Windsor Racecard - Friday 17th January by Arena Racing Company

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY

IS DELIGHTED TO SPONSOR THE

BERKSHIRE WINTER MILLION

AT ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE

WELCOME

We are truly thrilled to be hosting the Berkshire Winter Million for the first time here at Royal Windsor Racecourse in partnership with Ascot Racecourse With 15 races over the two days of racing at Windsor on Friday 17th & Sunday 19th (with Ascot hosting 7 races on Saturday 18th), racegoers are guaranteed to see plenty of thrilling action from some of jump racing’s premier horses

On a personal level, I am truly honoured to have joined the Arena Racing Company (ARC) team as the new Executive Director for Royal Windsor Racecourse This is a genuine privilege to be appointed in this role at such an iconic racecourse as Royal Windsor, and two weeks after starting, the smile is yet to leave my face! The whole team at ARC have been fantastic in making me feel so welcome and the support network is a huge credit to the organization. Please do feel free to introduce yourselves to me during either raceday should you wish, I would be delighted to meet you.

I was fortunate to attend the ‘Return of Jump Racing’ meeting on December 15th as a guest, the first Jumps fixture at the racecourse for over 20 years, and was hugely impressed by the bumper crowd that attended (nearly 5000) and the wonderful atmosphere that was generated throughout the venue. Huge credit goes to our Clerk of the Course, Charlie Rees, and his grounds team, for their remarkable feat in transforming the racecourse to a brand-new jumps track, and equally to our Deputy GM, Hannah Chree, and her operations team for delivering such a well-run and engaging day, full of festive entertainment.

Looking to the racing itself, we are so excited by the level of prize money on offer with every race over the two days at Windsor having a minimum prize purse of £20,000. The feature race on Friday will be the Fitzdares Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (Race 6) offering a prize fund of £110,000 and on Sunday it is unquestionably the Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Steeple Chase (also Race 6) with a fantastic prize purse of £165,000.

On behalf of everyone at Windsor Racecourse, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all owners and trainers attending over the two days, many of whom will not have run horses over jumps before at Windsor. In addition, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our long-standing sponsors, Fitzdares, who have generously supported the Berkshire Winter Million as the principal sponsor, so a special thanks to their CEO, William Woodhams, and his team for their on-going support.

All that remains for me to add is that there is a whole range of fantastic entertainment taking place at the racecourse across the weekend, ranging from rock choirs and brass bands to birds of prey and facepainting, so we hope you all have a wonderful day out at Windsor Thank you.

Jimmy Wallace Executive Director

MEET THE TEAM

Jimmy Wallace Executive Director

Charlie Rees Clerk Of The Course

Stuart Clarke Operations & Safety Manager

Hannah Chree Deputy General Manager

Laura Tyler Business Co-ordinator

Steve Carpenter Head Groundsman

Sean White Financial Controller

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

Horse’s Name

Horse’s Saddlecloth Number

Colour Graphic

Colour of horse

Sex of horse

Birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

No of days since last ran

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

Baracouda (FR) (22)11121

B g Alesso (USA) - Peche Aubar (FR) (Zino (GB))

AgeWeight st-lbs

9 11-7

A P McCoy

John P McManus François Doumen, France

Br R Dupuis

TIMEFORM VIEWEighteen time winner and seven time Grade 1 winner Held up in rear to land the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury, beating Crystal D’Ainay by 3/4 length. Should take all the beating back at the highest level. TFRHHHHH BHA164

KEY OwnerBreedingBreeder Jockey

TrainerSponsor S Br

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite

C - Course winner

D - Distance winner

CD - Course & Distance winner

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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THE FITZDARES BERKSHIRE WINTER MILLION NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£30000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs DERRYHASSEN PADDY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HONKY TONK HIGHWAY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 88 miles.

An interesting novice and cases can be made for all 5. HONKY TONK HIGHWAY has looked a stayer in the making so it’s reasonable to assume she’ll improve plenty for the marked step up in trip and can take her hurdles record to 2 wins from 3 starts Dameofthecotswolds has developed into a most likeable sort this season and is very much respected on her first try at 3m, while Clondaw General remains with obvious potential

1 CLONDAW GENERAL (IRE) (34)1-14D 6 11-5

Gr g Milan - Dahara (FR) (Take Risks (FR))

Tom Bellamy

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Pat McGrath Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£150,000purchaseonthebackofIrishpointsuccessandfollowedupin4-runnernovicehurdleatWorcester(23f)onRulesdebutinOctober, forgingclearafterthelast.ShowedsimilarformupingradewhenfourthatCheltenhamlastmonthandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA125

2 DERRYHASSEN PADDY (IRE) (54)11-1D 6 11-5

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Kerrie Girl (IRE) (Golan (IRE))

Gilbert & Russell

Craig Nichol

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Patrick Sweeney Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinIrishpoints/bumpersandagainlookedabrightprospectwhenmakingasuccessfulhurdling debut in 7-runner novice at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 54 days ago. Upped in trip and seems sure to do better TFRHHHII BHA-

3 DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS (GB)

B m Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR) (Smadoun (FR))

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

(48)421211 5 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhohasimprovedagainoverhurdlesthisterm,makingit3winsfromherlast4inanovice at Doncaster (19.4f) last time. Highly likely to give another good account on this first try at 3m TFRHHHHI BHA129

4 HONKY TONK HIGHWAY

(IRE) (41)110-21D 6 11-1

B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton

Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Godfrey Greene

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEWListedbumperwinner Madehurdlesbowafterwindopwhenchasinghomeasmartoneonreturn(Warwick19f)anddidn’tneedtoimproveonthat whenmakingallin2mlistedeventatSandownsince Looksastayersothereshouldbeplentymoretocomenowuppedappreciablyintrip TFRHHHHH BHA119

