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Hello and a very warm welcome to The Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse!
Today is the first day of The Christmas Meeting here at Cheltenham Racecourse. With the festive season in full swing, we’re thrilled to share an action-packed day of Jump racing with you. The atmosphere is alive with Christmas spirit, and we’re delighted to have you join us for what promises to be an unforgettable day.
Looking at today’s card, we’re excited to showcase an array of thrilling races, including the feature race of the day, The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Coming Soon Handicap Steeple Chase, which could provide some early clues for March’s Cheltenham Festival With competitive fields across the board, today’s races are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Centre Course will be open to all Club/Tattersalls enclosure ticket holders for viewing of the Cross-Country Race Racegoers wishing to view from the designated viewing areas in the centre of the course can gain access across the course (subject to a maximum capacity) from after the horses are clear of the course after the fifth race at 2.25pm until approximately 2.50pm, when the first horses go to post for the sixth race After this time no access will be possible
Make sure to join us for the Unibet Live Panel, which begins at 10:45 am in the Parade Ring and features insight from top jockey Nico De Boinville, among others. Following, the Got2sing Christmas Choir will fill the air with festive cheer. The pre racing action culminates with the Raceday Preview Show, starting at 11:20 am in the Parade Ring, where experts will guide you through the day’s highlights.
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We hope you enjoy every moment of today and soak up the festive spirit around the course Be sure to join us again tomorrow for the second day of The Christmas Meeting and another spectacular line-up of races. Have a wonderful day at Cheltenham!
Ian Renton Martin St Quinton Managing Director Chairman
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4 GalopinDesChamps(FR) (41)
Bl gTimos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) 8 11-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Singula Partnership
B Mrs Audrey Turley
S G.A.E.C Des Champs
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHH BHA179
FORM 11F1-11 C
TIMEFORMVIEWMost impressive when seeing off Bravemansgame in this 12 months ago Suffered defeats to Fastorslow at Punchestown on his next 2 starts but back to his best when winning Savills and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this winter,beating
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
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Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
for novice four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (41 wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs THAT’S NICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs COUNTRY MILE FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs THAT’S NICE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: WINGMEN trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1 COUNTRYMILE (IRE) (20)
BgOcovango-Uncatchable(IRE) 5 11-6
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Stephen Bough
B Miss Gemma Phelan
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
2 PALACIO (FR) (63)
BgKhalkevi(IRE)-BelleYepa(FR) 6 11-6
J DylanJohnston (3) E Tongue Strap
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al
3 WINGMEN (IRE) (27)
BgKayfTara-RaiseYouFive(IRE) 6 11-6
J Sam Ewing E Hood
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
B Cathal Ennis
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
4 THAT’S NICE (IRE) (22)
BfWalkInThePark(IRE)-BloodyMary(FR) 4 10-13
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mrs Noreen McManus
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TIMEFORMVIEW Wonasoft-groundHuntingdonbumperonRulesdebutin Aprilandhelookedausefulprospectwhenacomfortablewinneronhurdlesdebut atAyr(2m)inOctober Dulyimprovedwhen3lengthssecondin2mHaydockGrade 2since,closingwhenbadmistakelast.Definitelymoretocome.
23Nov Hay 15f Hdl soft 2/6 Roadlesstravelled (IRE) 3l 28Oct Ayr 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 WalkingOnADream(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM05-1
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tachievemuchinbumperslastseasonbuta different proposition switched to hurdles on his reappearance, makingallina2mChepstownovice.Hardertodominatethisfield. 11Oct Chp 16f Hdl soft 1/11 FrenchShip
25Apr War 16f NHF
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1/13-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart bumper performer who made all on his 2 1/2m Navan hurdle debut 4weeks ago Sureto improve forhistop stable. 16Nov Nav 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 FortyCoats(IRE)
2May Pun 16f Stk yield 1 QueensburyBoy(IRE)
25Feb Naa 15f Stk
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1-1
TIMEFORMVIEWWonheronlyoutinginIrishpointsinFebruaryand, stronginthemarket,followedupinaWarwicknovicehurdlefornew connections9monthslaterinthestyleofanexcitingprospect.
21Nov War 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/15 HonkyTonkHighway(IRE)
2023: DYSARTENOS (IRE) 5 10 13 PaddyBrennan 5-6 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 That’s Nice (IRE), 2-1 Wingmen (IRE), 7-2 Country Mile (IRE), 7-1 Palacio (FR)
THAT’S NICE was notably strong in the betting up against a Listed bumper winner when scoring in good style on her Warwick hurdle debut and can build on that significant promise and prove too good for Country Mile and Wingmen in a very interesting opener despite the small field.
SSS SUPER ALLOYS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992. (PenaltyValue £20812)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (41 wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs JANGO BAIE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs DEAFENING SILENCE
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016, 2019 and 2020 The stable runs JANGO BAIE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYMACKIE trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 98 miles.
1 SPRINGWELLBAY(GB) (28)
BgKayfTara-WinningCounsel(IRE) 7 11-12
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Gay Smith
B J. R. Weston
S Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group
2 CALDWELLPOTTER (FR) (12)
GrgMartaline-Matnie(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
S Morson Group
3 BALLYMACKIE (IRE) (27)
BgCalifet(FR)-MollMagee 6 11-4
J Richie McLernon
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O MrAshley Brooks
B Mrs Katrina Mackie
S Postpack Ltd
4 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE) (20)
BgAlkaadhem-Taipers(IRE)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O My Racing Manager Friends
B G. Rothwell
S My Racing Manager
5 JANGO BAIE (FR) (245)
BgTigerGroom-Tenessee(FR) 5 11-4
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
B MrAndre Jean Belloir et al
S Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM142U-13 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and similar form despite not settling whenthirdin4-runnerinlistedcompanyhere(24.5f)4weeksago Returnsto shorternowandheremainsopentoimprovement.
15Nov Chl 24f Ch good 3/4 Hyland (FR)
12Oct Chp 19f Ch good 1/5 Insurrection(IRE)
12Apr Ain 20f HcpH soft U/19 Kateira
TFRHHHHH BHA151
FORM63/211-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Highlypromisingsortwhoquicklyreachedasmartlevelover hurdlesforGordonElliott,winningGrade1atLeopardstownlastwinter.Perfectstart fornewyardwhenwinningCarlislenovicechase(2m)withplentytospare12daysago andhe’sevidentlyaleadingprospectinthissphere.Upintrip
1Dec Car 15f Ch soft 1/7 HombredeGuerra(IRE) 5l Dec23 Leo 16f Hdl heavy 1/9 PredatorsGold(FR) 6
/
l Dec23 Nav 16f Hdl heavy 1 GorgeousTom(IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA-
FORM25/11/5-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Picked up for £160,000 afterwinning a couple of Irish pointsearlylastyear Stifftaskbothstarts12monthsapartunderRulesso far,latterlywhencominghomelastof8behindL’eauduSudinGrade2here (15.9f)4weeksago Upintripnowbutthisanotherverytallask.
