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FIRST RACE 11:10am

The Boylesports Money Back 2nd Meeting Novices’ Hurdle Race - 2m 209y

11:45am

The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Beginners’ Chase - 2m 3f 200y

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SECOND RACE 16-17

THIRD RACE 12:20pm The Boylesports Acca Boost On Horse Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 3m 149y

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FOURTH RACE 12:55pm

The Boylesports Houghton Mares’ Chase (Listed Race)- 2m 3f 200y

1:30pm

The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y

2:05pm

The Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) - 3m 1f 188y

2:40pm

The Boylesports Daily Money Back 2nd Juvenile Hurdle (Listed Race) - 2m 209y

3:15pm

The Boylesports Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f

24-25

FIFTH RACE 28-29

SIXTH RACE 32-33

SEVENTH RACE 36-37

EIGHTH RACE 40-41

SANDOWN RACES FIRST RACE 11:35am

The Betfair Claremont Novices’ Hurdle Race (Listed Race) - 1m 7f 216y

12:05am

The Betfair Supports Racing With Pride Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y

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SECOND RACE 48-49

THIRD RACE 12:40pm The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 7f 98y

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FOURTH RACE 1:15pm

The Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle Race (Grade 1) - 2m 3f 200y

1:50pm

The Betfair Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)- 1m 7f 99y

2:25pm

The Rachael Blackmore Serial Winners Fund Handicap Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y

3:00pm

The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) - 1m 7f 99y

3:35pm

The Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase - 3m 4f 146y

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FIFTH RACE 56-57

SIXTH RACE 58-59

SEVENTH RACE 61

EIGHTH RACE 62-63

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12 Derek Fox J Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) 13 Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O The Ramblers 14 B P. Hills S TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017. Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back.

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FIRST RACE

THE BOYLESPORTS MONEY BACK 2ND MEETING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626.

(Penalty Value £6535.20) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs GOONHILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs GOONHILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: OLD GREGORIAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.

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NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (23) 101-F21 D

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OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (42) 652-1

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FRESH SPECULATION (GB) (31) 65

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GOONHILLY (IRE) (30) 24-3F

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GOWER PRINCE (GB) (46) 4/00-5

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HONEY JACK (GB) (30) 0

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Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining Sam Twiston-Davies J O Rushmoor Stud & Mario Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Tim Lane Fitzdares Limited, Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2winsfrom4startsinbumperswithanimprovedeffortatLudlowinApril.Hasn’timpressedwithhisjumpingsinceswitchedto hurdlesbutgotthejobdonein14-runnermaidenatMarketRasen(16.6f)23daysago.Likelytofindlifetougherunderapenalty. TFRHHHII BHA117

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much Patrick Wadge (3) J O Mr Robert Gibbons Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale (E. R. A.) S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovementonthelastof3startsinbumpersandbuiltonthatpromiseashemadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesafter6months offin8-runnermaidenatKelso(16.2f,heavy)inOctober.Hasapenaltytocarryinastrongerracebutisopentoimprovementnonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wilde Speculation (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Mike Green & Sally Beech Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Mike Green Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSigns ofabilityin a bumper/Chepstowmaiden hurdle but is possiblymore one forhandicaps a bit further down the line.

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Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Stephanie Hanly TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminacoupleofbumpersandshapedwellonreturn/hurdlesdebutwhenthirdof11inaUttoxetermaiden(21/2m).

Inthe process ofbuilding onthatwhen departing atthe last (held inthird) at Ludlowsince and merits respect down intrip. TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga Richie McLernon J O Jan Johnson&Yor Gunna Be Lucky Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 3 starts in bumpers for Matt Sheppard but was too free sent hurdling in a first-time hood after 13 months offwhen fifth to a good prospect at Hereford in October. May do better. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Miss Serious (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Porlock Vale Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas scope but looked badly in need ofthe experience when well-beaten on debut in a Newbury bumper last month.

TFRHHIII BHABr B g Doyen (IRE) - Trajectus Charlie Deutsch J O Hemmings Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Michael McSweeney Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown some promise in atrio ofbumpers but is bredto needtime and distance, so probablywill not come into his own until tackling longertrips over jumps.

TFRHHIII BHABr B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mr Tom Coughlan Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Walk InThe Park gelding. Half-brotherto fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Goodnightngodbless.Third when fell last sole startinIrish pointsand showed abit amidstinexperiencewhenwellheld inaNewburybumperon Rulesdebut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

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LE JEUNE BRESIL (GB) (21) F1-F3

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Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lady de La Vega (FR) Henry Brooke J O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T B Yorton Farm Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who got offthe mark in Irish points at second attempt in April and shaped with plenty of encouragement on his second hurdles startwhenthird of15 atWetherby(19.7f, heavy) 3weeks ago. Can improve further.

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Br B g Getaway (GER) - Come In Moscow (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Highfort Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthelastofhis3startsinIrishpointsandshapedafairbitbetterthanthebareresultonhishurdlingdebut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, still clear second at last before weakening run-in. Likelyto improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: STRONG LEADER 5 11 6 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Stewards Note: WILD GROUSE: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the last.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Le Jeune Bresil (GB), 4-1 Goonhilly (IRE), 5-1 Old Gregorian (GB), 11-2 Norman Fletcher (GB), 12-1 Raffles Wonder (FR), 16-1 Gower Prince (GB), Wild Grouse (IRE), 25-1 Fresh Speculation (GB), 33-1 Into The Park (IRE), 40-1 Honey Jack (GB), Industrialist (IRE) GOONHILLY was in the process of building on his hurdling debut when departing late at Ludlow last month and, with the Skelton yard going much better now, he’s taken to PLAY SMARTER get off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere. Le Jeune Bresil is an imposing sort who’s open to further improvement, with Kelso-scorer Old Gregorian also feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOONHILLY (IRE) 2.LE JEUNE BRESIL 3.OLD GREGORIAN

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FIRST RACE

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR) Nathan Moscrop J O Chris Roe and Andrew March Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who confirmed the encouragement of his Rules debut when landing a bumper at Sedgefield in January.

OnlyfifthatKelsowhenlastseen8monthsagobutshouldtaketohurdlinginafirst-timetonguestrap(hasalsohadbreathingop). TFRHHHII BHA-

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THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988.

(Penalty Value £20812) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

SECOND RACE

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs PEMBROKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs GOLDEN SON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN SON trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 207 miles.

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GOLDEN SON (FR) (32) 1233/2-2

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HARDY BLOKE (FR) (14) 416-4U4

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PEMBROKE (GB) (17) 205-241

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POZO EMERY (FR) (993) 2/3122//-

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Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Thierry Cypres Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhowassuccessfultwiceatAuteuilin2021/22,inhandicapandGroup2PrixGeorgesdeTalhouet-Roy.Encouragement whensecondafter19monthsoffin5-runnernovicechaseatWarwickonyarddebut.Theclearformpick.

TFRHHHHH BHA140 Br B g Rail Link - Vie Sa Vie (FR) Henry Brooke J O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdler/chaserforEmmetMullins.Facesatallorderonhisyardbow/returnwhenpatiently-ridden fourth offive at Haydock 14 days ago. Not discounted in these calmerwaters.

TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Harry Skelton J O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaserwho walked over at Warwick 17 days ago. One to consider fortop yard.

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Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Chic Et Zen (FR) Kevin Brogan J O The Black And White Army L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winning hurdler for Paul Nicholls but he’s been off for over 2 years. Has his fitness to prove on his yard/chase debut.

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2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Golden Son (FR), 9-4 Pembroke (GB), 10-1 Hardy Bloke (FR), 25-1 Pozo Emery (FR) GOLDEN SON shaped well on his return from a long absence when runner-up at Warwick and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better here.

PLAY SMARTER Dan Skelton’s Pembroke can chase home Paul Nicholls’ ex-French recruit ahead of Hardy Bloke.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN SON (FR) 2.PEMBROKE 3.HARDY BLOKE (FR)

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THIRD RACE

12.20

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. J Jockey T Trainer RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): L Russell (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs MONOCHROMIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs HARPER VALLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONOCHROMIX trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.

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KYNTARA (GB) (18) 222/20-1

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HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (11) F53-211

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MONOCHROMIX (FR) (28) 0332-25

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CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (31) PP-4421

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GAYE LEGACY (IRE) (16) 6423-31

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MY BROTHER JACK (IRE) (30) 23-5536

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Br B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat Charlie Deutsch J O Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B H. D. J. Daly TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinner.Failedtowinoverhurdles/fencesforKimBaileybutimprovedtomakeawinningstartforMelRowley in 23fLingfield handicap hurdle last month. Itwas an uncompetitive race but he did it easilyso a 5lb rise looks fair. TFRHHHHI BHA118 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) J ER O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley NN Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T RU B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Betvictor S NNO TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhobuiltonhisNewtonAbbothurdledebutsecondwhengoingonebetterover2matFakenhamatthestartof November.Takesabigjumpintripnowmakingaquickswitchtohandicapsbutheissuretostayfurther.Fascinatingcontender. TFRHHHHH HHHHH BHA114 BHA114

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive form, winning Hexham novice in May and Sedgefield handicap on return to action 6 months later (both 2 1/2m). Has the potential for better again now stepping up to 3m.

