RACEDAY Thursday 12th December 2024
How to Read the Racecard
Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat.
1. Jockey colours
2. Saddle number
3. Sex & colour of horse
4. Horse name
5. Owner
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
BHA Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
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THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL FESTIVE RACEMEETING
THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2024
Today’s Schedule
Page Time Race
10-11 12.35pm The Kings College Taunton Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race
14-15 1.05pm The Jim Woodborne Memorial Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race
16-17 1.35pm The Jetset Holidays Novices’ Hurdle Race
18-19 2.05pm The Kirker Holidays Novices’ Handicap Chase
22-23 2.40pm The Classic Collection Holidays Handicap Hurdle Race
26-27 3.15pm The Dave Criddle Travel Mares’ Handicap Chase
28-29 3.50pm The Twixmas Meeting 30th December Handicap Hurdle Race
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Drowne (Chief Steward)
J. Goodman (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey
T. Evetts
L. Glynn
Starters
W. Jordan
C. McKee
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officers
G. Potts
K. Byam-Cook
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
S. Fox
V. McKevitt
K. Corke
C. Hannaford
A. Kelly
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
R. Hoiles
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice Presidents
J.S.B. White
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd
Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Where to Eat & Drink at Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Stand
Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor
A la Carte Lunch Menu, Formal Restaurant, Fully Licensed Bar for Diners.
Winning Post - 1st Floor
Fully Licensed Bar, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls.
Saddle Room - Ground Floor
A selection of home-cooked dishes and bacon rolls.
Portman Grandstand
Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Chocolate Snacks, Coffee and Hot Drinks, Licensed Bar
Trackside
Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.
Food & Drink
Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.
WARWICK
Race 1 11.55 2m
1 Character Testing (GB) 11-0
TomEllis MrJackAndrews(3) Form: 32F, TFR:HHHHI
2 El Gavilan (FR) 11-0
CliveBoultbee-Brooks RichardPatrick Form: 2-40, TFR:HHHHH
3 Estate Planning (IRE) 11-0
BernardLlewellyn BenJones Form: 5, TFR:HHIII
4 Global Eclipse (GB) 11-0
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 25, TFR:HHHII
5 Lion Hill (IRE) 11-0
StuartEdmunds CharlieHammond Form: 54, TFR:HHHHI
6 Our Papa Smurf (GB) 11-0
Gary&JoshMoore CaoilinQuinn Form: 56, TFR:HHIII
7 Clear Storm (GB) 10-7
NigelHawke LorcanMurtagh Form: 6P, TFR:HHHII
8 Urban Hydrangea (GB) 10-7
FergalO’Brien ConnorBrace Form: TFR:HHHII
Race 2 12.25 2m 5f
1 A Force To Reckin (IRE) 11-4
ChrisHonour SeanBowen Form: PU-, TFR:HHHII
2 As The Fella Says (IRE) 11-4
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 24-1, TFR:HHHHI
3 Cauvicourt (FR) 11-4
HenriettaCKnight BrendanPowell Form: 0-0, TFR:HIIII
4 Check The Score (IRE) 11-4
FergalO’Brien ConnorBrace Form: 1/4-3, TFR:HHIII
5 I’m A Lumberjack (GB) 11-4
AlanKing TomCannon Form: 30-2, TFR:HHHHH
6 Kalhandrion (FR) 11-4
RichardHobson CharlieDeutsch Form: 5-5, TFR:HIIII
7 Libre de Choeur (FR) 11-4
CliveBoultbee-Brooks RichardPatrick Form: 3-, TFR:HHIII
8 Noble Park (IRE) 11-4
NickyHenderson PaulO’Brien Form: 0, TFR:HHHII
9 Noble Recall (GB) 11-4
AnthonyDay HarrietTucker(7) Form: 00-, TFR:HIIII
10 Roxboro River (IRE) 11-4
TaraLeeCogan PaddyHanlon(7) Form: 63, TFR:HHIII
11
11 Saint Kristobal (FR) 11-4
PaulNicholls Form: 16-3, TFR:IIIII
NON-RUNNER
12 Beorma (IRE) 10-11
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 050, TFR:HIIII
13 Wednesday Addams (GB) 10-11
BenCase JackQuinlan Form: 0-26, TFR:HHIII
Race 3 12.55 2m 5f
1 Aviation (IRE) 11-4
LucyWadham TomCannon Form: 43, TFR:HHHII
2 Bear Market (IRE) 11-4
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHH
3 Doctor Midas (FR) 11-4
NickyHenderson PaulO’Brien Form: 5, TFR:HHHII
4 Drumheller (IRE) 11-4
NickGifford NiallHoulihan Form: 34-6, TFR:HHIII
5 Histrionic (IRE) 11-4
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 305-, TFR:HHHII
6 Jaccours (FR) 11-4
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 4-42, TFR:HHHHI
7 Jacques Clouseau (IRE) 11-4
MelRowley CharlieDeutsch Form: 1-, TFR:HHHII
8 Jafimgoso (GB) 11-4
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 4B0, TFR:HHIII
9 Kicks And Ale (IRE) 11-4
RichardRowe GavinSheehan Form: P1/5/-, TFR:HIIII
10 Poete Ardent (FR) 11-4
CliveBoultbee-Brooks RichardPatrick Form: TFR:HHIII
