Our fourth fixture of the season and I would like to welcome you to The Racehorse Sanctuary Raceday. The Racehorse Sanctuary and Rehoming Centre is based in Pulborough, West Sussex and provides a lifeline for horses who need time to adjust to a life after racing. As one of the leading organisations in this field, its work is vital to thoroughbred welfare and through their rehabilitation, retraining and sanctuary programmes can give ex-racehorses a second chance in life in the form of a number of equine disciplines; hacking, eventing, dressage, showjumping or even as a companion.
We have already had a great start to the season welcoming many thousands of people and seeing some fantastic horses and close finishes. We are sure today will be equally as exciting and I thank you for your continued support.
I would like to thank our Partners; Southern Cranes and Access Ltd, BetGoodwin and Strong Flavours for their tremendous support for the 2024/25 Season, along with today’s sponsors, Weatherbys and CPJ Field. We wish you all have a tremendous day.
We have a 6-race card today, with 24 runners declared worth £68,750 of prize money. Our feature on the track today is our 3rd race the £20,000 Class 3 Southern Cranes & Access Ltd Novices Handicap Chase which was won last year by Brave Kingdom, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Bryony Frost defeating General Medrano. Although the renewal this year has only 4 going to post, they are a strong bunch and looks a competitive race. We also have The Royal Yeomanry Association Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle where we have a total of 4 going to post.
We have pleasure in welcoming C Squadron, Royal Yeomanry. You will see several troops around the site along with a jackal vehicle that will be positioned outside the Final Fence Restaurant, so please visit and find out more about the Squadron. There will also be an Honour Guard for the 4th Race.
Our Retired Racehorse Stable has been very well received and today we are lucky to have Pete the Feat, who has enjoyed an accomplished career with 47 runs, 11 wins and 12 placings. He has run at Plumpton 9 times winning once, beating Beware Chalk Pit by 12 lengths. Pop down and give him a polo and a pat. Pete The Feat is a resident horse of The Racehorse Sanctuary.
Our next fixtures will be our two Christmas fixtures on Monday 2nd and Monday 16th December, so we hope to see many of you back here for the Christmas Parties as there is always such a great atmosphere both on and off the track, with the Christmas jumpers, Christmas market, live music and competitive racing. Christmas is always in high demand, so if you are thinking of booking hospitality for either the 2nd or 16th December make sure you contact our team now, not to miss out. Looking past Christmas we have our first Premier Raceday of 2025, the ever popular Sussex National on the 5th January so please make sure you book your tickets or hospitality early.
Craig Staddon Chief Executive
Have a great day.
Best wishes,
Stewards
TODAY’S OFFICIALS
Monday 18th November 2024
STEVE DROWNE (Chief Steward) MICHAEL ANDREWS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), KATE SMITH, FERGUS SWEENEY
Starters JAMES STENNING, SAM AVIS
Judge JANE GREEN
Clerk of the Scales JEREMY LIND
Veterinary Officers HOWARD NEWITT, MARK MURRELL
Commentator MIKE CATTERMOLE
Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN
Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr AWAIS CHEEMA, Dr ROB DENNEY
JMR Nurse JANE JACKSON
Physio SALLY DUFTY
Veterinary Surgeons ELLEN SINGER (SVS), RICARDO MARQUES, EMILY ERDE
Betting Ring Manager DUNCAN LILLYWHITE
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, CAROL LEGGETT, HELENA WARBRICK
Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919
Handicapper MARK OLLEY
MEET THE TEAM
Rebecca Warnett Senior Operations Executive
Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson
Lewis Edmond Groundsperson
Ross Craig Groundsperson
Mac Cornford Groundsperson
Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager
Craig Staddon CEO Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course
Jacqui Hill Head of Sales & Marketing
Molly Taylor Sales Manager
Emily Morrill Marketing Executive
Martyn Smith Company Accountant
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today
Mark Gillard - will be hoping to continue his strike rate this month, saddling Kilcummin in the 1:20 today.
Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today
Lewis Saunders - will be looking to continue his hot streak and rides Magical Arthur in the 3:20 today.
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Paddock Bar
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Chasers Bar
Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from Harvey's
Brewery, and hot food. William Hill betting shop and Tote counter within. Large screens showing all racing going on during the day.
