WELCOME TO
A very warm welcome to Sandown Park for the 160th Grand Military Gold Cup Meeting
It is a huge pleasure to have you here with us today and I hope that you have a really enjoyable - and possibly even profitable - day’s racing There is always a very special atmosphere about today’s meeting It is of course partly the excitement of seeing service riders taking on formidable fences, partly meeting up with old friends, partly the wonderful atmosphere that Sandown Park fosters but mostly because we are always privileged to have such strong and enthusiastic supporters like you. Thank you very much for coming
It is a particular honour to welcome our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, back to Sandown again today and to extend our grateful thanks for all Her Royal Highness’ continuing support and patronage.
We are very grateful to Army Sport who are sponsoring the Grand Military Gold Cup for the fourth year and we are delighted to welcome them back to Sandown Park We are also delighted to welcome some other special guests. Today we will see 750 young people exploring the displays in the Surrey and Esher Halls as they consider a career in His Majesty’s Armed Forces; and we will also be joined by several representatives of the Veteran Community including the Capel Classic Military Vehicles Group, Horse Drawn Heritage, the Windsor Knights and some of our local Veterans’ Hubs
I hope you will be joining us around the Parade Ring before racing starts to celebrate three generations of the wider services family as we enjoy the Pipes and Drums of Gordon’s School, representing the military of tomorrow, along with both Regular and Reserve musicians from the Rifles Band, supported by the Chelsea Pensioners and the Standard Bearers of The Royal British Legion The Regular army musicians are all part of the Royal Corps of Army Music and the Reserve musicians are part of the Rifles Regiment. We are also honoured once again to be able to host a party from the Defence Attaché community in London
Another most important partner today is Walking with the Wounded, the wonderful charity who do so much for our veterans and the wider military community.
You will have noticed that this year’s meeting is once again being hosted in late January, having moved from its traditional March slot in 2024. This is because we needed to fit in with Jockey Club Racecourses overall programme and to space the four military races we now enjoy – Plumpton, the Grand Military, the Royal Artillery meeting and Wincanton – across the national hunt season.
And, of course, there would be no racing without our wonderful owners and trainers who field their precious horses and our service jockeys who ride them and are able to share the weighing room with today’s professional jockeys. Wish them well as they take on the challenges of today’s races, cheer them on and cheer them home
Most importantly, please really enjoy yourselves Eat, drink, party and go home having had a fantastic day.
Barney White-Spunner
Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner KCB, CBE
Chairman, The Grand Military Race Committee
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SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY
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Race Conditions can be found on page 47
FAMILY & FRIENDS OF PAUL SADGROVE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF ARTHUR GREGORY
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
Ben Mills
Commentator
John Hunt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper & Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Margaret Groves, Richard Westropp
Starters
Robert Supple
Kieran O’Shea Judge
Emily Jones
Clerks Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Alex Porter
Handicapper
Michael Harris
Veterinary Officer
Mark Murrell
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, Christine Hannaford
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:15pm The Anne Boleyn ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 16-17
SECOND RACE
1:50pm The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Military Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Race (For Military Amateur Jockeys) (Sponsored by Tickets For Troops) - 1m 7f 216y 20-21
THIRD RACE
2:25pm The Arthur Gregory Centenary Celebration Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase- 1m 7f 99y 24-25
FOURTH RACE
3:00pm The Grand Military Gold Cup (For Military Amateur Jockeys) (Sponsored by Army Sport) - 3m 37y 34-35
FIFTH RACE
3:35pm The Walking With The Wounded Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 38-39
SIXTH RACE
4:10pm The Paul Sadgrove Dads ‘N’ Lads Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 42-43
VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES
SATURDAY The Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Saturday gives away some handy Cheltenham Festival pointers, so watch the live-action and keep an eye on the winners! The racing action features the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novice Chase which is one of the most important and informative Grade 1s in the British Racing Calendar. For those of you who are looking for an enjoyable off the track then all of our food and bar outlets will be open for you to enjoy and take in, adding an extra layer to your raceday.
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The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
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
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11.15am Chelsea Pensioners Choir Perform in the Main Entrance Foyer
11.30am Welcome Assembly in the Parade Ring
Three Generations of the military welcome you to Sandown Park
Representing the military of tomorrow: The Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums
Representing the serving military: 21st Signal Regiment and The Band of the Rifles Regiment
Representing the veterans’ community: The Chelsea Pensioners and the Standard Bearers of The Royal British Legion
12.00pm Raising of the Royal Standard Throughouttheday,pleaseenjoydisplaysfrom:
The Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Team on the Grandstand Apron
The Capel Classic Military Vehicles Owners on the Grandstand Apron
Horse Drawn Heritage by the Parade Ring
Army at Play in the Surrey Hall
Army at Work in the Esher Hall
The Army Ensemble Band in the Surrey Hall
1.15pm The Anne Boleyn ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race
1.30pm The Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant in the Winners’ Enclosure
1.50pm The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Military Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Race
2.25pm The Arthur Gregory Centenary Celebration Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase
2.55pm Parade of the Royal Artillery Hunt on the track
3.00pm The Grand Military Gold Cup
3.35pm The Walking With The Wounded Handicap Hurdle Race
4.10pm The Paul Sadgrove Dads ‘N’ Lads Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race
ARMED FORCES INFORMATION
PODIUM GUARDS - HMS COLLINGWOOD
The Presentation Podium Guards are sailors from HMS COLLINGWOOD whose principal responsibilities include the provision of Royal Navy leadership, warfare and engineering training, and military diving training. Today’s podium guards are Petty Officer Bonnie Anderson, Able Rating Karl Griffiths and Able Rating Alice Roberts, who appear by kind permission of Captain Tim Davey Royal Navy, Commanding Officer HMS COLLINGWOOD, Captain Maritime Warfare School.