11 Reallyntruthfully (IRE) 11-4
KimBailey HarryBannister Form: 2/4-3, TFR:HHHII
12 Tony’s Tipple (IRE) 11-4
TomEllis MrJackAndrews(3) Form: 060, TFR:HHIII
Race 4 1.25 2m 54y
1 Skycutter (FR) 12-2
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 0-22, TFR:HHHHH
2 The Good Doctor (FR) 11-13
BenPauling BenJones Form: 20P-, TFR:HHHII
3 Onethreefivenotout (IRE) 11-11
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 010-, TFR:HHHII
4 Damarta (FR) 11-7
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 32-4, TFR:HHHHI
5 Lucky Lugger (GB) 10-13
MattSheppard RichardPatrick Form: P-22, TFR:HHHII
6 Seasett (GB) 10-10
TaraLeeCogan PaddyHanlon(7) Form: 5P0, TFR:HHIII
Race 5 1.55 2m 4f
1 Cherie d’Am (FR) 11-0
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 23-3, TFR:HHHHI
2 El Elefante (IRE) 11-0
LucindaRussell DerekFox Form: 4-13, TFR:HHHII
3 Ilovethenightlife (GB) 11-0
JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 3-31, TFR:HHHII
4 Mary (IRE) 11-0
IanWilliams CharlieTodd Form: F23, TFR:HHIII
5 Smiling Getaway (GB) 11-0
NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 30-1, TFR:HHHHI
6 Springtime Promise (IRE)11-0
FergalO’Brien ConnorBrace Form: 10-3, TFR:HHHII
7 Telepathique (GB) 11-0
LucyWadham TomCannon Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHI
8 You Wear It Well (GB) 11-0
JamieSnowden GavinSheehan
Form: 30-2, TFR:HHHHH
1 Hooper (GB) 12-2
NickyHenderson LilyJones(10) Form: 4/3-4, TFR:HHHII
2 Ballybegg (IRE) 12-1
KerryLee FreddieGordon(5) Form: 403, TFR:HHHII
3 Montecam (IRE) 12-0
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 1-F4, TFR:HHHII
4 Moon Over Mexico (IRE)11-12
CharlieLongsdon DavidBass Form: 211-, TFR:HHHHI
5 Don’t Tell Su (IRE) 11-11
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 12-2, TFR:HHHHI
6 Mr Hope Street (IRE) 11-10
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 121, TFR:HHHHH
7 Itsnoteasy (IRE) 11-8
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 21-0, TFR:HHIII
8 Hardy Fella (IRE) 11-6
EmmaLavelle BenJones Form: P50, TFR:HHIII
9 Breaking Waves (IRE) 11-6
AlexHales HarryBannister Form: 6PP, TFR:HIIII
10 Bredon Hill (IRE) 11-3
NigelTwiston-Davies JamesTurner(5) Form: 4-21, TFR:HHHII
11 Jet Marshall (IRE) 11-1
PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite MrBenSutton(5) Form: 61/-U, TFR:HHHII
Race 7 3.00 3m
1 Betterforeveryone (GB) 12-2
AlanKing TomCannon Form: 10-4, TFR:HHHII
2 Walks Like The Man (IRE)12-0
Gary&JoshMoore NiallHoulihan Form: 03-0, TFR:HHHII
3 Ultra Beat (IRE) 12-0
HenryDaly SamTwiston-Davies Form: 32F, TFR:HHHHI
4 Lady Jago (IRE) 11-12
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 223, TFR:HHHII
5 Tide Times (IRE) 11-12
IanWilliams CharlieTodd Form: P-PR, TFR:HHIII
6 Roger Rarebit (GB) 11-11
TomLacey StanSheppard Form: P3P-, TFR:HHHII
7 Heard That (IRE) 11-10
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 2-P1, TFR:HHHHI
8 New Order (IRE) 11-10
CharlieLongsdon DavidBass Form: 506, TFR:HHHHH
9 Mako of The Glade (FR)10-13
VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 6P6-, TFR:HHHII
Race 8 3.35
2m
1 Tormund Giantsbane (IRE) 11-9
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHI
2 A Great Excuse (IRE) 11-2
BarryBrennan TomBroughton(5) Form: 6P-3, TFR:HIIII
3 Claim The Throne (FR) 11-2
JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: B2-5, TFR:HHHII
4 Duffry Trixs (IRE) 11-2
RichardBandey HarryBannister Form: 2-, TFR:HHHII
5 Forward Thinking (IRE) 11-2
OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: TFR:HHHII
6 Hairy Potter (IRE) 11-2
BenCase JackQuinlan Form: TFR:HHIII
7 Jeriko Place (FR) 11-2
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: TFR:HHHHH
8 Legal Weapon (GER) 11-2
BenPauling BenJones Form: TFR:HHHII
9 Mr Griffiths (FR) 11-2
Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill JackHogan(3) Form: TFR:HHHHI
10 Surrey Lord (IRE) 11-2
TobyLawes KevinBrogan Form: 3, TFR:HHHII
11 Sutherland (IRE) 11-2
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 0, TFR:HHHII
12 Tuscany (GB) 11-2
WarrenGreatrex PaulO’Brien Form: TFR:HHHII
13 Keep On Cobbling (GB) 10-9
HenryDaly SamTwiston-Davies Form: 4, TFR:HHHII
MICHAEL SLOAN Headmaster
First Race 12.35
The Kings College Taunton
Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Race Description
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and half a furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged three-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (34) 05-2305
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancytail (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Christine Wilson Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown a fair level of form at best over hurdles but doesn’t look the most straightforward and handicap efforts this autumn hardly mark her down as well treated.