16Nov Chl 15f Ch good 8/8 L’Eau du Sud (FR) 40l Nov23 War 20f Ch soft 5/5 Iroko (FR) 44l
TFRHHHII BHA133 FORMB1/3/11-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winnerwho boasted a record of 2-3 over hurdles, including Grade 2 success at Sandown (19.8f) last winter. Shaped very well afterayearoffwhenthird in Haydock Graduation chase (21.6f) 3weeks ago Lookssuretoimproveforthatinitialexperience.
23Nov Hay 21f Ch soft 3/6 Trelawne
Dec23 San 19f Hdl heavy 1/5 Insurrection(IRE)
Nov23 Exe 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Wrappedupinmay(IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA146 FORM2/11222-
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles, latterlytheGrade1FormbyatAintreeonBoxingDay.Runner-upall3starts thereafter,postingafineeffortincircumstancesinbig-fieldhandicap(20f) attheNationalMeetinginApril.Excitingprospectforchasing.
12Apr Ain 20f HcpH soft 2/19 Kateira
2Mar Kel 18f Hdl gd-sf 2/12 PersonalAmbition (IRE)
8Feb Hun 19f Hdl soft 2/4 Handstands (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: GINNY’S DESTINY(IRE) 7 11 9 HarryCobden 5-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran
Stewards Note:
JANGO BAIE: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the second last.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Caldwell Potter (FR), 11-4 Jango Baie (FR), 13-2 Springwell Bay (GB), 7-1 Deafening Silence (IRE), 150-1 Ballymackie (IRE)
Having marked himself down as a leading novice hurdler for Gordon Elliott last term, CALDWELL POTTER made the perfect start for new connections with a smooth chase debut success at Carlisle 12 days ago Open to above-average improvement, he’s fancied to follow-up over this longer trip Jango Baie, on reappearance/chase bow, and Deafening Silence can emerge next best.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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Owners Prize Money 1st £9088, 2nd £4543, 3rd £2273, 4th £1136, 5th £567. (PenaltyValue £11882.25)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (41 wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs BO ZENITH & WILLMOUNT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs JOYEUX MACHIN & VALGRAND
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MEDIA NARANJA trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1 VALGRAND (FR) (28)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-Valaway(FR) 5 12-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand
B P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier
S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
2 BO ZENITH
(FR) (610)
BgZarak(FR)-BorealeduBerlais(FR) 5 11-10
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr O. S. Harris
B Mr Gilles Le Baron
3 JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (83)
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Yad’LaJoie(FR) 7 11-10
J HarryAtkins (7)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O UTB Racing
B Mr Philippe Thiriet & MrVincent Le Roy
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
4 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (13)
BgGetaway(GER)-CollenBeag(IRE) 7 11-8
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Gay Smith
B James A. Slattery
S Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group
5 WILLMOUNT(GB) (349)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-Youngstar 6 11-5
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr O. S. Harris
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
6 TOCHASEADREAM(GB) (12) (in 7lb ex)
ChgCannockChase(USA)-McGregor’sCottage(IRE) 5 11-2
J HarryCobden
T Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
O Mrs D. W. Davenport
B Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank
7 MEDIANARANJA(IRE)
(12)
J Carl Millar(5)
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
B Whitebarn Farming Ltd
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
TFRHHHHI BHA139
FORM24-1112 C BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in bumpers and won first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Grade 2 novice over C&D in October Lost his unbeaten hurdle recordwhenunabletolivewithPottersCharmina21fGrade2backherelast monthbutstillmuchrespectedbackdownintripforhandicapdebut.
15Nov Chl 21f Hdl good 2/5 Potters Charm (IRE) 11l 25Oct Chl 16f Hdl good 1/6 GaleMahler(IRE) 17l 28May Bgr 19f Hdl good 1/7 SpeedDavis(FR) 31/4l
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM1/3112/-
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising juvenile hurdler for Gary Moore in 2023, winningtwiceandsecondinGrade1atAintreefinalstart.Hasaverylong absencetoovercomebutstillhastimeonhissideandit’llbeinterestingto seehowhegoesinthemarketonthisfirstoutingforNickyHenderson.
Apr23 Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/11 Zenta (FR) s.h
Mar23 Str 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Bluegrass(IRE) 15l Feb23 Hay 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Cianciana 31/
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM22PF-P0
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandchaserathisbestforPaulNolan in Ireland but has struggled invaried events in 2024 Has joinedthe right yard to revitalise him but Valgrand has to be considered the stable’sfirststringunlessthebettingstronglyhintsotherwise.
21Sep Nav 14f Stk good 10 Hello Neighbour(IRE) 58l
29May Wex 24f Hdl yd-sf 7 Antrim Coast (IRE) 12l
3May Pun 20f HcpC yield P/17 Hgranca deThaix (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA133
FORM0245-34 D
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhowasacreditablethirdof13over 2 1/2m here on his reappearance but went backwards from that whenaremotefourthatNewbury(21/2magain)since.Backdownin trip
30Nov Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 ImposeToi (FR) 22l 23Nov Hay 18f HcpH soft Y/14 SteelAlly(FR)25Oct Chl 19f HcpH good 3/13 Wyenot 3l
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM1/11/1P- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive winning pointer who created a good impressionwhenwinninghisfirst3startsunderRules.Pulledupwhensent offat9/4fortheGrade1ChallowatNewburylastDecember Retainsplenty ofpotentialonhisreturnandmarketconfidencewouldlooksignificant.
Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl soft P/9 CaptainTeague (IRE)Nov23 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 BenyNaharRoad(IRE) 13l
Mar23 Don 16f NHF good 1/5 BroomhillRoad(IRE) 41/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA120 (+10)
FORM2221-11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to finish out of the first 2 in 8 starts over hurdles.Winnerofapairof17fCarlislehandicapsthisseason,latterly by a comfortable 6 1/2 lengths. This is undoubtedly a stronger race buthe’s3lbwell-incomparedtohisfuturemarkundera7lbpenalty 1Dec Car 17f HcpH soft 1/8
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM325643
TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2023buthehasrun creditable to reach the frame in handicap hurdles at Navan and Fairyhouse in recent weeks. Top Irish stable’s runners always respected. 1Dec
8 TINTINTIN (FR) (26)
GrgTinHorse(IRE)-Vanood’Orthe(FR) 5 11-1
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Caveat Emptor Partnership
B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin
S Bresbet
9 SPIRITS BAY(GB) (265)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-SilverCoaster(IRE) 6 11-1
J Jordan Nailor
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders
B A. Wintle & R. Johnson
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
10 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB)
(28)
ChgMasterstroke(USA)-SantaDiana(FR) 4 11-0
J KielanWoods
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O The Megsons
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
S Wasdell Group
11 BALBOA(GB) (48)
BgMondialiste(IRE)-Reachforthestars(IRE) 4 10-9
J Micheal Nolan
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
B Elwick Stud
S We Do Vans
12 MIRABAD (FR) (21)
BgGleneagles(IRE)-Mila(FR) 5 10-9
J Luke Scott (5)
T Dr Richard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O MrW. Jones
B H. H. Aga Khan
S Coulthursts Ltd
13 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (20)
BgDoyen(IRE)-MagicMaze(IRE) 6 10-7
J Richie McLernon
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr ChristopherW. T. Johnston
B Sunnyhill Stud
S Wasdell Group
14 LIVELYCITIZEN (IRE) (20)
BgFrammassone(IRE)-Acinorev(IRE) 9 10-6
J Daire McConville (7)
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O Mark E Smith and Keith M Hawes
B E. M. O’Sullivan
S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
15 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (28)
ChgRibchester(IRE)-Merseybeat
4 10-3
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O The Good Stock Syndicate
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S James Owen Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
TFRHHHHI BHA126 FORM511-354 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Made good strides forward last season, typically proving strong atthe finishto land a big-field handicap overC&D in April.Backtohisbestwhen7lengthsfourthinastrongrenewalofthe Greatwoodherelastmonthandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.
17Nov Chl 16f HcpH good 4/15 Burdett Road 7l 16Oct Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Schmilsson 12l 11May Hay 15f HcpH good 3/17 Pickanumber(IRE) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM1/2F115- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner who took well to hurdlinglastseason,winningnoviceandhandicapover17fatExeter Shaped like a non-stayer when fifth over 19f at Newbury final start anddropsbackintripforreappearance.
23Mar Nby 18f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 I Love MyBaie (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA125
FORM211-F1 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmedthepromiseofhisreappearancewhenwinning a competitive 2m handicap here last month by a length from the reopposing Cavern Club Plentyto like aboutthewayhe camethrough have still beenwell backoffthehometurnandan8lbriseshouldn’tpreventanothergoodrun.
15Nov Chl 16f HcpH good 1/15 CavernClub(IRE) 1l 17Oct Wcn 15f HcpH good F/10 PrincessT1Apr Hun 15f HcpH good 1/10 Rascal 3l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM3P42-25
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who opened account in juvenile hurdleatChepstowlastautumn.Endedthelastcampaignandstartedthe current with good runner-up efforts in competitive 2m handicaps and he wasn’tdisgracedinthefaceofastifftaskinaconditionsraceheresince.
26Oct Chl 16f Hdl good 5/8 Givemefive (IRE) 93/4l 12Oct Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 DodgerLong 9l 19Apr Ayr 16f HcpH soft 2/13 Primoz (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM41-2213
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France and he has scored twiceoverhurdlesforhiscurrenthandler,easilybagging2mHereford novicelastmonth.Creditablethirdof9on2mAscothandicapdebut since,everychanceuntilmistakelast.
22Nov Asc 15f HcpH good 3/9 Aucunrisque (FR) 31/2l 4Nov Her 16f Hdl good 1/6 BoldRecruit(IRE) 18l 10Oct Exe 18f Hdl good 2/7 Sam’sAmour 15l
TFRHHIII BHA118
FORMP-00513 D
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonafallingmarkin10-runnerhandicap hurdle atExeter(17f, good, 10/1) in November Respectablethird of9 atHuntingdonsincebutthislooksamuchstrongerrace
23Nov Hun 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Gold ForAlec (FR) 6l 8Nov Exe 16f HcpH good 1/10 Sunninghill 21/4l 14Oct Her 21f HcpH good 5/8 Gris Majeur(FR) 27l
TFRHHIII BHA117
FORM20146-P CD
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisin2021andshowedhe’sstillquiteuseful whenscoringinthemudatFfosLaslastspring.Offeredlittleonlast month’s Haydock reappearance, though, and likely vulnerable to youngerlegsinthisstrongrace
23Nov Hay 18f HcpH soft P/14 SteelAlly(FR)26Apr Per 16f HcpH soft 6/11 Scots Poet 7l 12Apr Ain 16f HcpH soft 4/19 ElJefe (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM1242 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Afairlyuseful Flat winnerwho made a successful start overhurdlesatCartmel(17f)inJuly Advancedhisformincheekpieceswhen length second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in 2m course handicap last month. Raisedanother5lbbutfurtherprogresscan’tbediscounted.
15Nov Chl 16f HcpH good 2/15 Wreckless Eric 1l
27Sep Wor 16f HcpH soft 4/7 Razzo Italiano (IRE) 28l 7Sep Str 16f Hdl good 2/5 Roaring Legend (FR) 10l
2023: GO DANTE 7 11 5 Sean Bowen 7-2 (Olly Murphy) 12 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 15. Stewards Note:
WILLMOUNT: Following its run on 30/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Valgrand (FR), 6-1 Willmount (GB), 13-2 To Chase A Dream (GB), 9-1 Wreckless Eric (GB), 10-1 Media Naranja (IRE), 14-1 Bo Zenith (FR), Cavern Club (IRE), 20-1 Tintintin (FR), Mirabad (FR), 22-1 Spirits Bay (GB), 25-1 Anyharminasking (IRE), 28-1 Magic Seven (IRE), 40-1 Balboa (GB), 50-1 Joyeux Machin (FR), 150-1 Lively Citizen (IRE)
A really strong handicap TO CHASE A DREAM had seconditis at the start of his hurdle career but has now discovered the winning habit and a 7lb penalty for his recent Carlisle success may not prevent him making it 4 in a row. Valgrand, a C&D Grade 2 novice winnerthis autumn, heads the manydangers ahead ofWillmount, a fascinating handicap newcomer from the Henderson yard, and Greatwood-fourth Tintintin.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (31 wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE FANCYTHAT: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs THE NEWEST ONE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: KING TURGEON trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 100 miles.
