Wincanton Racecard - Thursday 26th December

BOXING DAY RACING THURSDAY 26 DEC E MB E R 2024

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1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)

B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) J A. P. McCoy T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John. P. McManus B Elie Lellouche S Where Applicable

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13 14

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TFRHHHHH BHA166 FORM 114-321 D

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Took Champion Hurdle in 2010, and

back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.

26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl

gd-sf 1/5 Rock On Ruby (IRE) gd-sf 2/5 Overturn (IRE) good 3/6 Hurricane Fly (IRE)

nk 41/2l 9l

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1. FORM

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FIRST RACE

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12.53

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ª Total prize fund £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339.

(Penalty Value £3539.90)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 264 runners, 28%) runs JENA D’OUDAIRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs JENA D’OUDAIRIES FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2018.

The stable runs JENA D’OUDAIRIES today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EVEREST trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 50y

horse

age

st-lb

1

WALKADINA (FR) (26) 322-14

5

11-7

2

BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (386)

6

11-0

3

BLUEY (IRE) (26) 2/3611-4

5

11-0

4

EVEREST (GB) (40) 200

5

11-0

5

HELLO CELLO (IRE) (35) 6-42

5

11-0

6

JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (259) 331-

5

11-0

7

KINGSTON JOY (IRE) (48) P

5

11-0

8

LOUD AND PROUD (IRE) (35) 3442-36

5

11-0

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Walkada (FR) David Noonan J O Prof C Tisdall, J White & A Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T B K. Perreau, L. Colson & E. Lejault W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbothstartsinbumpersduringthespringandperfectstartinthisspherewhenwinning8-runnermares’maidenatUttoxeter(15.7f) inNovember.GavebestonlylateonwhenfourthinNewburyListedcontest26daysagoandshe’saplayerbackincalmerwaters.

TFRHHHHH BHA120 Br B m Indian Haven - Precision Five Brendan Powell J O Calne Engineering Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Calne Engineering Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-o marewho developed into a useful handicapperon Flat (stays 2 1/4m) bagging second success of2023 atAscot (2m) inJuly.

Relatedto hurdlewinners and feasibletothink she can make hermark inthis sphere nowstartingout forAlan King.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hannah Maud (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J O J R Lavelle & David Cottam Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B H. Carter & I. Hatton Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhomadeallonlystartinbumpersatPlumpton(17.7f)inAprilandbackfrom7monthsoff,offeredsomething towork onwhen fourth of8 in mares’ novice hurdle at Doncaster(19.4f) 26 days ago. Expectedto build onthat.

TFRHHHII BHABr B m Kayf Tara - Sudden Wish (IRE) Niall Houlihan J O Alan Jamieson Site Services & G L Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B G L Moore Racing KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelwhensecondondebutinaSouthwellbumper(15.8f)inJune.Struggledtomakeanimpactinstrongercompany at Cheltenham in 2 starts following a break and she’s oneto note inthe betting nowattentions switchto hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Jet Away - Classic Girl (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Hello Cello Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Patrick Doyle Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in a couple of bumpers 6 months apart and encouraging start in this sphere when second of 7 in a C&D mares’ maiden 5 weeks ago, sticking on well. Looks sure to progress.

TFRHHHII BHABr B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR) Freddie Gingell (3) J O Giraffa Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Comte Michel de Gigou Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNicely-bredmarewhomatchedpreviousbestwhenmakingthirdstartinbumpersawinningoneatTaunton(16.5f) inApril, leading final 100yds. Good prospect now hurdling/following wind surgeryforherleading stable.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B m Kingston Hill - Archetypal (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Jumping For Joy Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T B Mr Patrick Sadlier A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who never figured on yard/hurdles debut in an Exeter novice (16.7f) 7 weeks ago, left behind in back straight. Can only be watched on the back ofthat.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Hot Choice Paul O’Brien J O Beyond Redemption Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T B Thomas Norris OLBG S TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco mare. Placed on her 2 last starts in points but low-key start on Rules debut for new yard when sixth of 7 in a C&D mares’ maiden 5 weeks ago. Possible she’ll be brought along with handicaps in mind. TFRHHIII BHA-