2 TARITINO (IRE) (88) 4440-
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR)
Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on Flat for Amy Murphy and showed an aptitude for hurdling for this yard last season. Since racked up a hat-trick back on the level so has to be of interest returning from 88 days off over timber
TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 SIAM PARK (IRE) (14) 4360-F0 5 11-11
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE)
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame in maiden hurdles atWincanton first 2 starts under Rules but hasn’t progressed since.often compromising his chance by keenness. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 AS FAST AS WIND (IRE) (20) 006
Br Ch f Galileo Gold - Balkaya (IRE)
4 11-11
Harry Reed J
O Simonell Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenatbestontheFlatinIreland(stays11/2m)andcaughttheeyemakinglategainsfromanunpromisingpositionsenthurdling after 8 weeks off at Exeter in October Unable to make much of an impact both starts since but handicaps much more suitable. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 EL VIGARO (IRE) (17) 0-50211 D 5 11-8
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Bonito (IRE)
Ned Fox (5) J
O Mr Marcus Jordan Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Seamus Larkin Matt Sheppard Racing, Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 5-y-o who is very going the right way at this modest level,supplementing his Uttoxeter win at Ludlow (length too strong for Badlands Boy) 17 days ago.Up further 6lb but has to be of serious interest in his hat-trick bid with good-value conditional booked. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 BASILETTE (IRE) (24) 1-424 D 5
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Bahri Sugar (IRE)
Daniel Sansom (3) J
O Gee Tac Limited Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Seamus Mullins Gee Tac Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Doyen filly who made a winning bumper debut in summer 2023. Had plenty of exposure on the Flat after that without success and has looked far from straightforward in her qualifying runs over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA93
7 KOTARI (FR) (33) 55045-
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kotama (FR)
O Heart of the South Racing 134
B S.A. Aga Khan
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a work-in-progress over hurdles last season but fairly useful form when racking up a hat-trick on the Flat during the spring. Fit from that code and this mark could be very lenient TFRHHHHH BHA93
8 GETMETOTHEMOON (GB)
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE)
O House Family Partnership
Chad Bament (10) J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S TIMEFORMVIEW
9 CARD DEALER (IRE) (34) 3055P//-6 7 11-5
Br Ch g Aizavoski (IRE) - Oscar Invitation (IRE)
O Mr D. S. Dennis
Rex Dingle J
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Thomas Fleming Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsbetweentheflagsandshapedwellonRulesdebutinanAscotbumperbackin2021.However,didn’tshowmuchswitchedtohurdlesduring second half of 2021/22 campaign and understandably shaped as though needing the run on handicap debut following 33 months off here in November TFRHHHII BHA91
10 BADLANDS BOY (IRE) (17) 3P0-602 5 11-4
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Peace And The City (FR)
O Mr Jon Glews
B Con O’Keeffe
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved for fitting of cheekpieces when second of 7 to EL VIgaro at Ludlow 17 days ago,Task is to now back that up. TFRHHHII BHA90
11 ZUFAL (GB) (112) 40065-U 7 11-2
Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Easy To Sing Ellis Collier (7) J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Aunty Ifl A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed first form when fourth of 12 in a novice hurdle here in May but no impact since, unseating rider on return to action in August. TFRHHIII BHA88
12 BASMAN PALACE (SAF) (34) 0344-00 5 11-1
Br B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF)
Micheal Nolan J
O Mr S. Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
TIMEFORMVIEW Hit the frame a couple of times last season but little to shout about in handicaps.
HIIII BHA87
13 MILL STREET (USA) (28) 251 3 10-12
Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Sara Street (USA)
Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Godolphin Ltd Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame on 3 of 4 starts in US Flat maidens and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling when runner-up at NewtonAbbot in June Back to that level when going one place better at Sedgefield and he gets a handy age allowance for handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA99
14 MINI YEATS (IRE) (67) P52P0-0 7 10-10
Br Gr g Yeats (IRE) - Rocapella Alan Johns J
O Tim Vaughan Racing Club - Ultimate Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Conor Hickey DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains winless and didn’t show much starting out for this yard at Uttoxeter in October, jumping none too fluently. TFRHHIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2023: QUIAN (GER) 7 11 12 Jack Quinlan 13-2 (Thomas Gallagher) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 11, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Kotari (FR), 6-1 El Vigaro (IRE), Mill Street (USA), 9-1 Taritino (IRE), Getmetothemoon (GB), 14-1 Badlands Boy (IRE), 18-1 Card Dealer (IRE), 20-1 Basilette (IRE), 22-1 As Fast As Wind (IRE), 25-1 Impecunious (IRE), Siam Park (IRE), 33-1 Mini Yeats (IRE), 66-1 Zufal (GB), 100-1 Basman Palace (SAF)
This looks a strong race for the grade with KOTARI and Taritino of particular interest having displayed improved Flat form since last contesting a race over hurdles. Preference is for the former with fitness on his side. Of the rest, Mill Street makes a quick switch to handicaps from juvenile company and he’s a player with his weight-for-age and excellent rider’s claim thrown in, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KOTARI (FR) 2.TARITINO (IRE) 3.MILL STREET (USA) The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time
Horse Welfare
Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse At every meeting there are 3 specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys.
