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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Our opening raceday of the year promises to be a spectacular clash between two of the most exciting horses in training, as Shishkin takes on Energumene in our Grade 1 feature. The brilliant Arkle champion Shishkin is a dual Cheltenham Festival winner and the joint-highest rated British chaser in training. He stepped out of novice company in impressive style when winning at Kempton over Christmas and will try to join his esteemed former stablemates Altior and Sprinter Sacre by winning the SBK Clarence House Chase. Energumene, trained in Ireland by Willie Mullins, is also unbeaten over fences, including two Grade 1s having won at both Leopardstown and the Punchestown Festival last year. We must not assume this will be a two horse race though as First Flow, trained by Kim Bailey and ridden by David Bass, bids to join Un De Sceaux and Master Minded as just the third horse to win this great race more than once. It should be a thrilling renewal. The main event is sponsored for the first time by SBK who provide their backing to the whole raceday and we thank them enormously for their support. Elsewhere on the card the Grade 2 SBK Mares’ Hurdle is normally a high-class affair having been won by Roksana, Magic Of Light and Vroum Vroum Mag in recent renewals. Away from the track, we are delighted to be making very important presentations today to two excellent charities. The Injured Jockeys Fund will receive a cheque for £13,100 through money raised from our bespoke Ambassador Programme, while Sebastian’s Action Trust, our nominated charity for public donations last year, benefitted to the tune of £10,100. Those presentations will take place in between races in the Parade Ring. Please do look out for the SBK activation in the main grandstand to find out more about the sportsbook betting app powered by Smarkets. There are plenty of prizes to be won throughout the day. We also have the continued support of bet365 who sponsor the bet365 Handicap Chase, worth £85,000 this year. This looks a very competitive renewal as you would expect. Last year it was won by Dashel Drasher who went on to Grade 1 success in the Betfair Ascot Chase later that season. We hope to see a similarly outstanding winner of the race this year who might be able to compete in our final top-level contest of the season next month. That takes place on Saturday 19th February when we hope to see you back at Ascot. Yours Sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. Her Majesty’s Representative & Chairman WELCOME

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WELCOME

HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES

TO DAY ’ S SPONSORS

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AWAY R AC I N G AT H AY D O C K PA R K

PETER MARSH HANDICAP CHASE

PORTMAN CUP CHASE

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS

R AC E CONDITIONS

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R AC I N G PAG E S Your guide to all of today’s races

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1st Race 12.35pm The Sbk Betting Podcast Juvenile Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race)

Juvenile races are designed solely for four-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially every runner in this two-mile hurdle is allotted 10st 12lb (ﬁllies 10st 5lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they have won. PAGES 28-30

2nd Race 1.10pm The Sbk Handicap Chase

This handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135 is run over three miles. In a handicap, the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating, which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher-rated horses to carry more weight than a lower-rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale, whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. PAGES 34-36

3rd Race 1.45pm The Sbk Holloway’s Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

This is a two mile about three and a half furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a speciﬁc ratings band, but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races. PAGES 40-41

4th Race 2.20pm The Sbk Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered as the Warﬁeld) (GBB Race)

Grade 2 races are high-class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival

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Make your way to the SBK Betting Zone in the middle of the Grandstand Concourse to ﬁnd out how you can get some of the best odds for every race, try your luck on the SBK Claw, and get expert insight from resident SBK tipster Tom Collins.

contenders. Initially the weights in this two mile about seven and a half furlong hurdle for ﬁllies and mares aged four and upwards are allocated on the basis of age, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 3 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 success. PAGES 48-50

5th Race 2.55pm The bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

This handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards is run over two miles about ﬁve furlongs. To qualify for a handicap rating, horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the Handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms, a horse rated 150 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 145. PAGES 54-55

6th Race 3.30pm The Sbk Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

The feature race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles about one furlong. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football - quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race so the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex. PAGES 58-60

7th Race 3.30pm The Sbk British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race)

As the title suggests, novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing them to compete against each other before graduating up the ranks. This race differs slightly from a standard novice event in that it is restricted to horses that have been specifically bred for National Hunt racing - horses that have previously run on the Flat are barred from taking part. This two mile about five and a half furlong hurdle race is for horses aged four, five, six and seven, which are E.B.F. eligible and have not won more than two hurdle races.

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1 DASHEL DRASHER(GB)(23)

B g Passing Glance - So Long (Nomadic Way (USA)) Owner: Mrs B Tully And R Lock Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Colours:PURPLE, YELLOW STAR, Breeder: Mrs C C Scott RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP. Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers Form: 2U1-311 CD BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHH Posted front-running wins in graduation chase and Class 2 handicap over C&D (heavy/soft) the last twice, despite tending to jump left; gamely beat Bennys King last time; has an attractive proﬁle, given that he’s unbeaten at Ascot (3-3) and looks open to further progress. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 158

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1. Owner’s Silks (illustration) 2. Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan 3. Horse’s Number on saddle cloth 4. Sex of horse c = colt f = ﬁlly g = gelding h = horse m = mare 5. Horse’s name 6. Sire (Father) 7. Dam (Mother) 8. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 9. Damsire (Grandfather) 10. Number of days since last run 11. Form Guide 12. Racing Post star rating 13. Horse’s sponsor details 14. Breeder 15. Trainer(s) 16. Owner(s) 17. Age of horse 18. Owner’s Colours (description) 19. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled Up U = Unseated rider 20. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before. C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course. BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

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21. Weight (stones/pounds) 22. Official BHA Rating 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 penalties and 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-handicapped races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, their latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are preﬁxed by the letter h. 23. Jockey’s name and photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

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King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand. To make the most of your visit download the Ascot app and enjoy easy access to the interactive map which will enable you to locate bars and dining facilities, a schedule of the day and a live feed of Ascot TV (available on iPhone and Android).

A SHORT HISTORY ASCOT’S BEGINNINGS Few sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse. Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

THE FIRST RACECOURSE The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, assisted by a team including a carpenter, a painter, and a racing administrator. The ﬁrst permanent building was erected around 1794 by a local Windsor builder. Holding 1,650 people, it was used for almost ﬁfty years.

It was Queen Anne in 1711 who ﬁrst saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”.

In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure, which ensured that Ascot Heath would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure.

THE FIRST RACE MEETING The ﬁrst race meeting ever held at Ascot took place later that year, on Saturday 11th August. The inaugural event was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over six years of age. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12 stone and the seven runners were all English hunters, rather different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat today. The nature of the contest also bore little resemblance to modern day racing at Ascot. That race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long – about the length of today’s Grand National course. The winning horse would have required tremendous stamina, but sadly there is no record of who claimed that ﬁrst Plate. Queen Anne’s gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with the Queen Anne Stakes.

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ROYAL ASCOT The precise origins of the Royal Meeting are unclear, as the event evolved from the ﬁrst four-day meeting that took place in 1768. The meeting as it’s known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of the Gold Cup in 1807. Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at Ascot until 1939. The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers. In 2009, Yeats, ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won his fourth consecutive Gold Cup – a magniﬁcent achievement, and one that Stradivarius just failed to emulate in 2021 having won the previous three renewals.

MANAGING ASCOT Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the Monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the Sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure. The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee. Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board chaired by Sir Francis Brooke Bt., who also serves as Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot. As an owner and breeder of racehorses, Her Majesty The Queen takes a keen interest in the races, and has had great success with her own horses over the years. The jockeys riding Her Majesty’s horses can be identified by The Queen’s racing colours: purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves, and black velvet cap with gold fringe – the same as those of King Edward VII and George IV as Prince Regent. During Royal Ascot, The Queen traditionally presents the Gold Cup and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. New versions of these trophies are made each year and presented to the winners to keep. Ascot Racecourse closed for a £200 million redevelopment in 2004, and was reopened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 20th June 2006. HIGHLIGHTS AT ASCOT SINCE 2006 There have been several landmark occasions since Ascot Racecourse reopened in 2006 and none more memorable than two special Gold Cup days – when Yeats completed his four-timer of Gold Cup wins in 2009 and when The Queen herself won the stayers’ championship with Estimate in 2013.