1 CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (41)
BgShantou(USA)-BallinderryLady(IRE) 7 12-0
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington
B David O’Connell
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
2
CHAMBARD (FR) (276)
BgGrisdeGris(IRE)-ReginaPark(FR) 12 11-2
J Miss LucyTurner(5)
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O David & Carol Shaw
B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel
S Faucets Limited
3 OUR POWER (IRE) (377)
BgPower-Scripture(IRE) 9 11-0
J DylanJohnston (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
B MrJohn Hennessy
S Potter Group
4 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE(IRE) (26)
BgStowaway-LongLongTime(IRE) 9 10-10
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Friends From Insurance
B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
5 KINGTURGEON (FR) (34)
GrgTurgeon(USA)-King’sCrystal
6 10-4
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Somerset Racing
B Mrs Henri Devin
S W & S Recycling
6 JAVAPOINT(IRE) (27)
BgStowaway-ClassicSun(GER)
9 10-2
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock
B Miss C. O’Neill
7 THE NEWESTONE (IRE) (27)
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O S Such & CG Paletta
B Ronald Brown
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
FOURTH RACE
TFRHHHHH BHA157
FORM11214-1 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap here. Hit the ground running when scoring atAscot on return and still hasn’t reached his limit.Lookstheonetobeat.
2Nov Asc 23f HcpC good 1/10 Highstakesplayer(IRE) 3l 12Apr Ain 24f Ch soft 4/6 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 8l 12Mar Chl 25f HcpC heavy 1/21 Twig 41/2l
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM4/21P00- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muirand added anothervaluable handicap to his tallyin the Becher at Aintree over a year ago Didn’t really fire subsequently but has a goodrecordfreshandstableisfiring.
12Mar Chl 25f HcpC heavy 8/21 Chianti Classico (IRE) 42l 17Feb Hay 28f HcpC heavy 8/10 Yeah Man (IRE) 30l Dec23 Chp 30f HcpC heavy P/19 Nassalam (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA143
FORM5/110/0F-
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since the spring of 2023, falling at Newbury when last seen a year ago Well capable from this mark if retainingability,sonotaforlornhope.
Dec23 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf F/20 Datsalrightgino (GER)Nov23 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Young Butler(IRE) 36l Apr23 Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 11/39 Corach Rambler(IRE) 54l
TFRHHHII BHA139
FORM520-34F
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced his best effort for a while when runner-up hereinMarchandrantoasimilarlevelwhenseventhof26inScottishGrand National next time. Collared late on at Uttoxeter (24f) in May before shapingasifneedingtherunatChepstowonreturn.Fellheresince.
17Nov Chl 27f HcpC good F/10 Abuffalosoldier(IRE) -
12Oct Chp 23f HcpC good 4/11 Neon Moon (IRE) 16l 4May Utt 24f HcpC soft 3/9 ImperialAlex (IRE) 11/2l
TFRHHHHI BHA133
FORM652B-11 D
TIMEFORMVIEWHadanotherbreathingopandtookhisformtoawhole newlevelwhenmakingawinningreappearanceatChepstowandconfirmed he’sahandicapperontheupwithasuperbjumpingdisplaytofollowupinthe GrandSefton(21.1f)hereamonthago Further6lbriselooksfeasible.
9Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/13 VintageFizz 3
/4
29Oct Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 1/14 AjpKingdom(IRE) 10l 13Apr Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf B/8 Bells ofPeterboro (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORMP4145-2
TIMEFORMVIEW 22/1, good second of 11 in handicap chase at this course(25f,good)27daysago Stillnotfullyexposedforthisyardand shouldputupanothersolidshowing.
16Nov Chl 25f HcpC good 2/11 Transmission (IRE) 1
17Apr Chl 26f HcpC good 5/14 Manothepeople (IRE) 14l 16Mar Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Slipway(IRE) 8l
TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM1033-14 C
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonalowerchasemarkwhenmakinga winning return in 18-runner handicap chase at the
in October and backed
up with a solid fourth here last month. Not dismissed despitebeingwrongattheweights.
8 IZINO D’AIRY(FR) (27)
ChgIt’sGino(GER)-Vanzikad’Airy(FR) 6 10-2
J AlexandreSeigneul(3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Guillaume Fabre, France
O Mr Guillaume Fabre
B C.Pelsy, Scea de La Vallee de L’Orne
TFRHIIII BHA90 FORM113322 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest chaseronthe balance ofhis French form, sofirmlyupagainstitfromalongwayoutoftheweights.
16Nov Aut 22f HcpC heavy 2 Ischia (FR) 2l 2Nov Com 20f HcpC - 2 Iphis de L’Aunay(FR) 2l 13Oct Aut 22f HcpC - 3 BeANice Girl (FR) 31/4l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: BROADWAYBOY(IRE) 5 10 9 SamTwiston-Davies 11-8 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 8 ran
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.
Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 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)
CHIANTI CLASSICO and King Turgeon are a pair of chasers firmly on the up but the former is the less exposed/classier ofthe 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.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) 2.KING TURGEON (FR) 3.JAVA POINT (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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CHASE SERIES HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
2) (Qualifier)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (31 wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs SHAN BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs SHAN BLUE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SEDDON trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 PAINTTHE DREAM (GB) (650)
BgBrianBoru-Vineuil(FR)
10 12-0
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T David Brace, Bridgend
O Mr David Brace
B Mr David Brace
S Dunraven Group of Companies
2 ELDORADOALLEN (FR) (22)
GrgKhalkevi(IRE)-Hesmeralda(FR) 10 12-0
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O J P Romans &TerryWarner
B Mr Bruno Vagne
S Coral Racing Limited
3 SHAKEM UP’ARRY(IRE) (245)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-NunBetter(IRE)
10 11-13
J BenJones E Tongue Strap
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr Harry Redknapp
B R. McCarthy
S Fitzdares
4
DASHELDRASHER (GB) (20)
BgPassingGlance-SoLong 11 11-13
J Rex Dingle
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock
B Mrs C. C. Scott
S Brendon Powerwashers
5 SEDDON (IRE) (61)
BgStowaway-AndreasBenefit(IRE) 11 11-10
J Ben Harvey
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate
B Tim and Helen Keoghan
6 RAFFLETICKET(GB) (210)
BgFairMix(IRE)-HaloFlora 10 11-9
J HarryCobden
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Countess Cathcart
B Shade Oak Stud
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
7 SHAN BLUE (IRE) (30)
BgShantou(USA)-LadyRoberta(IRE) 10 11-5
J HarrySkelton E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Colm Donlon
B Desmond Amond
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
FIFTH RACE
TFRHHIII BHA150
FORM4/34133/-
TIMEFORM VIEW Three of his fourwins over fences have been gained at Newbury,includingaGrade3handicapbackinMarch2022.Wasn’tdisgraced when third in his bid to win that same race 12 months later but subsequent absenceisnaturallyaconcernaheadofthisdebutfornewyard
Mar23 Nby 19f HcpC good 3/7 The Big Bite (IRE) 12l Jan23 Kmp 20f Ch soft 3/6 Pic D’orhy(FR) 19l Nov22 Nby 19f HcpC good 1/5 TheWiddowMaker 14l
TFRHHHII BHA150
FORM345P0-2 C BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Struggledinsecondhalfoflasttermbutkick-startedthat campaignwithacoupleofveryrespectableeffortsinmajorhandicapsoffhigher marks than this. Positive start to this season following another wind op when chasinghomeTornAndFrayedatWarwick(3m,soft)andhe’sonetoconsider 21Nov War 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 TornAnd Frayed (FR) 81/2l
13Apr Ain 34f HcpC soft 20/32 IAm Maximus (FR) 95l 12Mar Chl 25f HcpC heavy P/21 Chianti Classico (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA149
FORM4/P6110- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Donelittlewrongin 4 runs overfenceshere (form figures read5311),betteringhisthird-placefinishinthe2023PlateattheFestivalwhen winning last season’s renewal of that valuable C&D handicap Clearly wasn’t on-songatAintreewhenlastseeninAprilandhehastoentercalculations.
12Apr Ain 21f HcpC soft 17/24 Arizona Cardinal 89l 14Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/21 Crebilly(IRE) 11/4
1Jan Chl 20f HcpC heavy 1/6 FreroBanbou(FR) 71/
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM13400-3 C D
TIMEFORMVIEW Toughandlikeablesortwho’sknownmoreasasmart-staying hurdlernowadays,addingtohistallyinthatspherewhenlandingaNewburyGrade2 lastDecember Firstrunoverfencesforalmost2yearswhenthirdinthe1965Chaseat Ascot(21f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandhe’sakeyplayer.
23Nov Asc 21f Ch good 3/4 Pic D’orhy(FR) 33/4l 13Apr Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 7/10 Strong Leader 38l 14Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft 8/12 Teahupoo (FR) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM11/23-0P CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since landing the C&D Plate at the 2023 Festivalbutthere’sbeenlittleinthewayofregressionintheinterimjudgedon hisFlatexploitsthisyear,winningacoupleofminoreventspriortoacreditable effortinavaluableNaashandicap Resumesinthissphereonafairmark.
13Oct Naa 16f Hcp yield 9 Comfort Zone (IRE) 91/2l 27Sep Lis 14f Stk soft 1 Ascending(IRE) 5l 23Aug Kny 16f Stk yd-sf 1 Brogue 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORMF621P-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Low mileage 10-y-o who has developed into a better chaser than hurdler Looked better than ever when landing an 8-runner Aintreehandicap(21/2m,goodtosoft)onhislatestappearanceinMaybut hasmoreonhisplateup8lbinthestrongerrace
17May Ain 19f HcpC good 1/8 SoulIcon 1l 19Mar Exe 19f HcpC soft P/7 StormyFlight (IRE)10Jan Don 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 CruzControl(FR) hd
TFRHHHHH BHA141
FORMP/PP33-4
TIMEFORMVIEW Verysmartchaseratbestand,thoughwinlesssincelandingthe KautoStarNovices’ChaseatKemptonalmost4yearsago,heshapedwellwhenfourthof 10onhisseasonalreappearanceatBangor(3m,soft) Thisdropbackintriplooksagood moveand,onanicemark,hehastobetakenseriously 13Nov Bgr 24f HcpC soft 4/10 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 12l 17Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9
8 NUMITOR (GB) (47)
GrgSchiaparelli(GER)-JustPopsy
J James Bowen
T Heather Main, Wantage
10 10-13
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing
B Mr & Mrs James Main
S Tote
9 COPPERHEAD (GB) (33)
ChgSulamani(IRE)-How’sBusiness
10 10-9
J FreddieGingell(3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard
B R. and J. Micklethwait
S Coral Racing Limited
10 TORNAND FRAYED (FR) (22)
BgCalifet(FR)-ChicEtZen(FR) 10 10-9
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
11 EDEN DU HOUX (FR) (20)
BgIrishWells(FR)-Maralypha(FR) 10 10-3
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Prof Caroline Tisdall
B C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche
S W & S Recycling
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHIII BHA135 FORMP/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 thatlooksmanageable.However,aclearcareer-bestwillbeneededif he’stofollowupinthistougherrace
27Oct Wcn 20f HcpC good 1/5 Glynn(IRE) 21/4l
26May Utt 20f HcpC soft P/8 YourDarling (IRE)19Apr Ayr 20f HcpC soft 6/10 Outlaw Peter(IRE) 30l
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM44-1112
TIMEFORMVIEW Snapped long losing run on final start oflastterm and has picked up where he left off by taking handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October Clearoftherestwhensecondina4-runnereventatSandown(24.2f,good) thefollowingmonthbutsomeofthesecouldbebettertreated.
10Nov San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Certainly Red
27Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 1/7 Fortescue
11Oct Chp
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM5604-51 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Not always the most sure-footed and his round of jumping behindCopperheadatAintreeinOctoberleftanawfullottobedesired.However,it wasanentirelydifferentstorynexttimeatWarwickwhereheproved81/2lengths toostrongforEldoradoAllen,withtherestwellbeatenoff 6lbrisefair 21Nov War 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 EldoradoAllen(FR)
27Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 5/7 Copperhead
17Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 4/12 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 9l
TFRHIIII BHA125
FORM1P2P/4-P
TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled histallyinthissphere atFfos Lasback in November 2022 but very lightly raced since and there were no positivestotakefromlastmonth’sreappearancespinatHaydock.
