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FIRST RACE 11.52
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GOLF AND GALLOP PACKAGE 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (13 wins from 88 runners, 15%) runs SAFE DESTINATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs SAFE DESTINATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISTYMAL trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 178 miles.
Preference is for MISTYMAL, who made a winning debut in this sphere on return at Hereford in October and went like the best horse at the weights when narrowly denied back there just under 5 weeks ago. First-time cheekpieces go on, and he can get the better of Safe Destination, who isn’t the most reliable but looks better than ever this season. Jessmae showed more than previously on his recent chase debut, so he rounds off the shortlist
1 ALI STAR
BERT
(GB) (9) U2-P52P CD 8 12-0
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits
Mr S. A. Harris
Br Mr Wilf Hobson
Jack Quinlan
Shaun Harris, Worksop
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time 3m chase winner (including twice over C&D) in the mud last season but ran too badly to be true at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 9 days ago, labouring badly under circuit out. Immediate bounce back needed TFR###!! BHA100
2 SAFE DESTINATION (GB) (38) 1P55-12 D 6 11-10
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass
Mr Malcolm Berryman
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNot the most reliable but returned with a career best to win at Market Rasen in September and backed it up with a good second at Fontwell (26f, good to soft) last month, so warrants respect. TFR####! BHA96
3 BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (2) 10-3354 5 11-9
B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE)
Charlie Todd
Mr David Purvis 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. Not so good the last twice, however, well held again at Newcastle on Saturday. TFR###!! BHA95
4 UNBLINKING (GB) (236) 2202PP-
11 11-6
B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate Finn Lambert (3)
Mr R. N. Bevis Robert Bevis, Duckington
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) in 2022/23 season and was runner-up 3 times last season However, he ended that campaign out of sorts so tough to know what mood he’ll return in TFR##!!! BHA92
5 VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (22) 0P4-533
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY)
10 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Mrs J Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mme & M. Christian Chorier Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTumbled down the weights and finished a well-beaten third on both outings last month. This is his first crack at 3m over fences and headgear is applied for the first time for the yard Handicapper drops him a further 3lb. TFR###!! BHA88
6 MISTYMAL (IRE) (34) 0254-13 D BF
B g Malinas (GER) - Amazon Mist (IRE)
Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris
6 10-13
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Denis Ahern Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made a winning chasing debut in 8-runner handicap at Hereford in October, forging clear run-in Went like the best horse at the weights bidding to follow up when finishing a close third there (25.2f, good) last month and remains of interest Headgear applied. TFR##### BHA85
7 CASTING ASPERSIONS (IRE) (26) 20-05P0 5 10-10
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Bella Patrice (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Royal Arch Racing Noel Williams, Blewbury
Br D. Hickey Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both completed starts in points but only modest form shown over hurdles. Tongue tie replaced the usual hood but fared no better sent chasing on handicap debut at Ffos Las recently, so easy to look elsewhere TFR##!!! BHA82
8 JESSMAE (IRE) (19) 2/244-02 D
7 10-7
B g Malinas (GER) - Meadstown Miss (IRE) Lee Edwards
Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley Br Tom Baker
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful just once from 8 starts between the flags and well held all 3 starts over hurdles. Offered a bit more tried chasing when runner-up at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago and needs to build on that here Cheekpieces applied. TFR###!! BHA79
2023: PEDLEY WOOD (IRE) 6 10 2 Brendan Powell 5-2 (Joe Tizzard) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 6, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7.
Stewards Note:
ALI STAR BERT: Following its run on 7/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped without fluency.
CASTING ASPERSIONS: Following its run on 20/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mistymal (IRE), 3-1 Safe Destination (GB), 13-2 Jessmae (IRE), 7-1 Ali Star Bert (GB), 15-2 Ballynaheer (IRE), 16-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), 20-1 Unblinking (GB), 66-1 Casting Aspersions (IRE) RACE
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SECOND RACE 12.22
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £11700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 183 runners, 20%) runs BENNYS KING, REAL STONE AND SALAMANCA BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 69 runners, 23%) runs BENNYS KING, REAL STONE AND SALAMANCA BAY WEIGHTWATCHER: NO RISK DES FLOS won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 8lb to 126. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARGARET’S LEGACY trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 131 miles.
