Ascot Racecard - Saturday 18th December

HOWDEN CHRISTMAS R AC I N G W E E K E N D Saturday 18th December 2021 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME £3.50

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

We are hugely grateful to Howden, an Official Partner of Ascot Racecourse, who are sponsoring the Christmas Racing Weekend for the first time.

Today is one of our flagship days of the Jumps season, featuring the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle which will see the very best staying hurdlers line up in a hugely competitive renewal of the race.

Two-time victor Paisley Park bids to join Big Buck’s and Reve De Sivola on three victories in this prestigious race with Baracouda out on his own with four. Emma Lavelle’s nine-year-old would certainly be a popular winner and it’s great to see Thomas Darby, who got the better of him at Newbury recently, line up as well alongside On The Blind Side who was second that day.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our local schools Christmas poem competition. The winning entries, as chosen by celebrity judge Clare Balding, begin on page 18.

Also today, before racing, presentations will be made to the winners of this year’s Pony Racing Points Series. So many of the current jockeys progressed through the pony racing ranks and we are thrilled to be recognising the future stars of the weighing room.

Our thanks also go to Betfair for their continued support of the Betfair Exchange Trophy, the betting highlight of the weekend, as well as Foundation Developments who sponsor our opening contest.

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.

There is all sorts of festive fun at the racecourse this afternoon which concludes with our traditional carol concert led by Ascot Brass. 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

WELCOME

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OFF THE T R AC K

LO C A L S C H O O L CHRISTMAS POEM COMPETITION

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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 12.40pm The Foundation Developments Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

4th Race 2.20pm The Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards novices’ which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 Graduation Chase (GBB Race)

A Graduation Chase is simply a race for horses that have yet to win more than twice over fences. This particular two mile and five furlongs contest is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards. Initially, the weights are set according to age and sex before penalties are awarded to previous winners. Depending on the class of race won, these range from 4lb to 7lb.

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3rd Race 1.50pm The Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

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The feature race this afternoon is a Grade 1 hurdle race for novice four-year-olds and upwards to be run over three miles and half a furlong. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premiership in football, quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race with each runner carrying 11st 7lb, although fillies and mares do receive a 7lb allowance.

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5th Race 2.55pm The Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

This is a three miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.

As this is also a Listed contest, expect some quality handicappers in action.

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6th Race 3.30pm The Betfair Exchange Trophy (A Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

Just like the previous race, this one mile and seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle is open to any rated horse. A 4lb penalty will be awarded to any horse that has won after December 5th 2021, which will should make the finale a very competitive race.

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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.

H O W T O R E A D T H E R A C I N G PA G E S

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PRE-PARADE RIN G

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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Oli and Friends Pony Rides

AC T I V I T I E S

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Father Christmas HQ Arts & Crafts

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9 Carols by Candlelight

Gingerbread Decorating

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Mrs Christmas

4 Facepainting 5 Have a go at Ice Hockey 6 Fairground Rides

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Rudolph’s Retreat

Festive Family Treats

Bandstand Kitchen & Bar

Turkey and all the trimmings 3 Kids Food Options

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 WILLIAMS RUNNERS: 4 GARY WINS: 2 MOORE RUNNERS: 4 DAN WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 13 SKELTON 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.

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Foundation Developments Limited have been providing civil engineering, infrastructure, groundwork and reinforced concrete frame solutions since 1991. Our experienced management team knows the critical importance of speed and quality when executing civil engineering, infrastructure and RC frame contracts. Experience and expertise are the hallmarks of our business. Our directly employed skilled workforce is complemented by an extensive in house plant division. Lost time can mean lost money and to this end FDL has earned a reputation for completing a wide variety of projects on time and on budget. foundation-dev.com 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 THE ASCOT CHRISTMAS PARADE

Make your way to the Parade Ring at 11.15am for our traditional Christmas Parade but with a twist this year. Our ‘Christmas Around the World’ theme features Cossack Dancers, Bouncing Kangaroos, Steel Drummers and more, alongside favourites Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas.

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

INJURED JOCKEY FUND 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.

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FESTIVE ACTIVITIES Saturday will be jam-packed with exciting Christmas activities for all ages.

Fairground rides, face painting, Father Christmas meet-and-greets, carol singing and the chance to meet real life reindeer.

SEASONAL TREATS There is an assortment of delicious on-the-go outlets offering festive menu’s.

Delicious mulled wine is available from either Dancing Brave or Desert Orchid bar, or for your fix of Turkey and all the trimmings, head to the Bandstand Kitchen & Bar on the Bandstand Lawn

ASCOT SHOP 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.

BOOK SIGNING Colin Mackenzie will be signing copies of his new book, Pressing my Luck, Memoir of a Fleet Street veteran.

Colin will be outside Entrance B of the Grandstand.

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 MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Meet the man himself in the Trackside Restaurant within the Grandstand and find out about his preparations for the big day.

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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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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.

Queen Anne Enclosure ON THE GO

BARS

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, or if it’s mince pies and hot chocolate you crave, then make your way to Rudolph’s Retreat inside Core A of the Grandstand.

Tis the season for mistletoe and mulled wine.

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

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BARS, RESTAURANTS & EATERIES

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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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LOCAL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS POEM COMPETITON In October, local primary and secondary schools were invited to submit their top three poetry entries across three age categories for a chance of winning £200 in Waterstone’s vouchers for the winning school and £50 for the winning student.

Themes included “When Rudolph Became a Racehorse”, “When Santa came to Ascot Racecourse” and “The Elf that became a Jockey”.

The entries were judged by Clare Balding, writer, broadcaster, animal lover and sports fan.

Please click on the video to view her message to the winners.

CATEGORY 7-8 yrs

STUDENT Alexander McCullough

AGE 7 1/2 yrs

SCHOOL Cranbourne Primary School

8-11 yrs

Toby Spong

11 yrs

Cheapside CE Primary School

11-14 yrs

Lottie Furst

13 yrs

Charters School

Today, we welcome Alexander and Toby to collect their prizes from the Directors of Ascot Racecourse and to have the honour of reading out their poems on our winner’s podium from 1pm today. Their winning poems can be found on the following pages.

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W H E N R U D LO P H B E CA M E A R AC E H O R S E Rudolph was a reindeer with a bright red nose, With his large antlers he could strike a magnificent pose.

But Rudolph was very sad and full of remorse, Because all he really wanted was to be a racehorse.

At Christmas time his job was to deliver gifts to all, But his dream was to run in a race and line up in a stall.

He longed to feel the hallowed Ascot turf beneath his hooves With Santa on his back and show his dashing moves.

Courageously he trained all year to be fit and strong So he could deliver presents all day long.

He also wanted to be very quick and fast Just in case he could race and not come in last.

Eventually Christmas came and Rudolph was watching the race.

The horses lined up, but there was a spare place!

He looked to Santa and his friends who said you go on and run So he joined the race, ran like the wind, and he won!

By Alexander McCullough, Age 7 1/2 yrs Cranbourne Primary School

T H E E L F T H AT BECAME A JOCKEY My elf Sat on the shelf He looks around He likes animals Cats and dogs Horses and frogs Walks and runs In the sun What a sight What fun Riding a horse At Ascot racecourse Being a jockey Winning a race Over the fences How ace!

By Toby Spong, Age 11 yrs Cheapside CE Primary School

W H E N R U D LO P H B E CA M E A R AC E H O R S E Rudolph the reindeer and his shiny nose.

He stopped during his work, just for a quick dose.

(He had been working all day without pay.)

But upon opening his eyes he could find no sleigh.

He searched frantically around looking for deer.

But no antlers, no Santa, no elves around here.

A short man in bright colours took hold of his head.

“Mmmm, you seem a little different” he quietly said.

But with a shrug of his shoulders often done by elves.

He retrieved a bridle from one of the shelves.

He began to tack up Rudolph, pulling too tightly.

Then sat upon him, positioning himself lightly.

Rudolph was in shock as he trotted around.

He paced back and forth, hooves striking the ground.

“How did I end up here?” he thought.

Then from outside the room he heard a snort.

Emerging outside, he had to blink twice.

Rudolph’s knees almost buckled, like Bambi on ice.

