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
LADBROKES sports.ladbrokes.com
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
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)
William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Margaret Groves, Fergus Sweeney, Lauren Thomson
STARTERS
Robert Supple
James Stenning
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Graham Ford
VETERINARY OFFICER
Sally Bate
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
Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Carol Leggett
Suzanne Feltham
COMMENTATOR
Mark Johnson
BETTING RING MANAGER
Vicki Moore
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Drabwell
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS
Brian Clifford, Beverley Frith
TODAY’S RACING
12:45pm The Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle 20-21
SECOND RACE
1:20pm The Ladbrokes Play “1-2-Free” On Football Mares’ Handicap Hurdle24-25
THIRD RACE
1:55pm The Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase 30-31
FOURTH RACE
2:30pm The Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase 36-37
FIFTH RACE
3:08pm The Ladbrokes Get Rewarded With Ladbucks Handicap Chase 40-41
SIXTH RACE
3:38pm The Ladbrokes “Gaffer of All Accas” Handicap Hurdle 44-45
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 11:50AM before heading to the Weighing Room Lawn where he would love to meet as many of you as possible.
Kempton Park would like to say a huge thank you to Sara Bradstock and the whole Bradstock team for working with us
Max at Lambourn County Show in May 2024
Winning the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novcies’ Chase in 2014
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.
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.
Race 1 12.00 2m 11y
1 Clap of Thunder (IRE) 11-6
2 Julius des Pictons (FR) 11-6
3 Diamond Days (IRE) 11-0
4 Lanesborough (IRE) 11-0
5 Montana Golden (IRE) 11-0
6 On The Oche (IRE) 11-0
7 Shade of Winter (IRE) 11-0
8 Tigers Moon (GB) 11-0
9 Wild Nephin (GB) 11-0
10 Yhprum’s Law (IRE) 11-0
11 Piper Park (IRE) 10-7
Race 2 12.30 2m 11y
1 King William Rufus (FR) 12-5
2 Castelfort (FR) 12-0
3 Bucephalus (GER) 12-0
4 Farmer’s Gamble (GB) 11-9
5 Gold For Alec (FR) 11-9
6 Tommie Gun (IRE) 11-8
7 Royal King (FR) 11-8
8 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE) 11-7
9 Korus (FR) 11-7
10 She’s My Shadow (IRE) 11-6
11 Melton Mossy (IRE) 11-3
12 Double Click (IRE) 11-3
13 Passing Kate (GB) 10-12
14 Hedera Park (IRE) 10-10
15 Demilion (IRE) 10-7
CHEPSTOW
Race 3 1.05 2m 3f 98y
1 Paint The Dream (GB) 12-0
2 Fidelio Vallis (FR) 11-11
3 Le Milos (GB) 11-10
4 Lowry’s Bar (IRE) 11-7
5 Nocte Volatus (GB) 10-12
6 Eden du Houx (FR) 10-8
7 Georges Saint (FR) 10-6
8 Can You Call (GB) 10-2
Race 4 1.40 2m 11y
1 Nietzsche Has (FR) 11-5
2 Hot Fuss (IRE) 11-3
3 Mister Cessna (FR) 11-3
4 Static (FR) 11-3
5 Marche d’Aligre (FR) 11-0
6 Melon (GER) 11-0
7 My Noble Lord (USA) 11-0
8 Torrent (GB) 11-0
9 Opec (GB) 10-12
Race 5 2.10 2m 7f 131y
1 Woodie Flash (IRE) 12-0
2 Major Fortune (IRE) 11-12
3 Phantomofthepoints (IRE)11-11
4 Tune In A Box (IRE) 11-9
5 Dans Le Vent (FR) 11-8
6 Bill Baxter (IRE) 11-6
7 Madaket (GB) 11-5
8 Rickety Bridge (FR) 11-2
Race 6 2 50 3m 6f 130y
1 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 12-0
2 Iwilldoit (GB) 11-13
3 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 11-10
4 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-8
5 Stuzzikini (IRE) 11-6
6 Iron Bridge (IRE) 11-2
7 Where It All Began (IRE) 11-0
8 Your Own Story (IRE) 10-8
9 The Newest One (IRE) 10-7
10 Jubilee Express (FR) 10-6
11 Val Dancer (IRE) 10-6
12 Amateur (IRE) 10-5
13 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE) 10-4
14 Atlanta Brave (IRE) 10-3
15 Evies Vladimir (IRE) 10-3
16 Classic Concorde (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 3.25 2m 11y
1 Zambezi Fix (FR) 12-0
2 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 11-13
3 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB) 11-11
4 Royal Jewel (IRE) 11-10
5 King of Tara (GB) 11-10
6 David’s Well (GB) 11-7
7 Feel The Pinch (GB) 11-5
8 Lucky Lugger (GB) 10-13
Never beaten by SP
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
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
RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (42 wins from 234 runners, 18%) runs NARDARAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs KINETIC
FANCYTHAT: A King won this race in 2015 and 2017 The stable runs MIDNIGHT RUMBLE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: INAPPROPRIATE trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 245 miles.
