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WELCOME TO
Welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse as we kick off 2025!
We hope you’ve all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and are ready for an exciting afternoon of racing The festive period has delivered thrilling races on both sides of the Irish Sea, with numerous horses staking strong claims as we approach the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
The feature race of the day, the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase, last year saw Cheltenham Festival winner Shakem Up’arry claim victory; this years renewal features Gemirande, who bids to follow up his Nyetimber December Gold Cup success with another win here. Additionally, today’s card showcases a host of competitive contests, none more so than the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle, where two 2024 Cheltenham Festival winners, Golden Ace and Langer Dan, go head-to-head.
Be sure to join us at 11:00 am for the Betfair Live Panel in The Centaur, where Daryl Carter and others will preview the day’s action and share insights on ones to watch. Then, at 11:35 AM, head to the Parade Ring for the Raceday Preview Show with Martin Kelly and Aly Vance, joined by racing greats and special guests.
Throughout the day, enjoy the Family Fun Zone, featuring beloved characters Bluey and Bingo, as well as exciting activities like Original Tee Mini Golf, The Surf Simulator, and our brand-new VR experience, Race Ride Cheltenham, where you can see what it’s like to ride around this iconic track.
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Unfortunately, due to high winds in the last 24hrs, we have taken the decision to close the Shopping Village as the trade stands were unable to access the facility to set up and there will no longer be live music in the Guinness Village While we understand this may be disappointing for our racegoers, the safety of everyone on site is our priority. There will be live music in other locations around the racecourse throughout the day, make your way to the Tattersalls Sales Arena, Quevega’s Bar, The Centaur or The Village Champagne Bar.
Looking ahead, our next event is Festival Trials Day on January 25 With seven competitive races, it’s the perfect opportunity to finalize your selections before all roads lead to the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Thank you for joining us today. Happy New Year, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon We’d like to thank you all for joining us today and very much look forward to seeing you again soon
Ian Renton Martin St Quinton Managing Director Chairman
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Excitement, anticipation and expectation is building. It is the final opportunity to see the sports protagonists go out to battle on Cheltenham Racecourse’s hallowed turf before the Cheltenham Festival.
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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)
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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 five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525. (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls
(21 wins from 225 runners, 9%) runs KALIF DU BERLAIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs KALIF DU BERLAIS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KALIF DU BERLAIS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 69 miles.
1 KALIFDU BERLAIS (FR) (33)
BgMaskedMarvel-Kadika(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
5 11-10
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais
S Morson Group
2 TEDLEY(GB) (17)
BgSixtiesIcon-SixCents(IRE) 6 11-2
J Jamie Brace (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
B Hunscote Stud
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
3 VINCENZO (FR) (17)
BgDoctorDino(FR)-SweetNano(FR) 7 11-2
J DylanJohnston (3)
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
B Mme Henri Devin
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
TFRHHHHH BHA141 (+1)
FORM1113-F1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljuvenilehurdlerwhoshowednoilleffectsfromchase debut fall on return at Carlisle (2m) in November when taking 10-runner novices’handicapatNewbury(16.4f)33daysago,by3/4lengthfromTedley. Evidentlyasmartprospectandbigplayerwithmoretocome.
29Nov Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Tedley 3/4l 11Nov Car 15f Ch good F/4 Nells Son11Apr Ain 16f Hdl soft 3/5 SirGino (FR) 17l
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM511222 D
TIMEFORMVIEWDifferentpropositionsinceswitchedtochasing,winning his first 2 starts at Uttoxeter (16f) and Wetherby (19.4f). Performed creditablyin finishing runner-up behind both oftoday’s rivals at Newbury/ Windsorinrecentmonthsandhelookssuretogiveanothergoodaccount.
15Dec Wdr 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Vincenzo (FR)
29Nov Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Kalifdu Berlais (FR)
9Nov Wcn 20f HcpC good 2/4 Beau Balko (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA129
FORM431-361 D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhotookwelltothisdiscipline when winning 5-runner novices’ handicap chase at Windsor (2m) 17 days ago, responding well to see of re-opposing Tedley by 1 3/4 lengths.Ratesthetypetodobetterstill.
15Dec Wdr 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Tedley 13/4l 10Nov San 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Act ofAuthority (FR) 25l 11Oct Chp 19f Hdl soft 3/7 Flying Fortune (IRE) 103/4l
2024: LIBBERTYHUNTER 8 10 13AdamWedge 3-1 (EvanWilliams) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Kalif du Berlais (FR), 5-2 Vincenzo (FR), 11-4 Tedley (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
KALIF DU BERLAIS showed no ill effects from his chase debut spill and marked himself down as a smart prospect in the process when running out a 3/4-lengthwinner from re-opposing Tedley at Newbury 33 days ago and a subsequent 6lb rise should see him highly competitive again. Vincenzo can emerge as the chief threat.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR) 2.VINCENZO (FR) 3.TEDLEY 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (21 wins from 225 runners, 9%) runs KEN ROY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs PIERROTJAGUEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: NEWTON TORNADO trained by R Curtis, Newport, 124 miles.
