IMPERIAL CUP DAY
The Ultimate Pre-Cheltenham Party SATURDAY 8 MARCH
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
Welcome
Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse.
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TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR
Chairman
Nick Mustoe
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Alan Howes
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper & Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Michael Andrews (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Simon Kirk, Louise Neale
Starters
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officers
Howard Newitt
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Vince McKevitt, Sarah Collins, Kelly Corke, Carol Leggett, Helena Warbrick
Handicapper
Michael Harris
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
12:48pm The Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle - 1m 7f 216y 20-21
SECOND RACE
1:23pm The Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 99y 24-25
THIRD RACE
1:58pm The Betfair Winter Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) - 2m 3f 173y
FOURTH RACE
2:33pm The
3:03pm
FIFTH RACE
SIXTH RACE
3:35pm The Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices’ Handicap Hurdle - 1m 7f 216y 42-43
If you’re looking for world-class Jump racing with a big splash of festive cheer then look no further than Betfair Tingle Creek Saturday!
Sandown Park comes alive with festive cheer as we bring gift giving, carol singing, decorations and, of course, world-class Grade 1 Jump racing to Esher.
On the track you can look forward to two Grade 1s - the feature race of the meeting, Betfair Tingle Creek Chase and also the Henry VIII Novice Chase. Can anyone de-throne the mighty Jonbon this year or will he add to his long list of Sandown Park Grade 1 wins.
MEETING 07/12/2024 T: 01372 461381 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown E: sandown.information@thejockeyclub.co.uk THE BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK FESTIVAL DAY 2
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
RACECARD EXPLAINED
B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - StarFace (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Mr Lotfi Kohli 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming
ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
SANDOWN PARK 2024 IN REVIEW
As 2024 draws to a close at Sandown Park with the Betfair Tingle Creek Festival, it is a good time to reflect on another outstanding year on the track.
The Jump season reaches its conclusion on bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park in April and there was an extra sense of excitement this year with the trainers’ championship going right down to the wire with Dan Skelton and Ireland’s Willie Mullins battling it out. The results went the right way for Willie Mullins, including a first success for the stable in the feature bet365 Gold Cup courtesy of Minella Cocooner, meaning that the master of Closutton became the first Irish-based trainer to bag the UK Jump trainers’ championship since the great Vincent O’Brien some 70 years earlier Mullins did endure one setback on the day when his hot favourite El Fabiolo was upset by Jonbon in the Grade One bet365 Celebration Chase. Jonbon, who won the 2023 Grade One Betfair Tingle Creek Chase earlier in the season, is unbeaten in four outings at Sandown Park.
Bet365 Jump Finale was also very memorable for Harry Cobden, as he was crowned champion Jump jockey for the first time. The now 26-year-old fought out the final weeks of the season against Sean Bowen, eventually coming out on top by a margin of seven winners.
Sandown Park’s Flat season had begun the preceding day on April 26th, when the best performance on track was that of Charyn in the Group Two bet365 Mile. Trained in Newmarket by Roger Varian for owner Nurlan Bizakov, the four-year-old grey went on to enjoy Group One victories in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot He ended the year by being crowned champion Older Horse at the prestigious Cartier Racing Awards.
The highlight of the Flat season at Sandown Park is of course the Group One Coral-Eclipse and this year’s renewal of the 10-furlong contest was a memorable one, with the honours going to the great City Of Troy The outstanding juvenile colt of 2023, the son of Justify, was surprisingly defeated on his return to action in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but left that performance well behind him when the emphatic winner of the Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs.
At Sandown Park, the Coolmore-owned City Of Troy took on older opposition for the first time and although perhaps unsuited by the Soft ground he still came out on top by a length under Ryan Moore to hand trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-extending eighth Coral-Eclipse victory Further Group One success came for City Of Troy in the Juddmonte International at York and he was named Horse of the Year at the Cartier Racing Awards.