5 EXCELLO (FR) (33)310P-22BF 6 11-0

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR) (Martaline)

Nico de Boinville

Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ecurie Sagara

Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedimprovedformonsecondoutingforNickyHendersonwhenwinninga21fcoursegraduationchaselastDecember Cameunstuckinverystrong Cheltenhamhandicapsbuthasfoundonlyonetoogoodonbothstartsbackoverhurdlesthisseason,latterlyatthiscourse Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA129

2024:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Excello (FR), 7-2 Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 4-1 Clondaw General (IRE), 9-2 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 6-1 Derryhassen Paddy (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

Around 60 per cent of all races run in Britain each year are handicaps. But what actually is a handicap?

In simple terms, they are races where the runners carry different weights to give them an equal chance of winning. So how are the weights calculated?

Once a horse has run at least three times in a Flat race, or run in no more than two Flat races in Britain and won at least one of them, they will be allocated an Official Rating, also known as a handicap mark. This rating is calculated by a team of professional handicappers employed by the British Horseracing Authority and is based on the level of form shown.

In subsequent races if a horse runs better than it’s rating then it may well be raised and likewise if it performs below it’s rating then it will be reduced.

Ratings start from around 30 at the lower end of the scale with the average top level horses rated roughly between 115 and 125. These ratings are converted to lbs for handicap purposes.

Most handicaps are designed for horses within a specific range, for example those rated between 71 & 85.

So the rating not only decides the weight that a horse will carry, it also decides which races it can run in.

In this instance a horse rated 85 is 5 higher than a horse rated 80 so considered 5lb better and hence carries 5lb more in the race. In theory, the weight difference should see them cross the line together. Without handicaps, the best horses would almost always win. The guarantee of a winner may sound attractive but ultimately uncompetitive races would negatively impact Owners, Racegoers and Bookmakers.

EXAMPLE

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THE FITZDARES NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£20000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs JOHNNYWHO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs MYRETOWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: GERICAULT ROQUE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 144 miles.

There was plenty to like about MYRETOWN’s win at Wetherby on Boxing Day so he gets the vote up 2lb in what looks an open affair. Herakles Westwood has continued on the upgrade switched to fences this season and is next best ahead of Johnnywho, who will be suited by this stiffer test

1 JOHNNYWHO (IRE) (28)404-133DBF 8 11-10

Br g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE) (Montelimar (USA))

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Steven Vaughan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhurdlingcampaignwithgoodfourthonhandicapdebutatAintreeandbetteredthatformwhentaking3-runnernoviceatCarlisleonreturn/ debutoverfences UnsuitedbyemphasisonspeedwhenthirdinGrade2satNewbury/Ascotsinceandstiffertesthereshouldsuit

2 BHALOO

HHHHI BHA140

(IRE) (35)141-21P 7 11-4

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) (Presenting) Nico de Boinville

Dash Grange Stud Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Susannah Berry

TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandmadeawinningstartoverfencesin4-runnerhandicapchaseatAscot(18.8f,good) onreturn.TamedisplayoverhurdlesatCheltenhamsincebutremainswithpotentialinthissphere

3 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE)

B g Alkaadhem - Taipers (IRE) (Taipan (IRE))

TFRHHHHI BHA134

(35)1/3/11-34D 8 11-3

Harry Skelton

My Racing Manager Friends Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br G. Rothwell My Racing Manager

TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwhoboastedarecordof2-3overhurdles,includingGrade2successatSandown(19.8f)lastwinter.Shapedverywell afterayearoffwhenthirdinHaydockGraduationchasebutwentbackwardsatCheltenhamsince.Worthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA133

4 GERICAULT ROQUE

(FR) (783)2222/53/- 9 11-3

B g Montmartre (FR) - Nijinska Delaroque (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))

Jack Tudor

Prof Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mme Genevieve Mongin W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWTookverywelltochasingin2021/22,placedall5starts,includingexcellentsecondof24toCorachRamblerinUltimaatCheltenham onfinalstart AllthebetterforreturnwhenthirdinCoralCupatNewburyover2yearsagobutnotseensince. TFRHHHII BHA133

5 KYNTARA (GB) (30)1222F-4D 9 10-11

B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat (Alflora (IRE))

Sam Twiston-Davies Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br H. D. J. Daly

Bob Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeupintoausefulhurdlerlastterm,scoringatLingfieldandAintree.Runner-upatHerefordonchasingdebutforKimBaileyin2022and lookedrustywhenawell-heldfourthin23fhandicapchaseatNewburyonhisreturn.Remainscapableofalotbetterinthissphere TFRHHHII BHA127

HERAKLES WESTWOOD

(FR) (30)1442-21 8 10-8

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR))

James Bowen

Herakles Westwood AC Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs Karine Perreau 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted hurdle hat-trick last winter and further improvement switched to fences this season, building on return when winning at Newbury last month Likely to progress again so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA124

7 MYRETOWN (IRE) (22)4/2F1-51D 8 10-7

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Derek Fox

Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Longrove Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW£135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022 and hurdles winner last season. Built for chasing and stepped up on chase bow/returnwhencomfortablewinnerof3-runnerhandicapatWetherby3weeksago Willstaythisfarandmoretocome TFRHHHHH BHA123

1-2-3: 1.MYRETOWN (IRE) 2.HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) 3.JOHNNYWHO (IRE)

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4.

