THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2025
DANIEL CRAGGS General Manager, Huntingdon Racecourse
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
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Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
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Ben Ford, Simon Kirk, Tony McGlone
Starters
Willie Jardine
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Judge
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Matthew Tong
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Susan Pateman
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East of England Ambulance Service
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Rosy Hyman
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Stewart Machin
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Nick Wright
Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
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Bobby Jackson
General Manager
Daniel Craggs
Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Chris Sykes
Farrier
Stephen Wright
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Daniel Craggs
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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:
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80) 9 Balloted Out UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 137 runners, 27%) runs SERIOUS CHALLENGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs HESTINA HILL & VIVAVALENTINA LONGESTTRAVELLER: BASELINE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.
1 BASELINE (FR) (30) P/4/-2 7 11-8
Br B g Coastal Path - Captivate (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupsolestartbetweentheflagsbutsteppedforwardfromhurdlingdebutwhenrunner-upina noviceatSouthwelllasttimeandthat’sprobablynothislimit.
2 CLASSICAL STING (GB) (30) 30 5 11-8
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Classic Impact (IRE)
BHA109
Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Marian Pepperdine L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Wood Farm Stud Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBredtostaywellandhasn’tshownagreatdealyet.Hoodednowbuthe’sprobablymoreofahandicaptype.
3 EDUCATOR (GB) (17) 5 6 11-8
Br Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Diploma Brendan Powell J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Queen Elizabeth II Jayplas S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulatbestontheFlatforMickApplebyandshowedabittoworkonmakingstable/hurdling debutinnoviceatSouthwell.Needstoimproveonthatifhe’stogetinvolved,though.
4
GEORGE’S
LAD (IRE) (38) F-52 5 11-8
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
Harry Cobden J
O Andy & The Frisky Fillies Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Grove View Stud Limited Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWHeldeverychancewhenfallingatthelastinapointinAprilandbuiltonhurdlingdebutwhenrunner-up inanoviceatKemptonlasttime,finishingwithrunningleft.Opentofurtherprogress.
5 HESTINA HILL (IRE) (30) 0 5 11-8
Br Ch g Kingston Hill - Hestina (FR)
O Coral Racing Club for Colleagues
TFRHHHII BHA-
Kielan Woods J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Dan Skelton Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWEasytobackandwellbeatenonbumperdebutatSouthwelllastmonth,hangingleftandfalteringearly instraight.Switchestohurdlesbutothersmakemoreappeal.
6 MALFOY MANOR (GB) (23) P/20-645 6 11-8
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
Henry Brooke J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Malfoy Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs S. M. Newell Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapointandgenerallybetterthantheresultsofaroverhurdles,finishingwithrunningleft whenfifthinanoviceatUttoxeterlasttime.Mayyetimprove
7 RUBBER BALL (GB) (43) 153 5 11-8
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
Jack Quinlan J
O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T
B Richard & Candy Mathias Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhorantoafairlevelwhenfifthof14inbumperatCheltenhamandshowedsomeaptitude whenthirdinanoviceatWarwickonhurdlingdebut.Droppedintripandopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (184)
5 11-8
Br Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. S. Bolger Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertofairhurdlerSheerBravado(17fwinner).SmartonFlat(stays13/4m),inframelast5starts,notdisgracedinListed eventlasttime.SoldfromJ.S.Bolger82,000gnslaterinJulyandlooksapotentiallyabove-averagerecruittohurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 SHARP DISTINCTION (GB) (17) 6 6 11-8
Br Ch g Tamayuz - Pin Cushion
Charlie Todd J
O Solario Racing (Berkhamsted) Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Horizon Bloodstock Limited Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Solario Racing LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperontheFlatbutnotenoughpromiseinhishurdlingdebuttorecommendhimhere.
10 THEATRE TOM (IRE) (13) F44305
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Theatre Bird (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-8
Sean Bowen J
O Milsom Baker Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Thomas Merrigan Delaware Foods Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeframebothcompletedstartsinIrishpointsandhasshownfairformsofaroverhurdles,nothaving ahardtimewhenfifthatUttoxeter13daysago Candobetterwithhoodapplied.