In 2011, Ascot celebrated its tercentenary and staged the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day, now the culmination of the European elite Flat racing season. The great Frankel won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day in 2011, and the curtain came down on the career of officially the best horse of all time when he won the Champion Stakes a year later. Sir Henry Cecil’s pride and joy won five of his remarkable unbeaten run of 14 races at Ascot. 2012 also saw Ascot at the heart of the country’s celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with the Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare, Black Caviar. Ascot has continued to cement its reputation as Europe’s premier destination for the best horses in the world. In recent years it is the Americans who have had most success, with Tepin’s win in the 2016 Queen Anne Stakes and Lady Aurelia’s King’s Stand Stakes victory the following year being notable highlights. The latter filly was trained by Wesley Ward, who has now saddled 12 winners at the Royal Meeting. It is not just international horses which Ascot is known for, of course. Jockeys also come from all over the world to ride here – perhaps most notably at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a unique fixture in the global racing calendar which each year sees many of world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift racing’s ultimate team prize, with four teams battling it out across a thrilling six-race contest. While the grandeur of the Royal Meeting takes centre stage each June, Ascot is also renowned for hosting Europe’s premier midsummer middle-distance contest the following month. The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has been won by many of racing’s most distinguished champions including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and - more recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize. A S H O RT H I STO RY

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK King Edward VII Enclosure Please note that the following outlets are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

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BARS

For the Jumps season, there are four delicious dishes, with plant-based variations, available at the Horsewalk Inn on Level 4 – Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Bulogi Bowl, Ascot Burger and Beer Battered Cod Goujons – all available for £13.50 on-the-day.

A range of winter cocktails have been developed specially for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Enjoy The Ultimate G&T or one of our delectable non-alcoholic cocktails, only available at the Bit & Bridle Cocktail Bar on Level 4.

Queen Anne Enclosure ON THE GO

BAR

Take your pick from an assortment of delicious on-the-go food outlets in the Queen Anne Enclosure where plant-based options are readily available. Enjoy a warming meal from Mrs B’s Kitchen and Bar located inside the Grandstand Concourse, where a hearty pie and mash is available with a drink for £14.00.

Dancing Brave, Dubai Millennium and Nijinsky bar will all be open inside the Grandstand and serving Peroni, the new official beer of Ascot, as well as a range of wines, spirits and non-alcoholic options.

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Choisir Bar serving draught and bottled beer within easy access of the Parade Ring steppings and trackside lawns

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Nijinsky Bar a popular full service bar inside the Grandstand

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Mai Taiko offering authentic Japanese rice and sushi bowls

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Mrs B’s Kitchen serving crispy tender chicken served with potato wedges and a summer salad along with Royal Estate cocktail sausage bowl, potato hash, honey glaze and crispy onion

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Front Runner Grill a popular choice, serving a range of burgers and chips. Plant-based option available

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The Gin Terrace an elegant Gin Bar on the Grandstand concourse

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Wood Fired Pizza Company offering a range of delicious made to order Italian pizzas with fresh toppings. Gluten free, plant based and vegetarian option available

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Baracouda Café serving Lavazza coffee with cakes, sandwiches and salads

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Fish & Chips offering a British classic on the Bandstand Lawns

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Flat Out serving a range of flatbreads

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The Bahnstand offering traditional Japanese rice bowls and steamed bao buns in a variety of flavours

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Mac ‘N’ Cheese offering freshly made macaroni and cheese topped your way, prepared to order. Plant-based, gluten free options available

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The Burger Kitchen serving burgers, hot dogs and chips on the Bandstand Lawn

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Magnum Horsebox serving Magnum ice creams on the Bandstand Lawn B A R S R E S TA U R A N T S & E AT E R I E S

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TODAY’S SPONSORS Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.

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FIRST TWO PICK THE FIRST TWO HORSES IN THE CORRECT ORDER - A POPULAR BET WHEN THERE IS A HOT FAVOURITE IN THE RACE

AWAY RACING FROM HAYDOCK PARK HAYDOCK PARK Race 1 12.50 2m 3f 203y 1 ANTEY (GER) Patrick Griﬃn Form: 4P3,

11-0

Derek Fox Probable S.P.: 33-1

2 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) 11-0 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 125, Probable S.P.: 4-1 3 PAPA TANGO CHARLY (FR) 11-0 Jonjo O’Neill Nick Scholﬁeld Form: 111, Probable S.P.: 6-4 4 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 11-0 Ben Pauling Kielan Woods Form: 0-U1, Probable S.P.: 3-1 5 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) 10-8 Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan Form: 1U1, Probable S.P.: 16-1 6 CLONDAW CAITLIN (IRE) 10-7 Ruth Jeﬀerson Sean Quinlan Form: 024, Probable S.P.: 14-1

Race 2 1.25 1 JONBON (FR) Nicky Henderson Form: 1-11,

1m 7f 144y

11-11

Aidan Coleman Probable S.P.: 1-2

2 DONNY BOY (IRE) 11-6 N. W. Alexander Conor O’Farrell Form: 1-11, Probable S.P.: 33-1 3 LEBOWSKI (IRE) 11-6 Michael Scudamore Richard Patrick Form: 5-11, Probable S.P.: 12-1 4 MIGHT I (IRE) Harry Fry Form: 5-12,

11-6

Sean Bowen Probable S.P.: 13-2

5 NELLS SON (GB) 11-6 Nicky Richards Danny McMenamin Form: 1-12, Probable S.P.: 66-1 6 PIKAR (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 2F,

11-6

Bridget Andrews Probable S.P.: 33-1

7 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) 11-6 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 131, Probable S.P.: 11-1

Race 3 2.00

1m 7f 144y

1 NAVAJO PASS (GB) 11-10 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 3-00, Probable S.P.: 22-1 2 GARO DE JUILLEY (FR) 11-8 Sophie Leech Sean Bowen Form: 360, Probable S.P.: 80-1 3 GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) 11-4 Ben Pauling Kielan Woods Form: 020, Probable S.P.: 40-1 4 HUNTERS CALL (IRE) 11-4 Olly Murphy Aidan Coleman Form: 5-13, Probable S.P.: 9-4 5 ROCKADENN (FR) 11-4 Alastair Ralph Nick Scholﬁeld Form: 302, Probable S.P.: 18-1 6 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 11-4 Ann Hamilton Danny McMenamin Form: 111, Probable S.P.: 4-6

Race 4 2.35

3m 1f 125y

1 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) 11-10 Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 16-2, Probable S.P.: 7-2

Race 5 3.10

3m 58y

1 TEESCOMPONENTS LAD (GB) 11-12 Gillian Boanas Tom Midgley (5) Form: 213, Probable S.P.: 9-1

2 LORD DU MESNIL (FR) 10-13 Richard Hobson Kielan Woods Form: FP2, Probable S.P.: 17-2

2 SMALL PRESENT (IRE) 11-5 Sue Smith Thomas Willmott (5) Form: 363, Probable S.P.: 15-2

3 SAM BROWN (GB) 10-8 Anthony Honeyball Aidan Coleman Form: 3-03, Probable S.P.: 20-1

3 TOKYO GETAWAY (IRE) 11-3 James Moﬀatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 20-2, Probable S.P.: 13-2

4 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) 10-7 N. W. Alexander Henry Brooke Form: 0-34, Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 THE BRIMMING WATER (IRE) 11-3 Samuel Drinkwater Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 251, Probable S.P.: 4-1

5 REMASTERED (GB) 10-7 David Pipe Tom Scudamore Form: 3F2, Probable S.P.: 11-2

5 POTTERS HEDGER (GB) 11-1 Lucy Wadham Jack Quinlan Form: 03-6, Probable S.P.: 8-1

6 KALOOKI (GER) 10-6 Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien Form: 2-01, Probable S.P.: 12-1

6 ACEY MILAN (IRE) Anthony Honeyball Form: 002,

11-1

Non Runner Probable S.P.:

Bridget Andrews Probable S.P.: 16-1

10-4

7 MOON KING (FR) 10-8 Charlie Longsdon Brian Hughes Form: 232, Probable S.P.: 9-2

8 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) 10-4 Sandy Thomson Brian Hughes Form: P-2F, Probable S.P.: 11-2

