IMPERIAL CUP DAY
The Ultimate Pre-Cheltenham Party SATURDAY 8 MARCH
WELCOME to Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day
The first Royal Artillery Steeplechase meeting was held in 1862, so this year marks our 163rd Anniversary and the 140th running of the race, having lost a few opportunities through war, weather and disease!. The race was first run at Sandown Park in 1878 and we are most grateful to Sandown Park for the support it continues to provide.
The Royal Artillery Gold Cup remains a unique regimental race for military amateur jockeys, the Gunners, are proud to be the only regiment in the British Army to hold its own race under Rules at a premier racecourse. We are profoundly grateful to Team Forces, whose continued and significant funding is invaluable in providing essential training for our jockeys. This year marks a momentous occasion as we also welcome them, in association with boxxe as the co-sponsors of the Royal Artillery Gold Cup, a partnership we deeply appreciate. In addition to boxxe’s inaugural foray into the thrilling world of military racing, they are also generously sponsoring the prestigious boxxe ‘Ubique’ Handicap Steeple Chase, for which we add our sincerest thanks. Finally, we would like to thank Spectra Group (UK) Ltd for its continued support of military race days through its sponsorship of today’s Spectra Group Alanbrooke Handicap Steeple Chase.
A particular vote of thanks must go to our owners and trainers without whose support there would be no Gunner meeting. They have become close friends of military racing. They lose none of their competitiveness in this race but are generous and kind to our military jockeys in providing them with the opportunity to battle it out for the honours.
Sadly, we take this opportunity to remember Major Peter ‘Griff’ Griffith who died on 30th January after bravely fighting a long illness. Griff was a Gunner Gold Cup Committee member, with special responsibilities for looking after owners. He served as Troop Captain with The King’s Troop RHA, and with 7th Parachute Regiment RHA and 4th Regiment RA.
Gunner Gold Cup Day is the largest gathering of serving and retired Gunners of all ranks in our Regimental calendar. For some soldiers this may be their first taste of racing. I hope you will enjoy the pageantry of The King’s Troop RHA, the music of the Pipes and Drums of 19th Regiment RA and the historic equipment display of the Royal Artillery Museum. Please take the time to walk through the Surrey Hall where all our Regiments have set up focal points for their current members attending today and to greet past members and friends such as you.
We are delighted to again work with the Royal Artillery Association who will be collecting in aid of the Royal Artillery Charitable Fund, which helps so many serving and veteran Gunners and their families, as well as supporting comradeship and welfare in the serving and retired Regiment. Many of those attending today have seen active service in UK and around the world and others of the serving Regiment are not here because they are currently deployed at home and abroad. We wish them all well.
We hope you have an enjoyable day. Thank you for coming and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Major Charlie Lane Chairman Royal Artillery Steeplechase Committee
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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 & Lucinda Riggs
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Chris Hill, Richard Westropp
Starters
James Stenning
Sam Avis
Handicapper
Mark Olley
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerks Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Alex Porter
Veterinary Officers
Stewart Machie
Alice Brown
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, Vince McKevitt
Kelly Corke, Christine Hannaford
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:20pm The Right of The Line Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 12-13
SECOND RACE
1:55pm The boxxe ‘Ubique’ Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 99y 17
THIRD RACE
2:30pm The Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)- 2m 3f 173y 22-23
FOURTH RACE
3:05pm The Team Forces Royal Artillery Gold Cup (A Chase For Military Amateur Jockeys) (In association with boxxe) - 3m 37y 28-29
FIFTH RACE
3:40pm The BFBS Creative ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 32-33
SIXTH RACE
4:12pm The Spectra Group Alanbrooke Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 10y 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
4:45pm The Find & Strike Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 42-43
BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP DAY
If there was a perfect prelude to the Cheltenham Festival then Betfair Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park is almost certainly it.
In years gone by winners of the two mile prize have gone on to glory at The Festival the following week, including Blowing Wind in 1998, who followed up in the County Hurdle, and 2007 winner Gaspara, who backed her win up in the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
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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
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for 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)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs CASA LOUPI & RIP WHEELER AND SOIGNEUX BELL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 44 runners, 27%) runs JACKPOT D’AINAY LONGESTTRAVELLER: LASS DE LA BLAIRIE trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 131 miles.
1 RAFFLES NOBU (FR) (193) 23P-002 5 12-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) (Antarctique (IRE)) Freddie Gordon (3) J
O Mr Roger WJ Davis Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlewinnerinFranceforMarcelRolland.HasjoinedatopstableforhiscareerinBritainandhasto enterthereckoning,particularlyifthebettingvibesarestrong.