NO RISK DES FLOS is lurking on a handy mark and made an encouraging return at Stratford in October. He gets the nod. Bad and William Cody should also go well.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BENNYS KING (IRE) (25) P3212-U D
B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE)
Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton
13 12-2
Miss Heidi Palin (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Shane McGuckin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWNot the force of old but has paid his way in hunters in recent seasons and signed off latest campaign with excellent second in the Foxhunters at Aintree. However, well held when unseating at Warwick on return last month and looks up against it here. TFR##!!! BHA132
2 REAL STONE
(GB) (282) 41342F- D
9 11-12
B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Harry Skelton
Mrs S. C. Welch
Br Mrs S. C. Welch
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Took apart a small field with a run under his belt at Haydock (16.3f) last November Best effort thereafter when runner-up at Newbury in March but absent since falling at Hereford (16f) later that month and often needs an outing to bring him on TFR###!! BHA128
3 SALAMANCA BAY (IRE)
(205) 32312-4
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR)
Mr Allan Stennett
8 11-10
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and he’s undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of debut for new yard TFR##!!! BHA126
4 NO RISK DES
FLOS (FR) (46) 3445-02 C D
9 11-10
Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful hurdle and chase winner who returned from 5 months off/wind surgery with a creditable second behind the very exciting L’eau Du Sud at Stratford (19.4f) 46 days ago. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away and he’s 8lb below his last winning mark. TFR##### BHA126
5 EATON
COLLINA (IRE)
(48) P3511-5 D 9 11-10
B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)
Mrs H. Watson
Richard Patrick
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Oliver Loughlin Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who ran out a ready winner at Wetherby (19.4f) in February and battled well to edge a tight finish from a 7lb higher mark back at that venue later the same month. Posted creditable fifth at Chepstow on return but others look better treated here. TFR##!!! BHA126
6 BAD (FR) (24) 3200-23 BF 5 11-9
Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) Ben Jones
Mr D. P. Howden Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who has ran to a similar level in a couple of starts over the larger obstacles, latest when third of 4 in handicap chase (11/8) at Ascot (18.8f, good) 24 days ago. Should give another good account. TFR####! BHA125
7 ZAIDI (FR) (345) 2F/2446- 7 11-8
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Zaidiyna (FR) Kielan Woods
Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br S.C H.H The Aga Khan’s Studs Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Last seen in January and likely best watched on yard/chase debut here. TFR##!!! BHA124
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) 2.BAD (FR) 3.WILLIAM CODY
B g Westerner - Wistow
Paul O’Brien
Mr Martyn Royston Davis Pam Sly, Peterborough
Br Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged fourth success over fences when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) 23 days ago. 6lb higher now but warrants respect nonetheless. TFR####! BHA119
9 MARGARET’S LEGACY
(FR) (329) 53/5412- 7 10-11
Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Caphira
The Old Romantics
Harry Bannister
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br M. Richard Venn Bloodstock Ltd & M. J. W 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French chaser who got off the mark over fences for Tim Vaughan at Market Rasen (21.4f) this time last year and backed that up with creditable second of 6 at Warwick (20f) in January. Since joined Warren Greatrex and is worth monitoring in market on yard debut. TFR###!! BHA113
10 KAYCE DUTTON
(IRE) (16) UP6/14-6 6 10-6
B g Ocovango - Case Hardened (IRE)
John Lawson & Charles Pogson
Charlie Todd
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
Br Springmount Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in a couple of starts over hurdles for this yard, including on recent return from 14 months off at Doncaster. Hard to recommend on chasing bow. TFR#!!!! BHA108
2023: IMAC WOOD (FR) 5 11 9 Chris Ward 11-2 (Deborah Cole) 12 ran
RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 No Risk des Flos (FR), Bad (FR), 11-2 William Cody (GB), 13-2 Real Stone (GB), 8-1 Margaret’s Legacy (FR), 10-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 12-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), 14-1 Bennys King (IRE), 28-1 Zaidi (FR), 100-1 Kayce Dutton (IRE)
is a condition of entry
THIRD RACE 12.52
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 183 runners, 20%) runs IN THE AGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 69 runners, 23%) runs IN THE AGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEBE AND BEAN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 191 miles.