11 VANDERPOEL (IRE) (40) P-1
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dear Songbird (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-8
Ben Jones J
O Lady Dulverton Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Brian J. Crowley Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW€38,0003-y-o,£90,0005-y-o.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairhurdler/usefulchaser(2m-21/2mwinner) GentleAlice.OffmarkinIrishpointsatsecondattempt(Nov23) Clearlyofinterest.
12 ANOTHER PEARL (GB) (29) 6-56
5 11-1
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Hollies Pearl James Bowen J
O Roy & Louise Swinburne Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Trygunn Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDamtriplebumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdler Signsofabilityinbumpersbutwillprobablybebrought alonggraduallyinthissphere.
13 TILLAWAY (IRE) (17) 4-3554
Br B m Jet Away - Nosey Box (IRE)
6 11-1
TFRHHIII BHA-
Liam Harrison J
O Honest Partnership Tom George, Slad T
B Mr John Mooney HBA Media S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownabilityinbothbumpersandoverhurdlesbutitwilllikelybeinhandicapswhereshemakesa biggerimpact.
14 VIVAVALENTINA (IRE) (413) 0/2- 7 11-1
TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B or Br m Masked Marvel - Sainte Russy (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWMaskedMarvelmarewholefttheformofhersolebumperoutingwellbehindwhensecondinaMarketRasen noviceonhurdlingdebut.Thatwas13monthsagoandnotseensince,butremainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA-
15 VOLEUR DE
TERRES (IRE)
(169) 3123-30 7 11-1
Br B or Br m Ocovango - Moonlight Whispers (IRE) David Noonan J
O FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T
B Edmond Coleman Equine Water Treadmill, Equestrian Direct LTD S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinningIrishpointerbutdidn’toffermuchatUttoxeteronRulesdebut5monthsago.
TFRHIIII BHA-
16 FORESEEN (GB) (62) 4 10-9
Br B g Kingman - Discipline
Lee Edwards J
O Foreseen Partnership Adam West, Epsom T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays9f),runner-upinNewmarkethandicaplasttime.Interestinghurdlingnewcomer.
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
TFRHHHII BHA-
2024:MEETING ABANDONED
Hood worn first time by No 2, 10, 16. Hood worn by No 1, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 16.
Stewards Note:
THEATRE TOM: Following its run on 20/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Serious Challenge (IRE), 7-1 George’s Lad (IRE), Vanderpoel (IRE), 8-1 Baseline (FR), 11-1 Rubber Ball (GB), 12-1 Viva Valentina (IRE), 18-1 Malfoy Manor (GB), Theatre Tom (IRE), 25-1 Tillaway (IRE), Foreseen (GB), 28-1 Educator (GB), 33-1 Hestina Hill (IRE), 40-1 Sharp Distinction (GB), 66-1 Classical Sting (GB), Another Pearl (GB), 250-1 Voleur de Terres (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SERIOUS CHALLENGE’s Flat form is well above average and he’s joined a shrewd stable, so he’s worth a chance to make a winning start at the possible expense ofVanderpoel, a notable recruit from points. Baseline is the pick of those with hurdling experience.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) 2.VANDERPOEL (IRE) 3.BASELINE (FR)
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Wadham (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs BROTHER BORIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs BEN BUIE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BEN BUIE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 5lb to 91.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHUILCEOILtrained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 140 miles.
1 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (22) 2-22456 8 12-0
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE) Harrison Beswick J
O Bourton Racing Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Eric Barrett Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesonthebounceoverhurdlesinthefirsthalfofthisyear Mighthaveneededtheoutingwhenbelow-parback from7weeksoffatSouthwellonpenultimateoutingbutwasbeatenalongwayoutonchasingdebutatHerefordsince. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (32) 54-605 6 11-10
Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinabumperandsimilarstoryinmaidenhurdles.Isachaser-onandtherewasalittlemoreencouragement thanhischasingdebutwhenfifthatLeicesteramonthago Cheekpiecesneedtohaveapositiveeffect. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (16) 44P555 7 11-8
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat22foverhurdleswholeftpreviouseffortsoverfencesbehindwhenfifthof11inhandicapchaseatTauntononpenultimate outing.JumpinglethimdownatWincantonlasttimebutthere’safeelingthathestillhasmoretoofferinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (2) 544156 D 13 11-7
Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)
O Mrs J. A. Ashley
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
Jack Hogan (3) J
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhocapitalisedonsomemercyfromtheassessorwhenwinning7-runnerSouthwellhandicapin December FailedtobackitupatWarwickandhasonlybeenoffacoupleofdays TFRHHHII BHA93
5 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (30) 122P-42 D 9 11-5
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)
Brendan Powell J
O Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau Winvic Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom21NHruns.Respectable71/2lengthssecondof7toAbayaDuMathaninhandicapchase (13/2)atSouthwell(15.8f,soft)30daysago Hoodbackon.Probablytheonetobeatinaverythinrace TFRHHHHH BHA91
6 BEN BUIE (IRE) (30) P0F63P D 11 11-5
Br Br g Presenting - Change of Plan (IRE)
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 10
Sean Bowen J
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Mary Motherway FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesonthebackofatamedisplayandneedstherefittingofblinkerstoperkhimup.