23Nov Hay 16f HcpC soft P/7 DrTJ Eckleburg (IRE)Dec23 Asc 18f HcpC good 4/7 TripleTrade 6l Mar23 Nby 19f HcpC soft P/9 Heltenham (FR) -
2023: CEPAGE (FR) 11 11 1 Charlie Deutsch 11-2 (VenetiaWilliams) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 9, 11.
Stewards Note:
SHAKEM UP’ARRY: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P’s: 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)
PLAY SMARTER
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 bythis 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 atAscot last month. Dual C&D winner Shakem Up’arrywill be a danger to all if fully tuned-up, while Warwick 1-2 Torn And Frayed and Eldorado Allen also merit respect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHAN BLUE (IRE) 2.DASHEL DRASHER 3.SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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CRYSTAL CUP
The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.
The 12 race series, with over €850,000 in prize money, is hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber The Challenge began in late August at a packed Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, whilst the final race at Lion d’Angers in late May provides a fittingly thrilling result following races in France and visits to Poland, Italy, Cheltenham, Ireland and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika.
Points are awarded from 6 down to 1 for the first six places in any race, doubled if running outside your country of origin to incentivize foreign participation, with bonuses worth €50,000 to the first and second placed owner and trainer.
The leaderboard up to this 7th leg at Cheltenham today has a suitably international feel:
CR OS S CO UN TR Y FE NC ES
DITCH/RALLED HEDGE AINTREE 3, 26 DOUBLE BANK/HEDGES 5, 28 DOUBLE BANK/ HEDGE 7, 18
BANK WITH HEDGE 4, 23, 27 BIRCH ISLAND FENCE 2, 25 GLENFARCLES BARRELS 6, 29 1. 10, 16, 19, 24
CROSS COUNTRY MAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) 4 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (41 wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs MISTER COFFEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 62 runners, 13%) runs CHEMICAL ENERGY & COKO BEACH & DELTAWORK & GEVREY & THE GOFFER LONGESTTRAVELLER: ICEO MADRIK trained by D Cottin, France.
1 DELTAWORK (FR) (41)
BrgNetwork(GER)-Robbe(FR) 11 12-0
J MrRobertJames(7) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr C. Magnien & MrJ. Magnien
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
2 COKO BEACH (FR) (19)
GrgCokoriko(FR)-SolanaBeach(FR) 9 11-10
J Carl Millar(5) E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Jean-Louis Berger
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
3 FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (36)
BgKapgarde(FR)-NiagariaduBois(FR)
9 11-9
J Richard Deegan E Tongue Strap
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Comte Michel de Gigou
4
STUMPTOWN (IRE) (19)
BrgLaverock(IRE)-ActiveFieldgale(IRE) 7 11-4
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Furze Bush Syndicate
B Patrick Aspell
5 CHEMICALENERGY(IRE) (26)
ChgWellChosen-MeadstownMiss(IRE) 8 11-1
J Sam Ewing
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
B Tom Baker
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
6 GEVREY(FR) (26)
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Skarina(FR) 8 11-0
J James Bowen
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Denis Gallagher Racing
B Mme Karine Perreau
S Gordon Elliott
7 VANILLIER (FR) (19)
9 11-0
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Mrs H. M. Keaveney
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais
TFRHHHHH BHA159
FORMU/3662-5 C
TIMEFORMVIEW High-class chaserwho ended last season with an excellentsecondinGrandNationalatAintree.Lastof5onhisreturn inChampionChaseatDownRoyallastmonthbutthiscoursewinner isaplayerbackinthesecalmerwaters.
2Nov Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 5/5 EnvoiAllen (FR) 22l 13Apr Ain 34f HcpC soft 2/32 IAm Maximus (FR) 71/2l 11Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 6/8 HiddenvalleyLake (IRE) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA155
FORM210-3U5 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWAverysmartchaserwhoreportedlysufferedcutsto bothhindlegswhenfifthinPunchestownconditionsevent19daysago. Thiscoursewinnerneedsconsideringwithcheekpiecesrefitted
24Nov Pun 24f Ch yd-sf 5 Stumptown (IRE) 13l 13Oct Par 36f Ch good U/16 Godfrey(FR)
2May Pun 34f Ch yield 3 Singing Banjo (IRE) 41/2
TFRHHHII BHA154
FORM32/50-04 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 ClonmelOilChaseatClonmel(20.8f)36daysago.Inthemixbackup intrip
7Nov Clo 20f Ch good 4/6 Saint Sam (FR) 9
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25Sep Lis 23f HcpC soft 7/17 Flooring Porter(IRE) 36l 4Feb Leo 21f HcpC yd-sf 10/25HeartWood (FR) 29l
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM1P3-U11 C
TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesonahat-trickafterback-to-back3mcross country victories at Punchestown. This demands more but he’s not takenlightlyinhiscurrentmood.
24Nov Pun 24f Ch yd-sf 1 ThreeByTwo(IRE)
4May Pun 24f Ch soft 1 Fameaftertheglory
2May Pun 33f Ch yield U Singing Banjo (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA146
FORM6P-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 handicapchaseatNavan(24.2f)26daysago Othersarepreferred.
17Nov Nav 24f HcpC yield P/18 Stuzzikini (IRE)20Oct Lim 24f HcpC good 3 Real Steel (FR) 51/2l 25Sep Lis 23f HcpC soft P/17 Flooring Porter(IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORMP1PPP-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Limerick in October2023 but he’s been out of sorts since, pulled up in 3m handicap chase at Navan on his return.Hardtowarmto
17Nov Nav 24f HcpC yield 10/18 Stuzzikini (IRE) 55l 12Mar Chl 25f HcpC heavy P/21 Chianti Classico (IRE)25Jan Gow 25f HcpC heavy P/18 Ain’tThatAShame (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORM5020-P6 C
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2021 and he cameinabelow-formsixthof13toStumptownincrosscountrychase atPunchestown(3m)19daysago Needstotakeabigstepforward.