8 DELUXE RANGE (IRE) 10-8 Sandy Thomson Sean Quinlan Form: 3-45, Probable S.P.: 33-1

9 FORTESCUE (GB) 10-4 Henry Daly Hugh Nugent (5) Form: 302, Probable S.P.: 14-1

9 FOILLAN (IRE) Dr Richard Newland Form: 151,

7 ALNADAM (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 0-43,

10 SAM’S ADVENTURE (GB) 10-4 Brian Ellison Sean Quinlan Form: P0P, Probable S.P.: 22-1

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Charlie Hammond Probable S.P.: 11-2

Race 6 3.45

2m 67y

1 THE LAST DAY (IRE) 12-1 Evan Williams Sean Bowen Form: 4/56-, Probable S.P.: 22-1

Race 7 4.15

1m 7f 144y

1 THOR DE CERISY (FR) 11-12 Michael Scudamore Richard Patrick Form: 5F0, Probable S.P.: 14-1

2 SHAMAN DU BERLAIS (FR) 11-12 Kerry Lee Daire McConville (10) Form: 2/-13, Probable S.P.: 7-2

2 MINELLA CHARMER (IRE) 11-11 James Moﬀatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 3-PP, Probable S.P.: 25-1

Sam Twiston-Davies Probable S.P.: 10-1

11-12

3 SAO MAXENCE (FR) 11-9 James Ewart Alan Doyle (7) Form: 2//21/-, Probable S.P.: 6-1

4 THOMAS MACDONAGH (GB) 11-10 Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan Form: 0P2, Probable S.P.: 9-2

4 THE GREY FALCO (FR) 11-8 Alastair Ralph Nick Scholﬁeld Form: P-56, Probable S.P.: 7-1

5 EST ILLIC (IRE) 11-0 Sarah-Jayne Davies William Kennedy Form: 6-P4, Probable S.P.: 25-1

5 FEIVEL (IRE) 11-5 Dr Richard Newland Charlie Hammond Form: F10, Probable S.P.: 8-1

6 OSCARS LEADER (IRE) 10-11 Jennie Candlish Jamie Hamilton Form: 5-3P, Probable S.P.: 14-1

6 ROB ROYAL (FR) 11-2 Jake Coulson Non Runner Form: 221-, Probable S.P.: 7-1

7 GALLIC GEORDIE (GB) 10-5 Samuel Drinkwater Richard Patrick Form: 113, Probable S.P.: 6-4

7 NEAR KETTERING (GB) 10-12 Sam England Jonathan England Form: F50, Probable S.P.: 16-1

3 KATPOLI (FR) Dr Richard Newland Form: 2/U-4,

8 SACRE PIERRE (FR) 10-9 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 35F, Probable S.P.: 15-8

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R AC E 1 12.35PM THE SBK BETTING PODCAST J U V E N I L E H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S

( N OV I C E S’ C H A M P I O N S H I P H U R D L E S E R I E S Q UA L I F I E R ) (G B B RAC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,100 metres) for juvenile four yrs old Total race value £13000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5133; Second £2567; Third £1283; Fourth £642; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6698.58) See page 62 for conditions of this race.

SBK will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

G R AY S T O N E ( I R E ) ( 2 3 ) Gr or Ro g Dark Angel (IRE) - Crown of Diamonds (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Owner: Mr James Summers E RAge: 4 Weight: 11 4 NHorse Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Colours: RED, BLACK cross belts, N Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited BLACK and RED striped sleeves. U Form: Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP - R 231F D N HHH Triple Flat scorer; opened his hurdles account at Warwick (soft) on penultimate start and would probably have followed O up at Taunton (good to soft) but for a ﬁnal-ﬂightN fall when still in the lead and 3l clear of Irish Hill; free-going sort who may not

relish this stiﬀer track but has leading claims on form.

Jockey

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 121

H AY E D O ( G E R ) ( 1 8 )

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hello Honey (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) Owner: Mr Harry Redknapp Weight: 11 4 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap. Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd D Form: 031

Jamie Moore

HHHH Placed on the Flat in Spain/France; getting better over hurdles with experience and made all for a 13l success at Hereford (good to soft) most recently; open to further improvement and enters calculations. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 115

IRISH HILL (GER) (23)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Owner: Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8 Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee Cross of Lorraine and sleeves. Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1 D

Harry Cobden

HHH Record of 2-4 on the Flat in France; gifted the race at Taunton (good to soft) on debut over hurdles, as he was 3l behind Graystone when that rival took a final-flight tumble; however, remains unexposed in general and looks open to progress in this sphere; cheekpieces applied. Official BHA Rating -

4 TWILIGHT TWIST (GB) (42)

B g Twilight Son - Fiftyshadesofpink (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) Owner: Magee Bickerton Monaghan Farrell & King Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm seams, striped sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Hare Group Ltd Form: 124 D

Tom Bellamy

HHHHH AW Flat winner; scored at Huntingdon (good) on first crack at this game and has posted two sound efforts since, latest at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he was an eyecatching fourth having finished well from a difficult position; form has substance; respected. Official BHA Rating 123

D O C T O R PA R N A S S U S ( I R E ) ( 1 1 0 )

B g Make Believe - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: Mr D. W. Fox Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 12 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW inverted triangle, Breeder: Knockainey Stud YELLOW sleeves, RED diamonds, YELLOW cap, RED diamonds. Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form:

HHHH 0-10 on Flat (peak RPR 83) for David O’Meara but looks an interesting hurdles prospect as he’s a half-brother to last season’s Tolworth winner Metier; bought for 66,000gns since last run; market conﬁdence should be heeded on debut for Dan Skelton. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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Harry Skelton

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GIRANDOLE (FR) (23)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Laber Ildut (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Owner: Mr S. Garnett Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 12 Trainer: Mark Gillard, Sherborne Colours: WHITE, BEIGE armlets, Breeder: Bloodstock Agency Ltd RED cap. Sponsor: Ascot Park Polo Club Form: 22

Theo Gillard (5)

HH Very minor form on Flat; already looks a better hurdler having finished second at Exeter and Taunton (2l behind Irish Hill) since switched to this code; however, needs more improvement to get off the mark. Official BHA Rating 105

RESTITUTION (FR) (26)

B g Frankel - Restiana (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - Restitution Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Tom Cannon

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 12 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 3

HHH Stablemate of Twilight Twist; Flat win (for the Gosden yard) came on fast ground; perhaps not ideally suited by the soft surface at Kempton (well-held third) on the switch to hurdles; should improve at some stage. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3.

2021: TRITONIC 4 10 12 A P Heskin 5-4 (Alan King) 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 Twilight Twist (GB), 3-1 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 4-1 Hayedo (GER), 5-1 Irish Hill (GER), 12-1 Restitution (FR), 16-1 Girandole (FR

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred ﬁllies and mares. R A C I N G PA G E S

STALLION EVENTS IMPORTANT TO CHOICES BREEDERS MAKE

Logician

The thoroughbred breeding game involves many important choices and perhaps none more so important is the choice of which mare will be mated with what stallion. As befits its standing in the world, Britain houses some of the most important stallions, including Frankel, based at Banstead Manor Stud just outside Newmarket, who gained his first sire championship last year. In raising awareness of the stallions standing in Britain, the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) annually stages stallion events for both National Hunt and Flat breeders, both of which will be held over the coming weeks. Set to take place on Tuesday at the Goffs UK sales complex in Doncaster from 9am is the National Hunt Stallion Showcase. Britain’s National Hunt stallion ranks continues to strengthen and 18 of them will be on show, including LOGICIAN, the Group 1 St Leger-winning son Frankel, and BANGKOK, the Group 2-winning son of Australia. Both are exciting additions and will cover their first book of mares this spring. Stallions to have relocated to Britain for 2022 and will be shown by their respective studs include the former Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup hero LEADING LIGHT and the Group 2 winner WALZERTAKT. Last year Nube Negra’s sire DINK was moved to Britain, while PLANTEUR, sire of Trueshan, winner of the past two renewals of the Group 2 QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup joined the British ranks in 2021. Both will have their first British-foaled crop born this spring, as will DIPLOMAT. There are plenty of exciting young National Hunt stallions in Britain, whose runners are eagerly awaited, including JACK HOBBS, whose oldest crop are three. He was the most active British-based National Hunt stallion in 2021. Former Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes winner DARTMOUTH’s first crop have also just turned three. 24 THE CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE

FRONTIERSMAN’s oldest are two, while FLAG OF HONOUR’s have just become yearlings. Those stallions whose runners are just starting out include the well-bred ARRIGO, TELESCOPE, like Dartmouth, winner of the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, and former Group 1 Coronation Cup hero PETHER’S MOON. The established sires on show are DRAGON DANCER, FRAMMASSONE, GENTLEWAVE and MASTERSTROKE. Meanwhile, the TBA Flat Stallion Parade will take place on Thursday, 3 February at Park Paddocks in Newmarket, at 11am, just before the start of the Tattersalls February Sale. A total of 12 first and second season stallions will be paraded. The event provides the ideal opportunity to see those stallions who are freshly retired and amongst them is A’ALI, winner of the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2020, before winning in the same grade as a three-year-old. UBETTERBELIEVEIT was another sharp and speedy juvenile, who won the Group 2 Flying Childers Stakes. LOPE Y FERNANDEZ won the Group 3 Round Tower Stakes as a juvenile, before hitting the frame in five Group 1 contests. Runner-up in the 2020 running of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes was ROSEMAN. He is joined at the event by studmates LEGENDS OF WAR, a Grade 3 winner in the US, Listed Windsor Castle Stakes scorer SOUTHERN HILLS, Stakes winner and Group 1 2,000 Guineas runner-up TIP TO WIN, and MR SCARAMANGA, a local Group 2 winner in Qatar. Second season sire WITHOUT PAROLE was a fine winner of the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting, while Group 3 winner SERGEI PROKOFIEV was third in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes as a juvenile. BANGKOK and DIPLOMAT will also be shown off to breeders at this event. Both events are free to attend for breeders and bloodstock enthusiasts, and there will be complimentary refreshments provided by the TBA. Bangkok

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R AC E 2 1 .1 0 P M THE SBK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE RACE FINISH

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RACE START

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,700 metres) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total race value £17400. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6677; Second £3339; Third £1669; Fourth £835; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8713.60) Weights lowered 1lb. See page 62 for conditions of this race.

SBK will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

C AT T I G E R ( F R ) ( 2 4 )

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Owner: Mr David Maxwell Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, BROWN sleeves and Breeder: Mr J. Haimet & Har. De La Croix Sonnet cap. Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: P/13-252

Jockey Mr David Maxwell (3)

HHHH Some telling jumping errors in his time but avoided that at Doncaster (3m, soft) on latest start, when it was idling in front that cost him as he went down by a nose; back up 4lb but well capable of being bang there. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 136

D I D E R O VA L L I S ( F R ) ( 3 1 )

B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR) (April Night (FR)) Owner: Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Weight: 11 11 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED star, Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre armlets and star on cap. Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 1P2-662

Miss Lucy Turner (7)

HHHH Back near his best when second at Ludlow on latest outing; that puts him back in the picture and although he’s been below form on all three forays at Ascot, that was ﬁrst time out in each of the last three seasons and he could be a much greater force at this stage of the campaign; creditable second on his only run under Lucy Turner. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

MR MULDOON (IRE) (42)

Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE) (Alphabatim (USA)) Owner: Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE Breeder: Mrs B. Byrne epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates Form: 414-050 C D

Cillin Leonard (5)

HHH Won over hurdles here in 2019 and ran respectably over fences on his one visit last season; not disgraced when the last of five finishers at Haydock in November but that is sandwiched in between two heavy defeats; blinkers (retained today) replaced usual cheekpieces last time; the positive is that he’s back to last March’s last winning mark. Official BHA Rating 134

4 PORT OF MARS (IRE) (24)

B g Westerner - Sarahall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Owner: Bective Stud Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, Breeder: James F. Barry WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots, RED cap. Form: 3/321P-P D

Harry Skelton

HH Lightly raced; won by 10l in four-runner beginners’ chase at Hereford (3m1f, soft) last January; ran poorly in February next time, had wind surgery last May and ran poorly again when next seen at turn of the year; all starts under rules have been on soft or heavy; form chance hinges on that win. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 133

LE BREUIL (FR) (49)

Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Slew Dancer (Fabulous Dancer (USA)) Owner: Mrs Emma Palmer Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK chevron, DARK BLUE Breeder: Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star. Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club Form: 334P-6P

HH Not the same force since winning the National Hunt Chase over 3m7f at the Cheltenham Festival in 2019; way down the weights and there have still been ﬂashes of form (the latest in January 2021) which give him a great chance in theory, but this season’s two runs reinforce the doubts; tried cheekpieces twice, now it’s blinkers. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 132

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Luca Morgan (5)

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CO B O LO B O ( F R ) ( 2 4 )

Br g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Nanou des Brosses (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Owner: Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, armlets Breeder: Mr Michel Lecoq and cap. Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 125P-0P D

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHH Made a cracking start to last term over 3m on testing ground, form culminating in his second in this race; not so good since, with wind surgery in April before this season’s two runs; oﬀ 8lb lower than this time last year, though, he cannot be comfortably ruled out. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 128

D O W N TO W N G E TAWAY ( I R E ) ( 3 7 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Shang A Lang (IRE) (Commander Collins (IRE)) Owner: Bucks Racing Club Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Colours: YELLOW, MAROON sleeves, WHITE Breeder: Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins armlets, MAROON and YELLOW quartered cap. Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing Form: 10/0-3P1 C

James Bowen

HHHH Often disappointing when lightly raced for Nicky Henderson and once raced for Willie Mullins; with new yard this term and switched to chasing, back to life when he asserted in good style on run-in in an eight-runner novice handicap at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) on latest outing; while that was encouraging and 5lb rise is manageable on peak hurdles form, stamina for 3m has not been proved (three attempts) and longer-term record is not forgotten. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

SUSSEX RANGER (USA) (26)

B g Hat Trick (JPN) - Purple (USA) (Royal Academy (USA)) Owner: The Tongdean Partnership Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE Breeder: Paul Knapper & TCR Ranch stripes, YELLOW sleeves and cap. Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 3431/0-5

Jamie Moore

HH Won well at Newbury (1lb lower today) in February 2020 but heavy defeats in his only two starts since; oﬀ 411 days before his run at Kempton over Christmas, where he did not show much dash but that run gives him something to build on. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

D E F I S AC R E ( F R ) ( 3 5 )

B g Network (GER) - Iowa Sacree (FR) (Trebrook (FR)) Owner: Mr I. Wills Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Colours: RED, DARK GREEN chevron, Breeder: Jean-Francois Magnien LIGHT BLUE cap, DARK GREEN diamonds. Form: 122-445 C

Lilly Pinchin (5)

HH Made the first three on all completed starts last season, including a 2m5f win off today’s mark (he’s not been at his peak this term) on what’s been his only race at Ascot; that was on good ground and although he acts on soft, not having raced over even 2m6f leaves him with a fair bit to prove. Official BHA Rating 125

10 WINDS OF FIRE (USA) (44)

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Laureldean Gale (USA) (Grand Slam (USA)) Owner: Mr L. Fell Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoop, Breeder: Godolphin sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 222-F13

Adam Wedge

HHHHH Progressive in handicap hurdles last season, including on soft; fell at the first fence on his chase debut in November but won at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) next time and close third of four in novice handicap at Taunton (2m7f, good) on latest, where he was outpaced late on but rallied well; youngster of the party, who has more to offer. Official BHA Rating 124 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 9.

