Ascot Racecard - Saturday 18th January by Weatherbys

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C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to our first meeting of 2025, the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday.

We kick off the year with an exciting seven-race card featuring £418,000 in prize money and we would like to thank BetMGM for their generous sponsorship of this raceday and six races on the card.

This is the second day of the inaugural Berkshire Winter Million – yesterday featured action from our neighbours at Royal Windsor Racecourse and the final day of the meeting will be back at Windsor tomorrow. We are very excited to be a partner in the launch of this new weekend of stellar Jumps action and look forward to it growing in popularity in the coming years.

Today’s feature is the BetMGM Clarence House Chase, the first Grade 1 race of 2025 in Great Britain. Having lost this meeting to frost in the past two years we can now look back to one of the greatest renewals in 2022 when Shishkin got up in the final strides to beat Energumene. Willie Mullins’ 11-year-old is back again today and faces another Nicky Henderson two-mile superstar in Jonbon. With fellow Grade 1 winner, Edwardstone, also set to run as well as three-time course and distance winner, Boothill, we are hopeful of another thrilling contest this afternoon.

Other highlights on the card include the Grade 2 BetMGM Mares’ Hurdle featuring one of last season’s leading juveniles, Kargese. We would like to thank bet365 for their support of the £100,000 two-and-a-half-mile handicap chase which has been won before by future Grade 1 winners Dashel Drasher and Cyrname.

Our raceday sponsors BetMGM have kindly donated their complimentary ticket allocation to the Injured Jockeys Fund and we are delighted that around 75 of the charity’s beneficiaries will be joining us at Ascot today. Our IJF Ambassador’s Programme raised a total of £23,500 for the charity last year and before racing gets underway we will be presenting a cheque for that value to Ed Chamberlin, who is the Vice Chairman of the IJF.

Our next meeting is the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday on Saturday 15th February – we hope to welcome you back here then.

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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1st Race 12. 30pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The BetMGM Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

Our opener is a Juvenile hurdle which is designed solely for four-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals Initially every runner in this two-mile hurdle is allotted 11st (ﬁllies 10st 13lb), before previous winners are given a penalty

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2nd Race 1.05pm

The BetMGM Handicap Chase

This handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140 is run over three miles In a handicap, the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating, which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher-rated horses to carry more weight than a lower-rated rival.

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3rd Race 1.40pm

The BetMGM Mares’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch ﬁllies and mares lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders Initially, the weights in this two miles hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Premier Handicap victory to 6lb for a Grade 2 or Grade 1 success.

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4th Race 2.15pm

The bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

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

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5th Race 2.50pm

The BetMGM Holloway’s

Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

The next race this afternoon is a two mile, three furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. As all handicaps throughout the day, the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating.

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6th Race 3.32pm

The BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

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

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7th Race 4.02pm

The BetMGM EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

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

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On 12th December 2024, students from 10 local schools attended the final of the Ascot Racecourse Supports Community Challenge, a new 3-year initiative shaped to engage students in volunteering and giving back to their communities

Delivered by educational charity, Learning to Work, and supported by Ascot Racecourse Supports and Berkshire Community Foundation, each school received a seed fund of £50. Year 9 students were then tasked with selecting a team of six to represent their school, researching and linking themselves with a local charity and then developing a programme built on the concept of making a difference to the lives of others

Students from Altwood School, Charters School, Churchmead School, Eden Girls’ School, Garth Hill College, Herschel Grammar, Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Langley Grammar School, Oakbank School and Windsor Girls’ School attended the racecourse to present their fundraising initiatives and achievements to a panel of Judges

Results:

1st Place - Garth Hill College for its work with BIBS (Babies in Buscot Support), a charity supporting babies and their families in the special care baby unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

2nd Place - Eden Girls’ School for its link with Slough Homeless Our Concern.

3rd Place - Herschel Grammar for its link with Thames Valley Adventure Playground.

In addition to the funds raised by schools, the three winning teams were also given a boost to their funds via a donation from our Ascot Racecourse Supports programme. Students were also rewarded for their hard work and commitment to the programme with an invitation to attend our Spring Family Raceday in March.

To date, the initiative has raised over £8,000 for the ten charities and fundraising is still ongoing. The efforts of all concerned have been fantastic and made a significant difference to the lives of others.

It was clear all students had worked incredibly hard which was demonstrated with their thorough presentations Their dedication to the challenge and passion for BIBS was extremely evident from their hard work, teamwork and fundraising total! Everyone at BIBS would like to thank them … for giving us the opportunity to receive a £1000 donation from Ascot Racecourse as a result from their win … The whole initiative was fantastic, and it was great to be in a room with the future generation of enthusiastic volunteers and fundraisers.”

Liz Josif, Fundraising Manager, BIBS. We have invited volunteers from BIBS to be our nominated bucket collectors today, so please donate if you are able.

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CAR PARK 2

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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.

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol or betting. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age.

CAR PARK 3

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 On The Go

CAVIAR CLUB

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

Bars

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.

