Southwell Racecard - Friday 2nd February

A FTE RNO O N RAC I NG FRI

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HOW TO READ YOUR R ACECARD

No. of days since last ran

colour graphic

horse’s name horse’s birthplace saddlecloth of horse if number not Great Britain

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows point-to-point form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

2 CHAMP (IRE) (-) Br

5

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE) Mr John P.McManus Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough

weight st-lbs

age

11-4

Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW King’s Theatre gelding. Dam half-sister to triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate. Very much one to note on debut for powerful connections that do well in this sphere. TFR BHA-

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race.

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Good chance of being placed.

Can be given little or no chance.

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

OF F ICI A L BH A R AT I NG S E X PL A I N E D 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.

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.

PL ACI NG A BE T

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FIRST RACE 1.25 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs TIME FOR A PINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK WEIGHTWATCHER: UALLRIGHTHARRY won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 8lb to 92.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOCTOR FOLEY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TIME FOR A PINT has impressed with his jumping since switched to chasing and is unexposed over this distance, so he’s well fancied to add to his cosy Catterick success a month ago.

Ali Star Bert and Felton Bellevue are both solid alternatives for all that they’re much more exposed.

1-2-3: 1.TIME FOR A PINT (IRE) 2.ALI STAR BERT 3.FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (82) 150-230 D

6

12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE) Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner Br Michael O’Neill

Isabel Williams (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Opulence Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner (at 3m) who produced a promising first effort over fences when runner-up at Worcester (23f, soft) in May. Latest run at Ffos Las in November a shade disappointing but no surprise to see a better showing back from 82 days off. TFR###!! BHA100

2

ALI STAR BERT (GB) (47) 2P3612 CD

8 11-12

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits Mr S. A. Harris Br Mr Wilf Hobson

Jack Quinlan Shaun Harris, Worksop

3

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track lately, scoring over C&D in November and backing it up with a solid showing here last time, just denied. Should go well again.

TFR####! BHA98

FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (21) 5-54242 D

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon

11-9

Harry Bannister Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in very good nick, again responding well when second at Huntingdon three weeks ago, and could get involved if the emphasis is on stamina.

TFR####! BHA95

4

UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (46) 434-P00 D

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE) Mrs S. Stanier Br Desmond Devereux

12 11-6

Brendan Powell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run at Plumpton last winter but no promise this season.

TFR##!!! BHA92

5

CONCRETE KING (IRE) (34) 4-40330 D BF

B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE) Mr John Hobbs Br Andrew Pierce

10 11-4

Bryan Carver Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner between the flags but he’s 0-16 under Rules and failed to fire at Taunton last time. Penultimate run was more encouraging, so he’s not completely dismissed. TFR###!! BHA90

6

DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) (106) 0/51-15P D BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE) Farrer & Newton Br Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd

7

11-2

Rex Dingle Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in Irish points and has proved a different proposition sent chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f).

Shaped as if amiss (reported to have made a respiratory noise) on return 106 days ago. Has since had wind operation. TFR###!! BHA88

7

TIME FOR A PINT (IRE) (22) 00-5551 D

B g Ask - Eatons Way (IRE) Craig and Dave Wordsworth Br Mrs Noreen Moran

7

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who confirmed the promise of his chasing debut when landing a Catterick handicap with something to spare 22 days ago. Open to further progress and should take the beating. TFR##### BHA86

6

8

CATLIN (GB) (36) 143P4-6

9

B m Bollin Eric - Linen Line Cynthia Commons, Nick Kent Br R. F. Broad

10-2

Jamie Gambin (7) Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW On a fair mark and should strip fitter for her reappearance, but she tends to save her best efforts for Newcastle.

TFR##!!! BHA74

BIGNORM (IRE) (51) 2-33054

12 10-2

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Mrs Rosemary Gasson Br Mr Brett Merry

Ben Poste Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Is a long time without a win and hasn’t been firing this season, so others preferred.

TFR##!!! BHA72

10

MOROVAL (IRE) (47) 1P5P-P6 CD

B g Morozov (USA) - Valerie Ellen (IRE) The Blakesley Racing Club Br Kieran Magee

13 10-2

James Turner (7) Tracey Leeson, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Last win came here but he’s been out of sorts for a while.

