WELCOME TO TANNERS CHRISTMAS DAY AT LUDLOW RACECOURSE.
Many thanks to all our sponsors especially to James and Katy Tanner for their continued support at Ludlow Racecourse which goes back far too many years to count and likewise Ray Bailey of Alpha Aggregates. Thanks also to Pontesbury Tractors for their sponsorship and Tony Rickards who will be sponsoring the best turned out.
We have a lot of food and drinks available around the racecourse so please go and find them Whether in the Clive, The Jubilee or on the Course area.
Many thanks for coming racing today, we all hope you have a fun day and enjoy the racing as well as all the hospitality available. Tanners Day is a highlight of our season with a mixture of good racing and a Christmas Festival feel.
I would like to thank all our staff , whether it be office, ground staff or race day staff for their tireless work to ensure the day runs smoothly
We hope you all have a brilliant Christmas and New Year and look forward to welcoming you back here in the New Year Our next meeting is January 6th.
Regards,
Simon Sherwood
(Managing Director/Clerk of the Course)
CLUB ENCLOSURE
CLIVE
PLYMOUTH
JUBILEE
FAIRWAY
TRACKFACTS
TOP COURSE TRAINERS
LEADING TRAINERS AT LUDLOW (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:
VENETIA WILLIAMS (23 wins from 90 runners, 26%) runs CHRISTOPHER WOOD (12.50), PINK BREEZE (2.00), ALCEDO (2.35), FALCO DES PINS (3.45).
N TWISTON-DAVIES (21 wins from 135 runners, 16%) runs UNDERSUPERVISION (12.50).
A RALPH (20 wins from 109 runners, 18%) runs QUESHI BRIDGE (12.15), DOCTOR LOVE and FOLLOWING CHAPTER (1.25), THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (3.45).
N HENDERSON (19 wins from 102 runners, 19%) runs EITHER WAY (12.15).
E WILLIAMS (14 wins from 124 runners, 11%) runs BALKARDY (12.50), YORGUNNABEPLUCKY (1.25), WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (2.35), ASK BREWSTER (3.10), MELTON MOSSY (3.45).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
VENETIA WILLIAMS (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runners listed above N HENDERSON (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runners listed above N TWISTON-DAVIES (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runners listed above P HOBBS & J WHITE (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs SOLAR SYSTEM (3.45).
OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIE (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs BLOSSOM TEA (2.00).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT LUDLOW (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:
THOMAS BELLAMY (11 wins from 77 rides, 14%) rides THE KEMBLE BREWERY (1.25), CHOSEN TEMPLAR (3.10).
STAN SHEPPARD (7 wins from 28 rides, 25%) rides PASSING PLEASURE (1.25), FAMOSO (2.35), MOODOFTHEMOMENT (3.10).
CHARLIE DEUTSCH (7 wins from 72 rides, 10%) rides EITHER WAY (12.15), CHRISTOPHER WOOD (12.50), DOCTOR LOVE (1.25), PINK BREEZE (2.00), ALCEDO (2.35), KANKIN (3.10).
LEE EDWARDS (6 wins from 85 rides, 7%) rides FOLLOWING CHAPTER (1.25).
MISS LUCY TURNER (5 wins from 16 rides, 31%) rides FALCO DES PINS (3.45).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
HENRY BROOKE (5 wins from 33 rides, 15%) rides BLOSSOM TEA (2.00).
CHARLIE DEUTSCH (4 wins from 24 rides, 17%) rides listed above
JACK TUDOR (3 wins from 17 rides, 18%) rides GEMI CAT (12.15), NEON MOON (12.50), LAST RODEO (1.25), ZESTFUL HOPE (3.10).
STAN SHEPPARD (2 wins from 15 rides, 13%) rides listed above
ALAN JOHNS (2 wins from 8 rides, 25%) rides ROCKVALE (3.10).
WEIGHTWATCHER
A right-handed oval shaped course one and a half miles in circumference, with nine fences per circuit and a run-in of 450 yards. The hurdle course runs on the outside of the chase course and is slightly undulating NOTE:
HOW TO BET WITH AN ON-COURSE BOOKMAKER
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to offer the correct stake money for your wager.
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, i.e. for a win or a place
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g.£1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
EACH WAY BETTING
The RCA and the bookmaking association have agreed the following terms for all bookmakers offering each way betting on course.
NON-HANDICAPS
5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8+ runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3
HANDICAPS
5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8 - 11 runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3 12 - 15 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3
16+ runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a promising start over hurdles, opening his account in good style at Plumpton (15.9f,
December Useful third at Kempton since and looks the one to beat here.
