We’re thrilled to welcome you to Town Moor today; it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day of racing with seven exciting races lined up on today’s card You are starting the weekend in style today – take in the crisp autumn air, sip a warm drink and celebrate the return of Jump Racing to Doncaster.
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4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE
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B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
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4 10-13
David England
Olly Murphy, Warwickshire
M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here. TFRHHHII BHA-
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating
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CHELTENHAM
Race 1 12.10 2m 179y
1 Minella Study (GB) 11-7
Adam Nicol Ryan Mania Form: 11, TFR: HHHHH
2 One Horse Town (IRE) 11-7
Harry Derham Paul O’Brien Form: 111, TFR: HHHHI
3 Cinammon Coco (IRE) 11-4
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Richard Deegan Form: 314, TFR: HHHII
4 Westlain (IRE) 11-4
Jack Jones Lorcan Williams Form: 01, TFR: HHIII
5 Arnolphe (FR) 11-0
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: TFR: HHHII
6 Crooked Path (IRE) 11-0
Denis G. Hogan Jonathan Burke Form: 243, TFR: HHIII
7 Macshadow des Crai (FR) 11-0
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 3-44, TFR: HHHII
8 Matiwo (FR) 11-0
Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings Form: 3, TFR: HHIII
9 Winston Junior (IRE) 11-0
Faye Bramley Harry Cobden Form: 2, TFR: HHHII
10 Wolf Rayet (IRE) 11-0
Samuel Drinkwater Robert Dunne Form: 2, TFR: HHHII
1 The Jukebox Kid (IRE) 11-10
Ben Pauling David Bass Form: 13-1, TFR: HHHHH
2 Doughmore Bay (IRE) 11-7
Emma Lavelle Harry Cobden Form: 20/-3, TFR: HHHII
3 First Confession (IRE) 11-7
Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: P-33, TFR: HHHII
4 Hillcrest (IRE) 11-6
Henry Daly Sam Twiston-Davies Form: U3-3, TFR: HHIII
5 Holokea (IRE) 10-11
Mickey Bowen Sean Bowen Form: 212, TFR: HHHII
6 Zertakt (FR) 10-9
Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 42-2, TFR: HHHHI
7 Risk de Pluie (FR) 10-9
Ben Clarke Tom Bellamy Form: 22-2, TFR: HHHII
8 As The Fella Says (IRE) 10-9
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 4F-2, TFR: HHHHI
Race 3 1.15 2m 4f 127y
1 Ruby Island (GB) 12-0
Nicky Richards Danny McMenamin Form: 214, TFR: HHHII
2 Georgi Girl (IRE) 11-13
Philip Hobbs &Johnson White Callum Pritchard(3) Form: 33-4, TFR: HHHII
3 Ilovethenightlife (GB) 11-13
Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: U-22, TFR: HHHII
4 Sainte Doctor (FR) 11-12
Neil Mulholland Richie McLernon Form: 12-3, TFR: HHHII
5 Greyval (FR) 11-12
Fergal O’Brien Jonathan Burke Form: 1-52, TFR: HHHII
6 Party Vibes (IRE) 11-11
Henry Daly Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 14-3, TFR: HHHII
7 Me Wee Bonnie Lass (IRE) 11-9
Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue Form: U06, TFR: HHHII
8 Theonewedreamof (IRE) 11-6
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 4-21, TFR: HHHHI
9 Batwomen (IRE) 11-5
Neil Mulholland Conor O’Farrell Form: 1-33, TFR: HHHII
10 Lady Jago (IRE) 11-3
Donald McCain Theo Gillard Form: 330, TFR: HHIII
11 Realta Liath (IRE) 11-1
Warren Greatrex Sean Bowen Form: 24-1, TFR: HHHHI
12 Sunday Soldier (IRE) 11-1
DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson James Best Form: 344, TFR: HHHII
13 She Is For Me Boys (GB) 11-0
Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan Form: 111, TFR: HHHHH
14 It’s Easy (FR) 10-13
Evan Williams Ellis Collier (5) Form: 5-31, TFR: HHHII
15 Kalista Love (FR) 10-10
Tom Symonds Ben Poste Form: 1-51, TFR: HHHHI
16 Ostrava du Berlais (FR) 10-10
Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 24-3, TFR: HHHII
Andrew Kinirons Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 061-, TFR: HHIII
10 Pismo Beach (IRE) 10-2
Stuart Edmunds Murray Dodd (7) Form: 3-15, TFR: HHIII
FIRST RACE 11.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
BET365
NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (14 wins from 111 runners, 13%) runs UPTOWN DANDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 68 runners, 16%) runs REAL QUARTZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: NAME ME NICELY trained by K Bailey & M Nicholls, Cheltenham, 141 miles.
