Ascot Racecard - Friday 17th December

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the opening day of the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot.

We are hugely grateful to Howden, one of our Official Partners, who sponsor the Christmas Racing Weekend for the first time.

Thanks also go to Lexicon Recruitment who sponsor the closing Listed National Hunt Flat race.

We have two days of fantastic racing ahead of us including our first Grade 1 of the season tomorrow, the Howden Long Walk Hurdle.

Today, there are a brace of Grade 2 novice contests that are often hugely informative with an eye on the future. The Howden Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle in particular has an excellent record of producing top-class performers and recent winners include future Grade 1 winning hurdlers Irving and Yanworth as well as My Drogo last year who is making into a top-class chaser this season.

This year it looks set to provide the most informative novice hurdle contest of the season yet with the highly touted Jonbon due to take on I Like To Move It, already a winner at this level, and two of the best bumper horses from last season in Elle Est Belle and Knappers Hill. Grade 1 runner-up Colonel Mustard completes the line-up and all five look likely to have ambitious spring targets at Cheltenham and Aintree so this will be a fascinating early-season clash.

The Howden Noel Novices’ Chase also has a rich history of future stars with Simonsig, Politologue and Vinndication on the roll of honour.

Thanks to the continued support of our Partners and Sponsors, we were delighted this week to announce record prize money at Ascot in 2022. Prize money is racing’s way of rewarding participants who deliver the sport on a daily basis so we are really pleased to be able to offer owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff in excess of £15 million across our 25 fixtures next year.

Tomorrow’s Howden Long Walk Hurdle is hugely anticipated with Paisley Park bidding to become the fourth triple winner of the race alongside Baracouda, Big Buck’s and Reve De Sivola. We hope you can join us then and if not we look forward to seeing you again soon.

The afternoon concludes with our traditional carol concert. This year, with mask wearing required in the Grandstand, this will take place at the Bandstand.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.

Yours Sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. Her Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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R AC I N G PAG E S Your guide to all of today’s races

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1st Race 12.35pm The Howden Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race

4th Race 2.20pm The Howden Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

This is a two miles and five and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

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2nd Race 1.10pm The Howden Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders. Initially, the weights in this one mile and seven and a half furlongs hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb to 5lb depending on previous successes.

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5th Race 2.55pm The Howden Noel Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and five and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

This two miles, two and a half furlongs steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous race winners are allocated a penatly. As this is a Grade 2 contest, a 3/5lb penalty will be awarded to horses who have won a class 1/2 contest previously and four-year-olds will also get a weight allowance.

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3rd Race 1.45pm The Howden Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

6th Race 3.30pm The Lexicon Recruitment Championship Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and one furlong novices’ handicap steeple chase is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases.

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As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race, or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles.

Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time, this race differs from a usual bumper in that it is restricted to those making their debuts this afternoon. Horses that have previously run in a bumper, on the Flat, in hurdle races or steeplechases, or Point-to-Points are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six, and will be run over one mile, seven and a half furlongs.

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B g Passing Glance - So Long (Nomadic Way (USA)) Owner: Mrs B Tully And R Lock Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Colours:PURPLE, YELLOW STAR, Breeder: Mrs C C Scott RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP. Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers Form: 2U1-311 CD BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHH Posted front-running wins in graduation chase and Class 2 handicap over C&D (heavy/soft) the last twice, despite tending to jump left; gamely beat Bennys King last time; has an attractive profile, given that he’s unbeaten at Ascot (3-3) and looks open to further progress.

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1. Owner’s Silks (illustration) 2. Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan 3. Horse’s Number on saddle cloth 4. Sex of horse c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare 5. Horse’s name 6. Sire (Father) 7. Dam (Mother) 8. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 9. Damsire (Grandfather) 10. Number of days since last run 11. Form Guide 12. Racing Post star rating 13. Horse’s sponsor details 14. Breeder 15. Trainer(s) 16. Owner(s) 17. Age of horse 18. Owner’s Colours (description) 19. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled Up U = Unseated rider 20. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course.

BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

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21. Weight (stones/pounds) 22. Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

For novice steeple chasers, their latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

23. Jockey’s name and photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

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TO CAR PARK 1

PR E- PA RA DE RI NG

CAR PARK 2

K EY TO SY M B O L S Entry Point

Toilets and Baby Changing

Cash Machine

Parent & Baby Room

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Ascot Shop

Grandstand Entrances First Aid Point Masks must be worn.

Taxi Drop Off Point Covid Isolation Room Private Function Area

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

To make the most of your visit download the Ascot app and enjoy easy access to the interactive map which will enable you to locate bars and dining facilities, a schedule of the day and a live feed of Ascot TV (available on iPhone and Android).

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Carols by Candlelight

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Turkey and all the trimmings

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A SHORT HISTORY ASCOT’S BEGINNINGS Few sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse.

Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

THE FIRST RACECOURSE The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, assisted by a team including a carpenter, a painter, and a racing administrator. The first permanent building was erected around 1794 by a local Windsor builder. Holding 1,650 people, it was used for almost fifty years.

It was Queen Anne in 1711 who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”.

In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure, which ensured that Ascot Heath would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure.

THE FIRST RACE MEETING The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place later that year, on Saturday 11th August. The inaugural event was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over six years of age. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12 stone and the seven runners were all English hunters, rather different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat today.

The nature of the contest also bore little resemblance to modern day racing at Ascot.

That race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long – about the length of today’s Grand National course. The winning horse would have required tremendous stamina, but sadly there is no record of who claimed that first Plate.

Queen Anne’s gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with the Queen Anne Stakes.

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ROYAL ASCOT The precise origins of the Royal Meeting are unclear, as the event evolved from the first four-day meeting that took place in 1768.

The meeting as it’s known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of the Gold Cup in 1807. Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at Ascot until 1939.

The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers.

In 2009, Yeats, ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won his fourth consecutive Gold Cup – a magnificent achievement, and one that Stradivarius just failed to emulate in 2021 having won the previous three renewals.

MANAGING ASCOT Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the Monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the Sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure.

The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee.

Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board chaired by Sir Francis Brooke Bt., who also serves as Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot.

As an owner and breeder of racehorses, Her Majesty The Queen takes a keen interest in the races, and has had great success with her own horses over the years. The jockeys riding Her Majesty’s horses can be identified by The Queen’s racing colours: purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves, and black velvet cap with gold fringe – the same as those of King Edward VII and George IV as Prince Regent.

During Royal Ascot, The Queen traditionally presents the Gold Cup and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. New versions of these trophies are made each year and presented to the winners to keep.

Ascot Racecourse closed for a £200 million redevelopment in 2004, and was reopened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 20th June 2006.

HIGHLIGHTS AT ASCOT SINCE 2006 There have been several landmark occasions since Ascot Racecourse reopened in 2006 and none more memorable than two special Gold Cup days – when Yeats completed his four-timer of Gold Cup wins in 2009 and when The Queen herself won the stayers’ championship with Estimate in 2013.

In 2011, Ascot celebrated its tercentenary and staged the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day, now the culmination of the European elite Flat racing season.

The great Frankel won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day in 2011, and the curtain came down on the career of officially the best horse of all time when he won the Champion Stakes a year later. Sir Henry Cecil’s pride and joy won five of his remarkable unbeaten run of 14 races at Ascot.

2012 also saw Ascot at the heart of the country’s celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with the Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare, Black Caviar.

Ascot has continued to cement its reputation as Europe’s premier destination for the best horses in the world. In recent years it is the Americans who have had most success, with Tepin’s win in the 2016 Queen Anne Stakes and Lady Aurelia’s King’s Stand Stakes victory the following year being notable highlights.

The latter filly was trained by Wesley Ward, who has now saddled 12 winners at the Royal Meeting.

It is not just international horses which Ascot is known for, of course. Jockeys also come from all over the world to ride here – perhaps most notably at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a unique fixture in the global racing calendar which each year sees many of world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift racing’s ultimate team prize, with four teams battling it out across a thrilling six-race contest.

While the grandeur of the Royal Meeting takes centre stage each June, Ascot is also renowned for hosting Europe’s premier midsummer middle-distance contest the following month.

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has been won by many of racing’s most distinguished champions including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and - more recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize.

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ASCOT JUMP SEASON 2021/22 LEADING PARTICIPANTS Updated throughout the season, the below tables highlight the leading jockeys, trainers and owners at Ascot in the current season.

Standings include up to and including Thursday 16th December

JOCKEYS

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NICO DE BOINVILLE JAMIE MOORE BRYONY FROST CHARLIE DEUTSCH DAVID PRICHARD

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NICKY WINS: 3 HENDERSON RUNNERS: 10 PAUL WINS: 3 NICHOLLS RUNNERS: 14 VENETIA WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 4 WILLIAMS GARY WINS: 2 MOORE RUNNERS: 4 DAN WINS: 2 SKELTON RUNNERS: 13 2 0 2 1 / 2 2 L E A D I N G PA R T I C I PA N T S

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TODAY’S SPONSORS Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.

Welcome to the inaugural Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot!

We’re celebrating our first year as Official Partners of this fantastic racecourse and are so glad you could make it along to enjoy the weekend’s racing with us.

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For more than a quarter of a century we have been providing clients all over the world with insurance solutions. Today, we are an insurance broker with more than 10,000 people serving millions of clients - from individuals to the world’s largest corporations - from our offices in 45 countries.

Importantly, we have employee ownership at our heart, so we truly combine the strength of a global business with a personal touch that means our clients get a very different service.