1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing 2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth
3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam) Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut c - Colt Gr - Grey f - filly Ro - Roan m - mare 4. Horse’s name 5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain
Number of day’s since horse last ran
Age of horse 8. Weight of jockey in Stones and Pounds
Owner’s Name(s)
Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment
13 Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season - denotes new year
C - The horse has won on this racecourse
D - The horse has won over this distance
CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance
BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run
14 A guide to the horse’s recentform and star 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.
15 Jockey’s Name If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
FAIRWAY CAFE
Sometimes, you just need a quick snack or perhaps you fancy a full English breakfast roll?! Whatever it is, the Fairway Cafe is sure to have it
This Cafe is situated at the side of the Windsor Marquee and is more of a low-key affair There are no frills here, just good food and a fully stocked, licensed bar. You may just catch some of the grooms and trainers grabbing a bite here too...
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £8000 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 novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race SHUKER BUILD have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will provide a memento for the winning owner and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 19 entries at £40. - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) No Horse Age st lb
1 EITHER WAY (IRE) (32)
Br m Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Grove (IRE)
Owner: Canter Banter Racing 2
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Kk Agri Ltd
5 11 7
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form: 2-051
Sponsor:Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and stepped up on bumper efforts when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month, showing a willing attitude Should go well under a penalty
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
2 OF COURSE YOU CAN (GB) (41)
B m Yeats (IRE) - Free Thinking
Owner: Hot to Trot Racing & Robert Waley-Cohen
Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Breeder: Upton Viva Stud
6 11 7
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell
Form: 3-4F013 CD BF
Sponsor:Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler C&D winner in October Creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 11/8) 41 days ago Respected once again.
3 SPRINGS A GIRL (IRE) (18)
B m Irish Wells (FR) - Flags Flying (IRE)
Owner: A Grand Day Out
Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Breeder: Michael Ryan
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
5 11 7
Jockey: Daire McConville (7)
Form: 100-U16
Sponsor:Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper winner who put her hurdling debut mishap well behind her (when hooded) in causing an 80/1 shock in 11-runner novice at Stratford in October. Failed to back it up at Newbury since. Others more appealing.
4 GEMI CAT (FR) (76)
Ch f Gemix (FR) - Beautiful Cat (FR)
Owner: Ms S. Howell and Partner 1
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: Gaec de La Seguegne & J.M. Campos
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
4 11 0
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Form: P Sponsor:NAF, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a hurdling winner in France but offered little in a novice hurdle at Warwick 76 days ago Others preferred. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
5 MAJESTIC MIA (IRE) (241)
B f Milan - Shuil Forth (IRE)
Owner: Encore Racing
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: Charlie Harnett
4 11 0
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Form: F-
Sponsor:NAF, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly Dam unraced. Fell only start in Irish points (Apr 21). Type that the yard will bring along gradually Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6 QUESHI BRIDGE (IRE) (237)
B m Shantou (USA) - Royal Robin (IRE)
Owner: Ample is Plenty
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Edmond Kent
8 11 0
Jockey: Murray Dodd (7)
Form: 22/23U3Sponsor:Escafeld Fasteners Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who held her form last season. Respectable third in a novice at Perth 7 months ago and sets the standard on return. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106
7 SHORTEN SASSY (GB) (-)
B f Telescope (IRE) - Nordic Nymph
Owner: Mr P. E. Truscott
Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr P. E. Truscott
4 11 0
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)
Form: Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly Dam (h120), hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 3m) Copper Coin. Of some interest on debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
8 VARINIA (FR) (61)
B m Soldier Hollow - Rosi (GER)
Owner: Foxtrot Racing Varinia
Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Breeder: Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet
5 11 0
Jockey: Fergus Gillard
Form: 6-10
Sponsor:Science Supplements, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who failed to beat a rival on Rules debut in a bumper at Uttoxeter a couple of months ago. Bit to prove after that. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: SMILING GETAWAY 6 11 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2. Stewards Note:
QUESHI BRIDGE: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Betting Forecast:
2-1 Queshi Bridge (IRE), 5-2 Either Way (IRE), 10-3 Of Course You Can (GB), 16-1 Majestic Mia (IRE), 20-1 Shorten Sassy (GB), 28-1 Springs A Girl (IRE), Varinia (FR), 150-1 Gemi Cat (FR)
Race Summary:
EITHER WAY showed a good attitude to make a successful hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and, while that wasn’t a strong event, she can improve enough to defy a penalty Queshi Bridge is an obvious player on return and Of Course You Can should give another good account.
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LEADERBOARD 2024-2025
Ludlow
SECOND RACE 12.50
THE TANNERS CLARET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 3)
about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£18000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb TANNERS WINES LTD have generously supported the prize fund for this race They will provide a memento for the winning owner and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £50 - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) No Horse Age st lb
1 NEON MOON (IRE) (18)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE)
Owner: Brocade Racing
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Mr C. McDonnell
8 12 0
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Form: 51-3136 CD
Sponsor:W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable but advanced his form on the back of wind surgery when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Chepstow in October Ran to a similar level from a 4lb higher mark when third at Ascot next time but found the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) too tough since.