OUTRIDERS – KING’S TROOP ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY
The Outriders, who lead the runners out to the course, are from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. The unit in its current form was created after World War Two, and at the request of King George VI, they are “dressed and equipped in the traditional style”. They continue to be responsible for the firing of Royal Salutes to mark the grand occasions of State, including the King’s Birthday Parade, Royal Birthdays and Births.
The soldiers are drawn from across the Royal Artillery who find, track and strike at range anywhere, in all weathers and at any time, in order to defeat the enemy. Using high-tech surveillance devices and un-crewed aircraft, they find the enemy and monitor them before striking decisively They do this through the coordinated use of guns, rockets and missiles, including the Army’s attack helicopters, fast jets and even the guns of Royal Navy ships.
Riding today are Gunner Elise Piercey and Gunner Stephanie Coates on Seabiscuit (Chase) and Spider (Rover), who appear by kind permission of Major Luke Wadman RHA, Commanding Officer, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery
THE BAND AND BUGLES OFTHE RIFLES
Today we have Regular and Reserve musicians from the Rifles. The Regular army musicians are all part of the Royal Corps of Army Music and the Reserve musicians are part of the Rifles Regiment. The Regular band is based at Worthy Down in Winchester and the Reservists are from the Waterloo Band and Bugles of The Rifles, based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The Rifles Regiment was formed in 2007 and was created through the amalgamation of The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry, The Light Infantry, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry and The Royal Green Jackets.
The band and the Regiment’s history is manifested in their green uniforms. The unique coloured jackets and black buttons stem back to the 17th Century when Riflemen were the first British soldiers to wear camouflage instead of red tunics. Silver bugles allowed orders to be passed over long distances because Riflemen operated in dispersed teams with individuals selected for their marksmanship, fitness and initiative. The band’s accelerated pace and ‘double’ march, still used across the Regiment today, reflect a tradition of quick movement and thinking. The unique Back-Badge; Croix de Guerre shoulder flashes; each soldier’s rank being worn only on the right arm to prevent it being seen when firing a rifle at the enemy; and, the band is the fastest marching band in the British Army adopting a tempo of 140 beats per minute, all add further distinction to The Band and Bugles of The Rifles.
The Band and Bugles of The Rifles performs today by kind permission of Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes, Colonel Commandant of The Rifles.
THE ROYALARTILLERY HUNT
The hounds of the Royal Artillery Hunt will be paraded in front of you today by the Joint Master and Amateur Huntsman Mr Charles Carter, assisted by Simon Hand - the Hunts professionally employed Kennel Huntsman and 1st Whipper In. The Hunt is the only remaining military pack of foxhounds in the country and has strong links to the Regiments based on Salisbury Plain as well as the civilian community surrounding it.
BEST SHOD COMPETITION
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARRIERS
The Best Shod Award will take place in The Winners’ Enclosure after The Grand Military Gold Cup Today’s Best Shod Horse will be judged by Robin May, a Farrier with over forty years’ experience shoeing competition horses and is a former England Shoeing Team member We caught up with him at his forge in Wokingham to ask him about today’s competition
1. WHAT IS A FARRIER?
A farrier is the name given to someone who maintains horses’ hooves.
2. CAN A HORSE RUN WITHOUT SHOES?
As a general rule, with very limited exceptions, all horses competing in races must be shod, meaning that they must run with shoes
3. HOW DOES A FARRIER PLACE A SHOE ON A HORSE’S HOOF?
The shoe and nails are attached to a non-sensitive part of the hoof
4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A FARRIER?
To become a Farrier you must undertake a five year training course
5. CAN ANYONE SHOE A HORSE?
You must be qualified to shoe a horse - it is an offence to shoe a horse without a qualification.
6. WHO GOVERNS FARRIERS?
Farriers are trained and examined by The Worshipful Company of Farriers. A Livery company 661 years old this year and since 1977 the Company has the legal obligation to set the standards for horse shoeing. www.WCF.org.uk
7. CAN WOMEN BECOME FARRIERS?
Yes, the Worshipful Company of Farriers have outstanding female farriers in the UK
8. WHAT ARE RACING SHOES MADE FROM?
Racing shoes are made from steel or aluminum.
9. CAN RACEHORSES WEAR PLASTIC SHOES?
Racehorses do not wear plastic shoes because they do not have sufficient traction on the ground
10. HOW OFTEN IS A RACEHORSE SHOD?
In pre-race training, a racehorse is shod every 4 weeks and shod every time a horse runs a competitive race.
11. CAN A HORSE RUN FASTER BECAUSE OF THE SKILL IN SHOEING?
If a horse is well shod and comfortable with their shoes, it can optimise their performance but not necessarily enhance it
12. IS IT DANGEROUS SHOEING A HORSE?
Working with any animal has its dangers, but half a ton thoroughbred in peak race condition can offer some scary moments!