24Nov Pun 24f Ch yd-sf 6 Stumptown (IRE) 18l 26Oct Chl 25f HcpC good P/14 SeniorChief13Apr Ain 34f HcpC soft 14/32IAm Maximus (FR) 41l
8 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (34)
BgPassingGlance-Latenightdip 11 10-13
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O Mrs P. A. Ellis
B Mrs Pippa Ellis
S Fresh Air
9 ARIZONACARDINAL(GB) (62)
BgKayfTara-Mathine(FR)
8 10-11
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O Oakman Racing Club
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
S Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC
10 THE GOFFER (IRE) (26)
BgYeats(IRE)-BallyloughLady(IRE)
7 10-11
J DannyGilligan (3) E Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O MrAllan Snow
B Joseph O’Rahilly
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
11 BUSSELTON (FR) (28)
BgMastercraftsman(IRE)-BlessedLuck(IRE) 7 10-9
J Richie McLernon
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O Friendship Partnership
B Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd
12 MISTER COFFEY(FR) (28)
BgAuthorized(IRE)-Mamitador 9 10-9
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Lady Bamford &Alice Bamford
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
S Unibet
13 ESCARIATEN (FR) (48)
BgMarescaSorrento(FR)-SpartesEria(FR) 10 10-4
J James Best E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd
B MrJacques Antoine Cesbron
S Fbc Manby Bowdler
14 STATUARIO (GB) (28)
BgHelmet(AUS)-CatHunter
9 10-2
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mrs N. Unsworth
B Mr David Cohen
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
15 THREE BYTWO (IRE) (19)
BmYeats(IRE)-BenefitScheme(IRE)
J SamTwiston-Davies
T D. P. Murphy, Ireland
O M. McEvoy
B Mr P. Murphy
16 ICEO MADRIK (FR) (32)
TFRHHHII BHA144
FORM4/2150-0 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW2022FoxhunterswinneratAintreeandhetookthis 12monthsagoforDanSkelton.Hadawindopbeforecomingintenth of 13 in Grand Sefton back at Aintree (21.1f, good) 34 days ago Noforlornhopebackherewiththatrununderhisbelt.
9Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 KingTurgeon (FR) 27l 13Apr Ain 34f HcpC soft 12/32 IAm Maximus (FR) 36l 17Feb Hay 24f Hdl heavy 5/10 Now IsThe Hour(IRE) 75l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORMPP111-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 expectedonthebackofabreathingoperation.
12Oct Chp 23f HcpC good P/11 Neon Moon (IRE)12Apr Ain 21f HcpC soft 1/24 JamesduBerlais(FR) 1l 29Feb Lud 23f HcpC soft 1/5 OneTrueKing(IRE) 14l
TFRHHIII BHA142
FORM50-P0P0
TIMEFORMVIEW On a losing run and he was tried blinkered for1st timewhenabelow-formseventhof18in3mhandicapchaseatNavan 26daysago Moreisneedednowbackupintrip
17Nov Nav 24f HcpC yield 7/18 Stuzzikini (IRE) 37l
20Oct Lim 24f HcpC good P Real Steel (FR)25Sep Lis 23f HcpC soft 10/17 Flooring Porter(IRE) 43l
TFRHHIII BHA140
FORM46PP-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) inJuly Hasn’t been in same form on Flat/over fences sincethough.Lotsmoreisrequired.
15Nov Chl 29f HcpC good 6/9 Sweet David 17l 25Sep Lis 23f HcpC soft 11/17 Flooring Porter(IRE) 44l 17Aug Tmr 16f Hcp yield 7 Nostra Casa (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA140
FORM0/4263-2
TIMEFORMVIEW 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 Cangowellagainoffa2lblowermark.
15Nov Chl 29f HcpC good 2/9 Sweet David 61/2l 10Feb Nby 23f HcpC heavy 3/5 Makin’yourmindup 28l 27Jan Don 23f HcpC good 6/18 Annual Invictus (IRE) 16l
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM0P/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 currentyardhere6monthsapart.
26Oct Chl 25f HcpC good P/14 SeniorChief17Apr Chl 26f HcpC good 10/14 Manothepeople (IRE) 22l 16Jan Pau 23f Ch - P RafTavel (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA133
FORM113054
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced excellent Perth record with another braceofsmall-fieldwinsinMay/June.Gotbackontrackwhenfourth of9inhandicapchaseoverC&D28daysagosohecan’tbedismissed offa7lblowermark.
15Nov Chl 29f HcpC good 4/9 Sweet David 12l 25Sep Per 23f HcpC good 5/5 Hidden Depths (IRE) 51l 2Aug Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd 9/20 Battleoverdoyen (IRE) 22l
TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM200162
8 10-2
BgChoeurduNord(FR)-SundayMadrik(FR) 6 10-2
J ThomasJourniac (3) E Tongue Strap
T D. Cottin, France
O Prof. Caroline Tisdall
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wexford in July and excelled herself when 2 3/4 lengths second of 13 to Stumptown in crosscountrychaseatPunchestown(3m)19daysago 6lboutofthe handicapherethough.
24Nov Pun 24f Ch yd-sf 2 Stumptown (IRE) 23/4l
30Aug Wex 25f HcpC gd-yd 6 StormyMaster(IRE) 16l
24Jul Wex 25f HcpC soft 1 Bearwithmenow(IRE) 11/4l
TFRHHIII BHA122
FORM422F11
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”intheweightshowever
11Nov Com 27f Ch - 1 Riskman(FR) 5l
21Oct Com 23f Ch - 1
28Sep Mer 30f Ch
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2023: LATENIGHTPASS 10 10 8 Miss GinaAndrews 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 13 ran 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. Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 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)
Gordon Elliott comes here mob-handed and his veteran DELTAWORK is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and enhance his fine record round here. Fellow Irish raiderStumptown 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.
PREDICTION: 1.DELTAWORK (FR) 2.STUMPTOWN (IRE) 3.MISTER
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THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£11925,2nd£5961,3rd£2982,4th£1491,5th£744,6th£372.(PenaltyValue£15609)
Weightsraised8lbsandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (41 wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs BHALOO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs DOYEN QUEST
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ZAIN NIGHTS trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.