Both Howden and Ascot pride ourselves on our British heritage, strong international reach, commitment to excellence, and a spirit of fun! So we think we make a great partnership.

Today at Ascot, we’ll be presenting the winners with beautiful storm lantern trophies representing the power of insurance to offer protection from the storm.

We hope you have a special day here, and wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas.

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OFF THE TRACK CAROLS

Join us on the Bandstand Lawns for traditional Christmas carols. The carols will start 15 minutes after the last race.

INJURED JOCKEYS FUND

ASCOT SHOP

The Injured Jockeys Fund have a pop up shop outside Entrance B of the Grandstand.

The IJF was founded following the falls and subsequent paralysis of Tim Brookshaw and Paddy Farrell in 1964, and has since helped over 1,000 jockeys and their families with more than £18m in charitable assistance.

BOOK SIGNING Geoff Lester will be signing copies of his new book, The Time of My Life. Geoff will be outside Entrance B of the Grandstand.

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From stocking fillers to luxury items, gifts for the home lover, racing fan and even the little ones - we’ve got something for everyone this Christmas.

Shop on the day at the Grandstand Shop (Located near Entrance B in the Grandstand Concourse). Alternatively, the collection is available to purchase from the Ascot Online Shop, www.shopascot.com

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From prize fillies to financial institutions, pick a specialist insurance broker who understands the things that matter to you.

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK King Edward VII Enclosure Please note that the following outlets are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

ON THE GO

BARS

For the Jumps season, there are four delicious dishes available at the Horsewalk Inn on Level 4 – Mac ‘n’ Cheese, the Ascot Burger, Beer-Battered Cod Goujons and exclusively for the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend, a Festive Flat Bread – all available for £13.50.

A range of winter cocktails have been developed specially for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Enjoy The Ultimate G&T or Mulled Wine Mojito and many more, only available at the Bit & Bridle Cocktail Bar on Level 4.

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There is an assortment of delicious on-the-go food outlets in the Queen Anne Enclosure offering festive delights. For your fix of Turkey and all the trimmings, head to the Bandstand Kitchen & Bar on the Bandstand Lawn

Tis the season for mistletoe and mulled wine.

Bars in the Queen Anne Enclosure serving mulled wine includes Dancing Brave and Desert Orchid.

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Choisir Bar serving draught and bottled beer within easy access of the Parade Ring steppings and trackside lawns

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Nijinsky Bar a popular full service bar inside the Grandstand

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Mai Taiko offering authentic Japanese rice and sushi bowls

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Mrs B’s Kitchen serving crispy tender chicken served with potato wedges and a summer salad along with Royal Estate cocktail sausage bowl, potato hash, honey glaze and crispy onion

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Front Runner Grill a popular choice, serving a range of burgers and chips. Plant-based option available

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The Gin Terrace an elegant Gin Bar on the Grandstand concourse

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Wood Fired Pizza Company offering a range of delicious made to order Italian pizzas with fresh toppings. Gluten free, plant based and vegetarian option available

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Baracouda Café serving Lavazza coffee with cakes, sandwiches and salads

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Fish & Chips offering a British classic on the Bandstand Lawns

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Flat Out serving a range of flatbreads

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The Bahnstand offering traditional Japanese rice bowls and steamed bao buns in a variety of flavours

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Mac ‘N’ Cheese offering freshly made macaroni and cheese topped your way, prepared to order. Plant-based, gluten free options available

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The Burger Kitchen serving burgers, hot dogs and chips on the Bandstand Lawn

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Magnum Horsebox serving Magnum ice creams on the Bandstand Lawn B A R S R E S TA U R A N T S & E AT E R I E S

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FIRST TWO PICK THE FIRST TWO HORSES IN THE CORRECT ORDER - A POPULAR BET WHEN THERE IS A HOT FAVOURITE IN THE RACE

AWAY RACING FROM UTTOXETER & SOUTHWELL Race 1

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1 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) 11-5 Ben Case Harry Bannister Form: 4-12, Probable S.P.: 4-1 2 BRANDISOVA (IRE) 10-12 Lucy Wadham Bryony Frost Form: 0-4, Probable S.P.: 20-1 3 CASTKITELLO (IRE) 10-12 Ben Clarke Lorcan Murtagh (3) Form: 0-5, Probable S.P.: 33-1 4 CREDO (IRE) 10-12 Anthony Honeyball Ben Godfrey (5) Form: 133, Probable S.P.: 10-3 5 DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW (GB) 10-12 Polly Gundry Miss Chloe Emsley (7) Form: 1/0-, Probable S.P.: 20-1 6 EUREKA CREEK (IRE) 10-12 Emma Lavelle Joe Anderson (7) Form: 12, Probable S.P.: 5-2 7 GLANCING GLORY (IRE) 10-12 Kim Bailey David Bass Form: 31-, Probable S.P.: 15-2 8 HAVANELLA (FR) 10-12 Oliver Sherwood Jonathan Burke Form: F10, Probable S.P.: 20-1 9 LETTHETRUTHBEKNOWN (IRE) 10-12 Oliver Greenall Henry Brooke Form: 01-5, Probable S.P.: 12-1 10 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) 10-12 Alex Hales Kielan Woods Form: 1-, Probable S.P.: 10-1 11 SCATTERCASH (IRE) 10-12 L J Morgan Adam Wedge Form: 1/-, Probable S.P.: 16-1

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1 SHANROE TIC TEC (IRE) 11-12 Grace Harris Conor Ring (3) Form: 464, Probable S.P.: 14-1 2 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) 11-10 Nigel Twiston-Davies Jordan Nailor (3) Form: U55, Probable S.P.: 10-1 3 BARDD (IRE) Danni O’Neill Form: 622,

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4 VINNIE’S GETAWAY (IRE) 11-9 Clare Hobson Tabitha Worsley (5) Form: 5P4, Probable S.P.: 16-1

5 SKINFLINT (IRE) 11-8 Henry Oliver Jonathan Burke Form: 220/-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 6 THE DENHOLM BANDIT (GB) 11-6 Stuart Kittow Kieron Edgar Form: 5P3-, Probable S.P.: 10-1 7 IRISH SOVEREIGN (IRE) 11-5 Sarah Humphrey Nick Scholfield Form: 351, Probable S.P.: 13-2 8 DR OAKLEY (IRE) 11-4 Henry Oliver Tom O’Brien Form: 1F/-6, Probable S.P.: 14-1 9 MILREU HAS (FR) 11-4 Neil Mulholland Richie McLernon Form: 0/00-, Probable S.P.: 14-1 10 AJAY’S WAYS (IRE) 11-3 Fergal O’Brien Kielan Woods Form: 36-0, Probable S.P.: 14-1 11 DAN GUN (IRE) 11-2 Simon Waugh William Shanahan (7) Form: 050, Probable S.P.: 33-1 12 CLASSIC TUNE (GB) 11-2 Claire Dyson Cillin Leonard (5) Form: 40-6, Probable S.P.: 20-1 13 JESSIE LIGHTFOOT (IRE) 11-1 John Groucott Archie Bellamy (7) Form: 62-0, Probable S.P.: 16-1 14TOP DRAWER (IRE) 11-0 Tracey Leeson Chris Ward (5) Form: 500, Probable S.P.: 50-1 15 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) 10-13 Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard Form: 006, Probable S.P.: 10-1 16HARTLAND QUAY (IRE) 10-10 Nigel Hawke Tom Buckley (5) Form: F00/-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 17 THAT OLE CHESTNUT (IRE) 10-10 Jeremy Scott David Prichard (5) Form: 333, Probable S.P.: 7-1 18HARRY THE NORSEMAN (GB) 10-6 Paul Webber Rex Dingle Form: 65P, Probable S.P.: 25-1 19LETTER AT DAWN (IRE) 10-6 Michael Attwater Marc Goldstein Form: P0-6, Probable S.P.: 25-1 20 CLICK AND COLLECT (GB) 10-4 Jennie Candlish Sean Quinlan Form: 3-43, Probable S.P.: 15-2

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1 BALLAQUANE (IRE) 11-4 Oliver Sherwood Daryl Jacob Form: 2/-, Probable S.P.: 13-2

Race 4 1.25

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1 FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR) 11-12 Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 61-U, Probable S.P.: 11-4

2 BOLD SOLDIER (GB) 11-4 Warren Greatrex Harry Bannister Form: 2/-5, Probable S.P.: 10-1

2 BILLINGSLEY (IRE) 11-12 Alastair Ralph Nick Scholfield Form: PP-0, Probable S.P.: 16-1

3 CAPTAIN GRINNAWAY (IRE) 11-4 Matt Sheppard Stan Sheppard Form: Probable S.P.: 50-1

3 THE DUBAI WAY (IRE) 11-11 Alex Hales Harry Bannister Form: 4P0-, Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 COME ON GRUFF (IRE) 11-4 Tom George Jonathan Burke Form: 14-3, Probable S.P.: 7-2

4 WILL STING (IRE) 11-10 Lucy Wadham Bryony Frost Form: 5-24, Probable S.P.: 11-2

5 GLEBE AALIN (IRE) 11-4 Donald McCain Peter Kavanagh (7) Form: 0-04, Probable S.P.: 25-1

5 KEEP ROLLING (IRE) 11-8 Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien Form: 24-6, Probable S.P.: 15-2

6 GLEBE ROAD (IRE) 11-4 Charlie Longsdon Paul O’Brien Form: 0-1, Probable S.P.: 8-1

6 BRUMMIE BOYS (IRE) 11-5 Oliver Sherwood Jonathan Burke Form: P0-1, Probable S.P.: 9-2

7 HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) 11-4 Dan Skelton Bridget Andrews Form: P/1/4-, Probable S.P.: 4-1

