WELCOME TO
Welcome to Huntingdon Racecourse.
On behalf of everyone at Huntingdon Racecourse, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our most prestigious meeting of the year, featuring the iconic Peterborough Chase, a jewel in the National Hunt calendar.
Since its inception in 1969, the Peterborough Chase has been graced by some of the sport’s most legendary names. Past champions include the brilliant Best Mate, a three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, and the remarkable Edredon Bleu, who won this race a record-breaking four times and secured Queen Mother Champion Chase glory.
More recently, stars like Top Notch and First Flow have joined the roll of honour, continuing the tradition of excellence.
We are thrilled to have you with us to witness the latest chapter in this race’s storied history. Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy the unforgettable action, atmosphere, and hospitality that make Huntingdon Racecourse so special.
Best wishes for a fantastic day, Daniel Craggs
General Manager
Should you wish to contact Daniel directly, you can do so via email on: daniel.craggs@thejockeyclub.co.uk DON’T
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 31
Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)
Peta Evetts (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Simon Kirk, Tomas O’Brien
Starters
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk of the Scales
Jeremy Lind
Veterinary Officer
Matthew Tong
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Will Seely
Julie Lingham
Shaun Mitchell
Karen West
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Worthington (SRMO)
Dr Fiona Virgo
Dr Chris Reynolds
Nurse
Susan Pateman
Ambulances
East of England Ambulance Service
Physio
Wayne Kitchner
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
Commentator
Alex Fussey
Veterinary Surgeons
Stuart Thorne and the team from Fellowes Farm
Chairman
Nick Wright Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
Marcia Gibbs
Bobby Jackson
General Manager
Daniel Craggs
Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Chris Sykes
Farriers
Stephen Wright
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Safeguarding Lead
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Sharon Hodgins
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D
B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
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.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (10 wins from 25 runners, 40%) runs CLOTILDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs CLOTILDA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLOTILDA trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 190 miles.
Br B g Haafhd - Jewelled Ben Jones J
O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), recorded hat-trick forthis yard in second halfof2024, againranwelllasttime.Shouldbeuptomakinghismarkoverhurdles.
2 YOU AND WHOSE ARMY (IRE) (7)
P 11-2
HHHHI BHA-
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sojitzen (FR) James Best J
O Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Abbeville Stud Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertodualbumperwinnerArthur’sSeat(byChampsElysees),stayed27foverhurdles,damhalf-sistertousefulhurdler (stayed3m)Jorobaden.Tailed-offlastinmaiden/minoreventonFlatforJ.S.Mooreandalsopulleduponhurdlesdebutlastweek. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 CLOTILDA (FR) (88) 564223 10-9
Br Gr f Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Goldflake (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Henri Devin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France. Changed hands for €100,000 in September and very muchtheonetobeatforhernewyard TFRHHHHH BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Clotilda (FR), 15-8 Knight Templar (GB), 200-1 You And Whose Army (IRE)
CLOTILDA can call upon plenty of jumps experience in France and having transferred to Paul Nicholls, she should get off the mark in receipt of weight from Knight Templar
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470 (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 136 runners, 27%) runs ORCHESTRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs BREAD AND BUTTER LONGESTTRAVELLER: STAR TURN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 276 miles.
1 DIAMOND DICE (IRE) (29) 6130-36 BF 5 12-1
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chances Orchard (IRE)
Benjamin Macey (10) J
O Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Gillian Neville Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWLudlowmaidenwinnerlastseason.Shapedquitewellwhenthirdof8inhandicapatMarketRasen(2m,good) onreappearancebutfailedtobuildonitatAintreesince.Upintrip
2 AGGAGIO (FR) (34) 31/2F-06
6 12-1
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ravage Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Michel Sardou TIMEFORMVIEWHas finished down the field on the Flat and over hurdles (twice) this autumn. Given a chance bythe handicapperasaresultbuthastoomuchtoprove
3 BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE) (24) 03-4011 D 9 11-12
Br Br g Westerner - Wells Diamond (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (8) J
O Mr Bill Hawkins Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Longrove Stud Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoformtocapitaliseonhisreducedmarkatHerefordandMarketRasenunderLewisSaunderslastmonth. A6lbriseshouldn’tpreventhimmakingaboldbidforthehat-trick.