Stewards Note:

BHALOO: Following its run on 13/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Deafening Silence (IRE), 9-2 Johnnywho (IRE), Myretown (IRE), 11-2 Herakles Westwood (FR), 6-1 Bhaloo (IRE), 8-1 Kyntara (GB), 14-1 Gericault Roque (FR) RACE

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED

You will occasionally see letters after a horse’s form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at this course. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here may suggest that it will run well again today.

D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit.

CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.

C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course.

BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well-fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.

So now when you run through today’s runners and riders in the racecard you can identify which horses run well at this course and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.

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THE FITZDARES LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £75000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 6 runners, 67%) runs YOU WEAR IT WELL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALDWELL POTTER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 103 miles.

A fascinating Grade 2 and a good chance for CALDWELL POTTER to get back on track He advanced his form despite meeting with defeat at Cheltenham, when again jumping well in the main, and remains a top prospect for 2m chases You Wear It Well has a bigger performance in her over fences and could be the danger

1 CALDWELL POTTER (FR) (35)3/211-13DBF 7 11-2

Gr g Martaline - Matnie (FR) (Laveron)

Harry Cobden Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth

Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEWQuicklyreachedasmartleveloverhurdlesforGordonElliott,winningGrade1atLeopardstown,andperfectstartoverfencesfornewconnections(€740,000buy) in2mCarlislenovicechase.AdvancedhisformdespitehisdefeatatCheltenham5weeksagoandremainsasmartprospectbackover2m TFRHHHHH BHA148

2 GIDLEIGH

PARK (GB) (53)1/1116-PDBF 7 11-2

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) (Presenting)

Bryan Carver

The Eyre Family Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinnerof3ofhis4startsoverhurdleslastseason,includingaCheltenhamGrade2.Hasthescopeforchasing,ifnotnecessarilythe robustness,bombingoutonreturnatKempton8weeksago(reportedlyhadirregularheartbeat) Bittoprovedroppedto2m TFRHHHII BHA138

3 PERSONAL AMBITION

(IRE) (28)116-242 6 11-2

Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE) (Hubbly Bubbly (USA))

Ben Jones

Mrs L. Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Philip O’Connor Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerlastseason,winning3timesatupto19f.GoodstartoverfencesthistermandoughttohavewonaGrade2atAscotlast month(2lengthsupandincontrolaftermakingmostwhenlostallmomentumatthelast) Clearlyuptowinningracesinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA137

4 YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB)

(36)3230-23DBF 8 10-9

B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Gavin Sheehan

Exors of the Late Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br R. G. & V. J. Makin BetVictor TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Grade 2 Mares’ Novice Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and has made a promising start over fences this timearound,shapingbestatBangorandpoorlyplacedatWarwick.Dropsto2mwithmoretoofferinthissphere TFRHHHHI BHA137

2024: JPR ONE (IRE) 7 11 2 Brendan Powell 6-1 (JoeTizzard) 5 ran

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

GIDLEIGH PARK: Following its run on 25/11/2024 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Caldwell Potter (FR), 9-2YouWear ItWell (GB), 6-1 Gidleigh Park (GB), 8-1 Personal Ambition (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

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THE LETS BET PERSONAL WITH FITZDARES MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £45000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £17888, 2nd £8942, 3rd £4473, 4th £2237, 5th £1116, 6th £558. (PenaltyValue £23413.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs LAW ELLA LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAW ELLA trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

A case can be made for most of these, but the suggestion is PARTY VIBES, who dug deep to land the odds Exeter last month and Henry Daly’s 7-y-o is open to further progress now handicapping in this sphere. Panic Attack has made a positive start for her new yard and, back up in trip/reverted to fences, she can give the selection most to think about, with Irish-raider Law Ella taken to edge out Ilovethenightlife for third.

1 LAW ELLA (IRE) (20)

042-243

B m Yeats (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE) (Presenting)

8 12-0

Keith Donoghue

Thomas P. Ward Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Br Thomas Ward

TIMEFORMVIEWHasrunwellwhenmakingtheframeall3startsthisseason,finishingwithrunningleftwhenthirdatLimerick(19.4f,soft)justunder3weeksago,not helpedbysomeindifferentjumpingbutcaughtbehindaweakeningrivalonhometurn. Irishraiderwhowarrantsconsiderablerespect. TFRHHHHI BHA135

2 SACRE COEUR

(FR) (27)

46212PD

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) (Sagacity (FR))

9 11-10

Harry Atkins (7)

Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timehandicapchasewinnerlastseasonandbacktobestwhenmakingallatPlumpton(25.7f,goodtosoft)inNovember Wentdownall gunsblazingatKemptonaweeklaterbutpossiblyfounditoneracetoomanyafterabusyspellatHerefordsince Bouncebackrequired. TFRHHIII BHA131

3 ILOVETHENIGHTLIFE

(GB) (36)P53-314D 7 11-6

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Belle De Londres (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies

Geoff Nicholas, Susan & John Waterworth

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Goldford Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWAfairlyusefulwinninghurdlerwhobuiltonanencouragingchasingdebutwhenlandingaKemptonhandicapinNovember. FoundoutinbettercompanyatWarwick(20f,soft)sincebutfanciedtogetbackontrackreturnedtoahandicap TFRHHHII BHA127

4 GAME ON FOR GLORY (IRE)

(34)2132-41D 9 11-5

B m Fame And Glory - Jeunopse (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

Harry Cobden

Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Miss N. Carberry Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountatLudlowlastseasonandleftreappearancebehindinreappliedheadgearwhenwinning13-runnerhandicapatCheltenham(20.6f, goodtosoft)justunder5weeksago,knucklingdownwelltoseeoffthepacemakingrunner-up.Anotherboldbidanticipatedfrom5lbhigher. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 PANIC ATTACK (IRE) (20)

