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FIRST RACE 1.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Part of the ‘Chasing Excellence’ Initiative)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 254 runners, 22%) runs FINGLE BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 75 runners, 12%) runs LARGY BELTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
FINGLE BRIDGE stands out on account of both form and potential and, barring accidents, he should have no trouble in going one better than on his chase debut at Exeter The form of that race was given a double boost at Sandown on Saturday, with the pair that he split at Exeter, Lulamba and Salver, both landing graded events in fine style. Phantomofthepoints is the clear pick for forecast purposes ahead of Largy Belter, who is probably more one for the longer-term.
(IRE)
(IRE)
1 FINGLE
BRIDGE
(IRE) (22) 21//111-2 C 7 11-5
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Video (FR)
McNeill Family & Stone Family
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Cyril O’Hara Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhoprogressedwitheachofhis3runsoverhurdleslastterm,culminatinginalistedsuccessatExeter(verystrongform).Chasedhometop-notch prospect Lulamba on return/chase debut at the same course last month and faces nothing in the same stratosphere as that rival here. TFRHHHHH BHA139
2 LARGY BELTER (IRE)
(22) 4/2-55
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Iffett (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXXXIX
5 11-5
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr D. J. Motherway Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthsolestartinpointsandpromisingstartmakingRulesbowwhenstayingonsecondinbumperatFairyhouseonNewYear’sDay.Acquiredbynew connections for £85,000 but well held in a couple of maiden chases so far (well behind Fingle Bridge when last of 5 at Exeter last time). TFRHHIII BHA-
3 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE)
B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler
Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
(17) 41004-3 7 11-5
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Kenneth Alexander W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhoisprettyconsistentonthewholeandranacrackerwhenthirdinvaluable17-runner3mhandicaponreturnatHaydock17daysago.Failedto complete both starts in points in 2023, but will ensure that Fingle Bridge has something to think about if jumping well on this chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA131
2024: JINGKO BLUE (FR) 5 11 10 Nico de Boinville 11-4 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Fingle Bridge (IRE), 10-3 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), 10-1 Largy Belter (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 1.30
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE TGF CONSTRUCTION CHRISTMAS BONANZA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 254 runners, 22%) runs CARISMATIC SOLDIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs CARISMATIC SOLDIER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: OH MY JOHNNY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
CARISMATIC SOLDIER shaped well on his reappearance at Wetherby when staying on into third and with this step up in distance seeming sure to suit he looks the way to go. Handicap debutant Alan Bresil should ensure Olly Murphy’s progressive sort doesn’t have things all his own way though, while Oh My Johnny and Jolie Baie need factoring in too.
colours no horse age st lb
1 OH MY JOHNNY (IRE) (20) F1010-5 C BF 5
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Milan Dancer (IRE)
Callum Pritchard
Richard Johnson Racing- Oh My Johnny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Noel Kelly Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 20 days ago. Up in trip and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA119
2 CARISMATIC SOLDIER (IRE) (24) 2/213-3 BF 6 11-9
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Charisma
Lewis Saunders (3)
AJ Wall, Briton International & Partners Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Ms Jill Farrell Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 2m Chepstow novice in January and made an encouraging return from 9 months off when third of 9 on his handicap bow at Wetherby (21f, soft) 24 days ago. The sort to improve again, especially now stepped up in distance Big player TFRHHHHH BHA114
3 ALAN BRESIL (GB) (17) 3-34
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Smuglin
Nick Scholfield Racing Club
Br R. F. Broad
5 11-6
Rian Corcoran (7)
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped with promise on both his hurdling starts, fourth of 5 in novice at Ascot (21.7f, good) 17 days ago. Goes into handicap now with more to offer now his stamina is unlocked further. TFRHHHHI BHA111
4
NORTH PARADE
(IRE) (25) 52040-0
Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE)
10 11-4
William Maggs
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mr D. Kennedy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2024 but he shaped as if the run was needed when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) on his recent return Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA109
5
JALISCO STAR (IRE) (13)
1252-6P
B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE)
The Laura Horsfall Racing Club
D
7 11-2
Benjamin Macey (3)
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning 3m hurdler but has gone with little promise in 2 handicap chases this winter. Reverts to hurdles with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA107
6 JOLIE BAIE (FR)
(28) 0P213-6 D
B m Gris de Gris (IRE) - Belle Sauvage (FR)
6 10-11
Finn Lambert
Jo Davis and Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mr Florent Lanier Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked rusty after 8 months off (had breathing op) when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Lingfield (23f, good) 28 days ago. A two-time scorer last term so she’s no forlorn hope with that run under her belt. TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: KILBARRY HILL 6 11 7 Lewis Stones 7-1 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Carismatic Soldier (IRE), 5-1 Oh My Johnny (IRE), 6-1 Jalisco Star (IRE), 9-1 Alan Bresil (GB), Jolie Baie (FR), 12-1 North Parade (IRE)
THIRD RACE 2.00
(1M 7F
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 254 runners, 22%) runs UP TO TRIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 75 runners, 12%) runs SHEEZER DIVA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PURPLE OWL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
Alan King’s BARON NOIR looked a winner in waiting when runner-up in a well-contested novice on his recent hurdling bow at Warwick and is impossible to oppose. Bobby’s Nelson also shaped with promise when occupying the same position on his first go in this sphere at Ffos Las and can follow him home ahead of hurdling newcomer Up To Trix. Purple Owl and Sheezer Diva appeal as the pick of the rest.
