The Stage Is Set 7 Races, 7 Trials
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Welcome to Cheltenham Racecourse for Festival Trials Day.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Festival Trials on my first race meeting in charge, having been appointed as the new CEO of Cheltenham Racecourse on January 1st. Having been a regular racegoer to Cheltenham over many years, it will be a very different experience to be at work, as opposed to enjoying this incredible racecourse and the opportunity to watch the best jumps horses in the world socially Following a very successful New Year’s Day meeting, with 33,000 racegoers attending, today builds on the excitement as we move to towards The Festival, which is now only 45 days away All of the Jockey Club team are determined and focused on delivering the very best raceday we can for you.
The racing today is of great quality and should provide some intriguing contests and signposts to The Festival itself From a personal perspective, I am very excited to see Constitution Hill back at Cheltenham for the first time since March 2023 and I will be watching the Betfair Cotswold Chase with keen interest as L’Homme Presse looks to add another victory to his CV From a local perspective Crambo, trained by Fergal O’Brien at Ravenswell also looks one to watch in the Betfair Cleeve Hurdle All in all, it looks a great day of racing I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported today’s meeting: Betfair, JCB, Timeform, Unibet, and AIS, as sponsors are such an important part of the success of our racedays.
Inevitably, our attention is also focused on The Festival in March, the best jumps meeting in the world and one of the truly iconic sporting events staged in this country. A number of improvements and enhancements have been introduced for this year and I am very confident that these can help make The Festival this year better than ever If you have yet to book, then please come and join us
Whether today is your first time to Cheltenham or you have been a regular for years, a very warm welcome and I hope you have a really enjoyable day.
Guy Lavender Martin St Quinton Chief Executive Officer Chairman
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4 GALOPINDESCHAMPS(FR)(41)
Bl gTimos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) 8 11-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Singula Partnership
B Mrs Audrey Turley
S G.A.E.C Des Champs
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHH BHA179
FORM 11F1-11 C
TIMEFORMVIEWMostimpressivewhenseeingoffBravemansgameinthis12 monthsago SuffereddefeatstoFastorslowatPunchestownonhisnext2startsbut backtohisbestwhenwinningSavillsandIrishGoldCupatLeopardstownthiswinter, beatingFastorslowby41/2lengthsinthelatter Hardtobeat.
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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OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£15900,2nd£7948,3rd£3976,4th£1988,5th£992, 6th£496.(PenaltyValue£20812)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34ofthe WeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 196 runners, 9%) runs GUARD YOUR DREAMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs RESPLENDENT GREY LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHISTLE STOPTOUR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 363 miles.
1 MASACCIO (IRE) (30)
GrgMastercraftsman(IRE)-AngeBleu(USA) 8 12-0
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell
B Bjorn Nielsen
S Ultima Business Solutions
2 RESPLENDENTGREY(IRE) (50)
GrgWalkInThePark(IRE)-CaltraPrincess(IRE) 7 12-0
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mrs R. J. Skan
B Ms M. Kavanagh
S Motaclan
3 WHISTLE STOPTOUR (IRE) (23)
J PatrickWadge
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
B Denis Cusack
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
4 GUARDYOUR DREAMS (GB) (42)
BgFameAndGlory-NativeSunrise(IRE) 9 11-7
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Graham and Alison Jelley
B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg
S Jelson Ltd
5 JAGWAR (FR) (46)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-QuizasJolie(FR) 6 11-3
J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Tongue Strap
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil
S Swansway
6 RYAN’S ROCKET(IRE) (36)
ChgJetAway-SmithsLady(IRE) 7 11-1
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ryan’s
B L. Doyle
S Olive Print & Graphics
7 WALKING ONAIR (IRE) (38)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Refinement(IRE) 8 10-10
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Gary Brown, Swindon
O J Carthy & Mrs P Shanahan
B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.
TFRHHHHI BHA143
FORM10-2123 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Successfultwiceoverhurdleslastseasonandjustifiedsupport whenmakingwinningchasedebutin21/2mNewburyhandicapinNovember Bettered thatformwhen2lengthssecondtoclassyTheJukeboxManoversameC&Dlaterthat monthandputinplacebythatrivalinGradedcompanylatest(3m).
Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/5 TheJukebox Man (IRE) 18l Nov24 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 2/6 TheJukebox Man (IRE) 2l Nov24 Nby 19f
TFRHHHII BHA143
FORM42-1122 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonontheupoverhurdlesandperfectstartto chasecareerwhenaccountingfor5rivalsina21/2mUttoxeterhandicaponreturn. Ran a cracker upped in trip/grade when runner-up in a Listed chase here (24.5f) amonthlaterbuterrorscreptpitchedintoGrade2companylasttime.
Dec24 San 24f Ch soft 2/5
Nov24 Chl 24f Ch good 2/4
Oct24 Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM413-311
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual-hurdles winner last season and this former Irish pointscorerisprogressingverynicelyoverfences,supplementinghisKelso successinfinestyleatAyr(3m)3weeksago Raised7lbanddropintripfar fromcertaintosuitbuthislimithasnotyetbeenreached.
2Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft 1/5 WasdellDundalk(FR)
Dec24 Kel 23f HcpC soft 1/6
Nov24 Ayr 20f HcpC good 3/5 White
TFRHHHII BHA136
FORM00-1434 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler at his best who, in line with yard’s fine formatthetime,madeasuccessfulreturn/chasedebutinnovices’handicap at Warwick (20f) in October Sound efforts all 3 starts since, fourth in a valuablecoursehandicaplastmonth.Shouldbethereabouts.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 Gemirande (FR)
Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 3/7 Peaky Boy(IRE)
Oct24 Chl 19f HcpC good 4/11 Lisnamult Lad (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA132
FORM145-113 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWGood-lookingsortwhohastakenreallywelltofencesinrecent months, winning handicaps at Wetherby and Bangor The form of his Bangor win worked outwell and he shaped asthough still in formwhenthird of5 at Uttoxeter, bookedforseconduntilamistakeatthelast.Remainsofseriousinterest.
Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC soft 3/5 Jingko Blue (FR) 91/2l Nov24 Bgr 20f HcpC soft 1/15 Lowry’sBar(IRE) 3l Oct24 Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 HalfShot(IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM21-1412
TIMEFORM VIEW £110,000Irishpointwinnerwhomadebrightstartoverhurdles, landingnovicesatTaunton/Kemptoninthespring.DisappointedwhenfourthinGrade2 PersianWaratChepstowbutfirmlybackontrackwhenmakingwinningchase/handicap debutinNovember MatchedthatformatAscotandnowupintrip
Dec24 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Here Comes Georgie 1/2l Nov24 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 LuckyLugger 3l Oct24 Chp 19f Hdl soft 4/7 Flying Fortune (IRE) 27l
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and posted a career best when runner-up on chase debut in December 2023. Lightly raced and nowhere nearthat level since, including in a trioofoutingsfornewconnections.Firstpreference3.15Doncaster Dec24 Nby
8 BILLYTHEREALBIGRED (GB) (50)
BgProconsul-LaurensRuby(IRE) 5 10-10
J HenryBrooke
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell
B Mr Peter Conway
S Swansway TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM111F-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive sent handicapping over hurdles last season, winning his first 3 starts, and in receipt of weight-for-age he’s unbeatenin2startsoverfencestoend2024 Isn’tthebiggestsothesefences willaskadifferentquestionbuthe’scertainlyonetobepositiveabout.
Dec24 Exe 17f HcpC soft 1/7 FireFlyer(IRE) 4l
Oct24 Bgr 20f HcpC soft 1/10 ImmortalFame(IRE) 14l
Apr24 Ayr 20f HcpH soft F/9 Plaisirdes Flos (FR) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: GINNY’S DESTINY(IRE) 8 12 0 HarryCobden 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Jagwar (FR), 5-1 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 7-1 Billytherealbigred (GB), 8-1 Masaccio (IRE), 10-1 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), Guard Your Dreams (GB), Ryan’s Rocket (IRE), 66-1 Walking On Air (IRE)
JAGWAR is already a much better chaser than hurdler and with his Bangor win and Uttoxeter third (when better than the result) both working out very well, he’s a handicapper to keep on the right side of Masaccio doesn’t have The Jukebox Man to contend with this time and he seems sure to give it a good go, while Billytherealbigred, a stablemate of the selection, shouldn’t be ignored in receipt of a handy weight-for-age allowance.
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RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2)
(Registered asthe Finesse) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (22 wins from 225 runners, 10%) runs SAUVIGNON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs EAST INDIA DOCK
LONGESTTRAVELLER: STENCIL trained by N George & A Zetterholm, France.
1 EASTINDIADOCK (GB) (70)
BgGoldenHorn-DiamondBangle(IRE) 11-5
J SamTwiston-Davies
T James Owen, Newmarket
O The Gredley Family
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
S Unex Group
2 SAUVIGNON (FR) (231)
BgInnsofCourt(IRE)-Salicorne(USA) 11-5
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
B Lisa Lemiere Dubois
S Morson Group
3 STENCIL(GB) (57)
E Tongue Strap
BgMasar(IRE)-Fullofwonder 11-5
J James Reveley
T N. George &A. Zetterholm, France
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Eminent Kind Ltd
4 QUANTOCK HILLS (FR) (42)
BgSageburg(IRE)-Merka(FR) 11-3
J Nico de Boinville E Hood
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O Jim and Claire Limited
B S.C.E.A Haras de St Maur
S 1Account Ltd
5
TERIFERMA(GB) (42)
ChgTerritories(IRE)-Spritzig 11-3
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Jack Jones, Newmarket
O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton
B New England Stud
6 BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE) (38)
BgMakeBelieve-ShirinofPersia(IRE) 11-0
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Owners Group 140
B Carrigbeg Stud
S Owners Group
7 GALACTIC CHARM (GB) (30)
BgSeaTheMoon(GER)-GoldCharm(GER) 11-0
J Caoilin Quinn
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O The Fat Jockey Partnership
B Harriet Loder
S KM Elite
TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM11 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful staying handicapperonthe Flat forJames Fanshawe who is a half-brother to useful hurdler Burdett Road and has looked a fine prospect himself over obstacles, totally dominant forsecondwinatthistrackinNovember Willtakeplentyofstopping. Nov24 Chl 16f Hdl good 1/10 Static(FR) 18l Oct24 Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/10 HotFuss(IRE) 4l Sep24 Don 14f Hcp gd-sf 4/8 Faylaq 11/2
TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM1-21 D
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Frenchperformerwhocementedexcellentstarttohis career when winning 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.4f, soft) by 1 1/2 lengths from Sony Bill. Off7 months. First run foryard after leaving Mathieu Pitartandhavingjoinedpowerfulstable,heneedsconsidering.Tonguetieon.
Jun24 Aut 17f Hdl soft 1 SonyBill(FR)
May24 Aut 15f Hdl - 2 Apollon du Luy (FR) 2l Apr24 Lyp 17f Hdl - 1 ElGavilan(FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
FORM116 D
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulformoverhurdles,winningjuvenilesatCompiegnein MayandOctober(comfortably,by3lengthsfromCoeurd’Amour).121/2lengths sixthof7toCoeurd’AmourinGroup3PrixGeneraldeSaint-Didiertherelasttime. Takesstrongholdandwaitingtacticsemployedbuthasshareofability
Nov24 Com 17f Hdl - 6 Coeurd’Amour(FR) 12l Oct24 Com 17f Hdl - 1 Coeurd’Amour(FR) 3l May24 Com 16f Hdl - 1 TitideParis(FR) 13/4
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM21211 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful form overhurdles in France, confirmingdebut promise when successful at Dieppe. Acquired for €130,000 and didn’t need to improvetogoonebetterthanonyarddebutin8-runnerjuvenileatFontwell(17.7f) Didprogresswhendead-heatingwithTerifermainaC&Djuvenilelastmonth.