4 JUBILANT (FR) (21) 231-233 C
TFRHHHHH BHA108
5 11-12
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR) Callum Pritchard (3) J
O Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointrecruitwhoshowedusefulwinningforminbumpers.Thirdinmaiden/novicehurdlesthisautumn andappealsasalikelyimprovernowmakingaquickswitchtohandicapsunderCallumPritchard. TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 RIALANNAH (IRE) (8) 422-4P3
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Brixen (IRE)
O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford
5 11-11
Charlie Maggs (3) J
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenfollowing8attemptsinthissphere.Ranaswellascouldbeexpectedwhenthirdina Doncasternovicerecentlyandhandicapsprovideherwithamorerealisticchanceofsuccess. TFRHHHII BHA107
6 ORCHESTRA (FR) (35) 204-251 C
Br B g Golden Horn - Optica (FR)
4 11-8
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C. Ecurie Ades-Hazan & Pvp Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformeronFlatwhocamegoodoverhurdlesina19.5fcoursehandicaplastmonth.Shouldremain competitiveaftera5lbrise.
TFRHHHII BHA104
7 GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) (88) P0-564P C 8 11-6
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Aster d’Athon (FR)
Jamie Gambin (10) J
O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWProlificearlyinhischasingcareer(winning5ofhisfirst6starts)buthaslosthiswayoverfencesinthelastyear orso Remainstobeseenwhetherareturntohurdlessparksarevival.
8 STATE OF FAME (IRE) (26) P21-106 8 11-4
Br B g Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER) Cameron Iles (6) J
O Mr and Mrs J Rogers Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Ms Amanda Torrens Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/multiple pointwinnerbut 0-11 overhurdles, including onlymidfield in handicaps at Uttoxeter andHerefordsincejoiningTomLacey Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtoatonguetie.
9 NOLLYADOR (FR) (625) 23/5665/- 7 11-4
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Joe Anderson J
O The Nolly Syndicate Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformwhenplacedinbumpersin2021/22butonlymodestforminmaiden/novicehurdlesinthe2022/23season.Anopeningmarkof100looks workableonhisbumperformbuthehasa20-monthabsencetoovercomeandthebettingisperhapsthebestguidetoexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA100
10 GHASHAM (IRE) (20) 60410/-6 D 5 11-1
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE) Ben Bromley J
O Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountatMarketRaseninMarch2023buthe’sfoundlifetougherinalightcareersince.Bitbetter thantheresultbackhurdlingatLeicesterlastmonthbutothersarestillpreferredforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA97
11 OPERA KING (GB) (26) 30-3250 4 11-1
Br B g Australia - Queen Arabella James Turner (6) J
O Mr Mark Barlow Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Meon Valley Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedbesteffortinthisspherewhencreditablesecondof9atMarketRasen(18.5f,goodtofirm)inSeptemberHasfollowed thatwithacoupleoflow-keyeffortsoverlongertripsbutperhapsthisreturntoshorterwillhelphimgetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA97
12 STAR TURN (GB) (315) 220- 4 10-13
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Thousandkissesdeep (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (3) J
O Mr T. J. Houlbrooke Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mrs D. Camacho
TIMEFORMVIEWModestformatbestontheFlatandoverhurdlesforAlanKing,includingwellbeatenonhandicaphurdledebut whenlastseeninJanuary Bestwatchedfornewyardunlessthebettingstronglyhintsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA95
DECLARED
RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Stewards Note:
NOLLYADOR: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 BreadAnd Butter(IRE), 4-1Jubilant (FR), 13-2 Orchestra (FR), 10-1 Nollyador(FR), 12-1 State ofFame (IRE), 14-1 Rialannah (IRE), 16-1 Diamond Dice (IRE), 22-1 Gloire d’Athon (FR), Ghasham (IRE), Opera King (GB), 33-1 Aggagio (FR), 50-1 StarTurn (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Lewis Saunders partnered BREAD AND BUTTER to a pair ofwins last month and a 6lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop them combining for another success, particularly as the conditions of this race allow his promising rider to claim 8lb In contrast, Callum Pritchard can only take 3lb off Jubilant’s back but James Owen’s charge is a likely improver in handicaps and still rates a potential big threat. Last month’s course scorer Orchestra may prove best of the remainder
RESULTS
& BORN
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THOROUGH BRED
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
- A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (28 wins from 136 runners, 21%) runs WOTTER TROTTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs WOTTER TROTTER LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE HARDEST GEEZER trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (27) 2-1 D 7 11-9
Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O HP Racing HMS President Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Skymarc Farm Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperonFlat,albeitlightlyracedinrecenttimes.Landedtheoddswiththeminimumoffuss onsecondhurdlesstartatKemptonamonthagoandsuretoleavebareformbehind.