A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy Please do not assume the worst.
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Second Race 1.05
The Jim Woodborne Memorial Junior
‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9099
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
Junior races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other Initially, every runner in this two miles and half a furlong hurdle race is allotted 11st before previous winners are given a 7lb penalty - like Denzil and Tashan in today’s contest.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
no horse
1 DENZIL (GB) (21) 162 D
Br Bl g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)
Harry Atkins (7) J
O Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Nick Skelton Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedweak3-runnerraceatStratfordondebutinOctober DisappointedpitchedintothelistedWensleydaleJuvenileHurdleatWetherbylastmonth but back on track eased in class 3 weeks later when 1 1/4 lengths second of 7 toTashan atWarwick.Now 7lb better off with that rival. TFRHHHHH
2 TASHAN (GB) (21) 21 D 11-7
Br B g Golden Horn - Tadpole Joe Anderson (3) J
O The High Altitude Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Willmo Bloodstock Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnly narrowly failed to makeawinningdebutin5-runner juvenile hurdle atHereford inOctoberforJohn Butler andhe builton thatwhen running down Denzil at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Penalty to carry this time but there shouldn’t be much between the pair again. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 CREST OF HONOUR (FR) (46) 4P
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Lady Butterfly (FR)
O Mr M. R. Chapman
Harry Kimber J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Hugues Rousseau Crest Racing, Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to justify market position starting out at Hereford in October (Tashan second) and ran even worse at Wincanton after TFRHHIII BHA-
4 FOR YOU BUZZ (IRE) (29) U6 11-0
Br Br g Workforce - Marble Memory (IRE) Conor Ring J
O Mr John Manogue Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B J. Manogue
TIMEFORMVIEW Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 21f) Felix Yonger Unseated rider early on debut at Wetherby and never really a factor a month ago. One for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GOOD FOR YOU (FR) (-) 11-0
Br B g Manatee - Souri des Champs (FR)
O Bien Pour Vous
Jonathan Burke J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Honguenet Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Officieux and fairly useful 17f hurdle/chase winner in France Moosetache Newcomer for yard more than capable of getting one ready TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 JACKSON’S BAY (IRE) (21) 0 11-0
Br Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Echo River (USA) Ellis Collier (7) J
O Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Louis Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEW €4,000 3-y-o, Joshua Tree gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser My Manekineko, stayed 3 1/4m, and half-brother to 6 winners, including smart hurdler Marsh Warbler Finished a long way behind Tashan and Denzil on debut at Warwick. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: INSIDE MAN (FR) 3 11 0 David Noonan 8-15 (Mrs Jane Williams) 11 ran
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Denzil (GB), 2-1 Tashan (GB), 7-2 Good For You (FR), 18-1 For You Buzz (IRE), 25-1 Crest of Honour (FR), 100-1 Jackson’s Bay (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
DENZIL was worn down by Tashan when the pair clashed at Warwick 3 weeks ago but they race off level-weights this time (with a 7lb conditional rider also booked) and that may enable Dan Skelton’s charge to come out on top this time. Good For You represents a stable with a good record first-time-out over hurdles so he needs a market check.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DENZIL 2.TASHAN 3.GOOD FOR YOU (FR)
Third Race 1.35
The Jetset Holidays Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
This two miles and half a furlong hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged fouryears-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (77) 3361P2 D
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Le Pigeons Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Below par when last seen at Listowel in September but had won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) previously and much respected on that form setting out for a new stable. Finished second at Hereford yesterday. TFR
BHA133 2 ALEXEI (GER) (28) 1 C 4 11-7
Br B g Tai Chi (GER) - Andromeda (GER) Micheal Nolan J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B J.Stecklein Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 4-time winneron Flatin Germany(stays11/2m) and createdagood impressionwhenmaking a successfulhurdling debut in 4-runner novice at this course (19f) 4 weeks ago. Sure to progress and looks capable of defying a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BYZANTIUM (FR) (20) 2-2 BF 4 11-0
Br Gr g Magneticjim (IRE) - Ticket Holder (FR)
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Ecurie Cap Orne & John Studd Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on his only Flat start in France in autumn 2023 and has found only one too good both starts over hurdles 9 months apart, shaping as if need of the run at Chepstow (2m) latest. Remains capable of better. TFRHHHII BHA110
4 CHEDINGTON’S GUEST (GB) (245) 643- 5 11-0
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Doubly Guest Joe Anderson (3) J
O Sara Marchant Chris Pugsley, Shaun Hearn
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coffee First (Exeter) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved under a change of tactics when third of 8 in bumper (22/1) at this C&D (soft), having run of race. Off 8 months Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 CLEVER RELATION (GB) (60) 4 11-0
Br B g Intello (GER) - Sweet Selection
Sean Houlihan J
O Mr T. Lewis Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
B Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), won seller in August, tailed off in handicap last time. Sold from Hughie Morrison’s yard for just 4,000 gns. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (14) 04-R0 5 11-0
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch
Lorcan Williams J
O Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in bumpers but hinted at ability for the first time fitted with cheekpieces when seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs another run for a mark.
