Uttoxeter Racecard - Friday 22nd December

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY and welcome to our Christmas Party Raceday. Thank you to our sponsors today; Marie Hinton’s 70th Birthday, Richard Winterton Auctioneers, Mick Taylor, Ralph Michell’s 60th Birthday, Ashley Waller Auctioneers, APB Group and QuinnBet.

As ever here at Uttoxeter we have lots of entertainment today as well as 7 competitive races with good fields declared. On your way in you should have already seen the big man himself!! Santa is here today helping out the Rotary Club of Uttoxeter who are here collecting for the ‘Forget Me Not’ Café for dementia sufferers. This opened in Uttoxeter on the 11th December and is available every Monday between 10am and 11.30am, allowing dementia sufferers and families somewhere to meet up and chat over a tea or coffee.

We are pleased to announce heavyweight British boxing legend Julius Francis with us today, on what is the eve of arguably the greatest heavyweight boxing card in Saudi Arabia. Julius, who will be mingling in the crowd, is a former British & Commonwealth Heavyweight boxing champion and proud owner of the converted Lonsdale Belt. He fought some of the world’s best in Axel Schulz, Danny Williams, Vitali Klitschko and notably went two rounds with the great ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. He is also a former European heavyweight kickboxing champion.

After racing, be sure to head to the Premier Bar where popular local band “Radio Murphy” will be playing for an hour after the last race to continue your party.

Can I take this opportunity to ask all racegoers to enjoy themselves responsibly. We do appreciate it is party season and we do understand that people are here to enjoy their day but please respect other racegoers and also our staff, who are here to try and ensure you have a great but safe experience. If you have any concerns, please feel free to highlight this to one of our friendly stewards or one of the security team.

Our next fixture is on New Years Eve. I am delighted to announce that this fixture has now sold out. This fixture has grown in popularity over the last 5 years or so and this year we have sold out in record time!

If you are not joining us on New Years Eve, then I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year and look forward to you joining us again in 2024.

Good Luck today!

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FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF R ACING)

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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No. of days since last ran birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

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14 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (21) 2/-0P1FF

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B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) James Bowen All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mrs P. J. O’Connor NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to land a Wincanton handicap in December and in the process of running very well when falling on his last 2 starts. Capable of figuring but will need to keep errors down.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA135

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STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ‘‘‘‘‘ Selected to win the race. ‘‘‘‘• Good chance of being placed. ‘‘‘•• By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. ‘‘••• Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

‘•••• Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non handicap 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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Happy 70th Birthday Marie!

FIRST RACE 12.00 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F 45YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE MARIE HINTON 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): F O’Brien (40 wins from 210 runners, 19%) runs ENDLESS SUPPLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (10 wins from 31 runners, 32%) runs OTTOLINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIDGET MARY trained by R Curtis, Newport, 130 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Lightly-raced ENDLESS SUPPLY looks to hold obvious claims judged on his improved second at Exeter a month ago. Tilly Toughnut is quickly upped significantly in trip and looks the one for the forecast.

1-2-3: 1.ENDLESS SUPPLY (IRE) 2.TILLY TOUGHNUT 3.BRIDGET MARY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (30) 1-5

5

11-0

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE) BM Partners Br Imelda Harney

Brian Hughes

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

William Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 5-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in January and shaped as if better for the run when well held in a Ffos Las maiden hurdle on her Rules bow last month, weakening 2 out. Entitled to do better. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

2

ENDLESS SUPPLY (IRE) (32) 362-32

B m Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE) Endless Fun Br J. F. Mernagh

5

11-0

Paddy Brennan

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

BresBet S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the second of 2 outings in bumpers and improved on her hurdles debut form when second in an Exeter novice (18.5f, soft) 32 days ago, not unduly punished when held late on. Likely to progress further and has obvious claims. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA111

3

OTTOLINE (GB) (13) 3/205-3

7

B m Kayf Tara - Lily Grey (FR) Ottoline Syndicate Br Miss V. M. Williams

11-0

Miss Lucy Turner (5)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and unable to deliver in 2 starts over hurdles. More required.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

4

THE GAMBLER (IRE) (25) F31-10

B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE) Mr D. Broadhurst Br Mr N. Reid

5

11-0

James Best

Max Young, Sneads Green

Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWEasy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April and comfortably off the mark on bumper debut at Market Rasen in June. Made mistakes when well held on last month’s Ludlow hurdle bow. Significantly up in trip.