TFR#!!!! BHA68

2023: NO CORRESPONDIING MEETING DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: PUDDLESINTHEPARK: Following its run on 12/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DOCTOR FOLEY: Following its run on 19/10/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Time For A Pint (IRE), 9-2 Ali Star Bert (GB), 6-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 9-1 Doctor Foley (IRE), 10-1 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), 11-1 Concrete King (IRE), 16-1 Catlin (GB), 22-1 Bignorm (IRE), 33-1 Uallrightharry (IRE), 300-1 Moroval (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE ONE

9

SECOND RACE 1.55 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SOUTHWELL GOLF COURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 ¬ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs FILE ILLICO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs BELLS OF STAMFORD LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLS OF STAMFORD trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 178 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MY GIFT TO YOU has done little wrong since joining the James Owen yard and he is taken to make it 3-3 over fences on the back of a thoroughly decisive C&D success 16 days ago. Next on the list is File Illico, who has dropped to a potentially very handy mark and his latest third at Hereford represented a step back in the right direction. The 12-y-o Abaya du Mathan and Cloudy Wednesday are others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 2.FILE ILLICO (FR) 3.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

PAWPAW (GB) (32) 3-144PP C

7

12-0

B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) Mr Thomas Gaden Br Biddestone Stud Ltd

Nick Slatter (5) D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice for David Bridgwater last spring but he needs to bounce back in a major way following a trio of dismal efforts since joining present yard.

TFR#!!!! BHA98

2

MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (16) 123411 CD

6 11-12

B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) LPOG 23 NH Br Michael Moloney

Harry Cobden James Owen, Newmarket racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORM VIEWImmediate improvement over hurdles upon joining James Owen last year and has looked better still switched to fences the last twice, latterly landing a C&D handicap (soft) in ready fashion. 5lb rise looks manageable and he makes plenty of appeal. TFR##### BHA96

3

STAR FLYER (IRE) (45) 34-5330 BF

Ch g Jet Away - Gaye Mercy Jim and Claire Limited Br Mrs B. Cloney

7 11-12

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Decent placed efforts on first 2 starts over fences this season but proved something of a let-down last time at Catterick. Needs to get back on track with first-time cheekpieces added.

TFR###!! BHA96

4

ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (16) 0422P1 C D

B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Mrs J. A. Ashley Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

12 11-9

Robert Dunne Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

TIMEFORM VIEWHas benefited from the change of scenery/fitting of cheekpieces, hitting the crossbar on first 2 starts for this yard before misfiring at Bangor in December. Quickly bounced back by winning a match here (15.8f, soft) recently and this veteran needs considering. TFR###!! BHA93

5

FILE ILLICO (FR) (29) 04-06P3

9

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Noryane (FR) Mrs E. J. Wills Br Mr Yves De Soultrait

11-7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 4 times during a very productive first season over fences in 2021/22. Struggled last season and also well held on first 3 starts of present campaign but more like it when third of 11 at Hereford (21f, soft) latest and will be a threat if able to build on that. TFR####! BHA91

6

JACK DOYEN (IRE) (18) 31-P550 D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) Wardington Hopefuls Br James Murtagh

8

11-0

Jack Quinlan Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Warwick last spring but hasn’t been in the same form since and connections now turn to blinkers in search of a solution.

TFR##!!! BHA84

7

BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) (49) 341F-0P D

7

11-0

B g Presenting - Passlands (IRE) Alan Johns Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br Andrew Mahon Dragonbet, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Designation Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWMade the frame on first 2 starts over fences before showing improvement for a wind op/fitting of a tongue strap when striking at Warwick last February. However, he hasn’t shown much in 2 starts so far this season and now has a bit to prove.

