Bangor-On-Dee - 2024-12-13 - O_FINAL PLAN by Weatherbys

FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER

MONEY BACK

* as a

if your horse loses

ON A SELECTED RACE EVERY SATURDAY

*Max Free Bet £10. Bet must be placed within 48hrs of selected race(s) - 1st cash bet up to £10 (main market, ex antepost & specials). Win part e/w bet. Selection must lose. Free Bet: non-withdrawable, use in 7 days on sportsbook only. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024

Good afternoon,

Welcome to the Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Day here at Bangor-onDee Racecourse. As the year comes to an end, we celebrate the festive season and reﬂect on a fantastic year of racing at North Wales’ only racecourse.

We have six fantastic races on today’s card, including two Class 3 races. Racing gets underway at 12.25pm with the LiveScore Bet ‘Hands and Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race. At 2.05 pm we have the Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Maiden Hurdle Race, run over 2 miles 3 furlongs with a prize fund of £14,000 Later, at 2.40 pm, the Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Race takes centre stage, covering 2 miles 7 furlongs, offering a prize pot of £18,000

I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to today’s sponsors, Virgin Bet, Alfa Aggregates Products, and Neo Business Finance, and IML Marine Management, whose support makes days like today possible.

Looking ahead, we invite you to join us again for the North Wales National Meeting on 7th February 2025, as we kick off another thrilling year of racing.

On behalf of everyone at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Thank you for your continued support.

Jonathon Turner, Chairman Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE

Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard

BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS

A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Selections for every race today

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

The list of Officials for racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

1ST RACE 12.25PM THE LIVESCORE BET ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

2ND RACE 1.00PM THE NEO BUSINESS FINANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GBB RACE)

3RD RACE 1.35PM THE ALFA AGGREGATES PRODUCTS GOLDEN SPURS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

CHELTENHAM 1.50PM THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 COMING SOON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

4TH RACE 2.05PM THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (GBB RACE)

CHELTENHAM 2.25PM THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

5TH RACE 2.40PM THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

CHELTENHAM 3.00PM THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

6TH RACE 3.15PM THE IML MARINE MANAGEMENT “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (GBB RACE)

CHELTENHAM 3.35PM THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

The Directors of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse thank our sponsors for their generous sponsorship today.

HOW TO BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER

WAYS TO BET

STRAIGHT EACH WAY

Win only A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.

STANDARD TERMS FOR EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

· Fewer than 5 runners – all to win

5-7 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

· 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

Handicaps with 12-15 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

· Handicaps with 16 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

AWAY BETTING

Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today. They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.)

BETTING WITHOUT THE FAVOURITE

At reduced odds you can back a horse and collect if it wins or runs second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite.

PLACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS

If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a Stewards’ Enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration of Gambling on Tracks Ltd, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 60 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY.

Tel: 01480 499180

In the unlikely event that no independent bookmaker turns up to service either end of the racecourse (Bangor and Overton car parks), Bangor Sport will be able to service all betting requirements. Bangor Sport will offer to either ‘take the price’ or use the SP as a means of settling any bet. We will endeavour to show all races (including all those from away courses) on screens at either end of the course. If you have any queries, please ask a member of staff for help.

READING THE RACECARD

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) 6 11 4

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE)

Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan

Sponsor: Chanelle

Patrick Corbett (7)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 2 2F1-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper. Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam)

Br - Brown h - horse

Ch - Chesnut c - Colt

Gr - Grey f - ﬁlly

Ro - Roan m - mare

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Age of horse

8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

9. Owner’s Name(s)

10 Breeder

11. Sponsor

12. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

13. Owner’s Colours description

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season

- denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

15. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

16. Jockey’s Name. 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

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

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

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

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COURSE FACTS & STATS

A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

D MCCAIN (62 wins from 326 runners, 19%) runs GREY DIAMOND (12.25), BO CRUZ & ATLANTIC LAD (1.00), JO ARENGEOT BEY AA & ROCK HURLEY (1.35), SKUNA BAY (2.05), BOHEMOND ANTIOCH (3.15).

O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (21 wins from 195 runners, 11%) runs GENTLEMAN BILL (12.25), GOOD COMPANY (1.00), STREAMSFORTH LAD (1.35), HMS MILO & OUR JESSE BOY (2.05), SCHALKE (2.40).

F O’BRIEN (16 wins from 74 runners, 22%) runs PLAISIR DES FLOS (2.40).

A RALPH (13 wins from 79 runners, 16%) runs RISK D’ARGENT (12.25), GREATNESS AWAITS (1.35).

V WILLIAMS (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs EDMOND (2.05).

BIG RACE CONNECTIONS

DONALD MCCAIN

2. BRIAN

HUGHES

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

O MURPHY (9 wins from 33 runners, 27%) runs MANOWEST (12.25), THEATRE TOM (2.05).

V WILLIAMS (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runners listed above

L RUSSELL (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs LINALENE (3.15).

O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runners listed above.

F O’BRIEN (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

BRIAN HUGHES (47 wins from 223 rides, 21%) rides EXCELERO (1.00), ROCK HURLEY (1.35), SKUNA BAY (2.05), BOHEMOND ANTIOCH (3.15).

CHARLIE DEUTSCH (12 wins from 56 rides, 21%) rides EDMOND (2.05), MAHLAND (2.40).

THEO GILLARD (8 wins from 82 rides, 10%) rides ATLANTIC LAD (1.00), JO ARENGEOT BEY AA (1.35).

LIAM HARRISON (4 wins from 21 rides, 19%) rides NEW FOUND FAME (1.35).

KEVIN BROGAN (4 wins from 46 rides, 9%) rides THEATRE TOM (2.05), THANKSFORTHEHELP (2.40), COSMIC JET (3.15).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

BRIAN HUGHES (5 wins from 47 rides, 11%) rides listed above

CHARLIE DEUTSCH (4 wins from 21 rides, 19%) rides listed above MR PATRICK MULLINS (3 wins from 8 rides, 38%) rides THROUGH THE STORM (3.15).

CONOR O’FARRELL (3 wins from 27 rides, 11%) rides ATREIDES (1.35), ALAN DE BANKS (2.05). BEN GODFREY (3 wins from 11 rides, 27%) rides MYTHICAL LIGHT (3.15).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.40 SCHALKE (won off 116 down 8lb to 108).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 1.35 SAINT CYR DE PAIL (down 2 grades).

FANCY THAT

D MCCAIN won the 1.00 race in 2017, 2018 and 2020 The stable is represented by ATLANTIC LAD AND BO CRUZ in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th December.

Classic Maestro will be popular for Jenny Candlish after an easy win at Wetherby last time out Preference is for Gentleman Bill, a point winner who bolted up on debut for the yard in a Newcastle bumper, he was fortunate to win on his ﬁrst try over hurdles when Oh My Johnny was a length ahead when falling at the last Oh My Johnny went on to win next time out so the form looks strong. Gentleman Bill now goes into handicaps off 111 and is still unexposed.