1 BEAUFORTBREEZE (IRE) (41)
BgLuckySpeed(IRE)-SummerTalk(IRE)
J Sean Houlihan
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O The Legacy Partners
B Roland Rothwell
S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
2 I’MYOUR BUCKAROO
(GB) (-)
BgBuck’sBoum(FR)-TwinsetAndPearls 5 11-7
J Caoilin Quinn
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Mr Steven Packham
B Goldford Stud
S KM Elite Products Ltd
3 KALHANDRION (FR) (20)
BgPetillo(FR)-Laurana(FR) 5 11-7
J Charlie Deutsch
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
O Mr R. Key
B Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel
S RH Bloodstock
4
KEN ROY(IRE) (16)
BgGetaway(GER)-RoseIndienne(FR) 6 11-7
J HarryCobden E Cheek Pieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mr Graeme Brooks
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
S Morson Group
5 MOUNTGAYRUN (IRE) (25)
BgMountNelson-Letherbelucky(IRE) 7 11-7
J JoeAnderson
T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
O Mr Keiran Burke
B Kenneth Parkhill
6 NEWTONTORNADO (FR) (33)
BgCokoriko(FR)-NewSaga(FR)
J BenJones
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O The Odd Couple
6 11-7
B MrJ. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
S William Hill
7 NIGHTDUTY(IRE) (26)
BrgKalanisi(IRE)-Lerichi(IRE)
9 11-7
J Jonathan Burke E Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland
B William Bourke
S Bresbet
HIIII BHAFORMPF-100
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerbutbigpricesandwellbeatenin 2hurdlesforcurrentyard
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW€14,0004-y-o,Buck’sBoumgelding.Damunraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) TweedSkirtoutofuseful2m-21/4mhurdlewinnerTheatreGirl.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHA112
FORM5-54
TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeapromisingstartoverhurdles,fourthof11 atWarwick3weeksago(21f,soft,100/1) Notgivenahardtimethatday andshoulddobetter
12Dec War 21f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 I’mALumberjack 12l 12Nov Lin 19f Hdl good 5/6 It’s HardTo Know (IRE) 24l
13Apr Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/7 Knight ofAllen (FR) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM33-42 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 2 bumpers and good start over hurdles this term, shaping best under aggressive ride when second at Plumpton a fortnight ago, headed late on. Cheekpieces go on and he’ssurelyuptowinningraces.
16Dec Plm 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/8 Jail No Bail (IRE) 1/2l 12Nov Lin 19f Hdl good 4/6 It’s HardTo Know (IRE)
1Apr Plm 17f NHF good 3/7 Bluey (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM45-3
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairforminbumpersforPaulNichollsand made an encouraging start over hurdles after a year off in Listed contestatSandown,despitehangingleftonafirstrunright-handed. Upintripandshouldimprove 7Dec San 15f Hdl soft 3/5 HonkyTonk Highway(IRE)41/4l Dec23 Chp 16f NHF heavy 5/7 Jurancon (FR) 12l Nov23 Chp 16f NHF heavy 4/6 Rocking Man (FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM132
TIMEFORM VIEW £85,000 buy after winning an Irish point in May. Saw things out better on second start over hurdles when held in secondatDoncaster(21f)5weeksago Roomforimprovementinhis jumpingandcanprogress.
29Nov Don 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Moon Rocket (IRE) 12l 6Nov Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/11 French Ship 19l
TFRHHHII BHA109 FORM1/3/-553
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoislightlyracedforhisage,running well on his handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago Cheekpiecesgoonnowandheshouldbeuptowinningraces.
6Dec Exe 21f HcpH soft 3/11 BabySage 23/4l 13Nov Bgr 23f Hdl
8 PIERROTJAGUEN (FR) (304)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-Soifd’Aimer(FR) 6 11-7
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends
B Mr Herve Tibeuf
9 DIVALUNA(IRE) (23)
BmDiamondBoy(FR)-LonghousePresents 6 11-0
J KielanWoods
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs L. Maclennan
B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1-
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerinMarchwhohasfetchedplentyboth timeshe’sgonethroughthering(£200,000latest) Half-brotherto2 winners, including French 17f-19f hurdles/chase winner Saint Pierrot Respectedforyardenjoyingfinecampaign.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
S Fitzdares TFRHHHHH BHAFORM211-2 BF
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptopromisingoneofDanSkelton’sonheronlyouting inpointsandshewas2-2inbumpers,includingahotrenewaloftheNickelCoinat Aintree. Made a highly encouraging debut over hurdles after 8 months off at Lingfield,doinglittlewrongdespitedefeat Upintripnow.Goodprospect.
9Dec Lin 16f Hdl soft 2/6 Metkayina (IRE) 1
11Apr Ain 16f NHF soft 1/16 JubileeAlpha(IRE)
6Feb Mkt 16f NHF soft 1/7 Listentoyourheart(IRE)
2024: PEAKYBOY(IRE) 6 11 7James Bowen 13-8 (NickyHenderson) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 7. Stewards Note:
MOUNTGAYRUN: Following its run on 7/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Diva Luna (IRE), 4-1 Pierrot Jaguen (FR), 9-1 Ken Roy (IRE), 12-1 Mount Gay Run (IRE), 16-1 Newton Tornado (FR), 20-1 Kalhandrion (FR), Night Duty (IRE), 25-1 I’m Your Buckaroo (GB), 300-1 Beaufort Breeze (IRE)
DIVA LUNA remains a good prospect for jumping despite meeting with defeat on her return at Lingfield and she can get off the mark in this sphere now stepped up in trip Pierrot Jaguen is an interesting rival starting out for Olly Murphy, while Ken Roy looks up to winning races for Paul Nicholls.