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 STAFF SERGEANT LEN (GER) (14) P25-60 4 11-0
Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) James Best J
O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & David Tye
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Frau U. u. J. Imm Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form standout effort in bumpers but has been tailed off both starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
8 STEEL DANCER (GB) (235) 6- 5 11-0
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Velvet Steel (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Mrs L. Stokes Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Pauline Harkin RBS (WILTS) LTD T/A Rural Business Services, Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an unpromising start to his career when sixth of 10 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) (17) 4/312-5 D 5 11-0
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs P. Bunter Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful in bumpers, winning on debut at Kempton before an excellent second at Ayr However, lacks scope and proved a let-down switched to hurdles when fifth of 15 at Kempton 17 days ago. Should be capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-
10 TORRE DEL ORO (IRE) (25) 06 4 11-0
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Roystonia (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Ms Jane Southall
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Formerly useful up to 1 1/2m for Andrew Balding but has offered little both starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
11 TUXEDO JUNCTION (GB) (46) 52 BF 5 11-0
Br B g Iffraaj - Dash To The Front Jack Tudor J
O South West Rail Solutions Limited David Pipe, Wellington T
B Meon Valley Stud W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat performer for James Fanshawe and has a promising start over hurdles, building on debut promise when second of 16 in a Wincanton novice (15.2f) just over 6 weeks ago.Tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to further progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
12 YOUM JAMEEL (IRE) (272) 4 11-0
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Spasha Conor Ring J
O Mr J. M. Basquill Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to smart hurdler Saglawy (2m winner, by Youmzain). Showed fair form when fourth on second of 3 starts in minor events on Flat but it’s a little concerning he broke a blood vessel last time. Makes hurdle/stable bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
13 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (70) 1/3620-6 6 10-7
Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) James Davies J
O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T
B S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of her sole completed start in points and placed in a couple of bumpers. Upped to 21f for hurdles debut and proved too free to last out at Warwick in October Tongue tie on. Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-
14 DON’T TELL ROSIE (GB) (755)
4 10-7
Br Gr f Telescope (IRE) - Crocus Rose Bryan Carver J
O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Exors of the Late Mrs B. E. Moore Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held only outing on Flat for Daniel & Claire Kubler back in late 2022. Can only be watched on this switch to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2023: FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) 4 11 7 Kielan Woods 11-10 (Ben Pauling) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
CHEDINGTON’S GUEST: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left in the home straight.
YOUM JAMEEL: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled CALLI BLACK: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Alexei (GER), 5-1 Pigeon House (IRE), 11-2 Tuxedo Junction (GB), 13-2 Byzantium (FR), 10-1 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 18-1 Calli Black (IRE), 22-1 Chedington’s Guest (GB), 40-1 Steel Dancer (GB), 50-1 Clever Relation (GB), Youm Jameel (IRE), 150-1 Torre Del Oro (IRE), Don’t Tell Rosie (GB), 200-1 D’Gesteevo (GB), 300-1 Staff Sergeant Len (GER)
It was a thin maiden ALEXEI won here last month, but he couldn’t have done it any easier and, with the drop in trip holding no fears, he’s fancied to defy a penalty en route to better things. Tuxedo Junction and Pigeon House are fancied to give the selection most to think about.
Fourth Race 2.05
The Kirker Holidays Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)
Race Description
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and seven furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases and is for horses rated between 0-120.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Present Attraction (IRE)
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Rathbarry Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who scored twice over hurdles last season. Confirmed chase debut promise when winning 3-runner handicap at Exeter and remains with potential as a chaser
2
Br Gr g Mahler - Nina Fontenail (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Andrew Lay’s Legacy Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Thistletown Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who left hurdles form behind when successful on chase/handicap debut at Worcester on return and improved again when following up at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3 SHY LOVE (IRE) (39) 3/515-4
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 8 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when making winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in March. Excuses next 2 starts, including on return, and not taken lightly now chasing (third sole start in Irish points). TFRHHHII BHA118
4 DE TELLERS FORTUNE (IRE) (211) 1/P4-1
5 11-5
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) James Bowen J
O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Michael Whitty
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles in Ffos Las maiden in May. Opening mark looks high enough on what he has achieved but he’s likely to make a better chaser (won sole start in Irish points). TFRHHHII BHA111
5 HALL LANE (IRE) (20) 2-34154
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Cashalass (IRE)
O Jerry Wright & The Lee Family
6 11-4
Oscar Palmer (7) J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Parkville Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account under a change of tactics in 4-runner handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f,good to firm) in July and better effort since when respectable fourth in this headgear at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Remains vulnerable to progressive ones TFRHHIII BHA110 6 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (20) 3421-55 C
Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Gained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) in April. Ran respectably after 6 months off when mid-field at Newton Abbot but was below par on chase bow at Ascot 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII
7 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (29) 112-P21
Br B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
Chris Ward (3) J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tgoonfromapromisingstartoverfencesforTomLaceybutwonacoupleofhandicaphurdleslastterm.£16,000buyfornewtraineranddidallhecould behind a progressive one back chasing at Bangor before going one better up against a couple of chase debutants atAyr This more competitive. TFRHHHII