2 FOUND ON (IRE) (52)
B m Mahler - Court Gamble (IRE)
Owner: Mr Oliver Ryan
Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Breeder: Thistletown Stud
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135
9 11 13
Jockey: James Best
Form: P/12PP-P D
Sponsor:Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been a good servant but ended last season with 2 poor efforts after 4 months off and fared no better tried at a much longer trip on return at Wincanton (26.7f, good) in October.
3 DEISE ABA (IRE) (32)
B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE)
Owner: Miss R. J. Smith-Maxwell
Trainer: Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Breeder: Ms Margaret Leahy
RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 134
11 11 12
Jockey: Kevin Brogan
Form: P11-P26 D
Sponsor:Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but unpredictable chaser for Philip Hobbs. Successful in 4 of 6 starts in points since. Sold from Francesca Poste £10,000 in May and decent start for this yard when just failing at Wincanton in October. Showed up well for a long way at Cheltenham since so not without each-way hope
4 TIGHTENOURBELTS (IRE) (40)
B g Mahler - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)
Owner: Salvo & Alex Giannini, A Gemmell
Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Breeder: Mr John Connolly
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133
7 11 11
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Form: P46-361 C D
Sponsor:Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to kick on over fences last season but, after an encouraging enough return over hurdles at Chepstow in October, doubled his tally over the larger obstacles partnered by Cobden for the first time at Exeter (24.2f, good) just under 6 weeks ago, jumping really well. Major player up 3lb Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132 (-1)
5 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (31) 8
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE)
Owner: Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Gregory Rossiter
11 9
Jockey: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)
Form: P/P3PP-P D
Sponsor:Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type who was pulled up for the fifth time in his last 6 starts on return at Cheltenham last month. More severe headgear enlisted, but he looks an easy swerve. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130
6 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (277)
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE)
Owner: Ms Sharon Kinsella
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Airlie Stud
9 11 0
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form: 24/3305-
Sponsor:Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere. Ended last season in a bit of a lull, never seeming to be going very well at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) in March (in cheekpieces), but returns with the yard in rude health and the handicapper has dropped him 4lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121
7 BALKARDY (FR) (38)
Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR)
Owner: Mr W. J. Evans
Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Breeder: Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon
7 10 6
Jockey: Isabel Williams (3)
Form: 150P-15 D
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a six-month lay-off when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) in October and produced a respectable effort attempting to follow up back over hurdles when fifth at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago Each-way claims reverted to fences.
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: TIDE TIMES (IRE) 9 10 2 Charlie Todd 13-2 (Ian Williams) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Betting Forecast: 15-8 Tightenourbelts (IRE), 11-4 Neon Moon (IRE), 17-2 Christopher Wood (IRE), 9-1 Balkardy (FR), 12-1 Deise Aba (IRE), 14-1 Found On (IRE), 16-1 Undersupervision (IRE)
Race Summary: TIGHTENOURBELTS jumped with aplomb when doubling his tally over fences at Exeter last month and, having been nudged up just 3lb, Emma Lavelle’s 7-y-o is fancied to go in again. The main threat may emerge from Neon Moon, who found the Rehearsal Chase too much at Newcastle recently but drops appreciably in grade here. The returning Christopher Wood can edge out Balkardy for third.
