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Jack Parkinson
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Safety Officer
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WELCOME TO
Welcome to our opening day of the West Country Weekend, BetMGMHaldonGoldCupDay.Thisisthehighlightofourseason here at Exeter, and we are delighted that you are able to join us.
The Grade 2 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup is off at 2:25pm, and last year’s winning trainer Joe Tizzard has the leading contender in the race with JPR One. The six-runner contest looks a competitive contest and we’re looking forward to seeing whose name will be added to the prestigious role of honour later today.
Another highlight on the card is the highly anticipated chase debut of Captain Teague, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Champion jockey Harry Cobden in the ICL Conscious Of Our Impact ‘Future Stars’ Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase. The Grade 1 winning hurdler has won three of his six starts under Nicholls and is favourite to add to his tally today.
Ahead of racing today, we would like to encourage you to head to the Parade Ring to see Gold Cup hero and our racecourse ROR Ambassador, Native River Native River was a star on the track for his connections, and more recently has been stealing headlines in the show ring with his latest achievements coming at the Horse of The Year Show. He will be in the Parade Ring from 12pm today.
As ever, we would like to thank all our partners for today, including BetMGM, ICL, South West Rail Solutions, GoSkyDive and Gallagher Insurance. We hope that they have a wonderful day.
We are celebrating our third year of the West Country Weekend and are delighted to see how it has grown since 2022. I would like to thank all the team at Exeter and Wincanton for their hard work in putting on these two special days and hope to continue to see them flourish
Finally, we hope you all have a great day with us and continue the brilliant weekend of racing at Wincanton tomorrow. We hope to see you back here on Monday 18th November for our next meeting
Jack Parkinson General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
AFTERNOON RACING
This day is headlined by two class 3 novice chases. Exeter is well known for its galloping track which is suited to young horses developing their jumping career It’s the perfect chance to see potential future stars, both human and equine
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
B g Kotashaan (FR) - Bourbon Belle (IRE) Hadden Frost (3)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009 winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
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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
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
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15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
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Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
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2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the
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WHAT’S ON
• Enjoy our roaming band, The Fat Cats Brass Band throughout the morning.
• Head to the marquee and you will find a cash grabber and a test your strength machine – bring out the competitive side with your friends and family. You’ll also find a photobooth, so you can get a snap to remember the day!
• The Legendary Native Riverwill be parading at 12pm. Head to The Parade Ring and see the 2018 Gold Cup Winner up close!
• The well loved Wild Murphys will be keeping us entertained throughout the afternoon with their up-beat Irish tunes.
STYLE AWARDS: Keep an eye out for Mattie Batchelor and the team with the gold envelopes. They will be picking people on the spot who have dressed to impress!
Prizes include:
• A 1-night stay at The Ley Arms, kindly provided by The Heavitree Brewery
• An Afternoon Tea Voucher for 2 at The Exeter Golf & Country Club
• A Brightside Diner Voucher
• New Year’s Day Racing Tickets at Exeter Racecourse
• £100 TOTE voucher to bet on The Haldon Gold Cup
• An indulgent Afternoon Tea for 2 at The Eastbury Hotel
• A selection of Flapjacks provided by Flapjackery
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RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 120 runners, 28%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY & SUPER SAINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs JACK BLACK FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY & SUPER SAINT today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SKYJACK HIJACK trained by J Candlish, Leek, 210 miles.
1 SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) (8)
BgJetAway-MrsChevalier(IRE) 6 11-10
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O MrAlan Baxter
B R. J. O’Brien
S PRAWorld Ltd
2 AMOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (23)
BgConduit(IRE)-MissSarenne(FR) 5 11-0
J Paul O’Brien
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O Million in Mind Partnership
B Hugh Suffern Bloodstock
S Goffs UK Ltd
3 CAPTAIN BELLAMY(GB) (237)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-Himitas(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
B R. W. Russell
S Morson Group
4 CHECKTHE SCORE (IRE) (304)
BgMahler-SummerAgain(IRE) 6 11-0
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Derek Miles and Mr Oliver Bogue
B Mrs R. Molony
S Bresbet
5 JACK BLACK (FR) (272)
BgTirwanako(FR)-LorianedeVonnas(FR) 5 11-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Charles Dingwall and Neil Clyne
B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Mrs D. Billebaut
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
6 SUPER SAINT(FR) (197)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-LaChampmesle(FR) 5 11-0
J LorcanWilliams
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
B Mrs G. M. Thoumas & Mrs A. M. Bouysse
S John Cotton (Group) Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHI BHA113 (+12) FORM321111
TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive hurdler, completing 4-timer in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, good) 8 days ago, unchallenged. Has to concede weight all round but warrants plenty ofrespectnonetheless.