Excelero made a promising start to his career last season, he was second behind Salver on debut who went on to be third in the Triumph Hurdle, he was then forth at Cheltenham behind Sir Gino before being eased in class and bolting up at Market Rasen. On his seasonal debut he was well beaten at Newbury but that was a Premier Handicap and he looked like he was in need of the run. He is back in calmer waters here and will take all the beating.

Alastair Ralph does well with his runners at the track and has been in great form of late. Greatness Awaits hasn’t been with him long but caught the eye at Ludlow last time out He came there travelling well before getting tired and weakening. That was over 3 miles, this drop back in trip is sure to suit and he’s a very interesting runner.

Hard to see past the John McConnell trained Kevin’s Pride who won his Kilbeggan bumper by a wide margin, he then went to Carlisle and despite being a bit scrappy with his jumping ran well ﬁnishing second. The third from that race went on to win next time out so the form looks strong. He should tidy up his jumping with that experience under his belt and should take all the beating here.

A competitive race here and plenty of chances. Thanksforthehelp hacked up at Chepstow off a mark of 117 two season ago. He got hammered by the handicapper for that effort and although he won a Southwell Novice Hurdle, he struggled off his revised mark. He is now down to 118 and caught the eye last time out at Cheltenham in a better race than this, the soft ground here is also a plus and he should go well.

Sherminator for Emma Lavelle looks most interesting. He ran in an Exeter 1m5f bumper on debut shaping like the trip was a little on the sharp side for him. He stayed on well there and that race is working out well, he should improve for that run and is fancied to go close.

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

THE LIVESCORE BET ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)(Conditional And Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 1st, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 10th, 2024, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (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) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. LiveScore Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a mementos to the winning owner, trainer, and jockey. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse The groom of every horse awarded Best Turned Out at Bangor-on-Dee on Friday 13th December will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 online shopping voucher, courtesy of Virgin Bet. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 12 entries, 1 at £12 and 11 at £60 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) A

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (6) 6 12 7

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) (in 7lb ex)

Owner: Classic Maestro Partnership

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: G. T. Morrow

Sponsor: PRA World Ltd

Colours: PINK, LIGHT BLUE hoop and sleeves.

Form: 1121-51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress with emphatic win in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 6 days ago Saddles a 7lb penalty but still not taken lightly Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120 (+8)

2 GREY DIAMOND (FR) (34) 10 11 9

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Diamond of Diana (FR)

Owner: Always Trying Syndicate

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Philippe Ouvry & Ecurie Des Vives Terres

Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap. Form: 502530

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser at best but little impact in handful of starts for Gordon Elliott and he’s not looked a winner in waiting in four starts for current connections. Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

3 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (30)

B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE)

Owner: Bill’s a Gent Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Fionan O’Driscoll Sponsor: Swansway

6 11 5

Colours: BROWN, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, YELLOW cap Form: U11-31 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer/bumper who got off the mark over hurdles in novice over C&D 30 days ago Should be more to come yet now handicapping. Big shout. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111

4 RISK D’ARGENT (FR) (278)

Gr g My Risk (FR) - Villebruyere (FR)

Owner: Alastair Ralph Racing

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: E. Raquin & SARL Poulinieres.com

Sponsor: PlannedOfficeInteriorsLtd,AirConditioningAccessoriesLtd

8 10 13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 30/245P-

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win in 2021 and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) when last seen out 9 months ago. Handily weighted if resurgent after his lay-off though with yard going well. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

5 MANOWEST (IRE) (17) 6 10 10

B g Mahler - Sizing Judy (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Joy Maund-Powell

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Mr Noel McDermott

Sponsor: Motaclan

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW diabolo, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE armlets and star on YELLOW cap. Form: 125304

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden hurdler but he came in a below-par fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m4f) 17 days ago. This points winner needs to get back on track. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

Mr Edward Vaughan (3)

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

Ben Smith

Murray Dodd

Mr Johnathan Rees (5)

6 BIGZ BELIEF (IRE) (15) 7 10 9

B g Make Believe - Manaka (FR)

Owner: Mr R. De la Haye

Trainer: Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Springwell Stud

Colours: RED, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED star

Form: 5006F4

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run but he posted a creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 15 days ago Visor on 1st time and not ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Result

Betting Forecast:

6-4 Classic Maestro (IRE), 7-4 Gentleman Bill (IRE), 12-1 Risk d’Argent (FR), 14-1 Grey Diamond (FR), 16-1 Bigz Belief (IRE), 18-1 Manowest (IRE)

Race Summary:

GENTLEMAN BILL looked to have more to offer when going in over C&D last month so is fancied to make a winning start in handicaps at the chief expense of recent Wetherby victor Classic Maestro. Risk d’Argent is weighted to have a say too if ready to roll after his absence. 1-2-3:

1.GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) 2.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 3.RISK D’ARGENT (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

Don’t forget to bet with the Tote on the 12:40 at CHELTENHAM and 12:50 at DONCASTER.

Mr Paddy Barlow

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SECOND RACE 1.00

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE NEO BUSINESS FINANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Neo Business Finance will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The groom of every horse awarded Best Turned Out at Bangor-on-Dee on Friday 13th December will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 online shopping voucher, courtesy of Virgin Bet. 23 entries at £40. - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

1 EXCELERO (FR) (13) 4 11 7

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Si St Eloi (FR)

Owner: Holt Macnabb Robinson Carpenter

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: O. Tricot

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Colours: MAROON, PINK epaulets, sleeves and star on cap Form: 241-30 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Warwick on debut, then chased home Sir Gino at Cheltenham (fourth) before scoring at Market Rasen in March. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off on handicap debut at Newbury (16.3f) recently and remains a potential improver back in a novice (carries a penalty). Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117

2 ATLANTIC LAD (GB) (45)

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Tavira

Owner: Mr S. Dickin

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs Jill Dennis

Sponsor: JS Invest

4 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 423

TIMEFORM VIEW Had ﬁnished a well-held second on the second of 2 starts in points earlier in the year and, despite being at long odds, made an encouraging debut in this sphere when third of 14 in novice hurdle over C&D (heavy) in October. Can be expected to build on that here. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (16)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Jessies Delight

Owner: Six Franks Racing

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Tomas Wafer

5 11 0

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON hooped sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap Form: 316-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Bought out of Tjade Collier’s yard for just £3,000 and made a winning start in a Ludlow bumper (15.8f, soft) in October 2023. Safely held on hurdles debut at Kempton the following month and couldn’t be said to have shaped with any promise after 13 months off at Hereford recently Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 BO CRUZ (IRE) (32)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Katys Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mrs E. Allen

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Darragh O’Reilly

Sponsor: Tote

5 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED diamond, ROYAL BLUE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: P-26

TIMEFORM VIEW Had ﬁnished runner-up on his completed start in Irish points but achieved nothing on his debut under Rules in maiden hurdle at Carlisle last month. Needs to leave that well behind.