8

9

LUSSO MILAN (IRE) (21) 24-50

5

11-0

10 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (20) 200-0

4

11-0

11 SOLID SILVER (GB) (28) 523-5

6

11-0

Br B m Milan - Fairy Hill (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Frank Motherway Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingstartwhenrunner-upinbumperatPlumptonayearagobutbelowthatlevelnexttimeandshe’snot threatened eitherstart in mares’ novice hurdles this winter. Could be more ofa handicap project.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Gr m Kendargent (FR) - L’Addition Luke Scott (5) J O Mr W. Prosser Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T B Hunscote Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperperformerwhoshowedsimilarformontheFlatwithoutwinningforSirMarkPrescott.Notrealshort-termpromise TFRHHIII BHAto glean from heryard/hurdles debut fifth in a Lingfield mares’ maiden 4weeks ago and others more appealing here.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: PARTY VIBES (IRE) 5 11 0 Richard Patrick 85-40 (Henry Daly) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: KINGSTON JOY: Following its run on 8/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

NORTHERN SYMPHONIE: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Walkadina (FR), 7-2 Jena d’Oudairies (FR), 9-2 Blazeon Five (GB), 8-1 Bluey (IRE), 9-1 Hello Cello (IRE), 22-1 Everest (GB), 33-1 Loud And Proud (IRE), 50-1 Solid Silver (GB), 66-1 Lusso Milan (IRE), 100-1 Kingston Joy (IRE), Northern Symphonie (GB) Easy Uttoxeter scorer WALKADINA was far from disgraced when fourth in Listed company at Newbury 26 days ago and, returned to calmer waters, she’s fancied to make a bold bid PLAY SMARTER to concede weight all round. Jena d’Oudairies and Blazeon Five are a couple of interesting hurdling debutantes to consider, with Hello Cello another likely improver.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALKADINA (FR) 2.JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 3.BLAZEON FIVE

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FIRST RACE

Br B f Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Ben Godfrey J O Talking Horses Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B R. J. & S. A. Carter TIMEFORM VIEW Solid start when second in a bumper at Newbury this time last year but well held both starts thereafter in that discipline. Too free startingoutfornewyardwheneighthof13innovicehurdleatExeter(16.7f,heavy)onhurdlesbow20daysago.Hoodgoesonnow. TFRHIIII BHA-

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SECOND RACE

1.28

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ª Total prize fund £10250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258.

(Penalty Value £5413.02) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (11 wins from 170 runners, 6%) runs SAINTE DOCTOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs ANOTHER DAY OUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIGHTY MOTH trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 83 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 4f 35y

horse

age

st-lb

1

ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (12) 2223-50 C D

8

12-0

2

MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) (45) 3512-0U

6

11-9

3

SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) (23) 4211/-35 D

8

11-9

4

ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (31) 0152T1

6

11-2

5

MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (33) 3115-6P

7

11-1

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave Freddie Gingell (3) J O Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Ben Clarke, Corscombe T B Maurice Smiddy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timehurdlewinnerwhounderwhelmedoverfencesatthestartoflastseason.Onlytenthof12inhandicaphurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, goodto soft) 12 days ago so has a bitto prove back chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA117 Br B m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O Mr Semore Kurdi Noel Williams, Blewbury T B John O’Connor TIMEFORMVIEWFair2mwinneroverhurdlesbutsheunseatedherrideratthefirstinhandicapchaseatKempton(20.5f,goodtosoft) on herdebut overfences 45 days ago.Worth anotherchance.

TFRHHHHI BHA112 Br Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah Richie McLernon J O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatChepstowandLudlowinApril,2023.Off18monthsandbettereffortonreturnwhenacreditablefifth of10 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. May do betterstill so she’s a likely player.

TFRHHHHH BHA112 Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE) James Best J O Lloyd Bailey Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Ms Linda Twomey FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWRefitted with a hood (refused to race previous run) when back to winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 31 days ago. Needs to back it up nowwith headgear again sported.

TFRHHHII BHA105 Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady Bryan Carver J O Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWTail flasherbutwon 3times overhurdles in 2023. Failedto matchthat form sent chasing at Hereford in May and pulled up returned to hurdling atAscot last month. Back over fences with more needed.

TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 4-1 Endless Escape (IRE), Sainte Doctor (FR), 9-2 Mighty Moth (IRE), 8-1 Ma Belle Noire (GB) None of the quintet can be ruled out but the vote goes to SAINTE DOCTOR who is fancied to build on her recent Southwell fifth and capitalise on an easing mark.

PLAY SMARTER Mighty Moth is worth forgiving her early mishap at Kempton and could emerge as the main danger ahead of Ma Belle Noire and Another Day Out. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 2.MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) 3.MA BELLE NOIRE

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SECOND RACE

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THIRD RACE

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (Run for the Lord Stalbridge Cup) (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £18500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7472, 2nd £3735, 3rd £1869, 4th £934, 5th £466.

(Penalty Value £9769.85) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

2.03

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 264 runners, 28%) runs IOUPY COLLONGES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs IOUPY COLLONGES LONGEST TRAVELLER: PASSING WELL trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 58 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 1f 30y

horse

age

st-lb

1

IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) (27) 21/P31-2

6

12-0

2

PASSING WELL (FR) (20) 1354-22

7

12-0

3

STANS THE MAN (IRE) (26) 314U11

7

11-6

4

VISION DE MAINE (FR) (28) 000-112 BF

5

11-1

5

WHYDAH GALLY (GB) (20) 140-235 C

8

10-13

Br B g Kitkou (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) Freddie Gingell (3) J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles scorerwho got offthe mark in this sphere at Perth (20f) inApril. Resumed from 7 months offwith a solid second of3 in handicap chase at Doncaster(24f, good) 27 days ago. Can go well offthe same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA123 Br B g Coastal Path - Passing Lore (FR) Joe Anderson (3) J O GouldenHopgood GilliesMethvenSanderdson Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in good nick, runner-up in 3m handicap chase at Sandown 20 days ago. In the mix once more off an unchanged mark with cheekpieces now added.

TFRHHHII BHA123

Br B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE) Ben Godfrey J O Having The Craic Ella Pickard, Taunton T B Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered and arrives on a hat-trick after handicap chase successes at Exeter (3m) and Doncaster (26f) last month. Up another 3lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood.

TFRHHHII BHA115

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR) David Noonan J O Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington T B M. Thierry Desgranges W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made an excellent start (at around 3m) in this sphere, scoring at Uttoxeter and Lingfield before an excellent second of8 back at Lingfield fourweeks ago.That form has been franked so he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA110 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Reverse Swing Brendan Powell J O Sam’s Crew Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Grace & Samuel Hockenhull Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHitthetargettwice in handicaps chases at Lingfield last season butyetto hittop formthisterm, coming in a well-held fifth in 30fExeter handicap 20 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

TFRHHIII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) 8 11 11 Alice Stevens 12-1 (Billy Aprahamian) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Vision de Maine (FR), 3-1 Ioupy Collonges (FR), 7-2 Passing Well (FR), 5-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 14-1 Whydah Gally (GB) VISION DE MAINE has started life really well over fences and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his excellent Lingfield second (winner gone in again).

PLAY SMARTER Doncaster runner-up Ioupy Collonges should ensure David Pipe’s upwardly-mobile 5-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way though ahead of Passing Well and Stans The Man. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VISION DE MAINE (FR) 2.IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) 3.PASSING WELL (FR)

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2.38

for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248.

(Penalty Value £10406)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 264 runners, 28%) runs GELINO BELLO, LARGY POET & STAY AWAY FAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs LONG DRAW FANCY THAT: P Hobbs & J White won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs THOMAS MOR today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LONG DRAW trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 150y

horse

age

st-lb

1

STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (250) 4/113PP-

7

12-0

2

GELINO BELLO (FR) (698) 11/11FP/- D

8

11-9

3

THOMAS MOR (IRE) (650) 111P16/- C

7

11-5

4

IKE SPORT (FR) (19) r1-34F5

6

11-0

5

LARGY POET (IRE) (27) 42112-6 C

5

10-13

6

LONG DRAW (IRE) (13) 122221

5

10-8

7

LORD ACCORD (IRE) (47) 6-43112 CD BF

9

10-6

8

DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (20) 12242-6 C

5

10-2

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay Freddie Gingell (3) J O Bell, Lyons, Hill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWonAlbertBartlettin2023.Betterstilloverfenceslastterm,winningtwice,buthewaspulleduponhisfinaltworuns at Cheltenham andAyr. Still can’t be discounted returning overhurdles here afterbreathing surgery.