13 WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART ABOUT SHOEING AND WHAT WILL YOU BE LOOKING FOR TODAY?
A well-trimmed balanced foot with shoes suitable for purpose
14. WILL THE HORSE WINNING THE BEST SHOD WIN THE RACE?
The farrier is a small but important part of the overall training process. It will have a good chance
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‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore
(27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs I’M YOUR BUCKAROO, PEARL’S PIRATE & RIPWHEELER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs NOBLE PARK LONGESTTRAVELLER: KAPVERT trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
1 KAPVERT (FR) (23) 0-2513 5 11-11
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Tavera (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs Henri Devin Albert Bartlett S
TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in a point and promising start overhurdles in recent months, opening his account secondtime up in an Exeternovice last month. Matchedthatlevelofformwhenthirdbackthere(16.7f,heavy)onNewYear’sDayandfanciedtobeintheshakeupdespitecarryingapenalty TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 C’EST
DIFFERENT (FR) (19) 654
5 11-4
Br B g Manatee - Narvica Gravelle (FR) (High Yield (USA)) Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B M G. Cousin, M P. Havard, Mme J. Cousin
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinabumperandsimilarstoryonbothstartsoverhurdles,thoughseemedtoshowabitmore thanpreviouslyatChepstow(16f,heavy)earlierthismonth.Looksoneforhandicapsafterthis. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (72) 1 D
6 11-4
Br B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Tom Cannon J
O Mr J. Law Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Ms M. McKenna Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWStoodoutonpaperandlookedagoodprospectinjustifyingshortoddsondebutin6-runnerbumperatAyr(16f,goodtosoft) inNovember HassinceleftNickyRichardsandhelooksalikelytypenowhurdlingforapowerfulyard TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 DIVA LUNA (IRE) (23) 211-21 6 11-4
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Longhouse Presents (Presenting) Kielan Woods J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upononlyoutinginpointsandshewas2-2inbumpers,includingahotrenewaloftheNickelCoinatAintree.Improvedfromherhurdlingdebut togetoffthemarkinconvincingfashioninnoviceatCheltenham(20.2f,soft)recentlyandshouldprovetoughtobeatwithmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA118
5 I’M YOUR BUCKAROO (GB) (23) P
5 11-4
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Twinset And Pearls (Shirocco (GER)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Steven Packham Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Goldford Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’s Boum gelding who offered little on debut when pulled up in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f,soft)justover3weeksago Bestwatchedfornow. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 KING OF HIGHWAYS (FR) (39) 0-054 5 11-4
Br Gr g Free Port Lux - Valse de Touzaine (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Rex Dingle J
O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablyheldin2bumpersandonhurdlesdebutbutdidshowmuchmorewhenfourthinnovicecompany atPlumpton(15.9f,goodtosoft)justunder6weeksago Looksoneforhandicapsafterthisqualifyingrun. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 NOBLE PARK (IRE) (27) 060
6 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cove (IRE) (Westerner) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr M. Buckley & Mr A. Speelman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B P. Connell Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinSandownbumperandbothstartsoverhurdles,lookingrathernervybeforehandatNewburylastmonth. He’sgotplentytoprovealreadybutgivenhisconnectionsandpedigree,it’stoosoontobewritinghimoff TFRHHHII BHA-
8 PEARL’S PIRATE (GB) (29) 3-6
6 11-4
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Classic Pearl (Spendent) Rob Hargreaves (7) J
O Mr J Preston and Mr C Cox Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Miss J. P. Hawkins KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHas been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of9 in novice at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) on his hurdlesbowjustover4weeksago Candobetterinduecourse. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dazza (Bertolini (USA)) Niall Houlihan J
O Mr B. D. Haynes & Partner
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Thistletown Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupfor£31,000afterwinningoneofhis3pointstartsbutlooksmoreoneforhandicapsonearly evidenceunderRules. TFRHHIII BHA10 BALLYHEALY DIAMOND (IRE) (39) 6-5 6 10-11
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Oscar Invitation (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Mr D. Steele Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Thomas Fleming TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownlittleinapairofbumpers9monthsapart.Lotsmorerequiredonherfirstgointhissphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 Mr David Maxwell 6-1 (Gary Moore) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Diva Luna (IRE), 7-2 Castle Carrock (IRE), 9-2 Kap Vert (FR), 20-1 King of Highways (FR), 33-1 Rip Wheeler (IRE), 40-1 C’Est Different (FR), I’m Your Buckaroo (GB), Noble Park (IRE), Pearl’s Pirate (GB), 50-1 Ballyhealy Diamond (IRE)
DIVA LUNA got off the mark in convincing fashion at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day and, with further progress on the cards, Ben Pauling’s mare is selected to double her tally in this sphere at the expense of Castle Carrock, who looked a good prospect in justifying short odds in a bumper at Ayr in November and has switched yards ahead of his hurdling debut. The penalised Kap Vert looks best of the remainder
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIVA LUNA (IRE) 2.CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) 3.KAPVERT (FR)
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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
IMPERIAL CUP DAY
The Ultimate Pre-Cheltenham Party SATURDAY 8 MARCH
Building nicely on from her strong second at Wincanton on Boxing Day, Phillip Hobbs & Johnson White’s six-year-old Georgi Girl was magnificent here. Ridden by Major Charlie O’Shea, she was prominent throughout the race and took the lead just before the second to last jump. It wasn’t the most fluent of leaps but from then on, she stormed clear to win by a massive 19 lengths. She carried this from over into his next start as well, scoring at Kempton a month later.
ROLL OF HONOUR 2015-2024
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (PenaltyValue £4967)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs CASA LOUPI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs DON’TWIND ME UP LONGESTTRAVELLER: DON’TWIND ME UP trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
1 GIVE ME A BOOM (IRE) (35) 2235-P1 D 7 12-0
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Knockara One (IRE) (Snurge) Maj Will Kellard (7) J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformbackhurdlingwhenwinning14-runnermaidenhurdleatUttoxeter(15.8f,heavy) 35daysago,drivenout.Shouldremaincompetitivebackinhandicapcompany.