IN THE AGE has already scored in points and joined a top outfit so, while there are several notable newcomers in opposition, he might be the one to side with. Bebe And Bean is the main threat ahead of Cool Palmer
colours no horse age st lb
1 NORTH OF RICHMOND (IRE) (48) 21
B g Workforce - Glide Away (IRE)
The Royal Botanicals
4 11-9
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Andrew English Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6-runner bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) on NH debut 48 days ago, driven out Has to give weight away now but experience will stand him in good stead. TFR###!! BHA-
2 BEBE AND BEAN (GB) (-)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR)
Gordon & Su Hall
4 11-2
Ben Bromley (5)
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr George Stanners Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW€120,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding Closely related to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Tango Tara, and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Rapper. Dam ran once over hurdles in France Makes plenty of appeal TFR####! BHA-
3 BERTIE THE REBEL (GB) (70) 3
B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Kazuri Kate
Nigel Kelly and Sara Spratt
4 11-2
Finn Lambert (3)
Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Simon Hart & Mrs J. Bartlett Equissistant Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam multiple point winner Signs of ability when third of 5 at Stratford on debut but unlikely that he’s good enough to challenge here TFR##!!! BHA-
4 CHEESY ICON (GB) (-)
B g Sixties Icon - Ettie Hart (IRE)
E Murchan, K McConnell, A & P Shaw
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
4 11-2
Charlie Hammond
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 7f winner Has speed in the pedigree but other newcomers are more appealing TFR##!!! BHA-
5
COOL PALMER (GB)
(-)
Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - She’s Dylan (IRE)
4 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) By The Boardwalk and modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3m) Bolsover Bill. One to take seriously on debut TFR####! BHA-
6 IN THE AGE (FR) (288) 1-
B or Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - Vintage (FR)
Nick & Bo Wilson
4 11-2
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Le Baron Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEW
£100,000 4-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Dam, 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to useful French chaser (19f-23f winner) The Reader Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Big player having joined top yard TFR##### BHA-
7 JACK THE NIPPER (GB) (-) 5 11-2
B g Jack Hobbs - The Nipper (IRE) Harry Bannister
SB Squared Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c127/h127) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner Noteworthy newcomer for stable with solid record in this sphere. TFR###!! BHA-
8
KAMPARI (FR) (-)
B g Rail Link - Oudette (FR)
Burrishoole Boy Racing Club
Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille
4 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
TIMEFORMVIEW Rail Link gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Halifax and bumper winner/fair hurdler Father John TFR###!! BHA-
9
LOCH FRISA (IRE) (-)
B g Milan - Duplicate Daughter (IRE)
4 11-2
Ben Jones
Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Miss Susan O’Gorman Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding. Half-brother to a point winner Dam (h85) point winner/lightly raced over hurdles. One to note for shrewd stable TFR####! BHA-
10 SANTORINI GREY (IRE) (44) 6
Gr g Ocovango - Derreenmoe (IRE)
4 11-2
Sean Bowen
Racehorse Ownership Club Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
Br Mr Joe McEvoy Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who failed to beat a rival in a 6-runner event at Ascot on debut This is easier and he should be more clued up, but still hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA-
11 TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) (-)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE)
4 11-2
Joe Anderson (3)
Mr R. Kingston Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Roy Kingston Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth gelding Half-brother to bumper winner Times Are Blue. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 31f) Rocky Bender TFR###!! BHA-
12
APIECEOVFORTUNE (GB) (-)
Ch f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Actinpieces
4 10-9
Paul O’Brien
Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough
Br Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam (c143/h126), 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 2 1/2m) Xcitations Worth monitoring in the betting. TFR###!! BHA-
13
NANNY DAISY (IRE) (-)
B m Califet (FR) - Mega Mum (IRE)
5 10-9
Jamie Hamilton
Mrs Sheree Tucker Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Parkville Stud Reflex Courier Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o, Califet mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Mega Yeats. TFR##!!! BHA-
2023: TAP N GO LEO (IRE) 4 11 2 Kevin Brogan 8-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 15 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 In The Age (FR), 5-1 Bebe And Bean (GB), 15-2 Cool Palmer (GB), 9-1 Loch Frisa (IRE), 11-1 North of Richmond (IRE), 14-1 Times Are Green (IRE), 16-1 Jack The Nipper (GB), Santorini Grey (IRE), 18-1 Cheesy Icon (GB), 20-1 Apieceovfortune (GB), 33-1 Kampari (FR), Nanny Daisy (IRE), 40-1 Bertie The Rebel (GB)
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Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 183 runners, 20%) runs OUT OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 69 runners, 23%) runs OUT OUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLS OF UFFORD trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 178 miles.
Most of these look long-term projects so French Symphony could be the answer on the back of a breathing operation having displayed ability in bumpers and over hurdles. Land of Moon is the obvious threat, for all Lanesborough is a potential improver.