8 TOUT SUR MOI (FR) (28) 0603-32 BF 5 10-12
Br B g Manatee - Palma du Charmil (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Len Jakeman, Jane Williams & Jan Rees
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mrs Guilhaine Le Borgne Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in bumpers and similar story in trio of maiden hurdles earlier this year However,turned over when odds on for a 4-runner novice here (19f, good) 4 weeks ago and needs to improve now tackling the larger obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA104
9 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (28) 6-22502
5 10-12
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona James Best J
O S L Racing & Partners
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but offered little on return after 4 months off at Wincanton and well held in a match race on chase bow here since Change of headgear TFRHHIII BHA104
10 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (30) 220551 D
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)
7 10-7
Micheal Nolan J
O The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark and end a losing run at Hereford last time, always doing enough. Remains feasibly treated if he turns up in the same form. TFRHHHII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: MORFEE (IRE) 7 10 10 James Best 6-1 (Seamus Mullins) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Florencethemachine (IRE), 4-1 Law of Supply (IRE), 13-2 De Tellers Fortune (IRE), 17-2 Langley Hundred (IRE), 10-1 Immortal Fame (IRE), 12-1 Shy Love (IRE), 16-1 Hall Lane (IRE), 18-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), Tout Sur Moi (FR), 25-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB)
LAW OF SUPPLY has been most progressive since going chasing and is fancied to make it 3 from 3 in this sphere. Florencethemachine is the obvious threat after her easy win at Exeter, while De Tellers Fortune is a chasing newcomer to note. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LAW OF SUPPLY (IRE) 2.FLORENCETHEMACHINE (IRE) 3.DE TELLERS FORTUNE (IRE)
The Result
1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
Fifth Race 2.40
The Classic Collection Holidays
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15800
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6382, 2nd £3190, 3rd £1596, 4th £798, 5th £398.(Penalty Value £8343.98) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 CHOCCABLOC
(GB) (236)
2/12152-
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Chocca Wocca James Bowen J
O J & J Potter Ltd and Kelvin-Hughes Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhomadeabrightstartoverhurdleslastwinter,offthemarkatLudlow(21.2f)inNovember NotdisgracedwhenfifthinCheltenham Grade 2 next time and back on the up when second of 6 inAyr novice (20.5f) inApril.Interesting now handicapping on return. TFRHHHHH BHA128
2 WILFUL (IRE) (113) 1221-11 D
5 11-11
Br Br g Westerner - Shuil Milan (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Michael Murphy JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivewinnerinbumpersandsimilar storyoverhurdles,completing hat-trickofnovicevictorieswithfairbitinhandin8-runnercontest atWorcester (20f) inAugust.Further progress distinctly possible now handicapping after 4 months off and he needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA125
3 ILANZ (FR) (145) 3/16-203 CD 6 11-9
Br B g Rail Link - Vadrouille (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mrs A. M. Williams Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Jean Sandoz Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/3-time hurdle scorer who has posted solid efforts on 2 of his 3 starts since joining Olly Murphy,finishing third in race that worked out well at Market Rasen (20.6f) when last seen in July.Capable of exploiting this sort of mark this winter and yard continue in good order. TFRHHHII BHA123
4 KAMAXOS (FR) (22) 12//143-P 7 11-9
Br B g Maxios - Kamellata (FR) Lilly Pinchin J
O Value Rater Platform Limited Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Appapays Racing Club Value Rater Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade light of a long absence to comfortably see off 6 rivals in 2m Sandown handicap hurdle in February.Decent efforts in defeat next 2 starts and found to have bled on return/chase debut at Warwick (16.2f) 3 weeks ago. Sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA123
5 LATIN VERSE (GB) (19) 1P2-602 4 11-6
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream
Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice overhurdleslastseasonandreturnedtothatsortofformwithusual cheekpiecesleftoffwhensecondof9inhandicap hurdle (11/2) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 19 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder Longer trip worth exploring TFRHHHII BHA120
6 PASO DOBLE (IRE) (1099) 3/1621//- C 7 11-6
Br Br g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Baila Me (GER) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Godolphin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner who quickly reached a similar level in this sphere, gaining his second victory as a novice here (16.5f) 3 years ago. Things can’t have been plain sailing to have been absent since but significant his leading yard have persisted with him Interesting TFRHHHHI BHA120
7 LIVERPOOL KNIGHT (GB) (26) 644302 6 11-5
Br B g Golden Horn - Nouriya Jonathan Burke J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 5 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner over hurdles for Olly Murphy during 2023 who showed benefit of a recent debut for new yard aided with the run of things when second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f) 26 days ago. Likely to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA119
8 GETALEAD (IRE) (21) 4-P1101 D 8 11-4
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE) Gearoid Harney (7) J
O Pickard Racing Club Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from 6 months off in fine form, benefiting from return to calmer waters when making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Wincanton (19.8f) 21 days ago. 4lb rise should see him competitive again but he needs to keep the errors at bay. TFRHHHII BHA118
Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR)
O Moger & Woodhouse
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer who posted good placed efforts over hurdles at Kempton/Ludlow in the spring.Never figured sent chasing at NewtonAbbot (21f) in June and below best when sixth of 9 to Getalead in handicap hurdle atWincanton (15.2f) 46 days ago.Back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: SAMUEL SPADE (GER) 4 11 2 Kielan Woods 11-1 (Ben Pauling) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.
Stewards Note:
KAMAXOS: Following its run on 20/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wilful (IRE), 9-2 Choccabloc (GB), 11-2 Getalead (IRE), 7-1 Paso Doble (IRE), 9-1 Ilanz (FR), Latin Verse (GB), 11-1 Liverpool Knight (GB), 14-1 Him Malaya (FR), 16-1 Kamaxos (FR)
CHOCCABLOC resumed progress when chasing home a more seasoned novice at Ayr on his final start back in the spring and, appealing as the type to go forward again this term, he could be the answer on handicap debut. Paso Doble is an intriguing contender returning from 3 years off and confidence behind him in the betting would look significant. Improving 5-y-o Wilful and thriving 8-y-o Getalead complete the shortlist.