1343/-33D 9 11-4

B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Toto Corde Meo (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Harry Skelton

Bryan Drew Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr T. J. Adams

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdleswinnerforDavidPipewhoshapedasifretainingallherabilitybackfrom22monthsoffwhenthirdof9inhandicaphurdleatLudlow lastmonth RantoasimilarlevelatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)subsequentlyandnowrevertstothelargerobstaclesbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 PARTY VIBES (IRE)

(29)1160-31

B m Mahler - Flame of Dixie (IRE) (Beneficial)

Richard Johnson Racing Party Vibes

7 11-4

David Bass

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br M. O’Keeffe Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon2mares’noviceslastseasonandshapedwellinfaceofastifftaskonreturn/chasedebut(runner-upinanIrishpoint)atBangorinNovember ConfirmedthatpromisewhenlandingtheoddsatExeter(17.5f,soft)lastmonthandopentofurtherprogressnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA125

7 MAYHEM MYA (GB) (29)24-4PU1

B m Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear (Sir Harry Lewis (USA))

Mr G. Thompson

8 11-2

Bryan Carver

Chris Honour, Ashburton

Br G. D. Thompson Cotswold Stone Supplies

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountatExeterinDecember2023andhavingfacedastifftaskbackhurdlinginalistedraceatAuteuilinNovember,capitalisedonher lowerhurdlesmarkbackonhomesoilbackatExeter(18.5f,soft)justover4weeksago Revertstofencesbutnotanobviousonetofollowup TFRHHHII BHA123

1-2-3: 1.PARTY VIBES (IRE) 2.PANIC ATTACK (IRE) 3.LAW ELLA (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Weatherbys CheltenhamFestivalBettingGuide Hurdle at Windsor this afternoon and an extremely competitive field offivearesettogotopost.

The highest rated in the field is Dan Skelton’s dual Coral Cup winner Langer Dan with an official rating of 160 and he backed up his Cheltenham Festival victory with an excellent close third in the Grade 1 AintreeHurdle.

He hasn’t quite picked up where he left oﬀ since returning this season with two below-par runs, but a bounce back to his Spring form here would make Langer Dan the one to beat.

Blueking d’Oroux beat a subsequent Grade 1 winner when landing the Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle last season and whilst his form dropped off thereafter, he has returned this season with two fine efforts in defeat. Paul Nicholls’ sixyear-oldwasbeatenjustalengthin hisdefenceoftheAscotHurdle,and that form has been well advertised by the winner, before a sixth in the Long Walk Hurdle. He shaped better than the bare result that day, just weakening late over the longer trip

andadropbacktohisoptimumtrip shouldseehimtobettereffect.

A Grade 2 winner as a juvenile last term, Salver was third in an extremely strong renewal of the Triumph Hurdle for the Moore team and that form would make him a serious contender here if none the worse for a fall at Cheltenham last time. He travelled well through the race but was just let down by his jumping and he can go close with conditionsinhisfavourhere.

Kerry Lee’s Nemean Lion is another Grade2winnersettolineup,having registered a victory in the Kingwell HurdleatWincantonlastterm.Whilst thatwasovertwomiles,hewaslast seen cantering to a comfortable success over the intermediate trip in handicap company at Hereford fromamarkof148andthereareno questionmarksregardingstamina.

Rounding out the field is Nicky Henderson’s Iberico Lord, who receives 4lbs all round from the rest of the field. The seven-year-old developed into a smart handicap hurdler last term, landing both the Greatwood and Betfair Hurdle, but reverts back to hurdles following a fall over fences when last seen. He stepsupintripforthefirsttimehere and has scope for improvement overthedistanceasastrongstayer overtwomiles.

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F)

FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

Total prize fund £100000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480. (Penalty Value £52030) A

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs LANGER DAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEMEAN LION trained by Kerry Lee, Presteigne, 134 miles.

Not for the first time, BLUEKING D’OROUX just seemed to find his stamina stretched late in the day but still emerged with credit when finishing midfield in the Longwalk at Ascot 4 weeks ago. He looks to hold sound claims with his sights lowered back down in trip Nemean Lion will find this more demanding than his assignment at Hereford but is respected, whilst it’s feasible to think Iberico Lord and Salver both have more to offer

D’OROUX (FR) (27)1154-26

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR) (Blue Bresil (FR))

Mrs Johnny de la Hey

6 11-8

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhohasranrightuptohisbestinpairofstartsthiswinter,leavingtheimpressionhewasstretchedbythe tripwhensixthof10inGrade1LongWalkatAscot(24.4f)4weeksago Leadplayeronthesetermsreturnedto TFRHHHHH BHA151

2 NEMEAN LION (GER) (27)

2160-21D

B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) (Selkirk (USA))

8 11-8

Richard Patrick

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Dr. Chr. Berglar Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWSmartperformerwholandedtheGrade2KingwellHurdleatWincantoninFebruaryandhasreturnedinrudehealth,runner-upatSandownbefore addingtohistallyinclear-cutfashionatHereford(19.7f)lastmonth,hisclassfirmlytelling.Respectedforallthiswilldefinitelydemandmore. TFRHHHHI BHA150

3 SALVER (FR) (16)1113-4F

5 11-8

B g Motivator - Salve Evita (Monsun (GER)) Caoilin Quinn

Mr Keith Graves Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmartjuvenilelastterm,winningfirst4startsbeforefinishingthirdintheTriumphHurdleinMarch.GoodfourthinGerry FieldenonreturnandinprocessofrunningwellwhenfallinglastinRelkeelatCheltenham(20.2f)16daysago.Stillunexposedatthistrip. TFRHHHII BHA143