1 BELLS OF UFFORD (IRE) (45) 1-05
4 11-4
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Dancing Rain (IRE) Alan Johns Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Godolphin Designation Limited, DragonBet, Ferments & Cultures
TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort in bumpers when fifth of 10 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with a tongue tie fitted TFR###!! BHA-
2 BRAVE MOVE (IRE) (18)
0-636
5 11-4
B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock Jonathan Burke
Double Barrels Of Courage Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet market expectations in bumpers 10 months apart and in need of the experience when third of 6 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good) on last month’s hurdles debut Never a factor in a better race at Taunton and looks a long-term project. TFR##!!! BHA-
3 CABALLO DIABLO
(IRE) (199) 1P2-1P0
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Baile An Droichid (IRE)
Mr J. B Wallwin
Br John and Paul Cousins
8 11-4
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won between the flags but no impact both starts in hunters a year apart. TFR##!!! BHA-
4 FRENCH SYMPHONY (IRE) (30) 335-33
5 11-4
B g Mahler - Suetsu (IRE) Ben Jones
The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Derwent Dene Farm Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who was placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers in 2023/24. Sound-enough start to hurdles career with a brace od third-place finishers at up to 20f and he sets the standard down in trip on the back of a breathing op TFR##### BHA109
5 GLENVANGO (IRE) (23) 6-6
5 11-4
B g Ocovango - Reseda (GER) Charlie Todd
Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br S. J. Murphy Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glencassley and bumper winner Nana Joan Sent off long odds and minor promise only both starts 11 months apart TFR##!!! BHA-
6 LAND OF MOON (FR) (30) 30-402 BF 5 11-4
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Landara (FR) Harry Bannister
Mr A. W. K. Merriam Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br S.A.R.L. European B/Stock M’ment et al
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFair form shown in bumpers but had a wind op before coming in only ninth of 14 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles debut in October. Well backed and showed a lot more when second of 8 at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should be in the mix. TFR####! BHA-
7 LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (25) 3-25
5 11-4
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Castlevennon (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) Easy Going Racing Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Danny Doran Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW£70,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Foillan. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler (stayed 3 1/4m) Bold Conquest. Placed both starts in Irish points and while he clearly needed the experience starting out at Warwick, he did show ability TFR####! BHA-
8 ON THE GO (GB) (19) F
B g Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love
Mrs Susan Monkland & Dr A Fowlie
4 11-4
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br C. J. Down Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORMVIEW
£38,000 3-y-o, Linda’s Lad gelding Dam (h112), bumper/2 3/4m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner around 2 1/4m in France) Dourakine In fourth when falling at the last on debut 19 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
9 OUT OUT (IRE) (25) 2-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Hestina (FR)
5 11-4
Tristan Durrell (3)
The Thirsty Boys Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Dan Skelton
Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well amidst inexperience first time up in bumper at Warwick in October 2023 but was well held on hurdling debut there 14 months later In good hands but has a lot to prove. TFR###!! BHA-
10 SEEK HIM THERE (IRE) (25) 260-06
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Isnt Dat Right (IRE)
5 11-4
Jack Quinlan
Lovell Okninski Walsh Ben Case, Banbury
Br Donal McLoughlin
David Andrews Construction Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Will probably do better further down the line TFR##!!! BHA-
11 TIGERS MOON (GB) (13) 0
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Duchess Theatre (IRE)
4 11-4
Paul O’Brien
G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr P. L. Barrett Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Rafferty’s Return Dam (h89), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Cairde Aris. Never involved on debut a fortnight ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
12 TRAMUNTANA (IRE) (13) 16-63 D
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Behana (IRE)
5 11-4
Sean Bowen
John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Ronnie O’Neill
Hunter Plastics Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Perfect start in 3-runner newcomers bumper at Fakenham a year ago. Little to get excited about since and looks one for handicaps. TFR###!! BHA-
13 ORDER OF PROGRESS
(GB) (8) 0P-330
4 10-11
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie Cameron Iles (7)
Mr R P Holley Louise Allan, Newmarket
Br Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd
TIMEFORMVIEWTook a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper last Christmas for Tom Lacey. Third in a point in April but didn’t achieve a great deal over hurdles in recent weeks. TFR#!!!! BHA-
2023: FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) 4 11 4 Kielan Woods 7-2 (Ben Pauling) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 French Symphony (IRE), 11-4 Land of Moon (FR), 11-2 Lanesborough (IRE), 14-1 Tramuntana (IRE), 16-1 Bells of Ufford (IRE), 18-1 Out Out (IRE), 25-1 On The Go (GB), 28-1 Seek Him There (IRE), 33-1 Brave Move (IRE), 66-1 Tigers Moon (GB), 100-1 Caballo Diablo (IRE), Glenvango (IRE), 150-1 Order of Progress (GB)
(1M 7F
BET & WATCH AT
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (29 wins from 134 runners, 22%) runs ALEXANDRA LAROSE AND KAPAL LAYAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs ALEXANDRA LAROSE AND KAPAL LAYAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: GORE POINT trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.
