WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2025
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STEWARDS
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Lyn Williams (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
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Ben Ford, Richard Westropp, Beth Dowswell
STARTERS
James Stenning
Sam Avis
JUDGE
Emily Jones
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HANDICAPPER
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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.
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Alex Weller BSc(Hons), BVetMed M.R.C.V.S.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin
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EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
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John Blance
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DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Drabwell
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS
Brian Clifford, Beverley Frith
RACECARD EXPLAINED
B h New Bay - Hayyona Richard Kingscote
James Wigan & Ballylinch Stud
Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket
London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Sponsor
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten at 3 yrs and developed into a high-class performer last term, ending the campaign with victory in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. Notquiteatthatlevelthisseasonbutthislooksanexcellentopportunitybackdowninclass.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in allweather (Flat) or Pointto-Point (Jump) races
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.
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
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW 4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
Owners Prize Money 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3140.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 578 runners, 16%) runs LADY BIRDIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs GENTLE FIRE LONGESTTRAVELLER: GALACTIC GLOW trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 160 miles.
1 CRAZY MAISIE (IRE) (97) 040000-
(4)
Br B m Belardo (IRE) - Circleofinfluence (USA) Jack Dace (7) J
O Mrs K. B. Tester Mark Hoad, Lewes T
B Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW winner but recent Flat efforts disappointing. Didn’t
onhurdledebutwhenlastseeninNovember
2 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (79) 525406-
(8)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star Taylor Fisher (3) J
O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B D. Boocock
TIMEFORMVIEWHasstruggledoverhurdlesinrecentmonthsanditremainstobeseenwhetherareturntotheFlatsparks arevival.
3 GENTLE FIRE (GB) (8) 062000- 9 9-9 (7)
Br B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Pugnacious Lady Jack Doughty (3) J
O Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mickley Stud Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023butwasrunner-upatWolverhamptonforJamesEvanslastApril.Belowparin2comebackruns fornewtrainerTonyCarrollinrecentmonthsbutit’spossibletherefittingofcheekpiecescouldsparkarevival. TFRHHHII BHA44(-2)
4 IFTIKHAAR (IRE) (79) 333040- 6 9-9 (6)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Intisaar (USA) Sean Levey J
O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 23 runs. 28/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 79 days ago. Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA46
5 JAMES PARK WOODS (IRE) (13) 421000- 9 9-9 (3)
Br B g Australia - Happy Holly (IRE)
O Philip Banfield & Dominic ffrench Davis
Daniel Muscutt J
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Hunscote Stud High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 42 starts. Latest win at Brighton (1m) in September. Ninth of 10 in handicap atWolverhampton(9.5f,80/1)13daysago Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA45
6 LARGO BAY (USA) (92) 303055- C
7 9-9 (5)
Br Ch g Flintshire - No Panic (USA) William Carson J
O Mr Joe Lane
Michael Madgwick, Denmead T
B Mullikin Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 12/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Brighton when last seen in October. Bigplayeriffullyprimedafter3monthsoff
7 DISQUIETUDE (IRE) (4) 00000-2
9-7 (1)
Br Ch f Tamayuz - Red Stars (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket T
B Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFirstformwhen50/1secondin9.5fWolverhamptonclassifiedevent4daysago.Thatgiveshersomething tobuildon.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA34(+11)
8 LADY BIRDIE (GB) (62) 335366-
4 9-7 (11)
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Lady Mascara HayleyTurner J
O DJT Racing & Partner
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Meon Valley Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaiden.18/1,sixthof9inhandicapatSouthwell(11/2m)62daysago. TFRHHHII BHA45
MUY BARATO (GB) (89) T00/300-
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Blue Maiden Paddy Bradley J
O Mr Robert Moss
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
Simon Dow, Epsom T
Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliabletype.Thirteenthof14inhandicapatthiscourse(1m,28/1)89daysago Significantlyupintrip TFRHHIII BHA50
10 SHY NALA (GB) (48) 000436-
Br Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Coconut Shy
O Mr F. Butler
9-7 (10)
Luke Morris J
George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Mr F. Butler F G Butler General Builders S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoorform.33/1,sixthof8inhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f)48daysago Significantlybackdownintrip Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA40
11 SNEAKY BLINDER (FR) (12) 240050-
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Nouvelle Voie (FR)
O M Duthie & T Moynihan
B Al Shaqab Racing & S.C.E.A Des Prairies
David Probert J
Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer who was successful on turf at Salisbury last summer Never a threat when seventh of 12 inhandicapatWolverhampton(11/2m,11/1)12daysagobutmorethancapableinthisgradeifonagoingday. TFRHHHII BHA49
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Largo Bay (USA), 6-1 Disquietude (IRE), 8-1 Gentle Fire (GB), 17-2 Sneaky Blinder (FR), 10-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), Lady Birdie (GB), 14-1 Muy Barato (GB), 16-1 Crazy Maisie (IRE), Iftikhaar (IRE), James Park Woods (IRE), 22-1 Shy Nala (GB) PLAY SMARTER
LARGO BAY started 2024 with a win and may be able to repeat the feat in 2025. The way Disquietude finished off for second at Wolverhampton on Saturday suggests this step back up in trip could suit and she’s feared most. Gentle Fire could also have a part to play if first-time cheekpieces help her to recapture the form she showed when runner-up at Wolverhampton last spring.
