Sandown Park

SATURDAY 4 JANUARY

SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse

Welcome

Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse.

This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future ﬁxtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 47

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

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

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper &

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Sophie Candy, Ben Ford,

Simon Kirk

Starters

James Stenning

Sam Avis

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

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

Darren Stone, Kelly Corke, Vince McKevitt, Christine Hannaford

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE

12:05pm The Watch Unibet Racing Post Postcast Maiden Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 14-15

SECOND RACE

12:40pm The Unibet More Extra Places Than Ever Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 99y 18-19

THIRD RACE

1:15pm The Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 22-23

FOURTH RACE

1:50pm The Read Nicky Henderson’s Weekly Unibet Blog Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 10y 28-29

FIFTH RACE

2:25pm The Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Mares’ Hurdle Race (Listed) - 2m 3f 173y 32-33

SIXTH RACE

3:00pm The Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase- 3m 37y 36-37

SEVENTH

RACE

3:35pm The Free Bet With Unibet’s Betbuilder Rebound Handicap Hurdle - 1m 7f 216y 40-41

GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY

A wonderful afternoon of military racing awaits courtesy of Grand Military Gold Cup Day.

Six races will unfold on the day itself, including the feature race The Grand Military Gold Cup which is for Military Amateur Jockeys only and is one of Sandown Park’s oldest races.

Don’t miss what promises to be a memorable day of Military spectacle and thrilling racing action.

MEETING 24/01/2025 T: 01372 461381 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown E: sandown.information@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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

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(GBB RACE)

for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500

Owners Prize Money 1st £6559, 2nd £3279, 3rd £1640, 4th £820, 5th £409, 6th £205. (PenaltyValue £8584.95)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(20 wins from 111 runners, 18%) runs KHRISMA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs KHRISMA

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUBY BALL trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

1 A GREAT EXCUSE (IRE) (23) 6P-30 5 11-8

Br B or Br g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Banjo Finn (IRE) (Fruits of Love (USA)) Tom Broughton (5) J

O Mrs L. Osborne Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T

B Dixie Cotterell

TIMEFORMVIEW£5,0004-y-o,LuckySpeedgelding.Dam,failedtocompleteall4startsinpoints,sistertofairhurdler/fairlyuseful chaser(stayed25f)ADecentExcuse.Littleimpactin3Irishpointsandfarednobetterinabumperlastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 JUBY BALL (FR) (336) 12- D 6 11-8

Br B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Jean-Louis Berger Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWHad 3 subsequent hurdleswinners adriftwhen making a successful startto his careerin a Ffos Las bumperin November2023. Runner-upindeepbumperhereonsolerunsinceinFebruary(formlooksstrong)andhe’sapotentiallyusefuljumperinthemaking. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 KING OF HIGHWAYS (FR) (19) 0-054 5 11-8

Br Gr g Free Port Lux - Valse de Touzaine (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Freddie Gordon (3) J

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablyheldin2bumpersandonhurdlesdebutbutdidshowmuchmorewhenfourthinnovice companyatPlumpton3weeksago TFRHHHII BHA-

4 LUD’OR (FR) (41) 52-23 5 11-8

Br Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Luna Lucky (FR) (Ultimately Lucky (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O The Ludorums Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Ms Florence Pellerin Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonhurdlingdebutwhensecondinjuvenileatAuteuilin2023andshapedwellonhisBritishdebutafter16monthsoffwhensecond atStratfordinOctober,closingwhenbadlyhamperedenteringﬁnal100yds.SimilarformatUttoxeter(19.9f)andreturnto2minhisfavour TFRHHHHI BHA120

5 MR BARROWCLOUGH (IRE) (693) 15/- 6 11-8

Br B g Mount Nelson - Kizmehoney (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr J. J. Taylor

The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWBredforjumpsbutwellbackedandhedulydeliveredondebutinabumperatDoncasterinNovember2022. Bitdisappointingunderapenalty3monthslaterandoffthetracksince,buthe’singoodhands. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 WALDEN (FR) (34) 55-303 5 11-8

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR) (Gentlewave (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Value Racing - Walden Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWMinorpromise in atrio ofbumpers forTomWeston. Changed hands for£22,000 in Mayandwhile he showedmoreatLeicesterlastmonth,he’sprobablyalonger-termproject. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 BALLYHEALY DIAMOND

(IRE) (19)

6-5 6 11-1

Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Oscar Invitation (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr D. Steele Daniel Steele, Henﬁeld T

B Thomas Fleming TIMEFORMVIEWCheappurchasewhoshowedlittleinbumpers9monthsapart.

