Welcome to our Post Christmas Silver Fox Jumps meeting.
We have 6 races today on an ALL-CHASE CARD commencing at 12.15pm and culminating at 3.10pm We have 4 qualified first-aiders on-site for your safety and food and drink outlets situated by the Premier Bar and within the Betting Hall. We are particularly pleased to have some of the greats from the Leicester Tigers here, known as the Sabretooth Tigers including Leon Lloyd, Darren Garforth, Dusty Hare and Geordan Murphy along with their families. In the pre -professional days the Tigers traditionally played against the Barbarians at this time of year and some of todays ‘s visitors will have played in those matches which were very much a part of the County’s Christmas festivities. In rugby terms, the Tigers used to park the bus to prevent the free flowing rugby of the Barbarians and today they have brought the Sabretooth Tigers Bus to the Racecourse for everyone to see. We hope this may be an annual Sabre tooth Family Day. We of course wish the Tigers well in their game against Harlequins this evening
Important points to note today are:
Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular, the location of our first aid unit
Respectfully, for our Owners and Trainers we have provided the Club Room for your meal plus The First Floor Boxes, Pavilion and the Club Terrace. Annual badge holders have full access to the Paddock Pavilion plus the viewing terrace.
Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards and be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being.
For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have special vouchers within the main office where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today this outlet is situated at the Main Office.
We also have lots of Children’s Entertainment around the picnic area along with our special guests from Comic Con Deadpool, Stormtrooper and Kylo Ren.
REMEMBER TO SAVE THE DATE OF SAT 5th JULY 2025 FOR LADIES DAY. ACTS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US in 2024 AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS ON TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2025 and a Happy New Year to you all!! The Racecourse Team
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr T. MCGLONE (Chief Steward)
Ms C. NASH (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr S. KIRK, Mr T. O’BRIEN,
Ms K. SMITH
Starters
Mr W. JORDAN
Mr L. JONES
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Mr D. HICKS
Clerk of the Scales
Mr P. CHAMPION
Veterinary Officers
Mr M. MURELL
Ms A. BROWN
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5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket
Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
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The On The Fourth Day Of Christmas Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565. (Penalty Value £8169)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ABBEYDALE (FR) (45) 16/460-F
Br B g Martaline - Minirose (FR)
6 11-4
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m hurdler for Gordon Elliott but he was a below-par ninth at Ayr for his new yard in April and suffered a nasty experience sent chasing after 7 months off at Bangor 6 weeks ago,taking a very heavy fall 5 out when still towards rear TFRHHHII BHA126
2 BUTCH (GB) (315) 12/1112- D
7 11-4
Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Sean Bowen J O McNeill Family & Ralston Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressed into a useful performer over hurdles last season and promises to make an even better chaser, so good chance he can make a winning start in this sphere after 10 months off TFRHHHHH BHA141
3 FARNOGE (GB)
(57) 11PP3-2 BF
Br B g Camelot - Septembers Hawk (IRE)
6 11-4
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Wood Farm Stud Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of first 3 starts under Rules,including novice hurdles at NewtonAbbot/Ascot.Pulled up twice before getting back on track in a first-time tongue strapwhenthirdinaPerthListedeventin thespring.Failedtomeetexpectationsonchasebow/returnbut yardinbetterformnow Headgearon. TFRHHHHI BHA132
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2023:MEETING ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Butch (GB), 7-4 Farnoge (GB), 9-2 Abbeydale (FR)
BUTCH was comfortably the best of these over hurdles and will make a chaser, so there’s every chance he can make a winning start in this sphere. Farnoge is next best.