Coffee Hut
Situated opposite the Southdown Bar serving locally roasted baristamade coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Food Concessions
Situated outside the Southdown Stand and in the picnic enclosure (select fixtures) we have a range of concessions serving various options including mac & cheese, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select fixtures) and much more.
Confectionary available in: Paddock Bar, Southdown Cafe, Chasers Bar
Although a beaten odds-on favourite on his hurdling debut last month, ROMAN ROY can reward his supporters today. The son of Blue Bresil should appreciate a step up in trip on his second start following wind surgery and the yard have hit a real purple patch of late. Canal Court finished a distant second at Kempton recently but, with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, he is the main danger. Sign Again could chase the pair home.
totewin: Roman Roy
toteeachway: Canal Court
21lb clear of his nearest rival Kilcummin on official ratings and in receipt of 6lb, this ought to be a fourth hurdles success for the Jennie Candlish-trained MATCHLESS. Second in a 0-120 over 2m4f at Perth in September to solidify his claims further, the drop in trip should also suit. Tara Iti struck the woodwork in a similar event at Huntingdon six days ago and is most appealing of the remainder.
totewin: Matchless
toteeachway: Kilcummin
MENAGGIO made the perfect start to life over fences when winning a three-runner C&D event last month. It’s hard to know what he really achieved there and a 4lb rise will make things tougher, but he ought to progress and is taken to follow up. Sea Invasion makes his seasonal return/chasing bow and looks a likely type, although Everyonesgame, who held the highest rating of these over timber, might be well handicapped from a mark of 121.
totewin: Menaggio
toteeachway: Sea Invasion
Although still a maiden under Rules, Eaton Anne has done little wrong in his three placed efforts over hurdles to date. Olly Murphy’s gelding is only 2lb higher than his second-placed handicap bow at Stratford and another prominent role is forecast. However, SMUGGLERS HAVEN accounted for a subsequent winner when opening his account at Hereford last month and the five-year-old may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair. Highway One O Five can chase the duo home.
totewin: Smugglers Haven
toteeachway: Eaton Anne
Having tallied three victories over hurdles since racing under the tutelage of Olly Murphy in May, VOCITO could make the most of a lower mark over fences. The six-year-old ticks plenty of the right boxes and he is narrowly preferred to fellow in-form rival Nevendon. The Nathaniel gelding arrives on the back of a solid second at Fakenham and a 1lb nudge up in the ratings shouldn’t prevent him from going close once more. Koenigsstern is unexposed in this sphere and he cannot be ruled out either.
totewin: Vocito
toteeachway: Nevendon
The fitting of a first-time visor enabled a career-best victory from MAGICAL ARTHUR when coming home 11 lengths clear of his nearest pursuer at Kempton recently. A 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop the Jennie Candlish-trained six-year-old from going in again and he’s taken to continue his upward trajectory. Bella Cavalla has filled the runner-up berth on her last two outings and she may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Chancellorstown.
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
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CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
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F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
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B = Horse was brought down
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r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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Bit - A piece of metal that sits in the horse’s mouth and is attached to the bridle and reins.
Blinkers - A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, mainly from each side. Blinkers are designed to help horses concentrate in races.
Boxed in - When a horse cannot obtain a clear run during a race due to other horses being in close proximity.
Bridle - A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached.
Bumper - Also known as a National Hunt Flat race, this race has no obstacles. Used as a way to give horses race experience before tackling hurdles and fences.
Chase - A race run over fences.
Cheekpieces - A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle and performs a similar job as blinkers in helping the horse to concentrate Clerk of the course - The person responsible for the overall management of a racecourse on a raceday.
Fences - The type of obstacle jumped during a chase race.
Furlong - A unit of measurement. A furlong is an eighth of a mile or a little more than 201 meters.
Going - The underfoot conditions at the racecourse.
Going Stick - A device used to measure the underfoot conditions at the racecourse.
Handicap - A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on their overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.
Hood - A type of headgear fitted over the horse’s head to cover its ears and muffle the noise of a raceday.
Hurdles - The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and therefore take less jumping. Sometimes referred to as flights.
Length - The length of a horse from its nose to the start of its tail, and a measurement used to describe the distances between horses at the finish line.