He gazed in awe at the fresh green course.

Then settled his eyes on a fine graceful horse.

The audience gave side looks as Rudolph emerged.

But still his excitement could not be purged.

Him, a reindeer, at Ascot races?

He spun with glee, ignoring angry faces.

The jockey led the reindeer up to the stalls.

Amid the racegoers excited calls.

And as the starters orders finally came.

He raced ahead hoping to win his fame.

But something was wrong, Rudolph was last.

All the racehorses were just too fast.

Rudolph hung his head in shame.

As the crowd jeered and pointed in blame.

Suddenly he heard an abrupt, huge pop.

All the loud music came to a stop.

The screens went off, the lights went out.

And the laughing crowd began to pout.

People were frantic “please help me” they cried.

But they couldn’t see, no matter how hard they tried.

Then out of nowhere came something that glows.

Rudolph the Reindeer and his bright red nose.

By Lottie Furst, Age 11 - 14 Charters School

PONY CUB PONY RACING POINTS SERIES PRESENTATION The Pony Club Pony Racing Points Series runs throughout the Racing Season and allows all members participating at Pony Club Race days to gain points based on placings and participation.

The aim of the Points Series is to recognise members who are performing well in their race and encourage them to progress in Racing.

The Points Series came to a close in October and we are pleased to share the top three Pony Club members in the 128 cm, 138 cm and 148 cm divisions.

2 2 P O N Y C L U B P R E S E N TAT I O N

Many congratulations to all from everyone at Ascot Racecourse.

DIVISION PLACING

128cm

138cm

RIDER NAME

PONY

BRANCH

1st

Eliza McPherson

Crofthill Montague

Heythrop Hunt

2nd

Isobel Chalmer

Ryehall on Broadway

South Berkshire

3rd

Harley Blackwood

Ruby

Essex Union South

1st

Gil Holman

Tigga

Albrighton Hunt

2nd

Paddy Finnegan

Rose of Clare

Quorn Hunt

3rd

Freddie Fletcher

Halley

Old Berkshire Hunt

1st

Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

Shoot the Stars

Berkeley Hunt South

2nd

Conal Kavanagh

Jessie Jay

Newmarket & Thurlow Hunt

3rd

Eliza McPherson

Little Gallway Girl

Heythrop Hunt

3rd

Oscar Kershaw

Big Star Dollar

Pendle Forest & Craven Hunt

148cm

P O N Y C L U B P R E S E N TAT I O N 2 3

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2 4 O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S A N D S U P P L I E R S

SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT

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 HAYDOCK, LINGFIELD& NEWCASTLE HAYDOCK PARK Race 1 11.50 1m 7f 144y

1 CHTI BALKO (FR) 11-12 Donald McCain Theo Gillard (3) Form: 66-3, Probable S.P.: 13-2 2 ALTRUISM (IRE) James Moffatt Form: 220-,

2 NINA THE TERRIER (IRE) 11-3 Alan King Gavin Sheehan Form: 11F, Probable S.P.: EVENS

11-10

3 HAUTE ESTIME (IRE) 11-0 Lucinda Russell Derek Fox Form: 314, Probable S.P.: 12-1

11-8

4 MAYHEM MYA (GB) 11-0 Chris Honour Tom Cannon Form: 13-4, Probable S.P.: 22-1

Charlotte Jones Probable S.P.: 12-1 Jack Andrews Probable S.P.: 5-1

4 FUSAIN (FR) Ann Duffield Form: 364,

Kevin Brogan Probable S.P.: 18-1

5 NORDIC COMBINED (IRE) 11-6 David Pipe Fergus Gillard (3) Form: 604, Probable S.P.: 12-1

11-5

Lorcan Williams Probable S.P.: 9-1

7 GREEN BOOK (FR) 11-5 Venetia Williams Ned Fox (10) Form: 2-2, Probable S.P.: 9-4 8 CASWELL BAY (GB) 10-11 Evan Williams Isabel Williams (3) Form: 364-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 9 BARI BREEZE (IRE) 10-4 Milton Harris Kevin Jones Form: 526, Probable S.P.: 12-1

Race 2 12.20

2m 67y

1 DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) 11-6 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 1-01, Probable S.P.: 5-4

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2m 2f 191y

1 CURRENT MOOD (GB) 11-3 Evan Williams Isabel Williams Form: 134, Probable S.P.: 9-2

11-11

3 FIRAK (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 361-,

6 DESTRIER (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 50-0,

Race 3 12.55

5 MISS MILANO (IRE) 11-0 Nicky Richards Brian Hughes Form: 3, Probable S.P.: 18-1 6 RUSSIAN RUMOUR (IRE) 11-0 Jonathan Portman Jonathan Burke Form: 1, Probable S.P.: 14-1 7 SASHENKA (GER) 11-0 Michael Scudamore Tom Scudamore Form: 2-20, Probable S.P.: 7-1

Race 4 1.30

2m 67y

1 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 11-12 Ben Pauling Luca Morgan (5) Form: 00-U, Probable S.P.: 3-1 2 WORD HAS IT (IRE) 11-11 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: 211-, Probable S.P.: 4-1 3 DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) 11-9 Kerry Lee Tom Scudamore Form: 222-, Probable S.P.: 5-1

11-6

4 PHIL THE THRILL (FR) 11-3 Jonjo O’Neill Kevin Brogan (3) Form: 241-, Probable S.P.: 8-1

11-0

5 EST ILLIC (IRE) 11-2 Sarah-Jayne Davies William Kennedy Form: 36-P, Probable S.P.: 50-1

11-0

6 CASA TALL (FR) Tom George Form: 131,

2 FUGITIF (FR) Richard Hobson Form: 13-1,

Nick Scholfield Probable S.P.: 5-2

3 ADRIMEL (FR) Tom Lacey Form: PP-P,

Stan Sheppard Probable S.P.: 7-2

4 DIS DONC (FR) Micky Hammond Form: 52-3,

Henry Brooke Probable S.P.: 12-1

11-2

Jonathan Burke Probable S.P.: 5-1

7 LE COEUR NET (FR) 11-0 Anthony Honeyball Rex Dingle Form: 56-4, Probable S.P.: 9-1

Race 5 2.05

2m 2f 191y

1 SOUL EMOTION (FR) 11-12 Dan Skelton Jack Andrews (5) Form: 034/-, Probable S.P.: 9-1 2 N’GOLO (IRE) Ann Duffield Form: 00-3,

11-10

Kevin Brogan (3) Probable S.P.: 33-1

3 STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) 11-4 Philip Hobbs Micheal Nolan Form: 11P-, Probable S.P.: 5-1 4 BOSS MAN FRED (IRE) 11-3 Dan Skelton Lorcan Williams Form: 14/3-, Probable S.P.: 7-1 5 MINELLA CHARMER (IRE) 11-1 James Moffatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 1/1/3-, Probable S.P.: 10-1 6 UP FOR PAROL (IRE) 10-12 Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan Form: 1-34, Probable S.P.: 13-2 7 LITTLE AWKWARD (FR) 10-12 Oliver Sherwood Jonathan Burke Form: 412-, Probable S.P.: 10-1 8 HART OF STEEL (IRE) 10-8 Donald McCain Brian Hughes Form: U13, Probable S.P.: 17-2 9 MACKELDUFF (FR) 10-7 Olly Murphy David England Form: 113, Probable S.P.: 7-2

Race 6 2.40

3m 1f 125y

7 POTTERS LEGEND (GB) 11-0 Lucy Wadham Jack Quinlan Form: 1-65, Probable S.P.: 16-1 8 ACEY MILAN (IRE) 10-13 Anthony Honeyball Rex Dingle Form: F6-0, Probable S.P.: 20-1 9 CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR) 10-11 Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan Form: 34-1, Probable S.P.: 6-1 10 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) 10-11 Ben Case Jack Andrews (5) Form: 23-U, Probable S.P.: 16-1 11 BUZZ DE TURCOING (FR) 10-10 Samuel Drinkwater Jack Tudor (3) Form: 0-21, Probable S.P.: 9-1 12 ENQARDE (FR) 10-9 Dr Richard Newland Charlie Hammond Form: 5P-5, Probable S.P.: 14-1 13 JUST YOUR TYPE (IRE) 10-8 Charlie Longsdon William Kennedy Form: 3-P2, Probable S.P.: 22-1 14SILVA ECLIPSE (GB) 10-6 Sue Smith Thomas Willmott (5) Form: 5-50, Probable S.P.: 25-1 15 CRIXUS’S ESCAPE (IRE) 10-6 Gillian Boanas Brian Hughes Form: P6-6, Probable S.P.: 22-1 16FUJI FLIGHT (FR) 10-5 Venetia Williams Miss Lucy Turner (7) Form: 3P-3, Probable S.P.: 11-1

