MON 8 DECEMBER
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MONDAY 8 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
FERGUS SWEENEY (Chief Steward), CHARLIE CORBETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
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No.ofdays since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows allweather form
C=coursewinner
birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic age
D=distancewinner
CD=course &distancewinner
BF=beaten favourite
3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
Bg Galileo(IRE) -Pay The Bank
weight st-lbs
711-7
HarrySkelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, SheptonMallet Br Roncon ChurchtownBloodstock Br &LaneLtd Potensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162
KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star RatingsExplained
Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims
HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven 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.
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
FIRST RACE 12.55
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD
THE KSR LIGHTING
JUVENILE HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (74 wins from 358 runners, 21%) runs THE BELLHOP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs THE BELLHOP FANCY THAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs THE BELLHOP today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAUNCESTON trained by J Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge, 139 miles.
The pick of TURENNE’s French form sets a pretty good standard for a race of this nature and having found only one too good at Catterick for new connections, he can go one place better Fellow-penalised runner The Bellhop is the obvious alternative.
1 THE BELLHOP (IRE) (38) 14 CD 11-7
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE)
Jane Davis and Sara Mould
Br Newtown Anner Stud
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to win in 5 attempts on the Flat but different proposition switched to hurdles when successful over C&D in October. Matched that form when fourth under a penalty at Wetherby and slight step back up in trip can only help his cause. TFRHHHHI BHA113
2 TURENNE (FR) (17)
53-152
B g Zarak (FR) - Summer Quality (IRE)
Mr O. Brendon
Br Mr M Daguzan-Garros & Haras Du Saubouas
11-7
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWQuick to make into a fairly useful hurdler in France for David Cottin, scoring over 2m at Compiegne in May. Sound-enough start for this yard despite not matching that form when a battling second at Catterick 17 days ago and he sets the standard TFRHHHHH BHA128
3 AURELIUS
MAXIMUS (IRE) (188)
B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Shannow (IRE)
The Aurelius Partnership
11-0
Tom Bellamy
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), well held last time Has left Ed Dunlop but given the yard he’s joined, he’s sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
4 BRAVE GUEST (IRE) (59) 11-0
B g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Society Guest (IRE)
Marc Goldstein
Miss Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes
Br John Guest Racing Ltd Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form/signs of temperament on Flat for Jack Channon.
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 COISTY (GB) (34) 11-0
B g Sixties Icon - Steel Free (IRE)
Mr T. Smith
Br Emily Smith
Harry Kimber
Michael Madgwick, Denmead
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to bumper winner Steel An Icon Little form in varied events on Flat TFRHHIII BHA-
6
LAUNCESTON (IRE) (107)
11-0
Ch g Australia - My Order Charlie Hammond
S Keable L Cullimore G Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Douglas Stevenson
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut. 4/1 and blinkered for first time, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt
TFRHHIII BHA-
7 TENADAAY (GB) (88) 11-0
B g Adaay (IRE) - Ortenzia (IRE) Jack Hogan
Mr J. N. Greenley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr J Greenley BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Epsom (12f, good to soft) 88 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Gallagher but joined successful yard ahead of this hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Turenne (FR), 13-8 The Bellhop (IRE), 14-1 Aurelius Maximus (IRE), Tenadaay (GB), 25-1 Brave Guest (IRE), Launceston (IRE), 40-1 Coisty (GB)
SECOND RACE 1.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTHERN CRANES AND ACCESS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (FONTWELL CHASE 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): G & J Moore (74 wins from 358 runners, 21%) runs LE GALLI BIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs LE GALLI BIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: EASY TO FOLLOW trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 143 miles.
ATREIDES found the switch to more severe headgear doing the trick as he belatedly opened his account at Plumpton last week and can follow up off the same mark. Koenigsstern starts the season only 1lb above his winning mark so is feared most.
