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Today’s Away Racing - Newcastle

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The Ladbrokes Trophy: Roll of Honour History Big Race Trends

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Thank You to Today’s Race Sponsors RACE 1

Page

12.10pm

The Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

RACE 2

12-13

12.40pm

The Ladbrokes John Francombe Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

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RACE 3

16-17

1.15pm

The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)

RACE 4

22-24

1.50pm

The Get Your Ladbrokes £1 Free Bet Today Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)

RACE 5

28-29

2.25pm

The Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Intermediate Hurdle Race (Listed Race) (A Limited Handicap) (Registered as the Gerry Fielden Hurdle)

RACE 6

32-33

3.00pm

The Ladbrokes Trophy Steeple Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

RACE 7

38-40

3.35pm

The Watch Racing Free Online At Ladbrokes Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (For the Jim Joel Memorial Trophy)

44-45

How to Read Your Racecard 1

2 3 4

DE RASHER COUNTER (43)

7 11 1

BHA149

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) (Rashar (USA)) Makin’ Bacon Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport Karina Casini

Ben Jones (5) P0121-6 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up over fences earlier this year, winning novice handicaps here (22.5f) and at Uttoxeter. Should strip ﬁtter for a reappearance run over hurdles and open to further progress as a chaser. TFRHHHII 11 1. 2. 3.

Colour Graphic Saddlecloth Number Colour of Horse Gr = Grey, B = Bay, CH = Chesnut, Ro = Roan, Br = Brown, Bl = Black, Wh = White Sex of Horse c = Colt, g = Gelding, f = Filly, M = Mare

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Horse’s Pedigree Horse’s name Days since last run Age & Weight Jockey Official BHA Rating Owner Breeder Sponsor

15 14. 15. 16. 17.

Trainer Form Comment Timeform Star Ratings Previous Performances /=New Season, -=New Year, C=Course Winner, CD=Course & Distance Winner, D=Distance Winner, BF=Beaten Favourite

Today’s Jockeys & Trainers Jockeys Bridget Andrews 3.35

Harry Cobden

Mr Zac Baker

12.10, 12.40, 1.15, 1.50, 2.25, 3.00, 3.35

Harry Bannister

3.35

3.00 2.25

David Bass 1.15, 3.00

Callum Bewley 3.00

Nico de Boinville

12.10, 1.50, 2.25, 3.00, 3.35

Sean Bowen 3.00

Jonathan Burke

12.40, 1.15, 1.50, 2.25, 3.00

Tom Cannon

Charlie Deutsch Rex Dingle

Robbie Power

Richard Johnson

Jack Quinlan

1.50

12.40, 1.50, 3.00, 3.35

Ben Jones 1.50

12.40, 1.15

Jeremiah McGrath

12.10, 1.50, 2.25

Richie McLernon

Robert Dunne Bryony Frost 12.40, 1.50

Page Fuller 1.15

Ciaran Gethings 3.00

Matt Griffiths 1.15

12.10, 1.15, 1.50, 3.00

Trainers

Charlie Hammond

1.50, 2.25, 3.00

1.15, 3.00

Joshua Moore 1.15, 2.25

Paul O’Brien 3.35

12.10, 1.15, 3.00 12.10

Daniel Sansom 2.25

Tom Scudamore 12.40, 3.00, 3.35

Gavin Sheehan

12.10, 1.15, 2.25, 3.00

Stan Sheppard 1.15

Harry Skelton

1.15, 1.50, 3.00, 3.35

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jack Tudor

Brendan Powell

Chester Williams

12.10, 1.15, 1.50, 3.00

1.15, 3.00

1.15

12.10

Kim Bailey

Alex Hales

Gary Moore

Matt Sheppard

David Bridgwater

Milton Harris

Neil Mulholland

Dan Skelton

1.15, 3.00 3.00

Mick Channon 12.40

Samuel Drinkwater 1.50

Brian Ellison 12.10, 3.35

Mrs Lorna Fowler 12.10

Tom George 1.15, 3.00

Chris Gordon 1.15

Harriet Graham 3.00

Warren Greatrex 3.00

2.25 1.50

Nicky Henderson

12.10, 1.50, 2.25, 3.00

Philip Hobbs 12.40, 3.35

Anthony Honeyball

2.25 2.25

Jamie Snowden

Dr Richard Newland

Colin Tizzard

2.25 1.50

Paul Nicholls

Adrian Keatley Alan King

1.15, 3.00

12.10

12.10, 1.15, 1.50, 3.00

Tom Lacey 1.50, 2.25

Emma Lavelle 1.50

Charlie Longsdon 1.15, 3.35

Charlie Mann 12.10

1.15, 1.50, 3.00, 3.35

Seamus Mullins

12.10, 12.40, 1.15, 1.50, 2.25, 3.00

12.40, 3.00

1.15

Jonjo O’Neill Ben Pauling 3.00

Mick Quinn 12.10

Jeremy Scott 1.15

Michael Scudamore 1.15

2.25

1.15, 3.00, 3.35

Nigel Twiston-Davies 3.00

Harry Whittington 1.15

Christian Williams 1.15

Mrs Jane Williams 12.10

Nick Williams 12.40, 3.35

Venetia Williams

3.35

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NEWCASTLE Race 1 11.45

2m 46y

1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE)

10-12

2 I’m Easy (GB)

10-12

Fergal O’Brien Form: 2,

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHHH

Michael Easterby Form: 5,

Sean Quinlan TFR: HIIII

3 My Macho Man (IRE) Maurice Barnes Form:

10-12

Ross Chapman TFR: HIIII

Race 2 12.20

2m 4f 19y

1 Bollin Ace (GB) Tim Easterby Form: 2-F6,

11-13 Jamie Hamilton TFR: HHHII

2 Ascot de Bruyere (FR) James Ewart Form: 4B3-,

11-12

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

3 Treshnish (FR) Sue Smith Form: 54-F,

11-9 Sam Coltherd (3) TFR: HHHII

4 Sir Charles Punch (GB) 10-12

4 Cedar Hill (IRE)

5 Son of Red (IRE)

5 Well Smitten (IRE)

11-7

6 Acdc (IRE)

11-4

Tim Easterby Form:

Jamie Hamilton TFR: HHHII

Alan King Form:

6 State Crown (IRE) Evan Williams Form: 3,

10-12 Daryl Jacob TFR: HHHHI

10-12 Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHII

11-8

Sandy Thomson Form: 611, Sam England Form: 1-64,

Ryan Mania TFR: HHHHI

Jonathan England TFR: HHHII

Chris Grant Form: 55-0,

Sean Quinlan TFR: HHHII

7 Station To Station (GB) 10-12

7 Do Not Disturb (IRE)

11-2

8 Temper Trap (GB)

8 Oscar Ceremony (IRE)

11-0

Brian Ellison Form:

Tim Easterby Form: 6,

Brian Hughes TFR: HHIII

10-12 Danny Cook TFR: HIIII

Rose Dobbin Form: P4-3, Brian Ellison Form: P11-,

9 Las Tunas (FR) R. Mike Smith Form: 01P,

Craig Nichol TFR: HHHHH

Danny Cook TFR: HHHHI

10-11 Derek Fox TFR: HHHII

Race 3 12.55

2m 6f

1 Getaround (IRE) Ella Pickard Form: 144,

11-6 Bryan Carver TFR: HHHHI

2 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)

11-3

3 Franks Fancy (IRE)

11-3

4 Le Cheval Noir (IRE)

11-3

Fergal O’Brien Form: 0-12, Chris Grant Form: 132,

Rose Dobbin Form: 52-1,

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHHI Sean Quinlan TFR: HHIII

Conor O’Farrell TFR: HHHHI

5 Small Present (IRE) Sue Smith Form: 222,

10-12

Danny Cook TFR: HHHHI

6 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE) 10-12 Brian Ellison Form: 11-2,