1 MR HENDRICKS (IRE) 11-13 Christian Williams Nick Scholfield Form: 1PP-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 2 REMASTERED (GB) 11-13 David Pipe Tom Scudamore Form: 5-3F, Probable S.P.: 11-2 3 VINTAGE CLOUDS (IRE) 11-12 Sue Smith Ryan Mania Form: 1-50, Probable S.P.: 16-1 4 NOTACHANCE (IRE) 11-9 Alan King Tom Cannon Form: PP-P, Probable S.P.: 28-1 5 SAM’S ADVENTURE (GB) 11-9 Brian Ellison Henry Brooke Form: U-P0, Probable S.P.: 18-1 6 FADO DES BROSSES (FR) 11-2 Evan Williams Jonathan Burke Form: 615-, Probable S.P.: 25-1

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Race 7 3.15

3m 58y

1 HEAR NO EVIL (IRE) 11-12 Noel C. Kelly Mr Oran McGill (7) Form: 11-0, Probable S.P.: 28-1 2 PADLEYOUROWNCANOE (GB) 11-12 Dan Skelton Mr Tristan Durrell (7) Form: 443-, Probable S.P.: 9-1 3 RATFACEMCDOUGALL (IRE) 11-12 Fergal O’Brien Max Kendrick Form: 11-P, Probable S.P.: 16-1 4 BALLYMILLSY (GB) 11-11 Nigel Twiston-Davies Jordan Nailor (3) Form: F-15, Probable S.P.: 5-1 5 MULCAHYS HILL (IRE) 11-9 Warren Greatrex Caoilin Quinn (7) Form: 20/-0, Probable S.P.: 18-1 6 WELSH SAINT (FR) 11-5 Sam Thomas Jack Tudor (3) Form: 40-5, Probable S.P.: 15-2 7 TOKYO GETAWAY (IRE) 11-4 James Moffatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 020-, Probable S.P.: 25-1 8 SULTANS PRIDE (GB) 11-2 Gillian Boanas Brian Hughes Form: 16-1, Probable S.P.: 9-2 9 POKER PLAY (FR) 11-2 David Pipe Tom Scudamore Form: 4-02, Probable S.P.: 10-1 10 FABULOUS SAGA (FR) 11-1 Tom George Jonathan Burke Form: 4P-0, Probable S.P.: 66-1 11 JESUITIQUE (FR) 10-11 Dr Richard Newland Cillin Leonard (5) Form: 112, Probable S.P.: 17-2 12 MR HARP (IRE) 10-11 Thomas Gallagher Jack Quinlan Form: 4-55, Probable S.P.: 14-1

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NEWCASTLE Race 1 12.00 2m 46y

1 EAST STREET (IRE) 11-5 Sue Smith Callum Bewley Form: 021, Probable S.P.: 9-2 2 SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) 11-5 Donald McCain Peter Kavanagh (7) Form: 2-41, Probable S.P.: 10-3 3 SOFT RISK (FR) Nicky Richards Form: 11,

11-5

Sean Quinlan Probable S.P.: 5-4

4 BALLYTOBIN (IRE) 10-12 Sandy Forster Stephen Mulqueen Form: 40-0, Probable S.P.: 150-1 5 BLACK MINSTER (GB) 10-12 Peter Atkinson Craig Nichol Form: 10-4, Probable S.P.: 66-1 6 KING OF UNICORNS (GB) 10-12 Micky Hammond Billy Garritty Form: 451, Probable S.P.: 10-1 7 MR DEALER (IRE) 10-12 Ashley Dodgson John Kington Form: 2/0//-5, Probable S.P.: 20-1 8 UNCLE GEZ (IRE) 10-12 Chris Grant Oakley Brown (5) Form: 306, Probable S.P.: 300-1 9 CRESSWELL QUEEN (GB) 10-5 Tristan Davidson Harry Reed Form: 45-5, Probable S.P.: 40-1

Race 2 12.30

2m 46y

1 ROYAL RESERVE (GB) 11-12 Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge (10) Form: 503, Probable S.P.: 5-1

Race 3 1.05

2m 7f 91y

1 BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) 11-12 Ann Hamilton Callum Bewley Form: 152, Probable S.P.: 4-5

Tom Midgley (7) Probable S.P.: 28-1

11-7

2 TANGO BOY (IRE) 11-11 Neil Mulholland James Best Form: P5-6, Probable S.P.: 7-4

3 PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) 11-7 Neil Mulholland James Best Form: 666, Probable S.P.: 6-1

3 HOUSTON TEXAS (IRE) 11-0 Nicky Richards Sean Quinlan Form: P-04, Probable S.P.: 10-1

4 LES’S LEGACY (GB) 11-4 Susan Corbett Craig Nichol Form: 044, Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 CHOCTAW BRAVE (IRE) 10-0 Tim Reed Harry Reed Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 66-1

2 HAJEY (GB) Tracy Waggott Form: 050,

5 JESS’S CORNER (IRE) 11-4 Victor Thompson Thomas Dowson Form: r60, Probable S.P.: 50-1 6 LLEYTON (IRE) Justin Landy Form: P6-P,

11-3

Callum Bewley Probable S.P.: 15-2

7 STOWAWAY JOHN (IRE) 11-3 Sandy Forster Stephen Mulqueen Form: 4-P0, Probable S.P.: 22-1 8 EDMOND DANTES (FR) 11-0 Ruth Jefferson Jamie Hamilton Form: 0-65, Probable S.P.: 6-1 9 BRICKADANK (IRE) 10-8 Micky Hammond Miss Becky Smith (3) Form: 526, Probable S.P.: 6-1 10 BARABOY (IRE) Barry Murtagh Form: 013,

10-4

Sean Quinlan Probable S.P.: 6-1

11 FILOU D’ANJOU (FR) 10-0 Simon West John Kington Form: 60P, Probable S.P.: 150-1

Race 4 1.40

2m 4f 19y

1 DEFI SACRE (FR) 11-12 Richard Hobson Lilly Pinchin (5) Form: 2-44, Probable S.P.: 7-2 2 BRELAN D’AS (FR) 11-6 Ben Haslam Alain Cawley Form: 113, Probable S.P.: 4-1 3 FETE CHAMPETRE (IRE) 11-4 Rose Dobbin Craig Nichol Form: 1r2, Probable S.P.: 2-1 4 VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) 11-0 Sue Smith Sean Quinlan Form: 5F4, Probable S.P.: 17-2 5 ARD CHROS (IRE) 10-5 Stuart Coltherd Jamie Hamilton Form: 52-5, Probable S.P.: 14-1 6 SCOTTISH ACCENT (IRE) 10-2 Rebecca Menzies Nathan Moscrop (3) Form: 50-6, Probable S.P.: 10-1

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Race 5 2.15

2m 4f 62y

1 GELBOE DE CHANAY (FR) 11-12 Ben Haslam Alain Cawley Form: 031-, Probable S.P.: 11-4

1m 6f 66y

1 LE FILS DE FORCE (GB) 11-5 Simon Whitaker Tom Midgley (7) Form: 31, Probable S.P.: 11-2

Thomas Dowson Probable S.P.: 8-1

11-5

2 BOLTON (GB) 10-12 Rebecca Menzies Callum Bewley Form: Probable S.P.: 12-1

3 WEST END LADY (IRE) 11-4 Lucinda Russell Stephen Mulqueen Form: 124, Probable S.P.: 13-2

3 ICEMAN DENNIS (FR) 10-12 Donald McCain Peter Kavanagh (7) Form: Probable S.P.: 6-1

4 OFF THE HOOK (IRE) 11-0 N. W. Alexander Bruce Lynn (5) Form: 40-3, Probable S.P.: 8-1

4 MR MCCALL (GB) 10-12 Philip Kirby Thomas Dowson Form: 4, Probable S.P.: 20-1

5 HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) 10-5 Nicky Richards Sean Quinlan Form: 513, Probable S.P.: 11-2