5 GOOD COMPANY (GB) (30) 5

Br g Dragon Dancer - On Yer Own

Owner: Cummins Civil Engineering Ltd

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mark Fitton

Sponsor: Swansway

11 0

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap Form: F

TIMEFORM VIEW Dragon Dancer gelding who hinted at ability prior to his departure (also unseated rider on way to start) when falling 2 out in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) on debut last month. Yard going great guns but he’s possibly one for later on.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingFergus

6 LAW OF THE SEA (GB) (45)

B g Golden Horn - Leaderene

Owner: S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing & Hascombe & Valiant Ltd

Sponsor: DPL Fabrications Limited

6 11 0

Colours: BLACK, WHITE lightning bolt, WHITE cap with BLACK lightning bolt. Form: 05

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful staying handicapper on the Flat who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when seventh of 13 at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in October Duly improved for that when ﬁfth at Chepstow later that month and is the type to progress further in this sphere.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingHarry Reed

Brian Hughes

Theo Gillard

Conor Ring

- William Maggs (5)

Gillard

7 ADAAYLIGHT DANCER (IRE) (42)6 10 7

B m Adaay (IRE) - Blue Lightning

Owner: Mrs Laura Osborne

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: M. Phelan

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: P

TIMEFORM VIEW A proliﬁc winner on the Flat in Spain but offered little on yard/ hurdling debut after 15 months off at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago Had a wind op since and it’s easy to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingDavid Bass

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Result

2023: CLASSIC LORD (GER) 5 11 7 Alan Johns 5-2 (Tim Vaughan) 10 ran

Betting Forecast:

EVENS Excelero (FR), 11-4 Atlantic Lad (GB), 13-2 Law of The Sea (GB), 20-1 Bo Cruz (IRE), 25-1 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE), 33-1 Adaaylight Dancer (IRE), 40-1 Good Company (GB)

Race Summary:

EXCELERO shaped as if needing the run on return/handicap debut at Newbury recently and, back down in grade, Jane Williams’charge has an excellent opportunity to double her career tally. Atlantic Lad made an encouraging debut in this sphere when third over C&D in October so heads up the opposition, with Law of The Sea another potential improver having had just a couple of starts over hurdles 1-2-3:

1.EXCELERO (FR) 2.ATLANTIC LAD 3.LAW OF THE SEA

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Total prize fund £9000

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Horse Age st lb

1 IT COULD BE YOU (IRE) (21) 10 12 0

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Bonmahon Charm (IRE)

Owner: Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam

Trainer: Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

Breeder: Richard Fitzgerald

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star, BLACK and ORANGE chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 0P1-0P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a claiming hurdle in Ireland in the spring but pulled up at Punchestown in June Made little impression on ﬁrst start for new yard last month Tongue tie back on but hard to fancy. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

2 GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (18)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR)

Owner: Mr Bill Hawkins

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Sponsor: PlannedOfficeInteriorsLtd,AirConditioningAccessoriesLtd

5 11 12

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK disc, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 122235

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newton Abbot in June when with Ben Pauling yard Underperformed on the Flat on debut for new connections but ran with promise 18 days ago when stretched by longer trip. Should beneﬁt from the drop back in distance and is entitled to be involved in the shake up with yard going well.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103

3 ROCK HURLEY (FR) (32)

Gr g Galiway - Thalie Hurley (FR)

Owner: Mr & Mrs G Calder & Mr P M Warren

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Ms Sophie Kocker

Sponsor: Tote

6 11 11

Colours: MAROON, BEIGE cross belts, DARK BLUE sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star Form: 40/065-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of 4-y-o hurdles in France but has been well below that level for current connections. Latest run (ﬁfth of 10 at Carlisle 32 days ago) was off the back of a 9-month break. He’s entitled to come on for that effort, but he’ll need to if he’s going to be competitive here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

4 NEW FOUND FAME (IRE) (31)

B g Fame And Glory - Coco Opera (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard Lee

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: R. Lynch

8 11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, striped sleeves, check cap Form: 244-P42 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Not won since hurdles debut. Mark has fallen signiﬁcantly but more like it when second to a well-backed rival at Hereford last month (hung left), Cheekpieces will help his cause and looks to have a big chance here off a 1lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

5 ATREIDES (IRE) (23)

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)

Owner: The Chancers Partnership

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Mr Paul McKeon

Sponsor: K & M Upholstery Services Limited

6 11 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE stars and cap Form: 33-4232

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but ran career best when second at Ffos Las 23 days ago (soft) travelling like the winner in the home straight before being worn down close home. Should relish similar ground conditions here and rates a major player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100

6 SAINT CYR DE PAIL (FR) (58) 5 11 9

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Dame de Pail (FR)

Owner: The Culverhill Racing Club

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: J. Breton, F. Breton & B. Beaunez

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Lorraine Form: 61-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle at Exeter in April. Found it tougher in a stronger race at Worcester 6 months later but that race has worked out well. Steps back up in trip for handicap debut following short break and one to consider given he’s unexposed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

Jockey

Ben Poste

David Bass

Brian Hughes

Liam Harrison

Conor O’Farrell

Lorcan Williams

7 JO ARENGEOT BEY AA (FR) (32)5 11 5

Gr g Polarix - Totoche Bey (FR)

Owner: Mr N. Hartley

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs Catherine Bonneau

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 1/3303-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start in points. Modest in novice hurdles and well beaten on handicap debut/reappearance. Hopes rest on application of blinkers. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

8 STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (296)6 10 10

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. G. Kelly

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoops, MAROON and WHITE striped sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 0/0P046-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered previous hurdles efforts when fourth of 8 in maiden at Uttoxeter in January but reportedly suffered with a breathing problem on his handicap bow the following month. Returning from 296 day break and one to monitor in the betting with trainer that does well with similar types. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5.

The Result

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Atreides (IRE), 3-1 New Found Fame (IRE), 5-1 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR), 9-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 10-1 Rock Hurley (FR), 11-1 Greatness Awaits (IRE), 18-1 Jo Arengeot Bey Aa (FR), 50-1 It Could Be You (IRE)

Race Summary:

ATREIDES caught the eye in a stronger event at Ffos Las last time and he£ s taken to go one better here. New Found Fame is respected as the main danger having posted his best effort for a while at Hereford. Greatness Awaits shaped with promise at Ludlow and will benefit from the drop in distance, while Streamsforth Lad is one to note in the betting for a yard that does well with new recruits. 1-2-3:

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THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 COMING SOON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

CHIANTI

CLASSICO (IRE) (41) 7 12 0

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

Owner: Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: David O’Connell

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Colours: CREAM, STRAWBERRY collar, cuffs and cap Form: 11214-1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap here. Hit the ground running when scoring at Ascot on return and still hasn’t reached his limit. Looks the one to beat.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 157