1 INAPPROPRIATE (IRE) (27) 1 D 11-5
Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Kimblewick (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Grenane House Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays11/4m)andthrivingintheautumn,madeasmoothtransitiontohurdlingwhen comingfromlasttofirstinasteadily-runraceatNewcastle(16.2f)lastmonth.Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 KNIGHTTEMPLAR (GB) (19) 2
Br B g Haafhd - Jewelled Ben Jones J
O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays16.5f),recordedhat-trickforthisyardinsecondhalfof2024 Flatteredby proximitytocomfortablewinnerin3-runneraffairatHuntingdononhisrecenthurdlingdebutbutmaydobetter TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LUCKY BERE (FR) (32) 2 11-0
Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Niska (USA)
MrJoshua Newman J
O Mr B. Marsh Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Haras de La Haie Neuve, Sas Regnier
The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORMVIEWFaironthe Flat (successfultwice at 1 1/2m inthe spring) in France and showed promise sent hurdling after7 monthsoffwhensecondin8-runnereventoverC&D31daysago,consideratelyhandled.Entitledtodobetter TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MIDNIGHT RUMBLE (GB) (98) 11-0
Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Carisbrooke Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays11/4m),successfuloncein2024,belowformlasttime.Intheright handsdowelloverhurdles,somustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 NARDARAN (FR) (206)
Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE)
O Martin Broughton & Friends 2
11-0
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when third in 1 1/2m newcomers race at Saint-Cloud only outing on Flat. Left Francis-HenriGraffard€135,000inJuly Interestinghurdlingdebutant.
6 RISK ITALL (FR) (138)
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Popin’s Du Berlais (FR)
O Mr Keith F. J. Loads
TFRHHHHH BHA-
Niall Houlihan J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Haras de Montaigu KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasy6-lengthwinnerof2mminoreventatNort-sur-Erdre,onlyoutingonFlatforElisabethAllaire.Needs amarketchecknowsettingoutoverhurdlesforGary&JoshMoore. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 KINETIC (IRE) (9) 4
Br B f Kodiac - Soul Searcher (IRE)
10-7
James Bowen J
O Deva Racing (DB) James Owen, Newmarket T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEWScored4timesaround1m4fonthelevelduringthesummer,showingfairlyusefulform,butisn’tanobvioushurdleron looksandrantojustamodestlevelfirsttimeupatNewburylastweek.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttimeinthissphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SIR GINO (FR) 3 11 5 Nico de Boinville 4-9 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Inappropriate (IRE), 7-2 Nardaran (FR), 5-1 Midnight Rumble (GB), 6-1 Knight Templar (GB), 7-1 Lucky Bere (FR), 17-2 Risk It All (FR), 25-1 Kinetic (IRE)
Paul Nicholls took this race in 2021 with Iceo and NARDARAN could be another good prospect for the yard having changed hands for €135,000 in July after showing promise on his sole outing on the Flat. He gets the nod ahead of Inappropriate, who created a good impression in coming from last to first in a steadily-run race at Newcastle on his hurdling debut. Midnight Rumble is in good hands and is also of interest.
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LANZAROTE HURDLE DAY
SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
SCAN TO BOOK
PLAY “1-2-FREE”
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs PAWAPURI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs LARCHMONT LASS
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2023. The stable runs WEST BALBOA today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLLY HARTINGO trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 139 miles.