2 LASS DE LA BLAIRIE (FR) (71)
1-6 5 11-10
Br Ch g Barastraight - Green Away (FR) (Gold Away (IRE)) Ned Fox J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Mr Mickael Perdrielle Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairformwhenwinningnewcomers’hurdleatPau(17.5f,soft)inDecember2023.Notseenagainuntillastof6atHaydock (2m,soft)nearlyayearlater.Entitledtocomeonfortheoutingbutstillprobablybestwatchednowswitchingtohandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA116
3 JACKPOT D’AINAY (FR) (49) 42-3F1
6 11-5
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Vanille d’Ainay (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Lewis Stones J
O John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage D’Ainay Floplast Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeinbothbumperlasttermandhascontinuedthegoodworkswitchedtohurdlesthistimeround,getting offthemarkatthethirdtimeofaskingin2mMarketRasennoviceonBoxingDay.Respectedhandicapnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA111
4 CASA LOUPI (GB) (20) P40F3-1 CD
8 11-4
Br Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Kameruka (Auction House (USA)) Rob Hargreaves (8) J
O Mrs Giles Pritchard-Gordon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Giles W. Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromanabsencetotakeadvantageofareducedmarkoverC&D(soft)lastmonth.Onlyraised 3lbandcontinuestolookwelltreatedonpeakform. TFRHHHHH BHA110
5 SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) (398) 6515-
5 11-3
Br B g Muhtathir - Marble Game (FR) (Orpen (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mme Victoria Libaud Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerinFrancewhoreadilylandedjuvenilehurdleatFontwelllastDecember.OnlyfifthatHuntingdonamonthlaterbutretains potentialnowhandicappingafter13monthsoffOneof3runnersfromthestableandthebettingshouldhelpguidetoexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA109
6 SNAPIUS (IRE) (13) P-06210 D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE) (Alamshar (IRE))
6 11-0
Ben Bromley J
O Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket T
B J.P. Farrell The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWClickedforJamesOwenwitha2mLingfieldhandicaphurdlesuccessinDecember.WellheldoverhurdlesatLeicester lastmonthbutbouncedbackwithacreditablerunontheFlat10dayslater.Blinkersoff,visorbackon. TFRHHHII BHA106(-1)
7 RIP WHEELER (IRE) (20) 31-4664
5 10-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dazza (Bertolini (USA)) Freddie Mitchell J
O Mr B. D. Haynes & Partner Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Thistletown Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupfor£31,000afterwinningoneofhis3pointstarts.Besteffortinmaiden/novicehurdlesthiswinter whenwell-heldfourthoverC&D(soft)lastmonthandappealsasapotentialimprovernowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA98
8 GRAFFITI (GB) (93) 3/5U4-23
6 10-4
Br B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art (Excellent Art) Isabelle Ryder (8) J
O Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWent close a fewtimes onthe Flat lastyearand placed back hurdling on last 2 outings. Shouldn’t be inconveniencedbythedropbacktoaround2m.Tonguetiedfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: KAMAXOS (FR) 7 11 11 Lilly Pinchin 7-2 (RogerTeal) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 6.
Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Casa Loupi (GB), 3-1 Jackpot d’Ainay (FR), 7-1 Raffles Nobu (FR), 15-2 Soigneux Bell (FR), 10-1 Snapius (IRE), 12-1 Graffiti (GB), 14-1 Rip Wheeler (IRE), 22-1 Lass de La Blairie (FR) PLAY SMARTER
The Moore stable is triple handed, with CASA LOUPI selected to make light of a 3lb rise for last month’s C&D success.Jackpot d’Ainay likely has more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Raffles Nobu, a new recruit for the Nicky Henderson yard
RACE RESULTS
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SECOND RACE
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)Weights lowered 2lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 112 runners, 16%) runs MOUNTTEMPEST
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs MOUNTTEMPEST
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HYPOTENUS trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 165 miles.
1 ISSAM (FR) (31) 01-4631 7 11-12
Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) (Network (GER)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicelastseasonandreturnedwitharallyingfourthinWelshChampionHurdleatFfosLas.Notinsameformnext2startsbutbouncedbackwith acareerbestwhenmakingawinningchasebowatExeterlastmonth,gamelyholdingoffthehotfavourite Canfollowupbackdownintrip TFR
2 MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) (69) 3P42-41 CD 8 11-11
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J
O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwoofhis3winsoverfenceshavecomeinthesameraceoverthisC&D,includingwhenhavingmoreinhandthan thebaremarginsuggests10weeksago Career-highmarktodealwithnowbutstillmustberespected. TFRHHHHI BHA129
3 XCITATIONS (GB) (26) 064-534 CD 10 11-5
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces (Alderbrook) Paul O’Brien J
O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly
Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful overC&D on second start last season but not in same form since, failingto meet expectations at Haydocklasttime.However,nodoubthe’spotentiallywellhandicappedandfirst-timeheadgearmayhelp TFRHHHII BHA123
4 HYPOTENUS
(GB)
(20) 6-42003 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
TIMEFORMVIEWOnanicemarkonhurdlesforminIrelandbutdidn’treallyclickoverfencesforGavinCromwell.However,didgowithplenty ofzeststartingoutforthisyardwhenthirdoverC&D3weeksagoandhe’sapotentialplayerifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024: ETALON (IRE) 7 11 10 Harry Skelton 4-6 (Dan Skelton) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Issam (FR), 2-1 Mount Tempest (IRE), 9-2 Xcitations (GB), 11-2 Hypotenus (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
All 4 need considering but ISSAM bettered his hurdles form straightaway when making a winning chase bow at Exeter and is taken to follow up Likely front-runner Hypotenus made a positive start for this yard when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and rates the main threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ISSAM (FR) 2.HYPOTENUS 3.MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown this afternoon, aGrade2conteststagedovertwoand-a-halfmiles.