PREDICTION:
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (forhorses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)
for novice three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (PenaltyValue £3780) 1 Balloted Out UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 578 runners, 16%) runs GOLDEN THORN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs HIGHLAND ROSE & IFLOOKSCOULDKILL LONGESTTRAVELLER: ARCTIC MISSION trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 124 miles.
1 HIGHLAND ROSE (GB) (-) (2lb)
4 9-9 (2)
Br B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Rose Garnet (IRE) Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mayden Stud Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mayden Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Highland Reel filly Half-sister to 6f winner Dylan’s Ruby Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful winner upto1mExtremity Bestwatchedunlessthebettinghintsotherwise.
2 LOVELY JUBLY (GB) (-) (2lb)
4 9-9 (9)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Plover Paddy Bradley J
O Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Canisbay Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHarryAngel filly Dam, 7fwinnerwho stayed 1 1/4m, half-sisterto useful 9f-1 1/2mwinnerExoteric out ofusefulwinnerupto1m(2-y-o6f/7fwinner)ShortDance.Bestwatchedonbelateddebut. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 IFLOOKSCOULDKILL (GB) (-) (4lb)
4 9-7 (11)
Br Ch f Mukhadram - Zeteah William Carson J
O Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mukhadram filly. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1 1/4m. One of 2 4-y-o newcomers from her stable. Wouldbeasurprisewinner TFRHHIII BHA-
4 BOUBOULE (GB) (-)
3 8-12 (8)
Br B g Without Parole - Rachel Zane (IRE) Richard Kingscote J
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Mrs A. Cantillon & Mrs E. Mcstay The SPORTING LIFE S
TIMEFORM VIEW 52,000 gns Without Parole gelding. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/2m QueenBlossom.Worthasecondlooksinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 BOZEMAN (IRE) (-)
Br B or Gr g Mehmas (IRE) - Sibilance
3 8-12 (7)
Hector Crouch J
O Mrs Nigel Elwes Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Aylesfield Farms Stud Aylesfield Farms Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Court of Session and winner up to 9f Shemozzle. Interestingnewcomerfromatopstable. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 CAVOLO NERO (GB) (-)
Br B g Make Believe - Brassica (IRE)
3 8-12 (12)
David Probert J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Robin James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW55,000gnsMakeBelievegelding.Dam2-y-o7.4fwinnerwhostayed11/4m.Wouldenterthereckoningif thebettingspeaksforhim.
7 GARIBALDI MEMORY (IRE) (28) 60-
Br B g Mohaather - Memoria
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 8-12 (6)
Morgan Cole (5) J
O Matt Broughton & Hold My Beer Syndicate Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Glencoole Stud TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.40/1,ninthof13innoviceatthiscourse(1m)28daysago.Moreoneforhandicaps afterthis.