Race 4 1.30

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHHH

2m 7f 91y

1 The Devils Drop (IRE)

11-8

2 The Ferry Master (IRE)

11-5

3 Aye Aye Charlie (GB)

11-4

4 Oscar Robertson (IRE)

11-1

5 Court Dreaming (IRE)

11-0

Alan King Form: 11/-0,

Sandy Thomson Form: 1-21,

Fergal O’Brien Form: UP-2, Tom George Form: 4-41,

Nicky Richards Form: 2F1,

Daryl Jacob TFR: HHHII Ryan Mania TFR: HHHII

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHHH Danny Cook TFR: HHHHI

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

6 Baron de Midleton (IRE) 11-0 Brian Ellison Form: F-55,

Sean Quinlan TFR: HHHII

Race 5 2.05

2m 46y

1 Cornerstone Lad (GB)

11-7

2 Not So Sleepy (GB)

11-7

3 Ribble Valley (IRE)

11-7

4 Sceau Royal (FR)

11-7

Micky Hammond Form: 13P-,

Hughie Morrison Form: 10P-,

Billy Garritty TFR: HHHII

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHII

Nicky Richards Form: 12-1,

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

Alan King Form: 5-11,

5 Silver Streak (IRE) Evan Williams Form: 26-1,

Daryl Jacob TFR: HHHHI

11-7 Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHII

6 Voix du Reve (FR)

11-7

7 Epatante (FR)

11-0

Iain Jardine Form: 36-0,

Nicky Henderson Form: 111-,

Conor O’Farrell TFR: HHIII

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHH

Race 6 2.40

2m 46y

1 Bollingerandkrug (IRE)

11-0

2 Ewood Park (IRE)

11-0

Lucinda Russell Form: 3-4, Olly Murphy Form: 4U,

Derek Fox TFR: HHHII

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHH

3 Fearless Fracas (IRE)

11-0

4 Fostered Phil (IRE)

11-0

5 Largy Mouth (GB)

11-0

Tom George Form: F/1/-0,

Danny Cook TFR: HHIII

James Ewart Rachael McDonald (5) Form: 2/-25, TFR: HHHHI

Brian Ellison Form: 24-,

6 Myburg (IRE) Sue Smith Form: 506,

Sean Quinlan TFR: HHHII

11-0 Ryan Mania TFR: HIIII

7 Platinumcard (IRE)

Race 7 3.15

2m 7f 91y

1 Definitly Red (IRE) Brian Ellison Form: 21-0,

2 Pym (IRE)

11-12 Danny Cook TFR: HHHHI

11-8

Nicky Henderson Form: PP-1,

Daryl Jacob TFR: HHHHI

3 Brave Eagle (IRE) Nicky Henderson Form: 00-5,

4 Takingrisks (IRE) Nicky Richards Form: 65-P,

5 Whatmore (GB) Henry Daly Form: 44-2,

6 Yorkhill (IRE)

Sandy Thomson Form: FP-P,

11-7

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHII

11-1 Sean Quinlan TFR: HHHII

10-10 Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHHH

10-10 Ryan Mania TFR: HIIII

7 The Butcher Said (IRE)

10-7

8 Presentandcounting (IRE)11-0

8 Charmant (FR)

10-5

9 Shanbally Rose (IRE)

9 Cool Mix (GB)

Keith Dalgleish Form: 20,

Donald McCain Form: 1-23, Rose Dobbin Form: 3/-0,

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHHI

10-7

Conor O’Farrell TFR: HHIII

10 Super Sundial (GB) James Walton Form: P,

11-0

Craig Nichol TFR: HHIII

10-7

Jamie Hamilton TFR: HIIII

Olly Murphy Form: 213,

James Ewart Form: 1P-0, Iain Jardine Form: 213,

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHI Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

10-0 Conor O’Farrell TFR: HHHII

10 Shantou Village (IRE) Neil Mulholland Form: 354,

10-0

Harry Reed (3) TFR: HHHII

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RACE 1 12.10

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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (55 wins from 218 runners, 25%) runs AHORSEWITHNONAME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs ESTELLE MA BELLE Longest Traveller: POLITESSE trained by Mrs L Fowler, Ireland. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO

1 Br

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

MRS HYDE (IRE) (28)

7 11 5

B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Funny Times (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) The Jekyll Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited R. McCarthy

BHA RATING BHA140

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

6-11311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Fergal O’Brien. Has won 4 of her 5 starts for this yard over hurdles, including a 2nd listed success at Wetherby last time. Concedes weight all round but worthy of plenty of respect. TFRHHHHH

2 Br

WILL VICTORY (FR) (23)

4 11 3

BHA132

J Gavin Sheehan Br f Willywell (FR) - Gesa Mixa (FR) (Al Namix (FR)) David’s Partnership Charlie Mann, Upper Lambourn 112 S Heywood Homes G. Chabod, D. Ciurleo & J. Ferrard

TIMEFORMVIEW Won both her starts over hurdles in France and shaped well under a maximum penalty when a close second in a C&D event earlier in the month. Open to improvement. TFRHHHII

3 Br

AHORSEWITHNONAME (GB) (439)

5 11 0

B m Cacique (IRE) - Sea of Galilee (Galileo (IRE)) Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Nicky Henderson, Lambourn S Unibet Whitley Stud

BHA-

J Nico de Boinville

431/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who landed a brace of 1 1/2m novice events on the Flat for Brian Ellison in 2019. Pitched in quite deep on hurdles debut for new yard after 439-day absence but still well worth a look. TFRHHHII

CHAMPAGNE TERRI (IRE) (11)

4 11 0

BHA113

J Robert Dunne B f Elzaam (AUS) - Cresta Rise (Authorized (IRE)) Ontoawinner and B Keatley Adrian Keatley, A 031-53 Br John R. Jeffers S www.ontoawinner.net B TIMEFORMVIEW Doncaster juvenile winner in March and also scored on Flat in July. Stepped up on recent run when third to Midnight Ginger at Fakenham, but she’s surely out of her depth here. Blinkered for 1st time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/11/2020 it was reported that the horse clipped heels and stumbled. TFRHHIII

5 Br

ESTELLE MA BELLE (FR) (41)

6 11 0

Ch m Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Ozalid (FR) (Rudimentary (USA)) Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group Mr Maurice Hassan & Mr Patrick Bonnan

BHA120

J Harry Cobden

2-1 D H

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on Flat in France in 2017 and opened her account at the second attempt over hurdles with a fair bit in hand at Ffos Las (15.8f) 41 days ago. Remains open to improvement. TFRHHHII

6 Br

GALICE MACALO (FR) (30)

4 11 0

BHA127

J Chester Williams B f Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) (Sabrehill (USA)) Culverhill Racing Club II Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton 4F6-11 D S Nick & Jane Williams Racing Mme Sylvie Bouchanville

TIMEFORM VIEW Got the better of subsequent winner Marada when opening her account in 2m mares’ novice at Warwick in October. Deﬁed a penalty with ease at Stratford so well worth her place at this level. TFRHHHHI 12

7 Br

MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB) (11)

4 11 0

BHA-

J Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

14-1 C D

S Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Taking winner on bumper debut here last December. Only fourth in Market Rasen Listed event next time but jumped ﬁne when making a successful debut at Fakenham recently and looks a decent prospect. TFRHHHII

8 Br

PINK SHEETS (IRE) (19)

6 11 0

B m Gold Well - Soft Skin (IRE) (Rudimentary (USA)) Mr Kenny Bruce Mick Quinn, Newmarket S Purple Bricks, Pd Innovations Mr J. Duggan

BHA124

J Jack Quinlan

6-32111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Mick Channon and generally progressive as a hurdler, completing the hat-trick under a double penalty in 2m Kempton novice 19 days ago. This is obviously tougher but she’s likeable. TFRHHHII

9 Br

POLITESSE (IRE) (29)

6 11 0

B m Beat Hollow - Dalamine (FR) (Sillery (USA)) P.G. Davies/Mrs A.Frost/R.H. Fowler Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland Harry Fowler & Alex Frost

BHA-

J Robbie Power

3211-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made a successful transition to hurdles at Thurles (15.4f, soft) in March. Shaped well in Grade 2 at Down Royal on return and remains capable of better. TFRHHHHI

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5.

(EXACTA)

2019: FLORESSA (FR) 4 11 0 Nico de Boinville 10-11 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Mrs Hyde (IRE), 11-2 Politesse (IRE), 7-1 Estelle Ma Belle (FR), 17-2 Ahorsewithnoname (GB), Galice Macalo (FR), 9-1 Will Victory (FR), 10-1 Midnight Ginger (GB), 14-1 Pink Sheets (IRE), 50-1 Champagne Terri (IRE) Race Summary: MRS HYDE has been a revelation for her new yard over hurdles this season, and with the form of her Wetherby win already working out, she’s taken to make it 3 on the spin in Listed company. Politesse shaped well in a Grade 3 on her return and remains capable of better, while Galice Macalo has earned a crack at this level after defying a penalty with ease at Stratford. 1-2-3: 1.MRS HYDE (IRE) 2.POLITESSE (IRE) 3.GALICE MACALO (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 1

Ch f Midnight Legend - Calamintha (Mtoto) Pitchall Stud Partnership Pitchall Stud

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RACE 2 12.40

THE LADBROKES JOHN FRANCOME NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

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TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 86yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): P Hobbs (23 wins from 136 runners, 17%) runs KALOOKI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs NEXT DESTINATION and SOUTHFIELD STONE Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2010, 2013 and 2019. The stable runs NEXT DESTINATION and SOUTHFIELD STONE today. Longest Traveller: ONE FOR THE TEAM trained by N Williams, South Molton, 133 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO

1 Br

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

SOUTHFIELD STONE (GB) (15)

7 11 5

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Laureldean Belle (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Mrs Angela Hart & Mrs Angela Yeoman Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group Mrs Angela Yeoman

