AFTERNOON RACING 21st JANUARY, 2025
Welcome to our first race meeting of 2025.
Important points to note today are:
For our loyal Owners, Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining and the first floor executive boxes for viewing today where you will find large televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two-course meal plus betting facilities. You may also use the Club Terrace area. For our Annual badge holders we have the Paddock Pavilion available today plus the Club Terrace.
We do have walk-in space today within the Nelson restaurant so if you are interested in a delicious 3 course meal then simply head up to the Nelson for a table. Please be aware that we no longer accept cash at all bar and food outlets only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have opened “voucher outlets” 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 from the main office before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today these outlets are situated at the Main Office, the Main Tote building and the Betting Hall Tote. We are pleased to say that this change has sped up service and improved security.
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 where we have 2 qualified staff to look after any slip, trips or bumps you may have and hopefully nothing more serious.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LADIES DAY 2025 TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY 5th JULY WITH ACTS SHORTLY TO BE ANNOUNCED. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FOR EXCITING NEWS ON THE LIVE ACTS FOR THIS YEAR.
SOME OTHER KEY FIXTURES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025 ARE:
• SATURDAY 26TH APRIL – COORS RACEDAY FEATURING THE KING RICHARD III HANDICAP
• SATURDAY EVE 11TH MAY
• BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26TH MAY – FAMILY FUNDAY
• TUESDAY 27TH MAY – STUDENT RACEDAY
Tickets for the above fixtures are available at a discounted price if booked in advance. On all Saturday fixtures this year (excluding Ladies Day) there is a £10 discount if booked 48 hours before the fixture date. HAVE A GREAT DAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WHICH TAKES PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY.
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr S. CONNAWAY
(Chief Steward)
Mr R. BELLAMY
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ms B. BERSEY,
Mr A. GALLIERS-PRATT,
Mr T. McGLONE
Starters
Mr R. SUPPLE
Mr M. SHERIDAN
Judge
Mrs C. MARELLI
Clerk of the Scales
Ms C. MARELLI
Veterinary Officer
Ms A. BROWN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Mr W. SEELY
Mrs L. NEALE
Ms K.WEST
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr P. DALY
Mr T FEILDING-ROBERTS
Mrs E. HECKING
Farrier
Mr T.ALLEN
Medical Officers
Dr S. READY
Dr S. RAYNER
Dr L. DAVIES
Leicester Racecourse
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Mrs S.WATTERS
Clerk of the Course
Mr J. S. STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D. MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr N. PATEMAN
Commentator
Mr M. HARRIS
Presenter
Mr TIM PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Ms D.WILDER
Mr D. MAYKELS
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How to Read Your Racecard
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.
Racecard Key
1. Saddle Cloth Number
2. Horse Name
3. Country Code
4. Days since last run
Star Ratings Explained:
5. Form Figures
7.Weight in St & Lb 8. Jockey Colour 9. Form Guide
Official BHA Rating
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.
