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Hello anda very warm welcome to TheChristmas Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse!
Welcome back to The ChristmasMeeting at CheltenhamRacecourse!Asthe finalracing event before Christmas,we’re thrilled to host youfor anotherfestiveday of exhilaratingJump racing
Today’sfeature race,the Nyetimber DecemberGold Cup, promisestobeahighlightofthe season.Lastyear’sthrillingfinish sawFugitifnarrowly beat Il Ridoto,who hassince claimed victoryatlastmonth’s November Meeting.With Il Ridoto returning to bidfor glory, this year’s renewal is nottobemissed!
In addition to thefeature race,today’s card boasts ahostofcompetitiveconteststhat showcase the best of jumpracing talent.The JCBTriumphTrial JuvenileHurdleoffers a glimpse at emerging starsinthe juvenileranks,whilethe John Wyke Memorial Handicap Hurdle promisestodeliver athrillingbattleofskilland stamina.The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle,always acrowd favourite, could provide clues forfutureFestivalcontenders. Meanwhile,the Quintessentially HandicapChase ensuresanelectrifyingclimax to theday’s racing
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As this is ourfinal race meeting before Christmas,everyone at Cheltenham Racecourse would liketowishyou averyMerry Christmas. We look forwardtowelcomingyou back on New Year’s Daytokickoffanother fantastic year of racing.Havea wonderful dayand thank you forjoiningusatthe Home of Jump Racing!
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4 GalopinDesChamps(FR) (41)
Bl gTimos(GER)-Manon des Champs (FR) 811-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Singula Partnership
B MrsAudrey Turley
S G.A.E.CDes Champs
Aquick waytosee ahorse’spast performance. These areits recent finishing positions.
Look out forLetters:
C =Has wonatthis course
D =Has wonoverthis distance
CD =Has wonoverthis distanceat this course
BF =Was abeatenfavourite
- =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 horsewas forced out of aracebya loose horse
B =Horse wasbroughtdown
S =Horse slipped
r =The horse ranaround a jump or took the wrong course in aflat race
d =Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performanceinall-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 2starts but back to his best when winning Savills and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this winter,beating Fastorslow by 41/2 lengths in the latter.Hardtobeat.
3Feb Leo24f Ch soft 1/4Fastorslow(FR)
Dec23 Pun 24fChsoft1/8 Gerri Colombe (FR)
Nov23 Pun 19f Ch
Howthe experts ratethe horse’schances:
2. BHArating= the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform viewand TFR rating
Look out forthe summary of leading course trainersbeforeeach race.
Listen out forany jockeys who are having asuccessful day.
6. Owner’scoloursworn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’sname
9. Days sincethe horse last run
10. Horse’sage
11. Jockey’s weight(stone and Ibs)
12. Thehorse’sbreeding –father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’sowner
14. Horse’sbreeder
15. Birthplaceofhorse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Notetheir name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘Towin’ or ‘each-way’ arepopular types of bet.
‘Towin’ is foryour horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is foryour horse to come first or to be placed. It’s twobets, so ‘£2 each-way’ =£4total bet.
Decide the amount–orstake– youare comfortable to bet.
Placeyour bet. Thereare different places to betoncourse; TheTote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offersa different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, presentyour betting slip and collect anywinnings.
Race 111.55 2m 3f 88y
1Horaces Pearl (FR) 11-6
2Forsa Bay (IRE) 11-0
3Jax Junior (GB) 11-0
4Maxiboy Dagrostis (FR) 11-0
5Nube de Trueno (IRE) 11-0
6Off The Jury (IRE) 11-0
7Thirty Bob (IRE) 11-0
8Briery Butterfly (GB) 10-7
9Kenmya (FR) 10-7
Race 212.25 2m 3f 31y
1Classic King (IRE) 11-10
2Bucksy des Epeires (FR) 11-9
3Lord of Cheshire (FR) 11-9
4The Kalooki Kid (GB) 11-7
5Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR) 11-4
6Sea Invasion (IRE) 11-2
7Park Annonciade (FR)10-11
8Pinnacle Peak (GB) 10-9
9Bold Reaction (FR) 10-9
Race 312.55 2m 78y
1ElBorracho (IRE) 12-2
2Sir Tivo (FR) 12-2
3NoRisk With Lou (FR) 12-0
4Snowy Clouds (IRE) 11-10
5Stormin Crossgales (IRE)11-10
6Captain Ivan (IRE) 11-4
7First Angel (FR) 11-1
8Mount Gallion (IRE) 11-0
9Tommy Cullen (IRE) 10-13
Race 111.42 2m 4f 62y
1Coniston Clouds (IRE) 12-0
2Dalileo (IRE) 12-0
3Paddy O’Mahler (IRE) 11-11
4Watch Law (IRE) 11-10
5Master Bricklayer (IRE) 11-10
6Malangen (IRE)11-8
7Glory Hights (GB) 11-5
8Jingle Jangle Jet (GB) 11-4
9Agilulf (GB) 11-3
10 Supreme Authority (FR) 11-0
11 Penpal (FR) 10-12
12 Bergentown(IRE) 10-11
13 Billable Grant (IRE) 10-10
14 Ebendi (IRE) 10-9
15 Ginger Pointe (FR) 10-6
16 Cave Hill (GB) 10-2
Race 212.17 2m 6f
1Express Run (IRE) 11-0
2Nae Bother At A’ (IRE) 11-0
3Tommys Law (IRE) 11-0
4Whispering Dancer(IRE) 11-0
5Devon Skies (GB) 10-7
6Giveupyerauldsins (IRE) 10-7
DONCASTER
Race 41.30 3m 84y
1Ernest Gray (IRE) 12-2
2Cloud Dancer (IRE) 11-13
3Velasco (IRE) 11-12
4Midnightreflection (GB)11-12
5Fierce Warrior (IRE) 11-6
6Jeteye (IRE) 11-1
7Adveram (GB) 10-10
Race 52.05 2m 7f 214y
1Elvis Mail (FR) 12-0
2Does He Know (GB) 12-0
3Kinondo Kwetu (GB) 11-5
4Chasing Fire (GB) 11-4
5Forward Plan (IRE) 11-2
6Kitty’s Light (GB) 11-2
7Sail Away (FR) 11-1
8Pull Again Green (IRE) 11-0
9Straw Fan Jack (GB) 10-13
10 Erne River (IRE) 10-11
11 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 10-9
12 Gaboriot (FR) 10-7
13 Ballycoose (IRE)10-6
14 Docpickedme(IRE) 10-6
15 Charlie Uberalles (GB) 10-2
Race 62.40 3m 84y
1Gale Mahler (IRE) 11-2
2Ottizzini (IRE) 11-0
3West Balboa (IRE) 11-0
4Wyenot (GB) 11-0
5Fireball Frenzy (IRE) 10-13
NEWCASTLE
Race 312.47 2m 190y
1Authorized Mission (GB) 11-4
2Diamond Mix (IRE) 11-4
3Foreva Alfie (IRE) 11-4
4 Gone With The Tide (IRE) 11-4
5It’s All About You (IRE) 11-4
6Knomorediamonds (FR) 11-4
7Marquee Lights (IRE) 11-4
8Midnight Phantom (FR) 11-4
9Remarkable Force (IRE) 11-4
10 She’s Got Bottle (GB) 10-11
11 Susiesparkle (IRE) 10-11
Race 41.22 2m 7f 91y
1Nothin To Ask (IRE) 11-10
2Carrigeen Castle (IRE) 11-9
3Chemical Warfare (IRE) 11-5
4Basford (IRE) 11-3
5Overcourt (GB) 11-2
Race 51.57 2m 190y
1Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 12-0
2Jet Patrol (IRE) 11-5
3Blow AFortune (IRE) 11-4
4LaQuarite (FR) 11-2
5MrMahler (IRE) 10-13
6She’s ARocca (IRE) 10-11
7Bravethewaves (GB) 10-10
8Balranald (FR) 10-7
9Kingston Rock (IRE) 10-4
10 Mister Smarty (GB) 10-2
11 Foshan (IRE) 10-2
12 Solway Staree (GB) 10-2
Race 73.15 2m 128y
1Pembroke (GB) 12-0
2Jungle Jack (GB) 11-13
3Altobelli (IRE) 11-12
4Norman Fletcher (GB) 11-11
5Brucio (GB) 11-9
6Lily du Berlais (GB) 11-8
7Deploy To Spy (GB) 11-7
8Lemoncello (FR) 11-2
Race 62.32 2m 7f 91y
1Ballynaheer (IRE) 12-0
2Boolamore Classic (IRE) 11-3
3Lepashe (IRE) 11-1
4Blue Plan (IRE) 10-11
5Just Jess (IRE) 10-8
6Watchoutitscookie (IRE) 10-5
7Ideal de Romay (FR) 10-2
Race 73.08 2m 190y
1Bespoke Tailor (IRE) 11-2
2Blakey Boy (IRE) 11-2
3Elusive Warrior (IRE) 11-2
4Fast Work (IRE) 11-2
5Gonnino (IRE) 11-2
6Little Roger (GB) 11-2
7Retreat Archie (IRE) 11-2
8Seeyainthesuninn (GB) 11-2
9The Clonmel Kid (IRE) 11-2
10 Timely Approach (GB) 11-2
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RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): NTwiston-Davies (20 wins from 196 runners, 10%) runs OCEAN CONQUEST TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): JOwen (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs AMBIENTE AMIGO & LAVENDER HILL MOB LONGESTTRAVELLER:TOTAL LOOK trained by GCromwell, Ireland.
