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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES
NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Regional Director - North West
Dickon White
Clerks of the Course – Aintree
Jon Pullin & Daniel Cooper
Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park
Daniel Cooper
General Manager - Haydock Park
Molly Dingwall
Head of Marketing
James Rennard
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Regional Head of Operations
Stephen Mansfield
Regional General Manager –
Catering
Lee Dennan
Head of Hospitality
Claire Leonard
Head of Conference and Events
Charlotte Jones
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Ticketing & Customer Relations
Manager
Sherelle Bartholomew
Head Groundsperson
Stephen Fyles
Chairman
Julian Taylor
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Dickon White
Commentator
Ian Bartlett
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Betting Ring Manager
Mike Oxley
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
Peter Heaton (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ali Galliers-Pratt, Nathan Green, Louise Moore
Starters
Lee Jones
Seamus O’Neill
Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Michael Roberts
Veterinary Officer
Graham Potts
Veterinary Surgeons
Jim Tipp (SRVS),
Alasdair Topp,
Seamus Miller
Medical Officers
Dr John Murray (SRMO),
Dr Emily Hill, Dr John Edwards, Dr Helen Blakey Nurse
Darron Lomax
Physio
Laura Newton
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Louise Neale, Amy Fairclough, Melanie Swarbrick, Rachel Barnett
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FIRST RACE
11:55am The William Hill Proper Prices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 12-13
SECOND
RACE
12:30pm The William Hill Betting Done Properly Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y 18-19
THIRD
RACE
1:05pm The William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) - 2m 209y 22-23
FOURTH
RACE
1:40pm The William Hill Offers Top Price Guarantees Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 28-29
FIFTH RACE
2:15pm The William Hill Committed To Top Prices Handicap Chase - 3m 210y 32-33
SIXTH RACE
2:50pm The William Hill Cheltenham NRMB January 1st Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 176y 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
3:25pm The William Hill More Top Prices Open National Hunt Flat Race - 2m 209y 42-43
RACECARD EXPLAINED
Mr John P. McManus
Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney
TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-owhodisplayeddeepreservesofstaminawhentakinglastseason’sIrishNational.Tookhisformupanotchinlanding2ofhis4startsthistimeround, wellontopwhenseeingoffVanillierintheBobbyjoinFebruaryJumpingdoestemperenthusiasmtoadegreebuthepossessestheclass.
1. FORM
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
EXPERTVIEW
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
DrMartinDaviesRetirement
Martin was born in Lymm, Cheshire on 15th October 1954. He spent his childhood in Lymm, attending the local Pepper Street Primary School followed by Lymm Grammar School. At weekends he spent his time fishing, or doing woodwork and even built himself a boat!
In 1974 Martin set off to Nottingham University to study medicine, graduating in July 1979.
After completing house jobs, Martin spent a couple of years doing surgery, working at the Queen’s Medical Centre. It was here, whilst attending a patient in A&E that he met Jane, a nurse, in 1982. Shortly after this Martin decided to join the GP training scheme in Nottingham. Martin and Jane were married on September 1st 1984 and in August the following year, Martin started as a new partner in a GP’s surgery in Great Haywood, Staffordshire. June 1987 saw the arrival of their son, James, followed in 1990 by their daughter, Emma. It was around this time that Martin was invited to join the team of Doctors at Uttoxeter Racecourse. This was something he really enjoyed and lead to further attendances at other racecourses around the country. His first attendance at Aintree Grand National was in 2004, (the year that Amberleigh House won) and he has been very happy to be invited back every year since.
Martin started beekeeping with Jane in April 2022, a hobby they both thoroughly enjoy. Martin has already passed some British Beekeeping Association exams and hopes to continue with these during his retirement with an aim to become a Master Beekeeper
forthreeyrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (11 wins from 93 runners, 12%) runs TOUCHY FEELY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs LITTLE MISS DANTE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAJESTIC JAMEELA trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 187 miles.