31Oct Nwc 23f HcpH good 1/7 Jeteye(IRE) 71/2l 27Oct Ain 24f HcpH good 1/7 CityDerby(IRE) 16l 26Sep Per 23f HcpH good 1/7 WesternGlen(IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM2-4
TIMEFORMVIEWHasanordinarypedigreebutfinishedrunner-upsole start in Irish points in Februaryand made an encouraging enough stat overhurdleswhenfourthof13inaWetherbynovice(19.7f)23daysago Stepupintripwillsuitandhe’sentitledtodobetter
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1/103TIMEFORMVIEWVeryeasywinnerofsolestartinIrishpointsanditwas a similarstory on his Rules debut in a Chepstow bumper Disappointing bothstartssincebutshouldstillmakehismarkoverhurdles.
16Mar Utt 15f NHF heavy 3/5 Lieutenant Mayne (IRE) 27l Dec23 Asc 15f NHF gd-sf 12/13 Let It Rain 63l Oct23 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 1/16 WalkInTheHills(IRE) 4l
9Jan Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/7 Zain Nights 25l Apr23 War 16f NHF good 1/17 KingWilliamRufus(FR) 3/4l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM333TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with promise when third both starts in bumpers and again offered plenty of encouragement when filling samespotonNewburyhurdledebut(16.3f)inFebruary Uppedintrip andcanimprove
10Feb Nby 16f Hdl heavy 3/13 Making Headway(IRE) 4l 13Jan War 16f NHF soft 3/9 BillJoyce (IRE)
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Dec23 Exe 16f NHF soft 3/11 Quebecois (FR)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM46-
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost a bit and produced a promising first effort amid inexperience when fourth in a Taunton bumper in March, not knocked about. Failed to progress at Warwick next time but this longertriplikelytosuitnowhurdling.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:
CAPTAIN BELLAMY: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
ProbableS.P’s: 7-4 Skyjack Hijack (IRE), 7-2 Captain Bellamy (GB), 5-1 Jack Black (FR), 17-2 AMoments Madness (IRE), 9-1 Check The Score (IRE), 12-1 Super Saint (FR)
CAPTAIN BELLAMY went backwards from an impressive debut success in bumpers, but he retains potential now switching to hurdling and first time up could be the time to catch him. Skyjack Hijack has to concede plenty of weights but he’s thriving at present and warrants plenty of respect. Jack Black can build on an encouraging hurdling debut at Newbury 9 months earlier and merits consideration, also
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 120 runners, 28%) runs SORCELEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs YHPRUM’S LAW
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SORCELEUR today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: YHPRUM’S LAW trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 SORCELEUR (FR) (17)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-Biched’Oo(FR) 4 11-0
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O John White & Anne Underhill
B Mr OlivierTricot
S Morson Group
2 WELLINGTONARCH (GB) (209)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-Moyliscar 5 11-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr M J Gaskell
B Mrs Caroline George
S Wasdell Group
3 YHPRUM’S LAW(IRE) (22)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence
B Coolmara Stables Ltd
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
4 KINGSTONJOY(IRE) (195)
J Sean Houlihan
T Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater
O Jumping ForJoy
B Mr Patrick Sadlier
S APlusAccountancy & Business Solutions Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM3315-2 BF TIMEFORM VIEW Built on previous promise when making all in a Taunton bumperin February Put up a useful effort when fifth of18 in Grade 2 event at Aintree inApril and seems sure to improve on his opening hurdles effort when secondatthisvenueinafirst-timetonguestrap17daysago Outstandingclaims. 22Oct Exe 18f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Pony Soprano (IRE) 2l 13Apr Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 5/18 Horaces Pearl (FR) 4l 29Feb Tnt 16f NHF soft 1/9 CalliBlack(IRE) 15l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1340TIMEFORMVIEWFollowednarrowWorcesterbumperdebutsuccess with a couple of decent efforts in defeat Struggled in Grade 2 company at Aintree when last seen during the spring but starts out overhurdlesatarealisticlevel. 13Apr
TFRHHHII BHAFORM6-F
TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding who disappointed on his sole outing in bumpers but was in the process of showing more when falling 2 out on his Carlisle hurdling debut 22 days ago, might have beenplaced.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Sorceleur (FR), 3-1 Wellington Arch (GB), 13-2 Yhprum’s Law (IRE), 33-1 Kingston Joy (IRE)
SORCELEUR, a progressive bumper performer, seems sure to improve on his opening hurdles effort when second here 17 days ago, so he’s a straightforward choice. Wellington Arch is preferred to Yhpum’s Law for forecast purposes.
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 120 runners, 28%) runs CAPTAIN TEAGUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs DEAFENING SILENCE
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs CAPTAIN TEAGUE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: DEAFENING SILENCE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 CAPTAINTEAGUE (IRE) (238)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-Dancingwithbubbles(IRE) 6 11-2
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
B Corrib Racing
S Morson Group
2 DARING PLAN (IRE)
(282)
BgMountNelson-PocketCall(IRE) 6 11-2
J LucyGardner
T Susan Gardner, Longdown
O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner
B Gareth Adair
S Woodhayes Stud
3 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE)
(336)
BgAlkaadhem-Taipers(IRE) 7 11-2
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O My Racing Manager Friends
B G. Rothwell
S My Racing Manager
THIRD RACE
TFRHHHHH BHA142
FORM13/1210TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinChampionBumperandtranslatedallthatabilityto hurdles last season, winning Persian War at Chepstow and Grade 1 Challow HurdleatNewbury ProminentinbettingbutwellheldinAlbertBartlettinMarch butfanciedtomakehismarkonreturn/chasedebut(hashadawindop).
