Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 23rd December

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horse’s name & birthplace

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form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C = course winner D = distance winner CD = course & distance winner age BF = beaten favourite

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weight st-lb

8 10-13

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Br Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account.

TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

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 11.55 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs RAFFLES WONDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs DEEP STRATO LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEEP STRATO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

THE KALOOKI KID impressed with the way he went through the race when running out a comfortable winner at this venue last month and is selected to defy a penalty back down in trip.

Hurdling-debutant Muzaffar and Paddy O’Mahler can battle it out for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.THE KALOOKI KID 2.MUZAFFAR 3.PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (23) 230-31

5

11-9

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE) Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Br Hall Farm Stud

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a big step forward when getting off the mark in 8-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft, 7/2) 23 days ago. Open to more progress and looks up to defying a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA120

2

DEEP STRATO (IRE) (25) 1-4 BF

B g Cloudings (IRE) - La Gree (FR) Hemmings Racing Br Ian Hannon

5

11-2

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his sole outing in points but ran below expectations when fourth of 7 in a Sedgefield bumper on NH debut 25 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Should do better now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

JETEYE (IRE) (31) 2F4-P

6

Br g Jet Away - Shuil Sionnach (IRE) Tor Side Racing and A McCormack Br Mrs Juliet Brown

11-2

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Could only perform modestly in a maiden/novice hurdle 8 months apart.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4

KINGSTON ROCK (IRE) (31) 0-0P4

Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE) Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Br Maurice Geraghty

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to deliver under Rules. Tongue strap on for the 1st time.

5

LEMOINE (GB) (227) 33-4

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Think Green Craig Farm Hart Miller Hughes Br J. P. L. Ewart

11-2

Edward Austin (5) Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

4

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-2

Robert Dunne James Ewart, Langholm

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers (modest form) and now goes hurdling after 7 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6

LORD DE VINCI (FR) (251) 44-

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lady Chloe (FR) Mrs Janet Lowther Br E.A.R.L. Equi-Michel 6 & T. Leboucher

5

11-2

Craig Nichol Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie L.I.P. Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to 17f chase winner in France Muhtalad and 21f chase winner in France Ricky Lady. Fourth both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 16).

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

MR MAHLER (IRE) (62) 2/-6

5

Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Thistletown Stud

11-2

Callum Bewley Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in points and went as if in need of the run for fitness and experience when last of 6 in a Sedgefield bumper on debut 62 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6

8

MUZAFFAR (GB) (91)

4

11-2

B g Almanzor (FR) - Via Lazio Swanland & Keatley Owners Group Br Via Lazio Partnership

Henry Brooke Adrian Keatley, Malton

9

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1 3/4m, modest last time. Sold from Richard Fahey 21,000 gns in October. Could go well on hurdles bow.

TFRHHHII BHA-

11-2

Tom Midgley (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped like a stayer in bumpers and did so again when fourth of 11 on Wetherby hurdle debut in October. Ran to a similar level when fifth back there (19.7f) the following month and holds solid place claims on that form.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10

RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (14) FF415-4 D

Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR) Chris Roe and Andrew March Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

6

11-2

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who finished well held faced with testing conditions when fourth of 11 at Aintree (17f, heavy) 14 days ago. Ought to do better somewhere down the line. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

RUN AT DAWN (IRE) (16) PF-

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Ringside Humour (IRE) Molly and Paul Willis Br J. S. Bolger

4

11-2

David Noonan Adam Nicol, Seahouses

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to make impact on the Flat in 2023 and failed to complete in a couple of juvenile hurdles in late 2022.

TFRHIIII BHA-

12

TRAILBLAZER (GB) (38)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE) Ian Nicol Racing Br Carmel Stud

4

11-2

Jamie Hamilton Adam Nicol, Seahouses

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, stays easy 2m, down the field in handicap last time. Makes hurdles debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

13

ST JOHN’S ROAD (GB) (31) 2

Br f Malinas (GER) - Skellig Mist (FR) Goodtimes Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

4

10-9

Mr Jack Power (7) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer when second of 4 in a Hexham bumper on debut 31 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note: MR MAHLER: Following its run on 22/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 13-2 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 7-1 Muzaffar (GB), 9-1 Deep Strato (IRE), 10-1 St John’s Road (GB), 14-1 Lemoine (GB), 18-1 Raffles Wonder (FR), 40-1 Jeteye (IRE), Lord de Vinci (FR), 66-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), Trailblazer (GB), 150-1 Kingston Rock (IRE), 200-1 Run At Dawn (IRE)