Jamie Snowden has won two of the lastfourrenewalsoftherace–with his only two runners – and again looks to hold a strong hand here with Hollygrove Cha Cha The fiveyear-old won both of her bumpers last term and remained unbeaten over hurdles for her first two starts, before finishing runner-up in Listed company at Taunton last time behind the smart Jubilee Alpha. After appearing slightly outpaced as the race developed, she rallied home strongly, and this longer trip shouldsuit.
Holloway Queen has made an extremely bright start to life over hurdles.
Fergal O’Brien has also landed the spoils in this contest twice, and his That’ll Do Moss arrives here on the backofacomfortablesuccessatAyr onhurdlingdebutlasttime.Shehas displayed plenty of raw ability but willhavetolearntosettlebetterupin trip here. Neil Mulholland’s two-time bumper winner Blue Las improved
onapromisinghurdlesdebuttorun out an easy, wide-margin winner backagainstherownsexatFfosLas last time. The seven-year-old must brushuponherjumpingupingrade here but should go on improving backupintrip.
Runner-up in her sole point, Nicky Henderson’s Holloway Queen has made an extremely bright start to life over hurdles. The five-yearold kept on well despite showing inexperience to see of a 118-rated rival at Lingfield before improving to run out an impressive winner of a Listed event at Haydock. Whilst she was left out in the clear by a final flight faller, the mare was comfortably on top at the time and sets the standard on that form, for all she must carry a 5lb penalty for thesuccess.
The race is given an extra interest with Irish raider Mummy Derry making the trip over for last year’s Champion Trainer, Willie Mullins. Thefive-year-oldbyYeatsisahalfsister to the high-class Spillane’s Tower and was last seen finishing runner-up in a Listed bumper at Navan. She stayed on strongly at the finish that day, suggesting this sort of trip should suit, but she is making her hurdles debut in strong company here and should only improvefortheexperience.
SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
fornovicefouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£75000 Owners Prize Money 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680 (PenaltyValue £42712.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (17 wins from 107 runners, 16%) runs HOLLOWAY QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (16 wins from 81 runners, 20%) runs MUMMY DERRY
FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2017 and 2024 The stable runs THAT’LL DO MOSS today. J Snowden won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MUMMY DERRY trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 HOLLOWAY QUEEN (IRE) (54) 2-11 5 11-9
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Holloden (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Nico de Boinville J
O Unique Financial Racing Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Victor Connolly Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEW£180,000buyafterfinishingsecondinanIrishpointandhasmadeagoodstarttoherRulescareer,winningLingfieldmaideninNovemberand HaydockListednovice(19f,heavy)inDecemberHasa5lbpenaltytoshoulderbutshouldstillmakeaboldbidtomakeit3-3overhurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA127
2 BLUE LAS (GB) (56) 411-21 7 11-4
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Dylan Johnston J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Walters Plant Hire
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2of3startsinbumpersandlookssimilarlypromisingoverhurdles,buildingonopeningFfosLassecondinNovemberwheneasilygoing onebetteratthesamevenue4weekslater.Coulddowithbrushinguponherjumpingbutthere’salmostcertainlymoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA
(IRE) (45) 11-112 5 11-4
Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Hot To Trot Jumping Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Ms C. Brennan Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonbothstartsinbumperslastspringandalsolandedherfirst2hurdlesonreturnthiswinter.Sufferedfirstdefeatwhensecondin2mTauntonListed novicejustafterChristmasbutitwasanotherimprovedeffortandthewayshecamebackformoresuggestsshecandobetteragainbackat21/2m. TFRHHHHH BHA121
4 MUMMY DERRY (IRE) (88)
212 5 11-4
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - In The Habit (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Brian Hayes J
O Mr P. Byrne W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEWPunchestownbumperwinnerinOctoberandbetteredthatformwhensecondinaNavanListedbumperin November Thisisnoeasyintroductiontohurdlingbutshe’sstillmuchrespectedgivenwhotrainsher TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 THAT’LL DO MOSS (GB) (23)
51-101
6 11-4
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brackenmoss (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Jonathan Burke J
O Deva Racing TDM Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Reveley Farms Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwholandedaUttoxeterbumperonherdebutfornewconnectionslastsummer.OnlyseventhinaCheltenhamListed bumper5monthslaterbutmadenomistakeon2mAyrhurdledebutsince.Thisisharderbutshelookscapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) 7 11 4 Connor Brace 11-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Holloway Queen (IRE), 3-1 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE), 9-2 Blue Las (GB), Mummy Derry (IRE), 17-2 That’ll Do Moss (GB)
HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA should relish the return to 2 1/2m and can provide Jamie Snowden with a third win in this Grade 2 since 2021. Holloway Queen has to give weight away all round but might still be the one to give the selection most to do unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Willie Mullins hurdle debutante Mummy Derry
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
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HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP
The Royal Artillery Gold Cup is one of the oldest events in the Racing Calendar. The inaugural event was held in 1862 and, following in the footsteps of the Grand Military Meeting, which was first held in 1841, the meeting immediately proved extremely popular with members of the Regiment.
The first winner was Chickahominy, ridden by Captain John Ruck-Keene He was owned by Lieutenant George Arbuthnot, who had a long and distinguished career in the Regiment and was recommended for the Victoria Cross during his service in India in the 1850s.