Sixth Race 3.15
The Dave Criddle Travel Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £11300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285.(Penalty Value £5967.53)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
2m 2f 40y
Race Description
This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (FR) (8) P555-21 6(in
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Crystal du Berlais (FR)
Ned Fox (5) J
O Mrs J. Jones Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais & Ballantines Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft) 8 days ago. Looks well in under 7lb penalty and holds outstanding claims.
2 MY MATE POLLY (GB) (21) 4P63r1
Br B f Forever Now - So Cannie Harry Kimber J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B David Spence
TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang something of a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap chase (28/1) at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. 3lb rise fair and remains low mileage in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA86
3 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (23) 422-013
Br B m Milan - More Equity Ben Godfrey J
O Firefly Racing Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who opened her account over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in September Shaped as if still in good form when third at Fakenham (24.2f, good to soft) latest and ought to give another good account here. TFRHHHHI BHA78
4 ROCK ON RITA (IRE) (22) 1/6605/-P
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Miss Mariliis Joe
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won 2 mares’ handicap hurdles in 2022 but has yet to make an impact over the larger obstacles, including on return from lengthy absence last month. TFRHHIII BHA78
5 LADY IRONSIDE (IRE) (670) 00/0062/- 7 10-8
Br Gr m Lawman (FR) - Expedience (USA) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr S. Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Enda Fitzsimons & Lawman Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden on level and over hurdles. Not seen for 22 months and is best watched on chase debut. TFRHIIII BHA77
6 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (3) 015636
Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad
O Simon & Christine Prout
5 10-4
Oscar Palmer (7) J
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on track reverted to hurdling when landing 8-runner handicap at Cartmel (17.2f,soft) inAugust.However,yet to score over fences and arrives on back of poor effort at Lingfield 3 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: HEROS (FR) 6 10 10 Charlie Deutsch 11-10 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note: LADY IRONSIDE: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame on its left fore.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Ostrava du Berlais (FR), 6-1 My Mate Polly (GB), 8-1 Firefly Lane (IRE), 12-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 22-1 Rock On Rita (IRE), 66-1 Lady Ironside (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
It’s hard to get away from OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS, who had plenty in hand when scoring at Ludlow last week and remains open to improvement. Firefly Lane may be the one to chase her home.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (FR) 2.FIREFLY LANE (IRE) 3.MY MATE POLLY
RACING
AT TAUNTON 2024/25
Monday 30th December
Wednesday 8th January
Saturday 18th January
Tuesday 4th February
Tuesday 18th February
Thursday 27th February
Monday 10th March
Tuesday 25th March
Wednesday 9th April
Thursday 17th April
Wednesday 23rd April Timings
Taxi Pick Up Point
Seventh Race 3.50
The Twixmas Meeting 30th December
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lbs. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Race Description
This three miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(IRE) (1038) 211603//-
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Baloo (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Milton Boy Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Stephanie Hanly Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backhandicapsatthisvenuebeforeChristmasin2021andfollowingacoupleoflesserefforts,returnedtoformbackunderlesstesting conditions when third of 17 in handicap at this course (19f,good to soft) when last seen in February 2022.Best
2 BROWNSTONE (IRE) (6) 440244 8
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shuil Away (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J
O THE POUR IT ON PARTNERSHIP Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Mr Nelius O’Keeffe Coreus Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair hurdle winner in Ireland and in good nick for current yard,shaping as if still in good form but letting himself down off the bridle when fourth of 10 in handicap at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 6 days ago, no extra run-in having hung badly left from 3 out. TFRHHIII BHA98 (-1)
3 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (27) 220-250
Br Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE)
O Mrs V. James
B Peter Tonery
7 11-10
Dylan Johnston (3) J
Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinneratChepstowlastNovemberandveryencouragingstarttopresentcampaignwhenjusttouchedoffina25.5fHerefordhandicap (good) in October.Not in same form on both subsequent starts though but appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back down in grade. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 DESPEREAUX (FR) (8) 40-0301 C D 5 11-10
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR)
O Chasing Gold Racing Club
Freddie Gingell (3) J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHad rather lost his way this season but bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning weak 7-runner handicap at Ludlow (23.8f,soft) last week.Gets to race from the same mark here so certainly not out of things despite this being more competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA97 (+5)
5 BADBURY RINGS (GB) (29) 22-3606 5 11-9
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Barton Heather James Bowen J
O Chris Tory Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Stour Valley Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEW From a good jumps family and runner-up second (only completed) of 2 starts in points but has looked a longer-term project in a trio of runs over timber thus far Could progress now handicapping hiked up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA96
6 NO REMATCH (IRE) (15) 622-44F D 10 11-9
Br B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE) Miss Imogen Mathias (7) J
O Miss I. Mathias John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T
B Mrs Claire Doyle
TIMEFORMVIEWDenied only by an unexposed type in 15-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f,heavy) on final outing for EvanWilliams last December.Not seen to best effect on both starts for this yard in the summer and failed to complete in his first chase since spring 2023 at Hereford recently. TFRHHIII BHA96
7 CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (14) 303P-05 D 5 11-9
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington T