1
LUNAR DISCOVERY
(GB) (12) 122P-50 7 12-2
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE)
Leah Noreci (10) J
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoalsowonapairofnovicehurdleslastseason.FarfromdisgracedonchasedebutatCarlisle lastmonthbutsubsequentlywellheldbackinthissphereatCheltenhamrecently Othersmoreconvincing. TFRHHIII BHA122
2 LITTLE MISS DANTE
(GB) (35) 13PP-34 BF 6 11-13
Br B m Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts last term but has yet to score since and went backwards from reappearance at Warwicklastmonth.Percentagecallistolookelsewhere.
3 VICTORIA MILANO (IRE)
Br B m Milan - Aughrim Vic (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA119
(246) 4/1210P- 6 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B William J. Noonan Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReportedlybledwhenpulledupatLudlowinAprilbuthadwon2ofherfirst3startsovertimberandis worthmonitoringinmarketonreturntoaction.
4 LAVIDAADIVA (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA116
(33) 1332-60 5 11-7
Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B GT Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to score in handicap company and hasn’t really fired in a couple of outings this term. Otherspreferred.
TFRHHIII BHA113
5 MAJESTIC JAMEELA (GB) (37) 213-3F0 D 4 11-7
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Aviacion (BRZ)
O Bomb Squad Syndicate
Ciaran Gethings J
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Godolphin Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWScored 3times overhurdles lastterm but fell heavilyearlyon at Chepstow in Octoberand mayhave neededtheoutingwhenbelowparatCarlislelasttime.Notoutofthings.
6
TOUCHY FEELY
TFRHHHII BHA113
(GB) (19) PFP-4P5 7 11-5
Br B m Kayf Tara - Liberthine (FR)
O Robert Waley-Cohen & Turf Club 2022
James Bowen J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably over C&D in May but has been modest twice since, including on return at Sandown lastmonth.Bittoprovenow.
TFRHHIII BHA111
7 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (27) 650143 D 9 11-3
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Always Trying Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtowinningwaysatHexham(20.1f)inOctoberandbacktothatsortofformwhencreditable thirdof10inhandicaphurdleatMusselburgh(19.8f,goodtosoft)27daysago Oneforshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA109
8 SWEET MAGIC (IRE) (36) 3420/F-0 6 10-8
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Garraidubh (IRE) Liam Harrison J
O Fwittery Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Thistletown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWouldhavegoneclosebutfordepartingatWarwick(19f)inNovemberoflastyearandmayhaveneededouting, onfirststartsince,whenseventhatFfosLas(21.9f)36daysago Stilllookingforfirstsuccess,though.
9 CRYSTAL GLANCE (GB) (26) 3-112
Br Br f Passing Glance - Crystal Princess (IRE)
4 10-5
Ben Smith (7) J O Wynnstay Wanderers II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs L. V. Williamson Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofher4startsoverhurdlesandimprovedagainwhengoodsecondof7inhandicapatDoncaster (16.6f,good,11/2)26daysago.Likelyhasmoretoofferyetandthislongertripmaywellbeupherstreet. TFRHHHHH BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: CHERIE D’AM (FR) 5 11 12 Harry Skelton 6-4 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Stewards Note:
VICTORIA MILANO: Following its run on 24/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Crystal Glance (GB), 11-2 Little Miss Dante (GB), 7-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 8-1 Majestic Jameela (GB), 9-1 Victoria Milano (IRE), 10-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 14-1 Touchy Feely (GB), 18-1 Lunar Discovery (GB), 20-1 Sweet Magic (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
CRYSTAL GLANCE is going the right way and this longer trip could unlock further improvement. She is fancied to return to winning ways Could Be Trouble and Majestic Jameela can also make their presence felt.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRYSTAL GLANCE 2.COULD