TFR‘‘••• BHA-

5

TILLY TOUGHNUT (GB) (26) 1/-6

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE) Mrs S. M. Newell Br Mrs S. M. Newell

6

11-0

Stan Sheppard

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point bumper on debut back in November 2021 but ran to only a modest level on last month’s Uttoxeter hurdling debut. Significantly up in trip.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

6

TINTAGEL QUEEN (IRE)) (31) 1) 52-3

B m Camelot - Condition R NE Nick Brown Racing UN R Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park StudN

5

11-0

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

S

Motaclan NO second of 2 starts in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when third at TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on the Lingfield (19.5f) 31 days ago. Should have learnt plenty from that and looks a big player. NON RUNNER. TFR••••• BHA-

7

YOUNG AT HEART (IRE) (26) 30-P0

Br f Golden Horn - Missunited (IRE) Hot To Trot Jumping Br Mrs Vanessa Hutch

4

11-0

Nick Scholfield

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Searls Land S TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start when third on debut in a Fakenham bumper (2m) on debut in April but has been a modest performer since, including over hurdles.

TFR‘‘••• BHA-

6

2022: MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: ENDLESS SUPPLY: Following its run on 20/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

TILLY TOUGHNUT: Following its run on 26/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the 2nd last.

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Endless Supply (IRE), 6-1 Tilly Toughnut (GB), 9-1 Bridget Mary (IRE), 12-1 Ottoline (GB), 33-1 Young At Heart (IRE), 40-1 The Gambler (IRE) TIME

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RACE ONE

RACE RESULT:

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SECOND RACE 12.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): O Murphy (38 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs ITSNOTEASY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs CHINDIT WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: THERE’S CLAUDE trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 187 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This looks like a decent opportunity for ITSNOTEASY to gain compensation for his Uttoxeter near miss. Gris Gris Top is feared most now setting out for new trainer Donald McCain.

Chindit Warrior has been off for over 2 years since finishing well held on his debut in France but returns for the Paul Nicholls stable so needs monitoring in the betting.

1-2-3: 1.ITSNOTEASY (IRE) 2.GRIS GRIS TOP (FR) 3.CHINDIT WARRIOR (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

CHINDIT WARRIOR (FR) (787) 0/-

6

11-4

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Miss Vitoria (FR) Gordon & Su Hall Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

Lorcan Williams

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a hurdle at Fontainebleau on his debut in October 2021. Not seen since but he has joined the top yard in the country so a betting check is definitely needed.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

2

GRIS GRIS TOP (FR) (353) 22/320/F-

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Tiptop Hugaux (FR) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny

7

11-4

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWShowed a fair level of ability in a light career for Michael Scudamore. Absent since a fall on his chase debut in January but new trainer Donald McCain won a maiden hurdle for the same owner earlier in the week. Contender. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA109

3

HAWAII DU MESTIVEL (FR) (13) U3/-P0

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Pensee du Mestivel (FR) Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Mr M. Hallais, Mme M. Hallais et al

6

11-4

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Third on only start in points but could be more one for handicaps judged on his efforts in 2 novice hurdles this winter.

TFR‘‘••• BHA-

4

INTIMATE (FR) (33) 662/00-2 BF

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Quandaly (FR) Mrs E. Ball Br S.C. Couetil Elevage

5

11-4

Ned Fox (5)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in a bumper in France. Well held in a bumper/maiden hurdle for this yard last season but offered more when 14 lengths second in Ffos Las novice on reappearance 33 days ago. May do better again for yard which continues in form.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

5

ITSNOTEASY (IRE) (26) 352-152

B g Ocovango - Everybodys Dream (IRE) Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Br Con Collins

5

11-4

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field. Much better effort in maiden hurdles over this trip at Uttoxeter for new connections when narrowly denied last month. Likely capable of better again and this looks a good opening for him. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA-

6

JOHNTHEPOSTMAN (IRE) (30) 600-206

5

11-4

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Moon Over Moscow (IRE) Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt A Good Days Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge Br John Blake

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked modest so far and needs to be transformed by first-time blinkers.