HOSPITALITY
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Total prize fund £8000 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 novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb TANNERS WINES LTD have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will provide a memento for the winning owner, and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 20 entries at £40. - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) No Horse
1 THE KEMBLE BREWERY (GB) (38) 5
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara
Owner: Breakfast at 10 Syndicate
Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Breeder: Martin Rowe
Jockey: Tom Bellamy
11 10
Form: 1/13-11 D
Sponsor:Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful both starts in bumpers and left hurdling debut effort behind after 11 months off when landing a Warwick novice in October, form which has worked out well. Followed up in ready fashion at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) and he holds leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 130
2 MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) (23)
B g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton
Breeder: Mr Maurice Day
4 11 6
Jockey: Callum Pritchard (7)
Form: 2-1 CD
Sponsor:Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and justified favouritism (6/4) in 8-runner maiden at this C&D (soft) on hurdling debut 23 days ago, finding extra having been tackled run-in. Can make his presence felt with improvement to come Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
3 DOCTOR LOVE (FR) (32)
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Font Froide (FR)
Owner: S W Racing
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr Herve de Talhouet-Roy et al
4 11 0
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form: 6
Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 2 winners, but raced too freely on debut when sixth of 8 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) last month, unable to sustain his effort. Could do better as he goes hurdling with hood applied.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4 FOLLOWING CHAPTER (GB) (26)
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Following Mama (IRE)
Owner: Mrs D. J. Ralph
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mrs D J Ralph
4 11 0
Jockey: Lee Edwards
Form: 0
Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if in need of the experience on debut when ninth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 26 days ago, racing freely. Needs to have learnt plenty from that first outing. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
5 GRENARDIER (GB) (30)
B g Jack Hobbs - Aunt Harriet
Owner: Roger & Yvonne Allsop
Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs Yvonne Allsop
5 11 0
Jockey: James Best
Form: 6-6P
Sponsor:Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a couple of bumpers and, after 6 months off, possibly needed the run when pulled up in maiden at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow a month ago However, much more needed as he drops back in trip Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
6 LAST RODEO (IRE) (266)
Br g Malinas (GER) - Western Cowgirl (IRE)
Owner: Mr Alan Rogers
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: William Kelly
4 11 0
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Form: 4-
Sponsor:Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Malina Girl. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Alpha Ridge Fourth in an Irish point in March, but may just be better for this first experience under Rules. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
7 PASSING PLEASURE (GB) (241)
B g Passing Glance - Just For Pleasure (IRE)
Owner: Mr G. C. Myddelton
Trainer: Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Breeder: Richard & Candy Mathias
4 11 0
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Form: 3P2Sponsor:Prolinx Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW €1,500 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Dam, successful in bumpers, sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (21f winner) Hel Tara Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April (winner has followed up in a bumper since) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
8
YORGUNNABEPLUCKY (GB) (23) 4
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Amicus
Owner: Midlands Quintet
Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Breeder: John Nye
11 0
Jockey: Conor Ring
Form: 63-505
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points but never dangerous in a bumper and well held both outings over hurdles, the latest in maiden at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago behind Meetmebythesea. Likely to need more time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
9 DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS (GB) (23) 5
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass
Owner: Ms G. Howell
Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Breeder: Tabitha Worsley
10 7
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)
Form: 00
Sponsor:Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little only start in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling after 7 months off when well-beaten last of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago Looks to be up against it. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: GO TO WAR (IRE) 5 11 0 Paddy Brennan 4-6 (Fergal O’Brien) 15 ran Hood worn first time by No 3.
Stewards Note:
DOCTOR LOVE: Following its run on 16/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free Betting Forecast:
4-6 The Kemble Brewery (GB), 9-4 Meetmebythesea (IRE), 18-1 Doctor Love (FR), 28-1 Last Rodeo (IRE), 40-1 Passing Pleasure (GB), 66-1 Following Chapter (GB), Yorgunnabeplucky (GB), 100-1 Grenardier (GB), Dontworrywegotthis (GB)
Race Summary:
THE KEMBLE BREWERY has been going the right way over hurdles, making all for a ready success at Ffos Las last month, and he can go on to land the hat-trick with the potential of more still to offer The main danger looks to be Meetmebythesea who made a winning start over hurdles over C&D, with Doctor Love the pick of the remainder
THERESULT
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• Around the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure
• In the Betting Ring
• On the Steppings or Roof of the Stands
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FOURTH RACE 2.00
THE ALPHA AGGREGATES EBF FILLIES’ JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds)
for three yrs old fillies
Total prize fund £9000 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 three yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb ALPHA AGGREGATES LTD have generously supported the prize fund for this race They will provide a memento for the winning owner and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, for the purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 6 entries at £40. - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) No Horse st lb
1 BLOSSOM TEA (GB) (27)
B f Territories (IRE) - Tea Blossom
Owner: Mr Dan Astbury
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Daniel Astbury & Malcolm Rogers
11 0
Jockey: Henry Brooke
Form: 6
Sponsor:Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability first time up when sixth of 7 in junior hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 27 days ago, in touch before weakening from 2 out. Has had a breathing operation since and tongue strap now added. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2 BLUE MOON LADY (GB) (-)
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Dasina (GER)
Owner: B Jones & Son
Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud
11 0
Jockey: Charlie Price (3)
Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly Sister to fairly useful French 2 1/4m hurdle winner Moon Dawn and half-sister to a winner on Flat. Yard not known for debut winners.
