WELCOME
I would like to extend to you a verywarm welcome to the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival from everyone at Ladbrokes.
For so many of you, attending the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival at Kempton Park is as much a part of your Christmas tradition as stockings and turkey, and we are proud to be the long-standing sponsor of this iconic sporting event.
Ladbrokes is the original racing bookmaker, it’s nickname “the Magic Sign” originated in the racecourse betting ring, and this flagship horse-racing sponsorship demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the sport.
Some of the greatest jump racehorses in history have won at this meeting including the likes of Desert Orchid, Kauto Star, Faugheen and Constitution Hill and we are looking forward to another two days of top class, thrilling racing entertainment.
We are also up for having a lot of festive fun over the two days, with a “LadBucks” activation to entertain you with the chance of winning great prizes.
Have a great time, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Simon Clare PR Director for Ladbrokes
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TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 64
CHAIRMAN
Richard Fuller
COMMITTEE
Michael Andrews, Simon Burgoyne, Fred Dashwood, Hayley Moore, Rishi Persad, Simon Philip, Mary Plowden, Mike Sackman, Eva Mariscotti
GENERAL MANAGER
Simon Durrant
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Beverley Frith
OWNERS &TRAINERS LIAISON
Mimi Ashworth
CLERK OF THE COURSE & REGIONAL HEAD OF RACING
Brian Clifford – 07880 784484
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Steve Gudge - 07778 813826
STEWARDS
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Steve Drowne, Simon Kirk, Cody Watkins
STARTERS
Robert Supple
James Stenning
JUDGE
Emily Jones
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Graham Ford
VETERINARY OFFICER
Howard Newitt
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.S.C., M.R.C.V.S.
Alfie Ireland, B.V.S.C., M.R.C.V.S.
Andrew Hamilton, M.V.B, Cert.A.V.P. (ESO) (EL), M.R.C.V.S.
Martin Watson, C.V.O., B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Alex Weller BSc(Hons), BVetMed M.R.C.V.S.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Rizwan Ghani, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr John Heathcock, Dr Linsey Whitley
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Elizabeth Budden, Stuart Shilston, Suzanne Feltham, Helena Warbrick, Christine Hannaford, Kelly Corke, Vince McKevitt
COMMENTATOR
Mark Johnson
BETTING RING MANAGERS
Andrew Boardley, Andrew Collins
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Drabwell
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS
Brian Clifford, Beverley Frith
TODAY’S RACING
12:45pm The Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase 28-29
SECOND RACE
1:20pm The Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase34-35
THIRD RACE
1:55pm The Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle 40-41
FOURTH RACE
2:30pm The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase 48-49
FIFTH RACE
3:05pm
SIXTH RACE
RACECARD EXPLAINED
B g Virtual (FR) - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr T. J. McDonald John Joseph Halon, Ireland William Quinn
TIMEFORMVIEW Won Galway Plate, Grade 1 hurdle in the US and Grade 2 chase at Sandown last season. Not at best in this year’s Galway Plate and freshened up since. Really smart chaser but biting off more than he can chew in this company.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in allweather (Flat) or Pointto-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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.
HORSE’STRAINER
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
Kempton Park’s Retraining of Racehorses Horse For Courses Equine Ambassador
CONEYGREE
As part of National Racehorse Week in September 2024, Kempton Park were thrilled to announce Coneygree as our racecourse equine ambassador as part of the Retraining of Racehorse ‘Horses For Courses’ scheme
Trained by the late Mark Bradstock, Coneygree (stable name Max) made a winning racecourse debut at Uttoxeter in 2011 as a 4-year-old and raced 18 times before retiring in 2019 at the age of 12. Max ran at Kempton Park once in his career, running away with our Grade 1 Kauto Star Novice’s Chase in 2014 in the hands of Nico De Boinville just 3 months before their thrilling victory in the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup, where Max became the first novice to win the Gold Cup in nearly 40 years.
Since retiring from the track, Max has taken to the show ring in Retraining of Racehorse classes and has taken part in numerous racecourse parades. He absolutely believes he is still ‘top-dog’ at the Bradstock yard where he is doted on and loves to be the centre of attention!
Stable Name: Max
Age: 17
Starts: 18
Wins: 9
Biggest Win: 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Career Prize Money: £526,589
Max will be parading in the Parade Ring at 12:00PM before heading to the Weighing Room Lawn where he would love to meet as many of you as possible He’ll then return to the Kempton Park turf as he leads our the runners ahead of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at 2:30PM
Max at Lambourn County Show in May 2024
Winning the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novcies’ Chase in 2014
2025 FIXTURES
Wednesday 8 January Floodlit Racing
Saturday 11 January Coral Lanzarote Hurdle Day
Wednesday 15 January Floodlit Racing
Monday 20 January Afternoon Racing
Wednesday 22 January Floodlit Racing
Wednesday 29 January Floodlit Racing
Wednesday 5 February Floodlit Racing
Friday 7 February Afternoon Jump Racing
Wednesday 12 February Floodlit Racing
Wednesday 19 February Floodlit Racing
Saturday 22 February Ladbrokes Trophy Day
Wednesday 26 February Floodlit Racing
Wednesday 5 March Floodlit Racing
Saturday 15 March Virgin Bet Jump Saturday
Wednesday 26 March Floodlit Racing
Saturday 29 March Virgin Bet Spring Saturday
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing BOOK TICKETS NOW | THEJOCKEYCLUB.CO.UK/KEMPTON
THE NIGHT BEFORE KEMPTON
Twas the night before Kempton and out on the course, Not a creature was stirring, not even a horse. The stands were in darkness, the weighing room bare, A warm breath of thunder lay thick in the air.
The debris of Christmas spilled over from bins, While pine trees stood quietly shedding loose pins. All thoughts now turned eagerly back to one race, Counting down to the famous King George VI Chase.
The bookies slept fitfully, mumbling numbers, With visions of pay-outs disturbing their slumbers, And jockeys who’d cleared every scrap from their plate, Dreamt of saunas and steam baths and ounces of weight.
On the track, raindrops signalled the break of the storm, With a roar as if heaven itself had been torn, And what through the thundering sky should appear, But the hooves of past winners from glorious years.
A splinter of lightening lit-up the night sky, So a lustre of silver could brighten each eye. The runners they galloped with manes flying free, Matching strides without harness in glad unity.
More graceful than eagles the coursers they flew, With ears pricked as they heard a bright voice they all knew. These legendary chasers foretold he would come, Knowing Peter O’S would be calling them home.
“Here’s Arkle with Mill House, and Dessie upsides, Wayward Lad, See More Business and Pendil out wide, One Man by The Fellow and here’s Kauto Star. It’s hats off to them all in their final hurrah!”
The chargers swept onwards, relentless and strong, As the wave of an ocean rolls ever along. But the storm at its peak drove their hooves faster still, For these mystical steeds had a wish to fulfil.
The winning post beckoned, for now it was time, And their whiskers reached out for the touch of the line.
All at once rang the echoing peal of a bell, Round a track which was empty, released of its spell.
The voice began fading, the air cooling fast, Just a whisper remained of the race which had passed. The trace of a hoofbeat, a vanishing neigh, As his final call came, “Now it’s horses away!”
By Kathryn Trudgeon
Barney Clifford has been Clerk of the Course at Kempton Park since 2000 having retired from his own days as a jump jockey. 2024 will mark his 24th Christmas Festival and we asked him to pick his top 3 Christmas Festival moments from his time at Kempton Park.