1 GOWELROAD (IRE) (27)
BorBrgFlemensfirth(USA)-HollygroveSamba(IRE) 8 12-0
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Options O Syndicate
B Cyril O’Hara
S Options Energy Services Ltd
2 MIGHTI (IRE) (30)
BgFameAndGlory-OurHoney(IRE) 8 11-8
J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O Brian & Sandy Lambert
B Cyril O’Hara
S Grosvenor Sport
3
DOYEN QUEST(IRE) (27)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-QueenofQuestions(IRE) 6 11-4
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Exors ofthe late Mr N. W. Lake
B Denis Hoban
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
4 BHALOO (IRE) (41)
BrgSageburg(IRE)-Feldaline(IRE) 6 11-4
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Dash Grange Stud
B Susannah Berry
5 ANTAILLIUR (FR) (52)
GrgAuthorized(IRE)-Dirama(FR) 8 11-1
J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Tongue Strap
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr P. Hickey
B S.a.r.l Haras Du Logis Saint Germain
S Wasdell Group
6 ZAIN NIGHTS (GB) (20)
BgDecoratedKnight-MissyO’Gwaun(IRE) 5 10-13
J HarryCobden E Cheek Pieces
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O J and J McAndrew
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
7
LONG DRAW(IRE) (27)
BrgAffinisea(IRE)-HoneyAway(IRE) 5 10-3
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrAlan Peterson
B Ronnie O’Neill
S Motaclan
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM0346-22 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form well last season and ran another solid race when 5 lengths second of 12 to Doyen Quest in handicap hurdleatthiscourse(24f,good)27daysago Cangiveanothergood account.
16Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 2/12 Doyen Quest (IRE) 5l 26Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 2/12 TheWallpark (IRE)
14Mar Chl 23f HcpH soft 6/22 Monmiral
TFRHHHHI BHA139
FORM1306-61
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonafallingmarkin11-runnerhandicap 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 premisesagain.
13Nov Bgr 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 AstonMartini
11May Hay 24f HcpH good 6/16 Zain Nights
TFRHHHHH BHA135
FORM1211-21 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivesortwhobuiltonhisfinereappearance secondintheSilverTrophyatChepstowwhenrunningouta5-lengthwinner atthis course (3m) last month, quickeningto lead entering final 1fand soon clear Hikedup10lbbutistotallyunexposedasastayer.
16Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 1/12 GowelRoad(IRE) 5l 12Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/17 JoshThe Boss 4l 17Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 1/15 Whatsupwithyou(IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM3141-21
TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandmadea winning start over fences in 4-runner handicap chase at Ascot (18.8f,good)onhisreturnjustunder6weeksago.Tackles3mforthe firsttimebackoverhurdlesandisaninterestingrunner
2Nov Asc 18f HcpC good 1/4 Bad(FR) 1l 11May War 21f HcpH good 2/13 Uggy UggyUggy 13/4l 22Apr Kmp 21f Hdl good 1/6 ClassicKing(IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA132
FORM360/-256 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Prolificwinnerin 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 watchedreturningtohurdlinginafirst-timetonguestrap
22Oct Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 JupiterAllen (FR) 33l 27Sep Wor 23f Ch soft 5/5 Hometown Boy(IRE) 33l 27Aug Str 22f HcpC gd-fm 2/3 Glynn (IRE) 26l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM411-13P 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-fieldhandicapatHaydockinMay.ReturnedwithagoodthirdhereinOctober andseemedunsuitedbyconditionsbackatHaydockonmostrecentouting.
23Nov Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE) -
26Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 3/12 TheWallpark (IRE) 63/4l 11May Hay 24f HcpH good 1/16 MyBobbyDazzler hd
TFRHHHHI BHA120
FORM4-12222
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 Irish point recruit very much on the up since switchedtohandicaps,winningatFfosLas(20f)inMayandsurpassedthat form when runner-up all 4 starts since, bumping into yet another lightly-racedrivalhere(21f)lasttime.Seemssuretogowellagain.
8
HIGH GAME ROYAL(FR) (31)
BgMartaline-Jouable(FR) 7 10-2
J BenJones
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mrs L. R. Lovell
B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges
S Philip Hobbs Racing
9 THANKSFORTHEHELP(FR) (27)
GrgMartaline-AgatheduBerlais(FR) 7 10-2
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mr Mickael Fennessy
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM3335-22 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful 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.
12Nov Lin 23f HcpH good 2/4 SpikeJones
22Oct Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Earth King (IRE)
S W & S Recycling TFRHHHII BHA118
10 WONDERFULEAGLE (GER) (27)
ChgAdlerflug(GER)-WonderfulFilly(GER)
5 10-2
J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Damree Developments Ltd
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
S Philip Hobbs Racing
FORM01/P0-64 D
TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeengivenachancebythehandicapperandsteppedup onhisreappearancewhenfourthof12tothereopposingDoyenQuesthere(3m)last month,closingwhenhangingleftapproachinglast.Seemstobebuildingbackupto somethingandremainsonetokeepaneyeon.
16Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 4/12 Doyen Quest (IRE)
18Oct Utt 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Pretending (IRE) 30l 24Feb Chp 23f HcpH heavy 10/12 Classic Concorde (IRE) 32l
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM1340-13
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winnerin Germany. Built up a good strike rateinbothcodesfornewyard,twiceawinneronthelevelinthesummerbefore adding to his tally in this sphere (value for extra) at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in September Postedacreditablethirdherelastmonthandhastoberespected.
16Nov Chl 21f HcpH good 3/10 Hamsiyann (IRE)
4Oct Asc 15f Hcp soft 3/7 Hutchence
20Sep Ntn 21f HcpH good 1/8 Onemorefortheroad
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023:WHITE RHINO (IRE) 7 10 9 HenryBrooke 3-1 (OliverGreenall &Josh Guerriero) 10 ran
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 Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 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)
PLAY SMARTER
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.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.10 - THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb THE TRUSTEES OFTHE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 14 entries at £75 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) BP SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.40 - THE SSS SUPER ALLOYS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392 and the fifth £1196. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. SSS SuperAlloys has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 13 entries at £200 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992. (PenaltyValue £20812) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.15 -THE CATESBY ESTATES HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the fifth £681. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £112 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £90 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 Catesby Estates has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award given to the member of racing staff responsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 27 entries at £112. - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543; Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (PenaltyValue £11882.25) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.50 - THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 COMING SOON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for fouryrs old and upwards. £500 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) Paramount has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash award will also be made to the member of racing staff responsible for horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 1 at £100 and 14 at £500. - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£43580; Second £17890;Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950)
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Fifth Race 2.25 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. forten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £200 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb UNIBET has kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Unibet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about two and a half miles at Haydock Park on Saturday 19th April 2025 12 entries at £200 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)
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Sixth Race 3.00 - THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb GLENFARCLAS SINGLE MALT WHISKY has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff in charge of the winning horse. In addition, they will award a £150 cash prize to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING. 23 entries, 4 at £40 and 19 at £200 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10
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Seventh Race 3.35 - THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb CITIPOST has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of CITIPOST. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 25 entries, 12 at £30 and 13 at £150 - Closed December 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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