TFR‘•••• BHA-

7

JOKER DE THAIX (FR) (13) 0-P

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quete de Thaix (FR) Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf

4

11-4

James Best

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a Newbury bumper in March and pulled up in Chepstow novice hurdle TFR‘•••• BHAon return 259 days later. Hood goes on.

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8

PARLIAMENT (GB) (13) 00

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starlet’s Sister (IRE) Ruffles Winter Racing Club Br Ecurie Des Monceaux

5

11-4

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on Flat in France in 2022 but has yet to deliver over hurdles for current stable to date.

TFR‘•••• BHA-

9

THERE’S CLAUDE (GB) (28) 323-0

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Storyland (USA) Mr & Mrs R. Scott Br Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott

5

11-4

Nick Scholfield

Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 after placing in all 3 points. 300/1, never involved in Ascot maiden hurdle on debut for new connections but he might fare better in these calmer waters.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

WESTBROOK LAD (GB) (228) 0

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Misty Lass (IRE) Mr G. Watson Br Wood Farm Stud

5

11-4

Lee Edwards

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Too free when well held in a Worcester bumper in May. Hood goes on now hurdling on return.

TFR‘‘••• BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 7, 10. Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: JOKER DE THAIX: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free in early stages.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Itsnoteasy (IRE), 7-2 Gris Gris Top (FR), 7-1 Chindit Warrior (FR), 15-2 Intimate (FR), 25-1 There’s Claude (GB), 40-1 Hawaii du Mestivel (FR), 66-1 Westbrook Lad (GB), 150-1 Parliament (GB), 250-1 Johnthepostman (IRE), 300-1 Joker de Thaix (FR)

RACE RESULT:

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DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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THIRD RACE 1.05 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE IN MEMORY OF JUNE TAYLOR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (50 wins from 270 runners, 19%) runs HUGUENEAU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 71 runners, 13%) runs HUGUENEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: PORTENTOSO trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 213 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Having shaped encouragingly on his first run for the Skelton yard at Market Rasen, HUGUENEAU earns the vote with this step up in trip a potentially good move. Hi Riko has been knocking on the door and should pick up a race sooner rather than later, while Begoodtoyourself, who finally got the job done at Carlisle last time, is third choice. Accidental Legend needs to bounce back but he’s a C&D winner and will be a threat if able to do so off this reduced mark.

1-2-3: 1.HUGUENEAU (FR) 2.HI RIKO (FR) 3.BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

JACK SPRAT (IRE) (29) 032-515 D

5

12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hell Cat Maggie (IRE) Mr E. J. M. Spurrier Br Mr K. D. Cotter

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

BetVictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark when landing a 7-runner handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) with something to spare on return last month. Wasn’t in the same form next time, though. TFR‘‘••• BHA100

2

ACCIDENTAL LEGEND (IRE) (45) 1100-00 CD

B g Shirocco (GER) - Cloth Fair (IRE) Mr Nic Brereton Br Mr S. Spillane

6 11-13

Paddy Brennan

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

BresBet S TIMEFORM VIEWWon 3 on the bounce at around 2 1/2m last winter, including over C&D, but he has performed modestly on his last 4 outings (tried in cheekpieces latest). On the upside, he’s edged back down the weights as a result (now 1lb below last winning mark). TFR‘‘‘•• BHA99

3

HUGUENEAU (FR) (29) 41/50-64

6

11-5

B g Lucayan (FR) - Cour d’Eau Ludique (FR) Mr Ben Sutton (7) Mrs Sara Sutton and N Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br EARL Du Moulin & M. Clave & O. Ournac Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who stepped up on what he showed in 3 runs for Lawney Hill when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained), finishing fourth of 10 on handicap debut back from a 6-month break at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft). Eased 2lb and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA91

4

JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (32) 526-0PU

4

11-3

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Lee Edwards Exors of the Late Mrs D E Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow Br Mr Sebastien Berger Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward over hurdles when going close at Wetherby on handicap debut in March but has been unable to build on that since. Needs to get back on track.