Dec24 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 -Nov24 Fon 17f Hdl good 1/8 Belcamo 7l Oct24 Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Opec 33/4l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM1121 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to hurdling with wins at Killarney and Down Royal in August. Ran well attempting to concede plenty of weight when second at Listowel the following month and matched that form on stable debutwhendead-heatingwithQuantockHillsoverC&Dlastmonth.
Dec24 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 -Sep24 Lis 16f Hdl good 2 Zaynab (IRE) 4l Aug24 Dow 16f Hdl good 1 InspireHope(IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairFlatwinnerforJessicaMaceyover2mwhois builtforhurdlingandmadehisstaminacountwhenmakingawinning start for new connections at Newbury last month. Bare form isn’t anythingflashbuthecanimprove Dec24 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/9 LiamSwagger
Jul24 Bev 16f Hcp soft 1/5 Animato
Jul24 Thk 14f Hcp gd-sf 2/6 The CraftyMole nk
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful staying handicapper on Flat for Michael Bell (47,000 gns buy for new connections) Made a promising start over hurdles at Sandown3weeksago,stickingtohistaskdespitehisinexperienceshowingover thelast2flights.SincelandedtheoddswithouttoomuchfussatFontwell.
8 MAMBONUMBERFIVE (FR) (238)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-SweetMambo(FR) 11-0
J KielanWoods
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mal Bloodstock Ltd
B Haras de Mandore
S Fitzdares
9 TORRENT(GB) (29)
BgCamelot-Ighraa(IRE) 11-0
J David Noonan
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Denise Smith & Partner
E Cheek Pieces
B Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq
S Junction 24 Ltd
10 VICTORYSHOUT(FR) (207)
BcFrankel-Correze
J Gavin Sheehan
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
O Kenyon &Van Der Horst
B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
11-0
TFRHHHII BHAFORM35-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles, 2 1/2 lengths second of 9 to Raffles Dolce Vita in juvenile at Auteuil last time. Left Francois Nicolle for €50,000 in July and while he’s been offthe tracksince,he’singoodhands.
Jun24 Aut 17f Hdl heavy 2 Raffles DolceVita (FR) 2
Apr24 Aut 15f Hdl soft 5 Nietzsche Has (FR)
Mar24 Aut 15f Hdl - 3 Nietzsche Has (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM212333 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairon Flat and has quicklyreached a higherlevel overhurdles,winningtwiceandbetterthaneverwhenthirdinGrade 2 company at Chepstow a month ago Well behind East India Dock whenthepairclashedpriortothat.
Dec24 Chp 16f Hdl soft 3/9 Nietzsche Has (FR)
Nov24 Chl 16f Hdl good 3/10 East India Dock 18l Nov24 Wet 16f Hdl good 3/7 Liam Swagger
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd TFRHHIII BHAFORM
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), successful at Hamiltonlasttime.SoldfromK.R.Burke150,000gnslaterinJulyand thisnoeasyintroductiontohurdling.
Jul24 Htn 12f Hcp good 1/6 QuantumLeap
Jun24 Thk 12f Hcp gd-sf 10/11 AlignThe Stars (IRE) 14l Jun24 Htn 11f Hcp good 2/4 Whathappensinvegas(IRE) 11/2
2024: SIR GINO (FR) 4 11 5James Bowen 5-4 (NickyHenderson) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 East India Dock (GB), 13-2 Sauvignon (FR), 11-1 Stencil (GB), 18-1 Quantock Hills (FR), Teriferma (GB), 20-1 Believitanducan (IRE), Mambonumberfive (FR), 33-1 Galactic Charm (GB), 50-1 Torrent (GB), Victory Shout (FR)
EAST INDIA DOCK ran out an 18-length winner of the Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle at this course in November and with that form well in advance of the opposition, he can cement his position as a genuine Triumph Hurdle contender Stencil has his share of ability but is not yet the finished article, so Sauvignon is offered for forecast purposes.
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THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280 (PenaltyValue £56270)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (22 wins from 225 runners, 10%) runs GINNY’S DESTINY and ILRIDOTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs TORN AND FRAYED LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOON D’ORANGE trained by John Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 GINNY’S DESTINY(IRE) (48)
BgYeats(IRE)-DantesTerm(IRE)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Gordon & Su Hall
B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll S Morson Group
2 IROKO (FR) (35)
BgCokoriko(FR)-Boscraie(FR)
9 12-0
7 12-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr E Tongue Strap
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Jacques Cypres
S Swansway
3
ILRIDOTO
(FR) (42)
BgKapgarde(FR)-L’Exploratrice(FR)
8 11-9
J FreddieGingell(3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff & Ferguson
B Noel Lemaire
S Morson Group
4 SOULICON (GB) (29)
BgSixtiesIcon-SolitairyGirl
8 11-8
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
O This time next year maybe
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd
S Pugsley Revill
5 IMPERIALSAINT(FR) (30)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-QuininedeMazille(FR) 7 11-6
J Micheal Nolan
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Richard Johnson Racing Imperial Saint
B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson
S Philip Hobbs Racing
6 GEMIRANDE (FR) (24)
BgAlNamix(FR)-Queenjo(FR) 9 11-6
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O The Bellamy Partnership
B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault
S Faucets Limited
7 HAPPYGOLUCKY(IRE) (683)
BrgJeremy(USA)-Mydadsabishop(IRE) 11 11-5
J Jonathan Burke
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Lady Dulverton
B Mrs Maura Canavan
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TFRHHHHI BHA152
FORM1122-P3 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Hadanexcellentfirstcampaignoverfenceswiththis yard, including a Cheltenham hat-trick between November and January (atthismeeting),andevenbetterformwhensecondinGrade1company twiceafter.Excusesbothstartsthistermandworthanotherchance.