Expensive point winner REAL QUARTZ justified strong support when winning with a bit in hand on hurdle debut and can follow up under a penalty. Uptown Dandy looks the danger following a promising first effort over hurdles at Wetherby last month.
Freshers Week Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Seamus McKeogh Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4-runner race only start in Irish points in April and followed up over hurdles at Market Rasen (20.6f) on Rules debut (carries penalty). No match for fairly bright prospect at Ludlow next time but still early days and he’s not the finished article yet. TFRHHHII BHA118
2 REAL QUARTZ (IRE) (33) 1-1
2024:
5 11-6
B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Elderberry (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) Ged Mason & Sir Alex Ferguson
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br J. Lenihan Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCost £190,000 after easily winning a maiden point last November Had a wind op ahead of his Rules/yard debut and justified strong support to win a 6-runner Carlisle novice (17f, soft) under hands-and-heels. Unexposed and likely capable of better upped in trip for excellent yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 NAME ME NICELY (IRE) (51) 3/6-0
5 11-0
Gr g Kingston Hill - Presenting Melody (IRE) Kielan Woods
Nicely Does It
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Joe Kenny Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Has looked in need of the experience on both starts to date, most recently when well held on hurdles debut at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Looks a longer-term project TFRHHIII BHA-
4 UPTOWN DANDY (IRE) (28) 233-2
B g Milan - Bettys Delight (IRE)
Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham
5 11-0
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mrs Mary Hayes Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper form had plenty of substance and made a promising start over hurdles when chasing home an improving sort at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) last month. Looks sure to progress TFRHHHHI BHA-
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NAME ME NICELY: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
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SECOND RACE 12.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £35000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (20 wins from 93 runners, 22%) runs THAT’S NICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs THAT’S NICE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZURICH trained by H De Bromhead, Ireland.
JORDANS CROSS probably would have made it 2 from 2 over fences at Cheltenham but for an unfortunate mishap at the last and he remains one to keep on the right side of Zurich has looked better than ever this season and is much respected going for the hat-trick. Go West looked a natural in this sphere when winning a match race at Warwick and is another to consider
1 GO WEST (IRE) (39) 5111P-1 D
7 11-12
B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE) Freddie Gingell Owners Group 107 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Robert Prendergast Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted the hat-trick over hurdles when making all in a 3-runner Kempton novice (21f, good) in April and looked a natural when winning a match race on chase bow at Warwick on return. More to come TFRHHHHI BHA132
2 ZURICH (FR) (49) 4530-11
Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Zureka (FR)
6 11-11
M. P. O’Connor (3)
Pimlico Racing Ireland Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Br Mrs Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in France who was awarded the race after he was carried right close home in 17f handicap chase at Killarney on return. Confirmed himself better than ever when following up at Cheltenham 7 weeks ago and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA131
3 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (27) 1/212-1F BF
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE)
5 11-10
Rex Dingle
The Steeple Chasers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Brian Kiely geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winning hurdler who did very well to make a successful return/debut over fences at Aintree. In the process of making a serious challenge when crumpled on landing at the last at Cheltenham since and remains a smart novice in the making TFRHHHHH BHA130
4 RIGHTSOTOM (GER) (35) 1503-03 CD
B g Maxios - Riviere Diamant (IRE)
6 11-9
Jack Tudor
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Gestut Kussaburg Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler, winning here last season Left chase debut behind fitted in this headgear when 2 3/4 lengths third of 5 in Grade 2 at Wincanton 5 weeks ago and respected back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA129
5 THAT’S NICE (IRE) (26) 1/141-0 D
5 11-3
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bloody Mary (FR) James Bowen