B Kieran & Cathy Mariga W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinner Alsothirdinmaiden/novicehurdlesaround2mlastwinterbutdisappointedfirst2startshandicaps.However,hemademoreimpact than previously fitted in blinkers/tongue tie when fifth of 10 at this C&D (good to soft) 2 weeks ago and he could well build on that TFRHHHII BHA96
8 BROOMFIELD GALE (IRE) (17) 006503 6 11-7
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Sea Off The Gales (IRE) Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B John Leahy
TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy.Played up beforehand but ran creditably on her first outing for this yard when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) last month but has work to do from this mark. TFRHHIII BHA94
9 LOCK OUT (IRE) (28) 045-143 D
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Swift And Late (IRE)
O Gillards Transport Ltd & John White
Gearoid Harney (7) J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B T. Brennan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlybackontrackwhenmakingawinningreturninhandicapchaseatChepstowinOctoberunderthisrider Unabletolandtheoddsoff5lblower at Hereford 3 days later,but back on song when third at this track (23f,good) 4 weeks ago.Blinkers back on for his return to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA94
10 JUST FOUR FAME (IRE) (39) 3/5-45PP
Br B g Fame And Glory - Justfour (IRE)
O The David Dennis Racing Club
Theo Gillard J
David Dennis, Banbury T
B Mr Colm McHenry DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in an Aintree bumper in May 2022 but hurdling efforts have been uninspiring in the main, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) last month. Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA94
11 UGO BINGO (FR) (14) P-65341 C
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR)
O A K Hosie J P Romans W van der Horst
Callum Pritchard (7) J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up in trip and duly showed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at this course (19f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, tackled run-in and all out to hold on. Capable of better again as his stamina is drawn out further, so certainly one to look out for TFRHHHHI BHA94
12 GATA BAN (IRE) (36) 2301/-06 C D
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B A. Larkin The Boot Inn Tisbury, 2 D Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning handicap debut at this track in December 2022 and is seemingly working her way back to fitness, more like it when sixth of 17 in handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Handicapper drops her another 3lb. TFRHHHII BHA94
13
THE DARK EDGE (IRE) (31) 602-122
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - The Keane Edge (IRE)
Lilly Pinchin J
O The Dark Edge Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Barry O’Connor Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved further after 5 months off when off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in September and has held form well in filling the runner-up spot both outings since. Cheekpieces now go on. TFRHHHII BHA93
14 HAPPY INDEX (GB) (28) 455-211
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi Beau Morgan (5) J
O D Tumelty, G O’Brien, A Kerin, B Sheerin Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpromiseofyarddebutwhenwinningatPerthinSeptemberanddefiedahikeintheweightswhenlanding9-runnerhandicaphurdleatMarket Rasen (23.1f,good) 4 weeks ago,driven out under an excellent ride.Every chance for the hat-trick with a conditional negating most of a 6lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA91
15 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (22) 6532-55 5 11-2
Br Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Cute Cait Lorcan Williams J
O The Exmoor High Hopes
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Peter Bergin Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat-bred mare who took a step forward when runner-up on her handicap debut at Exeter on final start of last season.Looked rusty returning from 6 months off back there in October but more like it with cheekpieces added when fifth of 10 at Ffos Las (21.9f,heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA89
16 R BERNARD (GB) (19) P31-166 8 11-2
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Channel Treat
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr R. Broadley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mr P. O. Allman Bob Price & Son Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford in May but off 6 months before a fading sixth of 9 in handicap at Ludlow in October Tailed-off last of 6 at Huntingdon (25f, soft) 19 days ago so the percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2023: GYLLEN (USA) 8 11 7 Harry Cobden 7-2 (Kayley Woollacott) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 11, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16. Stewards Note: R BERNARD: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Happy Index (GB), 11-2 Despereaux (FR), 10-1 Ugo Bingo (FR), 12-1 Kendelu (IRE), 14-1 The Dark Edge (IRE), 16-1 Wot You Wearing (IRE), Lock Out (IRE), Elusiveness (IRE), 20-1 Brownstone (IRE), Badbury Rings (GB), Chauffeur Driven (IRE), 25-1 Broomfield Gale (IRE), 28-1 R Bernard (GB), 40-1 No Rematch (IRE), Gata Ban (IRE), 100-1 Just Four Fame (IRE)
SMARTER
A tricky finale to solve but the suggestion is HAPPY INDEX, who has returned this season an improved model and Olly Murphy’s mare can complete the hat-trick with a good-value conditional negating most of her latest 6lb rise. Despereaux left previous efforts behind this season when scoring at Ludlow last week, so he heads up the opposition, with recent course winner Ugo Bingo and The Dark Edge both fancied to be in the mix, too.
First Race 12.35 - THE KINGS COLLEGE TAUNTON NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 28 entries at £46. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.05 - THE JIM WOODBORNE MEMORIAL JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for three yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, for the purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 9 entries at £45. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.35 - THE JETSET HOLIDAYS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 27 entries at £45. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.05 - THE KIRKER HOLIDAYS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 17 entries, 1 at £13 and 16 at £66. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.40 - THE CLASSIC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8343 to the winning horse The second to receive £3839, the third £1919, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Classic Collection Holidays has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 17 entries, at £75. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6382; Second £3190; Third £1596; Fourth £798; Fifth £398. (Penalty Value £8343.98) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.15 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham on 19 January, 2025. 10 entries at £56. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.50 - THE TWIXMAS MEETING 30TH DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £46. - Closed December 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