Harchibald winning the 2004 Christmas Hurdle
The hugely popular hurdler Harchibald’s appearance at Kempton on 26th December 2004 came about after a conversation between Barney and trainer Noel Meade at a racecourse in Ireland where Barney insisted he must bring the horse over for the race Noel’s reply went something like ‘fine but you’ve got to ride him out,’ and so for the three days Harchibald was at Kempton Park, Barney did just that It made the horses’ 1 ½ length victory over Rooster Booster, having been at one point 25 lengths behind the leader, even more special
Kicking King winning the 2004 King George VI Chase
Kicking King joined an illustrious roll of honour when taking back-to-back King George VI Chases in 2005 but it was the 2004 renewal that stands out for Barney. A conversation at Down Royal Racecourse in Ireland after Kicking King’s defeat in the Irish Champion Chase saw Barney sell the King George as the right race for the horse and Barney was confident enough to say ‘he can win it’ and win it he did.
Kauto Star winning his 5th King George VI Chase
Kauto Star made history in 2011 when he was victorious in his fifth King George VI Chase, having four in a row between 2006-2009. An achievement that wrote him into the sport’s history books would likely stick out in anyone’s mind, but for Barney it was also the reaction of the crowd that made the occasion memorable. A crowd of over 20,000 people had made their way to Kempton Park to cheer Kauto Star on and roar him home they did; ‘It was sensational, I’ve never heard anything like it.’ A sensational reception for a sensational horse.
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REMEMBERING CLIVE SMITH
Kauto
REMEMBERING CLIVE SMITH
Clive Smith, who sadly passed away aged 82 in October, was the proud owner of the most successful horse in the history of the King George VI Chase – Kauto Star.
A true jumping enthusiast who first went to Cheltenham in 1974, Smith was also a former Surrey golf captain and was busy building golf courses, including Windlemere, Hawthorn Hill (now Birds Hill) and Pine Ridge, when first breaking into racehorse ownership in 1987 with Hawthorn Hill Lad, trained by Jenny Pitman His first significant victory came in 1998 when Rainbow Frontier, trained by Martin Pipe, landed the valuable Swinton Handicap Hurdle at Haydock Park
Smith’s decision to have his horses trained by Paul Nicholls in 2003 proved to be prophetic and he went close to winning the Grand National in 2005 when Royal Auclair was runner-up to Hedgehunter
However, it was the purchase of Kauto Star from France that made Smith’s golf-inspired silks instantly recognisable as he proved himself to be the most exciting and talented steeplechaser of modern times, with a track record that included a record five King George VI Chase victories (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2011) plus the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice (2007 & 2009). In total the great horse won an amazing total of 16 Grade One races
On watching his great horse in action, Smith remarked: “I was there for every one of his 31 races. I was nervous when watching him and was always glad when he’d jumped the first few fences, after which I wasn’t so concerned for his safety. He was absolutely special; I was in awe of him.”
Smith also owned the outstanding two-miler Master Minded, the winner of eight Grade One races including the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in 2008 and 2009
The thoughts of everyone at Kempton Park are with Clive’s family and friends today.
Kempton Park’s Christmas WORDSEARCH
How many of the words relating to the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival can you find?
Guess the King GeorgeVIChase Winner
Can you guess these King George VI Chase winners names’ from the emojis below? If you need a hint, check the back of this racecard! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
ANSWERS: 1. Desert Orchid, 2. Bravemansgame, 3. Tornado Flyer 4. Cue Card, 5. Hewick, 6.
Kicking King, 7. Long Run, 8. Kauto Star
Kempton Park’s 2024 highlights
January
Notable Speech makes his racecourse debut a winning one in a 1m Maiden Stakes race by one and a quarter lengths, his next two runs are also at Kempton Park where he makes it three wins from three runs. He went on to win two Group 1’s this season; the 2,000 Guines and the Sussex Stakes
February
On Coral Trophy Day, Forward Plan puts in a fantastic performance to win the Coral Trophy Premier Handicap by one and a quarter lengths from Al Dancer, having been 5 lengths from the leader two from home
March
Hosting a Maundy Thursday buffet lunch for over one hundred local residents and children at the St Saviours Sunbury church.
April
Globetrotting Group 1 winner Dubai Honour makes a successful reappearance in the Listed Magnolia Stakes running out a commanding three length win in the hands of Ryan Moore before going on to win his third Group 1 win at Saint Cloud in June
May
Steve Gudge, Kempton Park’s Head Groundsman, celebrates 45 years working at the racecourse.
June
Our £1m renovation project begins on our All-Weather floodlights; upgrading all of the floodlight bulbs to more sustainable LED bulbs.
July
The Champions: Full Gallop docuseries premieres on primetime ITV with the first episode focusing on the 2023 Ladbrokes King George VI, Hewick’s heroics and just how important the King George VI Chase is for the remainder of the jump season.
NOTABLE SPEECH
August
For the 15th year running, Kempton Park hosts Nepali Mela – an annual festival celebrating Nepalese heritage, traditions and culture We welcomed over 7,500 of the Nepalese community to site for a wide range of events and activities, including a procession
September
Sunbury Antiques celebrate 45 years hosting the ever-popular antiques market. Established in 1979, Sunbury Antiques Market is one of the UK and Europe’s largest and best loved antiques fairs hosting over 700 traders twice-monthly
October
Ascot’s QIPCO Champions Day saw Kempton Park alumni Kind of Blue and Kalpana, our 2024 September Stakes heroine, both take Group 1s on the biggest of stages.
November
Our annual fireworks display was once again a sell-out event as we welcomed over 11,000 spectators to the site for the spectacular show
December
The renovation of the Nigel Clarke Suite is complete, which sees our Owners & Trainers space increasing in size to enhance their racecourse experience.