2021: ENQARDE (FR) 7 10 12 Charlie Hammond 4-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 11 ran

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3-1 Cat Tiger (FR), 5-1 Didero Vallis (FR), Winds of Fire (USA), 6-1 Downtown Getaway (IRE), 10-1 Mr Muldoon (IRE), Cobolobo (FR), 11-1 Deﬁ Sacre (FR), 12-1 Le Breuil (FR), 14-1 Port of Mars (IRE), Sussex Ranger (USA)

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CHARITY FUNDING COMMITMENTS CONTINUE TO GROW VIA ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS Ascot Racecourse is proud to announce a number of initiatives and funding commitments that will provide crucial support for local charities and the wider community in 2022 and beyond. Through the Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, these commitments will build on the wide-ranging help and assistance provided to many organisations through 2021. Charity Funding In excess of £25,000 grant funding has already been promised to seven fantastic charities for the year ahead through the Berkshire Community Foundation. These include £5,000 to the Renova Trust which provides housing to formerly homeless or precariously housed people and ex-offenders. The Windsor-based charity DASH will also receive £5,000 to help them in their work to provide specialist support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with domestic abuse. The Recycled Teenagers Club, Parents & Children Together (PACT), Slough CVS, Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue and the Adult Dyslexia Centre will also benefit from funding. This financial support follows £3,000 donated in December to three homeless charities in Bracknell, Windsor and Slough providing critical help across the Christmas period. Equine Charities Ascot also remains committed to supporting charities within the horse racing industry and through a bespoke Ambassador Programme more than £13,000 was raised for the Injured Jockeys Fund during raceday activities in 2021 despite reduced attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Ed Chamberlin, Vice-Chairman of the IJF, will be accepting a cheque on behalf of the charity today. Online Public Donations We are also delighted to report that public donations at ticket purchase during 2020/21 raised over £10,000 for our nominated charity, Sebastian’s Action Trust, a charity based in Crowthorne that provides support to families of seriously-ill children. Their founder and CEO, Jane Gates alongside their Chair of Trustees, Gary Muddyman, will also be accepting a cheque from the racecourse today. Thames Hospice based in Windsor are the nominated charity for 2022 donations. Jane Gates OBE, CEO at Sebastian’s Action Trust, said: “Sebastian’s Action Trust has been incredibly proud to be the nominated charity for public donations at ticket purchase throughout 2020/21. We are thrilled to receive £10,086.25 and wish to thank the public who have given so generously to our cause through the most challenging of times. “We also wish to acknowledge Ascot Racecourse for selecting us as their chosen recipients; this once again reflects the amazing support they give to our charity through donations, sponsorship of events and the collaborative endeavours which help us to give our beneficiaries a little of the Ascot magic every racegoer enjoys when they visit this prestigious racetrack.” Looking ahead to 2022, Ascot will be offering hundreds of complimentary tickets to members of the emergency services, NHS and social care sector through the Blue Light ticket scheme. The scheme started in January and will include all non-premium racedays with 100 Queen Anne Enclosure tickets available at each fixture through the Blue Lights Ticket website. Additionally, the Tickets For Troops scheme will continue in 2022, offering complimentary tickets to members of the armed forces.

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R AC E 3 1.45PM T H E S B K H O L L O WAY ’ S H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (3,800 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £30000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. See page 62 for conditions of this race.

SBK will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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GARRY CLERMONT (FR) (35)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Kalidria Beauchene (FR) (Califet (FR)) Owner: Mrs C. M. Walsh Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE star, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont sleeves, PURPLE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, PURPLE star. Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 653-123 D

Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHHH Scored over 2m3f at Warwick (soft) last May; couple of good placed eﬀorts over 1m7f at this course since, latest in Grade 3 handicap; open to further improvement; very solid chance back up in distance. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 143

STO N E R’S C H O I C E (G B ) ( 2 1)

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - High Beneﬁt (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Owner: Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Colours: DARK GREEN, RED cross Breeder: John R. Hales belts and armlets, quartered cap. Sponsor: bresbet ltd Form: 214-363 C D

Max Kendrick

HHH Successful four times as a novice hurdler last term; creditable third in two of his three starts this season; form has levelled oﬀ but the return to this course may suit (last win came here). Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

F I L S D ’O U DA I R I E S ( F R ) ( 1 0 4 )

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Pythie d’Oudairies (FR) (Grand Tresor (FR)) Owner: Mr Claudio Michael Grech Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: BLACK, PINK seams, halved Breeder: CTE Michel De Gigou sleeves and diamond on cap. Sponsor: Unibet Form: 125F-FP

Nico de Boinville

HHHH Hurdles winner in France; campaigned over fences in Ireland since, showing bits of form but mostly failing to complete; open to improvement back hurdling on debut for Nicky Henderson; interesting. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 138

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B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Inter Alia (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Owner: Mr Allan Stennett Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 6 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: BEIGE and EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Michael Ronayne check, BEIGE sleeves. Sponsor: Allseasons Bloodstock Form: 1/11P-2 D

Micheal Nolan

HHHHH 2-3 in novice hurdles last term (had an excuse for the defeat); solid effort in Haydock handicap (2m3f, soft; clear second off 4lb lower) on reappearance; looks the type to improve further; respected. Official BHA Rating 137

SKANDIBURG (FR) (12)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Owner: Mr R. H. F. Fuller Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Charlotte Fuller, Penwood Colours: DARK GREEN, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Mr Emmanuel Leclerc epaulets. Sponsor: Tote Form: 432-555

HH Useful hurdler at up to 3m on his day; however, below best in two runs for new stable and the drop back to 2m3f did not suit last time; others preferred. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 136

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N ’G O LO ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Dame Again (AUS) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: K Jardine R Griﬃths S Greig Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Ann Duﬃeld, Leyburn Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK Breeder: Dame Again Syndicate BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. Sponsor: Sims Suzuki Form: 3000-34

Kevin Brogan (3)

HH Eventually lost his way for Willie Mullins, following a progressive start to hurdles career; not disgraced at Haydock (behind Stellar Magic) on debut for new yard but needs to improve on that bare form. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

ESPRIT DU LARGE (FR) (11)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tuffslolyloly (FR) (Double Bed (FR)) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop. Breeder: Pascal Noue Form: F3FP-P2 D Sponsor: Tote

Adam Wedge

HHH Modest completion record over fences/hurdles since winning Grade 1 novice chase at Sandown in December 2019; got round for silver medal at Exeter (2m2f) last week but isn’t sure to back up that eﬀort. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

K AT E S O N ( G B ) ( 2 6 )

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE) (Insan (USA)) Owner: DMRichardsRobertsChurchwardW-Williams Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Colours: RED, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, Breeder: D. M. Richards BLACK and WHITE hooped cap. Sponsor: Planned Oﬃce Interiors Ltd Form: 305-032 D

Tom Bellamy

HHH Distant second at Chepstow last time over a trip (2m7f) that’s probably too far for him; creditable third in this race 12 months ago (for previous stable) and has a fighting chance off 8lb lower this time round. Official BHA Rating 131

U N E X P E C T E D PA R T Y ( F R ) ( 2 7 )

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Owner: The Unexpected Party Syndicate Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: WHITE, GREY hoop, WHITE Breeder: Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien and RED hooped cap. Sponsor: Ashford Stud Form: 2-4122 BF

Harry Skelton

HHHH Has form figures of 122 (all over 2m5f) since handicapping, the win gained at Wetherby; unlucky there last time as he would have probably won with a better jump at the final flight; remains of interest. Official BHA Rating 130

10 SMURPHY ENKI (FR) (27)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Creme Veloutee (IRE) (Law Society (USA)) Owner: Miss Jane Goddard Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester Colours: BLACK, GREY cross belts, Breeder: E. Rouchvarger & C. Rouchvarger YELLOW sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Form: 21P1-02

Tom Cannon

HHH Successful in two novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m/2m4f) last term and bettered his reappearance eﬀort when second in Fontwell handicap (2m1f) on Boxing Day; this is harder but he’s not fully exposed yet. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 127

11 SONIGINO (FR) (42)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) (Legolas (JPN)) Owner: Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: YELLOW, RED star, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap, RED star. Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 4-1135

Harry Cobden

HHH 2-3 in France and ran respectably in Listed novice event at Haydock (1m7f) on British debut; lesser effort in Doncaster handicap since but may still have more to offer for top yard; bred to stay this new trip. Official BHA Rating 125

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: GARRY CLERMONT: Following its run on 18/12/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. 2021: CRAIGNEICHE (IRE) 7 10 6 Tom Cannon 14-1 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran

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11-2 Garry Clermont (FR), Unexpected Party (FR), 6-1 Sonigino (FR), 13-2 Fils d’Oudairies (FR), Kateson (GB), 15-2 Stoner’s Choice (GB), 8-1 Stellar Magic (IRE), 11-1 Smurphy Enki (FR), 12-1 Skandiburg (FR), 14-1 Esprit du Large (FR), 18-1 N’Golo (IRE)

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Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 118yds) (4,700 metres) for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares Total race value £60000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

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M O L LY O L LY S W I S H E S ( G B ) ( 6 3 )

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon (Bustino) Owner: Mr Dean Pugh Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets, WHITE Breeder: K. D. & D. K. Pugh sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 1113-15

Jockey Harry Skelton

HHHH Absent since a heavy defeat against males here (2m3f) two months ago; largely progressive otherwise and has been successful on last four attempts in mares’ races (2m-3m), the most recent at Wetherby (2m Listed; scored comfortably) in October; respected back against her own sex. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 145

