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YOUR RACECARD

form guide No. of days previous performances since last ran /=new season -=new year horse’s Bold type shows all weather form name C=course winner D=distance winner birthplace of CD=course & distance winner horse if not age BF=beaten favourite Great Britain

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D Br

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) S Such & CG Paleta R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud

weight st-lbs

9 11-10

Mr Z. Baker (5) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season. Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.

TFRHHHHI BHA160

KEY

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Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained

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 nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HIGH QUALITY HOMES AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs IONITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs I SEE THE SEA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PALAWAN DU MAZET trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 148 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TEDLEY was somewhat disappointing last time but had run a cracker under this pilot here previously and is taken to get off the mark. I See The Sea and Willsburg rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3: 1.TEDLEY 2.I SEE THE SEA (IRE) 3.WILLSBURG (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

GOUAZEC (FR) (292) 35P111- D

8

11-9

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Tersina (FR) Mr C. Griffiths Br Mr Olivier Quiniou

Jay Tidball (5) David Rees, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Masterstroke gelding. Dam maiden on Flat in France. Won all 3 starts in points since leaving Ireland, latest in April 2023. Worth monitoring in market on Rules debut. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA-

2

IONITY (FR) (47) 05

5

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Quelle Famille (FR) IWEC Electrical Racing Br Mr Olivier Tricot

11-9

Conor Ring (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in a couple of starts over hurdles and looks one for handicaps down the line.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3

IRONICA DE THAIX (FR) (437) 1/00-

B g Coastal Path - Rebecca de Thaix (FR) Gwent Holdings Limited Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf

6

11-9

Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won bumper in France on debut in 2021 and acquired for lofty €210,000. Finished nearer last than first on both starts in 2022 and market should prove best guide to claims for new connections. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

I SEE THE SEA (IRE) (27) 2545

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Br James Robinson

5

11-9

Micheal Nolan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £160,000 after finishing second in Irish point in May and showed ability in both starts in this sphere, latest when fifth in Ludlow novice (21.2f, heavy) last month. Likely contender. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5

PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (71) 36

B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR) Mr Alan Jones Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

5

11-9

James Best Alan Jones, Timberscombe

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival home in a couple of bumpers and can only be watched on hurdling bow.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (398) P541-

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) Racing for Fun Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton

6

11-9

Tom Bellamy Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,500 3-y-o, £62,000 5-y-o, Ol’ Man River gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Took Irish point in 2022 and must enter calculations for local yard back among the winners.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7

TEDLEY (GB) (19) 00-3624

5

B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Br Hunscote Stud

11-9

Finn Lambert (5) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when going down narrowly in maiden at this course (15.8f) in December.

TFRHHHHH BHA116 Not in same form at Warwick since but holds strong claims nonetheless.

8

8

WILLSBURG (IRE) (43) 1-606

5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Willow Rose (IRE) Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Br Mr Paddy McDonald

11-9

Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on hurdling debut when sixth of 18 in novice (9/1) at Newbury (16.3f, heavy) 43 days ago. Looks worth a crack at this longer trip and is not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Tedley (GB), 9-2 River Voyage (IRE), 5-1 I See The Sea (IRE), 6-1 Willsburg (IRE), 10-1 Ironica de Thaix (FR), 14-1 Gouazec (FR), 100-1 Ionity (FR), Palawan du Mazet (FR)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE ONE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 5.

SECOND RACE 2.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE SHOW HOME OPEN AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs PAGEANT MATERIAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs SPITFIRE GIRL LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEURE DE GLOIRE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A progressive handicapper on the Flat, SPICED RUM has shown encouragement in her 2 starts over hurdles, with the form of her fourth at Kempton last time working out very well (the first 3 all successful next time). She can open her hurdles account as she goes handicapping, with last-time-out winner Sawpit Sienna feared most, ahead of Heure de Gloire.

1-2-3: 1.SPICED RUM 2.SAWPIT SIENNA 3.HEURE DE GLOIRE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

HEURE DE GLOIRE (FR) (5) 315-064 CD

7

12-0

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Lounoas (FR) Hour of Glory Br Mr Patrick Joubert et al

Ellis Collier (7) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

2

10 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded mares’ handicap at Leicester a year ago and looks to be being brought along gradually in her 3 this season, taking another step back in the right direction when fourth at Uttoxeter 5 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA104 (-2)

CREM FRESH (GB) (44) 2/25-12P BF

B m Malinas (GER) - Clotted Cream (USA) Mr David Gibbons Br Mr & Mrs N. Faulks

Tom Bellamy Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn K & M (Hauliers) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWRan up to her best when making all in mares’ handicap at Fakenham (20f) on her return in November.

