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FIRST RACE 11:52AM
The Watch William Hill Inside Track Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race
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SECOND RACE 12:27PM
The William Hill Offers Top Price Guarantees Novices’ Handicap Chase
THIRD RACE 1:00PM
The William Hill Proper Prices Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race
FOURTH RACE 1:35PM
The William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase
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FIFTH RACE 2:10PM
The William Hill Committed To Top Prices Handicap Chase
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SIXTH RACE 2:45PM
The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap Hurdle Race
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SEVENTH RACE 3:20PM
The William Hill Betting Done Properly Handicap Hurdle
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William Hill will present a cash prize to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse on every race today. Presentations will be made after each race to the winning Owner.
A Presentation will be made to the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey of the William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase.
The Watch William Hill Inside Track
Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB
Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (18 wins from 257 runners, 7%) runs ISABEL DE CLARE & JOLIE MARESCA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs I AM THE MOON Longest Traveller: BELLAS BRIDGE trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 198 miles.
1 BELLAS BRIDGE (GB) (64) 1/315-3 BF 5 11-4
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Kullu Valley Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Gary Gillies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Shade Oak Stud BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole outing in Irish points and built on encouraging Rules debut when landing a 9-runner event at Ludlow in January Sound fifth in Listed company 2 months later but just modest form on hurdles debut fitted with a tongue tie at Southwell in October Since had a wind op and can improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 GENIES GIRL (IRE) (29) 606 5 11-4
Br B m Sageburg (IRE) - Cognitive (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J
O Mr J. Sheard Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Mary Roche Jeremy Sheard S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 23f hurdle winner Olivers Travels. Signs of ability in bumpers but sent off a huge price and showed very little on last month’s hurdles debut over 2m at this track. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 I AM THE MOON (GB) (22) 54 5 11-4
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour Finn Lambert (3) J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group, Potters House S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon mare. Dam (h142) bumper/2m-21f hurdle winner Stuck to her task pretty well in a brace of bumpers and step up in trip should suit now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 ISABEL DE CLARE (GB) (29) 5-6 4 11-4
Br Br f Passing Glance - Flutter Bye (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mill House Stud Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £28,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance filly Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Pique Rock and fair hurdler Blue Beach. Minor promise in bumpers 10 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 JESSIE JUMP JET (GB) (26) 430 4 11-4
Br Br f Blue Bresil (FR) - Jester Jet Stan Sheppard J
O Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Toni P. James Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 9 in a bumper on debut at Huntingdon in May and also offered something to work on when third in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (15.8f, good to soft) at the beginning of last month. Backward step at Doncaster since. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 JOLIE MARESCA (FR) (25) 2-0 5 11-4
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Queen Maresca (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B M. L. Besnouin & J. M. Feuillet-Besnouin Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, £25,000 5-y-o, Spanish Moon mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Via Maresca. Dam fairly useful 2 1/4m hurdle winner Second of 3 finishers sole Irish point run in March but little short-term promise on Rules debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
Breeder S
7 JUST CALL ME LUCY (GB) (19) 4100-33 6 11-4
Br B m Lucarno (USA) - Youamazeme Jamie Hamilton J
O The Magic Circle Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Sandra Windross Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a point winner and bolted up on second bumper start at Carlisle (17f, soft) a year ago. Fared as well as could be expected when mid-field in Grade 2 company at Aintree but sent off odds-on, she failed to deliver on last month’s hurdles bow Showed more over 2m here last time. TFRHHHHH BHA-
8 KALO ATHENA (IRE) (45) 1-16 5 11-4
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE) Nick Scholfield J
O Mr C. N. Barnes James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B P. J. Fortune Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Waspy Dual-point winner who shaped like a stayer in her bumper last month. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PARISIAN FASHION (IRE) (22) 6P4-14 5 11-4
Br B m Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr Michael Scholey Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr David Bobbett Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 5-y-o, Champs Elysees mare. Sister to point bumper/ bumper winner Phantom Gold. Dam, multiple bumper winner, also useful 2m/17f hurdle winner Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and pitched in quite deep, she showed something to work on at Haydock 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 PEPITE DE SAPHIR (GB) (42) 0-4 4 11-4
Br Br f Scorpion (IRE) - Pepite Rose (FR) Derek Fox J
O Gay and Peter Hartley Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Falcon’s Line Ltd Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when mid-field in a mares’ bumper at Newbury a year and also displayed promise when fourth on hurdles debut at Market Rasen. That puts her in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 WENDYWILLDO (GB) (26) 41-5 4 11-4
Br B f Dragon Dancer - Barely Black (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Miss S. J. Turner Danny Brooke, Middleham T
B Miss S. J. Turner Danny Brooke Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of promise when making the frame in a Catterick bumper on debut and stepped forward from that effort when winning at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in March. Could never land a blow on hurdles debut over 2m but this trip more suitable. TFRHHHII BHA2023: LADY IN THE PARK (IRE) 5 10 11 Patrick Wadge 10-3 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Just Call Me Lucy (GB), 9-2 Bellas Bridge (GB), Parisian Fashion (IRE), 13-2 Pepite de Saphir (GB), 7-1 I Am The Moon (GB), 14-1 Kalo Athena (IRE), Wendywilldo (GB), 25-1 Isabel de Clare (GB), 66-1 Genies Girl (IRE), Jessie Jump Jet (GB), 100-1 Jolie Maresca (FR)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW JUST CALL ME LUCY hasn’t yet come close to her bumper form over hurdles but she’ll know more this time and she really should be a big factor at this level. Bellas Bridge and Parisian Fashion are also likely improvers, so are feared most.