AINTREE
Race 1 11.55 2m 4f
1 Lunar Discovery (GB) 12-2
JamesMoffatt LeahNoreci(10) Form: P-50, TFR:HHIII
2 Little Miss Dante (GB) 11-13
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: P-34, TFR:HHHII
3 Victoria Milano (IRE) 11-10
AlastairRalph SamTwiston-Davies Form: 10P-, TFR:HHHII
4 Lavida Adiva (IRE) 11-7
RuthJefferson KielanWoods Form: 2-60, TFR:HHIII
5 Majestic Jameela (GB) 11-7
StuartEdmunds CiaranGethings Form: 3F0, TFR:HHHII
6 Touchy Feely (GB) 11-5
NickyHenderson JamesBowen Form: 4P5, TFR:HHIII
7 Could Be Trouble (IRE) 11-3
DonaldMcCain BrianHughes Form: 143, TFR:HHHHI
8 Sweet Magic (IRE) 10-8
AlastairRalph LiamHarrison Form: 0/F-0, TFR:HHIII
9 Crystal Glance (GB) 10-5
OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero BenSmith(7) Form: 112, TFR:HHHHH
Race 2 12.30 2m 3f 200y
1 Richmond Lake (IRE) 12-0
DonaldMcCain BrianHughes
Form: F0-4, TFR:HHHHH
2 Heltenham (FR) 11-11
DanSkelton CiaranGethings Form: 0F-0, TFR:HHHII
3 Imperial Saint (FR) 11-9
PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite MichealNolan Form: 110, TFR:HHHII
4 Herbiers (FR) 11-4
OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero JamesBowen Form: 4/2-P TFR:HHHII
5 Westerninthepark (IRE) 11-3
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 5-12, TFR:HHHHI
6 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 10-11
Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 266, TFR:HHIII
Race 3 1.05 2m 209y
1 Celtic Dino (FR) 11-8
SamThomas AdamWedge Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHII
2 Country Mile (IRE) 11-8
DanSkelton KielanWoods Form: 121, TFR:HHHHI
3 Good And Clever (IRE) 11-8
WarrenGreatrex JamesBowen Form: 13-2, TFR:HHIII
4 Junker d’Allier (FR) 11-8
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 2-11, TFR:HHHII
5 Miami Magic (IRE) 11-8
StuartEdmunds CharlieHammond Form: 211, TFR:HHHII
6 Potters Charm (IRE) 11-8
NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 111, TFR:HHHHH
7 Roadlesstravelled (IRE) 11-8
Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 111, TFR:HHHHI
Race 4 1.40 2m 4f
1 Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 12-0
EloiseQuayle BrianHughes Form: 03-0, TFR:HHIII
2 Act of Authority (FR) 11-13
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 011, TFR:HHHHH
3 Uncle Bert (GB) 11-12
NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 3P2, TFR:HHHII
4 Red Dirt Road (IRE) 11-7
Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 4/2-5, TFR:HHHII
5 Florida Dreams (IRE) 11-5
NickyRichardsDannyMcMenamin Form: 0-15, TFR:HHHHI
6 Bingoo (GB) 11-3
JamesMoffatt CharlotteJones Form: P3-U, TFR:HHHII
7 Patriotik (FR) 10-13
EvanWilliams IsabelWilliams(3) Form: 25U, TFR:HHHII
8 El Jefe (IRE) 10-6
AndrewHamilton BenSmith(7) Form: 201-, TFR:HHHII
9 One Eye On Vegas (GB) 10-5
StuartEdmunds CiaranGethings Form: U61, TFR:HHHII
Race 5 2.15 3m 210y
1 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 12-0
LJMorgan AdamWedge Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
2 Gustavian (IRE) 11-9
AnthonyHoneyball SamTwiston-Davies Form: 3-3P, TFR:HHIII
3 Ikarak (FR) 11-8
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 60-1, TFR:HHHHI
4 Duke of Deception (IRE) 11-7
OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero BenSmith(7) Form: 5P3, TFR:HHHII
5 Fortunate Man (IRE) 11-7
Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 1-02, TFR:HHHHH
6 Busty Boy (IRE) 11-0
DaraghBourke BrianHughes Form: 2-2P TFR:HHIII
7 Moonlit Potter (GB) 10-13
HenryDaly JamesBowen Form: 2-2P, TFR:HHHII
8 Jar du Desert (FR) 10-10
NickKent CharlieHammond Form: 36-2, TFR:HHHII
Race 6 2.50 1m 7f 176y
1 Ballee (IRE) 11-10
PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite MichealNolan Form: 2-P0, TFR:HHIII
2 Inedit Star (FR) 11-5
NickKent CharlieHammond Form: 22-2, TFR:HHHII
3 Booster Bob (IRE) 11-1
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: P-13, TFR:HHHHI
4 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 10-12
PaulineRobson BrianHughes Form: 0-31, TFR:HHHHH
Race 7 3.25 2m 209y
1 Dalston Lad (IRE) 11-6
DanSkelton KielanWoods Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHH
2 Old Blue Eyes (GB) 11-6
DonaldMcCain BrianHughes Form: 1, TFR:HHHHI
3 Swindon Village (IRE) 11-6
CharlieLongsdon JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 2-1, TFR:HHHII
4 Is This For Real (IRE) 11-2
FergalO’Brien LiamHarrison Form: 1-, TFR:HHHHI
5 Race To Base (IRE) 11-2
NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 1, TFR:HHHII
6 The Blue Room (IRE) 11-2
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 2-, TFR:HHHII
WETHERBY
Race 1 11.52 2m 3f 154y
1 Bellas Bridge (GB) 11-4
JamieSnowden JonathanBurke Form: 15-3, TFR:HHHHI
2 Genies Girl (IRE) 11-4
MarkWalford MrPaddyBarlow(7) Form: 606, TFR:HHIII
3 I Am The Moon (GB) 11-4
NigelTwiston-Davies FinnLambert(3) Form: 54, TFR:HHHII
4 Isabel de Clare (GB) 11-4
MickyHammond JoshuaThompson(7) Form: 5-6, TFR:HHIII
5 Jessie Jump Jet (GB) 11-4
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 430, TFR:HHIII
6 Jolie Maresca (FR) 11-4
MickyHammond EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: 2-0, TFR:HIIII
7 Just Call Me Lucy (GB) 11-4
MarkWalford JamieHamilton
Form: 0-33, TFR:HHHHH
8 Kalo Athena (IRE) 11-4
JamesMoffatt NickScholfield Form: 1-16, TFR:HHHII
9 Parisian Fashion (IRE) 11-4
RebeccaMenziesNathanMoscrop Form: 4-14, TFR:HHHHI
10 Pepite de Saphir (GB) 11-4
DrRichardNewland&JamieInsole DerekFox Form: 0-4, TFR:HHHII
11 Wendywilldo (GB) 11-4
DannyBrooke RyanMania Form: 41-5, TFR:HHHII
Race 2 12.27 2m 3f 85y
1 Samazul (GB) 12-0
BenPauling CallumPritchard(7) Form: 164, TFR:HHHII
2 Hawkseye View (GB) 11-8
JoelParkinson&SueSmith NickScholfield Form: 062, TFR:HHHHH
3 Celestial Fashion (GB) 11-4
IanDuncan RyanMania Form: 012, TFR:HHHHI
4 Empty Nest (IRE) 10-11
MarkWalford JamieHamilton Form: P46, TFR:HHHII
5 Fiadh (IRE) 10-11
ChrisGrant CharlieMaggs(7) Form: 641, TFR:HHHHI
6 Elusive Shine (IRE) 10-11
SamEngland JonathanEngland Form: 053, TFR:HHHII
7 Bravethewaves (GB) 10-6
OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero JackQuinlan Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
Race 3 1.00 2m 3f 154y
1 Jazz King (FR) 12-0
AlastairRalph MurrayDodd(7) Form: 521, TFR:HHHHI
2 Chasingouttheblues (IRE) 11-13
MarkWalford JamieHamilton Form: 510, TFR:HHIII
3 Marlacoo (IRE) 11-12
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 132, TFR:HHHHH
4 Diamond Dealer (IRE) 11-12
BFBrookhouse JackQuinlan Form: 5-15, TFR:HHHII
5 Horsesomeharry (GB) 11-8
OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero CharlieMaggs(7) Form: 6-10, TFR:HHHII
6 Bridge Court (IRE) 11-8
SandyThomson RyanMania Form: 0-43, TFR:HHHII
7 Glen Road (IRE) 11-4
JoelParkinson&SueSmith PeterKavanagh(3) Form: 603, TFR:HHHII
8
Joie More (IRE) 11-1
JackieStephen NickScholfield Form: 505, TFR:HHHII
9 Looking Splendid (GB) 11-0
GaryRutherford BruceLynn Form: P42, TFR:HHHII
10 Just Chasing May (GB) 10-13
BenPauling CallumPritchard(7) Form: 223, TFR:HHHHI
Race 4 1.35 3m 45y
1 Mr Incredible (IRE) 12-0
SandyThomson RyanMania Form: UP-P, TFR:HHIII
2 Tahmuras (FR) 11-7
PaulNicholls NickScholfield Form: 22-5, TFR:HHHHI
3 Cruz Control (FR) 11-4
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 1-40, TFR:HHHHH
4 Kinondo Kwetu (GB) 11-2
SamEngland JonathanEngland Form: P55, TFR:HHHII
5 Sine Nomine (GB) 10-11
FionaNeedham JamesTurner(5) Form: 11-U, TFR:HHHII
6 Young Buster (IRE) 10-10
FergalO’Brien JonathanBurke Form: P-25, TFR:HHHHI
7 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 10-9
NigelTwiston-Davies JamieBrace(7) Form: 332, TFR:HHHII
8 Some Scope (GB) 10-2
RichardHobson CallumPritchard(7) Form: 4-P4, TFR:HHHII