5 NORTONTHORPEBANKER (GB) 10-12 Rebecca Menzies Nathan Moscrop (3) Form: Probable S.P.: 11-1

Mark Galligan (7) Probable S.P.: 6-1

10-3

6 PROFILES MIX (FR) 10-12 Micky Hammond Miss Becky Smith (3) Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 50-1

7 SOPHIE OLIVIA (IRE) 10-2 Tristan Davidson Harry Reed Form: PP-0, Probable S.P.: 11-1

7 SNOW JOEKING (IRE) 10-12 Lucinda Russell Conner McCann (10) Form: Probable S.P.: 14-1

8 LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) 10-0 Sandy Forster Miss J. Walton (7) Form: 406, Probable S.P.: 16-1

8 TROLLEY BOY (GB) 10-12 Edward Bethell Sean Quinlan Form: 2, Probable S.P.: 2-1

2 FIADH (IRE) Chris Grant Form: 213,

6 RUBYTWO (GB) Nicky Richards Form: 062,

Race 6 2.50

2m 75y

1 TROOPER TURNBULL (IRE) 12-3 Rose Dobbin Conor O’Farrell Form: 3-31, Probable S.P.: 6-4 2 BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) 11-10 Sue Smith Sean Quinlan Form: 26F, Probable S.P.: 5-1 3 MAID O’MALLEY (GB) 11-3 Stuart Coltherd Jamie Hamilton Form: F22-, Probable S.P.: 9-2 4 AVOID DE MASTER (IRE) 11-3 Susan Corbett Craig Nichol Form: 622, Probable S.P.: 9-2 5 UGO DU MISSELOT (FR) 11-0 Tristan Davidson Harry Reed Form: 343, Probable S.P.: 8-1

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Race 7 3.25

9 BELLELOISE (GB) 10-5 Adam Nicol Billy Garritty Form: Probable S.P.: 12-1 10 MAYWAY (GB) Philip Kirby Form: 04,

10-5

Joe Williamson (5) Probable S.P.: 28-1

11 REDESDALE ANGEL (GB) 10-5 Susan Corbett Craig Nichol Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 66-1

LINGFIELD PARK Race 1 11.40 5f 6y

1 STORM MELODY (GB) 9-8 Ali Stronge Robert Havlin Form: 046, Probable S.P.: 13-2 2 SHAMSHON (IRE) 9-7 Stuart Williams Luke Catton (7) Form: 660, Probable S.P.: 16-1 3 MICK’S SPIRIT (GB) 9-7 Conrad Allen Martin Dwyer Form: 351, Probable S.P.: 4-1 4 SMOKEY (GB) Charlie Wallis Form: 055,

9-5

Luke Morris Probable S.P.: 8-1

5 DESERT LIME (GB) 9-0 George Boughey Ryan Moore Form: 316, Probable S.P.: 11-4 6 KATH’S LUSTRE (GB) 8-12 Richard Hughes George Rooke (3) Form: 503, Probable S.P.: 9-2 7 FOOL PROOF (IRE) 8-2 David Evans Gina Mangan (5) Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 14-1 8 MAIS OUI MARLENE (GB) 8-2 John Bridger Kieran O’Neill Form: 050, Probable S.P.: 150-1

Race 2 12.15

1m 1y

1 BELACQUA (IRE) 9-7 George Boughey Ryan Moore Form: 12, Probable S.P.: 13-8 2 AGREEABILITY (GB) 9-0 Mark Johnston Richard Kingscote Form: 4, Probable S.P.: 7-1 3 AURELIA GOLD (GB) 9-0 Simon Dow Jack Duern (3) Form: 322, Probable S.P.: 12-1 4 BASS STRAIT (GB) 9-0 Mick Channon George Bass (5) Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 150-1 5 BELLA VENETA (GB) 9-0 Rae Guest Callum Shepherd Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 18-1 6 CHAMPAGNE DIAL (GB) 9-0 K. R. Burke Shane Kelly Form: 40, Probable S.P.: 40-1 7 CICELY (IRE) Sylvester Kirk Form: 00,

9-0

Rob Hornby Probable S.P.: 50-1

8 JUST A TAD (IRE) 9-0 William Haggas Cieren Fallon Form: 65, Probable S.P.: 9-1 9 MAKINMEDOIT (IRE) 9-0 Harry Eustace Robert Havlin Form: 02, Probable S.P.: 7-2

9-0

10 TOOTS (GB) Adam West Form: 0,

Kieran O’Neill Probable S.P.: 40-1

11 TSUBAKI (GB) Roger Varian Form: 0,

Jefferson Smith Probable S.P.: 28-1

9-0

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Race 3 12.50

7f 1y

9-0

1 ADABBAH (IRE) K. R. Burke Form: 106,

Shane Kelly Probable S.P.: 8-1

2 ALGHEED (IRE) Mark Loughnane Form: 465,

Luke Morris Probable S.P.: 12-1

9-0

3 AMBER ISLAND (IRE) 9-0 David Loughnane Laura Pearson (3) Form: 401, Probable S.P.: 15-8

Race 5 2.00

1m 2f

1 BRIGHT MELODY (IRE) 9-8 Charlie Appleby James Doyle Form: 214, Probable S.P.: 9-1 2 DUBAI WARRIOR (GB) 9-8 David Loughnane Richard Kingscote Form: 505, Probable S.P.: 11-1 3 FELIX (GB) Marco Botti Form: 663,

9-8

Andrea Atzeni Probable S.P.: 5-2

Ryan Moore Probable S.P.: 4-1

9-0

4 PALAVECINO (FR) 9-8 Brian Meehan Martin Dwyer Form: 005, Probable S.P.: 22-1

5 THEOTHERSIDE (IRE) 9-0 Scott Dixon Jonathan Fisher (5) Form: 044, Probable S.P.: 10-1

5 REGAL REALITY (GB) 9-8 Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Form: 064, Probable S.P.: 4-1

6 UNIQUE CUT (IRE) 9-0 Alice Haynes Kieran O’Neill Form: 122, Probable S.P.: 7-2

6 UNITED FRONT (USA) 9-8 Michael Appleby Robert Havlin Form: 211, Probable S.P.: 11-2

4 ARRIVISTE (GB) Rae Guest Form: 003,

Race 4 1.25

6f 1y

1 SOLDIER’S MINUTE (GB) 9-7 Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Form: 263, Probable S.P.: 7-4 2 FIZZY FEET (IRE) 9-3 David Loughnane Laura Pearson (3) Form: 204, Probable S.P.: 4-1 3 MOHAREB (GB) 8-8 Michael Appleby Theodore Ladd (3) Form: 002, Probable S.P.: 9-4 4 ONE NIGHT STAND (GB) 8-4 Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill Form: 460, Probable S.P.: 11-2

7 GARDEN PARADISE (IRE) 9-6 James Tate Luke Morris Form: 311, Probable S.P.: 9-2 8 SEA OF CHARM (FR) 9-1 Harry Dunlop George Rooke Form: 331, Probable S.P.: 250-1

Race 6 2.35

1m 4f

1 MIDNIGHTS LEGACY (GB) 9-12 Alan King Ryan Moore Form: 440, Probable S.P.: 5-2 2 DEAL A DOLLAR (GB) 9-10 David Simcock Callum Shepherd Form: 420-, Probable S.P.: 6-1 3 PIVOINE (IRE) Andrew Balding Form: 246,

9-6

Rob Hornby Probable S.P.: 11-2

4 C’EST NO MOUR (GER) 9-6 Simon Hodgson Richard Kingscote Form: 404, Probable S.P.: 4-1 5 PROTECTED GUEST (GB) 8-12 George Margarson Jane Elliott Form: 333, Probable S.P.: 3-1