GBB RACE
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SECOND RACE 12.27
The William Hill Offers Top Price Guarantees Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (14 wins from 72 runners, 19%) runs BRAVETHEWAVES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs SAMAZUL
Longest Traveller: CELESTIAL FASHION trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 205 miles.
1 SAMAZUL (GB) (21) 530-164
6 12-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samandara (FR) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O OAP III Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mill House Stud & Alan King Racing Horse & Groom East Ashling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who failed to score over hurdles but has the build for chasing and duly improved when opening account on return/debut over fences at Fontwell. Couple of heavy defeats since raise concerns and he’s now fitted with blinkers. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 HAWKSEYE VIEW (GB) (26) 405-062 5 11-8
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Noir Girl Nick Scholfield J
O Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Auroras Encore 2 Ltd Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who improved when finishing second on third run over fences in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap (2 1/2m, good) last month. May well have won granted a better jump at the final fence that day and this 5-y-o will have every chance if able to back that up here. TFRHHHHH BHA94
3 CELESTIAL FASHION (GB) (15) 215-012 D 6 11-4
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian A. Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account in 17f conditionals handicap at Newcastle in March and caused a 28/1 surprise after 6 months off in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) in October Switched to fences and continued the good work when runner-up at Hexham. Step back up in trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (30) 33-PP46 6 10-11
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr Daniel Furini Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and merely closed up late over 21.1f at Sedgefield a month ago. Tongue strap on for first time.
TFRHHHII BHA83
5 FIADH (IRE) (19) 0-02641 CD 8 10-11
Br B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Mr G. F. White
B Ms Jill Farrell
Chris Grant, Billingham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 3m hurdles winner but has the size for chasing and made second start over the larger obstacles a winning one over C&D 3 weeks ago. Can be a factor again.
TFRHHHHI BHA83
6 ELUSIVE SHINE (IRE) (29) 44-2053 4 10-11
Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tosca Shine (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley T
B Paddy Keane Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame all 3 starts in Irish points and more like it when third in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen a month ago. Potential improver now handicapping over fences.
TFRHHHII BHA91
7 BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (12) 430/-000 7 10-6
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Jack Quinlan J
O The Brave Bunch Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr S. G. Adams Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing maiden over hurdles so hopes rest on switch to fences.
TFRHHIII BHA78
2023: TOM CODY (IRE) 7 12 0 Ross Chapman 13-8 (Rebecca Menzies) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Hawkseye View (GB), 10-3 Celestial Fashion (GB), 5-1 Fiadh (IRE), 9-1 Empty Nest (IRE), 10-1 Samazul (GB), Elusive Shine (IRE), 20-1 Bravethewaves (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HAWKSEYE VIEW may well have opened his account without a final-fence mistake at Newcastle a month ago and with that in mind, a 2lb rise looks very fair Celestial Fashion and Fiadh also arrive in form, while Elusive Shine warrants a market check on chase/handicap debut.
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Age st-lb
FLAGS
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RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required.
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BEST TURNED OUT
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Condition & Coat - Racehorses are athletes and the way their coat looks and the way it moves easily over their muscles reflects the horses overall condition. The coat should look smooth, clean and have a glossy shine, but pay attention to Greys and lighter coloured Chestnuts, as they won't carry such a sheen to their coats, which is not for want of trying, they just have the equine equivalent of mousey hair and remember that Greys often require much more work and effort to get clean. Quarter marks are the patterns put onto the coat on the horse's hindquarters or shoulder. They are made using a damp brush, wiped against the natural lie of the coat. Much like brushing velvet the wrong way.
