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5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
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Michael Fennessy
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Neil King, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
Racecard Key
1. Saddle Cloth Number
2. Horse Name
3. Country Code
4. Days since last run 5. Form Figures
Star Ratings Explained:
Form Guide
in St & Lb
Jockey Colour
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
The Belvoir Equine Veterinary & Dental Services
Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £4967)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (32) 3/62PP/-0 D
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE)
O Mrs C. Williams
B Patrick Kavanagh
11 12-1
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle and multiple chase winner who shaped as if better for outing,back from 20 months off,when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at NewtonAbbot (21.6f, soft) 32 days ago This run should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA116
2 GLENCASSLEY (IRE) (38) 4/2/13-30 D
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Reseda (GER)
9 11-13
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Mr Grant Leon Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B S. J. Murphy Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in this sphere at Hereford (20.9f) in March but has disappointed the last twice and remains to be seen if recent wind operation sparks a revival in form. TFRHHIII BHA114
3 EAST STREET (IRE) (4) U5P6-P1 D
Br B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE)
8 11-13 (in 7lb ex)
Mr Alex Chadwick J
O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket T
B Denis Cummins
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to best,in first-time visor,when easily taking 9-runner handicap chase atWetherby (24.2f,good to soft,7/2) 4 days ago Looks well in under 7lb penalty and holds strong follow-up claims. TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 NICKELFORCE (IRE) (38) 134-311 D
Br B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE)
5 11-11
Miss Gina Andrews J
O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr Neville Reid David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent over hurdles and found immediate improvement sent chasing,scoring on debut at Stratford (22.6f) and following up in Ludlow handicap (20f,good to soft) 38 days ago 7lb higher now but remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA112
5 FIRE DANCER (FR) (208) F/6520-2 D
Br B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR)
8 11-9
Miss Lucy Turner J
O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Ecurie Maulepaire et al Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow in January 2023.Proved inconsistent since,but has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted a good second under this pilot at Ffos Las when last seen in May. TFRHHHII BHA110
6 SCENE ONE (IRE) (18) P1644-P
Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE)
8 11-8
Mr Joshua Parker (5) J
O Scene One Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner (at up to 21.2f) over fences last season but arrives on back of a modest reappearance at Bangor and makes limited appeal TFRHHIII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: MEETING ABANDONED
Visor worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 East Street (IRE), 9-4 Nickelforce (IRE), 15-2 Fire Dancer (FR), 14-1 Glencassley (IRE), 20-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), Scene One (IRE)
NICKELFORCE is going the right way over fences and can complete his hat-trick in the opener Recent Wetherby winner East Street has a shorter trip to contend with here but is still much respected.
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NICKELFORCE (IRE) 2.EAST STREET (IRE) 3.FIRE DANCER (FR)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Today’s Race Result
Second Race 12.40
The Dr Tom Connors
Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for juvenile maiden three yrs old x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
colours no horse
1 BELCAMO (GB) (14) 2 11-2
Br Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
Kielan Woods J
O Cheltenham Is The Target Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Lemington Grange Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelardo gelding.Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Hawkhill Fair on Flat,successful at Goodwood (12f)in June
Showed plenty when second of 8 starting out over hurdles at Fontwell a fortnight ago and is sure to build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BENVOY (IRE) (64) 4 11-2
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mont Etoile (IRE) Finn Lambert (3) J
O TheseGirlsCan Racing Club Jo Davis, East Garston T
B D. L. O’Byrne Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden onFlat (sold from Henry deBromhead £6,500 in July) Half-brother touseful 2mhurdle winnerArabianRevolution (scored first time up in this sphere) but he was in need of the experience at Market Rasen in September. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 ESTATE PLANNING (IRE) (60)
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Persian Memories (IRE)
11-2
Conor Ring J
O Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T
B Mrs Virginia McGrath
TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to bumper winner Ever Present Fair form on first of 3 starts in Flat maidens for Mrs J.Harrington. Performed modestly after and now goes hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MACH TEN
(IRE) (35) 5 11-2
