Ascot Racecard - Saturday 2nd November by Weatherbys

C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to our first Jumps meeting of the 2024/25 season, the Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday.

This raceday ushers in the Jumps season at Ascot in thrilling fashion, with a competitive seven-race card featuring over £325,000 in prize money followed by one of the region’s largest fireworks displays, hosted in association with the Ascot Round Table.

This is the first of eight Jumps fixtures at Ascot in the 2024/25 season and we are delighted to offer more than £2.5 million in prize money. This year will see the inaugural running of the 1st Class Logistics Berkshire National, a three-mile six-furlong handicap, at the CopyBet November Racing Weekend later this month. We are also excited to be working with our colleagues at Royal Windsor on the launch of the Berkshire Winter Million which will take place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th January, headlined by the Grade 1 BetMGM Clarence House Chase here at Ascot.

Today’s feature race is the Sodexo Live! Gold Cup, won in 2019 by Kim Bailey who saddles Cheltenham Festival winner Chianti Classico and course specialist Two For Gold this year. That’s the second of two £100,000 handicap chases on the card with the first being the Byrne Group Handicap Chase, won last year by Boothill, while this card in 2023 also saw Jango Baie win the GL events Novices’ Hurdle en route to Grade 1 success in the Formby Novices’ Hurdle.

Our grateful thanks go to all today’s sponsors for their support including Lavazza, Grundon Waste Management, GL events, Ascot Underwriting, Byrne Group and Sodexo Live!

We are pleased to once again promote our Bet With Ascot donation boxes across site for the 2024/25 Jumps season. Each box has two charities from which racegoers can choose to support by placing their losing betting slip, with their telephone number noted, into one of the boxes for a chance of winning a hospitality prize. At the end of the season, the charity box with the most slips receives £1,000 with £500 donated to the other charity. Today before racing we are presenting Sport In Mind with a cheque after they received the most ‘votes’ in our 2024 Flat season.

Our next meeting will be the CopyBet November Racing Weekend in just under three weeks. We hope to welcome you back to Ascot then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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1st Race 12.55pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The Grundon Waste Management Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

Our opener is a handicap hurdle for novice three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120 Today’s trip is just over two miles and three furlongs 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

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2nd Race 1.30pm

The Ascot Underwriting Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

This is a two mile and three furlong handicap steeple chase for novice 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 these handicaps very competitive races

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3rd Race 2.05pm

The Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

The ﬁrst of our premier handicap steeple chases, this speciﬁc race is for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles Like our previous races, this race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part.

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4th Race 2.35pm

The GL events Novices’ Hurdle Race 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 Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race under the respective code prior to the official start of the season, which is towards the end of April. This particular two-mile novices’ hurdle is for horses aged four and upwards.

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5th Race 3.15pm

The Lavazza Handicap Hurdle Race

This is a two mile handicap hurdle for four-year-olds and upwards. This contest is similar to our previous race however it is for seasoned handicappers as opposed to novices’. Horses are allocated weights depending on their ratings

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6th Race 3.45pm

The Sodexo Live! Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

The second of our premier handicap steeple chases, this speciﬁc race is for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over a distance of just under three miles Our feature race of the day also has no rating restrictions

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7th Race 4.20pm

The Ascot Round Table Open National Hunt Flat Race

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race, or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred to, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time, only debutants or horses that have run in this type of race (or an Irish or French equivalent) are qualiﬁed to run. If they have previously run on the Flat or in hurdle races or steeple chases (except for point-to-points), they are unable to enter. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four & ﬁve and will be run over two miles

O F F T H E TR AC K

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

After racing gather trackside to watch the Fireworks Spectacular light up the night sky The display start at approximately 6.30pm.

CRAFT ZONE

Young racegoers can make lanterns and rocket wands, get a creation from the balloon modeller and have their face painted.

ACTIVITY LANYARD

Young racegoers can collect an activity lanyard on arrival for fun facts, puzzles and details of all the entertainment.

FAIRGROUND RIDES

Head to the lawns to experience the thrill of the Star Flyer and go bump on the dodgems alongside other fairground rides. All rides are free before 4pm and £1 thereafter with all proceeds donated to local charities

PAVILION

Find the ﬁrework music workshop, UV disco and cinema screen here alongside additional seating and refreshments. See map for timings, Inside Out 2 will show after racing.

ASCOT ARCADE

Visit the arcade to enjoy Pacman, Scalextric, a dance machine and roll-a-ball horse derby

SOFT PLAY

Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located on the Concourse near Grandstand Entrance B.

Sign up to the FREE Colts and Fillies Club today and collect a welcome pack full of goodies. The Club enables under 18s to experience everything horse racing has to oﬀer with exclusive events, trips, competitions and their own horse in training to follow.

Firework

Biscuit

Decorating* - Craft Zone

Colts and Fillies members can have fun decorating and eating some scrumptious ﬁrework biscuits, just show your membership badge to take part.

*limited number available on a ﬁrst come ﬁrst served basis

THE ASCOT SHOP

Visit the Ascot Shop to browse perfect gifts and mementoes, including our new Biscuiteers range.

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE

Discover LK Bennett’s Ascot collection and more, with a range full of heritage checks and luxurious dresses that bring the extraordinary to the ordinary, no matter the day.

Forgotten your umbrella or a ﬂat pair of shoes? Don’t worry – get raceday ready with LK Bennett

ASCOT SUPPORTS SENSORY ROOM

For u16s with neuro-diverse conditions who need a calm space. To speak with one of our sensory room assistants and/or to check the room is attended, simply call 07974 417253

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT

Discover our exciting stable of Memberships

The Queen Anne Membership oﬀers one day of Royal Ascot and two Ascot Racedays* for just £99.

*Selected days only

TO CAR PARK 1

PRE-PARADE RING

CAR PARK 2

K E Y TO SY MB OL S

Entry Point

Cash Machine

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Grandstand Entrances

First Aid Point

Toilets and Baby Changing

Parent & Baby Room

Ascot Shop

LK Bennett Boutique

Taxi Drop Oﬀ Point

Concourse Level

Level 4

Memberships at Ascot Information

Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room

Picnic Areas

Sunﬂower Lawn

Fairground Rides

Soft Play

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

ASCOT ARCADE

ZONE

PAVILION

& CAR PARK 10

FIREWORKS EAST ENTRANCE

MAIN RECEPTION

CAR PARK 3 TO CAR PARK 6

CRAFT ZONE

Arts & Crafts

Colts & Fillies

Face Painting

Balloon Modellers

ASCOT ARCADE

Arts & Crafts

Pacman

Colts & Fillies

Scalextric

Face Painting

Dance Machine

Roll a Ball Horse Derby

PAVILION

CRAFT ZONE

Cinema (From 16.20)

Firework Music Workshop 13:00, 14:30, 16:00

UV Disco

11:30 - 12:00, 12:15 - 12:45, 13:30 - 14:00, 14:15 - 14:45, 15:15 - 15:45, 16:15 - 16:45, 17:30 - 18:00

Lost Child/Person wristbands

Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist.