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Race 7 3.10

1m 4f

1 PLEDGE OF PEACE (IRE) 9-11 Laura Mongan Jack Duern (3) Form: 006, Probable S.P.: 12-1

Race 8 3.40

1m 4f

1 STORMBOMBER (CAN) 9-10 Michael Madgwick Robert Havlin Form: 003, Probable S.P.: 11-2

2 FORGE VALLEY LAD (GB) 9-10 David Simcock Luke Morris Form: 615, Probable S.P.: 10-3

2 LIBBRETTA (GB) 9-7 John E. Long George Rooke (3) Form: 300, Probable S.P.: 22-1

Charlie Bennett Probable S.P.: 6-1

9-6

3 ARMY OF ONE (GER) 9-5 Mitchell Hunt Rob Hornby Form: 450, Probable S.P.: 16-1

4 LARGO BAY (USA) 9-5 Michael Madgwick George Rooke (3) Form: 042, Probable S.P.: 9-2

4 PERFECT MATCH (IRE) 9-5 William Muir & Chris Grassick Cieren Fallon Form: 005, Probable S.P.: 7-1

5 MUSTANG KODI (IRE) 9-2 Brett Johnson Rhys Clutterbuck (5) Form: 100, Probable S.P.: 7-1

5 TURN OF PHRASE (GB) 9-1 John Berry Faye McManoman (3) Form: 300, Probable S.P.: 9-1

6 BRASS CLANKERS (GB) 9-0 Robyn Brisland Darragh Keenan Form: 003, Probable S.P.: 9-2

6 CAFE MILANO (GB) 8-11 Simon Dow Jack Duern (3) Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 11-1

7 DOUBLE LEGEND (IRE) 8-10 Roger Ingram Rhiain Ingram (3) Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 28-1

7 SUPERSONIQUE (GB) 8-10 Denis Coakley Laura Pearson (3) Form: 00-3, Probable S.P.: 9-2

8 TILSWORTH SAMMY (GB) 8-10 J. R. Jenkins Martin Dwyer Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 100-1

8 RESET BUTTON (GB) 8-8 Ian Williams Luke Morris Form: 531, Probable S.P.: 9-4

9 NORTHERN (IRE) 8-6 Jamie Osborne Nicola Currie Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 25-1

9 DOYOUKNOWMYUNCLES (GB)8-6 Jimmy Fox Kieran O’Neill Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 80-1

3 DEVIZES (IRE) Pat Phelan Form: 355,

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R AC E 1 12 .40PM T H E F O U N DAT I O N D E V E L O P M E N T S N OV I C E S ’ H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E RACE FINISH

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RACE START

Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 118yds) (4,700 metres) for novice three yrs old and upwards Total race value £9700. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4520.18) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

Foundation Developments 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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YO U N G B U T L E R ( I R E ) ( 2 9 )

B g Yeats (IRE) - Name For Fame (USA) (Quest For Fame) Owner: Tim Syder Weight: 11 13 Horse Age: 5 Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Colours: RED and WHITE check, Breeder: Butlersgrove Stud WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport Form: 4-31

Jockey Tom Bellamy

HHH Improving 5yo who was good enough to win a Chepstow maiden (2m3f, good to soft) despite not jumping all that well; the time wasn’t great and the runner-up was well beaten next time, so it’s all about his potential now handicapping over further.

Official BHA Rating 121

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G O S T E A DY ( G B ) ( 1 6 )

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Pyleigh Lady (Zaffaran (USA)) Owner: Popham, Rogers Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: Mrs H. Pudd BLACK and YELLOW check sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 133-131

Harry Skelton

HHHH Has always looked a much better chaser (won five in that scene) but it was a competitive handicap hurdle he won at Leicester 16 days ago and it would have been more convincing had he not fluffed the last (first run after wind surgery); 5lb rise very fair and he’s rated 5lb higher again over fences.

Official BHA Rating 120

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GLENCASSLEY (IRE) (36)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Reseda (GER) (Lavirco (GER)) Owner: Mr Grant Leon Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Breeder: S. J. Murphy Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

Paul O’Brien

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 12 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond.

Form: 51/6-115

HHH Soft-ground bumper winner who was prominently ridden to win two good-ground novice hurdles over 2m and 2m3f; had limitations exposed in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m5f); this is more realistic but he hardly looks thrown in.

Official BHA Rating 120

4 FAT H E R J O H N ( F R ) ( 4 0 )

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Oudette (FR) (Apple Tree (FR)) Owner: Middleham Park Racing XI Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE Breeder: Vicomtesse Y. D’Armaille & H. D’Armaille epaulets.

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing Form: 1/0-5P13

James Bowen

HHH Having his second run back from wind surgery when toughing it out in a Worcester novice (2m4f, good) and was then beaten only 2l in a handicap over that same trip at Carlisle (good to soft); off an untouched mark here and another crack at this far is worth a go.

Official BHA Rating 118

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ENORMOUSE (GB) (272)

B g Crosspeace (IRE) - Mousiemay (El Conquistador) Owner: Mr M. H. Dare Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne Colours: DARK BLUE, DARK BLUE and Breeder: M. H. Dare PURPLE quartered cap.

Sponsor: The Fire House Form: 32//05/23-

HHH An 8yo but with only four runs under rules behind him and he’s shaped nicely enough in the last two, both over 2m3f at Chepstow (heavy/good to soft); respected handicap debutant with this longer trip expected to benefit.

Official BHA Rating 116

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Ben Godfrey (5)

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HONOR GREY (IRE) (53)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rose Island (Jupiter Island) Owner: Mr & Mrs J Tuttiett Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Colours: PINK and MAUVE stripes, Breeder: R. McCarthy hooped cap.

Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club Form: 4/4420-3

Kielan Woods

HHH Plenty of promise in last season’s novice efforts and it was a likeable third on his comeback run at Chepstow (2m7f, good) for all that he was beaten 15l, as there were signs of freshness early doors; possible player.

Official BHA Rating 113

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GAU LO I S ( F R ) ( 2 9)

B g Samum (GER) - Pail Mel (FR) (Sleeping Car (FR)) Owner: Owners Group 085 Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on Breeder: Francois Rimaud sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Owners Group Form: 32-3 BF

Harry Cobden

HHHH Placed in two Irish maiden hurdles (2m4f; heavy/soft); couldn’t justify favouritism in a Chepstow maiden (2m3f, good to soft) but he ran okay and the time was quicker than the other division won by Young Butler; likely improver now sent into handicaps, as well as up in distance.

Official BHA Rating 113

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NEXT LEFT (IRE) (33)

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Mountainviewqueen (IRE) (Norwich) Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots, Breeder: Mrs Breda Spillane LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 4-232

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHH Probably improved form when runner-up over 2m4f at Plumpton (good) a month ago and this placed pointer is soon raised in distance for his handicap debut; stable second string on jockey bookings, however.

Official BHA Rating 112

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JOHNNY B (IRE) (16)

B g Famous Name - Zoudie (Ezzoud (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Pam Roffe-Silvester Trainer: Chris Down, Cullompton Breeder: Brian Gallivan Sponsor: Woodwarm

Page Fuller

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Colours: RED, DARK GREEN cross belts.

Form: 32-2305

HH Plenty of minor honours (up to 3m2f) before taking the summer off, and his Cheltenham return in November was more than respectable on the figures; his latest effort not so and this a tough race in which to shed his maiden status.

Official BHA Rating 112

10 IMPHAL (GB) (23)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Rainbow (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Owner: Mr Ashley Carr Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE Breeder: Mr G. S. Bishop (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 2-41113 D BF

Jamie Moore

HHHH From off the pace he won three good-ground staying handicaps before coming up short under a penalty - and an inexperienced rider - at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft); again ran well as he closed at the line and the return of Jamie Moore has to be a positive; needs respecting.