7 J’HABITE EN FRANCE (FR) (2) 40-PP65 6 10-7
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Saintete (FR)
O M Matthews, S Hardman, B Case
B Mr P. Thiriet & HARAS de Saint Voir SCA
91
Harry Bannister J
Ben Case, Banbury T
David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRegressiveoverhurdlesandyettooffermuchoverfences.Doesn’tmakemuchappeal.
TFRHHIII BHA79
8 FAST DEAL (GB) (4) 24200P 8 10-2
Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Maven
O Mrs M. Chapman
James Best J
Michael Chapman, Market Rasen T
B Habton Farms TIMEFORMVIEWStrugglingforformandoutoftheweights,sohardtomakeacasefor.
TFRHIIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
BEN BUIE: Following its run on 3/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1
Extraordinary Man (FR), 7-2 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 6-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 7-1 Brother Boris (GB), 11-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 16-1 J’Habite En France (FR), 22-1 Ben Buie (IRE), 28-1 Fast Deal (GB)
EXTRAORDINARY MAN is the only one who arrives on the back of a solid effort and he’s probably the one to side with in a poor affair Shuil Ceoil likely has more to offer as a chaser and he’s worthy of interest, while Abaya du Mathan isn’t without hope if he takes his chance on the back of a quick turnaround.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) 2.SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) 3.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR)
RESULTS
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (PenaltyValue £5990.60)Weights lowered 5lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (20 wins from 114 runners, 18%) runs HEARD THAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs HEARD THAT LONGESTTRAVELLER: ENVIOUS EDITOR trained by G Hanmer, Tattenhall, 135 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 PEARLY ISLAND (GB) (20) 2132-26 CD 9 11-11
Br B g Trans Island - Shinrock Pearl (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Mr S. C. McIntyre Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B T. C. Dawson Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlesscorerwhoopenedchaseaccountinMarch.RanuptohisbestoncomebackatWarwick(20f)butdidn’tbackthat upwhensixthof8inahandicapchaseatDoncaster(20.5f,goodtosoft)20daysago
2 ENVIOUS EDITOR (IRE) (20) 225333 D 11 11-10
Br B or Br g Aizavoski (IRE) - Moll The Rol (IRE)
112
James Davies J
O Mr P. A. Clifton Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Mr T. Boland Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysinhunteratStratford(21f)inMayandessentiallyacquittedhimselfwellindefeat forGaryHanmersince,thirdof8atDoncasterlasttime.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA111
3 FIRE
DANCER
(FR) (32) 6520-24 D 9 11-7
Br B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Ecurie Maulepaire et al Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartforthisyardonthebackofalengthyabsenceatLudlowinJanuary2023.Proved inconsistentsince,buthasbeengivenachancebythehandicapperandcan’tberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA108
4 SLIEVEGAR (GB) (208) 443-232
Br B g Westerner - Love Train (IRE)
9 11-7
MrToby McCain-Mitchell (7) J
O Ms J. McCain Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerwhobaggedasmall-fieldKelsohunteronhislateststartunderRulesbackinMay2023.Winlessbetween theflagssincebutmakesdebutfornewyardonatemptingmarkandunlikelytobefoundwantingfitness-wise. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 HARJO (IRE) (16) P2P-PPP D 8 11-7
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Frankly Native (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Thackray, Ogilvy & Arthur Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Raymond McDonnell Merriebelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Won his second chase start but has completely lost his way and a drastic turnaround is needed in first-timeblinkers. TFRHHIII BHA108
6 HEARD THAT (IRE) (21) 242-P15 D BF 6 11-5
Br Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jillys Glory (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Patrick Day Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden over hurdles who dispelled his return/chase debut blip when winning 6-runner handicap chaseatWarwickinNovember Notdisgracedtherenexttimebuthisjumpingneedstoimprove
TFR
7 GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) (25) 0-564PP CD 9 11-4
BHA106
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Aster d’Athon (FR) JayTidball (5) J
O Yen Hall Farm Racing
B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWProlificearlyinhischasingcareer(winning5ofhisfirst6starts)buthaslosthiswayoverfencesinthelast yearorsoandwasbelow-paroverhurdleslasttime.