7 DESTIN D’AJONC (FR) 11-5 Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 130-, Probable S.P.: 8-1

8 HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (FR) 11-4 Sam Allwood Alan Johns Form: 40-, Probable S.P.: 50-1

8 DO IT FOR THY SEN (IRE) 11-3 Kerry Lee Richard Patrick Form: 115, Probable S.P.: 7-1

9 KALMOOR (IRE) 11-4 Amy Murphy Jack Quinlan Form: 2-3, Probable S.P.: 11-4

9 NEWBERRY NEW (IRE) 10-0 Harriet Bethell Craig Nichol Form: 32-P, Probable S.P.: 12-1

10 NIGHT IN MANHATTAN (GB) 11-4 Dan Skelton Mr Tristan Durrell (7) Form: P-4, Probable S.P.: 16-1

10 PEMBROKE HOUSE (GB) 10-0 Sarah-Jayne Davies Conor Ring (3) Form: 4/35-, Probable S.P.: 25-1

11 OVERALL MAJORITY (IRE) 11-4 Tom George Ciaran Gethings Form: 60, Probable S.P.: 50-1 12 STONY MAN (IRE) 11-4 Gary Hanmer James Best Form: 34-3, Probable S.P.: 14-1

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13 STUNSAIL (FR) Claire Dyson Form: 50-0,

Cillin Leonard (5) Probable S.P.: 66-1

14TIM PAT (IRE) Donald McCain Form: P05,

Theo Gillard (5) Probable S.P.: 33-1

11-4

Race 5 2.00

2m 6f 45y

1 HURRICANE DYLAN (IRE) 11-13 John Stimpson Philip Armson (7) Form: P45, Probable S.P.: 12-1 2 LOUGHERMORE (IRE) 11-12 Simon Waugh William Shanahan (7) Form: 3-05, Probable S.P.: 20-1 3 VICTARION (IRE) 11-12 Nikki Evans Conor Ring (3) Form: 5-66, Probable S.P.: 66-1

17 DORRANA (IRE) 10-4 Kayley Woollacott Ben Godfrey (5) Form: 6-64, Probable S.P.: 14-1 18KING ORRY (IRE) 10-1 Susan Gardner Lucy Gardner Form: U-06, Probable S.P.: 20-1

Race 6 2.35 1 LEMON T (GB) Ruth Jefferson Form: 143,

3m

11-12

Sean Quinlan Probable S.P.: 15-2

Caoilin Quinn (7) Probable S.P.: 7-1

11-11

2 BRING THE ACTION (IRE) 11-11 Nigel Hawke Kieren Buckley (5) Form: 2P-4, Probable S.P.: 10-1

5 WAVERING DOWN (IRE) 11-11 Jeremy Scott Rex Dingle Form: 01-2, Probable S.P.: 4-1

3 ECLAIR ON LINE (FR) 11-9 Charlie Longsdon Paul O’Brien Form: 553/-, Probable S.P.: 12-1

6 CALICOJACK (IRE) 11-11 Peter Bowen Mr Mark Robinson (7) Form: 0-FP, Probable S.P.: 50-1

4 JUST DON’T KNOW (IRE) 11-9 Paul Robson Callum Bewley Form: 55-5, Probable S.P.: 16-1

7 LET ME ENTERTAIN U (GB) 11-11 Michael Scudamore Richard Patrick Form: 04-2, Probable S.P.: 10-1

5 DAWN RAIDER (IRE) 11-9 Gary Hanmer William Shanahan (7) Form: 544, Probable S.P.: 14-1

8 LANSPARK (IRE) 11-9 Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 01-P, Probable S.P.: 10-1

6 JURYS OUT (IRE) 11-9 Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 62P-, Probable S.P.: 8-1

9 WHAT A TIME (IRE) 11-8 Gary Hanmer Tabitha Worsley (5) Form: 652, Probable S.P.: 16-1

7 REBEL LEADER (IRE) 11-6 Dr Richard Newland Charlie Hammond Form: 113, Probable S.P.: 11-2

10 KENYAN COWBOY (IRE) 11-6 Neil King Max Kendrick Form: F16, Probable S.P.: 10-1

8 MANINTHESHADOWS (IRE) 11-4 Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 120, Probable S.P.: 13-2

11 PRESENTEDWITHWINGS (IRE) 11-5 Daragh Bourke Alain Cawley Form: 552, Probable S.P.: 8-1

9 GETASTAR (IRE) 11-2 Peter Bowen Richard Patrick Form: 052, Probable S.P.: 10-1

12 COILLTE EILE (IRE) 11-5 Andy Irvine Cillin Leonard (5) Form: 5-60, Probable S.P.: 20-1

10 BRETNEY (IRE) Henry Daly Form: 3-33,

13 KAZONTHERAZZ (GB) 11-4 Martin Keighley James Best Form: 502, Probable S.P.: 15-2

11 EARCOMESBOB (GB) 10-7 Peter Pritchard Archie Bellamy (7) Form: 3-P2, Probable S.P.: 14-1

14BARRAKHOV (IRE) 11-2 Fergal O’Brien Kielan Woods Form: 505-, Probable S.P.: 12-1

12 ISLA DI MILANO (IRE) 10-6 John Flint James Best Form: 5U1, Probable S.P.: 9-2

15 GUMBO FLYER (FR) 10-9 Paul Webber Ciaran Gethings Form: 00-P, Probable S.P.: 20-1

13 DORAN’S BRIDGE (IRE) 10-5 Katy Price Ben Poste Form: P00, Probable S.P.: 25-1

16OLIVER’S ISLAND (IRE) 10-4 Jessica Bedi Aaron Anderson (5) Form: 000-, Probable S.P.: 20-1

14GLOBAL FRONTIER (IRE) 10-0 Nikki Evans Conor Ring (3) Form: P-06, Probable S.P.: 66-1

4 ELLEON (FR) Warren Greatrex Form: 05/2-,

10-10

Tom O’Brien Probable S.P.: 10-1

Race 7 3.10

1m 7f 168y

1 SUBWAY SURF (IRE) 12-0 Kim Bailey David Bass Form: 220, Probable S.P.: 10-1 2 GREATEST STAR (FR) 11-12 Dan Skelton Bridget Andrews Form: 5-41, Probable S.P.: 9-4 3 LOU TREK (FR) 11-10 Gary Hanmer William Shanahan (7) Form: 000/-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 4 CHESS PLAYER (IRE) 11-4 Ben Pauling Kielan Woods Form: 2-06, Probable S.P.: 14-1 5 KING FERDINAND (IRE) 11-3 Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 20-1 6 KNOTTY ASH (IRE) 10-12 Dan Skelton Mr Tristan Durrell (7) Form: 146, Probable S.P.: 14-1 7 ZILLION (IRE) Susan Gardner Form: 5/60//-,

10-11

Lucy Gardner Probable S.P.: 10-1

8 CRONK Y KNOX (IRE) 10-11 Alex Hales Harry Bannister Form: 00-P, Probable S.P.: 33-1 9 GAVIN (GB) Joe Ponting Form: 512,

10-9

Danny Burton (5) Probable S.P.: 9-2

10 COMMANDER MILLER (GB) 10-8 Danni O’Neill Page Fuller Form: 30-0, Probable S.P.: 20-1 11 LADY DE VEGA (GB) 10-2 Paul Webber Richie McLernon Form: P-40, Probable S.P.: 33-1 12 ACE TIME (GB) J. R. Jenkins Form: 031,

10-2

Ben Godfrey (5) Probable S.P.: 7-2

13 COURT DANCER (IRE) 10-0 Evan Williams Adam Wedge Form: 106, Probable S.P.: 16-1

SOUTHWELL Race 1 11.50 4f 214y

1 OUTRAGE (GB) 9-10 Daniel & Claire Kubler Jack Mitchell Form: 430, Probable S.P.: 14-1 2 SECRETINTHEPARK (GB) 9-7 Rebecca Menzies Callum Rodriguez Form: 114, Probable S.P.: 4-1 3 TROPICS (USA) 9-6 Dean Ivory Callum Hutchinson (5) Form: 004, Probable S.P.: 8-1 4 ATIYAH (GB) David Barron Form: 020,

9-2

Connor Beasley Probable S.P.: 8-1

5 THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) 9-1 Paul Midgley Paul Mulrennan Form: 052, Probable S.P.: 13-2 6 PHOENIX STAR (IRE) 9-1 Jessica Macey Oliver Stammers (5) Form: 020, Probable S.P.: 14-1 7 GIOGIOBBO (GB) 9-1 Scott Dixon Jack Duern (3) Form: 031, Probable S.P.: 7-2 8 CHARMING KID (GB) 9-0 Dean Ivory P. J. McDonald Form: 054, Probable S.P.: 6-1 9 SCALE FORCE (GB) 8-12 Gay Kelleway Bradley Furniss (7) Form: 404, Probable S.P.: 20-1 10 MOONRAKER (GB) 8-10 Michael Appleby Theodore Ladd (3) Form: 020, Probable S.P.: 12-1 11 NOT NOW ZEB (IRE) 8-10 Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill Form: 540, Probable S.P.: 16-1