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THE BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240 (PenaltyValue £26015)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (37 wins from 256 runners, 14%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs CHANTRY HOUSE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: OUR POWER trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 67 miles.
1 BROADWAYBOY(IRE) (32)
BgMalinas(GER)-BroadwayTheatre(IRE) 7 12-0
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr D. M. Proos
B John Leahy
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
2 CHANTRYHOUSE (IRE) (33)
BrgYeats(IRE)-TheLastBank(IRE) 11 11-13
J Nico de Boinville E Blinkers
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B M. Conaghan
3 CLOUDYGLEN (IRE) (28)
BgCloudings(IRE)-Ribble(IRE) 12 11-9
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Hemmings Racing
B Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
S Trust Inns Limited
4 OUR POWER (IRE) (19)
BgPower-Scripture(IRE) 10 11-8
J DylanJohnston (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
B MrJohn Hennessy
S Potter Group
5 BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (32)
BrgWesterner-MissBaden(IRE) 9 10-10
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling
B MrJ. McDonald
S Fitzdares
TFRHHHHH BHA150 (+1)
FORM1135-32 C D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsinaproductivenovicechasecampaign, including a valuable staying handicap here. Better for return when excellent second in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can resume winningwaysbackdowninclass.
30Nov Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 Kandoo Kid (FR) 13/4l 26Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 3/14 SeniorChief 12l 12Apr Ain 24f Ch soft 5/6 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE)51l
TFRHHHII BHA149
FORM0400-55 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Grade 1 winner over fences in his pomp but failedtocompletelast3startsinthissphereover2yearsago Winless overhurdlessinceandotherspreferred.
29Nov Nby 24f HcpH soft 5/11 HerminoAa (FR) 23l 2May Pun 23f HcpH yield 5/25 Maxxum (IRE) 71/2l 13Apr Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 9/21 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE) 28l
TFRHHHHI BHA145
FORMU/253P-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he provedwhen making awinning return inveterans event at Haydock 4 weeks ago, heavily eased down. Will find this tougher up 7lb in betterracebutrespectedallthesame.
4Dec Hay 25f HcpC soft 1/7 GoodBoyBobby(IRE) 71/2l 14Mar Chl 26f HcpC soft P/22 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE)1Jan Chl 25f HcpC heavy 3/5 Stumptown (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA144
FORM110/0F-2
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedsincethespringof2023butlookedas goodaseverbackfromayearoffwhenrunner-upinPremierHandicap here19daysago Claimsifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon.
13Dec Chl 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 KingTurgeon (FR) 3l Dec23 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf F/20 Datsalrightgino (GER)Nov23 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Young Butler(IRE) 36l
TFRHHHII BHA132
FORM30-651P
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of career-low mark when finally offthe mark over fences at Newbury, jumping boldly at the head of affairs.However,addedtopatchyrecordedwhenrunningbelow-par atNewcastle3weekslater.
30Nov Nwc 23f HcpC good P/13 Frero Banbou (FR)7Nov Nby 23f HcpC good 1/5 Destroytheevidence 13/4l 26Oct Chl 24f Ch good 5/6 Hyland (FR) 74l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: STUMPTOWN (IRE) 7 11 11 Keith Donoghue 5-1 (Gavin Cromwell) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
BOWTOGREATNESS: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Broadway Boy (IRE), 3-1 Our Power (IRE), 10-3 Cloudy Glen (IRE), 17-2 Bowtogreatness (IRE), 12-1 Chantry House (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BROADWAYBOYran a crackerwhen runner-up in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can enhance his excellent Cheltenham record back down in class. Our Power looked as good as ever back from a year off when second here 19 days ago so rates the main threat.
THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£43580,2nd£17890 3rd£8950,4th£4470,5th£2240,6th£1120 (PenaltyValue£56950) Weightsraised3lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton
(32 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs MIDNIGHT RIVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs HITMAN
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2023. The stable runs MIDNIGHT RIVER today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: LISNAMULT LAD trained by I Donoghue & SEDDON trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 HITMAN (FR) (66)
BgFalco(USA)-TercahGirl(FR)
9 12-0
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud
S Morson Group
2 MIDNIGHTRIVER (GB) (32)
ChgMidnightLegend-WellConnected 10 11-6
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Frank McAleavy
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
3 COLONELHARRY(IRE) (32)
ChgShirocco(GER)-StateableCase(IRE) 8 11-4
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O The GD Partnership
B TommyJames
S BetVictor
4 SPRINGWELLBAY(GB) (19)
BgKayfTara-WinningCounsel(IRE) 8 11-3
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
5 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (32)
GrgMartaline-SansRien(FR) 9 11-2
J Nick Slatter(3)
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa
6 GEMIRANDE (FR) (18)
BgAlNamix(FR)-Queenjo(FR)
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O The Bellamy Partnership
9 11-2
B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault
S Faucets Limited
7 SEDDON (IRE) (19)
BgStowaway-AndreasBenefit(IRE)
J Ben Harvey
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate
B Tim and Helen Keoghan
11-1
TFRHHIII BHA156
FORM00203-2
TIMEFORMVIEWStartedcampaignwithcreditablesecondinOldRoanChase atAintree(20f,goodtosoft)inOctoberandis1lblowernow.However,isn’tthe easiesttopredictandpercentagecallistolookelsewhere.