TFR‘•••• BHA89

5

MIDNIGHT SOLDIER (IRE) (22) 1/-200

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Midnight Macarena Deva Racing (MS) Br Thomas Mulhern

6

11-3

Lorcan Williams

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning bumper debut in good style at Fontwell in June 2021 for Christian Williams. Encouraging second of 6 in a C&D novice on hurdles bow in May and, though safely held both starts since, he could do better now pitched into a handicap. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA89

6

HI RIKO (FR) (22) 4/204-22 BF

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Vanille d’Ex (FR) Bbgg Racing Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

6

11-2

Brian Hughes

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

TIMEFORM VIEW Has acquitted himself well all 3 starts since switched to handicaps, most notably when going close over C&D on heavy ground last month. Again found just one too good at Lingfield since and his turn is surely near. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA88

7

CROSSBEAU (IRE) (13) 606

B g Dunaden (FR) - Jolie Chanson (FR) The Pant Wilkin Partnership Br Hunting Hill Stud

4

11-2

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

DragonBet, Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who hasn’t delivered in a handful of appearances over hurdles. A step forward is needed on handicap debut in this sphere.

TFR‘•••• BHA88

14

8

DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (40) 3-0P0

Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE) Equi ex Incertis Partners Br Con Collins

4 10-11

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEWThird sole start between the flags but he has yet to produce a stand-out display in maiden/novice company thus far. Needs to raise his game considerably now venturing down the handicap route.

TFR‘•••• BHA83

9

HEY MISTER DJ (IRE) (31) 6PU-PP6

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Margarita (GER) Mr Richard John Simpson Br Mrs Orla Hughes

5 10-10

Ciaran Gethings

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumper/completed starts over hurdles and the addition of a tongue strap (retained) couldn’t propel him forward when a well-held sixth at Hereford last time.

TFR‘•••• BHA82

10

NIGHT JET (GB) (25) 60P4-05

6

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

10-9

Ben Poste

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWOut of a mare who did well for the same connections and he has shown ability, albeit without really threatening, in 7 starts over hurdles.

Perhaps the fitting of cheekpieces will help spark some improvement and, if so, he wouldn’t be without each-way hope.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA81

AKENTRICK (GB) (360) 4U50/3P-

B g Champs Elysees - Torcross The Shinton Family Br Stowell Hill Ltd

7

10-9

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEWOn a good mark judged on his effort at Musselburgh 2 years ago when finishing runner-up off an 11lb higher mark in a 3m handicap.

However, that is a standout effort and he was pulled up in a point when last seen 12 months ago. Debut for new yard.

TFR‘‘••• BHA81

12

PORTENTOSO (GER) (26) 00/50-2P D

B g Santiago (GER) - Piccola (GER) Never Forgotten Br Stall Seeheim

8

10-6

Elizabeth Gale (7)

Chris Honour, Ashburton

Blue Cable S TIMEFORM VIEWWinner twice in this sphere and over fences in France. Posted by far his best effort on these shores when second in a big-field Chepstow handicap (19.5f, heavy) last month. Was unable to back that up next time. Blinkers/tongue strap refitted. TFR‘‘••• BHA78

13

BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) (19) PP4351

B g Getaway (GER) - Loreley (IRE) Blythe Stables LLP Br Kenneth Parkhill

8

10-5

Toby Wynne (3)

Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Helicentreuk S TIMEFORM VIEWModest strike rate overall but, to his credit, he knuckled down well when opening his hurdles account at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago.

The runner-up did the form no hard when hitting the crossbar again next time and this 8-y-o is a player off 3lb higher here.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA77

14

TWP STORI (GB) (40) 000U-65

5

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Mrs T. P. James Br Mickley Stud

10-4

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to make an impact in bumper and completed starts over hurdles.

TFR‘•••• BHA76 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note: MIDNIGHT SOLDIER: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

HEY MISTER DJ: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Hugueneau (FR), 5-1 Hi Riko (FR), 13-2 Begoodtoyourself (IRE), 17-2 Midnight Soldier (IRE), 10-1 Night Jet (GB), 11-1 Jack Sprat (IRE), 12-1 Accidental Legend (IRE), Portentoso (GER), 22-1 Akentrick (GB), 40-1 Double Powerful (IRE), Hey Mister Dj (IRE), 50-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 66-1 Crossbeau (IRE), Twp Stori (GB)

RACE RESULT:

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

THE RALPH MITCHELL 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £9200 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232.

(Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 1lb.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): O Murphy (38 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs SURE TOUCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (10 wins from 31 runners, 32%) runs DESQUE DE L’ISLE WEIGHTWATCHER: MORNING SPIRIT won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 6lb to 121.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THOR DE CERISY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 126 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

EATON COLLINA eventually got the hang of things over fences last season and had excuses at Wetherby on his return, so is worth another chance off what remains a decent mark.