TFRHHHII BHA102 Just touched off at Leicester (2m) a week later. Pulled up at Fakenham latest.

3

SPITFIRE GIRL (IRE) (47) 41-235F

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Calomeria A Walk In The Park Partnership Br P. J. Reynolds

7

11-6

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning hurdler who was first past the post at this course (21.5f) on her chase debut, demoted having caused interference on the run-in. Has gone the wrong way in 3 starts since, so needs to get back on track.

TFRHHHII BHA96

4

SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (24) 4P-0041 D

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme Mr David A. Hunt Br D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield

9

11-0

Ned Fox (5) Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped below her last winning mark, proved at least as good as ever when successful in TFRHHHHI BHA90 mares’ handicap at Taunton 24 days ago, closed down late having not been fluent last 2.

5

PAGEANT MATERIAL (IRE) (51) 4-435P5 CD

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - House-of-Hearts (IRE) W J Evans Racing Br Nicholas Dee

7 10-11

Isabel Williams (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWAll 3 career victories at this course, including sole success over fences. Has been below form of late, though, in first-time cheekpieces when fifth in handicap hurdle here (20f) in December. Back down in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA87

6

SPICED RUM (GB) (36) 24

4

B f Seahenge (USA) - Thuit (IRE) Mr D. A. Olver Br Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd

10-7

Robert Dunne Stuart Kittow, Cullompton

TIMEFORM VIEWFair staying handicapper on Flat and has shown aptitude for hurdling when making the frame both starts in juvenile events, fourth in race won by exciting prospect Sir Gino at Kempton in December. TFRHHHHH BHA95 (+2)

7

BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (50) U10-P00

B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Ryan, Leman, White Br Pat Moore

6

10-5

Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful in an Irish point but not much encouragement in her first 3 starts under Rules. However, shaped better in a first-time hood when mid-field in maiden hurdle at Exeter 50 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA81

10

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note: HEURE DE GLOIRE: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe.

CREM FRESH: Following its run on 19/12/2023 it was reported that the horse resented being unable to dominate.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 3-1 Spiced Rum (GB), 13-2 Spitfire Girl (IRE), 8-1 Crem Fresh (GB), 10-1 Heure de Gloire (FR), 14-1 Pageant Material (IRE), Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE TWO

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THIRD RACE 2.30 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH, THIS WAY TO WONDERFUL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs BALKARDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs BALKARDY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FEVERTRE & LUCKY SO AND SO trained by N Martin, Minehead, 147 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Tom Lacey’s progressive novice TUNE IN A BOX looks more than capable of maintaining his unbeaten record in handicaps, a 7lb penalty for last week’s Wetherby success appealing as more than manageable given his ongoing improvement. Balkardy may find one too good for the fifth start in succession, with Slip Road also considered having proven he retains ability last time.

1-2-3: 1.TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) 2.BALKARDY (FR) 3.SLIP ROAD (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

SLIP ROAD (IRE) (47) //21//-002

9

12-2

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Agladora (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br Patrick Moran

Gavin Sheehan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in easily his best effort after a near 3-year absence when second in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft, 11/1) 47 days ago. Remains on same mark and not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA112

2

BALKARDY (FR) (51) 23-2222 C

Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR) Mr W. J. Evans Br Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon

7

12-1

Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWIn excellent form over fences in summer 2022 and has found only one too good on all 4 starts back hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA111 on return, coming clear with another consistent sort over C&D in December. Leading claims.

3

MONBARI (FR) (20) 2-400

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR) Racing for Fun Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet

6

11-9

Tom Bellamy Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in a bumper and fourth on hurdles bow at Warwick (19f) in November. Out of depth at Cheltenham next time but stopped alarmingly sharply at Wincanton last month.