By Ben Cox
Sandown Park Supporting Lower Green Community Centre: The Tingle Creek Gifting Scheme
Sandown Park are once again offering racegoers the chance to contribute gifts for children and families supported by our local community partner, Lower Green Community Centre, as part of our ever-popular Tingle Creek Gifting Scheme.
The Centre is situated just shy of 2 miles from Sandown Park racecourse and is dedicated to supporting the local community, especially children and families. The Centre serves not only as a community support hub but operates a Community Café, a Community Fridge, Foodstore and hosts various activities on site throughout the year
Introduced two years ago, the Gifting Scheme has received overwhelming support from generous visitors to the racecourse throughout the Betfair Tingle Creek Festival. Racegoers are encouraged to bring gift-cards and gifts which will be distributed throughout the local community this Christmas, turning another challenging year into a memorable one.
Items such as £10 gift-cards for local retailers, children’s games, footballs or sports accessories, thermal clothing, Christmas toiletry sets, children’s nightwear and slippers, arts and crafts or festive treats such as Christmas selection boxes.
Jenny French, Lower Green Community Centre Community Projects Manager, said: “We are very grateful to Sandown Park for running this scheme to support local families for whom Christmas can be a challenging time of year By donating gifts and gift cards racegoers can help us bring some Christmas cheer to lots of families in Lower Green this Christmas. A huge thank you to everyone involved.”
Donation points are available at the arrival desk in the main foyer of the Grandstand as well as in reception areas of local business, Keltbray, enabling racegoers and residents to contribute their gifts upon arrival or in the week afterwards.
If you’d like to donate a gift after your visit with us today, we will still be accepting donations until Wednesday 11th December in our Main Foyer.
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (28 wins from 175 runners, 16%) runs GALACTIC CHARM & SMALLFRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs MELON
FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2017 and 2019 The stable runs GALACTIC CHARM and SMALL FRY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MELON trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 184 miles.
1 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (29) 1 D 11-7
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine (Dalakhani (IRE))
James Best J
O See The Green Partners Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Bluehills Racing Ltd Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlatforOwenBurrowsandmadeasuccessfulstarttohishurdlecareerinLudlowjuvenile lastmonth.Thatwasanordinaryracebutheshouldprogress.
2 CITY OF LONDON (GB) (55) 2 11-2
Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Ninfea (GER) (Selkirk (USA))
Richard Patrick J
O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T
B The Ninfea Partnership Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoconnections’smarthurdlerNemeanLion.7/2,showedplentyofabilitywhensecondof 5injuvenilehurdleondebutinOctober Shouldimproveandgowellagain.
3 GALACTIC CHARM (GB) (44) 11-2
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gold Charm (GER) (Key of Luck (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O The Fat Jockey Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Harriet Loder KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays2m)forMichaelBell.Newconnectionsacquiredhimfor47,000 gnsinOctober Oneof2runnersforastablewhichdoeswellhere.
4 HOT FUSS (IRE) (40) 2 11-2
Br B g Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
TFRHHHII BHA-
David Bass J
O Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B Sir Robert Ogden Route Agency Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlatperformerwhochasedhomesubsequentCheltenhamGrade2winnerEastIndiaDockonhis WincantonhurdledebutinOctober Surelyonlyamatteroftimebeforehe’swinningoverhurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 MARHABA MILLION (IRE) (164) 11-2
Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kheleyf’s Silver (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA))
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Coolmore Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenontheFlatforOwenBurrows.Soldfor50,000gnsinJuly.Interestingtoseehowhe comparesinthebettingtostablemateSeeTheGreen.
6 MELON (GER) (69) 11-2
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Mrs Miller (GER) (Lord of England (GER))
TFRHHIII BHA-
Charlie Todd J
O Rockerfellers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B K. Strauf Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, much improved when successful on handicap debut over 1 3/4m at Haydock in September Unexposedtypewhoshouldhaveafutureoverhurdles.