Desque de L’isle bounced back to form when winning at Lingfield on his first attempt at this trip and is the obvious threat ahead of Sure Touch.

1-2-3: 1.EATON COLLINA (IRE) 2.DESQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.SURE TOUCH KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

no

horse

age

1

SURE TOUCH (GB) (36) 1412-23

7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner Br Upton Viva Stud

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S st lb

12-0

Dylan Johnston (7)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEWHad a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and he shaped well on his chase debut when second of 4 in handicap at Ludlow (20f, good) on return. Testing 3m too much for him at Market Rasen next time and worth another chance back down in trip. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA121

2

MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) (31) 635-4P4

B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE) Mr P. Hickey Br Mr Michael Dillon

8

12-0

Kevin Brogan

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Carlisle last winter but in and out since, though did leave comeback behind when fourth of 5 at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) 31 days ago. TFR‘‘••• BHA121

3

EATON COLLINA (IRE) (48) U5112-P D

8 11-10

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Mrs H. Watson Br Oliver Loughlin

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Richard Patrick

4

9

Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWEnded last spring in fine form, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot before runner-up at Ffos Las. Possibly needed the run (also said to have lost a shoe) when pulled up on return at Wetherby, so he’s worth another chance. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA117

THOR DE CERISY (FR) (22) 1524-04

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

11-4

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run over hurdles at Ffos Las (15.8f) in January but just the one good effort since and has performed modestly over fences so far, including both starts for this yard.

TFR‘‘••• BHA111

5

RATH GAUL HILL (IRE) (20) 2/105-5

B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE) Mr Kevin Price Br Miss Maria Brew

5

11-3

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Solstice S TIMEFORM VIEW Just denied on sole start in Irish point and went one better on hurdling debut at Ffos Las last year. Modest next 2 starts but got back on track making handicap debut after 9 months off at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Chase debut. Tongue tied. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA110

6

DESQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (11) 150-341 D

B g Special Kaldoun (IRE) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) The Hon Lady Heber-Percy Br Mme Veronique Sayet

10 11-2

Ned Fox (5)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer at Ludlow last season and back to form in style when winning veterans event at Lingfield 11 days ago, seeing out the longer trip well under this rider. Capable of holding his form and unexposed at this trip. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA109 (+5) DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: MORNING SPIRIT: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled during the first circuit.

EATON COLLINA: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Desque de L’Isle (FR), 9-2 Sure Touch (GB), 5-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 11-2 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), 14-1 Morning Spirit (IRE), 18-1 Thor de Cerisy (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 2.15 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F 45YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ASHLEY WALLER AUCTIONEERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): O Murphy (38 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs BARRICANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs BARRICANE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN W CREASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 213 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A few with chances but CLASSIC MAESTRO can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent Newcastle second so is hard to oppose. Veteran Bobo Mac also figures on a handy-looking mark and rates the chief threat to Jennie Candlish’s 5-y-o, with unexposed duo Houston Calling and Tara Cove not ruled out either in an intriguing handicap.

1-2-3: 1.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 2.BOBO MAC (IRE) 3.HOUSTON CALLING KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (29) 531-130

5

12-0

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Double Click Br Mr K. D. Cotter

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with win at Ffos Las but he came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Goes over a longer distance with work to do.

TFR‘‘••• BHA103

2

JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (26) 406-504

Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate Br Frank O’Meara

5 11-12

Bryan Carver

Chris Honour, Ashburton

Cotswold Stone Supplies S TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 26 days ago.

Significantly up in trip with more needed if he’s to gain a maiden success.