Sandown Park first hosted the meetingin1878whichwasnotablefor the success of Swift, who provided Lieutenant Henry Dalbiac with the second of four consecutive winning rides in the race. Dalbiac was another colourful character of the early days of the Gold Cup. He served in several of the Imperial campaigns that took place in the late 1800s and thereafter became the subject of Kipling’s famous work “The Jacket”.
In 1949 after a period of ten years without the race due to the outbreak of War in Europe, the Royal Artillery Gold Cup was run again. Times were still hard, with the majority of the Army serving overseas. The popularity of the meeting remained strong, but the availability of suitably qualified jockeys was a problem and in 1960 the decision was made to open the race to former as well as serving Gunners. More recently past and present members of the Armed Forces have qualified to ride as well as the children and grandchildren of Gunners.
In 1978 the race was privileged with the presence of former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Ten Up, given to Captain James Hodges by his godmother, the Duchess of Westminster. By then enjoying a more sedate life in hunter chases, Ten Up proved that the old class was still there by landing the Royal Artillery Cup in 1978, 1980 and 1982.
Lance Bombardier Sally Randell became the first woman to win the Royal Artillery Gold Cup in 2011 on Surenaga under the ownership of 100 Yeomanry Regiment RA(V). Sallymovedontotrainingracehorsesand,togetherwithFergalO’Brien, they are strong supporters of military racing
Sally Randell served in 47 Regiment Royal Artillery with Sergeant Mark Hampson whose daughter, Brodie Hampson, rides today, trying to win the Gunner Gold Cup for a third time. Riding Jennys Surprise Brodie took the 2016 renewal amid emotional scenes in the winners’ enclosure. The eight-year-old looked well beaten but rallied under pressure to deliver a ‘dream come true’ win for Brodie The feat was made even
more special as Brodie was riding for her father, who 2 months earlier was given just 30 days to live Sergeant Mark Hampson, who served in 47 Regiment Royal Artillery for 22 years, was ‘chuffed to bits’ to see his daughter win for the first time in his colours He sadly passed away just three months later. Brodie continued to do him proud in 2019 riding a perfect race on Carlos De Fruitier.
Captain Guy Disney and the David Pipe-trained Rathlin Rose made historyin2017and2018,becomingthefirstdualwinnersinceDePluvinel ridden by Captain Guy Prest. Guy Disney, who lost his lower right leg when his vehicle was hit by a grenade while serving in Afghanistan in 2009, was the first amputee jockey to win at a professional racecourse in Britain.
Just a few weeks ago, Captain Doug White and Fil d’Ariane fought off defending champion Farceur Du Large to take the Grand Military Gold Cup and they will line up again here today looking to complete the coveted military double Doug and Fil d’Ariane are a rare partnership in the fact that he owns, trains and rides the horse in his races.
A unique event in the racing calendar, it is credit to the Committee that the Royal Artillery Gold Cup is as popular as ever. Without their commitment and fortitude, and the wonderful support of Sandown Park, the annual gathering would surely be but a distant memory. It remains one of the Royal Artillery’s flagship days, hugely enjoyed by the Regiment and the racing public alike and long may it continue to be so.
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE ROYALARTILLERYGOLD CUP1970-2024
Owner
Capt. R. D. Kennedy
Col. V. le Marchant
Lt. Col. W. N. Arnold
Mr. R. Cooper
Mr. T. D. Holland Martin
Lord Fitzwilliam
Mr. D. A. Wales
Mr. A. J. C. White
Capt. J. R. L. Hodges
Mr. T. D. Holland Martin
Capt. J. R. L. Hodges
Capt. J. Evetts
Capt. J. R. L. Hodges
Lt. Col. J. W. Deacon & Capt. G. R. Prest
Sir Kenneth Butt
Major E. W. O.‘F. Wilson
Sir Kenneth Butt
Sir Kenneth Butt
Lt. Col. R. J. R. Symonds
Capt. G. R. Prest
Capt. G. R. Prest
Mr. Peter Spicer
Messrs. M. Heaton-Ellis & J. Berry
Mr. D. E. Fletcher
Mr. R. W. Humphreys
Mr. D. G. Churston
Queen Elizabeth
Major General R. L. T. Burges
Col. J. C. Webber
Mr. M. Heaton-Ellis/Lt. Col. A. Taverner
Major S. J. Robinson
14th Regiment Royal Artilley
Major C. W. S. Lane
Major A. M. J. Shaw 14th Regiment Royal Artillery
Major A. M. J. Shaw
Major A. M. J. Shaw
Mrs. Susan Humphreys
Major A. M. J. Shaw
Mr D. McCain Jnr
Major J. Thorneloe
100 Regiment Royal Artillery Volunteers Col Robert Symonds
Major A. M. J. Shaw
Mr Don Churston
Major A. M. J. Shaw
Sgt Mark Hampson
Lt. Col. E. L. Bridge RA
Mr Don Churston
Horse
KNIGHT OF GOLD
THE GHOST
SKYGAZER
PIROLACE
MERCHANT BANKER
PLAYBILL
APACHE CHIEF
NEAT PERRY
TEN UP
WISBECH LAD
TEN UP
BORDER MARK
TEN UP
DE PLUVINEL
QUARRIER
TURN BLUE
QUARRIER
QUARRIER
COOLCOTTS
DE PLUVINEL
DE PLUVINEL
ROSCOE HARVEY
CAMDEN BELLE
GAELIC CHERRY
WELKNOWN CHARACTER
COOL GROUND
NORMAN CONQUEROR
LUCKY DOLLAR
MAGNETIC REEL
CARLISLE BANDITO’S
NOYAN
MISTER ONE
KINGS MISTRAL
STORM DAMAGE
GUNNER WELBURN
WHITENZO
INCA TRAIL
BACK NINE
LE DUC
BANNISTER LANE
MR BIG
SURENAGA
BRADLEY
GWANAKO
SAVANT BLEU
COWARDS CLOSE
JENNYS SURPRISE
RATHLIN ROSE
RATHLIN ROSE
Rider
Mr. R. Vines
Mr. J. Mead
Mr. D. Wales
Mr. J. Mead
Owner
Mr. D. Wales
Mr. W. Tellwright
Mr. C. Moore
Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner
Capt. G. Prest
Mr. T. Thomson Jones
Mr. G. Oxley
Mr. T. Thomson Jones
Mr. T. Thomson Jones
Mr. D. Warren
Mr. J. Trice-Rolph
Mr. J. Trice-Rolph