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (PenaltyValue £18483.50)Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 155 runners, 14%) runs HELTENHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs WESTERNINTHEPARK LONGESTTRAVELLER: IMPERIAL SAINT trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 233 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (47) 140F0-4 CD 8 12-0
Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadaprolificperiodin2023,completingafour-timeroverC&D12monthsago Seemedtoloseconfidenceinhisjumpingthereafter butrightbacktobest,after7monthsoff,whenfourthinlastmonth’sGrandSeftonovertheNationalfences.Likelycontender TFRHHHHH BHA142
2 HELTENHAM (FR) (27) 2110F-0 D 7 11-11
Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedagainlastseason,thehighlightbeinghisvictoryinGreatwoodGoldCupatNewbury(20f)inMarch. Modestatsamevenueonreturnlastmonthbutmayhaveneededthatandhecouldbeaplayer. TFRHHHII BHA139
3 IMPERIAL SAINT (FR) (26) 331-110 C D 6 11-9
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quinine de Mazille (FR) Micheal Nolan J
O Richard Johnson Racing Imperial Saint Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedback-to-backcoursehandicaps(both15.8f)onfirst2startsoverfencesthisautumn.Hitwitha10lbriseforsecond ofthosevictoriesandmodestatNewburylatestbutisstilllowmileageandhehasscoredoverthislongertripbefore TFRHHHII BHA137
4 HERBIERS (FR) (29) 5214/2-P D 7 11-4
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Qualanke (FR)
James Bowen J
O Nevers I and The Escape Artists Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Jacques Cypres Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerandsimilarformoverfences,runningwellwhensecondinhandicapchaseatWarwick(16.2f)inMay oflastyear Lookedbadlyinneedofrun,onfirststartsince,atWetherbylastmonthandthisrunshouldrevealmore TFRHHHII BHA132
5 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (39) 3115-12 D 6 11-3
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O The Box 8 Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dualhurdleswinnerwhomadeawinningstartinthissphereatStratford(20.9f)inOctoberandbackedthatupwith creditablesecondof7inhandicapchaseatCheltenham(20.2f,goodtosoft,11/2)39daysago Likelymoretocomeyet. TFRHHHHI BHA131
6
PETITTONNERRE (FR) (26) 0-00266 6 10-11
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRanoneofhisbetterracesinthisspherewhensecondatthiscourse(15.8f)inOctoberbutpostedlesser effortssinceandremainsamaidenoverfences. TFRHHIII BHA125
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Westerninthepark (IRE), 9-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), Imperial Saint (FR), 5-1 Heltenham (FR), 7-1 Herbiers (FR), 11-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for RICHMOND LAKE, who is back on his last winning mark and ran a cracker in the Grand Sefton here last month. Westerninthepark may have more to offer over fences yet and rates the principal threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) 2.WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) 3.IMPERIAL SAINT (FR)
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 155 runners, 14%) runs COUNTRY MILE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs JUNKER D’ALLIER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CELTIC DINO trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 202 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 CELTIC DINO (FR) (34) 131-11 5 11-8
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhomadetheperfectstartoverhurdleswhenwinningWincantonnovice(15.2f)inOctoberand lookedpotentiallyusefulwhenfollowingupatAscot(15.7f,goodtosoft)34daysago Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA134
2 COUNTRY MILE (IRE) (13) 21-121 D 5 11-8
Br B g Ocovango - Uncatchable (IRE)
O Mr Stephen Bough
Kielan Woods J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Miss Gemma Phelan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheoddsatAyronhurdlesbowinOctoberandimprovedinbothoutingssince,mostrecentlywhen winningnoviceatCheltenham(16.8f,goodtosoft)13daysago,impressively Likelyhasmoretogiveyet. TFRHHHHI BHA138
3
GOOD AND CLEVER (IRE) (27) 13-2 5 11-8