7 SMALL FRY (IRE) (19) 3 BF 11-2
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Duchess of Daars (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Niall Houlihan J
O Small Fry Partners Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B T. Boylan KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHarzandgeldingwhohasdevelopedintoafairlyusefulhandicapperontheFlat,registering3victoriesatupto14.5f. RantoonlyamodestlevelwhenthirdonhisFontwellhurdledebutlastmonthbutheshouldimprovefortheexperience. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: CASTELFORT (FR) 3 11 2 David Noonan 10-11 (Mrs Jane Williams) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5. Stewards Note:
MARHABAMILLION: Following its run on 25/6/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Hot Fuss (IRE), 9-2 City of London (GB), 9-1 Small Fry (IRE), 12-1 See The Green (GB), Galactic Charm (GB), 14-1 Melon (GER), 20-1 Marhaba Million (IRE)
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (28 wins from 175 runners, 16%) runs INVINCIBLE NAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (10 wins from 26 runners, 38%) runs INTIMATE
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs MOUNTTEMPEST today. G & J Moore won this race in 2015 and 2020 The stable runs INVINCIBLE NAO today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: MINT GOLD trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) (23) 13P42-4 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J
O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthefittingofblinkerswhenwinningthislastyearbeforefollowingupatWetherby.Endedlasttermwithasolidsecond atWincantonandshapedasifingoodheartwhenfourthatBangoronreturn.Headgearbackonandshouldmakeaboldbid. TFRHHHHH BHA124
2 MINT GOLD (IRE) (50) 4//1F22-3 10 11-10
Br B g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (IRE) (Eagle Eyed (USA)) Derek Fox J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Pat O’Reilly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwininchaseatMusselburghayearago Heldformwellwhenplacedlast3startsbutprovingless thanstraightforward,includingwhenthirdatCarlisleonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (257) 63412U-
6 11-9
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountwithawide-marginvictoryatFakenham(21f,soft)inFebruarybeforefinishingafinesecondhere(20f). UnseatedriderearlyonatAscotfinalstartbuthisjumpinghasotherwisebeensoundandnottakenlightlyonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA119
4 TRAC (FR) (27) 14411-6
7 11-3
Br B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) (Sinndar (IRE)) Non Runner J
O Randall Orchard, Gary King & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham T
NON-RUNNER
B S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER TFRHHHII BHA113
5 INTIMATE (FR) (254) 0/23651-
6 11-3
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Quandaly (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs E. Ball Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B S.C. Couetil Elevage Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTookformtoawholenewleveloverhurdleswhensuccessfulatHerefordwhenlastseeninMarch,putting hisrivalstotheswordafairwayout.Goeschasingnowandmustberespectedforin-formyard TFRHHHHI BHA113
6 CALGARYTIGER (GB) (27) P00-253 9 10-9
Br B g Tiger Groom - Sachiko (Celtic Swing) James Best J
O Mr W. de Best-Turner William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T
B W. de Best-Turner
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwholefthurdlesformwellbehindwhenwinningfirst2startsoverfencesearlylastyearandpostedbesteffortsincewhensecond atWorcester(16.5f)inJune.Ranoneofhisbetterracesafter4monthsoffwhenthirdatAintreelastmonthbutneedstobuildonthatnow. TFRHHHIIBHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Skelton 11-2 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mount Tempest (IRE), 3-1 Intimate (FR), 9-2 Invincible Nao (FR), 6-1 Mint Gold (IRE), 7-1 Calgary Tiger (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) 2.INTIMATE (FR) 3.INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) 7
MOUNT TEMPEST shaped well on his comeback run at Bangor which should put him spot on as he bids for a second successive win in this. Intimate showed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles in comprehensive fashion at Hereford in March and looks an interesting recruit to chasing.