TFRHHHII BHA105

4

LUCKY SO AND SO (IRE) (20) 11-2PPU D

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Limerick Rose (IRE) Bradley Partnership Br Kevin Cullen

7

11-7

Richie McLernon Nicky Martin, Minehead Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2022 but has failed to complete in handicaps since, unseated rider early at Huntingdon last time. Has lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA103

5

FEVERTRE (IRE) (85) 4F/20/2-4

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Avoca Star (IRE) Bradley Partnership Br R. McCarthy

9

11-6

James Best Nicky Martin, Minehead Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and showed improved form when second in 3m Carlisle handicap in November 2021.

Limited to just 2 subsequent starts under Rules but should come on for his Warwick reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA102

6

BOBO MAC (IRE) (41) 545-223 D

Gr g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love (IRE) C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman Br Michael G. Daly

13 11-5

Caoilin Quinn (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer arrives after a trio of creditable placed efforts, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) most recently. Solid frame claims again.

TFRHHHII BHA101

7

TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (7) 45-6011 D

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Woolhope Hopefuls Br Victor Connolly

5

11-5 (in 7lb ex)

Cameron Iles (7) Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved when landing event at Newcastle on handicap debut before progressing further TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+7) to score at Wetherby (24.1f, heavy) last week. The one to beat under a penalty.

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8

KARAKORAM (GB) (49) 0-00360 D

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait Grace Harris Racing Br Mr S. P. Hussain

9

10-3

Joe Anderson (5) Grace Harris, Shirenewton Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton last spring but more miss than hit since, only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle there (23.9f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Now 4lb below last winning mark but others still preferred. TFRHHHII BHA85 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Tune In A Box (IRE), 5-1 Balkardy (FR), 6-1 Bobo Mac (IRE), 10-1 Slip Road (IRE), 11-1 Karakoram (GB), 12-1 Monbari (FR), 16-1 Fevertre (IRE), 22-1 Lucky So And So (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 3.00 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE YOUR DREAM HOME AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs COCONUT SPLASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs GINGERBRED LONGEST TRAVELLER: PACHACUTI trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.

RACE SUMMARY A winning pointer, PIMLICO POINT improved on his hurdles form at the first attempt sent chasing when runner-up at Exeter in November, staying on well, and he can build on that effort to go one better. Regarde has taken well to chasing this season and is respected, with Pachacuti completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.PIMLICO POINT (IRE) 2.REGARDE (IRE) 3.PACHACUTI (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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MARIO DE PAIL (FR) (25) 3F/-44P0 C

9

12-2

Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sauveterre (FR) Robert Dunne V & A Phillips, J Martin & Bowen Group Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Pigoni M & M Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd, Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWAfter 19 months off, shaped as good as ever when making the frame in handicap chases first 2 starts this season, albeit jumping none too fluently. However, ran modestly over hurdles last 2.

TFRHHIII BHA122

2

PIMLICO POINT (IRE) (73) 121/3P-2 D

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Flag (FR) Mr Will Roseff Br Michael Keaveney

7

12-1

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee, Presteigne Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in points and made a winning start over hurdles in 2022. No great impact in 2 runs last term but shaped well sent chasing when second in Exeter handicap (24.2f) in November. TFRHHHHH BHA121

3

COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (37) 2B-P334 D

Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Mr & Mrs William Rucker Br Kieran Lennon

9

12-0

Charlie Deutsch Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best, but remains without a win in this sphere and only 17 3/4 lengths fourth of 6 in handicap at Aintree (25f) on Boxing Day. Drop back down in grade should help at least. TFRHHHII BHA120

4

LUBEAT FORAS (IRE) (33) 1//333/-U6

Ch g Aizavoski (IRE) - Roomier (IRE) Relentless Dreamers Racing Br Mrs Kay Curtis

9

11-9

Tom Bellamy Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who made a successful bumper debut under Rules. Placed all 3 starts over hurdles in 2021/22 and, after 22 months off, showed aptitude for chasing before unseating at this course (19.4f) in December. TFRHHIII BHA115

5

REGARDE (IRE) (40) 654-113 D BF

7

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazaryne (FR) Mr Frank McAleavy Br Mr Philip O’Connor

11-6

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, winning handicaps at Huntingdon on his first 2 starts in this sphere. Upped in grade, ran well when third at Newcastle (23.4f) 40 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA112

6

PACHACUTI (IRE) (31) 210-2P3

7

11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) The Arthur White Partnership Br P. Corkery

Nick Scholfield David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

7

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler but was fortunate to fill the runner-up spot in Warwick handicap on chase debut and was pulled up next time. Third at Exeter (24.2f) a month ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA110

