside
4 11-4
Richie McLernon
Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Rathbarry Stud Northcote Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 7f), no show last time on first start for yard after 5 months off. Stamina has to be a worry now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 SHE’S GOT BOTTLE (GB) (18) 0
B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Lady Tabitha (IRE)
Bolton Mill Racing II
Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd
5 10-11
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner but made an inauspicious start over hurdles at Sedgefield recently Has a hood added now. TFRHHIII BHA-
11
SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (15) 3
Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE)
J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty
Br Mr John Lavery
4 10-11
Conor O’Farrell
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1 1/2m Flat winner Showed an aptitude for hurdling when 25 lengths third of 8 in maiden at Musselburgh 15 days ago. May do better
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: GONE WITH THE TIDE: Following its run on 28/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Knomorediamonds (FR), 2-1 It’s All About You (IRE), 12-1 Susiesparkle (IRE), 14-1 Gone With The Tide (IRE), Remarkable Force (IRE), 22-1 Diamond Mix (IRE), 25-1 Marquee Lights (IRE), 50-1 Midnight Phantom (FR), She’s Got Bottle (GB), 66-1 Authorized Mission (GB), 300-1 Foreva Alfie (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 1.22
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ACS TYRES SERVICES HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (16 wins from 147 runners, 11%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs BASFORD
WEIGHTWATCHER: NOTHIN TO ASK won off a handicap mark of 126, his rating is now down 10lb to 116. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHEMICAL WARFARE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 343 miles.
CHEMICAL WARFARE has been most progressive this season and, having shaped as if still in good order at Wetherby last month, David Pipe’s 7-y-o can notch victory number 6 of the campaign at the expense of Nothin To Ask, who showed the benefit of his Chepstow run last time and the handicapper continues to relinquish his grip Chasing-debutant Basford rounds off the shortlist
colours no horse age st lb
1 NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (26) 52-6003
B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE)
9 11-10
Liam Harrison
The FOB Racing Partnership 11 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br P. & D. Kavanagh Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicap hurdler/winning chaser who showed the benefit of his Chepstow run without shaping well enough to think his losing run is about to end when third at Leicester (22.7f, good to firm) last month Handicapper relinquishes his grip further TFRHHHHI BHA116
2 CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) (31) 121P5-0 C
B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE)
8 11-9
Conor O’Farrell
The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mrs R. H. Lalor Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved sent chasing last season, landing handicaps at this course and Wetherby (2) Hails from a yard struggling for form and was always behind on his return from 7 months off at Bangor recently Probably best watched for now. TFRHHIII BHA115
3 CHEMICAL WARFARE
(IRE) (17) 241114 CD BF 7 11-5
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
Jack Tudor
SendEmOn David Pipe, Wellington
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMost progressive for this yard this season, winning for the fifth time over C&D in October. Shaped as if still in good form from a 7lb higher mark at Wetherby since (clipped heels/stumbled entering straight) and can regain the winning thread dropped 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA111
4 BASFORD (IRE) (204) 211P0-6
7 11-3
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present Lewis Stones (3)
Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br James Gill PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times over hurdles in summer 2023 at up to 3m Went the wrong way from a mildly encouraging comeback run when tailed-off last of 6 at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) back in May and more needed now sent chasing Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA109
5 OVERCOURT (GB) (314) 3//225PP- C
10 11-2
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Overlady Sam Coltherd
Mr W. Jeffrey Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br William F. Jeffrey Clockwork Mortgages Limited, Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdles winnerfor Sandy Thomsonwhomade theframeonhisfirst5startsover fences,off22 months ahead ofjoiningthisyardlastseason However, he completely lost his form and will need to hit the ground running on return (handicapper has dropped him another 6lb) TFRHHHII BHA108
2023: COURT AT SLIP (IRE) 6 11 1 Mr William Easterby 3-1 (Tim Easterby) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
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FIFTH RACE 1.57
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
K
ORD PAVING & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A M Thomson (14 wins from 85 runners, 16%) runs JET PATROL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs BRAVETHEWAVES
WEIGHTWATCHER: SHE’S A ROCCA won off a handicap mark of 88, her rating is now down 5lb to 83. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KALLY DES BRUYERES trained by David Dennis, Banbury, 235 miles.