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RACE ONE

PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (49) 325-45

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) McGoldrick Racing Br Elizabeth Gavin

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SECOND RACE 12.30 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs BATMAN FOR EVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs GLORY BRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FERRYBRIDGE & UNCLE ARTHUR trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 241 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

In a race devoid of a solid option, FERRYBRIDGE is the suggestion. He is now 11lb lower in the weights compared to when finishing a respectable fourth on debut for James Owen at Sedgefield in October and the testing conditions were perhaps against him last time. Glory Bridge and Prince Nino may emerge as the main dangers.

1-2-3: 1.FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) 2.GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) 3.PRINCE NINO (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

BATMAN FOR EVER (GER) (261) 2/0P6P0- D

6

12-0

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bear Nora (GER) Mr A. McCormack Br R.A. Beine & U.A. Rom

Jamie Hamilton Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2 1/2m in France in 2021 but has yet to deliver for current yard. Returns after 8 months off.

TFRHIIII BHA100

2

NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (23) 003634 BF

B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE) Richard & Katherine Gilbert Br Joseph Neville

6

11-9

Henry Brooke Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of sole bumper start in February 2022 but has not built on this over fences or in this sphere since. That said, he would be in with a shout if able to reproduce the form of his handicap chase third off a 5lb higher mark at Sedgefield in October. TFRHHHII BHA95

3

GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) (244) 64224P- D

B g Fame And Glory - Youngborogal (IRE) Donald McCain Racing Club Br Charlie Carter

7

11-9

William Maggs (7) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who improved on his exploits in novice/maiden hurdles when runner-up on handicap bow at Doncaster in February. Ran modestly when last seen during the spring and doesn’t look straightforward but couldn’t rule out nevertheless with a very capable conditional aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA95

4

PRINCE NINO (FR) (25) 101644

6

11-8

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Brian Hughes Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Br Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over 2 1/2m at Perth at the end of the summer and creditable fourth to the in-form Horn Cape (winner again since) at Sedgefield last month. Modest effort back there last time but cheekpieces refitted (both wins gained in this headgear) and he’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA94

5

UNCLE ARTHUR (GB) (17) 5-6U401

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck Mr J Owen Br Nigel Twiston-Davies

5

11-5

Lilly Pinchin James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account on fourth and final start for Fergal O’Brien recently but that was in claiming company. Makes handicap return for new yard (also represented here by Ferrybridge).

TFRHHHII BHA91

6

FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) (25) P40453

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen Mr J Owen Br Martin Moloney

5

11-2

Jamie Gambin (10) James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal when trained in Ireland and has performed modestly so far for present connections.

On the upside, his mark continues on the slide and he’s not the only one of these with a point to prove. TFRHHHHH BHA88

7

HIDE OUT (IRE) (25) 400-0P6

B g Stowaway - Creme d’Arblay (IRE) Mr Foster & Partner Br Christopher Maye

8

10-9

Craig Nichol Danny Brooke, Middleham Danny Brooke Racing, S. C. Poster Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who showed more than he did on debut for this yard when sixth in a 10-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last time. Each-way chance if able to build on that.

TFRHHHII BHA81

10

8

A CHEAP THRILL (IRE) (9) F4UPP0

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Daraghs Dream (IRE) The Rat Pack Racing Club Br Geraldine O’Mahony

6

10-7

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins but has yet to fire for present yard.

TFRHIIII BHA79 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: NEIGH BOTHA: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left and made jumping errors.

GLORY BRIDGE: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

RACE TWO

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Ferrybridge (IRE), 4-1 Prince Nino (FR), 5-1 Uncle Arthur (GB), 11-2 Glory Bridge (IRE), 13-2 Neigh Botha (IRE), 8-1 Hide Out (IRE), 40-1 A Cheap Thrill (IRE), 50-1 Batman For Ever (GER)

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THIRD RACE 1.05 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232.

(Penalty Value £4858.52)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs WILLIAM OF YORK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs DONNY BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: REGARDE trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 285 miles.