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To Plait or not to Plait - to win Best Turned Out a horse does not have to be plaited. Some horses do not like having their heads touched and get over-excited when being plaited as it indicates they could be off to the races. If a horse is not plaited it should not go against them, providing their loose mane is short, tangle-free and even, and lying on the right hand side of the horse's neck. Plaits should be small, neat and uniform with an odd number of plaits along the neck and one at the front.
Sunday 27th April
Family Day
The GOING IS GOOD TO FLUFFY ON FAMILY DAY!
Tails you win! - Doubtless at some point you will have heard that you should not stand behind a horse! For racing grooms the trust they build with their horses means you may see some in the Parade Ring with a plaited tail. If tails are loose they must be tangle-free, not too long, and there should be no wisps of bedding or hay in the tail.
No foot no Horse - Horse's legs, particularly white markings, known as socks or stockings, must be clean. Sometimes chalk is used to brighten these marks. Feet should be well shod and hooves oiled.
Best Dressed - All items of clothing (tack) the horse wears should be in good condition and clean.
Race 1 11.55 2m 4f
1 Lunar Discovery (GB) 12-2
2 Little Miss Dante (GB) 11-13
3 Victoria Milano (IRE) 11-10
4 Lavida Adiva (IRE) 11-7
5 Majestic Jameela (GB) 11-7
6 Touchy Feely (GB) 11-5
7 Could Be Trouble (IRE) 11-3
8 Sweet Magic (IRE) 10-8
9 Crystal Glance (GB) 10-5
Race 2 12.30 2m 3f 200y
1 Richmond Lake (IRE) 12-0
2 Heltenham (FR) 11-11
3 Imperial Saint (FR) 11-9
4 Herbiers (FR) 11-4
5 Westerninthepark (IRE) 11-3
6 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 10-11
Race 3 1.05 2m 209y
1 Celtic Dino (FR) 11-8
2 Country Mile (IRE) 11-8
3 Good And Clever (IRE) 11-8
4 Junker d’Allier (FR) 11-8
5 Miami Magic (IRE) 11-8
6 Potters Charm (IRE) 11-8
7 Roadlesstravelled (IRE) 11-8
Race 1 12.45 2m 4f 110y
1 Range (IRE) 11-11
2 Asta La Pasta (IRE) 11-10
3 First Street (GB) 11-10
4 El Rio (IRE) 11-8
5 Leave of Absence (FR) 11-7
6 Es Perfecto (IRE) 11-6
7 Fire Flyer (IRE) 11-6
8 Tapley (GB) 11-0
9 Leader In The Park (IRE) 11-0
Race 2 1.20 3m
1 Hyland (FR) 11-7
2 Masaccio (IRE) 11-7
3 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 11-7
4 Welcom To Cartries (FR) 11-7
5 White Rhino (IRE) 11-7
Race 3 1.55 2m
1 Burdett Road (GB) 11-10
2 Constitution Hill (GB) 11-10
3 Lump Sum (FR) 11-10
4 Lossiemouth (FR) 11-3
AINTREE
Race 4 1.40 2m 4f
1 Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 12-0
2 Act of Authority (FR) 11-13
3 Uncle Bert (GB) 11-12
4 Red Dirt Road (IRE) 11-7
5 Florida Dreams (IRE) 11-5
6 Bingoo (GB) 11-3
7 Patriotik (FR) 10-13
8 El Jefe (IRE) 10-6
9 One Eye On Vegas (GB) 10-5
Race 5 2.15 3m 210y
1 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 12-0
2 Gustavian (IRE) 11-9
3 Ikarak (FR) 11-8
4 Duke of Deception (IRE) 11-7
5 Fortunate Man (IRE) 11-7
6 Busty Boy (IRE) 11-0
7 Moonlit Potter (GB) 10-13
8 Jar du Desert (FR) 10-10
Race 6 2.50 1m 7f 176y
1 Ballee (IRE) 11-10
2 Inedit Star (FR) 11-5
3 Booster Bob (IRE) 11-1
4 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 10-12
KEMPTON PARK
Race 4 2.30 3m
1 Banbridge (IRE) 11-10
2 Bravemansgame (FR) 11-10
3 Corbetts Cross (IRE) 11-10
4 Envoi Allen (FR) 11-10
5 General En Chef (FR) 11-10
6 Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-10
7 Il Est Francais (FR) 11-10
8 Juntos Ganamos (FR) 11-10
9 L’homme Presse (FR) 11-10
10 Spillane’s Tower (IRE) 11-10
11 The Real Whacker (IRE) 11-10
Race 5 3.05 2m
1 Beau Quali (FR) 11-4
2 Classic Speed (IRE) 11-4
3 Cresta Cat (GB) 11-4
4 Jack Hyde (IRE) 11-4
5 Moonshine Man (IRE) 11-4
6 Nap Hand (IRE) 11-4
7 Rascallion (FR) 11-4
8 Youdecide (IRE) 11-4
9 Kientzheim (FR) 10-11
Race 7 3.25 2m 209y
1 Dalston Lad (IRE) 11-6
2 Old Blue Eyes (GB) 11-6
3 Swindon Village (IRE) 11-6
4 Is This For Real (IRE) 11-2
5 Race To Base (IRE) 11-2
6 The Blue Room (IRE) 11-2
Race 6 3.40 2m 5f
1 Hermino Aa (FR) 12-0
2 Supreme Gift (IRE) 11-12
3 Emailandy (IRE) 11-7
4 Mahons Glory (IRE) 11-6
5 Doddiethegreat (IRE) 11-3
6 Samuel Spade (GER) 10-13
7 East India Express (IRE) 10-11
8 In The Air (FR) 10-11
9 King of The Road (IRE) 10-3
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THIRD RACE 1.00
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Novices’ Handicap
Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (14 wins from 72 runners, 19%) runs HORSESOMEHARRY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs JUST CHASING MAY
Longest Traveller: MARLACOO trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 190 miles.
1 JAZZ KING (FR) (44) 1/PP-521 D 8 12-0
Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR) Murray Dodd (7) J