BHA RATING BHA145

J Bryony Frost

2312-12

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who opened his account over fences at Cheltenham in October and wasn’t disgraced when runner-up to a promising sort at the same course last time. He’s vulnerable again, however. TFRHHHII

2 Br

ACEY MILAN (IRE) (34)

6 11 2

B g Milan - Strong Wishes (IRE) (Strong Gale) Owners For Owners: Acey Milan Mrs M. O’Driscoll

BHA137

J Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster S Geegeez.co.uk

02260-1 C T

TIMEFORM VIEW Took an immediate step forward to make a winning chasing debut in a handicap at Aintree on reappearance, having a bit in hand as he idled up the run-in. This is tougher but he’s worth considering. TFRHHHII

3 Br

HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (29)

6 11 2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE) (Luso) Mr T. P. Radford Michael Martin

BHA145

J Jonathan Burke

Mick Channon, West Ilsley S Timico

2/3P23-4 CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly made up into a smart novice chaser last term but he’s still winless in this discipline and went in snatches when last of 4 at Wetherby on return. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII

4 Br

KALOOKI (GER) (23)

6 11 2

Gr g Martaline - Karuma (GER) (Surumu (GER)) Mr Andrew L. Cohen Philip Hobbs, Minehead S Wood Hall Stud Gestut Kussaburg

BHA147

J Richard Johnson

5/4112-1 C

TIMEFORMVIEW Was progressive in novice hurdles last term and relished the switch to fences when bolting up at this course earlier in the month. Form has been boosted and he looks an exciting prospect. TFRHHHHI

5 Br

NEXT DESTINATION (IRE) (28)

8 11 2

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Liss Alainn (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Leaﬂet Company Ltd Niall Flynn

BHA149

J Harry Cobden

11131//-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler for Willie Mullins in 2017/18 and showed he retains all of his ability when second in the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby on return. He should make a better chaser. TFRHHHHH

6 Br

ONE FOR THE TEAM (GB) (23)

6 11 2

B g Shirocco (GER) - One Gulp (Hernando (FR)) Forty Winks Syndicate 2 & Partner Nick Williams, South Molton S Nick & Jane Williams Racing R. J. McAlpine

BHA140

J Tom Scudamore

2231-3U C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who returned with a respectable third in the Persian War at Chepstow. Set to ﬁnish second when coming down at the last at this course on subsequent chasing debut, so not ruled out. TFRHHHII 16

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

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2019: DANNY WHIZZBANG (IRE) 6 11 2 Harry Cobden 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 3 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-4 Kalooki (GER), 11-4 Next Destination (IRE), 7-1 Acey Milan (IRE), 8-1 Southﬁeld Stone (GB), 10-1 Hold The Note (IRE), 11-1 One For The Team (GB)

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RACE 2

Race Summary: The talented NEXT DESTINATION made a cracking start for Paul Nicholls when runner-up in a Grade 2 hurdle at Wetherby and, with the promise of more to come switched to chasing, he boasts excellent claims despite being rather thrown in at the deep end. Kalooki is an obvious danger on the back of his ready success at this course earlier in the month.

JOHN FRANCOME’S FAMOUS FIVE John Francome is universally acknowledged as one of Britain’s greatest jump jockeys. The seven times champion won the Hennessy Gold Cup, now the Ladbrokes Trophy, two years running on Brown Chamberlin and Burrough Hill Lad in 1983 and 1984. Francome’s achievements are recognised with the running of the Ladbrokes John Francome Novices’ Chase at Newbury. Here he lists his ﬁve favourite winners of the Ladbrokes Trophy.

1. BURROUGH HILL LAD (1984) He carried 12st and he was a really good horse, like Denman. He went on to win a Cheltenham Gold Cup. He won very easily despite having started off his career being a very ordinary jumper. He won a Welsh National, carrying 10st 9lb, when he must have been the biggest certainty there’s ever been. He was trained by the excellent Jenny Pitman, who knew her horses inside out.

2. DENMAN (2007) Other than being a different colour Denman and Burrough Hill Lad were like two peas from the same pod. Denman was called ‘The Tank’. Burrough Hill Lad would have given him a run for his money in a tug of war any day of the week. In 2007 Denman did the same as Burrough Hill Lad. He was a big, dominating, strong, relentless galloper. It’s what they do on the day and what they do subsequently that impresses.

3. SUNY BAY (1997) The Ladbrokes Trophy is an extraordinary race for throwing up good horses. When Suny Bay won it in 1997 he should have fallen at the fourth fence. How Graham Bradley stayed on board, I don’t know. He looked down, a faller, and suddenly he found a foot from somewhere and still won. It was an amazing performance by the horse and the jockey. He again carried a lot of weight. He went on to ﬁnish second in the Grand National under 12st.

4. CHARLIE POTHEEN (1972) He was the earliest winner of this race I can remember. Richard Pitman, who was Fred Winter’s ﬁrst jockey, rode him. He was trained by Fulke Walwyn, who was the enemy over the wall if you like. This horse jumped really badly left-handed for three and a quarter miles. Instead of letting him stay up against the rail, Richard kept pulling him back to the middle of the fence and then he rode all the way across. They would take up ten yards by running left and jumping left at every single fence. He obviously had a lot of ability. Roman Holiday, ridden by Jeff King, a jockey who still today is the best I’ve seen, was second. He couldn’t get past Charlie Potheen, not round him or up his inside. Jeff went mad when he got back in the weighing room.

5. BOBS WORTH (2012) It was a toss-up between him and Native River but I’ve gone for Bobs Worth because I shouldn’t think there has ever been a better horse to have owned. He was bought for very little off Barry Geraghty. He won the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, the RSA Chase and the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. And in between he won the Hennessy. He was an extraordinary horse, not very big, a complete opposite to Burrough Hill Lad, Dennan, Suny Bay and Charlie Potheen. There wasn’t much of him but he had a big heart. He was a battler.

THE SIR PETER O’SULLEVAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP CHASE This meeting in 1997 was Peter’s very last TV commentary and on the same day his famous colours were carried to victory in this very race, by Sounds Fyne ridden by Mick Fitzgerald. The owner of the winner of today’s race will hold a perpetual trophy for one year. The trophy is a silver coated bronze facsimile of Peter’s famous binoculars. For details of the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust please visit www.thevoiceofracing.com

RACE 3 1.15 THE SIR PETER O’SULLEVAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £30000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

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TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 93yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (20 wins from 138 runners, 14%) runs BRELAN D’AS and KAPCORSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs BRELAN D’AS and KAPCORSE Weightwatcher: THE BAY BIRCH won off a handicap mark of 145, her rating is now down 11lb to 134. Longest Traveller: CHAMPAGNE COURT & ORCHARDSTOWN CROSS trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 122 miles. BREEDING

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1 Br

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AGE ST

ROCKY’S TREASURE (IRE) (35)

9 11 12

B g Westerner - Fiddlers Bar (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd A. W. Young

BHA RATING BHA141

J David Bass

352/PP-U CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful novice chaser (Grade 2 winner) during 2018/19 campaign. However, pulled up both starts last term and unseated rider at the ﬁrst in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained here) on Kelso return. TFRHHIII

2 Br

BRELAN D’AS (FR) (14)

9 11 11

B g Crillon (FR) - Las de La Croix (FR) (Grand Tresor (FR)) Mr John P. McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Mr Jean-Pierre Mahe & Mme Florence Mahe S Morson Group

BHA140

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

35/U20-P T

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual chase winner who went close in a Cheltenham Grade 3 handicap off 2lb lower last November. Possibly needed the run when below par in this year’s renewal of that race. Yard also saddles Kapcorse. TFRHHHII

3 Br

CAPTAIN CHAOS (IRE) (17)

9 11 11

Ch g Golan (IRE) - Times Have Changed (IRE) (Safety Catch (USA)) Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester Conor Hickey

BHA140

J Harry Skelton

2P21-PP

TIMEFORMVIEW Snapped a long losing run with a facile success at Doncaster in February, looking better than ever in the process. However, pulled up both starts this season and looks one to avoid for now. TFRHIIII

4 Br

CANELO (IRE) (21)

7 11 9

Ch g Mahler - Nobody’s Darling (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Mr John P. McManus Alan King, Barbury Castle S Hare Group Ltd Mr Brett Merry

BHA138

J Tom Cannon

3601-01 D CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Below par on last month’s reappearance, but produced a career-best in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when scoring at Aintree (2 1/2m) next time. More needed up 8lb in this stronger race. TFRHHHII

5 Br

KAPCORSE (FR) (644)

7 11 9

Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Angesse (FR) (Indian River (FR)) Mr John P. McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group Yannick Fouin & Frederic Duvivier

BHA138

J Harry Cobden

61/0110/- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked potentially smart when landing this race off 10lb lower mark in 2018. Missed whole of last season (has undergone wind surgery), but top yard adept at readying one following a lengthy absence. TFRHHHHI

CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (21)

7 11 9

BHA138

J Matt Griffiths B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Taipan (IRE) (Taipan (IRE)) Mr I F Gosden and Mr DJ Coles Jeremy Scott, Dulverton 1150-0P Br Laurence G Kennedy S Brendon Powerwashers TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of ﬁrst 2 starts over fences last season before coming up short in tough Cheltenham handicaps. Never travelling back in this sphere at Wincanton last time and needs to bounce back. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. TFRHHIII 22

AS YOU LIKE (IRE) (43)

9 11 8

BHA137

J Richie McLernon B or Br g Beneﬁcial - Rubys Shadow (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham 230-126 BF Br Sean Reilly S Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate over fences when scoring in good style at Southwell (24.3f) in July. However, struggled off this career-high mark at Fakenham last time and this is a stronger race. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/10/2020 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. TFRHHIII

HIGHEST SUN (FR) (18)

6 11 7

BHA136

J Robbie Power B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Highest Price (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) Mr Ashley Head Colin Tizzard, Sherborne 21450-5 Br Mme L. Gagneux & Mlle M. Montauban S Coral Racing Limited T TIMEFORM VIEW Made promising start chasing, winner of a Plumpton novice last December. Has failed to build on that in 4 subsequent starts, but current mark is a workable one and he’s not entirely ruled out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/11/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFRHHHII

9 Br

ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (21)

5 11 6

BHA135

J Gavin Sheehan Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Kate & Andrew Brooks Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton 1F15-51 D Mr Fabrice Simon

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice as a novice last term and stepped up on reappearance effort when landing a 21.6f Kelso handicap 3 weeks ago. Up 5lb in a tougher race now, but he’s clearly going the right way. TFRHHHII

DOCTOR DEX (IRE) (338)

7 11 6

B g Oscar (IRE) - Larnalee (IRE) (Presenting) Crossed Fingers Partnership Mrs Juliet Brown

BHA135

J Jonathan Burke

Tom George, Slad

106/12P-

S HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start over fences at Ascot last November, but absent since a moody display at Kempton on Boxing Day. TFRHHIII

11 Br

THE BAY BIRCH (IRE) (23)

9 11 5

B m Beneﬁcial - Tournant Vic (IRE) (Old Vic) Mr Tony Scrivin Mr Brian Moore

BHA134

J Stan Sheppard

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury S Matt Sheppard Racing

320-335 D T

TIMEFORM VIEW Contested some hot handicaps last season and hasn’t disgraced herself in 3 starts this time round. Now 11lb below last winning mark, but this calls for a clear career-best. TFRHHIII

12 Br

MELLOW BEN (IRE) (8)

7 11 3

B g Beneﬁcial - Mellowthemoonlight (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Broadsword Group Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester S Broadsword Group Ltd Dominic Delaney

BHA132

J Joshua Moore

06-655U D

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner in the opening stages of last season, but form tailed off thereafter and hasn’t made much of an impact since returning from a break in September. TFRHIIII

13 Br

BREAKING WAVES (IRE) (292)

6 11 2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Acoola (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Colin Peake & Julie Slater Harry Whittington, Sparsholt S CHD Property Declan Dorgan

BHA131

J Page Fuller

4/4PP14CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces in a 4-runner Exeter novice handicap in January. Well-held next time, though, and opposable on return/debut for new yard. Has undergone a wind op. TFRHIIII

14 Br

ORCHARDSTOWN CROSS (IRE) (25)

9 11 1

B g Westerner - Shang A Lang (IRE) (Commander Collins (IRE)) Mr J. H. Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton S Brendon Powerwashers Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

BHA130

J Rex Dingle (3)

11/10P-3 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 on the bounce over fences last season and positive start to this campaign when third of 18 at Exeter (24.2f). Drop back in trip no issue and each-way claims off the same mark. TFRHHHII

15 Br

COURT MASTER (IRE) (23)

7 10 12

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) (Luso) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash S Kiely Bros Ltd Mr Cyril Carty

BHA127

J Brendan Powell

110-124 C

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 3 of his 6 starts over fences, including at Warwick on return. Creditable efforts in defeat at Market Rasen and this course (19.8f) since, and should give another good account. TFRHHHII

16 Br

CAP DU NORD (FR) (21)

7 10 8

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) (Poliglote) The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend S NAF S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

BHA123

J Jack Tudor (3)

54316-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well last season, scoring at Fakenham in January. Caught the eye when fourth on return over 20.2f at Wincanton and, likely to strip ﬁtter this time, he needs considering off a fair mark. TFRHHHHH 23

RACE 3

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 13. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5, 13.

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2019: BENNYS KING (IRE) 8 11 1 Harry Skelton 10-1 (Dan Skelton) 16 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-2 Kapcorse (FR), 6-1 Canelo (IRE), 10-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 11-1 Court Master (IRE), 12-1 Highest Sun (FR), 14-1 Brelan d’As (FR), Orchardstown Cross (IRE), Cap du Nord (FR), 16-1 Champagne Court (IRE), 20-1 As You Like (IRE), 22-1 Rocky’s Treasure (IRE), Doctor Dex (IRE), 25-1 The Bay Birch (IRE), 40-1 Breaking Waves (IRE), 50-1 Captain Chaos (IRE), 66-1 Mellow Ben (IRE) Race Summary: A typically competitive renewal which can go to CAP DU NORD, who shaped very well indeed on his Wincanton reappearance 3 weeks ago. That spin will have teed him up nicely for this and he’s just 1lb above his last winning mark. Kapcorse, successful in this race 2 years ago, remains unexposed and is feared greatly, despite the lengthy layoff. Highest Sun and Court Master are also shortlisted. 1-2-3: 1.CAP DU NORD (FR) 2.KAPCORSE (FR) 3.HIGHEST SUN (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (55 wins from 218 runners, 25%) runs CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM, COLONIAL DREAMS and RATHHILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs AMOUR DE NUIT and CHRISTOPHER WOOD Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM, COLONIAL DREAMS and RATHHILL today. Longest Traveller: ON THE WILD SIDE trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 86 miles. BREEDING

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CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (17)

5 11 12

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou) Ms Sharon Kinsella Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Airlie Stud

BHA RATING BHA142

J Bryony Frost

04010-3 C CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdle/Flat winner who returned after 4 months off with encouraging third in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces in 20f Bangor handicap hurdle. Should be spot on now so much respected. TFRHHHII

2 Br

TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (49)

5 11 11

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope S Plusbac Cyril O’Hara

BHA141

J Jonathan Burke

1/1112-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from ﬁrst 5 starts when improving again to see off 10 rivals in 19.5f Silver Trophy at Chepstow on reappearance. Raised 7lb but there’s more to come so he holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH

3 Br

FLASH THE STEEL (IRE) (7)

8 11 11

B or Br g Craigsteel - Anna’s Melody (IRE) (Luso) Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester S Ladbrokes Richard Eustace

BHA141

J Harry Skelton

5/100-2F T

TIMEFORM VIEW Chepstow Silver Trophy winner last autumn who returned with good second in same race before falling ﬁfth in Haydock handicap week ago. Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHII

4 Br

AMOUR DE NUIT (IRE) (26)

8 11 10

B g Azamour (IRE) - Umthoulah (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) Mr Andrew Williams Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group Wardley Bloodstock

BHA140

J Harry Cobden

51242/-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3-time chaser winner in 2018/19 who made light of 20-month absence when landing 20f Plumpton handicap hurdle earlier in the month. Up 3lb and this is tougher but he’s not dismissed lightly. TFRHHHII

5 Br

CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (IRE) (261)

6 11 7

Gr g Stowaway - Saffron Holly (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Frank Tobin

BHA137

J Nico de Boinville

1/55430- C CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m hurdle winner in 2018 but he didn’t wholly convince over fences last term, despite often running with credit. Reverts to hurdles now so no forlorn hope for top yard. TFRHHHII

COLONIAL DREAMS (IRE) (296)

8 11 6

BHA136

J Jeremiah McGrath B g Westerner - Dochas Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Mr C. N. Barnes Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 6251/06- D Br Robert B. Hodgins S Unibet TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler at his best but only twice raced last term. Back from another 9-month absence now and this is no easy comeback. One of three for Henderson yard and market can guide. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/2/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track. TFRHHHII 28

7 Br

HANG IN THERE (IRE) (28)

6 11 6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport Mr Daniel Furini

BHA136

J Ben Jones (3)

115F-66

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked very useful prospect when landing Cheltenham Grade 2 last November but below that form in 4 runs since, too free when sixth of 8 in Ascot handicap last time. Well treated if bouncing back. TFRHHHII

8 Br

RATHHILL (IRE) (260)

7 11 3

B g Getaway (GER) - Bella Venezia (IRE) (Milan) Mr John P. McManus Frank Motherway