FOLLOW (IRE) (28) 4/2645-2 CD 7 12-0
B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE)
Luke Scott (3) Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mr James O’Loughlin Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over hurdles and while she made an inauspicious start over fences last term, there were more positives signs when runner-up at Carlisle on return TFRHHHII BHA107
2 KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) (255) 221464- C
B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE)
8 11-12
James Davies Ham Manor Farms Ltd
Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winning pointer who opened his chase account at the third attempt here (17.7f) on Boxing Day. Not so good in 3 subsequent runs but starts the new campaign on a fair mark. TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 DESERT HALO (IRE) (215) 62444-4
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dushy Dante (IRE)
Mrs Joanna Jensen
6 11-9
Jack Quinlan
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr Joseph Roche Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on first of 2 starts in points and promise in trio of bumpers. Generally struggled over hurdles last season and made an underwhelming start over fences after 11 weeks off over C&D in May. Needs to leave that well behind TFRHHIII BHA102
4
LE
GALLI
BIER (FR) (15) 3223-52
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - La Loute (FR)
Heart of the South Racing 143
4 11-5
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Ecurie Domaine de Baune, Francois Thomas Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWFrench recruit who made an underwhelming start for this yard last season and offered little on handicap bow at Fontwell on return. Hollow second on his return to chasing at Windsor since and has it to prove TFRHHIII BHA106
5 ATREIDES (IRE) (7) 023251
B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)
The Chancers Partnership
7 11-1
Bradley Harris (3)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Mr Paul McKeon
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to this headgear when finally off the mark at Plumpton last week Obvious claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA94
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Atreides (IRE), 3-1 Koenigsstern (IRE), 7-2 Easy To Follow (IRE), 14-1 Desert Halo (IRE), Le Galli Bier (FR)
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THIRD RACE 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 137 runners, 28%) runs FERRET JEETER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs MASK OF ZORRO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BREDON HILL DART trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.
An interesting race for the grade MASK OF ZORRO is likely still underestimated by his mark and can follow up his recent C&D victory Progressive El Bandido Pancho is feared most, while Ferret Jeeter has gone well fresh previously and is another to note on first start since a breathing operation.
B g Masked Marvel - Ville Sainte (FR) Brendan Powell
The Alyasan Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br John Mounsey Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced sort Encouraging fourth in a strong C&D maiden on reappearance and improved to justify support up in trip on handicap debut over C&D last month, scoring by 3 1/4 lengths from Nowyouvebinandunit, kept up to work Promises to make another bold bid TFRHHHHH BHA98
2 WEAVER’S ANSWER (GB) (53) 4/6223-3 BF 7 12-0
Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE)
S&R Racing Ltd
James Bowen
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Sally & Richard Prince DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on three of his 4 starts last season and made a pleasing-enough return when third in a 6-runner handicap at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 53 days ago, kept on run-in Should give his running again back over a slightly shorter trip TFRHHHII BHA98
3
FERRET JEETER (GB) (186) 60/P-1F1 CD 8 11-8
Ch g Recharge (IRE) - Halo Flora
Mr R. J. Matthews
Chad Bament (7)
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Shade Oak Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced for age and ran out an emphatic winner on handicap debut over C&D in May. Fell early in his follow-up bid here but quickly back on track when winning at Ffos Las (23.9f) in June Can go well fresh and one to consider on first start following a breathing operation TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 EL BANDIDO PANCHO (GB) (19) FP21-12 D BF
6 11-7
B g Westerner - Dr Jane Rex Dingle
The White Hart Company
Br E. W. White
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive sort landed a double when successful at Ffos Las (20f) on return and improved again in defeat when runner-up over the same C&D (under a penalty) last time Could be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 BREDON HILL DART (GB) (178) 0003-P1 6 11-2
B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy
R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner
Br R. W. and Mrs Mitchell
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTook little interest on chase debut but quickly reverted to hurdles, got off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) in June Drops back in distance on reappearance and this looks a stronger race on paper TFRHHIII BHA86
6 GREY D’ALCO (FR) (22) PPPP/0-0 8 10-9
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Chutiquetta (FR)
Winterfields Farm Ltd
Br Mr Alain Combemorel & Mrs Beatrice Nicco
Tom Cannon
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on a couple of occasions as a juvenile hurdler but has completely lost his form, finished well beaten on first start of season over C&D last month. TFRHIIII BHA79
7 NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT (GB) (22) 0-64632 8 10-7