1QUANTOCK HILLS (FR) (27)
BgSageburg(IRE)-Merka(FR)
J James Bowen
T Warren Greatrex,Upper Lambourn
O Jimand ClaireLimited
B S.C.E.A HarasdeStMaur
S 1AccountLtd
2TERIFERMA(GB) (83)
11-7
E Hood
ChgTerritories(IRE)-Spritzig 11-7
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Jack Jones, Newmarket
O MrsMary-Ann Middleton
B NewEngland Stud
3MOUTARDE (IRE) (19)
BgRaven’sPass(USA)-RosMountain(IRE) 11-4
J Gavin Sheehan
T AnthonyCharlton, Warminster
O MrsKate Kenyon
B Hunting HillStud
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
4TOTALLOOK (FR) (27)
GrgClothofStars(IRE)-CatNova(FR) 11-4
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Mr Brendan Rodgers
B EARL Mell Elevages &EARL Curie Artsam
5LAVENDER HILLMOB (GB) (14)
BgExpertEye-Whazzat 11-0
J SamTwiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O TheGredleyFamily
B Stetchworth &Middle Park Studs Ltd
S Unex Group
6OCEAN CONQUEST(GB) (458)
BgTimeTest-LadyGlinka(IRE) 11-0
J Jordan Nailor
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O TS Equine
B Sean Browne
S TMTConstructionLtd,CourtiersInvestmentServicesLimited
7SMALLFRY(IRE) (8)
BgHarzand(IRE)-DuchessofDaars(IRE) 11-0
J Niall Houlihan
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Small FryPartners
B T. Boylan
S KM EliteProducts Ltd
TFRHHHHI BHA118
FORM2121 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form overhurdles in France, confirming debut promise when successful at Dieppe inJune.Acquired for€130,000 afterand didn’t need to improve to go one betterthan on yard debut in 8-runnerjuvenileatFontwell(17.7f)lastmonth.Shouldbecompetitive. 17Nov Fon17f Hdlgood 1/8Belcamo 7l 16Oct Wet16f Hdlgd-sf 2/6 Opec 33/4l 6Jun Die17f Hdl- 1Maguelon(FR)1
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM112 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Took wellto hurdling with wins at Killarneyand Down RoyalinAugust. Ranwell attempting to concede plenty of weightwhen second at Listowelthe following month and should be competitiveagain nowsettingoutforanewyard(previouslywithJosephO’Brien).
22Sep Lis 16f Hdlgood 2Zaynab (IRE) 4l 30AugDow 16f Hdlgood 1InspireHope(IRE)
22Aug Kny17f Hdlgd-yd 1GamePhoenix(IRE) 2l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM241
TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerin Ireland forGavin Cromwell and made the most of agood opportunityashegot off the mark over hurdles at the thirdattemptin8-runner juvenile at Kempton(2m) 19daysago.Needsabitmorebackinbettercompany.
25Nov Kmp16f Hdlgd-sf1/8 LuckyBere(FR)7l
16Nov Chl 16f Hdlgood 4/10 East India Dock 24l 26Oct Gal 16f Hdlyd-sf 2Messerschmitt (IRE) 23/
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveontheFlat(stays11/2m)andjustified supportin11-runnerjuvenilehurdleatNavan(16f,goodtosoft)onNH debut27daysago,alwaysholdingon.Suretoprogressandwinmore racesinthissphere.
17Nov Nav16f Hdlyield 1 BeyondYourDreams(IRE)
14Oct Ros12f Hcpsoft2 PrairieAngel (IRE)
20May Ros10f Stkgood 1 It’sonlyjustbegun(IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM2BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat, mid-field in Group 2Queen’sVase at Royal Ascot (14.2f)onmost recent outing in thatsphere. Seemed rusty/in need of the experiencesenthurdlingwhensecondin4-runnerjuvenileatNewcastle(16.2f,good) afortnightagoandseemssuretodobetterinfirst-timecheekpieces.
30Nov Nwc16f Hdlgood 2/4Inappropriate (IRE) 43/4l 19Jun Asc 14f Stkgd-fm 7/11 Illinois (IRE) 11l 25May Gwd11f Stkgood 4/7 Meydaan (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinneratupto1montheFlatbutit is alittle concerning he wassolid forjust 9,000 gns out of M. D. O’Callaghan’syard.
Sep23 Pun 8f Stkgd-yd 1Shamsuddin(IRE)
Aug23 Cur 8f Stkgood 5Tamrat (IRE)
Jul23 Cur 7f Stksoft4 HenryLongfellow(IRE)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM35
TIMEFORMVIEW Developed into afairlyuseful handicapperonthe Flat, registering 3victories at up to 14.5f.However,has run to just a modestlevelonbothhurdlestartstodate
6Dec San 15f Hdlsoft5/5 HotFuss (IRE) 28l 17Nov Fon17f Hdlgood 3/8 Quantock Hills (FR) 11l 19Oct Cat12f Hcpsoft2/9 ThreeDons (IRE) 2l
8AMBIENTEAMIGO (GB) (15)
BfPostponed(IRE)-Labise(IRE) 10-11
J HarryCobden E Hood,Tongue Strap
T James Owen, Newmarket
O TheGredleyFamily
B Stetchworth &Middle Park Studs Ltd
S Unex Group
DECLARED RUNNERS8
HHHHI BHAFORM13 DBF
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on Flatwho made awinning start in this sphereinready fashion at Newcastle (16.2f,good) in October.Provedtoo keen when thirdinNewbury Listed eventsince andremainswithpotential.
29Nov Nby16f Hdlsoft3/10 Opec
31Oct Nwc16f Hdlgood 1/5FinePoint(IRE)
12Sep Don 14f Stkgd-sf 6/9 Nakheel (FR)
2023:AN BRADAN FEASA(IRE) 3114TomBellamy5-4 (JackJones)7ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No.5.Hood wornbyNo. 1. Tongue StrapwornbyNo. 2. Hood, Tongue Strapworn by No.8.Running forthe first time sinceGelding No.6
Probable S.P’s: 3-1Total Look (FR),7-2 Lavender Hill Mob(GB), 6-1Ambiente Amigo (GB), 13-2Teriferma (GB), 8-1Quantock Hills (FR), 10-1Moutarde (IRE),Ocean Conquest(GB), 40-1Small Fry(IRE)
PLAYSMARTER
LAVENDER HILL MOB seemed rusty/in need of theexperiencesenthurdling when second in a small-field, steadily-run affair at Newcastle recently and, open to plenty of improvementbased on his Flatform, he’staken to extend his stable’sexcellentrun in this division. Total Look looked good when justifying strong support on his debut in this sphereatNavan lastmonth and seems suretoprogress, with Ambiente Amigo and Quantock Hills otherstoconsider
TIMEFORM
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RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): NHenderson (41wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs PEAKYBOY TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): PNicholls (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs ISAACDES OBEAUX LONGESTTRAVELLER:MOON D’ORANGE trained by JMcconnell,Ireland.
1HILLCREST(IRE) (21)
BrgStowaway-ShopDj(IRE) 911-10
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly,Ludlow
O Hemmings Racing
B A. Craigie
S Trust Inns Limited
2PEAKYBOY(IRE) (27)
BgKayfTara-JoanneOne(IRE) 611-7
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr O. S. Harris
B N. Heaney& K. Heaney
3 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (37)
BgKayfTara-Mathine(FR) 611-5
J Jonathan Burke E Cheek Pieces
T KimBailey, Cheltenham
O Mr P. J. Andrews
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
S KimBaileyRacing Ltd
4ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) (64)
BgKapgarde(FR)-VardadesObeaux(FR) 611-1
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O GMason, SirAFerguson, C& GBarber
B Mme Marie Devilder et al
S Morson Group
5TRANSMISSION (IRE) (28)
BgDoyen(IRE)-Ellie(IRE) 711-0
J James Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, LimpleyStoke
O Mr Paul McKeon
B Ms Johanna Dunne
S Tote
6HAITI COULEURS(FR) (35)
BgDragonDancer-Inchala(FR) 710-12
J Sean Bowen
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O TheBrizzle Boys
B DR V. Simon, MrsV.Simon &MrN.Simon
S William Hill
7BEACHCOMBER (FR) (36)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-AlpesduSud(FR) 610-10
J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Cheek Pieces
T Jonjo &A.J.O’Neill, Cheltenham
O MrsE.J.Wills
B Mr Philippe Rainteau
S Wasdell Group
12.40 3m 1f 56y +62y dueto rail movement
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM11U1P//-4 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Bigchasing type who is unbeatenwhen completing over hurdles,gallopingonstronglyonfirstcrackat3minaGrade2atHaydockbackin February2022.Madeamorethansatisfactoryreturnafternolessthan33months onthesidelinesonchasingdebutatHaydockrecentlyandshouldprogress.
23Nov Hay21f Ch soft 4/6 Trelawne 16l Mar22 Chl 23f Hdlgd-sf P/16 TheNiceGuy (IRE)Feb22 Hay24f Hdlheavy 1/7 CrystalGlory 8l
TFRHHHHI BHA139 FORM1/21/11-1C
TIMEFORMVIEWWonsecondof2startsinbumpersforMichaelScudamorein 2022. Missedthe followingyearbut looked auseful prospect when winning both starts in maiden/novicehurdles during second halfoflast term and completeda coursehat-trickonreturn/chasebowrecently.Moretocomeuppedintrip 17Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 1/7 Westerninthepark(IRE)
17Apr Chl 20f Hdlgood 1/7 DiamondRi(IRE)
1Jan Chl 20f Hdlheavy 1/6ChampagneTwist(IRE) 5l
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM1240-12 BF TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner overhurdles who justified good support sentchasing after7 months off when landing 9-runner novices’ handicap at Chepstow in October.Pulled clear with awell-handicapped rival at Newbury (23.4f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandshouldcontinuehisfinestartoverfences.
7Nov Nby23f HcpC good 2/5 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 13/4l 11Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf1/9 HaitiCouleurs(FR)2l 22Mar Nby 24fHcpHgd-sf 11/12 Zain Nights 86l
TFRHHHHI BHA133
FORM113P3-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back hurdles winner to end 2023 and farfrom disgraced when thirdinaGrade 2atthis track after.Acombination ofa6-month absenceand some novicey errorstook their toll on chase debut at Chepstow (23.6f,goodtosoft)inOctoberandseemssuretoleavethatformbehind.
11Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Destroytheevidence17l 11Apr Tnt23f HcpH soft 3/7 KnowsleyRoad (IRE)nk 17Feb Hay 24fHdl heavy P/10 NowIsThe Hour(IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA132
FORM1501-21 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish import who did well in staying handicap hurdles afterjoining this yard lastseason, winning twiceand placed twicefrom half-a-dozenappearances. Made itthirdtime luckyoverthe largerobstacles atthiscourse(25f,good)4weeksagoandunlikelyhe’sfinishedimproving.
16Nov Chl 25f HcpC good 1/11 JavaPoint(IRE) 11/2l
26Oct Chl 24fChgood 2/6 Hyland (FR) 15l 14Apr Plm 24fHcpHgood 1/11 BroomfieldsCave(IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA130
FORM2411-21 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last seasonwith abrace ofhurdleswins and shaped wellsentchasingafter6monthsoffwhenrunner-upatChepstowinOctober.Clearly derivedplentyfromthatandproducedamuchsharperroundofjumpingtogoone betteratAintree(25f,good)5weeksago.Remainspotentiallysmart. 9Nov Ain 24fHcpC good 1/4UncleBert 15l 11Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Destroytheevidence2l 20Apr Bgr 23f Hdlsoft1/7 GrandAlbert(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM1P1-632DBF
TIMEFORMVIEW Adual 25f hurdles winnerwho stepped up on his chasing debut formwhen runner-up at Exeter(24.2f,good) just over 5weeksago.May well do better still as he gains further experience andfirst-timecheekpiecescouldwellsharpenhimupthatbitfurther 8Nov Exe24f HcpC good 2/6 Tightenourbelts (IRE) 13/4l 11Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Destroytheevidence12l 2May Pun 23f HcpH yield 6/25 Maxxum (IRE) 9l
8MOON D’ORANGE (FR) (49)
ChgSpanishMoon(USA)-Fleurd’Orange 610-10
J Ben Harvey E Cheek Pieces
T John McConnell, Ireland
O IanStuartGriffiths and Gary Evans
B EARL Elevage Marion &MrDidier Marion
9LIVIN ON LUCO (IRE) (45)
ChgMalinas(GER)-Andrea’sAnswer(IRE) 610-5
J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite, Minehead
O ThePhilip Hobbs Racing Partnership
B Kilfeacle Stud
S Philip Hobbs Racing
TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM3310-33
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofanovicehurdleduringashortstintforFergalO’Brien duringthespringandshapedwellonchasedebuthavingrejoinedformeryardwhenthird of12inaPunchestownmaiden.Failedtoprogressherelasttime(lookedshortofpace) andotherslookmoreappealing.Cheekpiecesreapplied.
26Oct Chl 24fChgood 3/6 Hyland (FR)
16Oct Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 3Fascile Mode (IRE)
17Apr Chl 23f HcpH good 13/14 Zain Nights
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORMF1222-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistentrather than progressiveoverhurdles and betteredthatformalbeitfortuitouslywhenmakingawinningstartoverfencesin 7-runner handicap at Newton Abbot(21f,soft) 45 days ago.Stepforward requiredinthiscompanybutthat’scertainlypossible.
30Oct Ntn 20f HcpC heavy 1/7 Sherborne(IRE)
6Apr Utt 23f Hdlheavy 2/3 OneBig Bang (IRE)
18Mar Swl20f Hdlsoft2/5 Fortunate Man(IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS9 2023:ARE UWISETOTHAT(IRE) 6110Jonjo O’NeillJr5-1(Jonjo O’Neill) 6ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No.7.SheepskinCheek Pieces worn by No.3,5,8,9
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Peaky Boy(IRE),13-2Transmission (IRE),8-1 Destroytheevidence(GB), Haiti Couleurs(FR),9-1 Isaac des Obeaux (FR),14-1Hillcrest(IRE),Livin On Luco (IRE),16-1Beachcomber (FR), 25-1MoonD’Orange (FR) PLAYSMARTER
Acracking contestinstore with ahost of unexposed staying chaserslining up.The vote goes to HAITI COULEURS, who jumped with aplomb when landing the odds at Aintree 5weeks ago and Rebecca Curtis’ 7-y-oremains potentially smart nowfaced with asternerassignment. Peaky Boy completedacourse hat-trick on return/chase debut last month, so he heads up the opposition, with Isaac des Obeaux and Transmission both suretoadvancetheir form in this discipline, too.
TheGreat British Bonus (GBB) offersmultiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
THEQUINTESSENTIALLYMARES’HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)(ChallengerMares’ SteepleChaseSeriesQualifier)
forfouryrsold and upwardsfillies and mares x Total prizefund £21000
OwnersPrize Money.1st £8482, 2nd £4240, 3rd£2121, 4th £1061, 5th £529 (PenaltyValue £11090.10)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): DSkelton (31wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs COCO MADEMOISELLE AND SHAKEYATAILFEATHER TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): DSkelton (17wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs COCO MADEMOISELLE AND SHAKEYATAILFEATHER LONGESTTRAVELLER:THEONEWEDREAMOF trained by GCromwell, Ireland.
1EXIMIA(GB)
(286)
ChmNathaniel(IRE)-MarchaFresca 712-0
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O MrsC.S.Wilson
B West StowStud Ltd S FaucetsLimited
2COCOMADEMOISELLE (IRE) (78)
BorBrmDoyen(IRE)-TowermoreLass(IRE) 611-12
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr GarryWilson
B MrsL.Mohammed
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
3GAME ON FORGLORY(IRE) (60)
BmFameAndGlory-Jeunopse(IRE) 811-11
J HarryCobden E Cheek Pieces
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O MrJames Summers
B Miss N. Carberry
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
4AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (29)
BmFameAndGlory-Fedaia(IRE) 711-11
J Gavin Sheehan
T Ruth Jefferson, Malton
O Drew &Ailsa Russell
B MountainviewStud LtdTipperary
S Tote
5MALAITA(GB) (41)
BmMalinas(GER)-Aimela(FR) 811-10
J Charlie Hammond
T MelRowley, Bridgnorth
O Four Gents
B Mr D. Futter &MrW.Kinsey
S Bob Price& Son Groundworks
6REGALRENAISSANCE (GB) (23)
BmClovisduBerlais(FR)-Aisance(FR) 611-6
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly,Ludlow
O LudlowRacing Partnership
B Mr &Mrs D. &T.Futter& Mr B. Keogh
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
7TRAPISTA(FR) (33)
BmGoldenHorn-QuezonSun(GER) 711-4
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J.O’Neill, Cheltenham
O MrJohn P. McManus
B S.C.E.A. HarasdeLaPerelle
S Wasdell Group
2m 4f 127y +46y dueto rail movement
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM61615P-
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserinFrance,successful4timesineach sphereatuptoaround21/2m.Changedhandsfor€80,000inNovemberbut waspulled up on debut fornew connections at Huntingdon in March. Nosurprisetoseeherbouncebackherewithyardamongthewinnersthough.
3Mar Hun19f HcpC soft P/8Lounge LizardOct23 Aut19f HcpH -5/10 Loquas (FR) 53/4l Sep23 Aut18f HcpH soft 1/16 GroomBoy(FR)hd
TFRHHHHH BHA122
FORM12P12-2 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointerwho also scored twiceover hurdleslastterm.Returnedwithapromisingheadsecondof5in23f Worcesternoviceondebutoverfencessosheratesabigplayeroffa lenientopeningmark.
27Sep Wor23f Ch soft 2/5 Hometown Boy(IRE) hd 20Apr Ayr24f HcpH soft 2/11 Czech HerOut (IRE)
17Mar Chp 19f Hdlheavy 1/5SpringGale
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORMP2132-4
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedLudlowhandicapchaseinafirst-timevisor inFebruary.Lookedrustyafter6monthsoffwhenawell-heldfourth of six at Market Rasen on her return. Can takeastepforwardwith cheekpiecesnowbackon.
15Oct Mkt21f HcpC good 4/6 Hidden Depths (IRE) 13l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 2/7 Malaita 41/4l 23Mar Nby16f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Rath Gaul Hill(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM230-151
TIMEFORM VIEW Most likeable hurdler whomadeit2-3 in this sphereina matchatNewcastle (2m4f) 29 days ago. This demands muchmorebutshe’sstillonetoconsider
15Nov Nwc20f HcpC good 1/2 ImperialMerlin(IRE)
18Oct Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 ResplendentGrey(IRE)
26Sep Per20f HcpC good 1/4DripseyMoon(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM211-632CD
TIMEFORMVIEWAC&Dwinnerlast season and she arrives in good nick, second of 4atCarlisle (2m4f)last month. This likeable mare needsconsidering.
3Nov Car 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/4DareToShout3l 18Oct Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 ResplendentGrey(IRE) 71/4l 26May Utt 20f HcpC soft 6/8 YourDarling (IRE) 37l
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM312-241D
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable marewho resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Warwick (20f,soft) 23 days ago by 5lengthsfromSoSaidI.Up6lbbutshe’sinthemixoncemore.