Mr. J. Trice-Rolph
Major O. Ellwood
Mr. C. Ward Thomas
Mr. D. Alers-Hankey
Mr. D. Alers-Hankey
Major O. Ellwood
Major S. J. Robinson
Major O. Ellwood
Mr. A. Michael
Mr. H. Norton
Major O Ellwood
Mr. H. Naughton
Mr J. Snowden
Capt. E. Andrewes
Capt. J. Snowden
Capt. J. Snowden
Major D. Alers-Hankey
Capt. J. Snowden
Capt. T.W.C. Edwards
Capt. Harry Wallace
LBdr Sally Randell
Mr Richard Spencer
LBdr Jody Sole
Capt. Harry Wallace
LBdr Jody Sole
Miss Brodie Hampson
Capt. Guy Disney
Capt. Guy Disney
Mrs Jan Hampson RACE ABANDONED
CARLOS DU FRUITIER
Miss. Brodie Hampson
James Ferguson
A M J Shaw
ROLLING DYLAN
BROKEN HALO
FARCEUR DU LARGE
Major Charlie O'Shea
LBdr Jody Sole
Major Will Kellard
for six yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6374, 2nd £3186, 3rd £1593, 4th £797, 5th £399 (PenaltyValue £7333.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): V Williams (10 wins from 70 runners, 14%) runs FRENCHY DU LARGE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 44 runners, 27%) runs ROCCOVANGO
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FRENCHY DU LARGE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
1 FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) (20) 115-402 CD BF 10 12-5
Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Antagua (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Maj Will Kellard (7) J
O 12 Regt RA & RC Syndicate II
B Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiscontestlasttermandshapedasifbackingoodheartwhen11/4lengthssecondof6toFild’Arianeinminoreventchase overC&D(soft,8/11)20daysago,finishingwithrunningleft.5lbbetteroffwithwinnernowandholdsstrongclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA125
2 FIL D’ARIANE (FR) (20) 3F4-6P1 CD 10 12-5
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Capt Douglas White (7) J
O 16 Regt RA & Capt Douglas White Douglas White, Wroughton T
B Indivision Louis De Bourgoing
TIMEFORMVIEWIntheprocessofrunningwellwhencomingdown2outinthiseventlasttermandbacktothatsortofformwhenwinning 6-runnerminoreventoverC&D(soft)20daysagoby11/4lengthsfromFarceurduLarge.Likelytomakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 ROCCOVANGO (IRE) (81) 21-1121 D 9 12-5
Br Br g Ocovango - Nouveau Moulin (IRE) (Millenary) Miss Brodie Hampson J O 47 Regt RA & John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B William O’Keeffe
TIMEFORMVIEWHasthrived since fittedwith cheekpieces, making it 4-6 forhis presentyard in 3m handicap chase at UttoxeterinNovember Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA127
4 FRENCHY DU
LARGE
(FR) (54) 342/2-2P 10 12-0
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Quadence de Sivola (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J
O Capt Rupert Margolis RA & Mr A Wiles Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B P. Noue, B. Quennesson & J. Feddes
TIMEFORM VIEWDualchasewinnerearlierinhiscareerwhoshapedasifretainingallhisability,backfrom19monthsoff,whensecondinhandicapatLudlow(25.6f) inDecemberMayhavefoundracecomingtoosoonwhendisappointingatHaydocksinceandgetsweightoffallprincipalshere.Hadwindoperation. TFRHHHHH BHA130
5 STEADYTHE SHIP (IRE) (20) 1PP-306 D 9 12-0
Br Ch g Ocovango - Vinnie’s Princess (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Lt CdrVicki Sollitt (7) J
O L/Bdr Sally Randell RA Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Martin Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well beaten on pointing return and similar story behind Fil d’Ariane over C&D last month. Makeslittleappeal. TFRHIIII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) 9 12 3 Maj Will Kellard 13-8 (Jamie Snowden) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note: FRENCHY DU LARGE: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened after jumping 4th fence.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Farceur du Large (FR), 11-4 Roccovango (IRE), 3-1 Frenchy du Large (FR), 9-2 Fil d’Ariane (FR), 66-1 Steady The Ship (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for FRENCHY DU LARGE, who is suited by the conditions of this contest and can be excused his last outing at Haydock in December Last year’s winner Farceur du Large could prove most dangerous in a tricky-looking renewal of this event.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR) 2.FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) 3.FIL D’ARIANE (FR)
RACE RESULTS
TODAY’S REGIMENTAL AFFILIATIONS
The following Regiments are represented in this year’s renewal of The Royal Artillery Gold Cup:
Owners
4th Regiment Royal Artillery
16th Regiment Royal Artillery
47th Regiment Royal Artillery
Captain Rupert Margolis (1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery)
Lance Bombardier Sally Randell (47th Regiment Royal Artillery)
Riders
Major Will Kellard (The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own))
Captain Douglas White (The Queen’s Royal Hussars)
Miss Brodie Hampson (daughter of the late Sergeant Mark Hampson, 47th Regiment Royal Artillery)
Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps)
Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy)
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(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs 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
(28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs LE TIEP’S SACRE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs LE TIEP’S SACRE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAWRENNY trained by J Candlish, Leek, 170 miles.