2 CHAMBARD (FR) (276)

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

Owner: David & Carol Shaw

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

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

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

12 11 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 4/21P00- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir and added another valuable handicap to his tally in the Becher at Aintree over a year ago Didn’t really ﬁre subsequently but has a good record fresh and stable is ﬁring. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 145

3 OUR POWER (IRE) (377)

B g Power - Scripture (IRE)

Owner: Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Breeder: Mr John Hennessy

Sponsor: Potter Group

9 11 0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since since the spring of 2023, falling at Newbury when last seen a year ago Well capable from this mark if retaining ability, so not a forlorn hope

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 143

4 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (26)

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

Owner: Friends From Insurance

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati

Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

9 10 10

Colours: WHITE, RED triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap Form: 520-34F

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced his best effort for a while when runner-up here in March and ran to a similar level when seventh of 26 in Scottish Grand National next time Collared late on at Uttoxeter (24f) in May before shaping as if needing the run at Chepstow on return. Fell here since. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 139

5 KING TURGEON (FR)

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal

Owner: Somerset Racing

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mrs Henri Devin

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

(34) 6 10 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, striped sleeves and cap. Form: 652B-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Had another breathing op and took his form to a whole new level when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow and conﬁrmed he’s a handicapper on the up with a superb jumping display to follow up in the Grand Sefton (21.1f) here a month ago. Further 6lb rise looks feasible. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 133

6 JAVA POINT (IRE) (27)

B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER)

Owner: Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock

Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Breeder: Miss C. O’Neill

9 10 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK hoop, PINK sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, PINK cap Form: P4145-2

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, good second of 11 in handicap chase at this course (25f, good)

27 days ago Still not fully exposed for this yard and should put up another solid showing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 129 Jonathan Burke

7 THE NEWEST ONE (IRE) (27)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

Owner: S Such & CG Paletta

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ronald Brown

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

9 10 2

Colours: RED, WHITE star, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 1033-14 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a lower chase mark when making a winning return in 18-runner handicap chase at the track in October and backed it up with a solid fourth here last month. Not dismissed despite being wrong at the weights. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127

Sam Twiston-Davies

Ciaran Gethings

Miss Lucy Turner (5)

Dylan Johnston (3)

Harry Skelton

Jack Tudor

8 IZINO D’AIRY (FR) (27) 6 10 2

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Vanzika d’Airy (FR)

Owner: Mr Guillaume Fabre

Trainer: Guillaume Fabre, France

Breeder: C.Pelsy, Scea de La Vallee de L’Orne

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON Cross of Lorraine, DARK BLUE cap, DARK GREEN star Form: 113322 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser on the balance of his French form, so ﬁrmly up against it from a long way out of the weights. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 90 Alexandre Seigneul (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.

Betting Forecast:

15-8 Chianti Classico (IRE), 7-2 King Turgeon (FR), 13-2 Java Point (IRE), 7-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 9-1 The Newest One (IRE), 18-1 Chambard (FR), 20-1 Our Power (IRE), 150-1 Izino d’Airy (FR)

Race Summary:

CHIANTI CLASSICO and King Turgeon are a pair of chasers firmly on the up but the former is the less exposed/classier of the two and he’s taken to land this before a likely step back up in grade. Java Point arrives on the back of a likeable effort at the track and could make his presence felt again. 1-2-3:

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Total prize fund £14000

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No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 ALAN DE BANKS (IRE) (33) 5 11 5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Elderberry (IRE)

Owner: Davies Builders Merchants Ltd

Trainer: Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: J. Lenihan

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and PINK diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 12D4

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty in bumpers last season (ﬁrst past the post on 2 of his 3 starts in that sphere) and encouraging start over hurdles when fourth of 15 in a 2 1/2m Ffos Las maiden last time Live each-way chance here with improvement on the cards. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 GALASSIAN (GB) (58)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - La Harde (FR)

Owner: The Astronomers

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

Sponsor: Bob Price & Son Groundworks

7 11 5

Colours: RED, YELLOW disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets and spots on YELLOW cap Form: FF/12/4-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who ran to a fair level when second of 8 in Worcester maiden hurdle in October 2022. However, hard to train since and ran a modest race back at that venue in October STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/10/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107 Stan

3 HMS MILO (IRE) (285)

B g Milan - Lady Chloe

Owner: FDC Holdings Ltd & NWIR Ltd

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Philip Kirby

Sponsor: Swansway

5 11 5

Colours: RED and WHITE check, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check sleeves and cap Form: 4-

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in a small-ﬁeld Doncaster bumper on debut 9 months ago Has left Philip Kirby.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Fergus Gillard

4 IPSOS DES BORDES (FR) (33) 6 11 5

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ahkel Vie (FR)

Owner: C & C Boultbee Brooks

Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Breeder: EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez

Sponsor: Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star Form: 1P13/-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but he was beaten a long way starting out over hurdles at Ffos Las. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

5 KEVIN’S PRIDE (IRE) (24)

B g Mount Nelson - Aasleagh Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: Rollx Syndicate

Sponsor: The Sporting Life

5 11 5

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots. Form: 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in bumpers and shaped with plenty of encouragement in ﬁnding only one too good switched to hurdling in 2m4f Carlisle novice last month, carrying head bit high but sticking to task Open to improvement and has leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingBrian Hayes

OUR JESSE BOY (IRE) (30)

Br g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Heron Marsh (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Rachael Beck

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Martin Kenirons

Sponsor: Swansway

5 11 5

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 0-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a discouraging start to his career and easily passed over. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Tristan Durrell (3)

Conor O’Farrell

Sheppard

Richard Patrick

7 PULSE OF CAMELOT (IRE) (279)

B g Camelot - Contiguous (USA)

Owner: Mr C. Noell III

Trainer: Max Comley, Naunton

Breeder: Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

7 11 5

Colours: WHITE and RED stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and cap Form: 3/4033P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame in points (pulled up last time) and shaped with a fair amount of promise when third of 13 in a hunter at Clonmel (21f, heavy) on chasing debut 11 months ago Switches to hurdles on ﬁrst run for yard after leaving W. J. Burke. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

8 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (24)

B g Mahler - Miss Island (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Scott

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Jim O’Flynn

Sponsor: Tote

5 11 5

Colours: WHITE, RED disc, sleeves and cap Form: 32-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in points and shaped like the stayer he’s bred to be when third in 11-runner maiden at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 24 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

9 THEATRE TOM (IRE) (30)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Theatre Bird (IRE)

Owner: Milsom Baker Racing

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Thomas Merrigan

Sponsor: Delaware Foods Limited

5 11 5

Colours: PINK, PURPLE stars, PURPLE sleeves, PINK armlets, PURPLE cap. Form: F443

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both completed starts in Irish points (latest May 25) and showed a bit to work on when third in 11-runner novice at this course (16.7f) last month, taking third last. Should improve with the step up in trip likely to suit.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

10 EDMOND (GB) (23)

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Seaham Hall

Owner: Ms Sharon Kinsella

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Seasons Holidays PLC

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

5 10 12

Colours: BLACK, RED sleeves, BLACK spots.