BOND BROKER outclassed 6 rivals in a bumper at Fakenham when last seen in April and with, this sharp 2m in his favour now hurdling, he’ll take a fair bit of stopping Kapal Layar is open to improvement, with Benmore another to consider.
1 BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (504) 1/0-
6 11-4
B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE) Micheal Nolan Burrishoole Boy Racing Club Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
Br Liam Cosgrave
TIMEFORM VIEW Conduit gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Clues And Arrows and modest hurdler/chaser Banna Beach, stayed 2 3/4m Dam unraced. Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but just modest form in a bumper 4 months later. TFR##!!! BHA-
2 BENMORE (IRE) (31) 2
4 11-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - China Reel (IRE) Brian Hughes Mr T. P. Radford L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Legends Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWSoldier of Fortune gelding Half-brother to hurdler Shannon Gray Dam ran once over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Beakstown. Bred for jumping but produced a promising first effort when a keeping-on second in a bumper here last month. TFR####! BHA-
3
BOND BROKER
(IRE) (248) 1/301- D
B g Doyen (IRE) - Indian Love (FR)
5 11-4
Harry Skelton Owners Group 118
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br C.A.FR.E Enniskellen Campus Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWGood-ground point winner who landed the odds with a hood fitted on third bumper start at Fakenham in April. Represents top yard and has to be a major player on hurdles debut TFR##### BHA-
4 EDUCATOR (GB) (192)
Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Diploma
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
5 11-4
Paul O’Brien
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Queen Elizabeth II Jayplas
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 2m), operating bit below best when last seen Has left Michael Appleby but has the raw ability to be a factor on hurdles debut TFR###!! BHA-
5 ELITE ETOILE (GB) (19) 006
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Way To The Stars
Miss Emma Forman
Br Mrs D O. Joly
5 11-4
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mike Sowersby, Malton
Mike Sowersby Racing, Aghaul Ltd Haulage Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for John Joseph Hanlon and offered nothing for new connections 3 weeks ago. TFR#!!!! BHA-
6 GORE POINT (GB) (32) 20-1F D
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR)
Mr M. W. Pendarves
4 11-4
Ben Godfrey
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Porlock Vale Stud Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat-bred gelding who got back on track following 10 months off when winning 5-runner bumper at Stratford in October, making all and quickening clear straight Too free and on the retreat when falling on hurdles debut. Hood may help TFR###!! BHA-
7 KAPAL LAYAR (IRE) (21) P-34
B g Milan - Shees A Dante (IRE)
John Nicholls Racing
Br Mr Sam Doyle
5 11-4
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Hunter Plastics Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 7 in a bumper at Carlisle in October and quickly switched to hurdling, he again displayed ability when fourth at Kempton 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that TFR####! BHA-
1-2-3: 1.BOND BROKER (IRE) 2.KAPAL LAYAR (IRE) 3.BENMORE (IRE)
8
LES’S JERSEY ROYAL (IRE) (18) 5-50
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Milano Glen (IRE)
Mr Les de la Haye
5 11-4
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Gareth Metcalfe Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience in a Kempton bumper in February but, after 9 months off, he showed some promise sent hurdling when fifth of 12 in maiden at Leicester (20.5f) in November Drop to 2m looked against him at Taunton since TFR#!!!! BHA-
9 SHAN’T WAIT (IRE) (13) 6
4 11-4
B g Shantou (USA) - Aloha Iwanaga (GER) Kielan Woods
Miss S. Pilkington
Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Sea Invasion (21f winner, by Sea Moon) Dam 9f-1 3/4m winner Held back by mistakes on debut over C&D a fortnight ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
10 SHARP DISTINCTION
Ch g Tamayuz - Pin Cushion
Solario Racing (Berkhamsted)
(GB) (25)
5 11-4
Jack Quinlan
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Horizon Bloodstock Limited Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, SOLARIO RACING LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), successful at Lingfield last time Stamina no issue now hurdling and he’s one to consider TFR###!! BHA-
11 ZAFAAN (IRE) (139)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Gush (USA)
Odds-On Syndicate
Br Kilshannig Stud & Flaxman Holdings
4 11-4
Harry Bannister
Charlie Clover, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m), failed to fire in 2024. Has left Kevin Philippart de Foy ahead of hurdles debut TFR#!!!! BHA-
12 ALEXANDRA LAROSE (IRE) (13) 44-00
B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE)
4 10-11
Lewis Stones (3) Fitorfat Racing
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to bumper winner/useful 2 3/4m hurdle winner Shannon Royale Minor promise on second of 2 starts in bumpers back in the spring for Georgina Nicholls but never dangerous both hurdles outings in recent weeks. TFR##!!! BHA-
13 DUNSTALL ANGEL (IRE) (31) 5-0P4
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toungara (FR)
5 10-11
Jamie Hamilton
Mr Simon W. Clarke John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Simon W. Clarke John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Glimmers of ability in a couple of bumpers last season but no form over hurdles so far. TFR#!!!! BHA-
2023:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 3, 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10.