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TheWatchOnRacingTv‘Hands&Heels’Mares’HandicapHurdleRace (Class5)(CJs’&AmateurRiders’Race)(PartOfTheRacingExcellenceInitiative) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) (63) 326-233
Br B m Blueprint (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE)
9 12-0
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell J
O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Michael Mescal
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 19f over hurdles who posted solid placed efforts over fences in May.Below form on comeback in November,struggled on final circuit.Should strip fitter on return to smaller obstacles today and place claims now dropping into a 0-100 handicap TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 PERCULATOR (GB) (25) 001330
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE)
O M Downing Hrl & Maximum Racing
8 11-13
James Robottom (3) J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Cube3 Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win in hurdle atWetherby in November Posted a good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f in December but decent run of form came toahaltlaterthatmonthwhen twelfthof 16inahandicaphurdleatWetherby(24.1f,soft).No surpriseto seeher bounce backinaweak race TFRHHHII BHA99
3
COCO BRAVE (IRE) (56)
03F5-3
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Coming Home (FR)
6 11-10
Chad Bament (3) J
O Kelly, Langford & The Hecks Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Pat Kinsella Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if better for the run switched to a handicap after 8 months off at Southwell (20.4f) 42 days ago,leading until the home straight,and could have more to offer in first time tongue-tie in a weaker race than she contested last time TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 BARRA
BLUE
(GB) (20) 4-6001P CD BF
6 11-5
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arrucian Mr Finley Freeman (5) J
O Mr J. C. S. Wilson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Grove Farm Stud Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft her maiden form in this sphere well behind when making a winning handicap debut here (20.5f,heavy) at the start of December,although that was a notablyweakrace PossiblyamisswhenpulledupatFakenham(23.4f,soft)20daysagoandshouldbeseeninabetterlightbackoverC&Dtoday. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 AFTER MANY DAYS (GB) (42) 530-5P0
Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Last of Her Line
6 11-3
Mr Archie Jones (5) J
O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeinahandicapof9lbhighermarklastcampaignbuthasstruggledthisseasonandalthoughsheregressedinfirst-timecheekpieces when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f,soft) 42 days ago,she’s not totally dismissed in this kind of company. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 CONFIDENTIAL GOSIP (IRE) (30) 55600F
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rathvawn Belle (IRE)
O The City Rollers
6 11-2
Mr Edward Vaughan (3) J
Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mrs D. Cashman Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well held in runs for Laura Horsfall,losing ground when fell at the last at Fakenham (16f) 30 days ago Tongue-tie on and considerably up in trip but others look more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA88
7 ALEXANDRA LAROSE (IRE) (36) 44-000
5 10-11
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE) Lewis Saunders J
O Fitorfat Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWSistertobumperwinner/useful23/4mhurdlewinnerShannonRoyale SomepromiseinbumpersforGeorginaNichollsbutneverdangerousonhurdlesstarts forcurrentyard,althoughwassympatheticallyhandledoncebeaten.Looksthetypetoimprovenowupintrip/handicappingforexcellentyard TFRHHHHH BHA83
8 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (21) 05354P
8 10-9
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Harry Atkins J
O Mr S. McCafferty Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B A. W. Buller
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent type Won twice over hurdles last season but hit and miss since,pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 21 days ago Reverts to hurdles and chance if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA81
9 SADIE HILL (IRE) (284) 0UP035- 8 10-9
Br Ch m Kingston Hill - Sadie Thompson (IRE) Mr Tom Hutsby (5) J
O David Bridgwater Racing David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Thomas Hore
TIMEFORMVIEWGenerally struggled last season but third of 6 behind two very well-handicapped rivals over 2 1/2m at Fakenham back in March an obvious bright spot. FailedtobackthatuponfinalrunforAlastairRalph.Inconsistentbutreturnsfrom9-monthabsenceondebutfornewyardinamodestenoughcontest. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 CALL BLUE (GB) (19) 226053
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
8 10-7
Mr Charlie Bell (3) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Walters Plant Hire Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaiden,thirdof9inahandicaphurdleatHuntingdon(20.7f,soft)19daysago,outpacedinback-straightandshapingasiftheaddition of headgear would help.Did at least make the frame on most recent outing and should be in the shake up in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA79
11 MY GRANNY LILY (GB) (62) 1354-6P
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Pont Royal (FR)
7 10-2
Miss Megan Bevan (3) J
O Sam Quigley and Denise Smith Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 2m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las in February and ended the season in good form over hurdles May have needed comeback run,before pullinguponsecondchaseouting48daysago Returnstosmallerobstaclestodayandeachwayclaimsdespiteracingfrom1lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: EDE’IFFS ROCK 6 11 8 Mr Shaun Greene 13-2 (Bill Turner) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 11.
