FIRST RACE 12.12
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 38 runners, 21%) runs EXCELLO LONGEST TRAVELLER: MA SHANTOU trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 56 miles.
EXCELLO is a useful chaser and, given he’s getting weight from his two main rivals, a reproduction of his recent second in an Ascot noice hurdle will likely be enough for him to go one better. Ma Shantou is open to further progress as he gains experience in this sphere and Illegal d’Ainay isn’t a forlorn hope
1 ILLEGAL
D’AINAY
(FR) (43)22/-U12
6 11-6
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Torpille d’Ainay (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Rex Dingle
Mr John H. W. Finch Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Mr Stephane Milaveau
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2023 and opened his hurdling account at Plumpton in May. Solid second at Ascot next time but a couple of these rivals look more talented. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (25)310-21
5 11-6
B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Harry Cobden
Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Michael & Leonard Cave Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner under NH rules 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft, 4/5) 25 days ago, soon clear. Should progress TFRHHHHI BHA121
3
EXCELLO (FR) (22)2/310P-2
5 11-0
Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR) (Martaline) Nico de Boinville
Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Ecurie Sagara Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulformoverhurdlesandfencesatupto23/4minFrance.SecondoutingforNickyHendersonwhenwinninga21fcoursegraduationchaselastDecember. CameunstuckinverystrongCheltenhamhandicapsbutreturnedtohurdlingwithgoodsecondinanoviceatAscot.Shouldgoonebetter TFRHHHHH BHA132
4 LYNESS DANCER (GB) (24)
66-0
5 10-7
Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Madame Allsorts (Double Trigger (IRE)) Ben Ffrench Davis (5) Thompson & Musson Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br R & R Musson High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Behind in a couple of point bumpers and similar story at Warwick on first Rules outing. Up against it on first try at hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
ILLEGAL D’AINAY: Following its run on 2/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Excello (FR), 9-4 Ma Shantou (IRE), 4-1 Illegal d’Ainay (FR), 50-1 Lyness Dancer (GB)
RACE RESULT:
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Total prize fund £22000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs THE FAMOUS FIVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE FAMOUS FIVE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 134 miles.
HELNWEIN continued his progress switched to fences when making a highly promising return at Warwick and appeals as the most likely winner. Tedley continued his good start over fences when second at Newbury and is feared most
1 HELNWEIN (IRE) (25)12421-2D
6 11-10
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Tom Cannon Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhowontwiceoverhurdleslastseason,includingonhandicapbowatSandownfinalstart,andproducedahighlypromisingfirsteffort inthissphereafter7monthsoffwhensecondatWarwick,lookingthelikelywinneruntilthelackofarecentruntold.Suretoimprove. TFRHHHHH BHA129
2
TEDLEY
(GB) (16)351122D
B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) (Shirocco (GER))
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
5 11-9
Jamie Brace (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Hunscote Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDifferentpropositionsinceswitchedtochasing,winninghisfirst2startsatUttoxeterandWetherby. Runner-up twice since, including when good second at Newbury latest. In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA128
3 VINCENZO (FR) (35)2431-36
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Nano (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
6 11-6
Dylan Johnston (3)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinsomegoodmaiden/noviceeventsandmademostofgoodopportunityatExeter(16.7f)inApril.Returnedwitha goodthirdinGrade2PersianWaratChepstowbutdisappointedatSandownsince.Goeschasingnow(hasscope) TFRHHHII BHA125
4 THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR)
(15)33411-0D
B g Camelot - Palme Royale (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))
6 10-13
Charlie Deutsch
Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinFrancewhowasgoingtherightwayoverhurdleswhenlastseen,readilylandinghandicapsatLeicesterinJanuary andBangorinMarch.Caughttheeyeafter8monthsoffatNewtonAbbot2weeksagoandinterestingrecruittochasing. TFRHHHHI BHA118
5 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (326)332/146-
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
6 10-9
Gavin Sheehan League Of Nations Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Donie O’Brien BetVictor TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinneronsolestartinpointsandsuccessfulstarttohurdlecareeratHuntingdon(19.5f)onreturninOctober. Struggledunderapenaltynext2starts,however,andopeningmarklooksastiffoneonchasebow. TFRHHHII BHA114
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Helnwein (IRE), 3-1The Famous Five (FR), 4-1Tedley (GB), 5-1Vincenzo (FR), 15-2 Doc McCoy (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
1-2-3: 1.HELNWEIN (IRE) 2.TEDLEY 3.THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR)
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THIRD RACE 1.20
THE FITZDARES ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 10 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs MON KAPLAIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRENCH EMPEROR trained by N Martin, Minehead, 145 miles.
