Combined Services Racecard - Sunday 16th February by Weatherbys

There then, here now.

SSAFA has supported the entire Armed Forces community – Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force, regulars and reserves, still serving and veterans, and their families during peacetime and conﬂict – since 1885.

As we mark our 140th anniversary, our message is clear: whatever you’re facing, we’ll never let anyone in the Armed Forces family battle alone.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE COMBINED SERVICES

POINT-TO-POINT STEEPLECHASES

Welcome to the Combined Services Point-to-Point. This is the fifteenth running of this iteration. Created in 2010, by combining two of the most prestigious Larkhill days of racing, the United Services and the Army Point-to-Points, the original meeting took place here on Saturday 25th February 1950. At that time, it was called the United Services Point-to-Point and for many years it opened the point-to-point season.

In 1953, Larkhill Racecourse was honoured by the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who watched the racing from a special stand. After the last race The Queen presented a new challenge cup – the Coronation Cup – to the winner of the Open Race. This race has been run as part of the United Services Point-to-Point ever since, with this year being the 66th Anniversary. It has over time become one of the four Classics of the Point-to-Point season with many using it as a trial for The Foxhunter Chase. In 1995, Fantus, trained by the legendary Richard Barber, won both, whilst in 1998 Cavalero, having won here, went on to win the Foxhunters’ Chase at Aintree. Last year we witnessed a very exciting dead heat between Regatta de Blanc and Grace A Vous Enki.

The Army meeting moved to Larkhill around 20 years ago having taken over the role of the first meeting in the calendar. Both meetings have supported SSAFA, the ABF (The Soldiers Charity) and other charities throughout their time and have donated in excess of £75,000 to various Saddle Clubs, Saddle Club Associations, jockey and official training and the Racecourse itself. In the Combined Services meeting the aim remains to promote steeplechase riding throughout the Forces; to train jockeys, vets and doctors and to help Larkhill Racecourse thrive and improve as the only remaining military racecourse in the country. The two Point-to-Point Committees worked to combine the best from both original meetings, hence a full card of excellent racing.

This year we have only tweaked the card following its great success two years ago. We hope to have several military jockeys competing in the other races during the day and we are delighted to be running a Ladies Conditions race.

I am delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Combined Services Point-to-Point meeting and hope that you have a very enjoyable day’s racing.

Johnny Brooking

Secretary / Chairman of the

Combined Services Point-to-Point

STEWARDS

OFFICIALS

Colonel RI Webb-Bowen (Senior Steward)

Lieutenant Colonel Ian Vere Nicoll MBE

Group Captain Chris Lampard

Mr Martin Lilley

Miss Lucy Cowen

Mr Alex Moland

Mr James Young

Miss Luci Taylor

Mrs Virginia Brockway

MEETING SECRETARY

Jonathan Brooking

SENIOR HONORARY MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr L Whitley MBBS

HONORARY MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr K Kham

Dr K Hartington

SENIOR HONORARY VETERINARY SURGEON

Mrs J Strong MA Vet MB MRCVS

HONORARY VETERINARY SURGEONS

Jenny Hall

Laura Trigg

COMMENTATOR

Mike Crolla

ANNOUNCER

Pete Hughes

PADDOCK STEWARD

Colonel Dino Bossi

BEST TURNED OUT JUDGE

Mrs G Brooking

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Roly Rickcord

DEPUTY CLERK OF THE COURSE

Kate Knowles

DECLARATIONS

Mrs A Watts

Miss F Barclay

Mrs Rachael Firth

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Sally Ann Crossling

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES

Carole Trimby

NUMBER CLOTHS

Miss J Campbell

NUMBER BOARD

Ginge Walker

STARTER

James Symonds

STARTER’S ASSISTANTS

Ms Claire Stretton

JUDGE

Flt Lt Tim Burgess

JUDGES’ ASSISTANTS

Angela Davis

Lady Felicity Piggott

PADDOCK & FUNNEL STEWARDS

Colonel TPB Hoggarth

Lieutenant Colonel J Jago

Col Dickie Winchester

Mr R Hicks

Dino Bossi

COURSE CONTROL

Miffy Sampson

PRESENTATIONS

Vicki Sollitt

INCIDENT CONTROLLER

Mr J Hoare

RACECOURSE ESTATES

Stan Rawlins

FENCE BUILDER

John Hoare

HORSE AMBULANCE

Robert Hall

HORSE RECOVERY

Mark Elgar

TRUMPETERS

By kind permission of CO King’s Troop RHA

RIDERS’ VALET

David Luff

COURSE INSPECTOR

Robert Fear

HONORARY FARRIER

Philip Rendell

COMMITTEE

President -

Chairman - Colonel Johnny Brooking

Sponsors & PR - Major Annabel Felton RA

Trade Stands - Major Vicky Fraser RA

Prize Giving and Racing - Vicky Sollitt

All persons attending this meeting do so at their own risk. The Ministry of Defence, the Committee of the Combined Services Point-to-Point and the Trustees of the Larkhill Point-to-Point will not accept any responsibility for injury, damage or loss involving persons, horses, vehicles or property.

POINT-TO-POINTING

A SHORT EXPLANATION

Point to points are fundamentally amateur horse races over fences, which combined two traditions that came from Hunting and the military. The Combined Services today is the last military, or bona fide, meeting.

Whilst the meetings are run by volunteers, there is a formal national structure for the sport which lays downs the rules and regulations that govern the fixtures, jockeys and horses. This allows races to be framed which pit similar level horses against each other to provide competitive racing in a way very similar to normal racing under rules that you might see at Cheltenham or Ascot.

From the general public’s point of view, there is one major difference, and that is that the horses are only declared to run on the day. As a result, the actual runners are announced before each race along with any missing or amended information. You, as the spectator, need to mark your card accordingly.

Once you know who is running, you can choose who you think will win by considering the form provided – an explanation of how to read this is on the opposite page – and looking at them in the paddock. Alternatively, you can look for inspiration in their names as I often do.

Once a choice has been made you can go and put on a bet at the bookies. This is much simpler than it looks. The bookies will offer odds against each horse. Normally this will be a whole number and in effect means they will give you that number in return for one of yours. For example if you place a bet of £10 on at 6-1 (shown as a 6) you will get back £70 – ie £60 plus your original £10. If it says 6-4, it in effect means you get £60 for £40 placed – a total of £100. The really good news is that they will give you a piece of paper which states what you will get back if you win.

You can also place an ‘each way bet’, which means that half your stake is going on the horse to win and half your stake that it will place (ie in first three). The latter odds will be divided by 5 but you will get your money back as a whole. Probably only worth doing on long odds unless you know something.

However, Point-to-Points are not just about gambling. It’s the thrill of the day, the picnic, the tradestands, and above all the atmosphere. Enjoy your day.