8 KHRISMA (FR) (406) 62/3113- 5 11-1

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B m Pastorius (GER) - Querenice (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Elevage Du Colombier, Haras de Saint-Voi TIMEFORMVIEWDual-bumperwinnerinFrancewhoﬁnished71/2lengthsthirdof10toKamaroD’huezinGr1bumperatFontainebleau(12.9f,soft) 13monthsago Makeshurdlesdebut.Upintrip FirstrunforyardafterleavingEmmanuelClayeuxandjoinedpowerfulstable. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024:MEETING ABANDONED Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Khrisma (FR), 5-2 Lud’or (FR), 7-2 Juby Ball (FR), 14-1 Mr Barrowclough (IRE), 18-1 Walden (FR), 20-1 King of Highways (FR), 80-1 A Great Excuse (IRE), 150-1 Ballyhealy Diamond (IRE)

Havingwontwice in 12fbumpers in France, KHRISMAhastransferredto NickyHenderson and in receipt of weight from most, she looks really interesting on hurdles debut. Juby Ball displayed a similar level of ability in that sphere so he’s a danger, while Lud’or will attempt to put his experience to good use.

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UNIBETMORE EXTRAPLACES THAN EVER HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 109 runners, 17%) runs BEAT BOX & SALAMANCA BAY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs BEAT BOX & SALAMANCA BAY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HYPOTENUS trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 165 miles.

SECOND RACE

1 XCITATIONS (GB) (14) U064-53 CD 10 12-0

Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces (Alderbrook)

O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly

B Mrs P. Sly

Paul O’Brien J

Pam Sly, Peterborough T

Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinNovember2023.Farmoremissthanhitsincebuthesteppeduponhisreappearancewhen thirdatHaydockafortnightagoandhe’swellweighted.

2 BEAT BOX (FR) (6) 111411

HHHII BHA125

9 12-0 (in 5lb ex)

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR) (Aelan Hapi (USA)) Harry Skelton J

O Union Stripes

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B MrHerve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWHexhamblipinOctoberaside,he’swonallother6startsthisterm,takinghisformtoawholenewlevel forlatestofthematKelsoonSunday.Majorplayerundera5lbpenalty.

3 SALAMANCA BAY

(IRE) (19) 2312-4P

TFRHHHHI BHA120

9 11-12

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr Allan Stennett Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwhowaswellservedbyﬁttingofahoodwhenoffthemarkoverfencesforLucindaRussellatAyr(16.5f)inMarch.However,below bestatCartmelinMayandhavingundergonewindsurgery/ﬁttedwithtonguetieaheadofstabledebut,healsoshowedlittleatSouthwell. TFRHHIII BHA123

4 HYPOTENUS

(GB) (64) 36-4200

6 11-11

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Taylor Fisher J

O Mr David Roseby Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Wertheimer et Frere

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful2mwinneroverhurdlesbutdidn’treallyclickoverfencesforGavinCromwell.Lotstoprove startingoutfornewyard TFRHHIII BHA122

5 DR TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) (8) 434-312 7 11-8

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Adam Wedge J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedthebeneﬁtofhisreappearancewhenprovingtoostrongforhis6rivalsatHaydock(16.3f,soft)inNovember.Runner-upthat dayhasboltedupsinceandhegaveanothergoodaccountofhimselfwhensecondatChepstowaweekago Samemark. TFRHHHHI BHA119

6 DUHALLOW TOMMY

(IRE)

(20) 1120-32 7 11-2

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Kevin Brogan J

O Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B John Hennessy Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedtobeadifferentpropositionswitchedtofencesfollowingawindoplastterm,winning3times (atupto19.8f).Returnedwithabraceofsoundplacedeffortsbutthisisaslightlydeepercontest. TFRHHHII BHA113