TFR‘‘••• BHA101

3

MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (32) 234-640

B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE) Foxhills Racing Limited Br Thomas Mulhern

6 11-12

Harry Reed

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to fire in three runs over fences, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Not discounted back over hurdles though.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA101

4

BOBO MAC (IRE) (28) 4545-22

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

12 11-12

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) 28 days ago, keeping on gamely. Not taken lightly eased 1lb.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA101

5

CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (8) P43-422

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) Classic Maestro Partnership Br G. T. Morrow

5 11-10

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed with each of his three runs over hurdles, clear second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) 8 days ago. Can race off the same mark so he looks the one to beat. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA99 (+6)

6

BARRICANE (GB) (30) 3/11/-005 C

8

11-9

B g Kayf Tara - Alina Rheinberg (GER) Lewis Saunders (10) Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd&Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Mrs S. Bates Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he comes here below form, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA98

7

TARA COVE (IRE) (20) 211-064

B g Kayf Tara - Plumton Dawn (IRE) David & Carol Shaw Br Mr D. Cantillon and Mr E. Cantillon

6

11-6

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has been brought along steadily in this sphere, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on for his handicap debut. One to consider. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA95

20

8

HOUSTON CALLING (GB) (25) 0636-40

6 10-12

B m Masked Marvel - Houston du Berlais (FR) James & Jean Potter Ltd Br James & Jean Potter

Daryl Jacob

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise but he looked rusty after 6 months off when ninth of 12 on his handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should still improve. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA87

9

ROBEAM (IRE) (66) T4P044

7

B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Mr Keith Jones Br Val & Angela Leeson

10-2

Kevin Brogan

Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Seventeen runs since his last win in 2022, though.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA77

10

RICHARDSON (GB) (34) 0252-33 C

Ch g Kirkwall - Makeover Mrs Belinda Clarke Br G. D. Kendrick

8

10-2

Lee Edwards

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.9f, heavy) 34 days ago. One for the shortlist.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA75

11

INVINCIBLE DE MEE (FR)) (44)) 0032P-P

B g Authorized (IRE) - Koeur de Mee (FR) ER Oceans Racing NN U R Br Andre Pommerai N-

5

10-2

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

S

DragonBet, Tote NO off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) TIMEFORM VIEW Too free after 8 months 44 days ago. Should step forward now but he’s 8lb out of the handicap.

TFR‘‘••• BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 9.

Stewards Note: DOUBLE CLICK: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Classic Maestro (IRE), 7-2 Bobo Mac (IRE), 11-1 Robeam (IRE), 12-1 Tara Cove (IRE), 14-1 My Girl Katie (IRE), Barricane (GB), Richardson (GB), 20-1 Double Click (IRE), John W Creasy (IRE), 28-1 Houston Calling (GB)

RACE RESULT:

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DISTANCE 2ND

3RD

4TH

RACE FIVE

1ST

21

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SIXTH RACE 2.50 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ANDY EDWARDS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): T Lacey (18 wins from 98 runners, 18%) runs IMPERIAL ALEX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Coltherd (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs BREEZE OF WIND LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYSANIA trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

IMPERIAL ALEX shaped well on chasing debut at Warwick (strong form) and he was only beaten by one that had the run of things at Newcastle last time, so he’s fancied to make the breakthrough over fences this time. Breeze of Wind is on the up is likely to emerge as a big threat, while Rockinastorm can’t be dismissed.

1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 2.BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) 3.ROCKINASTORM (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (6) U053-11 D

6

12-0

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA) Rocking Horse Racing Br Miss Roisin Carey

Alice Stevens (5)

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate to make a winning start to his chase career on 3m Warwick reappearance but, from an unchanged mark, went in again at Hereford 6 days ago. That form looks more solid and he’s an obvious player. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA100 (+6)

2

PEBBLY NEW MOON (IRE) (710) 2/3F4/4/-

B g Mahler - Pharney Fox (IRE) Mr John Beswick Br P. Hore

8

12-0

James Best

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S TIMEFORM VIEWFirst run since leaving Oliver Sherwood when improved fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, soft), running on.

That was almost two years ago, however, and he’s joined another new stable ahead of this chasing debut.

TFR‘‘••• BHA100

3

IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (29) 012-322 BF

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE) HFT Forklifts Limited Br Terence Leonard

6 11-13

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEWFound improvement in this sphere when second at Warwick (25.5f) last month and backed that up when creditable neck second of 8 to Goodoldbill in handicap chase at Newcastle a month ago. Looks the one to beat.

TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA99

4

KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (44) 5324-25 BF

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR) Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Br Mr Fabrice Simon

5 11-13

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

DragonBet S TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 44 days ago.

