NEW YEAR’S DAY RACING
WEDNESDAY 1ST JANUARY 2025
YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RACECARD, COURTESY OF CATTERICK RACECOURSE. WISHING YOU AN ENJOYABLE DAY’S RACING.
Race 1 12.20 2m 62y
1 Kalif du Berlais (FR) 11-10
2 Tedley (GB) 11-2
3 Vincenzo (FR) 11-2
Race 2 12.55 2m 4f 56y
1 Beaufort Breeze (IRE) 11-7
2 I’m Your Buckaroo (GB) 11-7
3 Kalhandrion (FR) 11-7
4 Ken Roy (IRE) 11-7
5 Mount Gay Run (IRE) 11-7
6 Newton Tornado (FR) 11-7
7 Night Duty (IRE) 11-7
8 Pierrot Jaguen (FR) 11-7
9 Diva Luna (IRE) 11-0
Race 3 1.30 3m 1f 56y
1 Broadway Boy (IRE) 12-0
2 Chantry House (IRE) 11-13
3 Cloudy Glen (IRE) 11-9
4 Our Power (IRE) 11-8
5 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 10-10
CHELTENHAM
Race 4 2.05 2m 4f 127y
1 Hitman (FR) 12-0
2 Midnight River (GB) 11-6
3 Colonel Harry (IRE) 11-4
4 Springwell Bay (GB) 11-3
5 Marble Sands (FR) 11-2
6 Gemirande (FR) 11-2
7 Seddon (IRE) 11-1
8 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 10-9
9 Lounge Lizard (GB) 10-7
Race 5 2.40 2m 7f 213y
1 Twig (GB) 12-0
2 Itchy Feet (FR) 11-10
3 An Tailliur (FR) 11-1
4 Deep Cave (IRE) 11-1
5 One Big Bang (IRE) 10-12
6 Catch Him Derry (IRE) 10-9
7 What A Johnny (IRE) 10-4
8 Strackan (GB) 10-2
9 Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 10-2
Race 6 3.15 2m 4f 56y
1 Lucky Place (FR) 11-6
2 Langer Dan (IRE) 11-4
3 Salver (FR) 11-3
4 Gowel Road (IRE) 11-0
5 Thunder Rock (IRE) 11-0
6 Twig (GB) 11-0
7 Golden Ace (GB) 10-10
MUSSELBURGH
Race 7 3.50 2m 179y
1 Caballero Cliff (GB) 11-0
2 Cedar Creek (GB) 11-0
3 Crest of Stars (IRE) 11-0
4 Danger Nap (IRE) 11-0
5 Gnomon (GB) 11-0
6 Gregorians Star (IRE) 11-0
7 Intosomethinggood (GB) 11-0
8 Marhaba Prince (GB) 11-0
9 Our Boy Stan (GB) 11-0
10 Precious Metal (FR) 11-0
11 The Goose (IRE) 11-0
12 Walk In The West (IRE) 11-0
13 Daffodil (GB) 10-7
14 Lady Tadita (GB) 10-7
15 Latopix (FR) 10-7
16 Merely A Detail (GB) 10-7
17 Rose’s Dart (GB) 10-7
Race 1 12.35 1m 7f 124y
1 Cracker Star (GB) 11-0
2 Johnny Ringo (GB) 11-0
3 Maple (GB) 11-0
4 Miaswell (IRE) 11-0
5 Platin Moon (FR) 11-0
6 Snow Dragon (IRE) 11-0
7 Spartan Warrior (IRE) 11-0
8 Lady Phoebe (IRE) 10-7
Race 2 1.10 2m 4f 68y
1 Okavango Delta (IRE) 12-0
2 Shadows In The Sky (IRE) 12-0
3 Benefit Ben (IRE) 11-9
4 Valleyview Tommy (IRE) 11-2
5 Winds of Winter (IRE) 11-2
6 Divas Doyen (IRE) 10-13
7 Prospect House (IRE) 10-5
Race 3 1.45 2m 3f 171y
1 Benson (GB) 12-0
2 Liari (FR) 11-11
3 Sweet Fantasy (GB) 11-10
4 Ballygeary (IRE) 11-2
5 Bold Light (IRE) 10-12
6 Bringbackmemories (FR) 10-9
Race 4 2.20 2m 4f 68y
1 Corrigeen Rock (IRE) 12-0
2 Breizh River (FR) 11-3
3 Beau Balko (FR) 10-13
4 Boomslang (GB) 10-9
5 Half Shot (IRE) 10-3
6 Gold des Bois (FR) 10-2
7 High Moon (GB) 10-2
8 Indian Louis (IRE) 10-2
Race 5 2.55 2m 7f 180y
1 You Some Girl (IRE) 12-0
2 Prince of Perth (IRE) 11-13
3 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 11-12
4 Giveupyerauldsins (IRE) 11-11
5 Top Man Tom (IRE) 11-11
6 Community Rebel (IRE) 11-9
7 Rickety Gate (GB) 11-0
8 Anamanda (FR) 10-10
9 Hey Mama Rock Me (IRE) 10-2
Race 6 3.30 1m 7f 124y
1 Slugger (GB) 12-0
2 Ginger Mail (FR) 12-0
3 Mack The Man (IRE) 11-10
4 Kingston Narcissus (FR) 11-4
5 Cuban Cigar (GB) 11-2
6 Scots Poet (GB) 10-11
7 Ravenscraig Castle (GB) 10-11
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Nathan Green, Philippa Hardy, Louise Moore
OFFICIALS
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Clerk of the Scales Wayne Burnell
Handicapper Martin Greenwood
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The Happy New Year
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (15 wins from 191 runners, 8%) runs SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Kirby (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs FANCY NANCY PANTS & NORAH’S LEGACY
Longest Traveller: DANCE AND GLANCE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 313 miles.