1 LAWRENNY (GB) (16) 421-512 D BF 6 11-8
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rare Ruby (IRE) (Dilshaan) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs Judith Ratcliff Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mrs Judith Ratcliff PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivewinnerinbumpers.Showedthebenefitofhisinitialexperienceoverhurdleswhenlandinga2mnovice atWetherbyandtookabigstepforwardwhengoingcloseunderapenaltyatNewcastle.Solidclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 JACK THE NIPPER (GB) (23) 05 6 11-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - The Nipper (IRE) (Scorpion (IRE)) Harry Bannister J
O SB Squared Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr W. L. Smith & Partners 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgeldingwhogotoutpacedwhenwellheldinbumper/maidenhurdle.Moreofalong-termprospect. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 LAHINCH STRAND (GB) (31) 0-0 7 11-2
Br B g Kayf Tara - L’Unique (FR) (Reefscape) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr Denis Barry Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Glebe Farm Stud We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWKayfTaragelding.BrothertousefulhurdlerTheFridayMan.Dam2m-21/2mhurdlewinner(stayed3m).MinorimpactinaNewbury bumperoverayearagoforAlanKingandshowednothingtriedhurdlingonbelatedreturnfornewyardatExeterlastmonth. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 TRADECRAFT
(IRE)
(95) 22-06
6 11-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Rowlestone Lass (Hernando (FR)) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr M. Buckley & Mr C. Noell Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Ambrose Madden Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinbumpersatAscotandKemptonlastwinterbeforestrugglingingoodcontestatthePunchestownFestival. Low-keystartoverhurdlesoverC&Donreturnbutshapedasifneedingtherunandseemssuretodobetter TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 WANNABE (IRE) (-)
5 11-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pipe Lady (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Stan Sheppard J
O Mrs R. M. Serrell Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B M. & E. Dixon Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWFetched€72,000asa3-y-oandhe’scloselyrelatedtobumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerDelLaMarRocket. Yardingoodformbutarenotrenownedforwinningwithnewcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LE TIEP’S SACRE (FR) (112) 23
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Sacree Tiepy (FR) (Ungaro (GER))
4 10-4
Niall Houlihan J
O Sunville Rail Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Michel Contignon & Nelly Contignon KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisewhenplacedinbumper/maidenhurdleinFranceforDavidCottinandprivatelysoldfor€150,000in November Looksaseriousplayerwithahandyweight-for-ageallowance,especiallyifthere’sconfidencebehindhim. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: VICTORIA MILANO (IRE) 6 11 1 Jack Tudor 6-4 (Alastair Ralph) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lawrenny (GB), 2-1 Le Tiep’s Sacre (FR), 7-2 Tradecraft (IRE), 11-1 Wannabe (IRE), 50-1 Jack The Nipper (GB), 150-1 Lahinch Strand (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
LE TIEP’S SACRE showed plentywhen placed in a bumper/maiden hurdle in France and can take advantage of a handy weight-for-age allowance. The progressive Lawrenny is an obvious threat under a penalty, while Tradecraft looks sure to leave his hurdles debut behind.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE TIEP’S SACRE (FR) 2.LAWRENNY 3.TRADECRAFT (IRE)
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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
THE SPECTRA GROUPALANBROOKE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £17500 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£6956,2nd£3477,3rd£1740,4th£870,5th£434,6th£217 (PenaltyValue£9105.25)Weightsraised2lbsandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs JUPITER DU GITE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs MYLESFROMWICKLOW
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HEROS trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 HAPPYAND FINE (FR) (45) 11PF3-4 D 8 11-12
Br B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) (Lando (GER)) Kielan Woods J
O Mr T Acott, Mr L Cross, Mr S Cross Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who recorded back-to-back chasevictories lastwinterand made a decent returnwhen fourthatHaydock.Thisracelooksslightlyweakerandis1lblowerhere,soneedsconsidering.