2 BRIXSON (IRE) (40) 43
BHA120
4 11-2
Br B g Califet (FR) - Brixen (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto3winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/chaserTerresita.Promisewhenhittingtheframe bothstartsinbumpersinOctober TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CAMACHO MAN (IRE) (25) F///- 7 11-2
Br Ch g Camacho - Ezilii (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Whites Property Limited Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Dubois Holdings Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFellearlynohurdlesdebutbackin2020buthadwonacoupleoftimesonthelevelforthisyardinMay/June. Stillmakeslimitedappealbackoverobstacles. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 ETERNALANGEL
(FR) (36) 2
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Earth Affair (GER)
4 11-2
Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Paul Holden Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis
TIMEFORMVIEW€140,0003-y-o,Authorizedgelding.Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerEternalArmyandawinningjumperinUSA.DammaidenonFlat. Wellbackedandmadeapromisingstartwhensecondof6inabumperatAscotamonthago Hastobeofinterestnowhurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 LAURENS BAY
(FR) (30) 2/1-22 BF
5 11-2
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Happy Valley Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Marc Staels BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinpointsandmadeawinningstartunderRuleswhentaking6-runnerFontwellbumper(13.7f,heavy)inMarch. Runner-upbothstartsoverhurdlesdespitenotlookingthefinishedarticleandthereshouldbeplentymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA121
6 SERGEANT FURY (IRE) (12) 133 BF 4 11-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kygo (IRE)
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Sergeant
Paul O’Brien J
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Shane McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsoleoutinginpointsandshowedplentytoworkonwhenthirdof4inbumperatWincanton(15.2f,good) lastmonth.SenthurdlingandlookedinneedofastiffertestofstaminawhenoccupyingsamespotatSouthwell. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 TARBAT NESS (GB) (40) 5 11-2
Br Gr g Reliable Man - Ethics Girl (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O The 1997 Partnership and RHD John Berry, Newmarket T
B Lawrence Wadey & Emma Berry H K Racing Services S TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapperonFlat(stays17f),gainingdeservedsuccessatCatterickinOctober.Staminanoissue buthemayjustneedthisexperiencenowhurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 THE
HARDEST GEEZER
(IRE) (32) 10-4 D 5 11-2
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Lis Goold (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Donal Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWDamunracedsistertohigh-classhurdler(stayed3m)Kilcooley.Beliedoddsof18/1tomakeacomfortablewinningdebutinabumperatAyrforDonaldWhillans. Soldfor£90,000andashadedisappointinginacoursebumperYardgoingbetternowandhewasfourthonlastmonth’shurdlesbow. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 WOTTER TROTTER (IRE) (-)
4 11-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Charming Present (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkgelding.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includingusefulhurdlewinner/chaserMonbegCharmeranduseful hurdlewinner/fairlyusefulchaserTokayDokeyAlreadyhadabreathingoperationbutyard’snewcomerscommandrespect. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (66) 1/3620-6 6 10-9
Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) James Davies J
O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T
B S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhersolecompletedstartinpointsandplacedinacoupleofbumpers.Uppedto21fforhurdles debutandprovedtoofreetolastoutatWarwickinOctober Tonguetieon. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 GRANNY
HAWKINS
(GB) (55) 200-F
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress
5 10-9
Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr G. Kennington Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinaSouthwellbumperondebutinJune2023butwellbeateninanotherbumperandcompleted startoverhurdlessince.
12 ORDER OF PROGRESS (GB) (19) 0P-33
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-9
Cameron Iles (7) J
O Mr R P Holley Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd TIMEFORMVIEWTookakeenholdandtailedoffinwell-contested3-y-oNewburybumperlastChristmasforTomLacey ThirdinapointinAprilbutdidn’tachieveagreatdealonlastmonth’shurdlesdebut.
13 PIPER PARK (IRE) (309) 13-
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 10-9
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Theatre (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr O. Eaton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Seamus McKeogh Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwhocostatidy£205,000andmadeanencouragingenoughstartunderRuleswithahoodfitted (notonhere)inWetherbybumperinFebruary Interestinghurdlesprospect.