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Grangeclare Rosa (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Bryce & Greatrex Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Longrove Stud & Jack Fogarty 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeaverypromisingstarttohiscareerinbumpersinthespring,winningconvincinglyatWarwickbeforeanexcellentthirdinGrade2 atthiscourseinApril.EncouragingsecondinNewburymaiden(16.3f)onhurdlesdebutlastmonthbuttakesonmuchbetterhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 JUNKER
D’ALLIER (FR) (43) 222-11 D 5 11-8
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Star Flight (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O What the Elle Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Michel Larobe et al Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundonlyonetoogoodall3startsinbumperslastseasonandperfectstartinthisspherewhenwinningnoviceatCarlisle(17.2f) inOctober FollowedupinimpressivestyleatBangor(16.7f,soft)lastmonthandiswellworthhisplaceinthishighergrade. TFRHHHII BHA131
5 MIAMI
MAGIC (IRE)
(31) 4/41-211 5 11-8
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Rose de Beaufai (FR)
Charlie Hammond J
O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B James T. Williams Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWOnlynarrowlyfailedtolandacoursebumperonNHdebutinMayandhaswonbothhisstartsovertimber,latestwhenforgingclearin noviceatKempton(16f,goodtosoft)31daysago Askedabiggerquestionnowbutit’slikelywehaven’tseenthebestofhimyet. TFRHHHII BHA132
6 POTTERS CHARM (IRE)
(41) 21-111 5 11-8
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O El Rincon Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr Gerard P. Flynn Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponlyoutinginpointsandunbeatenall4startsunderRules,findingfurtherimprovementwhentakingHydeNovices’ HurdleatCheltenham(21f,goodtosoft)41daysago Setsthestandardonformandremainsopentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA146
7
ROADLESSTRAVELLED
(IRE) (33) P/1-111 D 5 11-8
Br B g Lauro (GER) - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Brook Farm Bloodstock Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Highfort Stud ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinall3startsoverhurdlesandhasfoundimprovementoneachouting,latestwhenlandingNewton Novices’HurdleatHaydock(15.6f,soft)33daysagoby3lengthsfromCountryMile.Remainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA138
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: JANGO BAIE (FR) 4 11 8 James Bowen 17-2 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Potters Charm (IRE), 5-1 Roadlesstravelled (IRE), 11-2 Celtic Dino (FR), 13-2 Country Mile (IRE), 10-1 Junker d’Allier (FR), Miami Magic (IRE), 33-1 Good And Clever (IRE)
POTTERS CHARM is yet to taste defeat under Rules and upped his game further when scoring in decisive fashion at Cheltenham last month. He can extend his winning run. All of his rivals are open to improvement but Country Mile and Roadlesstravelled are feared most.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy
(10 wins from 78 runners, 13%) runs ACT OFAUTHORITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs ACT OFAUTHORITY LONGESTTRAVELLER: ELJEFE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 206 miles.
FOURTH RACE
1 CALL ME LYREEN (IRE) (240) 0/6003-0 D 8 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Miss E. Quayle Eloise Quayle, Eachwick T
B William Flood
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdles/chasewinnerinhispompforGordonElliottbutdidn’tlooktheforceofoldearlierthisyearfor thatyard Startsoutfornewstableonthebackofan8-monthbreakandothersmakegreaterappeal. TFRHHIII BHA135
2 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (40) 316-011 D 6 11-13
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Franck A. McNulty Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerasanoviceandbuiltonhisreappearancerunatChepstowwhenimpressivelylandinghandicapatSandown(19.8f) inNovemberUnpenalizedforthatandfollowedupinreadyfashionatWetherby6weeksago Respecteddespitecareer-highmark. TFRHHHHH BHA134
3
UNCLE
BERT
(GB) (47) 110-3P2 D 7 11-12
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhopostedacareer-besteffortwhenaddingtohistallyatBangor(19.6f)inMarch.Hasn’tconvinced intrioofstartsoverfencesthisautumnbutthisreturntohurdlingcanseehiminabetterlightnow. TFRHHHII BHA133
4 RED DIRT ROAD (IRE)
(25) 1214/2-5
Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Otis Regrets (IRE)