B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue Conor O’Farrell
Mr Will Simmons Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br The C H F Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden has returned in good heart but again didn’t look entirely straightforward when chasing home Mask of Zorro over C&D last time, travelling as well as any but outbattled. Reopposes that rival on better terms but remains to be seen if more severe headgear does the trick. TFRHHHII BHA77
1-2-3: 1.MASK OF ZORRO (IRE) 2.EL BANDIDO PANCHO 3.FERRET JEETER
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
BREAK HEART HILL (GB) (22) 60/006-0
B g Arvico (FR) - Petite Pois
7 10-2
James Best
Mr Peter Shaw Fiona Shaw, Dorchester
Br Mrs F. Shaw
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little form and was well held over C&D behind Mask of Zorro last time TFRHIIII BHA71
9
DAWN’S
DESIRE
(IRE) (21) F0-04
B m Milan - Ma Baker (IRE)
Ann & Tony Gale
5 10-2
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Kieran & Breda Lennon Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown little at long odds in maiden hurdles. 4lb out of the weights for handicap debut and only considered if market expects better upped in trip TFRHHIII BHA69
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mask of Zorro (IRE), 7-2 El Bandido Pancho (GB), 9-2 Ferret Jeeter (GB), 11-2 Nowyouvebinandunit (GB), 13-2 Weaver’s Answer (GB), 12-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 28-1 Dawn’s Desire (IRE), 200-1 Grey d’Alco (FR), 250-1 Break Heart Hill (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DOYLE & PALMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (74 wins from 358 runners, 21%) runs SHUTFRONTDOOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BALLYNORTH LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYNORTH trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.
SHOTGUN SHIRLEY is bred to do well over obstacles and having a won a bumper, she ran a belter when second in Listed company at Cheltenham last month. That is a very good platform ahead of this hurdles debut so she’s awarded the vote. Pollyanna’s Dream finished behind the selection that day but is expected to come on for that, with Ballynorth also of interest on Rules debut
colours no horse age st lb
1 BALLYNORTH (FR) (226) 443- 5 11-0
B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Oekaki (FR)
Ben Jones
Mr P. McGrath Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Suc. Magalen Bryant Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, Saint Des Saints mare Sister to fairly useful hurdler Kilbarry Saint, stays 2 3/4m
Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April and highly respected on Rules debut for in-form yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 IZAKAYA (GER) (45) 05-
B m Adlerflug (GER) - Ituila (IRE)
6 11-0
James Davies
Mr Raymond Allen Camilla Poulton, Lewes
Br Gestut Hachtsee
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of a pair of Flat wins (around 2m) at Bath and Newbury in the autumn but that form isn’t anything to be carried away with. Stamina is at least assured now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
3 POLLYANNA’S DREAM (GB) (23) 23-0
B m My Dream Boat (IRE) - Sainte Ladylime (FR)
5 11-0
Conor O’Farrell
Ms Jo Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Crow Family Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 My Dream Boat filly. Dam (c134/h132), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Lord Ballim. Displayed ability all 3 starts in bumpers spread out over 13 months, likely she needed it at Cheltenham on recent return Hurdles debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 QUEEN’S THEATRE (GB)
(211) 3-1
4 11-0
B f Gentlewave (IRE) - Theatre Territory (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
No Actors Here Syndicate Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Upton Viva Stud geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWStamina in pedigree and shaped like a stayer when third in 2m Stratford bumper in October 2024. Off 6 months and aided by increased emphasis on stamina when justifying support at Plumpton Bare form isn’t flash but one to consider now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SHOTGUN SHIRLEY (GB) (23) 24-12
4 11-0
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kentucky Sky Tom Cannon
Louise Kemble Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Elms Bloodstock Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to a couple of useful jumpers and made third bumper start a winning one fitted with a hood at Uttoxeter in October. Excellent second in a Listed race at Cheltenham so has to be taken very seriously now tackling obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 SHUTFRONTDOOR (GB) (171) 12 C
4 11-0
B f Frontiersman - Sudden Light (IRE) Caoilin Quinn
Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Pleasure Palace Racing KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start to her career in a course bumper in May. Falsely-run race looked against her at Market Rasen but she still finished second and now goes hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) 4 11 7 Gavin Sheehan 4-7 (Jamie Snowden) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Shotgun Shirley (GB), 7-2 Pollyanna’s Dream (GB), 5-1 Queen’s Theatre (GB), 7-1 Ballynorth (FR), 15-2 Shutfrontdoor (GB), 25-1 Izakaya (GER)
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FIFTH RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
KSR
LIGHTING, THE ULTIMATE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 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) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Walford (17 wins from 88 runners, 19%) runs MUTLEY CREW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs LELANT LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOUGH OWEL trained by D Summersby, Kellacott, 191 miles.