3 HARTHOPE (GB) (29)
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Chomba Womba (IRE)
Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
Trainer: Tom George, Slad
Breeder: Trull House Stud Ltd
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
11 0
Jockey: Jack Hogan (3)
Form: 2
Sponsor:H & C Group Ltd, HBA Media
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumping family and offered something to work on when second of 3 in fillies’ junior hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) on debut last month. Can show the benefit of that first outing to open her account. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
4 HIGHBURY HILL (GB) (48)
B f Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE)
Owner: Johanna Adams & Partner
Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Breeder: Mr W. Kinsey
11 0
Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Form: 0
Sponsor:Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience when well-beaten eighth of 11 in fillies’ junior bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in October Needs to leave that effort well behind as she goes hurdling. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
5 NINNA COLLINA (GB) (29)
B f Jack Hobbs - Ninna Nanna (FR)
Owner: The Well Oiled Partnership
Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Breeder: Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
11 0
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell
Form: 3
Sponsor:Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous winners, but shaped as if better for the experience when last of 3 in fillies’ junior hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) on her first start, 3/4 length behind Harthope Entitled to progress so she could be thereabouts. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
6 PINK BREEZE (GB) (-)
B f Gentlewave (IRE) - Red And White (IRE)
Owner: Mr Francis Mahon
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Mr Francis Mahon
11 0
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form:
Sponsor:Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Gentlewave filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Pink Legend and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Eleanor Bob, stays 3 1/4m. From a family that the yard knows well and she’s one to note on debut. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: LOVE TREE (IRE) 3 11 0 James Bowen 15-8 (James Owen) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:
HIGHBURY HILL: Following its run on 31/10/2024 it was reported that the horse broncked twice after the start. Betting Forecast: 5-2 Pink Breeze (GB), 11-4 Harthope (GB), 7-2 Ninna Collina (GB), 11-2 Blossom Tea (GB), 12-1 Blue Moon Lady (GB), 28-1 Highbury Hill (GB)
Race Summary:
A half-sister to 3 winners, HARTHOPE showed encouragement on debut when second of 3 at Fakenham last month and she can build on that effort to go one better She can confirm the placings with Ninna Collina from when the pair met 29 days ago, while Pink Breeze is respected first time up with her yard continuing to go well.
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FIFTH RACE 2.35
THE TANNERS CHAMPAGNE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
about TWO MILES (1m 7f 212yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £12000 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb TANNERS WINES LIMITED have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will provide a memento for the winning owner, and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £50 - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) No Horse Age st lb
1 WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) (25) 7 12 2
B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE)
Owner: Border Pointers
Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Breeder: Mrs Barbara Beattie
Jockey: Ellis Collier (7)
Form: 531-02P D
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey, latterly at Leicester (2m, heavy) in February Good effort over hurdles at Newton Abbot on penultimate start but pulled up over fences at Ascot since. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122
2 ALCEDO (IRE) (305)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Davies
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Padraig O’Reilly
6 12 1
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form: 12/012P- D
Sponsor:Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer who shrugged off a disappointing hurdle debut at Chepstow in October when running out a comfortable winner of a 16-runner maiden at Exeter 2 months later. Ran well next time, then pulled up in Prestige Novices’ at Haydock 10 months ago Notable chasing debutant on return. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 121
3 CABHFUILFUNGI (IRE) (61)
B g Mahler - Maggie Andy (IRE)
Owner: Mr C. J. Tipton
Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Breeder: G. Quirk
8 11 8
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Form: 402-522
Sponsor:Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles winner who made a decent start for this yard when second at Hereford in April. Back on track sent chasing and latest second at Uttoxeter has been boosted since. Off a couple of months but big player.
4 FAST BUCK (FR) (23)
Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA)
Owner: KnightRiders III
Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Breeder: Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 114
10 11 5
Jockey: Callum Pritchard (7)
Form: 436-053 D
Sponsor:Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 11lb lower than when registering latest success in a handicap chase at Wincanton in January That said, it’s been downhill pretty much all the way since and he needs to bounce back in a major way.
111
5 FAMOSO (IRE) (27)
B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
Owner: The Evron Experience
Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock
8 11 0
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Form: 5-22011 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent type who has got back on the up recently, completing a double with another likeable display at Wincanton last time This is a step up in grade, but he’s still of interest.
6 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (33)
B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)
Owner: Emma Bishop Racing Club
Trainer: Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mr Georges Lacombe
Star RatingHHHHI
9 11 0
Jockey: James Best
Form: 1125-5F CD
Sponsor:Coombs Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Bangor and this course last term but ended that campaign with a couple of rather subdued efforts and fell at Southwell on reappearance.
7 TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) (38)
B g Zambezi Sun - Born To Dazzle (IRE)
Owner: Michael & Lesley Wilkes
Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Breeder: John White
6 10 4
Jockey: James Turner (5)
Form: P/21P-6P
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by change of tactics when making second start in handicaps a winning one over hurdles at Fontwell (19.2f) in February Yet to fire over fences, leaving Gary & Josh Moore
pulled up at Ffos Las on return. Plenty to prove
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SACRE COEUR (FR) 7 11 9 Tristan Durrell 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Stewards Note: WEWILLGOWITHPLANB: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped on landing. Betting Forecast: 9-4 Cabhfuilfungi (IRE), 11-4 Alcedo (IRE), 7-2 Famoso (IRE), 8-1 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE), 16-1 Force de Frap (FR), 22-1 Fast Buck (FR), 66-1 Time To Dazzle (IRE)
Race Summary:
CABHFUILFUNGI has made a positive start to chasing and was only beaten at Uttoxeter last time by one that has gone in again, so he gets the marginal vote over Alcedo, who strikes as a fascinating chasing debutant for a yard that’s flying. The likeable Famoso is also considered.