8 TRANSPARENT (IRE) (77) 2-
TFRHIIII BHA-
3 8-12 (3)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Light Glass (IRE) Sean Levey J
O The Transparent Syndicate Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B Drumlin Bloodstock Smulders S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Second of 10 in C&D maiden (10/3) on debut 77 days ago. Leading claims with improvementlikely
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
VOCAL
LEGEND (IRE) (48) 62- 3 8-12 (14)
Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Hay Chewed (IRE)
O Teme Valley & The Parmar Family
Jason Watson J
Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Grangemore Stud & Yeomanstown Stud Stonegate Homes S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Secondof10innoviceatLingfield(7f)48daysago Shouldprogressagain. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 ARCTIC MISSION (IRE) (12) (4lb) 00- 3 8-8 (1)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ghaseedah
O Parallel Corporation & Partner
Edward Greatrex J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Ms Fiona McEnery Parallel Office and Document Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Eleventhof12innovice(150/1)atWolverhampton(7f)12daysago TFRHIIII BHA-
11 EASILY CONVINCED (IRE) (-) (4lb) 3 8-8 (10)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Gullible (IRE)
O Milan Racing Club & Partner
B Cotton House & Beshellstown Trading Co
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 17,000 gns 2-y-o. Kodi Bear gelding. Dam French 2-y-o 1 1/4m winner The betting should help guide toexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 GOLDEN THORN (IRE) (28)
62-
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Celtic Beauty (IRE)
(13)
HayleyTurner J
O Ms Aljazi Althani Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Armitage Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fair form when second of 13 in novice (7/2) at this course (1m) 28 days ago Shouldbeinthemixagain. TFRHHHII BHA-
13 PRIVATE ISLAND (GB) (146)
6-
3 8-7 (4)
Br B f Twilight Son - Red Box Luke Morris J
O Cheveley Park Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW5/1,sixthof11inmaidenatSalisbury(7f,goodtofirm)ondebutinAugust.Offsince.Maydobetter
TFRHHHII BHA-
14
BEAR BABY
(GB) (25) (2lb) 00- 3 8-5 (5)
Br B f Muhaarar - Come On Bear (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Martley Hall Stud Ltd.
Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B LASH Come On Bear LLP Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasfailedtobeatarivalin2starts.
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: NEWSREADER (IRE) 3 8 12 Benoit de la Sayette 9-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 11 ran Hood worn by No 14. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 5, 6, 11. Stewards Note:
TRANSPARENT: Following its run on 23/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Transparent (IRE), 5-1 Bozeman (IRE), 7-1 Vocal Legend (IRE), 15-2 Golden Thorn (IRE), 14-1 Cavolo Nero (GB), 16-1 Bouboule (GB), 18-1 Easily Convinced (IRE), 25-1 Private Island (GB), 66-1 Highland Rose (GB), Iflookscouldkill (GB), 100-1 Lovely Jubly (GB), Garibaldi Memory (IRE), 150-1 Bear Baby (GB), 300-1 Arctic Mission (IRE)
TRANSPARENT looks the one after his promising debut over C&D in the autumn. Ralph Beckett newcomer Bozeman would be a potential big threat if the betting speaks for him. Vocal Legend and Golden Thorn showed enough last time to suggest they should be on the premises.
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (PenaltyValue £3780)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 578 runners, 16%) runs BERKSHIRE WHISPER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs ALABAMA BELLE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALABAMA BELLE trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 124 miles.
1 ALABAMA BELLE (GB) (30) 5/5-
Br B f Bated Breath - Simply Me Edward Greatrex J
O Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Laurence Bellman
TIMEFORMVIEWBatedBreathfillywhoprovedtoofreeafter13monthsoffwhenfifthof10innoviceatWolverhampton(7.2f)30daysago, leftbehindearlyinthestraight.Tonguetiewornthenquicklydiscardedandhoodnowreachedfor.Bestwatched.
2 BERKSHIRE WHISPER (IRE) (-) 3 9-0 (3)
Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Samaah (IRE)
O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Yeomanstown Stud Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 110,000gnsyearling,DarkAngelcolt.Closelyrelatedtouseful6fwinnerWallopandhalf-brothertoseveralwinners,including 2-y-o6fwinnerHuraizand5f-7fwinnerMulzim,bothuseful.Damunraced.Appealsasalikelytypeonpaperandhe’sonetonote TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