8 ABINGWORTH (GB) (18) 21U-B46 D 7 11-3
BHA105
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl Caoilin Quinn J
O Chris Stedman
B Mr C. E. Stedman
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAdualchasescorer(upto2m4f)lasttermand,havingslippedintheweights,tookastepbackintheright directionwhensixth(travelledsmoothly)atWindsorlasttime.Downanother3lbandonetoconsider
9 KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) (17) P6/14-65 7 11-2
Br B g Ocovango - Case Hardened (IRE)
O John Lawson & Charles Pogson
Charlie Todd J
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B Springmount Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo real impact in a couple ofstarts over hurdles forthis yard and chasing debut at Southwell didn’t containagreatdealofencouragement.Otherspreferred.
TFRHHIII BHA103
10 MANINSANE (IRE) (37) P06-204 CD 10 11-2
Br Ch g Salutino (GER) - Don’t Fall (IRE)
O Barrels Of Courage
B Joseph O’Dwyer
Lilly Pinchin J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinfirstcampaignoverfences(includingoverC&D)butnotsoconsistentlastterm.Twoofhis threeoutingsthisseasonhavebeencreditableandhe’snotonetoruleout.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn first time by No 5.
Visor worn first time by No 1, 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 7, 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHA103
HEARD THAT: Following its run on 12/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Envious Editor (IRE), 11-2 Pearly Island (GB), 13-2 Heard That (IRE), 15-2 Fire Dancer (FR), 8-1 Abingworth (GB), 9-1 Slievegar (GB), 10-1 Maninsane (IRE), 16-1 Harjo (IRE), 20-1 Kayce Dutton (IRE), 22-1 Gloire d’Athon (FR)
The well-treated ABINGWORTH shaped as if back in form last time and is worth taking a chance on in an open race Envious Editor is likely to give his running and Slievegar is one to monitor in the betting debuting for a new stable.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 137 runners, 27%) runs SIXMILEBRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs WESTERN HARMONY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SILVER THORN trained by E Fenton, Marlborough, 116 miles.
1 LAND AFAR (IRE) (29) 4/14/2-21 10 11-7
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - On The Highway (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O This Horse Is For Sale Partnership Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Anne Finnegan
TIMEFORMVIEWHasclearlyhadhisproblemssinceshowingfairlyusefulforminbumpersforAnthonyMcCannbutretainsplentyofabilitybased onwhathe’sdoneoverhurdles,scoringreadilyinanoviceclaimingeventatLudlowlastmonth.Maydobetterstill. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 SILVER THORN (GB) (33) 42-15
6 11-7
Br Gr g Martaline - Miracle Maid Harry Cobden J
O Syders & Burkes Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Whitley Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframein2bumpersandmadeasuccessfulhurdledebutina23/4mStratfordmaiden(heavy)inOctober RantoasimilarlevelindefeatinamuchstrongerraceatNewburysinceandmeritsrespectincalmerwaters TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (28) U2/10-21 6 11-7
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE)
Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Miss Barbara Hanna Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000buyafterfinishingrunner-upcompletedstartinIrishpointsandlookedaboveaverageinbumpers.Builton hurdlingdebutwithimpressivesuccessinanoviceatLeicester28daysagoandworthachancetofollowup TFRHHHHH BHA123
4
TARBUCK (GB) (13) 42-00
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Tarbay
7 11-0
David Noonan J
O Mr D. J. Dyson Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T
B D. J. & C. Dyson
Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD S TIMEFORMVIEWFairinbumpersbutyettofeatureoverhurdlesandisprobablymoreoneforhandicaps.