LAVAZZA ON 4

Serving coffees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, sausage rolls and a range of sandwiches and cakes

Named after the Godolphin colt that won two King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in a row, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks

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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, where these outlets and more can be found on the Grandstand Concourse.

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FRONT RUNNER GRILL

Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, ﬁnd us on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.

Bars

CHOISIR

This Bar, named after the Australian sprinter who won two races in four days at Royal Ascot, serves a range of Champagne, wine, beer and spirits with alcohol-free options also on offer.

Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

DANCING BRAVE

Named after the legendary racehorse, this bar serves a selection of craft ale and racegoers can enjoy a pie and a pint for just £12.

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.

PIZZA & CO

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

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In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2025 race sponsors:

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• bet365

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• Byrne Group Plc

• Carey Group Plc

• Darley

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• European Breeders Fund

• GL events

• Grundon Waste Management

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Juddmonte

• Naas Racecourse

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O F F I C I A L

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

RACE 1

1 2 . 3 0 P M

THE BETMGM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (NOVICE S’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE

SERIE S QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

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

For juvenile four year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6885, 2nd £3444, 3rd £1721, 4th £861. (Penalty Value £8985.90)

See page 46 for conditions of this race.

BetMGM 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 L U L A M B A (F R) (1 02 )

B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR) (Vision d’Etat (FR))

Owner: Mrs J Donnelly

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Thierry Cypres

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 10 Form: 1

Sponsor: Unibet

Half-brother to Kayo Coco, won over hurdles at 2m 2f. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Auteuil over 2m 2f (heavy) on his racecourse debut in October, beating Lugoville by 5l Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with A Chaille-Chaille in France. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2 M O U TA R D E (I RE ) (1 9)

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ros Mountain (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Kate Kenyon

Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster

Breeder: Hunting Hill Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 10 Form: 24161 D

Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year, beating Mill Street by 10l Has also won at Kempton this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 114

3 V I YA N N I (I RE ) (4 4)

B g Almanzor (FR) - Viyana (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

Owner: OLBG Racing Club

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 6 Form: 1 Sponsor: OLBG

Won on his hurdling debut when 5-6fav at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Narragansett by 1 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 M O N D O MA N (G B) (1 89 )

Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Moghrama (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Owner: John and Yvonne Stone

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Form:

Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

Beaten 8l behind Sosie at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest Flat outing in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris Stakes at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f in July. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable, previously with P&J Brandt. A fascinating recruit to this sphere.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

5 O C E A N CO NQ UE ST (G B) (3 5)

B g Time Test - Lady Glinka (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: TS Equine

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Sean Browne

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Form: 0

Sponsor: TMT Construction Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Well beaten at 66-1 behind dead-heaters Quantock Hills and Teriferma when last of 7 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year

6 S T PA NC RA S (G B) (93 )

B g Siyouni (FR) - Pilaster (Nathaniel (IRE))

Owner: Andrew & Sarah Wates

Trainer: Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Form:

Sponsor: Lawmens Limited

A winner at 9-2 at Southwell over 1m 6f on his latest Flat outing in October last year, beating Caustic by 7l Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Martyn Meade A strong stayer on the Flat who is capable of further improvement.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jockey

Nico de Boinville

Harry Cobden

Jonathan Burke

Caoilin Quinn

Kielan Woods

Kevin Brogan

7 W Y L D BI LL (G B) (2 6 6 )

Gr g Expert Eye - Under The Rainbow (Fantastic Light (USA))

Owner: The Gredley Family

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Form:

Sponsor: Unex Group

Pulled up when 9-1 at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) won by Spirit Of Acklam in April on his latest Flat outing. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable, previously with M L W Bell The stable have a fairly strong hand in the division so any positive market moves should be noted.

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 6. 2024:MEETING ABANDONED:

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

1-2 Lulamba (FR), 3-1 Mondo Man (GB), 11-1 Viyanni (IRE), 16-1 St Pancras (GB), 20-1 Moutarde (IRE), 33-1 Wyld Bill (GB), 100-1 Ocean Conquest (GB),

RACE SUMMARY

There has been a fair amount of support for LULAMBA in the ante-post market for the Triumph Hurdle since the turn of the year, as he won his only start at Auteuil in October. Nicky Henderson boasts a terrific record with juveniles over the years and this may be another potential star recruit following on from Sir Gino last season. Mondo Man finished fifth in the Prix du Jockey Club and brings a strong level of Flat form to the table, while Viyanni and St Pancras complete the shortlist.

RACE PREDICTOR

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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

Sam Twiston-Davies

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RACE 2

1 .05 P M

T H E B E T M G M

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 )

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (Approx. 4,800 metres) For ﬁve 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)

See page 46 for conditions of this race.