Maiden - A horse who has yet to win a race.
Neck - A measurement used to describe a winning margin in a close finish.
Non-runner - A horse withdrawn from a race for which it had been declared.
Novice - A race for horses who are in their first season in that code of racing.
Off the bridle - A term to describe a horse not travelling well.
On the bridle - A term to describe a horse travelling well.
Open ditch - A fence with a ditch on the take-off side.
Outsider - A horse whose chance of winning is considered unlikely.
Parade ring - The area of a racecourse where horses are paraded before each race.
Photo finish - A close race finish, requiring the raceday judge to consult a photo before declaring the winner.
Pulled up - A horse who is brought to a halt during a race by its jockey.
Pulling - A horse who is keen during a race and wants to go faster than its jockey is allowing.
Pushed out - Describes a horse who has gone clear of its rivals in a race after minimal urging from its jockey.
Staying on - A phrase referring to a horse who finished strongly during the closing stages.
Stewards’ inquiry - An inquiry held at the racecourse on a raceday after any given race
Tongue-tie - A strap used to tie down a horse’s tongue to prevent the tongue getting over the bit which affects a horse’s breathing.
Turn of foot - A term to describe marked acceleration during a race.
Under starter’s orders - Before a race, the starter brings the field of horses into order to prepare them for the start of the race.
Weighed in - Every horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To ensure it does, all jockeys must weight in/out both before and after a race. The ‘weighed in’ announcement made after the race means the result stands.
(CLASS 4) (GBB
for novice 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)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (59 wins from 243 runners, 24%) runs CANAL COURT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs ROMAN ROY
Fancy That: C Gordon won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs CANAL COURT today
Longest Traveller: ROMAN ROY trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 134 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CANAL COURT (IRE) (29) P5-22 5 11-0
Br B g Kingston Hill - The Last Bank (IRE)
Rex Dingle J
O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T B M. Conaghan Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includinghigh-classchaserChantryHouse.Runner-uponthethirdof3startsinIrishpoints.Beaten16lengthswhen switched to hurdles for new yard at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Tongue tie added now. Yard back among the winners this month. TFRHHHHI BHA2 ROMAN ROY (GB) (28) 25-3 BF
Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Present Your Case (IRE)
5 11-0
Harry Cobden J
O Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Yorton Farm Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in a couple of bumpers last winter and made a satisfactory start over hurdles when third in a 2m course novice 4 weeks ago. Steps up in trip now (dam 2 1/2m hurdle winner) and should have more to offer for his top stable. TFRHHHHH BHA-
(IRE) (20) 1-4 4 10-13
Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - All Notoriety (IRE)
Lilly Pinchin J
O Mrs D. Fallows Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Kk Agri Ltd Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 buy after Irish point win in April but ran toonly a modest level when fourth of 6 in a Bangor bumper last month, albeit he shaped as if the outing was needed. Connections waste no time switching him to hurdles and the longer trip should suit. TFRHHHII BHA4
LA DOLCE DOLLY
(IRE) (183) 1 5 10-7
Br B m Milan - Monbeg Dolly (IRE)
Niall Houlihan J
O The Lump O’Clock Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Cathal Ennis Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points (May 19). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: SHANAGH BOB (IRE) 5 11 0 James Bowen 2-9 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: ROMAN ROY: Following its run on 21/10/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Roman Roy (GB), 3-1 Canal Court (IRE), 7-1 Sign Again (IRE), 8-1 La Dolce Dolly (IRE)
This looks a good chance for ROMAN ROY to build on a solid first run over hurdles here over a shorter trip last month. Canal Court is taken to follow him home.
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The Jennie Candlish stable are in redhot form at present, operating at an impressive28%strikerateoverthepast fortnight, and this looks like a good opportunityforMatchlesstoscoreafirst victoryinjustoverayear.Thesix-yearold is a three-time winner over timber andiswellclearoftherestofthefieldon ratings, with an official mark of 117. The Galileo gelding posted an encouraging second at Perth last time out, just weakeninglateonovertwo-and-a-half miles and should appreciate this drop backtotwomiles.
Mark Gillard’s Kilcummin is the sole horse arriving here on the back of a victory.