4 IBERICO LORD (FR)

(28)101P-1FBF

7 11-4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valcelita (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Thierry Adenot

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlastterm,winningacoupleofbighandicaps,includingtheBetfairHurdleatNewbury.Hasn’tconvinced withhisjumpingdespitewinningfirstof2startsoverfencesthisseasonbuthecouldwellresumeprogressbackinthissphere TFRHHHII BHA144

5 LANGER DAN (IRE) (16)0132-35D

B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) (Milan)

9 11-4

Harry Skelton

Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Hugh O’Connor

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Became the first dual winner of the Coral Cup at the Festival in March before solid placed efforts in Graded company. Hasn’tyetfiredin2startsthiswinterandhisverybestformhasoftencomeinthespring.Passedoveronthisoccasion. TFRHHHII BHA160

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 9-4

Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 11-4 Salver (FR), 11-2 Iberico Lord (FR), Langer Dan (IRE), 6-1 Nemean Lion (GER)

RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

(FR) 2.NEMEAN LION (GER) 3.IBERICO LORD (FR)

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THE FITZDARES SOVEREIGN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Totalprizefund£110000 x OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£43725,2nd£21857,3rd£10934,4th£5467,5th£2728,6th£1364.(PenaltyValue£57233) Weightsraised2lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable 1EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs WRECKLESS ERIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 6 runners, 67%) runs HARDY DU SEUIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOUR OVALIE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 137 miles.

HANSARDhasahighcruisingspeedthatshouldbesuitedtothedemandsofawell-run,big-fieldhandicap andaverypromisingcomebackeffortsuggeststhatGaryMoore’s7y-ogeldingcouldbeasgoodasever.Hecanlandthisvaluablepotatthe chief expense of Secret Squirrel who was still in the mix when taking a final flight tumble at Ascot, despite having helped force a strong pace. Of the remainder, progressive 5 y-osWreckless Eric and Kabral Du Mathan can run well in a wide-open contest

colours no horse age st lb

BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (69)3211-22D

B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

8 12-0

Paul O’Brien

The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Haras du Logis St Germain OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEWExcellentstrikerateoverhurdlesincludingbraceofhandicapwinsinMarch.SolidstartthisseasonwhensecondinGrade2EliteHurdleatWincanton (15.2f,good),chasinghomerace-fitrival.Strong-travellingsortwillbewell-suitedtothistestandgetsvoteofconfidencefromstablejockey TFRHHHHI BHA148

2 HANSARD (IRE) (21)

54/215-4D

7 11-7

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Quiet Down (USA) (Quiet American (USA)) Niall Houlihan

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwholandedtheGerryFeildenatNewburyinDecember2023 Lookedtobecarryingsomeconditionpriortoeye-catchingcomebackrunwhen fourthof8atKempton,travelledsweetlyintohomestraightandnotgivenhardtimeoncechancehadgone.Thatshouldputhimspotonforthis. TFRHHHHH BHA141

3 KABRAL DU MATHAN

(FR) (27)11-12D 5 11-5

B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR) (Rochesson (FR))

Neil Smith & Alfie Smith

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesort.Completedhat-trickwhenreadilywinningonhandicapdebut/reappearanceinNovember.Nearlypreservedhisunbeatenrecordwhennarrowly deniedinavaluablehandicapatAscotlastmonth(beatenshort-head,secondof12).Thatwasahugeeffortconsideringhislackofexperience. TFRHHHHI BHA139

4 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE)

(41)1065P-1D 9 11-5

B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Harry Skelton S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s TIMEFORM VIEWWinneronhisreappearancethepastthreeseasons,clearlybestwhenfresh Dominantvictoryongroundheloves(heavy)whenwinningatSandown(16f) 41daysago,dictatedmattersbutwonwithplentyinhand Respectedbutgroundconditionsandtherunoftheracemaynotbeasfavourabletoday. TFRHHHII BHA139

5 BEAT THE BAT (IRE) (55)10/212-2D 7 11-1

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) (Presenting)

Bryan Carver Twelfth Man Partnership 6 Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr Kevin McCarthy Grosvenor Sport TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoquicklymadeupintoaveryusefulhurdlerlastwinter,scoringatAscot(19f)beforeanexcellentsecondin2mCheltenhamnovice.Back from11monthsoffwhengoodsecondof14inhandicaphurdleatHaydock(18.9f,soft,7/1)49daysagoandremainslowmileageandofinterest. TFRHHHII BHA135

6 CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE)

(40)113-401D 6 10-13

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) (Alderbrook)

Craig Nichol

Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Mr Jay Leahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverinhandicapsin2024winningtheMorebattleandfinishingexcellentthirdof15intheScottishChampionHurdleonfinalstart Disappointed intheGreatwoodthisseasonbutbackontrackinalesscompetitivehandicaphurdleatKelsolastmonth,wondecisively Each-wayplayer TFRHHHII BHA133

7 GIVEMEFIVE (IRE) (48)1124-14D 5 10-12

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Girl of The Hour (Makfi)

M. J. M. O’Sullivan Smash Racing Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Laurence Kennedy OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEWOneofthreeintheraceforHarryDerhamyard Decent11/4lengthsvictoryinclass2hurdleatCheltenham(16.4f,good)inOctoberandrantoa similarlevelfourthof7inMullinanHurdleatFairyhouse(16f,good)48daysago Entitledtobecompetitivebutmayfindafewtoogood TFRHHIII BHA132