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in points and looked a good prospect when justifying support to win 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season
Low-key start over fences at Exeter on return but seems sure to do better at some point. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA123
6 KALHANDRION (FR)
(21) 4P650-1
5 10-5
B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR) Charlie Maggs (5)
Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to the stable’s useful chaser Valadom and, well backed, proved himself a better chaser than hurdler at the first attempt when off the mark at Huntington on return He’s a likely improver over fences but 5lb out of the handicap here. TFRHHHII BHA106
2024: THE KALOOKI KID 6 11 7 Danny McMenamin 11-4 (Nicky Richards) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
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THIRD RACE 12.55
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE POSITION PAYOUT AT BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Bailey & M Nicholls (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs PARC D’AMOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs PARC D’AMOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPADESTEP trained by L Russell & M Scudamore Kinross, 250 miles.
SPADESTEP couldn’t live up to his billing as a strong favourite on his chase bow at Aintree but still shaped very promisingly behind Jordans Cross (declared 12.25 here) and is fancied to go one better. Point winner and progressive hurdler Inishnabro looks an interesting newcomer to chasing, while Rumoursareflying warrants respect having won 2 of his last 3 starts
1 LIME DROP (FR) (28) 1516-F4 D
Ch m Martaline - Lady Drop (FR)
9 12-0
Stan Sheppard
Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner in small field chases last season and in process of running well after 6 months off prior to falling 2 out at Uttoxeter. Just respectable fourth of 5 back there since, finding little on heavy ground TFRHHHII BHA117
2 PARC D’AMOUR (IRE) (41) 2/134-40 C D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mal d’Amour (IRE)
8 11-13
Kielan Woods
The Strollers Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m chase winner but hasn’t returned in much form Bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA116
3 SPADESTEP (IRE) (48) 122-12 D BF
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Glibin (IRE)
6 11-13
Patrick Wadge
Old Gold Racing 29 Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Br Mrs E. Kelly Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles on his reappearance at Hexham (2m, soft) in October. Solid opener in this sphere when finding just one too good in Aintree handicap (2m, good) later that month and he’s a major player with improvement likely Tongue strap added TFRHHHHH BHA116
4 RUMOURSAREFLYING (GB) (19) F331-51 D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Circus Rose
7 11-9
Jack Andrews (3)
Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough
Br Mrs P. Sly
Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark at Wetherby (15f) in March and all the better for return when resuming winning ways at Ludlow 19 days ago. Can give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA112
5 WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE) (145) 23-1234 D 6 11-7
B g Mount Nelson - Lady Olivia (IRE)
Shake Hands Partnership
Tom Midgley (3)
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Geraldine O’Mahony Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over fences at Hexham (15.6f) in May and acquitted himself well in defeat since, shaping better than bare result on heavy ground at Cartmel when last seen in July Seems best away from testing conditions. TFRHHHII BHA110
6 INISHNABRO (IRE) (271) 0/12412- 6 11-6
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oilily (IRE)
Lee Edwards
Mrs C. Jackson Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Paula Murphy & Eadaoin Byrne Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive form over hurdles last season, making a winning handicap debut at Market Rasen on Boxing Day before good second at Southwell in the spring Interesting chase debutant (successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points). TFRHHHHI BHA109
7 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (33) 3311-46 C 7 10-10
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)
Jack Quinlan The Bench Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Improver over hurdles last season, ending his campaign with a pair of handicap wins over 19.5f at Huntingdon Below par both starts this term, however, and goes chasing with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA99
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FOURTH RACE 1.30
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (14 wins from 111 runners, 13%) runs BETTY’S TIARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 50 runners, 20%) runs BRIDGE NORTH LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOT A LIGHT trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 240 miles.