TFRHHHII BHA115
2 DON’T WIND ME UP (GB) (36) 4-333 6 11-11
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Kayf Willow (Kayf Tara) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J
O Johnson White Racing Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Richard Johnson Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S TIMEFORMVIEWSteadyimprovementwhenfinishingthirdall3startsoverhurdlesandmaydobetteragainonthisswitch tohandicaps.Bigchance. TFRHHHHH BHA112
3 KOUROSH (GER) (26) 35P-P6P D 5 11-7
Br B g Counterattack (AUS) - Kashmar (GER) (Samum (GER)) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J
O Stockley and Partners Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Anahita Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatinGermanywhobolteduponhisWetherbyhurdledebutlastNovember.Norealprogress thereafterandofferedlittleonfirstrunsinceleavingDanSkeltonwhenpulledupatDoncasterlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA108
4 CASA LOUPI (GB) (319) 6//P40F3- D 8 11-6
Br Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Kameruka (Auction House (USA)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J
O Mrs Giles Pritchard-Gordon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Giles W. Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleratbestbutlittlepromisethisseason. TFRHHIII BHA107
5 MOAB (IRE) (38) 4043 5 11-3
Br B g Camelot - Martini Glass (USA) (Kitalpha (USA)) BdrJody Sole (3) J
O The MOAB Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenonFlatandsimilarformoverhurdles,takinganotherstepforwardwhenthirdof8inhandicap atWincanton(15.2f,soft,10/1)38daysago Maydobetterstillandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA104
6 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (279) 040/1P2- D 8 11-1
Br Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR) (Tropular) Lt CdrVicki Sollitt (7) J
O Mrs V. Sollitt Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimewithTomSymondsonalownotebuthasfallenappreciablyintheweightsandhasagood recordwhenfresh.Interestinginafirst-timetonguestraponfirstoutingforMelRowley. TFRHHHHI BHA102
7 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (36) 40004U 12 10-2
Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe (Teenoso (USA)) Capt Isabel Harrison (7) J
O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhowassentoff33/1whenstumblingandunseatinghisridereightinhandicaphurdleatExeter (21.6f,soft)36daysago 6lboutoftheweightswithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHIII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: GEORGI GIRL(IRE) 5 11 9 Maj Charlie O’Shea 7-2 (Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7. Stewards Note: KOUROSH: Following its run on 29/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Don’t Wind Me Up (GB), 7-2 Give Me A Boom (IRE), 9-2 Moab (IRE), 15-2 Hidor de Bersy (FR), 12-1 Kourosh (GER), 25-1 Casa Loupi (GB), Kentford Mallard (GB)
DON’T WIND ME UP has shaped encouragingly with each run over hurdles and is taken to find the improvement required to defy his opening mark. Moab took a step forward when third on his handicap debut in this sphere at Exeter the previous month and may do better still, with Hidor de Bersy interesting on his return for a new yard having fallen appreciably in the weights and gone well fresh before
Riders
Major Will Kellard (The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own))
Major Charlie O’Shea (Royal Artillery)
Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps)
Sergeant Nathan Rahman (The Royal Welsh)
Bombardier Jody Sole (Royal Horse Artillery)
Lieutenant Izzy Harrison (Royal Horse Artillery)
Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy)
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for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870, 5th £434, 6th £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs ALLAUTHORIZED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (1 win from 28 runners, 4%) runs ALLAUTHORIZED LONGESTTRAVELLER: DOYEN DU BAR trained by Miss P Robson, Capheaton, 320 miles.
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1 INEDIT STAR (FR) (29) 1222-23
7 11-10
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) (East of Heaven (IRE)) Charlie Hammond J
O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumper/hurdleswinnerand,judgedonwhathe’sshownin4startsoverfences,heshouldpickuparaceinthisspherebeforelong.Justover alengthadriftofarace-fitDoyenduBaronreturnatAintree(15.8f,soft)onBoxingDayandnow3lbbetteroffwiththatrival.Claims. TFRHHHII BHA130
2
HELNWEIN (IRE) (40) 2421-24 C BF
7 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Tom Cannon J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverhurdleslastterm,includingonhandicapbowhereonfinalstartofthatcampaign.Failedtobuildonpromisingchasedebutsecond whenfourthinWindsorhandicapwonbyVincenzo,butthatracewasn’truntosuitandisnow7lbbetteroffwiththatrival.Majorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA129
3 VINCENZO (FR) (23) 31-3612
7 11-9
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Nano (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhotookwelltothisdisciplinewhenwinningnovices’handicapchaseatWindsor(16.2f,goodtosoft)lastmonth. NomatchforthepotentiallysmartKalifduBerlaisatCheltenhamsince,butnodisgraceinthatandheshouldhaveaparttoplay. TFRHHHHI BHA129
4 DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (29) 140-311
9 11-6
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Craig Nichol J
O Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Paul Gibbons Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotthebetterofnext-time-outwinnerTheKalookiKidwhentakinghandicapchaseatAyr(16.5f,goodtosoft)onreturninNovember.Followedup fromthefrontatAintreeduringtheChristmasperiodandfurther3lbnudgefairenough,butlikelytofacecompetitionfortheleadthistime. TFRHHHII BHA126
5 HYPOTENUS (GB) (84) 36-4200
6 11-2
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 TFRHIIII BHA122
6 ALLAUTHORIZED (FR) (280) P42231- 6 10-5
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) (Poliglote)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerondebutatFontwellbackinApril2023andlandedtheoddsina19.2fmaidenhurdletherewhenlastseen 11monthsago 4lb‘wrong’attheweightsforthischasedebutandwillneedtoraisehisgameinordertoemergeontop. TFRHHIII BHA107
7 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (38) 0-06522 D 8 10-5
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty (Acclamation) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
B J & S Bishop
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler who posted by far his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up in a 15.7f Wincantonhandicaplastmonth.However,he’salong,longwayoutoftheweightsuppedinclasshere. TFRHIIII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: KOTMASK (FR) 6 10 9 Niall Houlihan 3-1 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Hood worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Helnwein (IRE), 10-3 Vincenzo (FR), 7-2 Inedit Star (FR), 4-1 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 14-1 All Authorized (FR), 33-1 Hypotenus (GB), 40-1 Universal Secret (IRE)
Things didn’t pan out favourablyforHELNWEIN when onlyfourth behindVincenzo atWindsor, butthis promises to be a more strongly-run race andAlan King’s charge is given anotherchance to build on the abundant promise he showedwhen chasing homethe progressiveTelepathique on debut inthis sphere at Warwick. Vincenzo did little wrong at Cheltenham since and should give another good account, while Inedit Star may well reverse Aintree placings with Doyen du Bar and also make his presence felt.