SECOND RACE
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WEST BALBOA (IRE) (13) 063-453 C D 8 12-0
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulwinninghurdlerSentchasingthistermandalmostunseatedriderlastwhenfourthatWorcesterbeforeconsideratelyhandledwhen fifthatBangorAlsodisappointinginListedcompanyreturnedtotimberafortnightagobuthe’sonatemptingmarkonpickifhisform. TFRHHHHH BHA141
2 DELLA CASA LUNGA (IRE) (32) 011-P62
6 11-7
Br B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backhandicapwinneratLudlowinFebruarybeforebeingfoundoutinawarmerraceatPunchestowninMay.Almostcertainlyneededtherun atBangoronreappearanceandfilledthepositionhewasentitledtowhensecondinListedcompanyhereamonthago Sincehadabreathingop TFRHHHII BHA134
3 PAWAPURI (GB) (32) 40/116-3 5 11-1
Br B m Golden Horn - Palitana (USA) Nico de Boinville J
O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful11fFlatwinnerforWilliamHaggaswholandedamaidenandanoviceatupto18.9faroundthistimelastyear.Soundsecondbackon thelevelatSalisburyinMayandwhileshewaswellbehindDellaCasaLungaherelasttime,thatwasherfirstrunin6months.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA128
4 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (36) 5311-2
Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE)
O Value Racing - The Lord Maid
6 10-13
Tom Cannon J
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutinmaidenatClonmelinFebruary(forJoshHalley)andfollowedupfornewyardin20.5fSouthwellnoviceinApril.Solid returnfrom7monthsoffwhensecondin6-runnermares’handicapatWarwick(21f,soft)andshe’sstilllowmileagewith3mwithinrange. TFRHHHII BHA126
5 ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) (13) 43-4024
Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)
O DahlBury Racing
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara
6 10-7
Ben Poste J
Tom Symonds, Hentland T
Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProlificinFrancebut0-13forthisyard.Lastcoupleofrunshavebeenmoreencouragingthough,finishing withrunninglefthavingmettroubleatCheltenhamafortnightago Onetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA120
6 LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (20) 4145-13 BF 6 10-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Coolmara Stables Ltd Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromwindsurgerytolanda21fWincantonhandicaponlastmonth’sreappearance.Heldbackbyacoupleoferrors whenthirdatSandown3weeksagobutsheremainsunexposedandthereturnto3mlooksworthexploring.Hoodleftoff TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 LOOKING AS YOU ARE (GB) (36) 03113-6 5 10-2
Br B m Passing Glance - Maybell Caoilin Quinn J
O Gumbrills Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B A Hales, Mr & Mrs J Fry, Mr D Fitzgerald Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesinbumpersandstruckinmaiden/novicehurdlesaround21finthespring.Mayhaveneededtherunon lastmonth’sreappearance/handicapdebutbutshe’llneedtoleavethateffortwellbehind.3lboutiftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA112
8 HOLLY HARTINGO (IRE) (35) PP-5513 8 10-2
Br B m Well Chosen - Hazel Toi (IRE)
O The HHH Partnership
Ciaran Gethings J
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Patrick and BernadetteVaughan O’Connor Planned Office Interiors Ltd,AirConditioningAccessories Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoherbesttowina15-runnerChepstowhandicapinOctober(19.5f).Thatraceworkedoutquitewelland up5lb,shegaveaprettygoodaccountofherselfwhenthirdoversameC&Damonthago 4lboutoftheweights. TFRHHHII BHA111
9 FORTUNA LIGNA (IRE) (34) 341-243 7 10-2
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Chad Bament (10) J O Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflasttermwithawinatPerthandbackatthatsortoflevelwhenthirdatAscotamonthago Visorreplacescheekpiecesandnoeasytaskfromoutofthehandicap.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHIII BHA109
2023: MARTHA BRAE 8 11 1 Harry Skelton 17-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 9-2 West Balboa (IRE), 6-1 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), The Lord Maid (IRE), 8-1 Pawapuri (GB), Royale Margaux (FR), 16-1 Holly Hartingo (IRE), 20-1 LookingAsYouAre (GB), Fortuna Ligna (IRE)
The presence ofWESTBALBOAkeeps a trio ofthese out ofthe handicap and while she hasn’t been at her best this term (started out over fences) she can call upon plenty of very solid form in better races than this. She therefore receives the vote in favour of Royale Margaux and Larchmont Lass.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WEST BALBOA (IRE) 2.ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) 3.LARCHMONT LASS (IRE)
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REMEMBERING WAYWARD LAD
The late 1970s and early 1980s saw the King George VI Chase come to be dominated by one family – the Dickinsons. Between them, they took the great race on six occasions between 1978 and 1985. It was Tony Dickinson who set the ball rolling with victories for Gay Spartan (1978) and Silver Buck (1979). Following the retirement of his son Michael as a jockey, he took over the training licence for Silver Buck’s second victory in 1980.
A white Christmas in 1981 had caused the abandonment of that season’s King George VI Chase and by the time of the 1982 race Silver Buck had also added that year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup to his CV He was the Evens Favourite to become the first triple winner of the Boxing Day highlight and the choice of stable jockey Robert Earnshaw Among his rivals was a horse called Wayward Lad, his stable companion.
A handsome bay gelding and expert jumper, Wayward Lad came into the race as a progressive young chaser who had begun the season with two great efforts under big weights in handicaps at Cheltenham Starting at 7-2 and ridden for the first time by reigning champion jockey John Francome, Wayward Lad got the better of Fifty Dollars More and Silver Buck to take the honours in a tremendous finish
Robert Earnshaw was in the saddle for the 1983 running and it was an easier victory as he overcame Brown Chamberlin to justify 11-8 Favouritism. By 1984, Michael Dickinson had turned his attention to Flat racing and it was his mother Monica who now held the training licence at their base in Harewood, West Yorkshire. However, Wayward Lad was not at his best in that renewal of the King George VI Chase and finished third of the three runners behind Burrough Hill Lad.
Going into the 1985 King George VI Chase, Wayward Lad was 10 rising 11 and relatively unfancied at 12-1 Ridden by Graham Bradley, he rolled back the years to defeat Combs Ditch and create history by becoming the first triple winner of the Boxing Day highlight.
Away from Kempton Park, Wayward Lad was twice placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. In 1983, he formed part of Michael Dickinson’s “Famous Five” when finishing third behind stable companion Bregawn and in 1986 was famously just caught in the final strides by Dawn Run.
