THE FIRST OF THE YEAR RACEMEETING Wednesday 8th January 2025
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.
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THE FIRST OF THE YEAR RACEMEETING
WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2025
Today’s Schedule
Page Time Race
10-11 12.45pm The Foresters Garden Buildings Novices’ Hurdle Race
14-15 1.15pm The Meet Allaho On Saturday 18th January Maiden Hurdle Race
16-17 1.45pm The Summerfield Developments Novices’ Handicap Chase
18-19 2.15pm The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle Race
22-23 2.45pm The Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’ Open Hunters’ Chase
26-27 3.15pm The Saturday Meeting 18th January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race
Today’s Officials
Stewards
F. Sweeney (Chief Steward)
S. Eliot (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
D. Andrews
M. Bersey
T. O’Brien
Starters
W. Jordan
S. Upton
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officers
G. Potts
L. Tyler
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
S. Fox
V. McKevitt
D. Stone
C. Hannaford
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
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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
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Trackside
Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.
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First Race 12.45
The Foresters Garden Buildings
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (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
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or 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 three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g French Navy - Starlit Cantata Micheal Nolan J
O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Shoreham Stud Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when landing a Chepstow maiden in November Ran well when 5 1/2 lengths fourth of 6 to exciting prospect The New Lion in novice at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) last time and he’s the one to beat. TFR
2 ALDERLEY CHARLIE (GB) (9) P0 5 11-5
Br B g Ask - Alderley Heights Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs E. D. Shepherd Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T
B Mrs E. D. Shepherd Polly Gundry Training S
TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up on debut and,with hood applied,fared little better when tailed off in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (-) 5 11-5
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O The BM Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Michael O’Donovan Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW€1,000 3-y-o,Shirocco gelding.Brother to fair 19f hurdle winner Go Go Chicago and closely related to bumper winner Windswept Girl.Yard won this race last year, but he has a fairly useful standard to aim at on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 GEORGE HENRY (GB) (22) 03-65
6 11-5
Br B g Kayf Tara - Stravinsky Dance Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mr D. G Staddon & Mr Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Upton Viva Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Better than result on first of 2 starts in bumpers and some encouragement on seasonal/hurdling debut when mid-field at Exeter (16.3f, heavy) in December. Below that level at Wincanton 11 days later, though he could fare better as he gains experience. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 I AIN’T YOUR MATE (IRE) (263) 32- 5 11-5
Br B g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B J. Kennedy Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW €30,000 3-y-o, £120,000 4-y-o, Sea Moon gelding. Brother to bumper winner Sea God and half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Turn Turk. Placed both starts in Irish points in spring 2024, but he may just be better for this outing. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 KINGSTON GENT (IRE) (22) 3-103 5 11-5
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Lady Kasora (IRE)
Sean Houlihan J
O The Ladies & Gents Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Kevin Dowd Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on second of 2 starts in points but has shaped as if in need of the experience in 2 runs over hurdles,no match for the front pair when third of 13 in novice at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Has something to find TFRHHIII BHA-
7 KYKOROCK (FR) (34) 1-6
Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Barock Bruere (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Eric Baron Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW Comfortable winner of sole outing in points but only sixth of 8 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) on Rules debut in December Could leave his latest effort behind, though, as he goes hurdling with hood applied. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 LOKI’S MISCHIEF (FR) (55) 2042 5 11-5
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Goddess Freja (FR)
O Mr Ron Watts