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Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 KNOCKNAGAPPAGH (IRE) (31) 022P6-P 8 12-0
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Eimears Oscar (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Jerry Russell Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden who was runner-up on 3 of first 4 starts over fences but little impact 3 starts since, including on yard debut/return last month. TFRHHHII BHA94
2 JIKALA (FR) (23) 42514/-6 5 11-12
Br B m Berkshire (IRE) - Chakalaboumboum (FR)
O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III
Ned Fox (3) J
Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwholandedHerefordjuvenileinMarch2023.Off20monthsbeforeanencouragingsixthof8inhandicapchasehere(22.7f, soft) on her debut over fences 23 days ago,close up until a blunder 3 out No surprise to see her take a sizeable step forward now. TFRHHHHI BHA92
3 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE)
(38) 50106F D
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
7 11-6
Ellis Collier (7) J
O Old Gold Racing 7 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Miss E. Hamilton Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a first success over fences atWorcester (20f) in August but well held since Others are more appealing. TFRHHHII BHA86
4 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (32) 660312 C
Br B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE)
BF
6 11-5
Sean Bowen J
O Mr S Harvey and M F Harris Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs C. E. Norton Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who is going the right way and got off the mark under Rules in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester last month. Good second at Southwell a week later and expected to be bang there again. TFRHHHHH BHA85
5 OUTBACK FRONTIERS (IRE) (17) 012650
Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bord de Loire (FR)
8 10-13
Adam Wedge J
O Mr Stephen Price John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T
B Benjamin J. Daunt
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice a winner over hurdles, latterly at Stratford (18.7f) in July. However, has made a discouraging start to his chasing career last 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA79
6 JUMBO VESTE VERTE (FR) (44) 3360-54 5 10-11
Br B g Indomito (GER) - Ocara d’Airy (FR)
O The Green Jackets
Derek Fox J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Nicolas Deshayes Jmc Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who was given a considerate introduction to chasing at Market Rasen (21f) 6 weeks ago Needs a lot more in first-time headgear TFRHHIII BHA77
7 THIRSTY FARMER (GB) (952) P45/3U/1/- 10 10-10
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sweet Shooter
Harry Reed J
O Pepperdrum Racing Syndicate Richard Hawker, Frome T
B Mr & Mrs Richard Hawker Pepperdrum Aquatherapy S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well backed and off the mark in a weak handicap hurdle on return from 8 months off at Stratford in May 2022 Not seen since, however, so market may prove best guide on belated chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA76
8 STAAR (IRE) (285) 0/2/00U5- 10 10-8
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bitooh James Best J
O Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Sunderland Holdings Inc Coombs Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in December 2022. Not so good in 4 subsequent starts, though, including over fences Off 9 months TFRHHIII BHA74
9 CAN’T BUY TIME (IRE) (18) 06PP-P4 5 10-6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in 5 starts over hurdles and chase bow/return but did at least offer a glimmer of hope fitted in this headgear when fourth at Fontwell 18 days ago TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Northern Reel (IRE), 3-1 Jikala (FR), 10-1 Knocknagappagh (IRE), 12-1 Thirsty Farmer (GB), 14-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), Staar (IRE), 22-1 Outback Frontiers (IRE), Jumbo Veste Verte (FR), 25-1 Can’t Buy Time (IRE)
NORTHERN REEL has taken well to this sphere and has a good chance of resuming winning ways with most of her rivals arriving with something to prove Jikala shaped well back from a long absence on chase bow here earlier this month and is a clear next best.
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Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.
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Third Race 1.25
The Four Calling Birds
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (36) 36-4132 8 12-0
Br Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2 1/2m,soft) in September Creditable placed efforts both outings since and this step back up in trip rates a likely plus here TFRHHHII BHA116
2 LATENIGHTRUMBLE (GB) (21) 1-25031 7 12-0
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Latenightdip
Mr Jack Andrews (3) J
O Mrs P. A. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time point winner who surpassed his hurdles form when makinga winning handicapchase debut atWetherby (24.2f) 21 days ago, only prevailing inexperience preventing him running out a more decisive winner Remains unexposed and big shout up 6lb TFRHHHHH BHA116
3 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (12) F5-4014
5 11-11
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Adam Wedge J
O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORMVIEW Struck at the second time of asking for Evan Williams in 2m Hereford novice hurdle last month. Struggled to make an impact returned to this sphere when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) 12 days ago.Steps back up in trip now. TFRHHIII BHA113
4 WILD
SIDE OF LIFE (IRE) (30)
1/2U24-F BF
6 11-8
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B R. Guiry
TIMEFORMVIEWEasily opened his account in Irish points at third attempt and runner-up on 2 of his 3 completed starts in novice hurdles.Well backed,fell just before halfway on return/handicap chase debut at Musselburgh (23.6f) 4 weeks ago and he’s not one to be writing off TFRHHHII BHA110
5 SUPERBOLT (IRE) (24) 0-62221
Br Gr g Zoffany (IRE) - Spectacle
O Options O Syndicate
4 11-2
Jamie Brace (7) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo great shakes over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland but has upped his game for new yard, gaining reward for string of runners-up efforts when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) 24 days ago,leading approaching last and drawing clear on Flat.Player once more TFRHHHHI BHA113
6 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (34) 13344-P CD
7 10-2
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) James Best J
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicehereearlierthisyear,latterlyaC&DhandicapinMarchandendedcampaignwithsolidfourthof9inhandicapchase(3/1)atBangor (24.1f,soft) inApril Looked rusty and never figured after 7 months off when pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f,heavy) 5 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA88
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5.