Form: 453/1-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner for Rod Millman who shaped as if needing the run with cheekpieces left off sent hurdling after 18 months off at Ffos Ls 23 days ago This will reveal more.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Betting Forecast:

11-10 Kevin’s Pride (IRE), 5-1 Skuna Bay (IRE), 6-1 Alan de Banks (IRE), 14-1 Edmond (GB), 16-1 Theatre Tom (IRE), 18-1 Galassian (GB), 25-1 Pulse of Camelot (IRE), 33-1 Hms Milo (IRE), 100-1 Ipsos des Bordes (FR), 200-1 Our Jesse Boy (IRE)

Race Summary:

KEVIN’S PRIDE shaped with plenty of promise when sprinting away of a subsequent winner on his hurdling debut at Carlisle the previous month and should take a bit of stopping with improvement on the cards Skuna Bay and Alan de Banks are feared most in that order 1-2-3: 1.KEVIN’S PRIDE (IRE) 2.SKUNA BAY (IRE) 3.ALAN DE BANKS (IRE)

David Bass

Brian Hughes

Kevin Brogan

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THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Qualiﬁer)

No Horse Age st lb

1 PAINT THE DREAM (GB) (650) 10 12 0

B g Brian Boru - Vineuil (FR)

Owner: Mr David Brace

Trainer: David Brace, Bridgend

Breeder: Mr David Brace

Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 4/34133/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Three of his four wins over fences have been gained at Newbury, including a Grade 3 handicap back in March 2022. Wasn’t disgraced when third in his bid to win that same race 12 months later but subsequent absence is naturally a concern ahead of this debut for new yard Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 150

2 ELDORADO ALLEN

(FR) (22) 10 12 0

Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR)

Owner: J P Romans & Terry Warner

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 345P0-2 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled in second half of last term but kick-started that campaign with a couple of very respectable efforts in major handicaps off higher marks than this. Positive start to this season following another wind op when chasing home Torn And Frayed at Warwick (3m, soft) and he’s one to consider Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 150

3 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (245)

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE)

Owner: Mr Harry Redknapp

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: R. McCarthy

Sponsor: Fitzdares

10 11 13

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap. Form: 4/P6110- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Done little wrong in 4 runs over fences here (form figures read 5311), bettering his third-place finish in the 2023 Plate at the Festival when winning last season’s renewal of that valuable C&D handicap. Clearly wasn’t on-song at Aintree when last seen in April and he has to enter calculations. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 149

4 DASHEL DRASHER (GB) (20)

B g Passing Glance - So Long

Owner: Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock

Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Breeder: Mrs C. C. Scott

Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers

11 11 13

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW star, RED sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: 13400-3 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and likeable sort who’s known more as a smart-staying hurdler nowadays, adding to his tally in that sphere when landing a Newbury Grade 2 last December First run over fences for almost 2 years when third in the 1965 Chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) last month and he’s a key player. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 149

5 SEDDON (IRE) (61)

B g Stowaway - Andreas Beneﬁt (IRE)

Owner: Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: Tim and Helen Keoghan

Jockey

11 11 10

Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK star.

Form: 11/23-0P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since landing the C&D Plate at the 2023 Festival but there’s been little in the way of regression in the interim judged on his Flat exploits this year, winning a couple of minor events prior to a creditable effort in a valuable Naas handicap Resumes in this sphere on a fair mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 146

6 RAFFLE TICKET (GB) (210)

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Halo Flora

Owner: Countess Cathcart

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud

Sponsor: Bob Price & Son Groundworks

10 11 9

Colours: PINK and PRIMROSE (halved), sleeves reversed, PINK cap Form: F621P-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low mileage 10-y-o who has developed into a better chaser than hurdler

Looked better than ever when landing an 8-runner Aintree handicap (2 1/2m, good to soft) on his latest appearance in May but has more on his plate up 8lb in the stronger race. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 145

7 SHAN BLUE (IRE) (30)

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE)

Owner: Mr Colm Donlon

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Desmond Amond

Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

10 11 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: P/PP33-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at best and, though winless since landing the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton almost 4 years ago, he shaped well when fourth of 10 on his seasonal reappearance at Bangor (3m, soft). This drop back in trip looks a good move and, on a nice mark, he has to be taken seriously. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 141

Sean Bowen

Brendan Powell

Ben Jones

Rex Dingle

Ben Harvey

Harry Cobden

Harry Skelton

8 NUMITOR (GB) (47)

Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy

Owner: Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing

Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Main

Sponsor: Tote

10 10 13

Colours: DARK GREEN, BLACK chevron, WHITE cap Form: P/416-P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced healthy strike rate over fences with a tidy success on return at Wincanton (20.2f, good) and a 3lb rise for that looks manageable However, a clear career-best will be needed if he’s to follow up in this tougher race. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135

COPPERHEAD (GB)

(33) 10 10 9

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business

Owner: Mrs G. C. Pritchard

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: R. and J. Micklethwait

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW diamond, YELLOW and PURPLE diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE diamond. Form: 44-1112

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped long losing run on ﬁnal start of last term and has picked up where he left off by taking handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October Clear of the rest when second in a 4-runner event at Sandown (24.2f, good) the following month but some of these could be better treated.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 131

10 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (22)

B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

Owner: Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

10 10 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped cap Form: 5604-51 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Not always the most sure-footed and his round of jumping behind Copperhead at Aintree in October left an awful lot to be desired. However, it was an entirely different story next time at Warwick where he proved 8 1/2 lengths too strong for Eldorado Allen, with the rest well beaten off 6lb rise fair Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 131

11 EDEN DU HOUX (FR) (20)

B g Irish Wells (FR) - Maralypha (FR)

Owner: Prof Caroline Tisdall

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

10 10 3

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED cross belts, DARK GREEN and BEIGE striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, RED star Form: 1P2P/4-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally in this sphere at Ffos Las back in November 2022 but very lightly raced since and there were no positives to take from last month’s reappearance spin at Haydock.

Sam Twiston-Davies

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 125 Jack Tudor

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 11.