David Noonan J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Ulf Sjoberg Vasby Distribution Ab Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to a fair level first time up in bumpers but has looked more about stamina than speed in 2 starts over hurdles, rallying for second in 4-runner novice at this course (16.5f, good) in November More needed, though the step up in trip should suit TFRHHHII BHA100
Br B g Zambezi Sun - Sox’s Girl (IRE)
O BS Racing
B Patrick Goulding
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7) J
Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge T
TIMEFORMVIEW Has offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles so far, pulled up in novice at Fontwell (21.8f, good) on latest outing in September Hood now reached for TFRHIIII BHA55
10 STEEL DANCER (GB) (9) 6-00
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished well held in a bumper and it’s been a similar story sent hurdling this season, beaten a long way out in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
11
THE
FINAL WORD
(IRE) (71) 1-0 BF 6 11-5
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady Ben (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 137 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Noel Fenton Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful only start in Irish points,but shaped as if needing the run after 9 months off when down the field in a Chepstow bumper (16f, good to soft) on Rules debut in October Remains with potential as he goes up in trip for his hurdles bow. TFR
12 THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) (27) 4/3
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE)
12-52
Gavin Sheehan J
O Mrs P. Bunter Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper winner and much improved from his first start over hurdles when runner-up to a promising type in novice at this course (16.5f, good) 27 days ago. Could be thereabouts with more to offer given his ability in bumpers
13 REMEMBER MOI (IRE) (34) 03520
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Kalygarde (FR)
Finn Lambert (3) J
O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form when placed on second of 3 starts in bumpers and ran to similar level when second of 5 in novice atWincanton (21.4f, good to soft) on hurdling debut in November However, finished well held back at Wincanton on her latest outing. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: GOLDEN ACE 6 10 12 Lorcan Williams 9-2 (Jeremy Scott) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7, 9. Hood worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: SOX’S SUN: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 French Ship (GB), 5-1 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 7-1 The Final Word (IRE), 8-1 Kykorock (FR), 11-1 George Henry (GB), 14-1 Loki’s Mischief (FR), 18-1 I Ain’t Your Mate (IRE), 22-1 Kingston Gent (IRE), 28-1 Champagne Chic (IRE), 40-1 Remember Moi (IRE), 200-1 Alderley Charlie (GB), Sox’s Sun (IRE), Steel Dancer (GB)
FRENCH SHIP continued his good start over hurdles when making the frame behind a top-class prospect at Newbury on his latest outing and he looks to have leading claims of recording a second win in this sphere. Thistle Be The One stepped forward from his hurdling debut when runner-up last time and could be the main danger, ahead of The Final Word.
Second Race 1.15
The Meet Allaho On Saturday 18th January
Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden 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
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two mile race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (73) 3
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain
Bryan Carver J
O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and showed plenty to work on when third in a big field maiden atWincanton (15.2f) on hurdles bow in October, his rider keen to deliver him as late as possible. Ought to be capable of better
2 KLIC BOUM (FR) (48) 40000
Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ula de Mai (FR)
Adam Wedge J O Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Jerome Delaunay & Jean-Yves Touzaint
TIMEFORMVIEWFourth in bumper at Fontwell and well held at big prices in novice/maiden hurdles,not at all knocked about atWarwick last time (suspended from running for 40 days, trainer fined, jockey banned). Remains capable of better TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LAST RODEO (IRE) (21) 4-4 5 11-8
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Western Cowgirl (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Alan Rogers
Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B William Kelly Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW€62,000 3-y-o,Malinas gelding.Fourth in an Irish point in March and offered something to work on without threatening when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.7f, soft) last month.Probably one for later on,particularly when tackling longer trips. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 PINK EYED PANCHO (GB) (236) 03-0 5 11-8
Br B g Ask - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE)
Connor Brace J
O Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend T
B Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in a point bumper but offered little in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut in May. Switches to hurdles after 7 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 SACCARY (GER) (460)
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Survey (GER)
Gearoid Harney (5) J
O Mrs Lynne Webb & Partners David Pipe, Wellington T
B Gestut Hof Lttlingen W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful onFlat (stays 1 3/4m) inFrance,won claimer at Chantilly penultimate start in2023 and runner-up insimilar event final outing that year Claimed fromWaldemar Hickst after for €17,256 and interesting what the market makes of him now sent hurdling after 15 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SLIDE RULE (GB) (18) 0664
6 11-8
Br B g Champs Elysees - Fairey Delta Cameron Iles (7) J
O Lady Cobham
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Lady Cobham Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and showed more than first time up over hurdles when fourth of 14 in a Hereford novice (16.2f) in December May do better still, particularly when sent handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 STROLLING ALONG (IRE) (38) 4 5 11-8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Browngirlinthering (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr J. Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW £115,000 3-y-o,Walk In The Park gelding. Not beaten far when fourth in a Carlisle bumper on debut in December, the trio in front of him all boasting point experience Represents top yard and expected to make his mark now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 THE HARDEST GEEZER (IRE) (31) 10-45 D 6 11-8
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Lis Goold (IRE)
O Gwent Holdings Limited
B Donal Murphy
Sean Houlihan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEWAcquired for £90,000 on the back of victory in anAyr bumper 14 months ago.Fair form both starts over hurdles so far this winter,outpaced from last when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f,heavy) 31 days ago.Remains capable of better,particularly when granted more of a test. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
THE SAINTED CANARY (IRE) (60) 4-24 6 11-8
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Bonny Blackdoe (IRE)
O James Barnard & Derek Coles
Rex Dingle J
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs Deirdre McGrath Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to fair chaser Tractor Fred and showed ability in trio of bumpers spread over 12 months, not beaten far despite finishing last of 4 at Wincanton (15.2f) on latest outing 60 days ago. Hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
10
EPINEPHRINE (FR)
(32) 3-4 5 11-1
Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Brave d’Honneur (FR)
Charlie Deutsch J
O C J Norton Esq Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mme Catherine Coiffier Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW
Half-sister to 4 winners and shaped well when third in newcomers race atAuteuil on hurdles debut in autumn 2023.Subsequently changed hands for €100,000 and wasn’t knocked about under testing conditions when fourth of 5 in Sandown Listed event last month.Remains capable of better TFRHHHHH BHA11
ESKIMO SAM (GB) (45) 000
Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Artic Bliss
6 11-1
Stan Sheppard J
O First Chance Racing Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B First Chance Racing Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare who has looked in need of experience in bumper/novice hurdles in recent months (reportedly bled last time). Probably one for handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA12
JANESPRICELESS (GB) (22) PU/-P
9 11-1
Br Gr m Jelani (IRE) - Jane’s Budget Ben Godfrey J
O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Miss J. Nicholls
TIMEFORMVIEW Jelani mare. Dam unraced. Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise with a tongue strap fitted when pulled up on Rules/hurdles debut at Wincanton 22 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: JOYEUSE (FR) 5 11 1 James Bowen 11-4 (Nicky Henderson) 14 ran Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Stewards Note:
KLIC BOUM: Following its run on 21/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. ESKIMO SAM: Following its run on 24/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Epinephrine (FR), 4-1 High Fibre (IRE), 11-2 The Hardest Geezer (IRE), 13-2 Strolling Along (IRE), 8-1 Saccary (GER), 12-1 The Sainted Canary (IRE), 18-1 Slide Rule (GB), 28-1 Last Rodeo (IRE), 40-1 Klic Boum (FR), 80-1 Eskimo Sam (GB), 100-1 Pink Eyed Pancho (GB), 200-1 Janespriceless (GB)
5-y-o mare EPINEPHRINE was far from disgraced on the back of a 14-month absence when fourth in a listed novice at Sandown on debut for Venetia Williams 32 days ago and, appealing as the type to do better with that under her belt, she could be the way to go. High Fibre and The Hardest Geezer should progress further also and are feared, as is hurdles debutant Strolling Along.