BetMGM 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 A N N S A M (G B) (5 0)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie (Sula Bula)

Owner: Mr W. Cliﬀord

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Mrs S. Cliﬀord

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 12 2 Form: 1010/-0P CD

Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

Has won four hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Newbury over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Hermino AA in November last year on his latest outing.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

2 K I T T Y ’ S LI GH T (G B) (2 2)

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

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 9 Form: 50-60P0 D

Sponsor: Dodson and Horrell

Winner of seven chases from 2m 4f to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Beachcomber when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) in December last year

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Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

PAT S FA NC Y (I RE ) (4 0 6 )

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Maurice Leamy

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 7

Form: 1125/0/6- D

Sponsor: William Hill

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago Well beaten at 28-1 when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (heavy) in December ‘23.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 133

4 UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) (42)

B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Owner: The Morestead Pres Partnership

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Kevin Talbot

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 4

Form: 63-2013

Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 10 behind Mr Vango beaten 6l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m 5f (soft) in December last year

5 I N D ’O R (F R) (5 1)

B g Nidor (FR) - La Dauvilla (FR) (Seattle Dancer (USA))

Owner: Mr David Maxwell

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 130

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 13

Form: 5312-01

Sponsor: The Fitzdares Club

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f and 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Herakles Westwood by 3l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

6 R O C K I N A S TO R M (I RE ) (4 2)

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA) (Black Minnaloushe (USA))

Owner: Rocking Horse Racing

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Miss Roisin Carey

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6

Form: 1P2-311 D

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Winner of a NH ﬂat race and ﬁve chases from 2m 1f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Are U Wise To That by 2 1/4l Has also won at Ludlow this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 118

Jockey

Adam Wedge

Richard Patrick

Ben Jones

Freddie Gordon (3)

Mr David Maxwell

David Bass

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

7-4 Rockinastorm (IRE), 5-2 In d’Or (FR), 7-2 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 8-1 Pats Fancy (IRE), 9-1 Annsam (GB), 11-1 Kitty’s Light (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

IN D’OR was a useful type over hurdles last season and looked to have improved when making a successful chasing bow at Taunton in November The seven-year-old is in the right hands to progress further and gets the vote ahead of the hat-trick seeking Rockinastorm, who went up 3lb for scoring at Wetherby last month. Unanswered Prayers didn’t quite get home over 3m5f in the London National at Sandown, but that was a commendable eﬀort and he isn’t discounted dropping in trip.

RACE PREDICTOR

In d’Or

Rockinastorm Unanswered Prayers

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

RACE 3

1 . 40 P M T H E B E T M G M M A R E S’ H U R D L E

R AC E

(C L A S S 1 ) (G R A D E 2 ) ( R EG I ST E R E D A S T H E

WA R F I E L D M A R E S’ H U R D L E R AC E ) (G B B R AC E )

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

For four year old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

Advertised Total Prize Fund £60000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344, 6th £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A

See page 47 for conditions of this race

BetMGM 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 TA K E NO CH AN CE S (I RE ) (3 5)

B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE))

Owner: Mr Garry Wilson

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: D. Corry

Jockey

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 6 Form: 143153 D

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 12 behind Wodhooh beaten 2l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Has won at Wetherby and Uttoxeter this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

2 K A R G E S E (F R) (2 59 )

B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Rive Gauche (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE))

Owner: Mr K. Alexander

Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Thierry Cypres

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5

Form: 12122-1 D

She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground Won on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 9-4fav in the Group 1 Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (soft) in May last year, beating Bottler’secret by 1 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 141

3 C A S A NO ME NTO (G B) (6 6)

B m Casamento (IRE) - Red Hibiscus (Manduro (GER))

Owner: LRK Racing & Willy Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Miss S. J. Turner

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4

Form: 121-1P4 D

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Winner of four hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 17l behind Shecouldbeanything when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on her chase debut at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year

4 PAWA P U R I (G B) (2 2)

B m Golden Horn - Palitana (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Owner: Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 138

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4

Form: 0/116-3P

Sponsor: Unibet

Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Kempton over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Della Casa Lunga in December last year on her latest outing.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 126

5 A L L TH E GLO R Y (G B) (1 7)

B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER) (Monsun (GER))

Owner: Coral Racing Club

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mill Farm Stud

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 2

Form: F56011 D

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sunset Hill by 4l Has also won at Musselburgh this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

6 B R E N DA S AS KI NG (I RE ) (4 5)

B m Ask - Lost It (IRE) (Luso)

Owner: Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club)

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Conor Hayes

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 11 2

Form: 42-P132 D BF

Sponsor: Templar Medical

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground Beaten 2 1/4l by Tour Ovalie when second of 9 at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 110

Kielan Woods

P. Townend

Nico de Boinville

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonathan Burke

7 O O H BE T T Y (I RE ) (2 2)

B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article)

Owner: Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Trainer: Ben Clarke, Corscombe Breeder: Miss Hannah Cashman

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Form: 232-101 D Sponsor: Tote

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) on her latest outing in December last year, beating Big Boy Bobby by 1l Has also won at Sandown this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 132

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

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

Ben Jones

4-7 Kargese (FR), 4-1 Take No Chances (IRE), 10-1 Casa No Mento (GB), 12-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), 14-1 All The Glory (GB), 25-1 Pawapuri (GB), 66-1 Brendas Asking (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

KARGESE was one of the leading juveniles last season with a brace of Grade 1 successes coming either side of two ﬁne eﬀorts in defeat at Cheltenham and Aintree. The form has been franked by both Majborough and Sir Gino and this appears to be a nice starting point for Willie Mullins’ mare. Take No Chances ran extremely well when giving weight to a pair of progressive rivals at Cheltenham latest and she is expected to be competitive along with Casa No Mento.