RACE SUMMARY SNOWY EVENING took a big step forward when opening his account at Doncaster and a 7lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Hat-trick seeking Regarde also has better days ahead of him and rates the obvious danger, with William of York appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.SNOWY EVENING (IRE) 2.REGARDE (IRE) 3.WILLIAM OF YORK KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

DONNY BOY (IRE) (76) B/5P25-2 C

7

12-2

B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mrs Karen McLoughney

Lorcan Williams N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles but he jumped hesitantly when remote second of 4 in handicap TFRHHHII BHA122 chase (9/2) at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 76 days ago. Needs to brush up his fencing.

2

SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (21) 3PP-231

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE) The Stockton Hopefuls Br S. J. Treacy

6 11-11

Henry Brooke Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped better than previously when getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good) 21 days ago. Weighted to go in again despite taking a 7lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA117

3

REGARDE (IRE) (39) 4654-11

6

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

11-6

David Bass Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made it 2-2 over fences this term in 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Hiked up 12lb but has more to offer. Player.

TFRHHHHI BHA112

4

JET LEGS (IRE) (24) 2211-44 BF

B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Br Michael McCullagh

6

11-4

Callum Bewley Martin Todhunter, Penrith Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 3m over hurdles last term and he has shaped encouragingly when fourth over fences at Carlisle and Wetherby this term. One for the shortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA110

5

WILLIAM OF YORK (GB) (21) P011-12

B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne Mike and Eileen Newbould Br Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards

7

11-3

Jamie Hamilton Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved over hurdles for Dan Skelton during the spring, completing a hat-trick at Warwick. Shaped enouragingly on yard/chase debut when second of 5 in 2m3f Doncaster handicap so can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA109

6

FIRTH OF FORTH (IRE) (24) P/P6-203

7

10-8

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gypsy Mo Chara (IRE) Mark & Caroline Hunter Br Pierce Molony

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

7

7

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden hurdler who was tried in cheekpieces when below-par third of 5 in handicap at Kelso (22.7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Headgear is left off for his chase debut.

TFRHHHII BHA100

FORTCANYON (IRE) (44) 14031-5 C

B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) Mr C. Storey Br Larry Mealiffe

10-6

Dylan Johnston (7) Sandy Forster, Kelso

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of handicap hurdle wins at up to 3m earlier in the year. Point background but was let down by jumping on chasing debut when well held at Sedgefield on return.

TFRHHIII BHA98

12

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Snowy Evening (IRE), 5-2 Regarde (IRE), 6-1 Jet Legs (IRE), 10-1 Donny Boy (IRE), 11-1 William of York (GB), 14-1 Firth of Forth (IRE), 22-1 Fortcanyon (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 1.40 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302.

(Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs DALYOTIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOCTE VOLATUS trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A case can be made for a few of these but NOCTE VOLATUS figures on a handy-looking mark and is taken to gain a deserved first success of the season on the back of a wind op. Everyday Champagne hit the ground running for his new yard when scoring at Ayr and is feared most ahead of course-scorer Ladronne.

1-2-3: 1.NOCTE VOLATUS 2.EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) 3.LADRONNE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

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Trainer

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age

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NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (53) 6042-23 D

8

12-2

B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park Br Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

2

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank last term but he arrives in very good nick, third of 11 in handicap chase at Chepstow TFRHHHHH BHA127 (19.4f, soft) 53 days ago. Since had a wind op and bold showing is on the cards.

INNOVATED (IRE) (202) 13P/15-0 D

B g Presenting - Lemon Cello (IRE) Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Br Cathal Ennis

12-0

Jamie Hamilton Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead but only seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable. TFRHHIII BHA125

3

DALYOTIN (FR) (186) 20P61-P D

B g Poliglote - Dalyonne (FR) Gay and Peter Hartley Br Mr Gilles Le Baron

7 11-12

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Sedgefield (21f) in March, 2022, but pulled up when last seen out in claiming chase at Clairefontaine (19.4f, soft) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces back on with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA123

4

MINT GOLD (IRE) (23) 102/54/-1

B g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (IRE) Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Br Mr Pat O’Reilly

9

11-9

Alan Doyle (5) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 30-month absence when landing 4-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (15.8f, soft) 23 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA120

5

BRAYHILL (IRE) (359) 1/r3/13P-

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Definite Love (IRE) Mr A Phillips, Dr C Kesson & Mr N Ewart Br Mrs Liz Ring O’Sullivan

8

11-6

Brian Hughes James Ewart, Langholm Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful start over fences at Kelso (23.4f) last November but tried in cheekpieces when pulled up there 11 months ago. Resumes after breathing surgery with his fitness to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA117