Third Race 1.45
The Summerfield Developments
Novices’
Handicap
Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice five 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
2m 12y
Race Description
This two miles steeple chase is another for novices. It is restricted to horses aged five-years-old and upwards. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
GRIS MAJEUR (FR) (28) 2/-01465
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Partie Majeure (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
B G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who capitalised on falling mark when registering a third career success over hurdles at Hereford in October Not in same form since,including on Chepstow chase debut on penultimate start Needs first-time cheekpieces to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII
2 COMMANDING VIEW (IRE) (49) 6102-14 D
Br B g Mount Nelson - Clogher Valley (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch J
O P & T Andrews/M & S Carroll Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Robert Kirkwood Bob Price & Son Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice a winner over hurdles, including a handicap at Bangor (17f) last spring. May have needed run when fourth on chase debut at Warwick 6 months later and is entitled to improve. TFRHHHII BHA108
3 TORNEO (FR) (28) 126-322 D 5 11-13
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan J
O Torneo Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flatwinnerin France who won aWetherby juvenile hurdle last winter Switched to fences this season,shaping well when second in 2m handicaps at Wincanton and Hereford in recent months. Looks capable of even better and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA111
4 LARGY FORCE (IRE) (18) 1//2223-3
Br Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE)
O Jim and Claire Limited
7 11-11
James Bowen J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr John Phelan 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner Placed in bumper/hurdles last season and made a promising start to her chase career when third of 8 at Hereford (2m, soft) on reappearance just before Christmas. Should be more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA105
5 ANY BISCUITS (IRE) (42) 0011/-25 BF 8 11-7
Br B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE)
Paul O’Brien J
O The Oh Crumbs Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Robert Prendergast OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwithapairofhandicaphurdlewinsinspring2023.Evenbetterformbackfromalongabsencewhensecondof12atStratfordinOctober and has racing too keenly as an excuse for a below-par fifth at Hereford (19.5f) in November Now switches to fences over a shorter trip. TFRHHHII BHA101
6 IT’S EASY (FR) (28) 243-264 7 11-7
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Helen Cole Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Been running respectably over hurdles for new yard ahead of this return to fences.Well treated on her peak form in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA101
7 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (77) 000-PPP
7 10-2
Br B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Terence Leonard
TIMEFORMVIEW No sign of ability, pulling up in 2 handicap chases this autumn Miles out of the weights again and a big outsider TFRHIIII BHA64
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: ANY BISCUITS: Following its run on 27/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Torneo (FR), 11-4 Largy Force (IRE), 6-1 Any Biscuits (IRE), 15-2 It’s Easy (FR), 8-1 Commanding View (IRE), 14-1 Gris Majeur (FR), 150-1 Fox Wallace (IRE)
TORNEO has shaped well when runner-up in similar contests the last twice and is narrowly preferred to Largy Force, who made a promising start to her chase career at Hereford but may not really come into her own over fences until faced with stiffer tests of stamina than this. Harry Derham’s Any Biscuits should also have a part to play if taking to fences at the first time of asking.
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Photographs
Horse Welfare
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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.
STABLES BUSINESS PARK
MRS PAM BOSLEY
Fourth Race 2.15
The Stables Business Park
Handicap
Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for four 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 5lb 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 four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 SORCELEUR (FR) (60) 315-211 C
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in bumpers and made the most of another excellent opportunity turned out under 24 hours on from Exeter in 6-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f,good) 60 days ago,plenty in hand.Back up in trip for handicap bow and,while his mark is no gimme,he should have plenty more to offer
2 HENN
SEE (FR) (262)
4/215PP- 8 11-11
Br Br g Slickly Royal (FR) - Onvavoir (FR) Adam Wedge J
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Mr Philippe Hardy Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler/chaser but pulled up last 2 starts, breaking blood vessel on final outing and sold out of W. P. Mullins’ yard for only £4,500 in May. TFRHHHII BHA119
3 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (114) 0/30-62P 9 11-7
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Chris Williams Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B D. Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEW One-time useful hurdler but has become disappointing (including over fences). Has left Paul Nicholls. TFRHHIII BHA115
4 VALADON (IRE) (63) 2113-4 BF 5 11-6
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival Bryan Carver J
O Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Tally-Ho Stud Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner in juvenile hurdles last winter before a respectable third on handicap debut at Sandown (2m) in March.Made mistakes and never threatened on return/chase bow at Chepstow (2m) but return to hurdling could see him get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 TOM DONIPHON (FR) (9) 120-321 CD
Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - La Courtille (FR)
6 11-4
Micheal Nolan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mme Dr V. Brigitte Poulve
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperperformerwhoimprovedagaintogetoffthemarkoverhurdlesonhandicapdebutoverC&Dlastweek,doingsoincomfortable fashion.Escapes a penalty for that success and excellent chance of following up with further progress on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA112 (+7)
6 COASTAL ROCK (FR) (45) 4/34-51 6 11-1
Br Ch g Coastal Path - Adamantina (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O John McGeady Ltd Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B S.A.S. Haras Des Rocs
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered plenty to work on in 3 qualifying runs for Harry Fry/Lucinda Russell. Disappointing when beaten favourite at Ayr (16f) on debut for new yard earlier this month but appreciated stiffer test of stamina when scoring at Uttoxeter (19.9f,heavy) 45 days ago.Remains unexposed TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) 6 11 2 Harry Cobden 15-2 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Tom Doniphon (FR), 9-4 Sorceleur (FR), 6-1 Coastal Rock (FR), 9-1 Valadon (IRE), 16-1 Henn See (FR), 18-1 Silent Revolution (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
TOM DONIPHON and Sorceleur stand out. The former saw off a couple of in-form rivals in comfortable fashion on his handicap debut over C&D last week and gets the nod to go in again given he escapes a penalty for that success. The latter has been handed a stiff-looking mark but remains with lots of potential.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOM DONIPHON (FR) 2.SORCELEUR (FR) 3.COASTAL ROCK (FR)
Timings subject to change Wheelchair
RACING AT TAUNTON 2025
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
Fifth Race 2.45
The Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’
Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6599
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.27)
Race Description
A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over two miles, five and a half furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.