27Oct Ain 19f HcpC good 2/5 Minella Drama (IRE) 13/4l 27Apr San 22f Ch good 3/7 Fantastic Lady(FR) 11l 14Mar Chl 20f Ch soft 8/11 Protektorat (FR) 34l
TFRHHIII BHA148
FORM01/3F-30 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Won this contest (off 3lb lower) 2 years ago and ended that campaign by taking Grade 3 handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting. Lightly raced and not been in same form since,though,finishingwellbeateninCoralGoldCuplatest.
30Nov Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 12/13 Kandoo Kid (FR) 55l 1Nov Wet 19f HcpC good 3/4 Genois (FR) 13l Dec23 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf F/20 Datsalrightgino (GER) -
TFRHHHHI BHA146
FORM1364-20
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeabletype whotookthe Grade 2Towton novice at Wetherby (19.4f) last winter. Sound reappearance run in a Carlisle Listed event before pulling too hard up in trip in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury Expectedtobouncebackreturnedtoamoresuitabledistancehere.
30Nov Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 11/13 Kandoo Kid (FR) 42l
3Nov Car 19f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Marble Sands (FR) 33/4l 11Apr Ain 19f Ch soft 4/5 Il EtaitTemps (FR) 18l
TFRHHHHH BHA145
FORM42U-132 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and has run to similar form in a couple ofstarts here since,latestwhengoodsecondof5innovicechase(20.5f,goodtosoft)19daysago. Goeshandicappingnowandisoneforshortlist..
13Dec Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Jango Baie (FR)
15Nov Chl 24f Ch good 3/4 Hyland (FR)
12Oct Chp 19f Ch good 1/5
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM4P16-13
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice over fences last season and made a winning return in 4-runnerlisted race at Carlisle (20f)inNovember PostedsolidthirdinRehearsalChase(23.4f,good) atNewcastlesincebutthislookstougher, 30Nov Nwc 23f HcpC good 3/13 Frero Banbou (FR) 17l 3Nov Car 19f Ch gd-sf 1/4 ColonelHarry(IRE) 33/4l 5Oct Swl 8f Stk stand 9/11 Sardinian Warrior (IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHI BHA144
FORM3/550-11 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and without a win last term but has returnedinfineheartthisseason,followinguphisdecisivewinningAscot return (21f) with victory in valuable handicap over C&D (good to soft) 18daysago 8lbhighernowbutlookssuretogowellagain. 14Dec Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Madara(FR) 1l 22Nov Asc 21f HcpC
TFRHHIII BHA143
FORM1/23-0P5 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Not scored over fences since landing the Plate at the2023FestivalbutdidperformrespectablywhenfifthinVeterans’ Chaseherelastmonth.However,takesonbetteroppositionnow. 13Dec
8 LISNAMULTLAD (IRE) (45)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-RoyalStream(IRE)
8 10-9
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
O Matthew Rogers
B Peter Deane
9 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (17)
BgKayfTara-Lifestyle
8 10-7
J SamTwiston-Davies E Visor
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley
B David G. Ford
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM20441F C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase on old course (19.8f, good) forSean Bowen in October Got no furtherthantwelfthinTroytownChasesince,however,andwouldn’t wanttoomuchrain.
17Nov Nav 24f HcpC yield F/18 Stuzzikini (IRE)26Oct Chl 19f HcpC good 1/11 Weveallbeencaught(IRE) 1/2l 10Aug Kil 20f HcpC good 4 The Dara Man (IRE) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM33521-3
TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflasttermwithsuccessatHuntingdonin March and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f, soft, 4/1) on return 17 days ago, doingtoomuchtoosoon.Notdiscounted.
15Dec Car 20f HcpC soft 3/7 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 12l 3Mar Hun 19f HcpC soft 1/8 DibbleDecker(IRE) nk 27Jan Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 Ga Law (FR) 13/4l
2024: SHAKEM UP’ARRY(IRE) 10 10 2 BenJones 11-2 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 8.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Gemirande (FR), 9-2 Springwell Bay (GB), 5-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), 9-1 Lisnamult Lad (IRE), 11-1 Marble Sands (FR), 14-1 Hitman (FR), Midnight River (GB), Lounge Lizard (GB), 22-1 Seddon (IRE)
SPRINGWELL BAY lost little in defeat when trying to concede weight all round here last month and could have more to offer now switched to handicap company. He gets the nod. Recent C&D winner Gemirande is feared most despite his career-high mark, whilst Colonel Harry also demands plenty of respect now back to a more suitable trip
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton
(32 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs CATCH HIM DERRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs ITCHY FEET & WHATAJOHNNY
FANCYTHAT: O Murphy won this race in 2020 and 2024 The stable runs ITCHY FEET and WHATAJOHNNY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONE BIG BANG trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 129 miles.