Race 2 12.25

1m 6f 21y

1 GLOBETROTTER (IRE) 9-7 Danny Brooke Graham Lee Form: 302, Probable S.P.: 4-1

Race 3 1.00

1m 13y

1 CRACKLING (IRE) 10-0 Scott Dixon P. J. McDonald Form: 106, Probable S.P.: 14-1

2 PARTY PLANNER (GB) 9-7 J. R. Jenkins Marco Ghiani Form: 626, Probable S.P.: 6-1

2 CITYZEN SERG (IRE) 9-10 Mike Murphy Jonny Peate (7) Form: 060, Probable S.P.: 15-2

Josephine Gordon Probable S.P.: 10-1

9-6

3 MIGHTY POWER (IRE) 9-7 Alice Haynes Kieran O’Neill Form: 134, Probable S.P.: 9-2

4 MR CARBONATOR (GB) 9-5 Philip Kirby Dale Swift Form: 200, Probable S.P.: 16-1

4 GRANGECLARE VIEW (IRE) 9-6 Richard Fahey Tony Hamilton Form: 341, Probable S.P.: 3-1

5 HENRY THE FIFTH (IRE) 9-4 Anthony Carson William Carson Form: 605, Probable S.P.: 20-1

5 STRAITOUTTACOMPTON (GB) 9-4 Ivan Furtado Trevor Whelan Form: 664, Probable S.P.: 6-1

6 RAINBOW’S GIFT (GB) 9-3 Jedd O’Keeffe Jack Garritty Form: 324, Probable S.P.: 6-1

6 BELOVED (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 230,

7 DAS KAPITAL (GB) 9-3 John Berry Faye McManoman (3) Form: 565, Probable S.P.: 7-1

7 POP FAVORITE (GB) 8-9 Scott Dixon Jack Duern (3) Form: 601, Probable S.P.: 7-2

8 SCHERBOBALOB (GB) 9-0 Tony Carroll Jason Watson Form: 240, Probable S.P.: 20-1

8 LIBBY AMI (IRE) Ivan Furtado Form: 060,

3 LIVA (IRE) Shaun Lycett Form: 204,

9 CINZENTO (IRE) 8-13 Roger Teal George Rooke (3) Form: 006, Probable S.P.: 12-1 10 JACK D’OR (GB) 8-13 Olly Williams Duran Fentiman Form: 500, Probable S.P.: 25-1 11 PRINCE ABU (IRE) 8-12 Derek Shaw Tom Eaves Form: 063, Probable S.P.: 5-1 12 MISTER ALLEGRO (GB) 8-8 Anthony Honeyball Trevor Whelan Form: 405, Probable S.P.: 8-1

Race 4 1.35

9-1

Ross Coakley Probable S.P.: 7-1

8-7

Joey Haynes Probable S.P.: 14-1

2m 2f 98y

1 AUTHOR’S DREAM (GB) 10-0 William Knight Marco Ghiani Form: 515, Probable S.P.: 7-2 2 CREATIONIST (USA) 9-10 Lee Carter Tom Eaves Form: 004, Probable S.P.: 6-1 3 CLOUD THUNDER (GB) 9-9 Heather Main Jason Watson Form: 315, Probable S.P.: 3-1 4 TYNECASTLE PARK (GB) 9-8 Robert Eddery Molly Presland (7) Form: 206, Probable S.P.: 12-1 5 BUSY STREET (GB) 9-3 Gillian Boanas Callum Rodriguez Form: 0-35, Probable S.P.: 4-1 6 LONDON EYE (USA) 8-12 Chris Dwyer Thore Hammer Hansen Form: 103, Probable S.P.: 4-1 7 KITTEN’S DREAM (GB) 8-10 Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill Form: 500, Probable S.P.: 14-1

Race 5 2.10

7f 14y

1 HOMER STOKES (GB) 9-7 David Barron Connor Beasley Form: 140, Probable S.P.: 6-1

Race 6 2.45

7f 14y

1 PEACHEY CARNEHAN (GB) 9-7 Michael Mullineaux Tyler Heard (5) Form: 143, Probable S.P.: 9-2

Tony Hamilton Probable S.P.: 6-1

9-7

2 MASQUERADING (GB) 9-7 Bryan Smart Daniel Tudhope Form: 540, Probable S.P.: 10-1

3 LOVE DESTINY (GB) 9-6 Michael Herrington Tom Eaves Form: 450, Probable S.P.: 16-1

3 ROCKING REG (IRE) 9-6 Roger Teal George Rooke (3) Form: 036, Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 HARBOUR VISION (GB) 9-5 Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill Form: 042, Probable S.P.: 10-3

4 MOSTALLIM (GB) 9-6 Michael Appleby Jason Watson Form: 200, Probable S.P.: 8-1

5 SEALED OFFER (GB) 9-4 Phil McEntee Jason Watson Form: 520, Probable S.P.: 13-2

5 SCOTA BESS (GB) 9-4 Peter Winks Josephine Gordon Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 33-1

6 MACMERRY JIM (GB) 9-2 Paul Midgley Graham Lee Form: 520, Probable S.P.: 14-1

6 BALLYVIL (IRE) Shaun Harris Form: 000,

7 GYPSY WHISPER (GB) 9-0 Scott Dixon Jack Duern (3) Form: 436, Probable S.P.: 14-1

7 VITESSE DU SON (GB) 9-2 Mark Pattinson Joshua Bryan Form: 400, Probable S.P.: 33-1

8 THE NAIL GUNNER (IRE) 8-13 Ivan Furtado Trevor Whelan Form: 423-, Probable S.P.: 12-1

8 BIRDIE BOWERS (IRE) 9-2 David Thompson Callum Rodriguez Form: 433, Probable S.P.: 5-1

9 EEVILYNN DREW (GB) 8-13 Robert Eddery Marco Ghiani Form: 105, Probable S.P.: 16-1

9 CHANTREYS (GB) 9-2 Ivan Furtado Tony Hamilton Form: 356, Probable S.P.: 7-1

10 GIORGIO VASARI (IRE) 8-12 Ivan Furtado Elle-May Croot (7) Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 16-1

10 GLOBAL ACCLAMATION (GB) 9-1 Patrick Chamings Jack Mitchell Form: 135, Probable S.P.: 6-1

11 DISTINCTION (IRE) 8-11 K. R. Burke Sam James Form: 206, Probable S.P.: 6-1

11 ATRAFAN (IRE) Alan Brown Form: 000,

2 SIR MAXI (GB) Richard Fahey Form: 400,

12 ELIXSOFT (IRE) Karen Tutty Form: 540,

8-11

Gemma Tutty (3) Probable S.P.: 12-1

9-4

Jack Duern (3) Probable S.P.: 66-1

9-0

Paula Muir (3) Probable S.P.: 16-1

12 WESTERN MUSIC (IRE) 8-13 David Barron Connor Beasley Form: 620, Probable S.P.: 10-1 13 ROCKESBURY (GB) 8-13 Phil McEntee P. J. McDonald Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 16-1 14KRAKA (IRE) 8-13 Christine Dunnett Kieran O’Neill Form: 065, Probable S.P.: 8-1

Race 7 3.20

7f 14y

1 PROFESSOR GALANT (GB) 9-7 Gay Kelleway Trevor Whelan Form: 002, Probable S.P.: 9-2

Race 8 3.50

2m 102y

1 WEMYSS POINT (GB) 9-10 Philip Kirby Dale Swift Form: 004, Probable S.P.: 14-1

2 EASTERN STAR (IRE) 9-7 Tony Carroll Mollie Phillips (5) Form: 402, Probable S.P.: 5-1

2 ROBEAM (IRE) 9-10 Michael Mullineaux Tyler Heard (5) Form: 316, Probable S.P.: 6-1

3 SHYJACK (GB) 9-6 Christine Dunnett Kieran O’Neill Form: 432, Probable S.P.: 10-3

3 ULYSSES (GER) 9-10 Derek Shaw Tom Eaves Form: 656///-, Probable S.P.: 20-1

4 SHACKABOOAH (GB) 9-5 Scott Dixon Jack Duern (3) Form: 005, Probable S.P.: 16-1

4 BEACH BREAK (GB) 9-9 Donald McCain Ella McCain (5) Form: 0-22, Probable S.P.: 8-1

5 ROCKET ROD (IRE) 9-4 Geoffrey Harker Sam James Form: 030, Probable S.P.: 16-1

5 THE RESDEV WAY (GB) 9-8 Micky Hammond P. J. McDonald Form: 303, Probable S.P.: 7-1

6 BIG MUDDY (GB) 9-4 Seb Spencer Dale Swift Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 25-1

6 CUILLIN (USA) 9-5 Noel Williams Callum Hutchinson (5) Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.: 50-1

7 DUBAI ELEGANCE (GB) 9-2 Derek Shaw Tom Eaves Form: 400, Probable S.P.: 25-1

7 DENABLE (GB) Anthony Carson Form: 426,

8 TELL’EM NOWT (GB) 9-2 Phil McEntee Marco Ghiani Form: 040, Probable S.P.: 12-1

8 METAL MAN (IRE) 9-2 Rebecca Menzies Paul Mulrennan Form: 254, Probable S.P.: 13-2

Ben Robinson Probable S.P.: 10-1

9-1

9 NEW DELHI EXPRESS (IRE) 9-2 Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Form: 644, Probable S.P.: 7-1

10 HARRY HAAFHD (GB) 9-0 Jessica Macey Thore Hammer Hansen Form: 040, Probable S.P.: 20-1

10 GUSTAVE AITCH (FR) 8-10 Grant Tuer Sam James Form: 304, Probable S.P.: 6-1

11 LINCOLN RED (GB) 8-13 Olly Williams Duran Fentiman Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 25-1

11 FREEWHEELIN (GB) 8-8 Tom Tate James Sullivan Form: 601, Probable S.P.: 5-1

12 ARLO’S SUNSHINE (GB) 8-13 Alice Haynes Jonny Peate (7) Form: 344, Probable S.P.: 10-1

12 DANCING MASTER (IRE) 8-4 Roger Teal George Rooke (3) Form: 014, Probable S.P.: 10-1

9 RUBY LILY (GB) Shaun Lycett Form: 602,

13 ZERO HOUR (GB) 8-13 Donald McCain Ella McCain (5) Form: 0-43, Probable S.P.: 12-1 14RINTY MAGINTY (IRE) 8-12 Patrick Chamings George Rooke (3) Form: 003, Probable S.P.: 10-1

9-4

William Carson Probable S.P.: 12-1

ASCOT MEETS: DAVID HOWDEN David Howden’s face lights up as he talks about the inaugural Howden Christmas Racing Weekend - two days of outstanding Jump racing which will launch the Christmas holidays in earnest.