BHA133

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

2/14/00- C

TIMEFORMVIEW Impressed with winning hurdling bow here in December 2018 but hasn’t gone on in three subsequent runs, wind op before well-held in County Hurdle at Cheltenham ﬁnal start. Lots to prove on comeback. TFRHHHII

9 Br

LORD LAMINGTON (GB) (14)

4 11 0

B g Australia - Lady Eclair (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Netherﬁeld House Stud Alan King, Barbury Castle S Hare Group Ltd Newsells Park Stud

BHA130

J Tom Cannon

1220-0

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair middle-distance stayer on Flat who took well to hurdling last season but he beat only one in 21f handicap at Cheltenham two weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII

10 Br

ON THE WILD SIDE (IRE) (34)

7 10 12

BHA128

J Charlie Hammond (3) B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clear Riposte (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) M Albon & M P Tudor Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich 316-11 S Carehome Selection Ltd Mrs Mary Ahearne

TIMEFORMVIEW Ready winner of pair of 2m Hexham novices in the mud last month. Gets in on handy opening mark and has more to offer now up in trip so high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI

5 10 11

BHA127

J Richard Johnson

Milton Harris, Warminster

0-r5314

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when landing 20f handicap at Aintree but below-par fourth of 6 at Carlisle only run since. Remains on handy mark and sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII

12 Br

HOWLING MILAN (IRE) (29)

6 10 7

B g Milan - Fantasia Filly (FR) (Dadarissime (FR)) Strensham Stragglers Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham S Oak Inn Defford John A. Mernagh

BHA123

J Robert Dunne

54F0-C0 C CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler last term but he offered little over fences when seventh in Uttoxeter novice last month. Quickly back hurdling with cheekpieces ﬁtted so no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

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2019: THE CASHEL MAN (IRE) 7 10 6 Jeremiah McGrath 9-1 (Nicky Henderson) 16 ran

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), 13-2 Amour de Nuit (IRE), On The Wild Side (IRE), 10-1 Jacamar (GER), 11-1 Flash The Steel (IRE), 14-1 Christopher Wood (IRE), Champagne Platinum (IRE), Colonial Dreams (IRE), 18-1 Rathhill (IRE), 22-1 Hang In There (IRE), 33-1 Lord Lamington (GB), Howling Milan (IRE) Race Summary: A case can be made for lots of these but the most persuasive one is TEA CLIPPER who continued his progression with a most likeable winning return in Chepstow’s Silver Trophy and is taken to make light of a 7lb rise here. Handicap debutant On The Wild Side is another with better days ahead of him so rates the chief threat, although Hang In There is weighted to have a big say if back on song. 1-2-3: 1.TEA CLIPPER (IRE) 2.ON THE WILD SIDE (IRE) 3.HANG IN THERE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (55 wins from 218 runners, 25%) runs FLORESSA and MARIE’S ROCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs THYME WHITE Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2014 and 2019. The stable runs FLORESSA and MARIE’S ROCK today. Longest Traveller: SEBASTOPOL trained by Tom Lacey, Woolhope, 84 miles. BREEDING

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BOTOX HAS (FR) (35)

4 11 10

B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) (Kahyasi) Mr John Stone S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud

BHA RATING BHA146

J Joshua Moore

Gary Moore, Horsham

2/121-1 D

S K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took another big step forward with victory in 2m Cheltenham hurdle on return last month (good form, fav in third Allmankind very impressive over fences next time). Handicap debut. More to come. TFRHHHHI

2 Br

SEBASTOPOL (IRE) (301)

6 11 6

BHA142

J Jonathan Burke B g Fame And Glory - Knockcroghery (IRE) (Pelder (IRE)) Mr C. Boultbee-Brooks Tom Lacey, Woolhope 1/43/141- D S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited Mr J. Nicholson T

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced but 2-3 in handicaps last season at Wincanton and Musselburgh. Gives the impression he£ ll be suited by further, but still unexposed and good record fresh so well worth a second look. TFRHHHII

3 Br

MILKWOOD (IRE) (41)

6 11 5

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Tropical Lake (IRE) (Lomond (USA)) Ms J. Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke S Tote John Boden and Willie Kane

BHA141

J Robert Dunne

1/132-14 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful return in intermediate event at Ffos Las on return. Took strong hold when fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle Handicap there last time and that is cracking form. Capable of better still. TFRHHHII

4 Br

THYME WHITE (FR) (50)

4 11 5

B g Anodin (IRE) - Jane (GER) (Samum (GER)) The Stewart Family E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie

BHA141

J Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

2210-1 D

S Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Listed contest at Musselburgh last term and returned much improved with 3-length defeat of The Pink’n in Chepstow handicap after travelling powerfully. Hit with 11lb rise so more needed again. TFRHHHII

5 Br

FLORESSA (FR) (261)

5 11 5

BHA141

J Jeremiah McGrath B m Poliglote - Dona Rez (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Just Four Men Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 2/12120- CD S Unibet Mme Josette Lasseur

TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham when last seen but won the Listed mares’ novice over C&D on this card 12 months ago and good record fresh bodes well on ﬁrst go in handicap. TFRHHHII

6 Br

MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) (334)

5 11 5

B or Br m Milan - By The Hour (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Middleham Park Racing XLII Nicky Henderson, Lambourn S Middleham Park Racing Mr D. Breen

BHA141

J Nico de Boinville

111- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 from 3 in Listed Taunton mares’ novice hurdle when last seen in December, tanking through the race. Could be excellent, far better than a handicapper, if all is well. Has had a wind op. TFRHHHHH 32

7 Br

THE PINK’N (GB) (35)

4 11 2

Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Lady Friend (Environment Friend) Mrs P. de W. Johnson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans Mrs P. de W. Johnson

BHA138

J Daniel Sansom (3)

3231-22 H

TIMEFORM VIEW Proving very consistent in this sphere, winning twice last season and chasing home Thyme White and Botox Has in his 2 runs this term. 6lb rise to contend with now. TFRHHHII

8 Br

MILLERS BANK (GB) (41)

6 11 1

B g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter (Karinga Bay) Millers Bank Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd A. M. Hales

BHA137

J Harry Bannister

25/211-0 T

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive in 3 runs over hurdles last season with 2 wins. Entitled to have come on for last month’s return in the red-hot Welsh Champion Hurdle Handicap and has tongue tie on now. TFRHHHII

9 Br

PISGAH PIKE (IRE) (5)

5 10 7

Br g Famous Name - Music On D Waters (IRE) (Byron) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S Betvictor Mrs Anne McDonnell

BHA129

J Gavin Sheehan

4-21212 D BF T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start over hurdles this year, winning at Hexham and Plumpton. Couldn’t match the winner’s acceleration in the straight in slowly-run handicap at Kempton on Monday and this is way tougher. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 8.

2019: EPATANTE (FR) 5 11 6 Aidan Coleman 3-1 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran

Betting Forecast: 2-1 Marie’s Rock (IRE), 11-2 Botox Has (FR), Thyme White (FR), 13-2 Milkwood (IRE), 9-1 Sebastopol (IRE), 12-1 Floressa (FR), 25-1 The Pink’n (GB), 33-1 Millers Bank (GB), 40-1 Pisgah Pike (IRE) Race Summary: If all is well, the sky is the limit for the unbeaten MARIE’S ROCK and she can make a successful return before having her sights raised. Botox Has is another who looks better than a handicapper and is set for a big run after his ready Cheltenham victory. Sebastopol is also worth a look.

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The Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Intermediate Hurdle Race (A Limited Handicap) (Registered as the Gerry Feilden Hurdle) (Listed Race)

GENERAL SIR RANDLE FEILDEN, always known to his friends as Gerry, is remembered as the outstanding racing administrator of the 30 years following the end of the Second World War. Newbury was his local meeting as his home was at Minster Lovell, in the neighbouring county of Oxfordshire. He was senior Steward of the Jockey Club in 1952 and again in 1961, then from 1965 until 1973. An approachable and progressive man, he set himself the task of improving racing for the benefit of all concerned. Among the reforms and innovations introduced during his terms of office as Senior Steward were starting stalls, the camera patrol, systematic dope testing, overnight declaration of blinkers and centralised handicapping. He gave further voluntary service to racing as Chairman of the Stable Lads Welfare Trust for six years, and instigated an examination of the pay and conditions of service of stable staff. General Sir Randle Feilden was chairman of Newbury Racecourse, and a Director of several other public companies, including the Morland Brewery which sponsored the Morland Brewery Handicap for the first time at Newbury’s inaugural July meeting in 1963. General Feilden died in October 1981. 33

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1-2-3: 1.MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) 2.BOTOX HAS (FR) 3.SEBASTOPOL (IRE)

Ladbrokes Trophy Roll Of Honour Year 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971

Winner Mandarin Taxidermist Kerstin Knucklecracker Mandarin Springbok Mill House Arkle Arkle Stalbridge Colonist Rondetto Man Of The West Spanish Steps Border Mask Bighorn