IN FOCUS: FARCEUR DU LARGE
Winning one Military Gold Cup over 3 miles in soft ground is an accomplishment,doingthesamejust20dayslaterisaprettyimpressive feat, but to do the Military double back-to-back? It’s never been done before 2025couldseetheJamie-SnowdentrainedFARCEURDULARGE make Military race history and be the first horse to do it
The 10-year-old son of Turgeon, known at home as ‘Frank The Tank,’ completed a memorable double for owners the Racing Club Syndicate in 2024 under Major Will Kellard; taking the Grand Military Gold Cup on 26th January and then the Royal Artillery Gold Cup on 15th February.
A near faultless performance from Farceur Du Large in the Grand Military Gold Cup saw Jamie claim his first victory in the race as a trainer, having previously won the race four times as a jockey, with the horse coming home four-and-a-quarter lengths ahead of favourite Rose of Arcadia Hopes were understandably high in the lead-up to the Royal Artillery Gold Cup and the horse duly delivered. Setting off as 13/8 favourite, Will was left in the clear two from home and the eyecatching grey powered up the Sandown Park hill to another dominant victory of six-and-a-half lengths.
Itwasan emotionalachievementfor all connections, the perfectend to a plan which had been 10-years in the making, as Farceur Du Large had been purchased specifically with ambitions of winning these Military races. Former soldier turned adventurer Jordan Wylie, who co-founded the Racing Club syndicate and purchased the horse, had worked under Jamie during their time in the military and together they had dreamt of winning these Military races. Farceur Du Large made those dreams a reality.
Major Will Kellard will once again partner Farceur Du Large in today’s renewal of the Grand Military Gold Cup (sponsored by Army Sport) and should they be victorious, it will be one step closer to that illustrious back-to-back double A feat that has never been achieved; RATHLIN ROSE came very close in 2018 having secured the double in 2017, going ontowintheRoyalArtilleryGoldCupthefollowingyearbeforefinishing an agonising second in the Grand Military Gold Cup back when the race was held in March, and was therefore the second leg.
All eyes will be on Farceur Du Large and Major Kellard today and we wish them the very best of luck
SPECIAL CARGO: 40 YEARS ON
TheGrandMilitaryGoldCuphasbeenwonbysomeremarkable horses in its extensive and rich history. In recent years, fan favourites such as LOOSE CHIPS, LE REVE and ROLLING DYLAN have all been successful. Digging back further into the record books, CHARLES DICKENS was a three-time winner between 1970-72. No horse, however, stands out more in the history books than SPECIAL CARGO.
Owned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Special Cargo was a horse that defied all the odds throughout his career. Tendon injuries had often plagued him, but despite two years off the track between 1982-1984, he returned to put up arguably his best performances in that season itself.
Sandown Park was a course that Special Cargo could very much call home. He won at the course seven times in total, which included three consecutive Grand Military Gold Cups – an achievement only equalled by KLAXTON and CHARLES DICKENS since 1950. He is also the joint-oldest winner of the race since 1950, winning his third Grand Military Gold Cup at the age of 13. The only other horse being Brunton Park in 1991.
For all three of his wins in the Grand Military Gold Cup, Special Cargo was accompanied by jockey Gerald Oxley and trained by Fulke Walwyn, himself a successful jockey who won the 1936 Grand National aboard REYNOLDSTOWN. As a trainer, Fulke also trained winners of Gold Cups, Champion Hurdles and King George VI Chases however Special Cargo will have no doubt held a special place in his heart. Training a winner for any member of the Royal family is an honour most trainers crave, let alone Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother who was so passionate about her horseracing.
Special Cargo’s first Grand Military Gold Cup win in 1984 came off the back of a long absence of two years. He won two prep races in short time at Sandown Park leading into the race before showing he was as good as ever when winning today’s feature race That would not be his final foray to Sandown Park in that season, winning one of the most iconic renewals of the Whitbread Gold Cup (now known as the bet365 Gold Cup) in a three-way photo finish. His win in that race looked unlikely throughout, until a remarkable late surge up the Sandown Park hill saw him claw back his rivals.
The most remarkable of his three Grand Military Gold Cup victories was arguably his third and final win. Jockey Gerald Oxley broke one of his irons after jumping the final railway fence and proceeded to complete the rest of the race without either of his feet in stirrups Jumping the second last, Special Cargo looked beaten and that picture only looked clearer when he jumped the last, but as was his tradition he revelled climbing the Sandown Park hill and again got the better of a photo finish. This win would also form part of a treble on that day for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
In 2001, a statue of Special Cargo was erected at Sandown Park overlooking the parade ring, which can be visited here today (pictured below). The statue commemorates not only Special Cargo’s remarkable record at Sandown Park, but also Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s affiliation and love of Sandown Park. She was here to unveil the statue when it was revealed to the public.
JOCKEY FOCUS
Jockey: Major Will Kellard Service and Unit representing: Army, The Royal Lancers DayJob:
Armoured Cavalry Squadron Leader
Misc facts: Prior to joining the Army, Will worked as a pupil assistant trainer to Welsh Grand National winning trainer Richard Lee. Joining the Army in 2013, he is employed in armoured reconnaissance.
Will has been riding in the Military races since 2015 and last season finally achieved his goal of completing the ‘Military Double’, winning both the Grand Military Gold Cup and the Royal Artillery Gold Cup on the Jamie Snowden trained Farceur Du Large
Jockey: Staff Sergeant Nick Oliver Service and Unit representing: Army, Intelligence Corps DayJob: Troop Staff Sergeant
Misc facts: Today marks Nick’s 500th race ride. In his spare time, Nick has played roles as Roman Cavalry and Praetorian Guard in the Ridley Scott films Gladiator and sequel Gladiator II.