“Christmas reflects a time of great joy, of happiness and, of course, hope,” he says. “But it is also a time for families and friends to get together, for celebrations and for sharing, and, given the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown at the world in the past two years, it is wonderful for us at Howden to be hosting what is very much a family racing weekend at Ascot.”

“As ever at Ascot, there is of course a huge focus on high-quality racing, but that family celebration element is also why we are so excited for Howden to play a part this weekend. I have an utter passion for horses - I breed and race them, my daughters compete in eventing and I also love riding, and host the fantastic Cornbury House Horse Trials at my home in Oxfordshire. I am deeply committed to promoting horse sport and opening it up to a broader spectrum of people. What better way for a young child to become enthralled by horseracing than by coming and enjoying our Howden days at Ascot with all their fun and family entertainment?”

David is founder of Howden, the largest UK-headquartered insurance broker and the fifth largest employee-owned company in the UK. In June, Howden became an Official Partner at Ascot.

“We have really enjoyed partnering with another great British company in Ascot,” says David. “Our partnership aims to promote the best of British, but both Howden and Ascot are businesses which have a very strong international reach as well.

“A key thing was for Howden - which has a very large horse sport and bloodstock division - to be able to support the racing industry, and what better way to do that than at Ascot, which has achieved so much to create such a phenomenal experience for those who love its world-class racing. It was a great fit for us - a British company, now the leading UK-headquartered insurance broker in the market, which has been built up with employee ownership at its heart.

We are delighted with the way the first year of our partnership is going, in terms of the brand recognition we have received, the entertainment we have been able to give our clients, partners and employees - including at Royal Ascot, of course - and also the feedback we have had in terms of raising our profile, at home and globally.

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“We are very much a people-first business - more than 2,000 of our staff are shareholders in our business - and the Howden Family Racing Weekend is really important for that, as it means we are able to invite our colleagues and their families, along with key clients, to come and enjoy a wonderful day’s racing and celebrate Christmas with us.”

David’s own breeding and racing operation is blossoming. Perhaps the highlights of 2021 were Mo Celita - a three-year-old filly by Camacho winning a Listed race at Deauville under Hollie Doyle, and two-year-old Wilderness Girl taking a hot fillies’ maiden at Glorious Goodwood when ridden by William Buick. David’s first homebreds are going into training ready for 2022, and are an exciting bunch which include a couple by Roaring Lion and a couple by Zoustar.

It was watching Roaring Lion run in the 2000 Guineas in 2018, following a morning on the Newmarket Heath with bloodstock agent, racing manager and stud owner David Redvers, that ignited David Howden’s burning passion for racing.

“It’s not just about buying a horse and trying to win a race; it’s the passion for the whole picture and the whole journey,” David explains. “It’s like Cornbury House Horse Trials - it’s a long-term venture with big hopes and aspirations born out of a real love for horses.”

Cornbury House Horse Trials held its second extremely successful annual event in September 2021, and David has ambitious plans for its future, centred around his determination to help the very best young British talent - equine and human - achieve full potential.

Next year should be an exciting one for David’s equine passions, and for Howden. However, his wishes for 2022 are centred round people.

“Clearly everybody hopes that the world might begin to return to normal and that, globally, we will overcome the challenges of the pandemic and be able to operate fully once again, both socially and business-wise,” he says. “I think we have shown huge resilience in a difficult time, in the UK and around the world, and I am very hopeful for 2022. It has been a particularly challenging time for the young. My wife Fiona and I have three daughters of our own [Talitha, Jemima and Kitty] and it has been so difficult for them and for all young people to enjoy their normal lives and continue to develop themselves, their friendships and their education. I hope for them, and for their peers all over the world, that we can regain normality and move forward.”

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R AC E 1 12.35PM T H E H OW D E N C O N D I T I O N A L J O C K E Y S ’ H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3)

RACE START

Two miles about five and a half furlongs (2m 5f 141yds) (4,300 metres) for four yrs old and upwards, Total race value £13400. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6535.20) Weights lowered 1lb. A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

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OPTIMISE PRIME (IRE) (34)

B g Shantou (USA) - Wilde Ruby (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 11 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, RED and Breeder: O. Costello & R. Moorhead DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club Form: 01130-6

Jockey Luca Morgan (3)

HHH Suffered heavy defeats in the Ballymore and 3m Listed handicap at Cheltenham on last two appearances; this drop back in trip/grade may enable him to fare better.

Official BHA Rating 127

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E A RT H LO R D ( I R E ) ( 2 9)

Ch g Mahler - Glebe Beauty (IRE) (Good Thyne (USA)) Owner: Mr R. M. Penny Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 11 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: YELLOW, BROWN disc, Breeder: James D. Leahy striped sleeves, hooped cap.

Sponsor: R M Penny (Plant Hire & Demolition) Ltd Form: 5032-1

Sean Houlihan

HHHHH Opened his account with a ready success in novice hurdle at Wincanton (2m5f, good) on seasonal debut; unexposed at this trip; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

Official BHA Rating 127

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DA R G I A N N I N I ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Dominic Burke & Kate & Andrew Brooks Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: MAROON, BLACK hoop, Breeder: Eamonn McGuinness diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1211-P2

Lorcan Williams (3)

HHHH Record of 3-4 for Olly Murphy; didn’t live up to market expectations in Chepstow Grade 3 on debut for Paul Nicholls but went close at Taunton (2m3f, good) next time and should have more progress in him; shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 125

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B g Sayif (IRE) - Lily Le Braz (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr Michael Moriarty Trainer: Sheena West, Lewes Breeder: R. W. K. Lewis Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 8 Colours: BLACK, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, WHITE cap.

Form: 110-160

HH Scored in small field at Plumpton (2m4f) in May; below that form in two starts since returning from layoff; more exposed than some of these rivals.

Official BHA Rating 124

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BROKEN QUEST (IRE) (2) R Horse N EAge: 9 Weight: 11 8 N Colours: MAROON, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW U and MAROON check sleeves, MAROON cap, YELLOW star.

-R Form: PF5-P23 N HH Inconsistent over fences; finished last of three at O hurdles but was only a N Leicester two days ago; good strike-rate overOfficial modest fourth when last seen in this sphere.

BHA Rating 124 B g Ask - Broken Thought (IRE) (Broken Hearted) Owner: Wright Morgan Ltd Trainer: David Dennis, Banbury Breeder: Mrs Mary Dicker Sponsor: Dd Racing Ltd

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Jack Tudor

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D O R K I N G B OY ( G B ) ( 2 0)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Megasue (Kayf Tara) Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Breeder: Pleasure Palace Racing Sponsor: Plusbac

Thomas Doggrell (5)

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 0010-16

HH Scored over fences a Ayr (2m4f) on reappearance and remains unexposed in that sphere; wasn’t in the same form back hurdling last time and may be more interesting when returned to chasing; usual hood removed.

Official BHA Rating 123

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J E TAWAY J O E Y ( I R E ) ( 4 9 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Present Your Own (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mrs Barbara Hester Weight: 11 7 Horse Age: 6 Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Colours: PINK, RED chevrons, PINK Breeder: Dan Mangan sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, PINK star.

Sponsor: McCoy Contractors Form: 2F331-1

Fergus Gregory (3)

HHHH 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces, winning Perth maiden in April and Uttoxeter novice event in October (both over 2m4f on good to soft); may well have more to offer in the retained headgear; major player.

Official BHA Rating 123

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BEAUFORT WEST (IRE) (228)

B g Getaway (GER) - Blessingindisguise (IRE) (Luso) Owner: Mr Daniel Shaw Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE diamonds, Breeder: Anthony Keane Jnr ORANGE sleeves, ORANGE cap, PURPLE diamonds.

Sponsor: Global Herbs Ltd Form: 1/02P4-F

Mitchell Bastyan

HH Scored twice over hurdles when with Colin Tizzard but, based on chase record for current stable, he’s not certain to give his running back in this sphere; absent since May. Official BHA Rating 123

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N O R DA N O ( G E R ) ( 1 5 )

Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Navajo Queen (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Owner: A Whyte, T Messom & D Nott Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 6 Trainer: Neil King, Burderop Colours: WHITE, PURPLE spots, Breeder: Gestut Etzean PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots.