TFRHHHII BHA147 Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Parade (FR) Jay Tidball (5) J O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Remi Boucret John Cotton (Group) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartformwhenwinning2novicechasesattheendof2022butnotseensincepullingupintheCleeveHurdleatCheltenham inJanuary2023. Has hadwind surgery. Betting perhapsthe best guideto expectations giventhe length ofabsence. TFRHHHII BHA142 Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sortbuthe madeupintoausefulhurdlerin 2022/23,scoring3timesforDavidPipe.Off21months but still can’t be discounted forhis in-form newyard who have a good record in this.

TFRHHHII BHA138 Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) Oisin Murphy J O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Har.De L’Etoile TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a useful hurdlerlast season,winning 3times at around 20f. Unsuccessfullytried chasing but not disgraced back overthe smaller obstacles when fifth at Sandown (23f) 19 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA133

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Charles Pelham & Mr Henry Pelham Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Kevin Cullen Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwho looked rustyafter6 months offwhen onlysixth of11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury(24.2f, goodto soft) 27 days ago. Cantake a step forward nowand enters calculationswith fewmiles still onthe clock.

TFRHHHII BHA132 Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Honey Away (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J O Mr Alan Peterson Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Ronnie O’Neill Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWResumed hisprogresswithadeservedwinin 9-runnerhandicap hurdle atCheltenham (24f,goodtosoft) 13 days ago. Up 7lb but he merits serious consideration once again.

TFRHHHHH BHA127

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Lynne & Angus Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Olive Troy TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful hurdles/chasewinnerthis autumn and he arrives onthe back ofa solid second of10 in handicap chase here (25.1f, good) 47 days ago. Much respected back inthis sphere.

TFRHHHHI BHA125 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) Ben Godfrey J O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B R. W. Russell geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwho beat onlyone on his chasing debut in handicap chase at Exeter(17.5f, heavy) 20 days ago.

Possibilities back hurdling though and also stepped up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA121

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FIRESTREAM (GB) (697) 214/124/-

7

10-2

10 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (35) 24433-4 C

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11 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (27) 41132-r CD

6

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Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame Brendan Powell J O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B M. C. and Mrs Yeo geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful hurdleswinnerover19fin 2022 but he has been offthetrack for23 months.Yard goingwell however so he’s worth a market check on his comeback/handicap debut.

TFRHHHII BHA120

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) David Noonan J O Mr P. J. Green David Pipe, Wellington T B Mr Serge Bourounoff W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwho returnedwith a below-parfourth of6 in handicap chase atWarwick (24f, soft) 35 days ago.

It’s now 16 runs since his last success in 2021.

TFRHHIII BHA120 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J O J P Romans & Nick Case Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Distillery Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImproverlastseason,winningapairof3mhandicapsinFebruary,andevenbetterformwhennarrowlydeniedatExeterinApril.However, ranoutattheseventhonhisreturnatDoncasterlastmonth.Wellworthanotherchance,despitebeing11lboutofthehandicap. TFRHHHII BHA110 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) 6 11 5 Micheal Nolan 11-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note: STAY AWAY FAY: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

GELINO BELLO: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was erring badly.

IKE SPORT: Following its run on 7/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

LARGY POET: Following its run on 29/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

DARTMOOR PIRATE: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Long Draw (IRE), 8-1 Lord Accord (IRE), Rivers Corner (GB), 17-2 Largy Poet (IRE), 10-1 Ike Sport (FR), Firestream (GB), 12-1 Gelino Bello (FR), 16-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), Thomas Mor (IRE), Dartmoor Pirate (GB), 33-1 First Lord de Cuet (FR) This could go the way of Olly Murphy’s reliable LONG DRAW, who is taken to defy a 7lb rise for his recent Cheltenham success. Lord Accord has been in winning form over both PLAY SMARTER hurdles and fences this term and is next on the list, although the returning trio Firestream, Thomas Mor and Stay Away Fay all warrant respect too in a very open contest.