An amazingly tough and consistent performer who won 28 of his 55 starts, Wayward Lad earned an honourable retirement when successful in his final race at Aintree in 1987 His retirement was spent in the USA, where Michael Dickinson had relocated to train, and he passed away aged 28 in 2003
The great horse is remembered at Kempton Park today with the running of the Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices' Chase. By Ben Cox
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LASTYEAR’S WINNER MASTER CHEWY
TRAINER: NIGEL
OWNER: ANNE-MARIE &JAMIE
Four runners went to post for the 2023 renewal ofthe Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase, which included Master Chewy, Nickle Back, Soul Icon and Bourbali.
There was plenty of market support for Nickle Back and Master Chewy with the former going off at a slightly shorter price.
However, it was the six-year-old son of Walk In The Park who took the honours in this, winning by four and three-quarters of a length ahead of Nickle Back.
Master Chewy led and was travelling the best when two fences from the finish. He then kept on well in the run-in to fend offthe danger from the Sarah Humphrey-trained Nickle Back.
BALLYBURN
The impressive Ballyburn will be aiming to make it six successive victories for trainer Willie Mullins. Having caught the eye at the Cheltenham Festival earlierthis year, many are expecting big things from the six-year-old.
Ballyburn returned to action with an emphatic 13 length win at Punchestown last month.
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RUBAUD
Rubaud has started the season in excellent form for trainer Paul Nicholls, winning on both starts so far.
The first of those came here at Kempton, winning a Listed Race by seven-and-a-half lengths before a Grade 2 success at Wincanton. Can he cause an upset today?
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SIR GINO
SirGino doesn’t require much introduction.The Nicky Henderson-trained starhas an immaculate record so farunderrules, winning on all five starts.
The four-year-old wontheJCBTriumphTrialJuvenile Hurdle at Cheltenham atthe beginning oftheyear before winningthe BoodlesAnniversary4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle atAintree. Hethen returnedto action with an impressive win inthe Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
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THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD
NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000
Owners Prize Money 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353. (PenaltyValue £42712.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs SIR GINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (10 wins from 26 runners, 38%) runs BALLYBURN LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYBURN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
1 BALLYBURN (IRE) (34) 2111-11 D 6 11-4
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE) P. Townend J
O R.A.Bartlett/David Manasseh W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintolastseason’sleadingnovicehurdler,recordinghat-trickofGrade1satLeopardstown,CheltenhamandPunchestown.Jumped accuratelywhenproducinganear-flawlesschasedebutatthelast-namedcourselastmonthandhe’samost-excitingchasingprospect. TFRHHHHH BHA162
2 BROOKIE (IRE) (28) 014P-10 CD 7 11-4
Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Arthur Fennelly Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortoverhurdlesandfoundimprovementwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapchaseatSandown(15.4f,good,11/2)onhisdebut overfencesinNovember NotinsameformatNewburysinceandhe’ssurelyoutofhisdepthagainstsuchexcitingopposition. TFRHHIII BHA130
3 RUBAUD (FR) (48) 2456-11 CD 6 11-4
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlasttermandevenbetterin2startssincereturningtoactioninOctober,latterlylandingtheEliteHurdleforthesecond yearrunningatWincanton(15.2f,good)AnotchbelowBallyburnandSirGinointhatsphere,somayhavehisworkcutoutonchasebow. TFRHHHII BHA149
4 SIR GINO (FR) (27) 1/111-1 CD
4 10-12
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Anzi Star (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEWStrong-travelling 4-y-o maintained his unbeaten record overhurdleswith a facile success inthe Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle(16.2f,good)lastmonth.Achaseronlooksandtheskycouldwellbethelimitforhimnowswitchedtofences. TFRHHHHI BHA157
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: MASTER CHEWY (IRE) 6 11 4 Tom Bellamy 13-8 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Ballyburn (IRE), 13-8 Sir Gino (FR), 12-1 Rubaud (FR), 100-1 Brookie (IRE)
A mouthwatering clash between perhaps the most exciting horses on either side of the Irish Sea, with narrow preference on this occasion given to BALLYBURN, who produced a near-faultless display sent chasing at Punchestown last month, though Sir Gino is almost certainly the most formidable rival he’ll have faced in any sphere to date and Nicky Henderson’s Fighting Fifth winner should prove top-class now making the switch to chasing. Rubaud, a horse of some talent himself, can fiinish third.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBURN (IRE) 2.SIR GINO (FR) 3.RUBAUD (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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DESERT ORCHID THE LIFE STORY REMEMBERING DESERT ORCHID
It is almost 42 years ago – January 21st 1983 to be precise – that a certain grey horse made his racecourse debut at Kempton Park.