TFR##!!! BHA84

8

8

CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (21) P4-5130 D

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Caroline Fryer Br Miss Irene T. Walsh

8 10-10

James Best Caroline Fryer, Wymondham

TIMEFORM VIEWGenerally held his form well during a busy period in first half of last year, bagging handicap chases at Fakenham and Huntingdon, and placed on several other occasions. Reappearance spin over hurdles 3 weeks ago will have blown away the cobwebs and he needs a second look. TFR###!! BHA80

9

SAMATIAN (IRE) (29) 24-P360

Bl g Sageburg (IRE) - Bodhran Davis (FR) Mr Norman Carter Br Clem & Greg Rossiter

7 10-10

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one success from 16 runs over hurdles and it’s hard to draw positives from his chase debut at Hereford last month.

TFR##!!! BHA80

BOYS OF WEXFORD (GB) (46) 233-P4P D

B g Millenary - Floradorado Mr R. G. Whitehead Br T. C. Dawson

7 10-10

David Noonan Henry Oliver, Kinnersley Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Now just 1lb above the mark off which he hit the target at Uttoxeter last season but he hasn’t shown enough in 3 starts since returning to action in November to suggest that a return to form is imminent.

TFR##!!! BHA80

11

SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE) (18) 0P5P55

7

10-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Br K. Mortell FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Little in the way of solid form over hurdles and while he wasn’t entirely disgraced starting out in this sphere at Hereford recently, there wasn’t enough promise in that to make him of real interest here. TFR##!!! BHA74

12

BOLBERRY DOWN (IRE) (185) P2-P53P

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Miss Barbados (IRE) Mr David Yeadon & Mrs Linda Jewell Br J. P. Jones

8

10-3

Caoilin Quinn (3) Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was pulled up on chase debut at Worcester when last seen 6 months ago.

TFR#!!!! BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12.

Stewards Note: SHE HAS NOTIONS: Following its run on 15/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 My Gift To You (IRE), 5-1 File Illico (FR), 7-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 15-2 Star Flyer (IRE), 10-1 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 16-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), 18-1 Samatian (IRE), 20-1 Bells of Stamford (IRE), 22-1 She Has Notions (IRE), 28-1 Boys of Wexford (GB), 40-1 Bolberry Down (IRE), 100-1 Pawpaw (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE TWO

10

THIRD RACE 2.25 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE OFF THE FENCE ON youtube.com/attheraces NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402.

(Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (42 wins from 203 runners, 21%) runs PILLAR ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs ACT OF AUTHORITY

& ARABESCATO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EXPRESS SURPRISE trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 139 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ACT OF AUTHORITY, an expensive point recruit, has looked a good prospect so far over hurdles and he can take his tally to three in this sphere at the likely expense of Teorie, who should benefit from the return of Paddy Brennan. Tommie Gun is considered, too.

1-2-3: 1.ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) 2.TEORIE (IRE) 3.TOMMIE GUN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (62) 1/22-161

6

12-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) Mrs Diana L. Whateley Br Mr Franck A. McNulty

Dylan Johnston (7) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Motaclan

2

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was runner-up in both bumpers last season. Two from three over hurdles, having loads in hand when landing the odds at Bangor a couple of months ago, and he’s fancied to defy a double penalty for his thriving yard. TFR##### BHA-

TOMMIE GUN (IRE) (23) 0-214 CD BF

11-9

B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Cyril O’Hara Jelson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFrom a good jumping family and built on bumper promise to make a successful debut over hurdles in 13-runner novice event at Southwell in December. Only fourth at Leicester since but far from one to be writing off. TFR###!! BHA114

3

ARABESCATO (GB) (149) 4-

7

11-2

Gr g Outstrip - Cat Hunter Mr David Cohen Br Mr David Cohen

David England Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Motaclan

4

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (poor effort on latest start in that sphere). Made mistakes on sole hurdling outing but now makes first start for bang-in-form stable.

TFR###!! BHA-

BUZZBEE (GB) (-)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Balmusette Mr W. J. Williams Br W. J. & Mrs M. Williams

11-2

John Kington L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h131) bumper/19f-3m hurdle winner, also 1 3/4m winner who stayed 2m on Flat. Worth monitoring in the betting.