FOURTH RACE

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LONG DRAW (IRE) 2.LORD ACCORD (IRE) 3.FIRESTREAM

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THE MAKE RHINO.BET YOUR BOOKIE FOR 2025 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For The Harry and John Dufosee Memorial Cup) for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £10250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258.

(Penalty Value £5413.02) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

3.13

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (22 wins from 158 runners, 14%) runs PADDY IN THE CADDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs HATOS & PEDLEY WOOD LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING ARISE trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 101 miles.

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O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 4f 35y

horse

age

st-lb

BONZA BOY (GB) (46) 02112-0

7

12-0

Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Lorcan Williams J O Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWAdual 19fchase winner last term. Looked rusty after 7 months offwhen tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Can take a step forward so he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHA108

2

KING ARISE (IRE) (9) 320//4-21 CD 7 12-0 (in 7lb ex) Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Aries Ballerina (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J O Foxtrot Racing King Arise Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T B Mrs Marie Butler Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole point and has started out really well over fences, easily taking 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (soft) 9 days ago. Still unexposed and a player under a 7lb penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA101

3

BENTLEY’S RETURN (IRE) (24) 23/334-2

6

11-12

4

PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) (5) 14-0112 BF

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11-11

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PEDLEY WOOD (IRE) (46) 11225-5 D

7

11-8

6

DOYEN FOR MONEY (IRE) (41) 661/01-P CD

6

11-7

7

HATOS (FR) (35) 1244-33 C

7

11-5

8

BRING THE ACTION (IRE) (202) 4661-P0

8

10-7

Br B g Mahler - Deianira (IRE) Harry Reed J O Mr J. Pfitzner Chris Gordon, Winchester T B James Luttrell Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Should have more to offer. Considered.

TFRHHHII BHA106

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Mrs Joanna Peppiatt Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mr Neil Kinnane Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Has advanced his form switched to fences this winter, making all at Warwick and Hereford. Posted an excellent neck second of8 in 2m Hereford handicap 5 days ago. Leading claims offan unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA105 Br B g Westerner - Rosin de Beau (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Messenger Family and John Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B T. Hanley Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStartedlastseasonoverfenceswithabang,winningatHerefordandTaunton.Resumedwithasolidfifth in 3m Ffos Las handicap chase last month so he’s in the mix eased 2lb.

TFRHHHII BHA102

Br B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE) Ben Godfrey J O Mr Howard Kingston Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Noel Dooly geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinnerat21foverhurdles.OffayearbeforepulledupinhandicapchaseatSouthwell(20.4f)onhisdebut over fences 41 days ago. Lots more is required.

TFRHHIII BHA101

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Freddie Gingell (3) J O The Hatos Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwho got back ontrack retried in headgearwhenthird of6 in 2m handicap chase here 35 days ago.

Back up in trip and in the picture again.

TFRHHHII BHA99 Br B g Jet Away - Lady Firefly (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Rise Of Dawn Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B M. O’Gorman & J. Dobbs Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op/blinkered when resuming winning ways at Hereford (21f) in April. However, well held both starts since so something to prove after 6 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA87

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2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 King Arise (IRE), Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), 6-1 Bentley’s Return (IRE), 17-2 Pedley Wood (IRE), 9-1 Hatos (FR), 22-1 Bonza Boy (GB), 28-1 Bring The Action (IRE), 33-1 Doyen For Money (IRE) A few with chances but PADDY IN THE CADDY can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent second at Hereford so edges the vote from easy C&D scorer King Arise who rates a major threat under a 7lb penalty. Bentley’s Return can also have a say if, as expected, PLAY SMARTER building on his encouraging Plumpton second with Joe Tizzard’s pair Pedley Wood and Hatos in the mix too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) 2.KING ARISE (IRE) 3.BENTLEY’S RETURN (IRE)

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JOHN DUFOSEE

John Dufosee (Duf to his many friends), a former jockey, was a livery yard proprietor and renowned breaker-in of horses at Nyland - just down the A30 from Henstridge.