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Stewards Note: D’JO DELA BARRIERE: Following its run on 16/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. NINE NINE NINE: Following its run on 24/11/2024 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Latenightrumble (GB), 11-4 Superbolt (IRE), 9-2 Wild Side of Life (IRE), 5-1 Peejaybee (FR), 16-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 18-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
LATENIGHTRUMBLE found only prevailing inexperience preventing him running out an even more decisive winner when taking a 10-runner handicap chase at Wetherby 21 days ago, and with further progress in the offing, he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Fellow last-time-out winner Superbolt heads up the dangers, with Wild Side of Life another not dismissed lightly having been well backed on his chase debut at Musselburgh 4 weeks ago
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LATENIGHTRUMBLE 2.SUPERBOLT (IRE) 3.WILD SIDE OF LIFE (IRE)
The Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (224) U/5F4-3
5 12-0
Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Your Turn (IRE) Fergus Gillard J
O Ms C. Davis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Malcolm Green Jmc Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler who posted a very good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in May. Goes chasing on her return and this promising pointer is very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA97
2 RACING SNAKE (GB) (756) 1416/P0/- 9 11-9
Br B g Mount Nelson - Queen Soraya Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 of 4 starts in points but limited impact in hunter chase/both starts over hurdles in 2022. TFRHHHII BHA92
3
MAKO OF THE GLADE (FR) (16)
34//6P6-0
6 11-7
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tachibana (USA) Ned Fox (3) J
O My Racing Manager Friends - Mako Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Haras Of The Glade
My Racing Manager Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but no impact in 4 runs following a lengthy absence for this yard, including on chase bow/return Headgear on. TFRHHHII BHA90
4
GAVROCHE
D’ALLIER (FR) (27) 364P4/-3
Br B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR)
8 11-1
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Bill Hawkins Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Michel Larobe Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles in 2022/23. Positives to take from his yard/chase debut third here (2 1/2m, soft) back from a 20-month absence and he is entitled to come on for that run with headgear re-fitted. TFRHHHHH BHA84
5 RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (2) 005-P3P
6 10-12
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous Jack Quinlan J
O Mr B. I. Case Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLittletoshoutaboutoverhurdlesbutshowedmorefollowingasecondwindopwhenthirdonreturn/chasedebutinan8-runnerhandicap over C&D where he was 1/2-length adrift of runner-up Everyonesacritic.Pulled up at Market Rasen on Boxing Day,however TFRHHHII BHA81
6 EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) (23) 4-33042 BF
5 10-11
Br B g Hillstar - Loughbricklandrose (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mayne Kidd Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler who fared better than previously in this sphere when second over C&D 3 weeks ago and needs considering off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA80
7 COUNTRY KITTEN (IRE) (52) 1P/P6P-P D
Br B m Recital (FR) - Kitty True (IRE)
O Mr David Jennings
9 10-3
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Terence Leonard Berkeley Carter Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles at Market Rasen in March 2023 but has shown next to nothing in 5 subsequent starts (pulled up on 4 occasions) and she is best left alone
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHIII BHA72
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gavroche d’Allier (FR), 10-3 Everyonesacritic (IRE), 7-2 Overabottleofred (GB), 7-1 Ronnies Reflection (GB), 12-1 Racing Snake (GB), 16-1 Mako of The Glade (FR), 33-1 Country Kitten (IRE)
GAVROCHE D’ALLIER offered something to work on back from a long absence when third on chase/ yard debut here 4 weeks ago so gets the vote with improvement on the cards Everyonesacritic and Overabottleofred are others to consider.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) 2.EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) 3.OVERABOTTLEOFRED
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 And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (23) 535134 D 8 12-0
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Edward Burns
TIMEFORM VIEW Deservedly got his head back in front when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October Decent third returned to this sphere at Southwell next time and shaped as if still in form atWincanton 23 days ago TFR
2 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (24) 436-40F 5 11-11
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR)
Adam Wedge J
O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability over hurdles last term and may have needed outing when seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Chepstow (16f, good, 28/1) on debut over fences Fell at Ludlow 24 days ago but isn’t one to write off TFRHHHII BHA96
3 LADY PRETENDER (FR) (11) 2250-P3
Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Ahombros (FR)
5 11-10
Ned Fox (3) J
O Charles & Sarah de Rohan Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Jean-Arthir Contou Carrere & Yves Broca Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and produced most encouraging effort for this yard when third at Wincanton 11 days ago Will take all the beating if she can build on that. TFRHHHHH BHA95
4 TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) (10) 21P-6P2
Br B g Zambezi Sun - Born To Dazzle (IRE)
O Michael & Lesley Wilkes
6 11-10
James Best J
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B John White Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest winner at 19f over hurdles 50/1,second of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f,soft) 10 days ago Should be involved again in a weak race TFRHHHHI BHA95
5 WE GOT YOUR BACK (GB) (118) 066530
Br B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry
6 10-6
Harry Reed J
O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Lady Bland Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless but has been given a chance by the handicapper Failed to beat a rival when last seen at Worcester 118 days ago, so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Stewards Note: WE GOT YOUR BACK: Following its run on 1/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Lady Pretender (FR), 7-2 Time To Dazzle (IRE), 4-1 Jackpot Cash (FR), 9-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 6-1 We Got Your Back (GB)
SMARTER
LADY PRETENDER took a firm step in the right direction when third at Wincanton last time and makes most appeal given how well handicapped she is on her French form. Time To Dazzle arrives on the back of a solid showing and can also make his presence felt, while Jackpot Cash isn’t one to rule out.