The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2023: CEPAGE (FR) 11 11 1 Charlie Deutsch 11-2 (Venetia Williams) 9 ran

Betting Forecast:

9-2 Shakem Up’arry (IRE), 6-1 Dashel Drasher (GB), 7-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), 8-1 Shan Blue (IRE), Torn And Frayed (FR), 17-2 Seddon (IRE), 9-1 Copperhead (GB), 16-1 Raffle Ticket (GB), 18-1 Numitor (GB), 28-1 Paint The Dream (GB), 33-1 Eden du Houx (FR)

Race Summary:

A strong-looking renewal of this veterans’ race, with SHAN BLUE shading preference on the back of an encouraging reappearance at Bangor. He promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and gets the nod ahead of Dashel Drasher, who has also slipped to an attractive mark and put in a good shift back over fences in a Grade 2 at Ascot last month. Dual C&D winner Shakem Up’arry will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up, while Warwick 1-2 Torn And Frayed and Eldorado Allen also merit respect. 1-2-3: 1.SHAN BLUE (IRE) 2.DASHEL DRASHER 3.SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE)

and

James Bowen

Freddie Gingell (3)

MONEY BACK

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ON A SELECTED RACE EVERY SATURDAY

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

2M 7F 32Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9365 to the winning horse The second to receive £4305, the third £2152, the fourth £1076, the ﬁfth £538 and the sixth £268. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All other grooms participating in the feature race will receive £25, courtesy of Virgin Bet. The groom of every horse awarded Best Turned Out at Bangor-on-Dee on Friday 13th December will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 online shopping voucher, courtesy of Virgin Bet. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. 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 14 entries at £90 - Closed December 10th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7155; Second £3577; Third £1789; Fourth £895; Fifth £446; Sixth £223. (Penalty Value £9365.40) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

No Horse Age st lb

1 PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) (28) 5 12 0

Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Flot des Flos (FR)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Clovis Bardin & Mrs Florence Bardin

Sponsor: JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 1111-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Gone from strength-to-strength in handicaps this year, bringing up the 5-timer in good style at after 6 months off at Carlisle (20f) in October Lost little caste in defeat when third in big ﬁeld at Cheltenham (21f) since and he looks sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

2 MAHLAND (IRE) (241)

Ch g Mahler - Ebaniya (IRE)

Owner: Lady Dulverton

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Con O’Keeffe

Sponsor: Bob Price & Son Groundworks

6 11 13

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and armlets. Form: 1/50221-

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles when stepped up to around 3m, needing no more than hands-and-heels riding when opening his account at Ffos Las (23.9f) in April. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears and no surprise to see him do better again this campaign. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121

3 EL GRANJERO (IRE) (44)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Mexican Sky (IRE)

Owner: C & C Boultbee Brooks

Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Breeder: Thomas James

Sponsor: Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

5 11 12

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star Form: 22211-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in points and made the most of a good opportunity when landing a Hereford maiden (19.7f) in March. Followed up on handicap debut back there the following month and possibly needed the run on his reappearance at Newton Abbot. Star

4 ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (14)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. V. Gardner

Trainer: Susan Gardner, Longdown

Breeder: Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey

Sponsor: Woodhayes Stud

7 11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, hooped cap Form: 2314-30

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin success at Warwick (26f, heavy) in March did his mark no favours but ran creditably after 7 months off when third at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in October Struggled in stronger company at Newbury (24.2f) latest but assessor has eased his grip a little ahead of this. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

5 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (27) 7 11 10

Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mr Mickael Fennessy

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 01/P0-64

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner Very lightly raced in recent seasons but stepped up plenty on comeback effort when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good) 27 days ago Operating from a potentially very lenient mark and he’s one to bear in mind. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118

6 CAPTAIN POTTER (GB) (21) 4

B g Almanzor (FR) - Astroglia (USA)

Owner: Mr J. Cotterill

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Niarchos Family

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

11 5

Colours: GREY, PURPLE epaulets, PURPLE cap Form: 410-S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner at the start of the year and also opened account on the Flat in 2m Catterick handicap in October Slipped up home turn back over hurdles at that venue 3 weeks ago and whilst he’s still lightly raced in this sphere, this is tougher. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

Jockey

Jack Hogan (3)

Charlie Deutsch

Richard Patrick

Lucy Gardner

Kevin Brogan

Charlie Maggs (7)

7 SCHALKE (GB) (45)

B g Malinas (GER) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE)

Owner: Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Steve Lloyd

Sponsor: Swansway

9 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE inverted triangle Form: 0000P-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies, latterly at Kelso (22.7f) 2 years ago Out of sorts last season but slipped a long way in weights as a result and resumed for new yard with an encouraging third in a C&D handicap 45 days ago. Interesting if able to build on that effort. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 108

8 STRACKAN (GB) (19)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Luck of The Legion (IRE)

Owner: Gabb, Graham, Daly

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Mrs S. M. Newell & T. F. Lacey

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

5 11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, SCARLET cape and cuffs, BLACK cap Form: 43P0-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home an upwardly mobile sort on return at Worcester (20f, heavy) in October and duly stepped forward when opening his account from the front at Uttoxeter (20f) last month, drawing clear run-in. Good chance there’s even better to come Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

9 NEO KING (FR) (33)

B g Coastal Path - Douce Irlandaise (FR)

Owner: Stoneacre Racing

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Mr Joel Denis & Mrs Anne Dupont

Sponsor: Tote

6 11 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, WHITE sleeves, PINK cap Form: 211-236

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner and second in a hunter chase at Down Royal (19.5f) in March. Changed hands for £20,000 and has since posted encouraging efforts in maiden hurdles over 2 3/4m/2 1/2m at Ffos Las, leaving the impression that he’ll be suited by this stiffer test on handicap bow. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

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

Betting Forecast:

10-3 Plaisir des Flos (FR), 5-1 Thanksforthehelp (FR), Strackan (GB), 6-1 Mahland (IRE), 11-1 El Granjero (IRE), Schalke (GB), 14-1 Astronomic View (GB), Neo King (FR), 22-1 Captain Potter (GB)

Race Summary:

A warm looking race of its type with a chance taken on 9-y-o SCHALKE He shaped most encouragingly having tumbled in the weights when third in a C&D handicap on return/yard debut 45 days ago and conditions here will hold no fears Thanksforthehelp for David Pipe, prolific-scorer Plaisir des Flos and Strackan are just a trio of others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.SCHALKE 2.THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 3.PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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HORSE WELFARE

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Ben Smith (7)

David Bass

Isabel Williams (3)

THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 DELTA

WORK

(FR) (41) 11 12 0

Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR)

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, armlets and star on cap. Form: U/3662-5 C

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who ended last season with an excellent second in Grand National at Aintree Last of 5 on his return in Champion Chase at Down Royal last month but this course winner is a player back in these calmer waters. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 159

2 COKO BEACH (FR) (19)

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR)

Owner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Jean-Louis Berger

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

9 11 10

Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, armlets and cap Form: 210-3U5 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW A very smart chaser who reportedly suffered cuts to both hind legs when ﬁfth in Punchestown conditions event 19 days ago This course winner needs considering with cheekpieces reﬁtted.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 155

3 FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (36)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Niagaria du Bois (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Comte Michel de Gigou

9 11 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 32/50-04 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who has caught the eye both runs this term, not knocked about when fourth of 6 to Saint Sam in Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel (20.8f) 36 days ago In the mix back up in trip

4 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (19) 7 11 4

Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE)

Owner: Furze Bush Syndicate

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Breeder: Patrick Aspell

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars on sleeves and cap Form: 1P3-U11 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back 3m cross country victories at Punchestown. This demands more but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood.