O Spiers & Hartwell & Partners Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger F&S Consultants Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a useful prospect when making a winning chase debut at Ludlow on final outing for Sam Thomas. Pulled up both starts over fences for new yard last season but showed ability remains back hurdling at the start of the summer and cashed in on a career-low mark at Hereford latest. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) (25) 23-3510 D 5 11-13
Br B g Sea Moon - Bally Tutu (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe Adra Projects Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 purchase having finished placed all 4 starts in Irish points. Improved plenty for stiffer test of stamina when making second hurdles start a winning one at Hexham 6 weeks ago (20.1f). Well held under a penalty at Carlisle and now goes handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA109
3 MARLACOO (IRE) (54) 132 4 11-12
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare 100 - Marlacoo Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mrs Vera Deegan Raceshare S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off to a winning start in clear-cut fashion in a Down Royal bumper in May Changed hands for £85,000 soon after and made a promising start to hurdling career when third in 2m novice at Warwick last month. Hooded and looked a shade awkward when second here last month. Handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 DIAMOND DEALER (IRE) (55) r/445-15 D BF 5 11-12
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Endless Wave Jack Quinlan J
O Mr K. McKenna B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Maurice Smiddy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied when opening his account at Uttoxeter in October Below-par fifth under a penalty there last month but not written off going into handicap company for the first time on what looks a workable mark. Hood removed. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 HORSESOMEHARRY (GB) (25) P66-10 D BF 6 11-8
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Have A Go Harry Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr S. G. Adams Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with cheekpieces and a different proposition on handicap debut/reappearance when successful at Carlisle last month. Short-price to follow up back at that venue but proved to be a major disappointment. TFRHHHII BHA104
6 BRIDGE COURT (IRE) (37) 0/20-43 5 11-8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - The Wounded Cook (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mrs Mossie Hayes & Mr Tom Hayes Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Continued theme of race-by-race progress when third in a Carlisle novice last month. In good handicaps ahead this handicap debut but mark does ask for more. TFRHHHII BHA104
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 154y
7 GLEN ROAD (IRE) (19) 00-P603 5 11-4
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW First worthwhile form when third of 8 on heavy-ground 2m novice here 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip and opening mark has suffered as a result. TFRHHHII BHA100
8 JOIE MORE (IRE) (18) 662-505 6 11-1
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Joie de Cotte (FR) Nick Scholfield J
O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in points and has shown promise over hurdles, effort flattening out over 22.7f at Kelso 18 days ago. This could be his ideal trip. TFRHHHII BHA97
9 LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (27) 50-5P42 6 11-0
Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Mrs A. J. Boswell Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs Joanna Boswell
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but just about his best effort yet when second of 11 at Market Rasen a month ago. Claims with a repeat. TFRHHHII BHA96
10 JUST CHASING MAY (GB) (28) 4-F1223 D 5 10-13
Br B g Isfahan (GER) - Just For Show (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Gestut Elsetal Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked one to follow in opening his account in thoroughly dominant fashion at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft) in June. Followed that with a trio of placed efforts at up to 23f and he’s likely to give his running again. TFRHHHHI BHA95
2023: ELOGIO (IRE) 4 11 7 Cameron Iles 11-4 (Tom Lacey) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:
CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES: Following its run on 1/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat on this occasion.