French-recruit LA PINSONNIERE sets the bar pretty high for a race like this and can make a winning start for the Nicky Henderson yard. French Emperor made a promising start to his hurdle career at Lingfield recently and can fight it out for minor honours with Starcrossed Lover, a new recruit for the Neil Mulholland stable, and Boston Boy.
1 BOSTON
BOY
(GB) (27)2/55-4r
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR) (Tagula (IRE))
5 11-7
Richie McLernon Tanzanite Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br R. W. Russell Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpoints.Failedtoseethingsoutonhisfirst3startsunderRulesbutthis5-y-owasstillbangthere whenrunningoutatthesecond-lastina20.5fLeicestermaidenhurdlelastmonth Placepossibilities
2 C’EST DIFFERENT (FR)
(47)6
B g Manatee - Narvica Gravelle (FR) (High Yield (USA))
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 11-7
Dylan Johnston (3) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br M G. Cousin, M P. Havard, Mme J. Cousin
TIMEFORMVIEW 17/2, faded to finish a remote sixth in a Chepstow bumper 7 weeks ago Might strip fitter now but would need to see market support to consider now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FLIMSY NOSEBAG (IRE)
(23)0-35
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rowlestone Lass (Hernando (FR))
4 11-7
James Davies
L N & P Grant Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Ambrose Madden Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.
4 FRENCH EMPEROR (FR)
(17)3-3
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Modigliana (FR) (Fuisse (FR))
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant
Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£76,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who offered plenty to work on when third in a 2m Lingfield novice on his hurdle debut Likely to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 HIGH COURT JUDGE (USA)
(32)
Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Proctor’s Ledge (USA) (Ghostzapper (USA))
4 11-7
Ben Bromley (5)
Dr C. A. Barnett James Owen, Newmarket
Br Patricia L. Moseley
TIMEFORMVIEWWith a good stable but exposed as a modest performer on the Flat so it’d be a bit of a surprise were he up to making a winning start to his hurdle career here TFRHHIII BHA-
6 MON KAPLAIS
(FR) (16)45 5 11-7
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Iris du Berlais (FR) (Bonnet Rouge (FR))
Harry Skelton
Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Newbury last month whilst looking more one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
7 REALISTIC
OPTIMISM
(IRE) (20)2152/-53 7 11-7
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Innisfree Dawn (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
Mr John H. W. Finch
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br R. J. Whitford BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland in 2022 but has performed to only a modest level in 2 hurdles for this yard since returning from a long absence TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.LA PINSONNIERE (FR) 2.FRENCH EMPEROR (FR)
8
STARCROSSED LOVER (IRE)
B g Pillar Coral - Verona’s Sister (IRE) (Beneficial)
(183)23 5 11-7
James Bowen
Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Fergus Cumiskey
TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomeBelloccioina2mPunchestownmaidenhurdleondebutinMay.Bitdisappointingwhenawell-heldthirdinaDownpatrick bumperthefollowingmonthbutthatfirstrunwaspromising ShouldplayapartonfirstoutingfornewtrainerNeilMulholland. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 WILLOUGHBY CLEEVE
(FR) (359)0- 5 11-7
B g Motivator - Galaxidi (High Chaparral (IRE))
Mr R. Gurney
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br E.U.R.L. Freddy Head KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPitchedintoaListedbumperonhisAscotdebutlastDecemberandfinishedwellheld.Bestwatched unless the betting vibes are strong now switching to hurdles on return. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 JACKIE DIAMOND (GB)
(200) 4 11-0
B f Territories (IRE) - The Dukkerer (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)
Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
Mrs T. Cass Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Martin Percival Tote, High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best on the Flat so hardly strikes as a likely type to make a winning start over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 LA PINSONNIERE (FR)
(267)23362-
4 11-0
B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Ria Menina (FR) (Air Eminem (IRE)) Nico de Boinville
Dash Grange Stud Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Baudron (S), Ecurie La Pinsonniere
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed useful form at her best in France for Francois Nicolle last season and sets a good standard for a race like this now starting out for Nicky Henderson.