Br Breeding O Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
D’JANGO (FR) (222) 1446-3P D
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR)
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson Miss V. Collins, Broadway T
H North Cotswold
TIMEFORMVIEW Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring in an 8-runner
a year ago. Good run of form came to an end when last seen in May but type to bounce back.
2 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (17) 032501 8 12-6
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)
Miss Heidi Palin (5) J
O Belbroughton Racing Club Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on the drop in grade to snap a losing run at Fakenham 17 days ago under this rider, responding well to more positive tactics. Needs considering. TFRHHHHH BHA129
3 JOKER DE MAI (FR) (261) 412222- 6
Br B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR)
Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T
H Old Berkshire
The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser in France and also landed 2m3f handicap hurdle at Lingfield for his new yard last winter Runner-up all 4 starts since and must be respected back over fences on return. TFRHHHHI BHA129
4 TAKE ALL (IRE) (60) 35-060r
Br B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Miss Vickie (IRE)
Mr Samuel Scott (7) J
O Mrs Martine Scott M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T
H Four Burrow
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.5f, good to soft) 179 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Every chance when ran out last sole start in points (Nov 9). TFRHHHII BHA130
5 A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) (10) 1-1235P
Br B g Jet Away - Satalda’s Lady (IRE)
Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow (7) J
O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Mrs N. Sheppard, Ledbury T
H Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW In cheekpieces/tongue strap, 9/2, won 8-runner hunter at Cheltenham on chasing debut by head. Multiple point winner but pulled up last time (Dec 29). TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (31) 0445P-2
Br Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE)
11-12
Mr Edward Vaughan (7) J
O Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
H Glamorgan DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler but ran badly in Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham final start in 2023/24. Similar form over fences but let down by jumping both outings earlier same season.Winning pointer, runner-up last time (Dec 8). TFRHHHHI BHA132
7 FIL D’ARIANE (FR) (250) 1//33F4-6 10 11-12
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vibraye (FR)
Mr Douglas White (7) J
O Mr Douglas White Douglas White, Wroughton T H Beaufort
TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer forTom Symonds who was in process of running very well when falling 2 out in RoyalArtillery Gold Cup in February.Well held both starts since, however Off 8 months. TFRHHIII BHA112
8 FLAGRANT DELITIEP (FR) (367) 5/434U0- 10 11-12
Br Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Naltiepy (FR)
Mr William Biddick J
O Mr H.J. Pike Miss A. Lewis, Winscombe T H Minehead Harriers
TIMEFORMVIEW Further signs of decline last season and best watched after 12 months off starting out for a new yard. TFRHIIII BHA96
9 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) (10) P-P0
Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Kachina (IRE)
O Mr David O’Brien
Mr Henry Crow (5) J
Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich T H North Shropshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner but rarely shows his form in hunters.
10
SOMPTUEUX (FR) (85) 2F/42-30
Br B g Spirit One (FR) - Best Day (FR)
O The Black And White Army
TFRHIIII BHA83
10 11-12
Mr Joe Wright (3) J
Tommy Morgan, Melton Mowbray T H Belvoir
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful but inconsistent chaser for Henry de Bromhead (sold £6,000 later in October).Visor on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA125
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: REGATTA DE BLANC 6 11 5 Mr William Biddick 6-5 (Will Biddick) 11 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.