1 DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (34) 0-113 5 11-12
Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse
O Mere Racing
B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff
Richie McLernon J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Plumpton bumper winner who took a thin 2m maiden hurdle at Southwell last month and ran well in a much stronger event at Taunton next time, seeming to hit the line quite well even if unable to go with the promising first 2 in the latter stages. More to come as his jumping improves. TFR####! BHA116
2 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) (18) 1 5 11-12
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Three Moons (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O A Baxter, S, Sowray, K Ward
B Paget Bloodstock & Eadling Farm
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 66y
2024: BACKBYJET (IRE) 6 11 5 Stephen Mulqueen 25-1 (Brian Ellison) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-6 It’s All About You (IRE), 7-4 Dance And Glance (GB), 14-1 King Casey (IRE), 22-1 Norah’s Legacy (IRE), 100-1 Fancy Nancy Pants (GB), 150-1 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU was by no means polished in the jumping department when making a successful start in this sphere at Newcastle the previous month, but his Flat form suggests there’s much better to come from him as a hurdler, so he’s taken to defy a penalty at the likely expense of Dance And Glance, who has scope for better still.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) 2.DANCE AND GLANCE 3.KING CASEY (IRE)
TFR##### BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, winning at Ayr (13f) and Ffos Las (2m) in the summer Probably didn’t need to match that form to make a successful hurdling debut in 11-runner novice at Newcastle 18 days ago but there’s surely better to come.
3 KING CASEY (IRE) (25) 03-5 5 11-5
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - The Real Casey (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Mrs E. A. Verity
B Jimmy Lawler
Joanne Foster, Ilkley T
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules who offered a bit to work on for new connections (previously trained by Eoin Doyle and sold €20,000) after 8 months off when fifth of 8 in 2m novice hurdle at Wetherby 25 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in distance. TFR###!! BHA-
4 NORAH’S LEGACY (IRE) (36) 55 5 11-5
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Chloe Joe Williamson (3) J
O The Norah’s Legacy Partnership
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Philip Kirby Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped like a stayer in a couple of bumpers, so the step up in trip should help now hurdling.
TFR##!!! BHA-
5 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (24) 424P0 5 11-5
Br Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce W Duffus Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Kk Agri Ltd Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW In frame all 3 outings in bumpers but has offered little in a pair of maiden hurdles.
TFR#!!!! BHA-
6 FANCY NANCY PANTS (GB) (6) 044 5 10-12
Br B m Dylan Mouth (IRE) - Bespoke Lady (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr P. Kirby
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Jill Musgrave Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and on Sedgefield hurdling debut.
TFR#!!!! BHA-
RESULTS
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SECOND RACE 1.20
The Happy 30th Birthday Sam Iveson Handicap Steeple Chase (Class
5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (24 wins from 157 runners, 15%) runs JUST GINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs JUST GINO Longest Traveller: JUST GINO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 130 miles.