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Western Sky Tom Cannon J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Colin Kennedy Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) for Karl Burke. New connections went to 35,000 gns to acquire him in July and given a considerate introduction when fifth of 10 in juvenile hurdle atWincanton 35 days ago.Can take a sizeable step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
ROI DE BAVIERE
(FR) (31) 3 11-2
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Justfirstlady (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Puerari, Gravereaux, Monceau, Hazan BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat in France (stays 1 1/2m),placed 3 times but well held latest outing.Left FabriceVermeulen for €6,000 in July and sent to successful NH yard but just a reasonable hurdles debut at Newcastle TFRHHHII BHA-
6 YOU AND WHOSE ARMY (IRE) (410) 11-2
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sojitzen (FR)
James Best J
O Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Abbeville Stud Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to dual bumper winnerArthur’s Seat (by Champs Elysees),stayed 27f over hurdles,dam half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Jorobaden.Tailed-off last in maiden/minor event on Flat for J. S. Moore TFRHIIII BHA-
7 MORNING AIR (FR) (197)
10-9
Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Dust (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J
O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Haras de La Perelle Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner,second of 5 in minor event at Lyon Parilly (10.9f,soft,15/10).Off 6 months and first run for yard after leaving S.Wattel She possesses the raw ability to be a major factor now hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Stewards Note:
BELCAMO: Following its run on 17/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Belcamo (GB), 9-4 Morning Air (FR), 11-2 Roi de Baviere (FR), 13-2 Mach Ten (IRE), 16-1 Estate Planning (IRE), 18-1 Benvoy (IRE), 100-1 You And Whose Army (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
MORNING AIR possessed her share of ability on the level in France and having transferred to a successful yard, she could well be up to the task at the first attempt over hurdles in receipt of weight from all. Belcamo’s opening effort in this sphere was encouraging so he’s an obvious threat, along with Mach Ten.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MORNING AIR (FR) 2.BELCAMO 3.MACH TEN (IRE)
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Notices
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Approximate Odds
Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner
Third Race 1.15
The Sheriff’s Shindig Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) (46) 1/1264-5 6 12-2
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Alpine Breeze (IRE) Fergus Gillard J
O The Holryale Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Michael O’Regan Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowaswellsuitedbyemphasisonstaminawhenmakingasuccessfulhurdledebutover23/4matStratfordlastterm. Couldn’t really build on that,though not disgraced in face of a stiff task on chase bow atWorcester on return. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 ANTI BRIDGIE (IRE) (33) 33314-P 7 12-0
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Tobrigids (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) J
O Foxtrot Anti Bridgie and Dreamweavers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Sean Osborne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminwinningherfirst2startsoverhurdleslastseasonandtookadvantageofaweakracetoopenheraccountoverfencesina5-runner novice atWarwick (2 1/2m heavy) in March.Wasn’t disgraced at Uttoxeter next time but offered little at Bangor on return.
3 MOVIDDY (IRE) (19) 3P4-460 8 11-13
Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE)
BHA110
Jonathan Burke J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Donal Brazil Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual 2m4f hurdles winner but yet to add to that over fences and made mistakes when well held at Lingfield last time. Others are preferred.
4 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (32) 1P0-04P D 6 11-9
BHA109
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Jack Tudor J
O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Richard Busher NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind with a brace of handicap chase wins at Huntingdon/Lingfield. Struggled since, however TFRHHIII BHA105
5 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (32) 204U-P2 BF 8 11-8
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Jasmine (FR)
Harry Bannister J
O Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury T
B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score in 11 starts over fences but probably should have won when beaten only a nose at Ffos Las a year ago. Back to that level when runner-up at Fakenham on return but needs to back that up now. TFRHHHHI BHA104
6 KIT’S COTY (IRE) (38) U41P-33
6 11-7
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Great Jane (FR) Tom Bellamy J
O Owners Group 120
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedall3startsinIrishpoints(£60,000purchase)andmadeitthirdtimeluckyinthisspherewhenlandingamares’maidenatHereford (21.7f,soft) in January Came close to making a winning chase bow at Ludlow on return and entitled to build on that TFRHHHHH BHA103
7 KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (17) P-11523 BF
6 11-6
Br B m Masked Marvel - Cosavita (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Fakenham Race Club
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Science Supplements, Fakenham Racecourse Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual 2m4f hurdle winner at Market Rasen early this summer Good placed efforts last 2 starts and makes chasing debut in ordinary race TFRHHHHI BHA102