Stewards Note:
FLAGRANT DELITIEP: Following its run on 7/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Frere d’Armes (FR), 4-1 Joker de Mai (FR), 11-2 Angels Breath (IRE), 8-1 Somptueux (FR), 17-2 Take All (IRE), 12-1 D’Jango (FR), 22-1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE), 28-1 Fil d’Ariane (FR), 50-1 Flagrant Delitiep (FR), 66-1 Rewritetherules (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
FRERE D’ARMES seemed suited by the switch to front-running tactics at Fakenham and a reproduction of that form may well be good enough. Joker de Mai and Angels Breath are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRERE D’ARMES (FR) 2.JOKER DE MAI (FR) 3.ANGELS BREATH (IRE)
The
Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time
Taxi Pick Up Point
In Car Park No 1 (Taunton end car park).
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Sixth Race 3.15
The Saturday Meeting 18th January
Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This two miles, four and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase has been designed for mares four-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
(145) 4P-0434
Br B m Youmzain (IRE) - Elsie (IRE)
James Best J
O Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B Ms Helga Moore K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler at best for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland.Makes handicap debut for new
off. Probably best watched.
2 AS FAST AS WIND (IRE) (27) 0065
Br Ch m Galileo Gold - Balkaya (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Simonell Racing
B Tally-Ho Stud
Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat maiden who has shown an aptitude for hurdling since joining Daisy Hitchens, including fifth of 13 on C&D handicap debut four weeks ago. Hood back on Probably capable of making more of an impact from her mark. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 GETMETOTHEMOON (GB) (27) 6-13F42 D
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE)
Chad Bament (10) J
O House Family Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in June and creditable efforts on all 3 completed starts since, finishing second of 13 over C&D on latest. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 LADY CARO (IRE) (28) 2-60422 7 11-6
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs A Millett
Rex Dingle J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Denis Noonan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-form second at Fontwell and Hereford (both good to soft) in recent months and no reason why she won’t give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA92
5 IRONED OUT (IRE) (17) 400602 5
Br B m Pillar Coral - Crumpledandcreased (IRE)
O Baytree
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Isabel Williams (3) J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when narrowly denied on her 2m Fakenham handicap debut just before Christmas,the line coming a couple of strides too soon for her strong finish.An unexposed profile suggests she may do better again.
TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (57) 1F36-43 CD 10 10-11
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme
O Mr David A. Hunt
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race. Creditable third of 6 at Lingfield (2m, good) when last seen 8 weeks ago. 1lb lower than 12 months ago and looks set for another big run in this race.
7 FLOWERING (IRE) (22) 1P4 D
Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Blossomtime
O Union Stripes
TFRHHHHI BHA83
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Godolphin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformeronlevelwhomadeawinningyard/hurdledebutin6-runnerjuvenileatWarwick(2m,good)inNovember PulledupinNewbury Listed race next time but fared better back in calmer waters at Catterick since.Her opening handicap mark looks manageable. TFRHHHHH BHA93
8 LADY IRONSIDE (IRE) (27) 0/0062/-5 8 10-2
Br Gr m Lawman (FR) - Expedience (USA) Sean Houlihan J
O Mr S. Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Enda Fitzsimons & Lawman Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden on level and over hurdles.Always behind in a course chase on her recent return from a long absence. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA74
Br B f Storm The Stars (USA) - Ertiyad
O Mr J. Winfield
Lorcan Murtagh J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat. Barely modest form in 3 juvenile hurdles but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance to make an impact. Cheekpieces go on for the first time over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA86
10
REELY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (22) 0/40-F0
Br B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5) J
O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Eliisa Morgan-Joseph My Racing Manager S
TIMEFORMVIEW No form but from a good stable and it’s possible handicaps will see her in a better light. Check the betting in first-time blinkers. TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: SAWPIT SIENNA 9 11 2 Ned Fox 3-1 (Samuel Drinkwater) 13 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Flowering (IRE), 5-1 Lady Caro (IRE), 11-2 Ironed Out (IRE), 6-1 Getmetothemoon (GB), 8-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 14-1 As Fast As Wind (IRE), Clear Storm (GB), 20-1 Time For Tea (IRE), 25-1 Reely Delightful (GB), 100-1 Lady Ironside (IRE)
Dan Skelton juvenile FLOWERING looks on a workable opening hurdle mark and is taken to deny Sawpit Sienna a hat-trick in this race. Ironed Out is also respected on the back of her Fakenham near miss.
Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £223,266 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
NEWCASTLE
Race 1 1.03 5f
1 Fiorella Princess (IRE) 9-9
AmyMurphy AdamFarragher Form: 125-, TFR:HHIII
2 Dandy Magic (IRE) 9-9
JimGoldie PaulMulrennan Form: 001-, TFR:HHHHI
3 Blinky (IRE) 9-9
EdWalker CallumHutchinson Form: 463-, TFR:HHHII
4 Star Chorus (IRE) 9-8
AndrewBalding OisinOrr Form: 33-4, TFR:HHHHI
5 Oakley Boy (GB) 9-6
StuartWilliams CliffordLee Form: 612-, TFR:HHHHH
6 Fallen Soldier (IRE) 9-0
John&SeanQuinn WarrenFentiman(7) Form: 204-, TFR:HHHII
7 Startling (GB) 9-0
DavidO’Meara CianHorgan(5) Form: 510-, TFR:HHIII
8 Atherstone Beau (GB) 8-13
RogerFell RowanScott Form: 425-, TFR:HHIII
Race 2 1.33 1m 4f 98y
1 Illucidate (GB) 10-0
AmyMurphy AdamFarragher Form: 01/4-, TFR:HHHII
2 Percy Willis (GB) 9-6
JeddO’Keeffe JackGarritty Form: 65-2, TFR:HHHHI
3 Humble Spark (IRE) 9-4
JimGoldie PaulMulrennan Form: 351-, TFR:HHHHH
4 Show No Fear (IRE) 9-4
RebeccaMenzies AlistairRawlinson Form: 300-, TFR:HHIII
Race 3 2.03 1m 4f 98y
1 Royal Approval (IRE) 9-11
AndrewBalding PaulMulrennan
Form: 01-, TFR:HHHHI
2 Another Lifetime (GB) 9-4
NigelHawke CallumHutchinson
Form: 03-, TFR:HHHII
3 Fireblade (GB) 9-4
John&ThadyGosden BenoitdelaSayette Form: 223-, TFR:HHHII
4 Northern Ruler (GB) 9-4
K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 223-, TFR:HHHHH
5 Scotland The Brave (GB) 9-4
TristanDavidson RowanScott
Form: 66-, TFR:HHIII
6 Saxon Star (IRE) 9-2
BrianEllison BenRobinson
Form: 60-, TFR:HHIII
7 Simply Red (GB) 9-2
BrianEllison HarryRussell
Form: 04-, TFR:HHIII
8 Winding Road (GB) 8-13
IvanFurtado TomEaves
Form: 00-, TFR:HIIII
Race 4 2.33 5f
1 Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 9-9
RobertCowell TomEaves
Form: 044-, TFR:HHHII
2 Al Farabi (FR) 9-8
StuartWilliams CliffordLee
Form: 004-, TFR:HHHHI
3 Mondammej (GB) 9-5
AntonyBrittain CamHardie Form: 122-, TFR:HHHHH
4 Sugar Hill Babe (IRE) 9-5
LisaWilliamson LewisEdmunds Form: 116-, TFR:HHHII
5 Dark Kestrel (IRE) 9-4
AntonyBrittain HarryRussell Form: 344-, TFR:HHHHI
6 Our Absent Friends (IRE) 9-3
TristanDavidson RowanScott Form: 043-, TFR:HHHHI
7 Strong Johnson (IRE) 9-0
PaulMidgley WarrenFentiman(7) Form: 544-, TFR:HHHHI
8 Parisiac (IRE) 9-0
IainJardine AndrewMullen
Form: 502-, TFR:HHHII
Race 5 3.03 1m 2f 42y
1 Powerful Response (IRE) 9-9
GeoffreyHarker RowanScott Form: 622-, TFR:HHHHI
2 Kalikapour (IRE) 9-9
RogerFell GianlucaSanna(5) Form: 401-, TFR:HHHHH
3 Parish Councillor (IRE) 9-9
David&NicolaBarron AdamFarragher Form: 005-, TFR:HHHII
4 Russian Virtue (GB) 9-8
DavidThompson SeanKirrane Form: 404-, TFR:HHHII
5 Annandale (IRE) 9-6
JimGoldie PaulMulrennan Form: 044-, TFR:HHHHI
6 Sandret (IRE) 9-6
BenHaslam AndrewMullen Form: 021-, TFR:HHHHI
7 Burglar’s Dream (IRE) 9-5
TimEasterby CamHardie Form: 400-, TFR:HHHII
8 Racing Vicar (IRE) 9-3
LucindaRussell OisinOrr Form: 505-, TFR:HHIII
9 Dundory (IRE) 8-13
MickyHammondAidenBrookes(3) Form: 000-, TFR:HIIII
Race 6 3.33 7f 14y
1 Red Maids (GB) 9-9
MarkRimell TarynLangley(7) Form: 113-, TFR:HHHHI
2 Beattie Is Back (GB) 9-8