Sponsor: Tote Form: PP05-42 C

Jack Andrews

HHHH Defied a 5lb higher mark with 16l success at this course (2m3f, soft) in February 2020; best effort since when clear second at Leicester (2m4f; visor replaced usual cheekpieces) last time; interesting back here.

Official BHA Rating 122

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Ch g Shantou (USA) - Galshan (IRE) (Anshan) Owner: Team Tuff Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Ms Cora Cronin Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Kevin Brogan (3)

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap.

Form: 0111-26

HHH Weakened over 3m at Ffos Las (back from layoff) last month; went very close there in May; has form figures of 1112 over 2m4f/2m5f and can’t be dismissed back down in distance.

Official BHA Rating 121

1 1 F R A N C O D ’A U N O U ( F R ) ( 4 6 )

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jimagine II (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Owner: Wrap Up Warm Partnership Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: RED, ORANGE and RED Breeder: Frederic Foucher striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 43312-4

Ned Fox (10)

HHH Ex-French 6yo who opened his account at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) in February; respectable fourth at Plumpton on handicap/seasonal debut and may well build on that effort; hard to rule out.

Official BHA Rating 121

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B g Oscar (IRE) - Lively Lass (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Mighty Acorn Stables Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large WHITE Breeder: Mrs M. Brophy spots, RED sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Form: 3/32610-

Fergus Gillard

HH Off the mark at Chepstow (2m7f) in March then ran better than bare result suggests in Cheltenham handicap (3m); subsequently had wind surgery and left Emma Lavelle (still with same owner); check the betting.

Official BHA Rating 120

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B g Shantou (USA) - Brown Bess (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Mr D. Channon Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Patrick Murphy BLACK armlets, RED cap, BLACK star.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 6CPP/12-

Tom Cheesman

HHH Achieved little in Irish points; fared much better (won then good second) in novice hurdles over 2m3f/2m1f at Fontwell in 2020 for new yard; still unexposed; needs a close look on return from 15-month absence.

Official BHA Rating 117

14 SCARPIA (IRE) (257)

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bunglasha Lady (IRE) (Snurge) Owner: Mrs T. Brown Weight: 11 0 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK sash, PINK sleeves, Breeder: Desmond Devereux DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap, PINK spots.

Form: 4/04415-

Nathan Brennan (6)

HHH Opened his account at Fontwell (2m1f, soft) in March then proved disappointing at Plumpton (2m4f); in excellent hands and not written off, though appears to be way down the pecking order at his top stable.

Official BHA Rating 116

Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

Stewards Note: SCARPIA: Following its run on 4/4/2021 it was reported that the horse resented being unable to dominate.

2020: EMIR SACREE (FR) 6 10 11 Joe Anderson 11-1 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran

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11-2 Dargiannini (IRE), 7-1 Jetaway Joey (IRE), 8-1 Dorking Boy (GB), Nordano (GER), 9-1 Scarpia (IRE), 10-1 Earth Lord (IRE), 11-1 Optimise Prime (IRE), Broken Quest (IRE), Franco d’Aunou (FR), 14-1 Bard of Brittany (GB), Beaufort West (IRE), Apache Creek (IRE), The Domino Effect (IRE), Shantou Master (IRE) 2 8 R A C I N G PA G E S

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THE ASCOT ENQUIRY EMMA LAVELLE Paisley Park has become a treasured name on the staying hurdle scene in recent years. After giving trainer Emma Lavelle her first Grade 1 success in the 2018 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot, the team went on to win the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Two years on from their first success, Paisley returned to Ascot and produced a thrilling late run to wear down Thyme Hill and reclaim his Howden Long Walk Hurdle crown.

Now the 9-year-old gelding bids to bring a third Long Walk title home to a yard that is no stranger to success.

Emma Lavelle is only the third owner of the historic Bonita Racing Stables, previously home to Peter Makin, who produced Royal Ascot winners such as two-time King’s Stand Stakes winner Elbio.

Since moving to the historic yard in 2016, Emma Lavelle has had to pinch herself a few times. Here we find out about Emma, from how she started to where she’s going, and which horse she would want to have at Bonita Racing Stables!

1. What has been your favourite five minutes at Ascot?

Definitely the first Long Walk Hurdle.

Although I went to school just down the road from Ascot, and used to run round the racecourse every day, so the first time I ever achieved running around it without stopping might have been my favourite five minutes!

2. What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Winning the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.

3. Who is your racing inspiration?

I went to stay with Toby [Balding] for a week when I was about 11, and when I came back from there I said “well, I want to either train racehorses or be the prime minister!”

4. Which horse in training with another trainer would like to have in your yard?

Having watched A Plus Tard win at Haydock, it would be difficult to turn him down if that was an option.

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5. How did you celebrate your first Grade 1 win when you won the 2018 Long Walk Hurdle?

We’ve always been a yard that’s celebrated well when we’ve had a good winner.

Before Covid we had our local which was basically walkable, so we’d go in there; the whole team would be there, and we would have a great night.

6. What’s the characteristic you most look for in a horse?

Honesty. You can have the best horse on the gallops but if it doesn’t want it, it will never be the best horse on the track.

7. Do you have any pre-race superstitions?

Not really, I’m usually just rushing and haven’t got time for any kind of pre-race activities.

8. Favourite place to watch your runners on a raceday at Ascot?

Usually in the stands.

9. If you did not become a racehorse trainer, which career path would you have followed?

I probably would have gone into politics, so I am remarkably grateful that I became a racehorse trainer.

10.A young horse to look out for from your yard?

We’ve got a lovely four-year-old; his first run was at Ascot. He’s called Nollyador. He is a gorgeous young horse who is only going to improve with time, and I think he has a very bright future.

11. What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

The best piece of advice I’ve been given is that bad horses make bad trainers.

12. Your favourite thing about your yard?

There’s a part of the grass gallops where you can park at the top of the grass and look down and see all of the gallops. It’s just a really special place. It’s the one place where Barry and I will sit and just pinch ourselves and go “do we really own this?”

Those grass gallops have seen some phenomenal horses use them.

13. In 5 years’ time, what would you like to have achieved?

More Grade 1’s, a few more Cheltenham Festival winners would be great, and still be operating successfully in this business.

14. Five famous guests you would invite to join you in a box at Ascot for a day?

Margaret Thatcher, Martin Luther King, Roger Federer, Vincent O’Brien and Tom Hanks.

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RACE START

Two miles about five and a half furlongs (2m 5f 141yds) (4,300 metres) for maiden four yrs old and upwards Total race value £11900. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4966; Second £2484; Third £1241; Fourth £621. (Penalty Value £6480.74) See page 62 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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CITY CHIEF (IRE) (208)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Galant Ferns (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mrs J Donnelly Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, Breeder: Mr L. Kenny YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

Sponsor: Unibet Form: 1

Jockey James Bowen

HHHH Bought for £210,000 shortly after his cosy success in Irish point (3m, soft to heavy) in May; interesting on debut for Nicky Henderson, who also runs Kincardine; check the market signals.

Official BHA Rating -

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COMPLETE UNKNOWN (IRE) ( 1 3 )

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Silver Stream (IRE) (Milan) Owner: Mr C. K. Ong & Mr I. Warwick Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, BLACK sleeves, RED Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. Cox spots.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: U/1-32

Harry Cobden

HHHHH Bumper winner in Ireland; placed in two novice hurdles for new yard, latest at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) where he kept on for second after a final-flight mistake; should be suited by this longer trip; leading form contender.

Official BHA Rating 124

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KINCARDINE (GB) (21)

B g Kayf Tara - Side Step (Norse Dancer (IRE)) Owner: The Queen Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: The Queen

Nico de Boinville

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 13

HHHH Clear promise in two starts, winning bumper at Southwell in May then finishing third in novice hurdle at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; although comfortably held in latter, he should still have more to offer. Official BHA Rating -

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B g Jeremy (USA) - Rowdy Nights (IRE) (Miner’s Lamp) Owner: Mrs J. A. Wakefield Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Colours: PURPLE, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Declan Lennon PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, WHITE star.

Sponsor: Black Castle Sports Management Ltd Form: 53/25/-

Sam Twiston-Davies

HH Absent since finishing lame on rules debut over two years ago (bare form modest); 0-3 in Irish points earlier in 2019; market helpful on return to action.

Official BHA Rating -

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MONEY SPINNER (IRE) (50)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Floral Spinner (Alflora (IRE)) Owner: Mr Alan Peterson Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Floral Spinner Syndicate (quartered), BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing Form: 0

HHH Soundly beaten in similar event at Ffos Las (2m4f) on debut, though wasn’t helped by being struck into on left fore; nicely bred and looks open to improvement.

Official BHA Rating -

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Ben Jones

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PA R T Y B U S I N E S S ( I R E ) ( 3 0 )

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) (Desert Sun) Owner: Eventmasters Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK Breeder: R. Cody hooped sleeves, BLACK and RED hooped cap.

Sponsor: Eventmasters Ltd Form: 332-0

Charlie Todd (3)

HHH Placed in three bumpers last season, clear second at Warwick the final time; failed to repeat that form at same venue on hurdles debut (unable to challenge) but looks ready for this first go beyond 2m.