12 CHARLES MORIN (GB) (20)64
B g Churchill (IRE) - Colourful (Champs Elysees)
TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 10-6
Sean Houlihan
Mr Hugh J. F. Lang Pat Phelan, Epsom
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Ede’s (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat and well held in a pair of Kempton juvenile hurdles this autumn TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Stewards Note: JACKIE DIAMOND: Following its run on 29/5/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 La Pinsonniere (FR), 5-1 Starcrossed Lover (IRE), 13-2 French Emperor (FR), 12-1 Boston Boy (GB), 16-1 Flimsy Nosebag (IRE), 22-1 C’Est Different (FR), 25-1 Willoughby Cleeve (FR), 33-1 High Court Judge (USA), Mon Kaplais (FR), 66-1 Realistic Optimism (IRE), 100-1 Jackie Diamond (GB), Charles Morin (GB)
RACE
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ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 53YDS)
THE FITZDARES THAMES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund
£22000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS WEIGHTWATCHER: CAP DU NORD won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 5lb to 122. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAP DU NORD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 147 miles.
TANGANYIKA shaped well in a stronger race than this on his chase bow/comeback at Bangor and gets the vote with improvement on the cards.The reliable Ballycamus can follow the selection home.
1 CAP DU NORD (FR) (11)310004D 11 12-0
Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) (Poliglote)
Gavin Sheehan
The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF, Dodson and Horrell TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatPerthinJuly Belowparsince,however,soeasyenoughtolookelsewhere (6 of his 9 chase wins have come in February or March). TFRHHIII BHA122
2 TANGANYIKA (FR) (32)5F130-5D 6 12-0
B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))
Charlie Deutsch
Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a good season over hurdles, scoring at Bangor and at Newbury Decent start to chasing when fifth at Bangor on return and entitled to progress Big shout in this weaker race. TFRHHHHH BHA122
3 BALLYCAMUS
(IRE) (25)1222-53D 7 11-12
B g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR) (Astarabad (USA))
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Thomas James Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfuldebutoverfencesatChepstowayearagoandaddedtohistallyatWarwickthefollowingmonth. Somegood efforts in defeat since and betterfor return third at Warwick last month In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA120
4 JEFFERY’S CROSS
(IRE) (581)22221/2- 8 11-9
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gleaming Spire (Overbury (IRE))
Harry Skelton
Spectre Racing - Jeffrey’s Cross Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage8-y-owhotookhisformupanotchwhengainingafirstwinoverfencesin14-runnerhandicapatHaydockinApril2023. Belowformnexttimeandnotseensince(off19months)butworthmonitoringinthebettingonreturn.
5 MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA117
(46)3602-65D 6 11-3
B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) (Definite Article)
Isabel Williams (3)
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Prysg Cyf TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhogotoffthemarkunderRuleswheneasilylandingChepstowmaidenhurdle(19.5f) in December Well held switched to fences both starts this season, however.
TFRHHIII BHA111
6 GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (13)0146-64D 8 11-2
B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) (Astarabad (USA))
Philip Armson (3)
Doyoufollow Partnership Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Funnel Fuel TIMEFORMVIEW Better for return when fourth at Plumpton, likely to have finished a lot closer but for a bad mistake 3 out On a winning mark so she’s not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA110
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Stewards Note: GOLD CLERMONT: Following its run on 2/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake
Probable S.P’s: 2-1Tanganyika (FR), 11-4 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE), 4-1 Ballycamus (IRE), 8-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 14-1 Minella Blueway (IRE), 22-1 Cap du Nord (FR)
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PACE
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
Total prize fund
£12000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs MAVIS PIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEDERA PARK trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 194 miles.