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Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Az. Agr. Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairleveloverhurdleslastseasonandmadeapositivereappearancewhensecondin21/2mhandicapatHexham in October. Onlya respectable fifth at Kelso since but hewas laterfoundto have lost a shoe. Remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA109 Br B g Make Believe - Lake Moon Danny McMenamin J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Richard Ahern North Sea Logistics, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumperwinnerwho has graduallygot his acttogetheroverhurdles,well served bya good gallopwhen opening his account in a 3m Musselburgh handicap last month, reeling in an in-form sort.Anotherwho can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA109 Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Gaye Memories Ben Poste J O Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland T B The Beeches Stud Ltd Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdlerwhohastakenastepforwardinhandicapsthisseason, suitedbythestepupintripwhen scoring over 23fat Market Rasen 16 days ago. Should be more to come as her stamina is drawn out.

TFRHHHHI BHA108 Br B g Decorated Knight - Bella Bella (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Jo-Co Partnership Ollie Pears, Malton T B Yeomanstown Lodge Stud Ltd & Bsl Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner and a similar standard over hurdles without managing to get his head in front.

Remains to be seen ifthe marked step up in trip (ran over 17f last time) improves matters.

TFRHHIII BHA102 Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June Harry Cobden J O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Netherfield House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Just his second handicap when improving to win 10-runner event over 23f at Exeter (soft) last month.

Unexposed as a stayer and there’s likely more to come.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: BROADWAY BOY (IRE) 4 12 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7.

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

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kyntara (GB), 7-2 Moonlight Artist (GB), 5-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 6-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), Gaye Legacy (IRE), 12-1 Monochromix (FR), My Brother Jack (IRE) With the former market leader Roger Pol being declared a non-runner, Gaye Legacy looks the one to side with here in this competitive affair. He has got his act together over hurdles PLAY SMARTER and this Market Rasen winner could prove the answer to this tricky puzzle. Harper Valley has potential stepping up to 3m, while Musselburgh winner Call Me Harry is also feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAYE LEGACY (IRE) 2.HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 3.CALL ME HARRY (IRE)

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THE BOYLESPORTS HOUGHTON MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total prize fund £27500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11985, 2nd £4920, 3rd £2461, 4th £1229, 5th £616.

(Penalty Value £15661.25) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

FOURTH RACE

12.55

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs SACRE COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs SACRE COEUR FANCY THAT: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs ZAMBELLA today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAMBELLA trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 140 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 200y

horse

age

st-lb

1

PINK LEGEND (GB) (227) 341311- D

9

11-6

2

ZAMBELLA (FR) (267) 3/21124- CD

8

11-6

3

BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) (23) 1202-4P D

8

11-2

4

LA RENOMMEE (FR) (26) 2113-12 D

5

11-2

5

SACRE COEUR (FR) (28) 6-23114 D

7

11-2

Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner during a consistent 2022/23 campaign, signing off with success in a Listed chase at Perth. Returns with stable firing and bound to be thereabouts.

TFRHHHHI BHA144 Br B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin The Sporting Life S TIMEFORM VIEW Highly likeable mare with an excellent record at this level. Should be ready to go after 8 months and worth chancing to make a successful return.

TFRHHHHH BHA142 Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Sue Smith, Bingley T B Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 24.2f at Wetherby around a year ago. Made a solid return at Kelso and,while hewent backwards fromthat at Market Rasen lasttime, heryard is going betternow. TFRHHHII BHA132 Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR) Charlie Hammond J O Mrs L. J. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive chaserwho made awinning return in a handicap at Ludlowin Octoberand backed it upwith another solid showing at Kempton last time. More on her plate now but should give her all.

TFRHHHII BHA127

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) Fergus Gillard J O Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester T B S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWellsuitedbytheswitchtofront-runningtacticsasshewonacoupleofhandicapchasesthisautumn.Disappointing in Elite Hurdle atWincanton lasttime and faces anotherrelativelystifftask back inthis sphere.

TFRHHIII BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: BURROWS DIAMOND: Following its run on 16/11/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Pink Legend (GB), 2-1 Zambella (FR), 7-1 La Renommee (FR), 10-1 Burrows Diamond (FR), 11-1 Sacre Coeur (FR) ZAMBELLA and Pink Legend are both likeable mares who are closely matched on form and they’re likely to dominate. Marginal preference is for the first named, with La Renommee

PLAY SMARTER making most appeal of the remainder.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZAMBELLA (FR) 2.PINK LEGEND 3.LA RENOMMEE (FR)

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THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

1.30

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25720) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs HELTENHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs HELTENHAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUSTAVIAN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 232 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 200y

horse

age

st-lb

1

BRAVE SEASCA (FR) (29) F/10PP-6 CD BF

8

12-0

2

WAR LORD (GER) (29) 3P2P5-3

8

11-13

3

A WAVE OF THE SEA (IRE) (48) P0-4404 D

7

11-13

4

RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (21) 61211-1 D

7

11-11

5

GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (28) 2/431F-0 D

8

11-4

6

HELTENHAM (FR) (21) 2111F-1 D

6

11-3

7

NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (39) 11P2F-0

8

10-13

8

DALY TIGER (FR) (14) 300P-42 D

10

10-5

Br Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Brooks & Taylor Families Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best display when landing this from 1lb higher mark 12 months ago but not in anything like the same form in trio of starts thereafter.

Hadwindopbutfarednobetterwhenwell-beatenlastof6onreturninHaldonGoldCup4weeksago.Needstostepupagooddealonthat. TFRHHHII BHA145 Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER) Harry Cobden J O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicechaserwhoessentiallyenduredadisappointing2022/23butofferedhopeofarival(followingwindop) whenthird in last month’s Haldon Gold Cup from out ofthe weights. Couldwell build onthat back up intrip. TFRHHHHI BHA144 Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T B John Yarr TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingupbutendedtimewithJosephO’BrienwithacreditablefourthintheMunsterNational(3m,heavy) in October. Starts out fornewyard from 3lb highermark butthis drop back intrip unlikelyto inconvenience him.

TFRHHHII BHA144 Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklygothisacttogetheroverfencesearlierthisyear,thethirdofhis4victoriescominginListedhandicapcompanyatAyr(20.5f)inthespring.

Littlefuss(grantedsoftlead)whensuccessfulonhurdlesreturnatWetherbyandlikelymoretocomebackinthissphere.

TFRHHHHI BHA142 Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Martin C. Fleming Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyopenedhisaccountoverfencesatExeterinFebruaryandinprocessofrunningwellwhencrashingoutatthesecondlastatUttoxeter (3m)amonthlater.Shapedasifhe’d comeonforhisreappearanceintheBadgerBeersbuthedoesneedtokeeptheerrorsatbay.

TFRHHHII BHA135 Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Tracey Lake Rees Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmarkedlyforswitchtochasinglastterm,rattlingoffhat-trickofhandicapvictoriesatNewbury(19.8f)inMarch.FellinSilverTrophyfinalstart butresumedwithacomfortablesuccessoverhurdlesinnovicecompanyatWetherby21daysago.Bigshoutwithmoretocomeinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA134 Br B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE) Liam Harrison J O The FOB Racing Partnership 11 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B P. & D. Kavanagh Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWHitthegroundrunningoverfenceslastterm,bagginghandicapsatChepstow/Doncaster.Disappointedon2ofhis3startsafterbutdidshape muchbetterthandistancebeatensuggestsatfirst-namedvenueinOctober.Anotherneedingtokeeptheerrorsatbay,however.

TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR) Kevin Brogan J O Twist Your Arm Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Mr Claude Menard TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserinhispompforNoelMeade.Fallenlongwayintheweightswithoutthreateningforpresentstable, finishing hollow second behind a facilewinnerat Haydock (16.3f) 2weeks ago. Back up intrip now.