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 WESTERN HARMONY (IRE) (45) 0/144-U 6 11-0
Br B g Champs Elysees - Littlemissthistle (IRE)
Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Littlemissthistle Partnership Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £115,000 after winning his second of 2 starts in Irish points in the spring. Promise both starts in bumpersbutwasn’treallythreateningwhenunseatingatLeicester45daysago Needstobuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
ProbableS.P’s: EVENS Sixmilebridge (IRE), 5-2 Land Afar (IRE), 5-1 SilverThorn (GB), 16-1 Western Harmony (IRE), 100-1 Tarbuck (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
SIXMILEBRIDGE and Land Afar both had plenty to spare when scoring last time out but Sixmilebridge’s form has more substance to it and he gets the narrow vote, with Silver Thorn also respected.
RACE RESULTS
FIFTH RACE
(CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (PenaltyValue £5990.60)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (28 wins from 134 runners, 21%) runs SEEFIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs SEEFIN LONGESTTRAVELLER: HYSTERY BERE trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 142 miles.
1 KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) (27) 3214-65 8 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons Ben Jones J
O Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B William Jenks Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwhoimprovedforswitchtochasing,stayingontoleadclosehomewhenoffthemarkin11-runnerhandicapchaseatAscot (21f)inMarch.Notfiredin2startsthiswinterbuthecomesherebackonlastwinningmarkandapplicationofatonguetiecouldhelp
2 SEEFIN (IRE) (13) 121P0-5 D 8 11-13
BHA119
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Crowe Brothers Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Tim Crowe
TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timehurdleswinnerlastseason,latterlyin7-runnerhandicapatWarwick12monthsago Belowthatlevelnext2starts andneverfiguredunderapatientrideonreturn/chasedebutatUttoxeter(20f,heavy)13daysago Typetodobetter TFRHHHII BHA118
3 HYSTERY BERE (FR) (40) 3-3P352
8 11-11
Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA) Jordan Nailor J
O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc.
Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdle/chasewinnerwhorananothersolidracewithblinkersrefittedwhenrunner-upin5-runnerhandicapchase atthiscourse(19.9f,soft)6weeksago Visornowtheheadgearofchoiceandhe’sworthacrackatthislongertrip TFRHHHHH BHA116
4 KAITUNA RIVER (IRE) (30) 16/31-32 D 8 11-9
Br B g Ask - Kaituna (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Money Down The River Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B I. Geraghty Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinning hurdlerwho made a solid start inthis spherewhen second in 10-runnerhandicap chaseatSouthwell(20.4f)4weeksago,jumpingwellinthemain.Feasibletothinkhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA114
5 LASKALIN (FR) (12) 4P2P-03
Br B g Martaline - Laskadya (FR)
10 11-7
Charlie Deutsch J
O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Christine Cheyrou Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulathisbestbutmoremissthanhitlasttermandhecouldonlyruntoasimilarlevelasonreturnwhenwellheld thirdof7inhandicapchaseatHereford(25.2f,soft)12daysago Needstostepupdespitetumblingmark. TFRHHHII BHA112
6 SWAPPED (FR) (91) PP-P4P4 8 11-2
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR)
O Exors of the late Mr Milson Robinson
Philip Armson (3) J
Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Mr Luc Monnet Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEWThreechasewinsforotheryardsinthefirsthalfoflastseasonbutonlyonerealeffortofnoteforpresentyardduringsecondhalfoflast yearandheranbadlyoverhurdlesinOctober3-monthbreakneedstohavehadpositiveeffectnowreturnedtolargerobstacles. TFRHHIII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Visor worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
SWAPPED: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hystery Bere (FR), 7-2 Kaituna River (IRE), 9-2 King’s Threshold (IRE), 7-1 Seefin (IRE), 9-1 Swapped (FR), 10-1 Laskalin (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
It could be worth siding with HYSTERY BERE who matched his previous best in this sphere when runner-up over shorter here 6 weeks ago and this longer trip is worth exploring on balance. Lightly raced 8-y-o Kaituna River ought to have more to offer and is feared along with top weight King’s Threshold. Market confidence behind Seefin would also need to be viewed positively
LEADING JOCKEYS &TRAINERS
LEADING JOCKEYS
1st - Connor Brace
2nd - Sean Bowen
3rd - Bryan Carver
LEADING TRAINERS
1st - Fergal O’Brien
2nd - James Owen
3rd - Nigel Twiston-Davies STANDINGS