DESERT CHAMPION
(IRE) (20) 63-
3 9-0 (6)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Neil Callan J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsonofLopeDeVegawhosteppeduponhisdebutrundespiteresidualgreennesscatchinghimoutwhenthirdof9 innovice(3/1)atSouthwell(6.1f)20daysago,keepingonbutfindingthelinecomingtoosoon.Onetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MEGAPHONE (GB) (234) 6-
Br B c Kodiac - Amplifier
3 9-0 (2)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr Adrian McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum George Boughey Racing Ltd, Sbk S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.13/2,sixthof8innoviceatNewmarket(6f,goodtofirm)ondebutinMayforRogerVarian. Soldfor42,000gnsinOctober Joinedaverygoodyardandmarketconfidencewouldlooksignificant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 BLUE EMPRESS (IRE)
(33) 62-
3 8-9 (5)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Natalisa (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Middleham Park Racing XXXVI & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWBluePointfillywhowasoff6monthspriortoanimproveddisplaywhensecondof9innoviceatNewcastle(6f,6/1) 33daysago,havingrunofracebutstickingtothetaskwhenheaded.Cangiveanothergoodaccountagain. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
NEW CHARTER
(GB) (180) 20425- 3 8-9 (1)
Br B f New Bay - Chartered Joe Leavy (3) J
O Mr R. Barnett Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B W. & R. Barnett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidstartwhensecondin10-runnernoviceatNewmarket(6f)backinMaybutunabletotrulybuildonthateffortinhandfulof startsthereafterlastsummer Off6monthsaheadofthispolytrackdebutandshe’snotonetobewritingoffjustyet. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: FIRE DEMON 3 9 0 David Probert 11-8 (Andrew Balding) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Desert Champion (IRE), 4-1 Berkshire Whisper (IRE), 9-2 Megaphone (GB), 5-1 Blue Empress (IRE), 11-2 New Charter (GB), 50-1 Alabama Belle (GB)
DESERT CHAMPION went like the best horse at the weights before ultimately finding residual greenness just catching him out when a close third at Southwell 3 weeks ago and, remaining capable of better, he’s fancied to confirm the promise of that effort and come out on top. Megaphone, on debut for George Boughey, and appealing newcomer Berkshire Whisper are others to note
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) 2.MEGAPHONE 3.BERKSHIRE WHISPER (IRE)
STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Sprint Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 578 runners, 16%) runs GRENHAM BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs FIRST COMPANY
WEIGHTWATCHER: TYGER BAY won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 7lb to 72.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: RUNAROUND SIOUX trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 157 miles.
1 TYGER BAY (GB) (26) 000533- CD
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Ribbon Royale
O Middleham Park Racing XXXVII & Partners
B Fernham Farm Ltd
(9)
George Wood J
Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinner 6/1,againhighlightedhisturnisn’tfarawaywhenthirdof12inhandicapatSouthwell (6.1f)26daysago,everychancelast1/2fandnoextraclosehome.Onetoconsider
2 ABOVE (FR) (26) 302003- D 8 9-9 (11)
Br B g Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE)
O Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold
Daniel Muscutt J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan Ajn Steelstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2023.Cheekpiecesbackonwhencreditablethirdof10inhandicap(11/1)atSouthwell (5f)15daysago However,hasbledinthepastandnotguaranteedtobackuplatestrun.Backupintrip TFRHHHII BHA72
3 HIERARCHY (IRE) (36) 223044- D
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Cheworee
O Mr J. A. Osborne
B Mountain View Stud & Tally Ho Stud
6 9-9 (5)
William Carver (3) J
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWFourteenrunssincelastwinin2023.Creditablefourthof12inhandicap(18/1)atLingfield(6f,AW)36daysago,runningon latehavingtypicallybeenslowintostride.Definiteclaimsofbeinginvolvedfromthismarkifputtingitalltogether TFRHHHII BHA72
4 GRENHAM BAY (IRE) (21) 453651- CD 5 9-7 (1)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dawn of Empire (USA)
O Martin & Valerie Slade & Partner
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ms Morna McDowall Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW3-timeC&Dwinner.4/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,improvedonrecenteffortstowin11-runnerhandicapatthis C&D21daysago,wellontopfinish.Goodchanceup4lbifheadgearcontinuestohavedesiredeffect. TFRHHHHH BHA70