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden Irish pointerwho has been campaigned solely at thistrack,improvingonhisthirdstartwhen3lengthssecondof16in18.5fmaiden onNewYear’sDay.Bitbetterthanresultsenthandicappingoveramuchlonger triplaterthatmonthbutlooksabigoutsideronreappearance/chasebow.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 3 starts in points and built on his hurdlingdebutpromiseuppedmarkedlyintripafteroverayearoffwhenlandinga 6-runnernoviceonthiscard12monthsago ProgressedagainwhentakingGrade2 atSandown4weekslaterandwarrantsmajorrespectonreturn/chasedebut.
Paul Nicholls has won 4 of the previous 6 renewals of this contest and he can enhance that excellent record further with CAPTAIN TEAGUE, who won half of his 4 starts over hurdles last season (including a Grade 1) and looks very much the type to make an impact in novice chases this term. Progressive hurdler Deafening Silence rates as the obvious danger also making his return/chase bow.
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THE HISTORIC HALDON GOLD CUP
The first Haldon Gold Cup was run in October 1982 as a weight-for-age race and is now celebrated as the ‘jewel in Exeter’s Crown.’ This is a race steeped in rich racing history.
The feature fixture is an early season highlight at Exeter Racecourse and typically attracts some of the country’s best two mile chasers.
It is also considered a stepping-stone to the world’s most prestigious race over this distance, the Queen Mother Champion Chase which takes place at The Festival the following March.
Henrietta Knight has enjoyed numerous successes in the renowned Grade 2 chase winning a record four times with Best Mate (2001), Edredon Bleu (2002 and 2003) and Impek (2006) She reflects: “It is always exciting to win that particular race You get a tremendous reception and everyone is so welcoming. It’s at the beginning of the season and a prestigious race to win. If you do well, you really look forward to the rest of the season.”
Paul Nicholls has saddled eight winners to date in Haldon Hill’s most esteemed stage and he speaks fondly of it as ‘one of the early chasing highlights of the season’ He agrees: “I’ll try and save a nice horse for it. It’s a very good start for two-mile horses. Kauto Star finished second in the race in 2005 before he went on to win the Tingle Creek, and we’ve won it with Lake Kariba, Flagship Uberalles, Azertyuiop, Tchico Polos, Vibrato Valtat and in 2017, Politologue.” In 2020 Greaneteen added his name to the roll of honour and went on to win the Celebration Chase at Sandown and the Tingle Creek in 2021.
This race has acted as a benchmark early on in the career of many iconic racehorses who have then gone on to make history The likes of Cue Card and Sabin du Loir have claimed this title and the 2024 Haldon Gold Cup is set to be just as exhilarating.
Last year’s running was won by the Joe Tizzard-trained Elixir De Nutz in the hands of jockey Freddie Gingell. The charming grey gelding raced heartily in company with Paul Nicholl’s Solo at the front of the six-strong field until the second last fence, when he took a clear lead and stormed home to a 31/4 length win. For trainer Joe Tizzard, the win was especially emotional, as he partnered the legendary Cue Card to victory in 2012 for his father Colin and now 11-years later returned to take the win as trainer with his nephew in the saddle. Jockey Freddie Gingell described his jumping as ‘unreal, every fence I go in and ask him, he jumps lovely...I asked him to go on and he just quickened up, he left them for dust almost’. Heartbreakingly, Elixir was later fatally injured in the Celebration Chase at Sandown in April 2024, a devastating loss for his connections and the entire racing community He will always be fondly remembered for his heart and courageous victory here in the Haldon Gold Cup
Today the Tizzard team will be hoping to repeat success in the race with two runners, JPR One and Scarface, whilst Dan Skelton also fields two in Heltenham and Etalon. Paul Nicholls, who trained the two-time winner Greanteen, sends out Sans Bruit under Bryony Frost whilst Venetia Williams saddles French-bred, Djelo.