1 BARON NOIR (IRE) (19) 30/13-12 BF 5 11-7
B g Vadamos (FR) - Scooping (IRE)
Tom Bellamy
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Baron Noir Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Shane Lawlor & Mary Butterfield Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful dual bumper scorer who made a highly promising start in this sphere when second of 13 in a well-contested novice at Warwick (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BLAZING GADEN (GB) (-)
B g Cityscape - Pleasant Piper (IRE)
4 11-7
Caoilin Quinn
Mr Thomas Gaden D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr T. Gaden
TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape gelding Dam unraced half-sister to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Old Town Garde The market can guide for this newcomer TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BOBBY’S NELSON (IRE) (30) 22/-2
B g Mount Nelson - Bobby’s Taken (IRE)
Gwent Holdings Limited
Br Ms Siobhan Mackinnon
6 11-7
Sean Houlihan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 Irish point recruit who returned from 22 months off with a promising second in 2m Ffos Las novice on his hurdling bow 30 days ago. Should build on it and holds solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 KENO BLACK
(FR) (23) 6F3-60
Bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Sage Decision (FR)
5 11-7
Richie McLernon Only (Racing) Fans Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Francois Bonnot & Mrs Louise Bonnot Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in an Irish point but has offered little both runs since sent hurdling this autumn at Fontwell and Cheltenham Faces a tough ask. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 PURPLE OWL (IRE) (28) 4/P15-25
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Only Exception (IRE)
Claire Harrison & Jane Gerard-Pearse
5 11-7
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr M. C. Grassick W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up at Uttoxeter (2m) on his hurdling debut but faded into fifth of 6 in novice at Lingfield over 19.5f 28 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and no forlorn hope back in trip TFRHHHII BHA-
6 UP TO TRIX (GB) (226)
4-2
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Box of Trix (IRE)
5 11-7
Sean Bowen
Mrs Samantha Dunn Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Aiden Murphy Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWSchiaparelli gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Secret Trix, stays 27f, and fair hurdler Henrysbrotherjack. Runner-up in an Irish point in April so needs considering on his hurdling debut TFRHHHII BHA-
7 WALKINTHEPRESENT (IRE) (23) 03-06
5 11-7
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Another Present (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Robert O’Callaghan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in an Irish point in the spring but has offered little over hurdles at Stratford and Fontwell this autumn Likely one for the longer-term. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
8 BEEP
BEEP BECKY (IRE) (26) 2-6
B f Feel Like Dancing - Granny C (IRE)
Mr G. C. Myddelton
4 11-0
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Thomas Fleming and Eoin O’Callaghan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an Irish point in the spring but she came in a well-held sixth of 9 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Can do better in due course TFRHHHII BHA-
9 HALF PINT DAISY (IRE)
(179) 4
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Passlands (IRE)
6 11-0
Richard Patrick
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Andrew Mahon Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, well-held fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut in June Significantly more is needed after a break.