5 GUNDOGAN (GB) (79) 221435- D 4 9-6 (10)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Dharwa
O Rb Racing Syndicate
B Richard & Nell Kent
Paddy Bradley J
Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 79 days ago, never nearer. Sincechangedhandsfor20,000gnsbuthe’sanotherwhoneedstocutouttheslowstarts.Headgearleftoff TFRHHHII BHA69
6 FIRST COMPANY (IRE) (26) 052120- CD 7 9-4 (7)
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Pira Palace (IRE)
O Northern Marking Ltd
B Noel Finegan
Mason Paetel (7) J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORMVIEWRegisteredathirdC&DvictoryfromthefrontinNovemberbeforeagoodsecondundersimilartacticsatSouthwell (6f)laterthatmonth.However,disappointedwhenninthof12inhandicapbackatthatvenue26daysago
7 MIGHTY GURKHA (IRE) (472) 413560/- CD 7 9-4 (3)
Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Royal Debt Hector Crouch J
O The Two Sisters Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhogotbackonthescoresheetatLeicester(6f)inJunein2023.Mixedbagthereafterinhandfulofstarts forArchieWatsonthatyearandhestartsoutfornewyardnowfollowing15monthsoff Likelybestwatched. TFR
8 BIG R (IRE) (21) 400235- CD
Br B g Cotai Glory - Turuqaat
(4)
Oliver Carmichael (7) J
O The Nigel Bennett Partnership Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Tally-Ho Stud ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.4/1,creditable2lengthsfifthof11toGrenhamBayinhandicapatthisC&D21daysago.Thatwashisfirststart for10weeksandfeasibletothinkhewillbethatlittlebitsharperwiththatunderhisbelt.Blinkersgobackon. TFRHHHII BHA67
9 ROACH POWER (IRE) (21) 005000- D 6 9-1 (2)
Br Gr g Ribchester (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE)
TrevorWhelan J
O Mrs A Tait & Jerry Stevens Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Pandora X Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftTimEasterbyfor6,000gnsfollowingalessereffortatCarlisleinSeptemberandfarednobetterin2recent runsfornewyard,81/2lengthsninthof11toGrenhamBayinhandicapatthisC&D(66/1)21daysago TFRHIIII BHA64
10 RUNAROUND SIOUX (GB) (21) 645255- D 4 9-1 (8)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Angel Mead David Probert J
O Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B David Klein Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthe mark on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f) last February Lightlyraced and consistent in defeat since, 3lengthsfifthof13inhandicapatthiscourse(7f)21daysago Returntothistripinherfavouronthatevidence. TFRHHHII BHA64
11 MAN ON A MISSION
(GB) (35) 460561- CD 6 8-11 (6)
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Loveatfirstsight Luke Morris J
O Mr Stephen Barber P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B T Fitzgerald Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWelltreatedonthepickofhisformandhereturnedtoformfromoutofthebluewhentaking12-runnerC&D handicap5weeksago,leadinglast1/2fandkeepingonwell.Notdismissedwitharepeatnudgedup4lb TFRHHHII BHA60
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: BRAZEN IDOL 5 8 6 Aidan Keeley 9-2 (John Butler) 9 ran
Visor worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
MIGHTY GURKHA: Following its run on 24/9/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Grenham Bay (IRE), 13-2 Tyger Bay (GB), 15-2 Hierarchy (IRE), 8-1 Man On A Mission (GB), 9-1 Big R (IRE), 10-1 Above (FR), 11-1 Gundogan (GB), Runaround Sioux (GB), 14-1 First Company (IRE), 28-1 Mighty Gurkha (IRE), 50-1 Roach Power (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
GRENHAM BAY responded well to the application of first-time blinkers and ultimately scored a shade readily when taking a C&D handicap 21 days ago. A 4lb rise should see him firmly in the mix once more and he’s given the nod in the hope this headgear works as well a second time. Tyger Bay, Hierarchy and Runaround Sioux head up the dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRENHAM BAY (IRE) 2.TYGER BAY 3.HIERARCHY (IRE)
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Mile Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Botti (39 wins from 336 runners, 12%) runs BEAUTY GENERATION & TIMETOBENICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs ENPASSANT LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHAMARDAL STAR trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 222 miles.
1 SATURNALIA (GER) (8) 344605- 5 9-9 (9)
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Soprana (GER) Luke Morris J
O Ms H N Pinniger and Partner J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Didn’t get the chance to show what he could do when fifth of 7 inhandicap(4/1)atLingfield(1m)8daysago,badlyhampered.Capableinthisgrade.