Jockey: Lieutenant Izzy Harrison Service and Unit representing: Army, Royal Horse Artillery DayJob: Section Commander
Misc facts: Since joining the Army, Izzy has served in 32 Regiment, Royal Artillery, operating the Desert Hawk drone, and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, responsible for firing Royal Salutes to mark the grand occasions of State, including the King’s Birthday Parade Izzy’s favourite charger is Sir Harry Scattercash (pictured).
Izzy started riding as a child and has competed in Modern Pentathlon and played polo at University Having worked on a flat racing yard in Australia, she has been riding out for Seamas Mullins.
THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP
(sponsored by Army Sport)
The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice And Foal
The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice and Foal will be presented today to the winning trainer of The Grand Military Gold Cup(sponsored by Army Sport).
Caprice belonged to Captain W H Eve (13th Hussars). She carried him at the head of his squadron in the cavalry charge at the Battle of Lajj, south of Baghdad, on 5 March 1917.
Captain Eve was killed and the mare received many wounds. Over a year later, when she had recovered, she was recognised in the ranks of an Indian Cavalry Regiment. She was returned to her own Regiment and taken to her retirement in England. In May 1920, she had a foal by Gay Lally.
The Officers of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) commissioned a statuette representing Caprice and her foal and adopted the statuette as their Regimental wedding present. The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy is the present which the Officers of the Regiment gave to His Royal Highness in May 1935, on the occasion of his marriage.
In 1975, Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, gave the statuette to the Grand Military Race Committee, of which her late husband was Chairman for 38 years. This was done with the approval of the Colonel, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), and some of the Officers who subscribed to the wedding present in 1935.
13 March 1976 saw the first race for The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.
Nine-year-old gelding Farceur Du Large enjoyed a tremendous start to life under new trainer Jamie Snowden, scoring here on his debut for his new yard. Ridden by Major Will Kellard, he was prominent throughout the contest, moving into second just after the halfway point. By the time they reached the last he was two lengths clear of the field and kept on well to score the win ahead of Joe Tizzard’s Rose Of Arcadia, four and a quarter lengths behind in second. He’s back again this year to defend his crown.
JAMIE SNOWDEN
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for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6374, 2nd £3186, 3rd £1593, 4th £797, 5th £399, 6th £200 (PenaltyValue £7333.50)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs BLACK GERRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs HOLD THATTAUGHT LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLD THATTAUGHT trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
1 FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) (55) 0115-40 CD 10 12-5
Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Antagua (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Maj Will Kellard (7) J
O RC Syndicate II Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedrustyafter7monthsoffwhenseventhof11inhandicapchase(28/1)atNewbury(22.4f,goodtosoft) 55daysago Tookthis12monthsagothoughsonosurprisetoseehimbouncebacknow. TFRHHHHH BHA128
2 HOLD THATTAUGHT (GB) (27) 06/11P-6 D 10 12-5
Br B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J
O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage10-y-owholookedinneedoftherunatter11monthsoffwhenonlysixthof9inhandicapchase (18/1)atNewbury(26f,goodtosoft)27daysago Notruledoutwiththatrununderhisbelt. TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 BLACK GERRY (IRE) (34) 5PF20-6 10 12-0
Br B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE) (Anshan) Bdr Benjamin Durrell (7) J
O Mrs M. Devine Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Cathal Ennis KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonall4ofhisstarts(atupto19.8f)whencompletingduring2022/23.Foundthingstougherlastterm andonlysixthof7atAscotonreturn.Maycomeonforthatwithblinkersrefitted. TFRHHHII BHA127
4 D’JANGO (FR) (238) 1446-3P D
12 12-0
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson Miss V. Collins, Broadway T
B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring at Warwick ayearago GoodrunofformcametoanendwhenlastseeninMaybuttypetobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA127
5 FIL D’ARIANE (FR) (16) 33F4-6P D 10 12-0
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Capt Douglas White (7) J
O Mr Douglas White Douglas White, Wroughton T
B Indivision Louis De Bourgoing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformerforTomSymondswhowasinprocessofrunningverywellwhenfalling2outinRoyalArtillery GoldCupoverC&DlastFebruary Wellheldallthreestartssince,however,sohassomethingtoprove TFRHHIII BHA107
6 STEADYTHE SHIP (IRE) (26) 2/1PP-30 D 9 12-0
Br Ch g Ocovango - Vinnie’s Princess (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Lt CdrVicki Sollitt (7) J
O Victoria Sollitt and Sue Sharratt Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Martin Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairhandicapchaserwhowonatSouthwellinearly-2022/23.SoldfromJonjoO’Neillfor£3,000subsequently andpulleduponhisyarddebutatChepstowinApril.Needstohitthegroundrunningonhisreturn. TFRHHIII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) 9 12 10 Maj Will Kellard 11-1 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Black Gerry (IRE), 11-4 Hold That Taught (GB), 3-1 Farceur du Large (FR), 6-1 D’Jango (FR), 18-1 Fil d’Ariane (FR), 28-1 Steady The Ship (IRE)