TFR###!! BHA-

5

DISKATEK (IRE) (-)

6

B g Maxios - Diska (GER) Lady Dulverton Br Volker Kaufling

11-2

Harry Cobden Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o, Maxios gelding. Half-brother to 6f-9f winner abroad Dormio. Dam, 1m/9f winner in Germany, half-sister to fairly useful 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France Diplomat. Wears hood.

TFR###!! BHA-

6

EXPRESS SURPRISE (IRE) (85) 2-5

B g Mahler - Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br The Beeches Stud Ltd

5

11-2

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Feb 26) and not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a bumper at Newbury on Rules debut. Likely to be brought along gradually in this sphere, though. TFR##!!! BHA-

7

HAAFBACK (GB) (21) 00/-P

6

B g Haafhd - Roberta Back (IRE) Mrs M. J. Arnold Br Jane Arnold

11-2

James Best Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in a pair of bumpers early in 2022 and pulled up in novice at Wincanton on hurdling debut, so hard to imagine he’ll make much of an impact.

TFR#!!!! BHA-

12

8

ILL REEF (FR) (82) 10-06

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Sainte Lyse (FR) Miss K. Croft Br Mathieu Coutin & Jean-Pascal Landais

6

11-2

Brendan Powell Ali Stronge, Eastbury Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form in bumpers. Won at Le Lion-d’Angers (by 8 lengths from Iron Sacre) in 2022/23. Only 26 lengths sixth of 7 to Jaguar du Large at Durtal last time. Has left Nick Littmoden ahead of this hurdling bow (also hooded).

TFR##!!! BHA-

9

PIC THE POWER (GB) (81) 0

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Kahalah Fantasy ThorneBetweenTwoRoses Partnership Br Mr & Mrs L. E. Bird

5

11-2

Kevin Brogan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped away tamely when last of 8 in a Fakenham bumper 81 days ago. Can only be watched now switching to hurdles.

TFR#!!!! BHA-

10

PILLAR ROCK (IRE) (85) 0

5

11-2

B g Pillar Coral - Mont Doree (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth.

Down the field in a Newbury bumper but given an 85-day break ahead of this hurdling debut. TFR###!! BHA-

TEORIE (IRE) (32) 14 D BF

4 10-11

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE) McNeill Family & Stone Family Br J. S. Bolger

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Overcame some sloppy jumps to run out a ready winner on his recent Catterick hurdle debut in December. Disappointed next time but back under a fully-fledged jockey now. TFR####! BHA117 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 5, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Act of Authority (FR), 2-1 Teorie (IRE), 8-1 Tommie Gun (IRE), 14-1 Arabescato (GB), 16-1 Pillar Rock (IRE), 22-1 Diskatek (IRE), 40-1 Buzzbee (GB), Express Surprise (IRE), Ill Reef (FR), 80-1 Pic The Power (GB), 250-1 Haafback (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 2.55 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 ¬ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (42 wins from 203 runners, 21%) runs CLARAROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs CLARAROSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTUITOUS FAVOUR trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MINNIEMUM had the race at her mercy when unseating her rider at the final flight at Catterick last time and can gain compensation. Handicap-debutante Clararose is very interesting upped markedly in trip given her earlier promise. Tequila Blaze could also figure off her reduced mark.

1-2-3: 1.MINNIEMUM 2.CLARAROSE (IRE) 3.TEQUILA BLAZE KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

MINNIEMUM (GB) (22) 53-532U BF

7

12-0

B m Telescope (IRE) - Mighty Minnie StrachanCorbettSalweyInkinGriffithGraham Br R. Johnson

Richard Patrick Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWTends to take a strong hold but ran her best race when second of 14 over 3m at Doncaster in December. Looked all set to go one better when unseating her rider at the last at Catterick subsequently and seems highly likely to give another good account. TFR##### BHA104

2

TEQUILA BLAZE (GB) (48) 5P006-0 D

B m Sakhee (USA) - Miss Sassi The Tequila Tipplers Br C. F. C. Jackson

10 12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who has slipped in the weights and possibly needed the run when seventh of 14 in a handicap at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 48 days ago.

TFR###!! BHA104

3

BRIANNA ROSE (IRE) (49) 34-12PP C D

Ch m Ocovango - Coco Milan (IRE) Mr M. Baker Br R. Lynch

7 11-13

Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEWInitially took well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in a handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) in July. However, below-par efforts since and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling sparks a revival.