RACE PREDICTOR

Kargese Take No Chances Casa No Mento

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HAYDOCK PARK

1 . 5 5 P M

THE SKY BET SUPREME TRIAL

ROSSINGTON MAIN NOVICE S’ HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

About two miles (1m 7f 144yds) (Approx. 3,100 metres)

For novice four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money: 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A No Horse

1 R OYA L IN FA NT RY (I RE ) (4 5)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Kevin Neville

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 7

Form: 1/110-11 CD

Winner of two hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-10fav over this course and distance (soft) in December last year, beating Crest Of Fortune by 9l Has also won at Chepstow this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 135

2 D E D IC AT E D HE RO (I RE ) (4 1)

B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE) (Revoque (IRE))

Owner: Recommended Freight McKeown & McMillan

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4

Form: 3/31-131 D

He has won a hurdle race and two NHF races at 2m on good and soft ground A winner at 7-4 in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Lost Frequencies by 8l Has won twice at Kelso this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 122

3 FA MO US LI S S (I RE ) (1 6)

B g Famous Name - Liss Agragh (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: BBS PARTNERSHIP

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: N. Flynn

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Form: 0426F5

Awinner ofapoint-to-pointat3m onheavyground.Finished6lbehindWalking OnA Dreamwhenﬁfthof 10at5-1on hislatest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 107

4 GOT A DR EA M (I RE ) (4 4)

B g Getaway (GER) - Well Composed (IRE) (Bach (IRE))

Owner: Bradley Partnership

Trainer: Nicky Martin, Minehead

Breeder: Mr Eoghan Loughlin

Ryan Mania

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4

Form: 510-46 D

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Sixmilebridge when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year

5 P E AC E N IK (I RE ) (1 7)

B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Mr Nick Elliott

Trainer: Katy Price, Llanigon

Breeder: N. Flynn

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4

Form: 22-41

A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crest Of Fortune by 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 117

Jockey

Harry Skelton

Sam Coltherd

Paul O’Brien

Shane Quinlan

Brian Hughes

6 WA L K I N G ON A DR EA M (I RE ) (1 6)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Connaught Hall (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR))

Owner: Fishwick & Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Mrs Assumpta O’Brien

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4

Form: F22-221 D

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-4fav at Ayr over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Lizzie Luna by 1 3/4l. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 113

7 C LOO N A IN RA (I RE ) (2 3)

Br m Financial Reward (IRE) - Ashes Summer (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Owner: Pauline Conlon & Bk Vets Partnership

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: Mr Martin Peyton

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 11

Form: F1-1342

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on soft ground Beaten 2l by Shraheen when second of 19 at 40-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (yielding) in December last year Oﬃcial BHA Rating 124

Stewards Note: FAMOUS LISS: Following its run on 2/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. 2024:MEETING ABANDONED BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

4-7 Royal Infantry (IRE), 7-2 Dedicated Hero (IRE), 7-1 Peacenik (IRE), 16-1 Cloonainra (IRE), Walking On A Dream (IRE), 40-1 Got A Dream (IRE), 66-1 Famous Liss (IRE),

RACE SUMMARY

ROYAL INFANTRY was the ﬁrst British-trained horse past the post in the Champion Bumper last year and has developed that talent since tackling hurdles. Easy wins at Chepstow and over C&D have boosted his conﬁdence ahead of this return to Graded company and another dominant display might book him his Cheltenham ticket Dedicated Hero put a surprise Carlisle defeat behind him when scoring comfortably at Kelso, although Cloonainra could be the one for forecast backers following an excellent second in a competitive Leopardstown handicap

RACE PREDICTOR

Derek Fox

Ben Harvey

RACE 4

2 .1 5 P M

T H E B E T 3 6 5

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

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

Two miles about ﬁve furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (Approx. 4,200 metres) For ﬁve year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund

£100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480, 6th £1240. (Penalty Value £52030)

See page 47 for conditions of this race

bet365 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 H I T M A N (F R) (8 3 )

B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) (Martaline)

Owner: Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0

Form: 00203-2

Sponsor: Morson Group

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 1 3/4l by Minella Drama when second of 5 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in October last year Oﬃcial BHA Rating 156

2 M A R TATO R (F R) (2 2)

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

Owner: Camilla Norton

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 9

Form: 111-113 C BF

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Winner of two hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground Third of 7 behind Soul Icon beaten 11l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Has won twice at Ascot this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 151

3 L AT E N I G H T PA S S (G B) (3 6)

B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip (Midnight Legend)

Owner: Mrs P. A. Ellis

Trainer: Tom Ellis, Rugby

Breeder: Mrs Pippa Ellis

Horse Age: 12 Weight: 11 2

Form: 2150-03 D

Sponsor: Fresh Air

Has won four chases and nine point-to-points from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 15 behind Stumptown beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (soft) in December last year