MY SISTER SARAH (IRE) (24)

Ch m Martaline - Reste Ren Or (IRE) (Goldneyev (USA)) Owner: Barnane Stud Weight: 11 4 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED Breeder: Mr George Clohessy (halved), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Form: 5-53016 D

P. Townend

HHH Irish mare who has several pieces of useful form, including a ready success in Kempton Listed event (3m, good; has won on soft) in November; below par at Leopardstown (2m4f) last time but this step back up in trip may prove ideal; major contender on ratings. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 143

W E ST E R N V I CTO RY ( I R E ) ( 5 1 )

B m Westerner - Zara’s Victory (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Breeder: Tim Conroy Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Tom Bellamy

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 4 Colours: ORANGE, BLACK and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves and cap. D Form: 312131

HHHH In great form in Ireland this season, including two wins over 2m; better than ever when returned to 3m last time, recording an 11l success at Clonmel (yielding to soft); subsequently sold for £80,000; remains unexposed at this sort of distance; big player on debut for Emma Lavelle. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 145

4 W H I T E H OTC H I L L I F I L I ( I R E ) ( 1 4 ) B m Milan - Mhuire Na Gale (IRE) (Norwich) Owner: Chasing Gold Racing Club Trainer: Harry Fry, Seaborough Breeder: Ms Margaret Treacy Sponsor: Citipost

Jonathan Burke

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoops, striped sleeves, RED cap. Form: 21P0-64

HH Only fourth of five at Sandown two weeks ago in a Listed contest that she’d won 12 months earlier; fairly useful on her day but has stopped progressing; faces a tough task in this field. Official BHA Rating 129

A N Y T H I N G F O R L OV E ( G B ) ( 1 4 )

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - La Perrotine (FR) (Northern Crystal) Owner: Foxtrot Racing Anythingforlove Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE Breeder: Dr B. Mayoh epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates Form: 41-4312 D

HHHHH Raced mainly on soft/heavy (below-par efforts on good/good to soft came over fences); progressive over hurdles, most recently clear second in Sandown Listed race (2m4f) when attempting to follow up her Ffos Las handicap win (3m); may have even more to offer; interesting. Official BHA Rating 136

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B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE) (Court Cave (IRE)) Owner: Clear Racing Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Susan Gardner, Longdown Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL Breeder: Mr C. Johnson BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 1120-01

Jamie Moore

HH Successful in mares’ handicap at Kempton (3m, soft) the day after Boxing Day, going one better than when second to Molly Ollys Wishes in same race 12 months earlier; remains unexposed beyond 2m4f but this is a tough assignment on ratings. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 124 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

2021: ROKSANA (IRE) 9 11 6 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

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9-4 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), Western Victory (IRE), 11-4 My Sister Sarah (IRE), 7-1 Anythingforlove (GB), 14-1 Whitehotchilliﬁli (IRE), 16-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE)

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No Horse

R O YA L E PA G A I L L E ( F R ) ( 6 3 )

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) (Villez (USA)) Owner: Mrs S. Ricci Weight: 11 10 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: PINK, LIGHT GREEN spots, Breeder: Mr Philippe Mace PINK sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 3/1116-2 CD

Jockey Charlie Deutsch

HHHH Earned himself a crack at the Gold Cup when winning this by 16l under top weight 12 months ago and yet never gave his running at Cheltenham, ﬁnishing lame; didn’t look out of place at the top table when chasing home A Plus Tard in the Betfair Chase here in November and that was on good to soft ground that was quicker than ideal; only 7lb higher than last year, so seriously respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 163

LO R D D U M E S N I L ( F R ) ( 27)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Mr Paul Porter & Mike & Mandy Smith Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW triple diamond, Breeder: Mme Henri Devin diamonds on sleeves, PURPLE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 01P-FP2 CD

Kielan Woods

HHH Strong stayer whose last two wins have been over 3m4f here (also won over C&D) and made a timely return to form when runner-up at Wetherby on Boxing Day (3m, soft); dangerous to dismiss given how much he likes it here. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 152

SAM BROWN (GB) (49)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Owner: Mr T. C. Frost Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Colours: BLACK, RED disc, sleeves Breeder: T. C. Frost and cap. Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk Form: 11P/3-03 C

Aidan Coleman

HHHH Won a Grade 2 novice chase here two years ago on heavy but restricted to only four subsequent starts; tailed off in the end behind Gold Cup hope Protektorat in a 3m1f Grade 2 at Aintree (soft) in December but he moved well for a long way and probably needed the run (had been off for 217 days); retains some potential as a stayer, for all that he’s a 10yo. Official BHA Rating 147

4 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (27)

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Horse Age: 12 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW Breeder: Peter Magnier (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited Form: 55F0-34 C

Henry Brooke

HHH Looks held by both Lord Du Mesnil and Empire Steel based on their clash at Wetherby over Christmas but he’s never been outside the ﬁrst three in four previous visits here, and that record entitles him to respect. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 146

REMASTERED (GB) (35)

Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Owner: Brocade Racing Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck YELLOW sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: W & S Recycling Form: 115-3F2 BF

HHHH Grade 2-winning novice and looked the one to be on when crashing out four from home in Newbury’s big November handicap; a bit disappointing that he couldn’t make the most of an untouched mark in the Tommy Whittle (C&D, soft) but he still ran well under 11st 13lb and this time he has only 10st 7lb; danger to all. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 146

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K A LO O K I (G E R ) ( 2 4 )

Gr g Martaline - Karuma (GER) (Surumu (GER)) Owner: Mr Andrew L. Cohen Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Gestut Kussaburg Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud

Tom O’Brien

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. Form: 3P32-01

HHH Needs to go left handed over fences as he can jump that way; left nothing out on the track when edging home in a 3m handicap at Doncaster last month (soft; oﬀ 5lb lower) but can struggle with his consistency and his trainer sees the need for cheekpieces this time; others appeal more. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 145

A L N A DA M ( F R ) ( 2 1 )

B g Poliglote - Rosadame (FR) (Bonbon Rose (FR)) Owner: Bryan Drew Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr Richard Corveller & Mr Ange Corveller Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Bridget Andrews

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 4 Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 1010-43 BF

HHH Both wins as a novice came on soft and heavy ground at Sandown; ran really well to be third in a deep 16-runner Cheltenham handicap three weeks ago but has a lot further to go here and he didn’t appear to stay the 3m1f of the opening-day handicap at last season’s Festival; possible stamina limitations are a turn-oﬀ. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 141

EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (27)

Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Alan Wight Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check Breeder: Mr Nick Blanchﬁeld cap. Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing Form: 121P-2F

Brian Hughes

HHHHH Subsequent high-roller Protektorat was below par when this one beat him at Kelso (2m7f, soft) last February but still posted an RPR of 152 and he then pulled a muscle when not completing at Aintree (Grade 1); lots to like about his reappearance over C&D and he was travelling ominously well when falling four out at Wetherby on Boxing Day; 3lb out of the weights here but he looks well handicapped anyway. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 140

FORTESCUE (GB) (26)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Owner: Mr T. F. F. Nixon Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE Breeder: T. F. F. Nixon (quartered), ORANGE sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Think Creative Consultants Ltd Form: 011-302 BF

Hugh Nugent (5)

HHH Solid staying handicapper and after ﬁnding the Ladbrokes Trophy all a bit much at Newbury in November he bounced back to something like his best with a near miss at Kempton (3m, soft); this task demands more from him. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 140

1 0 S A M ’ S A DV E N T U R E ( G B ) ( 3 5 )

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Adventure (IRE) (Strong Gale) Owner: Julie & Phil Martin Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Colours: BLACK, PINK stripe, chevrons Breeder: Mr R. Johnson on sleeves, quartered cap. Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited Form: U1U-P0P CD

Sean Quinlan

HH Won last season’s Tommy Whittle over C&D and the Eider at Newcastle on either side of unseating in this race when second favourite; interesting on all that but this season hasn’t got going at all. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10.