7 11-7
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Walter Connors Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinner(atupto16.7f)whoranacrackerwhensecondfroma2lbhighermarkatWarwick(21f)duringearly2023.Feasibletothink therunwasneededafter19monthsoffwhenfifthof8inhandicaphurdleatCarlisle(17f,soft)25daysagoandthisshouldrevealmore TFRHHHII BHA128
5 FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) (39) 1530-15 C 6 11-5
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER)
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mrs Rita Moran JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2bumperwinnerwhodoubledhishurdlestallyonreturnatHexham(16.2f)inOctoberpriortoagoodfifthinlastmonth’s GreatwoodHurdleatCheltenham.Cheekpiecesareretainedhereandhe’srespectedbackincalmerwaters/backupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA126
6 BINGOO (GB) (53) 1/10P3-U CD
8 11-3
Br B g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury and Neil Bibby
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time2mhurdlewinnerwholandedthisrace12monthsagooffthismark.Hasn’tbeenabletoreplicatethatlevelsubsequently, unlikelytohavefinishedanybetterthanfifthwhenunseatingonreturntoactionatCarlisle(20f)53daysago TFRHHHII BHA124
7 PATRIOTIK (FR) (33) 132-25U D
5 10-13
Br Gr g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shoeless (FR) Isabel Williams (3) J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoopenedRulesaccountina21/2mFfosLasnoviceinMarch.SoundstarttolifeinhandicapswhenfifthinSilverTrophyat Chepstow(19.5f)inOctoberpriortounseatingatHaydock33daysago(runningmodestly)butfartoosoontobewritinghimoff TFRHHHII BHA120
8 ELJEFE (IRE) (258) 301201- C
7 10-6
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
TIMEFORMVIEWHadafine2023/24,gainingafifthvictoryofthecampaignwhenlandingamateurriders’handicap(16.5f)attheNational MeetinginApril.Moreonhisplatefromcareer-highmarkonseasonalreturnandthiswillunderstandablydemandmore. TFRHHHII BHA113
9
ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (21) 134-U61 D 7 10-5
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr Ben Turner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Ben Turner Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthefittingofcheekpieces,winningpairofslow-groundhandicapsinJanuary/February Backontheupwhenresuming winningwaysatLeicester(20.5f)21daysagoandhe’sfanciedtogiveanothergoodaccountupinclassfromthis5lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: BINGOO 7 10 2 Charlotte Jones 13-2 (James Moffatt) 7 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Act of Authority (FR), 11-2 Florida Dreams (IRE), 7-1 Uncle Bert (GB), 15-2 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 8-1 Patriotik (FR), 10-1 Red Dirt Road (IRE), El Jefe (IRE), 14-1 Bingoo (GB), 22-1 Call Me Lyreen (IRE)
ACT OF AUTHORITY is asked his sternest question to date now his new mark has kicked in, yet he could well be up to the task judged on the manner of his victories at Sandown/Wetherby and he shades the vote with the Olly Murphy stable continuing in fine form. Florida Dreams and Patriotik rate next best, ahead of Uncle Bert who switches back from a spell chasing.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACT OFAUTHORITY (FR) 2.FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) 3.PATRIOTIK (FR)
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Owners Prize Money 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310 (PenaltyValue £13007.50)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (10 wins from 78 runners, 13%) runs IKARAK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs IKARAK
WEIGHTWATCHER: WHISTLEINTHEDARK won off a handicap mark of 138, his rating is now down 8lb to 130
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GUSTAVIAN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 232 miles.
FIFTH RACE
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (12) 000-000 9 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE)
Adam Wedge J
O The Welly Wobblers Club L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mrs Kathleen McKeever Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof4ofhis12startsoverfencesbutwasmoremissthanhitlasttermandit’sbeenasimilarstory inatrioofoutingsthisseason.