Dec24 Hun 19f Ch soft 3/5 Djelo (FR) 13l
Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good P/15 Il Ridoto (FR)Apr24 Ain 19f Ch soft 2/5 Il EtaitTemps (FR) 9l
TFRHHHHH BHA152
FORM3/152-2F C BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressiveoverhurdlesandtookformupanothernotchon thirdstartoverfenceswhen4lengthssecondof6inGrade1MildmayatAintreein April.ShapedverywellonHaydockreappearancebeforefallingthroughnofaultof hisownatAscot Openingmarkinthisspherelooksahandyone.
Dec24 Asc 21f Ch gd-sf F/4 Jungle Boogie (IRE)Nov24 Hay 21f Ch soft 2/6 Trelawne 1/2l Apr24 Ain 24f Ch soft 2/6 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 4l
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM00P-516 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhowasagoodthirdinthislastyear off 1lb higher All the better for return when winning Paddy Power GoldCuphereby41/2lengthsbutonlysixthinDecemberGoldCup overC&D6weeksago
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Gemirande (FR) 17l
Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 1/15 GaLaw(FR) 41/2l
Oct24 Chp 19f HcpC good 5/10 Grandeurd’Ame (FR) 21l
TFRHHHHI BHA146
FORM2-22241 C
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdleswhoshowedimprovedform to finally get offthe mark over fences in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton last monthdespitebeing4lboutofthehandicap Racesoff3lbhigherheresomust berespectedbackupintrip
Dec24 Kmp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Edwardstone 31/2l
Dec24 San 15f Ch soft 4/4 L’Eau du Sud (FR) 38l Nov24 Wcn 20f Ch good 2/5 Boombawn (IRE) nk
TFRHHHHI BHA144
FORM31-1101
TIMEFORMVIEWTakenverywelltofencesthisseason,winning3of his4starts,resumingprogresswhenmakingallatAintreeonBoxing Day, impressing with his jumping. Looks ready for a crack at somethinglikethis.
Dec24 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/5
Nov24 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 General Medrano (IRE) 20l Nov24 Ain 15f HcpC good 1/8 Magistrato(FR) 81/2l
TFRHHHII BHA144
FORM550-116 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and without a win last term but has returned in fine heart this season, following up his decisive winning Ascot return with victory in December Gold Cup over C&D last month. Needs to shrugoffapooreffortinasimilareventhereonNewYear’sDay,however 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/8 Springwell Bay 58l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Madara(FR) 1l Nov24 Asc 21f HcpC good 1/7 NocteVolatus 71/2l
TFRHIIII BHA143
FORM121//300/- C D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookverywell to fences in 2020/21, second inthe Ultima at the Festival priorto winning Grade 3 handicap atAintree. However, missed the following season and struggled in competitive handicapsherewhenlastseen2yearsago HassinceleftKimBailey. Mar23 Chl 25f HcpC soft 9/23 Corach Rambler(IRE) 33l Jan23 Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/16 Midnight River 20l Nov22 Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 L’homme Presse (FR) 4l
8 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (42)
BgDesird’UnSoir(FR)-Souryad’Airy(FR) 9 10-12
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Syders & Burkes
B Mr Georges Lacombe
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
9 TORNAND FRAYED (FR) (43)
BgCalifet(FR)-ChicEtZen(FR) 11 10-6
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
10 MOON D’ORANGE (FR) (28)
ChgSpanishMoon(USA)-Fleurd’Orange
7 10-5
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Ian Stuart Griffiths and Gary Evans
B EARL Elevage Marion & Mr Didier Marion
11 SOME SCOPE (GB) (30)
BgTelescope(IRE)-Rosygo(IRE)
7 10-4
J DylanJohnston (3) E Tongue Strap
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
O Carl Hinchy Mark Scott and Nigel Horler
B MrW. L. Smith & Partners
S Rh Bloodstock
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHIII BHA136
FORM14UP-15
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Just respectable fifth in December Gold Cup overC&Dsince,however,andothersmakemoreappeal.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Gemirande (FR) 13l
Oct24 Chp 19f HcpC good 1/10 GaLaw(FR) 2l
Mar24 Nby 19f HcpC heavy P/9 Heltenham (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM604-516 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Not always the most sure-footed but avoided mistakes when capitalising on a falling mark in veterans event at WarwickinNovember Notinthesameforminsimilareventherenext timehowever,andwillfindthismorecompetitive.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Numitor
Nov24 War 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 EldoradoAllen(FR)
Oct24 Ain 24f HcpC good 5/7 Copperhead 29l
TFRHHHHI BHA129
FORM10-3342 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner ofa novice hurdle during a short stint for FergalO’Brienduringthespringandbesteffortoverfencesbackwith thisyardwhensecondatNewbury4weeksago Moreneededinthis deeperrace,though.
Dec24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Inthewaterside (FR) 31/2l
Dec24 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 17l
Oct24 Chl 24f Ch good 3/6 Hyland (FR) 22l
TFRHHHHI BHA128
FORM124-P41
TIMEFORMVIEWHadagoodfirstseasonoverfences,winningon2 ofhis5starts(atupto25.3f).BackontheupwhenwinningRowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day and this progressive young chaserisn’ttakenlightlybackdownintrip
Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 KinondoKwetu 3/4l Nov24 Nwc 23f HcpC good 4/13 Frero Banbou (FR) 18l
Oct24 Chl 25f HcpC good P/14 SeniorChief -
2024: GALAW(FR) 8 11 8 Gavin Sheehan 8-1 (Jamie Snowden) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10 Stewards Note: GEMIRANDE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Iroko (FR), 9-2 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE), 7-1 Imperial Saint (FR), 8-1 Moon D’Orange (FR), 9-1 Some Scope (GB), 10-1 Soul Icon (GB), 12-1 Gemirande (FR), 14-1 Il Ridoto (FR), 25-1 Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 33-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 66-1 Happygolucky (IRE)
Plentyto considerbut IROKO’s opening mark in this sphere looks a handy one judged on the form he showed in a Grade 1 atAintree last season and he can make amends for his luckless first-fence fall at Ascot last month. Ginny’s Destiny has had excuses on both his starts this term and is another who’s on a tempting mark based on his exploits at the top level in the spring, while Imperial Saint is worth a crack at this level after his dominant all-the-way win at Aintree.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000
Owners Prize Money 1st £53800, 2nd £22175, 3rd £11088, 4th £5550, 5th £2775, 6th £1388. (PenaltyValue £70337.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (39 wins from 249 runners, 16%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (13 wins from 75 runners, 17%) runs DELTAWORK FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs CHANTRY HOUSE today. LONGESTTRAVELLERS: DELTAWORK trained by G Elliott, GENTLEMANSGAME trained by M F Morris - both Ireland.