8 GETBAZOUTOFHERE (GB) (27) 34P2-11
8 11-2
Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Present Your Case (IRE) David Noonan J
O Mr I M Lewis
B Yorton Farm Stud
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened her account in determined style at Hereford in May and followed up there on return last month, making all. Definite player TFRHHHHI BHA98
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kit’s Coty (IRE), 4-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR), Getbazoutofhere (GB), 6-1 Kosasiempre (FR), 8-1 Getaway Theatre (IRE), 16-1 Anti Bridgie (IRE), 18-1 Moviddy (IRE), 25-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE)
The Belvoir Point To Point Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOVEROS (FR) (34) 62242-6 D 9 12-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fanurio’s Angel (FR)
Lilly Pinchin J
O Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B V. Fragiskos & Haras Du Hoguenet Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2019 but was placed 3 times in claiming company earlier this year However, not firing on all cylinders on Flat/over hurdles more recently and others are more persuasive on balance TFRHHIII BHA108
2 ACTIVIST (FR) (13) 211P-P1 CD 5 12-0
Br B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR) Jack Tudor J
O Mrs L. Maclennan
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlatinFranceandalreadytastedsuccess3timesoverhurdlesfornewyard,dispellingpairoflessereffortsfollowing 6 months off when landing 10-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago,keeping on gamely.Respected up 6lb with a repeat. TFRHHHII BHA108
3 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (28) 1424-65 D
Br B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)
8 11-12
Mr Andrew Burke-Ott (7) J
O Mrs Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice successful on soft/heavy last winter and possibly had drying ground against him after 6 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f,good to soft) 28 days ago Fallen back down to last winning mark and not dismissed with conditions in his favour TFRHHHII BHA106
4 HARA KIRI (FR) (276) 563//311- D
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Beauty du Bidou (FR)
7 11-12
Sean Bowen J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Fernand Sellier Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWHighly positive start for new yard around the turn of the year,landing back-to-back handicaps at Market Rasen/Ludlow in February. Remains sufficiently lightly raced to think he can improve further this campaign. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA106
5 I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) (232) 01U/000- D
5 11-11
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Fionnuar (IRE) David Noonan J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice in juvenile hurdles in 2022/23 season but well below that level in 3 handicaps last season. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise TFRHHIII BHA105
6 KUZCO (FR) (31) 0/5246-5
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Down Under (FR)
4 11-10
Fergus Gillard J
O The Nevers Racing Partnership IV Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Jacques Cypres, Mlle Fanny Cypres Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelinbumpersinFranceforEmmanuelClayeux.Moreimpactthanpreviouslyafter7monthsoff/onqualifyinghurdles run when fifth of 14 in novice at Stratford (16.3f) 31 days ago and he’s just the type his yard do well with in handicaps TFRHHHHI BHA104
7 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (200) 02412-6 D
6 11-9
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE) Will Featherstone (7) J
O Foxtrot Racing Double Click Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back with a career-best effort to land a 9-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m,soft) in March.Runner-up there next time and whilst below par at Ffos Las when last seen in May,he returns to action with his yard going very nicely. TFRHHHHI BHA103
8 SNAPIUS (IRE) (13) 0/0PP-06 D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE)
O Mr Alan Herbert
B J.P. Farrell
5 11-5
Ben Bromley (5) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelystruggled(inthissphereandontheFlat)afterwinningaCorkmaidenhurdleforpreviousconnectionsinMarch2023.Littleimpact in 4 starts on the level since joining this yard and well held over further here 13 days ago Drop back in trip a likely plus at least. TFRHHHII BHA99
9 SKEETER PARK (IRE) (451) 66/2405-
7 10-10
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Biondo (IRE) James Davies J
O Strangers On The Shaw Partnership
Derek Shaw, Sproxton T
B Michael Leacy A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up both starts in Irish points and no better than modest form over hurdles for Mick Appleby during 2023. Has it to prove back from 15 months off now
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Hara Kiri (FR), 4-1 Activist (FR), 7-1 Kuzco (FR), 15-2 Double Click (IRE), 10-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 14-1 Snapius (IRE), 16-1 Foveros (FR), 22-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), 28-1 Skeeter Park (IRE)
This looks a pretty warm race for the grade with HARA KIRI narrowly selected to pick up where he left off 9 months ago and complete the hat-trick with his yard continuing in good order Kuzco rates a likely improver now handicapping and he needs monitoring in the betting for positive vibes. Double Click, for the in-form Jamie Snowden yard, and Activist complete the dangers
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Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse
At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards
The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.