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THE BETMGM HALDON GOLD CUP HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade2)(LIMITEDHANDICAPCHASE)(GBBRACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 120 runners, 28%) runs SANS BRUIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs ETALON & HELTENHAM FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs SANS BRUIT today. LONGESTTRAVELLERS: HELTENHAM & ETALON trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 JPR ONE (IRE) (241)
BorBrgCourtCave(IRE)-LadyKnightess(IRE) 7 11-12
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O MrJ. P. Romans
B Robert Allen S Coral Racing Limited
2 DJELO (FR) (209)
BgMontmartre(FR)-Djeville(FR) 6 11-10
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Mr P. Davies
B Mr Gildas Blain
S Faucets Limited
3 HELTENHAM (FR) (203)
BgMaskedMarvel-SourisBlanche(FR) 7 11-5
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Exors ofthe late Mr N. W. Lake
B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
4 ETALON (IRE) (209)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-SoYouSaid(IRE)
7 11-4
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
5 SANS BRUIT(FR) (202)
BgTripleThreat(FR)-SwedishDancer(IRE) 6 11-2
J BryonyFrost E Hood, Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O MrAndy Peake
B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron
S Morson Group
6 SCARFACE (IRE) (14)
BgMilan-ConsiderHerLucky(GER) 7 10-9
J HarryCobden E Cheek Pieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth
B Mrs Lisa Doran
S Coral Racing Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM5/1U310- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time hurdles winner who tasted success twice over fenceslastterm,latterlybaggingaLingfieldGr2inJanuary Weakenedout ofthingswhenseventhinArkleatCheltenhaminMarchbutthisratesmore suitableandrecordfreshisimpressive.Tonguestrapon/hadwindsurgery 12Mar Chl 15f Ch soft 7/10 GaelicWarrior(GER) 34l 21Jan Lin 16f Ch soft 1/5 Matata(IRE) 1/2l Dec23 San 15f Ch heavy 3/6 Le Patron (FR) 6l
TFRHHHHI BHA147
FORM11F230- C D TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst3startsoverfences,latterlyanAscotGrade 2 last December Placed in Golden Miller at Cheltenham priorto a lesser effort in Aintree Grade 1 on final start but he remains low-mileage as a 6-y-oandhecommandsrespectbackinhandicap/after6monthsoff 13Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf 8/10 FoundAFifty (IRE) 26l 14Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 3/11 GreyDawning (IRE) 10l 3Feb San 20f Ch good 2/5 Nickle Back (IRE) 7l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM02110F-
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again last season, the highlight being his victoryintheGreatwoodGoldCupatNewbury(21/2m,soft)inMarch.Was travellingwellwhenfalling4outatAyronfinalstartoflastseasonandwhile jockeybookingssuggestthatEtalonisthestableNo1,he’snotdiscounted.
19Apr Ayr 20f HcpC soft F/10 Outlaw Peter(IRE)11Apr Ain 15f HcpC soft 8/15 Sans Bruit (FR) 38l 23Mar Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 SirPsycho(IRE) nk
TFRHHHHH BHA141
FORM14/1110-
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form to a new level sent chasing last season, bringingupthehat-trickwithanotherwide-marginvictoryin10-runnerSandown handicap(15.5f)inFebruary Blunderdidn’thelphiscauseuppedtoGrade1level atAintreeinAprilandheremainsthetypetodobetteragainthisterm.
13Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf 7/10 FoundAFifty (IRE) 23l 15Feb San 15f HcpC soft 1/10 GunsightRidge 9l 13Jan War 16f HcpC soft 1/2 SalamancaBay(IRE) 44l
TFRHHHII BHA139
FORM000213- D
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Frenchgeldingjumpedhisrivalsintosubmission from the front in Red Rum handicap at Aintree in April. Ran well to finishthirdturnedoutquicklyatAyrlaterthatmonthandheappeals asthetypewhohasmorewinsinhimthiscampaign.
20Apr Ayr 16f HcpC soft 3/6 Tommy’s Oscar(IRE) 8l 11Apr Ain 15f HcpC soft 1/15 SaintRoi(FR) 4l 1Apr Chp 16f HcpC soft 2/7 Prince Quali (FR) 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHA132
FORM12113-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived over fences when cheekpieces went on, winning 3 times around 2 1/2m between January andApril. Feasible tothinklastmonth’sCheltenhamreturneffortwillhavebroughthim onbutyardmaywellholdstrongerclaimswithJPROne.
25Oct Chl 15f HcpC good 5/8 Calico (GER) 13l 17Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 3/12 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 71/2l 1Apr Plm 19f HcpC good 1/7 BlackGerry(IRE) 41/2l
2023: ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) 9 10 0 Freddie Gingell 13-2 (JoeTizzard) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 JPR One (IRE), 7-2 Djelo (FR), 4-1 Etalon (IRE), 13-2 Sans Bruit (FR), 9-1 Scarface (IRE), 14-1 Heltenham (FR)
ETALON made giant strides forward following his switch to chasing last season, winning 3 times priorto shaping betterthan the bare result in Grade 1 company on his final start. Still unexposed and retaining potential for better still, he shades the vote on return, with JPR One, who boasts a smashing record fresh, and Djelo heading up the dangers.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (17 wins from 172 runners, 10%) runs MICRONORMOUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs MICRONORMOUS LONGESTTRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT GINGER trained by A Martin, Chipping Norton, 144 miles.