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHA-
CALLI BLACK: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4HMSPresident(IRE),10-3LaurensBay(FR),11-2EternalAngel(FR),10-1WotterTrotter(IRE),11-1TheHardestGeezer(IRE), 14-1 Sergeant Fury (IRE), 18-1 Piper Park (IRE), 28-1 Granny Hawkins (GB), 33-1 Calli Black (IRE), 40-1 Brixson (IRE), 100-1 Tarbat Ness (GB), 150-1 Camacho Man (IRE), 300-1 OrderofProgress (GB)
HMS PRESIDENT outclassed his rivals at Kempton a month ago and given his Flat ability, there should be plenty more to come from him in this sphere. He’s therefore fancied to defy a penalty, possibly at the chief expense of Laurens Bay and Eternal Angel.
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(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (28 wins from 136 runners, 21%) runs PROTEKTORAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (11 wins from 29 runners, 38%) runs DJELO LONGESTTRAVELLER: GINNY’S DESTINY trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 190 miles.
1 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (42) 2302P-1 D 9 11-10
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B R. McCarthy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhoreturnedrightonhisgametomakeawinningreturninanAintreehandicap Notguaranteed tobuildonthatandhasabittofind.
2 PROTEKTORAT (FR) (22) 32313-6 D 9 11-10
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysintheRyanairattheCheltenhamFestivalinMarch.Backedthatupwhen21/2lengthsthirdtoJonbon atAintreeandshapedasifbetterfortherunwhensixthinthePaddyPowerGoldCupattheformertrack.Keyplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA166
3 DJELO
(FR) (30) 1F230-2 BF
6 11-7
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst3startsoverfences,latterlyanAscotGrade2lastDecember.PlacedinGoldenMilleratCheltenhampriortoalessereffortinAintreeGrade1. ShapedwithagooddealofencouragementinanExeterhandicaponreturn.Stepbackupintripiswellinhisfavourandhe’sadefiniteplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA149
4 NICKLE BACK (IRE)
(225) 12210P- D 8 11-7
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl (IRE)
James Best J
O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWTalented,bold-jumpingfrontrunnerwhostartedlastseasonreallywell.PulledupinaSandownhandicap 7monthsagoandmaybeoutclassedonreturn. TFRHHIII BHA148
5 GINNY’S DESTINY
(IRE) (22) 11122-P D BF 8 11-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dantes Term (IRE)
O Gordon & Su Hall
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHadanexcellentfirstcampaignoverfenceswiththePaulNichollsyard,includingaCheltenhamhat-trickbetweenNovemberandJanuary. EvenbetterformwhensecondinGrade1companytwiceafterbutpulledupinPaddyPowerGoldCuponreturn.Canbounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA154
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note: GINNY’S DESTINY: Following its run on 16/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
ProbableS.P’s: 13-8 Protektorat (FR), 9-4 Ginny’s Destiny(IRE), 9-2 Djelo (FR), 10-1 Nickle Back (IRE), 16-1 Minella Drama (IRE)
PROTEKTORAT and Ginny’s Destiny are closely matched on form but the first-named arrives on the back of a more encouraging reappearance and is marginally preferred. Djelo shaped well at Exeter and should benefit from the step back up in trip, so he’s also a player.