Not dismissed.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA99

5

STORM TIGER (GB) (24) 24345-5

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lucys Pet G Seward & Stella Barclay Br Mrs Lucinda White

7

11-5

Sean Quinlan

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWStill a maiden under Rules but he was consistent when switched to handicap chases at the start of 2023, reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts. Probably needed run at Sedgefield on return so should be spot on now.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA91

6

BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) (9) 005-321 D

Gr g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Mite Be Cloudy (IRE) Take That 1 Br Mrs Mary Mangan

6

11-5

(in 7lb ex)

Sam Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Bell Rural Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he’s a point winner and has upped his form since switched to chasing, opening his account with something in hand at Hexham 9 days ago. Solid claims under a penalty.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA84 (+10)

7

ON THE PLATFORM (IRE) (25) 2262-42

B g Valirann (FR) - Coca’s Lady (IRE) Mrs Belinda Clarke Br Mr A. B. O’Brien

7

11-4

Lee Edwards

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent in defeat for John Groucott last term and has made a solid start for current stable, runner-up at Ludlow last month.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA90

24

8

GIVEMYLOVETOROSE (IRE) (32) 6F00P-P D

B m Westerner - Tell Me Rose (IRE) Lady Susan Brooke Br Neil O’Mahony

10 11-3

Harriet Tucker (7)

Max Young, Sneads Green

Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Declan Queally when pulled up in handicap chase (100/1) at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 32 days ago.

TFR‘•••• BHA89

9

SLEVE DONARD (IRE) (11) 153//PP-P D

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Ceart Go Leor (IRE) The Blakesley Racing Club Br Oldcourt Partnership

9

10-7

James Turner (7)

Tracey Leeson, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and has yet to deliver under Rules, including on chasing debut at Lingfield recently.

TFR‘•••• BHA79 (-5)

10

DYSANIA (IRE) (22) 4PP0-16

8

B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE) Ms G. E. Morgan Br E. Campell & D. Flood

10-2

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Lingfield in November but was unable to replicate display there last time. Blinkers applied now.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA74

11

WIDE TO WEST (IRE) (38) P/P04-05

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Norah’s Quay (IRE) Williams & Powell Br John Barry

6

10-2

Robert Dunne

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in points and improved on hurdles form despite finishing last of 5 (beaten 8 lengths) on chase bow at Lingfield on return.

TFR‘‘••• BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.

Stewards Note: GIVEMYLOVETOROSE: Following its run on 20/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed.

SLEVE DONARD: Following its run on 11/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Rockinastorm (IRE), Breeze of Wind (IRE), 11-2 Imperial Alex (IRE), 7-1 Kap Chidley (FR), 9-1 On The Platform (IRE), 12-1 Storm Tiger (GB), 16-1 Dysania (IRE), 18-1 Pebbly New Moon (IRE), 22-1 Wide To West (IRE), 100-1 Givemylovetorose (IRE), Sleve Donard (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE 2ND

3RD

4TH

RACE SIX

1ST

25

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27

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SEVENTH RACE 3.25 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): O Murphy (38 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs DAMARTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs TIME TO DAZZLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIME TO DAZZLE trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 177 miles.

RACE SUMMARY An open-looking finale in which preference is for SMART CASUAL, who was collared near the line having gone like the best horse at the weights at Fontwell 10 days ago and Anthony Honeyball’s 5-y-o can go a place better from an unchanged mark. Damarta has shaped better than the bare result in 3 novice hurdles this season so he rates as a significant threat on handicap debut, with Time To Dazzle and Sailed Away also capable of having a say in proceedings.

1-2-3: 1.SMART CASUAL 2.DAMARTA (FR) 3.TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

DAMARTA (FR) (50) 43-4503

5

12-0

Ch g Martaline - Viveda (FR) Mr Adrian Butler Br G.A.E.C. Campos

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEWThough carrying over his headstrong tendencies from bumpers, he still caught the eye when just failing to snatch third on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Shaped better than the bare result in 3 starts this season, so he’s of interest now in a handicap (had wind op). TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA105

2

PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (29) 0445-35

B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) Birkdale Bloodstock Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan

6 11-11

Abbie McCain (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Back over hurdles with it to prove on handicap hurdle debut.