2 TIMETOBENICE (GB) (12) 430400- CD 4 9-9 (11)
Br B g Time Test - Station House (IRE)
Jack Mitchell J
O The British Adda & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Mascalls Stud Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 10/1,ninthof12inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f)12daysago First-timecheekpieces needtohaveapositiveeffect. TFRHHIII BHA70
3 MONOPOLISE (GB) (11) 041225- CD 5 9-8 (2)
Br Bl g Showcasing - Simply Me
Edward Greatrex J
O Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Laurence Bellman
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November. Good second on next 2 outings and shaped as if still in form when fifth atSouthwelljustafterChristmas.Needsconsidering. TFRHHHHH BHA69
4 MOND (GER) (17) /55///000- 7 9-7 (3)
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maricel (GER) Jason Watson J
O Mr John Joseph Smith Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORM VIEW AW winner in France back in 2020 but now show in 3 outings for new yard since returning from alongabsence. TFRHIIII BHA68
5 ENPASSANT (IRE) (8) 165544- 4 9-7 (12)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Celestial Bow (IRE) Sean Levey J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Grange Stud
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW3/1, fourth of7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 8 days ago. Eyeshields on firsttime.The drawcould have beenkinder TFRHHHII BHA68(-2)
6 CLIPSHAM LA HABANA (GB) (22) 236030- C 5 9-7 (8)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Vitta’s Touch (USA)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr F Morley Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Coral Racing Limited, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f) 22daysago,foldingtamely Significantlyupintrip
68
7 DRUMSTICK (GB) (30) 450543- 4 9-7 (4)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Humdrum Neil Callan J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Queen Elizabeth II Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. 17/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 30 days ago. Likely to be in theshake-upagain TFRHHHHI BHA68
8 BERNADINE (IRE) (25) 662106- CD 5 9-6 (6)
Br B m Kodi Bear (IRE) - Alosha (IRE) Tyrese Cameron (7) J
O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Rathbarry Stud Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Below par when sixth of 8 in handicap atWolverhampton(9.5f,28/1)25daysago
TFRHHIII BHA67
9 BEAUTY GENERATION (IRE) (49) 666305- D 4 9-5 (5)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Banana Split Marco Ghiani J
O Milan Racing Club Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Arrow Farm & Stud/Miss A. Gibson Fleming
Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023.Creditablefifthof12overC&D(14/1)49daysago,keepingonafter beingdeniedarun.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA66
10 PROFITMAN (GB) (11) 226142- 4 9-3 (7)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Ibergman (IRE)
Hector Crouch J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Tibthorpe Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWThreeAWwinslastyearandfirstpastthepostagainatSouthwell(1m)justafterChristmasonlytobe demotedtosecondaftercausinginterference.Raised5lbbutstillmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA64
11 NIGHTARC (GB) (35) 530000- D 6 9-0 (10)
Br B h Twilight Son - Gymnaste (IRE)
William Carver (3) J
O Mr B. R. Johnson Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEWThird over C&D for Richard Hannon but has struggled on all 4 subsequent starts for Brett Johnson. Couldonlyconsiderifbacked. TFRHIIII BHA61
12 SHAMARDAL STAR (GB) (11) 206600- 6 9-0 (1)
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Sealife (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Mr D Moore
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.Noimpactinacoupleofhandicapsoverlongertripslastmonthandneedsthereturnto1m tohelpsparkarevival. TFRHHHII BHA61
13
TASKHEER
(IRE) (18) 141/000- D
Br B g Golden Horn - Shaarfa (USA)
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey
7 8-7 (13)
Kieran O’Neill J
Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsin2023buthasn’tshownmuchsparksincereturningfromalengthyabsence.Canonlybe watchedatpresent.
TFRHIIII BHA54
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) 4 9 5 David Probert 4-1 (Richard Hannon) 8 ran Eyeshields worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 10, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9. Stewards Note:
SATURNALIA: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
CLIPSHAM LA HABANA: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
BERNADINE: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Profitman (GB), 13-2 Enpassant (IRE), 7-1 Monopolise (GB), 8-1 Drumstick (GB), 9-1 Shamardal Star (GB), 10-1 Saturnalia (GER), 11-1 Beauty Generation (IRE), 12-1 Clipsham La Habana (GB), 18-1 Timetobenice (GB), 22-1 Bernadine (IRE), 80-1 Mond (GER), Night Arc (GB), Taskheer (IRE)
MONOPOLISE looks the solid one here after a string of good efforts in 2024 Drumstick is less exposed than a lot ofthese and his last 2 efforts show he can be very competitive from his mark on AW Profitman and Saturnalia complete the shortlist.
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (75 wins from 235 runners, 32%) runs BECCALI LONGESTTRAVELLERS: MOLVENO trained by M Botti, BECCALI trained by C Appleby, both Newmarket, 85 miles.
1 BEST RATE (GB) (12) 351- 9-9 (1)
Br B c Camacho - Nardin J
O Jonathan Palmer-Brown and Jim Horgan Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCamachocoltwhomatchedpreviousbestwhenopeninghisaccountin12-runnernoviceatWolverhampton(7.2f)12daysago, leadingearlyinstraightandkeptuptowork.Looksthetypewhocandobetteragainnowhandicapping.