The 1st Airborne Division
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AS GOOD AS CAN BE (IRE) (9) FP-000 4 11-0
Br B g Milan - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)
David Noonan J
O Mr Guy Sainsbury Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T
B William J. Noonan Equine Water Treadmll S TIMEFORMVIEW Milan gelding who hails from a good family but looks limited on early evidence TFRHIIII BHA-
2 GRANDAD’S CAP (IRE) (16) F-5U
Br B g Mahler - Lucy Lamp Light (IRE)
4 11-0
Richie McLernon J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Aaron Doocey Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Had every chance before falling in a point and then offered encouragement on first hurdling outing. Stiff task at Cheltenham last time and more of a handicap project now. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) (393) 1/4- D
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ardissone (FR)
6 11-0
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW Above-average bumper performer who shaped with plenty of promise when fourth in a novice at Ayr on hurdling debut 13 months ago Should be able to open his account here TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 LEECH (FR) (21) 310-6 D
5 11-0
Br B g Masked Marvel - Lichtspiel (GER) Adam Wedge J
O Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW From the family of smart hurdler (stayed 19f) Local Hero and won a Chepstow bumper in February. Only sixth at Ffos Las on hurdling debut, so may need more time in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SONIFICATION (GB) (44) 1/5/-5 D
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Moonlight Music (IRE)
6 11-0
Alice Stevens (5) J
O Quicksilver Racing Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr M. Sherwood OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Chepstow bumper for Oliver Sherwood in spring 2022. Promise both starts over hurdles, leaving that yard in between, and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 WALDEN (FR) (39) 55-30
4 11-0
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O Value Racing - Walden Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Just minor promise in a trio of bumpers for Tom Weston. Changed hands for £22,000 in May and was no threat in a novice at Fontwell in October Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SCENE STEALER (IRE)
(465) 3/4F2-
Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Taraza (IRE)
6 10-7
David Bass J
O Mr S Gardiner Gary Brown, Swindon T
B Patrick Hennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 5 winners, including useful hurdlerTarkari and fair hurdlerTaradoun, stayed 2 1/2m. Runner-up in a bumper at Stratford on debut 15 months ago but not seen since and tongue tied now switched to hurdles TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Indeevar Bleu (FR), 11-4 Sonification (GB), 20-1 Leech (FR), Walden (FR), 22-1 Scene Stealer (IRE), 25-1 Grandad’s Cap (IRE), 300-1 As Good As Can Be (IRE)
INDEEVAR BLEU shaped well on hurdling debut and has the scope for a good deal of improvement based on bumper exploits, so he’s a straightforward choice despite having to overcome a 13-month absence. Sonifaction is the main threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) 2.SONIFICATION 3.LEECH (FR)
The Belvoir Cricket & Countryside Trust
Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) colours no horse
1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (28) 6-P2244
Br B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
5 12-0
Chris Ward (3) J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form over fences this summer,shaping well when fourth atWorcester Didn’t see out the longer trip at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago so worth another chance back at a more suitable distance TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (21) 54-60
Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR)
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks
5 12-0
Tom Cannon J
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in a bumper and 2 hurdles in the spring. Shaped as if needing the run at Sandown on return and no surprise to see him do better over fences given his physique/pedigree TFRHHHII BHA100
3 LIBOR LAD (GB) (33) 4100-2P D
6 11-13
Br B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld Tom Bellamy J
O Wingate Associates Limited
David Dennis, Banbury T
B Mr John Benfield DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2 1/2m handicap hurdles in the mud at Uttoxeter and Doncaster last winter Ended last season with a couple of modest efforts but made a promising first effort over fences when second at Stratford on return.Easy to forgive next start so not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA99
4 GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) (602) 5364P4/- 8 11-0
Br B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O M. F. Harris Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Michel Larobe
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles in 2022/23 but is an interesting runner returning from lay-off for bigger yard. TFRHHHII BHA86
5 J’HABITE EN FRANCE (FR) (31) 2U40-PP
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Saintete (FR)
5 10-12
Harry Bannister J