7 OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (FR) (23) 555-211 7 11-2

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Crystal du Berlais (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs J. Jones Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais & Ballantines Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpromisingWarwickchasedebutwhenreadilytaking6-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlowandfollowedupundera penaltywiththeminimumoffussatTaunton3weeksago Assessorreactedwith9lbrisebutthatmaynotbeenough. TFRHHHHH BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

ProbableS.P’s: 13-8 Ostrava du Berlais (FR), 11-4 Beat Box (FR), 13-2 DrTJ Eckleburg (IRE), 8-1 DuhallowTommy (IRE), 11-1 Xcitations (GB), 25-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), 50-1 Hypotenus (GB)

OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS looks a handicapper going places judged on a brace of bloodless victories in recent weeks and her revised mark looks well within range. Beat Box has enjoyed a ﬁne campaign and he’s also well weighted turned out under a penalty, with Dr T J Eckleburg likely to be thereabouts.

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for eight yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(20 wins from 111 runners, 18%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT

WEIGHTWATCHER: BALLYBEGG won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 6lb to 119

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYBEGG trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 153 miles.

THIRD RACE

1.15

1 WESTTO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (28) 544-334 CD 12 12-0

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) (Old Vic) Harry Skelton J

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastwincameatthisC&DinMarch2023,thoughshowedbeneﬁtofhisreappearancewhenthirdatBangor(19.6f,soft)inNovember Notinthesameformhere(23.4f,heavy)lasttime,buthe’sonaworkablemarkbackdownintripwithcheekpiecesreapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA130

2 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (9) 2400-5P 9 11-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne (Sleeping Car (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeenshapingupwellin2023/24,ﬁnishingagoodfourthinBetfairHurdleatNewbury,butheldbackbyinexperienceonchasingdebut atKemptononreturn.HamperedatthestartbackhurdlingatKempton9daysago,sohe’sonetonotefromhiscurrentmark. TFRHHHHI BHA129

3 MONVIEL (IRE) (55) 023U-20 C 8 11-12

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Paul O’Brien J

O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatﬁeld Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtohisbestoverhurdlesforcurrentyard,placedforthethirdcompletedstartinarowwhenrunner-upatUttoxeter (19.9f,soft)inMay.However,after6monthsoffheﬁnishedtailedoffatthisC&DinNovember Bouncebackcalledfor. TFRHHIII BHA128

4 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (28) 14//-1165

10 11-10

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) JamesTurner (5) J

O Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWReappearedfromlengthyabsenceasgoodasever,recordingback-to-backwinsatFontwellinSeptember/October.Foundthings tougheratAscotnexttime,though,beforeseemingunsuitedbyconditionsatthiscourse(16f,heavy)28daysago Moreneeded. TFRHHIII BHA126

5 HOURVARI (FR) (38) 3113/6-2 BF

8 11-6

Br B g My Risk (FR) - Ty Perrine (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs Sandra Cozenot & Mr Herve Cozenot Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulinbumpersandquicklyreachedasimilarleveloverhurdlesin2022/23.Belowexpectationsonhandicapdebutonlystart lastseason,butafteranother13monthsoffheranwellwhensecondatWetherby(19.7f,soft)inNovemberCouldbeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA122

6 FIRESTREAM (GB) (706) 214/124/- 8 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B M. C. and Mrs Yeo Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenmakingasuccesfulhurdlingdebutinaChepstowmaiden(19.4f,goodtosoft)in2022/23andmadetheframe bothsubsequentoutingsthatseason.Absent23monthssincebuthe’saninterestingcontenderonhishandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA120

7 DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) (15) 5/0123-0 D 9 11-4

Br B g Jet Away - Bella Minna (IRE) (Kotashaan (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Value Racing - Dibble Decker Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mrs Patricia A. Byrne Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedathirdchasevictorytohistallyatWincantononsecondstartlastseason.Backoverhurdlesafter8monthsoff,needed strongergallopwheneighthof13atAscot(21.6f,goodtosoft)15daysago,sohecouldgowellwithhisrecentrunbehindhim. TFRHHHII BHA120