LELANT has returned in top form and looks capable of completing the hat-trick Footloose Man enhanced his good record here 3 weeks ago and is next best ahead of Diamond Days, who offered something to work on starting out in this sphere at Lingfield.
1 LELANT (IRE) (12) PF36-11
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE)
Chris Trigg & RER Williams
7 12-0
Sean Bowen
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Michael Lynch Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHaving dropped a long way in the weights, justified support when finally getting off the mark at Hereford on return and stepped up again when following up at Market Rasen. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA94
2 DIAMOND DAYS (IRE) (20) 502P-34
Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Foxy Lauren (IRE)
Coral Racing Club
5 11-11
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Thomas Hore Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who made decent start over fences when close fourth of 5 at Lingfield 3 weeks ago. Entitled to build on that with extra distance sure to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA91
3 LOUGH
OWEL
(IRE) (21) 50-2236
B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE)
7 11-7
Bryan Carver
One Too Many Syndicate Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Garryrichard Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who showed similar form to be placed first 3 starts over fences this season Modest effort at Exeter since, however, and needs to bounce back Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA87
4 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (22) 415551 CD
B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)
6 11-5
Charlie Price (3)
Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Mickley Stud RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Both chase victories have come at this C&D, including 3 weeks ago. Had nothing to spare that day but still considered given course record Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHHI BHA85
5 DARING PLAN (IRE) (31) 456-3FP
B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE)
Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner
7 11-4
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Gareth Adair Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and expensive to follow this season, failing to complete last 2 starts, including when running modestly here after 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 MUTLEY CREW (FR) (31) 01343-0 C
Ch m Muhtathir - Moonlight Mischief (IRE)
Maclachlan Solicitors & Partner
Br Mr David Bond
9 11-1
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut in a 19f course hurdle last autumn Mixed round of jumping when fourth on Taunton chase debut in February. Probably needed comeback run here last month. TFRHHHII BHA81
7 ENDERSEN (IRE) (27) 6PP-323 8 11-1
B g Ask - Molly Con (IRE)
The Forever Partnership Two
Tom Cannon
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br John Mounsey Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage maiden who has been running well over hurdles this season, including when third from out of the weights at Lingfield 4 weeks ago. However, bit to prove back over fences (no show in 3 starts). TFRHHHII BHA81
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lelant (IRE), 9-2 Footloose Man (GB), 13-2 Diamond Days (IRE), 8-1 Daring Plan (IRE), Mutley Crew (FR), 9-1 Endersen (IRE), 14-1 Lough Owel (IRE)
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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk
SIXTH RACE 3.25
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOHN AND MARYANNE BIRCH MEMORIAL 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (74 wins from 358 runners, 21%) runs BRIDGE & OUR PAPA SMURF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs BRIDGE & OUR PAPA SMURF LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMING NELSON trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.