6

LADRONNE (FR) (35) 234-344 C D

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) T C Racing Syndicate Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu

9

11-2

Henry Brooke Tjade Collier, Wilsden T C Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who travelled strongly for a long way when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 35 days ago. Considered back in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA113

7

EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (49) 1622-21 D

Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR) Yermanmilan Syndicate Br Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor

7 10-11

Bruce Lynn (3) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Nicky Richards when bagging 12-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 49 days ago. Up 5lb but well in the mix with cheekpieces retained. TFRHHHHI BHA108

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note: BRAYHILL: Following its run on 29/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Mint Gold (IRE), 4-1 Nocte Volatus (GB), 9-2 Ladronne (FR), Everyday Champagne (IRE), 9-1 Dalyotin (FR), 14-1 Brayhill (IRE), 16-1 Innovated (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.15 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (19 wins from 142 runners, 13%) runs SINGAPORE TRIP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 50 runners, 10%) runs ROWDY RUSTLER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KITESURFER trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 285 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

While he’s up against some race-fit, in-form rivals, MONTREGARD is completely unexposed and possesses the potential to go on to prove himself a good deal better than his opening mark would imply. Eden Mill did the job well at Kelso last time and is second choice, albeit only marginally as Millie of Mayo and North Parade are also appealing for forecast purposes.

1-2-3: 1.MONTREGARD (FR) 2.EDEN MILL (IRE) 3.MILLIE OF MAYO KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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KITESURFER (FR) (27) 14-04

4

12-0

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR) The Atkin Family Br Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour

David Bass Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Won juvenile hurdle on his only race in France back in May 2022 and produced best effort so far on these shores when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, heavy) last time. Each-way shout if able to build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA107

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MONTREGARD (FR) (240) 31-

4 11-12

Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Protektion (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Guy Cherel

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope

3

5 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to Protektorat and made it second time lucky when landing a 19f Warwick maiden hurdle (good to soft) in April, despite looking like a work in progress. Armed with a good deal of potential now moving up in trip for this handicap debut.

TFRHHHHH BHA105

SINGAPORE TRIP (FR) (35) F2-0000

B g Goken (FR) - Singapore Treat (FR) Mr Andrew Phillips Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at his best in France but safely held on debut for present connections at Wetherby.

TFRHIIII BHA105

4

ROWDY RUSTLER (IRE) (102) 23PF-06 CD

B g Getaway (GER) - Posh Posy (IRE) Mr John R. Adam Br Rosemary Rooney

8 11-11

Alan Doyle (5) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner here in February 2022 and good second on chase debut back here on return last season. Has been unable to build on this since.

TFRHIIII BHA104

5

FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (45) 1322-30 BF

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE) Midnight Racing Club Br P. G. McGillion

6 11-10

Lewis Dobb (7) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive first season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice, and good third of 7 on return at Kelso in October.

Bad mistake 3 out provides an excuse for a lesser effort at Musselburgh since and he’s an each-way player. TFRHHHII BHA103

6

NORTH PARADE (IRE) (9) 62U4-01 CD

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mr D. Kennedy

8

11-4

William Maggs (7) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped with greater fluency than has often been the case when landing a gamble over this C&D 9 days ago. Gone up 7lb for that but he pulled well clear of the rest with the runner-up and should make his presence felt.

TFRHHHII BHA97

7

EDEN MILL (IRE) (24) 623P-21

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mistress Pope (IRE) TD9 Racing Br J. Mangan

6

10-7

Craig Nichol Donald Whillans, Hawick Borders Distillery

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a good second at Kelso (21f, soft) last month and built on that when scoring with a good deal to spare over the same C&D next time. Hard to grumble with a 7lb rise and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA86

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8

MILLIE OF MAYO (GB) (42) 3/0-5403 D

B m Overbury (IRE) - Gertrude Webb A C R Stubbs & Richard Kent Br A. C. R. Stubbs

8

10-6

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced and a modest performer since winning 3 on the bounce in 2020. Produced her best effort for a while when third of 12 in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (21f, soft) last month, finishing just behind the re-opposing runner-up, Eden Mill. Solid each-way chance.

TFRHHHII BHA85 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: FAITHFULFLYER: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Montregard (FR), 13-2 North Parade (IRE), 7-1 Eden Mill (IRE), 8-1 Millie of Mayo (GB), 10-1 Kitesurfer (FR), 12-1 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 28-1 Rowdy Rustler (IRE), 50-1 Singapore Trip (FR)

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THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232.

(Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): O Greenall & J Guerriero (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs TROPICAL TALENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (11 wins from 34 runners, 32%) runs JOLLY NELLERIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOLLY NELLERIE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 256 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This looks pretty trappy and the percentage call is to side with UNIT SIXTYFOUR, who didn’t do much wrong switched to fences last season prior to misfiring on his latest start during the spring. Given his otherwise solid record in this sphere, that can probably be put down to a ‘bad day in the office’. Jolly Nellerie is of interest now tackling fences and he is feared most ahead of C&D winners Gandhi Maker and Six One Nine.

1-2-3: 1.UNIT SIXTYFOUR (IRE) 2.JOLLY NELLERIE (FR) 3.GANDHI MAKER (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

UNIT SIXTYFOUR (IRE) (294) 221130- D

8

12-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dixie Chick (IRE) Owners Group 062 Br Colin Motherway

Lorcan Williams Ben Pauling, Naunton Owners Group

2

7 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since tongue tied, winning handicap chases at Warwick/Fontwell last winter. Clearly wasn’t 100% when beaten a long way at Kelso when last seen in March and will have a serious chance if back to his best.

TFRHHHHH BHA108

GANDHI MAKER (FR) (42) 2F6-32P CD

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Mr A. McCormack Br Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere

Ellis Collier (7) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

3

4 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWDual scorer over fences earlier this year, including over C&D, and back to his best when runner-up at Carlisle (2m, soft) in October.

Let down by jumping on latest outing at Kelso but will be a danger to all if more sure-footed this time.

TFRHHHII BHA106

JOLLY NELLERIE (FR) (35) 21220-4

Ch g Nicaron (GER) - Jumper Nellerie (FR) RaceShare - Jolly Nellerie Br Marcel Huaume et al

Ned Fox (5) Venetia Williams, Hereford Raceshare

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler in France but has yet to fire in 3 starts so far for his current trainer. However, he’s not one to write off as he goes chasing with his yard continuing in good form and armed with a handy 4-y-o allowance. TFRHHHHI BHA112

4

SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (25) 2622-42 CD

8

10-6

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd Br Joseph Campbell

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

5

4

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who was runner-up twice over C&D last season his latest success was gained here, off a 1lb higher mark in February 2022. Again hit the crossbar on his reappearance at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) and he should have a part to play. TFRHHHII BHA86

TROPICAL TALENT (GB) (30) 44-P

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tropical Rock The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Br Littleton Stud

10-2

Toby Wynne (3) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden on the Flat but has been unable to make impact in 4 starts over hurdles, pulled up when well backed on debut for new yard at Market Rasen last month. TFRHIIII BHA83

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ZIHUATANEJO (IRE) (214) 60465-6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE) The Border Racers Br William Bourke

9

10-2

Dylan Johnston (7) Sandy Forster, Kelso

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who has shown an aptitude for chasing, albeit without threatening.

TFRHHIII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Stewards Note: UNIT SIXTYFOUR: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was not suited by the sharp track.

GANDHI MAKER: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the second.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jolly Nellerie (FR), 10-3 Six One Nine (IRE), 7-2 Unit Sixtyfour (IRE), 4-1 Gandhi Maker (FR), 16-1 Zihuatanejo (IRE), 20-1 Tropical Talent (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.25 ONE MILE ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (1M 6F 66YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE BET365 “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251.

(Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs SYCAMORE GAP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs OPERA KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: OPERA KING trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 257 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

OPERA KING showed plenty by the finish on his Doncaster debut and can build on that promise and see off last month’s C&D scorer She’s Notjoeking. Kabuki, Authorized Mission and Sycamore Gap are newcomers to note in the betting.

1-2-3: 1.OPERA KING 2.SHE’S NOTJOEKING 3.KABUKI (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

st lb

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AIRE SPRAY (IRE) (30) 4

11-0

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Getaway Franjoe (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mrs B. Lordan

Tom Midgley (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 22 1/2 lengths fourth of 7 to She’s Notjoeking on C&D debut (good to soft, 5/1) 30 days ago.