GINGERBRED (GB) (31) 30-5564

Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE) Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Br Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling

10-8

Micheal Nolan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Holiday Resort Unity

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles in 2022/23 and has run to a similar level on his last 2 starts in handicap chases, plugging on for fourth at Exeter (the repopposing Pachacuti ahead in third) on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA100

14

8

HIGGS (IRE) (22) 4PU-P63

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE) Mr Andrew Gough Br Mrs D. Cashman

11 10-2

James Best Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S J D Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWRemains a maiden over fences but ran better than for a while when third in handicap at Leicester (20.1f) 22 days ago. Is a long way out of the weights here, though, so he looks to be up against it.

TFRHIIII BHA79 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pimlico Point (IRE), 4-1 Regarde (IRE), 6-1 Pachacuti (IRE), 13-2 Coconut Splash (IRE), 7-1 Gingerbred (GB), 11-1 Mario de Pail (FR), 12-1 Lubeat Foras (IRE), 28-1 Higgs (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.30 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE DISCOVER GOLWG GWENDRAETH AT www.dandara.com MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs ANNIE WICKS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Clarke (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs CAST’S TASHA LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAST’S TASHA trained by B Clarke, Beaminster, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This is best left to CAST’S TASHA, who arrives in fine form over hurdles and Ben Clarke’s mare should make at least as good a chaser. Santa Clarita disappointed over hurdles last time, but she can give the selection most to think about from a much-reduced mark back chasing, with veteran Penny Mallow taken to fill out third dropping into class 5 company for the first time in this sphere.

1-2-3: 1.CAST’S TASHA (IRE) 2.SANTA CLARITA (FR) 3.PENNY MALLOW (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (31) 621-322 D

7

12-0

B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Br Ms Joyce Marsh

Tom Bellamy Ben Clarke, Beaminster Tote

2

10 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded last term on a winning note at Chepstow and has done nothing wrong in finishing placed all 3 starts this season, suggesting there’s still more to come at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) last month. TFRHHHHH BHA100

PENNY MALLOW (FR) (47) 43//6P-4P

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR) Carol Shaw & Venetia Williams Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but well below that level in 5 starts over fences so far. Never in the hunt at Hereford last time but she could make more a splash in class 5 company for the first time with headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA96

3

LADY TREMAINE (IRE) (21) 5423-P0 D

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Lough Lein Leader (IRE) Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw Br Tom Burns

9

11-9

Peter Kavanagh (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who made a promising start over fences last spring, making the frame in mares’ handicaps over C&D/at Southwell. Ran no sort of race at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last month. TFRHHIII BHA95

4

SANTA CLARITA (FR) (28) 35-0433

Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR) DahlBury Racing Br M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree

6

11-0

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form in France. Stepped up on yard debut when third over hurdles at Huntingdon last March but well held otherwise for current connections. Returns to the larger obstacles from a much-reduced mark. TFRHHHHI BHA86

5

ANNIE WICKS (GB) (24) 0/3PP-00

B m Kayf Tara - Bathwick Annie Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Br Mrs S. Clifford

7 10-10

Conor Ring (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and failed to beat a rival on her only completed start over hurdles last season.

Well beaten on both starts this term and needs this switch to fences to spark her into life.

TFRHHHII BHA82

6

NANCY TILL (IRE) (35) U6-0PP3

B m Westerner - Classic Material Lady Susan Brooke Br Patrick Doyle

8

10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) Max Young, Sneads Green Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWPromising in points but yet to get near replicating that over hurdles. Managed to complete on chasing bow at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 5 weeks ago and now steps back up in trip with first-time cheekpieces on. TFRHHHII BHA72

7

AUTUMN BLAZE (GB) (205) 60-0463

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE) Fiona Alderson Br C. G. Johnson

6

10-2

James Best Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWNo promise in 2 bumpers and similar switched to hurdles, no improvement on the back of TFRHHIII BHA66 a wind op on her last couple of starts in handicaps (23lb out of weights last time).