FENCE SPONSORS

The President, Chairman and Committee of The Combined Services Point-to-Point would like to thank the Fence Sponsors for their kind support:

Fence 1/14 The Royal Dragoon Guards

Fence 2/15 Rangers Cars of Amesbury

Fence 3/16 (Ditch) Will Case & Partners

Fence 4/17 Framework Picture Framing 3a Salisbury Street, Amesbury – 01980 626020

www.frameworkamesbury.co.uk

Fence 5/18 (last) The Granville-Chapmans

Fence 6 Royal Artillery Saddle Club

Fence 7 Land Warfare Centre

Fence 9 The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery

Fence 11 (Ditch) Amesbury Pets

Fence 13 Salisbury Flower Shed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The President, Chairman and Committee of The Combined Services Point-to-Point wish to thank the following for their generous support as major race sponsors:

Palo Alto Networks

QinetiQ

General Dynamic Land Systems

Jet Connectivity

Team Forces / Team Army

In addition we wish to thank our other sponsors who have kindly provided prizes and support for the racing today:

Stonehenge Ales

The Granville-Chapmans

Skylos

We also want to express our gratitude to the following for their continuing support:

The Commandant Royal School of Artillery

The Trustees of the Course

The Clerk of the Course

The Commanding Officer of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Stan and Sally Rawlins

Messrs I and A Baxter and the many other volunteers not listed enabling the meeting to go ahead.

WESSEX AREA AWARDS

Wessex Awards Evening &Party -Saturday 28th June 2025, at the Holiday Inn, Taunton

THE SPILLERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

THE LEADING OWNER

THE LEADING GENTLEMAN RIDER

THE LEADING TRAINER (with 10 or more horses)

THE LEADING TRAINER (with 9orfewer horses)

THE LEADING LADYRIDER

THE LEADING NOVICE RIDER

Up to date scores for all these awards are available afew days after each meeting on the Pointing Wessex website, www.pointingwessex.co.uk. Forfurther information about the Awards and scoring contact Terry Selby (01963 362804)

Conditions

1. Points may be scored only in races at Wessex Area meetings as listed in the ‘Index To Meetings By Area’ section towards the back of this book.

2. Owners, Riders and Trainers can score points at these meetings for first, second, and third placings according to the Table below.Inthe case of adead heat the points for the particular position shall be added to that of the next position and divided equally between those involved.

SCORING TABLE

3. Owners Championship: Owners compete with each horse singly and cannot aggregate points scored by other horses in their ownership.

4. Novice Riders: In all Awards aNovice Rider will, up to and including 1st October 2024 have ridden atotal of no more than five winners under the Rules of ‘any’ recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points and Arabian Horse Races included).

5. Prizes: Awards will be given to the Leading Owner and to the top three in each Riders category.The winning prize for the Leading Trainer will be aton of Spillers Racing Feed of the winner’s choice.

6. In the event of adead heat for any Championship, the prizes will be divided.

OTHER WESSEX AREA AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Forthose who have made aspecial contribution to the sport in the Wessex Area over aperiod of years or in recognition of special achievement.

The PPORA Award is open to everyone in the sport in the Wessex Area.

The PPSA Award,given by the Wessex PPSA,awarded to an official of the sport following avote by the Fixture Secretaries.

Both awards are presented at the Wessex Area Awards Evening

THE JOHN DUFOSEE TROPHY

Forthe leading Owner/Rider in the Wessex Area

Scoring: 1st 4pts, 2nd 2pts, 3rd 1pt, in all races at Wessex Area meetings

THE BRIAN ARMSTRONG AND PETER MANSELL PERPETUAL TROPHY

awarded to the Leading Novice Horse in the Wessex and West Mercian Areas

To be eligible to score points for this Award ahorse:

•Must be qualified with aHunt affiliated to the Wessex or West Mercian P-t-PAreas

THE WINCANTON RACECOURSE NOVICE HORSE AWARD

Forthe leading Novice Horse in the Wessex Area.

THE GREENSLADE TAYLOR HUNT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Blackmore &Sparkford Vale, Cattistock, Cotley,Devon &Somerset Staghounds, Mendip Farmers, Minehead Harriers &WestSomerset, Quantock Staghounds, Seavington, South Dorset, Taunton Vale and Weston &Banwell.

The owners of the winning horse and the runner-up will also receive an embroidered horse rug.

Scoring: Open races (Mens, Ladies and Mixed): 1st 10 pts, 2nd 5pts, 3rd 3pts and 4th 2pts; Other races: 1st 8pts, 2nd 4pts, 3rd 2pts and 4th 1ptinall races at the meetings listed.

COURSE AWARDS

Larkhill

The Larkhill Specialist Cup for the Leading Horse; The TomInglis Memorial Cup for the Leading Trainer; The Richard Noyce Memorial Cup for the Leading Jockey; The West of England Bookmakers Association Cup for the Leading Owner-Trainer; The Elektrik II Challenge Bowlfor the Leading Owner-Rider; The Roger Roberts Memorial Cup for aMaiden at the beginning of the season who runs at Larkhill and then accumulates the most points at any meeting in the country

Scoring: Open races: 1st 10 pts, 2nd 5pts, 3rd 3pts; Other races: 7pts, 5pts and 3pts respectively,inall races at Larkhill. All trophies are normally presented at aLarkhill Awards Lunch in the autumn.

Badbury Rings &Milborne St Andrew

The Dick &Sue Woodhouse Memorial Challenge Cup for the Leading Rider (who qualifies in the Wessex Area).

Scoring: 1st: 5pts; 2nd: 3pts; 3rd: 1pt, in all races on these courses.

The Eric Dymott Memorial Novice Riders Trophy for the Leading Novice Rider

Scoring: 1st: 5pts; 2nd: 4pts; 3rd: 3pts; 4th: 2pts; other finishers: 1ptinall races on these courses. Normally presented at the Portman Point-to-Point.

The Wallace Keith Hooper Cup (Badbury RIngs) for the Leading Trainer of the most winners at Badbury Rings.

The Robert Alner Memorial Trophy for the most successful Portman-based Owners at Badbury RIngs Scoring: 1st: 5pts; 2nd: 4pts; 3rd: 3pts; 4th: 2pts and 1ptfor any other finisher in all races at Badbury Rings.

•Must have run in aP-t-P Maiden race in the current P-t-Pseason

WEST OF ENGLANDBOOKMAKERS ASSOCIATION

TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOFBOOKMAKERS) PRESIDENT D. HAZELLVICEPRESIDENT S. CARSWELL TREASURERP.JOLLIFFE SECRETARYJ.MCNAB

Allcommunicationsto: WEBA,38Beach Road West, Portishead,Bristol BS20 7HU Tel: 01275 399829 |Mob:07428 217207 The West of England Bookmakers’Association arepleased to supervise theBookmakersoperating in theWessexAreaPoint-to-Points

Allour Memberswould like to wishthe WessexAreaHunts and their supporters averysuccessful season

TRADE STANDS AT LARKHILL RACECOURSE

We have over 13 fantastic Trade stands here today.

Feeling thirsty? we have fresh coffee and hot chocolate stands. Or indeed the more traditional sustenance at the bar

Hungry? Try Bratwurst, Pizza, BBQ or a traditional Hog Roast all food outlets are local – we are supporting our small business community!

Still Feeling Cold? Plenty of hats, gloves and scarves not to mention warm jackets and fleeces to choose from – in both country-wear and upmarket fashion.

What about something for your dog? They feel it too, but we also have some lovely treats in our stands

And how about something special? We have some lovely stalls selling cashmere and interior design products. Even little luxuries if you need a gift to take home with you?!