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FARCEUR DU LARGE should be all the better for a seasonal pipe-opener at Newbury and is fancied to repeat his success in this event last season. Hold That Taught has won off a break and could prove the main danger to Jamie Snowden’s veteran, although D’Jango and Black Gerry could also have a say if on their A-games.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) 2.HOLD THATTAUGHT 3.D’JANGO (FR)
Riders
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Bombardier Benjamin Durrell (Royal
Sergeant Nathan Rahman (The Royal
Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy)
Captain Douglas White (The Queen’s Royal Hussars)
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WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 (20-25): G & J Moore (27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs SPIRIT D’AUNOU & YELLOW STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs DOMINIC’S FAULT LONGESTTRAVELLER: HIGH GAME ROYAL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
1 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (27) 005-F64 C 6 12-0
Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA))
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Heart of the South Racing 130 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre
Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedpersonalbestwhensuccessfulatthistrack(16f)inDecember2023.Withoutawinsincebut,infirst-timecheekpieces,faredbetter thanpreviouslythisseasonwhenfourthatNewbury(20.5f,goodtosoft)lasttimeandshouldhopefullybuildonthateffort. TFRHHHHI BHA129
2 ILVA DE SOI (FR) (70) 40211-5 D
7 11-7
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vara des Champs (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Brendan Powell J
O The Merry Makers Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr Denis Fontaine et al OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastcampaignonahigh,scoringatChepstow(19.5f)andUttoxeter(20f)inspringandreturnedwithcreditablefifthof16inhandicaphurdle atCheltenham(21f,goodtosoft)57daysago Looksanoutandoutgalloperandshouldenjoythisstifftesttoday.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA122
3 DOMINIC’S
FAULT
(GB) (46) F/13-21
8 11-5
Br B g Camelot - Midnight Angel (GER) (Acatenango (GER)) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Newsells Park Stud Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bred,rangysortwhoovercamealengthyabsencetolanda6-runnerLeicesternoviceinJanuaryandhasprogressedfurthersince,scoringwith somethingtospareinahandicapatLingfieldlasttime.Hasthescopetokeepimprovingnowbackupintripandlooksaleadingplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA120
4 HIGH GAME ROYAL
(FR) (42) 335-225
Br B g Martaline - Jouable (FR) (Garde Royale)
O Mrs L. R. Lovell
8 11-3
Micheal Nolan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhoshapedasifstillingoodformwhenfifthinhandicaphurdleatCheltenham(24f,goodtosoft)42daysago,notfindingas muchhadlookedlikelyatonestage.Thewayhetravelledonthatoccasionsuggestsdropbackintripcouldhelp Respectedforin-formyard TFRHHHHI BHA118
5 YELLOW STAR
(FR) (35) 404-435
5 11-3
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliyfa (IRE) (Spinning World (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Tim Lord KC and Mr G L Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B SAS Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville
KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race of the season last-time when fitted with cheekpieces, rallying from 2 out to finish fifth in handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.6f,goodtosoft)35daysago Blinkersbackontodayandentitledtoremaincompetitive,althoughhemayfindacoupletoogoodinhere. TFRHHHII BHA118
6 PEARLY ISLAND
(GB) (23) 132-261 D 9 11-3
Br B g Trans Island - Shinrock Pearl (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Tom Cannon J
O Mr Steve McIntyre Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B T. C. Dawson Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlesscorerwhoopenedchaseaccountinMarch.Visoredforfirsttimewhenbacktoformoversmallerobstacles, winningan8-runnerhandicaphurdle(Fakenham,20f,soft)inaracethatwasruntosuit.Thislookstougherthough. TFRHHHII BHA118
7 GODOT (IRE) (23) 04-4312 D
8 10-9
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie (Old Vic) Philip Armson (3) J
O A.Lewers D.Shaw A.Irvine Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds Funnel Fuel S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinninghurdler/chaser.Canraceonandoffthebridlebutonagoingdaylasttwice,latestwhenrunningwell indefeatbehindPearlyIsland(Fakenham,20f,soft)23daysago Clearlyingoodheartbutthisisawarmerrace TFRHHHII BHA110
8 LOVERDOSE (FR) (40) 001-121 D
6 10-6
Br Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Mascara (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Harry Kimber J
O Mr and Mrs Garner
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras de Quetieville Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerwhoisimprovingoverhurdles,now3from4inhandicapsandabitunluckytheothertime.Career-bestwhenwinninghandicaphurdle atWindsor(20f,goodtosoft)40daysagoandwhilethisrepresentsastep-upingrade,it’sunlikelywe’veseenthebestofhimyet. TFRHHHHI BHA107
DOMINIC’S FAULT looks to have scope and size and it bodes well that he was able to get the job done over 2 miles last time. He can progress again for this step up in trip ahead of High Game Royal who is an interesting challenger dropping back in distance having flattered to deceive at Cheltenham last time. Spirit d’Aunou, Loverdose and Il Va de Soi are all respected, with marginal preference for the last named to claim bronze here.
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) SIXTH
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore
(27 wins from 168 runners, 16%) runs AUTHENTIC LEGACY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs E Fenton (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs THE LONG POINT LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPEIRIUIL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 165 miles.