8 FINE

CASTING

(IRE) (26) 2P2-602 9 11-3

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Ben Jones J

O Mrs S. P. Davis

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWAwhilesincehislastsuccessbutfromhiseasingmarkhesteppeduponhisrecentoutingwhensecondinhandicap hurdleatLingﬁeld(19.5f,soft)26daysago Yardgoingwellandhecouldbereadytoreturntowinningways

9 BALLYBEGG

(IRE) (23) 14-4030 D

Br B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE) (Presenting)

O Glass Half Full

10 11-3

Freddie Gordon (3) J

Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Patrick Hennessy Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCameonplentyforhiscomebackrunwhenthirdof7inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(19.9f,heavy)inNovember,thoughfailed torepeatthateffortwhendowntheﬁeldatWarwick23daysago.Cheekpiecesbackonbutothersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA119

10 CAST’S TASHA

(IRE) (28) 21P6-12

Br B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR))

8 10-8

Harry Kimber J

O Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Ms Joyce Marsh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmoothtravellerwhoreturnedbetterthaneverwhenscoringatFfosLas(21.9f,heavy)inNovember Ranatleast aswellwhensecondatthisC&D(heavy)lasttimeandshecangiveanothergoodaccountinhercurrentform. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7, 10

Stewards Note:

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 9.

MONVIEL: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

BALLYBEGG: Following its run on 12/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

ProbableS.P’s: 7-2 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 11-2 WestToThe Bridge (IRE), 6-1 Hourvari (FR), 13-2 Cast’sTasha (IRE), 7-1 Fine Casting (IRE), 11-1 Dibble Decker (IRE), 14-1 Firestream (GB), 18-1 Monviel (IRE), Stream of Stars (GB), 22-1 Ballybegg (IRE)

FINE CASTING left his reappearance run behind when bumping into an improver at Lingﬁeld last time, so he is taken to get his head back in front from 4lb below his last winning mark. He can see off the challenge of Doddiethegreat, who is worth another chance having had excuses at Kempton on Boxing Day, with West To The Bridge also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FINE CASTING (IRE) 2.DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) 3.WESTTO

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

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 READ NICKYHENDERSON’S

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore

(27 wins from 172 runners, 16%) runs JUPITER DU GITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs ETALON & UNEXPECTED PARTY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CARBON KING trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

1 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (50) 01P-524 10 12-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedhisﬁnesthourwhenlandingtheGrandAnnualattheCheltenhamFestivalinMarch.Notdisgracedwhen131/4lengthslastof4toJonbonin ShloerChaseatCheltenham(15.9f,goodtosoft)justover7weeksago Returnstohandicapcompanyandlookssecondstringonjockeybookings. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 ETALON (IRE) (21) 110-505 C 8 11-4

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Anne Marie Ryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWRapidimproversentchasinglastterm,winningfirst3startsbeforeshapingbetterthanbareresultinAintreeGrade1onfinalstart.Seeminglybeing broughtalonggraduallythisterm,finishingabitcloserwhenfifthof6atCheltenham(16.3f,goodtosoft)3weeksago Notonetoruleoutyet. TFRHHHII BHA135

3 HUBRISKO (FR) (35) 32201-0

8 11-3

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ubriska (FR) (Apsis) Paul O’Brien J

O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Harry Derham, Newbury T

B SCEA De L’Aubay & SC Couetil Elevage OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserforWillieMullins,wellservedbyfront-runningtacticswhenlanding6-runnerKillarneymaidenchase(23f,soft)inAugust2023. Friendlessinthemarketandmadealow-keyreturnfrom15monthsoffbackoverhurdlesatNewbury5weeksagosoothersmoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA134

4 TRIPLE

TRADE

(GB) (21) 505-644 D

9 10-10

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest (Barathea Guest) Brendan Powell J

O SJS Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicein2023/24.GoodﬁfthinRedRumatAintreeﬁnalstartbutisstrugglingtorecapturehisbestformthisterm,fourthof6at Cheltenham(16.3f,goodtosoft)3weeksago Handicapperrelinquisheshisgripfurtherandhe’sfanciedtobeinvolvedbackupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA127