21Nov War20f HcpC gd-sf1/7 SoSaidI5l 24Oct Lud23f HcpC good 4/8 CurrentMood 51/4l 12May Lud20f HcpC good 2/5 Trapista (FR) hd
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM01-1125
TIMEFORMVIEW Completedahat-trick at Ludlow(20f)inMaybut off 4months before beating only one in 2m4f Kemptonhandicap chaselastmonth.Shouldtakeastepforwardnow.Possibilities.
11Nov Kmp20f HcpC good 5/6 Ilovethenightlife65l 17JulUtt 20f HcpC soft 2/6 ImacWood (FR) 13/4l 12May Lud20f HcpC good 1/5RegalRenaissancehd
8REALISATION(FR) (32)
BmMaskedMarvel-FourGreen(FR)
611-4
J David Bass E Tongue Strap
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited
B Mr Etienne Raquin
S Merriebelle Stable Llc
9THEONEWEDREAMOF(IRE) (134)
BmFrenchNavy-Tepeleni
511-1
J Keith Donoghue E Cheek Pieces
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Golfcrest Syndicate
B D. Drumgoole
10 SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE)
(14)
BmWorkforce-BenefitLodge(IRE) 510-13
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrT. C. McKeever
B Knockhouse Stud Ltd
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
11 SO SAID I(GB) (23)
GrmMalinas(GER)-WassailingQueen 810-13
J Freddie Gingell (3) E Blinkers
T JoeTizzard, Sherborne
O And So SayAll Of Us Partnership
B Barrow Hill
S Coral Racing Limited
12 SIMILAR STORY(IRE) (33)
BmMahler-BellWalksEve(IRE) 610-9
J Sean Quinlan
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
O MrsWilma Duffus
B Robert O’Callaghan
S Sinclair’sofRhynie Limited
13 GETBAZOUTOFHERE (GB) (13)
ChmGentlewave(IRE)-PresentYourCase(IRE) 810-2
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T TomGretton, Inkberrow
O Mr IMLewis
B Yorton Farm Stud
S JmcSurfacing Contractors
TFRHHHHI BHA114
FORM3140-32 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Afair winning 2m4f hurdler who hasmade a promisingchasingstartonthebackofwindsurgery,justfailingafter afinal-fencemistakein2m4f Lingfield handicap last month. Can go wellagaindespitea4lbweightsrise.
12Nov Lin 20f HcpC good 2/11 Hurlerontheditch (IRE) hd 3Oct War20f HcpC good 3/8 TheFlierBegley(IRE) 1
18Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 8/16 Pretending (IRE) 19l
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM0200-31
TIMEFORMVIEW Afairly useful Flat/hurdles winnerwho wasquick to getoffthe mark in this sphereatTipperary in July.Onlyninth revertedtohurdlesatGalwayfollowingmonthbutnosurprisetosee hergetbackontrackhereforlastyear’swinningyard
2Aug Gal 14f Hcpsoft9 Toll Stone (IRE) 34l 2Jul Tip19f Ch gd-yd 1WindingRiver(IRE) 11/4
17May Kil20f Ch good 3Jasmin de Cotte(FR) 4
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM2-61264
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored overhurdles at Newton Abbot in September and made an encouraging start overfences when fourth at Doncaster (2m3f)two weeksago.She’svery much one to considerwithbettertocome.
30Nov Don 19f HcpC good 4/5 Classic King (IRE) 4l 24Oct Lud21f Hdlgd-sf 6/12 Dameofthecotswolds 15l 3Oct Swl24f Hdlgood 2/4Sunshine Diamond (IRE) hd
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM01B4-52 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chasing accountatLingfield in February and has started this season well, runner-up in 2m4f Warwickhandicap23daysago.Notdiscounted.
21Nov War20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Regal Renaissance5l 24Oct Lud23f HcpC good 5/8 CurrentMood 61/4
18Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 4/7 Malaita 7l
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM525-212 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of an Irish pointand she made a winning chasing debut at Kelso in October.Backed it up with avery good second of 8atCarlisle (2m4f)following month so must enter calculations.
11Nov Car 19f HcpC good 2/8 DivasDoyen (IRE)
26Oct Kel23f HcpC gd-sf1/8 Meetmeinthemorning(IRE)
4Oct Hex 20f HcpH good 2/7 Could BeTrouble (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM4P2-112
TIMEFORMVIEW Belatedlyopened heraccountatHerefordinMay and has advanced herformthiswinter, scoring againtherebeforea very good second of 8atLeicester (22f)13daysago.Not out of things.
1Dec Lei22f HcpC soft 2/8 Kosasiempre(FR)
4Nov Her25f HcpC good 1/4HoneyI’mGood(IRE)
13May Her25f HcpC good 1/11 AnnieWicks1
DECLARED RUNNERS132023: LAMALMASON (IRE) 5121 Keith Donoghue 11-4 (Gavin Cromwell) 12 ran BlinkerswornbyNo. 11. Tongue Strapworn by No.8,13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.3,9,13. Stewards Note:EXIMIA:Following its run on 3/3/2024 it wasreported thatthe horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 7-2CocoMademoiselle (IRE),8-1 Realisation (FR),17-2Similar Story (IRE), 10-1Regal Renaissance(GB), 11-1Theonewedreamof(IRE),16-1Eximia (GB), So Said I(GB), Getbazoutofhere(GB), 18-1AutumnReturn (IRE),Shakeyatailfeather (IRE),20-1Game On ForGlory (IRE), Malaita (GB), 25-1Trapista (FR)
PLAYSMARTER
Acase can be made formost of these but it’sstill hardtoside againstCOCO MADEMOISELLE who looks to start life in handicaps on avery good mark and can go one better than her promising chasing debut Worcester second. Realisation also has better days ahead of her and heads the list of dangers, with Irish-raider Theonewedreamof, Similar Story,SoSaid Iand Shakeyatailfeather in the picturetoo
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) 2.REALISATION(FR)3.THEONEWEDREAMOF (IRE)
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THE NYETIMBER DECEMBER GOLD CUP HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP)(GBB RACE)
forfour yrsold and upwards x Total prizefund £125000
OwnersPrize Money.1st £54475,2nd £22363, 3rd£11188, 4th £5588, 5th £2800,6th £1400.(PenaltyValue £71187.50)
TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE
RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): DSkelton (31wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs MADARA TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): DSkelton (17wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs MADARA FANCYTHAT: PNicholls wonthis race in 2016 and 2018. Thestable runs IL RIDOTO and STAGESTAR today. LONGESTTRAVELLER:LEPATRON trained by G& JMoore, Horsham, 120 miles.
1STAGE STAR (IRE) (48)
BgFameAndGlory-SparkyMay
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O OwnersGroup 044
B RuxleyHoldings Ltd
S OwnersGroup
2GALAW(FR) (28)
BgSinndar(IRE)-Law(FR)
812-0
FOURTH RACE
811-8
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O TheFootie Partnership
B Jean-Francois Magnien
S BetVictor
3LEPATRON(FR) (15)
BgBalko(FR)-LaLoute(FR)
J Freddie Mitchell (5)
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O MrsE.Avery
611-5
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al
S KM EliteProducts Ltd
4FUGITIF(FR) (28)
BgBallingarry(IRE)-Turiane(FR) 911-2
J Sean Bowen
E Tongue Strap
T RichardHobson, Little Rissington
O Mr Carl Hinchy& Dr Emad Hussain
B MrAndreRousseau
S Rh Bloodstock
5ILRIDOTO (FR) (28)
BgKapgarde(FR)-L’Exploratrice(FR) 711-1
J MissOliveNicholls(7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff& Ferguson
B Noel Lemaire
S Morson Group
6SURETOUCH (GB) (35)
BgYeats(IRE)-Liberthine(FR) 810-8
J Kevin Brogan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Geegeez.co.ukOM& Partner
B UptonVivaStud
S Geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan
7INEXCELSIS DEO(FR) (28)
BgSaddex-GratiaPlena(FR)
J BryanCarver
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mr oliver de la Garoullaye
S Grosvenor Sport
610-8
E Cheek Pieces
TFRHHHHI BHA162
FORM15/1P5-4 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW WonGrade 1Golden Miller at 2023 Festival and tookformupanothernotchwithvictoryinPaddyPowerGoldCupat Cheltenhamonreturnlastseason.Notinsameformsincethoughnot disgracedinOldRoanatAintreeonreturn.
27Oct Ain 19f HcpC good 4/5 Minella Drama (IRE) 33/4l 14Mar Chl 20f Ch soft 5/11 Protektorat (FR) 11l 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC heavy P/6Shakem Up’arry (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA156
FORM01P2-22CD
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinnerinpremierhandicapshereinrecent seasonsand good runner-up efforts both starts this term, including when 41/2 lengths second to Il Ridoto in Paddy PowerGold Cup Canmakepresencefeltagain.
16Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 2/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 4
12Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 2/10 Grandeurd’Ame (FR) 2l 27Apr San 22f Ch good 2/7 Fantastic Lady(FR) 2
TFRHHHHI BHA153
FORM1114P-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Wonfirst3starts overfenceslast term, taking Grade 1Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Well held next 2 starts but back with abang in handicap at Newbury 2weeksago, jumpingsuperblyunderthisrider.Needsconsidering.