But he was more than that. What he didn’t know about horses was not worth knowing and he concentrated that knowledge into Point-to-Point racing. It was his life, and his 50-year career spanned the golden age of the sport.

John started riding in races when he was just 14 years old and in the next 25 years rode 79 winners. He also finished second on Bantry Bay (winner of two consecutive Horse & Hound Cups) in the 1964 Liverpool Foxhunters and rode the famed Stalbridge Colonist, one of the few horses to beat Arkle, in his final racecourse appearance.

John was a fearless rider. One of his favourite stories was of losing his front teeth on the course in a crunching fall at Larkhill. Every time the sixth fence was rebuilt he would ask the Clerk of the Course if his teeth had been found and could he have them back!

After retiring from the saddle, he trained hundreds of winners – 37 in his single most successful season. Nyland was one of the largest livery yards in the Wessex Area but he was careful never to endanger Point-to-Pointing’s uniquely amateur appeal.

His was never a showy stable, but from it Mike Felton won three national riders championships, notably aboard Sutton Prince, which was (at £10,000) one of the most expensive horses John ever bought – and arguably the best horse he trained.

With Jane, John had three children, Sean, Jason and Nick. The older boys followed their father into the saddle and Jason rode 22 winners, including a hunter chase, but like his mother was to die tragically young, at just 32 (the ashes of both were scattered by the last fence here).

In 1998 John married Teresa (Re), a family friend and, as an equine physiotherapist, a long-time member of the Nyland team. He always loved a party and was a popular and generous host. His sense of fun was legendary, though not always appreciated by those on the receiving end of his practical jokes – and his new wife was not spared.

He died on 27 May 2010, aged 66, and a Hunter Chase named for him is a fitting remembrance, especially on this course which his grandfather played a prominent part in saving when it was unloved and nearly derelict after the War. Duf’s was not a long or easy life, he knew misfortune and tragedy, but he had joy too – and he shared it with everyone lucky enough to have known him.

Terry Selby

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SIXTH RACE

THE LONGMAN CHEESE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

3.45

for three yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227.

(Penalty Value £4752.90) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 264 runners, 28%) runs BYZANTIUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs BYZANTIUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUMI PLUGIN trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.

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1m 7f 50y

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age

st-lb

1

WALK ON HIGH (GB) (9) 0/04/F-32

7

12-2

2

BYZANTIUM (FR) (14) 2-24

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11-13

3

LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (232) 5362-2

5

11-11

4

SUNNINGHILL (GB) (21) 4325

5

11-10

5

DOUBLE DRAGON (GB) (21) 40-314

4

11-9

6

VOIX DE BOCELLI (GB) (24) 3P-40F4

4

11-7

7

GOLDEN DOVE (GB) (35) 025

6

11-2

8

AFTA PARTY (IRE) (9) 010505

6

11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Highland Retreat Bryan Carver J O The Highland Walkers Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEW7-y-owho hasn’t stood much racing posted his best effortyetwhen second of8 on C&D handicap debut 9 days ago, without looking the easiest of rides. Still, likely he can feature with a repeat.

TFRHHHHI BHA112 Br Gr g Magneticjim (IRE) - Ticket Holder (FR) Lorcan Murtagh J O Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Ecurie Cap Orne & John Studd Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWononhisonlyFlatstartinFranceinautumn2023andfairformatbestintrioofhurdlerunsforpresentyard.Toofreeonqualifying runwhenfourth atTaunton 2weeks agobut application ofahood/tonguetie can help andconsideredon handicapbow.

TFRHHHHI BHA109

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) Niall Houlihan J O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Pleasure Palace Racing KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinbumpersandbuiltondebutpromiseinthisspherewhenagainfindingonlyonetoogoodinaFontwellmaiden(21.7f)7monthsago, likelytohavegoneveryclosewithoutabadmistake2out.Remainsunexposedandlikelythere’sbettertocomenowhandicapping.