Sixth Race 3.10
The Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
colours no horse age st-lb
1 SHELDON (IRE) (294) 6P1310- D
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE)
8 12-0
Micheal Nolan J
O Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B E. Phelan We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last season who shaped as if still in form when last seen at Sandown 9 months ago Needs a career best on this return, so it’s a big ask. TFRHHHII BHA123
2 CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE) (25) 4/4-F40U D 9 11-9
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Crowd Racing and Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Thomas F. Hannon Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual chaser winner around 3m in spring 2022. Lightly raced since and considerately handled when tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, soft) on latest completed start (fell at Southwell last time). TFRHHHII BHA118
3 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (22) 3412U-5
6 11-8
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) Caoilin Quinn J
O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened chase account with a wide-margin victory at Fakenham (21f, soft) in February before finishing a fine second at Sandown Failed to beat a rival at Sandown on return but should strip fitter for it. TFRHHHII BHA117
4 HIGH TREASON (GB) (18) 4101-30 D
5 11-8
Br B g Kayf Tara - Amber Cloud Jamie Brace (7) J
O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr W. Kinsey Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who made a promising chase debut at Newbury in November Ran no sort of race at Fontwell subsequently but it’s too soon to write him off in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA117
5 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (12) 212-414 CD
7 11-8
Br B g Westerner - Wistow Paul O’Brien J
O Mr Martyn Royston Davis Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged fourth success over fences when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in November and wasn’t disgraced at Southwell last time One to consider TFRHHHII BHA117
6 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (25) 11P0-34 CD
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE)
7 11-7
Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Geri and The Pacemakers Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Padraig Pierce Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual winning hurdler around 2m4f who has shaped with encouragement on both chase outings, again hitting the frame at Southwell last time Should have more to offer and makes appeal in a thin race.4 TFRHHHHI BHA116
7 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (27) 62PP/-03 D
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE)
O Mrs C. Williams
B Patrick Kavanagh
11 11-4
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdle and multiple chase winner who has looked to retain ability back from an absence this year, returning to fences with a solid showing over C&D last time Mark is potentially lenient. TFRHHHII BHA113
8 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (23) 2F11-02
7 11-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) Ned Fox (3) J
O Gaskins Family Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last season by winning heavy-ground Lingfield and Bangor handicaps and got right back on track when runner-up at Wincanton last time Seems to have found an ideal opening here TFRHHHHH BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7. Stewards Note: HIGH TREASON: Following its run on 10/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track. GOLDEN WHISKY: Following its run on 1/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Hunter Legend (FR), 5-1 Awaythelad (IRE), 6-1 Invincible Nao (FR), 8-1 High Treason (GB), 17-2 William Cody (GB), 10-1 Sheldon (IRE), 12-1 Champagnesuperover (IRE), Golden Whisky (IRE)
HUNTER LEGEND finished last season well and returned to form with an excellent second to a well-treated rival at Wincanton last time. This looks easier and he’s preferred to Awaythelad, who is unexposed as a chaser Invincible Nao can also be considered.
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a) Abandonment before completion of first race - full refund
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• Fewer than 3 runners—all to win
• 3 or 4 runners - all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.
• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
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(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -
i) If the race is abandoned;
ii) If the race is declared void;
iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;
iv) If the venue is altered; or
v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).
However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).
Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).
In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.
(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.
(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:
Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
1/9 or longer odds 90 pence
2/11 to 2/17
pence
1/4 to 1/5 80 pence
3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
2/5 to 1/3 70 pence
8/15 to 4/9 65 pence
8/13 to 4/7
pence 4/5 to 4/6
pence 20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
9/5 to 9/4
12/5 to 3/1
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
9/2 to 11/2 15 pence
6/1 to 9/1 10 pence
10/1 to 14/1 5 pence
Over 14/1 No deduction
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.
Race Conditions
First Race 12.15 - THE ON THE FOURTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, and the third £1881. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. 7 entries at £60. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565. (Penalty Value £8169)
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.45 - THE MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 14 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.25 - THE FOUR CALLING BIRDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 11 entries at £60. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.55 - THE THREE FRENCH HENS TWO TURTLE DOVES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 12 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.30 - THE AND A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 10 entries at £50. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.10 - THE LEICESTERSHIRE SILVER FOX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 15 entries at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