5)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 137 runners, 27%) runs DANA’S GEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs OUR PINK LADY LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPEIRIUIL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 203 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (35) 224-201 5 12-0
Br B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful Lorcan Murtagh J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedherprogresstogetoffthemarkin7-runnerhandicaphurdle(5/1)atLingfield(19.5f,goodtosoft) 35daysago,stayingonwell.Respectedinfollow-upbidup4lb
2 ASK ME ANOTHER (GB) (268) 5631- 5 11-13
Br Gr m Ask - It Just Aint Right Charlie Price (3) J
O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Dunraven Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWTookanotherstepforwardwhenopeningheraccountin8-runnerjuvenilehurdleatHereford(16.2f,soft)by7lengths fromRockola,forgingclear Off8monthsbuttypetogoonimprovingnowuppedintriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA97
3 ROCKOLA (IRE) (37) 33U2-41
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR)
O The Lavendon Partnership
5 11-13
Tom Cannon J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkin6-runnerhandicaphurdle(5/4)atSouthwell(20.4f,good) 37daysago,forgingclear Nudgedup6lbbutopentofurtherimprovement.
TFRHHHHI BHA97
4 OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (16) 3114-50 7 11-13
Br B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE)
O Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert
B Marian Slattery & John O’Connor
MrAlex Chadwick (5) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenlandingback-to-backhandicapsover20.4fatSouthwellinMarch.Hasfoundlifetougher offhighermarkssincebutisentitledtosharpenupforherrecentreturnatCatterick. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 NEAR DARK (IRE) (32) 31//PP-32 9 11-12
Br B m Westerner - Mollyash (IRE)
O Racehorse Ownership Club
MrJoshua Parker (7) J
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Miss E. Hamilton Racehorse Ownership Club S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerinApril2022andleftprevioushurdlingeffortsbehindwhenthirdinanoviceatUttoxeteronsoleoutingforHenryDaly.Ran toasimilarlevelwhensecondinasmall-fieldhandicapatLeicesteronfirststartforthisyardbutneedsmoreinadeeperracehere. TFRHHHII BHA96
6 EZMERELLDA (IRE) (52) 142F-45
5 11-11
Br B m Intello (GER) - Elraazy Tom Bellamy J
O The Barbury Lions 8 Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden onthe Flatwho got offthe mark inthis sphere at Doncasterlast December. Respectable fourthof12onStratfordreappearancebutwentbackwardsatKemptonlasttime.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA95
7 TALYSH (GB) (37) 4-440P 5 11-2
Br B m Linda’s Lad - Persian Forest Kielan Woods J
O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Clarendon Farm Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tachievemuchwhenmakingtheframeinacoupleofmaresmaidensfirst2startsthisseasonand hasmadeadiscouragingstarttolifeinhandicaps.
8 NOBODY’S PERFECT (IRE) (51) 4-04604 6 11-2
86
Br B m Westerner - Debut (IRE) James Bowen J
O Ben Thomas and Michael Harley
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B Seosamh Murphy Fairfax and Favor Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLittletoshoutaboutinbumpers/overhurdlestodatebutnotundulypunishedonmostrecentouting andcouldmakemoreimpactnowswitchedtoahandicapoverasignificantlylongertrip
86
9 CALL BLUE (GB) (45) 3/-22605
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
8 10-11
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Walters Plant Hire Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenbutheldherformwelloverhurdlespriortodisappointingonbothstartsoverfences. Notdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 RAINCLOUD (GB) (7) 26P240
5 10-11
Br Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Flood Warning James Best J
O Mrs M. Chapman
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Michael Chapman, Market Rasen T
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhofinishedlastof8inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(20.6f,goodtosoft,33/1)lastweek. Hardtomakeacasefor. TFRHHIII BHA81(-3)
11 DANA’S GEM (IRE) (57) 000/4-3P
Br B m Milan - At Present (IRE)
7 10-9
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr G Freeman Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortwhoshapedencouraginglyonfirstoutingsinceleavingJonjoO’Neill(after16monthsoff)whenthirdin11-runner handicapatWorcester(20f,good,9/1)inSeptember.However,provedtobeadisappointment7weeksonatChepstow. TFRHHHII BHA79
12 MISTING (GB) (201) 00-650P
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Dream Performance (IRE)
O Mrs A Maundrell & Mr D Smith
6 10-9
Jack Quinlan J
Neil King, Burderop T
B S. W. Maundrell Ltd The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWLittlepromiseinbumpersandsimilarstoryoverhurdlessofar,showingsignsoftemperament.Readily passedover.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.