Official BHA Rating -

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SOLDIER OF DESTINY (IRE) ( 2 6)

B g Presenting - Sagarich (FR) (Sagamix (FR)) Owner: Sir Chips Keswick Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: Mr E. Mulryan Sponsor: Betvictor

Gavin Sheehan

Weight: 11 4 Horse Age: 5 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, GREEN sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 342-1

HHH Made the frame in point, maiden hurdle and bumper in Ireland; off the mark (won easily) in 2m5f point last month on sole run for Mark Quinlan; open to progress back under rules on debut for Jamie Snowden.

Official BHA Rating -

Stewards Note: LARGY NIGHTS: Following its run on 31/10/2019 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

MONEY SPINNER: Following its run on 28/10/2021 it was reported that the horse was struck into.

2020: EVERGLOW 5 11 0 Richard Johnson 5-6 (Philip Hobbs) 4 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

4-6 Complete Unknown (IRE), 11-2 Kincardine (GB), Soldier of Destiny (IRE), 7-1 City Chief (IRE), 18-1 Party Business (IRE), 25-1 Largy Nights (IRE), 50-1 Money Spinner (IRE)

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RACE START

two miles about one furlong (2m 167yds) (3,300 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £16400. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) See page 62 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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FA S T B U C K ( F R ) ( 3 4 )

Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Owner: Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: RED, PINK hoop and armlets.

Breeder: Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Form: 0/F2F-P3 Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Jockey Harry Skelton

HH Went close at Doncaster last December; the rest of his chase record, including three non-completions, leaves something to be desired; last of the three runners when he got round on latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 136

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THYME WHITE (FR) (29)

B g Anodin (IRE) - Jane (GER) (Samum (GER)) Owner: The Stewart Family & Michael Blencowe Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie Sponsor: Morson Group

Harry Cobden

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 6 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BLACK star.

Form: 1U000-2

HHH Won a couple of notable 4yo hurdles (soft/good) in 2020; creditable second to Amarillo Sky at Wincanton (1m7f, good) on chase/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort.

Official BHA Rating 134

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RED ROOKIE (GB) (44)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle (Auction House (USA)) Owner: The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Colours: WHITE, GREY spots, WHITE Breeder: Mr R. P. Phillips cap.

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport Form: 11/514-2 D

Tom Bellamy

HHHHH Excellent second, clear of remainder, in similar event at Chepstow (2m, good to soft; had two of today’s rivals behind him) on chase/seasonal debut; that form is working out nicely; due to go up 1lb higher in future; very solid claims.

Official BHA Rating 133 (+1)

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B or Br g Westerner - Flying Answer (IRE) (Anshan) Owner: The Rumble Racing Club Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Seamus Mullins, Amesbury Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Mrs B. D. Byrne stars, seams on sleeves, star on cap.

Sponsor: We Do Vans Form: 31-6313 D

Ben Jones

HH Scored over fences at Tipperary (2m) on final start in Ireland; below-par third over 2m4f on debut for Seamus Mullins; the drop back in trip may suit but faces no easy task on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 132

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A M A R I L LO S KY ( I R E ) ( 2 9)

B g Westerner - Bag of Tricks (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Owner: J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE braces.

Breeder: Mrs Amy Collins Form: 10-1641 D Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

HHH Finished about 8l behind Red Rookie at Chepstow on debut in this sphere; saw his race out better at Wincanton (1m7f, good) with tongue-tie applied, beating Thyme White; open to further progress.

Official BHA Rating 131

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Brendan Powell

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ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (14)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Owner: Teme Valley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Colours: MAROON, YELLOW hoops, Breeder: Joe Fogarty MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd Form: 036-521

Sam Twiston-Davies

HHH Justified favouritism in Sandown handicap (1m7f, good to soft; third chase start) two weeks ago, proving suited by the reapplication of cheekpieces; now 2-2 in this headgear; enters calculations.

Official BHA Rating 131

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Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) (Laveron) Owner: LDS Partnership Weight: 11 0 (in 7lb ex) Horse Age: 6 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: LIGHT BLUE and DARK GREEN (quartered), Breeder: Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 0/4/41-61

Gavin Sheehan

HHHH Lightly raced; well behind Red Rookie and Amarillo Sky at Chepstow on chase debut; took a big step forward at Warwick (2m, soft) last week, scoring by 10l; big player under 7lb penalty (due to race off 5lb higher from tomorrow).

Official BHA Rating 121 (+12)

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KARL PHILIPPE (FR) (47)

Ch g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Kaer Gwell (FR) (Garde Royale) Owner: C Coley, D Porter, H Redknapp, P Smith Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: A. De La Motte Saint Pierre & N. Cottin WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap.

Sponsor: bresbet ltd Form: 221P3-2 D

Paddy Brennan

HHH Respectable second at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) on debut over fences, despite making two significant errors; winner boosted the form next time; should cope with this drop back in trip; not dismissed.

Official BHA Rating 125

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2020: ENZO D’AIRY (FR) 6 10 11 Charlie Deutsch 5-1 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran

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10-3 Brave Seasca (FR), 5-1 Red Rookie (GB), 11-2 Thyme White (FR), One True King (IRE), Karl Philippe (FR), 15-2 Amarillo Sky (IRE), 9-1 Fast Buck (FR), 12-1 The Cathal Don (IRE)

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With the outbreak of COVID-19, they kept their group services going as long as was safe, before moving activities on-line and spending increased time on the telephone and at garden gates. Calls to their team increased as people struggled with the isolation of lockdown. As their members have now begun to venture back out again, they are re-opening their group services, but with new risk assessments and additional cleaning. They lost many members during the lockdowns but have new people being referred, often further into the dementia journey than would be normal.

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RACE FINISH

RACE START

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,100 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120. (Penalty Value £28475) A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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I L I K E TO M OV E I T ( G B ) ( 3 3 )

B g Trans Island - Nobratinetta (FR) (Celtic Swing) Owner: Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: Mr & Mrs J. Dawson Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 5 Colours: MAROON, WHITE epaulets and armlets.

Form: 120-111 D

HHH Gained one of his bumper wins on soft ground; justified favouritism in three-runner Grade 2 novice event at Cheltenham (2m, good) last month, taking hurdles record to 3-3; now carries 5lb penalty in a better race for the grade but he’s progressive and should acquit himself well.

Official BHA Rating 138

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C O L O N E L M U S TA R D ( F R ) ( 5 5 )

Ch g Makfi - Waldblume (GER) (Halling (USA)) Owner: Mrs A.Frost/P.G. Davies/R.H. Fowler Trainer: Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

Conor Orr

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 0 Colours: RED, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED spots.

Form: 1243-21 D

HHH Irish challenger who takes on some promising British rivals but has leading claims on his standout piece of form, namely 40-1 second in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Punchestown (2m, yielding) in April; took advantage of a good opportunity back down in class at Galway in October.

Official BHA Rating 144

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JONBON (FR) (21)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Mr Lotfi Kohli YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 11-1 D

Aidan Coleman

HHHH Well bred and highly promising; sold for £570,000 after winning his Irish point; successful in bumper and maiden hurdle at Newbury for new connections, both over 2m on good to soft ground; seems an edgy sort as he was on his toes at the start and wore earplugs throughout last time but came home in impressive fashion and looks a high-class prospect.

Official BHA Rating -

4 KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) (41)

B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: Mr P K Barber and Mr P J Vogt Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 111-11 CD

Harry Cobden

HHHHH Unbeaten 5yo who has the best bumper form in this field, having won the Listed event on this card last year (soft) then followed up in Aintree Grade 2; couple of straightforward tasks since switched to hurdles, latest at Wincanton (1m7f, good); retains major potential in this sphere and warrants respect back up in grade.

Official BHA Rating 130

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ELLE EST BELLE (GB) (20)

B m Fame And Glory - Katalina (Hernando (FR)) Owner: Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mrs R. I. Vaughan Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12 Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, sleeves and cap.

Form: 1132-31 D

HHH Smart mare who finished third in last season’s Champion Bumper then second in Aintree Grade 2; beaten favourite at Newbury on debut over hurdles, then bounced back with a comfortable Listed success there (2m, good to soft) later in November; should have more to offer.

Official BHA Rating 132

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Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 175yds) (3,700 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £52000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £22662; Second £9303; Third £4654; Fourth £2324; Fifth £1165. (Penalty Value £29614) A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

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G L A D I AT E U R A L L E N ( F R ) ( 1 4 )

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Une Epoque (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Owner: Mrs Jane Williams Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star and Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne star on cap.

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing Form: 163-301 C D

Jockey Chester Williams

HHHH Sole win over hurdles came at this venue (2m5f, soft); showed improved form on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) two weeks ago, pecking on landing two out then staying on to lead on the line; incurs 3lb penalty but looks open to further progress in this sphere.

Official BHA Rating 136

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FA I V O I R ( F R ) ( 2 8 )

B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) (Subotica (FR)) Owner: Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Harry Skelton

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, sleeves and cap.

Form: 311-141 CD

HHHHH Progressive sort whose overall record is 10-15; Grade 2 scorer (on heavy ground) over hurdles; 2-3 since switched to chasing, most recently winning a novice handicap over C&D (good) despite jumping left throughout; holds solid claims, especially if keeping straighter at his fences.

Official BHA Rating 145

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FIFTY BALL (FR) (21)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Owner: Mr Steven Packham Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo Breeder: Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot on sleeves.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 1120-34 CD

Jamie Moore

HHH Useful hurdler who finished second in major 2m handicap at Newbury in February; ran well at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) on debut over fences but poorly back at Newbury (2m) later in November; latter effort tempers enthusiasm upped in grade.