29Nov Nby19f HcpC gd-sf1/9 Scarface(IRE) 7l
14Mar Chl 19f Ch soft P/11 GreyDawning (IRE)3Feb San 20f Ch good 4/5 Nickle Back (IRE) 35l
TFRHHHHH BHA150
FORM413PP-5 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly beatIlRidoto in this last year off 1lb higher.Endedseasonoutofformbutsuresignsofarevivalwhenfifth inPaddyPowerGoldCuponreturnsobigrunnowexpected.
16Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 5/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 13l 13Apr Ain 24fHcpC gd-sf P/13 Cruz Control (FR)14Mar Chl 20f Ch soft P/11 Protektorat (FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM300P-51CD
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhowasjustdeniedbyFugitifinthis last year off 6lb lower.All the better forreturn when winning Paddy PowerGold Cup hereby4 1/2 lengths from Ga Lawbut career-high marktodefynow.
16Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 1/15 GaLaw(FR)41/2l 12Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 5/10 Grandeurd’Ame (FR) 21l 17Apr Chl 20f HcpC good P/12 In Excelsis Deo (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM3111-15 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Hadaproductive2022overhurdles, winning 4 times, and further progress overfenceslast season, completing 4-timer in Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Winning run came to an endinGrandSeftonatAintreeandotherslookbettertreatednow 9Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 5/13 KingTurgeon (FR) 13l 20Jul Mkt21f HcpC good 1/16 SoulIcon nk 25Apr Per20f HcpC soft 1/5FeuDuBresil(FR)5l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM2U51-PU CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning the Silver Trophyover C&D in April. However, letdownbyjumping both starts since, includinginPaddyPowerGoldCuphereonreturn.
16Nov Chl 20f HcpC good U/15 Il Ridoto (FR)31JulGal 22f HcpC good P/22 Pinkerton (IRE)17Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 1/12 HangInThere(IRE) 43/4l
8MADARA(FR) (28)
BgDoctorDino(FR)-Becquascenthe(FR) 510-6
J HarrySkelton E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O BryanDrewand Friends
B Sas Ecurie de Cachene &Elise Drouet
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
9GEMIRANDE (FR) (22)
BgAlNamix(FR)-Queenjo(FR) 810-2
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O TheBellamyPartnership
B I. Pacault, A. Pacault &M.Pacault
S FaucetsLimited
10 GUARDYOUR DREAMS (GB) (27)
BgFameAndGlory-NativeSunrise(IRE) 810-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Graham and Alison Jelley
B Little Lodge Farm &Mr& MrsTWR Chugg
S Jelson Ltd
11 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (63)
BgDesird’UnSoir(FR)-Souryad’Airy(FR) 810-2
J Brendan Powell
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Syders& Burkes
B Mr Georges Lacombe
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM6110-04 C
TIMEFORMVIEW MuchimprovedforSophieLeachlastterm,winninggood2m handicapshereandatLeopardstown.LacklustredisplayonAscotreappearance(only runforKieranBurke)butbacktobeststartingoutforthisyardwhenfourthinPaddy PowerGoldCuphere,finishingwithrunningleft.Moretocome.
16Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 4/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 73/4l 2Nov Asc 16f HcpC good 8/10 Martator(FR) 22l 13Mar Chl 15f HcpC soft 9/16 Unexpected Party(FR) 29l
TFRHHHHI BHA136
FORM23/550-1D
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenmakingawinningreturnat Ascot3weeksago,stormingclear.Career-highmarktodealwithnow buthe’srespected.
22Nov Asc 21f HcpC good 1/7 NocteVolatus 71/2l 17Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 10/12 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 24l 13Mar Chl 15f HcpC soft 5/16 Unexpected Party(FR) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA136
FORM400-143 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler at his best who,inline with yard’s fine formmadeasuccessfulreturn/chasedebutinnovices’handicapatWarwick (20f)inOctober.Similarformwhen hittingthe frame in similareventsnext 2startsbutupagainstittacklingopencompanynow
17Nov Chl 20f HcpC good 3/7 Peaky Boy(IRE) 43/4l 26Oct Chl 19f HcpC good 4/11 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 61/2l 3Oct War20f HcpC good 1/6Roccovango(IRE) nose
TFRHHHHI BHA136
FORM514UP-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Respectable fourth in this last year off this marksointhemix.
12Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 1/10 GaLaw(FR)2l 2Mar Nby19f HcpC heavy P/9Heltenham (FR)27Jan Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf U/13 Ga Law(FR) -
DECLARED RUNNERS112023: FUGITIF(FR)8113Gavin Sheehan 13-2(RichardHobson)12ran Tongue Strapworn by No.4,5.SheepskinCheek Pieces worn by No.2,5,7,8
Running forthe first time sinceWind Surgery No.6
Probable S.P’s: 6-1Fugitif (FR),Madara(FR),7-1 Stage Star (IRE),Grandeur d’Ame (FR),15-2GaLaw (FR), 9-1IlRidoto (FR),12-1InExcelsis Deo (FR),14-1LePatron(FR),Gemirande (FR),22-1GuardYour Dreams (GB), 28-1SureTouch (GB)
FUGITIF wonthis lastyear off 1lb lower and another big run is on the cards afterhis encouraging comeback in the Paddy PowerGold Cup.Madara caughtthe eyestarting out forthis yard in the same race and rates abig threat, while Le Patron looks back on theupgrade afterhis dominantreappearancewin at Newbury. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FUGITIF
PLAYSMARTER
(GBB)
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
forfour yrsold and upwards x Total prizefund £40000
OwnersPrize Money.1st £15900,2nd £7948, 3rd£3976,4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)
RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): DSkelton (31wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs ETALON TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): DSkelton (17wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs ETALON WEIGHTWATCHER:TRIPLE TRADE wonoffa handicap mark of 135, his rating is nowdown5lb to 130 LONGESTTRAVELLER:ISSAR D’AIRY trained by G& JMoore, Horsham, 120 miles.
1MASTER CHEWY(IRE) (7)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-ShakeTheTree(IRE) 712-0
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Anne-Marie &Jamie Shepperd
B James Hoare
S CourtiersInvestmentServicesLimited,CourtiersGroupHoldingsLimited
2LIBBERTYHUNTER (GB) (245)
BgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-ClassyCrewella 811-4
J HarryCobden
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mr &Mrs William Rucker
B B. J. Eckley
S Tote
3THIRDTIME LUCKI
(IRE) (27)
BrgArcadio(GER)-DefiniteValley(IRE) 911-2
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O TheCraze Family
B Mr G. Delaney
S DunravenGroup of Companies
4ETALON(IRE) (14)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-SoYouSaid(IRE) 710-11
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrsSuzanne Lawrence
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
5ISSAR D’AIRY(FR) (14)
BgSinndar(IRE)-Bassikad’Airy(FR) 610-4
J Freddie Mitchell (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O MrTommyWare& Mr GL Moore
B S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C.Yves
S KM EliteProducts Ltd
6TRIPLETRADE (GB) (21)
BgNorseDancer(IRE)-DoublyGuest
810-4
J Brendan Powell E Cheek Pieces
T JoeTizzard, Sherborne
O SJS Racing
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd
S Coral Racing Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS6
TFRHHHHH BHA154
FORM14F2-4F D
TIMEFORMVIEW Made into averysmart chaserlasttermwhenwinning twiceat2mand signing off with asmashing second in Aintree Grade 1. ResumedwithagoodfourthinhandicapatAscotandwhilsthefellhalfwayin lastweek’sTingleCreek,he’sofinterestbackincalmerwaters.
7Dec San 15f Ch soft F/6Jonbon (FR)2Nov Asc 16f HcpC good 4/10 Martator(FR) 31/2l 13Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf 2/10 FoundAFifty (IRE) hd
TFRHHHHI BHA144
FORM5/F1123- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressivesort who won2mhandicap chases at Wincanton/overC&Daroundtheturnoftheyear.Goodplacedeffortsonfinal 2starts,latterlywhenthirdinMaghullNovices’ChaseatAintreeinApril. Coulddobetteragainthistermgivenhislow-mileageprofileinthissphere.
13Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf 3/10 FoundAFifty (IRE) 11l 13Mar Chl 15fHcpC soft 2/16 Unexpected Party (FR) 21/4l 1Jan Chl 16f HcpC heavy 1/5Matata(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM63140/-2CD
TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartchaserathisbestforDanSkeltonin2022/23who joined presentconnections for£190,000 and shaped as if retaining plenty of ability aftera lengthyabsencewhen second in 4-runner handicap here(15.9f) 4weeksago.Onagoodmarkifbuildingonthat.
17Nov Chl 15f HcpC good 2/4Matata(IRE) 26l Apr23 Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 9/13 DancingOnMyOwn(IRE) 35l Mar23 Chl 15f HcpC soft 4/19 Maskada (FR) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM1110-50 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Rapid improversentchasing last term, winning first 3 startsbeforeshapingbetterthanbareresultinAintreeGrade1onfinalstart. Notatbestinpairofstartssincereturningthisautumn,beatensomewayout whenlastof9inhandicapatNewbury(16.4f)afortnightago
30Nov Nby16f HcpC gd-sf 9/9General Medrano (IRE) 61l
8Nov Exe17f HcpC good 5/5 JPR One(IRE) 28l 13Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf 7/10 FoundAFifty (IRE) 23l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM1155-24 DBF
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Newbury last winterwho posted a solid second on return to actionatAscot (16.7f)and notseen to best effectwhenfourthof9inhandicapbackatNewbury(16.4f)2weeksago Cheekpiecesreachedfornowandhe’sworthasecondlook.