2 MYLESFROMWICKLOW
(IRE) (57) 23265P D 8 11-11
BHA126
Br B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Michelle Claire Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWRegainedwinningthreadinafirst-timetonguestrapatMarketRaseninMarchandplacednext3starts. Notsogoodsince,however,hislatestrun(withouttonguetie)particularlypoor TFRHHIII BHA125
3 JUPITER DU GITE
(FR) (27) 214-23P D 6 11-11
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Daniel Gerault KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but opened chase account at second attempt at Uttoxeter in March last year. Decentplacedeffortsfirst2startsthisseasonbeforestoppingasifamiss4weeksago Typetobounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA125
4 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (27) 330-164 D 10 11-11
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial) Tom Bellamy J
O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeitfifthtimeluckyinchaseswhencapitalisingonreducedmarkatKempton(20.5f,goodtosoft)onreappearance.Backto thatlevelwhenfourthinthisheadgearatWindsorsonottakenlightlydespiterunningpoorlyatthistracklastseason. TFRHHHHI BHA125
5 CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (24) 00-4202 C 7 11-5
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane (Beat All (USA)) Sean Bowen J
O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B J Mernagh Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive recruit from Irish points who scored over hurdles here in December 2023. Good runner-up efforts2of3startsoverfencesthistermandremainsunexposedasachaser TFRHHHHI BHA119
6 HEROS (FR) (26) 13322-5 8 11-2
Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR) (Martaline)
Ned Fox (3) J
O The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWStartedchasecareerwithabraceof18fwinsatTauntonandbacktobestwhensecondatWetherby/Haydock. Ranbadlyafter10monthsoffatHaydocklastmonthbutmighthaveneededtherun.
TFRHHHII BHA116
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: BRETNEY (IRE) 9 10 3 Sam Twiston-Davies 16-1 (Henry Daly) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Classic Anthem (IRE), 7-2 Es Perfecto (IRE), 4-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 9-2 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 9-1 Heros (FR), 14-1 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HAPPY AND FINE did well when sent chasing last season and made a promising start to this campaign when fourth at Haydock. This race looks slightly easier so he gets the vote having also been eased 1lb Classic Anthem has gone close a couple of times already over fences and remains unexposed as a chaser, so is feared most ahead Jupiter du Gite.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAPPYAND FINE (FR) 2.CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) 3.JUPITER DU GITE (FR)
TROPHY DAY
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY | SCAN TO BOOK
(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)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs TAITA HILLS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 44 runners, 27%) runs DANGEROUS TOUCH
FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2017 & 2023. The stable runs TAITA HILLS today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TOM DONIPHON trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
1 TOM DONIPHON (FR) (36) 20-3211 6 12-0
Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - La Courtille (FR) (Risk Seeker) Micheal Nolan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mme Dr V. Brigitte Poulve
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperperformerwhoimprovedagaintogetoffthemarkoverhurdlesatTaunton(19f)inDecember andfollowedupoversameC&D10dayslater.8lbhighernowbutremainsopentoimprovement. TFR
2 LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS (GB) (29) 33-4213 6 11-11
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Bollin Across (Bollin Eric) Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Mrs Norma Harris Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedonhishandicapbowwhenlanding8-runnereventatUttoxeter(15.8f,soft)inDecember Farfrom disgraced(off5lbhigher)whenthirdatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)sinceandoughttogowellagainhere. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 TAITA HILLS
(IRE) (13) 214/-623 7 11-8
Br B g Workforce - Lady Benmear (IRE) (Beneficial)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O The Knights Of Pleasure Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mrs Rose Byrne KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£35,000purchaseaftergettingoffthemarkinIrishpointsatthethirdtimeofaskingandhasshowngradualimprovementinatrioofstartsover timber,latestwhengoodthirdinnoviceatLingfield(23f,soft)13daysagoTrieshandicappingnowbutdropbackintripisn’tguaranteedtosuit. TFRHHIII BHA114
4 KING CALIFET
(IRE) (29) 2-13
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rosa Fleet (IRE) (Alflora (IRE))
O Syders & Burkes
6 11-8
Harry Cobden J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B James Hennelly Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWFortunatewinner(leftclearwhenwellheldatlast)ondebutatNewburyinDecemberbutimprovedsignificantlywhenthird of9innovicehurdle(11/2)atHereford(21.7f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandcouldhavemoretoofferonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 DANGEROUS TOUCH (IRE) (33) 40-6041 D 6 11-6
Br Gr g Vendangeur (IRE) - A Touch of Sparkle (IRE) (Golan (IRE)) Sean Bowen J
O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B D Mitchell Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW£135,000buyafterfinishingrunner-upsoleoutinginIrishpoints.MuchbetterwhenfourthinnovicehurdleatWarwick(16f)inNovemberand improvedagainwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatFfosLas(20f,heavy)33daysago,drivenout.7lbhighernowbutmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA112
6 EITHER
WAY (IRE)
(57) 2-0513 6 10-11
Br Br m Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Grove (IRE) (Shirocco (GER))
O Canter Banter Racing 2
Freddie Gordon (3) J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Kk Agri Ltd Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpointsandsteppeduponbumpereffortswhenmakingawinninghurdlingdebutatUttoxeter(15.8f)inNovember. Improvedunderapenaltywhengoodthirdof7innovicehurdleatLudlow(21.2f,soft)latestandlooksalikelyplayeronhandicapbow. TFRHHHHI BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: TITAN DISCOVERY 6 11 10 Liam Harrison 8-11 (Robbie Llewellyn) 6 ran
Stewards Note:
KING CALIFET: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tom Doniphon (FR), 4-1 Either Way (IRE), 5-1 Dangerous Touch (IRE), 11-2 King Califet (IRE), 8-1 Taita Hills (IRE), 9-1 Lightningupourdays (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
There should be more to come from TOM DONIPHON and he can complete the hat-trick in the finale. Handicap debutants Either Way and King Califet rate the principal dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOM DONIPHON (FR) 2.EITHER WAY (IRE) 3.KING CALIFET (IRE)
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ADMISSION POLICY
All persons visiting the property of Sandown Park (the Racecourse) are admitted subject to these Regulations & to the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or expel without notice, any racegoer who, in the reasonable opinion of the Racecourse, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly manner or in a manner likely to give offence to other racegoers.