2 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (26) U343-3P
Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE)
9 11-9
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccessoverfencestodatecamein3-runneraffairatExeterbackinFebruary2023andfailedto buildonencouragingBadgerBeerChasereturnatNewcastlelastmonth.Othersmoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA122
3 IKARAK (FR) (36) 21160-1 D 6 11-8
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Thierry Cypres Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form, on debut for new yard, when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (5/4) at Warwick (25f, soft) 36daysago WontwiceoverlargerobstaclesinFrancein2022andlooksfairlytreatedbackinthatsphere.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA121
4 DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) (19) 212-5P3 7 11-7
Br B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs Gail Kidd Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverfenceswhoreturnedtobestform,infirst-timetonguestrap,whengoodthirdof7inhandicap chaseatWetherby(24.2f,heavy,6/1)19daysago Racesoffsamemarkhereandoughttogowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA120
5 FORTUNATE
MAN (IRE)
(25) U131-02 5 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr John P. McManus
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Edmond & Mark Coleman Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW€210,000buyafterwinninganIrishpoint18monthsagoandsuccessfulon2ofhis3completedstartsoverhurdleslastseason. Leftchasedebutformbehindwhensecondof12inCarlislehandicap(24.5f,soft)25daysagoandlikelyhasmoretoofferyet. TFRHHHHH BHA120
6 BUSTY BOY (IRE)
(25) 2422-2P 7 11-0
Br Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Alexander Divine
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Thomas Maher L.I.P Construction Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulon3ofhis4startsinIrishpointssonosurprisehelefthurdlesformbehindwhenmakingawinningchasedebutat Kelsoonreturnlastseason.Madetheframeonnext5startsbutshapedasifamissonreturnatCarlisleearlierthismonth. TFRHHIII BHA113
7 MOONLIT POTTER (GB) (5) 4412-2P 6 10-13
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Susie Potter
James Bowen J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORMVIEWWon1ofher3startsoverhurdlesandbetteredthatformwhenclosesecondinHuntingdonhandicapchase(23.6f)ondebut overfenceslastmonth.RantoobadlytobetrueatHerefordsince(pulledupearlyon)andmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA112
8 JAR DU DESERT (FR) (54) 04436-2 5 10-10
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Dora du Desert (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Crossed Fingers Partnership
Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Mr Florin Codre Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairlyusefulformoverhurdlespriortomakingasuccessfulchasingdebutatAuteuilinMay.Notatthatlevelforpresent yardbutpostedcreditablesecondonreturninWetherbyhandicap(24.2f,good)lastmonthandisentitledtobuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA109
Stewards Note:
GUSTAVIAN: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake. MOONLIT POTTER: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-2 Fortunate Man (IRE), 5-1 Ikarak (FR), 11-2 Moonlit Potter (GB), 13-2 Duke of Deception (IRE), 7-1 Jar du Desert (FR), 10-1 Gustavian (IRE), 20-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), 28-1 Busty Boy (IRE)
FORTUNATE MAN posted a personal best when only narrowly failing to score at Carlisle earlier this month and is unexposed as a staying chaser. He can open his account over fences here. Ikarak and Duke of Deception should also go well.
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FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy
(10 wins from 78 runners, 13%) runs BOOSTER BOB TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs BOOSTER BOB
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLEE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 233 miles.
1 BALLEE (IRE) (26) 11U2-P0 D 5 11-10
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE)
Micheal Nolan J
O The Ballee Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressedwhenwinningabraceofTauntonnovicehurdleslasttermandranacrackerwhensecondonhandicapbowhereinApril,displaying agreatattitude.However,hasbeenmodestinbothstartssince(tendencytopullhard)andhassomethingtoproveonchasingbow. TFRHHIII BHA135
2 INEDIT STAR (FR) (222) 5/1222-2
6 11-5
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerinFranceandusefulformoverhurdles.Runner-upall4startsforthisyard,includingback overfencesatBangor(17.4f)whenlastseeninMay.Cangowellfreshandwarrantsrespectonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA130
3 BOOSTER BOB (IRE) (36) 114P-13 D BF 6 11-1
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ceka Dawn (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B P. Kennedy Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBoastsafinestrikerate,winning5ofhis9starts,includingasuccessfulchasedebutatFfosLas(16f)inOctober.Wellbelowthat levelwhenthirdinWarwickhandicap(16.2f,soft)latestbuthashadawindoperationsinceandremainsfairlytreated. TFRHHHHI BHA126
4 DOYEN DU BAR
(IRE)
(54) 1140-31 D 8 10-12
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Paul Gibbons Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBackfrom5monthsoffwhentaking5-runnerhandicapchaseatAyr(16.5f,goodtosoft,3/1)54daysago. 3lbrisefairandheremainslowmileageinthisdiscipline. TFRHHHHH BHA123
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn by No 1, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Stewards Note:
BALLEE: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 2-1 Booster Bob (IRE), 7-2 Inedit Star (FR), 8-1 Ballee (IRE)
DOYEN DU BAR hasn’t been harshly treated by the handicapper for his winning Ayr reappearance and can follow up Booster Bob rates the principal danger
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) 2.BOOSTER BOB (IRE) 3.INEDIT STAR (FR)
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FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 155 runners, 14%) runs DALSTON LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs THE BLUE ROOM LONGESTTRAVELLER: SWINDON VILLAGE trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 146 miles.