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
THE
NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560 (PenaltyValue £28475)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs QUEBECOIS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs QUEBECOIS
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2014 and 2017
The stable runs KINGSTON PRIDE today. P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs QUEBECOIS today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: QUEBECOIS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 111 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (16) 41-21 5 11-2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Beccle, Sperling, Allen, Guerin & Lynam Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Grange Stud BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEW£130,0005-y-o.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includingusefulhurdler/chaserTheCraftyButcherSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpoints andconfirmedthepromiseofhisbumpersecondwhengoingoneplacebetteronhurdlesdebutatFfosLasafortnightago Moretocomeupintrip TFRHHHIIBHA-
2 BALLYTECHNO (IRE) (34) 0/-40211 D 5 11-2
Br B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR) (Zambezi Sun)
Sean Bowen J
O Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds XI James Owen, Newmarket T
B Noel Doyle
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed minorpromise in bumpers and different proposition sent hurdling fornewyard supplementing his maiden success switchedtoahandicapatAscotamonthago(19.3f).Valueforextrathandayandlimitnotreachedbutthisisadifferentask. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 BILLJOYCE (IRE) (33) 1/110-1 D 5 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Bettys Delight (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Mary Hayes Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW£225,000pointrecruitwhowonhisfirst2bumpers.FoundtheChampionBumperatCheltenhamtoomuchbuthe outclassed7opponentswithastrikingsuccessatCarlisleamonthago(20f).Suretoleavebareformwellbehind. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) (20) 1/21-1 D 5 11-2
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Milans Pride (IRE) (Milan) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mrs Fiona Heslin
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestartinIrishpointslastyearandconfirmedthepromiseofhisRulesdebutwhenreadilylandingtheoddsinanExeterbumperin April.AlsocreatedafineimpressionwhenlandingtheoddswiththeminimumoffussatUttoxeter3weeksago Plentyofscopeforprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 PONY SOPRANO (IRE) (45)
3-1
5 11-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milanese Queen (Milan) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEW€135,000BlueBresilgelding.Dam,wellheldinbumpers,closelyrelatedtousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed3m)RoyalPlayer.Shapedlikeastayerwhen thirdof8inacoursebumperinFebruaryandhewasexpertlypreparedtomakeawinninghurdlesbowwithabittospareatExeterinOctober TFRHHHII BHA-
6 QUEBECOIS (FR) (38)
2/10-1
5 11-2
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Poutine (FR) (Chamberlin (FR)) Harry Cobden J
O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Haras de Moricand
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepurchaseafterfinishingsecondinapointandmadenomistakefirsttimeunderRules,recordingafacilesuccessatExeterinDecember.Wellheld inChampionBumperatCheltenham3monthsonbuthejumpedreallynicelywhenanimpressivewinneronhurdlesdebutatChepstowinOctober TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE) 6 11 2 Harry Skelton 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bill Joyce (IRE), 10-3 Quebecois (FR), 7-2 Kingston Pride (IRE), 13-2 Admiral Stewart (IRE), 10-1 Ballytechno (IRE), Pony Soprano (IRE)
As you’d expect for a Grade 2 novice, there’s considerable potential on show, with BILL JOYCE just about the pick of the sextet The fact he was sent off a single-figure price for the Champion Bumper in the spring confirms the regard he’s held in and he made a smooth transition to hurdling at Carlisle 3 weeks ago All 5 rivals are potential threats, headed by Quebecois and Kingston Pride.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BILLJOYCE (IRE) 2.QUEBECOIS (FR) 3.KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE)
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EACH-WAY BETTINGTERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
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THE
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CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £65000 Owners Prize Money 1st £28327, 2nd £11629, 3rd £5818, 4th £2906, 5th £1456, 6th £728. (PenaltyValue £37017.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CADELL trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.