1 TWIG (GB) (39)
BgSulamani(IRE)-SouthernExit 10 12-0
J Beau Morgan (5)
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs G. Morgan
B L. J. Strangman
S Fitzdares
2 ITCHYFEET(FR) (342)
BgCimadeTriomphe(IRE)-MaevaCandas(FR) 11 11-10
J Gavin Sheehan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O The Sherington Partnership
B Jean-Pierre Cordonnier & Daniel Gromada
S Motaclan
3
ANTAILLIUR (FR)
(19)
GrgAuthorized(IRE)-Dirama(FR) 9 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
4 DEEPCAVE (IRE) (46)
BorBrgCourtCave(IRE)-LadyKnightess(IRE) 7 11-1
J Jonathan Burke
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Mr Caolan Brendan Woods
B Robert Allen
S Dodson and Horrell
5 ONE BIG BANG (IRE) (39)
GrgMaskedMarvel-BostonduBerlais(FR) 7 10-12
J HarryCobden
T James Owen, Newmarket
O Big Bang Racing
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
S The Rare Breed Meat Company
6 CATCH HIM DERRY(IRE) (39)
BgMilan-PrettyPresent(IRE) 7 10-9
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Jolly Boys Outing
B Knocktartan House Stud
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
7 WHATAJOHNNY(IRE) (35)
BgYeats(IRE)-LolaRosa(IRE) 7 10-4
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrWilliam Woodhouse
B Cathal Ennis
S Fitzdares Limited
2m 7f 213y + 74y dueto rail movement
TFRHHIII BHA143 FORM2025-2P D
TIMEFORMVIEWDidreallywellchasinglastseason,secondinUltimaattheFestival here.Hasrevertedtohurdlesthisterm,finishingafinesecondin3mWetherbyGrade2 onreappearancebeforepullingupinthevaluableBetfairStayershandicapatHaydock. Cheekpieceswornthenareleftoff
23Nov Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE)2Nov Wet 24f Hdl good 2/4 Beacon Edge (IRE)
13Apr Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/13 Cruz Control (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA139
FORM200/P10-
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen (23f) in November 2023 butonlyseventhat2monthslaterandnotseensince.WhatAJohnny hastobeconsideredtheyardfirststring.
25Jan Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 Beachcomber(FR) 24l Nov23 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 GiovanniChange(FR) 31/2l Oct23 Ntn 26f HcpH heavy P/5 Rose ofArcadia (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM60/-2560 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Prolificwinnerin handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, nowherenearthatlevelin4runsthisseason,includingbackhurdling overC&Dlastmonth.
13Dec Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Long Draw (IRE) 24l 22Oct Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 JupiterAllen (FR) 33l
27Sep Wor 23f Ch soft 5/5 Hometown Boy(IRE) 33l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORMFF-5105 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdle and chase winner in France. Better effort in course handicap hurdles for new yard when making late headway into fifth over this trip in November Claims if he can buildonthat.
16Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 5/12 Doyen Quest (IRE) 9
/
25Oct Chl 19f HcpH good 10/13 Wyenot 20l 17Jul Cla 18f Hdl - 1/10 SpeedEmile(FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA127
FORM4P11-22 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in Ireland but won first 2 starts for James Oweninthespringandhasimprovedagainthisautumn,finishingsecond of 14 in a valuable Betfair Stayers handicap at Haydock (3m, heavy) inNovember Likelytogiveanothergoodaccount.
23Nov Hay 24f HcpH soft 2/15 Shoot First (IRE) 23/
30Oct Ntn 21f Hdl heavy 2/5 Hymac
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM3121-1P D
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3ofhisfirst4handicaps,includinghardheld on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock last time buthisoverallrecordsuggestshecanbounceback.
23Nov
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM331-263
E Tongue Strap
TIMEFORM VIEW Novice/handicap winner last season and has advancedhisformagainindefeatsince,finishingthirdof7atMarket Rasen(23f)lasttime.Tonguetiedfirsttime.Unexposedasastayerfor
8 STRACKAN (GB) (19)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-LuckofTheLegion(IRE) 6 10-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Gabb, Graham, Daly
B Mrs S. M. Newell &T. F. Lacey
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
9 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (33)
BorBrgBuck’sBoum(FR)-CalinedeFerbet(FR) 7 10-2
J BenJones
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
E Cheek Pieces
O Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer
B MrJean-Louis Devillard
S William Hill
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM3P0-211
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved performer, winning handicapsinthemudatUttoxeterandBangor(23f)inrecentmonths. Shouldgowellonhat-trickbid.
13Dec Bgr 23f HcpH soft 1/9 Schalke
24Nov Utt 19f HcpH soft 1/5
16Oct Wor 20f HcpH soft 2/9
TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM22-4411 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who struck at the second time of askingoverfencesin3mChepstowhandicapinNovemberandfollowedup overhurdlesatDoncaster(3magain)23dayslater.Moreonhisplateinthis highergradebuthecouldhavemoretoofferasastayer.