CRAFT

W H E R E TO EA T AN D D R IN K

King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining

HORSEWALK INN

Enjoy a succulent steak sandwich, spicy piri piri chicken or a classic ﬁsh ﬁnger sandwich. Plant-based variations and children’s portions available.

On The Go

ON 4

Serving coﬀees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, sausage rolls and a range of sandwiches and cakes. Today, enjoy coﬀee and a cake for £5.50.

Choose from shrimp cocktail, Balik tartar or Scottish smoked salmon among other seafood dishes, accompanied by a selection of Champagnes and ﬁne wines

Bar

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

Select from a delightful range of warming winter cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Alcohol-free options available.

If you have an allergy or intolerance, please speak to a member of our catering team before you order or purchase any food or drink.

LAVAZZA

CAVIAR CLUB

W H E R E TO EA T AN D D R IN K

Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure.

On The Go

MRS B’S

Tasty Yorkshire burritos ﬁlled with pork & crackling, lemon and thyme chicken or cauliﬂower cheese with roast dinner accompaniments and the optional extra of pigs in blankets.

Serving coﬀee, tea and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, sausage rolls, sandwiches and cake from its location on the Grandstand Concourse. Today, enjoy coﬀee and a cake for £5.50.

For The Kids

There are plenty of treats for younger racegoers throughout the Queen Anne Enclosure. Head to the Bandstand Lawn for Piri Piri chicken, mac n cheese, pulled pork and loaded fries or the surrounding Lawns for burgers, pizzas and kebabs For something sweet there is the pic & mix stall, marshmallow firepit or tasty churros You can also find candyfloss and hot chocolate available ahead of the Fireworks.

*Children’s portions are for under 12s and are available from selected outlets across the racecourse at £5.

LAVAZZA TIERRA

T H E R A C I N G P A G E S

3 P I C D ’OR HY (F R) (3 5)

B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK HOOPS, ARMLETS AND CAP.

Form: 1121-12 CD BF

Has won four hurdle races and eight chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Banbridge when second of 5 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

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. Damsire (Grandfather)

9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain)

10. Number of days since last run

11. Form guide

12. Horse’s sponsor details

13. Breeder

14. Trainer(s)

15. Owner(s)

16. Age of horse

17. Owner’s colours (description)

18. Previous performances

/ = Denotes new season

– = Denotes new year

B = Brought down

F = Fell

P = Pulled up

U = Unseated rider

19. Form details

C = Course winner

D = Distance winner

CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = 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.

20. Weight (stones/pounds)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 162

21. 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. 22. 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.

Harry Cobden

R A C E S P O N S O R S

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

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned provider of waste management and environmental solutions Operating from depots across the South of England, we work with businesses of all sizes to help minimise the ﬁnancial and environmental impacts of their waste.

Ascot Underwriting is a Lloyd’s of London syndicate and a leading global specialty insurance underwriter With a reputation for excellence, we oﬀer our clients the expertise and security of a large insurer while maintaining a personal approach to their risks, delivering solutions where others fall short. ascotgroup.com

Byrne Group specialises in demolition, concrete sub & superstructure packages, high quality new build, refurbishment, and ﬁt out, with our teams from Byrne Bros and Ellmers, working together from bases across the UK. For over 50 years, Byrne Bros has been leading the way in RC Structures throughout the UK. Established in 1875, Ellmer carry out high quality new build, refurbishment and ﬁt-out contracts within the commercial, hotel, leisure & hospitality, light industrial, residential and retail sectors

The O’Keefe Group are extremely proud to have over 50 years’ experience in the industry, growing to become an integrated engineering business recognised as an expert in its ﬁelds.

GL events has over a century’s heritage in UK events and expertly delivers elegant structures and temporary seating for all occasions and events Our extensive range of infrastructure exceeds client expectations, from luxurious party venues, ﬁne dining and hospitality suites to dynamic sporting event facilities and exhibition and retail spaces

Since 1895, Lavazza carries on a tradition of expertise and passion for excellence, committed to spreading the taste and unique pleasure of real Italian coffee all over the world. Experience the taste of Lavazza – Italy’s favourite coffee, in the comfort of your own home. Suitable for all coffee makers and all coffee types, it offers the perfect espresso to be savoured on the spot or used as the base for your coffee recipe of choice – Americano, cappuccino, latte or even the classic Espresso Martini. Discover more of Lavazza’s extensive range of Roast & Ground coffee and coffee capsules and machines at Lavazza.co.uk

Sodexo Live! supports some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic music, cultural and sporting events, plus conference centres, by delivering world class hospitality and food services We help deliver globally recognised live events with a proven track record of creating exceptional moments that bring people together We create exceptional moments and lasting memories for guests every time they visit the venues we serve. sodexolive.co.uk

Ascot Round Table is a community organisation of loyal, committed and connected volunteers who generously give their time and energy to fundraise for local charities and who have been running the ﬁreworks in Ascot for the past 42 years Ascot Round Table members regularly get together to socialise and the shared camaraderie brings members together to form life-long friendships. If being a key part of a like-minded group supporting the community excites you or you know of a project that deserves support, please visit: Ascotroundtable.com

In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2024 race sponsors:

• 1st Class Logistics

• A1R Services Ltd

• Ascot Underwriting Ltd

• Berenberg

• bet365

• Betfair

• BetMGM

• Byrne Group Plc

• Carey Group Plc

• Charbonnel et Walker

• Colliers

• CopyBet

• Darley

• European Breeders Fund

• GL events

• Grundon Waste Management

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Juddmonte

• Ladbrokes

• Mariner Systems

• McGee Group

• Molton Brown

• Naas Racecourse

• October Club

• Property Raceday

• Restorations UK

• SportVision

• Thames Materials

• Tote

• Troy Asset Management

• UK Hi-Fi Show Live

• Victoria Racing Club

• Village Hotels

• Wesco Anixter

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P O N S O R S & SU PP LI ER S

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HEAD TO A BET WITH ASCOT KIOSK TO TRY YOUR LUCK. MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE FIRST RACE.

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RACE 1

1 2 . 5 5 P M

THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (Approx. 3,800 metres) For novice three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650 Owners Prize Money: 1st £6321, 2nd £3160, 3rd £1581, 4th £790, 5th £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76) Weights raised 3lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

See page 54 for conditions of this race. No Horse

Grundon Waste Management 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.