ROCCOVANGO (IRE)

(41) 21-1121 D 9 10-10

Br Br g Ocovango - Nouveau Moulin (IRE) (Millenary) Sean Bowen J

O John Nicholls Racing

B William O’Keeffe

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

Hunter Plastics Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasthrivedsincejoiningOllyMurphyandﬁttedwithcheekpieces,resuminghisprogressafter8weeksofftomakeit4-6forhispresentyard(narrow defeatsother2starts)in5-runnerhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(24f,heavy)justunder6weeksago Nudgedup2lbandremainsofinterest. TFRHHHHI BHA127

JUPITER DU GITE (FR)

(29) 6214-23 D 6 10-9

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-upondebutpriortogoingonebetteratUttoxeterinMarch.Returnedwith solidsecondatFontwellandrevertedtohisfree-goingwayswhenthirdhere(24.2f)lastmonth.Backdownintripandhastheabilitytowinmore. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 CARBON KING (IRE) (14) PF1-045 D 8 10-5

Br Bl g Malinas (GER) - Not Mine (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Adam Wedge J

O Andrew Strong Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr E. Corry Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverhurdlesinIrelandandlanded2chasevictoriesforthisyardlastterm.SteppeduponreappearancerunwhenfourthatUttoxeter inNovemberandnotdisgracedbackoverfencesatAscotafortnightago Hisrecordinclass2andaboveisfarfromconvincing,however. TFRHHIII BHA122

8 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (7) F11-021 D 8 10-2

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Ned Fox (3) J

O Gaskins Family Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflastseasonbywinningheavy-groundLingﬁeldandBangorhandicapsandbacktowinningwaysinemphaticfashionin8-runner handicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f,soft)lastweek.1lboutoftheweightsherebutisareliabletypewholookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA118

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Roccovango (IRE), 7-2 Hunter Legend (FR), 9-2 Etalon (IRE), 17-2 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 12-1 Triple Trade (GB), 14-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 20-1 Hubrisko (FR), 50-1 Carbon King (IRE)

Plenty in with a squeak but, having been crying out forthis return to further,TRIPLETRADE gets the nod to regain the winning thread from a much-reduced mark at the expense of Hunter Legend, who scored in emphatic fashion at Leicester last week and should remain competitive. Roccovango is 4-6 for his present yard (narrow defeats other 2 starts), so he rounds off the shortlist.

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forfouryrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (PenaltyValue £22780)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (20 wins from 111 runners, 18%) runs ASTON MARTINI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs ASTON MARTINI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GEORGI GIRL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

ASTON MARTINI

(GB) (35) 1114-20 D 6 11-4

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose (Kayf Tara) Nico de Boinville J

O HP Racing Aston Martini Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Goldford Stud Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwho also landed herﬁrst 2 starts overhurdles lastwinter. Resumed herprogress sent handicappingwhen runner-upatBangoronreturnand,whileshefailedtobackitupatNewburysince,thestepbackupintripisinherfavour TFRHHHII BHA123

2 DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS

(GB) (35) 421211 5 11-4

Br B m Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR) (Smadoun (FR)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhohasimprovedagainoverhurdlesthisterm,makingit3winsfromherlast4inanovice atDoncasterlasttime.Thisistougherbutshe’slikelytogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA129

DELLA CASA LUNGA

(IRE) (8) 11-P621 7 11-4

Br B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents (Presenting) Richard Patrick J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever all of a sudden, ﬁnishing second in a Kempton Listed race before scoring readily in a handicapthere8daysago Setsthestandardandistheonetobeatiftheracedoesn’tcometoosoon. TFRHHHHH BHA138

4 GEORGI GIRL (IRE)

(21) 1106-15 C 6 11-4

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) (Beau Sher) Ben Jones J

O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B The Red Marble Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupwitha21fWarwickhandicapsuccessonreappearanceinNovemberandnotdisgracedin morecompetitiveeventatCheltenhamnexttime.Can’tberuledout.