Easy to back at 50-1, he proved very headstrong in the Walton Novices’ Hurdle and after tiring rapidly in the closing stages he parted company with jockey Colin Brown at the final flight The horse in question was Desert Orchid and few would have predicted then that this gelding by Grey Mirage would go on to be one of the greatest steeplechasers of all-time
Owned and bred by the Burridge family and trained throughout his career by David Elsworth, Desert Orchid showed some promise later that season and really came into his own in the 1983/84 campaign, when he won six of his eight starts including the prestigious Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown Park and the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton.
Following a disappointing season over hurdles in 1984/85, he was sent over fences in the 1985/86 season and made a very successful transition, winning his first four chases and finishing third in the Arkle Novices’ Chase over two miles at the Cheltenham Festival.
The 1986/87 season began brightly and the decision was taken by connections to go for the King George VI Chase Starting at 16-1, he was ridden for the first time by Simon Sherwood with his regular partner Colin Brown opting to ride stable companion Combs Ditch. In a strong field which also included three-time King George VI Chase winner Wayward Lad and Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Forgive ‘N Forget, any doubts about Desert Orchid’s stamina over three miles were quickly dispelled as he made all to win by 15 lengths.
It is probably fair to say Desert Orchid was not at his best when surprisingly beaten into second by French challenger Nupsala in the 1987 King George VI Chase but he returned to Sunbury-On-Thames to win the Boxing Day highlight for a then-record four times with further victories in 1988, 1989 and 1990 Simon Sherwood rode him in 1988 and following his retirement Richard Dunwoody was aboard in 1989 and 1990
Of course, Desert Orchid was always about more than the King George VI Chase and in amongst his Kempton Park successes there were famous victories in the Whitbread Gold Cup (1988), Irish Grand National (1990) and the most memorable of all, the Cheltenham Gold Cup (1989). In all, he won 34 of his 71 starts, amassing over £650,000 in prize money. As it had begun, Desert Orchid’s career came to an end at Kempton Park when he fell three out as a 12-year-old in the 1991 King George VI Chase. He was promptly retired and lived out his days with trainer David Elsworth and spending his summer holidays with the Burridge family in Leicestershire. He lived on to the grand old age of 27, passing away on December 13th 2006 at Egerton House Stables in Newmarket
The galloping grey who lit up Christmas at Kempton Park, is commemorated with a magnificent statue by Philip Blacker overlooking the parade ring and by today’s Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase which is run in his honour
By Ben Cox
TRAINER: GARY MOORE
JOCKEY: NIALL HOULIHAN
OWNER: THE PRESTON FAMILY, FRIENDS & T JACOBS
A surprise yet superb winner of the 2022 Desert Orchid Chase, Editeur Du Gite proved his class to become the highest price winner ofthis race since its inaugural running in 2006. He then went to retain his title and made no mistake in doing so in a six-runner field, winning by three lengths ahead of Nube Negra.
Going off a much shorter price than the previous year, Editeur Du Gite travelled well throughout and a good jump at the last saw him see off any potential danger The nineyear-old kept on well to secure the honours for another year
There was a lot of support for Boothill in the market but the Harry Fry-trained eight-yearold fell when five out. 6/12
BOOTHILL
A bumper winner here in 2020, Boothill has produced some notable performances since. Last time out,he was only a length-and-a-half behind Jonbon in the Grade 2 Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.
Last season, he won twice at Ascot and he’ll be confident of returning to winning ways here.
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EDWARDSTONE
The veteran Edwardstone will be aiming to return to winning ways after a few near misses last season.
So far this term, he has finished third at Cheltenham before falling at Sandown. TrainerAlan King has been in good form recently so could we see a strong showing from Edwardstone today? HHHH
MARTATOR
It has been an excellent recent spell for Martator for trainer Venetia Williams.
The seven-year-old has won on his last five starts, including twice this season, both coming at Ascot.
He now drops back in trip to two miles. HHHH
THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID
STEEPLE
(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (42 wins from 234 runners, 18%) runs SANS BRUIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs CALICO FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs EDITEUR DU GITE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: TRAPRAIN LAW trained by L Russell, Kinross, 457 miles.