#supporttosmallbusiness

#supportlocal

COMBINED SERVICES PREVIEW

R1. Midnight Midge was given a good ride by the promising James Shaw to win a similar race at the last meeting and a repeat may be on the cards. Drop Him In won the Hunt race at Cocklebarrow and is the main danger For Rita ought to improve on her seasonal debut and gets on well with Abigail Henry. Doctor Foley won three steeplechases for Anthony Honeyball and he may be a good recruit for these sort of races. Midnight Midge is chosen.

R2. Impakt St Georges was impressive at the last meeting for the in form Josh Newman stable. Kilfilum Woods has already won two races this season and it would not be a surprise if he triumphed in this race. Corporal Jackjones was in second place at Milborne St Andrew when unseating at the last and he has place prospects. Crawter has already won at Larkhill and he is another for the short list. Impakt St Georges is the selection.

R3. This may see the seasonal debut of the venerable Southfield Theatre who is now aged seventeen. Despite his years he is still an enthusiastic performer who likes to front run and he may be able to defy his age to record another victory. Givega holds an entry in this race and if this is chosen, he may be too speedy for his older rival. Paloma Blue appeared to be in the need of his debut at Milborne St Andrew and should now strip much fitter. Switch Hitter is another who would come into the reckoning on his best form but he has a lot to find to reverse the form with Givega who is the choice.

R4. This high-quality entry is headed by Viroflay who was third in this race last season having won both his other outings. This will be his seasonal debut, but he runs well fresh and is the selection. Amongst his potential rivals are the classy My Drogo who won easily at the last meeting and Bardenstown Lad who won at Askham Bryan but both have entries elsewhere. Due de Bourbon has been in good form this season and he may be the main danger to Viroflay. What a Glance is very consistent and should have come on from his seasonal debut at Horseheath and similar comments apply to Trevada who won a Hunter Chase at Fakenham on his final outing last season. Givega won a competitive race at the December meeting but this is a tougher race.

R5. This may be won by City Silk who was fourth to King de Palma at Wadebridge last month and with that rival winning again at Milborne St Andrew that form ought to be good enough. Of his potential rivals, Luke Price has two entries Echo of Promise and Scoro with the last named a promising third at Cocklebarrow. Blackijo Dagrostis has been placed twice this season and should be on the short list. Two in Tune was third in a better race at Milborne St Andrew whereas Punch Perfect will be making his English debut for Josh Newman’s stable and should be watched. City Silk is the choice if he does not run in the last race.

R6. Taghadoe unseated on his last outing at Charing but has already been placed twice this season and brings the best form. City Silk may opt for this race and if so the hint should be taken. Canal Court a half brother to Chantry House and this former Chris Gordon trained gelding may be a good recruit to pointing. Ballinoulart was placed at Milborne St Andrew and should give his novice rider a good ride. A chance is taken with Canal Court.

RACE TIME 12.00pm DECLARE BY 11.15am SAFETY FACTOR 11

THE SSAFA KING’S TROOP

ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY CLUB MEMBERS RACE, 2m4f

For the King’s Troop Challenge Cup

For horses that are the property of Officers or Soldiers serving with, or attached to, The King’s Troop RHA. This race is not run under BHA Rules.

1. CHASE - 31- D

LBdr Laura Parker-Eland

LBdr Parker-Eland is riding in colours funded by the Kings Troop Foundation, representing the colours of the guns that the Troop fire on Ceremonial occasions. She is riding Chase a fan favourite and reliable leader in D Sub.

DRIFT - 78 - A

LBdr Emma Stephenson

LBdr Stephenson is riding in the reigning champions colours, on a newcomer to the Troop Race. A ‘B1’ trained soldier, LBdr Stephenson is a riding instructor back at Troop.

3. THUNDER - 52 - B

Gnr Elise Piercey

4. FERGIE - 18 - C

LBdr Harry Hoult

LBdr Hoult is riding for C Sub section on a fiery leader, new to the Troop Race on the flat Fergie and LBdr Hoult have a good shout. – Also New colours funded by The Kings Troop Foundation

5. GOMEZ - 24 - C

Gnr Curtis Glover

Gnr Glover is paired with Gomez, who was pipped to the post last year to Zelda who is not returning to defend her crown. Gnr Glover is looking to join the forge at Troop to become a Farrier.

6. AUTUMN - 31 - D

LBdr Olivia Taylor

LBdr Taylor is riding Autumn, a D Subsection leader who was centre stage at Horse of The Year Show in October. Also New colours funded by The Kings Troop Foundation.

7. BADGER - 65 - D

Gnr Abbie Todd

Gnr Brown is bringing arguably the least experienced horse into the race, Badger a sweet gelding who has learnt a lot through his training for the race. An Ex Pony Racer Gnr Todd is employed looking after the chargers at The Troop.

Gnr Streeton, the most junior Jockey in the field. Graphite one of the most distinctive horses with devil horn ears and a very high neck carriage and step, may not look like a racehorse but has a good turn of speed.

NUMBER CLOTHS

Number cloths must be returned to the Scales Room immediately after each race

NO LITTER PLEASE

Please take all your litter home or put it in the bins provided

GLASS AND BOTTLE TOPS CAN KILL LIVESTOCK

HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE

The Racecourse Executive has done everything possible to make your visit to Larkhill racecourse as pleasant and safe as possible. To assist us in this endeavour you are asked to:

• Promptly observe all information and instruction given verbally over the PA system or by racecourse officials.

• Take note of and obey all safety signs.

• Stay off the racecourse during races and until all loose horses have been secured.

• Stay away from the horsebox area and out of the parade ring.

• Keep children under control and all dogs on leads.

• Take due care on areas of the racecourse where the ground is uneven, slippery or damaged by rabbits or other wildlife.

• Keep all marked emergency access routes and entry points clear.

• The use of flash photography during races is particularly dangerous and is strictly forbidden.

A FIRST AID ROOM IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE QUEENS BUILDING. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY, OR IF YOU SEE SOMETHING THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE, PLEASE CONTACT A RACECOURSE OFFICIAL IMMEDIATELY.