TFRHHHII BHA129

5 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (28) 34406-1 CD 9 11-4

Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler.Enhancedgoodrecordfreshwhenwinning8-runnerhandicaphurdle(9/2)atthisC&D (heavy)28daysago Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA120

6

THE LORD

MAID

(IRE) (44) 5311-2 D 7 11-4

Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutinmaidenatClonmelinFebruary(forJoshHalley)andfollowedupfornewyardin20.5fSouthwellnovice inApril.Solidreturnfrom7monthsoffwhensecondin6-runnermares’handicapatWarwick(21f,soft)andshe’sstilllowmileage. TFRHHHII BHA126

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 11-2 Aston Martini (GB), 8-1 Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 17-2 Georgi Girl (IRE), 10-1 Good Look Charm (FR), 14-1 The Lord Maid (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DELLA CASA LUNGA stands out on form and, with a reproduction of the sort of performance she produced at Kempton 8 days ago, she’ll be tough to beat The others all have some sort of a chance, with Georgi Girl respected and another solid showing on the cards from Dameofthecotswolds.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DELLA CASA LUNGA (IRE) 2.GEORGI GIRL (IRE) 3.DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS

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THE UNIBETVETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

(2024 Veterans’ Chase Series Final)

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310 (PenaltyValue £51440)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs SMARTYWILD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs SMARTYWILD

FANCYTHAT: A Honeyball won this race in 2020 and 2024 The stable runs SAM BROWN today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: EMPIRE STEEL trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 371 miles.

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

1 SAM BROWN (GB) (35) 5126-30 D 13 12-0

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Chad Bament (10) J

O The Exors of Mr T. C. Frost Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B T. C. Frost Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartveteranchaserwhowon3mhandicapsatWarwickandAscotlastseason.ReturnedwithaﬁnethirdintheCharlieHall atWetherbybutwasn’tinthesameforminastronghandicapatNewburylasttime.Blinkersgobackon. TFRHHHII BHA153

2 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (22) 45P0-23 C 11 11-10

Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) (Royal Charter (FR)) Brendan Powell J

O J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPositivestarttothisseasonfollowinganotherwindopwhenrunner-upatWarwickandbackeditupwith agoodthirdatCheltenham.Stepbackupintripiswellinhisfavourandheboastssolidclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA149

3 REMASTERED (GB) (35) 0PP-1FU D 12 11-5

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Jack Tudor J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWLastseasonwasawrite-off(includingpulledupinthis)buthebouncedbacktoformtotakeadvantageofhisreducedmarkonhis WincantonreappearanceinOctoberHasbeenletdownbyjumpingonbothsubsequentoutingsandothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA144

4 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (31) 3210-43 11 11-3

Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Ryan Mania J

O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr Nick Blanchﬁeld Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORMVIEWGiveshisrunningmoreoftenthannot,whichcountsforplentyinthissortofevent,someritsrespecton thebackofanothercreditablethirdatHaydocklasttime.

TFRHHHII BHA142

5 CHAMBARD (FR) (22) 21P00-P D 13 11-3

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))

Miss LucyTurner (5) J

O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWontheKimMuirat2022CheltenhamFestivalandandaddedanothervaluablehandicaptohisCVin theBecheratAintreeoverayearago Hasn’tﬁredsubsequently,includingonreturnatCheltenham. TFRHHIII BHA142

6 COPPERHEAD (GB) (22) 4-11122 C D 11 10-8

Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (3) J

O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSnappedlonglosingrunonﬁnalstartoflasttermandhaspickedupwhereheleftoffbytakinghandicaps atChepstowandAintreeinOctober Excellentsecondthelasttwiceandisaleadingplayerhere. TFRHHHHH BHA133

7 ASK ME EARLY (IRE) (52) D/0105-5 D 11 10-5

Br Gr g Ask - Cotton Ali (IRE) (Ala Hounak) Bryan Carver J

O The Dare Family Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Barry Lynch Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWWononeoftheseeventsatExeteralmostayearagobuthasn’tbeeninthesameformsince,includingon returnatBangor52daysago Hasedgedbacktoahandymark,though.