1 MIDNIGHTGINGER (GB) (126)
ChmMidnightLegend-Calamintha 8 12-0
J James Martin (5)
T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
O MrA. V. John
B Pitchall Stud
S Andy Martin Racing
2 BRENDASASKING (IRE) (30)
BmAsk-LostIt(IRE) 6 11-9
J Tom Bellamy
T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
O Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club)
B Mr Conor Hayes
S Templar Medical
3 JAMINSKA(FR) (30)
BmManatee-PacifieduCharmil(FR) 5 11-5
J David Noonan
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Larkhills Racing Partnership III
B J. Duteuil & G. Le Borgne
S Tote
4 VERSACETWENTYONE (IRE) (15)
GrmKingstonHill-ForeverYoung(IRE) 5 11-2
J Sean Houlihan
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
O Adam Hayes & Helen Hayes
B Mrs D. Shannon
5 IT’S EASY(FR) (20)
BmKapgarde(FR)-Indietra(USA) 6 11-1
J AdamWedge
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mrs Helen Cole Racing
B MrJean-Pierre Dubois
S Tote
6
MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (22)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-FoxyLauren(IRE) 6 11-0
J HarryCobden E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Micro Managers
B MrThomas Hore
S W & S Recycling
7 MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE) (58)
BmYeats(IRE)-MissMcGoldrick(IRE) 5 10-12
J Lorcan Murtagh E Tongue Strap
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Miss Goldfire
B MrJohn Connolly
S Grosvenor Sport
TFRHHIII BHA115 FORM51343-3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable hurdler who went in on only her second runoverfencesin2mhandicapatChepstowinJanuary,comingfrom a long way back. Rather in-and-out since, suffering a heavy defeat returnedtotimberatNewtonAbbotinJuly
5Jul Ntn 21f HcpH good 3/4 The Height ofFame 81l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 3/7 Malaita 43/
20Mar Mkt 23f HcpC heavy 4/4 Phillapa Sue (IRE) 33l
TFRHHHHI BHA110
FORM5442-P1
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers and easily best effort over hurdles when landing 9-runner handicap at Ludlow a month ago, always holding on. 7lb rise perfectly fair and she represents yard in excellentform.
9Oct Lud 15f HcpH good 1/9 ZodiacStar(IRE) 2l 8May Kel 16f HcpH good P/12 Lily du Berlais
9Oct Lud 21f HcpH good 6/7 OfCourseYou Can 14l 13Apr Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Casa No Mento 12l 20Feb Mkt 16f Hdl soft 4/7 PartyVibes (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHII BHA103
FORMF13424
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Roscommon bumper for Gordon Elliott in July but has achieved only modest form when hitting the frame in mares’ novice hurdles for this yard Needs to up her game now handicapping.
24Oct Lud 21f Hdl gd-sf 4/12 Dameofthecotswolds 11l 14Oct Her 16f Hdl good 2/10 Leloopa (IRE)
20Sep Ntn 16f Hdl good 4/9 Kitty Foyle (IRE) 6
TFRHHHII BHA102
FORM24243-2
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenchaserinFranceforDavidCottin but just respectable efforts at best forClive Boultbee-Brooks. Down in the weights as a result and sound start for this yard when second at Stratford3weeksago
19Oct Str 16f HcpH heavy 2/6 Lexie’s Moon
1Apr Chp 19f HcpC soft 3/4 Bonza Boy
8Mar Lei 15f HcpC soft 4/4 Royal Mer(FR) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA101
FORM56/3-356 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinnerwho proved she retains herability after16monthsoffwhenthirdinmaidenatWorcester(23f,good)in September Unable to match that form twice since, though this trip mightbemoresuitablethan24.7flatest.Cheekpiecesbackon.
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who left her hurdling debut form behindwhenrunner-upinmaidenatWorcesterinAugust.Unableto sustaineffortwhenfifthbackthere(20f,good)lasttimebutshe’sstill onetoconsiderbackdownintriponherhandicapbow. 11Sep Wor 20f Hdl good 5/12 LahinchWave (IRE) 17l 21Aug Wor 16f Hdl
8 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (29) BmScorpion(IRE)-KimTianRoad(IRE) 6 10-9
J BryonyFrost
T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh
O Martin Hill and Partners
B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill
S A S Trade Car Sales TFRHHHHH BHA96 FORM1040-24 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a brace of 2m course handicaps around this time last year and got back on track when second in 7-runner event at Stratford (16.3f, good) in May. Shaped nicely over C&D last monthandshe’sofmajorinterest.
10Oct Exe 18f HcpH good 4/8 InTheAir(FR) 23/4l 9May Str 16f HcpH good 2/7 TourOvalie (FR) 1l
26Mar Tnt 19f HcpH soft 10/13 No NoTonic 49l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: CHLOE’S COURT(IRE) 10 11 1 HarryKimber14-1 (RobertWalford) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brendas Asking (IRE), 11-2 Miss Goldfire (IRE), 7-1 Asian Spice (GB), 8-1 It’s Easy (FR), 17-2 Jaminska (FR), 12-1 Versace Twentyone (IRE), 14-1 Midnight Ginger (GB), Micronormous (IRE) PLAY
ASIAN SPICE won twice at this venue last year and with last month’s encouraging return under her belt, she’s a solid alternative to Brendas Asking, who will doubtless be popular in the betting as a last-time-out winner Of the rest, Miss Goldfire could improve now handicapping.