Race 5 2.10 2m 3f 85y
1 Grain d’Oudairies (FR) 11-8
DonaldMcCain JonathanBurke Form: 331, TFR:HHHHI
2 Myretown (IRE) 11-6
LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: F1-5, TFR:HHHHH
3 Glory And Honour (IRE) 11-4
SamEngland JonathanEngland Form: P31, TFR:HHHHI
4 Rich Spirit (GB) 11-2
JoelParkinson&SueSmith PeterKavanagh(3) Form: P-F4, TFR:HHHII
Race 6 2.45
1 American Sniper (IRE) 12-0
DavidPipe CallumPritchard(7)
Form: 016, TFR:HHHHH
2 Grozni (FR) 12-0
JamesOwenMrAlexChadwick(5) Form: 65-P, TFR:HHHII
3 Foster’sisland (GB) 11-13
MickyHammond EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: 3-20, TFR:HHHII
4 Willaston (IRE) 11-13
MarkWalford JamieHamilton
Form: 344, TFR:HHHII
5 Castel Gandolfo (IRE) 11-9
FergalO’Brien JonathanBurke Form: 600, TFR:HHHII
6 Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE) 11-9
SamEngland JonathanEngland Form: 11/-P TFR:HHIII
7 Bois Guillbert (FR) 11-6
LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: 4-3P, TFR:HHHII
8 Eire Street (IRE) 10-13
JackieStephen CharlieMaggs(7) Form: 12-0, TFR:HHHHI
9 North Parade (IRE) 10-11
JoelParkinson&SueSmith PeterKavanagh(3) Form: 045, TFR:HHHII
Race 7 3.20 2m
1 Vocal Duke (IRE) 12-0
JamesMoffatt CallumPritchard(7)
Form: 300, TFR:HHHII
2 Double Oban (GB) 11-13
OllyMurphy LewisStones(3) Form: 431, TFR:HHHHH
3 Let’s Sail Away (GB) 11-12
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 4-50, TFR:HHHII
4 Opera King (GB) 11-11
NigelTwiston-Davies JamieBrace(7) Form: 250, TFR:HHHII
5 Lahire (FR) 11-7
DonaldMcCain CharlieMaggs(7) Form: 64F, TFR:HHHHI
6 Kellie’s Dream (IRE) 11-3
DaraghBourke BruceLynn Form: 4-50, TFR:HHHII
7 Lillistar (GB) 11-0
MickyHammond EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: 500-, TFR:HHIII
8 Mister Smarty (GB) 10-11
TinaJackson JamieHamilton Form: 04-1, TFR:HHHHI
9 Treasured Company (IRE) 10-11
JoelParkinson&SueSmith PeterKavanagh(3) Form: 015, TFR:HHHII
10 Nut Wood (IRE) 10-11
MichaelMullineaux JackQuinlan Form: P-50, TFR:HIIII
11 Milajess (IRE) 10-8
MickyHammond JoshuaThompson(7) Form: 204, TFR:HHHII
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs FIRST STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs ASTA LA PASTA
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2022. The stable runs FIRST STREET today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: RANGE trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 141 miles.
1 RANGE (IRE) (34) 2154-F1 7 11-11
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE)
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Heather Robinson Potter Group S TIMEFORMVIEWNovicehurdlewinnerwhostruckatthesecondtimeofaskingoverfencesin19.5fChepstowhandicap5 weeksago Shouldhavemoretooffer
2 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (27) 110-313 D 6 11-10
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE)
O The Asta La Pasta Partnership
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ms Helga Moore Ashford Stud of Versailles S TIMEFORMVIEWBagged3hurdlevictorieslasttermandbuiltonencouragingfencingbowwhenwinning3-runnerhandicapchaseatCarlisle(21/2m,good tosoft)inNovember Evenbetterformwhenthirdover2matNewburysince.Shouldcontinuetogiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA130
3 FIRST STREET (GB) (67) 330-454 C D
7 11-10
Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Nico de Boinville J
O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Lady Bamford Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timehurdlewinnerbuthehasn’treachedthesamelevelin3attemptsoverfences.Notatbestbackhurdlingina2mListed racehereinOctober Givenachancebythehandicapperinthisspherebutcomeswithrisksbackfromwindsurgery TFRHHIII BHA130
4 EL RIO (IRE) (46) 0P6P-11 D 7 11-8
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Princess Jaffa (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Rio Grandees Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Miss Tara Doran Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhohaswonapairofhandicapchasesaround21/2mthisautumn,impressingwithhisaccurate jumpingatSandownlatterly Afurther6lbriseshouldn’tpreventhimgoingwellonthehat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA128
5 LEAVE OF ABSENCE (FR) (31) 3113/1/-2 C 7 11-7
Br Ch g Masked Marvel - To Much Fun Tom Cannon J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois & SCEA Haras du Ma Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedasmartprospectinbumpersandanovicehurdleforChrisGordonin2022.Showedheretainsplentyofabilitybackfromalongabsence whensecondtoIbericoLordin2-finishercoursemaidenchase(21/4m)amonthago Thisisamuchmorecompetitivescenario,though. TFRHHIIIBHA127
6 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (31) 32330-1 CD 9 11-6
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan J
O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who made it fifth time lucky over fences when seeing off 6 rivals on his C&D reappearanceamonthago Possiblyvulnerabletoyoungerrivalsinthisaftera5lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA126
7 FIRE FLYER (IRE) (20) 11P0-P2
6 11-6
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Burgage Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonapairof19fnovicehurdleslastwinter.Failedtomakeanimpactinhandicaphurdlessubsequentlybutmorelikeitswitched tofencesatExeter3weeksago,finishingapromisingsecondover17.5f Moretocome,particularlynowbackupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA126
8 TAPLEY (GB) (15) 4-21064 C
7 11-0
Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T
B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler,includingawinin2mPlumptonhandicapinOctober.However,hasrunbelowthatlevelswitchedto fencesinrecentweeksanditremainstobeseenwhetherthissignificantstepupintripmakesanydifference. TFR
120
9 LEADER IN THE PARK (IRE) (39) 1/2614-5 6 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Supreme Breda (IRE) Ben Jones J O Lady Dulverton Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWCost£250,000frompointsandlookedgoodwhenmakingallin19.5fDoncastermaidenhurdleinFebruary Finishedweaklywhen fifthof7onhisCheltenhamchasedebutbutitwashisfirstoutingin7monthsandheremainswithpotentialoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: BLOWYOUR WAD (IRE) 5 11 10 Stan Sheppard 10-3 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 9-2 Range (IRE), 5-1 Fire Flyer (IRE), 9-1 El Rio (IRE), Es Perfecto (IRE), 10-1 Leave of Absence (FR), Leader In The Park (IRE), 12-1 First Street (GB), 40-1 Tapley (GB)
FIRE FLYER looks the part for chasing and there was plenty to like about his first attempt at Exeter 3 weeks ago The front-running Range has also taken well to fences and is second choice ahead of Asta La Pasta and the hat-trick seeking El Rio in a competitive opener
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LASTYEAR’S WINNER
IL EST FRANCAIS
TRAINER: N GEORGE &A ZETTERHOLM
: JAMES REVELEY
OWNER: RKELVIN-HUGHES&HARASDESAINT-VOIR
Six went to post for last year’s renewal ofthe Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase but it was Il Est Francais who came out on top.
Hermes Allen went off as the market favourite but he was presented with an almighty task to fend off the danger from the impressive Il Est Francais who had won seven of his previous eight races.
The five-year-old made all and set a good pace and despite a mistake when five out, he was already seven lengths ahead of the field. The lead was slightly reduced three out but jockey James Reveley made sure there was no danger of relinquishing the leader The pair went clear again approaching the last and won by an impressive 11 lengths.