Official BHA Rating 133

4 PIC D’ORHY (FR) (21)

B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: F424-1F

Harry Cobden

HHHH Below-par fourth (on soft ground) in this race last year; made all in Ffos Las handicap (2m5f, good) in October, opening his chase account at the fifth attempt; still going nicely in the lead and seemed likely to take some pegging back when taking a tumble four out in Grade 2 contest at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, the third time he has fallen or unseated in this sphere; therefore he’s not always foot perfect but has leading claims granted a clear round. Official BHA Rating 152

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UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (34)

B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: The Forever Partnership Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Richard Rowe, Pulborough Colours: WHITE, RED chevrons, LIGHT Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill BLUE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Southern Cranes & Access Limited Form: 2525-10 D

HHH Reappearance success came at Plumpton (2m3f, good) where his task was made a lot easier by the favourite’s fall; never figured in deeper waters at Cheltenham (major 2m4f handicap) last time; only 1-8 as a chaser and is rather exposed; faces another tough task.

Official BHA Rating 135

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11-10 Pic D’orhy (FR), 5-2 Faivoir (FR), 9-2 Gladiateur Allen (FR), 9-1 Fifty Ball (FR), 14-1 Up The Straight (IRE)

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About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,100 metres) for four, five and six yrs old Total race value £21000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9152; Second £3757; Third £1880; Fourth £939; Fifth £470; Sixth £235. (Penalty Value £11959.50) A See page 62 for conditions of this race.

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AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) ( 2 1 1)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Tangaspeed (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR)) Owner: Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE stripes, Breeder: Mme Laurence Gagneux EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: Gallagher Group Ltd. Form: 2 BF

Jockey Jamie Moore

HHH Absent since his promising debut at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; finished second) in May; that bare form should be marked up, as he was badly hampered over 1f out; open to progress.

Official BHA Rating -

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B E N I G N D I C TAT O R ( I R E ) ( 3 4 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek (Beat All (USA)) Owner: The Wayward Pilgrims Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds, Breeder: Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets.

Sponsor: McCoy Contractors Form: 4F-1 D

Aidan Coleman

HHH Fourth in bumper and fell in point when trained in Ireland; showed clear improvement at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on debut for new stable and may well build on that success.

Official BHA Rating -

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BUCKHORN ROCCO (GB) (40)

Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Waimea Bay (Karinga Bay) Owner: The Buckhorn Racing Team Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: MAROON and YELLOW stripes, Breeder: M. M. Hooker MAROON sleeves, YELLOW armlets, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited, Guild of Fine Food Ltd Form: 5-1 D

Harry Kimber

HHH Led inside the final furlong and won going away at Sandown (2m, soft) on reappearance, improving on last season’s sole effort; Harry Kimber is again on board but cannot claim 7lb this time.

Official BHA Rating -

4 D OYO U K N OW W H AT I M E A N ( G B ) ( 5 8 )

B g Martaline - Knar Mardy (Erhaab (USA)) Owner: Mr Robert Kirkland Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: RED, BLACK armlets.

Breeder: Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght Form: 3 Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Harry Skelton

HHH Near the bottom of this pack judged on his debut form at Worcester (2m, soft; finished third) but showed promise all the same and is open to improvement for excellent stable.

Official BHA Rating -

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D U S K Y D AY S ( I R E ) ( 2 1 5 )

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Day’s Over (Overbury (IRE)) Owner: Mrs K. B. Gunn Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Colours: DARK GREEN and LIGHT Breeder: P. J. Reynolds GREEN stripes, WHITE sleeves.

Sponsor: Betvictor Form: 1 D

HH Absent since his debut success at Stratford (2m, soft) seven months ago; the form is nothing special and he returns in much deeper waters but may be capable of progress.

Official BHA Rating -

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E S TA C A S ( G E R ) ( 4 8 ) R NE N U -R N O going away here (soft) seven weeks ago, justifying favouritism on H German 4yo who led inside the final half-furlong and won Ncommands debut; form has been boosted by the runner-up since; respect.

Official BHA Rating B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER) (Dashing Blade) Owner: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Andreas Wohler, Germany Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sleeves, Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof YELLOW cap, BLACK visor.

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HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (52)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Weight: 11 4 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Mme Daniela Airaldi Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1 D

Harry Cobden

HHHH Made all at Chepstow (2m, good; drew clear in closing stages) on first outing; bred to rate a lot higher than that bare form, being a half-brother to smart stablemate Enrilo; major contender.

Official BHA Rating -

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HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (58)

B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Owner: The Stewart Family Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), Breeder: Mr Dominique Guyon RED sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1 D

Megan Nicholls

HHH Got up in the final strides at Worcester (2m, soft) on debut and should build on that success; one of two promising once-raced contenders for Paul Nicholls.

Official BHA Rating -

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ONE STEPT WOSTEPS (IRE) ( - )

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Total Gossip (IRE) (Take Risks (FR)) Owner: Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Nick Gifford, Findon Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE triple diamond and Breeder: William Neville sleeves, PURPLE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap.

Sponsor: Avtrade Limited Form:

James Davies

HH €12,500 foal, £31,000 3yo; dam half-sister to useful bumper winner Macbride and bumper/hurdle/chase winner Are They Your Own; sole newcomer in the field; market informative.

Official BHA Rating -

10 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (44)

B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: 3 Sons Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: MAROON and WHITE diabolo, MAROON Breeder: Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan sleeves, WHITE armlets and diamond on cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 2

Jack Andrews

HH Stablemate of Doyouknowwhatimean; needs to improve on his Chepstow debut form (2m, soft; finished second) but such progress is far from impossible.

Official BHA Rating -

1 1 S C A R FA C E ( I R E ) ( 2 7 )

B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) (Silvano (GER)) Owner: Taylor & O’Dwyer Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE braces.

Breeder: Mrs Lisa Doran Form: 54 Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Brendan Powell

HHH Respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month, improving on his debut effort to some extent; could go well again but more is needed to get off the mark.

Official BHA Rating -

1 2 S TA R PAT H ( I R E ) ( 1 9 1 )

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Tereschenko (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Owner: Mr Ed Babington Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, Breeder: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd halved sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 5

David Noonan

H Has the worst chance on form, having achieved little (well-held fifth of six) at Fontwell in June; subsequent wind surgery needs to prompt a huge step forward.

Official BHA Rating -

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6 1 3 TO P D O G ( I R E ) ( 5 5 )

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Princess Leya (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Mr N. Mustoe Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Colours: BLACK, BLACK and PINK Breeder: John Fallon check cap.

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport Form: 2-2

Tom Bellamy

HHHHH Nicely bred 4yo who looks sure to win races, having finished a close second at Fairyhouse (sole Irish start) and Cheltenham (behind a subsequent Listed scorer); still seemed green last time (hung left) and looks likely to improve further; holds very solid claims.

Official BHA Rating Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

Stewards Note: AUTHORISED SPEED: Following its run on 20/5/2021 it was reported that the horse was impeded recurrently late-on.

2020: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 4 11 4 Megan Nicholls 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

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9-2 Henri The Second (FR), 5-1 Top Dog (IRE), 11-2 Hugos New Horse (FR), 13-2 Estacas (GER), 8-1 Benign Dictator (IRE), 9-1 Riskintheground (IRE), 11-1 Authorised Speed (FR), Buckhorn Rocco (GB), 12-1 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), Dusky Days (IRE), 18-1 Scarface (IRE), 25-1 Onesteptwosteps (IRE), 100-1 Star Path (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE HOWDEN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504, the fourth £753, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Penalties, after December 4th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 14th, 2021, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. HOWDEN has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howdens. 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. 24 entries, at £60. - Closed December 11th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6535.20) Weights lowered 1lb. A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE HOWDEN MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £2985, the third £1492 and the fourth £747. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. HOWDEN has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howdens. 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. 21 entries at £50. - Closed December 11th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4966; Second £2484; Third £1241; Fourth £621. (Penalty Value £6480.74) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.45 - THE HOWDEN NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight 10st 11lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after December 4th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb (12lb weight range).

HOWDEN had generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howdens. 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. 11 entries, 1 at £15 and 10 at £75. - Closed December 11th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE HOWDEN KENNEL GATE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665 and the fifth £1340. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares 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. Howdens have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howdens. 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. 8 entries at £200. - Closed December 11th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE HOWDEN NOEL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £29614 to the winning horse The second to receive £11112, the third £5564, the fourth £2771 and the fifth £1393. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £210 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. Howden has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howdens.

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. 6 entries at £210. - Closed December 11th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £22662; Second £9303; Third £4654; Fourth £2324; Fifth £1165. (Penalty Value £29614) A SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE LEXICON RECRUITMENT CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11959 to the winning horse The second to receive £4487, the third £2247, the fourth £1119, the fifth £562 and the sixth £281. for four, five and six 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 11th and pay £105 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th.

Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. The Riders shall be: (i) Those holding Steeple Chase and Rule (D)27 (ii) Conditional Jockeys (iii) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30.. Lexicon Recruitment has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Lexicon Recruitment. 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. PLEASE NOTE: As a LISTED race, a horse may not run in this race if it has previously run in a total of four (or more) National Hunt Flat Races, Irish National Hunt Flat Races, and/or French AQPS Races, in accordance with part 15A of the Running Requirements Code.

ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £105. - Closed December 11th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9152; Second £3757; Third £1880; Fourth £939; Fifth £470; Sixth £235. (Penalty Value £11959.50) A SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.

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