(GB) (27)315-50PD 9 10-10

B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Definite Article)

James Bowen

Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheImperialCupatSandown(soft)inMarchbuthasn’thitthesameheightsthisseason Didn’trespondtoremovalofheadgear whenpulled-upatAscot27daysago,beatenalongwayout Cheekpiecesbackonbutsomethingtoproveonrecentevidence. TFRHHIII BHA130

9 HARDY DU SEUIL

(FR) (47)22/3P0-2D 8 10-10

B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) (Lucky Dream (FR)) Will Featherstone (7)

The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEWCareer-besthurdlesrun(secondof8atCarlisle,17f,soft)oncomebacklastmonth,nochancewithwell-backedwinnerbutclearofthethird Hasn’tstood muchracinginpastfewseasons,soneedstoprovehecanbackthatupandthisisthemostcompetitivehurdleracehe’sencounteredinawhile. TFRHHIII BHA130

10 COURT IN THE ACT (IRE)

(94)12120-1D 6 10-8

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Alexander Road (IRE) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Harry Reed Heart of the South Racing 132 Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Ewan Johnston Heart Of The South Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWWell-backedonhisreturnlandingahandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(16.6f)by8lengths,madeall,jumpedfluently.Hasshownsometemperament butisclearlytalentedandnotruledoutonlysixthhurdlesstartforin-formyard,althoughstablejockeyprefersBrentfordHope TFRHHHII BHA128

11 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (35)211-F12DBF

5 10-8

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Kielan Woods

The Megsons Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedthepromiseofhisreappearancewhenwinningacompetitive2mhandicapatCheltenhaminNovember,receivingan8lbhike.Foundhimselfoutofhis groundwhensecondatthesamevenuelastmonth,winnergiventoomuchrope Upanother3lbforthateffortbutcangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA128

12 NAVAJO INDY (GB)

(48)2231-11D 6 10-8

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm (Authorized (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan

M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Gun Dog Gin Ltd TIMEFORM VIEWProgressivesortwhoarriveshereseekingafour-timerfollowingacareer-bestwhenlandinganicepotatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)48daysago, gettingfirstrunonrunner-upandjustkeptuptohisworklateon.Clearlygoingintherightdirectionandshouldrunwellagain TFRHHHII BHA128

13 SECRET SQUIRREL (GB)

(27)2215-3FD

Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point (Double Trigger (IRE))

Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

6 10-6

Nico de Boinville

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedapairof2mnovicewinslastseasonandbuiltonsolidcomebackthistermwhenintheprocessofrunningacrackeratAscot49daysago,faredmuch thebestofthosewhotrackedstrongpace,ledhomestraightandonly2lengthsdownwhenfelllast.Bigplayerifnonetheworseforthat

14 TOUR OVALIE (FR)

(20)543111D

B m Kamsin (GER) - Tour Ambition (FR) (Poliglote)

TFRHHHHI BHA126

6 10-2

Isabel Williams (3)

Andrew Strong Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Andre Duboe Tote TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewholandedhat-trickwithcareer-bestwhenbeatingBreakMySoulatNewbury(16.3f)20daysago,ridden-patiently,travelledwelland deliveredtoleadinlast50yds.Up12lbforthatwinandwhileshe’searnedacrackatthispot,it’satoughaskfrom5lbsoutofthehandicap TFRHHIII BHA116

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Kabral du Mathan (FR), 8-1 Navajo Indy (GB), Secret Squirrel (GB), 17-2 Wreckless Eric (GB), 11-1 Beat The Bat (IRE), 12-1 Hansard (IRE), Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Court In The Act (IRE), 16-1 Brentford Hope (GB), 20-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 25-1 Givemefive (IRE), Go Dante (GB), 33-1Tour Ovalie (FR), 40-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR)

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TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F 41YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THEBERKSHIREWINTERMILLIONSUPPORTSINJUREDJOCKEYS

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs BALLYCAMUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs TYRE KICKER

WEIGHTWATCHER: RED ROOKIE won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 15lb to 122.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TYRE KICKER trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

HASTHING has made a promising start over fences this season, scoring with a bit in hand at this course on his latest outing, so he is taken to follow up with more still to offer as he goes up in distance. Hugos New Horse got back on track when runner-up on chase debut and is another potential improver in the line-up, with Hititi completing the shortlist

1 HITITI (FR) (29)220-2P2D

8 12-0

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Harry Kimber Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford Br Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintousefulhurdlerlastseasonandhasmatchedthatlevelbackoverfencesthisseason,bumping into one who has scored again since in handicap at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 29 days ago Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129

2 DO YOUR JOB (IRE)

(80)01030-0

11 11-12

B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) (Epervier Bleu) Lilly Pinchin

The Harlequins Racing Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs C. J. Berry Merriebelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winnerasanovice Low-keystarttolastseasonbutbackonscoresheetatWetherbyonBoxingDay2023.However, justtheonedecenteffortfrom4startsforthisyardsince,sohelookstobeupagainstit Cheekpiecesbackon TFRHHIII BHA127

3 JUPITER DU GITE

(FR) (42)6214-23

6 11-11

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Freddie Mitchell (5) Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Daniel Gerault KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWNotstraightforwardbutopenedchaseaccountatsecondattemptatUttoxeterinMarchlastyear.Runner-upatFontwellonreturn, beforerevertingtohisfree-goingwayswhenthirdatSandown(24.2f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Hastheabilitytogetinvolved TFRHHHII BHA126