SAISISSANTE can record her second success over hurdles, having posted a likeable comeback effort at Hereford 18 days ago. Bellbird ran well at Carlisle last time out, and she can chase home the selection ahead of Asian Spice, with Harry Cobden an eyecatching jockey booking
1 SHE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (207)
Gr m Jet Away - Lady Sagamix (FR) (Sagamix (FR))
P2/3/22-PBF 6 11-12
Charlie Price (3)
Mr Gethyn Mills Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Thomas Murphy TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonthelastof3startsinpointsbackin2022 Promisingreturntoactionwhenrunner-upinnovice/maidenhurdlesatChepstow(2m/19.5f)inApril. Somethingamisswhenpulledup(oddsonfavourite)atSouthwellinMay.Needstobouncebackfromthatbutyardisverymuchrespected. TFRHHHII BHA106
2 LITTLE SOIREE (IRE)
(15)0000F-0 6 11-11
Gr m Vendangeur (IRE) - Turmoss (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
Mr Patrick Kehoe
Rex Dingle
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mr R. Bryan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-uptwiceforWillieMullinsbutshowedlittleforPaulNolan Moreencouragementondebutforthisyardina2mKemptonnoviceduringthespring (inashareofthirdandkeepingonwhenfallingatlast).PitchedintoListedcompanyonreturn15daysago(8thof9),thisismoreherlevel. TFRHHHII BHA105
3 SAISISSANTE (IRE)
(18)013-3D
B f Pedro The Great (USA) - Glittering Star (FR) (Lomitas)
Noel Williams Racing - Saisissante
Br Nearco Producciones S.L.
4 11-9
James Davies
Noel Williams, Blewbury
Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) in November 2023 and ran a respectable third at Newbury the following month. Blinkers discarded for comebackrun18daysagobutshapedencouraginglyafterayearoff(racedkeenly3/8atHereford).Blinkersoffagainbutremainsofstronginterest. TFRHHHHH BHA103
4 ASIAN SPICE
(GB) (37)040-241
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
Martin Hill and Partners
6 11-8
Harry Cobden
Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh
Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when gaining the third Exeter success of her career in 18.5f handicap in November That form has been boostedsinceandshemustentercalculationsagainwithHarryCobdenwhois1from1onthishorsetakingoverinthesaddle TFRHHHHI BHA102
5
MAVIS PIKE
(GB) (37)D/53-513D
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely (Definite Article)
Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills
5 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpreviouspromisewhenmakingallonhandicapdebutatFakenham(2m,good)inOctober.Notinthesameformwhena well-heldthirdunderapenaltyatFontwellthefollowingweek(17.5f).Backindistancenowandthislooksatougherrace. TFRHHHII BHA101
6 HEDERA PARK (IRE) (25)F0013P
6 11-2
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Grange Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBenefittedfromapatientridewhenwinning18-runnerhandicaphurdleatChepstow(19.4f,goodtosoft)inNovemberandranatleastaswellunderapenalty whenthirdatTaunton(19f,good)thefollowingweek ModestrunonsoftergroundatFfosLas6dayslaterbutracelikelycametoosoonforher TFRHHHII BHA96
7 BELLBIRD (GB) (42)540202D 4 11-2
B or Br f Postponed (IRE) - Be Fabulous (GER) (Samum (GER)) Charlie Maggs (7) Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Godolphin Prisma Colour Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatinFrance ScoredforcurrentyardatLudlow(2m)inMayandbacktoformwhensecondatBangorinSeptember Herpenultimate runisforgivableandwaslastseen42daysagochasinghomewell-treatedHarryDerhamhorse(Carlisle,Secondof10).Thatformreadswellhere. TFRHHHHI BHA96
1-2-3:
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
HEDERA PARK: Following its run on 20/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Saisissante (IRE), 3-1 Asian Spice (GB), 11-2 She’s My Shadow (IRE), Bellbird (GB), 8-1 Little Soiree (IRE), 10-1 Mavis Pike (GB), Hedera Park (IRE) RACE
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner.
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SIXTH RACE 3.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 42YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FITZDARES TELEPHONE BETTING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£14000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs REILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEVER DREAM trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 147 miles.