TFRHHIII BHA122

28

9

CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (31) 124441 D

10

10-5

7

10-3

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mrs Louise Whillans & King for a Day Ewan Whillans, Hawick T B B. D. Darrer TIMEFORMVIEWWell served bytest ofspeedwhen capitalising on reduced mark at Musselburgh (15.8f) 31 days ago, going on before last and ridden out. 6lb higheron the back ofthat but each-way claims stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA122

10 DONNA’S DOUBLE (GB) (35) 31655-3 D

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Elegant Accord (IRE) Danny McMenamin J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B C. G. Johnson North Sea Logistics S TIMEFORMVIEWMixedbagonthebackofchasesuccessatAyr(20.5f)inJanuarybutfirmlybackontrackfollowinga7-monthlayoffwhenthirdbackatthatvenue 5weeksago,edgedoutclosehomeinaverytightfinish.Remainslightlyracedinthisspherebuttaskistobuildonthathere.Tonguetied. TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: BRAVE SEASCA (FR) 7 12 1 Gavin Sheehan 12-1 (Venetia Williams) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heltenham (FR), 9-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), 11-2 Brave Seasca (FR), 7-1 War Lord (GER), 9-1 Donna’s Double (GB), 12-1 Gustavian (IRE), Cracking Destiny (IRE), 16-1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE), 18-1 Nothin To Ask (IRE), 22-1 Daly Tiger (FR) HELTENHAM was most progressive from a low base over fences last season, completing a hat-trick with any amount to spare at Newbury in March. Undone by a mistake at Cheltenham on his final start, he had little fuss in resuming winning ways over hurdles at PLAY SMARTER Wetherby 3 weeks ago and there’s surely more to come in this sphere. War Lord finished off encouragingly in the Haldon Gold Cup and along with Richmond Lake heads up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HELTENHAM (FR) 2.WAR LORD (GER) 3.RICHMOND LAKE (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

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BECHER CHASE

FIRST RAN IN

1992

(PREMIER HANDICAP) RUN OVER THREE MILES AND TWO FURLONGS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ASHTOWN LAD

5,201 METRES

21 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£150,000

£84,195 TO THE WINNER

10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR HORSE

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2022 ASHTOWN LAD Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2021 SNOW LEOPARDESS Charlie Longsdon

Aidan Coleman

2020 VIEUX LION ROUGE David Pipe

Conor O’Farrell

2019 WALK IN THE MILL Robert Walford

James Best

2018 WALK IN THE MILL Robert Walford

James Best

2017 BLAKLION

Nigel Twiston-Davies Gavin Sheehan

2016 VIEUX LION ROUGE David Pipe

Tom Scudamore

2015 HIGHLAND LODGE James Moffatt

Henry Brooke

2014 OSCAR TIME

Sam Waley-Cohen

Robert Waley-Cohen

2013 CHANCE DU ROY Philip Hobbs

Tom O’Brien

TRAINER: DAN SKELTON JOCKEY: HARRY SKELTON OWNER: DARREN & ANNALEY YATES The 2022 renewal saw Ashtown Lad land another big prize for his connections with a stellar performance over the Grand National fences at the first time of asking.

Steering a wide course under Harry Skelton, this well-handicapped sort was found in the market before the off and eventually sent off second favourite.

Always travelling powerfully down the outside, he began his charge for the frontrunners three from home. The eight-year-old responded with immediate effect under the Skelton drive to lead approaching the last and asserted his dominance when touching down to score by two and a quarter lengths.

Recent Grand Sefton winner Gesskille was unable to justify favouritism and had to settle for second, while Percussion picked up third a further three lengths and is back for redemption today.

8⁄12 6⁄12 3⁄12 AGED 9 OR OLDER

HAD WON A GRADED RACE OR PREMIER HANDICAP PREVIOUSLY

WINNING FAVOURITES

KEY CONTENDERS ASHTOWN LAD

A fabulous display at the first time of asking over the Grand National fences when winning this race 12 months ago, Ashtown Lad bids to add his name to the history books for the Skelton team of dual-winners.

He jumped with bags of conviction last year and albeit taking the wide track, he still showed he was levels above his opposition. The Grand National trip proved a stretch of his stamina in April but he looks a solid contender here.

HHHHH

COKO BEACH Gordon Elliot sends just the sole representative to the Becher Chase this year in Coko Beach.

A recent surprise 20/1 winner of the Grade 3 Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan, Coko Beach confirmed he still maintains a lot of ability Subsequently raised 9lb for that two and a quarter length win on the soft/heavy going, he still seems to be improving and the beautiful grey could shine bright in this field.

PERCUSSION

HHHH

Following an excellent third 12 months ago, Laura Morgan bids to go two places better this year and saddles Percussion once again.

He showed these fences hold no terror over him by finishing second and third in the previous two renewals of the Grand Sefton so he can go well once again.

HHHH CHAMBARD Kim Muir winner Chambard has shown much improved form since stepping up to staying distances and Venetia’s veteran was unlucky to run into a well-handicapped sort at Cheltenham last time out.

He has been far from disgraced in other efforts over 3m+ too and has shown his best form on soft going. He could be worthy off an each-way chance at a bigger price.

HHH

ICONIC HORSES

LEADING TRAINER

HELLO BUD, VIEUX LION ROUGE & WALK IN THE MILL

NIGEL TWISTONDAVIES

DUALWINNERS

6 WINNERS

SIXTH RACE

THE BOYLESPORTS BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

2.05

for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (Penalty Value £84195)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs ASHTOWN LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (21 wins from 82 runners, 26%) runs COKO BEACH FANCY THAT: D Pipe won this race in 2016 and 2020.

The stable runs SIDI ISMAEL today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: COKO BEACH trained by G Elliott, NOW WHERE OR WHEN & DORKING COCK trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 1f 188y

horse

age

st-lb

1

COKO BEACH (FR) (20) 441P-31

8

12-0

2

THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) (28) P/22PF-5

8

10-13

3

HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (42) 25/124/-2 D

10 10-13

4

MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (21) 21/100-0

9

10-11

5

CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (41) 43400-1 C

11

10-6

6

MORODER (IRE) (41) 1/P012-P D

9

10-6

7

ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (28) 3123P-P CD

9

10-6

8

CHAMBARD (FR) (21) 1/PU44-2 D

11

10-6

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Danny Gilligan (5) J O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Jean-Louis Berger Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-owhoreturnedwithagoodthirdintheMunsterNationalinOctoberandbuiltonthattoland20-runnerTroytownChaseatNavan(3m) 3weeksago,typicallyjumpingwellandassertingontherun-in.Evidentlyinrudehealthbutcareer-highmarkdemandsmore.

TFRHHHII BHA162 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B William Mangan Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStartedlasttermwith2fineefforts,includingwhenrunner-upinWelshNationaloverChristmas.Givenabreakandfailedtocompletefinal2starts (fellearlyinGrandNational)butnotdisgracedwhenmidfieldonlastmonth’sreturnintheBadgerBeer.Still,noteasytocatchright.

TFRHHHII BHA147 Br Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE) Paddy Brennan J O Nic Brereton and Lindsey Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr A. O’Driscoll Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWThoroughstayerwholandedtheLondonNationalatSandownpriortofinishingsecondintheWelshNationalatChepstowduringalight2021/22 campaign.Highlyencouragingreturnfrom21monthsoffwhensecondonyarddebutatKelso6weeksagoandthis10-y-oisofinterest. TFRHHHHH BHA147

Br B g Shantou (USA) - One Theatre (IRE) Theo Gillard J O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B John G. Victory Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWellplacedtowin8his9startsin2021-22andmadesuccessfulreappearanceatPerth(23.8f)inJune2022.FailedtostayinGrandNational onfinalstartbutlastmonth’sspinoverhurdlesoughttohaveblownthecobwebsaway.Yard’srunnersalwayscommandrespecthere. TFRHHHII BHA145 Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW11-y-owhowas largelyhighlytried in5 starts lasttermand he justifiedgood support onback of7 months offwhen cruising clear of his 10-rivals to land 25f handicap here in October.

TFRHHHII BHA140

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Michael Conlon We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerateoverfencesandheresumedwinningwayintheGrimthorpeChaseatDoncasterinMarchpriortoacareer-bestsecondinBet365 GoldCupfinalouting.StaminaassuredbutneedstoleaveOctober’sreappearancerunatWincantoninhiswake(reportedlybled).

TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Built on an encouraging hurdles return when bagging this race from a 2lb lower mark 12 months ago, notably travelling/jumping fluently.

Linesupherefollowingpairofnon-completions,latterlyinBadgerBeeratWincanton4weeksagobutreturntothesefencesmayperkhimup. TFRHHHHI BHA140 Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5) J O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir at the Festival. Disappointed initially last term but better signs on final start and, fromfurtherreducedmarkheranacrackertofinishrunner-uponreturninamateur’shandicapatCheltenham(25f,soft)3weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA140

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9

NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (21) 2/163P-5

8

10-4

10 SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (14) 65P22-0

9

10-2

11 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (21) PU2P-P3 D

7

10-2

12 PERCUSSION (GB) (28) 3353P-2 D

8

10-2

13 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (46) 6311-33

6

10-2

14 DORKING COCK (IRE) (20) 1/32P0-1

9

10-2

Br Ch g Where Or When (IRE) - Now Its My Turn (IRE) Liam Harrison J O Mrs Margaret McCrudden S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs Margaret McCrudden TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles/dual chasewinnerwho ran a crackerwhenthird behind Kemboyin Gr. 3 Bobbyjo Chase back in February. Failedto stayin Irish National finalstartlasttermbutlikelyhe’llstripfitterforhisNavanreturn3weeksagoandpotentiallyverywelltreatedbackinhandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA138 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Kevin Brogan J O The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chasewinnerwhoendedlastseasonwithabraceofplacedeffortsinlongdistancechasesatTaunton/FfosLas.Underwhelming reappearanceatHaydock(25.5f)onbackofawindop2weeksagoandhe’llneedtoleavethatwellbehindtofigure.

TFRHHHII BHA135 (-1) Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of his reappearance run when third in big-field amateurs’ handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 21 days ago. Operating from aworkablemarkifhecanbackthatuponfirsttryoverthesefencesforyardwithverygoodrecordinthisrace.

TFRHHHII BHA134

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Harry Reed J O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B E. R. Hanbury TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinneroverfenceswhoisbuildingupasoundrecordoverthesefences(thirdinthisrace12monthsago)andherananotherfine racewhenrunner-upinlastmonth’sGrandSeftonbehindGesskille.Shortlistedandhe’soperatingfrom6lboutoftheweights. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle Charlie Deutsch J O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly, Ludlow T B David G. Ford Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedmorestraightforwardthanhadpreviouslybeenthecase(inblinkers)whenlandingsmall-fieldhandicapsatCatterick/Tauntonduringsecond halfoflastterm.Creditablethirdbackfrom5monthsoffwhenthirdatExeter(24.2f)inOctoberbutthistougherfromoutoftheweights.

TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR) J. J. Slevin J O S. R. B. Crawford/S. F. McElroy S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Danny Doran TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforthisyardandbouncedbacktoformtocapitaliseonmuchlowermarkoverhurdlesatNavan(22f,heavy)3weeksago, keepingonwellrun-in.However,returnstochasingoperatingfrom8lboutoftheweightsandothersmakemoreappeal.

TFRHHIII BHA128

2022: ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 8 11 5 Harry Skelton 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 22 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 12, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9, 11, 12.

Stewards Note: MORODER: Following its run on 29/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

LOUNGE LIZARD: Following its run on 24/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 6-1 Percussion (GB), 9-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE), 11-1 Celebre d’Allen (FR), 12-1 Coko Beach (FR), Highland Hunter (IRE), 14-1 Now Where Or When (IRE), Undersupervision (IRE), 16-1 Chambard (FR), 18-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), Lounge Lizard (GB), 22-1 Minella Trump (IRE), 28-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), 33-1 Moroder (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) 2.ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 3.PERCUSSION

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Following a lengthy absence, HIGHLAND HUNTER shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up at Kelso 6 weeks ago. With the forecast rain very much in his favour, he’s given the nod to confirm the promise of that run now. Last year’s winner Ashtown Lad was below his best on return but this has likely PLAY SMARTER been on his agenda for a while and better can be expected. Last month’s Grand Sefton runner-up Percussion, Undersupervision and potentially well-treated Now Where Or When complete the shortlist.

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THE BOYLESPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK 2ND JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110, 6th £555, 7th £275, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £28135)

SEVENTH RACE

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J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs LE FAUVE & VIRGINIA LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs LIARI FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs LIARI today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNIGHT OF ALLEN trained

by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 250 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 209y

horse

st-lb

1

EAGLE PRINCE (IRE) (21) 14 D

11-0

2

GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (21) P

11-0

3

KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) (21) C

11-0

4

LATIN VERSE (GB) (15) 231

11-0

5

LE FAUVE (FR) (83) 2

11-0

6

LIARI (FR) (41) 1

11-0

7

MIDNIGHT LION (GB) (154)

11-0

8

PALIO (IRE) (34) 2

11-0

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Shauna’s Princess (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T B Mrs B. Gardiner Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way a little on the Flat this summer but revitalised by a switch to hurdles this autumn, winning at Sedgefield beforevery good 12 1/2 lengths fourth of11to Burdett Road in Cheltenham Grade 2 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA121 Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor James Best J O Mark & Maria Adams Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Denford Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatforAndrewBalding.BadlyhamperedfirstandoffpacethroughoutwhenpulledupinGrade2atCheltenhamonhurdledebut(onlystart forSydHosie).Thisshouldhopefullyrevealmore.ThecheekpiecesheworeatCheltenhamarereplacedbyahood.

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Atacames (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCarried out soon afterthe first on his debut in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month so this is effectively his first start. Bred forthe job.

TFRHHIII BHABr B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream Harry Reed J O Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Ralp Beckett. Struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Catterick juvenile 15 days ago (only run for Syd Hosie). More will be needed at this level.

TFRHHIII BHA108 Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Grenadines Island (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a promising first race when narrowly denied by a next-time-out winner in a Bordeaux juvenile in September. Interesting having joined Dan Skelton, particularly ifthe betting vibes are strong.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Cracksman - Lidiyana (FR) Harry Cobden J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlyusefullevelinjust3racesonFlatinFranceforJean-ClaudeRougetandlookedapromisingrecruit to hurdles when scoring at Wincanton (soft) 6 weeks ago. Could be plentymore to come fortop yard.

TFRHHHHH BHABr Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Coyote Danny McMenamin J O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful Flat winnerforCharlieJohnston.An interesting one forjuvenile hurdles fornew connections but this is a tough starting point. Has had wind surgery (also wears a first-time tongue tie).

TFRHHIII BHABr B g Vadamos (FR) - Figurante (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Alan King & Anthony Bromley Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mount Coote Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenatupto11/2montheFlatandtranslatedthatabilitytohurdleswhensecondatHuntingdon5weeksago, understandablyno match fortheverytalented Burdett Road.Agood deal morewill be needed atthis level.

TFRHHIII BHA-

36

9

MAX OF STARS (FR) (8) 112112 D

10-10

10 VIRGINIA LODGE (GB) (18) 01

10-7

Br B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T B Mr Jan Reus Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling in the first half of the season, winning 4 times. Fine second in a fillies’ Listed juvenile at Newbury 8 days ago. Likelyto give it her usual good shot.

TFRHHHHI BHA117 Br B f Berkshire (IRE) - Katy P Charlie Todd J O Winter Gold Racing 3 Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on Ludlow debut in October but totally different proposition when seeing off 4 rivals at Fakenham 6 weeks later. Probablycapable ofbetteragain but jockey bookings suggest Le Fauve isthe stable first string. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: DIXON COVE (GER) 3 11 0 Harry Skelton EVENS (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Liari (FR), 4-1 Le Fauve (FR), 9-2 Max of Stars (FR), 13-2 Eagle Prince (IRE), 14-1 Latin Verse (GB), 20-1 Knight of Allen (FR), Palio (IRE), Virginia Lodge (GB), 33-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), Midnight Lion (GB) LIARI drew clear with another promising type when making a successful start to his hurdle career at Wincanton at the end of October and is selected to take the step up in class in his stride. Fellow French recruit Le Fauve is an interesting opponent on his first outing for Dan Skelton. The more-established PLAY SMARTER Max of Stars ran a cracker in Listed company among her own sex at Newbury last week and should get involved in the battle for minor honours along with Cheltenham Grade 2 fourth Eagle Prince.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIARI (FR) 2.LE FAUVE (FR) 3.MAX OF STARS (FR)

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THE BOYLESPORTS EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

3.15

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs VICKI VALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs SONIGINO FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2013 and 2015.

The stable runs VICKI VALE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRINCE ZALTAR trained by P J Rothwell, LARGY SHARK & HOLMES ST GEORGES trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 4f

horse

age

st-lb

1

SONIGINO (FR) (20) 1013-34 D

6

12-0

2

BENSON (GB) (51) 2211P-4 D

8

12-0

3

FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (14) 011-110 D

7

11-4

4

HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) (222) 21222-3

6

11-2

5

RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (21) 2454-53 D

8

11-1

6

PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) (22) 12-1546 D

6

10-12

7

BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (21) 2411-31 D

6

10-12

8

VICKI VALE (IRE) (28) P2421-2 D

6

10-12

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) Harry Cobden J O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivetypelastseason,winning3timesbeforesigningoffthecampaignwithanexcellentthirdoverC&DinApril.Promisewhenthird inSilverTrophyatChepstowandbackedthatupwhenfourthinlastmonth’sGreatwoodatCheltenham.Inthemixeasedinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA137 Br B g Beat Hollow - Karla June William Maggs (7) J O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Netherfield House Stud Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerwhodeservedlyopenedaccountforpresentyardatMusselburghinJanuaryandfollowedupinMorebattleHurdleatKelso 2monthslater.Creditablefourthonreturn/chasedebutatCarlisleinOctoberandinterestinghavingfinishedrunner-upinthis12monthsago. TFRHHHHI BHA137 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T B J. Kinsella TIMEFORM VIEW Real credit to connections, finding further progress as he extended his winning sequence on return from 6 months off at Carlisle (20f,soft)inNovember.Racedoffthepaceandnotinsameformwhenseventhof10inhandicaphurdleatHaydocksince,though. TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Toulousaine (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs C. Domenjoud & Mr A. Domenjoud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account at Musselburgh 13 months ago and made the frame all 4 starts thereafter, good third in Down Royal minorhurdle (3m) when last seen in May. Gone well fresh previously. TFRHHHII BHA125

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr P. L. Barrett Arthur J Gallagher (UK), Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timehurdlewinner(atupto21f)whoshowedbenefitofreappearancerunwhen7lengthsthirdof10inhandicap atWetherby(19.7f) 3 weeks ago. Fallen 1lb below last winning mark ahead ofthis and not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA124 Br B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Alizeyra (FR) J. J. Slevin J O Blind Squirrels Syndicate P. J. Rothwell, Ireland T B Mrs Corinne Rouffie Huve TIMEFORMVIEWIrish raiderwho scoredtwice earlierintheyearand returned from 4 month absencewith a good sixth of20 in handicap at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 3 weeks ago, faring best ofthose held up.

TFRHHHII BHA121 Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) Harry Bannister J O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer switched to handicaps, taking his form up another notch with his reappearance behind him to score at Wetherby (19.7f,heavy)3weeksago.Handicapperappliesalittlemorepressurebutstrongsuspicionhisprogresshasn’tlevelledoutyet.Player. TFRHHHHH BHA121 Br B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Byerley Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagemarewhobookendedfirstseasonoverhurdleswithvictoriesinmares’eventsatHereford/Taunton.Solidreappearanceeffort (followingwindop)whensecondonhandicapdebutatWincanton(21.3f)inNovemberandshemaywellcomeonagainfromthat.

TFRHHHII BHA121

40

9

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (31) 361-640 D

11

10-11

10 LARGY SHARK (GB) (21) 05/411-6

6

10-10

11 CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (35) 432/-314

8

10-7

Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) Danny McMenamin J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele North Sea Logistics, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenwinningatAyr(20.5f,good)inAprilandconfirmedheretainsplentyofzestin2startsthis term, a shuddering erroras he made his move ending his chance at Musselburgh 31 days ago.Thistougher, however.

TFRHHHII BHA120 Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady of Scarvagh (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B A. W. Buller TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-owho landed a brace ofnovice hurdles at upto 19.5flast season and shaped as ifbetterforthe run on return/ handicap debut at Navan (2m) 3weeks ago, his effort flattening out. Remainswith potential nowstepping back up intrip. TFRHHHII BHA119 Br B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Solid comeback third from lengthy absence at Market Rasen in September and confirmed as much when running out an emphatic winner at Chepstow (2m,heavy)amonthlater.LatestAscotfourthinastrongerracewasanothercreditabledisplayandreturntothislongertripcouldunlockalittlemore. TFRHHHII BHA116 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROMEO BROWN 8 10 5 Thomas Willmott 50-1 (Sue Smith) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note: BENSON: Following its run on 19/10/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

VOIX DU REVE: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake 3 out.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sonigino (FR), 11-2 Bashers Reflection (GB), 6-1 Vicki Vale (IRE), 8-1 Benson (GB), 10-1 Holmes St Georges (FR), 12-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 14-1 Largy Shark (GB), Chance A Tune (FR), 16-1 Prince Zaltar (FR), Voix du Reve (FR), 18-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) BASHERS REFLECTION resumed progress with his reappearance under his belt when running out an authoritative winner at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and a 7lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing on that evidence. Last year’s runner-up Benson and Sonigino, PLAY SMARTER stepping back up in trip, head up the dangers, with the returning Holmes St Georges another worth a look.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHERS REFLECTION 2.BENSON 3.SONIGINO (FR)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.10 - THE BOYLESPORTS MONEY BACK 2ND MEETING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024. 20 entries at £60. Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 11.45 - THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784 and the fourth £2392. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb 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.. BOYLESPORTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race.

7 entries at £200. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988.

(Penalty Value £20812) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.20 - THE BOYLESPORTS ACCA BOOST ON HORSE RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 15 entries, at £60. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 12.55 - THE BOYLESPORTS HOUGHTON MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15661 to the winning horse The second to receive £5876, the third £2942, the fourth £1465 and the fifth £737. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £137 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £137. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11985; Second £4920; Third £2461; Fourth £1229; Fifth £616. (Penalty Value £15661.25) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 1.30 - THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5915, the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boylesports. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 0 at £50 and 16 at £250. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25720) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.05 - THE BOYLESPORTS BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84195 to the winning horse The second to receive £31665, the third £15825, the fourth £7905, the fifth £3975, the sixth £1980, the seventh £1020, the eighth £540, the ninth £300 and the tenth £150. for six yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, December 4th and pay £525, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th.

Penalties, after November 19th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). To be ridden by Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys who, before the Confirmation stage, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and ridden not less than 10 of these winners in steeple chases.. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R31 and R32. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin. co.uk). The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised.

The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when it has reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race. All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection. Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards of the Meeting under Rule (H)7.4. Horses may be presented on the morning of racing as advised. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the advised time will not be permitted to run under Rule (H)7.4. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 31 entries, 14 at £225, 17 at £750. - Closed November 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64440; Second £26520; Third £13260; Fourth £6630; Fifth £3315; Sixth £1650; Seventh £840; Eighth £405; Ninth £210; Tenth £105. (Penalty Value £84195) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 2.40 - THE BOYLESPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK 2ND JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28135 to the winning horse The second to receive £10600, the third £5305, the fourth £2650, the fifth £1330, the sixth £665, the seventh £330 and the eighth £170. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £250. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110; Sixth £555; Seventh £275; Eighth £140. (Penalty Value £28135) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 3.15 - THE BOYLESPORTS EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 4 at £50 and 14 at £250. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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BOOSTER BOB (IRE) (21) 13-11 D

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11-0

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CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) (56) UF-21 D

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HELNWEIN (IRE) (31) 3/513-1 D

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11-0

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WILLMOUNT (GB) (30) 1/11-1 D

5

11-0

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ceka Dawn (IRE) (Presenting) Sean Bowen J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B P. Kennedy Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumperwinnerwho made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with ease in 8-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Open to further improvement.

TFRHHHII BHA123 Br B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE) (Blueprint (IRE)) Derek Fox J O Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Donal Coffey Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonlycompletedstartinpointsandcreatedagoodimpressionwhenreadilymakingallin10-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) in October. Seems sure to go on to much betterthings.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Tom Cannon J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick (2m, heavy) last month.

Open to plenty of improvement.

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Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar (Old Vic) Nico de Boinville J O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr J. L. Lightfoot TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivewinningpointerwhofollowedsuitonbothbumperoutingsandagainlookedsomethingoutoftheordinaryonhishurdling debutatNewbury(16.3f)lastmonth,drawingclear3outtowinimpressively.Excitingprospectwhowilltakeplentyofbeating.

TFRHHHHH BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 1.

2022: AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) 5 11 5 Jamie Moore 1-3 (Gary Moore) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Willmount (GB), 11-2 Booster Bob (IRE), 13-2 Choose A Copper (IRE), 9-1 Helnwein (IRE) WILLMOUNT maintained his unbeaten record in the style of an exciting prospect on his hurdling debut at Newbury last month and is open to any amount of improvement, so he’s very much the one to beat now stepping up in grade. Choose A Copper created PLAY SMARTER a good impression when making all at Hexham in October and is fancied to fill the forecast spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILLMOUNT 2.CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) 3.BOOSTER BOB (IRE)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs WILLMOUNT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs WILLMOUNT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHOOSE A COPPER trained

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs FABLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs ELLE EST BEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 160 miles.

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horse

age

st-lb

1

FABLE (FR) (224) P/2P13P- D

8

12-0

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FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (21) F310-F0 5

11-2

3

WHISKY EXPRESS (GB) (342) 651/46U-

7

10-9

4

PRETENDING (IRE) (18) 32202-F

4

10-5

5

ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (37) U/5123-P

5

10-2

6

ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) (17) 5-003

5

10-2

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR) (Truth Or Dare) Nico de Boinville J O Owners Group 078 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpoint/dualhurdleswinnerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesinmares’handicapatBangor(20.3f)inFebruary.

Ran poorlyboth subsequent starts, but she’s capable ifon a going dayrevertedto hurdling after7 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA126 Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita (Singspiel (IRE)) Jack Tudor J O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Mr Richard Busher NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinneratLimerick(3m)forPaulNolanlastseason.After7monthsoff,mademistakesbeforefallingonherseasonal/chasedebut atLudlowinOctober,butagainletdownbyherjumpingbackoverhurdlesatCheltenhamlasttime.Hasabittoproveatpresent.

TFRHHIII BHA114 Br Ch m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader) Jonathan Burke J O Lorna Squire, R Metherell, D German Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoscoredingoodstyleonherthirdstartoverhurdlesatNewtonAbbotinMarchlastyear.Didn’tgoonashoped last season, in first-time cheekpieceswhen unseating earlyon herfinal outing, but she couldyet do betteron herreturn.

TFRHHHHI BHA107

Br Gr f Make Believe - Gala (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Cannon J O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentinthemainoverhurdleslastseason,culminatingwithgoodsecondinCheltenhamjuvenilehandicap(16.8f)inApril.Looked settogoclosebeforedeparting2outonreturnatFakenham18daysago,soshe’snotdismissedlightlyasshegoesupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA103 Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE) (Anshan) Sean Bowen J O Lloyd Bailey Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Ms Linda Twomey Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerandencouragingstartunderRuleswhenrunner-upinSouthwellnovicehurdle(15.8f)inMarch.However,backward stepssince,offeringlittleonherchasedebutatStratfordonherreappearance.Needstogetbackontrackreturnedtohurdling. TFRHHIII BHA100 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Aidan Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWOn herthird start overhurdles, showed improved formwhenthird of14 in novice atWarwick (2m) 17 days ago. Goingthird at the last. Should benefit fromthe step back up intrip, so she’s an interesting contenderas she makes herhandicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: COQUELICOT (FR) 6 11 8 Aidan Coleman 6-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: FABLE: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

WHISKY EXPRESS: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled after the 3rd hurdle.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pretending (IRE), 3-1 Elle Est Beau (IRE), 7-2 Whisky Express (GB), 6-1 Fable (FR), 12-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 18-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) ELLE EST BEAU fared better than previously when third at Warwick 17 days ago and, with the return to this longer trip in her favour, she can find further progress to make PLAY SMARTER a winning handicap debut. Whisky Express could still have more to offer on her return and is feared most, with Pretending also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) 2.WHISKY EXPRESS 3.PRETENDING (IRE)

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12.40

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE & ON THE BLIND SIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs SHOLOKJACK WEIGHTWATCHER: DOLPHIN SQUARE won off a handicap mark of 141, his rating is now down 8lb to 133.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLPHIN SQUARE trained

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colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 7f 98y

horse

age

st-lb

1

CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (21) P1P/UF-3 C

9

12-0

2

ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) (234) P4/PP1P- C D 11

11-7

3

DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (30) 14000-0 CD

9

11-0

4

HITITI (FR) (30) 42111-4

6

10-11

5

BRINKLEY (FR) (13) P3/0PP-2 D

8

10-10

6

SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (14) 6/F16F-0

7

10-8

7

EQUINUS (IRE) (30) 103U-15 BF

5

10-7

8

OPERATION MANNA (GB) (18) 13P3-11 C

7

10-6

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B M. Conaghan TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserathisbest.Losthiswayoverfencesinmorerecenttimesbuttookastepbackintheright direction when third of15 in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Much respected. TFRHHHHH BHA147 Br B g Stowaway - Such A Set Up (IRE) (Supreme Leader) James Bowen J O Mr A. D. Spence Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Ms J. Corrigan Spreadex Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timesmarthurdlerwhocashedinfromacareer-lowmarkatNewbury(3m)inMarch.Endedhiscampaign with a poor run at Cheltenham inApril and Nico de Boinville deserts him in favour ofChantry House.

TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) (Luso) Mr David Maxwell (3) J O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORM VIEWPerfect startto last seasonwhen arriving late onthe scenetowinthis race on soft. Hasn’t reproducedthat since, including beaten a longwayon Newburyreappearance,buthehasdippedto8lbbelowlastyear’swinningmarkiffirst-timeblinkers(replacingcheekpieces)sparkarevival. TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Bryan Carver J O Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m. His winning run was ended on his Newbury reappearance but he shaped encouragingly in fourth. Should be spot on now.

TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br Gr g Martaline - Royale Majesty (FR) (Nikos) Jack Tudor J O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T B E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing on his final 3 runs last term but he took a step back in the right direction when second of 5 on his 23f Uttoxeter reappearance a fortnight ago, albeit it was a weak race.

TFRHHHII BHA129

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlerwinnerin2021/22andpostedausefulefforttowina21/2mLingfieldhandicapchaselastwinter.Droppedoutandneverinvolvedina3m Haydockhandicaphurdleonhisreappearancebutitwasaveryhotraceandnosurprisewerehetofarealotbetterinthesecalmerwaters.

TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) (Vertical Speed (FR)) James Turner (7) J O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled histallywhenthe 5-lengthwinnerofa 24.5fAintree handicap on his reappearance in October. Presumablyfoundthe run comingtoo soonwhen beaten favourite at Newbury11 days ago. Freshened up since and capable ofbouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA126 Br B g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy (Montjeu (IRE)) Cameron Iles (7) J O Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Lady Cobham Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning reappearance in 2 1/2m course handicap last month and followed up offthe same mark at Lingfield 9 days later(both underCameronIles).9lb highernowbidding forthehat-trick but hecould have moretocome overthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA125

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) 8 11 10 Mr David Maxwell 18-1 (Philip Hobbs) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Chantry House (IRE), 11-4 Operation Manna (GB), 7-1 Equinus (IRE), 9-1 Brinkley (FR), 11-1 Hititi (FR), 12-1 Sholokjack (IRE), 15-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), 22-1 On The Blind Side (IRE) CHANTRY HOUSE is given a chance to build on last month’s promising effort back over hurdles at Cheltenham. The hat-trick seeking Operation Manna, who has struck PLAY SMARTER up a really good partnership with Cameron Iles, is second choice ahead of Equinus.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) 2.OPERATION MANNA 3.HITITI (FR)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs GOSHEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL AND SHISHKIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOVE ENVOI trained

by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

1m 7f 216y

colours no

horse

age

st-lb

1

CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (240) 11/1111- CD

6

11-10

2

GOSHEN (FR) (14) 12352-4 CD

7

11-10

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NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (56) 155/355- D

11

11-10

4

SHISHKIN (IRE) (14) P/3121-T D BF

9

11-10

5

LOVE ENVOI (IRE) (224) 12/1126- CD

7

11-3

6

YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (35) 12115-1 C D

6

11-3

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWOneofthebesthurdlersseenforaverylongtime,7-7inthissphere,landingthisrace,theChristmasHurdle,ChampionHurdleandAintree Hurdleinimpressivestylelastseason.Wonhisfirst2startsoverthisC&Danditwillbesomedisappointmentifhedidn’twinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA175 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Niall Houlihan J O Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Christophe Toulorge K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort but he’s very smart at his best and took the Coral Hurdle at Ascot last November. Below form in his bid to defend his crown inthatcorresponding eventlast month andis highlyunlikelyto betroublingtheprinciples inthis. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA152

Br Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Sean Bowen J O Lady Blyth Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Lord Blyth Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWHaving his fourth go inthis (dead-heatedwith Epatante in 2021).Took strong holdwhen held inthird behind Constitution Hill lastyearbut arrives offa good spell onthe Flat havingwon at Newburyand finished seventh inthe Cesarewitch. TFRHHIII BHA151 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) James Bowen J O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B C.J. & E.B. Bennett Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWBrilliantchaseronhisday,landingAscotChaseinFebruaryandprovedhisstaminafor3m+whenlandingtheBowlatAintreeinApril.Blottedhiscopybook whenrefusingtoraceinfirst-timecheekpieces(discarded)atAscot2weeksago.Backhurdlingandneedstobetreatedwithsomecautionnow. TFRHHHII BHA163 Br B m Westerner - Love Divided (IRE) (King’s Ride) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Mr Ciaran O’Toole Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEWVerysmart hurdlerwith a good record fresh,winning herfirst 2 starts at Sandown last season before running a mightyrace in second behind HoneysuckleintheMares’HurdleatCheltenham.Bestexcusedsubsequenteffortandshe’stheclearpickfortheforecastontheseterms. TFRHHHHI BHA153 Br B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J O Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B R. G. & V. J. Makin Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWReallylikeablemarewhowon4ofherfirst5startsoverhurdles,thehighlightbeingtheGrade2DawnRunatCheltenham,andmadeallingoodstyle onreturnatWetherby5weeksago.Needstofindanothersignificantchunkofimprovementbutit’snotbeyondtherealmsofpossibility. TFRHHHII BHA140

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Constitution Hill (GB), 9-1 Love Envoi (IRE), 16-1 Shishkin (IRE), 20-1 You Wear It Well (GB), 50-1 Goshen (FR), 100-1 Not So Sleepy (GB) The magnificent CONSTITUTION HILL should have no problem landing this race for the second year running to take his record over hurdles to 8-8. Mares’ Hurdle runner-up Love Envoi goes well fresh and is the obvious pick for the forecast, though PLAY SMARTER the selection’s stablemate Shishkin adds a layer of intrigue should he consent to jump off, with the headgear experiment quickly shelved.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 3.SHISHKIN (IRE)

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THE BETFAIR HENRY VIII NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

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1.50

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs ICEO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs ICEO FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2014 and 2018. The stable runs ICEO today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JPR ONE trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 115 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 99y

horse

age

st-lb

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COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (31) 21412-1 C

6

11-7

2

ICEO (FR) (49) 4/214-13 C BF

5

11-7

3

JPR ONE (IRE) (22) 05/15-1U BF

6

11-7

4

LE PATRON (FR) (27) 2330-11 C

5

11-7

5

PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (22) 32P50-2

5

11-7

6

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (21) 2353-15

8

11-7

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Tommy James Betvictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who quickly developed into a likeable and useful hurdler last season. Efficient start to chasing when scoring readily in a handicap at Chepstow a month ago and should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA137

Br B g Coastal Path - Rocroi (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Lorcan Williams J O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert et al Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced overhurdles but useful form,winningthe Imperial Cup here in March. Impressivewinning chasing debut at Newton Abbot in Octoberandwasn’t himselfwhen last (behindJPR One)there lasttime. Likelyto be back on his game aftera break. TFRHHHHI BHA143 Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhotookanimmediatestepforwardsentchasingwhenlanding3-runnerhandicapatNewtonAbbotandhadtherace athismercywhenunseating(inunfortunatefashion)atthelastinGrade2atCheltenhamlasttime.Lookstheonetobeat.

TFRHHHHH BHA145

Br B g Balko (FR) - La Loute (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) David Noonan J O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-FrenchhurdleswinnerwholookedagoodprospectwhenmakingasuccessfulchasingdebutatFontwell.Followed up in equallyimpressive style atthis course last month. Needs a lot more inthis companybut his jumping is a big asset.

TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who appeals as the type to do better in this sphere and shaped well under a considerate ride when second to Homme Public in Grade 2 at novice at Cheltenham on first go at chasing. Has a bitto find. TFRHHHII BHA138

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Ciaran Gethings J O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWEmergedwithcreditagainstsomeofthetop-flightBritishnovicechasersof2022/23andmadeafinereturnashesawoffKnappers Hill inListedChepstownovice.Shapedas ifstill inform inhandicap atCheltenham lasttime and drop back intripwill suit.

TFRHHHHI BHA146 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: JONBON (FR) 6 11 7 Aidan Coleman 2-11 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 JPR One (IRE), 4-1 Iceo (FR), 9-2 Unexpected Party (FR), 7-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), 10-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 14-1 Le Patron (FR) JPR ONE jumped superbly and was set to land a Grade 2 before stumbling and unseating after the last at Cheltenham in November. A repeat of that sort of performance should be enough for him to quickly gain compensation, although Iceo PLAY SMARTER and Unexpected Party both look feasible threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JPR ONE (IRE) 2.ICEO (FR) 3.UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR)

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THE RACHAEL BLACKMORE SERIAL WINNERS FUND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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2.25

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £23850, 2nd £11922, 3rd £5964, 4th £2982, 5th £1488, 6th £744. (Penalty Value £31218)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs JUPITER DU GITE & SPIRIT D’AUNOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs LANGER DAN & PUNTA DEL ESTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEREISNODOUBT trained

by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 216y

horse

age

st-lb

1

LANGER DAN (IRE) (26) 1/3001-6 CD

7

12-0

2

TOO FRIENDLY (GB) (20) P2112P D

5

11-5

3

RED ROOKIE (GB) (35) F/531-30 CD

8

11-0

4

IMPOSE TOI (FR) (22) 1/212-11 D

5

10-12

5

SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (42) 21111-4 CD BF

4

10-10

6

JILAIJONE (FR) (15) 52-2223

4

10-6

7

MR FREEDOM (GB) (7) 354-233 D BF

4

10-5

8

THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (35) 244-130 D

10

10-5

Br B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) (Milan) Lorcan Williams J O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthethirdbighandicapwinofhiscareerwhenseeingoff25rivalsintheCoralCupatCheltenhaminMarch.Shapedasifneeding hisreappearancerunatKempton(21f)26daysagothough,andhe’stendedtosavehisbestforthebigSpringFestivals.

TFRHHHII BHA147

Br B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA)) James Bowen J O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S TIMEFORMVIEWLooked firmlyonthe righttrack forhis currentyard (wonthree 2m handicap hurdles duringthe summer) but pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA138 Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle (Auction House (USA)) Tom Bellamy J O The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr R. P. Phillips Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtopickofhischaseformwhenlanding6-runnerWarwickhandicap(2m)inMarch.NotdisgracedwhenthirdatKempton (18f) in Maybut somewaybelowthat levelwhenwell held on return atAscot (16.7f) 35 days ago. Maybe sharpernow.

TFRHHHII BHA133

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) (Ungaro (GER)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison TIMEFORMVIEWDual French bumperscorerwho made it 3-5 overhurdles forthisyardwhen readilyseeing off16 rivals in a 2m Cheltenham handicap 22 days ago. Has more to offer so a big player despite a 10lb hike in the weights. TFRHHHHH BHA131 Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA)) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Heart of the South Racing 130 Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who raced too keenly after 7 months off when fourth of 7 in Cheltenham conditions event (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here though.

TFRHHHII BHA129 Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Jack Tudor J O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T B Pierre de Maleissye Melun Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWArrves in good nick, third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 15 days ago. He can go well again offthe same mark.

TFRHHHII BHA125

Br B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance (Sayif (IRE)) Marc Goldstein J O The Affordable (3) Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhofollowed4winsoverhurdleslastseasonwithahat-trickontheFlatduringthesummer.Postedanother good effortwhenthird of7 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster(16.6f, good) 7 days ago so oughtto be inthe shake-up. TFRHHHII BHA124 Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) (Generous (IRE)) Derek Fox J O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Rising 11 but he was better than ever when returning from 5 months off to win at Perth (2m, heavy) in September. Below-par seventh atAscot last time but he’s likelyto give it his all again.

TFRHHHII BHA124

10

9

JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (27) 3/16P3-P D

4

10-4

10 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (21) 01300-2 D

4

10-2

11 ARQOOB (IRE) (27) 4123-31 CD

5

10-2

12 BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (18) 0/2F2-1

4

10-2

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) David Noonan J O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCaused a majorupsetwhen making all on British/hurdles debut at Newburyin Decemberbut has proved fartoo headstrong since, pulled up on his handicap bow over C&D last month. Lots more is needed. TFRHHIII BHA123

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in France and promising start for this yard when third in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock in February. Shaped up quitewell in FredWinternexttime and creditable second of4 on 2mWetherbyreappearance 3weeks ago. Inthe mix. TFRHHHII BHA121 Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Sean Bowen J O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Rollx Syndicate GB Helicopters S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on the level for William Jarvis. Has made a positive start over hurdle too, landing 10-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 27 days ago. Up 7lb but expected to be bang there.

TFRHHHHI BHA119

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Ned Fox (5) J O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fair form when twice second in juvenile events in France and made light of a 13-month absence when scoring on his yard debut in 2m3fLingfieldnoivcehurdle18daysago.Meritsseriousconsiderationonhishandicapdebutdespitebeing3lb‘wrong’intheweights. TFRHHHHI BHA118 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 6 11 10 Jonathan Burke 6-4 (Harry Fry) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: RED ROOKIE: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced throughout.

SPIRIT D’AUNOU: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Impose Toi (FR), 5-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 13-2 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 9-1 Punta Del Este (FR), Arqoob (IRE), 12-1 Jilaijone (FR), 14-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 16-1 Langer Dan (IRE), 20-1 Too Friendly (GB), 22-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 25-1 Red Rookie (GB), 40-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE) IMPOSE TOI is thriving under the expert tutelage of Nicky Henderson and fancied to bag a fourth success for the yard on the back of his impressive big-field Cheltenham victory. Venetia Williams’ new-recruit Bucksy des Epeires also has better days ahead PLAY SMARTER of him and heads the list of dangers, with C&D scorer Arqoob and Punta del Este also well in the mix in this competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPOSE TOI (FR) 2.BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) 3.ARQOOB (IRE)

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THE BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

3.00

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £175000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £76265, 2nd £31308, 3rd £15663, 4th £7823, 5th £3920. (Penalty Value £99662.50)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs HADDEX DES OBEAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs NUBE NEGRA FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2013 and 2015. The stable runs HADDEX DES OBEAUX today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOOTHILL trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 99y

horse

age

st-lb

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BOOTHILL (IRE) (14) 2123-11

8

11-10

2

EDWARDSTONE (GB) (20) 2/1U25-2 C D

9

11-10

3

HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (42) 1/U211-F BF

6

11-10

4

JONBON (FR) (20) 11211-1 CD

7

11-10

5

NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (20) 43/12P-3

9

11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Jonathan Burke J O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over fences last term including Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton and better than ever in landing valuable back-to-backAscot handicaps (at 16.7f) in recentweeks. Likeabletype but good deal more on his plate ontheseterms. TFRHHHII BHA158 Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso) Tom Cannon J O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhowontheArkleatthe2022Festivalandshowedtop-classformwhenacommandingwinnerofthisraceonlastseason’sreappearance.

BelowbestinChampionChaseonfinalstartandseemedbeatenfairandsquarebyJonbononreturninGrade2atCheltenhamlastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA165 Br B g Saddex - Shifra (FR) (Califet (FR)) Jack Tudor J O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryprogressiveoverfences,typicallytankingalongwhenlandingvaluablepotatWarwick(16.2f,heavy)inJanuary.Inprocessofrunningvery wellwhenfallinglastatCheltenham(15.9f)inOctoberandlikelywe’venotseenverybestofhim.However,thisdemandsevenmore.

TFRHHHII BHA150 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Lotfi Kohli TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming at the hands of ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere. TFRHHHHH BHA170 Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtheShloerChasetohistallyforsecondsuccessiveseason13monthsagobutbelowhisbestconfinedtojust2startsthereafter lasttermandhewassomewaybehindJonbonwhenthirdinaforementionedrace3weeksago.Likelytocomeupshortagain. TFRHHHII BHA158

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.

2022: EDWARDSTONE 8 11 10 Tom Cannon 5-1 (Alan King) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-11 Jonbon (FR), 6-1 Edwardstone (GB), 14-1 Boothill (IRE), 16-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 25-1 Nube Negra (SPA) A grade 1 winning hurdler, JONBON quickly cemented his status as a top-class chaser last term, runner-up in the Arkle prior to registering back-to-back Grade 1 victories at Aintree/over C&D. Teed up perfectly for this when running out an authoritative winner of the Shloer Chase 3 weeks PLAY SMARTER ago (Edwardstone second), he’s hard to oppose. The latter-named may be the one to chase him home again, with the likeable and hat-trick seeking Boothill next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.EDWARDSTONE 3.BOOTHILL (IRE)

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THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE LONDON NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £23850, 2nd £11922, 3rd £5964, 4th £2982, 5th £1488, 6th £744. (Penalty Value £31218) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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3.35

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs BROKEN HALO & TRUCKERS LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs BROKEN HALO AND TRUCKERS LODGE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FORTESCUE & RAPPER trained

by H Daly, Ludlow, 148 miles. FONTAINE COLLONGES trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 4f 146y

horse

age

st-lb

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RAPPER (GB) (42) 0315P-P

9

12-0

2

BEAUPORT (IRE) (35) 1240F-5 C BF

7

12-0

3

FORTESCUE (GB) (238) U/44P50- C

9

11-13

4

CERTAINLY RED (GB) (28) 11100-4 C

9

11-12

5

TRUCKERS LODGE (IRE) (20) 04501-B

11

11-11

6

BOLDMERE (GB) (41) 5/0121-P

10

11-9

7

CYCLOP (IRE) (27) 1FP-233

12

11-8

8

BROKEN HALO (GB) (224) 060110- C

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Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) (Moscow Society (USA)) Alice Stevens (5) J O The Home Farm Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Mr George Stanners Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoforminfirst-timecheekpiecesonNewYear’sDayatCheltenhamwherehelandeda31/4mhandicapingoodstyle.Reportedtohavebled/suffered irregularheartbeatwhenpulledupfinal2startsoflastterm(visoredonlatteroccasion;cheekpiecesrefittedhere).Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow. TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) (Brian Boru) Jordan Nailor J O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Byerley Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhomadeawinningchasedebutatCheltenhamlastOctober.Largelyunderwhelmingsince,includingonreturnatAscot,buthe’s down toanattractivemarkandwillbeathreatifon-songbackhere(formfiguresoverhurdlesatSandownread221),andassuminghestaysthistrip.

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Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Hugh Nugent (3) J O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhorelishedtheemphasisonstaminawhenlandingalistedhandicapatAscot(3m,heavy)inFebruary2022.Justtheonenoteworthy effortsince,namelywhenfourthof22intheBecheratAintreelastDecember,andhelooksvulnerable.Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow.

TFRHHIII BHA139 Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein J O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortcompletedahat-tricklastseason,scoringtwiceover25fatWincantoneithersideofavictoryhere(21/2m)inJanuary.Didn’t shapebadlyreturnedtoWincantononhisreappearancelastmonthandpossibilitiesbackupintriphereoffa2lblowermark.

TFRHHHHH BHA138 Br B g Westerner - Galeacord (IRE) (Accordion) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mrs Ann Hogan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAregularinbig-fieldstayinghandicapsandendedalosingrundatingbacktotheMidlandsNationalin2020whenbaggingaFfosLashandicapover thistripinApril.BroughtdownearlyonwhenreturningtoactionatCheltenhamlastmonthandeach-waychancegrantedaclearroundhere. TFRHHHII BHA137

Br B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady (Hernando (FR)) Bryan Carver J O The Bold & The Brave Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Mickley Stud Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWJusttouchedoffbyCyclopatNewburyinMarchandhewasawinnerof3mhandicapsatDoncasterandFakenhameitherside ofthat. Bestto put a linethrough his reappearance displayatAintree, but likelyto find one ortwotoo good in anycase. TFRHHIII BHA135 Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Tom Bellamy J O DD Racing & Professor L P Hardwick David Dennis, Banbury T B John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRattledoffaquick-firehat-trickofveterans’handicapsinFebruary/Marchandcreditableeffortsall3startssincereturningfromabreakinSeptember, mostrecentlyfinishingthirdinanotherveterans’eventhere(24.2f,goodtosoft).Notwithouteach-wayhope.Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow. TFRHHHII BHA134 Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Lorcan Williams J O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwholandedback-to-backmilitaryracesover3mherelastseason.StruggledinamajorC&Dhandicapwhenlastseen duringthe spring (treated forheat stress inthe aftermath) and,talentedthough he is, his overall profile is not convincing. TFRHHHII BHA133

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Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Ned Fox (5) J O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from step up to 25.6f when landing a valuable Haydock handicap on his reappearance last season. Ended that campaign on a downer, but since undergone anotherwind op andverymuch oneto considerwith hisyard interrific form. TFRHHHII BHA133

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Br B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Andy Ralph Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Seamus Kennedy Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Now 14lb below the mark off which he landed a 3-runner Newbury handicap chase in February, but largely struggled since and he needs to bounce back in a majorway.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: QUICK WAVE (FR) 9 11 12 Charlie Deutsch 11-2 (Venetia Williams) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note: RAPPER: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

BOLDMERE: Following its run on 29/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

BROKEN HALO: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 4-1 Beauport (IRE), 7-1 Broken Halo (GB), 15-2 Certainly Red (GB), 10-1 Truckers Lodge (IRE), 11-1 Cyclop (IRE), 14-1 Fortescue (GB), 18-1 Boldmere (GB), 22-1 Rapper (GB), 33-1 Coeur Serein (IRE) The vote goes to CERTAINLY RED, a likeable type who should strip fitter following his reappearance spin at Wincanton and shapes as though well worth another try over a marathon trip such as this. The fact that he has winning form here is another plus point. Beauport hasn’t PLAY SMARTER gone on as hoped since his successful chase debut last term, but he’s edged down to a dangerous mark and is feared most ahead of Fontaine Collonges and Truckers Lodge.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CERTAINLY RED 2.BEAUPORT (IRE) 3.FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR)

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