DIAMOND DEALER: Following its run on 1/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
HORSESOMEHARRY: Following its run on 1/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Marlacoo (IRE), 5-1 Jazz King (FR), 6-1 Diamond Dealer (IRE), 7-1 Just Chasing May (GB), 8-1 Looking Splendid (GB), 9-1 Horsesomeharry (GB), 12-1 Bridge Court (IRE), 18-1 Glen Road (IRE), 20-1 Joie More (IRE), 25-1 Chasingouttheblues (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MARLACOO didn’t look totally straightforward in a 2m novice here last time but there’s definite scope from this mark based on his bumper win in Ireland, so he gets the tentative vote. Jazz King got the job done last time so he’s a threat, along with Just Chasing Mary
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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THE WILLIAM HILL
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2024 IS THE 67TH ANNIVERSAR ROWLAND at anniversary, and the 51st , Occasionally at mercy of December the race was abandoned due to snow or frost for 5 years or and has times since due to and once in , 1967 to
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HISTORY
The first Christmas meeting at Wetherby was held in 1940 Seventeen years later, in 1957, the Rowland Meyrick Chase had its first running.
Today is the 67th and the 51st running. at the mercy of the weather, the race was abandoned due to snow and/ ost for 5 years running between 1961 & 1965, and been lost in total 15 times since 1957 due to weather, and once in due to the Foot and Mouth epidemic.
FORGIVE ‘N’ FORGET and THE THINKER both won the race in 1984 and 1986 respectively, and both went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup the following Spring.
MERRYMAN II won the race in 1960, after having won the first live televised Grand National at Aintree earlier that year.
The race is named for ROWLAND FRANCIS MEYRICK
Rowland Meyrick was educated at Eton and served in the Boer War. He became a J.P in 1907 and was a Steward at Wetherby Racecourse from the first decade of the 20th Century. Ackowledged as a fine breeder of racehorses, he became Clerk of the Course at Wetherby between 1919 and 1947 He passed away in 1953 at the family home of Apley Castle, Wellington, Shropshire.
He was trained in Yorkshire by Neville Crump and ridden by Gerry Scott in both races.
1960 WINNER Merryman II
FOURTH RACE 1.35
The
William Hill Rowland Meyrick
Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier
Handicap
Handicap) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 18lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): F O’Brien (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs YOUNG BUSTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs TAHMURAS
Longest Traveller: TAHMURAS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 241 miles.