Hermes Allen came into this race off the back of a comfortable victory in the John Francome Novices’ Chase at Newbury but was no match for the eventual winner
THE JUKEBOX MAN
It was a fine start to life over fences for The Jukebox Man, winning comfortably in the Grade 2 Coral John Francome Novices’ Chase at Newbury
He saw off the danger from Masaccio that day and he’s set to face him again here with the hopes of a similar outcome.
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MASACCIO
The Alan King-trained seven-year-old is set for his third run ofthe season after what has been a strong start so far this term.
He justified going off as favourite at Newbury in early November to win by two lengths ahead ofTwinjets. He then finished second to The Jukebox Man later that month at the same course. Can he reverse that result here?
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HYLAND
Hyland has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, winning on both starts.
The first ofthose came at Cheltenham where he cruised to a 15 length success. He then followed that up with anothervictory at the same course, but it was a much closer contest. The seven-yearold was always doing enough to fend offthe danger from Resplendent Grey
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240 (PenaltyValue £56950)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs HYLAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHITE RHINO trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 179 miles.
1 HYLAND (FR) (41) 02-1411 D 7 11-7
Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O The Ten From Seven Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandevenbetterchaser,makingit3-4overthelargerobstacleswithaListednovicesuccessatCheltenham(3m, goodtosoft)6weeksago Hastheformtobethereaboutsbutsomeofthesehavegreaterscopeforimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA147
2 MASACCIO (IRE) (27) 510-212 C 7 11-7
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA)
Tom Cannon J
O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Bjorn Nielsen Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceoverhurdleslastseasonandjustifiedsupportwhenmakingwinningchasedebutin21/2mNewburyhandicap(goodtosoft)inNovember Betteredthatformwhen2lengthssecondtoTheJukeboxManbackatNewbury3weekslater.Noreasonwhyhe’llturnthetablesonBenPauling’scharge. TFRHHHII BHA143
3
THE
JUKEBOX
MAN (IRE) (27) 11322-1 D 6 11-7
Br B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mr Harry Redknapp
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr P. Cunningham Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerlastseason,includingrunner-upin3mGrade1satCheltenhamandAintree.Madeaverypromisingwinningstartto hischasecareerin21/2mNewburyGrade2lastmonthandthereshouldbeevenmoretocomenowreturningto3m.Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHHBHA148
4 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR) (20) 1/2120-4 D 6 11-7
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerlastseason.Shapedpromisinglywhen6lengthsfourthof5in3mSandownGrade 2onchasedebut,fadingasiftheoutingwasjustneeded.Shouldimprove TFRHHHII BHA135
5 WHITE RHINO (IRE) (22) 2134-11 D 8 11-7
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Aventia (IRE)
O The Rhino Syndicate
Henry Brooke J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Kenilworth House Stud Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerateoverhurdlesandhastakenitupanotchagainoverfencesthisseason,winninghandicapsatAyr(20.5f)andHaydock(21.5f). Hisbesthurdleformcamearound3msohecanlikelyimproveagainnowsteppingbackupintrip CanmakehismarkatGradedlevel. TFRHHHHIBHA141
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: ILESTFRANCAIS (FR) 5 11 7James Reveley 13-8 (N George &AZetterholm) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS The Jukebox Man (IRE), 4-1 Hyland (FR), 11-2 Masaccio (IRE), 8-1 White Rhino (IRE), 16-1 Welcom To Cartries (FR)
THE JUKEBOX MAN looks like making an even better chaser than hurdler judged on last month’s 2 1/2m Newbury Grade 2 success and he’ll be hard to beat back at 3m. The return to this trip should also suit White Rhino, who may be the one to give Ben Pauling’s 6-y-o most to do on the back of comfortable handicap wins this autumn.
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10YEAR ROLLOF HONOUR
LASTYEAR’S WINNER
TRAINER: NICKY HENDERSON JOCKEY: NICO DE BOINVILLE OWNER: MICHAEL
This race is Nicky Henderson's bread and butter and last year was no exception once again, as Constitution Hill cruised to another success, making it back-to-back victories in this contest.
With only four rivals to face in this contest, Constitution Hill made no mistake, cruising to a nine-and-a-half length victory over Rubaud in second.
That was his one and only run last season and he's yet to be seen this term. His eagerlyanticipated return will be welcomed by all Plenty will be hoping he can continue to produce eyecatching performances in the future.
CONSTITUTION HILL
The long-awaited return of Constitution Hill will provide a lot of excitement for racegoers.
He's set for his first run since winning this contest last year. Can he make it three in a row?
BURDETT ROAD
It has been a busy season so far for the James Owen-trained four-year-old
He's aiming to notch his third win of the term but he faces a tough task against Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill. Owen is in good form recently, operating at a 22% strike rate for the past fortnight.
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LOSSIEMOUTH
Lossiemouth is set to provide the biggest danger to Constitution Hill, with the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old looking to add to her nine career wins so far.
She got her season off to a fine start, winning by three-and-three-quarter lengths at Fairyhouse.
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THE LADBROKES
CHRISTMAS HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £130000
Owners Prize Money 1st £56654, 2nd £23257, 3rd £11635, 4th £5811. (PenaltyValue £74035)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (14 wins from 37 runners, 38%) runs LOSSIEMOUTH LONGESTTRAVELLER: LOSSIEMOUTH trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
1 BURDETT ROAD (GB) (39) 112-1 D 4 11-10
Br B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAListedwinnerontheFlatthisautumnandahurdlemarkof133provedlenientwhenseeingoff14rivalsintheGreatwood atCheltenhamlastmonth.Smartbuthe’llneedtotakeasizeablestepforwardtotroublethebig2here. TFR
2 CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (366) 1/1111/1- CD 7 11-10
BHA142
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWOutstandingunbeatenhurdler,includingeasydefeatofStateManin2023ChampionHurdle.Lookedsetforanotherdominantcampaignwhenwinningthis lastyearbutasetbackforcedhimoutoftheChampioninthespringandhealsomissedhisintendedreturnatNewcastleduetolameness.Hadwindop TFRHHHHIBHA175
3 LUMP SUM (FR) (26) 1215-12 CD 6 11-10
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) Dylan Johnston J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaGrade2noviceoverC&DlastseasonandimprovedagaintomakeawinningreappearanceintheWelshChampionHurdle (handicap)atFfosLasinOctober BestoftherestbehindSirGinointheFightingFifthatNewcastlesince. TFRHHIII BHA144
4
LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (25) 11/11-11 D 5 11-3
Br Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Mariner’s Light (FR) P. Townend J
O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M. Ian Kellit
TIMEFORMVIEWUnluckywhensufferingheronlydefeatandeasilywonmares’Grade1satCheltenhamandPunchestowninspring.Underlinedwhatatop-classmaresheis whenproving33/4lengthstoostrongforTeahupoointheHatton’sGraceon21/2mFairyhousereturn.Dropbackto2mnoissueforthisstrongtraveller TFRHHHHH BHA160
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: CONSTITUTION HILL 6 11 10 Nico de Boinville 1-12 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Lossiemouth (FR), 5-4 Constitution Hill (GB), 22-1 Burdett Road (GB), 25-1 Lump Sum (FR)
LOSSIEMOUTH has less to prove than the returning Constitution Hill, who has met with various setbacks since making it 8-8 over hurdles in this race 12 months ago and comes up against a rival who looks good enough to take advantage were he understandably not at his very best after a year off TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 2.CONSTITUTION HILL 3.BURDETT ROAD
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THE KING GEORGE VI CHASE STATS, TRENDS & PREVIEW
Background
The King George VI Chase has its origins in the Manor Selling Chase, a threemile contest staged at Kempton Park in February. The course executive had planned to honour the incoming monarch, Edward VIII, with a new feature contest run in his honour. Edward VIII ascended the throne in January 1936 but in December of the same year he abdicated in order to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson.