THE PALO ALTO NETWORKS CONDITIONS RACE (LEVEL

2), FOR NOVICE RIDERS

Kindly sponsored by Palo Alto Networks

Prize Money £200 to the winner, £150 to the second and £100 to the third See page 36 for race conditions

No Horse

1 ANCIENT EMPIRE (IRE)

13 b.g. Oscar (IRE) - Perspex Queen (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Miss H. Flynn Hunt: Curre & Llangibby

Trainer: Maxwell Flynn Colours: Green, red chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 5u35-p524- Triple PtP winner (latest May’19); 24l 4th to Millbank Flyer at Cherrybrook May’24;

2 DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) (7x)

8 b.g. Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Hunt: Hursley Hambledon

Trainer: Anthony Ward-Thomas James Charman Colours: White, red sleeves, checked cap

Form: *5-pp3127- Ex-Anthony Honeyball 8yo; triple chase winner 3m-3m2f; 15l 2nd in Nwtn Abbot hcp Jul’24; g-g/s (r0 w0 K:1/33)

3 DROP HIM IN (IRE)

9 br.g. Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dart Queen (GER) (King’s Best (USA))

Owner: Mrs Marcine Marshall Hunt: Heythrop

OR:111

12 00

Trainer: Fred Hutsby T. Hutsby Colours: Blue, red star, blue sleeves, white armlets, red cap

Form: -2223p2-21 Winning chaser; beat Sforza Castle 20l in C’barrow members 26 Jan; best form at 3m-3m1f; g/s-hvy (r8 w1 K:10/85)

4 DUE REWARD (IRE)

12 b.g. Westerner - Long Acre (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

Owner: Mrs A. Bealby Hunt: Cottesmore

OR:99 12 00

Trainer: Ashley Bealby Miss M. Bealby Colours: Chocolate, eton blue cross belts and cap

Form: 1530-u363- Mollington L2 winner; 9l 3rd to Eeze A Saint in Tabley L2 May’24; effective at 2m4f-3m; g-hvy (r10 w1 K:1/11) 97

5 FOR RITA (IRE) (7a) (3x)

12 b.m. Doyen (IRE) - Wigmore Annie (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article)

Owner: Miss A. S. Henry Hunt: Ludlow

OR:103 11 10

Trainer: Abigail Henry

Colours: Red, white spots, white stars on sleeves, white cap

Form: -2621243-4 Multiple PtP winner 2m4f-3m1f; 12l 4th to Midnight Midge at Larkhill 18 Jan; consistent; g/f-soft (r25

(3x) OR:117 12 03

11 b.g. Midnight Legend - Posh Emily (Rakaposhi King)

Owner: R.Hodges, L.Kelly & T.E Worth Hunt: Silverton

Trainer: Robert Chanin J. Shaw Colours: Royal blue, yellow hoops, blue sleeves and cap

Form: 1-65565p-1 Multiple hurdle/chase winner 2m-2m4f; beat Acey Milan s.hd in Larkhill L2 18 Jan; stays 3m; g-g/s (r1 w1 K:8/50) 108

7 PLUS ONE (IRE)

13 b.g. Winged Love (IRE) - Balwaney (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))

Owner: Miss G. Webb Hunt: Duke of Beaufort’s

OR:77

12 00

Trainer: Giorgia Webb Miss G. Webb

Colours: White, red spots, black and white halved sleeves, red cap

Form: 044-6p343/ Lightly-raced Irish maiden winner; 11l 3rd to Skipthecuddles in Lockinge L2 Apr’23; g-g/s (r11 w0 K:0/5) 88

8 POTTERS VENTURE (IRE) OR:81 12 00

11 b.g. Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE) (Insan (USA))

Owner: Mrs C. Gregory

Hunt: R.A.

Trainer: James Mullins Peter Gregory Colours: Blue, light blue triple diamond, blue cap, light blue diamond

Form: 8u4pupu-p4 Winning hurdler/chaser; 45l 4th to Douglas Longbottom in RA members at Larkhill 18 Jan;

9 PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) OR:101 12 00

11 b.g. Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR))

Owner: The Earnshaw Family Hunt: Chid, Lec & Cowdray

Trainer: Louise Dace Jude Fernandes Colours: Dark blue, white chevrons, dark blue sleeves, white hoops, blue cap

Form: up2423-5ppIrish PtP/multiple NH winner 2m4f-3m2f; 21l 5th to Duc de Bourbon in Larkhill L2 1 Dec;

10 TEKAP (FR)

12 ch.g. Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) (Roakarad)

Owner: Barnett Family

Hunt: Dart Vale, South Pool and Modbury Harriers

OR:-

12 00

Trainer: Amanda Barnett W. Barnett Colours: Cherry, white sleeves and light blue cap

Form: -pppp44-pp Dual PtP winner 2m5f-3m; 14l 4th to Shantou Flyer at Cothelstone May’24; t.o last 3 outings;

A GUIDE TO YOUR RUNNERS

Each entry is laid out as follows:

No HORSE NAME (country of birth)(penalty allowance)

age colour sex Sire - Dam - Damsire

Owner Hunt

Form & Comment

Weight Rating

THE POINTER FORM GUIDE

Information on the form of horses entered at this meeting is included in the racecard

FORM FIGURES for current and previous seasons (1 July -30 June) include Point-to-Point & National Hunt outings. Consecutive seasons are delimited by a hyphen ( - ); an oblique ( / ) denotes a season’s absence between races; an asterisk (* ) indicates that all the figures refer to National Hunt form.

KEY: 1-9 – finishing position; 0 – 10th or lower finish; b - brought down; c - carried out; d - disqualified; f - fell; p - pulled up; r - refused; R - ran out; s - slipped up; T - took no part; u - unseated rider; v – void.

THE COMMENT provides information on recent performances, going preference, potential improvement, etc., plus background on ex-NH performers and Irish imports. Sire 5 season PtP & HC winners/runners shown for unraced newcomers. Career runs & wins in British points/HCs are in parentheses after the comment, followed by keeper’s winners/runners (K:) in current & last season. KEY: any – any going; b.b.v – broke blood vessel; b.d – brought down; bhnd – behind; bks - blinkers; blun – blundered; btn – beaten; ch – chance; cl – close; c.o – carried out; comf – comfortable; cont – continued; cp – cheekpieces; d.htd – dead-heated; disq – disqualified; dist – distant; ev – every; fdng – fading; fin – finish(ed); g/f – good/firm; g/s – good/soft; hd – head; hcp - handicap; HC - hunter chase; hvy – heavy; n.d – never dangerous; n.j.w –not jump well; nk – neck; nov - novice; ow – overweight; prmtd – promoted; p.u – pulled up; qckly – quickly; ref – refuses/refused; r.o ran out; s.hd – short head; s.u – slipped up; til – until; tch – touch; t.o – tailed off; ts – tongue-strap/tie; u.r – unseated rider; virt – virtually; vsr - visor; wnr - winner

THE POINTER HANDICAP RATING represents an expert assessment of current ability based on collateral form. One point=1 length. The higher the rating, the better the form. NR denotes not rated.

The information is as accurate as can be ascertained at the time of going to press. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors that may be considered to have occurred

©THE POINTER, 68 Eagle Brow, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0LZ

THE QIENTIQ RESTRICTED RACE

Kindly sponsored by QinetiQ 3M

Prize Money £200 to the winner, £150 to the second and £100 to the third See page 36 for race conditions No Horse Rating st lb

1 ACCESS GRANTED (IRE) OR:79

9 br.g. Presenting - Kate’s Legacy (IRE) (Scorpion (IRE))

Owner: Mr E. D. Moylan Hunt: Grafton

12 00

Trainer: Joan Johnston Colours: Orange, yellow epaulets and sleeves, orange cap

Form: -1p32-pu3/ Boulta maiden winner; 10l 3rd to Back It Up in Mollington restricted May’23; stays 3m;

2 BAUNMORE JET (IRE)

8 b.g. Jet Away - Oscar Amy (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Owner: The Baunmore Jet Set Group Hunt: O. Berks

OR:93 12 00

Trainer: Katie Croft Miss Molly Armytage Colours: Blue and pink quartered, burgundy sleeves and pink cap

Form: p/f5661-23

3 CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE)

6 b.g. Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE) (Marathon (USA))

Owner: The Hive Partnership

Hunt: S. Dorset

Form: -66678-66u

4 CRAWTER

(IRE)

6 b.g. Affinisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE) (Getaway (GER))

Owner: Stan Rawlins & Harriet Waight

Hunt: R.A.