5 CHEMICAL ENERGY (IRE) (26)

Ch g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (IRE)

Owner: Bective Stud

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Tom Baker

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

8 11 1

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, RED cap. Form: 6P-5P3P C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he’s not the easiest to catch right and was tried in blinkers for the ﬁrst time when pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24.2f) 26 days ago Others are preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 146

6 GEVREY (FR) (26)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Skarina (FR)

Owner: Denis Gallagher Racing

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Mme Karine Perreau

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott

8 11 0

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars, striped sleeves and star on cap Form: P1PPP-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Limerick in October 2023 but he’s been out of sorts since, pulled up in 3m handicap chase at Navan on his return. Hard to warm to Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 145 James Bowen

7 VANILLIER (FR) (19)

Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)

Owner: Mrs H. M. Keaveney

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

9 11 0

Colours: RED, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine and armlets, RED and DARK BLUE striped cap Form: 5020-P6 C

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in a below-form sixth of 13 to Stumptown in cross country chase at Punchestown (3m) 19 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 145 Jonathan Burke

Mr Robert James (7)

Carl Millar (5)

Richard Deegan

Donoghue

Sam Ewing

8 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (34)

B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip

Owner: Mrs P. A. Ellis

Trainer: Tom Ellis, Rugby

Breeder: Mrs Pippa Ellis

Sponsor: Fresh Air

11 10 13

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, striped sleeves. Form: 4/2150-0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW 2022 Foxhunters winner at Aintree and he took this 12 months ago for Dan Skelton. Had a wind op before coming in tenth of 13 in Grand Sefton back at Aintree (21.1f, good) 34 days ago. No forlorn hope back here with that run under his belt.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 144

ARIZONA CARDINAL (GB)

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR)

Owner: Oakman Racing Club

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Breeder: Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Sponsor: Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC

(62) 8 10 11

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets and armlets, hooped cap Form: PP111-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable sort who signed off last term with victory in Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree Looked rusty when pulled up at Chepstow on October’s return to action and better expected on the back of a breathing operation.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

10 THE GOFFER (IRE) (26)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mr Allan Snow

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Joseph O’Rahilly

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

7 10 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED sash, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 50-P0P0

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and he was tried blinkered for 1st time when a below-form seventh of 18 in 3m handicap chase at Navan 26 days ago. More is needed now back up in trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 142

11 BUSSELTON (FR) (28)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessed Luck (IRE)

Owner: Friendship Partnership

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd

7 10 9

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK star, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK seams, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star Form: 46PP-06

TIMEFORM VIEW Last success over jumps came in 2022 Kerry National but resumed winning ways with blinkers reﬁtted on Flat at Galway (16.5f) in July Hasn’t been in same form on Flat/over fences since though. Lots more is required. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 140

12 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (28)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador

Owner: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

Sponsor: Unibet

9 10 9

Colours: MAROON. Form: 0/4263-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Still without a win in this sphere but he returned with a solid second of 9 in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago Can go well again off a 2lb lower mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140 Nico

ESCARIA TEN

(FR) (48) 10 10 4

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR)

Owner: J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd

Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron

Sponsor: FBC Manby Bowdler

Colours: RED, WHITE chevrons, RED sleeves, WHITE spots, RED cap Form: 0P/6P0-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser in his pomp but evidently not the force of old in recent seasons and well held both starts for his current yard here 6 months apart. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135

14 STATUARIO (GB) (28)

B g Helmet (AUS) - Cat Hunter

Owner: Mrs N. Unsworth

Trainer: Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Mr David Cohen

Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

9 10 2

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 113054

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced excellent Perth record with another brace of small-ﬁeld wins in May/June Got back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago so he can’t be dismissed off a 7lb lower mark.

15 THREE BY TWO (IRE) (19)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Beneﬁt Scheme (IRE)

Owner: M. McEvoy

Trainer: D. P. Murphy, Ireland

Breeder: Mr P. Murphy

Best

8 10 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star Form: 200162

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wexford in July and excelled herself when 2 3/4 lengths second of 13 to Stumptown in cross country chase at Punchestown (3m) 19 days ago 6lb out of the handicap here though.

Twiston-Davies

Miss Gina Andrews

Ciaran Gethings

Danny Gilligan (3)

Richie McLernon

de Boinville

James

16 ICEO MADRIK (FR) (32) 6 10 2

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunday Madrik (FR)

Owner: Prof Caroline Tisdall

Trainer: D. Cottin, France

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED cross belts, DARK GREEN and BEIGE striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, RED star Form: 422F11

TIMEFORM VIEW French chaser who comes here bidding for a hat-trick after a pair of cross country successes at Compiegne this winter 11lb “wrong” in the weights however Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 13.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 9.

The Result

Betting Forecast:

13-2 Mister Coffey (FR), Iceo Madrik (FR), 7-1 Stumptown (IRE), 15-2 Latenightpass (GB), 9-1 Coko Beach (FR), 11-1 Delta Work (FR), 12-1 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR), 18-1 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 22-1 Chemical Energy (IRE), Vanillier (FR), Busselton (FR), 33-1 Statuario (GB), Three By Two (IRE), 66-1 The Goffer (IRE), 80-1 Gevrey (FR), Escaria Ten (FR)

Race Summary:

Gordon Elliott comes here mob-handed and his veteran DELTA WORK is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and enhance his fine record round here. Fellow Irish raider Stumptown has age on his side and is feared most in his bid for a hat-trick of cross country events, with in-form maiden chaser Mister Coffey appealing as the pick of the home challengers Former victor Latenightpass and Topham-hero Arizona Cardinal complete the shortlist

1-2-3:

1.DELTA WORK (FR) 2.STUMPTOWN (IRE) 3.MISTER COFFEY (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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SIXTH RACE 3.15

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £8000

THE IML MARINE MANAGEMENT “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race IML Marine Management will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The groom of every horse awarded Best Turned Out at Bangor-on-Dee on Friday 13th December will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 online shopping voucher, courtesy of Virgin Bet. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £40. - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 BOHEMOND ANTIOCH (GB) (59) 11 2

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bybrook

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: The Bybrook Partnership

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel gelding who seemed quite well forward when runner-up in a 4-runner event at Market Rasen a couple of months ago Should be involved. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Brian Hughes

2 COSMIC JET (IRE) (-)

B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Star Jet (IRE)

Owner: Chris & May Mullin

Trainer: John S. O’Donoghue, Ireland

Breeder: Ladis

11 2

Colours: GREY, DARK BLUE braces. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to 10.4f winner Rainbow Jet. Dam unraced. Wears cheekpieces. Not ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Kevin Brogan

3 LANCELOT ALLEN (FR) (-)

B g Rail Link - Triple Star (FR)

Owner: Holt, Robinson, Macnabb, Clark, Weedon

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: Bruno Vagne

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

11 2

Colours: MAROON, PINK epaulets, sleeves and star on cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Rail Link gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart chaser Enjoy d’Allen, stays 29f, and French chaser Hermine Allen. One to note on paper, albeit he’ll probably need more time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Lorcan Williams

4 LINALENE (FR) (34)

Gr g Rail Link - Quristine (FR)

Owner: Celtic Connections

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ste Ent Etienne Et Gregoire Lee

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN seams and armlets, quartered cap Form: 3 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a trio of winners and shaped with a good deal of promise when third in a stronger race than this at Aintree ﬁrst time out. More to come and should take the beating.