1 D O N ’ T TE LL SU (I RE ) (1 97 )

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Owner: Gordon & Su Hall

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Robert O’Callaghan

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 12 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE spots, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap. Form: 1/23212-

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 1m 7f and 2m on good to soft and soft ground Beaten 10l by Plaisir Des Flos when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (soft) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 117

2 K ATAT E DO RI (F R) (1 95 )

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Vavea (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiﬀ

Breeder: Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 8

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap. Form: 1/03333-

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground Third of 11 behind Sabrina beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 111

3 B A L LY T E C H N O (I RE ) (2 5)

B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR) (Zambezi Sun)

Owner: Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds XI

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Noel Doyle

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED seams, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: 30/-4021

A winner at 15-8 in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Recoded by 1 1/4l.

4 PATA N I TA (I RE ) (1 94 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Jesse’s Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Owner: The Large G & T Partnership

Trainer: Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

Breeder: James Browne

Sponsor: Weatherbys Bank Limited, Fitzdares Limited

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 109

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE (halved), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 1/1U/34-

Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m on good to ﬁrm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 5-1 when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 109

5 GENTLEMAN’S RELISH (IRE) (180)

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Temple Juno (IRE) (Luso)

Owner: Lindsey Nash & The Famous Five

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: B. Corscadden

Sponsor: Unibet

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, ORANGE and BLACK hooped sleeves and cap Form: 0/1PP-3

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Ideal Des Bordes beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in May.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 108

Jockey

Freddie Gingell (3)

Dylan Johnston (3)

C. M. Hogan (5)

Gearoid Harney (3)

Freddie Gordon (3)

6 T I M E IN TH E SU N (I RE ) (1 91 )

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Taraval (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Sir Francis Brooke Bt

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Sir F. Brooke

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4

Colours: CREAM, STRAWBERRY collar, cuﬀs and cap Form: 2402F4-

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Fox’s Fancy when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 107

7 H E L L HO UN D (I RE ) (2 9)

Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tap And Go Vic (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Hell Hound

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Isidore and Padraic Murtagh

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 3

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap Form: 2/01-13

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground Third of 11 behind Reach For The Moon beaten 6l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 106

8 N AC H TG E I S T (I RE ) (2 5)

Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: Middleham Park XCV & M Harris

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Form: 6325-2

Placed in two hurdle races from ﬁve NH starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Harry Gulliver when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

9 E A S T E R IC O N (G B) (6 4 )

Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER) (Doyen (IRE))

Owner: Mrs S. Bullock

Trainer: Gary Brown, Swindon

Breeder: Jonathan Mitchell

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, BLACK stars. Form: 6U-001

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Selectivelistening by 2 1/2l

1 0 STA R OF AF FI NI T Y (I RE ) (2 3)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Nansheen (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Kennington, Reed, Sharp & Goodsir

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Crossogue Bloodstock

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets, WHITE cap Form: 0F43-P1

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Penna Rossa by a neck.

1 1 R U B I E S OR GO LD (I RE ) (3 9)

B g Getaway (GER) - Craggy View (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))

Owner: Bedford & Noel

Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend

Breeder: John O’Dwyer

Sponsor: Baker Noel Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 3

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 300560

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Calshot Spit when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) in September

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:

RUBIES OR GOLD: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. 2023: REBEL INTENTIONS (IRE) 6 10 3 Joe Anderson 16-1 (Emma Lavelle) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

4-1 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 6-1 Ballytechno (IRE), 6-1 Katate Dori (FR), Hell Hound (IRE), 7-1 Nachtgeist (IRE), 8-1 Gentleman’s Relish (IRE), Star of Aﬃnity (IRE), Easter Icon (GB), 14-1 Time In The Sun (IRE), 22-1 Patanita (IRE), 40-1 Rubies Or Gold (IRE)

Alice Stevens

Callum Pritchard (7)

Freddie Mitchell

Isabelle Ryder (10)

Caoilin Quinn

James Turner (3)

RACE SUMMARY

Easter Icon accounted for his nearest rival by two and a half lengths over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last time and should remain competitive off a 7lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to NACHTGEIST, who finished well clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Huntingdon and is only 1lb higher. The four-year-old might be able to record his first success in this sphere, while Gentleman’s Relish is another to consider.

RACE PREDICTOR

Nachtgeist

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RACE 2

1 . 3 0 P M T H E A S C OT

U N D E RW R I T I N G

N OV I C E S’ L I M I T E D H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E ( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 175yds) (Approx. 3,800 metres) For novice four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 7lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. See page 54 for conditions of this race

Ascot Underwriting 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

1 S A M A R R I V E (F R) (3 44 )

B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) (Apeldoorn (FR))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 10

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap Form: 1/F333/2-

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 1 3/4l by Supreme Gift when second of 4 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in November last year. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 140

2 W H AT PAT H (F R) (93 )

B g Coastal Path - Quoi d’Autre (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: Mr John Griﬃn

Trainer: Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Breeder: Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9

Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE cross belts and sleeves. Form: 340-033

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m 2f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground Third of 11 behind Pink In The Park beaten 1 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in August. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

3 B H A LO O (I RE ) (1 75 )

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Dash Grange Stud

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Susannah Berry

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 0

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron. Form: 1/3141-2 D

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground Beaten 1 3/4l by Uggy Uggy Uggy when second of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) in May.

4 B A D (F R) (1 89 )

Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr Hugues Rousseau

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 130

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Form: 323200-

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago Well beaten at 17-2 behind Ike Sport when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 123

5 L E A D E R IN TH E PA RK (I RE ) (1 99)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Supreme Breda (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Lady Dulverton

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 5

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and armlets. Form: 1/2614- D

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on soft and yielding ground Finished 6l behind Peaky Boy when fourth of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 121

Lorcan Williams

Gavin Sheehan

Nico de Boinville

Kielan Woods

Ben Jones

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. 2023: SIR PSYCHO (IRE) 7 11 8 Paul O’Brien 12-1 (Harry Derham) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

5-2 Bhaloo (IRE), Leader In The Park (IRE), 10-3 Samarrive (FR), 7-1 What Path (FR), Bad (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

Samarrive hasn’t been seen since hitting the crossbar over track and trip just under a year ago and it would be no surprise to see him go close off 2lb lower on his return to action. However, he might come out second best to BHALOO, who occupied the runner-up berth on his handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick in May and now makes his first chase start. Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old might prove a different proposition over fences and gets the nod. What Path completes the shortlist.

RACE PREDICTOR

Bhaloo Samarrive What Path

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C H A R I T Y D O N A T I O N B O X E S

Today, we are pleased to announce the Flat season winners of our Bet With Ascot (BWA) donation box scheme. This initiative enables customers to deposit their losing betting slips into one of our charity boxes, supporting our nominated equine or local charity in return for the chance of winning a hospitality prize.

Sport in Mind were the winners for the 2024 Flat season and today will be presented with a cheque for £1,000 Our equine charity, Windsor & Ascot Carriage Driving for the Disabled Group, will receive a £500 donation as the worthy runner-up The nominated charities for our 2024/5 Jumps season are equine charity Riding a Dream Academy and local charity, Busy Buttons.