Form: 24-35f2-13 Larkhill

5 IMPAKT ST GEORGES (FR)

7 b.g. Coastal Path - Une Deux Trois (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: Mr & Mrs J.F. Symes

Hunt: Axe V.H.

OR:107 12 00

Trainer: Poppy Skipper Charlie Sprake Colours: Yellow, black stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow and black striped cap

OR:97 12

Trainer: Harriet Waight Colours: Yellow, red sleeves, yellow stars on sleeves, quartered cap

Trainer: Joshua Newman

Colours: Yellow, blue spots, dark blue sleeves, yellow cap, dark blue spots

Form: 3fp57544-1 Promising ex-Irish 7yo; beat Bulletofexpression easy 4l in Larkhill 3m maiden 18 Jan; g-g/s (r1 w1 K:67/189)

6 KILFILUM WOODS (IRE)

9 b.g. Beat Hollow - Cheryls Island (IRE) (Trans Island)

(5x) OR:105

Owner: Welton, Doolittle, Burgess & Chater Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

12 05

Trainer: Francesca Poste Z. Baker

Colours: White with navy blue hoops, navy stars on sleeves, white cap

Form: 82f-8p-112 Knightwick & Larkhill 3m PtP winner; 1l+ 2nd to Wallace Olinger in Revesby inter 18 Jan; g/f-g/s (r3 w2 K:39/234) 103

7 LADY TRIFALDI (IRE) (7a) OR:73

10 b.m. Arcadio (GER) - Countess Trifaldi (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Owner: Mr Nigel Lilley Hunt: Monmouths

11 07

Trainer: Nicky Sheppard

Colours: Red and grey diamonds, red sleeves, grey armlets, red cap

Form: 0-185/// Edgcote 3m maiden winner; 40l 5th to Tomb Storme in Chaddesley restricted May’21; good going (r3 w1 K:0/0)

8 MILTOWN BRIDGE (IRE)

8 b.g. Ocovango - Last Theatre (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Owner: Mr Stuart Jarrett Hunt: Duke of Beaufort’s

OR:87 12 00

Trainer: Edward Walker

Colours: Yellow, blue braces and armlets, yellow cap

Form: 51-p4204p- Flete Pk 2m4f maiden winner; 6l 4th to All Night Parking at Flete Pk May’24; stays 3m1f; g-g/s

9 POTTERS MAGIC (IRE) OR:85 12 00

6 b.g. Diamond Boy (FR) - Penny’s Dream (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))

Owner: Mr James Drummond Hunt: Mendip F.

Trainer: Christopher Barber

Colours: Yellow, red chevrons, yellow cap

Form: p1-34p-f8 Upcott Cross 2m4f maiden winner; 18l 8th to All Star Boy in Larkhill restricted 18 Jan; g/f-g/s (r7 w1

Racegoers are kindly asked to refrain from using

flash photography during the races

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. These meetings are held subject to the British Horseracing Authority Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases. (Regulation 70 (i) (a))

2. No horse which has been disqualified or is not qualified pursuant to Regulation 150, 151 or 152 and no person who has been prohibited by the British Horseracing Authority from participating in Point-to-Point Steeple Chases pursuant to Regulation 2 (ii) or who is a disqualified person pursuant to Regulation 104 or 160 to 164 inclusive shall be eligible to take part in these Steeple Chases. (Regulation 70 (i) (b))

3. All intending participants are strongly advised to read the BHA’s Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeplechases which can be found and downloaded from the Owners and Keepers section of Gopointing.com

4. The decision of the stewards upon all matters within their jurisdiction to be ﬁnal, but without prejudice to their right to report any case to the Stewards of the BHA. ALL PERSONS ATTENDING THIS MEETING DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE COMMITTEE AND ORGANISERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY.

TRAINING FACILITIES

AT LARKHILL

Larkhill has a grass gallop of one and a quarter miles. It also has two schooling fences consisting of two birch fences.

These facilities are available only to trainers who contact Roly Rickcord, the Clerk of the Course and can either be paid for on the day or invoiced at a mutually convenient time.

To gallop, £15 per horse. To gallop and school, £20 per horse.

Please contact Roly Rickcord on 07597 916242 or email roly.rickcord@hotmail.com for

THE GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS LADIES CONDITIONS RACE (LEVEL 2)

Kindly sponsored by General Dynamics Land Systems 3M Prize Money £200 to the winner, £150 to the second and £100 to the third See page 36 for race conditions No Horse

1 ATAKAN (FR)

9 b.g. Sinndar (IRE) - Accusation (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Chelsea Morgan Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford V.

Trainer: Simon Morgan Colours: Red, white star, white sleeves, light green stars, white cap, light green star

Form: 131-4ppp-6 Dual Plumpton chase winner 3m1f-3m4f; 23l 6th to Dalamoi in Wadebridge

2 DUE REWARD (IRE)

12 b.g. Westerner - Long Acre (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

Owner: Mrs A. Bealby Hunt: Cottesmore

Trainer: Ashley Bealby Miss M. Bealby Colours: Chocolate, eton blue cross belts and cap

Form: 1530-u363- Mollington L2 winner; 9l 3rd to Eeze A Saint in Tabley L2 May’24; effective at 2m4f-3m;

3 FOR RITA (IRE) (7a) (3x)

12 b.m. Doyen (IRE) - Wigmore Annie (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article)

Owner: Miss A. S. Henry Hunt: Ludlow

OR:103 10 10

Trainer: Abigail Henry Colours: Red, white spots, white stars on sleeves, white cap

Form: -2621243-4 Multiple PtP winner 2m4f-3m1f; 12l 4th to Midnight Midge at Larkhill 18 Jan;

4 GIVEGA (FR) (3x)

9 b.g. Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: The Gambie Gang Hunt: Heythrop

Form: *-11p1p-4- Ex-Gary

5 MONKEY PUZZLE

13 ch.g. Sulamani (IRE) - Hunca Munca (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mrs Sarah Ashby Hunt: Kent Hounds

Form: 1-36223f-2 Triple PtP winner; 40l 2nd to

6 PALOMA BLUE (IRE)

13 br.g. Stowaway - Court Leader (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Mr S. J. Clare Hunt: S. Dorset

OR:123 11 03

Trainer: Luca Morgan Colours: Dark blue, blue centre stripe, blue and white halved sleeves, blue cap, white star

Trainer: Sarah Ashby Miss Mary Ashby Colours: Maroon, white stars, gold cap

Trainer: Joshua Newman Colours: White, brown star Form:

7 SOUTHFIELD THEATRE (IRE)

17 b.g. King’s Theatre (IRE) - Chamoss Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)

Owner: Mrs Angela Yeoman Hunt: Tedworth

Trainer: Lily Bradstock Miss L. Bradstock

Colours: White, navy cross belts, red and white checked sleeves, red cap Form:

Form:

8 SWITCH HITTER (IRE)

10 b.g. Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) (Curtain Time (IRE))

Owner: Mr Clive Hitchings & Mr P Nicholls

Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford V.