BALRANALD was unable to land the hat-trick last time out but he still ran with credit, and he is taken to resume winning ways at a course where he has previously tasted victory The main danger could be Blow A Fortune who looks unexposed with cheekpieces applied for her handicap debut. Jet Patrol was in the process of running an encouraging race at Newcastle before falling at the last, and he’s interesting with Ryan Mania back in the plate
1 KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR) (41) 6P-01
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR)
4 12-0
Theo Gillard The Close Shave Partnership David Dennis, Banbury
Br Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou
DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a bumper and 2 hurdle runs before causing major upset (200/1) when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 41 days ago. Lightly raced and entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 JET
PATROL
(IRE) (15) 344-F0F
Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)
Cakemuir Racing
7 11-5
Ryan Mania
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Br Doyle Brothers Sandy Thomson
TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwhomadetheframeinamaiden/novicelastwinter.Offeredlittleonreturnfrom4-monthbreakatKelsoinOctoberbutwasintheprocess of running a much better race when falling at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 15/2) 15 days ago. Regular jockey back in saddle and chances here. TFRHHHHI BHA91
3 BLOW A FORTUNE (IRE) (31) 404
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roseaway (IRE)
5 11-4
Charlie Maggs (7)
Miss Valerie Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWBred to stay well and delivered career best performance on third hurdles start at Ayr 31 days ago (16f, good to soft), Cheekpieces applied for handicap bow and should be able to make an impact in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 LA QUARITE (FR) (18) 526-066
B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Br Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M
4 11-2
William Maggs (5)
Chris Grant, Billingham
North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains winless but made an encouraging start for his new yard after 6 months off (formerly with Iain Jardine) when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in October. Failed to build on that when too keen at Sedgefield 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 MR MAHLER (IRE) (11) 66P0-00
Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE)
Ian Barker & Sue Smith
6 10-13
Tom Midgley (3)
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Thistletown Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability on hurdles debut over C&D but has proved disappointing switched to handicaps, latest effort when well beaten at Southwell 11 days ago following 7-month break Needs to improve markedly on that but does return to the scene of his best run so far. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 SHE’S A ROCCA (IRE) (119) 01-PP00 C 9 10-11
B m Shirocco (GER) - Hannigan’s Lodger (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5)
Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Mrs M. Curran Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Better effort when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 119 days ago. Disappointed at same venue in August and something to prove now returning off 119 day absence. TFRHHIII BHA83
7 BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (33) 3/430/-00
7 10-10
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Ben Smith (7) The Brave Bunch Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr S. G. Adams Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointing maiden Failed to land a blow when well beaten at Carlisle over this trip last month, Represents a good yard but needs to improve on bare form shown. TFRHHHII BHA82
TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a brace of 2m handicap wins in October, the latter over C&D. Up 4lb for that effort when far from disgraced upped in trip at Ayr 31 days ago. Back down in distance today and a big player back at the scene of his most recent victory. TFRHHHHH BHA79
9
KINGSTON ROCK
(IRE) (13) 426P-65
Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE)
Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson
Br Maurice Geraghty
6 10-4
Edward Austin (5)
Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden (previously with Susan Corbett yard) who shaped with some promise on debut for new connections, finishing fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Chance if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA76
10
MISTER SMARTY
(GB) (294) 00/6004- 7 10-2
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower
Alan Doyle (5)
Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus
Br Howard Thompson S. M. Thompson Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed little in bumpers/novice hurdles and finished last on handicap debut in January. Caught the eye with a much improved effort over C&D (heavy) in February. Off since then, but capable of being involved if ready to go on his return. TFRHHHII BHA74
11
FOSHAN
(IRE) (18) P0-0B
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands
5 10-2
Lorcan Murtagh
Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr Seamus Mc Garvey
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden but ran career best over hurdles when racing from out of the weights at Sedgefield 18 days ago (brought down at last when in fourth and held). Tackles the same trip today but wrong at the weights again and needs to improve to win this
12 SOLWAY STAREE (GB)
(30) P0P-005
B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Kashstaree
6 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Br D.A. Harrison Racing Atlas Concrete Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointing sort who continues to show little, passed beaten horses when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good, 66/1) 30 days ago but faces an uphill task here from out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA68
2023: BELLE NA BANN (IRE) 7 10 4 Emma Smith-Chaston 11-2 (Micky Hammond) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), Balranald (FR), 6-1 Jet Patrol (IRE), 17-2 La Quarite (FR), 10-1 Kingston Rock (IRE), Mister Smarty (GB), 12-1 Blow A Fortune (IRE), 16-1 Bravethewaves (GB), 20-1 Foshan (IRE), 25-1 She’s A Rocca (IRE), 33-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), 100-1 Solway Staree (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 2.32
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNDSEY LANE FROM BRUNEL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (27 wins from 146 runners, 18%) runs BLUE PLAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 36 runners, 11%) runs BLUE PLAN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 357 miles.