Riding a Dream Academy

Inspired by Khadijah Mellah, the ﬁrst British Muslim women to ride in and win a British horse race, the academy aims to help young people from diverse communities, disadvantaged backgrounds and urban equestrian centres get involved in horse racing.

Supported by the British Racing School, the Academy oﬀers a scholarship programme for aspiring riders aged 14-16, residential weeks which provide a fun introduction to horse racing, riding and horse care, and taster weeks where students can experience riding for the ﬁrst time.

In September 2024, Ascot Racecourse were delighted to team up with the Academy to host taster days for 50 students from Slough. Five secondary schools were invited to take part in the pilot scheme and bring 10 students aged 14-16 to experience a hands-on introduction to the sport. Hosted at our stables, ﬁve specially chosen horses and ponies were brought from the British Racing School to allow the students to participate in a range of activities during their day.

Busy Buttons CORE Charity

Busy Buttons is a local volunteer led registered charity committed to inclusively helping children ﬁnd their unique potential using creativity and imagination. It oﬀers a range of arts & craft programmes, courses and creative wellbeing camps for young people. It engages with many children who face barriers or who have special educational needs (or “superpowers”), providing opportunities to take part in practical art and design projects that they cannot get elsewhere. The charity takes time to understand each participant’s individual needs and promotes art for mental wellbeing.

As a directly licensed Duke of Edinburgh Award centre, a Trinity College accredited Arts Award centre and Ofsted registered, the charity also supports young people unable to attend school due to anxiety or special needs at their alternative provision.

Ascot Racecourse sponsor the charity, in conjunction with the Royal Windsor Flower Show, to run an all-inclusive workshop which sees approximately 300 children from 10 local schools create a display for the children’s marquee at the show in June.

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RACE 3

2 .05 P M

T H E BY R N E G R O U P

H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C

H A S E

( C L A S S 1 ) ( P R E M I E R H A N D I CA P ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about one furlong (2m 167yds) (Approx. 3,400 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

See page 55 for conditions of this race

The Byrne Group 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

No Horse

Jockey

1 M A S T E R CH EW Y (I RE ) (2 03 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) (Shantou (USA))

Owner: Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: James Hoare

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 12 0

Colours: MAROON, WHITE epaulets and armlets.

Form: 2214F2-

Successful in two chases at 2m on good to soft ground Beaten a head by Found A Fifty when second of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 My Pension Expert Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m (good to soft) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 154

2 U N C L E PH IL (I RE ) (1 47 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Mrs J. Donnelly

Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9

Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star

Form: 1315-0P D

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 6-1 at Punchestown over 2m (good) in a chase won by The Banger Doyle in June on his latest outing.

3 M A LY S T I C (G B) (2 7)

B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen (Vettori (IRE))

Owner: Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven

Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton

Breeder: Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart

Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 149

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 60P33-2

Has won a hurdle race, two NH ﬂat races and ﬁve chases from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a head by Breizh River when second of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 149

4 M AT T E R H O R N (F R) (7 2 )

B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR) (Turgeon (USA))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mme Henri Devin

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap.

Form: P-1111P D BF

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Pulled up 3 out when 4-11fav at Newton Abbot over 2m (good) in a chase won by Fringill Dike in August on his latest outing. Has won 3 times this season.

5 M A DA R A (F R) (2 34 )

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Becquascenthe (FR) (Nombre Premier)

Owner: Bryan Drew and Friends

Trainer: Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Breeder: Sas Ecurie de Cachene & Elise Drouet

Horse Age: 5

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 147

Weight: 11 2

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 2U6110- D

Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground Well beaten at 11-2 behind Unexpected Party when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in March. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

Tom Bellamy

P. Townend

Jonathan Burke

Nico de Boinville

Gavin Sheehan

6 S A I N T SE GA L (F R) (2 1)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE))

Owner: Culverhill Racing Club V

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

David Noonan

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 9

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Lorraine Form: F2U36-4 D

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 17l behind Grandeur D’ame when fourth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.

7 M A R TATO R (F R) (1 89 )

B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE))

Owner: Camilla Norton

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

Charlie Deutsch

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, halved sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 223111- CD

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground

A winner at 14-1 in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Outlaw Peter by 7l.

8 KOT M A S K (F R) (1 89 )

Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline)

Owner: Aura Racing

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies

Horse Age: 6

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 134

Weight: 10 3

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, BLACK diamond, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap, BLACK star Form: 411F34- D

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground

Well beaten at 11-1 behind Martator when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

9 I S S A R D’A I R Y (F R) (1 94 )

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR) (Passing Sale (FR))

Owner: Mr Tommy Ware & Mr G L Moore

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C Yves

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2

Colours: PINK, BLACK triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap Form: 1/31155-

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground

Finished 7l behind Onemorefortheroad when ﬁfth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 2f (good) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

1 0 F R E R E D’A R M E S (F R) (1 3)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Belbroughton Racing Club

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr Xavier Leredde

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 2

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 34-0032

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 1l by Bourbali when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 2f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

MATTERHORN: Following its run on 22/8/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. 2023: BOOTHILL (IRE) 8 11 5 Jonathan Burke 7-2 (Harry Fry) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

7-2 Master Chewy (IRE), 4-1 Saint Segal (FR), 5-1 Martator (FR), 13-2 Madara (FR), 8-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 9-1 Uncle Phil (IRE), 12-1 Matterhorn (FR), 16-1 Issar d’Airy (FR), Kotmask (FR), 20-1 Malystic (GB)

R E S U LT

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Miss Heidi Palin (7)

RACE SUMMARY

Saint Segal returned from a wind operation to finish a well-beaten fourth at Chepstow last month, but he might improve on that effort and isn’t dismissed off a 2lb lower mark. However, MARTATOR looks the way to go Venetia Williams’ seven-year-old completed a hat-trick in fine style at Sandown on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might prove to be lenient. Frere d’Armes was denied by a length into second at Kempton recently and can fight it out for the minor honours.

RACE PREDICTOR

Martator Saint Segal Frere d’Armes

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A T A S C O T R A C E C O U R S E

The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount throughout the year at Ascot. In recent years we have invested signiﬁcantly to improve our facilities on and oﬀ the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants.

For Jumps racing, we introduced one-fit padded hurdles at the start of the 2018 season, becoming the first Grade 1 track to do so. These are now widely used across Jumps racing and have proven to reduce fallers by 11% compared to the traditional birch hurdles while also resulting in fewer superficial injuries.

At the start of the 2022/23 season, the wood and vinyl padding on the take-oﬀ boards, guard rails and top boards for all chase fences and hurdles were switched from orange to white. This was part of an industry-wide project following research from Exeter University that showed white provides increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance.

More generally, four speciﬁcally qualiﬁed equine vets are on duty every raceday, dedicated to the welfare of all the horses During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty

generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties

Signiﬁcant changes were made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006 The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses. Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016 Increased in size to accommodate large ﬁeld races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn also has equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses

Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine for the major meetings to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy.