1 JUST GINO (FR) (34) 1/5-5404
Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR)
6 12-0
Theo Gillard J
O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in points and posted best effort from 3 starts over hurdles when fourth of 11 on return at Warwick. Fast-tracked over fences but failed to fire both starts this autumn. Headgear/tongue strap applied. TFR###!! BHA92
2 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (36) P122-13 D 8 11-8
Br B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O D&D Armstrong Ltd Chris Grant, Billingham T
B John F. Dwyer North Sea Logistics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good chase record when making a winning return at Sedgefield and creditable third there 5 weeks ago (solid form). Good chance of resuming winning ways. TFR##### BHA86
3 CUDGEL (GB) (21) 222-630 12 11-4
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick
O Messrs F. T. Walton
B Messrs F. T. Walton
Conor O’Farrell J
James Walton, Morpeth T
TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career wins have been registered at Hexham but always behind there on return. Entitled to come on for that, however, and has ran well at this track, so no forlorn hope. TFR###!! BHA82
4 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (4) 43-4022 8 11-2
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Smartwater Utilities Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Ms M. Kavanagh
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 51y
RESULTS
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A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Only the one win from 28 starts but positive start for this yard when runner-up at Sedgefield and this C&D. May have to play second fiddle once again. TFR####! BHA80
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-4 Bebside Banter (IRE), 2-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 5-1 Just Gino (FR), 7-1 Cudgel (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BEBSIDE BANTER has made a positive start to this campaign and this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. Beat The Edge can fill the runner-up spot again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BEBSIDE BANTER
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Age st-lb
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The Bet At Racing TV
Novices’
Hurdle
Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (24 wins from 157 runners, 15%) runs UNCERTAIN TERMS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs PIGEON HOUSE
Longest Traveller: UNCERTAIN TERMS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 130 miles.
Age st-lb
1 PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (6) 361P22 D BF 5 11-13
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE) William Shanahan (5) J
O Le Pigeons Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) when trained by Jessie Harrington. Has run well in similar events the last twice for new yard, for all he’s found a double penalty too great a burden, and he’s got to be respected back down in trip. TFR##### BHA130 (-3)
2 HOW ABOUT NO (FR) (32) 22235 5 11-1
Br B g Galiway - Feriadargent (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O FoolsWhoDream Trading Products & Pollitt Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat and placed all 4 starts in maiden hurdles for Joseph O’Brien. Low-key for new yard over timber at Newcastle but this is easier down markedly in trip. TFR###!! BHA118
3 STRESSFREE (FR) (53) 5 11-1
Br Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR) Henry Brooke J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Wertheimer & Frere
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), creditable effort last time. Related to a jumps winner in France and worth a look starting out in this sphere. TFR###!! BHA-
4 TRAVIS WHEATLEY (IRE) (32) 124 5 11-1
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Bigzam d’Or (FR) Richie McLernon J
O D&D Armstrong Ltd Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mr Alan Mackey North Sea Logistics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in May and shaped encouragingly switched to Rules when second in Newcastle bumper in October Well held with How About No on hurdles debut there 5 weeks ago and open to improvement. TFR###!! BHA-
5 UNCERTAIN TERMS (IRE) (60) 60-424 6 11-1
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Islands Sister (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Miss C. Lees-Jones Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Sean O’Brien Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, €8,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Tuzo and fair chaser Here We Have It. Maiden pointer, fourth of 5 finishers last time (Nov 2). Needs to hit the ground running on hurdles debut. TFR###!! BHA-
2024: JUSTUS (IRE) 6 10 12 Emma Smith-Chaston 9-2 (Micky Hammond) 4 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-5 Pigeon House (IRE), 10-3 Stressfree (FR), 6-1 How About No (FR), 16-1 Uncertain Terms (IRE), 40-1 Travis Wheatley (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PIGEON HOUSE has made a good start over hurdles for Jennie Candlish for all he’s twice found one too strong and he looks the one to beat despite the drop in trip. Useful Flat performer Stressfree might be the danger
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) 2.STRESSFREE (FR) 3.HOW ABOUT NO (FR)
RESULTS
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FOURTH RACE 2.30
The
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(Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 ¨ Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (15 wins from 191 runners, 8%) runs MASTER BREFFNI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Humphrey (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs FLAMELCO Longest Traveller: FLAMELCO trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 203 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
1 FLAMELCO (FR) (15) 55-F621 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) Jay Tidball (5) J
O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first win over fences for his new yard in 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (good) 15 days ago by 9 lengths from Langton Wold, forging clear from the last. Hiked up 8lb but looks weighted to go in again. TFR##### BHA104
2 MASTER BREFFNI (IRE) (31) 44F12-5 7 11-11