4 T E R R E S I TA (I RE ) (5 7 )

B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE))

Owner: Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr Tom Ford

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 144

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6

Form: 131F-13 D

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 7 behind Gemirande beaten 10l at 17-2 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in November last year

5 KOT M A S K (F R) (2 8)

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

Owner: Aura Racing

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 134

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 5 Form: F34-321 C

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Scarface by 1 3/4l

6 F L E G M AT I K (F R) (2 8)

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

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 133

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 4

Form: P-00045

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground Finished 10l behind Victtorino when ﬁfth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 132

Jockey

Harry Cobden

Ned Fox (3)

Miss Gina Andrews

Gavin Sheehan

Caoilin Quinn

Tristan Durrell (3)

7 K A N S A S CI T Y STA R (I RE ) (5 0)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) (Executive Perk)

Owner: Bryan Drew

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Larry Mealiﬀe

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 3 Form: 51-0601

Sponsor: OLBG

He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good ground A winner at 15-2 in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Onemorefortheroad by 1l

8 S C A R FAC E (I RE ) (2 8)

B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) (Silvano (GER))

Owner: Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Mrs Lisa Doran

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 2

Form: 13-5422 C D

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Kotmask when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year

9 T E D L E Y (G B) (1 7)

B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) (Shirocco (GER))

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Hunscote Stud

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 130

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2

Form: 112223

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Last of 3 behind Kalif Du Berlais beaten 29l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Wetherby and Uttoxeter this season.

1 0 B A D (F R) (3 3)

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

Owner: Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr Hugues Rousseau

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2

Form: 200-232

Sponsor: Fitzdares

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 6l by Margaret’s Legacy when second of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 125

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9.

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

4-1 Martator (FR), 9-2 Kotmask (FR), 5-1 Flegmatik (FR), Scarface (IRE), 7-1 Bad (FR), 9-1 Hitman (FR), 12-1 Tedley (GB), Terresita (IRE), 18-1 Kansas City Star (IRE), 33-1 Latenightpass (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

With three previous wins over these fences, returning to this familiar venue should suit MARTATOR now he steps back up in trip after ﬁnding a couple too good in the Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas. Kotmask and Scarface are closely matched on recent form and also hold solid credentials. However, perhaps Hitman could be the best each-way alternative given this represents a drop in class.

RACE PREDICTOR

Jonathan Burke

Brendan Powell

Jamie Brace (5)

Ben Jones

HAYDOCK PARK

2 . 3 0 P M

T H E S K Y B E T P E T E R M A R S H 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 )

Three miles about one and a half furlongs, (3m 1f 125yds) (Approx. 5,100 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)

No Horse

1 R

OYA L

PAGA IL LE (F R) (5 6)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) (Villez (USA))

Owner: Mrs S. Ricci

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr Philippe Mace

Jockey

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 12 0 Form: 26F/1F-1 CD

Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m to 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground A winner at 11-4 in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Grey Dawning by 2l

2 T R E L AW NE (G B) (2 8)

B g Geordieland (FR) - Black Collar (Bob’s Return (IRE))

Owner: The Real Partnership

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mrs S. Steer-Fowler

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 166

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 0 Form: 323F-14 C

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 7f on soft ground Finished 10l behind Victtorino when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year

3 IW I L L D O IT (G B) (2 2)

B g Flying Legend (USA) - Lyricist’s Dream (Dreams End)

Owner: Mr Sam Thomas

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiﬀ

Breeder: R. L. Brown

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 152

Horse Age: 12 Weight: 10 12

Form: 5/2335-3

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 6f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 15 behind Val Dancer beaten 3l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m 7f (soft) in December last year

4 IM AG I N E (F R) (6 3 )

B g Montmartre (FR) - Ofurie (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: Barratt Racing

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 150

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 6 Form: 53/114-P

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases at 2m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 6-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Il Ridoto in November last year on his latest outing.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 144

5 C H AM B A RD (F R) (3 6)

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))

Owner: David & Carol Shaw

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel

Horse Age: 13 Weight: 10 4 Form: 21P00-P D

Has won a hurdle race, three Nation Hunt ﬂat races and ﬁve chases from 1m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy.

Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by King Turgeon in December last year on his latest outing

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

Charlie Deutsch

Tom Bellamy

Dylan Johnston (3)

Paul O’Brien

Miss Lucy Turner (5)

6 R IC H MO ND LA KE (I RE ) (2 3)

B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Hemmings Racing

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: J.R. Weston

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 4 Form: 40F0-42 C

Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 7l by Imperial Saint when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 142

7 MR VA N G O (I RE ) (4 2)

B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

Owner: Cracker and Smodge Partnership

Trainer: Sara Bradstock, Wantage

Breeder: Frank O’Meara

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 2 Form: 3/313P-1 C

He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 7f on soft and heavy ground A winner at 3-1 in a chase at Sandown over 3m 5f (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Collectors Item by 1 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 139

8 B IL L BA XT ER (I RE ) (2 2)

Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR))

Owner: Glassex Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mary Fanning McCormack

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 2 Form: 06U-P25

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy.