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Charlie Potheen Red Candle Royal Marshall II April Seventh Zeta’s Son Bachelors Hall Approaching Fighting Fit Bright Highway Diamond Edge Bregawn Brown Chamberlin Burrough Hill Lad Galway Blaze Broadheath Playschool Strands Of Gold Ghofar Arctic Call Chatam Sibton Abbey Cogent One Man Couldnt Be Better Coome Hill Suny Bay Teeton Mill Ever Blessed King’s Road What’s Up Boys Gingembre Strong Flow Celestial Gold Trabolgan State Of Play Denman Madison Du Berlais Denman Diamond Harry Carruthers Bobs Worth Triolo D’Alene Many Clouds Smad Place Native River Total Recall Sizing Tennessee De Rasher Counter

Owner Mme. K. Hennessy Mrs. P. Hastings Mr. G. H. Moore Major L. S. Marler Mme. K. Hennessy Lord Joicey Mr. Bill Gollings Anne, Duchess Of Westminister Anne, Duchess Of Westminister Mr. R. J. R. Blindell Mr. A. B. Mitchell Mr. Donavan Drewery Mr. E. R. Courage Mrs. A. S. Arnold Major J. C. Vernon Miller & Mr. A. J. Kingsley Mrs. B. Heath Mrs. Catherine O’Shea Mr. J. Sumner Mrs. B. Meehan Mr. M. Buckley Mr. & Mrs. P. Harris Major Wigan Mrs. L. K. Carr Mr. G. Strawbridge Mr. S. Loughridge Mr. J. Kennelly Mrs. Basil Samuel Mr. R. S. Riley Mrs. R. S. Formby & Mrs. W. Tulloch Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Marsh Mr. R. E. W. Cottle Independent Twine Manf. Co. Sir Hugh Dundas & Mr. D. Taffner Mr. B. T. Stewart-Brown Dr. B. Nolan & Mr. Adrian F. Nolan Mr. G. A. Hubbard Pell-Mell Partners Mr. J. Hales & Miss. L. Hales Mr. R. A. B. Whittle Mrs. J. Dennis & Mr. W. W. Dennis Uplands Bloodstock The Winning Line The Ever Blessed Partnership Mrs. Nicholas Jones R. J. B. Partners Mrs. L. C. Taylor Mr. B. C. Marshall D. A. Johnson Mr. Trevor Hemmings Mr. & Mrs. William Rucker Paul K. Barber & Mrs. M. Findlay Roger Stanley & Yvonne Reynolds II Paul K. Barber & Mrs M. Findlay Paul Duffy The Oaksey Partnership The Not Afraid Partnership Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Orr Mr. Trevor Hemmings Mrs. Peter Andrews Brocade Racing Slaneyville Syndicate Ann & Alan Potts Limited Makin’ Bacon Partnership

1957-59 Runnings Were At Cheltenham

Trainer F. Walwyn F. Walwyn C. Bewicke D. Ancil F. Walwyn N. Crump F. Walwyn T. Dreaper T. Dreaper K. Cundell R. Turnell F. Walwyn E. R. Courage P. V. F. Cazalet C. J. Vernon Miller

Jockey Ran P. Madden 19 Hon. J. Lawrence 13 S. Hayhurst 26 D. Ancil 20 G. W. Robinson 22 G. Scott 27 G. W. Robinson 10 P. Taaffe 9 P. Taaffe 8 S. Mellor 6 J. King 13 G. W. Robinson 11 J. Cook 15 D. Mould 12 D. Cartwright 13

F. Walwyn G. Vallance T. Forster R. Turnell P. Bailey P. Cundell J. Gifford J. K. M. Oliver M. J. O’Brien F. Walwyn M. W. Dickinson F. T. Winter Mrs. J. Pitman J. G. Fitzgerald D. H. Barons D. H. Barons M. C. Pipe D. R. C. Elsworth O. Sherwood M. C. Pipe F. Murphy A. Turnell G. Richards C. P. E. Brooks W. W. Dennis C.P.E. Brooks V. Williams M. Pitman N. A. Twiston-Davies P. J. Hobbs Mrs. L. C. Taylor P. F. Nicholls M. C. Pipe N. J. Henderson E. Williams P. F. Nicholls D. E. Pipe P. F. Nicholls N. Williams M. Bradstock N. J. Henderson N. J. Henderson O. Sherwood A. King C. Tizzard W. P. Mullins C. Tizzard E. Lavelle

R. Pitman J. Fox G. Thorner A. Turnell I. Watkinson M. O’Halloran R. Champion R. Linley G. Newman W. Smith G. Bradley J. Francome J. Francome M. Dwyer P. F. Nicholls P. F. Nicholls P. Scudamore H. Davies J. Osborne P. Scudamore A. Maguire D. Fortt A. Dobbin D. Gallagher J. Osborne G. Bradley N. Williamson T. J. Murphy J. Goldstein P. W. Flynn A. Thornton R. Walsh T. J. Murphy M. A. Fitzgerald P. Moloney S. Thomas T. Scudamore R. Walsh D. Jacob M. Batchelor B. J. Geraghty B. J. Geraghty L. Aspell W. Hutchinson R. Johnson P. Townend T. Scudamore B. Jones

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The History Of The Ladbrokes Trophy

The Ladbrokes Trophy was first run at Cheltenham in 1957 but was moved to Newbury after three years where it has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious races in jumps racing. It has earned its place through the achievements of a glittering roll call of former winners, headed by Arkle, who represent many of the best chasers to have graced the sport. Mill House, Bregawn, Burrough Hill Lad, One Man, Denman, Bobs Worth, Many Clouds and Native River were others to have embellished their careers with victory in the 3m2f handicap chase. It has been sponsored by Ladbrokes since 2017, having previously enjoyed an unbroken association with Hennessy that had endured since its inception in 1957 when Mandarin clinched the first of two wins, a feat matched only twice since by Arkle (1964 & 1965) and Denman (2007 & 2009). There have been no three-time winners, Arkle narrowly failing when beaten by Stalbridge Colonist, to whom he was conceding 35lb, in 1966, and Denman finishing third in 2010. The late Fulke Walwyn enjoyed multiple successes with an unmatched record of seven wins from Mandarin (1957 & 1961), Taxidermist (1958), Mill House (1963), Man of the West (1968), Charlie Potheen (1972) and Diamond Edge (1981). Nicky Henderson (2005 Trabolgan, 2012 Bobs Worth & 2013 Triolo D’Alene) and Paul Nicholls (2003 Strong Flow, 2007 & 2009 Denman) are the most successful current trainers with three wins each. Through Broadheath (1986) and Playschool (1987), Nicholls is one of three people to have both ridden and trained winners of the race. Willie Robinson has ridden the most winners of the race on Mandarin (1961), Mill House (1963) and Man of the West (1968), one more than Barry Geraghty, the only active jockey with two successes. There have been four horses that have captured the Ladbrokes Trophy and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season - Arkle, Bregawn, Denman and Bobs Worth. Native River won the Ladbrokes Trophy and Welsh National in 2016 and the following season landed the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Many Clouds remains the only horse to have won both the Ladbrokes Trophy and the Grand National at Aintree.

BIG RACE TRENDS T H E

LADBROKES TROPHY Y THE KEY STATS FOR THE L AST TEN WINNERS OF THE FA MOUS R ACE - CAN YOU FIND THIS AFTERNOON’S WINNER USING THESE?

AGED 6, 7 OR 8 YRS OLD

9/10

SIZING TENNESSEE THE ONLY WINNING 10 YR OLD IN 2018

R ATED 146-160: DENM AN R ATED 170 IN 2009

10/10

WINNING FAVOURITES

3/10

SHORTEST PRICE WINNER: DENM AN (11/4) IN 2009

COLIN TIZZARD HAS TR AINED THE WINNER TWICE IN THE LAST 4 YEARS

RAN LESS THAN 57 DAYS AGO

8/10

ONLY DIA MOND HARRY (2010) AND BOBS WORTH (2012) HADN’T HAD A RUN THAT SEASON

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RACE 6 3.00

THE LADBROKES TROPHY STEEPLE CHASE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

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for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £200000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 1f 214yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (55 wins from 218 runners, 25%) runs BEWARE THE BEAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs DANNY WHIZZBANG and SECRET INVESTOR Fancy That: C Tizzard won this race in 2016 and 2018. The stable runs COPPERHEAD and MISTER MALARKY today. Longest Traveller: REGAL ENCORE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 95 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

BALLYOPTIC (IRE) (28)

10 11 12

BHA RATING BHA162

J Mr Zac Baker (3) B g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Mills & Mason Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 11401-P Br Roger Ryan S Agetur (UK) Ltd T TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart on his day, winning Charlie Hall and 3m handicap at Ascot (both heavy) last season. Does need to shrug off a below-par reappearance run in this year’s Charlie Hall, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/10/2020 it was reported that the horse was outpaced from halfway. TFRHHIII

2 Br

VINNDICATION (IRE) (28)

7 11 11

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Pawnee Trail (IRE) (Taipan (IRE)) Moremoneythan Kim Bailey, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd Thomas Mulhern

BHA161 (-1)

J David Bass

135/14-2 BF T CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Most likeable and progressive chaser who took it up another notch when 2 lengths second to Cyrname TFRHHHHI (Aye Right 5 lengths back in third) in Charlie Hall on reappearance. Cheekpieces added. Considered.