Stewards Note: BARRA BLUE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. SHESUPINCOURT: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at third last.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Call Blue (GB), 5-1 Barra Blue (GB), 13-2 Coco Brave (IRE), 9-1 Our Bill’s Aunt (IRE), 12-1 After Many Days (GB), 14-1 Perculator (GB), Alexandra Larose (IRE), Shesupincourt (GB), My Granny Lily (GB), 18-1 Sadie Hill (IRE), 20-1 Confidential Gosip (IRE)
This could be a decent opportunity for ALEXANDRA LAROSE to get off the mark on handicap debut and she’d be a more confident selection if market vibes are positive Having shown glimpses of ability in bumpers/novice hurdles, she wouldn’t need to be anything special to take this on her first attempt over this sort of distance In a moderate contest, Call Blue could do better in first-time headgear while Barra Blue has at least won over C&D in similar conditions.
Approximate Odds
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Second Race 1.50
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Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
£8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
colours no horse
1 ATLANTIC LAD (GB) (39) 4232
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Tavira
O Mr S. Dickin
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Jill Dennis Js Invest S
TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-ogeldingwhomadeapromisingRulesdebutwhenthirdinaBangornoviceinOctoberandhesteppeduponthatwhenfinishing one place better over that track/trip 6 weeks ago Big shout with a repeat with forecast conditions holding no fears TFRHHHHH BHA112
2 GRAHAM (GB) (210)
5 11-6
Br B g Time Test - Gravitation Niall Houlihan J
O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden Gallagher Group Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner for Richard Hannon but off since a good second in 1m4f handicap at Newbury 7 months ago Since change hands for 40,000 gns and considered on his hurdling/yard bow TFRHHHII BHA-
3
JACK THE NIPPER (GB) (36) 0
Br B g Jack Hobbs - The Nipper (IRE)
6 11-6
Harry Bannister J
O SB Squared Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr W. L. Smith & Partners 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding.17/2,who was outpaced gradually up the straight when finishing eighth of 13 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f) 5 weeks ago. Goes hurdling now but he may well be one for further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 PLEASINGTON (IRE) (374) 65-
Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
7 11-6
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Kenilworth House Stud Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEW€72,000 3-y-o,Shantou gelding.Failed to justify support in a Uttoxeter bumper last winter and not without promise when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Kempton (16f,good to soft) on hurdles bow 12 months ago Open to improvement this term,particularly when stamina is tested further TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ROMEO FOXTROT (GB) (127) 3-1 D
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)
5 11-6
Kielan Woods J
O The Bravo Charlie Syndicate Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Miss S. Pilkington Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid start when third in a Bangor bumper back inApril and he improved after 5 months off when winning 8-runner bumper atWorcester (2m) in September Seen to very good effect on that occasion but he ought to have a future in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (32) P2-P0
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Shrule Girl (IRE)
6 11-6
Henry Brooke J
O Myddelton Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr James Cosgrave
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in novice/maiden hurdles at Wetherby/Uttoxeter last month and low-grade handicaps will be more his bag on the back of this TFRHIIII BHA-
7 INION TIOGAIR (IRE) (43) 35PP6-0 D
Br Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE)
O Foxhills Racing Limited
8 10-13
Conor Ring J
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Aidan Aherne Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner but has yet to reach that level over hurdles and no better on the back of a 9-month absence when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f,soft) 43 days ago First-time blinkers need to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA88
8 IRISANTE (GER) (23) 03-4302
Br B f Tai Chi (GER) - Irresistable (GER)
4 10-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Gestut Hachtsee Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayed fairly useful form in France,best effort when third in 6-runner Group 3 atAuteuil in May.Left Hugo Merienne (€80,000 in July) and stepped forward onstabledebutrunwithoutbeingnearherbestwhensecondinjuvenilehurdleatDoncaster(16.6f)23daysago Claimsifsteppingupagain. TFRHHHII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Atlantic Lad (GB), 11-4 Irisante (GER), 13-2 Graham (GB), 7-1 Pleasington (IRE), 8-1 Romeo Foxtrot (GB), 20-1 Jack The Nipper (GB), 40-1 Inion Tiogair (IRE), 100-1 Too Cool Forshrule (IRE)
ATLANTIC LAD stepped forward from his Rules debut effort when a very good second in a Bangor novice 39 days ago He’s a lead player on that evidence and earns the vote with conditions holding no fears. Irisante is a player on the pick of her form in France and can figure in receipt of weight all round. Hurdles debutant Graham is another to note, along with the returning Pleasington.