Finished 7l behind Woodie Flash when ﬁfth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (soft) in December last year Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

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

Stewards Note:

IMAGINE: Following its run on 16/11/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. 2024:MEETING ABANDONED: BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25 9-4 Royale Pagaille (FR), 5-2 Mr Vango (IRE), 9-2 Trelawne (GB), 7-1 Imagine (FR), 8-1 Iwilldoit (GB), 14-1 Richmond Lake (IRE), 20-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), 25-1 Chambard (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

Royale Pagaille has won the last two runnings of this and arrives on a high after landing his second Betfair Chase, proving himself a true Haydock specialist. A mark of 166 isn’t insurmountablehe struck in 2022 oﬀ just 3lb lower - but MR VANGO is in receipt of almost two stone and in conditions that will play to his strengths, that could prove crucial. Iwilldoit also stays all day and ran yet another Welsh National cracker over Christmas. In contrast, Trelawne and Imagine have stamina to prove.

RACE PREDICTOR

Mr Vango

Pagaille

Brian Hughes

Jack Tudor

Daire Davis (7)

RACE 5

2 . 5 0 P M

T H E B E T M G M H O L LOWAY ’ S

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 )

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (Approx 3,900 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

See page 47 for conditions of this race

BetMGM 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

G O S H E N (F R) (3 16 )

B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Mr Steven Packham

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Mr Christophe Toulorge

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0

Form: 2/44031- CD

Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

Has won seven hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy.

A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing in March last year, beating Mayhem Mya by a head

2 B O ZE NI TH (F R) (3 6)

B g Zarak (FR) - Boreale du Berlais (FR) (Presenting)

Owner: Mr O. S. Harris

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Gilles Le Baron

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 141

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 11 Form: 1/3112/-3 D

He has won three hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground Third of 14 behind Mirabad beaten 6l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year

3 K A M S I N A S (F R) (5 6)

B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Hugues Van Haaren

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 138

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 10

Form: 6010-14

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

Winner of four hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground Finished 4l behind Steel Ally when fourth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year

4 A LTO B E L L I (I RE ) (3 5)

B g Maxios - Atiana (Samum (GER))

Owner: Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Gestut Hof Ittlingen

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 137

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 5

Form: 10/230-2 D BF

Sponsor: P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground Beaten 1l by Jungle Jack when second of 8 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 132

5 S TO N E R ’ S CH OI CE (G B) (2 9)

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

Owner: Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: John R. Hales

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4

Form: 3321/-24 C D

Sponsor: Bresbet

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground Finished 4 1/2l behind East India Express when fourth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 6f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

6 J O S H TH E BO S S (G B) (5 6)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE) (Woodman (USA))

Owner: Mr J. D. Neild

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mickley Stud

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 4

Form: U540-10 D BF

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

He has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 3-1fav behind Steel Ally when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 131

Jockey

Niall Houlihan

James Bowen

Jonathan Burke

Bryan Carver

Kielan Woods

Mr Jamie Neild (7)

7 G E O R G I GI RL (I RE ) (3 5)

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) (Beau Sher)

Owner: Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: The Red Marble Syndicate

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Form: 1106-15

She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Wodhooh when ﬁfth of 12 at 17-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

8 S P I R I T D’A U N O U (F R) (2 1)

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA))

Owner: Heart of the South Racing 130

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2

Form: 005-F64

Sponsor: Heart Of The South Bloodstock

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 11l behind Jipcot when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

9 D O D D I E T H E G R E AT (I RE ) (2 3)

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne (Sleeping Car (FR))

Owner: Mr K. Alexander

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 11 2

Form: 2400-5P C

Sponsor: Unibet

He has won two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground Pulled up at the 2nd when 10-3 at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by East India Express in December last year on his latest outing.

1 0 W I L F U L (I RE ) (3 7)

Br g Westerner - Shuil Milan (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Michael Murphy

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 129

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 10 Form: 221-110 D

Sponsor: JMH Group

He has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 6l behind Him Malaya at 4-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in December last year Has won at Worcester and Hexham this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 123

1 1 A S TO N MA RT IN I (G B) (4 9)

B m Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose (Kayf Tara)

Owner: HP Racing Aston Martini

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Goldford Stud

Horse Age: 6

Form: 1114-20

Sponsor: Unibet

Weight: 10 10

She has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 15l behind Navajo Indy at 9-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in November last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 123

1 2 B OW E N S PA R K (I RE ) (5 6)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) (Westerner)

Owner: Hemmings Racing

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Brittas House Stud and Grenane House

Horse Age: 7

Form: 1F2P-30

Weight: 10 8

He has won a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Steel Ally when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 121

1 3 M OV E I T LI KE MI NN IE (I RE ) (2 9)

B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE) (Arcadio (GER))

Owner: Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ms Ruth Young

Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 10 6

Form: P-1Urr4 D

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Winner of four hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind King William Rufus when fourth of 18 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 119

1 4 S O I G N E U X BE LL (F R) (3 72 )