TFR###!! BHA103

4

DO YOU THINK (GB) (48) 323-U2B

B m So You Think (NZ) - Leblon (IRE) Bonita Racing Club Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

8

11-7

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEWPosted best effort since her winning chase debut at Hereford in November 2022 when hitting the crossbar at that course on her seasonal reappearance. Looked held when unseating back there in December but has a lower mark to work with back over hurdles.

TFR###!! BHA97

5

CLARAROSE (IRE) (72) 602-350

6

11-6

B m Yeats (IRE) - Garranlea Maree (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Kevin Heaney Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her final start in bumpers last season and encouraging third on hurdling debut. Yet to build on that but could prove a different proposition upped markedly in trip for handicap debut. TFR####! BHA96

6

LITTLE TALKS (IRE)) (23) 2P533

R B m Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) NE UN Mr Mark Harrod R N Br Knocktartan House Stud NO

5

Neil King, Burderop Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW

7

11-2

TFR!!!!! BHA92

SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (10) 3-51U1P D

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Ryan Potter Racing Club Br A. W. Buller

7

11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at up to 23.6f this term but produced a laboured effort when pulled up at Leicester 10 days ago. Bounce back called for.

TFR###!! BHA91 (-1)

14

8

FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE) (52) 1/03-004

6

11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Northwood Milan (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) Decimus Racing XI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br J. R. Weston Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but comfortably held all 4 outings over hurdles, including in a first-time tongue strap on handicap debut at Fontwell 52 days ago. Something to prove. TFR##!!! BHA90

9

SINURITA (IRE) (64) 052P40

B m Yeats (IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE) Neil Mulholland Racing Club Br Mr Brendan Nolan

8

10-8

Thomasina Eyston (7) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who failed to build on the promise of last run when failing to beat a rival in 10-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, good to soft, 10/1) 64 days ago. Up in trip. TFR###!! BHA84

10

YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) (18) 14242P D BF

7

10-2

Ch m Jet Away - Back To Cloghoge (IRE) Mr Aidan J. Ryan Br Mr F. Whelan

Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

11

6

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved fitted with blinkers, winning handicap chases at Worcester/Newton Abbot (at up to 25.8f) in September. Mixed bag since, however, taking little interest from the off at Hereford last time and now reverts to the smaller obstacles.

TFR###!! BHA78

HARKANGEL (GB) (23) 346-460

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE) F J Allen & Partners Br Richard Johnson

10-2

Luke Scott (5) Tom Gretton, Inkberrow Jmc Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise when fourth of 14 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap on reappearance in November but comfortably held at Ffos Las and Doncaster since. Has work to do. TFR###!! BHA73

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Minniemum (GB), 6-1 Clararose (IRE), 13-2 Tequila Blaze (GB), 7-1 Brianna Rose (IRE), Shesupincourt (GB), 12-1 Do You Think (GB), Ya Know Yaseff (IRE), 16-1 Sinurita (IRE), 18-1 Harkangel (GB), 25-1 Fortuitous Favour (IRE)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9.

Stewards Note: YA KNOW YASEFF: Following its run on 15/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

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FIFTH RACE 3.25 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194.

(Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Keighley (22 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs MYFANWY’S MAGIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs GLOBE PLAYER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ITHAKA trained by R Potter, Sellack, 147 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ZWICKY’s latest third in a muddling race at Hexham probably shouldn’t be taken to suggest his progress has levelled off and he gets the nod now stepping up to 3m under Harry Cobden.

Although Globe Player was a well-held third on his course handicap debut last month he retains potential as a lightly-raced type and is feared most unless the betting speaks for Ithaka.

1-2-3: 1.ZWICKY 2.GLOBE PLAYER 3.ITHAKA (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

PLAY SMARTER

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

JARAMILLO (GB) (42) 3031-P0

6

12-2

B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER) Owners Group 098 Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled in 3 outings (2 hurdle, 1 Flat) in 2023. Possible he needed the outing after a break at Ascot just before Christmas but he’s a hard one to be confident about.