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Will be ejected immediately
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Enjoy the racing and please leave the racecourse to the horses
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (28 wins from 136 runners, 21%) runs ROCK HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs ROCK HOUSE LONGESTTRAVELLER: KIKIJO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) (543) 2F52/12- D 8 12-0
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Rose Harry Cobden J
O Salvo & Alex Giannini, N.Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Charles Persse Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellwhenrunner-upatKemptoninApril2023andconfirmedthatpromisewhengainingafourthsuccessoverfencesinhandicapatWarwick(16.2f) 4weekslater.WentlikethebesthorseattheweightswhensecondatNewtonAbbot18monthsagoandrevertstohurdling.Probablybestwatched. TFRHHIII BHA130
2 MILLDAM (FR) (272) 0/51411- CD 6 11-10
Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenrecordingathirdwinoflastseasonin5-runnerhandicapatStratford(16.3f,heavy)backinMarch,closeddownclose homebyrallyingrunner-up Wasinneedoftherunfirststartbacklasttermbutfurtherimprovementcan’tberuledoutforanin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA126
3 KIKIJO (FR) (430) 1-
4 11-8
Br B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR) Micheal Nolan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot
TIMEFORMVIEWWonjuvenilehurdleatNantes(17.4f,soft)decisivelyonsolestartinFrance14monthsago.Notseensince buthisnewyardisingoodform,andheisworthmonitoringinthemarketonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA124
4 GO TO WAR (IRE) (262) 10/U311- D 6 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rate of Knots (IRE) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Grant Leon Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Grove View Stud Limited Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWUttoxeterbumperwinnerwhogotoffthemarkatthethirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesatLudlowlastDecember.Hadwindsurgerybefore followingup3monthslaterbackthere(tonguetied)andshouldhavemoretooffernowhandicappingonfirststartforthisyard TFRHHHHI BHA123
5 ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (251) 213642- CD 6 11-4
Br B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Peter Tyrrell Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoeasilylandedtheoddsonhurdlingbowatWorcesterlastSeptemberandbuiltonthatwhenthirdinChepstowGrade2thefollowingmonth. Coupleofheavydefeatsnext2startsandfailedtolandtheoddsoverC&D(soft)whenlastseen8monthsagoCangetbackontrack. TFRHHHHH BHA120
6 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (19)
3210-61 D
5 10-9
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Charlie Hammond J
O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Coolmore Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWHadasecondwindoppriortoreappearanceandsteppedupasrequiredonthatefforttomakeit2-2atFakenham(16f,goodtosoft) lastmonth,first-timecheekpiecesperhapstherequiredboost.Nudgedup3lbandfanciedtoremaincompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Go To War (IRE), 4-1 Milldam (FR), 9-2 Rock House (IRE), 5-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 7-1 Kikijo (FR), 15-2 Light N Strike (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ROCK HOUSE mayhave disappointed afterfinishing third in a Chepstow Grade 2 last October, but it looks significant connections are persevering with him so he gets the nod to make a winning return at the expense of GoTo War, who won a couple ofnovice hurdles at Ludlow last season and should have more to offer now handicapping on first start for a new yard
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROCK HOUSE (IRE) 2.GO TO WAR (IRE) 3.MILLDAM (FR)
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (13 wins from 78 runners, 17%) runs SAFE DESTINATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs GUERLAIN DE VAUX
LONGESTTRAVELLER: A DEFINITE GETAWAY trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 276 miles.
1 A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE) (35) 312613 D 6 12-1
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Def It Vic (IRE) James Bowen J
O Miss Jayne Brace Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Cathal Ennis Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenoverhurdlesbutgotoffthemarkatthefirsttimeofaskingoverfencesatWorcesterinJuly Resumed winningwaysatExeterbeforecreditablethirdoverC&Dlatest.Canmakepresencefeltagain. TFR
2 GUERLAIN DE VAUX (FR) (754) 511P/P/- 8 12-0
Br B g Tiger Groom - Que du Charmil (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O S W Racing Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Mr Didier Desrayaud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst2startsoverhurdlesforOliverSherwoodbutverylightlyracedsinceandpulleduponsoleoutingforAlastairRalph onhischasingbowatHereford(3m1f)over2yearsago Needsanothernewyardtohavearevivingeffect. TFR
3 MUSKOKA (IRE) (27) 5323-33 6 11-12
Br B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Mrs A. Travis Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Hugh Hazzard Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedafairlevelofabilityinbumpersandhasmatchedthatoverhurdles.CreditablethirdatKempton onchasedebutbutitwasprettylabouredstuffafter4monthsoff Stepupintripmayhelp TFR
4 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (40) 33P24-P D 6 11-11
Br B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE)
O Jim Tew
B John & Miriam Murphy
108
Sean Houlihan J
Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
TIMEFORMVIEW£40,000buyafterwinninganIrishpointandmadetheframe3timesoverhurdlesatupto25fforDanSkeltonlastterm. However,pulledupatBangoronhisdebutoverfencesfornewyardonreturnsohasabittoprove
5 THEYSEEKHIMTHERE (IRE) (273) 0/1040P- 6 11-10
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Wild Spell (IRE)
O BadJams 5 Syndicate
HHIII BHA107
Harry Bannister J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat20foverhurdlesbutpulledupinhandicaphurdleatWarwick(21f,heavy)9monthsago. Goeschasingafterawindopandneedstohitthegroundrunning. TFRHHIII BHA106
6 JACK SPRAT (IRE) (20) 2441-52 C 6 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hell Cat Maggie (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr E. J. M. Spurrier Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr K. D. Cotter BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice successful in handicap hurdles here last season. Very much a chaser on looks and there were positivestotakefromhisrunsatWetherbyandExeterthisterm.Playerwithheadgearapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA103
7 LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (226) 22443P- D 7 11-6
Br B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE)
James Best J
O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRecordstandsat0-11overfences.SoldfromCharlieLongsdon£13,000inMay.Potentiallyonagoodmark ifstableswitchsparksarevival.