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Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

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RACE FIVE

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Cast’s Tasha (IRE), 4-1 Penny Mallow (FR), 6-1 Santa Clarita (FR), 8-1 Lady Tremaine (IRE), 16-1 Annie Wicks (GB), Nancy Till (IRE), 33-1 Autumn Blaze (GB)

SIXTH RACE 4.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CALL IN TODAY AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs ICARAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: TEMPLIER trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 263 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Despite jumping left (often markedly so) BOSTON JOE shaped as if still in good form when third at Wincanton 3 weeks ago and, with this drop in trip rating a likely plus, he could be worth siding with to get back on track with forecast conditions holding no fears. Veteran C&D winner Templier and Gambie Tiep, both of whom return from short breaks, can emerge as the chief threats, with Ballymagee another to keep an eye on.

1-2-3: 1.BOSTON JOE (IRE) 2.TEMPLIER (IRE) 3.GAMBIE TIEP (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (GB) (50) 04-2435

7

12-0

B g Martaline - Knar Mardy Tristan Durrell (3) Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWBest effort over hurdles when fourth at Southwell on his handicap bow in April and matched that form on his chase debut when same position at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) in November. Modest since, though. TFRHHHII BHA100

2

GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (101) 441U14 D

8 11-12

B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR) Mrs Sophie Pauling Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon

Beau Morgan (5) Ben Pauling, Naunton Fitzdares

3

11 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWQuickly built up a good strike rate, going with plenty of zest when making all at Bangor (17.3f) in October.

Jumping let him down when fourth in handicap at Plumpton since but he’s certainly no forlorn hope. TFRHHHHI BHA98

TEMPLIER (IRE) (63) 0114-12 CD

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR) Yen Hall Farm Racing Br Monsieur J. C. Coude

James Best Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner who hit the ground running back from 9 months off when landing Fakenham handicap in November and ran another solid race when runner-up at Lingfield later that month. TFRHHHHI BHA98

4

BOSTON JOE (IRE) (20) 06-1253 CD

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE) Miss Rebecca Curtis Br T. Horgan

8 11-11

Tom Bellamy Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who proved better than ever after 14 months off when easily winning at Wincanton. Better TFRHHHHH BHA97 than margin of defeat suggests last 2 starts and not underestimated here/back down in trip.

5

HATOS (FR) (52) 3F45-04 D BF

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Hats off to Hatos Br Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray

7

11-8

Richie McLernon Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW2m maiden hurdle winner who showed minor promise during first spell chasing last winter. Well backed but undone by an early blunder when fourth back over fences at Lingfield (2m) in December.

TFRHHHII BHA94

6

ICARAT (FR) (20) 20P4-60

6

B g Nicaron (GER) - Cemoua (FR) The DTTW Partnership Br Richard Godefroy & Eric Lecoiffier

11-5

Shane Quinlan (3) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in French bumpers but yet to make a significant impact over hurdles, faring no better than on his return (following wind surgery) when well held eighth at Huntingdon (19.6f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA91

7

LEADING THE WAY (IRE) (51) 035-006

8 10-10

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Another Flower (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Br Richard Healy Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 9 attempts over hurdles for Gillian Scott in Ireland and has shown nothing so far for current yard. Likely best watched now attentions switch to chasing. TFRHHIII BHA82

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8

BALLYMAGEE (IRE) (37) 044335

8 10-10

B g Kayf Tara - Tenable Miss S. Redpath Br Miss A. Lindsell

Toby Wynne (3) Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEWJust modest form at best but did shape bit better than distance beaten suggests when fifth at Fontwell (17.7f) in December. Best effort to date came over this C&D but he does need to keep the errors at bay.

TFRHHHII BHA82

9

THATZA DAZZLER (GB) (23) 55-0PP6

6

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sainte Fortuna (FR) Mr David Brace Br Mr David Brace OBE

10-8

Connor Brace David Brace, Bridgend Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in a couple of bumpers last term and a similar story over hurdles. Would need to see market support behind him now attentions switch to larger obstacles. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA80

10

NO QUARTER ASKED (IRE) (22) 6P/4-22P C

B g Jeremy (USA) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE) Mr Andrew Gough Br Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell

9

10-7

Gavin Sheehan Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S J D Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWSole win came in handicap chase here (19.4f) in June 2021. Runner-up on 2 of his last 3 starts for present yard and faced a stiff task (9lb out of weights) when pulled up at Leicester (15.9f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA79

11

GALA DES LYS (FR) (282) 0P/0P6U-

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Royale Place (FR) Mr D. A. Smerdon Br Mme Helena Lego

8

10-2

Kevin Brogan Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEWModest in bumpers/little form over hurdles and no real encouragement to glean from chase exploits back in the spring, pushed along when unseating 3 out over 19.4f here in April. Yard debut. TFRHHIII BHA73 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 10.