To celebrate the accession to the throne of King George VI, Edward VIII’s brother and grandfather of King Charles III, the Manor Selling Chase became the King George VI Chase at the February meeting of 1937. The King George VI Chases of 1937 and 1938 were relatively modest contests and from 1939 to 1945 there was no racing at Kempton Park while it was used as a POW camp during World War II
On the resumption of racing in 1946, the King George VI Chase was transferred to become the highlight of the Boxing Day programme. The move proved highly successful with large crowds and the race’s stature improved beyond recognition.
Staged over three miles, the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase is the mid-season highlight in the three-mile chase category and is a Grade One contest. It forms thesecondlegofTheJockeyClubChaseTripleCrown,sandwichedbetweenthe Betfair Chase at Haydock Park in November and the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.
Multiple Winners
5 WINS
Kauto Star (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
4 WINS
Desert Orchid (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990)
3 WINS Wayward Lad (1982, 1984, 1985)
2 WINS
Captain Christy (1974, 1975)
Clan des Obeaux (2018, 2019)
Kicking King (2004, 2005)
Long Run (2010, 2012)
Mandarin (1957, 1959)
One Man (1995, 1996)
Pendil (1972, 1973)
See More Business (1997, 1999)
Silver Buck (1979, 1980)
Silviniaco Conti (2013, 2014)
Overseas-traind Winners
IRELAND (9): Cottage Rake (1948), Arkle (1965), Captain Christy (1974, 1975), Florida Pearl (2001), Kicking King (2004, 2005), Tornado Flyer (2021), Hewick (2023)
FRANCE (5): Nupsala (1987), The Fellow (1991, 1992), Algan (1994), First Gold (2000)
Kauto Star
Desert Orchid
Age of Winners
The oldest winners are 11 year olds Desert Orchid (1990), Edredon Bleu (2003) and Kauto Star (2011), while the youngest horse to succeed is five year old Manicou (1950).
The overall age breakdown in the 70 runnings since 1946 is:
5YO – 1
6YO – 9
7YO – 20
8YO – 22
9YO – 12
10YO – 4
11YO - 3
2023 -F14-0- HEWICK 8-11-10 12/1
2022 11114-1 BRAVEMANSGAME 7-11-10 11/4
2021 2543-5 TORNADO FYLER 8-11-10 28/1
2020 314-14 FRODON 8-11-10 20/1
2019 1152-2 CLAN DES OBEAUX 7-11-10 11/2
John Hanlon 14th Tote Galway Plate (146)
Paul Nicholls 1st Charlie Hall Chase (58)
Willie Mullins 5th John Durkan Chase (54)
Paul Nicholls 4th Many Clouds Chase(24)
Paul Nicholls 2nd Ladbrokes Champion Chase (54)
2018 2123-4 CLAN DES OBEAUX 6-11-10 12/1 Paul Nicholls 4th Betfair Chase (32)
2017 F111-1 MIGHT BITE 8-11-10 6/4F Nicky Henderson 1st Future Stars Chase (44)
2016 111-11 THISTLECRACK 8-11-10 11/10F Colin Tizzard 1st Worcester Novices’ Chase (30)
2015 524-11 CUE CARD 9-11-10 9/2 Colin Tizzard 1st Betfair Chase (37)
2014 141-51 SILVINIACO CONTI 8-11-10 15/8F Paul Nicholls 1st Betfair Chase (34)
Conclusion
Eleven head to post for this year’s renewal of the prestigious King George VI Chase, headed by Spillane’s Tower.
The JP McManus-owned six-year-old enjoyed a fine season last term, winning two Grade 1 contests He’s set to face tough competition in the form of Grey Dawning and Il Est Francais with the latter aiming for a second win of the season
2022 winner Bravemansgame is declared as trainer Paul Nicholls hopes he can recapture his form of old. That 2022 success was his last taste of victory, however he did finish second in this race last year so could we see another strong showing here?
10YEAR
ROLLOF HONOUR
LASTYEAR’S WINNER HEWICK
TRAINER: JOHN HANLON
JOCKEY: GAVIN SHEEHAN
OWNER: T J MCDONALD
Hewick managed to surprise many with success in this race last year For many, it looked set to be a straight shootout between Allaho and Bravemansgame but it was the John Hanlontrained eight-year-old who stole the show and prevented Bravemansgame from making it backto-back victories.
Approachingthree fences fromthe finish, Hewick still had plenty to do with the previous two mentioned battling out up front.
However, Hewick kept on well inside the closing stages and quickly cut the deficit to the leading pair Allaho was unable to find any extra and fell tothirdinsidethefinal110yards.Bravemansgame was hampered two out but rallied late on to secure second but it was Hewick who was the star of the show. 8/10
SPILLANE’S TOWER
The James Mangan-trained sixyear-old is aiming to notch another Grade 1 victory, having won two last season at Fairyhouse and Punchestown.
He’s set for his second run of the season after finishing second to Fact To File at Punchestown last month. HHHHH
IL EST FRANCAIS
Il Est Francais enjoyed a fine start to the season in France, winning by an impressive seven lengths at Auteuil.
He was then pulled up at the same course last month and trainers Noel George andAmanda Zetterholm will be expecting a better outcome here.
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GREY DAWNING
Trainer Dan Skelton will be hoping Grey Dawning can return to winning ways having finished third and second from his last two runs.
His seasonal return came at Haydock last month where he was beaten by two lengths by Royale Pagaille.
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THE LADBROKES
GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £260050
Owners Prize Money 1st £113330, 2nd £46523, 3rd £23274, 4th £11624, 5th £5825, 6th £2913. (PenaltyValue £148098.47)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (42 wins from 234 runners, 18%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J P O’Brien (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs BANBRIDGE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GENERAL EN CHEF & IL EST FRANCAIS trained by N George & A Zetterholm & JUNTOS GANAMOS trained by D Cottin, both France.