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SIXTH RACE 3.10
THE PONTESBURY TRACTORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£12000 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb PONTESBURY TACTORS LTD have kindly supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will provide a memento for the winning owner and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries, 1 at £10 and 20 at £50. - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
No Horse Age st lb
1 CHOSEN TEMPLAR (IRE) (288) 6 12
B g Well Chosen - Kilganey Maid (IRE)
Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith
Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Breeder: Seamus Cooney
1
Jockey: Tom Bellamy
Form: 5/511P3-
Sponsor:Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland and made a successful hurdling/stable debut in 6-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) in January Well held both subsequent outings but could turn it around if market speaks in his favour making chase debut after 9 months off Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
2 CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (39)
B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Louise Whillans
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: B. D. Darrer
11 11 12
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Form: 0U043F D
Sponsor:Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since latest success at Musselburgh last November but, on the upside, he’s on an appealing mark if he can bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
3 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (41)
B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE)
Owner: Midlands Quintet
Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Breeder: John O’Mahony
5 11 12
Jockey: Conor Ring
Form: 4031-13 C
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark under Rules in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) back in March. Won sole start in points and looked a better chaser when making winning start in 3-runner contest here in October Disappointed next time but can’t be ruled out.
4 ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) (24)
B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR)
Owner: Ms G. E. Morgan
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
7 11 10
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Form: 44-0442 D
Sponsor:Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who was right back to form when second in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Well treated on his best form and should take the beating in a thin race.
106
5 MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (20)
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)
Owner: Mr Barry Hawkins
Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Breeder: Andrew Pierce
7 11 10
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Form: 222114
Sponsor:Matt Sheppard Racing, Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 4 of his 7 starts between the flags and opened Rules account at the thirteenth attempt at Hereford (21f, good) last month. Only fourth of 5 at Taunton subsequently but he’s not one to write off
6
KANKIN (GB) (34)
Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga
Owner: The 25 Club
Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote
Breeder: Wood Hall Stud
106
8 11 4
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Form: 53-1520 D
Sponsor:Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser who edged ahead close home to double his tally at Fakenham in May. Resumed with a good second at Plumpton but wasn’t in the same form at Market Rasen last month.
7 L’EMPIRE VERT (FR) (110)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)
Owner: Mr E. A. R. Morgans
Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Breeder: Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot
4 10 13
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Form: P46-340
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles. Best effort when 12 3/4 lengths fourth of 10 to Parika Vert in juvenile at Fontainebleau in 2023/24 Well held only start over fences and starts out for new yard with a bit to prove
8
ROCKVALE (IRE) (18)
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Just For Jean (IRE)
Owner: Mr N. Considine
Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Breeder: Vincent Devereux
5 10 11
Jockey: Alan Johns
Form: 233-006
Sponsor:Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on each of his three starts in points and, while he’s only shown modest form over hurdles, there could be more to come with his attentions turned to chasing.
9 STORM OF LIGHT (IRE) (48)
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Moon (IRE)
Owner: Mr Alistair Price
Trainer: Rob Summers, Solihull
Breeder: Mrs V. O’Leary
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
8 10 10
Jockey: Beau Morgan (5)
Form: 4/-PPP54 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact over fences for this yard. Hard to fancy. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 92
10 RIVER ROBE (IRE) (14)
B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - The River (IRE)
Owner: Mr Andrew Gough
Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Breeder: Jimmy Coffey
5 10 9
Jockey: James Best
Form: 403564
Sponsor:SJD Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score for current yard and only poor form so far over fences. Others look more persuasive. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 91
11 MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (60)
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR)
Owner: High and Low
Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux
7 10 3
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)
Form: 2621P-P
Sponsor:Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORM VIEW Just 1lb higher than for his clear-cut victory in a 4-runner Leicester handicap in February but pulled up both subsequent starts, including on his reappearance at Stratford last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: CARTONNE (FR) 6 12 0 Theo Gillard 6-1 (Donald McCain) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 11. Stewards Note:
KANKIN: Following its run on 14/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Betting Forecast:
ZESTFUL HOPE’s second at Uttoxeter (when clear of the remainder) is comfortably the most compelling piece of recent form on offer and he’s fancied to go one better at the possible expense of Ask Brewster, who has more to offer as a chaser if his jumping improves. Ex-pointer Chosen Templar is an interesting newcomer to this sphere. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) 2.ASK BREWSTER (IRE) 3.CHOSEN TEMPLAR (IRE)
£9000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4470 to the winning horse The second to receive £2236, the third £1116, the fourth £559 and the fifth £279 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race TANNERS WINES has generously supported the prize fund for this race They will provide a memento for the winning owner and a cash prize for the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed December 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3885; Second £1943; Third £971; Fourth £486; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £4470.30) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb
1 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (33)
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Owner: Julia Mansfield
Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Breeder: Brendan Walsh
9 12 0
Jockey: Miss Jess Stewart (7)
Form: 4/0U55-0 C
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and offered little starting out for a new yard at Cheltenham last month. Easily passed over.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110
2 THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (GB) (33)
B g Dunaden (FR) - Cloudy Spirit
Owner: Mrs Norma Harris
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mrs Norma Harris
8 12 0
Jockey: Miss Natalie Parker
Form: P422-13 C
Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) in June and backed it up with a good third at Southwell 5 months later. Likely to be on the premises once more.