1 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (222) 3U/2UP-P 8 12-0
Br B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr J. Manclark Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B R. Lynch
TIMEFORM VIEW Is quirky but no doubting his ability, placing in another good handicap in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter in March. In rear (lost several lengths at start) when unseating halfway in Grand National and wasn’t on a “going” day finally start for Willie Mullins in May TFRHHIII BHA150
2 TAHMURAS (FR) (33) 0/3122-5 D 7 11-7
Br B g Falco (USA) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE) Nick Scholfield J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Tahmuras Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B G.A.E.C Stewart Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown. Cast aside a tame chase debut when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Aintree on Boxing Day and similar form when runner-up next 2 starts. Expected to step up on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA143
3 CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (60) 2511-40 C 7 11-4
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term with 3m chase win here and shaped well when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f, soft) a month later under an attacking ride. Spin over hurdles in October should have put him spot on for this so he’s a major player TFRHHHHH BHA140
4 KINONDO KWETU (GB) (12) 112P55 D 8 11-2
Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) Jonathan England J
O Gunalt Partnership Sam England, Guiseley T
B Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on-song when bagging handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester during the summer Followed that with a solid second at Perth in September and by no means disgraced in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good). Added another sound run to his CV at Doncaster since. TFRHHHII BHA138
5 SINE NOMINE (GB) (29) 21211-U CD 8 10-11
Br Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Hymn To Love (FR) James Turner (5) J
O Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham, Thirsk T
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a likeable profile both in points and under Rules, making it 4 wins from 6 starts in hunter chases when landing the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham (26.3f, heavy). Strong traveller but jumping failed the test on last month’s reappearance under this rider TFRHHHII BHA133
6 YOUNG BUSTER (IRE) (61) 113P-25 D BF 8 10-10
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shatani (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Yawl Bloodstock & James Browne Bresbet S
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B Breeder S Sponsor
7 GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (22) 350-332 CD 11 10-9
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Jamie Brace (7) J
O Dash Grange Stud Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mrs M. Brophy
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner in 3m veterans’ handicap chases this time last year and went with more zest than at Sandown when second of 7 at Haydock (25.6f) Slight step back in trip will help but he could be vulnerable to younger legs. TFRHHHII BHA131
8 SOME SCOPE (GB) (26) 1124-P4 D 6 10-2
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Carl Hinchy Mark Scott and Nigel Horler Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
B Mr W. L. Smith & Partners RH Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good first season over fences, winning on 2 of his 5 starts and ending campaign with creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Cheltenham in April. Looked rusty there on return but had a breathing operation after and much more like it when fourth in the Rehearsal Chase. TFRHHHII BHA124
2023: FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) 8 10 3 Shane Quinlan 10-3 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Cruz Control (FR), 5-1 Tahmuras (FR), 11-2 Some Scope (GB), 7-1 Young Buster (IRE), Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 10-1 Sine Nomine (GB), 18-1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB), 25-1 Mr Incredible (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CRUZ CONTROL had a really good first season over fences and with a spin over hurdles under his belt, he’s taken to regain the winning thread. Tahmuras is also expected to run much closer to form this time, with Young Buster completing the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRUZ CONTROL (FR) 2.TAHMURAS (FR) 3.YOUNG BUSTER (IRE)
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TFRHHHHI BHA132
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent chasing last term, completing hat-trick in a handicap at Kelso (22.3f) a year ago. Back to that sort of form both starts this term 5 months apart and eased 1lb since. Cheekpieces back on.
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FIFTH RACE 2.10
The William Hill Committed To Top Prices
Handicap
Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 x Declared Runners 4
Owners Prize Money 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights lowered 4lb
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (14 wins from 111 runners, 13%) runs GRAIN D’OUDAIRIES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs GRAIN D’OUDAIRIES
Longest Traveller: MYRETOWN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 GRAIN D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (27) 13-3331 8 11-8
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss d’Estruval (FR)
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr John P. McManus Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Comte Michel de Gigou
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen in March and gained reward for consistency in 6-runner contest at Doncaster fitted with a tongue tie for the first time. Up 6lb but likely to give it another good go. TFRHHHHI BHA123
2 MYRETOWN (IRE) (27) 14/2F1-5 7 11-6
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Longrove Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Made amends for his Ayr spill in February (race at his mercy) when running out an impressive winner of a Kelso maiden (20.9f) a month later Built for chasing and shaped quite nicely on reappearance/handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA121
3 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (26) 650P31 D8 11-4
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England J
O Ursa Ellerby & Partner Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mr Michael D. Hickey Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved over fences for current yard last season and also scored on the Flat at Pontefract in October Usually held up but raced in mid-field when regaining the winning thread at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA119
4 RICH SPIRIT (GB) (29) 12FP-F4 D 6 11-2
Br B g Iktibas - Silly Gilly (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mrs J. Barr Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has some fairly useful winning hurdles form to his name but not at that level completed start over fences this autumn. TFRHHHII BHA117
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Myretown (IRE), 5-2 Grain d’Oudairies (FR), Glory And Honour (IRE), 12-1 Rich Spirit (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MYRETOWN is built to excel over fences and sure to improve a lot for last month’s reappearance/chase bow, he could be the answer Glory And Honour and Grain D’oudairies are solid rivals.