3 Br

SECRET INVESTOR (GB) (49) B g Kayf Tara - Silver Charmer (Charmer) Hills of Ledbury Ltd Brian & Gwen Grifﬁths

8 11 9

BHA159 (+3)

J Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group

11/202-1 T

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from wind surgery with an improved performance to see off Potterman by 7 lengths in 3m Chepstow handicap in October. Form boosted since so 6lb rise not excessive. High on shortlist. TFRHHHHI

4 Br

BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) (332)

10 11 8

BHA158

J Jeremiah McGrath B g Shantou (USA) - Native Bid (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Mr G. B. Barlow Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 411P/40- C D S Unibet Mrs Marilyn Syme B

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Ultima at 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Even better form when fourth of 24 in this on last year’s reappearance and probably worth ignoring a lesser run over hurdles on only subsequent outing. TFRHHHII

5 Br

KILDISART (IRE) (28)

8 11 5

BHA155 (-1)

J Nico de Boinville B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Princess Mairead (IRE) (Blueprint (IRE)) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water 36652-3 S Ptarmigan Media Limited William Mangan CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Right back to his best when narrowly denied byThe Conditional in Ultima at Cheltenham Festival in March. Sound reappearance run over hurdles at Wetherby and that should put him spot on for this. TFRHHHII

6 Br

COPPERHEAD (GB) (28)

6 11 2

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Mrs G. C. Pritchard Colin Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited R. and J. Micklethwait

BHA152

J Robbie Power

5111F-P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice chase winner last term but well beaten when falling heavily in RSA on ﬁnal start. Also dropped away tamely on hurdle return last month but yard does have good recent record in this. TFRHHHII 38

7 Br

REGAL ENCORE (IRE) (28)

12 11 1

BHA151

J Richie McLernon B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Go On Eileen (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster 02P13-1 S Geegeez.co.uk Mr John Browne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his ﬁne Ascot record when taking Grade 3 handicap on reappearance but he’s harder to predict elsewhere, underlined by his 3 performances in this, pulling up twice but also third in 2017. TFRHHIII

8 Br

AYE RIGHT (IRE) (28)

7 11 0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) (Presenting) Geoff and Elspeth Adam Patrick Cashman

BHA150

J Callum Bewley

Harriet Graham, Jedburgh

2U15-23

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has quickly developed into very smart chaser, running a belter when 7 lengths third to Cyrname (Vinndication second) in Charlie Hall at Wetherby. Unexposed granted this sort of stamina test. Player. TFRHHHHH

9 Br

MISTER MALARKY (GB) (28)

7 11 0

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Priscilla (Teenoso (USA)) Wendy & Malcolm Hezel Colin Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited, Tote H. T. Cole

BHA150

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

06P1P-6 C B

TIMEFORMVIEW Won Grade 3 handicap at Kempton last winter. Ought to be sharper for his reappearance run behind Regal Encore at Ascot last month but he was only sixth off an identical mark last year. Blinkers added. TFRHHIII

10 Br

BLACK OP (IRE) (27)

9 11 0

Br g Sandmason - Afar Story (IRE) (Desert Story (IRE)) Mr R. S. Brookhouse Tom George, Slad S HBA Media P. Rothwell

BHA150

J Jonathan Burke

04/122-4 T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice chaser last term and reappeared with ﬁne fourth to Imperial Aura in 2 1/2m Carlisle Listed 27 days ago. 3m has always looked to be the limit of his stamina, though, so extra 2f a worry. TFRHIIII

11 Br

TWO FOR GOLD (IRE) (29)

7 10 12

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) (Shernazar) May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 Kim Bailey, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd Neil R. Tector

BHA148

J Ciaran Gethings

4/1112-2 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart novice last season and stepped up again when second in competitive 19f Wetherby handicap on reappearance. Open to further progress now going back up in trip. One of 2 strong contenders for yard. TFRHHHHI

12 Br

THE CONDITIONAL (IRE) (263)

8 10 11

BHA147 (-1)

J Brendan Powell B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Gorrie Vale (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Mr P. J. Cave David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold 4/31241Brendan Ferris CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed excellent ﬁrst season with this yard, second in this and concluding with neck defeat of Kildisart (Vinndication fourth) in Ultima at Cheltenham, doing well after mistake 2 out. Respected. TFRHHHHI

13 Br

LA BAGUE AU ROI (FR) (28)

9 10 9

BHA145

J Richard Johnson B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Alliance Royale (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Mrs Julien Turner & Mr Andrew Merriam Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 335U-45 C S 1Account Ltd Comtesse Bertrand De Tarragon

DANNY WHIZZBANG (IRE) (21)

7 10 9

BHA145

J Sean Bowen B g Getaway (GER) - Lakil Princess (IRE) (Bering) Mrs Angela Tincknell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 11/133-0 C D BF Br Minch Bloodstock S Morson Group T TIMEFORMVIEW Looked a very smart chaser in making when taking Grade 2 novice at this meeting last year but things haven’t gone to plan since, including when well beaten in Badger Beers on return (reportedly bled). STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. TFRHHIII

15 Br

THE HOLLOW GINGE (IRE) (35)

7 10 8

BHA144

J Gavin Sheehan B g Oscar (IRE) - Some Gem (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) The Ginge Army Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 2301P-U S Agetur (UK) Ltd Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey V

TIMEFORMVIEW Very useful staying chaser on his day but hard to be sure what sort of form he turns up here in having unseated at the ﬁrst on his Kelso reappearance. Visored ﬁrst time. TFRHIIII

16 Br

POTTERMAN (GB) (21)

7 10 6

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Polly Potter (Kayf Tara) James & Jean Potter Ltd James & Jean Potter

BHA142 (+5)

J Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

5-02122

S Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to win competitive 3m handicap at Market Rasen in August and just as good when runner at Chepstow (to Secret Investor) and Wincanton (beaten short head in Badger Beers) since. TFRHHHHI 39

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 1 novice chase winner in 2018/19 but without a win since. Behind Vinndication and Aye Right in Charlie Hall last time and it’s likely that wait for another success will go on a bit longer. TFRHHIII

ARDLETHEN (IRE) (27)

7 10 2

BHA138

J Harry Skelton Ch g Arakan (USA) - Itsafamilyaffair (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester 23520-5 Br Mrs Eileen Comer TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser who fared about as well as could be expected when ﬁfth of 6 in 2 1/2m Carlisle Listed on return. Top yard always respected but he’ll need an improved performance to overcome this mark. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/11/2020 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame. TFRHHIII

18 Br

CLOTH CAP (IRE) (35)

8 10 0

B g Beneﬁcial - Cloth Fair (IRE) (Old Vic) Mr Trevor Hemmings Mr S. Spillane

BHA136

J Tom Scudamore

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham S Trust Inns Limited

3/4320-3 CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 2019 Scottish National. Didn’t hit the same heights last season but returned with an encouraging third to Frodon over 25f at Cheltenham. Cheekpieces on ﬁrst time. Could go well. TFRHHHHI

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18 (EXACTA) Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 18. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 12.