1 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (20) 41F3-3F CD 10 11-12
Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE)
Tom Cannon J
O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWClassychaserwhowonGrade2GameSpiritatNewbury(16.4f)inFebruaryCreditablethirdonreturninShloerChaseinNovemberandyettobeasked forhiseffortwhenfalling4outbehindJonboninTingleCreek3weeksago Respectedhavingjusthissecondhandicapstartinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA163
2 BOOTHILL (IRE) (42) 11FF4-2 CD 9 11-9
Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DGrade2winner2yearsagowholandedback-to-backAscothandicaps(16.7f)lastwinter.Fellon2ofhis3startsthereafterbutreturned (followingwindop)withagoodsecondbehindJonboninShloerChaseatCheltenham(15.9f)6weeksago Onetoconsiderbackinhandicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA160
3 MARTATOR (FR)
(34) 3111-11
Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR)
7 11-0
Charlie Deutsch J
O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobilehandicapchaserwhobroughtupthe5-timerwithplentytosparein8-runnerAscothandicap(16.7f)5weeksago,travelling powerfullyandclearlast.Handicapperappliesfurtherpressurebutfeasibletothinkhecouldwellbeuptothetask.Bigshout. TFRHHHHH BHA151
4 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (41) 15P-P0P CD 10 10-13
Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)
O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Daniel Gerault KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBold-jumpingfrontrunnerwholandedC&DDesertOrchidChaseforsecondconsecutiveseason12monthsago.Notbeeninanything likethesameformin5subsequentrunsbutfallenplentyinweightsifreturntothisvenue/dropbackintripsparksarevival. TFRHHHII BHA150
5 CALICO (GER) (40) 204-P13 D
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)
O Mr John J Reilly
8 10-6
HarryAtkins (7) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapchaserwhowonatCheltenham(2m,good)inOctober.Notinanythinglikethesame formwhenaremotethirdbacktheresinceandothersmakegreaterappeal. TFRHHIII BHA142
6 SOUL ICON (GB) (20) 22-2224 D
Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl
7 10-6
Harry Cobden J
O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdleswhofilledrunners-upspotforfifthconsecutivetimeoverfencesinWincantonGrade2inNovember.Upagainstitwhenlastof 4inGrade1companyatSandown(15.5f)3weeksagoandnosurprisetoseehimgiveagoodaccountdespiteoperatingfromoutoftheweights. TFRHHHII BHA139
7 TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (19) 1512-34 D BF 6 10-6
Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Ra Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulchaserlastseason,hissecondvictorycomingatAyr(16.5f,heavy)inFebruary.Shapedupwellwhenthirdat7months offatCarlisle(20f)inNovembersoshadedisappointinghefailedtoseethingsoutwhenfourthatKelsolatest.Thistougheragain. TFRHHIII BHA139
8 SANS
BRUIT (FR) (34) 0213-33 D
6 10-6
Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) Bryony Frost J
O Mr Andy Peake
B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEx-FrenchgeldingwhoranoutafinewinneroftheRedRumHandicapatAintreeinApril.ShowedallhisusualzipwhenthirdonreturnintheHaldon GoldCupandnotdisgracedwhenfillingsamespotbehindMartatorinhandicapchaseatAscot(16.8f)34daysago Each-wayclaims. TFR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) 9 11 9 Niall Houlihan 5-1 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Martator (FR), 3-1 Boothill (IRE), 4-1 Edwardstone (GB), 17-2 Sans Bruit (FR), 11-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), 14-1 Soul Icon (GB), 25-1 Calico (GER), 33-1 Traprain Law (FR)
MARTATOR showed no signs of his progression coming to a halt when bringing up the 5-timer in fine style at Ascot 5 weeks ago and, despite the handicapper applying further pressure, Venetia Williams’ 7-y-o could well be up the task. Edwardstone, having a rare crack in a handicap in this sphere, and Boothill head up the dangers, with Editeur du Gite another not dismissed lightly returned to this C&D from a much-reduced mark.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARTATOR (FR) 2.EDWARDSTONE 3.BOOTHILL (IRE)
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (42 wins from 234 runners, 18%) runs GOLDEN SON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs GOLDEN SON LONGESTTRAVELLER: WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT & KITTY’S LIGHT trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 157 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (34) 050-60P D 8 12-2
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR)
Richard Patrick J
O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF, Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWScottishNationalheroin2022/23andanexcellentfifthinGrandNationallastterm.Wellheldall3runssofarthisseason, though,anditcouldbethathiscampaignisagainbeingfine-tunedaroundanothertriptoAintreeduringthespring. TFRHHIII BHA137
2 JET PLANE (IRE) (27) 511P-3U 8 12-0
Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
Fergus Gillard J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Thistletown Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafourthvictoryof2023/24incomfortablestyleatMarketRasen(19f)inApril.Gavehisallafter6monthsoffwhenthirdatWetherbyin Octoberbutwaslastofthosestillgoingwhenunseatinghisrider3outatNewcastle(23.4f,good)lastmonth.Othersmorecompelling. TFRHHIII BHA135
3 HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE)