The ground could prove key in an open-looking handicap, progressive HEATHER HONEY has won four of her last 6 starts (all on good ground or better) and may continue her upward trajectory, with optimism for drying conditions Stratton Oakmont relished the test of stamina in rain-softened going at Exeter and with a few in-behind running well since, he’s respected despite a 9lb rise, while lightly raced course bumper winner Monty Bodkin merits a market check on his handicap bow.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (11) U/466-02 9 12-1
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - What A Breeze (IRE)
Alex Chadwick (3) Value Racing - Bridge North
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Peter and Ann Downes Tote TIMEFORMVIEWQuirky sort (fairly useful at best for Henry Daly) showed more spark in a change of headgear (retained) when runner-up at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Well-treated on best form and hasn’t been long with excellent new yard. TFRHHHII BHA116
2
STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (36) 3PP64-1 D 9 11-13
B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE)
Jack Tudor Kayley Woollacott Racing l Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Mrs Margaret McGauran
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWRelished testing conditions (previous 2 wins on heavy) when making a winning return from wind surgery at Exeter (23.1f, soft) last month. There have been a few improvers from that race and he merits respect despite a 9lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 MONTY BODKIN
(IRE) (59) 61/6FP-5 C 6 11-11
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
The Megsons
Kielan Woods
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Dale Adams Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWAttractivegeldingwasapromisingbumperwinneratthistrackforBenPaulingbuthasclearlyhadissuessincejoiningcurrentyard,givenanotherbreathingoperation prior to a considerate comeback at Worcester (23f) 59 days ago. Worth a market check now sent handicapping with tongue tie back on TFRHHHII BHA112
4 HEATHER
HONEY
(GB) (22) 1-11361 D
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt
6 11-11
Peter Kavanagh
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive mare shaped well in a stronger race at Aintree (solid form) prior to landing her fourth win from 6 starts (all on ground good or better) when a ready winner at Catterick (25.3f) last month. Races in a similar grade here and one to be interested in if the ground dries out. TFRHHHHH BHA112
5 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (33) P-315 4 11-9
B g Ice Breeze - Lady Germany (IRE) Jack Quinlan
Mark Harrod & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop
Br Mrs P. Prendergast Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed promise of Irish maiden hurdle debut when making a successful start for the Neil King yard in a weak maiden 4-runner at Fakenham (20f) in October. Ran poorly in a better race at Kempton the following month and remains to be seen if he gets back on track upped in trip for handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA111
6 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (20) 222134
7 11-9
B m Kayf Tara - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Ben Jones
Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly off the mark in a 5-runner novice at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) and ran to a similar level back in a handicap when third at Stratford (22f). Below par under a penalty back in a Exeter novice last time but may be seen to better effect over
7 NOT A LIGHT (IRE) (20) 2/62//10-6 8 11-8
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Famous Lady (IRE) Liam Harrison
Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Denis Cleary Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in points/bumper and scored over hurdles in maiden at Hexham in December 2024. Beaten favourite
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden has proven expensive to follow, with a string of runner-up finishes to his name Proved he retains ability when fourth in a 5-runner handicap on comeback at Southwell last month but cheekpieces will need to sharpen up his jumping on first try over 3m TFRHHHII BHA106
9 ROMEO BROWN (GB) (15) 23-F0P1 CD 11 11-1
Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia
McGoldrick Racing
Oscar Palmer (7)
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran front-runner capitalised on a career-low mark when landing his first success for nearly 3 years over C&D last month. However that was a thin 4-runner handicap and he has more on his plate in a deeper race TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: CLOUD DANCER (IRE) 5 11 13 Caoilin Quinn 15-2 (Gary & Josh Moore) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Heather Honey (GB), 9-2 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), 13-2 Romeo Brown (GB), 7-1 Bridge North (IRE), 8-1 Diamond Koda (IRE), 11-1 Betty’s Tiara (GB), 14-1 Monty Bodkin (IRE), 16-1 Breezethroughlife (IRE), Not A Light (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.05
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET365 PENNINE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (20 wins from 93 runners, 22%) runs ILE DE JERSEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 68 runners, 16%) runs JOYEUX MACHIN & PRINCE ZALTAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: ERNE RIVER won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 6lb to 128. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ILE DE JERSEY trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 167 miles.