10 REST IS THE BEST (IRE)
(18) 0
Br f Order of St George (IRE) - Erkindale Miss (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 11-0
James Best
Angel’s Share Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Loughlin Harte Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S TIMEFORMVIEW 250/1, tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16.1f, soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 SHEEZER DIVA (IRE) (24) 36
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Splendid Senorita (IRE)
5 11-0
Harry Skelton
Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEW Has hinted at promise under a patient ride on both her runs to date, a close sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Can do better still
TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: OH MY JOHNNY (IRE) 4 11 6 Micheal Nolan 8-11 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Baron Noir (IRE), 13-2 Bobby’s Nelson (IRE), 14-1 Up To Trix (GB), 16-1 Sheezer Diva (IRE), 18-1 Purple Owl (IRE), 50-1 Blazing Gaden (GB), 66-1 Half Pint Daisy (IRE), 100-1 Keno Black (FR), Beep Beep Becky (IRE), 150-1 Walkinthepresent (IRE), Rest Is The Best (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 10YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE AVONSIDE SUPPLIES & ETEX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund
£11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (48 wins from 256 runners, 19%) runs AUTONOMOUS CLOUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs AUTONOMOUS CLOUD WEIGHTWATCHER: AUTONOMOUS CLOUD won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 12lb to 118. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ITSEEMSLIKEIT trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
Not the easiest race to assess and it could pay to side with Alan King’s improving hurdler SKI LODGE to make a winning start in this sphere. Fellow chasing newcomer Sole Solution could prove the pick of the rest, although both Autonomous Cloud and Madaket can figure too if bringing their A-games to the table.
(29) 456-235 8
Ch m Ruler of The World (IRE) - Meon Mix James Best
Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham
Br Pier House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland. Never dangerous on her yard debut when fifth of 6 in 2m4f Kempton handicap chase 29 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA123
2 SOLE SOLUTION (IRE) (311) 11//6211-
7 11-8
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
Sir John Timpson Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br The Beeches & Grange Stud Timpson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term in fine form over hurdles with a career-best win at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) Off 10 months but still commands lots of respect now going chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA119
3 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (24) 320-610 CD 9 11-7
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)
Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7)
Mr Terry Warner Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Liam Quinn BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced after nearly 6 months off when eighth of 16 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, soft) 24 days ago. This is easier and he can’t be dismissed off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 MADAKET (GB) (16) 3P36-35 7 11-5
B g Kayf Tara - She Ranks Me (IRE) Callum Pritchard (3) Louisville Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winner at 25f over hurdles. Yet to score in this sphere though and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 16 days ago. Handily weighted though if back on his A-game TFRHHHII BHA116
5 BELLS OF PETERBORO
(IRE) (42) 36P25-0 D 10 11-4
Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER)
Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle
Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd
Sean Bowen
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
DragonBet, Designation Limited, Ferments & Cultures S
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely below par last season and he returned with a below-form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA115
6
SKI LODGE (IRE)
(21) 2/21/01-2 D 6 11-4
B g Gatewood - Ballygill Countess (IRE)
Tom Bellamy Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ski Lodge
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Martin Donnellan Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive type over hurdles, scoring at Haydock last December before returning from almost a year off to post an excellent second of 5 in 2m3f Lingfield handicap hurdle last month. Runner-up in a point too and he rates an interesting fencing debutant. TFRHHHHH BHA115
7 ITSEEMSLIKEIT (GB) (284) 3/410/P6-
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Douryna
6 11-2
Jack Tudor
John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington
Br R. W. Russell W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning hurdling debut at Ffos Las in 2023 but lightly raced and below that level since, only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, soft) 9 months ago. Has something to prove starting out over fences here. TFRHHIII BHA113
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FIFTH RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE PEKTRON HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 254 runners, 22%) runs HARA KIRI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs JIAIR MADRIK
WEIGHTWATCHER: ZAMBEZI FIX won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 8lb to 113. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELVEDERE BLAST trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 124 miles.