Stewards Note:
LES’S JERSEY ROYAL: Following its run on 28/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Bond Broker (IRE), 11-2 Benmore (IRE), 13-2 Gore Point (GB), Kapal Layar (IRE), 9-1 Sharp Distinction (GB), 10-1 Educator (GB), 33-1 Shan’t Wait (IRE), 50-1 Ballela Blaze (IRE), 66-1 Alexandra Larose (IRE), 100-1 Les’s Jersey Royal (IRE), 150-1 Zafaan (IRE), 200-1 Elite Etoile (GB), Dunstall Angel (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 2.22
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (27 wins from 136 runners, 20%) runs JAKANA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs CRAZIERTHANDAISY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JESUILA DES MOTTES trained by Mrs E Fenton, Marlborough, 154 miles.
Nicky Henderson’s Walk In The Park mare CRAZIERTHANDAISY shaped well on her hurdling bow when runner-up at Uttoxeter and this fairly useful bumper scorer can go one better now. Market Rasen third Zarhanya also has better days ahead of her and is next on the list ahead of Jesuila des Mottes and Jakana who can fight it out for minor honours
colours no horse age st lb
1 CRAZIERTHANDAISY (GB) (22) 31-2 BF
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daisy de Sivola (FR)
5 11-2
Nico de Boinville
Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who made a promising start hurdling when second of 10 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 11/10) 22 days ago, conceding first run to the winner More to come now up in trip Big shout. TFR##### BHA-
2 JAKANA (IRE) (28) 60-32
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)
5 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Mr C. B. Brookes Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in a bumper and when second of 5 in novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) on her hurdles bow 28 days ago. May do better still In the mix. TFR####! BHA-
3 JESUILA DES MOTTES (FR) (18) 6-03
B m Voiladenuo (FR) - Ouhetu des Mottes (FR)
Mrs Celia Djivanovic & KSB Bloodstock
5 11-2
James Best
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br E.A.R.L Ecurie Des Mottes Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, easily her best run when a clear third of 9 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. May progress further Considered TFR####! BHA-
4 LILY’S RUBY (GB) (61) 0
5 11-2
Ch m Nayef (USA) - Silver Lily (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Silver Lily Bloodstock Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br The Thomas Family & Dr R. Britton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, last of 12 in bumper at Worcester 61 days ago. Much more needed on her hurdles debut up in trip TFR##!!! BHA-
5 LITTLE MILLER (IRE) (330) 1-
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE)
Mr Mark E. Smith
5 11-2
Kielan Woods
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Miss Emma Tector Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £23,000 5-y-o, Court Cave mare. Dam unraced. Won her sole start in Irish points in January so she’s worth a market check and possibilities. TFR###!! BHA-
6 MOLLY MASON (IRE) (25) 60
B f Sandmason - Molly Round (IRE)
4 11-2
Richie McLernon
The Sandmasons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but she hasn’t offered any short-term encouragement over hurdles at Ludlow and Warwick recently. TFR##!!! BHA-
7 RAMALAMADINGDONG (GB) (36) 0
B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Senorita Rumbalita
Mrs J. A. Thomas & Ms K. J. Austin
4 11-2
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Tally Ho Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Ffos Las 36 days ago. Needs a big step forward now going over hurdles TFR##!!! BHA-
8
SUPERIOR GLANCE (GB) (1471) 1///-
Br m Passing Glance - Qualitee
The Ed-Chester Partnership
Br Miss R. J. Rowland
9 11-2
Jack Hogan (3)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance mare Dam fair 2m-2 1/2m chase winner Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has her fitness to prove here on her belated hurdling debut TFR##!!! BHA-
9 TILLAWAY (IRE)
(24) 4-355
B m Jet Away - Nosey Box (IRE)
Honest Partnership
5 11-2
Liam Harrison
Tom George, Slad
Br Mr John Mooney HBA Media
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, caught the eye under a patient ride when fifth of 11 in novice at Chepstow (16f, good) on her hurdles bow 24 days ago. Sort to do better in due course TFR###!! BHA-
10 TROUBLEISONTHEWAY (IRE) (16) 0-00
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bella Venezia (IRE)
5 11-2
Nick Scholfield
Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Frank Motherway JMH Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Being brought along steadily, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 16 days ago. Can do better in the longer term TFR###!! BHA-
11
ZARHANYA
(GB) (32) 0-3
B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarannda (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 19
6 11-2
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br R. W. Russell Fbc Manby Bowdler TIMEFORMVIEW 13/2, built on bumper debut promise when third of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) on her hurdles bow 32 days ago. Can progress. Shortlisted. TFR####! BHA-
2023: ASTON MARTINI 4 11 1 Nico de Boinville 6-4 (Nicky Henderson) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10.