2019: DE RASHER COUNTER 7 10 10 Ben Jones 12-1 (Emma Lavelle) 24 ran

Betting Forecast: 15-2 Vinndication (IRE), 17-2 Aye Right (IRE), 10-1 Two For Gold (IRE), The Conditional (IRE), 12-1 Secret Investor (GB), Kildisart (IRE), Copperhead (GB), 16-1 Black Op (IRE), Potterman (GB), Cloth Cap (IRE), 33-1 Beware The Bear (IRE), Regal Encore (IRE), Mister Malarky (GB), Danny Whizzbang (IRE), Ardlethen (IRE), 40-1 La Bague Au Roi (FR), 80-1 Ballyoptic (IRE), 100-1 The Hollow Ginge (IRE) Race Summary: A cracking renewal. AYE RIGHT leaves the impression he may have an even bigger performance in him now racing beyond 3m for the ﬁrst time over fences and can become the ﬁrst Scottish-trained winner since 1979. Secret Investor rates a big threat after his impressive defeat of Potterman at Chepstow. Kim Bailey pair Vinndication and Two For Gold are two of many others who could go well. 1-2-3: 1.AYE RIGHT (IRE) 2.SECRET INVESTOR 3.VINNDICATION (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 7 3.35

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for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £30000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)

RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (15-20): P Hobbs (23 wins from 136 runners, 17%) runs ZANZA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs HATCHER and MARRACUDJA Longest Traveller: THE KING OF MAY trained by B Ellison, Malton, 229 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO

1 Br

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

MOONLIGHTER (GB) (25)

7 11 12

B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla (Bob’s Return (IRE)) Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Racing Nick Williams, South Molton S Kendall & Davies H. Davies & R. Davies

BHA RATING BHA147

J Tom Scudamore

2U142-2 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved over fences last season and resumed his progress in no uncertain terms after 8 months off when an excellent second in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, collared near ﬁnish. High on shortlist. TFRHHHHI

2 Br

HATCHER (IRE) (36)

7 11 8

B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE) (Quws) Mr P. H. Betts Brian Grifﬁn

BHA143

J Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

1601-10 D

S HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a good strike rate and justiﬁed support when making winning return to fences at Southwell in July. Not disgraced up 6lb in tougher race at Cheltenham since. Return to a ﬂatter track will suit. TFRHHHII

3 Br

WESTERN MILLER (IRE) (36)

9 11 4

BHA139

J Paul O’Brien (3) B g Westerner - Deﬁnite Miller (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) The Pantechnicons IV Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton 51-1602 D S Tote Robert B. Hodgins T CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Butchered rivals with a superb jumping display at Uttoxeter on return in July and back to form when second at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago. Not sure to repeat that, however, and well-held in this last year. TFRHHHII

4 Br

MARRACUDJA (FR) (7)

9 11 4

B g Martaline - Memorial (FR) (Homme de Loi (IRE)) Foxtrot Racing Marracudja Dan Skelton, Alcester S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates E.A.R.L. De Cordelles et al

BHA139

J Bridget Andrews

130-460 D T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who recorded a career best when winning 2m handicap at Wetherby last season. However, mark suffered after ﬁnishing third in Grade 1 at Ascot and has struggled in handicaps since. TFRHHIII

5 Br

ZANZA (IRE) (22)

6 11 3

B g Arcadio (GER) - What A Bleu (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Louisville Syndicate Elite Philip Hobbs, Minehead S Philip Hobbs Racing Larry Doyle

BHA138

J Richard Johnson

6F60-42 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning 2m hurdler. Type to do well over fences given his physique and all the better for chase bow/return when runner-up at Warwick 3 weeks ago, albeit no match for winner. TFRHHHII

6 Br

IBLEO (FR) (28)

7 11 2

B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Mahendra (GER) (Next Desert (IRE)) The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford S Faucets Limited Mr H. Honore & Mr P. Pietro di Pietro

BHA137

J Charlie Deutsch

0/0//112-2 D BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Deﬁed huge absence to make winning chase debut at Wincanton last season and easily followed up at Huntingdon. Further progress when second both starts since, including at Ascot on return. Big player. TFRHHHHH 44

7 Br

THE RUSSIAN DOYEN (IRE) (14)

7 11 0

BHA135

B g Doyen (IRE) - Namloc (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) The Gosden Mob Colin Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited Mrs Sheila O’Shea

J Harry Cobden

514/P-3P CD B

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful over fences but found to be lame sole start last season. Shaped as if retaining all of ability back over hurdles at Fontwell but disappointed in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Headgear on. TFRHHHII

8 Br

THE KING OF MAY (FR) (307)

6 10 13

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

BHA134

J Nico de Boinville

302//131- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of 18-month absence to win 2 of his 3 starts over fences last season, both in handicaps. Can clearly go well fresh so 10-month absence is of no concern and remains unexposed. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

(EXACTA)

2019: MAGIC SAINT (FR) 5 11 9 Harry Cobden 3-1 (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Ibleo (FR), 3-1 Moonlighter (GB), 13-2 The King of May (FR), 10-1 Hatcher (IRE), Western Miller (IRE), Zanza (IRE), 14-1 The Russian Doyen (IRE), 25-1 Marracudja (FR) Race Summary: IBLEO’s chasing profile is all positive and he hasn’t finished improving yet judged on his excellent second at Ascot on return 4 weeks ago, collared in the dying strides by a race-fit rival. Moonlighter was only just worn down by a high-class prospect in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter so rates an obvious threat, while the return to a flatter track will suit Hatcher. 1-2-3: 1.IBLEO (FR) 2.MOONLIGHTER 3.HATCHER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

RESULT PANEL:

The Watch Racing Free Online At Ladbrokes Handicap Steeple Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) JIM JOEL was a very popular owner breeder who died at the age of 97. One of racing’s greatest benefactors, Mr Joel enjoyed considerable success with more than 1,200 winners both on the ﬂat and over the jumps.

A shy, modest bachelor, Mr Joel, who ran his family’s diamond mining business in South Africa until his death, became an owner soon after his service in the Hussars during the First World War and produced the winners of many big races at his Childwick Bury Stud near St Albans. Maori Venture provided him with his greatest success over the jumps when winning the 1987 Grand National in his famous black and scarlet colours. He is always remembered with respect and admiration.

RACE 7

They included The Laird and Beacon Light who will be remembered by long standing regulars as proliﬁc Newbury winners.

Today’s Race Officials & Conditions Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Chris Hill, Guy Upton, Richard Westropp

Social Distancing Officer Lyn Williams

Starters

Robert Supple, James Stenning

Judge

Guy Lewis

Clerk Of The Scales Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer Bethan Cook

Veterinary Surgeons Alastair Welch Charlie Schreiber Millie Stewart-Wood

Hon Surgeons Dr Bruce Letham Dr Mark Gorvin Dr Kelvin Badham

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Equine Welfare And Integrity Officers Darren Stone, Lisa Cook, Peter Double, Steve Fox

Commentator Ian Bartlett

Clerk Of The Course

Keith Ottesen

Head Groundsman Steve Robinson

Farriers

Jerry Baker Richard Wiggins

Race 1 12.10 - THE PLAY LADBROKES 5-A-SIDE ON FOOTBALL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11888 to the winning horse The second to receive £4452, the third £2224 and the fourth £1110. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Ladbrokes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £100. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9124; Second £3730; Third £1864; Fourth £932. (Penalty Value £11888) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Race 2 12.40 - THE LADBROKES JOHN FRANCOME NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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 kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 8 entries at £150. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Race 3 1.15 - THE SIR PETER O’SULLEVAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18768 to the winning horse The second to receive £5544, the third £2772, the fourth £1386, the fifth £693 and the sixth £348. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FRIENDS OF SIR PETER have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A Challenge trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until October 1st, 2021. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 23 entries, 1 at £30 and 22 at £150. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14250; Second £4761; Third £2382; Fourth £1191; Fifth £594; Sixth £297. (Penalty Value £18768) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Race 4 1.50 - THE GET YOUR LADBROKES £1 FREE BET TODAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16245 to the winning horse The second to receive £4770, the third £2385 and the fourth £1192. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ladbrokes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 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 Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries at £125. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12383; Second £4103; Third £2053; Fourth £1025. (Penalty Value £16245) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Race 5 2.25 - THE LADBROKES COMMITTED TO SAFER GAMBLING INTERMEDIATE HURDLE (Class 1) (LISTED RACE) (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (Registered as the Gerry Fielden Hurdle) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-155 which, prior to April 28th, 2019, had not won a hurdle race. £150 stake if the horse is rated 135 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 134 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each hurdle race won 6lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 10lb. Ladbrokes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 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 Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Race 6 3.00 - THE LADBROKES TROPHY STEEPLE CHASE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £113900 to the winning horse The second to receive £42740, the third £21400, the fourth £10660, the fifth £5360 and the sixth £2680. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 27th and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, November 10th or pay £500, Confirm by noon, November 23rd and pay £250, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 1st, 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. LADBROKES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a Challenge trophy will be awarded to the winning owner, to be returned to Newbury Racecourse by September 30th 2021. A best turned out award will also be presented. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The Newbury Racecourse Executive will also pay a sum of £750 for any horse Starting in this race, which has travelled from outside Great Britain with the express purpose of running 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. 48 HOUR DECLARATIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Ladbrokes Trophy Steeple Chase (Handicap). The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, November 27th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, November 1st, 2020, may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entry Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code for the purposes of this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. 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 39 entries, 11 at £250, 9 at £750, 19 at £1000. - Closed October 27th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £87160; Second £35780; Third £17900; Fourth £8940; Fifth £4480; Sixth £2240. (Penalty Value £113900) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Race 7 3.35 - THE WATCH RACING FREE ONLINE AT LADBROKES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (For the Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18768 to the winning horse The second to receive £5544, the third £2772, the fourth £1386, the fifth £693 and the sixth £348. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each steeple chase won 6lb. Ladbrokes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until October 1st, 2021. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 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, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries at £150. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14250; Second £4761; Third £2382; Fourth £1191; Fifth £594; Sixth £297. (Penalty Value £18768) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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