RACE 4

2 . 3 5 P M

T H E G L E V E N T S N OV I C E S’ H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (Approx. 3,200 metres)

For novice four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

GL events 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

1 I L L E G A L D’A I N AY (F R) (1 74 )

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Torpille d’Ainay (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: Mr John H. W. Finch

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Mr Stephane Milaveau

Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 6

Colours: PINK and BROWN diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap.

Form: 22/-U1 D

A winner at 7-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Global Esteem by 5l. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2 B E Y L E R B E Y I (G B) (1 4)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Midtech 2

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form:

A winner at 15-2 at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f on his latest outing last month, beating Arcadian Nights by 3/4l.

3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

C L A P OF TH UN DE R (I RE ) (2 2)

B g Mount Nelson - Side Saddle (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Owner: Dash Grange Stud

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Coolmara Stables Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron. Form: 3252-4 BF

Placed in three NH ﬂat races from ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 15-8fav behind Palacio when fourth of 11 on his hurdling debut at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 K I N G S TO N BR E S I L (G B) (75 )

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Summervale (IRE) (Moss Vale (IRE))

Owner: Mr Alan Hill

Trainer: Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Breeder: Mr Adrian Butler

Sponsor: Prolinx Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Colours: RED, YELLOW cap

Form: 264

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Finished 9l behind Rockola Vogue when fourth of 11 at 80-1 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Worcester over 2m (good) in August.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

5 TACKLETOMMYWOOWOO (IRE) (45)

B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Blackberry Lass (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Owner: Mr Paul Drinkwater

Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Breeder: Clare A. Kehoe

Sponsor: Solstice

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoop, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars.

Form: 33

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from two starts. Third of 7 behind Beyond The Verge beaten 3/4l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Kelso over 2m (good) in September.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jockey

Freddie Gordon (5)

Charlie Todd

Mrs Izzie Hill (7)

Robert Dunne

6 T H E RO N DO RO N (G B) (2 03 )

B g Golden Horn - Rewaaya (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: Ronnie Racing 2

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Niall Houlihan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE hoop, striped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 444-

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 7l behind Knight Of Allen when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on his hurdling debut at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) in April

7 T R I P O L I FLY E R (I RE ) (2 03 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) (Mountain High (IRE))

Owner: Mr Ismail El Magdoub

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: James A. Slattery

Sponsor: Imre Investments Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 512- D

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m. Beaten 1l by Horaces Pearl when second of 18 at 13-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good to soft) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jonathan Burke

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 4.

2023: JANGO BAIE (FR) 4 11 0 Nico de Boinville 6-5 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

4-6 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 5-1 Illegal d’Ainay (FR), 15-2 Clap of Thunder (IRE), 20-1 The Ron Do Ron (GB), 12-1 Beylerbeyi (GB), 25-1 Tackletommywoowoo (IRE), 66-1 Kingston Bresil (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

Illegal D’ainay made up for his departure at Uttoxeter in early May when opening his account at Plumpton eight days later Freddie Gordon’s 5lb claim effectively negates most of the 6lb penalty and another prominent role is forecast, but hurdling debutant TRIPOLI FLYER may have too much class. The Fergal O’Brien-trained five-year-old finished a cracking second in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April and he is likely to take some stopping. Clap Of Thunder may chase the duo home.

RACE PREDICTOR

WETHERBY

2 . 5 8 P M T H E B E T 3 6 5 C H A R L I E H A L L

ST E E P L E C H A S E

( C L A S S 1 ) ( G R A D E 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

About three miles (3m 45yds) (Approx. 4,800 metres)

For ﬁve year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) A

No Horse

1 F R E N CH DY NA M I TE (F R) (1 7)

B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR) (Laveron)

Owner: Robcour

Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland

Breeder: Francois-Marie Cottin & Hubert Barbe

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 8

Colours: PINK and WHITE (halved), BLACK sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star Form: 240021 D

Has won four hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 7-2 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BetVictor Chase at Punchestown over 2m 7f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Minella Indo by 2 1/4l Oﬃcial BHA Rating 151

2 G R EY DAW N I N G (I RE ) (2 05 )

Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Mr Robert Kirkland

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Grange Stud

Sponsor:TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7

Colours: RED, BLACK armlets. Form: 312113- C D

Has won three hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 5 behind Il Etait Temps beaten 9l at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Manifesto Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in April Oﬃcial BHA Rating 157

3 B R AV E M A N S G A M E (F R) (2 05 )

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Geniﬁque (FR) (Nickname (FR))

Owner: Bryan Drew

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoﬀel

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 4

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap Form: 3/22256- CD

Has won three hurdle races, six chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft Finished 13l behind Gerri Colombe when sixth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 William Hill Bowl Chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in April. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 166

4 CO N F L AT E D (I RE ) (1 7)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Dillon Family

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4

Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, armlets and star on cap Form: UU32-6U D BF

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Unseated rider when 10-3fav in the Group 3 BetVictor Chase at Punchestown over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in a Grade 3 chase won by French Dynamite last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 167

5 H A NG IN TH ER E (I RE ) (6 6)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))

Owner: Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Mr Daniel Furini

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK disc, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK spots.

Form: 52-2132

Has won four hurdle races and eight chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft Beaten 2l by Kinondo Kwetu when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m 7f (good) in August. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 159

Sean Flanagan

Non Runner

Jockey

Harry Cobden

Danny Gilligan

Joe Anderson

6 S A M BR OW N (G B) (1 89 )

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker (Sir Harry Lewis (USA))

Owner: The Exors of Mr T. C. Frost

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: T. C. Frost

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Rex Dingle

Horse Age: 12 Weight: 11 4

Colours: BLACK, RED disc, sleeves and cap Form: 145126- D

Has won a hurdle race, two NH ﬂat races and ﬁve chases from 1m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 10l behind Minella Cocooner when sixth of 20 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m 5f (good) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 156

7 T H E RE AL WH AC KE R (I RE ) (3 8)

B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) (Witness Box (USA))

Owner: Neville, Mann, Duﬀus, Dennis-Price

Trainer: Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Breeder: Mrs B. Keane

Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4

Colours: WHITE, RED hollow box, striped sleeves, RED cap Form: P42P5-U D

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Unseated rider when 9-1 in the Group 3 Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel over 3m (soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Flooring Porter in September on his latest outing. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 157

Brian Hughes

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:

BRAVEMANSGAME: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. SAM BROWN: Following its run on 27/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away 2023: GENTLEMANSGAME 7 11 2 Darragh O’Keeﬀe 7-2 (M F Morris) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 2.00pm 01/11/24

10-11 Bravemansgame (FR), 7-2 Conﬂated (IRE), 7-1 French Dynamite (FR), 10-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 20-1 Hang In There (IRE), 40-1 Sam Brown (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