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from 16th September to 31st December
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (16 wins from 53 runners, 30%) runs WISEGUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs COCO MADEMOISELLE LONGESTTRAVELLER: COCO MADEMOISELLE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 BANGERSAND CASH (IRE) (195)
BgFameAndGlory-CashCustomer(IRE) 8 11-10
J KielanWoods
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O OAP II
B Joyce Lee
S Horse & Groom East Ashling
2 TIGHTENOURBELTS (IRE) (27)
BgMahler-MissMcGoldrick(IRE) 7 11-9
J HarryCobden
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Salvo & Alex Giannini, A Gemmell
B MrJohn Connolly
S Hatherden Horse Transport
3 JEREMYPASS (IRE) (26)
BgJeremy(USA)-ToulonPass(IRE)
9 11-8
J MrCharlie Marshall (7) E Tongue Strap
T Joseph G. Davies, USA
O Mrs JoyV. Slater
B D. J. Fitzpatrick
4 EGBERT(GB) (202)
BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-KarlaJune 7 11-8
J Tom Cannon E Visor
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O James & Jean Potter Ltd
B Netherfield House Stud
S Potter Group, Potters House
5 TEACLIPPER (IRE) (17)
BgStowaway-APlusMaPuce(FR) 9 11-7
J Stan Sheppard E Visor, Tongue Strap
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O MrJerry Hinds & MrAshley Head
B Cyril O’Hara
S Plumbing World
6
BEACHCOMBER (FR) (28)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-AlpesduSud(FR) 6 11-7
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs E. J. Wills
B Mr Philippe Rainteau
S Wasdell Group
7 WISEGUY(IRE) (205)
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O The Wise Guys & Girls
B Philip Hore
S Unibet
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORMP03430- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D scorer who largely ran well without winning lastterm.Onetoconsideronhisreturnforhisin-formhandler 27Apr San 28f HcpC good 15/20Minella Cocooner(IRE) 27l 9Mar San 24f HcpC soft 3/10 Rose ofArcadia
TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM4P46-36
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick over hurdles, sixth of 17 in handicapatChepstow(19.4f,goodtosoft)27daysago.Canmakehis presencefeltbackinthissphere.
12Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/17 JoshThe Boss 18l 18May Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 Take No Chances (IRE) 10l 26Apr Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Sageburg County(IRE) 28l
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM24-P11P D
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairlyusefulex-Irish3mchasewinnerbuthewas pulled up in conditions event at Pardubice (34.3f, good) 26 days ago onhisyarddebut.Tonguestrapbackonwithlotsmorerequired.
13Oct Par 36f Ch good P/16 Godfrey(FR)3Jun Lis 24f Ch good 1 EarlyDoors(FR) 13/4l Feb23 Kmp 24f HcpC good 2/7 KillerKane (IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM4/1P12P- D
TIMEFORMVIEWAdual chase winner at up to 3m last season who was pulled up in Scottish Grand National atAyr(31.8f, goodto soft) finalrun.Notruledoutbackintripforhisreturn.
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted a creditable fourth of9 in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago. Needs to back it up tried in a visorforthe1sttime.
22Oct Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 JupiterAllen (FR) 81/2l 11Apr Ain 21f Ch heavy 5/22 Its OnThe Line (IRE) 29l 7Feb Lud 23f Ch soft 3/5 CaptainTommy(IRE) 81/2l
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM41P1-63
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 25f hurdles winner who made an encouragingstartinthisspherewhenthirdof9inhandicapchaseat Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can build on it here so onetoconsider 11Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Destroytheevidence 12l 2May Pun 23f HcpH yield 6/25
FORM51466P- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner last November but he signed off for theseasonwhenpulledupinhandicaphurdleatCheltenham(24f)in April. Yard is going well though so can’t be ruled out on his reappearance. 17Apr Chl
8 STRIKINGAPOSE (IRE) (17)
BgGetaway(GER)-ClonsingleNative(IRE) 8 11-2
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O S Clare G Kennington C Knowles & J Reed
B Gerry Caplis
S Coral Racing Limited
9 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (42)
BorBrmDoyen(IRE)-TowermoreLass(IRE) 6 11-2
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Garry Wilson
B Mrs L. Mohammed
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHI BHA122
FORMP11P0-3 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoresumedwithanencouraging third of 13 in handicap hurdle here (23.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago Verymuchonetoconsidernowbackchasing.
22Oct Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Earth King (IRE) 11l 14Apr Plm 24f HcpH good 8/11 Transmission (IRE) 19l 16Mar Utt 23f HcpH heavy P/17 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE) -
TFRHHHHH BHA122
FORM12P12-2 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointerwho also scored twice over hurdleslastterm.Returnedwithapromisingheadsecondof5in23f Worcesternoviceonhisdebutoverfencessoheratesabigplayeroff alenientopeningmark.