1 CADELL (IRE) (35) 202P-31 D 6 11-4
Br B g Mahler - Prettyasapicture (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Derek Fox J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Gabrielle Whitty Albert Bartlett S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeateninpoints.Fairlyusefulformoverhurdleslastseasonandhetookasizeablestepforwardfromhischasedebuteffortwhenmakingallina 3-runnerWetherbynovice(24.2f)5weeksago,quickeningclearfrom4out.Hikedupingradebutholdsleadingclaimswithbettertocome. TFRHHHHI BHA135
2
HANDSTANDS (IRE)
(27) 11116-F D BF 5 11-4
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Ben Jones J
O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWWononsoleoutinginpointsbeforelandinghisfirst3startsoverhurdleslastterm.LimitationsexposedattheCheltenhamFestivaland,havingbeen stronginthebettingonreturn/chasedebut,departed3outatWincanton(20.2f,good)lastmonth.Remainsapotentiallysmartnovicechaser TFRHHHHI BHA139
3
RESPLENDENT
GREY (IRE) (21) 342-112 6 11-4
Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) (Traditionally (USA)) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonontheupoverhurdlesandperfectstarttochasecareerwhenaccountingfor5rivalsina21/2mUttoxeterhandicaponreturn.Rana crackeruppedintrip/gradewhenrunner-upinaListedchaseatCheltenham(24.5f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandshouldhaveevenmoretooffer TFRHHHHH BHA143
4 RISKINTHEGROUND
(IRE) (14) 513354 7 11-4
Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedoverfencessincedroppedbackintrip,bagginghisfourthsuccessatBangorinSeptember.Hasfinishedwell heldonhislastcoupleofoutingshowever,andunsurprisinglyfacesafewexcitingunexposedtypesinthiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA131
5 SAINT DAVY
(FR) (265) 110/116- C D 7 11-4
Br B g Balko (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) (Poliglote) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B A & C. Choupeault & E. Rineau Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/novicehurdlewinnerwhotookhisformtolandback-to-backhandicapsuponreturningatLudlow/thiscourseearlierthisyear.Probably bestnotjudgedtooharshlyonhissubsequentUttoxetersixthinMarchandisonetobepositiveaboutnowembarkingonachasecareer TFRHHHII BHA135
6 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR) (230) 1/2120- D 6 11-4
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofsolestartinIrishpointsandconfirmedhurdlingdebutpromisewhenscoringatAscot.Unabletojustifyfavouritismwhenrunner-upinGrade2 RiverDonandprovedaletdownsenthandicappingatAyr,butremainsverymuchthetypetomakeabetterchaserHadawindop/tonguetied. TFRHHHII BHA130
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: STAYAWAY FAY (IRE) 6 11 7 Harry Cobden 8-11 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 11-4 Handstands (IRE), 5-1 Welcom To Cartries (FR), 15-2 Cadell (IRE), 10-1 Saint Davy (FR), 22-1 Riskintheground (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
RESPLENDENT GREY may well have arrived unbeaten over fences had he jumped the last couple of fences better at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago and, with further progress on the cards, Olly Murphy’s 6-y-o gets the nod to come out on top at the expense ofHandstands, who was sent offa warm orderon his chasing debut atWincanton last month but departed just as the race was heating up Cadell and chasing-debutant Welcom To Cartries can fight out third.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) 2.HANDSTANDS (IRE) 3.CADELL (IRE)
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £335,746 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024
CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore
(28 wins from 175 runners, 16%) runs JUPITER DU GITE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 71 runners, 13%) runs HOE JOLY SMOKE
WEIGHTWATCHER: MORODER won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 6lb to 125.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUPITER ALLEN trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.