Stewards Note:
JESUILA DES MOTTES: Following its run on 28/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
TILLAWAY: Following its run on 22/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right in the home straight.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Crazierthandaisy (GB), 5-1 Jakana (IRE), Jesuila des Mottes (FR), 6-1 Zarhanya (GB), 11-1 Tillaway (IRE), 16-1 Little Miller (IRE), 28-1 Superior Glance (GB), 40-1 Molly Mason (IRE), 100-1 Ramalamadingdong (GB), Troubleisontheway (IRE), 200-1 Lily’s Ruby (GB)
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com 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 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 183 runners, 20%) runs BALLYDANGAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 69 runners, 23%) runs BALLYDANGAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: KINGS JUSTICE trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 153 miles.
In a contest where the majority have a point to prove the obvious one is top-weight EASTER ICON. Ballydangan hasn’t shown much obvious promise in 2 outings for Dan Skelton but he’ll likely click before long and a market move would make him a threat. Danny’s Friend can build on a recent outing here after a break and prove best of the remainder
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 EASTER
ICON
(GB) (44) 6U-0013
Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER)
5 12-0
Isabelle Ryder (7)
Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Jonathan Mitchell
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing a handicap at Fontwell in August. Subsequent Ascot third was creditable and he rather stands out as an in-form sort in this line up TFR##### BHA98
2 POTTERSJETAMAY (IRE) (22) 0033-65
B g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)
5 11-13
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon in the spring but last of 5 on his Uttoxeter handicap debut for new stable 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot. TFR##!!! BHA97
3 DIAMAND DE VINDECY (FR) (40) 23/030-6 5 11-13
B g Diamond Green (FR) - Miss Chic’vindecy (FR)
Jack Hogan (3)
EE Williams & JE Brooke Robert Bevis, Duckington
Br Etienne Raquin & Martine Bonjour Wessex Vehicles Services
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a Taunton handicap hurdle off 3lb higher in February and successful on the Flat at Haydock in June Has lost his way in that sphere since ahead of this return to hurdles. TFR###!! BHA97
4 A DAY TO
DREAM
(IRE) (38) 52U335
B g Adaay (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE)
4 11-8
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mr M E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br Ms Ellen Fox Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest on Flat and over hurdles for Ollie Pears. Has switched to Mike Sowersby since his latest start at Hexham 38 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA92
5 ANNAHARVEY LAD (IRE) (356) 3/400/66- 8 11-5
B g Famous Name - Annaharvey Pride (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Conor McGrath Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in handicap hurdle and chase at Market Rasen at the end of 2023. Best watched back from nearly a year off unless the betting hints otherwise. TFR##!!! BHA89
6 BALLYDANGAN (IRE) (12) 03P005
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - She’s Our Banker (IRE)
Dan Skelton Racing Staff Syndicate
7 11-3
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TFR####! BHA87
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who hasn’t shown an immediate benefit for the switch to the Dan Skelton yard but it’s probably only a matter of time before he does.