OR:107 11 00

Trainer: Sam Loxton Miss O. Nicholls

Colours: Yellow, royal blue spots

9 WALK IN THE WILD (FR) OR:99 11 00

9 b.g. Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sublimissime (FR) (Green Tune (USA))

Owner: Mr Reg Hopkins Hunt: Berkeley

Form:

Trainer: Edward Walker

Colours: White, blue chevron, check sleeves and cap

Bulford & Tidworth Garrison Shoot

With a game record book going back to 1903, the Bulford and Tidworth Garrison Shoot has been providing sport for local Service Personnel and their families for over 120 years.

The shoot enjoys shooting rights over 3 areas on the Eastern Area of the Salisbury Plain Training Area The shoot prides itself on having over150+ current serving members.

We specialise on putting on shoot days for Regiments, Battalions and Messes.

Fully Driven Days

Walk One Stand One Days

Syndicate Places Available Pottering

Instruction

Secretary: sec@btgsonline.co.uk

Head Gamekeeper: Hudson Knowles hudknowles@outlook.com

THE COLT CORONATION GOLD CUP MIXED OPEN RACE

Kindly sponsored by Colt

Prize Money £800 to the winner, £400 to the second, £200 to the third and £100 to the fourth See page 36 for race conditions No Horse Rating

1 ATAKAN (FR)

9 b.g. Sinndar (IRE) - Accusation (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Chelsea Morgan Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford V.

OR:103

Trainer: Simon Morgan

11 07

Colours: Red, white star, white sleeves, light green stars, white cap, light green star

Form: 131-4ppp-6 Dual Plumpton chase winner 3m1f-3m4f; 23l 6th to Dalamoi in Wadebridge open 12 Jan; g-soft (r1 w0 K:0/1) 93

2 BARDENSTOWN LAD

10 ch.g. Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pougatcheva (FR) (Epervier Bleu)

Owner: The Stay Between The Ditches Syndicate Hunt: N. Shropshire

Form: 6611p-3251 Dual PtP & multiple NH winner 2m6f-3m1f; beat Ballydonagh

3 DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE)

8 b.g. Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Hunt: Hursley Hambledon

OR:117

Trainer: Sarah Loughnane

11 07

Colours: Dark green, white crossbelts, light green and white diabolo on sleeves, dark green cap white star

OR:81 11 07

Trainer: Anthony Ward-Thomas M. McIntyre Colours: White, red sleeves, checked cap

Form: *5-pp3127- Ex-Anthony Honeyball 8yo; triple chase winner 3m-3m2f; 15l 2nd in Nwtn Abbot hcp Jul’24; g-g/s (r0 w0 K:1/33)

4 DUC DE BOURBON (FR)

9 b.g. Buck’s Boum (FR) - Astre Eria (FR) (Garde Royale)

Owner: The Bruton Club Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford V.

OR:117 11 07

Trainer: Sam Loxton Charlie Sprake

Colours: Brown, orange diamond and striped sleeves and quartered cap

Form: /f122p-211 Triple PtP & hurdle/chase winner 2m4f-3m1f; beat Paper Mill 1l+ in Larkhill L2 18 Jan; g-g/s (r8 w3 K:23/82) 113

5 GIVEGA (FR)

9 b.g. Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))

Owner: The Gambie Gang Hunt: Heythrop

6 MY

DROGO

10 b.g. Milan - My Petra (Midnight Legend)

Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Hunt: Duke of Beaufort’s

OR:123

Trainer: Luca Morgan

11 07

Colours: Dark blue, blue centre stripe, blue and white halved sleeves, blue cap, white star

OR:121

11 07

Trainer: Edward Walker W. Biddick

Colours: Grey, white epaulets

Form: 1-f1/9p-31 Ex-NH 10yo; multiple winner 2m-2m4f; beat Oscars Moonshine easy 13l in Larkhill open 18 Jan; g-soft (r2 w1 K:17/152) 114

7 ONE FOR ROSIE

12 gr.g. Getaway (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Matt & Sally Burford Hunt: Berkeley

OR:119 11 07

Trainer: Jason Maguire

Colours: Yellow, royal blue triple diamond, checked sleeves and quartered cap

Form: 11-32p11-p Multiple NH/PtP winner; beat Galileo Silver easy 9l at Chaddesley May’24; effective at 2-3m; g-soft (r9 w5 K:6/14) 116

8 TREVADA

9 b.g. Kayf Tara - Kerada (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

Owner: The Picnic Partnership (Mr & Mrs Poste)

Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

OR:107 11 07

Trainer: Francesca Poste Z. Baker

Colours: Royal blue, white seams, red sleeves, white seams, white cap

Form: 22-321121- Dual PtP winner; beat Precious Bounty 50l in Fakenham HC May’24; stays 3m2f; progressive;

9 VIROFLAY (FR)

8 b.g. Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Red Vixen (IRE) (Agnes World (USA))

Owner: Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton

Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford V.

OR:125 11 07

Trainer: Olive Nicholls Miss O. Nicholls

Colours: Mauve and white check, white cap

Form: 1112p-113- Progressive multiple PtP winner; 2l 3rd to Regatta de Blanc at Larkhill

10 WHAT A GLANCE

10 b.g. Passing Glance - Audley (Averti (IRE))

Owner: Mr & Mrs R Taylor & Tom Britten Hunt: Croome & W. Warwicks

OR:125 11 07

Trainer: Thomas Britten T. McCain-Mitchell Colours: Navy, scarlet hoops on sleeves, scarlet cap, gold spots

Form: u1-22211-2 Dual HC winner; 2l 2nd to Allmankind in Horseheath open 31 Dec; best form at 2m4f-3m3f+; g-soft (r15 w3 K:9/38) 128

11 ZEE MAN (FR)

11 b.g. Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sky High Flyer (Anabaa (USA))

Owner: Mrs Marcine Marshall Hunt: Warwicks

OR:113 11 07

Trainer: Fred Hutsby T. Hutsby Colours: Blue, red star, blue sleeves, white armlets, red cap

Form: 1p63f21/p3 Chase & dual PtP winner; 15l 3rd to Music Drive in Revesby open 18 Jan; effective at 2m4f-3m; s-hvy (r10 w2 K:10/85) 102

PONY RACING

Wessex Area Point-to-Points 2024-25

Sun 17th Nov Portman Badbury Rings

Sun 1st Dec Hursley Hambledon Larkhill

Sun 15th Dec New Forest Larkhill

Sun 5th Jan Larkhill Racing Club Larkhill

Sat 18th Jan Royal Artillery Larkhill

Sun 2nd Feb South Dorset Milborne St Andrew

Sun 16th Feb Combined Services Larkhill

Sun 23rd Feb Countryside Alliance (Wessex) Badbury Rings

Sun 2nd Mar South & West Wilts Larkhill

Sun 9th Mar Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Charlton Horethorne