The Moore yard landed this contest in 2023 with Saligo Bay and are represented by Sixties Icon gelding Tara Iti here. The six-year-old boasts fourhurdlesvictoriesinhiscareer–the latest of those coming at Fontwell last
June – and returned off a short break to finish second in a similar contest at Huntingdon last time despite hanging right-handed. He is a two-time course and distance winner here at Plumpton, althoughbothofthosecamein2022.
Mark Gillard’s Kilcummin is the sole horse arriving here on the back of a victorylasttimeout,landingahandicap over course and distance from a mark of87–winningbyalmostthreelengths fromtheaforementionedSaligoBay.He was rather keen that day and made a mistakeatthefinalflightbeforekeeping onwell,andthateffortcanprobablybe upgradedsomewhat.However,thefouryear-oldmustshouldera6lbpenaltyas a result of that success and must step forwardagainhereashehasafairbitto findonratingswithMatchless.
AndyIrvine’sEklilroundsoutthefieldof four and makes just his second career hurdles start here. The five-year-old was pulled up on hurdles debut last November at Huntingdon but has been kept busy throughout the summer on theflat.Ratedashighas72onthelevel, hisflatmarkhassliddownto57andhe willhavetoimproveonrecentshowings tobecompetitivehere.
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SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for three, four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SECOND
1.20
Leading course trainer (19-24): G & J Moore (46 wins from 310 runners, 15%) runs TARA ITI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs TARA ITI
Longest Traveller: MATCHLESS trained by J Candlish, Leek, 214 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
horse
1
2
KILCUMMIN (IRE) (28) (£6000) 1P-0341 CD 4 11-10
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Aspasi (Dalakhani (IRE))
Theo Gillard J
O Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who posted his best effort to date when scoring in a C&D handicap with plenty to spare last month. Likeliest to capitalise if Matchless fluffs his lines.
EKLIL (GB) (105) (£6000) P- 5 11-4
BHA96
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Raaqy (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Niall Houlihan J
O Adrian Lewers & Dan Shaw Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Rae Guest in 2023 but has struggled to get competitive for current yard and showed nothing on his only previous hurdling outing. TFRHHIII BHA3
MATCHLESS (IRE) (54) (£6000) 6264-42 D 6 11-4
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Darragh O’Keeffe J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 54 days ago. Back down in trip. Difficult to oppose. TFRHHHHH BHA117
4
TARA
ITI (GB) (6) (£6000) 4P-3062 CD 6 11-4
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty (Sir Percy)
O Mark Albon and Gary Moore
Rex Dingle J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of a solid showing at Huntingdon and has scored over C&D in the past, so no forlorn hope for all that he’s not the most reliable. TFRHHHII BHA88
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2023: SALIGO BAY (IRE) 5 11 4 Jamie Moore 5-6 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
EKLIL: Following its run on 5/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat and was never travelling.
TARA ITI: Following its run on 12/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
MATCHLESS stands out on form and will have to run poorly not to win this. Kilcummin is the likeliest to take advantage if the selection underperforms and Tara Iti isn’t without hope.
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Leading course trainer (19-24): P Nicholls (21 wins from 58 runners, 36%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE
Longest Traveller: SEA INVASION trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Milan - Nova Stella (GER)
Tom Cannon J
O Apple Tree Stud Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Ormond Bloodstock Ltd Apple Tree Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of third start over hurdles and improved when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton in May. After 6 months off, progressed again when making a successful chasing bow at this C&D (soft) last time, well on top finish. Looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA126
Br Ch g Jet Away - Rose Vic (IRE)
Adam Wedge J
O Mr Malcolm Olden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Niall Delany Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles for Charlie Longsdon in 2023. However, well held final 2 outings last year and hasn’t fared much better for current yard this season, off 4 months prior to latest run 10 days ago. Others more persuasive as he goes chasing. TFRHHIII BHA121
INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (24)
4/1P12-5 6 11-2
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR)
4
Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 100 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. de Lustiere Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form in handicap hurdles last season, successful twice at up to 19f and ended the campaign with a good second at Taunton. Shaped as if better for run after 8-month absence at Cheltenham 24 days ago, so he’s not discounted on chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA120
SEA INVASION
(IRE) (215) 353413- C 6 11-2
Br Ch g Sea Moon - Aloha Iwanaga (GER) Rex Dingle J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up only start in points in 2022 and steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season, opening account on handicap debut at this C&D in March. Good third at Cheltenham the following month and he’s one to note on stable/chase bow. TFRHHHHI BHA120
MENAGGIO made a promising start over fences when winning at this C&D last month, quickly settling the issue after the last, and he looks to hold leading claims with further improvement to come. Of the chasing debutants in opposition, Sea Invasion went the right way over hurdles last season and could be the main danger, ahead of Inca de Lafayette.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MENAGGIO
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YEOMANRY ASSOCIATION AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7250
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £391. (Penalty Value £3601.07) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FOURTH RACE 2.20
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (59 wins from 243 runners, 24%) runs HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (13 wins from 39 runners, 33%) runs EATON ANNE Longest Traveller: EATON ANNE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 139 miles.