BALLYNAHEER needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Hereford 32 days ago but each of his 2 previous chase efforts had contained definite promise and he’s worth another chance to get back on the up. Chase debutant Boolamore Classic and Watchoutitscookie are a couple of others to consider in a race where most have something to prove.
colours no horse age st lb
1
BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (32) P10-335
B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE)
Mr David Purvis
Theo Gillard
David Dennis, Banbury
Br Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f winner over hurdles who made a bright start over fences with placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Wincanton in October Shade disappointing when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f) 32 days ago but definite player on previous exploits. TFRHHHHH BHA95
2
BOOLAMORE CLASSIC (IRE) (36) 240U-00
B g Workforce - Castlelost (IRE)
Quandt, Cochrane, Lysaght
5 11-3
Jamie Hamilton
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Mr Niall Hamilton Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWSecond on completed start in points Well held completed starts over hurdles however, including after 6 months off when eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Switch to chasing needs to bring about improvement TFRHHHII BHA84
3 LEPASHE (IRE)
(29) P4-4536
Bl g Ocovango - River Mill (IRE)
7 11-1
Liam Harrison
Mr G. Ashton Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr R V Hennelly Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered more than previously over fences when third of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m) in October. Jumping let him down at Southwell 4 weeks ago though, and cheekpieces go back on now TFRHHHII BHA82
4 BLUE PLAN (IRE) (25) 0030
B g Retirement Plan - Blueberrythethird (IRE)
Exors of the late Mr John Wade
5 10-11
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br W. Moran Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW 5-y-o gelding who has offered little all 4 starts in novice/maiden hurdles and big leap forward required for switch to chasing if he’s to figure on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA78
5 JUST JESS (IRE) (18) 5P06-P4
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)
Widdop Wanderers & S J Smith
8 10-8
Alan Doyle (5)
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Parkville Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWOn a lengthy losing run but feasible to think he needed first start for 7 months when fourth of 6 in handicap chase (16/1) at Southwell (24.3f, good) 18 days ago. Operating from a basement mark if he can build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA75
6 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (19) 2435-35
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)
6 10-5
Lorcan Murtagh
Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwhoranbestracetodateinthisspherewhenthirdatPerth(23.8f)inMay,leavingtheimpressionheshouldhavefinishedcloser May of needed first start for 6 months when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) 19 days ago and not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA72
7 IDEAL DE ROMAY (FR) (25) 545660 6 10-2
B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR) Derek Fox
Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine
Br Gerard Gordat & Olivier Gordat
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who is winless under Rules but he did shape better than on yard debut when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (24.6f) 25 days ago, travelling well for a long way. Needs to build on that returned to larger obstacles. 2lb “wrong” at the weights TFRHHHII BHA67
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2023: TOM CODY (IRE) 7 11 12 Ross Chapman 4-7 (Rebecca Menzies) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
BALLYNAHEER: Following its run on 12/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE: Following its run on 25/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ballynaheer (IRE), 9-2 Just Jess (IRE), 5-1 Boolamore Classic (IRE), 11-2 Lepashe (IRE), 13-2 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 8-1 Blue Plan (IRE), 16-1 Ideal de Romay (FR)
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TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (16 wins from 147 runners, 11%) runs SEEYAINTHESUNINN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A M Thomson (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs ELUSIVE WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: BESPOKE TAILOR & BLAKEY BOY trained by Ewan Whillans, Hawick, 112 miles.