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 85y
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SIXTH RACE 2.45
The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10500 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (18 wins from 257 runners, 7%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs GROZNI
Longest Traveller: AMERICAN SNIPER trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
1 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (41) 00-0016 D 6 12-0
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington T
B George Doyle W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to best with cheekpieces refitted when gamely landing 4-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) at the start of November Raced enthusiastically in a competitive Cheltenham handicap (21f) 41 days ago. This looks an easier race and he could be dangerous if getting his own way in front. TFRHHHHH BHA125
2 GROZNI (FR) (19) 22665-P 8 12-0
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Ivan Dumont
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes who ran well on first 2 starts over fences for new yard. Ran below form at Kempton on final outing and struggled when back hurdling from a 7-month break (pulled up Sandown 19 days ago). Needs to leave that run well behind and visor applied for first time. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (41) 2543-20 D 9 11-13
Br B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B T. C. Dawson Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season but signed off with a good third at Ayr (21.4f) in the spring and similar form after 7 months off when second of 6 in handicap hurdle here (19.7f) last month. Found out in a better race at Cheltenham last month and this looks a more realistic assignment. TFRHHHII BHA124
4 WILLASTON (IRE) (29) 02-0344 8 11-13
Br B g Morozov (USA) - Bombalong (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O New Vision Bloodstock Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Martin Kenirons Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hurdle winner since joining Mark Walford but proving hit and miss of late, a well-held fourth in 3m Aintree handicap and a below-par fourth of 7 at Market Rasen 29 days ago. Needs more to take this. TFRHHHII BHA124
5 CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (62) 031600 7 11-9
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Yeomanstown Stud Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced superb record at Market Rasen when landing the valuable Summer Hurdle in July Hard to find excuses for his last two runs. Generally seems to be a better horse in the summer but has gone well fresh in the past (returns from 62-day break here) and not ruled out if staying this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA120
6 LIFFEYDALE DREAMER (IRE) (16) 30111/-P 9 11-9
Br B m Azamour (IRE) - Owega Dale (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Sam England Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T
B Sean Murphy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick in game fashion at Cartmel in August 2022. Off the track for 28 months so no real surprise she didn’t show a great deal at Uttoxeter 16 days ago. Looks up against it here. TFRHHIII BHA120
7 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (47) 3644-3P C 5 11-6
Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over hurdles (including here) who saw out the longer trip after 7 months off when third of 9 at Perth (20.2f, soft) in September Backward step when pulled up at Kelso 47 days ago, folding tamely (jockey felt something was amiss) and market should indicate what’s expected here. TFRHHHII BHA117
8 EIRE STREET (IRE) (63) 00112-0 7 10-13
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Xian (IRE) Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Northern Lights Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B M. Kavanagh Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for new yard at the beginning of 2024, easily winning heavy-ground handicaps over C&D and Ayr (20.5f) in February Good second of 16 at Kelso on final start last season. Shaped as if needing the run on comeback in October (63 days ago) and should be more at home back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA110
9 NORTH PARADE (IRE) (32) 320-045 9 10-11
Br Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr D. Kennedy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time 2m4f scorer at Newcastle last term and showed benefit of reappearance when fourth at Uttoxeter last month, Disappointing upped to 23.3f last time but yard has turned a corner in recent weeks. A better showing expected here and can be in the mix if his jumping holds up. TFRHHHII BHA108
2023: THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) 5 11 3 Lewis Stones 7-2 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Stewards Note: NORTH PARADE: Following its run on 24/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 American Sniper (IRE), 11-2 Eire Street (IRE), 6-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), 13-2 North Parade (IRE), 10-1 Grozni (FR), Willaston (IRE), 12-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 16-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 50-1 Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW AMERICAN SNIPER was far from disgraced when sixth in a better race at Cheltenham last month, showing plenty of verve from the front that day and he can score with a top conditional rider in the plate. Eire Street can leave his comeback run behind and back up in trip, he could be dangerous if in the same form as when second at Kelso in April. North Parade is better than he showed last time and could be in the mix with a cleaner round of jumping.
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The William Hill Betting Done Properly Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (25 wins from 102 runners, 25%) runs DOUBLE OBAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs DOUBLE OBAN
Longest Traveller: LET’S SAIL AWAY trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 190 miles.
1 VOCAL DUKE (IRE) (63) 306300 D 8 12-0
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Jim Bracken & Keith Hadwin James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. S. Bolger Bracken S Roofing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and while he was placed on 3lb higher at Cartmel in August, he followed that a brace of heavy defeats. Hopes rest on drop in trip. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (170) 431 D 4 11-13
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O DYDB Marketing & Briton International Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan S
7 LILLISTAR (GB) (190) 500- 4 11-0
Br Gr f Zoustar (AUS) - Langlauf (USA) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebottom Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B T Bloom Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Harry & Roger Charlton but well held over hurdles and efforts on the level for this yard hardly encouraging, either TFRHHIII BHA86
8 MISTER SMARTY (GB) (12) 0/6004-1 7 10-11
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Howard Thompson S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat at up to 14.5f for Hugo Palmer and continued theme of major race-by-race progress when making a winning handicap debut at Uttoxeter in July Could have more to offer for leading yard.