DOCPICKEDME won the Great Yorkshire over C&D off this mark last season and arrives on the back of a promising third at Newcastle 2 weeks ago He gets the vote over Alcedo, who responded well to this headgear when pulling clear with a progressive type at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. Prince Zaltar is open to improvement making his chase debut for this yard.
1
JOYEUX MACHIN
(FR) (21) 5322-00 D
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR)
UTB Racing
8 12-0
Harry Atkins (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Vincent Le Roy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWSome good efforts in defeat for this yard last season but looks to be being brought along gradually this campaign, eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Back chasing and interesting to see market support TFRHHHII BHA135
2 ILE DE JERSEY (FR)
(63) 113216
B m Night Wish (GER) - Zenita des Brosses (FR)
Owners Group 094
Br Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan
7 11-11
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form this summer, winning handicap hurdle and chase over 2 1/2m. Showed further improvement when resuming winning ways at Warwick but disappointed at Chepstow after. Given a break since and type to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA132
3 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (15)
B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm
The Hanseatic League
P61-P12 C D
9 11-9
Jack Quinlan
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner at this track and even better over fences, winning at Fakenham in June. Respectable second over C&D on return and entitled to build on that TFRHHHII BHA130
4 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (14) 321P-53 CD 9 11-8
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (5)
Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced fine Doncaster record when winning the Great Yorkshire over C&D in January off this mark. Shaped as if in good heart reverted to fences when third at Newcastle 2 weeks ago and big player back at this venue. TFRHHHHH BHA129
5 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (233) U4443P- CD
B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)
10 11-7
Charlie Hammond
Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEW Found his run of good form coming to a halt at Bangor on final start last term Record fresh not great in recent seasons so opposable on return TFRHHIII BHA128
6 ALCEDO (IRE) (14) P/413-01
7 11-5
B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE) Ned Fox (5)
Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Padraig O’Reilly Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful hurdles/chase scorer who left comeback well behind fitted with this headgear when narrow winner at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. Pulled clear with a progressive type that day so claims off 6lb higher TFRHHHHI BHA126
7 PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) (28) 1P4162
B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Alizeyra (FR)
8 10-13
Tristan Durrell (3) The Blind Squirrels
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Corinne Rouffie Huve Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle/chaser winner for Philip Rothwell in Ireland and made a successful start for the Dan Skelton yard at Newton Abbot in September. Excellent second at Cheltenham last time and ought to be competitive back over fences TFRHHHHI BHA120
2024: CHARLIE UBERALLES 8 10 2 Danny McMenamin 8-1 (Dianne Sayer) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS
Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6. Stewards Note: ILE DE JERSEY: Following its run on 11/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
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Machin (FR), 16-1 Erne River (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 2.40
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
£35000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £15474, 2nd £6353, 3rd £3178, 4th £1589, 5th £795. (Penalty Value £20205.50) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (11 wins from 103 runners, 11%) runs KATEIRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 68 runners, 16%) runs KATEIRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BETHPAGE trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 184 miles.