30Nov Nby16f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 General Medrano (IRE) 11l
2Nov Asc 16f HcpC good 2/10 Martator(FR) 13/4l
22Apr Kmp18f HcpC good 5/11 Onemorefortheroad 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM1505-64 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicein2023/24,includinghere.Goodfifthin RedRum atAintree final start and seeminglyregaining full fitness in pairof startsthiswinter,fourthof8inhandicapchaseatAscot(16.8f,goodtosoft) 21daysago.Handicapperissteadilyeasinghisgrip
23Nov Asc 16f HcpC good 4/8 Martator(FR) 20l 25Oct Chl 15f HcpC good 6/8 Calico(GER)34l 11Apr Ain 15f HcpC soft 5/15 Sans Bruit (FR) 13l
2023: MADARA(FR)4102HarryCobden 9-1(Sophie Leech)7ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No.5
Tongue Strapworn by No.3.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.6
Probable S.P’s: 5-2Libberty Hunter (GB), 11-4 Master Chewy (IRE),9-2 Issard’Airy (FR), 15-2 ThirdTime Lucki (IRE),8-1 Triple Trade (GB), 12-1 Etalon (IRE)
MASTER CHEWY needs to dispel aspill in lastweek’sTingleCreek but his overall profile overfences is very much apositiveone and Nigel Twiston-Davies’ 7-y-olooksa lead protagonist returnedtohandicap company. Libberty Hunterhad an excellent first season overlarger obstacles and it’sfeasible to think he can step forwardagain given his low-mileage profile. Issar d’Airy is another fancied to feature.
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THEALBERTBARTLETTNOVICES’HURDLE RACE(CLASS1)(REGISTEREDASTHEBRISTOL NOVICES’HURDLERACE)(Grade2)(GBBRACE)
fornovicefouryrs old and upwards x Total prizefund £55000
OwnersPrize Money.1st £23969,2nd £9840,3rd £4923, 4th £2459,5th £1232, 6th £616. (PenaltyValue £31322.50)
RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): FO’Brien (16wins from 186 runners, 9%) runs STOP LOSS TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): DCottin (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs JET BLUE LONGESTTRAVELLER:JET BLUE trained by DCottin, France.
1JETBLUE (FR) (38)
BgMartaline-BlueBeryl(FR) 511-5
J James Reveley
T D. Cottin, France
O Prof.Caroline Tisdall
B Neustrian Associates& HarasDeMontaigu
2SKYJACKHIJACK(IRE) (14)
BgJetAway-MrsChevalier(IRE) 611-3
J Sean Quinlan
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O MrAlan Baxter
B R. J. O’Brien
S PRAWorld Ltd
3WESTERN KNIGHT(IRE) (21)
BgWesterner-MilfordMaggie(IRE) 511-3
J Brendan Powell
T JoeTizzard, Sherborne
O TheWychwood Partnership
B Mr Noel O’Connor
S Coral Racing Limited
4ABOUTDAMNTIME (IRE) (25)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-GiveItTime 511-0
J Craig Nichol
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Cardwell,Coxon,Curran,Mitten &Dudgeons
B John O’Dwyer
S Swansway
5CLONDAWGENERAL(IRE) (59)
GrgMilan-Dahara(FR) 511-0
J Jonathan Burke
T KimBailey, Cheltenham
O Mr P. J. Andrews
B Pat McGrath
S KimBaileyRacing Ltd
6STOPLOSS (IRE) (631)
BrgKalanisi(IRE)-SimplyDeep(IRE) 611-0
J MaxKendrick
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O MrsCarolyn Kendrick
B G. T. Morrow
S Bresbet
7YELLOWCAR(IRE) (14)
BrgMalinas(GER)-GolanRoad(IRE) 611-0
J Nick Slatter
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Mr Graeme P. McPherson
B Mr Seamus PNeville
SIXTH RACE
3.00 2m 7f 213y +50y dueto rail movement
TFRHHHII BHA134
FORM313-312
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerinFrance,winningthensecondover 21/4matAuteuil this autumn forHugoMerienne. Steps up significantlyintriponthisfirstoutingforDavidCottin.
6Nov Aut18f Hdl- 2Ain’t GotWings (FR) 3/4l 13Oct Aut18f Hdl- 1KayoCoco(FR)7l 5Sep Lon12f Stk- 3Kamarod’Huez (FR) 1l
TFRHHHHH BHA138
FORM111111 D
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryprogressivefront-runninghurdlerwhoreadily completeda6-timer in 23/4mnoviceatNewcastle afortnightago This is his toughest assignmentyet but his fluentjumping should continuetoholdhimingoodstead.
30Nov Nwc22f Hdlgood 1/6Zanndabad(IRE) 91/2l 8Nov Exe21f Hdlgood 1/5CaptainBellamy26l 31Oct Nwc23f HcpH good 1/7 Jeteye(IRE) 71/2
TFRHHHHI BHA128
FORM2/0-11
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinthefirstof2bumperstartsandwinning ofnovices at Uttoxeter(21/2m)andAscot (21.5f)sinceswitching to hurdles. Lookscapable of better again and unlikely to giveuphis unbeatenhurdlerecordwithoutafight.
23Nov Asc 21f Hdlgood 1/5Excello(FR)hd 1Nov Utt19f Hdlgood 1/11 JuliusdesPictons(FR) 3/4l 11Apr Tnt16f NHF soft 7/8Jena d’Oudairies (FR) 32l
TFRHHHII BHAFORMP/2-1
TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000Irishpointrecruitwhomadeasuccessful start to his hurdle career in 21/2m Carlisle maiden last month. The thirdgavethe form abit of aboost when scoring comfortably at Kelsolastweekend.Opentoimprovement.
19Nov Car 19f Hdlsoft1/10 Kevin’sPride(IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-1D
TIMEFORM VIEW £150,000 purchase on the back of Irish point successandfollowedupin4-runnernovicehurdleatWorcester(23f) onRulesdebutinOctober,forgingclearafterthelast.Looksauseful stayerinthemarking.
16Oct Wor23f Hdlsoft1/4 BigJohnWayne(IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM4/-
TIMEFORMVIEWNeededtheexperiencewhenfourthinaHereford bumperinMarch2023.Absentsinceandverymuchpitchedinatthe deependonhurdledebut.
Mar23 Her16f NHF gd-sf 4/6 Spirits Bay16l
TFRHHIII BHA124 FORM1U1215 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Pointwinner who looked quiteuseful when winning 2ofhis first 3starts overhurdles but needs to shrug off a disappointingruninaDoncasterhandicap2weeksago.Upintrip
30Nov Don 19f HcpH good 5/8 Rightsotom(GER)21l 24Sep Fon21f Hdlgd-sf1/5 HaurakiGulf 43/4l 27AugStr 22f Hdlgd-fm 2/5 Huelgoat(FR) 5l
DECLARED RUNNERS7 2023: SHANAGH BOB (IRE) 5110NicodeBoinville 15-8 (NickyHenderson)10ran
Stewards Note:
STOP LOSS:Following its run on 24/3/2023 it wasreported thatthe horse rangreen and hung left off bend. YELLOW CAR:Following its run on 30/11/2024 it wasreported thatthe horse needs alonger distance.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Skyjack Hijack (IRE), 7-2Clondaw General (IRE),4-1 Western Knight(IRE), 5-1Jet Blue (FR),14-1Aboutdamntime (IRE),16-1Yellow Car (IRE),150-1StopLoss (IRE)
SKYJACKHIJACKhas progressed at such arateofknots thathemay be able to take the step up to Graded levelinhis stride. WesternKnightand ClondawGeneral might be the pair to giveJennie Candlish’sfluent-jumping front-runner most to do
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(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
forfouryrsold and upwardsfillies and mares x Total prizefund £30000
OwnersPrize Money.1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd£2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS- ACLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): NHenderson (41wins from 262 runners, 16%) runs JOYEUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST 14 DAYS): DSkelton (17wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs TAKE NO CHANCES FANCYTHAT: DSkelton wonthis racein2017 and 2023. Thestable runs TAKE NO CHANCES today. LONGESTTRAVELLER:WODHOOH trained by GElliott, Ireland.
1TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) (14)
BmMilan-Coscorrig(IRE) 612-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr GarryWilson
B D. Corry
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
2SWEETFANTASY(GB) (42)
BmWoottonBassett-Parnell’sDream 511-7
J HarryCobden
T James Owen, Newmarket
O TheGredleyFamily
B Mr &Mrs David Aykroyd
S Unex Group
3WODHOOH (FR) (322)
E Hood
BfLeHavre(IRE)-Dhan(IRE) 411-7
J DannyGilligan (3)
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O TheSundownersPartnership
B Al Shaqab Racing
S Gordon Elliott
4GEORGIGIRL(IRE) (23)
ChmGetaway(GER)-GalesHill(IRE) 511-6
J BenJones
T Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite, Minehead
O Michael Rembaum &Michael Tuckey
B TheRed Marble Syndicate
5LUNAR DISCOVERY(GB) (41)
BmPether’sMoon(IRE)-It’sADiscovery(IRE) 711-1
J CharlotteJones
T James Moffatt, Cartmel
O Kevin &Anne Glastonbury
B Kevin &Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
6HOLLY(FR) (19)
BmVoiladenuo(FR)-RightyMalta(FR) 710-13
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo &A.J.O’Neill, Cheltenham
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mr Cyrille Gombeau &Mrs Lise Gombeau
S Wasdell Group
7PRETENDING (IRE) (35)
GrmMakeBelieve-Gala 510-13
J Gavin Sheehan
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O MrJames Summers
B Denford Stud Ltd
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM1-14315 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful marewho bagged a2mWetherbylisted raceatthebeginningofNovember.FoundtheGrade1FightingFifth at Newcastle toohot forher afortnightago but she’smuch respectedbackinahandicap.Yardwontheracelastyear 30Nov Nwc16f Hdlgood 5/7 SirGino (FR) 16l 2Nov Wet16f Hdlgood 1/6RoyalEagle(IRE) 10l 12Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/17 JoshTheBoss 5
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM11-4
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlatperformerwhowonpairof2mmares’novicehurdles earlier in year.Too fresh back from abreak when 21 1/4lengths fourth to Take No ChancesinWetherbyListedbackhurdling6weeksago.Fittedwithahoodnowgoing upintrip.Hermarkdemandsimprovementbutnoshockwereshetofindit
2Nov Wet16f Hdlgood 4/6 Take No Chances (IRE) 21l
24MayGwd 11f Hcpgood 6/11 Ayyab9
27Apr Don 11f Hcpsoft2/7 Flash Bardot2
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM11111-
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-5 in juvenile hurdles forGordon Elliott last season,includingfillies’ListedeventsatNewburyandDoncaster.Not seen for10months but still much respected nowstepping up intrip forherhandicapdebut.