Official BHA Rating 111

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B or Br g Westerner - Baladiva (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Mrs L Bowtell Mr P Bowtell & Mrs S Cotty Trainer: Nick Gifford, Findon Breeder: Brian Mernagh Sponsor: Avtrade Limited

James Davies

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1 Colours: DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN star, DARK BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, DARK BLUE cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Form: 2/2330-

HH Heavy ground perhaps not ideal when tailed off on his handicap debut at Sandown and there was promise prior to that, notably when second in a Fontwell bumper on good to soft; enough to prove on balance, however. Official BHA Rating 109

1 2 PA S S M E B Y ( G B ) ( 2 8 )

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Materiality (Karinga Bay) Owner: Wendy & Malcolm Hezel Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Tote

Harry Bannister

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 1 Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, PURPLE sleeves, PURPLE cap, PINK star.

Form: 3-431

HHH Made heavy enough weather of winning at odds of 4-9 in a 3m1f maiden hurdle at Huntingdon (good) four weeks ago; the possibility of a true gallop in this larger field may see him in a better light, as he’s not short of scope.

Official BHA Rating 109

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1 13 SO SAID I (GB) (27)

Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen (Generous (IRE)) Owner: And So Say All Of Us Partnership Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: BLACK, YELLOW seams, BLACK and Breeder: Barrow Hill WHITE striped sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited Form: 342-421

Brendan Powell

HHHHH Related to a few winners for the stable and she joined the list when taking a 2m7f novice for mares at Exeter; doesn’t look on too bad a mark for her handicap debut and she’s likeably consistent.

Official BHA Rating 109

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Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Naughty Marietta (IRE) (Good Thyne (USA)) Owner: Encore Partnership V11 Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Richard Rowe, Pulborough Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE epaulets, Breeder: Michael Martin Sheehan DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets.

Sponsor: Southern Cranes & Access Limited Form: 3/3355-5

Tabitha Worsley (5)

HH Maiden after five outings under rules; might have needed run when a 14l fifth at Warwick (after wind surgery) a month ago, but others have a good deal less to prove.

Official BHA Rating 108

15 ARDHILL (IRE) (110)

B g Shantou (USA) - Pretty Puttens (IRE) (Snurge) Owner: Mr D. Charlesworth Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Colours: MAROON and WHITE Breeder: Mrs Rita Kent (quartered), checked sleeves and cap.

Form: 30000-0

Adam Wedge

HH Irish raider who is 0-11, and Gordon Elliott goes with blinkers in the hope of turning things around after modest runs over hurdles and fences; hard to be confident that he will.

Official BHA Rating 104

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B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Owner: Doom Bar Beach Club Weight: 10 9 Horse Age: 6 Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Colours: WHITE, LIGHT BLUE disc, WHITE Breeder: Miss Jessica Finnegan sleeves, YELLOW armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd Form: 610124

Sam Twiston-Davies

HH Three-time winner who showed he can live with his current mark when beaten only narrowly over 2m5f (good) here in November but couldn’t back that up at Lingfield (2m7f; stays that far); front-runner.

Official BHA Rating 103

Blinkers worn first time by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: HONOR GREY: Following its run on 26/10/2021 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

JOHNNY B: Following its run on 2/12/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

DELGANY MONARCH: Following its run on 17/11/2021 it was reported that the horse had a wounded hind.

2020: MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) 5 11 10 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 9-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 12 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

6-1 Go Steady (GB), 13-2 Gaulois (FR), 15-2 Imphal (GB), 8-1 Young Butler (IRE), Father John (FR), Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), 9-1 So Said I (GB), 11-1 Next Left (IRE), Pass Me By (GB), 12-1 Glencassley (IRE), 14-1 Honor Grey (IRE), 16-1 Ardhill (IRE), 20-1 Enormouse (GB), 25-1 Delgany Monarch (IRE), 50-1 Johnny B (IRE), Itsnotwhatyouthink (IRE)

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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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THE TSI WORLD BEES ICE HOCKEY CLUB Today we are delighted to welcome “The TSI World Bees Ice Hockey Club” who play home games at the Slough Ice Arena. The Bees play in the top division of the National Ice Hockey League with teams from Sheffield, Peterborough, Basingstoke, Leeds, Telford, Swindon, Romford and Milton Keynes.

Ice Hockey is the fastest and most entertaining indoor sport in the world, and the Bees really want to share this family-friendly and entertaining sport with the local community in Slough, Ascot, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell and beyond. As part of their local presence, they have a very active Schools and Community Team who provide ice hockey related events and sporting activities to the local community and to schools who have joined their Schools Programme (free to all schools in the area).

They also raise awareness of the sport via community events at no charge, such as here today where they can be found on the Grandstand Lawns between 10.45-16.00 demonstrating puck handling and shooting targets. Other activities include the Ice Hockey Skill Shot, Ice Hockey Skills Training and where possible, the virtual reality Ice Hockey Goal Keeping experience. These activities and the community programme are fully funded by their sponsors, partners and supporters.

Their Mascot, BUZZ, is also very active in the local area and you will also see him today taking part in the Christmas Parade. Buzz attends all of their games and also makes guest appearances at schools and community events. Watch Out! BUZZ can be a little bit cheeky and is always on the lookout for fun and a photo opportunity.

BUZZ loves to be at events and entertaining everyone he meets.

Nothing makes him happier than a smile and a “fist bump”. If you see BUZZ, be sure to give him that very special fist bump to make his day.

Don’t forget to try their activities today, say “Hi” to BUZZ and go to a game… they have a home game every week right through to early April 2022.

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RACE START

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (4,200 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) A See page 94 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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DA N N Y W H I Z Z B A N G ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B g Getaway (GER) - Lakil Princess (IRE) (Bering) Owner: Danny whizzbang partnership Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster Breeder: Minch Bloodstock Sponsor: bresbet ltd

Jockey Mitchell Bastyan

Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 8 Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, striped sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 3/0P54-P

HH Useful chaser in his prime for Paul Nicholls, but he was well beaten in four outings last season and a change of stable failed to reinvigorate him at Newbury (pulled up in Ladbrokes Trophy; visored first time) on his reappearance; others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 130

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E X PAT R I O T ( I R E ) ( 4 1 3 )

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Carolobrian (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: Paul Holden Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: Miss Ellmarie Holden, Ireland Colours: WHITE, BLACK hoops and Breeder: Mr Shane Lawlor star on cap.

Form: 1/2344/0-

Mr Derek O’Connor

HH Gained back-to-back chase wins at Thurles (2m maiden, good) and Gowran Park (2m2f handicap, soft) early in 2019; good efforts in the frame the following season (2m4f-3m1f), but he was well beaten over hurdles on his only outing last term and now has to prove his wellbeing after another absence.

Official BHA Rating 147

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ME S SIRE DE S OBEAUX (FR) (270)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Madame Lys (FR) (Sheyrann) Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, Breeder: Mme Marie Devilder & Mr Fernand Sellier DARK GREEN and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap.

Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited Form: ///4/114P- D

Daryl Jacob

HHHH Talented but fragile 9yo; made an excellent start over fences last season with back-to-back 2m4f wins at Wincanton (good to soft/soft), the second a Grade 2 novice event; finished lame when last seen in March; still has potential and commands plenty of respect on his reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 147

4 P E N C I L F U L LO F L E A D ( I R E ) ( 3 2 1 )

B g Shantou (USA) - Quaspia (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE)) Owner: Robcour Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Colours: PINK and WHITE (halved), Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud BLACK sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star.

Form: 14/1123-

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHHH Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; took well to fences last term, winning a Grade 2 novice at Punchestown (2m6f, heavy) in clearcut style and performing even better in defeat afterwards; strong claims on form, and a leading contender in a first-time tongue-strap.

Official BHA Rating 153

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B L AC K O P ( I R E ) ( 5 5 )

Br g Sandmason - Afar Story (IRE) (Desert Story (IRE)) Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Tom George, Slad Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevrons, LIGHT Breeder: P. Rothwell BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK star.

Sponsor: HBA Media Form: 4060-F5 D

HHH Highly tried over fences in last two seasons; was facing a more realistic assignment in 3m1f veterans’ handicap at Aintree last time but hung left throughout and could finish only fifth of seven; bit to prove after that.

Official BHA Rating 142

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Ciaran Gethings

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L’ H O M M E P R E S S E ( F R ) ( 1 5 )

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) (Bateau Rouge) Owner: DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards) Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE sleeves, DARK Breeder: Mr Bernard Camp GREEN seams, WHITE cap, DARK GREEN star.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 52//16-1

Charlie Deutsch

HHHHH Lightly raced over hurdles, winning 2m novice at Chepstow (good) by a wide margin; proved a revelation on his chasing debut in handicap at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) 15 days ago, travelling strongly and shrugging off a mistake three out to beat seven rivals convincingly; takes a steep rise in class but he’s an exciting prospect and can make his presence felt.