8 FORTESCUE (GB) (42) 0220-24 CD 11 10-5

HHHII BHA130

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Hugh Nugent (3) J

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedinrecenttimesandranwellwhenrunner-uptoCopperheadonreappearance.Didn’tﬁreat Ascotsubsequentlybutthisiseasierbackagainstfellowveterans.

9 SMARTY WILD (GB) (31) 2F/232/-P 11 10-2

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Blaeberry (Kirkwall)

O Mr Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey

B Lady Bland

Ben Jones J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

Equine Bio Genie Ltd, Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23 but pulled up on the back of a long lay-off atHaydocklastmonth.Mightcomeonforit.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHII BHA125

Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

SAM BROWN: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Copperhead (GB), 9-2 Eldorado Allen (FR), 7-1 Empire Steel (IRE), Ask Me Early (IRE), 8-1 Sam Brown (GB), 11-1 Fortescue (GB), 12-1 Smarty Wild (GB), 18-1 Remastered (GB), 25-1 Chambard (FR)

Joe Tizzard has revitalised COPPERHEAD and Eldorado Allen recently and this pair of classy types could be the ones to ﬁght this out, with the former marginally preferred. Empire Steel is reliable in relation to most at this level, so he’s considered a player, too.

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer)

for four yrs old and upwards 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 COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(18 wins from 109 runners, 17%) runs HONKYTONK HIGHWAY & JOYEUX MACHIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs HONKYTONK HIGHWAY & JOYEUX MACHIN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: OH MYJOHNNY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

1 AURIGNY MILL (FR) (43) 104-P16 D 8 12-0

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) (Dai Jin) Harry Kimber J

O Mrs E. Weld Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde

TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformtoanewlevel(formerlywithVictorDartnall)whenamostimpressivewinnerof7-runnerhandicaphurdleatNewbury(2m)onstabledebut (secondsincewonadecentraceatAscot).BestforgivenlatestAscoteffortwhenhamperedearlyandlookstobealeadingcontender TFRHHHHI BHA135

2 JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (22) 2PF-P00 D 8 11-11

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O UTB Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr PhilippeThiriet & MrVincent Le Roy Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulforPaulNolaninIrelandbutstruggledinvariedeventsin2024 Stabledebutlookedtobeapipe-openeroveraninadequatetrip (eleventhof14,16.8f,Cheltenham,22daysago).Thisyardcouldeasilyrevitalisehim,butlooksthesecondstringhere. TFRHHIII BHA132

3 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (34) 22/3P0-2 CD 8 11-9

Br B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) (Lucky Dream (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisin2023andcareer-besthurdlesrun(secondof8atCarlisle,17f,soft)oncomebacklastmonth,nochancewithwell-backedwinnerbutclear ofthethird.Hasn’tstoodmuchracinginpastfewseasons,soneedstoprovehecanbackthatup,butaplayerifarrivinghereinthesameform. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 NAVAJO INDY (GB) (35) 2231-11 D 6 11-7

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm (Authorized (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesortwhoarriveshereseekingafour-timerfollowingacareer-bestwhenlandinganicepotatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)35daysago, gettingﬁrstrunonrunner-upandjustkeptuptohisworklateon.Clearlygoingintherightdirectionandhardnottoseehimrunningwellagain. TFRHHHII BHA128

5 SPIRITS BAY (GB) (22) 2F115-5 D

7 11-5

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) (Presenting) Jordan Nailor J

O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B A. Wintle & R. Johnson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelllastseason,winningnoviceandhandicaphurdleover17fatExeter.Madeencouragingcomebackwhenﬁfthof14atCheltenham(16.8f,goodtosoft) 22daysago,makingbigmovefromreartoheadchasingpack(winnerhadﬂown),tiredlateon.Shouldbuildonthatandisverymuchrespected. TFRHHHII BHA126

6 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (8) F1-6434 D

10 11-0

Br Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Ellis Collier (7) J

O Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau TIMEFORMVIEWTendstosavehisbestforChepstow,usuallyriddenpatientlyandlikesagoodpacetoaimat.Couldn’tcash-inonlowerchasemarkathisfavourite venuelastweek(4thof8) Backoversmallerobstaclesandalthoughheisnowonhislastwinninghurdlesmark,thislookscompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA121