TFRHHHII BHA107 Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Cephalonie (USA) Sean Houlihan J O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminlightFlatcampaignandsimilarformoverhurdles,besteffortyetwhenrunner-uponhandicapdebutatExeter(16.7f)3weeksago.

Staminarundryhavingbrieflylookedathreatwhenfifthof9inaC&Dhandicap21daysagoandheremainsofinterestfromthismark. TFRHHHHH BHA106

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Lucematic Ben Godfrey J O Mr R. W. Huggins Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B T. C. Dawson geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on hurdle debut third when taking a 2m Ffos Las maiden (good) in May. 11/1, may of needed the run after6 months offwhen fourth of9 on C&D handicap hurdle debut 3 weeks ago and he remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA105 Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - World Class Brendan Powell J O The HCK Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T B Deerfield Farm Plyvine Catering Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in France for Francois Nicolle but boasts a mixed record undervarious codes for present stable.

Needs to step up again making handicap hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA103 Br B m Golden Horn - Laughing Dove (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Moni Williams Simon Earle, Marlborough T B The Laughing Syndicate Underpinned Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairon the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and promise on second of3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at Kempton (2m) last month. Never figured in a C&D maiden 5 weeks ago but this switch to handicaps in her favour now. TFRHHHII BHA98

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Lorcan Williams J O Mr C. Hazzard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Worksop Manor Stud North Street Nurseries Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways at Worcester (2m) in July. However, below form in both codes since, left behind approaching the last when fifth of8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 9 days ago. Others stronger. TFRHHIII BHA98

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9

JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (16) 33-4043

8

11-1

10 ELLERTON (FR) (20) 26-3206

4

11-1

11 DOYEN MAGIC (IRE) (29) 45-3600

5

11-0

12 UGO BINGO (FR) (14) 65341U

5

10-11

13 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (5) 02P520 BF

5

10-8

14 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (24) 6153U4

6

10-2

15 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (35) 050-0P3

6

10-2

Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Luke Scott (5) J O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Plantation Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here on a long losing run but with usual blinkers discarded, ran best race for some time when third of9 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 16 days ago. Well treated ifhe can build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA97

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O Light , Kenyon , Romans , Van Der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays13/4m)andwentclosewithoutwinningoverhurdlesforSydHosie.Excusesonaccountofthegroundstartingout fornewyard/after5monthsoffwhenlastof6inhandicaphurdleatSandown(2m,soft)20daysagoandhe’snotonetowriteoff.

TFRHHHII BHA97 Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Mrs K Browne & Partner Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Phelim & Mary Sheridan Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldsolestartinbumpersandonlymodestformatbestsofaroverhurdles.Checkedoutquicklywhenseventhof8inhandicaphurdle TFRHHIII BHA96 atHereford(16.2f,goodtosoft)onyarddebut29daysagoandsheneedstostepupagooddealonthat.

Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR) Miss Anna Johnston (7) J O A K Hosie J P Romans W van der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up in trip and duly showed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in November.

Unseated at sixth in follow-up bid atthatvenue (23.9f) 2weeks back and hetakes a marked step back intrip now. TFRHHHII BHA93 Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine Joe Anderson (3) J O Only Here For The Beer Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen FDC Law S TIMEFORMVIEWNotwon since 2022 but promising first effort fornewyardwhen runner-up at Exeterin November. Exploits mixed since however, finishing onlyninth of15 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, goodto soft, 4/1) 5 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA90 Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE) Freddie Gingell (3) J O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Newton Abbot winner in September and bounced back to her best with blinkers refitted when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft, 15/2) 24 days ago. Each way possibilities back down in trip. TFRHHHII BHA83

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock David Noonan J O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWExeternovicewinner(16.7f)earlylastyearwhodispelledseverallesserdisplaysafter6monthsoffwhenthirdof7inaC&Dhandicap TFRHHIII BHA76 5weeks ago.Whetherhe’ll be inthe same form herethough is questionable, operating from 8lb out oftheweights.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUNNINGHILL 2.BYZANTIUM (FR) 3.WALK ON HIGH

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DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: BLACK HAWK EAGLE (IRE) 5 12 1 Richard Patrick 5-1 (Kerry Lee) 10 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.