Stewards Note: ROYALE PAGAILLE: Following its run on 20/11/2021 it was reported that the horse had a cut right hind pastern. LORD DU MESNIL: Following its run on 26/12/2021 it was reported that the horse displayed signs of heat-stress. SAM’S ADVENTURE: Following its run on 18/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost both of its front shoes. 2021: ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) 7 11 10 Tom Scudamore 11-5 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran

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RACE START

Two miles about ﬁve furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (4,200 metres) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total race value £85000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £33788; Second £16890; Third £8449; Fourth £4225; Fifth £2108; Sixth £1054. (Penalty Value £44225.50) See page 62 for conditions of this race.

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FA N I O N D ’ E S T R U VA L ( F R ) ( 5 7 )

B g Enrique - Urfe d’Estruval (FR) (Martaline) Owner: Mr David Wilson Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Marie-Francoise Le Gentil Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Jockey Miss Lucy Turner (7)

Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 7 Colours: RED, GREY cross belts and sleeves. Form: F445-41

HHHH Readily defied top weight in similar event at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) when last seen two months ago, producing a career-best performance; often highly tried previously; raised 8lb but Lucy Turner takes off 7lb; has to be feared. Official BHA Rating 159

PA L M E R S H I L L ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

B g Gold Well - Tosca Shine (IRE) (Topanoora) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Thomas Rowe Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Weight: 10 9 Horse Age: 9 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 2/400-11 C D

HHHHH Well suited by the return to chasing this term, winning handicaps at Wetherby and this course, both over 2m3f on good to soft ground; now 2-3 in this sphere and looks capable of further progress; has won at 2m5f over hurdles; respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

AMOUR DE NUIT (IRE) (21)

B g Azamour (IRE) - Umthoulah (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) Owner: Mr Andrew Williams Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoop, Breeder: Wardley Bloodstock armlets and cap. Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 500-331 D

Harry Cobden

HHH Comfortably justified favouritism at Musselburgh (2m4f) on New Year’s Day; however, faces a harder task off 7lb higher in this field and looks held by Fanion D’Estruval judged on Newbury form in November. Official BHA Rating 142

4 K I L L E R C LOW N ( I R E ) (1 4 ) B g Getaway (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE) (Milan) Owner: Tim Syder Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Breeder: Kevin Cullen Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Tom Bellamy

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 9 Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE cap. Form: 123-661

HHHH Application of tongue-tie (retained) had positive eﬀect at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) two weeks ago, scoring comfortably and resuming the progress he showed during some of last season; could well build on latest performance; shortlisted. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

P H O E N I X WAY ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

B g Stowaway - Arcuate (Arch (USA)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Harry Fry, Seaborough Breeder: Mr Eugene McDermott

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 7 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star. Form: 1/1P4-02 D

HHHH Lightly raced; good second in Listed handicap chase here (3m, good to soft) five weeks ago, while shaping as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; interesting off same mark and is one of two big players for owner JP McManus. Official BHA Rating 140

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LARRY (GB) (49)

B g Midnight Legend - Gaspaisie (FR) (Beyssac (FR)) Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), Breeder: Cotley Hill Stud MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 0/P0-U16C D

Jamie Moore

HH Perhaps needs further now as he scored over 3m here (Grade 3 handicap) in October then had a crack at the 3m5f London National last time (ﬁnished sixth); may struggle dropped back a mile in trip; cheekpieces added. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 137

GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (26)

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 1 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop. Breeder: Patrick Kavanagh Form: P132-61 Sponsor: Tote

Adam Wedge

HHH Regained the winning thread at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) on Welsh National day but needs to ﬁnd some improvement in this follow-up attempt; now on career-high mark and faces stern opposition. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 134

KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (35)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, Breeder: Miss Noreen Hayes diabolo on sleeves, MAUVE cap. Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 112U/-53 D BF

Harry Skelton

HHH Finished about 13l behind Palmers Hill here last month; however, may get closer to that rival on the revised terms (gets 11lb pull) and bearing in mind that improvement is possible on this third run back from lengthy absence. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 133 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 8.

2021: DASHEL DRASHER 8 11 10 Matt Griffiths 6-1 (Jeremy Scott) 14 ran

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9-2 Fanion d’Estruval (FR), 5-1 Palmers Hill (IRE), 6-1 Amour de Nuit (IRE), Killer Clown (IRE), Phoenix Way (IRE), Knight In Dubai (IRE), 8-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 9-1 Larry (GB)

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TAU N T O N 3 .1 5 P M T H E B I O WAV E G O PORTMAN CUP STEEPLE CHASE ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E ) Three miles about four and half furlongs (3m 4f 85yds) (5,600 metres) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240. (Penalty Value £26015) A

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YA L A E N K I ( F R ) ( 6 9 )

B or Br g Nickname (FR) - Cadiane (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Owner: Hills of Ledbury Ltd Horse Age: 12 Weight: 11 6 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots. Breeder: Esteve Rouchvarger et al Form: F314U-1 CD Sponsor: Morson Group

Jockey Bryony Frost

HHHHH High-class staying chaser who has won the last two editions of this race (heavy/soft); getting long in the tooth now but looked as good as ever when gamely making all in Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham (3m3f, good) in November; ought to be very diﬃcult to beat. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 159

COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (37)

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR) (Tin Soldier (FR)) Owner: Sherborne Utilities Ltd & Mr Ian Cahill Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE star. Breeder: Mr Emmanuel Clayeux Form: 0-00306 CD Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

James Best

HH Won soft-ground C&D handicap by 12l last March but hasn’t been in the same form again since; safely held on last month’s stable debut at Exeter (3m, soft) and even a return to his best probably won’t be good enough on these terms. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

ELEGANT ESCAPE (IRE) (26)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Graineuaile (IRE) (Orchestra) Owner: Mr J. P. Romans Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, Breeder: Jay Leahy diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap. Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited Form: 36P0/-0P

Brendan Powell

HHH Beat Ramses De Teillee to win 2018 Welsh Grand National but has yet to add to that success; not disgraced over inadequate 2m in hurdle race last month after a long layoff but was pulled up in this season’s Welsh National four weeks ago; needs refitted cheekpieces to give him a boost. Official BHA Rating 150

4 F U L L B AC K ( F R ) ( 2 1 )

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Quatre Bleue (FR) (Cyborg (FR)) Owner: Mr Ashley Head Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 1P2-001

Niall Houlihan

HHH 3-8 over fences, the latest win gained in Cheltenham handicap (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago; completely unexposed over this sort of trip and could plausibly have more improvement to come but has quite a bit to find with the principals on the figures. Official BHA Rating 139

RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (26)

Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Owner: John White & Anne Underhill Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Colours: MAROON and YELLOW Breeder: S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau diamonds, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: W & S Recycling Form: 040-34P

HHHH Yet to hit peak form this season and was well beaten after leading in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (now removed) in last month’s Welsh National; however he gave a pretty good account when fourth at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) two starts ago and ought to be better suited by today’s longer trip. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 144

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Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

2021: YALA ENKI (FR) 11 11 0 Bryony Frost 8-13 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

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8-11 Yala Enki (FR), 5-1 Full Back (FR), 11-2 Elegant Escape (IRE), 15-2 Ramses de Teillee (FR), 50-1 Coup de Pinceau (FR)

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R AC E 6 3.35PM THE SBK CLARENCE HOUSE STEEPLE CHASE RACE FINISH

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RACE START

two miles about one furlong (2m 167yds) (3,300 metres) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total race value £150000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £65370; Second £26835; Third £13425; Fourth £6705. (Penalty Value £85425) A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

SBK will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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AMOOLA GOLD (GER) (42)

B g Mamool (IRE) - Aughamore Beauty (IRE) (Dara Monarch) Owner: Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink Weight: 11 7 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE cross belts, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Gestut Romerhof PINK armlets, DARK BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap. Sponsor: Badgeworth Livery Centre Form: 220-126 CD

Jockey Harry Skelton

HH Useful handicap chaser who has form figures of 1212 over this C&D, most recently beaten a short head in November; below par at Cheltenham last month; should be suited by the return to this venue but faces a stiff task against top-tier rivals; has the worst chance at the weights. Official BHA Rating 151

ENERGUMENE (FR) (48)

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) (April Night (FR)) Owner: Tony Bloom Weight: 11 7 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: Mr Christophe Dubourg WHITE and ROYAL BLUE hooped cap. Form: 1/111-11 D