1 BEACHCOMBER (FR) (28) 1P1-632 BF 6 11-12
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual25fhurdleswinnerwhomadeanencouragingstartinthissphereatChepstowinOctoberandbackedthatupwhengoodsecondof 6inhandicapchaseatExeter(24.2f,good,3/1)28daysago Cheekpiecesnowaddedforfirsttimeandmayhavemoretoofferyet. TFRHHHII BHA128
2 TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (28) 3235-43 D 9 11-12
Br B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Cameron Iles (7) J
O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Cyril O’Hara Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored for some time but has run creditably in both starts this term, latest when third of 6 in handicapchaseatExeter(24.2f,good,9/2)28daysago Cheekpiecesbackon.Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA128
3 JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (63) P6214-2 5 11-11
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Daniel Gerault KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotstraightforwardbutprovedmoretractableswitchedtofences,runner-upondebutinthissphereatHerefordpriortogoingonebetterin goodstyleatUttoxeter(20f)inMarch.ReturnedwithsolidsecondatFontwell(19.5f,goodtosoft)63daysagoandcan’tberuledouthere. TFRHHHII BHA127
4
MORODER
(IRE) (26) 0052-P4 D
10 11-9
Br B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) (Definite Article) James Best J
O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Michael Conlon We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWRaneasilyhisbestracelastseasonwhenrunner-uponfinalstartatCheltenhambuthasrunpoorlyin bothoutingsthistermandmakeslimitedappeal.Blinkersbackon. TFRHIIII BHA125
5 PASSING WELL (FR) (26) 21354-2 BF 7 11-7
Br B g Coastal Path - Passing Lore (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J
O GouldenHopgood GilliesMethvenSanderdson Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWWon1ofhis6startsoverfencesandreturnedwithcreditablesecondof6inhandicapchaseatthiscourse (20f,good)26daysago Shouldgiveanothergoodaccountbutotherslookbettertreated. TFRHHHII BHA123
6 JUPITER ALLEN (FR) (45) 0315-51 D 5 11-6
Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bienvenue Allen (FR) (Network (GER)) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Ron Watts Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who advanced his form when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f,goodtosoft)45daysago Lookstohavemoretooffersohemustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA122
7 KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) (34) 23214-6 7 11-5
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons (Alflora (IRE)) Ben Jones J
O Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B William Jenks Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdlerwhohasimprovedoverfences,bagging21fAscothandicapinMarch.Beatonlyone atWetherbyonhisreturnthoughsoneedstobounceback. TFRHHIII BHA121
8 HOE JOLY SMOKE (GB) (49) 23P/32-2 BF 6 11-4
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy (Alflora (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Babbitt Racing
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsoleoutingbetweentheflagsandmatchedhurdlesformatfirsttimeofaskinginthisspherewhensecondof6inhandicapchaseat Uttoxeter(20f,goodtosoft)49daysago Stepupintripshouldsuitandremainswithpotentialoverfences.Tonguestraponfirsttime TFRHHHHH BHA120
9 BALI BODY (IRE) (377) 12/31//23- CD 9 11-2
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) (Beneficial) Charlie Hammond J O Foxtrot Racing Bali Body Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T B D. Delaney Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWWonoverC&D3yearsagoandpostedsolidplacedefforts,backfrom2yearsoff,inacoupleofstartslastterm. Further12-monthabsencetoovercomehere,however,andothersaremoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: ANIMAL (IRE) 7 10 11 Gavin Sheehan 13-2 (Suzy Smith) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 9-2 Jupiter Allen (FR), 7-1 Beachcomber (FR), Passing Well (FR), 9-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), 10-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 11-1 King’s Threshold (IRE), 20-1 Bali Body (IRE), 40-1 Moroder (IRE)
Preference is for HOE JOLY SMOKE, who made a good start over the larger obstacles at Uttoxeter in October and should appreciate the step back up in trip here Jupiter Allen and Beachcomber head the list of dangers.
JANUARY
THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500
Owners Prize Money 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (PenaltyValue £6601.25)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs FASOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs FASOL LONGESTTRAVELLER: I WISH YOU trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.