27JanDon 16f Hdlgood 1/10 MaxofStars(FR)61/2l Dec23 Nby16f Hdlgd-sf1/9 MaxofStars(FR)23/4l Nov23 Dow16f Hdlsoft1 CossackChach(IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM21106-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up with a21f Warwick handicap successonreappearance23daysago,seeingoffTheLordMaidby2 3/4lengths with Masked Danceback in third. Should remain very competitiveup5lb
21Nov War21f HcpH gd-sf1/6 TheLordMaid(IRE)
3/4l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 6/16 Pretending (IRE) 17l 9Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 15/16 Go Dante 63l
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM1122P-5
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoalsowonapairofnovice hurdles last season. Ranuptothe pick of her hurdles form when 12 3/4lengths fifth of 6inCarlisle Listed chase on reappearance. Makeshandicapdebutbackhurdling.
3Nov Car 19f Ch gd-sf 5/6 Terresita (IRE) 12l
2Mar Don 24fHdl soft P/10 PinotRouge (IRE)5Feb Car 19f Hdlsoft2/11 Dontyawantme (IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM42-0462
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler.Hasrunbelowthatlevelover fences in recent months but feasibly treatedback overthe smaller obstacles having finished aclose second off this mark at Plumpton lastspring.
25Nov Lud15f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Keep Running (FR) 17l 11Nov Kmp20f HcpC good 6/6 Ilovethenightlife68l 20Oct Kmp18f HcpC good 4/6 Bourbali (FR) 18l
TFRHHHHI BHA122
FORM3221-15 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEW EndedlastseasonwithwininbigfieldoverC&DinApriland improvedagainto scoreonher21/2m UttoxeterreappearanceinOctober.Possibly wentforhomeabittoosoon(alsobadmistake2out)whenfifthatWincantonlast monthandthatdefeatshouldn’tbetakentosuggestthismarkisbeyondher 9Nov Wcn21f HcpH good 5/12 LarchmontLass
18Oct Utt19f
8ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (42)
BmGetaway(GER)-EndlessWave 810-12
J HarryKimber E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Ben Clarke, Corscombe
O Butler,Langford, Tootell &The Hecks
B MauriceSmiddy
S Tote
9ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) (21)
ChmDoctorDino(FR)-RoyaleCazoumaille(FR) 610-11
J Ben Poste E Tongue Strap
T TomSymonds,Hentland
O DahlBury Racing
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara
S Gun Dog Gin Ltd
10 JOYEUSE (FR) (22)
GrmNoRiskAtAll(FR)-Virfolette(FR) 510-10
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre& Domnine de Ch
11 MASKED DANCE (FR) (23)
ChmMaskedMarvel-Breakdance(FR) 610-7
J Charlie Deutsch
T MelRowley, Bridgnorth
O Poplar Cottage Racing Club
B Jean-Yves &Jocelyne PayetDescombes
S Bob Price& Son Groundworks
12
MOLTO BENE (IRE) (22)
BmJukeboxJury(IRE)-Molo 510-7
J LillyPinchin
E Tongue Strap
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Hot to Trot Jumping and FFL Bloodstock
B H. Fowler,A.Frost &C.Longsdon
S Merriebelle Stable Llc, HotToTrotRacing Ltd
13 GREYVAL(FR) (35)
GrmTheGreyGatsby(IRE)-ValleyGirl(FR) 510-5
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O TheOakleyPartnership
B SucDerek Clee
S Bresbet
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM42223-5 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-timehurdlewinnerwhounderwhelmedoverfencesatthe startoflastseasonbutbackontrackwithtrioofplacedeffortsinhandicaphurdlesin thespring.Wentwithoutherusualcheekpiecesandtonguetiewhenarespectablefifth onAscotreappearanceandtheheadgearisbackinplacenow
2Nov Asc 15f HcpH good 5/10 OurChamp (IRE) 12l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 3/16 Pretending (IRE) 31/2l 17Mar Chp 19f HcpH heavy 2/6 Regal Renaissance8l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM543-402
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in Francebut 0-12 forthis yard.However, herlatest second of8ina3mAscot handicap hurdlewascreditable andherstablecontinuesinform.
23Nov Asc 23f HcpH good 2/8 ScarletO’Tara21/2l 25Oct Chl 19f HcpH good 7/13 Wyenot7l 26May Utt 20f HcpC soft 4/8 YourDarling (IRE) 28l
TFRHHHHI BHA119
FORM1/1-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Ahalf-sistertoChampionHurdlewinnerEpatantewhoa Frenchbumperand16.5fTauntonmaidenhurdleonherfirst2starts.Metwith defeatforthefirsttimeon2mAscotreappearance3weeksagobutstillshaped nicelyinthirdandverymuchunexposednowhandicappingupintrip
22Nov Asc 15f Hdlgood 3/6 Celtic Dino (FR)
8Jan Tnt16f Hdlsoft1/14 TuttiQuanti(FR)
Oct22 Par12f Stk- 1JasminedeCorton(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM21P4-13 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondhandicapsuccesswhenseeingoff13rivals atAintree(21/2m)inMay.Onlyarespectable103/4lengthsthirdto GeorgiGirlatWarwick(21f,soft)6monthslaterbutshe’sentitledto comeonfortheouting.
21Nov War21f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 Georgi Girl (IRE)
17May Ain 20f HcpH good 1/14 MyChiquita
2Apr Lud21f HcpH soft 4/7 Legionar(GER)
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORM5P313-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedagain when making it 2-3inhandicaps whenseeingoff16rivalsonher19.5fChepstowreappearance3weeks ago,holding on in determined fashion. Further progress can’t be discounted.
22Nov Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf1/17 Loverdose(FR)
18Mar Fon19f HcpH heavy 3/4Mumbles (IRE)
26Feb Plm 20f HcpH soft 1/5OurBill’sAunt(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM64-3463
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinherjuvenileseasonbuthasdrawna blanksince.LatestWincantonthirdof12creditablebutthatwaitfor anextwinmaygoonabitlonger
9Nov Wcn21f HcpH good 3/12 LarchmontLass (IRE)
19Oct Str16f HcpH heavy 6/6 Lexie’sMoon
28Sep Mkt16f HcpH good 4/8 SaintRiquier(FR)
DECLARED RUNNERS132023: NURSE SUSAN (FR)61010HarrySkelton 11-2(DanSkelton)10ran Hood worn first time by No.2.Tongue Strapworn by No.8,9,12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.8
Probable S.P’s: 7-2Joyeuse (FR),15-2TakeNoChances (IRE),8-1 Pretending (IRE),9-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), 12-1 SweetFantasy (GB), 14-1 Wodhooh (FR),Holly(FR),MoltoBene (IRE),18-1Greyval (FR), 20-1Endless Escape (IRE),22-1RoyaleMargaux (FR),28-1Masked Dance(FR),33-1Lunar Discovery (GB)
PLAYSMARTER
Although the Fighting Fifth wastoo much forTAKE NO CHANCES she’sflourished in general overhurdles in the lastyear or so and can makelightoftop weightback in a handicap.Unexposed Nicky Henderson handicap debutante Joyeuse is apotentially dangerous opponent, while C&D scorer Pretending shaped better than the result at Wincantonlasttime and trainer Lucy Wadham has agood recent record in this race
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) 2.JOYEUSE (FR)3.PRETENDING (IRE)
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BENCHES
Please wouldracegoers refrain from standingonthe benchesonthe lawns in frontofthe grandstands.Aswellasan obvioussafetyrisk, it also blocksthe view of anumberofyourfellowracegoers.
DOGS
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E-CIGARETTES
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GAMBLING
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HEALTH ANDSAFETYNOTICE
The Racecourse wouldbegratefulif youwould observeall Health&Safety requirements whilst you are at Cheltenham Racecourse. Theemergencyexits from the bars onto the grandstand steppings are paintedyellowand we wouldrequest that you do not stop whilst in this area. We wouldalso requestthatonlythose that are disableduse the disabled viewing ramp and that parentskeepaclose eyeonall children and prevent them from climbing the running railsand gettingontothe actualracecourse. We wouldalso like to remindracegoers that the first aidroomislocatedabove the parade ringbehindthe See You Then Bar
NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions,Performances andValues of races have beenaddedfor the convenienceofthe Public,but are subject to alteration. Allhorsesmustparadein the Parade Ringexceptbypermissionof the Stewards, butinall casesmustpass throughthe Ring on the waytothe Post
HBLB
The HorseraceBetting Levy Boardprize fund schemes provide forthe estimated inclusionof£874,413inratecard and incrementalprize moneyatthisracecourse from 16th Septemberto31stDecember 2024
PARADE RING ACCESS
Intheinterestsofsafety,accesstotheparade ring is strictly limited to Ownersand Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officialsand Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meetingand EmergencyService Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow accesstotheParadeRingareaskedtorefrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of theirbusiness.