4 TYRE KICKER

(FR) (33)114/-200D

8 11-11

B g Network (GER) - Balder Phenix (IRE) (Presenting) Keith Donoghue

C. Reynolds Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Br Mr A. & Mrs C. Chevalier Du Fau

TIMEFORM VIEWWonfirst3startssentchasingbackin2022/23andshapedencouraginglyafter19-monthabsencewhenrunner-up at Galway in October. Below form both outings since, butyard’s runners in Britain have to be takenseriously. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 PERFECTO (IRE)

(22)2330-16 10 11-11

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial) Tom Bellamy

Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it fifth time lucky in chases when capitalising on reduced mark at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) on reappearance. NotinthesameformreturnedtothesameC&D22daysago,buthecouldbouncebackwithcheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHHII BHA126

6 HASTHING (FR) (33)1106-41C

8 11-10

B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR) (Protektor (GER)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinninghurdlerwhoconfirmedpromiseofchasingdebutwhenlandinghandicapatthiscourse(20.2f, good to soft) in December, asserting final 1f Major playerwith further improvement to come upped in trip TFRHHHHH BHA125

7 HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (32)0P0P-02

8 11-9

B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Dominique Guyon Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time hurdle winner in 2022/23 campaign Lost way subsequently but made promising chase debut when nevernearersecondof5inhandicapatPlumpton(19.8f,goodtosoft)inDecember Meritsconsiderationbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA124

STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (42)131-F02

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) (Roselier (FR))

Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith

11 11-9

Lorcan Williams

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Christy Buckley Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice at Exeter last season, including when tried in veterans company in March. With reappearance behind him,goodsecondinhandicapatthesamecourse(19.2f,heavy)lasttimeandhecangivehisrunningoncemore. TFRHHHII BHA124

9 BALLYCAMUS

(IRE) (33)222-531CD

8 11-8

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

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonchasedebutatChepstowlastseasonandaddedtohistallyatWarwickayearago Somegoodeffortsindefeat since,beforegettingbacktowinningwaysatthiscourse(24.2f,goodtosoft)33daysago.Couldbeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA123

10 CARBON KING (IRE) (27)PF1-045

8 11-7

Bl g Malinas (GER) - Not Mine (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Adam Wedge

Andrew Strong Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr E. Corry Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timewinneroverhurdlesinIrelandandlanded2handicapchasevictoriesforthisyardlastterm.Afteracoupleof runsoverhurdles,notdiscreditedbackchasingatAscot(18.8f,soft)27daysago,butwillneedtofindmoreagain. TFRHHIII BHA122

11 RED ROOKIE (GB) (27)3043-46

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle (Auction House (USA))

The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3

10 11-7

Ben Jones

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr R. P. Phillips Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesslastseasonandwentwithlittlefluencywhenwell-beatenfourthof7atHaydock(16.3f,heavy)onreturn.Has fallen further in the weights, but others still more persuasive as he goes back up in trip with visorreached for TFRHHIII BHA122

JAMAICO

(FR) (309)266/31P-

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Velocidad (FR) (Lavirco (GER))

6 11-7

Jack Tudor

Prof Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington

Br S.A.R.L Winning Bloodstock Agency & Jaq W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWLightlyracedandoffthemarkatthirdattemptoverfencesatAuteuil(17.4f)inJune2023,hisfinalrunforEmmanuelClayeux.Changed handsforEUR310,000,beforefacingstifftaskatCheltenhamwhenlastseen10monthsago Makeshandicapdebut TFRHHIII BHA122

13 THOR DE CERISY

(FR) (39)F11P-02

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) (Medaaly)

Mrs L. Maclennan

Br Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

11 11-2

James Bowen

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinneratChepstow(bothat19.5f)lastseasonandafteracoupleoflessereffortshereturnedtoformwhen runner-upinveteranseventatLingfield(20f,soft)inDecember,albeitnomatchforwinner Thisistougher TFRHHIII BHA117

14 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) (37)33331/-5 8 10-9

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Taiwan Leto (FR) (Starborough)

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton

Br SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero

Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowasanarrowwinneronhandicaphurdlebowatSedgefieldinMarch2023 After21monthsoff,matched thatlevelwhenfifthof14atHexham(20.1f,soft)onchasedebutinDecemberandisopentoimprovementinthissphere TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Visor worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hasthing (FR), 8-1 Hititi (FR), 9-1 Hugos New Horse (FR), 10-1 Tyre Kicker (FR), 11-1 Ballycamus (IRE), Hold Up La Colmine (FR), 12-1 Stormy Flight (IRE), 14-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), Es Perfecto (IRE), 18-1 Jamaico (FR), 22-1Thor de Cerisy (FR), 28-1 Carbon King (IRE), Red Rookie (GB), 40-1 DoYour Job (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

OFFICIALS & CONDITIONS

CHIEF STEWARD

Steve Drowne

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

William Barlow

STEWARDS

Philippa Hardy, Chris Hill, Fergus Sweeney

STARTERS

James Stenning, Sam Avis

JUDGE

Emily Jones

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

VETERINARY OFFICER

Howard Newitt

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Clive Hamblin, Martin Watson, Nigel Woodford, Jamie Knapp

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr Roger Goulds, Dr Amy Lambert

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Darren Stone, Kelly Corke, Christine Hannaford, Stuart Shilston

COMMENTATOR

Mike Cattermole

BETTING RING MANAGER

Vicki Moore

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Charlie Rees

HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Steve Carpenter

OPERATIONS

Stuart Clarke

CATERING MANAGER

Emma Mills

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Hannah Chree

DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Charlie Rees

FirstRace12.40-THEFITZDARESBERKSHIREWINTER MILLIONNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the StakesandPrizeMoneyCode £15843tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£7290,thethird£3645,thefourth£1824andthefifth£909.fornovicefive yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 11th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 15th.Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofaClass3toClass5hurdlerace5lbOf2hurdleracesorofaClass1orClass2hurdlerace8lb Fitzdareswillgiveaprizetothepersonwho,intheir opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £150. - Closed January 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£12117;Second£6057;Third£3030;Fourth£1515;Fifth£756.(PenaltyValue£15843)A SEEPAGE8FORTHISRACE.