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January
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
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 age st-lb
1 BARLOVENTO (IRE) (62) 31-12 D
6 11-12
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Playhara (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B E. O’Connor & K. Harding Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made no mistake on his first outing over hurdles when landing a 14-runner novice at Carlisle (20f) in October,finishing well after conceding first run.Faced a stiff task attempting to concede 7lb to a promising type atWarwick (21f) and remains with potential TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 LAND AFAR (IRE) (19) 14/2-212
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - On The Highway (IRE)
O This Horse Is For Sale Partnership
B Anne Finnegan
10 11-12
Nathan Andrews (10) J
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasclearlyhadhisproblemssinceshowingfairlyusefulforminbumpersforAnthonyMcCannbutretainsplentyofabilitybasedonwhathe’sdoneoverhurdles, scoringreadilyinanoviceclaimingeventatLudlowinDecember ShowedsimilarformbehindausefulprospectatHuntingdonsince Player TFRHHHHI BHA122
3 GRANGECLARE DIEGO (IRE) (261) B/1U1P-3 7 11-5
Br B g Mount Nelson - Burkes Lady (IRE)
Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J
O Mr J. B. Wallwin Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T
B Grangeclare Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMount Nelson gelding.Dam,unraced,closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (Welsh Grand National winner,stayed 4 1/4m) Potters Corner Won twice in points in 2024,third last time (May 5).Starts out under Rules in a tongue strap TFRHHIII BHA-
4 KEPLER’S LAW (GB) (52) 1-33
6 11-5
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Wee Orbit Adam Wedge J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Stud Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonhissolestartinIrishpointsandshapedwithagooddealofencouragementswitchedtoRuleswhenthirdof9inanAintreenovice (20f) in October Still in need of experience when filling same spot at Newcastle (22f) and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA116
5 KICKS AND ALE (IRE) (40) P1/5/-0
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Spice Patrol (IRE)
8 11-5
Niall Houlihan J
O The Encore Partnership VIII Richard Rowe, Pulborough T
B M. J. Thornhill Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points, though that was back in May 2021 and he has been well held in a bumper/novice hurdle 20 months apart TFRHIIII BHA-
6 TECH THAT (IRE) (37) 243
6 11-5
Br B g Milan - Sylvertune (FR) Finn Lambert (3) J
O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Sean Gorman Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point in May and has shown promise in making the frame in a bumper/novice hurdle under Rules. Step up in trip will suit and open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: MT FUGI PARK (IRE) 6 11 12 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 5-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Barlovento (IRE), 9-4 Land Afar (IRE), 4-1 Kepler’s Law (GB), 10-1 Tech That (IRE), 28-1 Grangeclare Diego (IRE), 150-1 Kicks And Ale (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
KEPLERS’S LAW has shaped with a good deal of encouragement on both starts over hurdles to date and it’s unlikely we’ve seen the best of him yet, so he’s narrowly preferred to penalised pair Barlovento and Land Afar in an intriguing small-field maiden.