29Nov Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/9
PrincedeJuilley(FR) 13/4l 6Nov Chp 23f HcpC good 1/10 RedNika(FR) hd 13Oct Fls 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/8
BoosterBob (IRE) 12l
2024: BUTCH 7 11 6James Bowen 7-2 (OllyMurphy) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. Stewards Note:
CATCH HIM DERRY: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 One Big Bang (IRE), 9-2 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 5-1 Strackan (GB), 6-1 What A Johnny (IRE), 13-2 Catch Him Derry (IRE), 18-1 Twig (GB), 20-1 Deep Cave (IRE), 22-1 Itchy Feet (FR), 25-1 An Tailliur (FR)
The good record of the Olly Murphy stable in this race swings the vote the way of WHAT A JOHNNY James Owen’s One Big Bang was a fine second in the valuable Betfair stayers handicap at Haydock last time and is second choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Strackan.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson
(37 wins from 256 runners, 14%) runs LUCKY PLACE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs THUNDER ROCK
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SALVER trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 120 miles.
1
LUCKYPLACE (FR) (39)
BgPastorius(GER)-LuckystarduFrene(FR) 6 11-6
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George
B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken
S Unibet TFRHHHII BHA145
2 LANGER DAN (IRE) (33)
BgOcovango-WhatAFashion(IRE)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Colm Donlon
B Hugh O’Connor
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
3 SALVER (FR) (32)
BgMotivator-SalveEvita 5 11-3
J Caoilin Quinn
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Mr Keith Graves
B Genets Srl
S Heart OfThe South Bloodstock
4 GOWELROAD (IRE) (19)
BorBrgFlemensfirth(USA)-HollygroveSamba(IRE) 9 11-0
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Options O Syndicate
B Cyril O’Hara
S Options Energy Services Ltd
5 THUNDER
ROCK
(IRE) (39)
BgShirocco(GER)-LaBelleSauvage 9 11-0
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale
B Mrs O. Hegarty
S Ultima Business Solutions
6 TWIG (GB) (39)
BgSulamani(IRE)-SouthernExit
J Beau Morgan
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs G. Morgan
B L. J. Strangman
S Fitzdares
7 GOLDENACE (GB) (39)
FORM21224-1
TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflasttermwithanexcellentfourthof21toLangerDan intheCoralCupattheFestivalhere(21f,heavy).Beaten43/4lengthsbythewinner thatdayandnowmeetsthatrivalon6lbworseterms,butthis6-y-oappearsto haveimprovedsincejudgedonhisAscotGrade2reappearancesuccess.
23Nov Asc 19f Hdl good 1/5 Bluekingd’Oroux(FR) 1l
13Mar Chl 21f HcpH soft 4/21 LangerDan (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA160
FORM00132-3 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWBecamethefirstdualwinneroftheCoralCupatthebigmeeting here in March and even better performances when placed in Graded events at AintreeandSandowninApril.ShouldcomeonforhisNewburyreappearancespin buthedoesappeartoexcelinbig-fieldhandicapscenarios.
29Nov Nby 24f Hdl soft 3/4 Strong Leader 12l 27Apr San 21f Hdl good 2/8 Impaire Et Passe (FR)
11Apr Ain 20f Hdl soft 3/8 Impaire Et Passe (FR) s.h
TFRHHHHH BHA143
FORM11113-4
TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmartjuvenilelastterm,winningfirst4 starts before finishing third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival in March. CreditablefourthintheGerryFieldenonreturnatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft), notforthefirsttimeshapingasthoughastiffertestwouldbewelcomed.
30Nov Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Navajo Indy
17Feb Hay 15f Hdl heavy 1/4 Castelfort(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM346-222 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form well last term, culminating in a very respectable effort in the Pertemps Final here. Has continued the good work sincereturningtoactioninOctober,postingsolideffortsindefeatinatrioof 3mhandicapsatthiscourse,andhe’slikelytogiveanothergoodaccount.
13Dec Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Long Draw (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA149
FORM1P21P-P D
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhoscoredtwicelastseasonbeforefailing tocomplete(pulledup)intheBowlatAintreeinApril.Againpulledupreturned tothissphereonhisreappearanceintheAscotGrade2wonbyLuckyPlaceand hehasabittoproveonthebackofthatdisappointingdisplay.
23Nov Asc 19f Hdl good P/5 Lucky Place (FR)11Apr Ain 24f Ch soft P/7 Gerri Colombe (FR)2Mar Kel 23f Ch gd-sf 1/7 MinellaDrama(IRE) 7l
TFRHHIII BHA143
FORM2025-2P
10 11-0
BmGoldenHorn-DeuceAgain 7 10-10
J LorcanWilliams
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mr I. F. Gosden
B Meon Valley Stud
S Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerate(7-19underRules)andproducedbesteffortyet whensecondintheUltimaattheFestivalinMarch.Resumedwithasolidsecondin aGrade2backhurdlingatWetherbybutfailedtofirewithcheekpiecesaddedina Haydockhandicapnexttime.Alsoengagedinthe2.40onthiscard.