Official BHA Rating 136

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LEGENDS RYDE (GB) (51)

Ch m Midnight Legend - Ryde Back (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: AWTP Racing Partnership Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Colours: YELLOW and BLACK (quartered), Breeder: Downfield Cottage Stud hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Betvictor Form: 62P3P-1

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HHH Failed to win in five starts over hurdles last season, but she made an immediate impact over fences with a comfortable success in a handicap at Ffos Las (3m, soft) in October, jumping soundly; open to improvement but faces much tougher opposition here.

Official BHA Rating 125 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: DANNY WHIZZBANG: Following its run on 27/11/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MESSIRE DES OBEAUX: Following its run on 23/3/2021 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

2020: DASHEL DRASHER 7 11 7 Matt Griffiths 11-2 (Jeremy Scott) 3 ran

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7-2 Pencilfulloflead (IRE), Black Op (IRE), 4-1 L’homme Presse (FR), 9-2 Messire des Obeaux (FR), 13-2 Legends Ryde (GB), 9-1 Danny Whizzbang (IRE), 11-1 Ex Patriot (IRE)

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JOIN THE COLTS AND FILLIES CLUB The Colts and Fillies Club is free to join for children under 18 and enables youngsters to learn about horse racing in a fun and exciting way. Sign up today at the Colts and Fillies desk, located on the Concourse level of the Grandstand, and receive a welcome pack full of Ascot goodies. Members have access to exclusive opportunities on family days such as our much-loved brunch with Father Christmas, which took place before racing today, and can enjoy following our club horse throughout the year.

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Colts and Fillies members can get creative with gingerbread decorating and then enjoy eating their tasty treat. Located next to the Colts and Fillies desk in the Grandstand. Just show your Colts and Fillies badge to take part.

Not a member? Not a problem, visit the Colts and Fillies desk to sign up and collect your free membership pack. Membership is free to all children under 18.

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RACE START

Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 175yds) (3,700 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £25000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) See page 94 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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D O LOS ( F R ) ( 2 8)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 8 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops Breeder: P. De Maleissye Melun and armlets.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 4260-00 CD

Jockey Bryony Frost

HH Highly tried on occasions last season but he’s been handicapping again of late and with no joy, finishing well held in 2m3f and 2m1f affairs; needs to show some of his old spark before getting involved.

Official BHA Rating 149

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DIEGO DU CHARMIL (FR) (28)

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Daramour (FR) (Anabaa Blue) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Weight: 11 10 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mme Guilhaine Le Borgne armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 3510-05 C

Harry Cobden

HHH Spent last season over hurdles (winning once) and it was a belated return to fences here four weeks ago when he looked threatening up to a point but ended up well held; down 3lb but others have more pressing claims.

Official BHA Rating 147

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S U L LY D ’ O C A A ( F R ) ( 2 1 )

B g Konig Turf (GER) - Samarra d’Oc (FR) (Moon Madness) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Mr Jean-Manuel Charmes hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star.

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk Form: 02-1536 CD

Richie McLernon

HHHH In excellent form over 2m in the spring when runner-up at Aintree (good to soft) before winning at Punchestown (yielding); perhaps even better again when third over 2m1f here in November (good) and, for whatever reason, he just never fired a week later at Newbury; may be better for the longer break this time and he’s a player; regular tongue-tie/cheekpieces discarded.

Official BHA Rating 144

4 FINANCIER (GB) (280)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Desired (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Owner: Mr Will Roseff Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE Breeder: Darley sleeves, YELLOW armlets, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: Horseracing.Net Form: 13/20F1-

Richard Patrick

HHHH Has had jumping issues but not when winning as he liked over 2m at Hereford (soft; led halfway) in March and that made it 2-2 under rules racing right-handed, whereas he’s 0-8 going the other way round; has an 8lb higher mark to contend with and lacking a recent run is probably not ideal, but dangerous to discount nonetheless; should stay and acts on all ground.

Official BHA Rating 144

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ORNUA (IRE) (14)

Ch g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) (Broken Hearted) Owner: Ms G. Howell Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 6 Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Colours: YELLOW, MAUVE epaulets.

Breeder: Mr Brett Merry Form: 15-U130 Sponsor: Drill Service (Horley) Ltd

HH Former Grade 1-winning novice chaser for Henry De Bromhead; still in good form for that top yard earlier this year but he was sold for £22,000 in September and he finished well behind at Wetherby two weeks ago; that was over hurdles and he’s a better chaser, but still opposable.

Official BHA Rating 143

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Tabitha Worsley (5)

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KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (42)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, Breeder: Miss Noreen Hayes diabolo on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 5/112U/-5 D

Harry Skelton

HHHHH Attractively handicapped judged on his beginners’/novice chase wins two years ago (2m4f, heavy/2m3f, good to soft) and both the jockey booking and market vibes suggested his belated return from an absence at Aintree in November was needed; with that respectable effort behind him, back up in distance and reunited with Harry Skelton, there’s good reason to be hopeful.

Official BHA Rating 136

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B g Gold Well - Tosca Shine (IRE) (Topanoora) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Thomas Rowe Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 11 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 1/2/400-1 D

HHHH Lightly raced; taking effort when making a successful reappearance at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) and that was only his second start over fences; 4lb rise is very lenient and he could easily still be ahead of the handicapper; best form is on good/good to soft.

Official BHA Rating 134

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S L AT E H O U S E ( I R E ) ( 9 )

B g Presenting - Bay Pearl (FR) (Broadway Flyer (USA)) Owner: Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: RED, YELLOW triple diamond, Breeder: Aaron Metcalfe WHITE sleeves, RED armlets.

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited Form: P30-000

Brendan Powell

HH Essentially disappointing since winning at the top level as a novice chaser two years ago and hard to take too many positives out of this season’s displays over hurdles; returns to fences in a competitive handicap over a trip short of his best and new blinkers are a further grey area.

Official BHA Rating 134

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GUY (IRE) (29)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: W.G. & A.G. Vestey Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK armlets.

Breeder: Corrib Racing Form: 1234-22 BF Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies

HHH Five defeats since his winning start over fences but hard to fault his recent defeats over 2m5f at Market Rasen and here (both good ground), other than a mistake two out last time; annoyingly raised a total of 5lb for those defeats and this sharper test may also catch him out.

Official BHA Rating 130

10 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (42)

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop.

Breeder: Patrick Kavanagh Form: 4P132-6 D Sponsor: Tote

Adam Wedge

HHH Weak in the market for his return at Aintree and ran accordingly, probably needing the run; this right-handed track and longer trip are definite positives and he showed some strong form last season, including a win at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) and when second to a progressive winner at Sandown (2m4f, soft); drying ground not ideal.

Official BHA Rating 130

11 ZHIGULI (IRE) (32)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Druzhba Racing Partnership Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: WHITE, BLACK cross belts, Breeder: Brian Kiely BLACK and WHITE halved sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 1210-14 BF

Jamie Moore

HHH Lucky to win over nearly 3m at Lingfield (soft) on chase debut and could finish only fourth on return visit; that form is working out but he was beaten 9l and is off the same mark here; return to shorter is a further concern.

Official BHA Rating 125 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8.

2020: BENNYS KING (IRE) 9 11 9 Harry Skelton 13-2 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran

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6-1 Palmers Hill (IRE), 7-1 Diego du Charmil (FR), Financier (GB), Knight In Dubai (IRE), Slate House (IRE), Guy (IRE), 15-2 Dolos (FR), Sully D’oc AA (FR), 8-1 Zhiguli (IRE), 12-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 33-1 Ornua (IRE)

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H AY D O C K PA R K 2.05PM THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP H U R D L E R A C E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E ) Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 191yds) (3,700 metres) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £24000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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SO U L E M OT I O N ( F R ) ( 70 0)

B g Martaline - Second Emotion (FR) (Medaaly) Owner: Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: P. de Maleissye Melun & A. Von Gunten Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd

Jockey Jack Andrews (5)

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 12 Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets, hooped cap.