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Hot Oscar (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Phil Ellerby, Mr D Pollitt & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B W. Devine Northern Accountants S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winner at 19f over hurdles and he resumed from 7 months off with a good fifth of 7 in novice chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Needs considering. TFR###!! BHA101
3 LANGTON WOLD (IRE) (15) 064322 BF 6 11-10
Br B g Cotai Glory - Ceylon Round (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Brian Ellison Racing Club & Mr M Dale Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Pat Todd Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair Flat/hurdles scorer who posted a good 9 lengths second of 9 to Flamelco in handicap chase over C&D (good) 15 days ago, going with enthusiasm. In the mix once more. TFR####! BHA100
4 ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (21) 1136-36 11 10-2
Br B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Matt Watkinson Racing I Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 17f chase winner last term but he comes here on the back of a below-form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track TFR##!!! BHA75
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 2.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-5 Flamelco (FR), 11-4 Master Breffni (IRE), 10-3 Langton Wold (IRE), 14-1 Ensel du Perche (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FLAMELCO has made an excellent start for his current yard and is taken to make light of an 8lb rise for his emphatic C&D success and again fend off Brian Ellison’s in-form Langton Wold. Master Breffin can’t be discounted either on the back of his encouraging Carlisle fifth last time out.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLAMELCO (FR) 2.LANGTON WOLD (IRE) 3.MASTER BREFFNI (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 145y
RESULTS
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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (15 wins from 191 runners, 8%) runs BALKOTIC & FAINCHE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Kirby (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs BE THE DIFFERENCE
Fancy That: J Parkinson & S Smith won this race in 2018 and 2023. The stable runs JUST JESS today Longest Traveller: JONGLEUR D’ETOILES trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 264 miles. Colours No Horse
1 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (15) S55621 CD 9 12-0
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B F. Mc Mahon Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on comeback run (second of 13 at Doncaster, 19.5f) when landing a dominant victory over C&D 15 days ago (keen in rear early, allowed to stride on, built up insurmountable lead and always holding on). May have more competition for the lead today but has an excellent chance of following up. TFR####! BHA98
2 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (23) 050025 7 11-10
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but better signs for new yard when second of 7 at Musselburgh (24f) in November and ran with credit when fifth of 12 at same venue 23 days ago. Not ruled out. TFR###!! BHA94
3 RUMBLE B (IRE) (15) 3-31306 11 11-4
Br B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Miss C. Tinkler Justin Landy, Leyburn T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 wins in the first half of 2024 and likely needed comeback run after 6 months off (raced off the pace, some headway before 2 out, never landed a blow) when sixth of 10 over C&D 15 days ago. Entitled to come on for that effort. TFR###!! BHA88
4 BALKOTIC (FR) (40) 335053 CD 9 11-3
Br B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Raypasha Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner and Modest handicap hurdler, last win came in this in 2022 and hasn’t been sparkling of late (beaten 35.5 lengths when third of 4 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) 40 days ago). All his wins have come from the front so likely to be vying for the lead again today TFR##!!! BHA87
5 ROBERT D’ORES (FR) (21) PP0621 8 11-3
Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T
B Mr Gilles Delliaux Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career-best under Brian Hughes when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago, travelled well through the race and won comfortably Up 11lb for that but second has franked form (won last week) and has to be respected in bid to follow up. TFR###!! BHA87
6 FAINCHE (IRE) (28) 3232-00 8 11-3
Br B m Fame And Glory - Voodoo Magic (GER) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O IN 4 A GRAND
B Mr Edward Devereux
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 26 attempts but ended last term in good heart, runner-up in handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) in April. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off at Hexham 28 days ago. Cheekpieces added today (has worn them for previous trainer) but has a bit to find here. TFR###!! BHA87
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y
7 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (27) 00-P051 D 6 11-2
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais
TIMEFORM VIEW A typical quiet improver from this in-form yard, progressed for second run in headgear (retained today) when scoring at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 27 days ago (held up, not always fluent, travelled well, won decisively). Similar tactics likely today and should get a decent pace to aim at. Big player TFR##### BHA86
8 EDGEWELL (IRE) (67) 460616 7 10-12
Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Exors of the late Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences with a cosy success in handicap at Downpatrick (23.7f) in October but not in same form (on toes in preliminaries and jumped poorly) when sixth of 8 in at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces on return to hurdles. TFR##!!! BHA82
9 JUST JESS (IRE) (18) P06-P4P CD 9 10-5
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J
O Widdop Wanderers & S J Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Parkville Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner is on a lengthy losing run and ran below-par when pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 18 days ago, tailing off from early Probably best to look elsewhere. TFR##!!! BHA75
2024: ABBEYHILL (IRE) 7 11 8 Jack Hogan 9-4 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7. Stewards Note: EDGEWELL: Following its run on 26/10/2024 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently.