A case can be made for a few of these but COCO MADEMOISELLE starts life in handicaps on an attractive mark so looks the way to go Course-winner Striking A Pose rates the main threat to Dan Skelton’s progressive sort, with Tightenourbelts, Beachcomber and Wiseguy all in the mix too in this competitive handicap
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (34 wins from 120 runners, 28%) runs CENTARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) run MAGIC SEVEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: KING OF THE ROAD trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 137 miles.
1 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (25)
BgDoyen(IRE)-MagicMaze(IRE)
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr ChristopherW. T. Johnston
B Sunnyhill Stud
S Wasdell Group
2 CENTARA(IRE) (198)
BrgSageburg(IRE)-SpartanAngel(IRE) 6 12-1
J HarryCobden E Hood
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Kathy Stuart
B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey
S Morson Group
3 KING OFTHE ROAD (IRE) (183)
BgShirocco(GER)-DiamondGesture(IRE) 5 12-0
J KielanWoods
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Rocco’s Rebels
B M. Fahy
S Fitzdares
4
SERGEANT(FR) (22)
BgNutan(IRE)-StellaMarina(IRE) 7 12-0
J Tom Cannon
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
O Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye
B Frau U. u. J. Imm
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
5 ZODIAC STAR (IRE) (30)
BgKodiac-AnCailinOrga(IRE) 4 11-12
J PhilipArmson (3)
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O MrAlan King
B M. Ryan
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
6 IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (227)
BlgBuck’sBoum(FR)-OpalineduBouchat(FR) 6 11-9
J Callum Pritchard (7)
T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens
B Elevage Laitre SCEA
S The Firehouse Somerset
7 I HAVEAVOICE (IRE) (209)
BgVocalised(USA)-Fionnuar(IRE) 5 11-9
J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Molly and Paul Willis
B J. S. Bolger
S Junction 24 Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM1FP-005 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored a couple oftimes at Hereford last season butessentiallydisappointinginhandicapssince.Somethingtoprove
(IRE) 37l
TFRHHHHI BHA111 FORMP/41561-
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good), running on. Off6months.Remainswiththescopeforbetterbasedonbumperform.
24Apr Tnt 19f HcpH good 1/9 Fourofakind(IRE)
11Mar Tnt 16f HcpH soft 6/12 Tintintin (FR)
6Feb Tnt 19f Hdl good 5/9 The Doyen Chief(IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHI BHA110
FORM00011-4 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Market Rasen in April. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good, 3/1) Off6 months. In-form yard should have him tuned upandhemaybeabletoresumeprogress.
9May Hun 19f HcpH good 4/13 Mammies Boy(IRE) 101/2
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in no uncertain terms at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in August but next effort was tame and he refusedtoraceatWincantonlasttime,soseeminglygoingthewrong wayintermsoftemperament.
17Oct Wcn 15f HcpH good R/10 PrincessT
8Sep Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/5 Stream ofStars 52l 22Aug Ntn 16f HcpH good 1/8 Obsessedwithyou(FR) 7
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORM66142
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle at Stratford in July 8/1, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 30 days ago, stayingonwell.Notfullyexposedandstillseemstobegettingbetter
9Oct Lud 15f HcpH good 2/9 BrendasAsking (IRE) 2l 25Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 4/12 Byzantine Empire 3
2Jul Str 16f Hdl gd-fm 1/10 PollingDay(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM3/42P52-
TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-pointerwho is still unexposed as a hurdlerand took a forward step when runner-up at Taunton 7 months ago Willprobablyneedthisfirstoutingsince,though.
26Mar Tnt 19f HcpH soft 2/13 No NoTonic 11/2l 14Feb Her 19f HcpH soft 5/8 Fourofakind (IRE) 12l 1Jan Exe 18f Hdl heavy P/16 Moorefields (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA105
FORM01U/000TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice in juvenile hurdles last season but has beensomewaybelowthatlevelinhandicapsandislikelytoneedthis return.Besttolookelsewhere.
13Apr Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Zambezi Fix (FR)
Nby
8 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (10)
BgImperialMonarch(IRE)-Fancytail(IRE) 5 11-8
J Bryan Carver
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Mrs S. M. Trump
B Mrs Christine Wilson
S Woodwarm Stoves
9 SUNNINGHILL(GB) (33)
BgPrideofDubai(AUS)-Cephalonie(USA) 5 11-8
J Micheal Nolan
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown
B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
S Philip Hobbs Racing
10 JUSTGO FOR IT(GB) (185)
BmPassingGlance-JustJasmine 11 11-7
J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap
T Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater
O Mr Steve Atkinson
B K. Bishop
S Home Farm Holiday Park
11 FINALENTRY(IRE) (60)
BgGalileo(IRE)-SnowQueen(IRE) 3 10-6
J Tom Bellamy E Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Midd Shire Racing
B Barronstown Stud
TFRHHIII BHA104 (-2) FORM205-230
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownafairlevelofformatbestoverhurdles but doesn’t look the most straightforward and recent handicap debutwasunderwhelming.Othersmakemoreappeal.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when making the frame in AW minor eventsonFlatin2022andshowedsomethingtoworkonbothstarts overhurdles, notablywhenthird at Uttoxetera month ago Worth a chancetomakeawinninghandicapdebut.