Sat 15th Mar Quantock Cothelstone

Sat 22nd Mar Wilton Milborne St Andrew

Sun 23rd Mar Mendip Farmers Ston Easton

Sat 29th Mar Tedworth Larkhill

Sun 30th Mar Cotley Cotley

Sat 12th Apr Cattistock Chilfrome

Sun 19th Apr Seavington Cotley

Mon 21st Apr Taunton Vale Foxhounds & Harriers Cothelstone

Sun 4th May Devon & Somerset Staghounds South Hill

Sat 10th May Minehead Harriers & West Somerset Holnicote

Wed 14th May Weston & Banwell Harriers & WS Vale Cothelstone

For all the latest information on Pointing on Wessex visit: www.pointingwessex.co.uk Wessex Area Point-to-Point Association Area Secretary – Kirsty Boutflower

Tel: 01984 629266 E-Mail: kirstin.boutflower@gmail.com

THE CIVICA MAIDEN CONDITIONS RACE

Kindly sponsored by Civica 2M 4F

Prize Money £200 to the winner, £150 to the second and £100 to the third See page 36 for race conditions

No Horse Rating

1 BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS (FR) OR:85

6 br.g. Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR) (Pirateer (IRE))

Owner: The Argent Family Hunt: Ludlow

Form: p65-3564

Form: p-4p

12 00

Trainer: Nicky Sheppard F. Philipson-Stow

Colours: Royal blue, yellow diabolo, royal blue sleeves, yellow armlets, royal blue cap, yellow diamonds

Second-season ex-Irish 6yo; 35l 4th to Mount Anglesby in C’barrow 2m4f maiden 26 Jan; g-soft (r4 w0 K:27/95)

2 BLUE TOPAZ (14a)

5 b.m. Blue Bresil (FR) - Cora Sundrop (Kayf Tara)

Owner: Mr & Mrs C Poste Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

OR:69

11 00

Trainer: Francesca Poste Colours: Pale blue, white stripes, white armlets, diamond on cap

Second-season mare; dam placed 2m hurdler; 15l 4th to Good Boy Eric at Larkhill (2m4f

K:39/234)

3 BROADFORD PUBLICAN (IRE) OR:81

7 b.g. Ocovango - Sligo Publican (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

Owner: Mr J. H. Young

Hunt: New Forest Bloodhounds

12 00

Trainer: James Young Harry Brown Colours: Black, yellow stripe, sleeves and cap

Form: 77p6400-5p Ex-Stuart Coltherd 7yo; 71l 5th to Douglas Longbottom in Larkhill members 18 Jan;

4 CITY SILK (7a) OR:85 11 07

5 ch.g. Cityscape - Silken Aunt (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: Mr Phil Fry

Hunt: Ledbury

Trainer: Christopher Barber Colours: Green and white chevrons, orange cap

Form: 24-4 Second-season GB-bred 5yo; 18l 4th to King de Palma in Wadebridge maiden 12 Jan; stays 3m; g-soft (r3 w0 K:38/162) 82

5 ECHO OF PROMISE (7a)

7 ch.m. Shantou (USA) - Topette (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE))

Owner: Mr L. Price Hunt: Curre & Llangibby

OR:73 11 07

Trainer: Luke Price James King Colours: Red, white chevrons, checked sleeves, red cap

Form: pp6p50630- Fifth-season mare; placed 2m hurdler; 10l 3rd to Killard Point in Bratton 3m maiden (good) May’24 (r8 w0 K:37/117)

6 FONGS WAY (IRE)

10 ch.g. Getaway (GER) - Bonnie And Bright (IRE) (Topanoora)

Owner: Miss J. J. Fereday-Jones

Hunt: Dartmoor

OR:83

12 00

Trainer: Jessica Fereday-Jones J. Shaw

Colours: Blue with yellow epaulets, red chevrons on sleeves, yellow and blue quartered cap

Form: pp-6p522-6 Twice-placed pointer; 14l 6th to Clondaw Drake in Dunsmore 3m maiden 10 Nov; front

7 O’HALLORANS CASTLE (IRE)

7 ch.g. Libertarian - Fashion’s Worth (IRE) (Great Palm (USA))

Owner: Cross Border Relations Partnership

Hunt: S. Shropshire

OR:83

Trainer: Russell Teague

Colours: Green, yellow sleeves and cap

12 00

Form: 4-bpu4-p43 Fourth-season 7yo; in frame over hurdles; 13l 3rd to Hollywood Harmon at Ask’m Bryan 2 Feb; g-g/s (r7 w0 K:0/27) 83

8 PUNCH PERFECT

6 b.g. Nathaniel (IRE) - Sparring Queen (USA) (War Front (USA))

Owner: Blackmore Racing Club

Hunt: Silverton

Trainer: Joshua Newman

Colours: Black, mauve star, light blue sleeves, mauve stars and cap

Form: 0-p-u5p Ex-Irish 6yo; dam 2nd twice on AW ﬂat; one paced 34l 5th in Curraghmore maiden (g/s) 26 Oct (r0 w0 K:67/189)

9 SCORO (FR) (7a)

5 b.g. Petillo (FR) - Cacnea (FR) (Balko (FR))

Owner: Mr L. Price

Hunt: Curre & Llangibby

Trainer: Luke Price James King

Colours: Red, white chevrons, checked sleeves, red cap

Form: 5p5p0u-3 Ex-Irish 5yo; half-bro to Nowo; 25l 3rd to Mount Anglesby in C’barrow 2m4f maiden (soft)

10 TWO IN TUNE (IRE)

6 b.g. Valirann (FR) - Bombalong (IRE) (Mr Combustible (IRE))

Owner: Mr Paul Watson & Mrs Cathy Watson

Hunt: Axe V.H.

Trainer: Emma Watson D. Andrews

Colours: Royal blue, white star, white cuffs, royal blue cap, white star

Form: 44-T3p-3 Half-bro to Willaston; 14l 3rd to King de Palma in Milborne restricted (g/s) 2 Feb;

IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AT POINT

TO POINTS 2025

The Organising Committee want all visitors to enjoy their visit to Larkhill Racecourse and have a memorable day of social racing.

If you experience any unpleasant situation or witness anything that you think is anti-social behaviour, then please tell an Official or visit the Secretary’s Tent. We will then deal with the issue or call the Police.

Anti-social behaviour can be alcohol related, criminal behaviour, vandalism, rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour, drugs and alcohol misuse and drug paraphernalia

The Committee will not tolerate underage drinking in the catering tent or anywhere on the site.