TFRHHHHH BHA99
3 LET’S SAIL AWAY (GB) (23) 154-50 5 11-12
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Southern Exit Stan Sheppard J
O Value Racing - Let’s Sail Away Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B L. J. Strangman Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags a year ago. Best effort of his 4 under Rules so far was when fourth of 13 in a Uttoxeter maiden (15.7f, heavy) in April but back over 2m having been brushed aside on handicap debut (made mistakes). TFRHHHII BHA98
4 OPERA KING (GB) (44) 30-3250 4 11-11
Br B g Australia - Queen Arabella Jamie Brace (7) J
O Mr Mark Barlow Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Meon Valley Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort in this sphere when creditable second of 9 at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to firm) in September Has followed that with a couple of low-key efforts over longer trips but perhaps this return to shorter will help him get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 LAHIRE (FR) (30) 065-64F BF 4 11-7
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE) Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr Christophe Jouandou
TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and set to produced most encouraging effort yet in handicaps when falling late at Sedgefield a month ago. Probably booked for second that day so one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA93
6 KELLIE’S DREAM (IRE) (198) 4404-50 D 7 11-3
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O S Lowther & D McCready Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B A. V. Bloodstock L.I.P. Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap hurdle winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland and showed a bit when making the frame at Carlisle on her stable debut in February Just fair efforts since from falling mark, though. TFRHHHII BHA89
TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye when fourth in a race at Newcastle that worked out well and belied 10-month absence when successful over the same C&D 12 days ago. May well have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA83
9 TREASURED COMPANY (IRE) (86) 040015 D BF 8 10-11
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Miss Madeline Burns Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner in 2021. Hasn’t stood much racing since but cashed in on falling mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel in August. Never really looked like following up at Sedgefield. TFRHHHII BHA83
10 NUT WOOD (IRE) (26) 0P-50 5 10-11
Br B g Califet (FR) - Step On My Soul (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr I. Holt Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T
B Berry Farms Mr Holt S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited on early evidence. Handicap debut.
TFRHIIII BHA83
11 MILAJESS (IRE) (51) 40-0204 7 10-8
Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O The Monday Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr Nicholas Kelly Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but produced best effort yet for current yard when runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in June Fitter for return when fourth at Sedgefield a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA80
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Double Oban (GB), 5-1 Lahire (FR), Mister Smarty (GB), 6-1 Treasured Company (IRE), 12-1 Let’s Sail Away (GB), 16-1 Opera King (GB), Kellie’s Dream (IRE), 18-1 Vocal Duke (IRE), 22-1 Milajess (IRE), 40-1 Lillistar (GB), 150-1 Nut Wood (IRE)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW DOUBLE OBAN was much improved on what was a quick switch to handicap company when successful at Uttoxeter this summer and is fancied to pick up where he left off for his excellent yard. Mister Smarty is also going the right way so he commands respect, along with Lahire.
RACE RESULT
FIXTURES
2024
THE WILLIAM HILL
- Friday 27th December
2025
YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS MEETING
Day Two featuring the William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase
Saturday 11th January
The William Hill Medieval Raceday featuring the William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase
Thursday 23rd January
Weekday Racing
Saturday 1st February
Wednesday 12th February
Wednesday 26th February
Tuesday 18th March
Friday 28th March
The Wear A Hat Day Supporting Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Sunday 27th April
Family Day
Featuring the Mascot Gold Cup
Monday 2nd June
Thursday 19th June
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.52 - THE WATCH WILLIAM HILL INSIDE TRACK MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 4lb each. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.27 - THE WILLIAM HILL OFFERS TOP PRICE GUARANTEES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 16 entries at £35. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL PROPER PRICES NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 23 entries at £40. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL ROWLAND MEYRICK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE:A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 19 entries, 3 at £50 and 16 at £250. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 18lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL COMMITTED TO TOP PRICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518 and the fourth £760. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 14 entries at £60. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights lowered 4lb. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 20 entries at £50. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights raised 5lbsand paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING DONE PROPERLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition,WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 21 entries at £40. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
OUR NEXT MEETING
Friday 27th December 2024
The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting - Day Two First Race 12:25pm