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Racecourse Live Streams On Racingtv Extra Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five 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 HAVEANOTHERGOFLO (IRE) (59) 433/P-33 8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Gowiththeflo (IRE)
O Mr D. McCain Jnr
B Kenny Burgess
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestart inIrishpoints andfoundtohavesufferedwithanirregularheartbeatwhenpulleduponchasedebutinNovember2023.Shapedwell backfroma12-monthabsencereturnedtohurdlesatCarlislebutwell heldnexttimeandhe’sopposableon thissecondattemptoverfences TFRHIIII BHA105
2 LAZY SUNDAY (GB) (34) 0F5P-32 11 11-11
Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Sari Rose (FR)
O R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson
Micheal Nolan J
Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T
B Allan Munnis Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted hat-trick over fences early-2023 and,though winless since,she has posted solid efforts in defeat both starts so far this season.Pulled clear of the rest when beaten less than a length by a very promising novice at Lingfield (23.5f,good to soft) last time and she needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA102
3 HOW AND EVER (IRE) (82)
0031P-P
7 11-11
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Whowhatwherewhen (IRE) Ben Jones J
O The Waterberry Partnership Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
B Neil R. Tector Oliver Signy Racing Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhomadeasuccessfulhandicapbowoverhurdlesatFontwell(21.8f,heavy)lastFebruary.Pulledupbothsubsequentstarts,including onreturn/chasedebutatStratford(sinceundergoneasecondwindop),buthe’slikelytoshow himselfinabetterlightoverfencesbeforelong. TFRHHHII BHA102
4 SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) (42) 01-42P1
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)
7 11-11
James Bowen J
O Both Ways Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Edmond & Mark Coleman 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinneratHerefordlastspringandfirmlybackontrackwhenmakingitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesatFontwell(21.6f,soft)inDecember 6lb higher mark to contend with in what looks a stronger race but he still has low mileage and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA102
5 PERCY VEERING (GB) (55) 111F3-2
Br Ch g Sir Percy - Saltpetre (IRE)
8 11-10
Tom Bellamy J
O The Percy Vera’s Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Chasemore Farm Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBright start over fences last term,winning 3 in a row,culminating in an all-the-way success at Exeter Ended that campaign on a low-key note but back on track when finding just one too good on return at Market Rasen (23.9f,soft) where he pulled clear of the rest.Key player TFRHHHHH BHA101
6 HAS TROKE (FR) (21) 2313-5P D
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Shifa (FR)
8 11-6
Bryan Carver J
O Alex Hales Racing Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B S.C. Couetil Elevage
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over fences when taking 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f,heavy) last March but he has offered little in 3 subsequent starts Yard also saddles Cokytho TFRHIIII BHA97
7 COKYTHO (FR) (32) 42-31P0
7 11-5
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Domidale (FR) Kielan Woods J
O The Neardowners Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B J. Thomas
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFinally off the mark in a 3m Uttoxeter handicap chase last May but now has a point to prove having failed to fire both starts so far this season. TFRHHIII BHA96
8 CAMULUS (IRE) (54) 536/24-3
8 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gaye Future Charlie Deutsch J
O Miss V. M. Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Liam Norris Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 9 months before returning with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) in November, fading after 2 out (pair that beat him were progressive novices).Eased 2lb since and should have a part to play if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA95
9 TRAVELING SOLDIER (IRE) (26) 4-26036
7 11-1
Br B g Mahler - Asian Alliance (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Michael O’Dwyer Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsoleoutinginIrishpointsandshowedafairbitwhensecondin7-runnermaidenhurdleatPerthonsecondstartunderRules last spring.Has failed to build on that since but perhaps this switch to fences and step up in trip will bring about improvement. TFRHHIII BHA92
10
ENDERSEN
(IRE) (54) 4/0PP-56
Br B g Ask - Molly Con (IRE)
O THE FOREVER PARTNERSHIP TWO
B John Mounsey
8 10-2
James Davies J
Richard Rowe, Pulborough T
Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 9 appearances in various race-types under Rules (also 0-4 between the flags) and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA79
11 GOGUENARD
(FR) (35) 2100-P4
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ouchka (FR)
O Les Petits Coquins
9 10-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Mr Herve Robert & Mrs Adeline De Vitton TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwellswitchedtohandicaphurdleslastseason,againshowingagoodattitudewhenscoringforthethirdtimeatStratford(23/4m,heavy) in March.However,there have been very few positives to take from his efforts over fences at Market Rasen and Catterick this season. TFRHIIII BHA77
12 FAITQUE
DE L’ISLE
(FR) (20) 33P-644
Br Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)
10 10-2
Miss Lucy Turner (5) J
O DFA Racing (Rodney) James Evans, Kinnersley T