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THE JET CONNECTIVITY MAIDEN RACE

Kindly sponsored by Jet Connectivity 3M

Prize Money £200 to the winner, £150 to the second and £100 to the third See page 36 for race conditions No Horse Rating st lb

1 BALLINOULART (IRE)

7 b or Br.g. Court Cave (IRE) - Lace Parasol (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mrs E. Mitchell

Hunt: S. Dorset

OR:85

12 00

Trainer: Richard Upton Richard Upton

Colours: Pale blue, white sleeves and collar, black cap, white spots

Form: 467p4-3p32 Placed 7 times over NH fences 2m5f-3m; 12l 2nd to Up Killoughey in Milborne maiden

2 CANAL COURT (IRE)

6 b.g. Kingston Hill - The Last Bank (IRE) (Phardante (FR))

Owner: Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Hunt: Hursley Hambledon

CITY SILK (7a)

5 ch.g. Cityscape - Silken Aunt (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: Mr Phil Fry

Hunt: Ledbury

OR:85

12 00

Trainer: Anthony Ward-Thomas M. McIntyre Colours: White, red sleeves, checked cap

OR:85

Trainer: Christopher Barber

11 07

Colours: Green and white chevrons, orange cap

Form: 24-4 Second-season GB-bred 5yo; 18l 4th to King de Palma in Wadebridge maiden

4 ECHO OF PROMISE (7a)

7 ch.m. Shantou (USA) - Topette (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE))

Owner: Mr L. Price

Hunt: Curre & Llangibby

OR:73 11 07

Trainer: Luke Price James King Colours: Red, white chevrons, checked sleeves, red cap

Form: pp6p50630-Fifth-season mare; placed 2m hurdler; 10l 3rd to Killard Point in Bratton 3m maiden (good) May’24 (r8 w0 K:37/117) 82

5 HANDSOME BILL (FR)

6 b.g. Herald The Dawn (IRE) - Chiredane (FR) (Chichicastenango (FR))

Owner: Mr & Mrs C Poste

Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

OR:- 12 00

Trainer: Francesca Poste Z. Baker

Colours: Pale blue, white stripes, white armlets, diamond on cap

Form: Unraced French-bred 6yo (sire 0/0); &34k 3yo; half-bro to multiple French ﬂat winner Chicatchi (r0 w0 K:39/234)

6 KIRSCH DE COTTE (FR) (7a) OR:73

5 b.g. Joshua Tree (IRE) - Griotte de Cotte (FR) (Robin du Nord (FR))

Owner: Willie & Camilla Murdoch

Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

11 07

Trainer: Francesca Poste Z. Baker

Colours: No colours registered

Form: 64-p5 Second-season 5yo; 15l 5th to Copshill Rock at Revesby (3m good) 18 Jan; 4th over 2m4f previously (r4 w0 K:39/234) 75

7 MASTER NERO

6 b.g. Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night (Rakaposhi King)

Owner: Mr Nigel Lilley Hunt: Monmouths

OR:- 12 00

Trainer: Nicky Sheppard

Colours: Red and grey diamonds, red sleeves, grey armlets, red cap

Form: p GB-bred 6yo (sire 70/493); bro to multiple NH winner Blackjack Magic; behind til p.u 4 out on debut (r1 w0 K:27/95)

7 b.g. Telescope (IRE) - Petite Margot (Alderbrook)

Owner: Mrs A. Webster

Hunt: Warwicks

6 ch.g. Mount Nelson - Strike An Ark (IRE) (Shernazar)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Dennington

Hunt: Mid Surrey F. Draghounds

Trainer: Fred Hutsby

Colours: Red, blue and white quartered cap

Trainer: Christopher Dennington S. Mead

Colours: Royal blue, orange chevron, white hoops on sleeves, royal blue cap orange star

Form: 3-3d55-32u Half-bro to Here Comes Johnny; hd 2nd to Jullou de Grissay in Horseheath 3m maiden 31 Dec;

JOURNEY HOME

GREENSLADE TAYLOR HUNT WESSEX AREA POINTS CUP

We are pleased to announce that in addition to our sponsorship of races and race cards we will once again be sponsoring the 'Greenslade Taylor Hunt Wessex Area Points Cup' for the horse attaining most points at the following meetings during the 2024-25 season:

South Dorset | Milborne St Andrew

Quantock Staghounds | Cothelstone

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale | Charlton Horethorne

Wilton | Milborne St Andrew

Mendip Farmers | Ston Easton

Cotley | Cotley

Taunton Vale Foxhounds & Harriers | Cothelstone

Seavington | Cotley

Devon & Somerset Staghounds | South Hill

Cattistock | Chilfrome

Minehead Harriers & West Somerset | Holnicote

Weston & Banwell | Cothelstone

West Somerset Vale | Cothelstone

Scoring: Open Races (Men's, Ladies & Mixed): 1st 10 pts, 2nd 5 pts, 3rd 3 pts and 4th 2 pts. Other races: 1st 8 pts, 2nd 4 pts, 3rd 2 pts and 4th 1 pt in all races at the meetings listed. The winning owner will be presented with a Perpetual Challenge Trophy at the Wessex Area Awards Evening. The owners of the winning horse and the runner-up will also be presented with an embroidered horse rug. Entry is automatic. A weekly update of points scored will be available on the Pointing Wessex website.

RACE CONDITIONS

Race 1 - THE PALO ALTO NETWORKS CONDITIONS RACE (LEVEL 2), FOR NOVICE RIDERS

For riders who, up to 1st October 2024, have won not more than ﬁve races under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (including Point-to-Points).

Weights: 12st for Horses and Geldings aged 6 years and older; 11st 7lb for Mares of 6 years and older; 11st 7lb for 5-y-o Horses and Geldings; 11st for 5-y-o Mares; 10st 7lb for 4-y-o Horses and Geldings; 10st for 4-y-o Mares.

Penalties: For each win on or since 1st October 2023 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) to carry 7lb extra; for each win in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-toPoint in this period to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Conﬁned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative.

See page 13 for this race

Race 2 - THE QINETIQ RESTRICTED RACE

For horses which have a current registered Hunters Certiﬁcate issued by any recognised pack of hounds in Great Britain, and which at starting have not won any Race under the Rules of any Recognised Racing Authority other than National Hunt Flat races or Flat races, or any Point-to-Point Steeplechase other than Maiden Races, Hunt Members Races or no more than one Restricted race.

Penalties: A previous winner of a Restricted race to carry 5lb extra

See page 17 for this race

Race 3 - THE GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS LADIES CONDITIONS RACE (LEVEL 2)

For horses which on or since 1st October 2023 have not won any race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted); nor any Men s, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Points in this period; to be ridden by Ladies.

Weights: 11st for Horses and Geldings aged 6 years and older; 10st 7lb for Mares of 6 years and older; 10st 7lb for 5-y-o Horses and Geldings; 10st for 5-y-o Mares; 10st for 4-y-o Horses and Geldings; 10st for 4-y-o Mares.

Penalties: For each win on or since 1st October 2023 in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Conﬁned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb.

Penalties are cumulative.

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Race 4 - THE COLT CORONATION GOLD CUP MIXED OPEN RACE

A CLASSIC RACE; The British Horseracing Authority has modiﬁed Regulation 75 for the purposes of this race.

Weights: 11st 7lb for Horses and Geldings aged 6 years and older; 11st for Mares of 6 years and older; 11st for 5-y-o Horses and Geldings; 10st 7lb for 5-y-o Mares; 10st for 4-y-o Horses and Geldings; 10st for 4-y-o Mares.

Penalties: None (and no allowances)

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5 - THE CIVICA MAIDEN CONDITIONS RACE

For horses with a current registered Hunters Certiﬁcate issued by any registered pack of hounds in Great Britain, which are Maidens which have run in at least two Point-to-Point races (including Point-to-Point Flat Races); to be run over approximately two-and-a-half miles.

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6 - THE JET CONNECTIVITY MAIDEN RACE

For horses which have a current registered Hunters Certiﬁcate issued by any recognised pack of hounds in Great Britain, and which at starting have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (other than a private match or sweepstake).

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