HASTHING should improve for his chasing debut and bumper form gives him the potential for a good bit more progress yet, so he’s preferred to the reliable Duhallow Tommy. Zertakt is well handicapped on his French form and returns with his stable going well, so he’s not without hope
1 HASTHING (FR) (23)3/1106-4D
B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR) (Protektor (GER))
Mr John P. McManus
Br Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui
7 12-0
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartinbumpersandbrightstartoverhurdleslastwinter,winningfirst2startsinnovicecompany.Wellbacked,couldonlymanagesixthinEBFFinal onhandicapdebutatSandowninMarchbutencouragingchasingdebutatChepstowonreturn.Lookstheonetobeat TFRHHHHH BHA118
2 ALTO ALTO (FR) (28)1120-65
Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
Mrs C. New
7 11-11
Freddie Gordon (5)
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner at Plumpton but hasn’t returned in top form and others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA115
3 DUHALLOW TOMMY
(IRE) (72)11120-3DBF 6 11-9
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE))
Kevin Brogan
Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br John Hennessy Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f) Returned with a solid showing at Fontwell and is likely to be thereabouts again TFRHHHHI BHA113
4
ZERTAKT (FR)
(269)1/3510/3- 6 11-8
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Qualivie (FR) (Clety (FR))
Charlie Deutsch
Michael Davies and Peter Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Pierre de Maleissye Melun Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage sort who landed 3 of his 6 starts in France Lightly raced for this yard and only third of 4 on chasing debut 8 months ago but returns with stable firing on all cylinders. TFRHHHHI BHA112
5
REILLY
(IRE) (674)441/264/-D
B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) (Presenting)
Mr John J Reilly
Br Oliver Loughlin
8 11-8
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles who showed better form on his first go at chasing. Below form subsequently and hasn’t been seen for 22 months, so market could be informative TFRHHHII BHA112
6
GOLDEN DE COEUR (FR) (210)23234-P 8 11-8
B g Racinger (FR) - Polka de Coeur (FR) (Port Lyautey (FR))
James Bowen
Alan & Andrew Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br O. Burlot, N. Burlot & M. Burlot
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles but inauspicious start to chasing when pulled up in a handicap at Stratford 7 months ago Can’t be completely written off, though TFRHHHII BHA112
7
ABINGWORTH (GB) (35)221U-B4D 6 11-3
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE))
Caoilin Quinn
Chris Stedman Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr C. E. Stedman
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual chase scorer (up to 2m4f) last term but brought down 6th in handicap chase at Huntingdon on return. Jumping let him down at Sandown last time but this is easier TFRHHHII BHA107
1-2-3: 1.HASTHING (FR) 2.DUHALLOW
8 NO TACKLE (GB) (190)P13F-35
Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend (Midnight Legend)
Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury
7 11-3
Liam Harrison
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOnlysecondrunforhiscurrentyardwhengettingoffthemarkoverfencesatLeicester(22.7f,heavy) in January. Not at best when last seen, though, and may need this
9
FEVER
DREAM
(IRE) (30)2-125P4
TFRHHIII BHA107
6 11-2
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE) (Anshan) Gavin Sheehan
Bedford & Noel & The Can’t Say No
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John O’Donovan NAF, Dodson and Horrell TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroverhurdlesatPerthinJuneandfollowedthatwithacoupleofrespectableeffortsindefeat Yet to fire over fences but it’s still early days
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Stewards Note:
GOLDEN DE COEUR: Following its run on 19/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed
ABINGWORTH: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed
Probable S.P’s:7-2Hasthing(FR),4-1DuhallowTommy(IRE),6-1Zertakt(FR),15-2Abingworth(GB),9-1Reilly(IRE),11-1FeverDream(IRE), 12-1 Golden de Coeur (FR), 14-1 NoTackle (GB), 33-1 Alto Alto (FR)
RACE RESULT:
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SEVENTH RACE 3.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F)
THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FITZDARES WINDSOR CHRISTMAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£12000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 38 runners, 21%) runs OLD TIME CHASER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OF THE LAKE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 159 miles.
Plenty are in with a shout but it’s still hard to side against RobertWalford’s progressive LOVERDOSE who is fancied to gain compensation for his excellent Chepstow second last time out when scuppered by a late error. Both Fourtowns and Poncho are weighted to have a say and must enter calculations, while others to consider include Onewaywest, Douglas DC and Calshot Spit
1
DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (33)P-02423
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point (Dubawi (IRE))
6 12-0
Freddie Gordon (5)
Mrs Susan Keable Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Br Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick, third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 33 days ago Back up in trip and in the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA109
2
ONEWAYWEST (IRE) (355)222F-
B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE) (Presenting)
The Parallel Lines Partnership
5 12-0
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Donal Kenneally Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenhurdler Off11monthssincetakingaheavyfallattheeighthinhandicaphurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) but not discounted with yard going well.