2 BECCALI (IRE) (23) 0041- 9-8 (4)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tifosa (IRE) James Doyle J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWLopedeVegageldingwhocontinuedthemeofrace-by-raceprogresswhenwinning5-runnernurseryatWolverhampton(7.2f,7/4) 23daysago,keepingonwell.Stepupto1mexpectedtoholdnofearsandofinterestagainwithprospectofmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA82
3 MOLVENO (GB) (28) 031- CD 9-6 (5)
Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Clotilde
Marco Ghiani J
O Scuderia Sagam Srls Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Chasemore Farm Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Better with each run last year, off the mark at third attempt in 13-runner C&D novice 4 weeks ago. Anotherwhoappealsasthetypetodobetteragain,includingwhentacklinglongertrips. TFRHHHII BHA80
4 HIPPOCRATIC OATH (GB) (19) 001121- D 9-0 (2)
Br Gr g Zoustar (AUS) - Procedure
O Manton Thoroughbreds IX
Sean Levey J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B The Procedure Partnership Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition since handicapping, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts when taking 5-runner nursery (4/7) atWolverhampton(8.6f)19daysago,alwaysholdingon.3lbriseforthatsuccessshouldseehimcompetitiveagain. TFRHHHHI BHA74
5 NORTHWEST PASSAGE (GB) (21) 360- 8-9 (3)
Br Gr or Ro c Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah
O Crimbourne Bloodstock
Jack Dace (7) J
Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Clearwater Stud Chartplan (2004) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUlyssescoltwhoshowedplentytoworkonwhenthirdinaBrightonnovice(1m,heavy)inOctober.Notkickedon in2subsequentoutingsoverlongertripsbutswitchtohandicapsinhisfavournowifhecanbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Beccali (IRE), 3-1 Hippocratic Oath (GB), 9-2 Molveno (GB), 10-1 Northwest Passage (GB)
BECCALI continued his theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f) 23 days ago and with this further step up in trip expected to hold no fears, he looks a big player in his follow-up bid. Fellow last-time-out winner Hippocratic Oath, who is 3 from 4 in handicaps, rates the chief danger
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STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E J-Houghton (30 wins from 251 runners, 12%) runs FRANCESCO BARACCA & ROBUSTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs THE CRAFTYMASTER LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE CRAFTYMASTER trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 120 miles.
1 ROBUSTO (IRE) (114) 614500- CD
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Blackgold Fairy (USA) Richard Kingscote J
O RaceShare - Robusto Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Raceshare S TIMEFORMVIEWRanrightuptohisbestwhenaddingtohistallyoverC&DinJulyWellbelowhisbestonfinal2startsduringthesummer,trailinginlastof 8backatthistrack/tripinSeptemberSubsequentabsenceneedstohavehelpedbuthehasgonewellafterabreakpreviously
2 ZORAN (GB) (28) 212003- CD 8 9-13 (1)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Filia Regina David Probert J
O Owners Group 077 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Stanley House Stud Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile sortwho landed a C&D handicap inJune and returnedtowinningways overhurdles at Southwell (20.4f) in November ComeshereonthebackofacreditableC&Dthirdreturnedtothissphere4weeksagoandhe’sexpectedtobecompetitiveagain. TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 JACK MCNAMARA (IRE) (23) 022- 5 9-12 (2)
Br B g French Navy - Valmari (IRE)
Jack Mitchell J
O Killarney Glen Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
B Kilnamoragh Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromdebuteffort/after6monthsoffwhensecondinaCurraghmaiden(12f)inOctober.Changedhandsfor87,000gnsafterandchased homeausefulprospectwhenrunner-upinmaidenatWolverhampton(12.2f)23daysago Canmakehismarknowhandicappingupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA78
4 GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (51) 025//000- 7 9-11 (5)
Br B g Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE)
O Mr T. Faulkner
Hector Crouch J
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Godolphin Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourteenrunssincelastwinin2021.10/1,seventhof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(16.6f)51daysago, droppingawayapproachinghometurn.Plentytoproveatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA77
5 HAALAND (IRE) (12) 3165/05- D 5 9-8 (6)
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Khajool (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Cheam Marketing & If Only Partnership
B Wardstown Stud Ltd
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success 3 times in for Gay Kelleway last year and shaped well on debut for new stable when fifth of 9 in handicap (16/1) atWolverhampton(14f)12daysago,keepingonwhennoroomlateon.Worthalookfromthissortofmarkreturnedtothislongertrip TFRHHHHH BHA74
6 CLOCKMAKER (GB) (26) 263033- 4 9-8 (7)
Br B g Noble Mission - Queen of Time J
O Mrs Fitri Hay David Simcock, Newmarket T
NON-RUNNER
B First Of Many JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEW7/1,thirdof5inhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f)26daysago,keepingonhavingbeenheldupinaracerun atacrawl.Feasibletothinkhecouldyethavemoretoofferinstayinghandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA78