B g Muhtathir - Marble Game (FR) (Orpen (USA))

Owner: Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Mme Victoria Libaud

Horse Age: 5

Form: 6515-

Weight: 10 2

Sponsor: Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground. Finished 15l behind Kabral Du Mathan when ﬁfth of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) in January last year Runs from 6lb out of handicap

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 109

Ben Jones

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Nico de Boinville

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Freddie Gordon (3)

David Bass

Sam

Caoilin Quinn

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Visor worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6, 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8, 13

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

3-1 Bo Zenith (FR), 5-1 Altobelli (IRE), 11-2 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 9-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), Josh The Boss (GB), Kamsinas (FR), 12-1 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 16-1 Goshen (FR), 18-1 Aston Martini (GB), 20-1 Bowenspark (IRE), Wilful (IRE), 25-1 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 25-1 Stoner’s Choice (GB), 40-1 Soigneux Bell (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

Nicky Henderson has won two of the last ﬁve renewals and Bo Zenith and Doddiethegreat are solid contenders for that stable However, Fergal O’Brien could be responsible for this year’s winner as KAMSINAS shades preference based on his scope for further progression. The eight-year-old won a similar race at Aintree in October and was far from disgraced when fourth at Haydock most recently The admirable Goshen and Georgi Girl add further spice to the race

RACE PREDICTOR

Kamsinas

Bo Zenith

Georgi Girl

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RACE 6

3 . 3 2 P M

T H E B E T M G M C L A R E N C E H O U S E

ST E E P L E C H A S E

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

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £175000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £75320, 2nd £31045, 3rd £15523, 4th £7770. (Penalty Value £98472.50) A

See page 47 for conditions of this race

BetMGM 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

B O OT H I L L (I RE ) (2 2)

B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion)

Owner: Brian & Sandy Lambert

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Noel James

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 10

Form: 1FF4-2F CD

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Fell 5 out when 5-1 in the Group 2 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in a Grade 2 chase won by Soul Icon in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 160

2 E DWA R D S TO N E (G B) (2 2)

B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso)

Owner: Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 10 Form: 1F3-3F2 D

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Has won three hurdle races and seven chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 3 1/2l by Soul Icon when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 163

3 E N E R G U M E N E (F R) (4 1)

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) (April Night (FR))

Owner: Tony Bloom

Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Mr Christophe Dubourg

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 10

Form: 11311/-1 D

Has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race, 11 chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 5-4fav in the Group 2 Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase at Cork over 2m 1f (yielding) in December last year, beating Dinoblue by 10l

4 J O N B O N (F R) (4 2)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Lotﬁ Kohli

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 169

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Form: 1211-11 C

Has won four hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race, 11 chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 8-13fav in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (soft) in December last year, beating Quilixios by 8l Has also won at Cheltenham this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 170

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25 4-6 Jonbon (FR), 2-1 Energumene (FR), 10-1 Edwardstone (GB), 18-1 Boothill (IRE)

Jockey

Bryan Carver

Tom Cannon

P. Townend

Nico de Boinville

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

RACE SUMMARY

The top-class Energumene returned from a 593-day absence to score easily in a Grade 2 at Cork last month and although he’s worthy of the utmost respect, this is all about JONBON. Nicky Henderson’s star chaser recorded an eighth Grade 1 triumph when bolting up in the Tingle Creek last month and with no signs of slowing down, he’s expected to do the business. It was much more like it from Edwardstone in the Desert Orchid, but he still has plenty to ﬁnd in this company.

RACE PREDICTOR

Jonbon

Energumene

Edwardstone

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RACE 7

4 .0 2 P M T H E B E T M G M E B F ‘ N AT I O N A L H U N T ’ N OV I C E S’ H U R D L E R AC E

(C L AS S 3 ) (Q UA L I F I E R ) (G B B RAC E )

Two miles about ﬁve and a half furlongs (2m 5f 141yds) (Approx. 4,300 metres)

For novice four, ﬁve, six and seven year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

See page 47 for conditions of this race. No Horse

BetMGM 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.

Jockey 1 I ’ M A

LU MB ER JAC K (G B) ( 3 7)

B g Jack Hobbs - Decision Made (IRE) (Westerner)

Owner: This Time Next Year Partnership

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9

Form: 2630-21

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 6-5jt-fav at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) in December last year, beating As The Fella Says by 8l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 124

2 JA X JU NI OR (G B) (3 5)

B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm (Double Trigger (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Cheryl Burton

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs C R Burton

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9 Form: 023-01

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Oﬀ The Jury by 10l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

3 L A U R E N S BAY (F R) (4 1)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) (Lauro (GER))

Owner: Happy Valley Partnership

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Marc Staels

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9 Form: 2/1-221

Sponsor: BetVictor

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 1m 6f and 2m on soft and heavy ground Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 8-11fav at Huntingdon over 2m (soft) in December last year, beating HMS President by 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 123

4 T H E BL U E S M A N (F R) (5 7 )

B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))

Owner: Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Dr V. Bernard Stoﬀel & Mr Vincent Leroy