IN-RUNNING BETTING
Please note thatin-runningbetting is not allowedinany public areas of Cheltenham Racecourse. Any racegoer found to be in breachofthisrulewill be removedfromthe racecourse.
Forthe full termsand conditionsofentry, please visit the racecourse website
TOUTS
JCRistakingstrong action against touts. Toutingisseenby some as a legitimate way of buying or selling last minutetickets butmanytickets sold by toutsare fraudulentorcounterfeit.An injunction hasbeenissuedpreventing toutingatthe Racecourse.
Youcould yourself be breaking the law by dealingwitha tout.Genuine tickets salesare available at allthe entrances or in advance viathe Racecourse website.
TERMS ANDCONDITIONS
Allyou do at the Racecourseincluding transactionsaswellasentry onto the Racecourse are subject to the Terms andConditions. Fordetailssee the Racecourse Website www.cheltenham. co.uk.Acopyisalso available at the Racecourse Office
RACEHORSE &JOCKEYWELFARE
The welfare of the sport’sequineand human participants is paramounttoBritish Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabledatthe premisesoftrainers who are licensedbyThe British Horseracing Authority.The standardsdemandedby The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animalwelfare legislation.The BritishHorseracingAuthority similarly licensesevery racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and allparts of the course usedbycompetitors, both human andequine. BHAOfficialsensure that racecoursesdeliversthese standards. In addition Cheltenham Racecourse employs aminimum of threeveterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to providecare to the horses throughouttheirtimeatthe racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, anyhorse affectedwill receive immediate treatmentfromthe racecourse’s veterinaryteam.Qualified paramedicsand doctors are also on hand in the case of any incidentinvolving ajockey.Ifany incident occurs duringaraceitisroutine practice forscreens to be erectedaroundthe horse or jockey receiving treatment This is to allowthe veterinary or medical personnelto make asafeand accurate diagnosis andso that theymay perform anytreatmentina private and calm environment. If necessary, horses andriders will be transportedfrom the course to receivefurther treatmentat the nearest equinehospital or Accident& Emergencyhospital.
First Race 12.10 -THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIALJUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier)(GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £12146 to thewinning horse Thesecond to receive£5589,the third£2794, the fourth £1398 and the fifth £696. forjuvenile three yrsold. Enterbynoon, December 9th and pay£115 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 12th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed7lb Penalties, awinner of aClass 3toClass 5hurdle race 4lbOf2 hurdle racesorofa Class 1orClass 2hurdle race 7lb. JCB has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winningowner,trainer,jockey andmemberofracing staff. A£150 awardwill also be made to the member of racing staffresponsiblefor 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 JCB. Thesponsorship paymentof£250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enterTHE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run overa distanceofabout twomiles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 12 entries at £115.-Closed December 9th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£9290;Second£4644;Third£2323;Fourth£1162; Fifth £580.(PenaltyValue£12146.30)A
SEE PAGE 14 FORTHIS RACE.
Second Race 12.40 -THE JOSH WYKE BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £10562 to thewinning horseThesecond to receive£4860,the third£2430,the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novicefour yrsold and upwards. £100 stakeifthe horse is rated 130 or higher,or£20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £80 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00a.m. December 12th. Lowest weight10st 5lb; Highestweight11st 10lb Penalties, afterDecember 7th, 2024,for each steeple chase won7lb (20lb weightrange). Andrew Wyke has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A£150 awardwill also be made to the member of racing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race.16entries, 4at£20 and12at£100.-Closed December9th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8078;Second£4038;Third£2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue£10562)
SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.
ThirdRace1.13-THE QUINTESSENTIALLYMARES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)(ChallengerMares’ Steeple ChaseSeries Qualifier) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £11090 to thewinning horse Thesecond to receive£5103,the third£2551, the fourth £1276and the fifth £636. forfour yrsold and upwardsfillies and mares only,Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 -see StandardConditions) £105 stakeifthe horse is rated 99 or higher,or£21 stake if thehorse is rated 98 or lowerwith £84 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, afterDecember 7th, 2024,for each steeple chase won7lb.QUINTESSENTIALLYhas kindly sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer jockey and member of racing staff. A£150 awardwill be given to the member of racing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be thebestturned out in this race.All number cloths to be carriedinthis race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of QUINTESSENTIALLY. Thesponsorship paymentof£250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. All horses which finish in the first eightinthis race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL(AHANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE)to be run overa distanceofaboutThreeMilesAbout Oneand aHalfFurlongs (3m 1f56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April 2025. 21 entries, 0at£21 and 21 at £105. -Closed December 9th, 2024 OwnersPrize Money.Winner£8482; Second £4240; Third£2121;Fourth£1061;Fifth£529.(PenaltyValue£11090.10)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecomplied withwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FORTHIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.50- THENYETIMBER DECEMBER GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP)(GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £71187tothe winning horseThesecond to receive£26712, the third£13375, the fourth £6662, the fifth £3350 andthe sixth £1675.forfouryrsold and upwards. Enterbynoon, November26th and pay£155 stake, Confirmbynoon, December9th and pay£470, Declareby10.00a.m. December12th. Penalties, afterDecember1st, 2024,awinnerofasteeple chase 5lb (Nopenaltytotakeahorse’sweight above 12st) NYETIMBER has kindlysponsoredthis race.Presentationswill be madetothewinning owner,trainer,jockeyand memberofracing staff.A£150 awardwill be given to the member of racing staffresponsibleforthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race.Inaddition, aperpetual Challenge Trophy will be presentedtothewinning owner,tobeheld until November1st, 2025.All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carry the name/logo of NYETIMBER.The sponsorship paymentof£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Anovicehorse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run aminimum of three times in Steeple Chases in GreatBritain, Ireland or Franceinaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 17 runnersplus two reserves. Thetwo reserves will be nominatedasR18 and R19.The procedurefor the allocation and operation of the reserves protocolwill be as detailed in the noticeheaded ‘Reserves’ which has been published in TheRacing Calendar and which also appearsonthe BHA Racing Administration Internetsite. TheBritish Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 ofthe Race Entry Code in the eventthatraising ofthe weights at the 24 hour stage provesnecessary.Trainersare reminded ofthe provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which requirethattheymust notify the Racing Calendar Officeimmediately when the decision has been made nottorun. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. TheBritish Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing as aconsequenceofprovidingtwo reserves forthe December Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase). Thenon-runner penaltywill bewaived foranyhorsewhich is deemed anon-runnerby1.00 p.m. onthe daybeforethe race.The British HorseracingAuthorityhas modified paragraph 6ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code forthe purposes of this race,such thatracecourse performances up to andincluding the Sunday afterClosing, maybetaken into account. 28 entries, 14 at £155, 14 at £625. -Closed November 26th, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner£54475;Second £22363;Third£11188;Fourth £5588; Fifth £2800; Sixth £1400.(PenaltyValue£71187.50)
SEE PAGE 28 FORTHIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.25 -THE BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £20812 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£9568, the third£4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. forfour yrs old and upwards. £200 stakeifthe horse is rated130 or higher,or£40 stakeifthe horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £160 extraifthe horseisdeclared to run Declare by 10.00a.m. December12th. Penalties, afterDecember7th, 2024,foreach steeple chase won6lb.BetMGM 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 made to the member of racing staffresponsible 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 BETMGM.Thesponsorship paymentof£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Anovicehorse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run aminimum ofthreetimes in Steeple ChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,hasbeenplacedinthefirstfouroneachoccasion,inaccordancewithparagraph 15 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 4at£40 and8 at £200.-Closed December9th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£15900;Second £7948;Third£3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue£20812)
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Sixth Race 3.00 -THEALBERTBARTLETTNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTEREDASTHE BRISTOLNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £31322 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£11753, the third£5885, the fourth£2931,thefifth£1474andthesixth£737.fornovicefouryrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,December9thandpay£275stake,Declareby10.00a.m. December12th.Weights: 4-y-o10st 13lb; 5-y-oand up 11st Fillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, awinnerofaClass 2weight-for-age orClass 1handicap hurdle race 3lb Of aClass 1weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb.ALBERTBARTLETT &SONS have generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer,jockey and member of racing staff. A£150 awardwill also be made to the member of racing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ALBERT BARTLETT &SONS. Thesponsorship paymentof£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 oftheStakes and Prize MoneyCode. 13 entries at £275. -Closed December9th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£23969;Second£9840;Third £4923; Fourth £2459; Fifth £1232; Sixth £616. (PenaltyValue£31322.50)A SEE PAGE 38 FORTHIS RACE.
SeventhRace3.35-THEBETMGMMARES’HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£7176, the third£3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897and the sixth £447. forfouryrs old and upwardsfillies and mares only.£150 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 orhigher,or£30 stakeifthe horse is rated 129 orlowerwith£120 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00a.m. December12th. Penalties, afterDecember7th, 2024,foreach hurdle race won7lb.BetMGM has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to thewinning owner,trainer,jockey and member of racing staff. A£150 cash awardwill be made to the member of racing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofBETMGM.Thesponsorship paymentof£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of theStakes and PrizeMoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Anoviceorjuvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run aminimum of four times in Hurdle racesinGreat Britain, Ireland or Franceinaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 24 entries, 9at£30 and 15 at £150.-Closed December 9th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third£2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744;Sixth£372.(PenaltyValue£15609)Weightsraised7lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SEE PAGE 42 FORTHIS RACE.
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