Stewards Note: DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN: Following its run on 13/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.

HATOS: Following its run on 11/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Templier (IRE), 11-2 Gambie Tiep (FR), 13-2 Boston Joe (IRE), 8-1 Hatos (FR), 9-1 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), 10-1 Ballymagee (IRE), 11-1 Icarat (FR), 14-1 Thatza Dazzler (GB), No Quarter Asked (IRE), 28-1 Gala des Lys (FR), 33-1 Leading The Way (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHECK OUT GOLWG GWENDRAETH AT www.dandara.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs MUMBLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Usher (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs QUEEN OF STEEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMART CASUAL trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MUMBLES rewarded favourite backers with a 16-length success at Chepstow 8 days ago and, provided this doesn’t come too soon, Evan Williams’ 6-y-o is fancied to double his tally at the expense of Smart Casual, who shaped as if still in top form when fourth at Uttoxeter just under 6 weeks ago. Daany has his quirks but is doing little wrong at present so can battle out minor honours with handicap-debutant Another Lord.

1-2-3: 1.MUMBLES (IRE) 2.SMART CASUAL 3.DAANY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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MUMBLES (IRE) (8) 55-3421

6

12-0 (in 7lb ex)

B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE) Mr David M. Williams Br A. & M. Mellerick

Conor Ring (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWGradual improver in handicaps, getting off the mark by 16 lengths at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. Conditional takes over and he may well take some stopping under a penalty.

TFRHHHHH BHA87 (+11)

2

JAUNTY BELLE (GB) (17) 00-0P5

Ch m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Jaunty Spirit Three Men & The Filly Br B. J. Eckley

6 11-12

Jay Tidball (5) David Rees, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit better when fifth at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) last month and she may well make more impact now handicapping.

TFRHHHII BHA92

3

ANOTHER LORD (IRE) (36) 63/3-040

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE) Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Br Martin Keating

7

11-9

Gavin Sheehan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers during spring 2022 and seemingly been marking time judged on his efforts in maiden hurdles since returning from an absence. Worth a second look on handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA89

4

DAANY (IRE) (20) P62412

B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Duckhaven D Kenealy W Sprigg M Sprigg Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

7

11-7

Micheal Nolan Joe Tickle, Tiverton

TIMEFORM VIEWBelatedly off the mark at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) last month and matched that form from a 7lb higher TFRHHHII BHA87 mark when runner-up back there 6 days later, headed narrowly when badly hampered last.

5

SMART CASUAL (GB) (41) 056-P24 BF

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage Mr John P. McManus Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball

6

11-3

Richie McLernon Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper run (over C&D) wasn’t devoid of promise and stepped up on reappearance when runner-up at Fontwell in December. Shaped as if still in top form when fourth at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) last time. TFRHHHHI BHA83

6

HAPPY SANCHEZ (IRE) (284) 00000-

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Realta Mo Croi (IRE) Lady Susan Brooke Br Mrs Catherine Kenneally

6

11-3

Tabitha Worsley (3) Max Young, Sneads Green Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in points and only minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles. Always behind on handicap debut at Stratford (18.7f, soft) 9 months ago so he looks an easy enough swerve. TFRHHIII BHA83

7

HOWDY PARTNER (IRE) (22) PU36/U-0

B g Califet (FR) - Areyououtofurmind (IRE) Mr John Berry (Gwent) Br Sean Murphy

8

11-2

Robert Williams (3) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete for the third time from 5 starts in this sphere when unseating rider early here in 2022.

TFRHHIII BHA82 Possibly needed the run after 13 months off at Leicester last month and this should reveal more.