Needs to have come on a lot.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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AUTHORIZED MISSION (GB) (-)

11-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE) Danny McMenamin D&D Armstrong Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Br D & D Armstrong Ltd North Sea Logistics, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Authorized gelding. Dam (c112/h116), 2 1/2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) Russian Regent. Wears tongue strap on debut. One to note in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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KABUKI (FR) (-)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Spirit of Ecstasy (FR) Mrs Carol Shaw Br Mr Laurent Jamault

11-0

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW French-bred gelding who hails from a leading stable. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong on debut.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4

KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR) (28) r5

B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR) Mrs Joanne Bilsland Br Haras de Saint Voir Sca & Mr Joel Denis

11-0

Alan Doyle (5) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out around halfway on his Aintree debut but proved more straightforward at Huntingdon a couple of weeks later, finishing fifth of 11. More will be needed here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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OPERA KING (GB) (21) 4

11-0

B g Australia - Queen Arabella Mr Mark Barlow Br Meon Valley Stud

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fared best of the newcomers when fourth of 11 in bumper at Doncaster (16.5f, good) 21 days ago, best work finish. Should be sharper with that experience behind him and leading claims.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (30) 1 CD

B f Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) Miss Lucinda V. Russell Br Lucinda V Russell

11-0

Conner McCann (7) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly who made a winning start to her career over C&D (good to soft) last month.

Likely to be competitive under the penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

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SYCAMORE GAP (GB) (-)

11-0

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tadpole Mr Beau Stevens Br Willmo Bloodstock

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW21,000 gns Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including fair 1 1/4m winner Just A Tad. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1 1/2m. Makes some paper appeal for a race like this. Betting should guide.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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TRIUMPHAL ARCH (IRE) (-)

B g Kodiac - Pearl of The Night (IRE) Mrs John Dawson Br Sunderland Holdings Inc

11-0

Mr John Dawson (3) Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TIMEFORM VIEW Kodiac gelding. Dam unraced. Makes debut.

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BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (-)

10-7

B f Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE) Mr R. Michael Smith Br Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid

Callum Bewley R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam unraced. Stable 0-37 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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GOWAN PUDSEY (GB) (-)

10-7

B f Telescope (IRE) - Bobs Lady Tamure T C Racing Syndicate Br J. R. Wills

Henry Brooke Tjade Collier, Wilsden

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam, fairly useful 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Skiddaw Tara. Stable has had a bumper winner in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

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MOVEONBUY (GB) (-)

B f Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) Kay,Goodair,Carter,Coates,McMann Br Distillery Stud

10-7

William Maggs (7) Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Half-sister to a point winner.

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PENNINE PARK (GB) (-)

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Red Hibiscus Maurice Friel & Eden Valley Chancers Br Miss S. J. Turner

TFRHHIII BHA-

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Craig Nichol Danny Brooke, Middleham Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWMondialiste filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdle winner around 2m Casa No Mento and fair hurdler Red Reminder. One of 2 runners in the for Danny Brooke and the betting should help to separate them.

TFRHHIII BHA-

13

ROTARUA (IRE) (-)

10-7

Ch f Sholokhov (IRE) - From Above (IRE) Mr Justin Landy Br Michael J. Phillips

Billy Garritty Justin Landy, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW €3,500 Sholokhov filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Move Above and hurdler Western Rambler. Worth a precautionary betting check.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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SWEET HORTENSE (GB) (-)

Ch f Hawkbill (USA) - Laminka Mr R W Reed and Mrs E J Reed Br C. R. Withers & Mr & Mrs R. Reed

10-7

David Noonan Danny Brooke, Middleham Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Hawkbill filly. Dam lightly raced on Flat. The market should guide.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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RACE SEVEN

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Opera King (GB), 4-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 13-2 Kabuki (FR), 9-1 Authorized Mission (GB), 14-1 Knomorediamonds (FR), Sycamore Gap (GB), 28-1 Gowan Pudsey (GB), 33-1 Moveonbuy (GB), Pennine Park (GB), Rotarua (IRE), 40-1 Sweet Hortense (GB), 50-1 Aire Spray (IRE), Triumphal Arch (IRE), Breadalbane Lass (GB)

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.55 - THE BET365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 25 entries at £40. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.30 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 18th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £32. - Closed December 18th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE BET365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st.

Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £46. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.40 - THE BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £60. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.15 - THE BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £40. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st.

Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £46. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE BET365 “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 18th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 21st.

Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race and will give £25 best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 14 entries at £24. - Closed December 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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