O M Matthews, S Hardman, B Case Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr P. Thiriet & HARAS de Saint Voir SCA David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Regressive over hurdles and was unable to make an impact when he was chasing after 5 months off at Stratford. Headgear on. TFRHHIII BHA84
6 TOTOWOLFE (GB) (137) 5600-00
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE)
O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd
7 10-11
Lorcan Murtagh J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who has shown little since shaping with some encouragement on his hurdling debut Makes chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA83
7 JUMPER MADRIK (FR) (44) 0-00
Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Wishing Well (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
5 10-7
Richie McLernon J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr Emmanuel Leclerc & Mrs I. Mousseigne TIMEFORMVIEW From good French family but tailed off in novice/maiden hurdles Up in trip for handicap/chase debut TFRHHHII BHA79
8 LUNAR OCEAN (IRE) (19) 600-322
Br Br g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE)
O Sox & Co
5 10-4
Kevin Brogan J
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B F. Tobin Fairfax and Favor Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered hurdles form when runner-up both starts for this yard over fences, though was most irresolute under pressure Has the ability to defy this sort of mark but is clearly risky. TFRHHHHI BHA76
9 CEEJAYBE (GB) (170) P265-0P
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Marmande (IRE)
4 10-4
James Davies J
O Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who is easy to oppose on chase bow
10 GETAWAY TOTHE WOOD (IRE) (416) 0P/B6- 9 10-2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Salty Wind Lady (IRE) James Best J
O Mr Brian Robinson Sarah Robinson, Bridgwater T
B Mrs M. Munnelly
TIMEFORMVIEW No show over hurdles Off 13 months Makes chase/handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lunar Ocean (IRE), 4-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 11-2 Libor Lad (GB), 13-2 Gavroche d’Allier (FR), 9-1 Jumper Madrik (FR), 10-1 Brother Boris (GB), 22-1 J’Habite En France (FR), 33-1 Totowolfe (GB), 66-1 Ceejaybe (GB), Getaway Tothe Wood (IRE)
JAC JUMPER failed to see out the longer trip at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago so is well worth another chance back down in class Libor Lad is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is next best ahead of the quirky Lunar Ocean.
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The Next Meeting Thursday 5th December Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
colours no horse age st-lb
1 NEAR DARK (IRE) (169) P31//PP-3
Br B m Westerner - Mollyash (IRE)
8 12-0
Mr Joshua Parker (7) J
O Racehorse Ownership Club Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Miss E. Hamilton Racehorse Ownership Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in April 2022 and left previous hurdling efforts behind when third in a novice at Uttoxeter on debut for this yard five months ago. Could build on that now handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 BARRA BLUE (GB) (48) 34-600
5 11-3
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arrucian Jonathan Burke J
O Mr J. C. S. Wilson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Grove Farm Stud BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise on first of 2 starts in bumpers.Comfortably held over hurdles to date but very much the type to do better now handicapping up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA85
3 DREAMING DIAMOND (IRE) (12) 502P54
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Run And Dream (IRE)
7 10-11
Oliver Boyden (7) J
O The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mr P. Higgins Berkeley Carter Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner but didn’t kick on over hurdles and well held so far for this yard. Back over hurdles TFRHHIII BHA79
4 GAIA VALLIS (FR) (13) 66640-2 C
Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR)
8 10-9
Brendan Powell J
O David Bridgwater Racing David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s been a while since her last victory but she has posted some creditable efforts in defeat,including when second at Plumpton on return. May strip fitter for it and another solid showing seems likely. TFRHHHHI BHA77
5 PORRIDGE (IRE) (12) 6U0PP3
Br B f Casamento (IRE) - Boldilocks
4 10-2
Tom Buckley (3) J
O Mr P. Long Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
B Simon Walford
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth on sole outing in points but has yet to show ability under Rules and looks up against it here TFRHIIII BHA51
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn first time by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Near Dark (IRE), Barra Blue (GB), 11-4 Gaia Vallis (FR), 14-1 Dreaming Diamond (IRE), 40-1 Porridge (IRE)
BARRA BLUE has shown minimal promise over hurdles to date but she’s up in trip for handicap debut and, based on her hurdling debut, she’s potentially thrown in off a mark of 85. She’s preferred to the in-form but more exposed Gaia Vallis, while Near Dark is another one to note having her first go in handicaps. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BARRA BLUE 2.GAIA VALLIS (FR) 3.NEAR
Next Meeting - THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER
Gates Open: 10.25am; First Race: 12.25pm