TFR##!!! BHA112

2

GLOBE PLAYER (GB) (47) 2-333 BF

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - La Dorotea (IRE) Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Br Deerfield Farm

5 11-11

Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form when third in 2 maiden hurdles in the autumn. Not at the same level when beaten 26 lengths into third on his 20.5f course handicap debut in December but he remains unexposed now stepping up in trip with cheekpieces added. TFR####! BHA107

3

MYFANWY’S MAGIC (GB) (44) 50-625

B g Mr Medici (IRE) - Lady Myfanwy 360 Racing Club Br PB Miles & Mrs M Miles

7 11-10

Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Big step forward at the second attempt over hurdles when runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November.

TFR###!! BHA106 Not in quite same form at Ludlow since but goes handicapping off a workable mark.

4

DIGER DAUDAIE (FR) (48) 4/P46//-05 D

B g Tiger Groom - Stone Again (FR) Mrs R. S. Perkins Br M. Coutin, C. Jamin & M. Jamin

11 11-10

Lilly Pinchin Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Charlie Longsdon earlier in his career but bled on his final start in 2020/21 and comfortably held in 2 outings for new yard since returning from an absence.

TFR##!!! BHA106

5

ZETTABYTE (IRE) (21) PUP2P0

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Can U Imagine (IRE) Mr N. Sands Br J. O’Keeffe

7

11-8

Brendan Powell Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler in Ireland who was second in a maiden chase there in October. First outing since leaving Gordon Elliott when well held in Wincanton handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Needs to have come on a fair bit. TFR##!!! BHA104

6

ZWICKY (GB) (51) 13-1133 BF

7

B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee Philip and Nicola Tyler Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler

11-7

Harry Cobden Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 3 times in and handicap company last year and shaped well when third in a big field at Doncaster in November. Not seen to best effect when third in a steadily-run Hexham handicap in December and no surprise were he to resume his progression now stepping up in trip with Harry Cobden up. TFR##### BHA103

7

ITHAKA (IRE) (48) 015-P0P

8

B g Libranno - Taras Choice National Infrastructure Solutions Br Maurice Stack

11-6

Finn Lambert (5) Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a gamble in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in March. There’s been little to shout about since but his mark has come back down and he needs keeping a close eye on in the betting in a change of headgear (tongue tie off, first-time hood on). TFR###!! BHA102

18

8

MASSONS CASTLE (GB) (32) P-602PP

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Lady Margaretta Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Br B. and Q. Syndicate

9 10-10

Conor Rabbitt (5) Mike Sowersby, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in Ireland. Remote second in course handicap chase on his yard debut in September and pulled up both starts since. Tongue strap refitted on this return to hurdling. Lots to prove. TFR##!!! BHA92

9

FOX’S SOCKS (FR) (77) 3P303C

Br g Crillon (FR) - Queva de Sarti (FR) Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate Br E.A.R.L Pestour, C. Pestour & N. Pestour

9

10-2

Caoilin Quinn (3) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWWell-beaten third in 20.5f course handicap chase on his debut for this yard in September but ran poorly at Doncaster (2m) since and likely best watched back hurdling with stamina far from assured.

TFR##!!! BHA79 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: GLOBE PLAYER: Following its run on 17/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Zwicky (GB), 7-2 Globe Player (GB), 13-2 Myfanwy’s Magic (GB), 10-1 Jaramillo (GB), Ithaka (IRE), 16-1 Zettabyte (IRE), 20-1 Diger Daudaie (FR), 33-1 Massons Castle (GB), 40-1 Fox’s Socks (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 4.00 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 ¬ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs INCHESTER D’AMSYL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs FANTOMAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAMMER DAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 211 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Robbie Llewellyn is making a name for himself with new recruits and HERMES LE GRIS appeals as another who might be turned around by a switch to the Wiltshire-based handler. Market support for handicap newcomer Getaway Glory would make him a possible big threat. Recent C&D runner-up Hobb’s Delight is also respected in an interesting finale.