Br B g Ocovango - Elivette (FR)
O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head
(27) 1/1P1-25 CD 8 12-0
Tom Cannon J
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr Brian Keenan Jnr Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhonotchedhisfourthsuccessoverfencesatthisC&DinApril.SolidreappearancewhensecondatAscotbutjustlikelastseason, hewentbackwardsfromthatwhenwellheldatNewbury(22.4f,goodtosoft)subsequentlyNosurprisetoseehimgetbackontheup TFRHHHII BHA135
4 SLIPWAY (IRE) (34) 0010-55 CD 9 11-13
Br B g Stowaway - Little Sioux (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B M. Phelan Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWStrongstayerwhodispelledacoupleoflow-keyeffortswhenresumingwinningwaysoverC&DinMarch.Justacreditablereturn/cross-countrydebut whenfifthatCheltenhamlastmonthandprobablyfoundtheracecomingtoosoonwhenwellheldatAscot(29.4f,goodtosoft)8dayslater. TFRHHHII BHA134
5 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (27) P66P-61 9 11-13
Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTumbledintheweightsandendedalonglosingrunforastablethat’squicklyresumeditshabitoflandingbighandicapchasesinRehearsalChaseat Newcastle(23.4f,good)lastmonth,jumpingwelloverthelongesttriphe’dfaced.Remainswellhandicappedaftera7lbrise,socangoinagain. TFRHHHHH BHA134(+1)
6 GOLDEN SON (FR)
(28) PP16F-0 C
Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR)
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
6 11-13
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Thierry Cypres Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkoverfencesatthistrackinFebruaryandrunningwellinblinkerswhenfell2outinhandicapchaseatSandown(20f,good)inApril. Hadawindopbutaddedtoadecidedlypatchyrecordbackfrom7monthsoffatNewbury(19.8f,goodtosoft)recentlysonotonetotrust. TFRHHHII BHA134
7 DEISE ABA (IRE) (41) P11-P26 D 11 11-12
Br B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE)
O Miss R. J. Smith-Maxwell
B Ms Margaret Leahy
Bryony Frost J
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbutunpredictablechaserforPhilipHobbs.Successfulin4of6startsinpointssince.SoldfromFrancescaPoste£10,000inMayanddecentstart forthisyardwhenjustfailingatWincantoninOctoberShowedupwellforalongwayatCheltenhamsince,sonotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA133
8 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (41) 660-32P D 7 11-9
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)
James Turner (5) J
O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Conor Murphy Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserforNigelTwiston-Davies.FantasticstartinnovicesatWorcesterandCheltenham(handicap)fornewyardthisautumn butfoundtheeffortoftryingtogothegallopinatougherenvironmentfromoutoftheweightsalltoomuchatlattertracklasttime. TFRHHHII BHA130
9 BEACHCOMBER (FR)
(13) P1-632P 6 11-6
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR)
Richie McLernon J
O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual25fhurdleswinnerwhosteppeduponhischasingdebutformwhenrunner-upatExeterlastmonth.Hadcheekpiecesonbutfoundhisjumping failingtopassmusteratCheltenham(25.2f,goodtosoft)justunderafortnightago.Moresevereheadgearenlisted(first-timeblinkers). TFRHHHII BHA127
10 DREAMING BLUE
(GB) (23) 3311-31
Br B g Showcasing - Got To Dream
O Mr R. W. Devlin
7 11-6
Rex Dingle J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Fittocks Stud Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwithplentytospareatFontwellinMarchandfollowedupbackthere3weekslater.Goodthirdof4atWincantonon returnandbacktowinningwaysrevertedtofront-runningtacticsatLudlow(25.6f,soft)earlierthismonth.3lbhigherandshouldbeinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA127
11 BASS ROCK (FR)
(23) P60P-03
8 11-1
Br B g Martaline - Horta (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud N S P. C. C. S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchase/hurdleswinnerathisbestbutstruggledforformoverfenceslastseasonforSandyThomsonandofferedlittleonyardbowin2m4fCheltenham handicaphurdleinOctober.ShowedthebenefitofthatcomebackwhenthirdatLudlowearlierinthemonthbutlikelytostruggleinthis. TFRHHIII BHA122
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023: TWEED SKIRT 6 11 10
Robert Dunne 4-1 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Frero Banbou (FR), 9-2 Dreaming Blue (GB), 17-2 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 9-1 Highstakesplayer (IRE), 12-1 Slipway (IRE), Golden Son (FR), 16-1 Jet Plane (IRE), Bass Rock (FR), 20-1 Kitty’s Light (GB), Deise Aba (IRE), Beachcomber (FR) PLAY
FRERO BANBOU added another big-race success to Venetia Williams’ CV in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last month and, remaining with handicapping scope even judged on last season’s form, he’s likely to prove a tough nut to crack. Dreaming Blue made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Ludlow recently, so he’s put forward as the main danger, with Highstakesplayer and Weveallbeencaught taken to fight out minor honours.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRERO BANBOU (FR) 2.DREAMING BLUE 3.HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE)
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (48 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs JET POWERED AND WILLMOUNT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs VALGRAND LONGESTTRAVELLER: OOH BETTY trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 127 miles.