1 GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) (28)
GrgGentlewave(IRE)-GrainneNiMaille 9 11-10
J Darragh O’Keeffe E Cheek Pieces
T M. F. Morris, Ireland
O Robcour
B Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck
2 STAGE STAR (IRE) (42)
BgFameAndGlory-SparkyMay 9 11-8
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Owners Group 044
B Ruxley Holdings Ltd
3 CHANTRYHOUSE (IRE)
(24)
BrgYeats(IRE)-TheLastBank(IRE) 11 11-4
J Nico de Boinville E Blinkers
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B M. Conaghan
4 DELTAWORK (FR) (43)
BrgNetwork(GER)-Robbe(FR) 12 11-4
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr C. Magnien & MrJ. Magnien
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
5 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (30)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-RomanceTurgot(FR) 10 11-4
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman)
B Mr Bernard Camp
S Faucets Limited
6 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (6)
BgBrianBoru-BajanGirl(FR) 10 11-4
J Micheal Nolan
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
O Simon & Christine Prout
B MrWilliam Fox
S We Do Vans
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHI BHA160
FORM21P5-43
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby last November Without a victory since but he posted a good third of 9 to GalopinDesChampsinSavillsChaseatLeopardstown(24.4f,goodtosoft) 28daysago Thishigh-classIrishchasermustentercalculations.
Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 3/9 Galopin des Champs (FR)12l
May24 Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 4/9 Fastorslow (FR) 5l
Apr24 Ain 24f Ch soft 5/7 Gerri Colombe (FR) 101/4l
TFRHHHII BHA159
FORM5/1P5-40 C
TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timewinnerhere,baggingthePaddyPower Gold Cup last season. Not in same form since though and he came in only seventh of 11 in December Gold Cup here (20.6f, good to soft) 42daysago Goesupintripnowwithsomethingtoprove
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 Gemirande (FR) 19l Oct24 Ain 19f HcpC good 4/5 Minella Drama (IRE) 33/4l
Mar24 Chl 20f Ch soft 5/11 Protektorat (FR) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA154
FORM400-551 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Took this prize in 2022 and he got back on track after a winless spell over hurdles when landing 5-runner handicap chaseoverC&D(soft)24daysago Noforlornhopeifbuildingonthat here.
1Jan Chl 25f HcpC soft 1/5 OurPower(IRE) 61/2l Nov24 Nby 24f HcpH soft 5/11 HerminoAa (FR) 23l
May24 Pun 23f HcpH yield 5/25 Maxxum (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA157
FORM3662-50 C D
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart Irish chaserwho ended lasttermwith a fine second in Aintree’s Grand National. Yet to hit top form this term however,only11thinCrossCountryhandicaphere(29.2f,goodtosoft) 37daysago Othersappealmoreonthisoccasion.
Dec24 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 11/15 Stumptown (IRE) 19l Nov24 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 5/5 EnvoiAllen (FR) 22l Apr24 Ain 34f HcpC soft 2/32 IAm Maximus (FR) 71/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA163
FORM1U/124-3 C
TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaser Lightlyracedinrecentseasonsbuthe cameinagoodfourthintheGoldCupherelastMarch.Notdiscreditedon hisseasonalreturnwhenthirdof11toBanbridgeinKingGeorgeVIChase atKempton30daysago Holdsleadingformclaims.
Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/11 Banbridge (IRE) 11l Mar24 Chl 26f Ch soft 4/11 Galopin des Champs (FR) 15l Feb24 Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Pic D’orhy(FR) 51/2l
TFRHIIII BHA142
FORM123rP5 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 3 ofhis first 4 starts at Cartmel this term but below par of late and only fifth of 6 in conditions event atWindsor(22.2f)6daysago Thisisaverydifficultask.
19Jan Wdr 22f Ch soft 5/6 Protektorat (FR) 47l Dec24 San 28f HcpC soft P/10 MrVango (IRE)Nov24 Chl 29f HcpC good O/9 Sweet David -
2024: CAPODANNO (FR) 8 11 4 PTownend 7-2 (WPMullins) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
ProbableS.P’s: 11-8 L’homme Presse (FR), 11-4 Gentlemansgame (GB), 5-1 Chantry House (IRE), 17-2 Stage Star (IRE), 18-1 Delta Work (FR), 100-1 Tommie Beau (IRE)
By no means a vintage renewal ofthe Cotswold Chase and L’HOMME PRESSE looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways on the back of his solid third in Kempton’s King George VI Chase. Irish-challenger Gentlemansgame appeals as the main danger to Venetia Williams’ top-class chaser with 2022 victor Chantry House no forlorn hope if building on his recent C&D handicap success.
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THE UNIBETHURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTEREDASTHE INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000
Owners Prize Money 1st £54475, 2nd £22363, 3rd £11188, 4th £5588, 5th £2800 (PenaltyValue £71187.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (39 wins from 249 runners, 16%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (13 wins from 75 runners, 17%) runs FILS D’OUDAIRIES
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2019 The stable runs CONSTITUTION HILL today. N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2016 and 2021. The stable runs SPIRITS BAY today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: FILS D’OUDAIRIES trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1 CONSTITUTION HILL(GB) (30)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-QueenofTheStage(IRE) 8 11-10
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr Michael Buckley
B Mrs S. A. Noott
S Unibet
2 FILS D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (14)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-Pythied’Oudairies(FR) 10 11-8
J Sean Bowen
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Mr David L’Estrange
B CTE Michel De Gigou
S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott
3 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (8)
BgCamelot-MissRaven(IRE) 8 11-4
J Jonathan Burke E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O The Optimists Syndicate
B Haras du Logis St Germain
S OLBG
4 JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (43)
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Yad’LaJoie(FR)
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O UTB Racing
8 11-4
B Mr Philippe Thiriet & MrVincent Le Roy
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
5 SPIRITS BAY(GB) (7)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-SilverCoaster(IRE) 7 11-4
J Jordan Nailor
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders
B A. Wintle & R. Johnson
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHHHH BHA175 FORM1111/1-1 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Exceptional unbeaten hurdler who had his setbacks last year(missedFestival)butconfirmedhe’sstilltheonetobeatinthedivisionwhen becomingfirst3-timewinneroftheChristmasHurdleatKemptononBoxingDay. ThislooksapenaltykickbeforehebidstoregainhisChampionHurdlecrown.