7 DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) (20) 00-4060 5 11-1
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE)
Sue Howell
Nick Scholfield
David Dennis, Banbury
Br John Mounsey DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t made an impact in 3 handicap starts but he may have needed the latest one after here (2m) after 5 months off. Back up in trip Still relatively early days TFR###!! BHA85
8
DE VEGA’S WARRIOR (IRE) (42) 053
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oh Sedulous (IRE)
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
5 11-0
Paul O’Brien
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Dubois Holdings Ltd & Lope de Vega Synd Jayplas
TIMEFORM VIEWA frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and minor promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles this autumn Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance, though, and his yard had a winner last week TFR###!! BHA84
9
KUMA BEACH
(GB) (169) 0-060
B f Jack Hobbs - Banquise (FR)
4 10-13
Harry Reed
Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br E. R. Hanbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/3 hurdles earlier in the year but one to keep an eye on in the market now handicapping after a break. TFR##!!! BHA83
10 KINGS JUSTICE (GB)
(223) 212B2-4
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law
Mrs Beverley Bostock
6 10-10
Charlie Todd
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWDid well over fences last season, winning once and runner-up on 3 other occasions. Off since finishing a below-form fourth at Fakenham in May. The betting is perhaps the best guide after 7 months off. TFR###!! BHA80
11 NOTHINELSEMATTERS (IRE) (19) P45-40U
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
The Onlyonethatmatters Partnership
Br Limekiln Stud Ltd
6 10-3
Harry Bannister
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little after 6 months off at Ludlow in October and unseated early on his chase debut the following month. TFR##!!! BHA73
2023: MACTAVISH 6 10 10 Stan Sheppard 5-2 (Matt Sheppard) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
KINGS JUSTICE: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Easter Icon (GB), 11-2 De Vega’s Warrior (IRE), 8-1 Ballydangan (IRE), 17-2 Nothinelsematters (IRE), 9-1 Kings Justice (GB), 12-1 Annaharvey Lad (IRE), Danny’s Friend (IRE), 14-1 Diamand de Vindecy (FR), 18-1 Pottersjetamay (IRE), 22-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 25-1 Kuma Beach (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME 1ST 3RD
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Hanmer (15 wins from 87 runners, 17%) runs ISTHEBAROPEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOB trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 173 miles.
MAGICAL ARTHUR is thriving under the expert tutelage of Jennie Candlish and taken to make light of a 4lb rise for his Plumpton success and bag another victory. The reliable Prince de Juilley should ensure he doesn’t have things all his own way though, with Isthebaropen and Job also worthy of consideration.
1 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (30) 323413 C
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
6 12-0
Mr Alex Chadwick (5)
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Sedgefield in October and backed it up with a solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This course winner is much respected back in this sphere. TFR###!! BHA110
2 ISTHEBAROPEN (GB) (31) 34-P604 C
B m Grape Tree Road - Seviot
P Morris R Watt & P Emmett
Br Miss S. M. Thomas
11 12-0
Brian Hughes
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (20.4f, good) 31 days ago. Very much one to consider granted this stiffer test of stamina. TFR####! BHA110
3 PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (17) 00P312 D
B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)
7 11-11
Jonathan Burke
The Big Dog Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot F&S Consultants Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a deserved win at Ludlow in October and advanced his form when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good) 17 days ago. Likely player TFR####! BHA107
4 MAGICAL ARTHUR (IRE) (28) 421211
B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
6 11-11
Sean Quinlan
Harbour Rose Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br E. O’Gorman PRA World Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to progress, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts at Plumpton (25f, good) 28 days ago. Up 4lb but he is taken to defy the handicapper again. TFR##### BHA107
5 JOB (FR) (30) 404-34
B g Coastal Path - Cavalerie (FR)
5 11-10
Harry Bannister
Mr Robert Kirkland Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in a below-par fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Not written off now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut TFR###!! BHA106
6 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (32) 405S2P
4 10-5
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br James D. Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 32 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFR##!!! BHA88
2023: NORTON HILL (IRE) 7 12 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-3 (Anthony Honeyball) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
EAST EAGLE: Following its run on 14/11/2024 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.
1-2-3: 1.MAGICAL ARTHUR (IRE) 2.PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) 3.ISTHEBAROPEN
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.52 - THE GOLF AND GALLOP PACKAGE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 10th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. the sponsors 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 at £28. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.22 - THE SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £57. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 12.52 - THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (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 10th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. 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 have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £22.Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.22 - THE BET & WATCH AT planetsportbet.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in there opinion, is the responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £38. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 1.52 - THE BET & WATCH AT planetsportbet.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in there opinion, is the responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.22 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Weights: 11st 2lb each. SKY SPORTS RACING have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £38. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 2.52 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com 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 0-105. Enter by noon, December 10th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £27. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 3.22 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com 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). £35 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 14th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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