1 DALSTON LAD (IRE) (59) 1-1
4 11-6
Br B g Ocovango - Miss Platinum (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Cherry Knoll Farm, M&T Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Longrove Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW€115,0004-y-o.WonsolestartinIrishpoints(Apr21)andmaintainedhisunbeatenrecorddespiteclearsignsofinexperience whentakingAyrbumper(2m)inOctober Opentoimprovementandhe’sevidentlyausefulprospect.Player. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 OLD BLUE EYES (GB) (30) 1 D
4 11-6
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O The Pavenham Partnership Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Olney Bloodstock Limited Nick Brown Racing Clubs S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlueBresilgeldingwhomarkedhimselfdownasagoodprospectwhenmakingawinningdebutinbumperatSedgefield (16.8f)30daysago,leadingunder2foutandassertingfinal100yds.Feasibletothinkthere’sbetterstilltocome. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SWINDON VILLAGE (IRE) (36) 2-1 4 11-6
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Deadly Pursuit (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Patrick Kent Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWCostplentyfollowingsuccessonlystartinpointsanddespitesettlinglesswellthanhisrivals,followedup onbumperdebutatFfosLas(15.8f,heavy)5weeksago Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 IS THIS FOR REAL (IRE)
(269) 1-
4 11-2
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Kiera’s Princess Liam Harrison J
O Tony Bloom Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Alastair Pim Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o. Dam unraced sister to 19f hurdle winner Sang Dolois. Successful sole outing in points (April2024)andhe’sanintriguingRulesdebutantforayardwhohaveenjoyedplentyofsuccessinbumpersaroundhere. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
RACE TO BASE
(IRE) (68) 1
4 11-2
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr D. M. Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Jimmy Lawler Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW
€28,0003-y-o,£75,0004-y-o.Damunracedsistertousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed25f)RealMilan.Wonsolestart inIrishpoints(Oct19)andconfidencebehindhiminthebettingwouldlooksignificantondebutforgoodyard TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THE BLUE ROOM (IRE) (256) 2-
Br Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Saintly Lady (IRE)
4 11-2
Sean Bowen J
O Bective Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Tom Devereux
TIMEFORMVIEW
€70,0003-y-o.Half-brothertofairhurdler/chaserDiceyRielly,stays31/4m.Dam(h110)bumper/25fhurdlewinner. Runner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(Apr14).OnetonoteonRulesbowforstablegoinggreatguns. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: UNION AVENUE (IRE) 4 11 9 Charlotte Jones 6-1 (James Moffatt) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Dalston Lad (IRE), 5-1 Is This For Real (IRE), The Blue Room (IRE), 11-2 Old Blue Eyes (GB), 13-2 Race To Base (IRE), 8-1 Swindon Village (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Despite clear signs of greenness DALSTON LAD was still able to run out a ready winner of a 7-runner Ayr bumper 2 months ago and, entitled to have derived plenty from that, Dan Skelton’s charge is fancied to follow-up Fellow debutant winner Old Blue Eyes and newcomer Is This For Real head up the dangers in the finale.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL PROPER PRICES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance ofTwo Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April, 2025. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 15 entries at £75. - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING DONE PROPERLY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. PLEASE
NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree 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 with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 14 entries, 2 at £35 and 12 at £175.
- Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL FORMBY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 7lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. 12 entries at £500 - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL OFFERS TOP PRICE GUARANTEES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 the Weights and Handicapping Code Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. 23 entries, 7 at £40 and 16 at £200Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 10lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL COMMITTED TO TOP PRICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 15 entries at £125. - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM NRMB JANUARY 1ST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 124 or lowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 14 entries, 5 at £25 and 9 at £125. - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (PenaltyValue £13007.50)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL MORE TOP PRICES OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. 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 20th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd.
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £37. - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£6260; Second £3131;Third £1565; Fourth £783. (PenaltyValue £8169) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