Stewards Note:
DANA’S GEM: Following its run on 6/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
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Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rockola (IRE), 9-2 Ask Me Another (GB), 11-2 Speiriuil (IRE), 10-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 12-1 Ezmerellda (IRE), Nobody’s Perfect (IRE), 14-1 Near Dark (IRE), Call Blue (GB), 25-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), 33-1 Talysh (GB), 66-1 Raincloud (GB), 80-1 Misting (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
A good-looking race for the grade. ASK ME ANOTHER was comfortably on top of Rockola when the pair met in a juvenile event at Hereford in April and, with Robbie Llewellyn’s filly bred to go on improving now stepping up in trip, she’s taken to confirm her superiority and come out on top. Rockola is open to further progress herself and has to be respected, along with fellow last-time-out winner Speiriuil.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASK ME ANOTHER 2.ROCKOLA (IRE) 3.SPEIRIUIL (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (37 wins from 137 runners, 27%) runs JOHN BARBOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs SPECTRE ONE LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAP RICOCHET trained by P Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, 190 miles.
1 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (47) 31 D
6 12-1
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) Fern O’Brien (7) J
O Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhenthirdinaC&DbumperforTomGeorgelastspringand,withatonguetieadded,hedulybuiltonthattomakea winningdebutfornewyardin8-runnerUttoxeterbumper7weeksago,stayingontoleadfinal100yds.Thislookstougher TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CASTANEA BREEZE (IRE) (-) 5 11-8
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kates The Boss (IRE) MrJoshua Parker (7) J
O B. J. Painter Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Declan Phelan Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEW€14,0003-y-o,DiamondBoygelding.Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerSportingMike,stays23f Damunracedhalf-sister tosmarthurdler(stayed21f)InContrast.Yardboastsa15%recordwiththeirrunnersinthiscodeinlast5seasons. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 DRACO
MALFOY (IRE) (47) 4-1
Br Br g Harzand (IRE) - Two Roses (IRE)
4 BF
5 11-8
Nathan Andrews (7) J
O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr Wesley Loftus
TIMEFORMVIEW
€140,0004-y-o,Harzandgelding.Successfulonsecondof2outingsinIrishpoints(Apr28)andshowedabilitywithoutbeingableto justifyfavouritismwhenfourthbehindre-opposingJohnBarbourinbumperatUttoxeter(15.8f)7weeksago Entitledtodobetter TFRHHHII BHA-
4 LOCK STOCK
(GB) (54) 5-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Two Smokin Barrels
O Martin & Lynn Jones
5 11-8
Callum Pritchard (7) J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr Richard Evans Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgelding.Fifthsolestartinpointbumpers(Apr20)andpromiseamidstobvioussignsofinexperiencewhensecondin 4-runnerbumperatWincanton(15.2f)54daysago,headeddyingstrides.Worthconsideringwithhisridertakingoffahandy7lb TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 MONEYTO BURN (IRE)
(538)
4-
6 11-8
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Little Vinnie (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam
Clare Ellam, Market Drayton T
B Miss R. O’Neill Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWValiranngeldingwhoshowedpromisewhenfourthof14inbumperatCork(16.9f,goodtosoft)onsole startforSharkHanloninsummer2023.Absentsincethough,andpercentagecallistolookelsewhere. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 NAZARE (FR) (30) 2
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Caritas
5 11-8
MrAlex Chadwick (5) J
O Nazare Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Dr V. Ana Sofia Dias Trindade & Tim Lane racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEWMasterstrokewhoshowedplentyofability,poweringhomeinthestyleofasure-fireimproverwhensecondof9inbumper atSouthwell(15.8f,soft)onNHdebut30daysago,clearofrest.Worthconsideringwithprospectofmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 ROYAL HOPE (IRE) (220) 5 5 11-8
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Keys Hope (IRE)
Mr Billy Marshall (7) J
O Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mrs D. Lonergan Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€10,0003-y-o,ImperialMonarchgelding.Half-brotherto4winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdlewinner/unreliablebut usefulchaserHoldTheNote.Fifthsolestartinpointbumpers(May2024).Yard1-21withtheirrunnersinthissphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 SPECTRE ONE (IRE) (-) 5 11-8
Br Ch g Kingston Hill - Andreas Pride (IRE)
O Spectre Racing - Spectre One
Tristan Durrell (3) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Joseph Sheahan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW
€60,0003-y-o,KingstonHillgelding.Half-brothertousefulhurdler/chasewinnerMagnorGloryandbumperwinner/useful hurdlerBlackBamboo,stays3m.Dam19f/21/2mhurdle/chasewinner Likelytypeonpaperfortopstable.Hadwindop TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
THREE PIKES (GB) (-)
5 11-8
Br Br g Jack Hobbs - My Dixie Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Tom George, Slad T
B Trull House Stud Ltd H & C Group Ltd, HBA Media S
TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgelding.Damrantwiceoverhurdles,closelyrelatedtosmarthurdle/chasewinner(stays21f)MyDrogo outofusefulhurdler/chaserMyPetra(stayed21f).Bettingcanproveausefulguideastoexpectationsondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 APIECEOVFORTUNE (GB) (17) 0 5 11-1
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Actinpieces
Miss Gina Andrews J
O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWYardhaveenjoyedplentyofsuccesswiththisfamilybutshelookedoneforlateronwhententhof13in bumperatSouthwell(15.8f,goodtosoft,25/1)ondebut17daysago. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 CAP RICOCHET (GB) (26) 4
Br B g Capri (IRE) - Rubber Bullet
4 10-9
Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J
O Mr R. Burridge Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea T
B Mr Richard and Lady Henrietta Burridge TIMEFORMVIEWCaprigelding.Damnoforminbumpers.12/1,showedabilitywhilstshapingasifbetterfortherunwhenfourthof9inbumper atWetherby(16f,heavy)onNHdebut26daysago,fading.Candobetterbutothersappealmoreonthisoccasion. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 LITTLE MUKKA (GB) (-)
Br B g Mukhadram - Nur Jahan (IRE)
4 10-9
Mr Harry Brown (7) J
O Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B Gala Bright Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWMukhadramgelding.Half-brotherto4winners,includingmodesthurdlerJustOnce Dam7fwinnerYard0-23 withtheirrepresentativesinthissphereinlast5seasonsandhe’salikelyoutsideronracecoursebow. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
ProbableS.P’s: 7-2 Nazare (FR), 5-1 Lock Stock (GB), 6-1 Spectre One (IRE), 7-1John Barbour(GB), 8-1 Draco Malfoy (IRE), 11-1Three Pikes (GB), 14-1 Castanea Breeze (IRE), 18-1 MoneyTo Burn (IRE), 22-1 Cap Ricochet (GB), 40-1 Royal Hope (IRE), 50-1 Little Mukka (GB), 66-1 Apieceovfortune (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
NAZARE produced a promising first effort, powering home in the style of a sure-fire improver when second at Southwell 4 weeks ago and he earns the vote to confirm the promise of that run and go one place better Lock Stock, who also finished runner-up on his debut is also fancied to feature. Newcomers Spectre One and Three Pikes are others to note, along with Draco Malfoy
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.25 - THE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2024 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 30 entries at £40 - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670;Third £834; Fourth £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.55 - THE HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE 2025 FIXTURES ON SALE NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse
The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, December 27th, 2024 and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £37 - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.25 - THE VISIT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE FOR YOUR CONFERENCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse
The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £55 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries, 1 at £11 and 15 at £55. - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (PenaltyValue £5990.60) Weights lowered 5lb.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.00 - THE ANNUAL BADGES ON SALE NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2024 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £40 - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.35 -THEJOINTHE 20 CLUBATHUNTINGDON HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £55. - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.10 - THE SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, December 27th, 2024 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024 Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £35 - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.40 - THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITY AT HUNTINGDON IN 2025 NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL &AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and 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. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2024 and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2024
Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 22 entries at £20 - Closed December 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