BESPOKE TAILOR has been runner-up on both starts to date but this looks easier and he’s worth a chance to open his account at the possible expense of stablemate Blakey Boy. Gonnino is also considered and Little Roger is probably the pick of the debutants.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BESPOKE TAILOR (IRE) (47) P2-2
B g Malinas (GER) - Bespoke Baby (IRE)
4 11-2
Theo Gillard
Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Mrs Barbara Harding
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEWMalinas gelding who has found one too strong on both starts in bumpers so far, beaten much further than on debut 6 months earlier but still probably running to a similar level at Ayr (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Has found a good opportunity to open his account here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BLAKEY BOY (IRE) (174) 3
Br g Ocovango - Rathleek
4 11-2
Alan Doyle (5)
Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Damien Healion
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWDam unraced from family of Grand National winner Rule The World and smart staying hurdler Venalmar. Something to work on when third at Hexham on debut 174 days ago and can improve if ready to go TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ELUSIVE WARRIOR (IRE) (47) 0
4 11-2
Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Powhatan Squaw (IRE) Ryan Mania
S McMillan M Gabellone P Thompson
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Br Mrs Anne Doyle Sandy Thomson
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family but failed to beat a rival at Ayr first time out and looks up against it again TFRHIIII BHA-
4 FAST WORK (IRE) (43) 0
B g Workforce - Pixey Punk
4 11-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs J Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Porlock Vale Stud Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Workforce gelding who looked green when seventh of 10 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on debut 6 weeks ago, outpaced from 3f out. Needs to build on that TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GONNINO (IRE) (35) 3
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Scotch Beg (IRE)
5 11-2
Lewis Dobb (7)
Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Br Mrs Rhona McCooey
TIMEFORMVIEWOut of a bumper winner and started in mildly encouraging fashion when third at Kelso last month. More to come and likely to be on the premises TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LITTLE ROGER (GB) (-)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Renada
5 11-2
Sam Coltherd
Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Br T. C. Dawson Hamilton
TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Nuts Well and useful hurdler/smart chaser Runswick Royal. Likely to need more time TFRHHHII BHA-
7
RETREAT ARCHIE (IRE) (238)
U-
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Im Telling Ye (IRE)
5 11-2
Liam McKenna (5)
Mr P. Blake Jamie Albert Sloan, Northern Ireland
Br Mr R. J. Keane
TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 3-y-o, Lucky Speed gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler/poor chaser Court Adjourned. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Wears tongue strap. Betting should guide TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.BESPOKE TAILOR (IRE) 2.BLAKEY BOY (IRE) 3.GONNINO (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar. Not enough on both runs to date to make him of interest in this TFRHHIII BHA-
9
THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (217) 535-3
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Br Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald
5 11-2
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, £12,000 5-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to 19f bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Ciandarragh Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (May 11). TFRHHHII BHA-
10 TIMELY APPROACH (GB) (-)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Pleascach (IRE)
Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth
Br Godolphin
4 11-2
Tom Midgley (3)
Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor
TIMEFORM VIEW 7,500 gns 4-y-o, Dubawi gelding Brother to 1 1/4m winner in Saudi Arabia Thundersquall Dam winner up to 1 1/2m, including Irish 1000 Guineas and Yorkshire Oaks Notable Flat pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: GET A SUPERSTAR (IRE) 5 11 2 Charlie Hammond 5-4 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Bespoke Tailor (IRE), 15-2 Gonnino (IRE), 17-2 Blakey Boy (IRE), 10-1 Retreat Archie (IRE), 11-1 Little Roger (GB), 12-1 The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 14-1 Timely Approach (GB), 25-1 Fast Work (IRE), 33-1 Elusive Warrior (IRE), 40-1 Seeyainthesuninn (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.42 - THE HAWK PONTELAND NOW OPEN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 11th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The Hawk Ponteland has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 29 entries at £30. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.17 - THE HAWKSTONE STOUT AVAILABLE AT THE HAWK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The Hawk Ponteland has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 19 entries at £38. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 12.47 - THE DAN STUTT MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 30 entries at £38. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.22 - THE ACS TYRES SERVICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. ACS Tyres has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 13 entries at £44. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 1.57 - THE K ORD PAVING & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. K Ord Paving has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 20 entries at £30. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.32 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNDSEY LANE FROM BRUNEL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The friends and family of Lyndsey have kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 16 entries at £30. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.08 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 23 entries at £22. - Closed December 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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