1-2-3: 1.HERMES LE GRIS (FR) 2.GETAWAY GLORY 3.HOBB’S DELIGHT KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

GETAWAY GLORY (GB) (38) 1-064 D BF

5

12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Richard & Katherine Gilbert Br Mr W. Kinsey

Toby Wynne (3) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer with a good pedigree and has shown clear ability in his 3 qualifying runs and rates a likely improver now handicapping over this much longer trip. Also tongue tied first time. TFR####! BHA94

2

BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (24) U2-005

5

12-0

B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE) Mr David Purvis Br Tom Birmingham

Fergus Gillard David Dennis, Banbury DD Racing Ltd

3

8 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his completed outing in points. Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles but could come into his own now handicapping over longer distances.

TFR###!! BHA94

HOBB’S DELIGHT (GB) (16) 4/5-3012

B g Milan - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) Hobbs and Mulholland Br John Hobbs & Neil Mulholland

Harry Kimber Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved when dead-heating on Fontwell handicap debut (19f, soft) on Boxing Day and backed that up when second of 12 over C&D 16 days ago. Nudged up 4lb but he’s unexposed as a stayer and may have more to come.

TFR####! BHA90

4

MATOURY (GB) (224) 050-33

5

B g Kingman - Sinnamary (IRE) Mrs J. M. Plummer Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

11-9

Conor Rabbitt Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers but shaped with some encouragement when third in a pair of Market Rasen novice hurdles last summer. Looks on a competitive mark if he’s ready to roll after 7 months off. TFR###!! BHA89

5

INCHESTER D’AMSYL (FR) (43) 02F0-05

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Virgine Place (FR) Mr A. F. Nolan Br S.A.R.L. Poulinieres.Com

6

11-8

James Smith (3) Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who showed a bit first 2 starts in novice hurdles. Yet to kick on in handicaps but shaped as if better for the run following 5 months off when fifth at Exeter (21.5f) 6 weeks ago. Should have more to offer. TFR###!! BHA88

6

RELEASE THE KRAKEN (IRE) (67) 44UPP-P

B g Shantou (USA) - Guydus (IRE) Mrs Helen Sugden Br R. T. MacAuley

8

11-7

Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Optima Self Store

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler for Nicky Richards. Failed to complete all 3 starts for Laura Morgan last winter and pulled up on Ludlow stable debut in November. Can only watch.

TFR##!!! BHA87

7

FANTOMAS (FR) (122) 64-6642 D BF

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Br Mr Franck Van Haaren

8

11-1

James Turner (8) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner last season. Best effort over hurdles this term when second of 11 over C&D in October. Off since but claims if resuming in similar form.

TFR###!! BHA81

20

8

HERMES LE GRIS (FR) (244) 060P-35

7 10-12

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Lola Lolita (FR) On The Gallops - Hermes Le Gris Br Jacques Lauriot

Caoilin Quinn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEWDisappointing in handicap hurdles and 2 chases for Warren Greatrex in the first half of last year but has been the subject of a very interesting trainer change ahead of his reappearance. Market confidence would look significant.

TFR##### BHA78

9

HAMMER DAN (IRE) (117) 20006-0

6

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR) Mr W. Frewen Br Gary Adams

10-9

Ellis Collier (3) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to show much, including on 2m Uttoxeter handicap debut after wind surgery.

Steps up significantly in trip after a further 4 months off. Could only consider if backed. TFR##!!! BHA75 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: MATOURY: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hobb’s Delight (GB), 4-1 Getaway Glory (GB), Hermes Le Gris (FR), 6-1 Fantomas (FR), 8-1 Inchester d’Amsyl (FR), 18-1 Release The Kraken (IRE), 28-1 Matoury (GB), Hammer Dan (IRE), 33-1 Ballynaheer (IRE)

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Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.55 - THE SOUTHWELL GOLF COURSE 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 24 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE OFF THE FENCE ON youtube.com/attheraces NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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, January 27th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The sponsor of this race will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024. 17 entries at £38. - Closed January 27th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.55 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st.

Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 20 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.25 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 17 entries at £38. Closed January 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st.

Penalties, after January 20th, 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 January 30th, 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. Sky Sports Racing will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 19 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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