7May Her 19f HcpH good 6/11 Big Blue Moon 34l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 12/16 Pretending (IRE) 28l 27Mar Wcn 24f HcpH soft 3/9 Chloe’s Court (IRE) 4
S B G Middleton Developments Ltd,W& S Recycling TFRHHHHI BHA104 FORM13 D BF
12 ALKHATTAAF(GB) (513)
BgMukhadram-Rewaaya(IRE) 6 10-6
J Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Knights of Ni
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
S Woodwarm Stoves
13 POOROLDMACKLEY(IRE) (20)
ChgGetaway(GER)-ParkviewDelight(IRE) 5 10-2
J AdamWedge
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O BAYTREE
B Mr Daniel Keating
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
TIMEFORMVIEW Made awinning start overhurdles in a juvenile at Newton Abbot in July and was back on track when third there a coupleofmonthsago Interestinghandicapdebutantgettingchunks ofweightforage.
TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form at best overhurdles and,while still unexposed, he’s hard to make a strong case for returning from suchalengthyabsence.
Jun23 Ntn 16f HcpH good 8/12 Vin Rouge (IRE) 22l May23 Hun 15f HcpH good 6/9 Vision ofHope 12l Apr23 Wol 12f Hcp stand 1/10 Imperative 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA84
FORMFP-000
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete both starts in points and has offeredlittlesofaroverhurdles.Needstouphisgamenowswitched tohandicaps.
19Oct Str 16f Hdl heavy 9/12 Glynn Brae (IRE) 42l 6Oct Utt 15f Hdl good 9/12 Nowmelad (IRE) 41l 30May Fls 15f Hdl good 7/13 Double Dragon 21l
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 11.
Running for the first time since Gelding No 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2, 7. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Centara (IRE), 9-2 Sunninghill (GB), 11-2 Final Entry (IRE), 15-2 King of The Road (IRE), 10-1 Zodiac Star (IRE), 12-1 Iris des Issards (FR), 14-1 Magic Seven (IRE), 22-1 Sergeant (FR), 40-1 Alkhattaaf (GB), Pooroldmackley (IRE), 50-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), Impecunious (IRE), 66-1 Just Go For It (GB)
SUNNINGHILLwas fair on the Flat and showed the benefit of his hurdling debut when an encouraging third in a novice at Uttoxeter last time, so he’s worth a chance to make a successful early switch to handicaps from a potentially favourable mark. Juvenile Final Entry is an obvious threat and Centara is worthy of interest
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE SOUTHWEST RAIL SOLUTIONS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £74 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 10lb A cash prize will be awardedtothe stable employee responsible forthe bestturned out horse. 15 entries at £74. - Closed November 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£6260; Second £3131;Third £1565; Fourth £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE goskydive.com NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9530 to the winning horse The second to receive £4390, the third £2194 and the fourth £1099 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 10lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £87. - Closed November 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£7303; Second £3652;Third £1825; Fourth £914. (PenaltyValue £9530.50)A SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE ICL CONSCIOUS OF OUR IMPACT ‘FUTURE STARS’ SILVER BOWL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21784 to the winning horse The second to receive £10036, and the third £5016. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. In addition, a silver bowl will presented to the winning trainer, to be held until next November The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generouslycontributed £10000towardsthe prize moneyforthis race 9 entries at £200 - Closed November2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£16692; Second £8348;Third £4172. (PenaltyValue £21784)A
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Fourth Race 2.25 - THE BETMGM HALDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59440 to the winning horseThe second to receive £22260, the third £11120 and the fourth £5550 forfouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. 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. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands before turning to canter to the start. 10 entries at £500 - Closed November 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£45620; Second £18650;Third £9320; Fourth £4660. (PenaltyValue £59440) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 -THE ICL, IMPACTFORASUSTAINABLE FUTURE ‘CHALLENGER’ MARES’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance ofTwo Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April, 2025. 24 entries, 1 at £19 and 23 at £96. - Closed November 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£8078; Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 - THE GALLAGHER INSURANCE ‘CHALLENGER’ STAYERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (ChallengerStaying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE)to be run overa distance ofThree MilesAbout One and a HalfFurlongs (3m 1f100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 18 entries at £125. - Closed November 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£10098; Second £5048;Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (PenaltyValue £13202.50)Weights lowered 4lb.
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Seventh Race 4.10 - THE SOUTHWEST RAIL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible forthe best turned out horse. 23 entries at £75. - Closed November2nd, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6059;Second£3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