3 FALCO DES PINS (FR) (38)
B g Muhtathir - Gallery’s Native (FR)
Owner: Mrs C. S. Wilson
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Mr Alain Pinot
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
4 11 13
Jockey: Miss Lucy Turner
Form: 0662-P
Sponsor:Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French performer who was steadily progressive last season, best effort yet when second of in juvenile hurdle at Angers (16.9f) in March. Pulled up at Sandown on debut for this yard, leaving him with a bit to prove Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
4 SOLAR SYSTEM (FR) (22)
B g Pastorius (GER) - Solar Wind (FR)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Breeder: M.L. Bloodstock Ltd
5 11 12
Jockey: Miss Thomasina Eyston (3)
Form: 31-5312 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with victory in 7-runner conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) in November and no disgrace in pulling a long way clear with a progressive sort at Southwell since. Can get back to winning ways here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 108
5 SWEET STREET (IRE) (153)
Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Beg La Eile (IRE)
Owner: Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2
Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr John Motherway
9 11 9
Jockey: Miss Clara Brewitt (7)
Form: 443-001
Sponsor:Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win 10-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Worcester (20f, good) 153 days ago Switches from chase to hurdles. Still unexposed for this yard and can go well again if tuned up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
6 MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (23)
B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE)
Owner: Vale Racing 1
Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Breeder: James Flood
5 11 7
Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams (7)
Form: 541613 CD
Sponsor:Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a fourth win of a very productive first half of the season when striking under this rider at this track (21f, good to soft) in November and perfectly solid showing when third here since. Drop back in trip is in his favour, so deserves plenty of respect. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
7 KAZONTHERAZZ (GB) (14) 8 11 6
B m Kayf Tara - Giovanna
Owner: The Meagher Family
Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips
Jockey: Miss Louise Chance (7)
Form: 323-005
Sponsor:Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times in handicap hurdles last winter Well below par in 2 outings in the summer and no better at this course after a break recently. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
8
MACTAVISH (GB) (21)
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - On Holiday
Owner: Mr Barry Hawkins
Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Breeder: M. W. Easterby
7 11 1
Jockey: Mrs Izzie Hill (5)
Form: 1P3462
Sponsor:Matt Sheppard Racing, Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins at Hereford (both at 21.7f) last year and back on the scoresheet with cheekpieces refitted at Worcester (20f) in June Exploits mixed subsequently but ran well at Hereford three weeks ago and stable continues in good form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) 9 11 7 Miss Megan Fox 10-1 (Ben Pauling) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 8.
Betting Forecast: 2-1 Solar System (FR), 11-2 Thankyourluckystar (GB), Melton Mossy (IRE), 7-1 Sweet Street (IRE), Mactavish (GB), 16-1 Falco des Pins (FR), 18-1 Kazontherazz (GB), 22-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE)
Race Summary: SOLAR SYSTEM is on the up and was only denied by another improving sort at Southwell last time, so he’s capable of getting back to winning ways Melton Mossy also boasts a likeable profile and is feared most ahead of Thankyourluckystar
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TANNERS RACE DAY
WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2024
TODAY’S OFFICIALS
PATRON
The Rt Hon. The Earl of Plymouth, D.L.
STEWARDS
Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)
Peta Evetts (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Nathan Green, Chris Hill, Louise Moore
STARTERS
William Jordan
Sophia Upton JUDGE
Nick Bostock
CLERKS OF THE SCALES
Ella McCain
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Joanna Vickers
Jane Southam
Rachel Barnett
VETERINARY OFFICER
Mark Tabachnik
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Graham Cook
Dr Chris Reece
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Graham Potts BVetMed MRCVS
Mark Georgetti BVSc, CertES, MACVS, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs MRCVS NURSE
Naomi Cummings
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Cathryn Woodhall FARRIER
Mr D Williams
CHAIRMAN OF THE CLUB COMMITTEE
Viscount Boyne
COMMENTATOR
Steven Powell
BETTING RING MANAGER
Kevin Evans
COURSE OFFICIALS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Simon Sherwood
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Diane Thomas
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Mark Horner
ACCOUNTANT
Tracy Price
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Penny Morris
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Tom Moreland
SECURITY OFFICER
Chris Booton
CATERING MANAGER
Stuart Matthews
LUDLOW RACECOURSE
Bromfield, Ludlow, SY8 2BT
Racecourse Office: The office is situated in the Members’ Enclosure.