RAILWAY BELL looks to have been handed a fair-looking opening mark so she’s taken to maintain her unbeaten record under Rules returning from a lengthy absence for a yard whose runners rarely lack for fitness. Hara Kiri seems highly likely to give another good account, with Authodidacte another interesting handicap debutante having been successful on her sole outing over hurdles last December
1 AUTHODIDACTE (FR) (369) 1- D
5 12-1
B m Authorized (IRE) - Vigee Le Brun (USA) Charlie Deutsch
Mrs Gabrielle McNeela Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Pvp Racing & Karine Morice Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice on Flat in France during 2023 and belied a lengthy absence to make a successful hurdling debut in 6-runner novice at Leicester (16f, heavy) last December. Opening mark could have been kinder but is open to improvement nonetheless back from another lay-off. TFRHHHII BHA116
2 HARA KIRI (FR) (24) 311/12-3 D
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Beauty du Bidou (FR)
8 11-13
Sean Bowen
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Fernand Sellier Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 hurdle races in 2024 before a break. Finished creditably when 3rd at Wetherby (11/4) 24 days ago, moving well but effort faded after poor jump at last hurdle Seems likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 RAILWAY BELL (IRE) (403) 32/11- CD
Ch m Mahler - Anna Holty (IRE)
6 11-13
Jonathan Burke
Coley, Exall, Porter Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Price Of Oats Syndicate BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten in two starts under Rules, winning a bumper and a C&D maiden hurdle in 2024. Off since but yard’s runner rarely lack for fitness and looks on a fair-looking mark on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA114
4 NOWMELAD (IRE) (31) 1240-46 CD
6 11-12
B g Mahler - Mighty Oake (IRE) Lee Edwards
Mr Peter Green Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Declan Daly Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas struggled in handicaps since leaving novice company, finishing sixth of 12 at Aintree on second start for current yard 31 days ago. Eased further in the weights and is a C&D winner, but has work to do TFRHHHII BHA113
5 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (41) 46422-0 D
Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR)
Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn
Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau
10 11-12
Ellis Collier (5)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished second twice in early 2025 but often flatters to deceive. Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (28/1) 41 days ago, ridden more prominently than usual after 7 months off. Often unsuited by races without a strong gallop. TFRHHHII BHA113
6 BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE) (28) 401656 D
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
Swanland Partnership
Br Padraig Williams
7 11-11
Craig Nichol
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from the stiffer test of stamina when resuming winning ways at Market Rasen (23f, good) in August but below form last 3 outings. TFRHHHII BHA112
7 JIAIR MADRIK (FR) (751) 12342/-
6 11-9
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Winner (FR) Theo Gillard
Martin Cap & Darrell Williams
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a conditions hurdle in France (2023) and second of 11 in claimer at Argentan 751 days ago. First run for new trainer but may well need the outing. TFRHHHII BHA110
1-2-3: 1.RAILWAY BELL (IRE) 2.HARA KIRI (FR) 3.AUTHODIDACTE (FR)
8 LOVE ME (FR) (22) 310P0-4 D 5 11-5
B m Ectot - Sporty Doll (ITY)
Gavin Sheehan
The Dora Syndicate Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mrs Elisabeth Ribard Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning handicap debut at Navan but largely disappointing since, albeit ran one of her better races in a first-time hood (left off here) when fourth of 7 at Leicester (80/1) on first outing for this yard 22 days ago. Needs to build on that TFRHHIII BHA106
9 SWEET HONEY B
(IRE) (714) 1/233/- D 7 11-1
B m Getaway (GER) - Kilbarry Classic (IRE)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
Richard Patrick
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Con O’Keeffe Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 7 in a novice hurdle at Wetherby (5/1) 714 days ago, racing wide and leaving previous hurdling form behind. May need this run after such a long absence, though TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS 5 11 11 Jonathan Burke 13-2 (Alastair Ralph) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Railway Bell (IRE), 7-2 Hara Kiri (FR), 7-1
Authodidacte (FR), 9-1
Nowmelad (IRE), 10-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), 14-1 Love Me (FR), 16-1 Sweet Honey B (IRE), 20-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), 22-1 Jiair Madrik (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 3.33
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE QUINNBET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 254 runners, 22%) runs HYPERBOLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs HYPERBOLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGHBURY HILL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 174 miles.
HARD DEALT won a maiden hurdle at Worcester in May and should come on significantly from her recent Exeter run where she shaped as if needing the outing after six months off. This likeable mare looks ready to resume her progress now Highbury Hill has been knocking on the door and would have finished closer at Chepstow but for a late error, while Queen of Steel appeals as the type to bounce back quickly from a poor run.