B Mme Veronique Sayet Dfa Racing Ltd, The Little Jet Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOver 2 years since his sole success and while his latest effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) on NewYear’s Day was a decent effort, others make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: NO TACKLE 7 11 13 Liam Harrison 12-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Percy Veering (GB), 9-2 Lazy Sunday (GB), 5-1 Camulus (IRE), 11-2 Shillanavogy (IRE), 12-1 How And Ever (IRE), 14-1 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 16-1 Traveling Soldier (IRE), 25-1 Cokytho (FR), 28-1 Haveanothergoflo (IRE), 33-1 Goguenard (FR), 40-1 Has Troke (FR), 100-1 Endersen (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
PERCY VEERING went down all guns blazing on his seasonal reappearance at Market Rasen and the 8-y-o is taken to resume winning ways He may have most to fear from the mare Lazy Sunday, who found only the progressive Aworkinprogress too good in a Lingfield handicap last month and a reproduction of that effort would give her every chance. Camulus and Shillanavogy are others with claims
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PERCY VEERING 2.LAZY SUNDAY 3.CAMULUS (IRE) Today’s Race Result First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire
Wedding Venue Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for 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 age st-lb
1 ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR) (24) 24-2411 D
6 12-2
Br B g Coastal Path - Cyti Rose (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Haras Des Rocs Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to score from 5 attempts between the flags but he’s 2-3 over hurdles,most recently making a winning handicap debut in determined fashion at Catterick(19.3f,good).Dropbackintripshouldn’t beanissue onthis stifftrack and4lb rise fairenough,sothisunexposed6-y-o isshortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (25) 05546F D 11 12-1
Br B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose Charlie Price (3) J
O B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B C. F. C. Jackson B Jones & Sons Tar Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWNow 6lb lower compared to when landing a handicap hurdle at NewtonAbbot (16.7f,good) last summer but he hasn’t shown much in half-a-dozen subsequent appearances (over fences on last 4 starts). Needs to bounce back. TFRHIIII BHA111
3 TOMMIE GUN (IRE) (25) 34-F034 D
6 11-11
Br B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Cyril O’Hara Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSouthwellmaidenhurdlewinnerinDecember2023andhasmadetheframeonseveraloccasionssince,includingwhenthirdover 20.5f here on penultimate start.Drop back to this trip seemingly counted against him at Chepstow last time,though TFRHHHII BHA107
4 COPPER COVE (IRE) (299) 0/02124-
8 11-11
Br B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Ms Cecily Purcell Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoimprovedwhenopeninghishurdlesaccountattheseventhattemptatFontwell(17.7f,heavy)lastFebruary.However,hewasdisappointing overfencesatthesamecoursewhenlastseenthefollowingmonthanditcouldbethathe’llcomeonforthisbelatedseasonalreappearance TFRHHIII BHA107
5 SNAPIUS (IRE) (34) PP-0621 D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE)
6 11-10
Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket T
B J.P. Farrell
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEWEx-Irish hurdles/Flat winner who has been right back on track on last two starts for his current yard. Runner-up over this C&D prior to landing a 7-runner handicaphurdleat Lingfield(2m,goodtosoft)whereheproved13/4lengthstoostrongforthere-opposingTrustHouse.Moreonhisplateup5lb TFRHHHII BHA106
6 INFERNO SACREE (FR) (50) 30-0623 D
7 11-10
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runnerwhohasn’tgothisheadinfrontforawhilebuthasputingoodshiftsbothstartsatPlumptonsincereturningfromabreakinNovember Found 20.5f too much of a test when third last time and should make his presence felt back down in trip here off a 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA106
7 LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (26) 5362-20
Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)
O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore
6 11-9
Rob Hargreaves (7) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Pleasure Palace Racing KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in bumpers and built on debut promise in this sphere when again finding only one too good in a 21.7f Fontwell maiden last spring,likely to havegoneclosebutforabadmistake2out.NoshowonreturnatWincantonlastmonthbutbettercanbeexpectedherewiththatunderhisbelt. TFRHHIII BHA105
8 TRUST HOUSE (IRE) (34) 55012 CD BF
5 11-8
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rococo Sean Bowen J
O Mr Justin Carthy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner for Ralph Beckett (bought out of that yard for 58,000 gns last year) and has improved switched to handicap company in this sphere the last twice,scoringoverC&DbeforechasinghomeSnapiusat Lingfield.Enjoysahandypullat theweightswiththatrivalandboldshowanticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA104
9 PYROTECHNIC (FR) (34) 20-5525
6 11-8
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lightupthenight David Noonan J
O Heart of the South Racing 137 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Al Shahania Stud Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulontheFlatinFranceand,fittedwithafirst-timehood,hesteppeduponprevioushurdlesformwhenfindingjustonetoogoodatLingfield (2m,soft) last month.However,he was too free and put in his place behind Snapius andTrust House over the
6 11-5
Br Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Ben Poste J
O Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mark James Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponthesecondofhis2startsinbumpersandplacedbothappearancesoverhurdleslastseason Safelyheldonreturntoaction at Hereford (19.7f,good to soft) but that run will have blown away the cobwebs and he could do better now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA101
11 LES’S JERSEY ROYAL (IRE)
(36) 5-500
6 10-10
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Milano Glen (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mr Les de la Haye Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Gareth Metcalfe Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise on hurdles debut in November but hasn’t shown much in 2 subsequent runs and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap TFRHIIII BHA92
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Hood worn by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Stewards Note: COPPER COVE: Following its run on 28/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. PYROTECHNIC: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Trust House (IRE), 9-2 Snapius (IRE), 11-2 Achille des Rocs (FR), 8-1 Tommie Gun (IRE), 10-1 Pyrotechnic (FR), 12-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 14-1 Copper Cove (IRE), 16-1 The Grey Man (GB), 22-1 Lumi Plugin (GB), 33-1 Feel The Pinch (GB), 40-1 Les’s Jersey Royal (IRE)
There could be better to come from TRUST HOUSE in this sphere and he is taken to reverse last month’s Lingfield placings with Snapius Olly Murphy’s charge is better off at the weights with that rival now and was a very decisive winner over this C&D 13 days earlier While Snapius is not discounted, the unexposed Achille des Rocs and Inferno Sacree may emerge as the main dangers to Trust House this time Tommie Gun is on a workable mark but he ideally needs a stiffer test.
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TheKube-Leicester’sPremierEventsVenueHandicapSteepleChase (Class3)(ChallengerStayingChaseSeriesQualifier)(GBBRace)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (26) 115-123 BF 7 12-1
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O The Box 8 Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual hurdles winner who made a successful start in this sphere at Stratford (20.9f) in October and has remained in form since Drops back in grade and deserves respect.
2 KARUMA GREY (GER) (33) P/403P-1 7 11-9
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)
Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B Gestut Kussaburg 3AS Leisure S
TIMEFORMVIEWDefied huge odds on the back of another stable switch when making a winning return in 9-runner handicap chase at this course (21.5f, heavy, 100/1) 33 days ago and looks a player if he can build on it
3 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (24) F11-021 C
8 11-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Gaskins Family Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in 2m4f handicap chase here late in December Reliable type who looks sure to go well again now despite a 7lb hike.
4 RUSSIAN RULER (IRE) (20) P5P0-PU
BHA118
8 10-6
Br B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Hot Choice Harry Reed J
O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Thomas Norris
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last term out of sorts for Nicky Henderson and no better when easy to back and well beaten in Southwell handicap for new yard. Unseated there next time and others are more appealing TFRHHHII BHA108
14-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran
likeable type who put up an impressive display to score readily here last month and he seems to have found a good opportunity to follow up The class-dropping Westerninthepark is a danger and Karuma Grey should be considered after his shock success on debut for his current stable
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i) If the race is abandoned;
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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).
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Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
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2/11 to 2/17
pence
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3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
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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
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Race Conditions
First Race 1.20 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV ‘HANDS & HEELS’ MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (CJs’ & Amateur Riders’ Race) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 1st, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 18th, 2025, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 17 entries at £35. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE JOIN RACING TV TODAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 10 entries at £40. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.20 - THE NEXT MEETING @leicesterraces WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 14 entries at £40. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.53 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 27 entries at £40. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.25 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 17 entries, 0 at £40 and 17 at £40. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.55 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 19th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 11 entries at £75. - Closed January 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
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