CROSSBEAU was much improved when making a winning return at Chepstow last month and is fancied to follow up with Sean Bowen retained in the saddle The market should offer plenty of clues regarding the returning Moore runners, handicap debutant Our Papa Smurf perhaps the most likely of the pair on paper. Of the rest, Smart Casual should take a step forward from his reappearance, while Master Dunraven merits a market check
B g New Bay - Nour’spirit (IRE)
Marc Goldstein
Mr Michael Moriarty Sheena West, Lewes
Br Kilweelran Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest success came in a 0-100 C&D handicap in September 2024 Disappointed last season but best not judged too harshly on latest start over C&D in March, making headway when blundering 3 out. Remains to be seen if he can get back on track following 8 months off. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 BRIDGE (GB) (598) 613302/- CD 5 12-0
B g Golden Horn - Sadilla
Heart of the South Racing 138
Br Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Heart of the South Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark with a wide-margin victory in a C&D maiden hurdle in December 2023 but hasn’t been seen since finishing runner up over C&D in April the following year Clearly likes it here but market may prove best guide returning from 19-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 OUR PAPA SMURF (GB) (361) 561-
4 11-10
B g Too Darn Hot - Patronising Caoilin Quinn The Packham Boys Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW10f winner on Flat and showed much improved form on third start over hurdles, winning an 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) this time last year Off since but has run well fresh and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take another step forward now sent handicapping by in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) (216) 004-0
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE)
Only (Racing) Fans
5 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mrs Noreen McManus Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner over 1 1/4m on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh. Yet to match that form over hurdles but wasn’t given a hard ride on handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f, good) in May. Likely to be capable of better at some stage and is worth noting for support on return TFRHHHII BHA90
5 STORMING NELSON (IRE)
(17) P00P0-4
B g Mount Nelson - Storming Strumpet
Mr D. V. Gardner
6 11-4
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWExeter novice winner last January but offered little in handicaps last season Ran better than for a while on reappearance/first start following wind surgery when fourth in a 12-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m, soft) last month. Mark continues to fall but needs to prove he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA90
6 CROSSBEAU (IRE) (33) 54/240-1
B g Dunaden (FR) - Jolie Chanson (FR)
The Pant Wilkin Partnership 006
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Hunting Hill Stud DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWOff nearly 17 months prior to getting off the mark in likeable fashion landing a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 27 days ago, ridden positively and responding willingly to pressure Up 6lb but another bold showing on the cards with Sean Bowen retained in the saddle TFRHHHHH BHA90
7 SMART CASUAL (GB) (29) 3232F-0
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage
7 10-10
Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but has placed multiple times over hurdles/fences. Fell on final start last season and attracted some support when well held on his return (first run since wind surgery) at Ffos Las last month, likely needed the run. Entitled to be in the mix if back on song. TFRHHHHI BHA82
1-2-3: 1.CROSSBEAU (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Crossbeau (IRE), 4-1 Our Papa Smurf (GB), 11-2 Smart Casual (GB), 15-2 Bridge (GB), 8-1 Calshot Spit (IRE), 12-1 Master Dunraven (IRE), Storming Nelson (IRE)
PARK PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.55 - THE KSR LIGHTING JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. KSR Lighting 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. 13 entries at £38. - Closed December 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.25 - THE SOUTHERN CRANES AND ACCESS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Fontwell Chase 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Southern Cranes and Access 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 horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 27th March 2026. 12 entries at £44. - Closed December 2nd, 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 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.55 - THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Mercedes-Benz of Chichester 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed December 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE DOYLE & PALMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Doyle & Palmer Wealth Management 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. 16 entries at £38. - Closed December 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.55 - THE KSR LIGHTING, THE ULTIMATE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. KSR Lighting 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. 14 entries at £30. - Closed December 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.25 - THE JOHN AND MARYANNE BIRCH MEMORIAL 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Birch Family will award a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse adjudged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries at £30. - Closed December 2nd, 2025. 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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