Family & Friends of Paul Sadgrove
1 TYPHOON FLYER (IRE) (35) 22-3313 7 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mucho Macabi (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Luke Scott (5) J
O Foxtrot Racing Typhoon Flyer Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Sweetmans Bloodstock Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallatMarketRaseninNovemberandbackeditupwithaverygoodthirdof18inhandicaphurdle atAscot(15.7f,goodtosoft)35daysago Backupintripandcangowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA115
2 SONIFICATION (GB) (54) 1/5/-52 7 11-13
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Moonlight Music (IRE) (Rossini (USA)) Brendan Powell J
O Quicksilver Racing Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr M. Sherwood OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWWonaChepstowbumperforOliverSherwoodinspring2022.Promiseall3startsoverhurdlessince,runner-up forhisnewyardin2mLeicesternovicelastmonth.Hasmoretooffernowgoinghandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA114
3 AUTHENTIC LEGACY (GB) (49) 402-223 BF 5 11-11
Br Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Forever Present (IRE) (Presenting) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Tony Head and Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Netherfield House Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedgeldingwhohasshapedwellinmakingtheframeall4startsoverhurdles,latestwhenthirdin2mhandicaphere lastmonth.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime.Remainsopentoimprovementwiththelongertripexpectedtosuit.Player. TFRHHHHH BHA112
4 ESPOIR DES FORGES (FR) (63) P3-20 7 11-11
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ultratlantique (FR) (Poliglote) Tom Cannon J
O Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier Bob Price & Son Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhenplacedinpairof19fWarwickmaidenhurdlesduringthespring.However,heprovedtobesomethingof alet-downwhenonlyseventhonhisreappearanceatChepstow Worthanotherchanceonhishandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA112
5
FRENCH SYMPHONY (IRE) (39) 335-333 BF 6 11-8
Br B g Mahler - Suetsu (IRE) (Toulon) Kielan Woods J
O The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Derwent Dene Farm Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenandhecameinabelow-parthirdonthebackofawindopinnovicehurdleatSouthwell (15.8f,goodtosoft)39daysago Needsthisswitchtohandicapstosparkimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA109
6 MARLACOO (IRE) (29) 132F BF 5 11-7
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE) (Mahler) Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare 100 - Marlacoo
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mrs Vera Deegan Raceshare S TIMEFORMVIEWDebutwinnerofaDownRoyalbumperinMay.Changedhandsfor£85,000soonafterandmadeapromisingstarttohurdling whenthirdin2mnoviceatWarwick.Fell5thonhishandicapdebutatWetherby(2m4f)lastmonthandnotwrittenoff TFRHHHHI BHA108
7 THE LONG POINT (IRE) (44) 3-144 6 11-6
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - A La Perchoine (IRE) (Scorpion (IRE)) Rex Dingle J
O Mrs Elizabeth Bingley Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr Michael Moloney Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in bumpers at Huntingdon in Mayand showed benefit ofhurdling debut experiencewhen fourthof9inaHerefordnovice(19.7f)44daysago Verymuchthetypetoprogressfurtherinhandicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA107
8 LORD OF ALL SAINTS (FR) (24) F46-411 D 5 11-5
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Tulipe de Beaufai (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR)) Bradley Harris (3) J
O Mr Donald Jordison Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Christian Ravier, Alban Beauzon & Robert Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchontheupsincesenthandicappingthiswinterandscoredatLeicesterandWarwick(19f,soft). Veryimpressiveonlatteroccasionsonottakenlightlydespitea13lbweightshike. TFRHHHHI BHA106
9 SEEK HIM THERE (IRE) (39) 260-062
6 11-2
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Isnt Dat Right (IRE) (Gamut (IRE)) Harry Bannister J
O Lovell Okninski Walsh
B Donal McLoughlin
Ben Case, Banbury T
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponfirsttwohurdlesstartswhensecondof13innovicehurdleatSouthwell(15.8f,goodtosoft) 3daysago Stepupintriplooksapositiveandholdssolidclaimsonhishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA103
10 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (22) 24-201U
5 11-2
Br B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful (Galileo (IRE)) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Molly and Paul Willis
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkatLingfieldinNovemberandlookedsettofollowupwhenunseatedriderlastin2m4f Huntingdonhandicap22daysago Up5lbbutshemustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA103
11 SANDSCAPE (GB) (48) 4-052
Br B g Cityscape - Hayley Belle (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
5 11-2
David Bass J
O Mr P. B. T. Armitage Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr P. B. T. Armitage Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive sort who came in averygood second of8 in novice hurdle (7/2) atWetherby(16f, heavy) 48daysago Hasmoretooffer,especiallynowhisstaminaisdrawnoutonhishandicapbow. TFRHHHHI BHA103
12 BLUE UNIVERSE (IRE)
(37) 4342-4
Br B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ) (Redattore (BRZ))
O The Attwater Partnership
B Godolphin
5 11-1
Marc Goldstein J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 9f on Flat who has shown similar form in this sphere, fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle atLingfield(16f,goodtosoft)37daysago Possibilitiesnowsteppingupindistance TFRHHHII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: GYLLEN (USA) 9 10 13 Harry Cobden 5-1 (KayleyWoollacott) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Authentic Legacy (GB), 9-2 Marlacoo (IRE), 8-1 Lord of All Saints (FR), 9-1 Speiriuil (IRE), 10-1 Typhoon Flyer (IRE), 12-1 Sonification (GB), The Long Point (IRE), 20-1 French Symphony (IRE), Seek Him There (IRE), Sandscape (GB), 28-1 Espoir des Forges (FR), 50-1 Blue Universe (IRE)
Lots of these offer potential, not least AUTHENTIC LEGACY who can build on earlier promise now stepped up in trip and get off the mark. Marlacoo also figures on a handy-looking mark and heads the list of dangers, although Speiriuil, Sandscape, Lord of All Saints and The Long Point all bring solid credentials to the table in this cracking handicap
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.15 - THE ANNE BOLEYN ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 21 entries at £50 - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS4)(SPONSOREDBYTICKETSFORTROOPS) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys Eligibility of Jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee.. TICKETS FOR TROOPS has generously sponsored this race A Challenge Cup, in memory ofJ. F. Charles Manning Esq, to be held by the winning owner until January 1st 2026. A Challenge Cup, in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel E. B. Studd, to be held by the winning rider until January 1st 2026. 14 entries at £50 - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (PenaltyValue £4967)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 - THE ARTHUR GREGORY CENTENARY CELEBRATION NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9105 to the winning horse The second to receive £4186, the third £2093, the fourth £1046, the fifth £523 and the sixth £260 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). The Family and Friends of Arthur Gregory have generously sponsored this race 10 entries at £87. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217. (Penalty Value £9105.25) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by Army Sport) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7333 to the winning horse The second to receive £3666, the third £1833, the fourth £916, the fifth £459 and the sixth £229 for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after July 31st, 2023, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 5lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb
NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys Army Sport has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey A Challenge Cup, in memory of the late General Sir Richard McCreery, is to be held by the winning jockey until February 1st, 2026 The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1. (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). Eligibility of jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee. 8 entries at £75. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6374; Second £3186; Third £1593; Fourth £797; Fifth £399; Sixth £200. (PenaltyValue £7333.50)
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 -THEWALKINGWITHTHEWOUNDED HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (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 ifthe horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 18 entries at £75. - Closed January 18th, 2025. 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 4.10 - THE PAUL SADGROVE DADS ‘N’ LADS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Family and Friends of Paul Sadgrove have generously sponsored this race 22 entries at £50 - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.