ALCOHOL
Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction Please respect our neighbours when leaving the racecourse. No alcohol is to be taken off site
CROSSING THE COURSE
Racegoers are required to conform to the instructions given by gate and/or security staff especially when crossing the racecourse. Course crossings will occasionally be closed as a matter of safety DOGS
Dogs are not allowed into the Racecourse Enclosures, with the exception of assistance dogs The RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars If an animal is left in a car and is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly. Please help us get this message across It will save more animals from suffering and avoid the need to prosecute owners
DRESS CODES
At Sandown Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.
Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather
HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £480,334 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025
NOTICES
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
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not allowed anywhere on the Racecourse as it may distract or frighten horses.
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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2025 FIXTURES
Saturday 4 January
Unibet Veteran’s Chase Day
Friday 24 January Grand Military Gold Cup Day
Saturday 1 February Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Saturday
Thursday 13 February Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day
Saturday 8 March
Friday 25 April
Saturday 26 April
Thursday 29 May
Friday 13 June
Betfair Imperial Cup
Bet365 Flat Season Opener
Bet365 Jump Finale
Brigadier Gerard Evening (London’s Night At The Races)
Afternoon Racing
Saturday 14 June Gentleman’s Day
Friday 4 July Ladies Day
Saturday 5 July Coral-Eclipse Day
Thursday 24 July Star Stakes Day
Friday 25 July
Music Night
Wednesday 30 July Music Night
Thursday 7 August Music Night
Friday 29 August Family Fun Friday
Saturday 30 August
Summer Celebration
Friday 12 September Afternoon Racing
Wednesday 17 September Afternoon Racing
Sunday 9 November Jump Season Opener
Friday 5 December
Saturday 6 December
Betfair Tingle Creek Festival
Betfair Tingle Creek Festival
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.20 - THE RIGHT OF THE LINE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 10th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb 14 entries, 1 at £10 and 13 at £50 - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.55 - THE BOXXE ‘UBIQUE’ 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 and the fourth £1046. for 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 lowerwith £70 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A Challenge Cup, presented in memory of Colonel T. H. Sebag-Montefiore, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2026. BOXXE has generously sponsored this race 8 entries, at £87. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870. (PenaltyValue £9105.25) Weights lowered 2lbs.
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.30 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997 and the fifth £2010 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb
Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-forage hurdle race 5lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race 7 entries at £375.Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680 (PenaltyValue £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. FourthRace3.05-THETEAMFORCES ROYALARTILLERYGOLDCUP(CLASS3)(ASTEEPLECHASE FORMILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (In association with BOXXE) 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 and the fifth £459 for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 the property of officers or other ranks now serving, or who have served in the Royal Artillery or the spouse, widows or widowers thereof, or of recognised Royal Artillery Establishments or Units registered under Rule (E)58. All leases including Single Day Leases to persons listed above will qualify the lessee to satisfy the ownership conditions. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. 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, or the spouse, child or grandchild of those qualified to enter, being Military Amateur Jockeys Owners who put up a serving gunner jockey will receive a bonus payment of £400 TEAM FORCES has generously sponsored this race A Challenge Cup presented by Mrs Kingsley Willett, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2026. The first rider past the post who is a serving member of the Royal Regiment of Artillery will be presented with the Brigadier Ron Holman Challenge Cup, to be held until February 1st, 2026. The winning rider will receive a trophy. A prize of £50 will be given by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 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). Owners must state the Regiment in which they are serving or have served and the dates. Eligibility of riders to be determined by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee 8 entries at £75. - Closed February 7th, 2025. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6374;Second£3186;Third£1593;Fourth£797;Fifth£399.(PenaltyValue£7333.50) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.40 - THE BFBS CREATIVE ‘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 fouryrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb BFBS CREATIVE has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £50 - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.12 - THE SPECTRA GROUP ALANBROOKE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9105 to the winning horseThe second to receive £4186, the third £2093, the fourth £1046, the fifth £523 and the sixth £260 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A Challenge Cup, presented by the Royal Artillery in memory of the 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2026. SPECTRA GROUP has generously sponsored this race 10 entries, at £87. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 - THE FIND & STRIKE 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 17 entries, at £50 - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.