SMUGGLERS HAVEN
3
4
Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Our Grace (IRE)
(IRE) (35) 1/3P-41 5 12-0
Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J
O The Belle Syndicate Sara Bradstock, Wantage T
B George Halford Equimedia Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of only start in points and, after making the frame twice in maiden hurdles, showed improved form when successful on handicap debut at Hereford (19.7f, good) last month. May do better still, especially back on a left-handed track.
EATON ANNE (IRE) (42) 1-322 6 12-0
Br B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Express Mail (IRE)
Mr James King J
O Foxtrot Racing Eaton Anne Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Fintan Farrell Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole outing in Irish points and has placed all 3 starts over hurdles, off 4 months ahead of finishing runner-up in handicap at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) in October. Respected with this further step up in trip promising to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA99
HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE)
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE)
(14) 5625-33
5 11-11
Miss Gina Andrews J
O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Kenilworth House Stud Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice over C&D this year, stepping up on reappearance run (in first-time cheekpieces) when third in handicap (good to soft) a fortnight ago. Top amateur booked for the ride and he’s a major player from his current mark. TFRHHHHH BHA96
GAIA VALLIS (FR)
(300) 2/66640-
Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR)
8 10-6
Mr Tom Hutsby (7) J
O David Bridgwater Racing David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a while since her last victory but she has posted some creditable efforts in defeat, including when fourth of 13 at Taunton (16.5f, good) in January. However, below-par effort next time and has been off 10 months since. TFRHHIII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) 6 11 3 Miss Molly Landau 15-8 (Chris Gordon) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Eaton Anne (IRE), 9-4 Smugglers Haven (IRE), 3-1 Highway One O Five (IRE), 10-1 Gaia Vallis (FR)
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With cheekpieces added, HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE showed the benefit of his reappearance when third at this C&D 2 weeks ago and he could be ready to open his account for last year’s winning trainer of the race. Eaton Anne isn’t taken lightly upped further in trip, while Smugglers Haven could also still have more to offer.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE)
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Leading course trainer (19-24): N Gifford (10 wins from 88 runners, 11%) runs KOENIGSSTERN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (13 wins from 39 runners, 33%) runs VOCITO
Longest Traveller: NEVENDON trained by Alexandra Dunn, Wellington, 165 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 VOCITO (IRE) (19) 211513 BF 6 12-0
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE) Kevin Brogan J O Sky’s The Limit Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B J. S. Bolger Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Gainedathird2mmaiden/novicewinoftheseasonwhenscoringby6lengthsatStratfordlastmonth.FailedtomeetexpectationsatNewtonAbbot 3 weeks
2 KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) (26) 44336-2 7 11-6
Br B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE)
James Davies J O Ham Manor Farms Ltd Nick Gifford, Findon T
B Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning pointer who showed promise when reaching the frame over hurdles last winter. Produced a promising first effort in this sphere after 8 months off when runner-up at Fontwell (17.8f, soft) last month and there’s every chance he can go one better. TFRHHHHI BHA105 3 NEVENDON
(GB)
(19) 24P212 BF
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
7 11-5
Adam Wedge J
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m hurdle winner and getting the hang of things over fences now, causing a 16/1 shock when getting off the mark at Southwell last month. Runner-up on both subsequent starts (on the Flat first occasion) and he remains firmly of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA104
4 CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (14) 32F43-5
11 10-2
Br Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O The Secret Circle Racing Club Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B E. Fehily Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless over fences and shaped as if the run was probably needed after 7 months off at this course (19.8f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Usual headgear reapplied but unlikely to troubling his rivals from well out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2023: KOTMASK (FR) 5 11 8 Jamie Moore 6-4 (Gary Moore) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
It’s hard to split the top 3 but the vote goes to VOCITO, who had shown only fair form at best over fences for previous connections but is open to significant improvement given the level of form he’s since shown back over hurdles. Koenigsstern produced a promising first effort in this sphere on return at Fonwell recently, so he’s marginally preferred to Nevendon for the forecast spot.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where