Irish raider WORLD OF FORTUNES is a sporting alternative to Kateira in what is likely to boil down to a straight fight between the two.The latter is versatile trip-wise and sets the standard on form such as her near-miss in a C&D Grade 2 in January. However,World of Fortunes, who is 5-9 in this sphere, still appears to be on the up judged on her latest effort at Limerick and she won’t go down without a fight. Bethpage can pick up minor place money
colours no horse
1 KATEIRA (GB) (21) 3152-14
B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR)
Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton
8 11-4
Tristan Durrell
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomadethemostofgoodopportunity(solerivalamiss)whenwinningalistedMares’HurdleatWetherby(2m,good)onreturnlastmonth.Performed with credit when fourth of 8 in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle 3 weeks later and she’s the one to beat back down in class against her own sex. TFRHHHHI BHA145
2 LAVIDA ADIVA
(IRE) (17) 2412-34 D
B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)
Drew & Ailsa Russell
6 11-4
Brian Hughes
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Br Gt Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicelastseason,includinglistedmares’raceatKelsoinMarch,andhasshapedwellbothstartsthistimeround,latterlyfourthinan8-runner Market Rasen handicap (23f, good to soft). However, will need to raise her game in order to emerge on top in this contest TFRHHIII BHA130
3 WORLD OF FORTUNES (IRE) (56) 610-P12 CD
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rose of The World (IRE)
7 11-2
Jordan Gainford
Michael F. Broderick J. W. Kenny, Ireland
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORMVIEWLast season’s productive novice campaign included a C&D listed success in March, and enhanced excellent strike rate in this sphere when bagging a Ballinrobe handicap in September Went down all guns blazing back in this grade at Limerick last time and she will give Kateira plenty to think about. TFRHHHHH BHA137
4 BETHPAGE (IRE) (19) 12-2162
7 11-0
B m Getaway (GER) - Princess Knapping (IRE) Ben Jones
Bonita Racing Club Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Liam O’Regan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentandprogressivemarewholandedhandicapsatWincantonandStratfordduringthespring,bothover3m+ongoodground(all5careerwinshavecomeon good/good to firm). Proved she can mix it at this level when second at Kempton recently and place possibilities granted suitable conditions. TFRHHHII BHA130
5 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (22) 1-11361 D
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt
5HEATHER ) ) R
6 11-0
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA112
6 MOLTO BENE (IRE) (21) P050-11 D
6 11-0
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo Lilly Pinchin
Hot to Trot Jumping and FFL Bloodstock Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner at around 2 1/2m who had undergone a second wind operation prior to making a winning return/chase debut at Bangor in October. Made it 2-2 over fences at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago, but she faces a tall order upped in class back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA116
2024: WYENOT 5 11 0 Alice Stevens 15-8 (Henry Daly) 4 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable
S.P’s: 8-11 Kateira (GB), 4-1 World of Fortunes (IRE), 17-2 Bethpage (IRE), 10-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 20-1 Molto Bene (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.17
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (14 wins from 111 runners, 13%) runs LANESBOROUGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 68 runners, 16%) runs BELLE LE GRAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILLIETHEBUILDER trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 217 miles.
It was a definite step back in the right direction for WILLIETHEBUILDER at Windsor where he stayed on nicely into third, leaving the impression that his turn may be near and that the return to a more galloping track such as this would be in his favour. Bowmore has to be feared, for all that the handicapper has hit him hard for his Newbury success, and Lanesborough will also be a threat if able to pick up where he left off last season following a nine-month absence.