23Nov Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE)2Nov Wet 24f Hdl good 2/4
TFRHHHHI BHA144
FORM2/1111-4 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the DawnRunattheFestival,andtravelledwellforalongwaywhenfourthinthe 5-runner Ascot Grade 2 won by Lucky Place on her reappearance in November Entitledtocomeonforthatandshe’sastrongcandidate 23Nov Asc 19f Hdl good 4/5 Lucky
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: BOB OLINGER (IRE) 9 11 6 Rachael Blackmore 6-4 (Henryde Bromhead) 4 ran
Stewards Note:
THUNDER ROCK: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 GoldenAce (GB), 10-3 Lucky Place (FR), 4-1 Salver (FR), 9-2 Langer Dan (IRE), 17-2 Gowel Road (IRE), 22-1 Thunder Rock (IRE), 28-1 Twig (GB)
SALVER shaped as though ready for a stiffer test when capping a productive juvenile campaign by finishingthird intheTriumph Hurdle here in March. He again leftthat impressionwhen fourth on return at Newbury and, now given the chance to show what he can do over a longer trip, the 5-y-o gets the nod ahead of Golden Ace, who was only fourth behind Lucky Place at Ascot but she should be sharper here. Langer Dan is the pick ofthese in terms of raw ability but this scenario may not be ideal.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 196 runners, 9%) runs INTOSOMETHINGGOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs DANGER NAP LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROSE’S DART trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles.
1
CABALLERO CLIFF(GB) (39)
BcMuhaarar-Alabelle
J Sean Houlihan
T Robert Stephens, Caldicot
O The Moore’s
B Miss K. Rausing
2
CEDAR CREEK (GB) (53)
ChgFrankel-Proserpine(USA)
J Sean Bowen
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O The Fforest Frankel Partnership
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S William Hill
3 CRESTOFSTARS (IRE) (-)
BgHarzand(IRE)-CeolRua(IRE)
J Jonathan Burke
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Crest Racing X
B Mrs Fiona McStay
S Crest Racing
4 DANGER NAP(IRE) (53)
BgOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-Fiddlededee(IRE)
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Peter Bond
B Mrs Ann Bond
S Wasdell Group
5
GNOMON (GB)
BgTimeTest-Nirva(IRE)
J HarryCobden
(71)
T Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
O MrA. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan
B MrA. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan
S R M Beckett Ltd
6 GREGORIANS STAR (IRE) (55)
BgGregorian(IRE)-Rinaria(IRE)
J Marc Goldstein
T Sheena West, Lewes
O The Affordable Partnership
B Kildaragh Stud
S Southdowns Unleashed
7 INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (GB) (27)
BgDragonDancer-HazyManor(IRE)
J Finn Lambert
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
B T. C. Dawson
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHIII BHAFORM2
TIMEFORMVIEW Related to three winners and showed something when runner-up at Huntingdon first time out. This is a tricky assignment,however.
TFRHHHII BHAFORM51 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at ability on debut but left that form well behind when scoring in determined style at Aintree last time. Looksvulnerableinthiscompany,though.
9Nov Ain 16f NHF good 1/8 DangerNap(IRE)
/
22Oct Exe 13f NHF gd-sf 5/12 Gnomon 17l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/useful chaser Ashdale Bob and useful hurdler Storm Arising. Dam (h134) bumper/2m-2 1/4m hurdle winner (stayed 23/4m).Worthmonitoringinthebetting.
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TFRHHHII BHAFORM2
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 1/2-length second of 8 to Cedar Creek in bumper at Aintree (17f, good, 3/1) on NH debut 53daysago Nicelybredandshouldbeabletostepuponthat.
9Nov Ain 16f NHF good 2/8 CedarCreek 1/2l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEW Represents top Flat stable and created an excellent impression when making a successful start at Exeter 71 days ago. May havebeensavedforthisand,withmoretocome,he’stheonetobeat.
22Oct
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for the Flat and knew what was required when scoring at Ludlow55 days ago This is a much sternertest but hecoulddobetter
7Nov Lud 15f
TFRHHIII BHAFORM30
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Cloudy View and shaped with some encouragement when third in a 7-runner Ludlow bumperonhisintroduction.NotquiteinthesameformatWincanton nexttimeandothersaremorepersuasive.
8 MARHABAPRINCE (GB) (27)
BgPostponed(IRE)-MeetMarhaba(IRE) 11-0
J HarrySkelton
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Crest Racing VIII
B Ahmad Al Shaikh
S Crest Racing
9 OUR BOYSTAN (GB) (-)
BgKapgarde(FR)-WhoopsADaisy 11-0
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O FortyWinks Racing
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston
S Fitzdares
10 PRECIOUS
METAL(FR)
(27)
BgCastleduBerlais(FR)-Pluied’Or(IRE)
J LillyPinchin
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
O Moores Metals and Philip Moore
B MrJ. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes
S Tote
11 THE GOOSE (IRE) (27)
BgCalyx-Saadatt 11-0
J HarrietTucker
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mr C. E. Handford
B Jim Bradley
S Fitzdares Limited
12 WALK INTHEWEST(IRE) (-)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-WesternerLady(IRE) 11-0
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Chapman and Kingston
B Ballyreddin Stud &Tony Butler
S Geegeez.co.uk
13 DAFFODIL(GB) (-)
BfPostponed(IRE)-CambridgeDuchess 10-7
J Ben Ffrench Davis
T Adam West, Epsom
O Theakston Stud Syndicate
B Theakston Stud
S The Log Company
14 LADYTADITA(GB) (50)
ChfMasterstroke(USA)-Fabrika 10-7
J JoeAnderson
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O MrA Palk
B Yorton Farm Stud
S BetVictor
15 LATOPIX (FR) (32)
GrfBeaumecdeHouelle(FR)-Manitopix(FR) 10-7
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O MrJ. Allday
B Bruno Thierry, Haras Du Bosquet
S BetVictor
16 MERELYADETAIL(GB) (32)
BfFalco(USA)-MereDetail(IRE) 10-7
J KielanWoods
T Toby Bulgin, Thetford
O Mrs Nicola Bulgin
B Nicola Bulgin
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TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoacoupleofFlatwinnersandoffthe mark at the first attempt in bumper at Wincanton. Has left Owen BurrowssinceandisworthyofinterestwithSkeltonbooked.