Dec24 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/4 Lossiemouth(FR) 2
Dec23 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/5 Rubaud(FR) 9
TFRHHIII BHA146
FORM0134-4P D
TIMEFORMVIEWAddedthreehurdlesvictoriestohistallyin2023,latterly aGrade3atTipperary(16.2f)inOctoberofthatyear Setastifftaskreturning from12monthsoffatLeopardstownoverChristmasandrannosortofrace backoverfencesatFairyhouse2weeksago Upagainstit.
11Jan Fai 17f HcpC soft P The King ofPrs (IRE)Dec24 Leo 16f Hdl gd-yd 4/6 Brighterdaysahead (FR) 32l Dec23 Leo 16f Hdl sf-hv 4/4 State Man (FR) 22l
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM211-220 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Built up a healthystrike rate overhurdles forthisyard and returned from 6 months off with a good second in Grade 2 Elite Hurdle atWincanton(15.2f)inNovember WellbeatenoffbigweightinWindsorhandicap 8daysagobutbettershowinganticipatedwithcheekpiecesrefitted.
17Jan Wdr 16f HcpH soft 12/14 Secret Squirrel 21l
Nov24 Wcn 15f Hdl good 2/3 Rubaud (FR) 11/4l
Apr24 Pun 16f HcpH yield 2/25 Daddy Long Legs (FR) 5l
TFRHIIII BHA132
FORM2PF-P00
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in variedeventsin2024 Easytobackandneverfiguredonstabledebut inaC&Dhandicap6weeksagoandloadstofindonthesetermsback ingradedcompany.
Dec24 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/14 Mirabad (FR) 24l
Sep24 Nav 14f Stk good 10 Hello Neighbour(IRE) 58l May24 Wex 24f Hdl yd-sf 7 Antrim Coast (IRE) 12l
TFRHHIII BHA125
FORMF115-53 D
TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelllastseason,winningnoviceandhandicaphurdle over17fatExeter Encouragementtogleanfromeachofhis2startsthiswinter, seeminglyunsuitedbytacticsadoptedwhenthirdof8inhandicapatHaydock (15.6f)lastweek.However,veryhardtoenvisagehimplayingaleadrolehere.
18Jan Hay 15f HcpH soft 3/8 Bertie’s Ballet 91/2l Dec24 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/14 Mirabad (FR) 71/2l Mar24 Nby 18f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 I Love MyBaie (FR) 20l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 5 11 0 PTownend 4-7 (WPMullins) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 1-9 Constitution Hill (GB), 7-1 Brentford Hope (GB), 40-1 Fils d’Oudairies (FR), 66-1 Spirits Bay (GB), 100-1 Joyeux Machin (FR)
The outstanding CONSTITUTION HILLdispelled an absence and cemented the fact he’s still very much the one to beat in this division when becoming the first 3-time winner of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. It’s hard to envisage Nicky Henderson’s 8-y-o having any trouble landing this before he bids to regain his Champion Hurdle crown in March. Brentford Hope could well be the one for the forecast spot. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.BRENTFORD HOPE 3.FILS D’OUDAIRIES (FR)
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THE BETFAIR CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £70000
Owners Prize Money 1st £30128, 2nd £12418, 3rd £6209, 4th £3108, 5th £1554, 6th £777, 7th £385, 8th £196. (PenaltyValue £39389)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (22 wins from 225 runners, 10%) runs MONMIRAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs STRONG LEADER LONGESTTRAVELLER: KERRYHILL trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 203 miles.
1 BOTOX HAS (FR) (35)
BgDreamWell(FR)-Bournie(FR) 9 11-8
J Caoilin Quinn E Blinkers
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O John and Yvonne Stone
B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud
S KM Elite Products Ltd
2 CRAMBO (GB) (35)
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Cardline(FR) 8 11-8
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles
B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd
S Bresbet
3
STRONG LEADER (GB) (35)
BgPassingGlance-StrongWesterner(IRE) 8 11-8
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Welfordgolf syndicate
B R. Rainbow & Sons
S Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd
4 MONMIRAL(FR) (57)
BlgSaintdesSaints(FR)-Achere(FR) 8 11-6
J HarryCobden E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O SirA Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales
B S.A.R.L. Carion EMM
S Morson Group
5 KERRYHILL(IRE) (63)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-HighlandFlower(IRE) 7 11-5
J KielanWoods
T Ruth Jefferson, Malton
O TheyAre Never at Home Partnership
B Mrs Deborah Hobson
S Tote
6 GALAW(FR) (42)
BgSinndar(IRE)-Law(FR) 9 11-2
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O The Footie Partnership
B Jean-Francois Magnien
S BetVictor
7 GOWELROAD (IRE) (24)
BorBrgFlemensfirth(USA)-HollygroveSamba(IRE) 9 11-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Options O Syndicate
B Cyril O’Hara
S Options Energy Services Ltd
SIXTH RACE
TFRHHIII BHA149
FORM61P5-00 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupanotchlastterm,winningGrade2contests at Wetherby and Haydock. However, he was only sixth in this race 12 months ago (alsoheldin2023running)and,moreover,hehasfailedtofireoneachofhislast4 starts,includingwhenwellbehindCramboatAscotlasttime.