1 KISSMAN (FR) (28) 002-14 4 12-0
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Bastide (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Niall Houlihan J
O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Jean-Francois Magnien KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulwinnerhurdlerinFranceforE.d’Andigne.Changedhandsfor€125,000buthecameinlastof4 inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(19.1f,goodtosoft)28daysago Worthanotherchanceforgoodyard TFRHHHII BHA118
2 I WISH YOU (FR) (50) 2222-1
4 11-13
Br Ch g Night Wish (GER) - Native Story (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Derek Fox J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Philippe Rainteau & Sabine Lucchesi Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who got off the mark in 10-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 50 days ago Thatformhasbeenfrankedsoheneedsconsideringonhishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (21) 1242
4 11-10
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Merseybeat (New Approach (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O The Good Stock Syndicate James Owen, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited James Owen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulFlatwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesatCartmel(17f)inJuly.Advancedhisformin cheekpieceswhensecondof15in2mCheltenhamhandicaplastmonth.Likelyplayerdespitea5lbweightsrise. TFRHHHHI BHA114
4 AUTHENTIC LEGACY (GB) (19) 402-22 BF 4 11-8
Br Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Forever Present (IRE) (Presenting) Kielan Woods J
O Tony Head and Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Netherfield House Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedgeldinghasmadeapromisingstartinthisspherewhenrunner-uponallthreestarts,latestin2m1fnovice atFontwell19daysago Lookstohavemoretooffersomeritsseriousconsiderationnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA112
5 FASOL (GB) (21) 4-24 BF
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER))
5 11-4
Harry Cobden J
O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAveryusefulwinningstayeronFlatinFrance.Yettomatchthatformoverhurdles,thoughnotdisgracedwhen fourthof15onhishandicapdebutatCheltenham21daysago Remainswithpotentialinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA108
6 MOAB (IRE) (26) 404
Br B g Camelot - Martini Glass (USA) (Kitalpha (USA))
4 11-1
Paul O’Brien J
O The MOAB Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairmaidenontheFlatandmatchedthatformwhenfourthof8innovicehurdleoverC&D26daysago. Possibilitiesnowgoingintohandicaps.
TFRHHHII BHA105
7 RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY (IRE) (21) 5236 4 11-0
Br B g Hillstar - Annamatopoeia (IRE) (Luso)
O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002
Alan Johns J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Richard Eustace Tote, DragonBet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdler.Postedasolidsixthof15inhandicapatCheltenham(16.4f,goodtosoft)21daysago. Oughttobeintheshake-upeased1lb
8 ELLERTON (FR) (157) 326-320 BF
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Light, Kenyon, Romans, Van Der Horst
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
TFRHHHHI BHA104
4 10-9
Sean Bowen J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformwithoutwinningoverhurdles,althoughonlyseventhof11in2m2fStratfordhandicapin Julywhenfavourite.Worktodoreturninginthiscompany.
HHHII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) 5 11 10 Robert Dunne 10-3 (Jim Boyle) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Authentic Legacy (GB), 4-1 Cavern Club (IRE), 9-2 Fasol (GB), 6-1 I Wish You (FR), 10-1 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE), 16-1 Moab (IRE), Ellerton (FR), 20-1 Kissman (FR)
None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to AUTHENTIC LEGACY who looks to start life in handicaps on a lenient mark and can now end a run of three second placings. James Owen’s Cavern Club heads the list of dangers on the back of his excellent Cheltenham second, with Razzle Dazzle Boy, Fasol and I Wish You also in the mix.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.48 - THE DAILY TIPS ON BETTING.BETFAIR ‘INTRODUCTORY’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 11 entries at £150 - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (PenaltyValue £15609) A
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
SecondRace 1.23-THEBESTODDSONTHEBETFAIREXCHANGEHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.58 - THE BETFAIR WINTER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 11 entries at £250. - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560 (PenaltyValue £28475) A
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.33 -THE BETFAIR ESHER NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £37017 to the winning horse The second to receive £13890, the third £6955, the fourth £3464, the fifth £1742 and the sixth £871. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £325 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 8 entries at £325. - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £28327; Second £11629; Third £5818; Fourth £2906; Fifth £1456; Sixth £728. (PenaltyValue £37017.50) A
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.03 - THE BET AT YOUR BEST WITH BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £75. - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £62 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £62. - Closed November 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (PenaltyValue £6601.25)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.