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8

BOOK OF VERSE (USA) (48) 53003

Ch g Curlin (USA) - Silvester Lady Quadriga Racing Br Mr Aaron Sones

6 10-13

Miss Jess Stewart (7) Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat and over hurdles, flattered when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) just under 7 weeks ago. Needs a big step forward to register a first success. TFRHHIII BHA79

9

NIGHT JET (GB) (41) 0P4-050

B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Mrs Patricia Holtorp Br Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp

7 10-12

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a mare who did well for the same connections but has yet to threaten in 8 starts over timber. More severe headgear enlisted and drops back down in distance. TFRHHHII BHA78

10

MY GRANNY LILY (GB) (57) 3433-4F

6

10-6

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Pont Royal (FR) Sam Quigley and Denise Smith Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

David Noonan Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd

11

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame all 5 starts since switched to handicaps in this sphere prior to falling at the third on her chase debut at Ludlow in December. Not without each-way hope back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA72

DAMASK (FR) (24) 56-5466

B m Walzertakt (GER) - Lyric Melody (FR) DahlBury Racing Br E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

10-6

Caoilin Quinn (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to land a meaningful blow in her 8 starts over hurdles but she continues to edge down the weights. Headgear experiment given another go.

TFRHHHII BHA72

12

QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (33) 2P0

4

10-5

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) Mr K Jefferies & Partner Br The Flying One

Isabelle Ryder (7) Mark Usher, Lambourn Mark Usher Racing

13

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and ran to only a similar level when second of 4 on hurdle debut at Fontwell in November. Well beaten on both subsequent starts.

TFRHHHII BHA82

KALIBRATE (IRE) (72) 0/4P0P-P

Br g Califet (FR) - Clondalee (IRE) MKRP8 Br Kevin Foley

10-5

Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks set for another struggle from a long way out of the weights. Engaged 4.25 Leicester Wednesday.

TFRHIIII BHA45 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 11.

Stewards Note: KALIBRATE: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mumbles (IRE), 6-1 Smart Casual (GB), 13-2 Daany (IRE), 14-1 My Granny Lily (GB), 16-1 Jaunty Belle (GB), Another Lord (IRE), 18-1 Damask (FR), 20-1 Night Jet (GB), 25-1 Book of Verse (USA), 33-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 150-1 Happy Sanchez (IRE), Howdy Partner (IRE), Kalibrate (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE HIGH QUALITY HOMES AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE SHOW HOME OPEN AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race has been kindly sponsored and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries, 2 at £7 and 11 at £38. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.30 - THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH, THIS WAY TO WONDERFUL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This Race has been kindly sponsored and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £38. Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE YOUR DREAM HOME AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 novice five 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. January 30th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

This Race has been kindly sponsored and a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £44. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.30 - THE DISCOVER GOLWG GWENDRAETH AT www.dandara.com MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £30. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE CALL IN TODAY AT GOLWG GWENDRAETH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. This Race has been kindly sponsored and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £30. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.30 - THE CHECK OUT GOLWG GWENDRAETH AT WWW.DANDARA.COM NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This Race has been kindly sponsored and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £30. - Closed January 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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FIXTURE LIST 2024 KEY

J = Jumps Turf

F = Flat Turf Bold text = Feature Day

= Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing

JA N UA RY Wed 3

J ULY Afternoon Racing

J

FE BRUA RY Thu 1

Afternoon Racing

J

Fri 16

Afternoon Racing

J

M A RC H Fri 1 (A)

Proud to be Welsh Day

J

Fri 15

Spring Afternoon Racing

J

Sun 31

Family Fun Day

J

Afternoon Racing

J

A PR IL Tue 16 M AY

Evening Racing Evening Racing

F

Evening Racing

F

Tue 6

Racing with Legends

F

Wed 14

Evening Racing

F

Fri 23 (A)

Ladies Day

F

Thu 29

Afternoon Racing

F

Fri 30

Prostate Cymru Raceday

F

Tues 30 AUGUS T

S E PT E MB E R Thu 12

Afternoon Racing

Sun 29 (A) Flat Season Finale

Tue 7

Afternoon Racing

J

Wed 15

Afternoon Racing

J

Thu 30

Swansea Bay Business Club Day

J

F

Wed 10 Wed 17

F F

OC TOBE R Sun 13 (A) Welsh Champion Hurdle

J

N OVE M BE R

J UN E Sun 23 (A) First Flat Meeting

F

Wed 26

F

Evening Racing

Sun 10

Countryside Day

J

Wed 20

Afternoon Racing

J

DEC E MBE R Afternoon Racing

J

Thu 19 (A) Christmas Party Raceday

J

Mon 2

Fixture dates, themes and entertainment may change. Please check the website for up to date information: FFOSLAS-RACECOURSE.CO.UK