TFRHHHII BHA102
8 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (23) 1214-60 CD 7 11-4
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J
O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhis7startslasttermbutplentytoproveafteracoupleofuncharacteristicallymodestrunsthisseason. TFRHHIII BHA100
9 SAFE DESTINATION (GB) (30) 1P55-12
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass
O Mr Malcolm Berryman
D 6 11-0
James Turner (5) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemostreliablebutreturnedwithacareerbesttowinatMarketRaseninSeptemberandbacked itupwithagoodsecondatFontwell,sowarrantsrespect. TFRHHHHH BHA96
10
PROPER TWELVE (IRE) (30) 022F4-4 6 11-0
Br Br g Presenting - Ruby Reel (IRE)
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
Rex Dingle J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformatbestoverfenceslastseason,signingoffwithatameeffort.Prominentinthemarketbutmayhaveneededtherunonfirstoutingfor7months/ sinceleavingChrisGordonwhenfourthatFontwell.NothadmanygoesoverfencesandmayyetdobetterHeadgear/tonguestrapapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA96
11 BRING THE ACTION (IRE) (184) 4661-P0 D 8
Br B g Jet Away - Lady Firefly (IRE)
10-5
Bryan Carver J
O Rise Of Dawn Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B M. O’Gorman & J. Dobbs Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeeminglybenefittedfromanotherwindop/additionofblinkerswhenresumingwinningwaysatHereford (21f,good)inApril.However,wellheldbothstartssincesosomethingtoproveafter6monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note:
THEYSEEKHIMTHERE: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
LYRICAL GENIUS: Following its run on 26/4/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
MIXEDWAVE: Following its run on 15/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jack Sprat (IRE), Safe Destination (GB), 11-2 Proper Twelve (IRE), 6-1 A Definite Getaway (IRE), 13-2 Muskoka (IRE), 16-1 Lyrical Genius (IRE), 22-1 Mixedwave (IRE), 25-1 Guerlain deVaux (FR),Theyseekhimthere (IRE), Bring The Action (IRE), 33-1 Micro Millions (IRE)
SAFE DESTINATION arrives at the top of his game which should count for plenty in a race like this. Jack Sprat and A Definite Getaway head the dangers.
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAFE DESTINATION 2.JACK SPRAT (IRE) 3.A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE)
RESULTS
for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £20000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£8716,2nd£3578,3rd£1790,4th£894,5th£448,6th£224. (PenaltyValue£11390)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 136 runners, 27%) runs HIGHLAND HAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs SUPREME MALINAS
FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs HIGHLAND HAVEN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KAPABILITY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 204 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FRESH AS A DAISY (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Whoops A Daisy James Bowen J
O Just Four Men Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWKapgardefillyHalf-sistertousefulbumperwinner/fairlyuseful17fhurdlewinnerGoDanteandfairlyusefulhurdler/chasewinner AngelofHarlem.Representsatopyardsomakesobviousappealdespitestartingoutindeepishwaters TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 HIGHLAND HAVEN (GB) (28) 1 D
4 11-2
Br B f Kayf Tara - Highland Retreat Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Walid Marzouk Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWKayfTarafillywhowaseasytobackbutbarelycameoffthebridleasshemadeawinningstartin12-runnerbumper atFfosLas(15.8f,goodtosoft)4weeksago,valueforprobablydoubletheendmargin.Excitingprospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 KAPABILITY (FR) (42) 1 4 11-2
Br B f Authorized (IRE) - Daska d’Airy (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedfillywholookedabrightprospectwithplentyofpaceinmakingasuccessfulstartforayardwithplentyofhistoryinbumpers in12-runnerevent(10/3)atAintree(17f,goodtosoft)6weeksago Opentofurtherprogresssoholdsleadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4
ROSES ALLTHE WAY (IRE) (27) 2-2
5 11-2
Br B m Workforce - Snug Bunch (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs Miranda Johnson Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Conlon Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWorkforcemarewhoproducedapromisingfirsteffortunderRulesasshematchedtheplacingsheachievedonhersolestart inpointsin11-runnerbumperatCarlisle(17.2f,goodtosoft)justunder4weeksago,stillalittlegreenonceaskedtoquicken. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ST
IRENE
(IRE) (22) 16 D 4 11-2
Br Gr f Malinas (GER) - Seren Gris
Jack Quinlan J
O The Saints B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Rbr Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOutofahurdlingwinnerandwellpreparedfordebutwhenscoringinaSouthwellbumper7monthsago.Rantoasimilarlevelwhen 11lengthssixthof12toSeoLinninListedbumperatCheltenham(16.4f,good)justover3weeksagosoothersmoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SUPREME MALINAS (IRE) (39) F1-2 BF