Dec24 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Crambo 26l Oct24 Chl 23f HcpH good 10/12 TheWallpark (IRE) 20l
Apr24 San 21f Hdl good 5/8 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 17l
TFRHHHHI BHA156
FORM13100-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlastterm,notablylandingthe LongWalkingamefashionatAscot DisappointinginGrade1satthebigspring festivals(latterlybehindStrongLeaderatAintree)butbackontrackwhenagain takingtheLongWalkonhisseasonalreappearancelastmonth.Keyplayer.
Dec24 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 HiddenvalleyLake(IRE) hd
Apr24 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Strong Leader 46l
Mar24 Chl 23f Hdl soft 9/12 Teahupoo (FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA158
FORM2431-10 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodthirdinthislastyearbeforescalingnewheightsinthe Liverpool Hurdle atAintree, taking that Grade 1 prize in good style. Landed the oddsonreturnatNewburyandsomethingwassurelywrongintheLongWalknext time.Sinceundergoneawindopandwillhaveeverychanceifon-song.
Dec24 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 10/10 Crambo
Nov24 Nby 24f Hdl soft 1/4 Monmiral(FR)
Apr24 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/10
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM4415-32 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWAdditionofblinkersreignitedhissparkashelandedPertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) last spring. Needed comeback run and much-improved with blinkers back on (retained here) when chasing home Strong LeaderinaGrade2atNewburyinNovember Each-waychance.
Nov24 Nby 24f Hdl soft 2/4 Strong Leader
Nov24 Nby 24f HcpH good 3/4 American Sniper(IRE) 20l Apr24 Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/21 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE) 12l
TFRHHIII BHA137
FORM21/141-P D
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowasveryprogressiveinnovicehurdles lastwinter,thehighlightofwhichwashisDoncasterGrade2success(3m,good)12 monthsago Rannosortofaraceonreturn/handicapdebutatHaydock,though, andneedstogetbackontrackherefollowingawindop
Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE)Jan24 Don 24f Hdl good 1/10 WelcomToCartries(FR) 7
Chl 23f Hdl soft 4/10 Shanagh Bob (IRE) 7
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM1P2-220 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made up into a very smart handicap chaser in recent seasons,winnerofthe2022PaddyPowerGoldCupandanotherpremierhandicap atthatvenuelastJanuary FinesecondwhenbiddingtolandthePaddyPoweragain inNovemberbutfailedtofirenexttimeandlooksvulnerablebackoverhurdles.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/11 Gemirande (FR) 23l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 2/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 41/2l Oct24 Chp 19f HcpC
HHHHH BHA146
C
TIMEFORMVIEWHeldformwelllastterm,culminatinginaveryrespectable effortbehindMonmiralintheC&DPertempsFinal.Runner-upall4startsatthis tracksincereturningtoactioninOctober,mostrecentlygoingdownnarrowly toaprogressive6-y-ointheRelkeelHurdle.Boldshowanticipated.
8 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (42)
BgDoyen(IRE)-Ellie(IRE)
8 11-2
J ConorO’Farrell E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mr Paul McKeon
B Ms Johanna Dunne
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHIIII BHA133 FORM501-212 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Baggedcoupleofhandicap hurdlesatPlumptonlastterm andhastakenwelltofencesthisseason,scoringover25fhereinNovemberbefore findingjustonetoogoodinadecenthandicapbackherelastmonth.However,he looksupagainstitatthislevelbackhurdling.
Dec24 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Haiti Couleurs (FR)
Nov24 Chl 25f HcpC good 1/11 JavaPoint(IRE)
Oct24 Chl 24f Ch good 2/6 Hyland (FR)
2024: NOBLEYEATS (IRE) 9 11 2 HarryCobden 3-1 (Emmet Mullins) 7 ran
Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
GA LAW: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Crambo (GB), 5-2 Strong Leader (GB), 5-1 Gowel Road (IRE), 17-2 Monmiral (FR), 16-1 Botox Has (FR), 18-1 Ga Law (FR), 28-1 Kerryhill (IRE), 40-1 Transmission (IRE)
GOWEL ROAD has failed to deliverwhen previously pitched into graded races but he looks betterthan ever at the age of nine judged on this season’s exploits, most recently beaten under a length by an up-and-coming stayer in the Relkeel Hurdle. A tough and reliable type, he shades preference ahead of Crambo, who got back on track when landing the Long Walk again at Ascot Strong Leader completely misfired in the latter race but will be a dangerto all if able to bounce back following a wind op
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(Grade2)(RegisteredastheClassicNovices’ HurdleRace)(GBBRACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840 (PenaltyValue £42712.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (22 wins from 225 runners, 10%) runs QUEBECOIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs WADE OUT LONGESTTRAVELLER: GAMESTERS GUY trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 100 miles.
1 BILLJOYCE (IRE) (28)
BgMahler-BettysDelight(IRE) 6 11-10
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Dan Walker
B Mrs Mary Hayes
S Wasdell Group TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM110-113 D
TIMEFORMVIEW£225,000pointrecruitwhowonhisfirst2bumpers.Tailedoffin ChampionBumperbutheoutclassed7opponentswithastrikingsuccessatCarlisleand alsodominatedaGrade2atSandownearlylastmonth.Shapedsecond-bestwhenthird intheGrade1Challow4weeksagoandremainsatopprospect.