P. Townend

HHHH Highly exciting chaser and an electric front-runner whose talent is underlined by the fact he has plenty in reserve no matter what pace he sets; for example, he scored easily at Punchestown (Grade 1 novice; yielding) in April and Cork (Grade 2; soft) last month despite forcing or helping to force a strong gallop both times; remains unbeaten over fences; missed a clash with Shishkin in last season’s Arkle due to a setback; now set for a pulsating showdown with that rival and, with limitations not yet exposed, could easily prove hard to peg back. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 171

F I R ST F LOW ( I R E ) (48)

B g Primary (USA) - Clonroche Wells (IRE) (Pierre) Owner: Mr A. N. Solomons Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN hoop and Breeder: Mrs Kathleen Flood armlets, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK spots. Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd Form: 1116-61 CD

David Bass

HHH 8-14 over fences despite sometimes being a clumsy jumper; regained the winning thread in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon (good) seven weeks ago when upped to 2m4f; produced a powerful performance to win this race last year (soft) under a bold ride, taking on Politologue a long way from home and running on strongly; has a catch-22 situation this time round, as he may burn himself out if taking on the fast Energumene and may struggle to contain Shishkin if ridden patiently; third-best on ratings. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 162

4 SHISHKIN (IRE) (26)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Owner: Mrs J Donnelly Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, Breeder: C.J. & E.B. Bennett YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star. Sponsor: Unibet Form: 11111-1

HHHHH Hugely talented and is very much in the mould of former star stablemates Sprinter Sacre and Altior; emulated those top horses by winning last season’s Arkle in great style (followed up in Aintree Grade 1, then had wind surgery); missed the Tingle Creek after failing to spark in training, then reappeared in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton (soft) where he hit a brief ﬂat spot when the pace quickened but soon found his stride and powered home in brilliant fashion; now 6-6 as a chaser and commands the utmost respect in this next stepping stone to the Champion Chase. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 172

2021: FIRST FLOW (IRE) 9 11 7 David Bass 14-1 (Kim Bailey) 8 ran A S C O T R E S U LT ST

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8-13 Shishkin (IRE), 7-4 Energumene (FR), 8-1 First Flow (IRE), 100-1 Amoola Gold (GER)

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R AC E 7 4.05PM T H E S B K B R I T I S H E B F ‘ N AT I O N A L H U N T ’ N OV I C E S ’ H U R D L E R AC E RACE FINISH

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Two miles about ﬁve and a half furlongs (2m 5f 141yds) (4,300 metres) for novice four, ﬁve, six and seven yrs old Total race value £11000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) See page 62 for conditions of this race.

SBK will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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CHARLES RITZ (GB) (41)

B g Milan - Miss Ballantyne (Deﬁnite Article) Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Trainer: Tom George, Slad Breeder: Trull House Stud Ltd Sponsor: H & C Group Ltd

Jockey Jonathan Burke

Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 6 Colours: GREY, WHITE epaulets. Form: 2-1

HHH Successful rules debut in Southwell novice hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, building on his sole point-to-point eﬀort; faces a harder task under 6lb penalty but could well improve further. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

G O U D H U R S T S TA R ( I R E ) ( 3 8 )

B g Yeats (IRE) - Baliya (IRE) (Robellino (USA)) Owner: Nigel & Barbara Collison Trainer: Harry Fry, Seaborough Breeder: Shane McCarthy Sponsor: Citipost

Kevin Brogan (3)

Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 6 Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK spots. Form: 6-10

HH Won going away at Warwick (2m3f; hurdles debut) early in the season, then had wind surgery; struggled under a penalty at Newbury (2m4f) on return from break and can be opposed in this ﬁeld. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (86)

B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Barrowman Racing Limited Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, Breeder: Michael Tobin ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, RED cap. Sponsor: Knox Group Form: 2-1

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHH Runner-up in Irish point then went one better in Ffos Las maiden hurdle (2m4f, soft) on rules debut, so has a similar profile to Charles Ritz; returns from another layoff; still very unexposed. Official BHA Rating -

4 MUCHO MAS (IRE) (42)

B g Fame And Glory - Ceart Go Leor (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) Owner: Mrs J. A. Wakeﬁeld Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 6 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Colours: PURPLE, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Craic Syndicate PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, WHITE star. Sponsor: Fitzdares Club, Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart Form: 1P-61

Luca Morgan (5)

HHH Scored at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) six weeks ago on second attempt over hurdles, adding to last season’s bumper success; incurs 6lb penalty but Luca Morgan takes oﬀ 5lb; may progress again. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

COMPLETE UNKNOWN (IRE) (36)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Silver Stream (IRE) (Milan) Owner: Mr C. K. Ong & Mr I. Warwick Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, BLACK sleeves, Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. Cox RED spots. Sponsor: Morson Group Form: U/1-323

HHHH Bumper winner in Ireland; has form ﬁgures of 323 over hurdles for new yard, respectable third over C&D (good to soft) most recently; major player at the weights, with most of his rivals penalised. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 124

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JERRASH (GB) (63)

B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: M&R Refurbishments Ltd Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Jamie Moore

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, hooped cap. Form: 3

HHH Promising third in bumper here (1m7f, good) two months ago, staying on to fare best of the newcomers; open to improvement with the experience under his belt; interesting on this quick switch to hurdles. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

S I LV E R A N D G O L D ( G B ) ( 3 6 8 )

Gr g Martaline - Raitera (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Owner: Jim and Claire Limited Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

Tom Bellamy

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Colours: MAROON and BEIGE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap, MAROON star. Form: 5-

HH Absent since a modest debut effort (well-held fifth) in Exeter bumper 12 months ago; needs a big step forward and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably. Official BHA Rating -

GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (27)

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR) (Agent Bleu (FR)) Owner: Mr Michael Ariss Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: BLACK, WHITE cross belts, Breeder: Henri Gruloos YELLOW sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 11

Harry Skelton

HHHHH Promising mare who is 2-2; bought for £70,000 after winning Irish point (3m, good); followed up with a wide-margin success in Wetherby novice hurdle (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day; respected on ﬁrst run against males. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

2021: GLADIATEUR ALLEN (FR) 5 10 11 Chester Williams 9-2 (Mrs Jane Williams) 6 ran

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11-4 Complete Unknown (IRE), Galia des Liteaux (FR), 9-2 Jerrash (GB), 7-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 15-2 Mucho Mas (IRE), 10-1 Charles Ritz (GB), 11-1 Goudhurst Star (IRE), 25-1 Silver And Gold (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE SBK BETTING PODCAST JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6698 to the winning horse The second to receive £3086, the third £1542, the fourth £772, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. SBK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SBK. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 23rd, 2022. 14 entries at £60. - Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5133; Second £2567; Third £1283; Fourth £642; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6698.58) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE SBK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4014, the third £2006, the fourth £1004, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Penalties, after January 15th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SBK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and in addition award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee 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 SBK. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. 13 entries, at £80. Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6677; Second £3339; Third £1669; Fourth £835; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8713.60) Weights lowered 1lbs. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.45 - THE SBK HOLLOWAY’S HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Penalties, after January 15th, 2022, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. SBK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the stable employee 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 SBK. 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 three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries at £30. - Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE SBK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the Warfield) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, January 19th and pay £1750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’s weight below 10st. SBK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee 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 SBK. 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. 10 entries at £300. - Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £44225 to the winning horse The second to receive £20332, the third £10166, the fourth £5083, the fifth £2541 and the sixth £1266. for five yrs old and upwards. £425 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £85 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £340 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Penalties, after January 15th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 5lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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 horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three 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 17 entries, 1 at £85 and 16 at £425. - Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £33788; Second £16890; Third £8449; Fourth £4225; Fifth £2108; Sixth £1054. (Penalty Value £44225.50) SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE SBK CLARENCE HOUSE STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £85425 to the winning horse The second to receive £32055, the third £16050 and the fourth £7995. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 28th, 2021 and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, January 17th and pay £600, Supplementary Entry by noon, January 17th and pay £5000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb. SBK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SBK. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the managing executive on the day. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 11 entries, 6 at £150, 5 at £750. - Closed December 28th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £65370; Second £26835; Third £13425; Fourth £6705. (Penalty Value £85425) A SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.05 - THE SBK BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 1lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly given £1000 towards the prize money for this race. SBK have generously sponsored this race and will provide a memento which will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £100 will be presented to the stable employee 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 SBK. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. 15 entries at £45. - Closed January 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.

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