Leading course trainer (19-24): N Mulholland (14 wins from 101 runners, 14%) runs BELLA CAVALLA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs MAGICAL ARTHUR Longest Traveller: MAGICAL ARTHUR trained by J Candlish, Leek, 214 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (7) J
O Harbour Rose Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B E. O’Gorman PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to progress, making in 2 wins in his last 3 starts at Kempton (24.6f, good to soft) last week, despite a ragged display of jumping in different headgear. Conditional negates a 7lb penalty so has to have major claims of going in again. TFRHHHHH BHA96
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Joyride (GER)
O Andrew & Sarah Wates
(IRE)(26) 3/4000-4 6 11-6
Kevin Brogan J
Toby Lawes, Beare Green T
B P. Casey Lawmens Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Noimpactfirst3runsoverhurdles(contestedgoodracesatNewburytwice).PlacedtwiceinpointsbutfailedtotaketochasingatHuntingdonin March and possibly failed to get home returning from 7 months off back over timber at Fontwell recently. First-time headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA88
FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE) (172) 26P6-1P
4
7 11-5
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Jokulhlaup Syndicate
Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Miss Lisa Pyne Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up a few times over hurdles and finally got his head in front over the larger obstacles in decisive fashion at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to firm) in May. Possibly amiss given the way he wilted at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 3 weeks later and makes his return back over timber. TFRHHIII BHA87
BELLA CAVALLA (IRE) (28) P-35422 6 10-9
Br B m Milan - Beech Lodge (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O BG Racing Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B James Neville Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort who has made the frame on 4 of her last 5 starts in handicap hurdles, most recently finding just one too good at this C&D (soft) 4 weeks ago. Obvious claims with Harry Cobden taking over in the plate for a red-hot yard. TFRHHHHI BHA77
Another small field to close the card and MAGICAL ARTHUR is selected to make it 3 wins in his last 4 starts. His conditional negates a 7lb penalty he picked up at Kempton last week, so he’s fancied to continue his progress at the expense of Bella Cavalla, who found just one too strong over C&D 4 weeks ago and may have to settle for silver again with Harry Cobden an eye-catching jockey booking.
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In the event of a fixture being abandoned, refunds on admission badges and tickets purchased will be paid in the following circumstances: Abandonment before completion of the 1st race - full refund; Abandonment before completion of the 3rd race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - No refund.
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.50 - THE RACEHORSE SANCTUARY NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Racehorse Sanctuary have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £40. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.20 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 three, four, five, six and seven yrs old only. Enter by noon, November 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 2lb; 4-y-o, 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 or more hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 8 entries at £40. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE SOUTHERN CRANES & ACCESS LTD NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430 and the fourth £1216. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Southern Cranes & Access Ltd has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries, at £100. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights lowered 3lbs. SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 - THE ROYAL YEOMANRY ASSOCIATION AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3601 to the winning horse The second to receive £1801, the third £899 and the fourth £450. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 12th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. C P J Field & Co Ltd has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Plumpton Racecourse will present a prize for the highest placed military rider (as approved by The Grand Military Race Committee) in this race. This race is open to all Amateur Jockeys and not confined solely to Military Amateur Jockeys. However, Owners putting up a Military Amateur Jockey, as qualified to ride by the Grand Military Race Committee, will receive a payment of £400. 9 entries at £36. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £391. (Penalty Value £3601.07) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.50 - THE PLANT MOVEMENTS LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336 and the fourth £668. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Plant Movements Ltd will provide a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries, at £55. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.20 - THE STRONG FLAVOURS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880 and the fourth £440. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 12th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Strong Flavours have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £36. - Closed November 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366. (Penalty Value £3828.72) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE.
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