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola (IRE) Daire McConville (7) Harlequins Racing & Stratford Racecourse Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Swordlestown Little Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead. Opened account for present yard when scoring in decisive fashion at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) last month and while a 10lb rise demands more, he has to enter calculations all the same TFRHHHHI BHA134
2 WASHINGTON (GB) (42) 1100-10 D 9 11-12
Br g Westerner - Present Leader
Syders & Burkes
Megan Fox (7)
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Jeremy MacTaggart OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 3-5 for current yard when bagging a 6-runner handicap hurdle on return at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in October. Weakened out of things rather tamely at Ascot next time, though, and it’s hard to be confident about his prospects here on the back of that display. TFRHHHII BHA132
3 MALYSTIC (GB) (28) 6-43155 C D
B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen
Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven
11 11-5
Brian Hughes
Peter Niven, Malton
Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart Clova Hotel & Lodges
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a falling mark when taking 6-runner handicap chase at Kelso in September However, he’s generally more miss than hit nowadays and failed to threaten on first run in this sphere since 2020 at Wetherby last month. TFRHHIII BHA125
4 WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) (20) 040-363
B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE)
6 11-3
Jack Tudor
Mrs Susan Carsberg Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Arctic Tack Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of Wetherby handicap for Dan Skelton last November Safely held all 5 subsequent starts for that yard, but back on track when third on second run for Christian Williams at Windsor (2m, good to soft) and he’s a strong candidate here off an appealing mark. TFRHHHHH BHA123
5 AMANCIO (GB) (19) P621-21 D
B g Sixties Icon - Estrellada
4 11-2
Benjamin Macey (7) Powerhub Solutions Limited Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Rob Windridge
TIMEFORMVIEWWoninthissphereand ontheFlat uponjoining thisyardduringthespringand got hisheadbackinfrontwith aneasy all-the-waySedgefield novice(16.8f, soft) success last month. More on his plate now handicapping for the first time over hurdles, but couldn’t rule out further progress TFRHHHII BHA122
6 LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (295) 550221-
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Castlevennon (IRE)
6 10-10
Ben Jones Easy Going Racing
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Danny Doran Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmly on the upgrade since sent handicapping and he got off the mark in excellent style at Warwick (19f, heavy) in February. Hiked up 8lb and absent since, but this 6-y-o probably has more to offer and is a big player for his in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA116
7 CORMIER (IRE) (21) 3U0//06-0 D 9 10-10
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Sean Quinlan
Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDid the job in decisive fashion on the Flat at Nottingham in October, but failed to fire back in this sphere at Haydock 3 weeks ago and you have to go back to 2022 for his latest hurdles success. TFRHHIII BHA116
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish bumper winner who bagged maiden/novice hurdles at Warwick and Cartmel in May. Yet to be asked for her effort when coming down at the third-last on recent handicap bow at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) and could have a say back on a left-handed track (jumped left throughout at Ludlow). TFRHHHII BHA114
9 VERNON SUBUTEX
(FR) (376) 1/P0/P61- D 8 10-2
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Romane Grandchamp (FR)
Mr C. R. Leech
Roisin Leech (7)
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mr Eric Becq W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in 4 runs for this yard last year and while he got his head back in front returned to France in a handicap hurdle for Hugo Merienne last December, he looks vulnerable back on these shores having rejoined Sophie Leech. TFRHIIII BHA108
2024: JUNGLE JACK 8 11 13 Brian Hughes 15-2 (Donald McCain) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bowmore (IRE), 4-1 Lanesborough (IRE), 6-1 Washington (GB), 13-2 Williethebuilder (IRE), 7-1 Amancio (GB), 11-1 Belle Le Grand (GB), 20-1 Malystic (GB), 28-1 Cormier (IRE), 66-1 Vernon Subutex (FR)
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First Race 11.55 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 8th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £53. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
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Second Race 12.25 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries, 1 at £35 and 11 at £175. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)
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Third Race 12.55 - THE POSITION PAYOUT AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. 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 One Man Series qualifier 12 entries at £44. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.30 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 20 entries at £38. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
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Fifth Race 2.05 - THE bet365 PENNINE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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 or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 2 at £50 and 11 at £250. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 2.40 - THE bet365 DONCASTER MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20205 to the winning horse The second to receive £7584, the third £3797, the fourth £1893 and the fifth £948. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 8th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/ Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). Bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 10 entries at £175. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15474; Second £6353; Third £3178; Fourth £1589; Fifth £795. (Penalty Value £20205.50) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.17 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for three 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 11th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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 or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 5 at £50 and 10 at £250. - Closed December 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