7 HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) (28) 110-21 CD 6 10-12

Br B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Godfrey Greene Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinner.Madehurdlesbowafterwindopwhenchasinghomeasmartoneonreturn(Warwick19f)anddidn’tneedtoimproveonthatwhen landinganoviceListedeventoverC&D(heavy)fourweeksago,makingall.Looksastayerbutkeptat2mbyexcellenttrainerShouldbemoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA119

8 OH MY JOHNNY (IRE) (25) F4F1 D 5 10-9

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Milan Dancer (IRE) (Milan) Micheal Nolan J

O Richard Johnson Racing- Oh My Johnny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Noel Kelly Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadtheraceathismercywhenfallingatthelastatBangoronpenultimatestartbutmadeamendsatUttoxeter(15.8f,soft)25daysago,ledonbridle homestraight,pushedoutnearﬁnish,easilyStepsupinclassonhandicapdebutbutremainsunexposedandnosurprisetoseehimgowell. TFRHHHHH BHA116

9 JOUR D’EVASION

(FR) (30) 1P3-U22 D BF 6 10-9

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR) (Laveron)

Sam Twiston-Davies J O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset

Henry Daly, Ludlow T

Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNovicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandsecondoverC&DinNovember,chasinghomesmartmare.BetteredthateffortwhensecondatWincanton (15.2f,heavy)30daysago.Isn’talwaysthemostﬂuentjumper,buthestillseemstobeimprovingandyardamongthewinners. TFRHHHHI BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

AURIGNY MILL: Following its run on 22/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 9-2 Oh My Johnny (IRE), 5-1 Navajo Indy (GB), 7-1 Jour d’Evasion (FR), 8-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR), 9-1 Aurigny Mill (FR), 14-1 Spirits Bay (GB), 33-1 Joyeux Machin (FR), Zambezi Fix (FR)

SMARTER

Atrappy race to end the card. We still haven’t seen the best ofthe unexposed OH MYJOHNNY who broke his maiden tag without being asked any serious questions and on just his fourth start under Rules, he can follow up his recent victory Jour d’Evasion ran well here earlier in the season but might ﬁnd onetoo goodyet again,whilewe should seeAurignyMill in a much better light today.

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Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

PARADE RING ACCESS

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business

PHOTOGRAPHY

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RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority. The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Sandown Park Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualiﬁed paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.05 - THE WATCH UNIBET RACING POST POSTCAST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8584 to the winning horse The second to receive £3946, the third £1973, the fourth £986, the ﬁfth £493 and the sixth £245. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 30th, 2024 and pay £82 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £82. - Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6559; Second £3279; Third £1640; Fourth £820; Fifth £409; Sixth £205. (PenaltyValue £8584.95)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.40 - THE UNIBET MORE EXTRA PLACES THAN EVER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 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 ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 5lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race 12 entries, at £150 - Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.15 - THE TRY UNIBET’S NEWACCA BOOSTS SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the ﬁfth £598 and the sixth £298. for eight yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 13 entries, at £100.Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.50 - THE READ NICKY HENDERSON’S WEEKLY UNIBET BLOG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 6lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, at £200Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.25 - THE TRY UNIBET’S NEW SMARTVIEW RACECARDS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the ﬁfth £1072 and the sixth £536. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only Enter by noon, December 30th, 2024 and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties forwins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) UNIBET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 11 entries at £200. - Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (PenaltyValue £22780) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 - THE UNIBETVETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (2024 Veterans’ Chase Series Final)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for ten yrs old and upwards, which have Started in a Stayers’ Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Series Qualifier staged in 2024 £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (In the event of the abandonment of a qualifier, any horse which had been declared to run, or any horse entered to run ifthe time of abandonment was priorto the overnight declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final) This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage prove necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves forthe Unibet Stayers Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final. The non-runner penaltywill be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entry Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code for the purposes of this race 13 entries, 2 at £100 and 11 at £500Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (PenaltyValue £51440)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 -THE FREE BETWITH UNIBET’S BETBUILDER REBOUND HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 14 entries, at £150 - Closed December 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (PenaltyValue £15609) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.