JUST JESS: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 7-2 Be The Difference (IRE), 9-2 Robert d’Ores (FR), 10-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 12-1 Rumble B (IRE), 14-1 Fainche (IRE), 16-1 Edgewell (IRE), 25-1 Balkotic (FR), 33-1 Just Jess (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A couple of these like to race prominently and this could be set up nicely for last-time-out winner JONGLEUR D’ETOILES, who tends to be held up and would benefit from a truly-run race. Be the Difference is likely to be pushing the pace (along with Balkotic) following his dominant front-running victory here earlier this month. He’s very much respected as the main danger, while the in-form Robert d’Ores can go well again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) 2.BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) 3.ROBERT D’ORES (FR)
RESULTS
Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
RACE SPONSOR
The Racing Again 9th January Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (15 wins from 191 runners, 8%) runs BELLE NA BANN & BUNKER BAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A P Keatley (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs MAGHLAAK
Longest Traveller: LOVE TRUE trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 135 miles.
1 MAGHLAAK (GB) (5) 4441 D 6 12-4 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Muhaarar - Ghanaati (USA) James Robottom (10) J
O Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Charle Hills, including a Class 2 Goodwood handicap in May Promise in second hurdles start for this yard and progressed to score impressively at Wetherby (16f, soft) 5 days ago, showing all his speed from the Flat. Looks to have an outstanding chance under a penalty TFR##### BHA101 (+7)
2 RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (34) 422123 D 9 12-0
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Sean Quinlan J
O Bolton Mill Racing & URSA Major Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Clarendon Farm
Adra Projects Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (17f, soft) in August but couldn’t cash in on lower hurdles mark when third of 10 at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) last month. That was his best effort over hurdles for a while and could be dangerous from the front at a course he’s run well at before. TFR####! BHA104
3 WALK IN THE VALLEY (IRE) (26) 34/-0P5 6 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flaming Queen (IRE) Tom Midgley (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B William J. Noonan Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced both starts in points in spring 2023 and showed a bit more in third start over hurdles (made brief headway after 3 out but never landed a blow) when fifth of 9 at Sedgefield 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut today. TFR##!!! BHA99
4 LOVE TRUE (FR) (27) 353-42 5 11-4
Br B m Ectot - Netsuke (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr E. A. Brook Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs Elisabeth Ribard Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 13f in France. Stepped up on reappearance when second of 5 at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) last month (winner got first run). Still relatively lightly-raced in this sphere and should go well again. TFR###!! BHA94
5 BUNKER BAY (IRE) (217) 0-65 6 10-13
Br B g Australia - Alf Guineas (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), won once in 2023. Sold from William Knight’s yard for 13,000 gns in October Best run in novice event latest (fifth of 8, Cartmel, soft, 17.2f) and can do better now handicapping. TFR###!! BHA89
6 BELLE NA BANN (IRE) (15) 140-200 CD 9 10-4
Br B m Califet (FR) - Cut ‘n’ Run (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Ms D Morley & Partner
B Mr E. A. P. Scouller
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Newcastle last December and followed up here over C&D (heavy) the following month, beating Restandbethankful. Inconsistent since and failed to come on for comeback run when well-beaten here (19.3f, good) 15 days ago. Best to look elsewhere on recent evidence. TFR##!!! BHA80
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 Maghlaak (GB), 4-1 Restandbethankful (GB), 5-1 Love True (FR), 9-1 Bunker Bay (IRE), 20-1 Belle Na Bann (IRE), 33-1 Walk In The Valley (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MAGHLAAK should have too much speed for these at the business end of the race. Restandbethankful could pose a danger if getting an easy time of things on the front end, while Love True can hit the frame again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGHLAAK 2.RESTANDBETHANKFUL 3.LOVE TRUE (FR)
RESULTS
HBLB PRIZE MONEY
2024: BELLE NA BANN (IRE) 8 10 0 Emma Smith-Chaston 9-2 (Micky Hammond) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.
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