Br B f Malinas (GER) - Native Supreme (IRE)
4 11-2
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Denis Noonan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWMalinasfillywhowasaneasywinneronthesecondof2startsinpointsandmadeagoodstartfornewconnectionswhen secondof10inbumperatNewtonAbbot(16.8f,soft)justunder6weeksago Shouldprogresswiththatunderherbelt. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 THERE RUNS MARY (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
Br B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Morning Run (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Mrs Paul Shanahan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ashroe Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW€105,0003-y-o,Flemensfirthfilly.Sistertofairlyuseful2mhurdlewinnerShe’sAFineWine.Dam(h140),bumper/2m/21/4mhurdlewinner,sistertofairly usefulhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed25f)MorningRoyaltyandhalf-sistertousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed21/2m)MorningSupreme.Onetonote TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 UNPARKED (IRE) (-)
Br B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Unbuckled (IRE)
4 11-2
Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs J. K. Buckle Neil King, Burderop T
B Mrs J. K. Buckle Bildeston Crown S TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkfilly.Half-sistertofairhurdlerUnklipped.Dam(h114),bumper/17f-21fhurdlewinner,half-sister tosmarthurdler(2m-3mwinner)United.Hoodedandlikelyoutsiderinthiscompanyfirsttimeup TFRHHIII BHA-
9 UPTOWN LASS (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Downtown Trim (IRE)
O Syders & Burkes
B Kenneth Parkhill
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW€40,0003-y-o,DiamondBoyfilly Damunracedhalf-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed25f)PuffinBillyand bumperwinner/usefulhurdler(stayed21f)Zuzka.Worthkeepingacloseeyeon.YardalsorunFreshAsADaisy TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No 8.
ProbableS.P’s: 9-4 Kapability (FR), 5-1 Supreme Malinas (IRE), 6-1 FreshAsADaisy (GB), 7-1 Highland Haven (GB), 12-1There Runs Mary (IRE), Uptown Lass (IRE), 16-1 St Irene (IRE), 20-1 RosesAllThe Way (IRE), 40-1 Unparked (IRE)
A host in with chances but KAPABILITY marked herself down as a bright prospect when recording a smooth success atAintree 6 weeks ago and, with further improvement on the cards, she’s fancied to remain unbeaten. Second choice is Highland Haven, who barely came off the bridle to make a winning start at Ffos Las last month, while debutantes Fresh As A Daisy and There Runs Mary tick plenty of boxes on paper so need keeping a close eye on, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAPABILITY (FR) 2.HIGHLAND HAVEN 3.FRESH AS A DAISY 1ST 2ND 3RD
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.13 - THE TRUSTATRADER FULLY VETTED TRADESPEOPLE JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, and the third £815. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £31. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678 (PenaltyValue £3539.90) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.43 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPLY TODAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for three yrs old and upwards,Rated0-110(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated111and112-seeStandardConditions) Enterbynoon, December 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping CodeAllowances: Jockeys who, priorto December 5th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £45 - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40) A
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.15 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPROVED AND REVIEWED TRADES PEOPLE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries at £31. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.50 - THE TRUSTATRADER PETERBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264 and the fifth £2144. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £400 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 5th and pay £2800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TrustATrader The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £400 - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE TRUSTATRADER YOU CAN TRUST OUR TRADERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 14 entries at £55. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.00 - THE trustatrader.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £55. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.35 -THETRUSTATRADERAPPLYTODAYHENRIETTAKNIGHTMARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11390 to the winning horse The second to receive £4274, the third £2140, the fourth £1066, the fifth £536 and the sixth £268. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Please see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 12 entries at £100. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8716; Second £3578; Third £1790; Fourth £894; Fifth £448; Sixth £224. (PenaltyValue £11390) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