1 BANBRIDGE (IRE) (18) 1/10-14U C 8 11-10
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) P. Townend J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
B Dan McSorley Albert Bartlett S
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded2mGrade1atPunchestowninApril.Disappointingwhenwell-heldfourthonNavanreturninNovemberbutintheprocessofproducingacareerbest whenunseatingatthelastin2mCorkGrade218daysago,keepingoninclosesecondbehindEnergumeneatthetime.Playerifhisstaminaholds. TFRHHHHIBHA165
2 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (33) 2256-23 CD 9 11-10
Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisin2022andsecondlastyearNotatbestwhenbehindsomeoftheserivalsinCharlieHallatWetherbyandBetfairChaseatHaydockthisseason butagoodC&Drecord(alsowontheKautoStar)makeshimadangerousonetodiscount.Thefirst-timeblinkerswornatHaydockareretained. TFRHHHIIBHA159
3 CORBETTS CROSS (IRE) (59) 12F13-2 D 7 11-10
Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) - Annagh Hill Lady (IRE)
Mr Derek O’Connor J
O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr G Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwholandedNationalHuntChaseatCheltenhaminMarchbeforeafinethirdof7toGerriColombein BowlChaseatAintree(25f,soft)thefollowingmonth.MadeasatisfactoryreturntoactionatWexfordinOctober TFRHHHII BHA165
4 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (54) 4/3224-1 D 10 11-10
Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) Rachael Blackmore J
O Cheveley Park Stud
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Mr Bruno Vagne Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeCheltenhamFestivalwinner.Drewablanklastseasonbutbacktowinningwayswhenseeing offHewickby1/2lengthin3mDownRoyalGrade1onreappearance.Thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA164
5 GENERAL EN CHEF (FR) (26) 11-3134 8 11-10
Br B g Martaline - Sortie de Secours (FR)
O Andy Peake & Haras De St Voir
B Haras De Saint-Voir
Benjamin Gelhay J
N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartFrenchchaserwhowasafinethirdintheGrandSteeple-ChasedeParisatAuteuilinMay.Ranwellonformbutdidn’tfindmuchaftertravelling bestwhenfourthintheCoralGoldCupatNewburylasttime.Hasafirst-timecheekpiecesandrefittedhoodcombinationtriedafterthat. TFRHHIIIBHA148
6
GREY
DAWNING
(IRE) (33) 12113-2 C D BF 7 11-10
Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Grange Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookreallywelltofenceslastterm,includingwinningGrade1atCheltenham.Good2lengthssecondtoRoyalePagailleinBetfairChaseatHaydock(25.5f, heavy)onreappearance33daysago,outstayedaftertravellingbest.Thereareevenbiggerperformancesinthis7-y-owhoisunexposedat3m. TFRHHHHIBHA165
7 IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (39) 1115-1P CD 6 11-10
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR)
James Reveley J
O Kelvin-Hughes & Haras De St Voir N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T
B Haras de Saint-Voit
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedverygoodwithadominantfront-runningdisplayintheKautoStaronthiscardlastyear.Backtothatlevelwithasparklingreappearancewin atAuteuilinSeptemberbutpulledupinaGroup1backthere7weekslater(reportedtohavesufferedapulmonaryhaemorrhage). TFRHHHIIBHA156
8 JUNTOS GANAMOS (FR) (39) U11-U13 5 11-10
Br B g Martaline - Usted Me Cara (FR) Felix de Giles J
O Mr Alain Jathiere D. Cottin, France T
B Magalen O Bryant
TIMEFORMVIEWRacedsolelyatAuteuilonsoft/heavyground,winning8ofhis9completedstartsoverfences,includingGroup3inOctober.Betterthanresultwhen11 lengthsthirdtoGranDioseinGroup1lasttime,losinggroundaftermistake5outbutunabletosustainrenewedeffortonrun-in.Shouldstay3m. TFRHHIIIBHA152
9
L’HOMME
PRESSE
(FR) (286) 3/1U/124- D 9 11-10
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR)
O Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman)
Charlie Deutsch J
Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Bernard Camp Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhohadjustbeenheadedwhenunseatingatthelastinthisrace2yearsago Didenoughtothinkheretainsallhisabilitybackfroman absenceearlythisyear,includingfourthintheCheltenhamGoldCup Hisyard’sgoodformisaplusbutleft-handedtracksseemtosuitbetter TFRHHHII BHA167
10 SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE)
(32) 1121-12 6 11-10
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - In The Habit (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Mark Walsh J
James Joseph Mangan, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonapairofGrade1novicechasesinthespring,includingover3m.Improvedagainwhen1/2-lengthsecondof8toFactToFileinaverystrong renewaloftheJohnDurkanon21/2mPunchestownreappearance32daysago Shouldhaveevenmoretoofferbackat3m.Leadingclaims. TFRHHHHHBHA165
11 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE)
Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE)
(54) 42P5-U1 D 8 11-10
Gavin Sheehan J
O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCameupshortatthetoptablelastseason(including10lengthsfourthinthis)butbacktohisbestwhen makingallintheCharlieHallatWetherby(3m,good)54daysago Willfindthishardertodominate TFRHHIII BHA159
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: HEWICK (IRE) 8 11 10 Gavin Sheehan 12-1 (John Joseph Hanlon) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spillane’s Tower (IRE), 5-1 Grey Dawning (IRE), 7-1 Banbridge (IRE), Il Est Francais (FR), 9-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 12-1 Corbetts Cross (IRE), 16-1 L’homme Presse (FR), 25-1 Bravemansgame (FR), 28-1 Juntos Ganamos (FR), 33-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 150-1 General En Chef (FR)
SPILLANE’STOWER made averyencouraging return to action intheJohn Durkan and looks the way to go with further progress likely now back at 3m. Banbridge was giving Energumene a race when unseating at the last at Cork 18 days ago and, with ground conditions likely to be ideal for him, could give the selection most do if his stamina holds now tackling 3m for only the second time in his career Betfair Chase runner-up Grey Dawning looks best of the British.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) 2.BANBRIDGE (IRE) 3.GREY DAWNING (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8745, 2nd £4371, 3rd £2187, 4th £1093, 5th £546, 6th £273. (PenaltyValue £11446.60)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs KIENTZHEIM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs BEAU QUALI
LONGESTTRAVELLER: RASCALLION trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 120 miles.
1 BEAU QUALI (FR) (56) 2-24 4 11-4
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER) Harry Skelton J
O Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mme Nicole Malatier Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinajuvenilehurdleinFranceinMarch(solestartforDavidCottin).FilledthesamepositionatChepstowonfirst startforDanSkeltonandrantoafairlevelagainwhenfourthatStratfordattheendofOctober Freshenedupsince. TFRHHHII BHA118
2 CLASSIC SPEED (IRE) (85)
4 11-4
Br B g Kodiac - Alluring Park (IRE) James Reveley J
O The New Zealand Racing Syndicate Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T B Lodge Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEWHaslandedapairof1mAWFlathandicapshereforBrianToomey,includingonlateststartinOctober Nowgoeshurdlingafterashortbreak. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CRESTA CAT (GB) (19) 5 4 11-4
Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Alpensinfonie (IRE) Freddie Mitchell J
O Mr Ian Beach Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B G. B. Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlat,recordingahat-trickoflow-gradehandicapsatupto11/2minOctober.Foundalistednovicetoo hottohandleonhisSandownhurdledebut19daysagobutcouldmakemoreofanimpactwithhissightslowerednow. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 JACK HYDE (IRE) (695) P/3631/- D 6 11-4
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)
Connor Brace J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Noel McLoughlin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaNewcastlebumperforThomasGallagherinJanuary2023.Absentsincebutstillneedschecking outinthebettingonhurdledebutforaleadingnewstablewithatonguetieadded.
5 MOONSHINE MAN (IRE) (30) 502
Br B g Sea Moon - Getout (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-4
Harry Cobden J
O Wymer, Kehoe and Garner Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Michael Cave Henrietta Knight S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedafairlevelofabilitywhenrunner-upin2mSandownmaidenononlyhissecondhurdlestartbut he’llneedtostepupagooddealonthatformtogoonebetterhere.
6 NAP HAND (IRE) (33)
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dream Sleep
O Goodwin Racing Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 11-4
Tom Cannon J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Laurence Kennedy & Cormac O’Tighearnaigh Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), winning twice this autumn. Should be up to making his presencefeltinaracelikethisnowhurdling.
7 RASCALLION (FR) (31) 2 5 11-4
Br B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Wulfrida (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs J. Walker Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Mme Janie Walker
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerandrantoasimilarlevelwhensecondof8onLudlowhurdledebutfornewtrainerKieranBurke31 daysago Willalmostcertainlyrequireabiggerperformancetogoonebetterhere,though.Hoodedfirsttime TFRHHHII BHA-
8 YOUDECIDE (IRE) (8) 1-503 4 11-4
Br B g Mahler - Pharney Lady (IRE) Ben Jones J
O The Decision Makers
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr V. Burke Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinner.Hasn’tbetteredmodestforminabumperand2hurdlesinrecentweeksbuthecaughttheeye abitwhenthirdatNewburylastweek.Capableofbetteratsomepointbutmightbebestwatchedthistime. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 KIENTZHEIM (FR) (313) 011- 4 10-11
Br Gr f Zanzibari (USA) - Virfolette (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre, Berengere Ross
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in France for Armand Lefeuvre at the start of 2024 Very interesting hurdle newcomerwithmarketconfidencelikelysignificant. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: COURT IN THE ACT (IRE) 4 11 4 Paul O’Brien 11-4 (Harry Derham) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4.