Stewards Note: WALK ON HIGH: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

LUMI PLUGIN: Following its run on 8/5/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

SUNNINGHILL: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

PENNA ROSSA: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Walk On High (GB), 13-2 Byzantium (FR), 8-1 Lumi Plugin (GB), 9-1 Sunninghill (GB), 11-1 John Betjeman (GB), 14-1 Double Dragon (GB), Ugo Bingo (FR), Ryder’s Rock (GB), 16-1 Ellerton (FR), 18-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 22-1 Golden Dove (GB), 25-1 Voix de Bocelli (GB), 28-1 Afta Party (IRE), Doyen Magic (IRE), Prince Rhinegold (IRE) SUNNINGHILL shaped much better than the bare result before testing conditions seemed to find him out when fifth in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Appealing as being on a handy mark, a return to this sounder surface is firmly in his favour and he’s given the narrow vote to PLAY SMARTER confirm earlier promise. Byzantium, on handicap debut and Walk On High are a couple of the likelier threats, with Lumi Plugin and Ellerton a couple of others making appeal.

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The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. It may give you peace of mind if you pre-plan and agree a meeting place with your party, just in case you become separated. If we are unable to reoccupy the Stands for any reason, you will be advised immediately, and, if it is considered safe to do so, you will be invited to return to your car or coach. These are precautionary arrangements which we trust will not be required. However, in the event of an emergency please remember; Take your belongings with you and under direction of the officials proceed quickly and quietly to the safe area then to your agreed rendezvous point or to your car or coach.

ALCOHOL

Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment of racing at Wincanton and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction.

BEHAVIOUR AND DRESS CODE

The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission to all Enclosures or to eject any person from the racecourse. When patrons are refused or ejected from the racecourse they will not be entitled to a refund.

When leaving the Racecourse please be considerate of our neighbours and do so in a responsible manner.

DOGS

Racegoers are reminded that dogs are not permitted within the Premier and Grandstand Enclosures. Dogs in the Course Enclosure must be kept on a lead at all times.

GAMBLING

It is illegal for persons under the age of 18 to bet on the horses. Gambleaware.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private use within the areas normally open to the public. Flash photography is not permitted.

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority. The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Wincanton Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey. If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £297,624 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.

HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Wincanton Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the grandstand stepping are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area.

We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located adjacent to the weighing room.

IN-RUNNING BETTING Please note that in-running betting is not allowed in any public areas of Wincanton Racecourse. As expressly permitted by the Wincanton Racecourse Special Conditions, attendees may not use mobile telephones, laptop computers or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting. Any racegoer found to be in breach of this rule will be removed from the Racecourse.

NEED TO KNOW MORE Want to know about Racing Language, Hints & Tips, New to Racing, Betting information and much, much more visit our website below or scan our QR code. thejockeyclub.co.uk/the-racing

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.53 - THE RHINO.BET FOR BOXING DAY PRICE BOOSTS MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races.

Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Rhino Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025. 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. 18 entries at £32. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.28 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RHINO.BET APP EBF MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £39 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. Rhino Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April 2025. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on 23rd December and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on 23rd December. 11 entries, 2 at £9 and 9 at £48. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.03 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (Run for the Lord Stalbridge Cup) (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9769 to the winning horse The second to receive £4495, the third £2247, the fourth £1124 and the fifth £560. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £89 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £72 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. In addition, a perpetual Challenge Gold Cup is to be held by the winning owner until next December. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 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. 13 entries at £89. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7472; Second £3735; Third £1869; Fourth £934; Fifth £466. (Penalty Value £9769.85) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.38 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for four yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 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. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race and mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be arranged. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 13th, 2025.

Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage. (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). 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. 17 entries, 5 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.13 - THE MAKE RHINO.BET YOUR BOOKIE FOR 2025 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For The Harry and John Dufosee Memorial Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 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. Rhino Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. THE HARRY AND JOHN DUFOSEE MEMORIAL CUP will be presented to the winning owner to be held until next January. 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. 13 entries at £48. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.45 - THE LONGMAN CHEESE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 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. Longman Cheese have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out.

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 £41. - Closed December 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. 31

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