BRAVEMANSGAME took this event in 2022 and although he didn’t hit the same heights last term he has a good record fresh and looks the one to beat on the back of a wind operation. Irish challenger Conﬂated is on a lengthy losing sequence but also has the form to have a say, while The Real Whacker could be the each-way angle

RACE PREDICTOR

RACE 5

3 .1 5 P M

T H E L AVA Z Z A

H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (Approx. 3,200 metres)

For three year olds and upwards

AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£60000.OwnersPrizeMoney:1st£25038,2nd£12522,3rd£6258,4th£3132.(PenaltyValue£32676)

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See page 55 for conditions of this race

Lavazza 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

No Horse

1 O U R CH AM P (I RE ) (3 5)

B g Champs Elysees - Aﬀascinare (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Fethard Bloodstock

Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 12 0

Colours: BLACK, PINK stars and sleeves, PINK and BLACK quartered cap Form: 53013-6 D

He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good ground Finished 9l behind Saint Riquier when sixth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) in September.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

2 STO N E R ’ S CH OI CE (G B) (5 58 )

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - High Beneﬁt (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

Owner: Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: John R. Hales

Sponsor: Bresbet

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 13

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap Form: 143321/- C D

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing in April last year, beating Copper Coin by a head.

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Oﬃcial BHA Rating 130

F I E R C E LY PR O U D (I RE ) (1 89)

B g Iﬀraaj - Estiqaama (USA) (Nayef (USA))

Owner: Mr T. P. Radford

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 12

Colours: DARK GREEN, MAROON stars, MAROON cap Form: 0/11320- D

He has won two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 1m 5f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 9l behind Helnwein at 15-2 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) in April

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

4 S T R E A M OF STA R S (G B) (2 9)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner: Susie & Robert Frosell

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Lady Bamford

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 11

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK striped sleeves, PINK cap. Form: 3114//-11 D

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month, beating Trolley Boy by 9l Has won twice at Fontwell this season.

5 A FA D I L (F R) (2 1)

B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan

Sponsor: Morson Group

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 128

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 10

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 1534-00 D

He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Josh The Boss when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 127

Jockey

Freddie Gordon (5)

Max Kendrick

Ben Jones

Freddie Gingell (3)

6 T I N T I N T I N (F R) (1 7)

Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) (Valanour (IRE))

Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin

Sponsor: Bresbet

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 9

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars, PINK cap Form: 1511-35 D

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 12l behind Schmilsson when ﬁfth of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

7 R I G H T S OTO M (G ER ) (5 46 )

B g Maxios - Riviere Diamant (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Gestut Kussaburg

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 9

Colours: ORANGE, PINK hoop and armlets, hooped cap Form: 264/1-

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding) in May last year, beating Spy by 9l Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Thomas Mullins in Ireland.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

8 S E C R E T SQ UI RR EL (G B) (1 89)

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

Owner: Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 9

Colours: BLACK and PINK diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap Form: 1/12215- D

He has won two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 7l behind Helnwein when ﬁfth of 20 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) in April.

9 TA P L E Y (G B) (1 2)

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline)

Owner: The Plumpton Party

Trainer: Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Breeder: Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck

Sponsor: Tote

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW hollow box, BLACK and MAUVE striped sleeves, check cap Form: 2134-21 D

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good and good to soft ground

A winner at 9-4 in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Man Of The Sea by 4 1/2l.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

1 0 F I R E FLY E R (I RE ) (1 89 )

B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

Owner: Mr Michael Geoghegan

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Burgage Stud

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 2211P0- CD

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Helnwein when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

1 1 B R E A K MY SO UL (I RE ) (1 70 )

B m Doyen (IRE) - Ayleoola (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mr O. S. Harris

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Pat Coﬀey

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 1/3231-1 D

She has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground

Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-3fav at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) in May, beating Shantwopointﬁve by 7l.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 122

1 2 E N D L E S S E S CA PE (I RE ) (1 98 )

B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave (Poliglote)

Owner: Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks

Trainer: Ben Clarke, Corscombe

Breeder: Maurice Smiddy

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 5

Colours: BLACK, WHITE braces, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap, WHITE star Form: 542223- D

She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground Third of 16 behind Pretending beaten 3 1/2l at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in April. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 122

Tom Bellamy

Jonathan Burke

Brendan Powell

David Bass

Elizabeth Gale (7)

Lorcan Williams

Nico de Boinville

1 3 J O U R D ’ EVA S I O N (F R) (2 02 )

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR) (Laveron)

Owner: Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 9

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN and RED striped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 4221P3- D

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground Third of 13 behind Insurrection beaten 10l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m (good to soft) in April Oﬃcial BHA Rating 112

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 10

Stewards Note:

JOUR D’EVASION: Following its run on 14/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. 2023: KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) 7 10 11 Tristan Durrell 10-1 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

4-1 Fiercely Proud (IRE), 5-1 Secret Squirrel (GB), 7-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 8-1 Break My Soul (IRE), Fire Flyer (IRE), 9-1 Rightsotom (GER), 10-1 Tapley (GB), 14-1 Our Champ (IRE), Tintintin (FR), 16-1 Afadil (FR), 18-1 Stoner’s Choice (GB), 20-1 Endless Escape (IRE), 25-1 Jour d’Evasion (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

Having been withdrawn at Cheltenham last week after unseating his jockey and getting loose, Fiercely Proud must keep his temperament in check. Ben Pauling’s gelding should have more to offer in this second season over hurdles and he isn’t taken lightly, but SECRET SQUIRREL finished two places ahead in fifth when they clashed in the Novices’ Championship Final at Sandown in April and shades the verdict. Hat-trick seeking duo Break My Soul and Stream Of Stars may fare best of the remainder

RACE PREDICTOR

Secret Squirrel Fiercely Proud Break My Soul

Charlie Deutsch

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RACE 6

3 . 4 5 P M T H E S O D E

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( C L A S S 1 ) ( P R E M I E R H A N D I CA P ) ( G B B R AC E )

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,800 metres)

For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

See page 55 for conditions of this race

Sodexo Live! 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

No Horse

1 C H I A N T I CL AS SI CO (I RE ) (2 04

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: David O’Connell

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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Horse Age: 7 Weight: 12 0

Colours: CREAM, STRAWBERRY collar, cuﬀs and cap Form: P/11214- CD

Has won three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 8l behind Inothewayurthinkin when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in April.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 152

2 T WO FO R GO LD (I RE ) (2 09 )

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) (Shernazar)

Owner: May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Neil R. Tector

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoop, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 2P0P26- CD

Has won two hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Elvis Mail when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (heavy) in April.

3 S O LO (F R) (2 24 )

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flameche (FR) (Balko (FR))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain

Sponsor: Morson Group

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 151

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap Form: 21P/226-

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Heltenham when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in March.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 147

4 K I T T Y ’ S LI GH T (G B) (2 1)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Owner: R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing

Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend

Breeder: The Daraiyna Syndicate

Sponsor: NAF

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 5

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Form: 05050-6 D

Winner of seven chases from 2m 4f to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft.