1 ANALIESE (GB) (18) 4144-P2
4 12-0
B f Harzand (IRE) - Amourice (IRE) Charlie Deutsch Four Gents Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Br Elms Bloodstock & Miss A Gibson Fleming Ap Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle in February 2025 and finished second of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (40/1) 18 days ago, putting a miserable earlier effort firmly behind her Nudged up 3lb. TFRHHHII BHA103
2 MISS MAXFORT (IRE) (18) 0-66003
5 11-13
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Ney Will (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr T. Egan Des Donovan, Exning
Br Tom Egan
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent performer with just one win from 10 starts Showed signs of revival when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (50/1) 18 days ago, making the running in refitted hood before fading late May struggle with this step back up in distance based on past efforts. TFRHHHII BHA102
3
VOLAKES (GB)
(39) 335-4
4 11-13
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Very Dashing Charlie Hammond
The Calvic Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Meon Valley Stud Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win in seven starts and finished fourth of 11 at Uttoxeter (66/1) 39 days ago, showing a bit more after long break. Step up in trip needs to prompt further improvement TFRHHHII BHA102
4 HARD DEALT (IRE) (32)
1642-16 D BF
5 11-12
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Richard Johnson Racing- Hard Dealt Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mr Martin Doyle Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000 buy after winning sole outing in Irish points and has made an encouraging start to her Rules career, landing 2 1/2m Worcester novice in May. Shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Exeter 6 months on and could resume progress with that recent outing under her belt. TFRHHHHH BHA101
5 HIGHBURY
HILL
(GB) (34) 3025-23
4 11-10
B f Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE) Bryan Carver
Surefire Racing
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mr W. Kinsey Burlybed, Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise when finishing second in a maiden hurdle at Hexham (6/1) in October. Finished third of 16 in a handicap at Chepstow (10/1) since, making a late error when in contention for second Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA99
6 PIPAS LESCRIBAA (FR) (20) 00-2
6 11-9
B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Aoupa Lescribaa (FR) James Best Robin Dickin Racing Club Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mr Paul Lafitte, Mme Marie Lafitte & Mme Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won an all-weather Flat race in France and improved on previous efforts in this sphere when 2nd of 4 in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (14/1) 20 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to the winner Makes handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA98
7 IT’S MAISY (IRE) (13) 34P4-45 C D
7 11-7
B m Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) Peter Kavanagh
West Yorkshire Racing Club Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won four times, including once at this course, but finished fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (4/1) 13 days ago, not straightforward under pressure and weakening after hanging left TFRHHHII BHA96
8 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (14) 66344-6
B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
Mr Will Roseff
Br Philip Hore Jnr
TIMEFORM VIEW
9 11-2
Conor O’Farrell
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S
Attracted support but shaped as if needing the run reverting to hurdling when sixth of 8 in handicap at Hereford (9/2) 14 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA91
9
HYPERBOLE (GB) (19) 6P00
Br m Jack Hobbs - Tell It To Me
Hot To Trot Jumping & R Waley-Cohen
5 10-13
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Upton Viva Stud Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown very little in three hurdle starts to date but did hint at ability sole outing in bumpers and is a potential improver now entering handicaps up in trip TFRHHHII BHA88
10 QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (26) 60611-5 D
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER)
5 10-11
Jack Hogan
KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br The Flying One BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a strong winning run across both codes before finishing fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (7/2) 26 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA86
2024: JACKSBAR 5 10 9 Harry Skelton 20-1 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Hard Dealt (IRE), 6-1 Highbury Hill (GB), 7-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 15-2 Miss Maxfort (IRE), 17-2 It’s Maisy (IRE), 9-1 Analiese (GB), Pipas Lescribaa (FR), 12-1 Volakes (GB), 16-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 25-1 Hyperbole (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.00 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Part of the ‘Chasing Excellence’ Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, and the third £1458. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. IJF 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 10 entries at £60. - Closed December 3rd, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
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Second Race 1.30 - THE TGF CONSTRUCTION CHRISTMAS BONANZA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 6th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb TGF Construction 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. 11 entries at £38. - Closed December 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) A
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Third Race 2.00 - THE CAMBURG MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 6lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb camburg 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. 34 entries at £38. - Closed December 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Fourth Race 2.30 - THE AVONSIDE SUPPLIES & ETEX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £58 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Avonside 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. 18 entries at £58 - Closed December 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
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Fifth Race 3.00 - THE PEKTRON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Pektron 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. 14 entries at £38 - Closed December 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
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Sixth Race 3.33 - THE QUINNBET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, 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. 20 entries at £30. - Closed December 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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