5 MYTHICAL LIGHT (IRE) (-)

Ch g Waldgeist - Moonlight Danceuse (IRE)

Owner: The Soldiers of Fortune II

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Forenaghts Stud Farm Ltd

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk

11 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, RED and WHITE hooped sleeves, RED cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW 4,400 gns 3-y-o, Waldgeist gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Moabit, stays 2 1/2m, and fairly useful hurdler Madurai. Dam 10.5f winner Wears tongue strap. Stable’s newcomers are worthy of respect in this sphere.

6 SHERMINATOR (GER) (52)

Ch g Amaron - Sforza Ragazza (GER)

Owner: Mrs Claire Bonner

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Ralf Kredel

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

11 2

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoops, BLACK sleeves, striped cap Form: 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when fourth at Exeter ﬁrst time out but may need a marked step forward if he’s to compete with Linalene

Conner McCann (7)

7 THROUGH THE STORM (IRE) (-) 11 2

B g Calyx - Honourably (IRE)

Owner: N.D. Kennelly

Trainer: David Harry Kelly, Ireland

Breeder: Longueville Bloodstock&Matrix Bloodstock

Colours: ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE diamond and diamonds on cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Calyx gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 5f/6f winner in USA Amanzi Yimpilo Dam ran once on Flat. Notable jockey booking, so worthy of a market check. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 5, 7.

The Result

Betting Forecast:

7-4 Linalene (FR), 5-1 Bohemond Antioch (GB), 15-2 Mythical Light (IRE), 8-1 Sherminator (GER), 9-1 Lancelot Allen (FR), Through The Storm (IRE), 12-1 Cosmic Jet (IRE)

Race Summary: LINALENE showed up well in a better race at Aintree on debut and should be able to open his account with improvement anticipated. Bohemond Antioch looks the main form danger and Through The Storm is a notable newcomer

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THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

No Horse

1 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (27)

Age st lb

8 12 0

B or Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE)

Owner: Options O Syndicate

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Cyril O’Hara

Sponsor: Options Energy Services Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE disc, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 0346-22 C

Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form well last season and ran another solid race when 5 lengths second of 12 to Doyen Quest in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, good) 27 days ago Can give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 145 Sam Twiston-Davies

2 MIGHT I (IRE) (30)

B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE)

Owner: Brian & Sandy Lambert

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Cyril O’Hara

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

8 11 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 1306-61

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19 6f, soft, 7/2) 30 days ago, helped by the runner-up jinking at the last. 4lb rise fair and ought to be on the premises again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 139 Bryan Carver

3 DOYEN QUEST (IRE) (27)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen of Questions (IRE)

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

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Denis Hoban

Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

6 11 4

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED check cap. Form: 1211-21 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive sort who built on his ﬁne reappearance second in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow when running out a 5-length winner at this course (3m) last month, quickening to lead entering ﬁnal 1f and soon clear Hiked up 10lb but is totally unexposed as a stayer

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 135

4 BHALOO (IRE) (41)

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE)

Owner: Dash Grange Stud

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Susannah Berry

6 11 4

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron. Form: 3141-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made a winning start over fences in 4-runner handicap chase at Ascot (18.8f, good) on his return just under 6 weeks ago. Tackles 3m for the ﬁrst time back over hurdles and is an interesting runner. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

5 AN TAILLIUR (FR) (52)

Gr g Authorized (IRE) - Dirama (FR)

Owner: Mr P. Hickey

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

Breeder: S.a.r.l Haras Du Logis Saint Germain

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

8 11 1

Colours: MAROON, WHITE hoop, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.

Form: 360/-256 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Proliﬁc winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, nowhere near that level in 3 runs this season and is probably best watched returning to hurdling in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 132

6 ZAIN NIGHTS (GB) (20)

B g Decorated Knight - Missy O’ Gwaun (IRE)

Owner: J and J McAndrew

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

5 10 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, RED armlets.

Form: 411-13P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and much improved over hurdles last spring, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-ﬁeld handicap at Haydock in May. Returned with a good third here in October and seemed unsuited by conditions back at Haydock on most recent outing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130

7 LONG DRAW (IRE) (27)

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Honey Away (IRE)

Owner: Mr Alan Peterson

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill

Sponsor: Motaclan

5 10 3

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 4-12222

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 Irish point recruit very much on the up since switched to handicaps, winning at Ffos Las (20f) in May and surpassed that form when runner-up all 4 starts since, bumping into yet another lightly-raced rival here (21f) last time Seems sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

Harry Skelton

Nico de Boinville

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Harry Cobden

Sean Bowen

8 HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) (31) 7 10 2

B g Martaline - Jouable (FR)

Owner: Mrs L. R. Lovell

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing

Colours: BLACK, RED inverted triangle, sleeves and cap Form: 3335-22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler Good efforts when runner-up both starts this season, including when collared in dying strides in 4-runner affair at Lingﬁeld (23f) latterly This is tougher, however

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

9 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (27) 7

Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mr Mickael Fennessy

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

10 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 01/P0-64 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been given a chance by the handicapper and stepped up on his reappearance when fourth of 12 to the reopposing Doyen Quest here (3m) last month, closing when hanging left approaching last. Seems to be building back up to something and remains one to keep an eye on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

10 WONDERFUL EAGLE (GER) (27) 5 10 2

Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Wonderful Filly (GER)

Owner: Damree Developments Ltd

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing

Colours: RED, MAROON hoop and sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 1340-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Built up a good strike rate in both codes for new yard, twice a winner on the level in the summer before adding to his tally in this sphere (value for extra) at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in September Posted a creditable third here last month and has to be respected. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 9, 10.

The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2023: WHITE RHINO (IRE) 7 10 9 Henry Brooke 3-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 10 ran

Betting Forecast:

10-3 Doyen Quest (IRE), 6-1 Might I (IRE), 15-2 Long Draw (IRE), 8-1 Gowel Road (IRE), Bhaloo (IRE), 17-2 Thanksforthehelp (FR), 12-1 Wonderful Eagle (GER), 14-1 High Game Royal (FR), 18-1 Zain Nights (GB), 33-1 An Tailliur (FR)

Race Summary:

The manner in which DOYEN QUEST overcame a significant early blunder here the previous month suggests a 10lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent him from going in again, not least as he’s totally unexposed as a stayer. Long Draw and Might I head up the opposition in a race that is likely to make for strong form

1-2-3: 1.DOYEN QUEST (IRE) 2.LONG DRAW (IRE) 3.MIGHT I (IRE)

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