Well beaten at 40-1 behind Neon Moon when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 143

5 O U R POW E R (I RE ) (3 36 )

B g Power - Scripture (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner: Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiﬀ

Breeder: Mr John Hennessy Sponsor: Potter Group

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 5

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Form: 5/110/0F- CD

Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Fell at the 14th when 33-1 at Newbury over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Datsalrightgino in December last year on his latest outing.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 143

Jockey

Tom Bellamy

Ciaran Gethings

Lorcan Williams

Nick Scholﬁeld

Dylan Johnston (3)

6 A M I R I T E (I RE ) (3 8)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Belle Again (IRE) (Shantou (USA))

Owner: Patrick Hale

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

Breeder: Victor Connolly

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star Form: 455-200 D

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and goodyielding ground, but last win was over two years ago Well beaten at 9-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel over 3m (soft) in September

7 F L E G M AT I K (F R) (2 1)

Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Jean-Bernard Chapalain

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 1

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED check cap Form: 142P-00 D

Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground Well beaten at 50-1 behind Grandeur D’ame when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

8 N E O N MO ON (I RE ) (2 1)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE))

Owner: Brocade Racing

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mr C. McDonnell

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 12

Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, RED cap Form: 5551-31 D

Has won four hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Pull Again Green by 1 1/2l.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 136

9 H I G H STA K E S P L AY E R (I RE ) (1 94 )

B g Ocovango - Elivette (FR) (Arvico (FR))

Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: Mr Brian Keenan Jnr

Sponsor: Plumbing World

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 11

Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, hooped cap Form: 2/11/1P1- D

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Fidux by 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

1 0 M Y L E S F RO M W I C K LOW (I RE ) (1 8)

B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Owner: Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Michelle Claire Aherne

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Ladbrokes

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 7

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 451-232 D

He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground Beaten 1 1/2l by Hidden Depths when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

1 1 H I D D E N DE PT HS (I RE ) (1 8)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Liber Nauticus (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

Owner: Mr A. J. Russell

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 5

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW hoop, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, hooped cap Form: 14-1411 D

Has won three hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m 2f to 3m on good to ﬁrm and good ground A winner at 9-1 in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mylesfromwicklow by 1 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

SOLO: Following its run on 23/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. 2023: VICTTORINO (FR) 5 10 12 Charlie Deutsch 20-1 (Venetia Williams) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

11-4 Chianti Classico (IRE), 11-2 Amirite (IRE), 7-1 Highstakesplayer (IRE), Our Power (IRE), 8-1 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), Neon Moon (IRE), 12-1 Hidden Depths (IRE), Solo (FR), 14-1 Two For Gold (IRE), 20-1 Flegmatik (FR), Kitty’s Light (GB)

M. P. O’Connor (3)

Tristan Durrell (3)

Jack Tudor

Stan Sheppard

Kielan Woods

Sam Twiston-Davies

RACE SUMMARY

HIGHSTAKESPLAYER reappeared from a long absence to score at Kempton in February and after possibly bouncing in the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 22 days later, he then registered another Kempton victory. Having gone well fresh on a right-handed track previously, this unexposed staying chaser gets the vote to score oﬀ 5lb higher. Cheltenham Festival winner Chianti Classico wasn’t disgraced when fourth in an Aintree Grade 1 and enters calculations, with Amirite and Neon Moon just two more to consider

RACE PREDICTOR

Highstakesplayer

Chianti Classico Amirite

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What an incredible year it’s been for the Ascot Round Table. The 2023 Ascot Fireworks display was our biggest yet and that was all down to you and everyone else who attended. So, a big thank you from us.

As you may know Ascot Round Table is a community organisation of loyal, committed and connected volunteers who generously give their time and energy throughout the year to ensure the Fireworks display goes oﬀ without a hitch.

If you can believe it, we’ve been running the Fireworks in Ascot for nearly 42 years! From the ﬁrst show for just a few hundred people in the ﬁeld next to Ascot train station to 2008 when we partnered with Ascot Racecourse to deliver what we think you will all agree is a truly magical experience.

What’s even better is that all the money generated goes right back into communities and charities in Ascot and the surrounding areas. Charities such as Daisy’s Dream that supports and comforts families across Berkshire who have tragically lost a parent or carer, and Sebastian’s Action Trust that brings an endless stream of kindness, care and compassion to the local community by oﬀering respite holidays to families with very sick children, enabling precious time to be spent together.

Caring for families and children is a passion of ours and this year we had the chance to support many exciting projects around mental health for students. At Charters School and Cranbourne Primary School we helped with the creation of wellness gardens that provide a much-needed calm space for children who need it, while at St Michaels CofE Primary School our donations enabled the building of key fencing to ensure the grassed areas could be safely enjoyed by all the students.

All in all we were able to donate over £70,000 to community projects and charities. So once again, a huge thank you for supporting us.

Of course, there is no work without play and Ascot Round Table members regularly get together to socialise. Round Table nights can vary with activities such as white-water rafting, hiking, zorbing, crazy golf, learning how to make the perfect sushi or taking a tour of the local brewery The shared camaraderie brings members together and life-long friendships are formed.

If being a key part of a like-minded group supporting the community excites you or you know something that deserves our support visit Ascotroundtable.com to get in touch.

Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible event.

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RACE 7

4 . 2 0 P M

S C OT R O U N D TA B L E O P E N

N AT I O N A L H U N T F L AT R AC E (CLASS 2) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,200 metres)

For four and ﬁve year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) A

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Round Table 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

1 D R AC O MA LF OY (I RE ) (1 88 )

Br g Harzand (IRE) - Two Roses (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE))

Owner: Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Wesley Loftus

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: CREAM, STRAWBERRY collar, cuﬀs and cap. Form: 4-1

A winner at evens fav in a point-to-point race at Borris House over 3m on his latest outing in April, beating Keel Strand by 1l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Robert James.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2 E T E R N A L AN GE L (F R) (- )

B g Authorized (IRE) - Earth Aﬀair (GER) (Acatenango (GER))

Owner: Mr Paul Holden

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: WHITE, BLACK hoops, BLACK and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK star

Form:

Half-brother to Eternal Army, won twice on the all-weather ﬂat at 1m, on the ﬂat at 7f and over hurdles at 2m 1f. €140,000purchase who warrants respect for his powerful stable.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

3 F L I M SY NO S E BAG (I RE ) (1 91 )

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rowlestone Lass (Hernando (FR))

Owner: L N & P Grant

Trainer: Nick Giﬀord, Findon

Breeder: Ambrose Madden

Sponsor: Avtrade Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: DARK GREEN, MAUVE triple diamond, striped sleeves and star on cap Form: 0-

Dam won three times between 1m 4f and 2m. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Ace Of Spades when seventh of 13 on his racecourse debut at Warwick over 2m (good) in April. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 H U R R I C A N E PAT (I RE ) (1 75 )

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Pat McCarthy

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap Form: 2-2

Placed in two point-to-points from two starts. Beaten 1/2l by High Court Cave when second of 10 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Toomebridge over 3m in May. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Goﬀ in Ireland.