7 PONCHO (FR) (36) 034521- D 7 9-6 (9)
Br B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR) Ashley Lewis (7) J
O Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Alain Louis-Dreyfus KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwhoopenedhisaccountontheFlatatLingfield(15.7f)lastmonth,nursedtothefrontfinal100yds.Finishedmidfield in13-runnerhandicaphurdleatWindsor(20f)onlateststart24daysagoandhecan’tberuledoutbackinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA72
8 THE CRAFTYMASTER (GB) (36) 215500- D 5 9-6 (8)
Br Ch g Master Carpenter (IRE) - With Distinction William Carson J
O S Barton, T Stamp, R Miles, & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T B Rosie Gedge-Gibson Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMajorsuccessstoryonall-weatherlastwinter,gainingaseventhcareersuccesssincelastDecemberatNewcastle(16.2f) inMarch.Notfiguredin2outingsuponreturningfromabreakinrecentmonthsbuthismarkissteadilyeasing. TFRHHHII BHA72
9 FRANCESCO BARACCA (GB) (28) 415245- C 4 9-0 (4)
Br Br g Golden Horn - Bella Ferrari
O The Saddleworth Players & Partners
B Biddestone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW
Edward Greatrex J
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
ABM Catering Limited S
Latestwinhere(12f)inAugustandtwicerunwelloverthisC&Dsince,latterlyfromlongwayoutofweightswhenfifth of11inclass2handicap4weeksago(Zoranplacedthird).Canmakehispresencefeltbackdowningrade. TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: RED FLYER (IRE) 6 9 11 David Probert 9-1 (Karen Jewell) 12 ran Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Stewards Note: ROBUSTO: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
HAALAND: Following its run on 27/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Zoran (GB), 9-2 Jack McNamara (IRE), 11-2 Poncho (FR), 13-2 Haaland (IRE), Francesco Baracca (GB), 14-1 Robusto (IRE), The Craftymaster (GB), 40-1 Golden Flame (IRE)
HAALAND shaped well on the back of an 11-month absence and was unlucky not to finish closer when fifth over shorter at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. He could well be worth siding with to confirm the promise of that run turned out quickly Zoran boasts a good record here and is feared, as is handicap-debutant Jack McNamara and Francesco Baracca.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.00 - THE INDUSTRY LEADING IN-PLAY MARKETS AT UNIBET CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50 Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference) 20 entries at £30. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (PenaltyValue £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.30 - THE UNIBET/EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for novice three, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative) Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 23 entries at £35. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.00 - THE BRITISH STALLIONS STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for maiden three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race, and will present a memento to the winning owner 13 entries at £35. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (PenaltyValue £3780) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE FREE BET WITH UNIBET’S BETBUILDER REBOUND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Sprint Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £32 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE 2025 LONDON SPRINT SERIES (FINAL) HANDICAP STAKES to be run over about six furlongs at Kempton Park on 6 September, 2025, with a Total Prize Fund of £80,000 In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race ifthe time of abandonment was priorto the declaration stage, will be qualified to enterthe Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules ofRacing, to enterthe Final. 13 entries at £40 - Closed January 2nd, 2025.Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE TRY UNIBET’S NEW SMARTVIEW RACECARDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (London Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE 2025 LONDON MILE HANDICAP STAKES (LONDON MILE SERIES FINAL) to be run over about One Mile at Kempton Park on 6 September, 2025, with a Total Race Value of £70,000 In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final 20 entries at £40 - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.30 - THE TRY UNIBET’S IMPROVED BET BUILDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Mile Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367 for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE 2025 LONDON MILE HANDICAP STAKES (LONDON MILE SERIES FINAL) to be run over about One Mile at Kempton Park on 6 September, 2025, with a Total Race Value of £70,000 In the event of the abandonment ofthis qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 10 entries at £60. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE UNIBET ZERO% MISSION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb
Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enterTHE 2025 LONDON STAYERS’ (FINAL) HANDICAP STAKES to be run over about Two Miles at Kempton Park on 9 December, 2025, with a Total Race Value of £70,000 In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final 13 entries at £60. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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