3.38
1 HANSARD (IRE) (370) 154/215- D
6 12-1
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Quiet Down (USA) Niall Houlihan J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwholandedtheGerryFeildenatNewburyinDecemberDecentfifthinstrongercontestatAscot(15.7f,good)laterthatmonth,travelled wellandnotideallyplacedthewaytheraceunfolded,ranon.Marketshouldgivesomecluesandisrespectedifreadytorollonhiscomeback. TFRHHHHI BHA141
2 VALGRAND (FR) (14) 4-11120 D 5 11-11
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Valaway (FR) Fergus Gillard J
O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastthreerunsatCheltenhamincludingvictoryinGrade2novicebutunabletolivewithPottersCharmina21fGrade2lastmonth.Backintrip(17f) onhandicapdebutatsamevenuetwoweeksago,findinglessthanlookedlikelyRemainsinexcellenthandshowever,andnotruledout. TFRHHHHI BHA137
3 AUCUNRISQUE (FR) (35) 060-331 CD 8 11-7
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saintheze (FR) Rex Dingle J
O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B L. Lafitte, H. Barus & P. Lafitte Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBetfairHurdlewinnerin2023.Twicethirdin2mhandicapsatPlumptonandCheltenhamthisautumn,beforeimprovedeffortwhenlandingadecentAscot handicap(15.7f,good)35daysago,riddenpositivelyasisoftenthecase.RespectedC&Dwinnerbutcouldbevulnerabletoalessexposedrival. TFRHHHII BHA133
4 GLORYAND FORTUNE (IRE) (41) U300/-55 D 9 11-4
Br B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE) Cameron Iles (7) J
O Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. Connell Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWAnotherformerBetfairHurdlewinner.Losthiswayinspring2023,well-heldfifthof8(hooded)in2mKemptonlistedraceoncomebackandfailedtobuild onthatinaweakerrace(hoodremoved)whenfifthatWetherby(16f)41daysago Nohoodagainandtoughaskinamuchstrongercontesttoday. TFRHHIII BHA130
5 WILLMOUNT (GB) (14) 1/11/1P-F D
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar
O Mr O. S. Harris
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot
6 11-4
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointercreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinninghisfirst3startsunderRules.PulledupinGrade1Challow(20fsoft)inDecember2023and waseasytobackonreturnfromayearoffFalling3out(14daysago)havingracedenthusiasticallyWouldbeahugeplayerifbacktohisbest. TFRHHHHH BHA130
6 OOH BETTY (IRE) (27) 2232-10 D
6 11-2
Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory
B Miss Hannah Cashman
Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhohadabreathingoperationpriortomakingasuccessfulreappearancein7-runnerhandicapatSandown(2m)beforedisappointing instrongerraceatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)27daysagoThisisanothercompetitiveeventandshe’slikelytofindacoupletoogoodhere. TFRHHHII BHA128
7 JET POWERED (IRE) (391) 1/15/P- D 7 11-1
Br B g Jet Away - Cloghoge Lady (IRE)
O Mrs J Donnelly
B Mr F. Whelan
James Bowen J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW350,000gnspurchaseaftersolesuccessinIrishpointandimpressedwhenmakingwinninghurdlesdebutbutdisappointingontworunssince,latestwhen pulledupatNewbury(tookeen)ayearago He’sclearlynotbeenstraightforwardtotrainandmarketshouldconveystableexpectationsonreturn TFRHHHII BHA127
8 BIG BOY BOBBY (IRE) (629) F/412P0/- D 6 10-2
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Duchess of Foxland (IRE)
O Incipe Partnership
Philip Armson (3) J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Foxland Stud Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellherewhensecondin2022butthingshaven’tgonetoplansince,pulledupatFakenham(thoughshapedokay)beforedisappointingatHaydock20 monthsago Hisbestformoverhurdleshascomeatright-handedtrackssohe’snotdismissedfromoutofthehandicapandisworthamarketcheck. TFRHHHHI BHA113
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Willmount (GB), 9-2 Valgrand (FR), Aucunrisque (FR), 15-2 Hansard (IRE), 17-2 Jet Powered (IRE), 12-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), 14-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), 25-1 Big Boy Bobby (IRE)
A strong 8-runner contest forthe grade, and it will be fascinating to see how the market moves with a few talented horses returning from long absences. WILLMOUNT should have some race fitness on his side,havingtravelledwellforalongwayatCheltenhambeforefallingthreeout.Assuminghe’snonethe worse forhis tumble, he can confirm the promise he showed as a novice last year Hansard isvery much respected having gone well fresh in the past while Big Boy Bobby could outrun his odds.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.45 - THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING ‘INTRODUCTORY’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb 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 The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 13 entries at £150 - Closed December 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (PenaltyValue £15609) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.20 - THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE” ON FOOTBALL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. 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 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. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 12 entries, 3 at £30 and 9 at £150 - Closed December 21st, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£11925;Second£5961;Third£2982;Fourth£1491;Fifth£744;Sixth£372.(PenaltyValue £15609)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.55 - THE LADBROKES
WAYWARD LAD NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025 and the fourth £3997. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb
Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb 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. (24 Hour Declarations apply to this race) 7 entries at £375 - Closed December 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353. (PenaltyValue £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.30 - THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (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, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 9 entries at £500 - Closed December 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.08 -THE LADBROKES GETREWARDEDWITH LADBUCKS HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase 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 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. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 18 entries at £250 - Closed December 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.38 - THE LADBROKES “GAFFER OF ALLACCAS” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the fifth £666. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. 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 (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 18 entries at £110. - Closed December 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)
SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
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