Dec24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 The New Lion 5
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2 POTTERS CHARM (IRE) (30)
BgValirann(FR)-AutumnInNewYork(IRE) 6 11-10
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O El Rincon
B Mr Gerard P. Flynn
S Morson Group
3 GAMESTERS GUY(GB) (55)
ChgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-GamestersLady 6 11-5
J HenryBrooke
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Gamesters Partnership
B Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V. Williams
S Swansway, Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park
4 KDEUX SAINTFRAY(FR) (28)
BgMaskedMarvel-MagicSaintfray(FR) 5 11-5
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Les Bleus Fonces
B Mme Catherine Savare
S Geegeez.co.uk
5 QUEBECOIS (FR) (50)
ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-MissPoutine(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
6 11-5
O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh
B Haras de Moricand
S Ultima Business Solutions
6 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (23)
BgAffinisea(IRE)-LuckOrLogic(IRE) 6 11-5
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Megsons
B Miss Barbara Hanna
S Bresbet
7 WADE OUT(IRE) (38)
BgShantou(USA)-WhatsUpBritta(IRE) 6 11-5
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done
B Stone Electrical Ltd
S Motaclan
Dec24 San 19f Hdl soft 1/6 Quebecois(FR)
Nov24 Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/8
TFRHHHHH BHA146
FORM21-1111 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponlyoutinginpointsandunbeatenall5starts under Rules, finding further improvement when landing 7-runner Grade 1 FormbyNovices’HurdleatAintree(17f,soft)lastmonth.Setsthestandardon formandremainsopentofurtherprogress.
Dec24 Ain 16f Hdl soft 1/7 MiamiMagic(IRE)
Nov24 Chl 21f Hdl good 1/5
Oct24 Chl 19f Hdl good 1/8
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM131-21
TIMEFORMVIEW Dualbumperwinnerlastseasonandcamewithinashort headofmakingawinninghurdlesdebutatBangorinOctober Thewinnerthat dayhadgoneinagain,andhedulywentonebetterwhenawide-marginwinner atCarlisle(19.3f,soft)justunder8weeksago Opentofurtherimprovement.
Dec24 Car 19f Hdl soft 1/12 Robby 16l
Oct24 Bgr 16f Hdl soft 2/14 Navajo Indy s.h Apr24 Car 17f NHF heavy 1/4 Robby
TFRHHHII BHA-
FORM2-111 D
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartunderRuleswhen rallyingtoleadagainclosehomebumperatAscotinNovemberandbarelycame off the bridle as he also made a successful debut over hurdles at Catterick (19.3f,good)4weeksago Onetofollowandshouldacquithimselfwellupingrade.
Dec24 Cat 19f Hdl good 1/10 TamarindBay(IRE) 51/2l Nov24 Asc 15f NHF good 1/6 BluesSinger nose
TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM2/10-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase after runner-up in a point and recorded easysuccessinExeterbumperonRulesbow.WellheldinChampionBumpernexttime butranoutimpressivewinneronhurdlesdebutatChepstowinOctoberandbuilton thatwhenrunner-uptoBillJoyceinSandownGrade2(19.8f,soft)since.
Dec24 San 19f Hdl soft 2/6 BillJoyce (IRE) 5l Oct24 Chp 19f Hdl soft 1/13 JuventusdeBrion(FR) 8l
Mar24 Chl 16f NHF soft 16/19 Jasmin deVaux (FR) 43l
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM2/10-211 D
TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and looked above average in bumpers. Built on hurdling debut with impressivesuccessinanoviceatLeicesterlastmonthandwasmotoringatthefinish whenfollowingupatHuntingdonearlierthismonth.Remainswithpotential. 2Jan Hun 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 LandAfar(IRE) 4l
FORM11-121
TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolepointandsuccessfulonsolestartinbumpers.Made theperfectstartinthissphereatUttoxeterinOctoberand,havingimprovedwhen second at Ascot next time, resumed winning ways in 3-runner event at Lingfield (16f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Bettertocomenowuppedintrip
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: GIDLEIGH PARK 6 11 5Jonathan Burke 5-6 (HarryFry) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Potters Charm (IRE), 11-2 Bill Joyce (IRE), 15-2 Quebecois (FR), 12-1 Wade Out (IRE), 14-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), 20-1 Gamesters Guy (GB), Kdeux Saint Fray (FR)
POTTERS CHARM was reported to be heading straight to the Festival after his top-level success at Aintree on Boxing Daybut, clearlyintop orderat home, NigelTwiston-Davies’ 6-y-o can add anothergradedvictory to his CV and maintain his unbeaten record under Rules. Bill Joyce lost his unbeaten record over hurdles in the Grade 1 Challow last month but remains with potential, while wide-margin Carlisle winner Gamesters Guy can edge out the undefeated Kdeux Saint Fray for minor honours.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12 40 -THETIMEFORMNOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Penalties, afterJanuary 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIMEFORM has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo ofTIMEFORM. 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 11 entries, 1 at £40 and 10 at £200. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900;Second£7948;Third£3976;Fourth£1988;Fifth£992;Sixth£496.(PenaltyValue£20812)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb JCB has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 The British HorseracingAuthority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money forthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofJCB.The sponsorship payment of £250 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. 12 entries at £400. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 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 11 entries, 0 at £100 and 11 at £500 - Closed January 20th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£43040;Second£17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (PenaltyValue £56270)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE BETFAIR COTSWOLD STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70337 to the winning horse The second to receive £26500, the third £13262, the fourth £6625, the fifth £3325 and the sixth £1662. 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, January 20th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd.Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, afterSeptember30th, 2023, a winnerofa Listed or Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £150 will be made to the member of racing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All numbercloths 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 9 entries at £625. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£53800; Second £22175;Third £11088; Fourth £5550; Fifth £2775; Sixth £1388. (PenaltyValue £70337.50)A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE UNIBET HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £71187 to the winning horse The second to receive £26712, the third £13375, the fourth £6662 and the fifth £3350 for four 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, January 20th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Premier Handicap or Listed 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) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 6 entries at £625. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£54475; Second £22363;Third £11188; Fourth £5588; Fifth £2800. (PenaltyValue £71187.50)A
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 -THE BETFAIR CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39389 to the winning horse The second to receive £14840, the third £7427, the fourth £3710, the fifth £1862, the sixth £931, the seventh £462 and the eighth £238. 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, January 20th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb 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) BETFAIR has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 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 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £350 - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £30128; Second £12418;Third £6209; Fourth £3108; Fifth £1554; Sixth £777; Seventh £385; Eighth £196. (PenaltyValue £39389)A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.10 -THEAIS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the CLASSIC Novices’ Hurdle Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005 for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb AIS has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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
The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £375. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840 (PenaltyValue £42712.50)A
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