SecondRace1.15-THEFITZDARESNOVICES’LIMITEDHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horseThe second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 15th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range).The Racecourse 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 20 entries, 7 at £20 and 13 at £100. - Closed January 11th, 2025. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8078;Second£4038;Third£2020;Fourth£1010; Fifth£504.(PenaltyValue£10562)Weightsraised9lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable SEEPAGE10FORTHISRACE

Third Race1.50 -THE FITZDARES LIGHTNING NOVICES’STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes andPrizeMoneyCode £42712tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£16027,thethird£8025andthefourth£3997.fornovicefiveyrsoldandupwards. Enter by noon, January 11th and pay £375 stake Declare by 10.00 am. January 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb Fitzdares will provide the personresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutwithacashprize.Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwill carrythename/logoofFITZDARES.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 8 entries at £375 - Closed January 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £32685; Second £13418;Third£6713;Fourth£3353.(PenaltyValue£42712.50)A

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FourthRace2.25-THELETSBETPERSONALWITHFITZDARESMARES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)Distributedinaccordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £23413 to the winning horseThe second to receive £10764, the third £5382, the fourth £2691, the fifth £1345 and thesixth£670.forfiveyrsoldandupwardsmaresonly,Rated0-145(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated146and147-seeStandardConditions).£225stakeifthe horse is rated 119 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 am. January 15th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Fitzdares of this racewill give a prize tothe person who, in their opinion, isresponsible for thehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisracePLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonlybequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithasrunaminimumofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance withparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode11entriesat£225.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£17888;Second £8942;Third £4473; Fourth £2237; Fifth £1116; Sixth £558. (PenaltyValue £23413.50)Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

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FifthRace3.00-THEWEATHERBYSCHELTENHAMFESTIVALBETTINGGUIDEHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)Distributedinaccordancewiththe StakesandPrizeMoneyCode £52030tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£23920,thethird£11960,thefourth£5980andthefifth£2990.forfiveyrs oldandupwards.Enterbynoon,January11thandpay£500stake,Declareby10.00am.January15th.Weights:11steachMaresallowed7lbPenalties,after September30th,2023,awinnerofaPremierHandicaporListedhurdlerace4lbOfaGrade1orGrade2hurdlerace8lb.TheRacecoursewillgiveaprizetothe personwho,intheiropinion,isresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisrace18entriesat£500 -ClosedJanuary11th,2025.Owners PrizeMoney.Winner£39750;Second£19870;Third£9940;Fourth£4970;Fifth£2480.(PenaltyValue£52030)A SEEPAGE20FORTHISRACE

Sixth Race 3.35 -THE FITZDARES SOVEREIGN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £57233 to the winning horseThe second to receive £26312, the third £13156, the fourth £6578, the fifth £3289 and the sixth £1639. for four yrs old and upwards. £550 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £110 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £440 extra if the horse is declared to runDeclare by10.00 a.m.January15th. Penalties,afterJanuary 4th,2025,for eachhurdle racewon 7lb Fitzdareswillgiveaprizeto theperson who,in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of FITZDARES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of theWeights and Handicapping Code 20 entries,1at£110and19at£550.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£43725;Second£21857;Third£10934;Fourth£5467;Fifth £2728;Sixth£1364.(PenaltyValue £57233)Weightsraised2lb andparagraph34 oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhere applicable 1EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.

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Seventh Race 4.08 -THE BERKSHIREWINTER MILLION SUPPORTS INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m January 15th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse 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 28 entries at £100. - Closed January 11th, 2025. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8078;Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

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2025 FIXTURE LIST

KEY Bold text = Feature Day = Live Entertainment

(A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing

JANUARY

Friday 17 (A)

Sunday 19 (A)

Berkshire Winter - Day 1

Berkshire Winter - Day 3

APRIL Flat Season

Monday 28 (E)

MAY

Monday 5 (A)

Bank Holiday Fun Day

Monday 12 (E)

Monday 19 (E)

Saturday 24 (E)

Monday 26 (A)

JUNE

Monday 2 (E)

Residents

Monday Night Summer : Summer

Opening Party ft. Marvin Humes

Monday 9 (E)

Monday 16 (E)

Monday 23 (E)

Saturday 28 (A)

Monday 30 (E)

JULY

Monday 14 (E)

Monday 21 (E)

Bank Holiday Fun Day

Monday Night

Irish Racenight

Monday Night

Monday Night Summer Ladies Day ft.

80s Explosion

Soul & Motown

Saturday 26 (E) Racenight

Rum & Reggae Rock at the Races ft. Supersonic Queen Gents Evening ft.

Monday 28 (E)

Monday 4 (E)

Monday 11 (E)

Thursday 14 (E)

Monday 18 (E)

Saturday 23 (E) AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Monday 1 (E)

Monday 8 (A)

NOVEMBER

Sunday 23 (A)

90s Exlosion Country & Western Racenight

Summer Saturdays: estern

ABBA Racenight

Vegas Racenight

Thursday Night

Monday Night Summer Summer

Closing Party ft Live Music

Monday Night Afternoon Racing

Jumps Racing

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