RichardFahey OisinOrr Form: 013-, TFR:HHHHI
3 King’s School (GB) 9-6
GemmaTutty WarrenFentiman(7)
Form: 411-, TFR:HHHHH
4 Commander of Life (IRE) 9-5
JessicaMacey LewisEdmunds Form: 453-, TFR:HHHII
5 Starliner (IRE) 9-5
LindaPerratt TommieJakes(5) Form: 120-, TFR:HHHII
6 Barnaby (IRE) 9-4
KevinRyan LouiseAkehurst(7) Form: 130-, TFR:HHHII
7 Petra Celera (IRE) 9-4
RogerFell CliffordLee
Form: 245-, TFR:HHIII
8 William Dewhirst (IRE) 9-3
BenHaslam PaulMulrennan
Form: 112-, TFR:HHHHI
9 Alreet Cha (IRE) 9-2
CraigLidster ShaneGray Form: 062-, TFR:HHHHI
10 Homer Stokes (GB) 8-11
David&NicolaBarron AdamFarragher Form: 300-, TFR:HIIII
Race 7 4.03 7f
14y
1 Ahamoment (IRE) 9-9
David&NicolaBarron AdamFarragher
Form: 044-, TFR:HHHII
2 Wyvern (GB) 9-9
PatrickMorris DavidNolan Form: 462-, TFR:HHHHI
3 Lahab (GB) 9-8
MichaelWigham DylanHogan Form: 20-3, TFR:HHHHI
4 Rebecca’s Girl (IRE) 9-7
GaryRutherford ArchieYoung(5) Form: 123-, TFR:HHHHH
5 Drafted (IRE) 9-7
DannyBrooke AlistairRawlinson Form: 513-, TFR:HHHII
6 Tasever (GB) 9-7
PatrickMorris RyanKavanagh(7)
Form: 003-, TFR:HHHII
7 Belle Flora (GB) 9-5
PeterNiven JoannaMason Form: 054/-, TFR:HHIII
8 Drakeholes (GB) 9-5
AlisonHamilton PaulMulrennan Form: 130-, TFR:HHHII
9 Pallas Lord (IRE) 9-5
DonaldWhillans CliffordLee Form: 50-0, TFR:HHHII
10 Thanks Dad (GB) 9-4
ScottDixon HarrisonShaw Form: 545-, TFR:HHHII
11 Keep Me Stable (IRE) 9-3
LindaPerratt TommieJakes(5) Form: 203-, TFR:HHHII
12 Marcello Si (GB) 8-12
MichaelDods SeanKirrane Form: 600-, TFR:HHIII
First Race 12.45 - THE FORESTERS GARDEN BUILDINGS NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 20 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE MEET ALLAHO ON SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY
MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 25 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.45 - THE SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENTS 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £63 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 12 entries, 1 at £12 and 11 at £63. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.15 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 12 entries, 1 at £15 and 11 at £75. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £6382; Second £3190; Third £1596; Fourth £798; Fifth £398. (Penalty Value £8343.98) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.45 - THE GEOFFREY BOSLEY ‘TALLY HO’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1693, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland). To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. MRS PAM BOSLEY has kindly sponsored this race in memory of her husband Geoffrey and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 14 entries at £32. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.27) HC
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.15 - THE SATURDAY MEETING 18TH JANUARY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 18 entries at £41. - Closed January 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
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