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9

Form: 331-1

Sponsor: Morson Group

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-5fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) in November last year, beating Western Article by 1 1/2l Doubtful runner

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

5 U CA NT BE SE RI OU S (I RE ) (1 9)

Ch g Notnowcato - Whyyousoserious (IRE) (Morozov (USA))

Owner: Mr Sax Purdie

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Mrs Amy Boyd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9

Form: 6/456-01

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Jackpot Des Bordes by 10l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

6 C O P P E R JAC K (I RE ) (5 6)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Veranda of Heaven (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Owner: Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & SL Racing

Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster

Breeder: Mr B. Crowley

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3

Form: 521-04

Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Western Knight when fourth of 5 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) in November last year.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Tom Cannon

Brendan Powell

Gavin Sheehan

Non Runner

Harry Cobden

Jonathan Burke

7 C O U N T R Y PA RK (I RE ) (2 9)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift (Rail Link)

Owner: Mrs Gay Smith

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Pate & Herine Bloodstock

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3

Form: 0-B232F

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on heavy ground Fell 2 out when 12-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Belliano in December last year on his latest outing.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 121

8 M I N E L L A KA IS ER (I RE ) (3 3)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Siberian Vixen (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Owner: Miss Jane Goddard

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Mrs Rita Kent

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3 Form: 30-4

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Jail No Bail when fourth of 8 on his hurdling debut at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm 17/01/25

2-1 Country Park (IRE), 11-4 I’m A Lumberjack (GB), 5-1 Jax Junior (GB), Laurens Bay (FR), U Cant Be Serious (IRE), 20-1 Copper Jack (IRE), 33-1 Minella Kaiser (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

I’M A LUMBERJACK just failed to beat a progressive rival on his hurdling bow at Bangor in November but, upped in trip at Warwick, Alan King’s gelding made no mistake. The son of Jack Hobbs looks set to progress further and he gets the nod. Country Park made stylish headway before coming to grief two from home over C&D recently, and he is a big player given a clean round Others to note include Laurens Bay and Jax Junior

RACE PREDICTOR

I’m A Lumberjack Country Park Laurens Bay

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Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen BVSc, MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

First Race 12.30 - THE BETMGM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8985 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4139, the third £2069 and the fourth £1036 For juvenile four-year-olds Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £75 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 11st each, ﬁllies allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb, of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. BetMGM has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025 18 entries at £75. Closed January 13th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6885, Second £3444, Third £1721, Fourth £861. (Penalty Value £8985.90) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.05 - THE BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the ﬁfth £606. For ﬁve-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, 1 at £20 and 21 at £100. Closed January 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8078, Second £4038, Third £2020, Fourth £1010, Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.40 - THE BETMGM MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the Warﬁeld Mares’ Hurdle Race) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse, the second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the ﬁfth £1608 and the sixth £804. For four-year-old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £300 stake, supplementary entry by noon, January 15th and pay £1460 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb, of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and threeyear-old only Hurdle Races in France). No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’s weight below 10st 2lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will 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 BetMGM. 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. 8 entries at £300 Closed January 13th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £26148, Second £10734, Third £5370, Fourth £2682, Fifth £1344, Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.15 - THE BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £52030 to the winning horse, the second to receive £23920, the third £11960, the fourth £5980, the fifth £2990 and the sixth £1490 For five-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. January 16th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 5lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey. In addition, they will 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 bet365 The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 14 entries, 2 at £100 and 12 at £500 Closed January 13th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £39750, Second £19870, Third £9940, Fourth £4970, Fifth £2480, Sixth £1240. (Penalty Value £52030)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.50 - THE BETMGM HOLLOWAY’S HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the ﬁfth £897 and the sixth £447. For four-year-olds and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. BetMGM has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will 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 BetMGM. 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. 34 entries, 13 at £30 and 21 at £150 Closed January 13th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £11925, Second £5961, Third £2982, Fourth £1491, Fifth £744, Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.32 - THE BETMGM CLARENCE HOUSE STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £98472 to the winning horse, the second to receive £37100, the third £18567 and the fourth £9275. For ﬁve-year-olds and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry. Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £875 stake, supplementary entry by noon, January 15th and pay £5000 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb, 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb, mares allowed 7lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as a memento to the winning groom. In addition, they will 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 BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the managing executive on the day. 6 entries at £875 Closed January 13th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £75320, Second £31045, Third £15523, Fourth £7770. (Penalty Value £98472.50) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.02 - THE BETMGM EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. For novice 4–7-year-olds, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £82 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb, 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 3lb, fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb, of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. No allowance to take a horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly given £1000 towards the prize money for this race. BetMGM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 14 entries at £82. Closed January 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6664, Second £3331, Third £1667, Fourth £833, Fifth £416 (Penalty Value £8713.65) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

G E N E R A L IN FO RM AT IO N

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H O R S E W E L F A R E

At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses. During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

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

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:

a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund.

b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund In the event of an abandonment there is no need to contact us, we will be in touch with next steps and any required actions.

H B L B

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £329,454 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.