T: 01584 856221
E: mail@ludlowracecourse.co.uk
W: www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICES
ADMISSION BADGES
We would be grateful if all racegoers (annual & day members, owners and trainers) would prominently display their badges at all times. Thank you for your co-operation.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AT ALL BRITISH RACECOURSES
Admission to the racecourse is subject to the right of the Racecourse Executive to refuse admission to or to expel any racegoer whose behaviour is considered by it to constitute or to be likely to lead to unruly behaviour. Any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive to expel the offending racegoer without prior notice It is forbidden to take a drink or food into racecourse enclosures other than picnic areas Racegoers must abide by any regulations, including the observance of designated no-drinking areas and standards of dress
DRESS CODE
Please note that a smart casual dress code is to be adhered to in the Club Enclosure. Shorts and sports clothing are not permitted throughout this enclosure
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges & tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances:
a) Abandonment before completion of the first race: Full Refund
b) Abandonment before completion of the third race: 50% Refund
c) Abandonment thereafter: No Refund Refunds cannot be made on the day.
All refunds must be claimed within 28 days of the meeting.
To obtain a refund, racegoers must send their ticket with full name and address details to: Ludlow Race Club Ltd., Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2BT
CANTER DOWN/AMBULANCE TRACK
Members of the public are not permitted on this area at any time during racing.
HORSE WELFARE
“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider” At Ludlow Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks as far as possible. We aim to deal quickly and humanely with injured horses and to maintain the highest quality of veterinary care We have three Equine Veterinary Surgeons in attendance at all meetings who are responsible for the welfare of all horses in action One Veterinary Surgeon follows the race in the centre of the course and can attend a horse with the same response time as the Paramedic teams responsible for the jockeys. It is our policy to erect screens around any injured horse requiring Veterinary attention on the racecourse. This is designed to provide privacy for the Veterinary Surgeons, the patient and connections Please do not assume the worst.
LUDLOW CLUB ROOM
The Ludlow Club Room on the ground floor of the Plymouth Stand is for the Exclusive use of the holders of Ludlow Annual Members Metal Badges and Ludlow Annual Members Guest Badges only.
COURSE CROSSINGS
In the interests of Safety would members of the public please note that when the order “Jockey Mount” is given they must clear the course ready for the horses leaving the paddock and going to the start.
VIEWING ON COURSE
Would all patrons please note that while any race is in progress no person is allowed on the course except Racecourse Ground Staff and First Aid Attendants. All other persons must stay behind the running rails. THIS INCLUDES OWNERS, TRAINERS, JOCKEYS, PRESS and PHOTOGRAPHERS.
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-handicap 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.
For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
PUBLIC EVACUATION
PROCEDURE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
In the unlikely event that the racecourse buildings need to be evacuated please read the following information for your own safety. The Racecourse Management will only take such action if an emergency situation arises such as a FIRE or BOMB THREAT and all decisions taken will place public safety as a priority. If an evacuation is necessary the following announcement will be made over the PA system:
“THIS IS A SECURITY MESSAGE. IT IS NECESSARY FOR ALL PERSONS TO LEAVE THE RACECOURSE BUILDINGS AND WALK TO THE GOLF COURSE IN THE CENTRE OF THE COURSE”.
Unless otherwise instructed ALL members of the public will be evacuated to this area There will be NO access to either the Annual Members or Owners & Trainers Car Parks. No vehicles will be allowed to leave the site until allowed by the Police so as to keep surrounding roads clear for Emergency vehicles In the event that the evacuation is cancelled or it is safe for the public to return a further announcement will be made At all times the Management and Staff will try and keep you informed Thank you for your co-operation.
OWNERS INFORMATION
The Directors of Ludlow Race Club would like to welcome the Owners of all runners to today’s meeting and thank them for their support. There are designated facilities available for Owners as follows: OWNERS & TRAINERS BAR
Situated in the Clive Pavilion adjacent to the Owners & Trainers entrance this offers full Bar facilities and complimentary tea and coffee. There is also direct access from this bar to the Clive Carvery from where Tea, Coffee, Snacks and Meals can be purchased WINNING CONNECTIONS
Mementos are presented to the winners of all races and the winning connections will be invited to partake in a glass (or two) of Champagne with one of the Directors after the race ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS:
Should any Owner require assistance, the Owners Hostess is Becky who can be contacted on 01584 856221 Alternatively you can contact: Simon Sherwood – General Manager & Clerk of the Course - 07836 215639