3 BLUE HOP (IRE) (23)10/P05-6
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Afaraka (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
TFRHHHII BHA109
7 11-12
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Paddy Kennedy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to take to fencesin 3 starts last season but not disgraced back in thissphere when sixth of 17 in 2m3f Chepstow handicap 23 days ago Possibilities
4 FOURTOWNS (IRE) (29)3-5F452
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Blue Epona (IRE) (Stowaway)
The Fitzdares Racing Syndicate
TFRHHHII BHA107
5 11-11
Kielan Woods
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Paul Giles Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to register a victory but he posted a good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 29 days ago Can go well again nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 PONCHO (FR) (12)6F/F0-45
B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR) (Dr Fong (USA))
Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore
Br Alain Louis-Dreyfus
6 11-10
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairhurdlerwhocomeshereonthebackofsuccessin2mFlathandicapatLingfield12daysago. Not taken lightly in his current mood off a reduced mark. TFRHHHHI BHA105
6 KING OF THE LAKE (GB) (22)2220-00 6 11-10
B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl (Overbury (IRE))
Rex Dingle Lake Side Racing
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Richard Kent Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 6 of his first 7 starts over hurdles but well below best both runs this term at Exeter and Ascot. Needs to take a big step forward
7 CALSHOT SPIT (IRE) (28)342153
B g New Bay - Nour’spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Mr Michael Moriarty
TFRHHIII BHA105
4 11-9
Marc Goldstein
Sheena West, Lewes
Br Kilweelran Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceontheFlatinsummerandalsolandeda2m1fFontwellhandicaphurdleinSeptember
Recorded a solid third of 6 back there last time so needs considering.
TFRHHHII BHA104
8
REFORME (IRE) (17)443-00
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna (Mtoto)
Mr T. Rees and Partner
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
5 11-8
James Bowen
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when reaching the frame on his first 2 outings over hurdles for Lucinda Russell but came in a well-held seventh in 2m3f Taunton handicap on yard debut last month Has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA103
9 OLD TIME CHASER (IRE)
(32)3/4-64
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Simply Erin (IRE) (Gamut (IRE))
McNeill Family & Stone Family
6 11-5
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Edward McMahon Ultima Business Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who looked rusty after 6 months off when fourth of 11 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, soft) 32 days ago. Can take a step forward now going into handicaps TFRHHHII BHA100
10 LOVERDOSE (FR) (23)0001-12BF
Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Mascara (GER) (Monsun (GER))
Mr and Mrs Garner
5 11-3
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br S.A.R.L Ecurie Haras de Quetieville Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW French Flat winner who is improving over hurdles, just failing in his hat-trick bid in 2m3f Chepstow handicap last month having lost ground with error 2 out Up 7lb but he can gain compensation. TFRHHHHH BHA98
11 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE)
(47)2240-00D 7 10-13
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission (Karinga Bay) Isabel Williams (3)
Vale Racing 1
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Liam Norris Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow11runssincehislastwinin2023andhehadawindopbeforepostingabelow-formninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA94
12
KOLISI (IRE)
(40)304/22-0
Br g Harzand (IRE) - Wild Step (GER) (Footstepsinthesand)
6 10-12
Gearoid Harney (7)
Teddington Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Irish National Stud W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in2m handicap hurdles in June 2023 butoff 16 monthsand well held on Flat and in 2m Warwick handicap hurdle this autumn Lots to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA93
13 RUBIES OR GOLD (IRE)
(22)056066
B g Getaway (GER) - Craggy View (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
Bedford & Noel
5 10-7
Liam Harrison
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John O’Dwyer Baker Noel Ltd, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and tried in cheekpieces when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (24.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago Tongue strap back on. Not an easy ride TFRHHIII BHA88
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 10, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4Loverdose(FR),9-2OldTimeChaser(IRE),13-2Fourtowns(IRE),12-1DouglasDc(IRE),Onewaywest(IRE),16-1Poncho(FR), 20-1 Rubies Or Gold (IRE), 22-1 Blue Hop (IRE), Kolisi (IRE), 25-1 Calshot Spit (IRE),Walkinthewoods (IRE), 40-1 King ofThe Lake (GB), 100-1 Reforme (IRE)
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