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Kientzheim (FR), 11-4 Nap Hand (IRE), 11-2 Beau Quali (FR), 9-1 Rascallion (FR), 14-1 Jack Hyde (IRE), 20-1 Cresta Cat (GB), Moonshine Man (IRE), 50-1 Classic Speed (IRE), 80-1 Youdecide (IRE)
KIENTZHEIM is from the family of2020 Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, whoJ PMcManus also acquired from Armand Lefeuvre after winning 2 French bumpers. That top-class mare also made a successful start to her hurdle over this C&D and this 4-y-o is taken to do likewise, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Nap Hand s another interesting recruit to hurdles and is second choice ahead of Dan Skelton’s Beau Quali.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KIENTZHEIM
LANZAROTE HURDLE DAY
SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
SCAN TO BOOK
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
RACE (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £24000
Owners Prize Money 1st £9694, 2nd £4846, 3rd £2424, 4th £1212, 5th £605. (PenaltyValue £12674.40)
- A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT AND EAST INDIA EXPRESS AND IN THE AIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs EMAILANDY LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAHONS GLORY trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 245 miles.
1 HERMINO AA (FR) (27) 30243-1 D 7 12-0
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Acqua Luna (FR)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Pierre Gasnier KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenmakingawinningreappearanceatNewbury(3m)underFreddieMitchell4weeksago,leaving theimpressionhewasidlingabitontherun-insotheremighthavebeenmorethereifneeded.Downintrip TFR
2 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (29) P213-01 7 11-12
BHA140
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdle and chase winnerwho showed the benefit of his reappearance when taking a 23f Market Rasen handicaphurdlelastmonth.Hisrecordsincefittedwithavisorissolidandheshouldremaincompetitiveup3lb TFRHHHII BHA138
3 EMAILANDY (IRE) (40) 22310-0 D 6 11-7
Br B g Mount Nelson - Eoz (IRE)
O The Brooks & Stewart Families
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatPlumpton(20.5f)inMarchbutwellheldatSandownonfinalstart.Similarstory on3mCheltenhamreappearancelastmonthbutheshouldcomeonfortherun. TFRHHHII BHA133
4 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (108) 100-24P CD 8 11-6
Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER)
O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership
B Mr Walter Connors
Dylan Johnston (3) J
Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisracelastyear.Gotbackontracksentchasingwhenrunner-upinnovicehandicapatSouthwell(20.5f)inJunebutlooked lessthankeenwhenpulledupatPerthinSeptember 6lbhigherthan12monthsagoandothersarepreferredthistime. TFRHHIII BHA132
5 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (31) 12400-5 CD 8 11-3
Br B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne Nico de Boinville J
O Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’ttaketofenceshereonhisreappearancebutthisC&Dwinnerispotentiallywelltreatedbackhurdlinghavingdippedto3lblowerthan whenagoodfourthof21intheultra-competitiveBetfairHurdleatNewburyinFebruaryThemountofdeBoinvillefromtheyard’strio TFRHHHHHBHA129
6 SAMUEL SPADE (GER) (26) 0610-32 C D 5 10-13
Br B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Summarily (IRE)
O Mrs Emma Palmer
Ben Jones J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B J. De Jong Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedontheeaseingradewhenscoringatHuntingdon(20.5f)inMarch.Creditableplacedefforts atSandownandDoncasteronhisreturninNovemberbuthisjumpingcanlackfluency. TFRHHHII BHA125
7 EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (6) 1/142-U1 CD 5 10-11
Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)
O EIC RACING & TABLE FIVE
Freddie Gordon (5) J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B S. McElroy Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-owhoaddedtohisgoodrecordfreshwhenreturningfrom8monthsofftolandanAscotconditional jockeys’handicap(21.5f,goodtosoft)lastFriday.Obviouschanceoffthesamemarkifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon. TFRHHHHI BHA123
8 IN THE AIR (FR) (28) 0-41162 BF 6 10-11
Br B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR)
O Mr O. S. Harris
B Mr Charles Magnien
Tom Cannon J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsforNickyHendersoninOctober.OnlysixthatCheltenhamlaterthatmonthbutbackontheupwhengoingdown byonlyanecktothere-opposingKingofTheRoadatTaunton(19f)4weeksago Oneof3runnersfromhistopstable. TFRHHHII BHA123
9
KING OF THE ROAD (IRE) (28) 011-461 5 10-3
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Rocco’s Rebels Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B M. Fahy Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3handicapwinsinhislast5startswhenholdingongamelyfromthereopposingInTheAiratTaunton (19f,goodtosoft)4weeksago Afurther6lbrisedemandsmorebutnosurprisewerehetofindit. TFRHHHII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MAHONS GLORY (IRE) 7 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-1 (Patrick Neville) 7 ran Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 East India Express (IRE), 11-2 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 6-1 In The Air (FR), 8-1 Hermino Aa (FR), King ofThe Road (IRE), 9-1 Supreme Gift (IRE), 10-1 Emailandy (IRE), 12-1 Samuel Spade (GER), 25-1 Mahons Glory (IRE)
Nicky Henderson holds a strong hand in a race he’s won twice since 2020 DODDIETHEGREAT has been given a chance by the handicapper and might be worth siding with over stablemate East India Express, who goes off the same mark as when successful at Ascot last Friday but this is a second outing in quick succession after a break. Supreme Gift may prove best of the remainder
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.45 - THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake ifthe horse is rated 104 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 103 or lower with £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee 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 Ladbrokes. 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December23rd and declarations ofriders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December23rd. 13 entries at £125. - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£10098; Second £5048;Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.20 - THE LADBROKES KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330 and the fifth £2680 for novice 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 confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.
December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2025 Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee 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 Ladbrokes. 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. 8 entries at £500 - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890;Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240 (PenaltyValue £56950)A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
ThirdRace1.55-THELADBROKESCHRISTMASHURDLERACE(CLASS1)(Grade1)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £74035 to the winning horse The second to receive £27781, the third £13910 and the fourth £6929 for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £650 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 10lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2025. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee 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 Ladbrokes. 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. 8 entries at £650 - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £56654; Second £23257; Third £11635; Fourth £5811. (PenaltyValue £74035) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.30 - THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £148098 to the winning horse The second to receive £55572, the third £27825, the fourth £13860, the fifth £6969 and the sixth £3484. for fouryrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 5th and pay £300 stake, Scratch by noon, November 26th or pay £500, Confirm by noon, December 20th and pay £450, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 20th and pay £4600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2025. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible forthe 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 Ladbrokes. 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. 72 Hour Declarations apply for this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) 27 entries, 8 at £300, 5 at £800, 11 at £1250, 3 at £4600 - Closed November 5th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £113330; Second £46523;Third £23274; Fourth £11624; Fifth £5825; Sixth £2913. (PenaltyValue £148098.47) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.05 - THE LADBROKES “GAFFER OFALLACCAS” MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657 and the sixth £327 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 17 entries at £110 - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (PenaltyValue £11446.60) A SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.40 -THE LADBROKES GETREWARDED WITH LADBUCKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12674 to the winning horse The second to receive £5832, the third £2916, the fourth £1459 and the fifth £727 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £120 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 21 entries at £120 - Closed December 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9694; Second £4846; Third £2424; Fourth £1212; Fifth £605. (PenaltyValue £12674.40) SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE.