TFR‘‘••• BHA102

3

TESSY LAD (IRE) (24) 33-P

4

B g Australia - Maracuja Down The Card Br Manister House Stud

11-9

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who showed aptitude for this job in pair of starts last winter. At the top of his game on the level in recent months but performed modestly on handicap hurdle debut for this new yard at Southwell last month. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA100

4

TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) (273) 55P-

B g Zambezi Sun - Born To Dazzle (IRE) David Leon & James Devine Br John White

5

11-3

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability under a considerate ride when fifth in a 2m Newbury novice in February but he could not build on this in 2 subsequent runs there. In good hands though, so not written off now going into handicaps with the hood retained after 9 months off.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA94

5

YES AND YES (IRE) (31) 320-040

Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE) Mrs Belinda Clarke Br Pat & Eddie Barry

6 10-13

Lee Edwards

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points. Only modest form in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles and finished tailed off on handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) last month.

TFR‘‘••• BHA90

6

LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) (252) 0/50F26-

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Lovin Desert (GER) Donald McCain Racing Club Br Gestut Keilhof

5 10-11

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Best run over hurdles when 9 lengths second on 17f Sedgefield handicap debut in March but needs to shrug off a modest run back there since. Returns after 8 months off.

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ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (39) 42-2603

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE) Lycett Racing Ltd Br Michael Fennessy

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Bryan Carver

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Wastecom NRG Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton and, though yet to match that level of form over hurdles, he’s another TFR‘‘‘•• BHA88 who may well be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company. Watch the betting.

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MADEMEWHATIAM (GB) (34) 03-0P0

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B g Jack Hobbs - United (GER) Mr T. Friel Br Elms Bloodstock

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWOut of a smart mare and caught the eye finishing with running left on his Rules debut at Hexham, However, was pulled up at Carlisle in October and finished tailed off at Wetherby last month. Will have more chance now in a handicap. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA88

9

HOWDY PARTNER (IRE) (365) 5PU36/U-

7

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

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Robert Williams (3)

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Radnor Hills S TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete for the third time from five starts in this sphere when unseating rider early on in a Ffos Las handicap last December (had breathing op prior). Absent since.

TFR‘‘••• BHA86

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SAILED AWAY (GER) (22) 3050-24

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B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) Ciaran Gethings Gunnery Officer Syndicate Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Br Gestut Gorlsdorf Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back with his former yard when promising second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) last month, making his effort earlier than ideal. Beaten by more than lack of stamina over 3f longer trip at Taunton since but would be foolish to rule out back at 2m. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA82

11

STAAR (IRE) (356) /3//000/2-

9

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bitooh Mrs M. J. Arnold Br Sunderland Holdings Inc

10-5

James Best

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced both starts in points in 2018 and having shown little in 3 starts in early-2022, proved a totally different proposition in first-time cheekpieces after 10 months off when runner-up at this C&D (heavy) on New Year’s Eve. Not been seen since.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA82

12

SMART CASUAL (GB) (10) 5056-P2 BF

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

5

10-4

Richie McLernon

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper run wasn’t devoid of promise and hinted at ability in maiden/novice company last season. Stepped up on reappearance when runner-up at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) 10 days ago (went like the best horse at the weights) and he has potential at this level. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA81 (+3) DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

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

Stewards Note: TESSY LAD: Following its run on 28/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

STAAR: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the jockey lost his right stirrup iron.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Smart Casual (GB), 13-2 Damarta (FR), 15-2 Staar (IRE), 8-1 Sailed Away (GER), 17-2 Alright Dai (IRE), 10-1 Time To Dazzle (IRE), Lovin Jukebox (GER), 16-1 Present Fair (IRE), 25-1 Mademewhatiam (GB), 33-1 Tessy Lad (IRE), 50-1 Yes And Yes (IRE), Howdy Partner (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.00 - THE MARIE HINTON 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. STEVE HINTON has kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £40. - Closed December 16th, 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 RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 29 entries at £40. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE IN MEMORY OF JUNE TAYLOR 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 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. MICK TAYLOR has kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 44 entries at £32. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.40 - THE RALPH MITCHELL 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £42 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

STEVE MUGGLETON has kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash 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 £42. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232.

(Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 1lb.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.15 - THE ASHLEY WALLER AUCTIONEERS 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 0-105. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. ASHLEY WALLER AUCTIONEERS have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 30 entries at £32. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 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 ANDY EDWARDS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. APB GROUP have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £32. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. QUINNBET have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £32. - Closed December 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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