5 K A J I K I A (F R) (- )

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Kilfenora (FR) (Great Journey (JPN))

Owner: The Brooks & Stewart Families

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Francis Matzinger & Charlotte Thomesse

Sponsor: Morson Group

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE stars, halved sleeves, WHITE cap Form:

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 1f €120,000 purchase who must enter calculations for his top connections, for all that the application of a hood on his debut tempers enthusiasm slightly.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jockey

Tom Bellamy

Nico de Boinville

James Davies

Niall Houlihan

Jay Tidball

6 OA K L E Y ’ S WAY (I RE ) (2 21 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Special Choice (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))

Owner: Mr A. J. Norman

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: RED, WHITE cross belts, RED sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE and BLACK hooped cap Form: 3F-

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from two starts. Fell when 9-4fav at Taunton over 2m (soft) in a NH ﬂat race won by I Play County in March on his latest outing.

7 S A N TO R I N I GR EY (I RE ) (- )

Gr g Ocovango - Derreenmoe (IRE) (Great Palm (USA))

Owner: Racehorse Ownership Club

Trainer: Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Breeder: Mr Joe McEvoy

Sponsor: Racehorse Ownership Club

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: RED and WHITE diamonds, striped sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond Form:

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Might prove to be a promising sort in his own right, although this is a tough ask ﬁrst time up Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

8 YO U D E C I D E (I RE ) (2 65 )

B g Mahler - Pharney Lady (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Owner: The Decision Makers

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr V. Burke

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Colours: RED and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap Form: 1-

A winner at 4-6fav in a point-to-point race at Comea over 3m on his latest outing in February, beating Shade Of Winter by 3l Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with P M J Doyle Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

9 M I S S IR EL AN D (I RE ) (5 5)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Gaye Melody (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR))

Owner: Miss V. Markowiak

Trainer: Lydia Richards, Chichester

Breeder: Miss Victoria Markowiak

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 13

Colours: YELLOW, WHITE seams, YELLOW sleeves and cap Form: P-P1

A winner at 12-1 in a NH flat race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) on her latest outing in September, beating Borna Gem by 8l She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating -

Marc Goldstein

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 9. 2023: CELTIC DINO (FR) 4 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-2 (Sam Thomas) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.30pm 01/11/24

5-2 Kajikia (FR), 7-2 Eternal Angel (FR), 9-2 Oakley’s Way (IRE), 5-1 Miss Ireland (IRE), 11-2 Draco Malfoy (IRE), 7-1 Youdecide (IRE), 14-1 Hurricane Pat (IRE), 22-1 Santorini Grey (IRE), 33-1 Flimsy Nosebag (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

MISS IRELAND belied obvious inexperience to make a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell bumper and that looked a smart effort, despite her eccentricities throughout the race Sporting first-time cheekpieces, she gets the vote to go in again and confirm herself a promising individual. There is plenty to like about Eternal Angel’s chances on paper and he must enter calculations on his introduction for a top stable. Kajikia and Oakley’s Way are also noteworthy.

RACE PREDICTOR

Miss Ireland Eternal Angel Kajikia

Gavin Sheehan

Ben Jones

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On Saturday there’s plenty of nutcracker themed fun for younger racegoers alongside face painting and festive arts & crafts.

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ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)

LIMITED BOARD

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Felicity Barnard

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO

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Jonathan Parker

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith LVO

Alastair Warwick

STEWARDS

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Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Sophie Candy

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OFFICIALS

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Starters

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Judge

Emily Jones

Doctors

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Dr Guy Mitchell

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Vicki Moore

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Kelly Corke

Steve Fox

Christine Hannaford

Vince McKevitt

Darren Stone

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

Veterinary Officer

Howard Newitt

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen BVSc MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Handicapper

James Norris

First Race 12.55 - THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the ﬁfth £474. For novice three-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners - 3lb, Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners - 5lb, Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners - 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count). Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition, 3lb Grundon Waste Management has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for 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 Grundon Waste Management. 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. 19 entries, at £75. Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6321, Second £3160, Third £1581, Fourth £790, Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76). Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.30 - THE ASCOT UNDERWRITING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the ﬁfth £606. For novice four-year-olds and upwards. £91 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £19 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Ascot Underwriting has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and 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 Ascot

Underwriting. 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, 2 at £19 and 8 at £91. Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8078, Second £4038, Third £2020, Fourth £1010, Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562). Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.05 - THE BYRNE GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse, the second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the ﬁfth £2680 and the sixth £1340. For four-year-olds and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). Byrne Group 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 in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Byrne Group 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 it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 14 entries at £500 Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950).

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.35 - THE GL events NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. For novice four-year-olds and upwards. Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £75 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Weights: 11st each, 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. GL events has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and will 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 G L events 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. 12 entries at £75. Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6260, Second £3131, Third £1565, Fourth £783 (Penalty Value £8169).

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.15 - THE LAVAZZA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £32676 to the winning horse, the second to receive £15054, the third £7524 and the fourth £3768. For three-year-olds and upwards £300 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher or £60 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, a winner of a hurdle race - 6lb. Lavazza has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £200 will also be awarded 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 Lavazza. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 19 entries, 3 at £60 and 16 at £300 Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £25038, Second £12522, Third £6258, Fourth £3132. (Penalty Value £32676). Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.45 - THE SODEXO LIVE! GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse, the second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 For four-year-olds and upwards £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase - 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). Sodexo Live! 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 awarded to the person responsible for 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 Sodexo Live! 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 it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. Ascot Racecourse will pay a £10,000 Bonus to the owner of the winning horse in this race, if the horse was trained in Ireland and placed in the first four places in The Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase at Listowel in September 2024. Ascot Racecourse will also pay a £2,000 bonus to any horse, trained in Ireland and placed in the first four in the Kerry National which then goes on to be placed in either the Sodexo Gold Cup or the Silver Cup at Ascot in 2024. 14 entries, at £500 Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950).

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.20 - THE ASCOT ROUND TABLE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. For four and five-year-olds only which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £50 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. October 31st. Weights: 11st 2lb each, fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a race - 4lb, of 2 races - 7lb. Ascot will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - See the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £50 Closed October 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Mone: Winner £6059, Second £3029, Third £1515, Fourth £758, Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50). A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

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A B A N D O N M E N T PO LI CY

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H B L B

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,268,982 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2024.

VICTTORINO

( front cover)

Winner of the 2023 Sodexo Live! Gold Cup

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams

Owner: Martians Racing

Breeder: Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes