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FIRST RACE 11:55am

The William Hill Double Your Odds Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f

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SECOND RACE 12:30pm The Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans’ Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y

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THIRD RACE 1:05pm

The The William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle Race - 2m 103y

1:40pm

The William Hill Epic Value Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f

2:15pm

The William Hill Epic Boost Handicap Chase - 3m 210y

2:50pm

The William Hill Cheltenham NRMB From January 1st Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y

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FOURTH RACE 28-29

FIFTH RACE 34-35

SIXTH RACE 40-41

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26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (32) 4U1-541 C

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10-5

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 WILLIAM HILL DOUBLE YOUR ODDS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier)

11.55

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

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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 154 runners, 14%) runs CHERIE D’AM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 72 runners, 11%) runs CHERIE D’AM LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROYALE DANCE trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 196 miles.

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2m 4f

horse

age

st-lb

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POETIC MUSIC (GB) (61) 32101-6 BF

5

12-0

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AH WHISHT (IRE) (288) 112- D

6

12-0

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CHERIE D’AM (FR) (34) 11-12 D BF

5

11-12

4

LONE STAR (GB) (26) 116-663 D

6

11-10

5

GOLDEN GLANCE (GB) (61) 4210-0

4

11-7

6

HAMARTIA (IRE) (30) 462-3F5

6

11-7

7

ROYALE DANCE (FR) (276) 12/1220-

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11-7

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COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (32) 455-532 D BF

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11-5

Br Ch m Poet’s Voice - Mofeyda (IRE) Daire Davis (7) J O Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B H. & V. Pratt Imre Investments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAlreadyasix-timewinnerunderRules,gainingherthirdhurdlessuccessdespiteconcedingfirstrunatPerth8monthsago.

Didn’t reallytaketo fences on handicap debut at Ludlowin Octoberand quicklyback overthe smallerobstacles. TFRHHHII BHA117

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) Ben Poste J O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T B Mrs Mary McCann Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBoughtfor£145,000afterwinninghersoleIrishpointinNovember2022andlookedagoodprospectasshewon4-runner20fFfosLas novicehurdleinFebruary.Soundsecondunderapenaltyamonthlaterandretainspotentialnowhandicappingafterabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA117 Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Flemens Pride Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Alexia Reveley & James Reveley Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Beat only other finisher sole start in points and looked a good prospect when drawing clear to land a weakly-contested bumper in April.

MaintainedunbeatenrecordreadilyonhurdlesbowatWetherbylastmonthbeforefindingonetoogoodatWarwick(21f),flashinghertail. TFRHHHII BHA115

Br B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE) Robert Dunne J O John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T B R. Johnson Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive time in 2022/23, scoring 5 times. Failed to come on for this season’s reappearance when well held at Wetherby but down in class, she returned to form when third at Musselburgh a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA113 Br B f Golden Horn - Zeeba (IRE) Henry Brooke J O BCC Racing Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwinnerat Haydock and shaped asthough retaining herabilitywhen seventh on reappearance in October. Upped in trip and more needed from this mark.

TFRHHIII BHA110 Br B m Ocovango - Stein Castle (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B R. McCarthy Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in maiden company in Ireland for Colm Murphy. Fell when last seen in July and dropped awaytamely on stable debut last month. Mark looks too high.

TFRHHIII BHA110

Br B m Muhtathir - Sky Royale (FR) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Royale Danc Noel Williams, Blewbury T B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2mHexhamnoviceonhurdledebut/reappearanceinNovember2022andbetteredthatformwhensecondunderapenaltyatLudlow(21f)thefollowing month.TurnedoveratshortoddsinaFfosLasnoviceandendedlastseasonwithatameeffort.SinceleftHarrySkeltonandundergonewindsurgery. TFRHHIII BHA110 Br B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) Charlie Maggs (10) J O KC Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary KC Sofas Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chase winnerwho has been afforded a chance bythe handicapper and confirmed she’s in good nick with a brace of placed efforts during the autumn. Back in trip and she can remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA108

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REALISATION (FR) (9) 2/1-431 D

5

11-0

Br B m Masked Marvel - Four Green (FR) Lilly Pinchin J O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mr Etienne Raquin Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupfor£130,000afterfinishingsecondonsolestartbetweentheflagsandshemadeawinningRulesdebutinabumperatBangor.

Leftfirst2hurdlesstartsbehindwhenasmoothwinneratSouthwelllastweekandclaimsareobviousfromthesamemark.

TFRHHHHH BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SEELOTMOREBUSINESS (IRE) 7 11 5 Paul O’Brien 11-1 (Harry Derham) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn

by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: POETIC MUSIC: Following its run on 26/10/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

It’s hard to get away from REALISATION, who escapes a penalty for last week’s smooth win on handicap debut at Southwell. Could Be Trouble is pretty exposed but PLAY SMARTER is very likely to give it another good shot, with An Whisht a potential improver on reappearance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REALISATION (FR) 2.COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) 3.AH WHISHT (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Realisation (FR), 11-2 Cherie d’Am (FR), 6-1 Poetic Music (GB), 7-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 15-2 Ah Whisht (IRE), 12-1 Lone Star (GB), 20-1 Golden Glance (GB), Royale Dance (FR), 33-1 Hamartia (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

12.30

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J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): V Williams (4 wins from 47 runners, 9%) runs IBLEO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (13 wins from 37 runners, 35%) runs IBLEO WEIGHTWATCHER: RIDERS ONTHE STORM won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 6lb to 133.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAC TOTTIE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 200 miles.

2m 3f 200y

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age

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IBLEO (FR) (991) 221130//-

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12-0

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MAC TOTTIE (GB) (430) FP631/P- C D

10

11-7

3

RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) (243) 0/10002- CD 10 10-11

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TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (11) 53P0-FP

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Mahendra (GER) Charlie Deutsch J O The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr H. Honore & Mr P. Pietro di Pietro Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressiveoverfencesduring2020/21seasonlandinghandicapsatSandown/Doncaster(ataround2m)beforeanexcellentthirdinGrandAnnualat Cheltenham.Eighthinthatseason’s Tophamandwhilstnotseensince,it’s worthnotinghe’s overcomealengthyabsenceinthepastwithvictory. TFRHHHHI BHA150 Br B g Midnight Legend - Tot of The Knar Sean Bowen J O Steve & Jackie Fleetham Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Steve & Jackie Fleetham Unique Windows S TIMEFORMVIEW Won 2 races overthe National fences here during 2021/22, including theTopham (21f). Reportedly lame when pulled up over hurdles at Cheltenham when last seen 14 months ago and possible this run will be needed. TFRHHHII BHA143 Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T B Tom Taaffe Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserinhispompwhoenhancedgoodrecordfreshwhenlandinglastseason’sC&DOldRoanChase.Struggledtomake an impactthereafterbut he’s now6lbbelowlastwinningmark and nosurprisetosee abold showing backfrom 8months off. TFRHHHHH BHA133

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10-8

Br B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Robert Dunne J O Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRanacrackerwhenthirdinbig-fieldLeopardstownhandicap(21.2f)inFebruarybeforestrugglingincompetitivehandicapsat Cheltenham/here duringthe spring. Failedto complete both startsthisterm butthe assessorhas given him a chance. TFRHHHII BHA130

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: SUPASUNRISE (IRE) 6 10 6 Finn Lambert 13-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

Stewards Note: MAC TOTTIE: Following its run on 22/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was lame on its right foreleg.

RIDERS ONTHE STORM: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE), 2-1 Ibleo (FR), 11-2 Mac Tottie (GB), 13-2 Top Ville Ben (IRE) The time to catch RIDERS ONTHE STORM has often been when fresh and he’s expected to make a bold bid back from 8 months off, now operating 6lb below the mark he defied when landing last season’s Old Roan Chase on his return. Ibleo, back PLAY SMARTER from a mammoth absence, could well emerge as the chief danger for the red-hot Venetia Williams stable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) 2.IBLEO (FR) 3.TOP VILLE BEN (IRE)

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THIRD RACE

THE WILLIAM HILL FORMBY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Formerly registered as The Tolworth Hurdle) (GBB RACE)

1.05

for novice three 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

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs JACKPOT D’ATHOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs JACKPOT D’ATHOU FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2014, 2015 and 2022. The stable runs JANGO BAIE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JULY FLOWER trained by M Seror, France.

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 103y

horse

age

st-lb

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CANNOCK PARK (GB) (37) 12-11 D

5

11-8

2

FARREN GLORY (IRE) (23) 4/215-11 D

6

11-8

3

FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (38) 110-11 D

5

11-8

4

FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) (15) 11-31 C D

5

11-8

5

JACKPOT D’ATHOU (FR) (48) 232-1 D

4

11-8

6

JANGO BAIE (FR) (52) 2-1 D

4

11-8

7

KAMSINAS (FR) (31) B13-121 D

6

11-8

8

MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) (31) F/1-12

5

11-8

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Van Mildert (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Thomas & Robson Paul Robson, Hawick T B T. C. Dawson TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsoleoutinginpointbumpersandconfirmedthepromiseofhisRulesdebut7monthsonwhenlanding10-runnercontest atBangorin October, keeping onwell. Excellenthurdles debutwhensuccessfulatCheltenham butthisasks adifferentquestion. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Fame And Glory - Toledana (FR) Sean Bowen J O Mr Niall Michael Earls Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B A. V. Bloodstock Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWTook his recordto 3 from 4 underRuleswhen landingthe Grade 1 Royal Bond in grittyfashion, rallyingwellto see offKing ofKingsfield.

Thatprobablywasn’tavintagerenewaloftheracebutit’sstillawinatthetoplevelandhecanprogeesssohastogoontheshortlist. TFRHHHII BHABr Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Ballymorisheen Stables Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofSouthwell andWarwick bumpers lastterm. No impact inthe Champion Bumperfinal start but has outclassed the opposition both starts overhurdlesthis autumn, latterlyatWetherby. Can leave bare form behind, but he needsto. TFRHHHII BHA126

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER) Danny McMenamin J O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Mrs Rita Moran Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeateninbumpers,latterlyovercomingtroubletoseeoff19rivalsinaGrade2hereinApril.Foundoutinasteadily-runrace when beaten favourite on hurdles debut atAyrbut made no mistake back atthatvenue a fortnight ago. Moreto come. TFRHHHII BHA129 Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Victoire d’Athom (FR) Lorcan Williams J O Giles, Ferguson, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW€165,000 purchase onthe back offinishing runner-up sole start in a French bumperand similarformwhentwice hittingthe frame fornewyard inthat sphereduringthespring.UnderwentbreathingsurgeryintheinterimandmadewinninghurdlesdebutatChepstowlastmonth.Pitchedinquitedeep. TFRHHIII BHABr B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) James Bowen J O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S TIMEFORMVIEW£170,000buyafterfinishingrunner-upsolestartinIrishpointsinFebruaryandhejustifiedstrongmarketsupportonhurdles debut atAscot last month (narrowly, but race hasworked out). Intop hands andthere should be lots moreto come.

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Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Paddy Brennan J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyuseful bumperwinnerwho made an impressive startoverhurdleswhen landingthe odds ina 2mWorcesternovice in October, cruising clear.

Builtonthatwhenrunner-upinCheltenhamGrade2andconfirmedhe’susefulwhenscoringatHaydocklastmonthfromMakingHeadway. TFRHHHII BHA134 Br B g Malinas (GER) - Times Like These (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Jonathan Walsh Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpointsandcreatedapositiveimpressionwhenrunningoutacomfortablewinnerofaCarlislenovice (17.2f)onhishurdlingdebutinOctober.MuchbetterformuppedinclasswhensecondtoKamsinasinGarde2atHaydocklastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA131

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9

TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) (31) 1-21 D

4

11-8

4

11-1

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Whos To Know (IRE) Kielan Woods J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Redmond Barry Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW£200,000 half-brotherto useful hurdlerWhatsnotoknowand offered plentytowork onwhen runner-uptoJango Baie on his Ascot hurdle debut (15.7f) last month. Landedthe oddswiththe minimum offuss at Huntingdon and moreto come.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

10 JULY FLOWER (FR) (30) 110-112

Br B f Pastorius (GER) - Aurelle d’Arthel (FR) Felix de Giles J O Mr Caolan Woods Mickael Seror, France T B Mr Hubert Monier et al TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedonlystartforHenrydeBromheadbutwon4of5startsforM.Seror,recordingasmartperformancewhen second in Group 1 companyatAuteuil last month. Hood back on andthe oneto beat in receipt ofweight all round. TFRHHHHH BHA2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 July Flower (FR), 5-1 Jango Baie (FR), 6-1 Farren Glory (IRE), 15-2 Kamsinas (FR), 8-1 Tellherthename (IRE), 9-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), 14-1 Making Headway (IRE), 18-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 25-1 Jackpot d’Athou (FR), 28-1 Cannock Park (GB) In receipt of weight from male opposition, French raider JULY FLOWER looks the one to be with having posted a smart performance when runner-up at the top level last PLAY SMARTER month. Jango Baie and Tellherthename fought out the finish at Ascot last month and both look very useful prospects.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JULY FLOWER (FR) 2.JANGO BAIE (FR) 3.TELLHERTHENAME (IRE)

THIRD RACE

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1.40

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £64000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £25440, 2nd £12717, 3rd £6362, 4th £3181, 5th £1587, 6th £794. (Penalty Value £33299.20) J Jockey T Trainer

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 154 runners, 14%) runs SHOLOKJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (13 wins from 37 runners, 35%) runs BUCKSY DES EPEIRES LONGEST TRAVELLER: TED HASTINGS trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (31) 3113-23 D

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12-0

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TED HASTINGS (IRE) (23) 1116-30 D

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10-9

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RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (38) 1311-20

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10-5

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SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (17) F16F-06 D

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BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (17) 0/2F2-12

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10-3

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BINGOO (GB) (246) 1/13311-

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10-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B R. McCarthy Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartandconsistentperformerwhoreturnedwithagoodsecondintheOldRoanChasehereinOctober.Wentbackwardsfromthatwhen thirdof4inAscotGrade2inNovemberbuthasoftengonewellhereandhe’sworthalookbackoversmallerobstacles.Hadwindop. TFRHHHII BHA150 Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Portacarron Lady (IRE) James Bowen J O Mr Aidan J. Ryan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Noel Fraher Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwhowon5ofhis7startsasanovicelasttermandranuptobestwhenthirdinhandicapatGalway(2m,heavy) in October. Not in same form at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest start 23 days ago but not onetowrite offback up intrip. TFRHHHII BHA131 Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwho impressedwhen landing first 2 starts overhurdles and returnedwith a good second in Grade 2 PersianWarat Chepstowin October. Raced freelyand notin same formwhenseventh onhandicap debut atCheltenham (21f) 38days ago. TFRHHHII BHA127

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlerwinnerin2021/22andpostedausefulefforttowina21/2mLingfieldhandicapchaselastwinter.Notgotcompetitive in a couple ofhandicap hurdle starts at around 3mthiswinterbutthis drop back intrip could have positive effect now.

TFRHHHHI BHA125 Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW4-y-owho showed abilityoverhurdles in France and improved on back of13 months offto score onyard debut in maiden companyat Lingfield (19.5f)inNovember.SteppedupagainwhensecondonhandicapdebutatSandown(2m)17daysagoandexpectedtoremaincompetitive. TFRHHHHH BHA125

Br B g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury and Neil Bibby James Moffatt, Cartmel T B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisHexhamrecordto4-4whentakinga2mnovicehurdlewhenlastseeninApril.Placedonallstarts at othervenues. Capable fresh and no surprise to see him go on to even betterthings this season. TFRHHHHI BHA124 Br Ch g Lord of England (GER) - Classic Diva (GER) Daire Davis (7) J O Mr R Cox & The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Frau S. Meier-Zahnd Tote, Dragonbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and got back on track over hurdles of late, successful at Fontwell (17.7f) before readily following up under a penaltyat Bangor(16.6f) 11 days ago. More on his plate nowhandicapping but underfoot conditionswill hold no fears. TFRHHHII BHA119

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: MINELLA DRAMA: Following its run on 25/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 5-1 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 11-2 Minella Drama (IRE), Bingoo (GB), 15-2 Ted Hastings (IRE), 8-1 Classic Lord (GER), 10-1 Sholokjack (IRE)

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A winner on return/yard debut at Lingfield in November, BUCKSY DES EPEIRES again ran well and was deserving of extra credit in sustaining his effort given he was ridden more prominently than most when second at Sandown 17 days ago. He’s fancied to PLAY SMARTER go well again back up in trip. Sholokjack is falling in the weights and this drop in trip may help. Bingoo and Minella Drama are others to consider in a competitive affair.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) 2.SHOLOKJACK (IRE) 3.BINGOO

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FIFTH RACE

2.15

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) J Jockey T Trainer

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 154 runners, 14%) runs SNIPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (13 wins from 37 runners, 35%) runs VALLERES LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCONUT SPLASH trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 187 miles.

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VALLERES (FR) (251) 3P6/310-

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NO BUT I WILL (GB) (27) 4321-01

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11-3

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SNIPE (IRE) (27) 105-152

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11-2

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SOME SCOPE (GB) (32) 441-P51 D

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10-13

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DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) (32) 101-314

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Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mr J. Hales Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mrs A. Connolly Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed much improved form following lengthyabsence overfences lastterm, making it 2wins from 3 starts at Market Rasen (19f) in March. Reappearance run at Cheltenham best excused (lost ground afterstart) and he remains low-mileage inthis sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA130 Br Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Kieran Lennon Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Long been expensive to follow over fences and whilst he showed the benefit of a recent run when third at Wincanton (26.7f) 58 days ago, the fact he remains winless in this sphere is a little off-putting.

TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Coastal Path - Duchesse Pierji (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Forest Three Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Pierre Julienne Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftlow-keyyarddebutinhiswakewhenopeningchaseaccountatFfosLas(23.8f,heavy)inMarch.Underlinedinconsistencywithapooreffort atCheltenham(28.1f)amonthlaterbutreturnswithyardgoinggreatgunsandworthnotingifthemarketspeaksinhisfavour.

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Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela Henry Brooke J O Kevin Roberts Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B T. A. Williams Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhoshowedbenefitofhisreappearancetomakeasuccessfulchasedebutatWetherby(24.2f)4weeksago, impressingwith his jumping and beating Snipe by1 length. Still unexposed and playerwith prospect ofmoreto come.

TFRHHHHI BHA119 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces Harry Skelton J O Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWEx-pointerwhocruisedcleartomakewinningchasedebutatSouthwell(24.2f)inOctober.NotinsameformatExeter3weekslaterbutquickly backontheupwhensecondbehindNoButIWillatWetherby(24.2f)4weeksago.3lbbetteroffwiththatrivalnowandclaims.

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Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Rubicon Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T B Mr W. L. Smith & Partners TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has taken well to chasing and landed 7-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Should improve again and not discounted.

TFRHHHHH BHA115 Br B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Craig Nichol J O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mrs Gail Kidd Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when twice successful over fences at around 3m last season and resumed winning ways back from 5 months off over hurdles at Wetherby(3m)inOctober.Creditablethirdinthatsphereherelastmonthbutthisratesatougheraskbackoverlargerobstacles.

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2022: CRYSTAL MOON (IRE) 5 11 9 Gavin Sheehan 13-8 (Alan King) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 No But I Will (GB), 4-1 Snipe (IRE), 5-1 Some Scope (GB), 11-2 Grandads Cottage (IRE), 8-1 Coconut Splash (IRE), Valleres (FR), 9-1 Duke of Deception (IRE)

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SOME SCOPE showed the benefit of his chase debut experience and was value for extra when opening his account in this sphere at Catterick 32 days ago, 3 lengths clear when eased close home. A 5lb rise for that success looks fair and he rates a big PLAY SMARTER player with the prospect of more to come. No But I Will and Snipe finished 1-2 respectively at Wetherby recently and that pair head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOME SCOPE 2.NO BUT I WILL 3.SNIPE (IRE)

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THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM NRMB FROM JANUARY 1ST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs TAHMURAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (13 wins from 37 runners, 35%) runs HEROS LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAHMURAS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 207 miles.

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 200y

horse

age

st-lb

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TAHMURAS (FR) (48) 11100-3 BF

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11-10

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CHASING FIRE (GB) (52) 1103-14 BF

6

11-9

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HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (256) 134P45- D

7

11-4

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SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (32) 1104-31 D

6

11-1

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GENERAL OFFICER (IRE) (24) 220-221

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11-0

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HEROS (FR) (12) 225-411

6

10-5

Br B g Falco (USA) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Tahmuras Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B G.A.E.C Stewart Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinninghisfirst3startsoverhurdles,includingtheGrade1TolworthatSandown.LessereffortsatCheltenham/ herefollowedandlow-keyreturn/chasedebuteffortatChepstowinNovember.Cheekpiecesgoon/upintripandtoosoontowriteoff. TFRHHHII BHA137 Br B g Maxios - Kahara Sean Bowen J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplehurdleswinnerwhosteppeduponthoseeffortswhenmakinganimpressivewinningchasingdebutinanoviceatUttoxeter(2m)inOctober.

FoundthingstougherwhenfourthonhandicapdebutatAyr(16.5f)sincebutheremainsopentoimprovementinthissphere.Backupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA136

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Miss Patricia Duffin Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst4completedstartsoverhurdlesandmostlycreditableeffortsincompetitivehandicapsthereafterlastterm,notleastwhenfifth here(20f)onfinalstartinApril.Recordfreshapositivenowandhe’sagoodprospectforchasing,includingwhensteppedupto3m.

TFRHHHHI BHA131 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who tasted success 3 times over hurdles and showed benefit of chase debut experience when landing 4-runnerAscot handicap (18.8f) 32 days ago, coming in foran enterprising ride. Only3lb higherbutthis ratestougher. TFRHHHII BHA128 Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oscar’swan (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B James A. Slattery Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointer/fairlyusefulhurdlerwhogotoffthemarkatthirdattemptoverfencesatDoncaster(19.1f)24daysago.Quitewhat thatform isworth is opento question (only6 fences jumped) buthe does remain lightlyraced, includingatthissort oftrip.

TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr & Mrs Simon E Bown Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner in France in 2021. Bit disappointing over hurdles last season but firmly back on track over fences, landing back-to-backTauntonhandicaps(18f)inrecentmonths.Assessorappliesfurtherpressurebutunlikelyhe’sreachedhislimit.Bigshout. TFRHHHHH BHA118 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: WILLIAM CODY 5 11 4 Paul O’Brien 9-4 (Pam Sly) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Stewards Note: TAHMURAS: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chasing Fire (GB), 7-2 Tahmuras (FR), 4-1 Heros (FR), 6-1 General Officer (IRE), 13-2 Harbour Lake (IRE), 7-1 Supreme Gift (IRE) HEROS has made a fine start over fences, landing back-to-back Taunton handicaps in recent weeks and he looks a big player in his hat-trick bid with the prospect of more PLAY SMARTER to come. Harbour Lake, on chase debut, is an intriguing contender, with Chasing Fire another fancied to figure.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEROS (FR) 2.HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) 3.CHASING FIRE

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SEVENTH RACE

3.25

for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50) J Jockey T Trainer

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 154 runners, 14%) runs THE NEW LION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs FARLAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: FARLAND trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 207 miles.

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11-9

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UNION AVENUE (IRE) (45) 32-1

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10-9

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady Henry Brooke J O Gamesters Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V. Williams Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWMadethe ideal start with his stable going well when landing an 8-runnercontest at Uttoxeterand,while he finds himself in a stronger race now, he could improve.

TFRHHHII BHABr B g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J O Mr Thomas Gardner James Moffatt, Cartmel T B P. Corkery TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points and made a successful start under Rules at Kelso 45 days ago. This is a better race, so might struggle to overcome the penalty.

TFRHHHII BHABr Ch g Jack Hobbs - Bochafina (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr Philip Rowley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B Mr N. E. F. Luck TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a Flat winner and travelled strongly when seventh at Market Rasen on debut. Too free at Ludlow next time and might need this first run for 8 months.

TFRHHIII BHABr B g Getaway (GER) - Askanna (IRE) Lorcan Williams J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B J. Asple Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertosmart21/2m-23/4mhurdlewinnerMinellaCocoonerandshapedwellamidstgreennesswhenfourthatPunchestown ondebut8monthsago.HasleftSeanThomasDoyleandjoinedtopBritishstable,soworthtakingachanceonfittedwithhood. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Ty Perrine (FR) Sean Bowen J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B S. Cozenot, H. Cozento & E. Guetin Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Gris De Gris gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Hourvari and fair hurdler Desir du Sud. Stable has a good record in this sphere, so he warrants respect.

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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) Kielan Woods J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mrs Dale Adams Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive as a store and showed plentytowork onwhen second in a bumperatAscot on debut. Moreto come and likelyto be on the premises again.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Kateira, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser El Presente, stays 29f. One to note on debut.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr Michael Halpin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW £58,000 4-y-o, Court Cave mare. Half-sister to fair 2 1/4m hurdle winner Paddy Buns and fair chaser Upandatit. Runner-up completed start in points (Nov 2022).

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: BILLY BOI BLUE 5 10 11 Lilly Pinchin 7-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: BOUNDARY JACK: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Farland (IRE), 13-2 Monty Bodkin (IRE), 15-2 Jaccours (FR), The New Lion (GB), 10-1 Gamesters Guy (GB), Union Avenue (IRE), 12-1 Disco Annie (IRE), 40-1 Boundary Jack (GB) FARLAND has been acquired by Paul Nicholls since shaping well at Punchestown first time out and, with plenty of improvement expected, he’s fancied to open his account at the possible expense of Monty Bodkin, who also made a promising start. The New PLAY SMARTER Lion is an interesting newcomer on paper.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARLAND (IRE) 2.MONTY BODKIN (IRE) 3.THE NEW LION

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL DOUBLE YOUR ODDS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd.

17 entries, 1 at £10 and 16 at £50. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.30 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588 and the fourth £1794. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UNIBET have 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. This race forms part of The Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Steeple Chase Series of races. The series will culminate in a valuable final bonus race to be run over a distance of about two and a half miles at Haydock Park on March 30th, 2024. Horses are not required to qualify in order to run in the final bonus race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 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 8 entries, 2 at £30 and 6 at £150. Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL FORMBY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Formerly registered as The Tolworth Hurdle) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 7lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. WILLIAM HILL 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 14 entries at £400. - Closed December 20th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33299 to the winning horse The second to receive £15308, the third £7654, the fourth £3827, the fifth £1913 and the sixth £953. for four yrs old and upwards. £320 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £64 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £256 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. WILLIAM HILL 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23rd. 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 16 entries, 2 at £64 and 14 at £320. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £25440; Second £12717; Third £6362; Fourth £3181; Fifth £1587; Sixth £794. (Penalty Value £33299.20) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 19 entries at £150. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM NRMB FROM JANUARY 1ST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). WILLIAM HILL 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 10 entries at £150. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL STORIES OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WILLIAM HILL 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23rd. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 21 entries at £37. - Closed December 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. 50

KEMPTON PARK RUNNERS & RIDERS

ALL RACES AFTER THIS PAGE TAKE PLACE AT KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE TODAY, FOR ALL AINTREE RACES PLEASE REFER TO EARLIER PAGES IN THE CARD

FIRST RACE

THE LADBROKES BOOST YOUR ODDS ON RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £27000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10905, 2nd £5451, 3rd £2727, 4th £1364, 5th £680.

(Penalty Value £14258.70) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

12.45

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs RUSSIAN RULER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs OUTLAW PETER FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2022. The stable runs RUSSIAN RULER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLOW YOUR WAD trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 125 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

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age

st-lb

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GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (36) 324-112 BF

6

11-10

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IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (60) 3PP5-F1 D

5

11-10

3

BLOW YOUR WAD (IRE) (44) 1610-22 C

5

11-10

4

OUTLAW PETER (IRE) (61) 2110-1P C

7

11-7

5

RUSSIAN RULER (IRE) (25) 3PF11-4 C

6

11-2

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ES PERFECTO (IRE) (37) 241//3-32

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10-12

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KOTMASK (FR) (18) 322-31F BF

5

10-10

8

OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (24) 32P1-04

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10-9

Br B g Ocovango - Talween Tom Bellamy J O Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhohasdoneevenbetteroverfencesthisterm,winning2mhandicapsatUttoxeterandHuntingdoninOctober.Improvedagainwhen secondtothepromisingBraveKingdon(wonsince)atPlumpton5weeksago.Upintrip.Bigplayerforyardwhichhastastedsuccessinthisbefore. TFRHHHHH BHA135 Br Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLosthiswayalittleoverhurdlesafterfinishingthirdintheChallowlastChristmasbutbackontrackswitched to chasing, winning 2 1/2m Cheltenham handicap in October. Open to further progress over fences.

TFRHHHHI BHA135 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Minch Bloodstock Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season. Resumed with a very good second of 14 in Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) and matched that switchedtofenceswhenchasinghomesubsequentGrade1winnerLePatronatSandown(21/2m)since.Moretocomeinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA135

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - My Katie (IRE) Harry Cobden J O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Louis Robinson Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaproductivenovicehurdleseason,winning3times,includinga21fhandicaphereinMarch.Wonamatchraceonhischasedebut/ reappearanceatNewtonAbbotinSeptemberandprobablybestexcusedsubsequentLudlowrunashewaskickedatthestart.

TFRHHHII BHA132 Br B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Hot Choice Nico de Boinville J O Unique Financial Racing Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Thomas Norris Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with 2m hurdle wins at Newbury (handicap) and this venue (novice). Showed an aptitude for chasing when fourth of6 at Newbury(2m) atthe start ofthis month. Up intrip. Likelyimproverforlastyear’swinningyard. TFRHHHII BHA127

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winnerwho has shown fairly useful form over hurdles. Lightly raced in recent years but he made a good start to his chase careerwhen 10 lengths secondto Ginny’s Destiny(won since) overthistrip at Cheltenham in November. TFRHHHII BHA123 Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Aura Racing Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging course chase debut third when scoring over 17f at Plumpton in November.

Looked to be in trouble when falling at Sandown (2m) since, though. Back up in trip.

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Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Declan Phelan Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackwhensigningofflasttermwithsuccessina3mAyrmaidenhurdleinApril.Bettereffortinhandicaphurdlesthistermwhenfourth of10atNewbury(20.5f)24daysago,rallyingaftergettingoutpaced.Pointwinatstartofcareerprovideshopehe’lltaketochasing.

TFRHHHII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: BALCO COASTAL (FR) 6 11 3 Nico de Boinville 7-2 (Nicky Henderson) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note: OUTLAW PETER: Following its run on 26/10/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Idalko Bihoue (FR), 5-1 General Medrano (IRE), Blow Your Wad (IRE), 11-2 Russian Ruler (IRE), 13-2 Es Perfecto (IRE), 10-1 Outlaw Peter (IRE), Kotmask (FR), 22-1 Off To A Flyer (IRE) The form of GENERAL MEDRANO’s latest Plumpton second was boosted by the winner and third at Newbury last week and Emma Lavelle’s improving 6-y-o can take his chase record to 3-4. It turns out Blow Your Wad faced a near-impossible task attempting to concede 12lb to PLAY SMARTER subsequent Grade 1 winner Le Patron on his chase debut and he can build on that encouraging run and provide the chief threat ahead of Cheltenham-winner Idalko Bihoue.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) 2.BLOW YOUR WAD (IRE) 3.IDALKO BIHOUE (FR)

THE LADBROKES KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

SECOND RACE

1.20

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (45 wins from 240 runners, 19%) runs HERMES ALLEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs HERMES ALLEN FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs HERMES ALLEN today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GIOVINCO trained by L Russell, Kinross, 457 miles.

colours no

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3m

horse

age

st-lb

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GIOVINCO (IRE) (18) 111-U12 D

6

11-7

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HERMES ALLEN (FR) (25) 11163-1 D

6

11-7

3

IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (44) 1115-11

5

11-7

4

KILBEG KING (IRE) (30) 6121-33 D

8

11-7

5

MARBLE SANDS (FR) (25) 5156-14

7

11-7

6

TIGHTENOURBELTS (IRE) (25) 4221-13

6

11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J O Thunder Holdings Ltd & The Young Ones Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Colm Griffin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3-3overhurdlesandthispointwinnerhasquicklymadeupintoanevenbetterchaser,producingasmartperformancetowinAintreenovicehandicap inNovember.TankedthroughtheracebeforegettingoutstayedintheclosingstagesbyStayAwayFayina3mSandownGrade2since.

TFRHHHHI BHA147 Br B g Poliglote - Une Destine (FR) Harry Cobden J O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Bruno Vagne Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWMostimpressivewinneroftheGrade1ChallowatNewburylastChristmas.CameupshortinnovicehurdlesatthespringFestivalsbutlookedatop-notch recruittochasingwhenmakingasuccessfulreappearanceafterwindsurgeryina21/2mGrade2atNewbury25daysago.Hardtobeat.

TFRHHHHH BHA151 Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR) James Reveley J O Kelvin-Hughes & Haras De St Voir N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T B Haras de Saint-Voit TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler in France and has taken very well to chasing this autumn, winning twice at Auteuil, latterly easily making all in a Listed event over 2 3/4m. Fascinating contender.

TFRHHHHI BHA151 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Prayuwin Drummer (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O M.R.Chapman, E.Jones & H.Kingston Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Gerard O’Gorman Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdleratupto3mlastseason.Thirdin2chasesatupto21/2mthistimeround.Opentoimprovementnowsteppingupto3m buthe’llneedabigcareerbesttogetheavilyinvolvedatthislevel.Equippedwithafirst-timecheekpiecesandtonguetiecombination. TFRHHIII BHA135

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) Brendan Powell J O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa The Good Racing Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a useful hurdlerlast season and stepped up againwhen making a successful chase debut in anAyr novice handicap in November. Finished 11 3/4 lengths behind HermesAllen in NewburyGrade 2 since,though. TFRHHIII BHA142 Br B g Mahler - Miss McGoldrick (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Salvo & Alex Giannini, A Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr John Connolly Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerlastseasonandmadetheperfectstarttohischasecareerinaLudlownovicehandicap(21/2m,soft)inNovember.Improved againwhenthirdinNewburyGrade23weekslater.Likelymoretocomebuthas111/2lengthstomakeuponHermesAllenfromNewbury. TFRHHHII BHA140 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: THYME HILL 8 11 7 Tom O’Brien 11-2 (Philip Hobbs) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Hermes Allen (FR), 15-8 Il Est Francais (FR), 10-3 Giovinco (IRE), 40-1 Tightenourbelts (IRE), 50-1 Marble Sands (FR), 80-1 Kilbeg King (IRE) A cracking renewal. HERMES ALLEN ran to a really high level for a chase newcomer when taking a Newbury Grade 2 on his reappearance and will be a tough nut to crack if showing up in similar form. The way Giovinco travelled at Sandown last time PLAY SMARTER suggests 3m around here could be ideal for him and he’s second choice ahead of exciting French challenger Il Est Francais.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERMES ALLEN (FR) 2.GIOVINCO (IRE) 3.IL EST FRANCAIS (FR)

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THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

1.55

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £130000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £56654, 2nd £23257, 3rd £11635, 4th £5811, 5th £2912, 6th £1456. (Penalty Value £74035)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL & FIRST STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs RUBAUD FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs CONSTITUTION HILL & FIRST STREET today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NEMEAN LION & BLACK POPPY trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 146 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m

horse

age

st-lb

1

BLACK POPPY (GB) (60) 2031-12 D

7

11-10

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CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (257) 11/1111- CD

6

11-10

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FIRST STREET (GB) (29) 3300-32 CD BF

6

11-10

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NEMEAN LION (GER) (37) 1231-15 D

6

11-10

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RUBAUD (FR) (45) 2011-11 CD

5

11-10

6

SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (31) 4326-45 CD

11

11-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Poppy Come Running (IRE) Brendan Powell J O West Coast Haulage Limited Kerry Lee, Presteigne T B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas developed into a useful 2m handicap hurdler (good second of 18 at Cheltenham latest) but he has a lot to find at this level.

TFRHHIII BHA130

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Nico de Boinville J O Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEW One ofthe best hurdlers seen for a very long time, 7-7 in this sphere, landing the Fighting Fifth, this race, the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham andAintree Hurdle in impressive style last season. Can’t be opposed. TFRHHHHH BHA175 Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Sam Twiston-Davies J O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Lady Bamford Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful winning hurdler but held by Rubaud on C&D reappearance form. Well below his hurdle form when beaten in a match on his course chase debut since.

TFRHHIII BHA141 Br B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) Gavin Sheehan J O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T B Dr. Chr. Berglar Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Took particularly well to hurdling last term, culminating in a Kelso Grade 2 win in March. Took it up another notch when landing the Welsh ChampionatFfosLasonreappearance.Respectablefifthof15inGreatwoodatCheltenhamsince,somelatejumpingerrorsnothelping. TFRHHIII BHA140

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) Harry Cobden J O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBuilding up a good record over hurdles, his speed again in evidence when making all in a C&D Listed and Wincanton Grade 2 this autumn.The one likelyto follow Constitution Hill home.

TFRHHHII BHA149 Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) Tom Bellamy J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr Guy Vimont The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWVery smart hurdler/chaser but he resumed with below-par fourth to Rubaud on C&D reappearance and last of 5 atAscot since.

TFRHHIII BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: CONSTITUTION HILL 5 11 10 Nico de Boinville 1-7 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-7 Constitution Hill (GB), 9-1 Rubaud (FR), 28-1 Nemean Lion (GER), 40-1 First Street (GB), 66-1 Black Poppy (GB), 250-1 Sceau Royal (FR) This is all about the outstanding CONSTITUTION HILL, who will surely extend his unbeaten hurdle record to 8. Rubaud has Listed and Grade 2 wins to his name over PLAY SMARTER this C&D and is the one likely to follow him home.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.RUBAUD (FR) 3.FIRST STREET

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THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

2.30

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800. (Penalty Value £142375)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs SHISHKIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME & FRODON FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs BRAVEMANSGAME & FRODON today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ALLAHO trained by W P Mullins, HEWICK trained by J J Hanlon - both Ireland.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m

horse

age

st-lb

1

ALLAHO (FR) (47) 2111/1-1 D

9

11-10

2

BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (31) 1123-22 CD BF

8

11-10

3

FRODON (FR) (45) 33530-3 CD

11

11-10

4

HEWICK (IRE) (146) U1F1-40 D

8

11-10

5

SHISHKIN (IRE) (31) P/3121-T C D BF

9

11-10

6

THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (38) 2/0111-P D

7

11-10

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Idaho Falls (FR) P. Townend J O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B Mr Eric Leffray Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runnerwhopostedsomeoutstandingeffortsinspring2022,landingasecondsuccessiveRyanairatCheltenhambeforeprovinghimselfat3mwhen routingastrongfieldinthePunchestownGoldCup.MissedlastseasonbutwoneasilyonClonmelreturnlastmonth.Hardtobeatifbacktobest. TFRHHHHH BHA176 Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden J O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Established himself as a top-class chaser when winning this last season. Also excellent second to Galopin des Champs in Cheltenham Gold Cup. Notathisbestwhenrunner-upinCharlieHallandBetfairChasethisseasonbuthistrainerhasnopeerswhenitcomestoprimingoneforthis. TFRHHHHI BHA171

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) Bryony Frost J O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGrand servant who won this in 2020. Still capable of really smart form last season and respectable third in the Badger Beer on his reappearance but his days ofwinning Grade 1s are surely behind him.

TFRHHIII BHA156 Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Mr T. J. McDonald John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T B William Quinn TIMEFORM VIEW Won Galway Plate, Grade 1 hurdle in the US and Grade 2 chase at Sandown last season. Not at best in this year’s GalwayPlate and freshened up since. Reallysmart chaserbut biting offmorethan he can chewinthis company. TFRHHIII BHA167 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) Nico de Boinville J O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B C.J. & E.B. Bennett Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWBrilliantchaseronhisday,landingAscotChaseinFebruaryandprovedhisstaminafor3m+whentakingtheBowlatAintreeinApril.

Blotted his copybookwhen refusingto race in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) atAscot on reappearance in November. TFRHHHII BHA173

Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenin3novicechasesatCheltenhamlastseason,culminatingwithanarrowdefeatofGerriColombeintheBrownAdvisory atthe Festival. Had an excuse (struck into and lame on right-fore)when pulled up inthe PaddyPoweron his reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA162 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 7 11 10 Harry Cobden 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: THE REAL WHACKER: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was struck into and lame.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Allaho (FR), 9-4 Bravemansgame (FR), 5-1 Shishkin (IRE), 10-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 16-1 Hewick (IRE), 50-1 Frodon (FR) If ALLAHO is still capable of the form he showed when demolishing a bunch of established Grade 1 chasers at Punchestown in April 2022 on his previous attempt at 3m he should come out on top. Last year’s winner Bravemansgame can give him most PLAY SMARTER to do, although Shishkin is also more than capable of having a big say if in the mood.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALLAHO (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.SHISHKIN (IRE)

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THE ladbrokeslive.co.uk TO WIN FREE MUSIC TICKETS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8745, 2nd £4371, 3rd £2187, 4th £1093, 5th £546, 6th £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs GENTLEMAN’S RELISH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOO MUCH HAMMER trained

by T Lacey, Woolhope, 125 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m

horse

age

st-lb

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COURT IN THE ACT (IRE) (35) 5-312

4

11-4

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GENTLEMAN’S RELISH (IRE) (47) 0-1 D

4

11-4

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KING OF THE ROAD (IRE) (24) 00

4

11-4

4

MOON CHIME (GB) (37) 113 D

5

11-4

5

ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT (IRE) (14) 1/-P2 D

7

11-4

6

SEA INVASION (IRE) (25) 2-353

5

11-4

7

SEATTLE KING (GB) (13)

4

11-4

8

SELWAN (IRE) (43) P

4

11-4

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Alexander Road (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O Heart of the South Racing 132 Harry Derham, Newbury T B Ewan Johnston Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed with each run in bumpers, winning at Fontwell in October. Promising start to his hurdle careerwhen second of13to a subsequentwinnerin 2m novice at Hereford (goodto soft) 5weeks ago. Big playerwith improvement likely. TFRHHHHI BHABr Br g Doyen (IRE) - Temple Juno (IRE) Nico de Boinville J O Lindsey Nash & The Famous Five Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B B. Corscadden Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Left his Newbury debut in March well behind when winning a 13-runner bumper back there 7 months later, despite still showing clearsigns ofinexperience. Looksto have a lot ofrawabilityand interestingto see howhe gets on overhurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Rocco’s Rebels Ben Pauling, Naunton T B M. Fahy Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in Newburybumperand when seventh of9 in novice at Doncaster(16.5f, good) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Lots more is needed.

TFRHIIII BHABr B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bella (FR) Brendan Powell J O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Peel Bloodstock The Good Racing Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon first 2 bumpers and good third of 12 in Cheltenham listed race last month. Good hurdle prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Milan - Back To Loughadera (IRE) Harry Cobden J O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B J. J. Harty Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning bumper debut at Worcester in October 2021. Not seen again until pulled up on Chepstow hurdle debut in Octoberbut allthe sharperforthatwhen second of15 atWincanton 6weeks later. Likelymoreto come. TFRHHHHI BHABr Ch g Sea Moon - Aloha Iwanaga (GER) Bryony Frost J O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £110,000 after a promising point run and making steady progress under Rules, showing fair form when third in 2m Newbury maiden 25 days ago.

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Br B g Kingman - Snoqualmie Star Charlie Todd J O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Littleton Stud Tallon International Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) nowadays and struggling for form in that sphere of late. Big outsider now hurdling.

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Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Wathna Tom Bellamy J O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Al Shaqab Racing Helicentreuk S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful on Flat in France (stays 12.5f) but he has offered little forcurrentyard, including pulling up on C&D hurdle debut in November. Has had wind surgery.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9

TOO MUCH HAMMER (IRE) (44) 55

4

11-4

5

11-4

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Joan’s Girl (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Brian Moran Plusbac S TIMEFORMVIEWModest fifth in a Ludlow bumper and Sandown maiden hurdle this autumn. Best to look elsewhere.

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10 WEE TONY (IRE) (35) 4-2

Br B g Califet (FR) - Afar Story (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr S Reddin & partner Ben Pauling, Naunton T B P. Rothwell Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Black Op and has shown promise in bumpers a year apart, finishing second of 15 at Hereford latterly. Should be up to making an impact in novice hurdles.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: RARE EDITION (IRE) 5 11 10 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 10 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note: SEATTLE KING: Following its run on 13/12/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Court In The Act (IRE), 3-1 Moon Chime (GB), 7-2 Gentleman’s Relish (IRE), 6-1 Onethreefivenotout (IRE), 12-1 Wee Tony (IRE), 33-1 Sea Invasion (IRE), 100-1 Selwan (IRE), 150-1 King of The Road (IRE), 300-1 Seattle King (GB), Too Much Hammer (IRE) MOON CHIME was useful in bumpers and is taken to make a successful start to his hurdle career, most likely at the expense of Court In The Act. Nicky Henderson’s PLAY SMARTER Gentleman’s Relish is another who has shown more than enough in bumpers to think he can make his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOON CHIME 2.COURT IN THE ACT (IRE) 3.GENTLEMAN’S RELISH (IRE)

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THE LADBROKES GET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

3.40

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554.

(Penalty Value £11618.20)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs WILL CARVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs EMAILANDY FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs WILL CARVER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAHONS GLORY trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 245 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 5f

horse

age

st-lb

1

MARK OF GOLD (GB) (32) 01F10-5 CD

6

12-0

2

WILL CARVER (IRE) (26) 32/11/3-1 CD

8

11-11

3

BEAR GHYLLS (IRE) (285) 4//30440-

8

11-8

4

KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (24) 111-400

7

11-6

5

POUNDING POET (IRE) (47) 162-06P D

7

11-6

6

EMAILANDY (IRE) (24) 03-13 D

5

11-3

7

MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (25) 23/153-5

7

11-2

8

CLASSIC LORD (GER) (11) 40-0311

5

10-9

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary Moore, Horsham T B The Kathryn Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuloverhurdleswithagoodstrike-rate,notching3morewinslastseason,includingC&D.Alsoscoredina2mhandicap onthe Flat at Goodwood in May. Shaped as ifneeding first run sincewhen fifth of6 over2m atAscot last month.

TFRHHHII BHA138 Br B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE) Nico de Boinville J O Owners Group 064 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Tom and Helen Burns Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DmaidenwinnerinMay2021.Hasn’tstoodmuchracingsincebutreturnedfromanotherlay-offtowina19fTaunton handicap last month. Raised 9lb but much respected forayardwith a good recent record inthis contest.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Inch Princess (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHadafineseasonasanovicehurdlerin2020/21,winning3times.Exploitsmixedoverfences/hurdlesfollowingalengthyabsencelastterm butheisbackonagoodmarkifwindsurgeryaheadofthisreappearancehelpstosparkarevival.Worthalookinthebetting.

TFRHHHII BHA132 Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) Gavin Sheehan J O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T B The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Most likeable staying chaserwho signed off last season by landing an exceptional hat-trick, winning the Eider Chase, Scottish National and bet365 Gold Cup. Low-keyefforts in 3 outingsthisterm (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and bestto look elsewhere again. TFRHHIII BHA130 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Mr David McHugh Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdleratbest.WentbackwardsfromchasedebutwhenpulledupatNewburylastmonthbuthereturnstohurdles on awinning mark so can’t be discounted.Visor(replacing cheekpieces) andtonguetie both go on forthe firsttime. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Mount Nelson - Eoz (IRE) Harry Cobden J O The Brooks & Stewart Families Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a bumper in the spring and built on that to make a successful start over hurdles in novice at Plumpton in November, powering away.

Improvedwhen2lengthsthirdof12atNewburysinceandthereshouldbemoretocomenowmakingaquickswitchtohandicapsfortopyard. TFRHHHHH BHA127 Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Mr Walter Connors TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in Ireland but struck at first time of asking for Dr Richard Newland in 2 1/2m Aintree maiden hurdle in October 2022. Not disgraced in 2subsequentstartlasttermandfaredaboutaswellascouldbeexpectedwhenpitchedintoaNewburyGrade2onhisreappearanceforanewyard. TFRHHHII BHA126

Br Ch g Lord of England (GER) - Classic Diva (GER) Brendan Powell J O Mr R Cox & The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Frau S. Meier-Zahnd Tote, Dragonbet S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatandhascomegoodoverhurdlesforhisnewyardinrecentmonths,winningnovicesatFontwell (2 1/4m) and Bangor (2m). Should be competitive from this opening mark.

TFRHHHII BHA119

9

CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (17) 32/-3146

8

10-4

10 ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR (GB) (15) 5-2252

5

10-2

Br B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) James Turner (7) 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 emphaticwinnerat Chepstow(2m, heavy) a month later. Found out in strongerraces atAscot andAintree since,though. TFRHHHII BHA114

Br B g Kayf Tara - Dubh Eile (IRE) Alan Johns J O Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Paul Bowtell Dragonbet, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinbuthasshownplentyofpromise,finishingrunner-upforathirdtimewhenfinishingstronglyin2mLingfield handicap 15 days ago. Shapes as ifhe’s sureto benefit fromthe increased staminatest he facesthis afternoon. TFRHHHHI BHA111 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: GREY DAWNING (IRE) 5 11 0 Harry Skelton 5-4 (Dan Skelton) 15 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.

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

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Will Carver (IRE), Emailandy (IRE), 11-2 Artistic Endeavour (GB), 7-1 Classic Lord (GER), 14-1 Mark of Gold (GB), Mahons Glory (IRE), Chance A Tune (FR), 25-1 Pounding Poet (IRE), 28-1 Bear Ghylls (IRE), 40-1 Kitty’s Light (GB) EMAILANDY has the makings of a useful hurdler so he might be able to cope with an opening mark of 127. Artistic Endeavour has long left the impression he’ll do better PLAY SMARTER when stepped up in trip and is second choice ahead of Will Carver, whose yard is seeking a third win in this in the last 4 years.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EMAILANDY (IRE) 2.ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR 3.WILL CARVER (IRE)

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