5Dec Wcn 15f NHF soft 1/10
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TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Go Dante and fairly usefulhurdler/chasewinnerAngelofHarlem.Noteworthynewcomer
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TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up to Marhaba Prince at Wincanton on debut and is likely to have learned from that, so not completely dismissedforallthatothersprobablyhavemorepotential.
5Dec Wcn 15f NHF soft 2/10 Marhaba Prince 1l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM6
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who showed ability at Wincanton firsttimeoutbutwillneedtodoalotmoretofigureinthisbettercontest.
5Dec Wcn 15f NHF soft 6/10 Marhaba Prince 93/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW€80,0003-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Dam21/2m-25f hurdle/chase winner Booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a plus and it’ll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemateCrestofStars.
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed filly Half-sister to 5 winners on Flat, including 5f-7f winner Woodside Wonder Dam maiden on Flat. Toughaskondebut.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and was off the mark at the first time of asking in 5-runner event at Huntingdon last time. Wellworthherplaceinthiscompanyandislikelytoplayapart.
12Nov Hun 15f NHF good 1/5 DoWahDiddy 8l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM10 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWWon10-runnerfilliesbumperatVichyby1/4length from Lenza Conti. Left D. Guillemin €55,000 subsequently and only seventhatDoncasteronstabledebut,soneedstogetbackontrack.
30Nov Don 16f NHF good 7/10 MerelyADetail 12l 26May Vic 12f Stk - 1 LenzaConti(FR) nk
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster with something in hand and, while this is tougher, she’s capableofbetter
30Nov Don 16f
17 ROSE’S DART(GB) (32)
BrfDartmouth-PepiteRose(FR)
J Charlie Deutsch
10-7
T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
O Falcon Line Racing
B Falcon’s Line Ltd
S Stittenham Farms TFRHHHII BHAFORM2
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and showed plenty when runner-up to Merely A Detail at Doncaster on debut. Opentoimprovementandnotwithouthope.
2024: KELDU LARGE (FR) 4 11 0 David Noonan 7-2 (MrsJaneWilliams) 11 ran Stewards Note: INTOSOMETHINGGOOD: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gnomon (GB), 5-1 Lady Tadita (GB), 15-2 Marhaba Prince (GB), 9-1 Merely A Detail (GB), 18-1 Cedar Creek (GB), Rose’s Dart (GB), 20-1 Danger Nap (IRE), Our Boy Stan (GB), 25-1 Gregorians Star (IRE), Precious Metal (FR), 33-1 Crest of Stars (IRE), Walk In The West (IRE), Latopix (FR), 40-1 Caballero Cliff (GB), 100-1 Intosomethinggood (GB), Daffodil (GB), 150-1 The Goose (IRE)
GNOMON made a winning start with a minimum of fuss at Exeter a couple of months ago and there should be more to come with the longer trip no issue, so he gets the marginal vote over Lady Tadita, who also arrives on the back of a successful debut. Marhaba Prince is also considered.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.20 - THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 IN CINEMAS NOW NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, and the third £3037 for novice five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Paramount 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 staff in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best tuned out in this race 7 entries, 3 at £25 and 4 at £125. - Closed December 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525. (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.55 -THE RICHMONDVILLAGESAND BUPACARE HOMES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2024 and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb RICHMOND VILLAGES 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 staff in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned in this race 20 entries at £100 - Closed December 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.30 -THE BETFAIR HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990 and the fifth £1495. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Betfair has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff in charge of 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 BETFAIR. 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 12 entries, at £250 - Closed December 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240. (PenaltyValue £26015)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.05 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE 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 five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 10th, 2024 and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, December 26th, 2024 and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Penalties, after December 15th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st.. Betfair has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and memberofracing staff. In addition, theywill award a £150 cash prize to the member of racing staff in charge of 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 BETFAIR. 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 in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing, may be taken into account. 25 entries, 14 at £150, 11 at £500Closed December 10th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.40 -THE BESTODDS ONTHE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb Betfair has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff In addition, they will present 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 BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 4 at £35 and 13 at £175 - Closed December 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.15 - THE DORNAN ENGINEERING RELKEEL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, December 26th, 2024 and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) DORNAN ENGINEERING has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff in charge of 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 DORNAN ENGINEERING 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. 9 entries at £350 - Closed December 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (PenaltyValue £39865) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.50 - THE RACERIDECHELTENHAM “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £14237 to the winning horse The second to receive £5342, the third £2675, the fourth £1332, the fifth £670 and the sixth £335. for four yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2024 and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024 Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Please see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 21 entries at £125. - Closed December 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560; Sixth £280. (PenaltyValue £14237.50) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