Form: 11/5/034/-

HHH Absent since January 2020 but he’s well handicapped on his best form for Nicky Henderson and has joined another top yard; interesting to see how he goes in the betting on this stable debut.

Official BHA Rating 141

2

N ’G O LO ( I R E ) (69)

Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Dame Again (AUS) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: K Jardine R Griffiths S Greig Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK Breeder: Dame Again Syndicate BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap.

Sponsor: Sims Suzuki Form: 13000-3

Kevin Brogan (3)

HH Won Grade 3 novice at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) last November for Willie Mullins but well beaten on last two starts on the Flat this autumn and sold for £14,500 in October; looks to be on a tough mark now back over hurdles for his stable debut; cheekpieces added; might be best watched.

Official BHA Rating 139

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S T E L L A R M AG I C ( I R E ) ( 3 0 6 )

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Inter Alia (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Owner: Mr Allan Stennett Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: BEIGE and EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Michael Ronayne check, BEIGE sleeves.

Sponsor: Allseasons Bloodstock Form: 1/11PD

Micheal Nolan

HHHH Pulled up at Warwick last time out in February when found to have broken a bone in his knee; 3-3 previously and beat a next-time-out Grade 2 winner when winning at Taunton (2m3f, soft) in January; has the potential to be better than this opening mark.

Official BHA Rating 133

4 BOSS MAN FRED (IRE) (440)

Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Aboo Lala (IRE) (Aboo Hom) Owner: Masomo Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoops, striped Breeder: Richard Cavanagh sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 1/1114/3-

Lorcan Williams

HH Looked very promising for top yard in late 2019 when winning his first three hurdle starts (2m5f-3m, good-soft); had just two runs since and was a fair third on chase debut last October but has another layoff to overcome and a longer trip would be preferable.

Official BHA Rating 132

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MINELLA CHARMER (IRE) (302)

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Kim Hong (IRE) (Charnwood Forest (IRE)) Owner: Varlien Vyner-Brooks, Dave & Yvonne Simpson Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE Cross of Breeder: Michael Carroll Lorraine and armlets, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: FP31/1/3- C

HHHHH 10yo who was a soundly beaten third at Kelso in February following a 426-day layoff, and he’s back from some more time off today; however, he won off this mark here (1m7f, heavy) under Charlotte Jones in December 2019 when back from an absence and this front-runner shouldn’t be written off.

Official BHA Rating 130

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Charlotte Jones (5)

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U P F O R PA R O L ( I R E ) ( 4 1 )

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Clarification (IRE) (Westerner) Owner: Sir Chips Keswick Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12 Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, GREEN sleeves, Breeder: Mrs Deborah Hobson quartered cap.

Sponsor: Betvictor Form: 1411-34 BF

Gavin Sheehan

HHH Soundly beaten in both runs this autumn but he may have needed his reappearance and it was his chase debut last time; won two novice hurdles in a row in the spring (2m, good to soft) and a return to form from this lightly raced 5yo can’t be ruled out now back over hurdles.

Official BHA Rating 127

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L I T T L E AW K WA R D ( F R ) ( 2 8 3 )

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Seven Even (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Owner: Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12 Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn Colours: ORANGE and BLACK check, Breeder: Mr Moez Miladi ORANGE sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Rewards 4 Racing Ltd Form: 1412-

Jonathan Burke

HHHH Bumper winner who easily made all on his hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) last December, and was a good third at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) next time; goes handicapping off a fair mark and this unexposed 5yo is open to further improvement; has had wind surgery since last seen.

Official BHA Rating 127

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HART OF STEEL (IRE) (31)

Gr g Ask - Boberelle (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr N. Hartley Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: K. D. Cotter Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Brian Hughes

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 8 Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 202-U13 BF

HH Narrow win at Carlisle (2m4f, good; has also won on soft) in October and fair third at Hexham (2m, good to soft) subsequently behind runaway, well-handicapped winner; however, those were Class 4 events and there’s a suspicion he’ll be vulnerable now up in grade.

Official BHA Rating 123

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M AC K E L D U F F ( F R ) ( 3 5 )

Gr g Martaline - Evitta (FR) (Le Triton (USA)) Owner: Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Mme E. Haye & M. Guy Cherel Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

David England

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 7 Colours: YELLOW, MAROON chevron and sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Form: 43-113

HHHH Won Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in May on third start and followed up in Aintree handicap (2m4f, good) in October; solid third at Cheltenham (2m5f, good) subsequently and this unexposed 5yo could have more to offer, provided he handles the ground (unraced on soft/heavy).

Official BHA Rating 122 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: STELLAR MAGIC: Following its run on 15/2/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

UP FOR PAROL: Following its run on 7/11/2021 it was reported that the horse injured a fore and lost a shoe.

2020: ALBERT’S BACK 6 11 4 Brian Hughes 9-1 (Michael Easterby) 8 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

9-2 Soul Emotion (FR), 11-2 Hart of Steel (IRE), Mackelduff (FR), 13-2 Stellar Magic (IRE), Up For Parol (IRE), 15-2 Minella Charmer (IRE), 8-1 Boss Man Fred (IRE), Little Awkward (FR), 9-1 N’Golo (IRE)

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THE HOWDEN LONG WALK HURDLE

PAISLEY PARK

The Howden Long Walk Hurdle is Ascot’s pre-Christmas racing highlight, a Grade 1 contest with a rich history of showcasing some of the sport’s hurdling superstars.

The race itself was created in 1965 and is named after The Long Walk, a historic three-mile avenue in Windsor Great Park that runs from Windsor Castle to the Copper Horse Statue of George III at Snow Hill. It switched from a handicap to a conditions race in 1971 and was upgraded to its current Grade 1 status in 1990.

Run over an extended trip of three miles and about half a furlong it is a true test of stamina, taking in almost two full circuits of the track, while any jumping inefficiencies are always exposed across the twelve flights of hurdles.

Early winners included Lanzarote in 1975 who had won the Champion Hurdle earlier that year while John Cherry, a former Cesarewitch winner on the Flat, became the first dual winner in 1979 following his victory in 1977 under Steve Eccles Smith on both occasions.

The winners of the Long Walk Hurdle often go on to be very competitive in the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and six horses have gone on to win the staying hurdle crown in March after winning the Long Walk in the same season.

That trend started with Derring Rose in 1980-81 and also includes Baracouda and My Way De Solzen from the early 2000’s. Most recently future King George winner Thistlecrack and Paisley Park also completed the double.

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The remarkable Big Buck’s managed it three times between 2009 and 2012 on his way to 18 straight victories, although that Long Walk record is slightly quirky in that his first two successes were at Newbury after Ascot’s Christmas Meeting was lost to snow twice. The race has also travelled around to Windsor in 2004 and Chepstow in 2005 with Ascot closed for redevelopment during that time.

The aforementioned Baracouda won the race a record four times for French handler Francois Doumen which makes BIG BUCK’S him the leading trainer in the race. Jenny Pitman is one of several trainers to have won the race three times and her victories included Royal Athlete in 1989 who went on to win the Grand National in 1995.

Paul Nicholls and Nick Williams are the other three-time winners with the later sending out the hugely popular Reve De Sivola who joined Big Buck’s on three victories between 2012-14. If Paisley Park lines up this year again he will bid to join that elite group of horses after winning in 2018 and 2020.

We hope you enjoy what promises to be another enthralling renewal of Ascot’s first Grade 1 of the season this Saturday.

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RACE START

Three miles about half a furlong (3m 97yds) (4,800 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £105000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352; Sixth £1176. (Penalty Value £59797.50) A See page 94 for conditions of this race.

Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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BUZZ (FR) (28)

E RAge: 7 Weight: 11 7 Horse NColours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW N U stripe, YELLOW cap.

Gr g Motivator - Tiysha (IRE) (Araafa (IRE)) Owner: Thurloe for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Christian Maillaut & Matthieu Maillaut Sponsor: Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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HHHHH Progressive last season, proving himself better than just a smart handicapper when pushing Abacadabras close in the 2m4f Grade 1 hurdle at Aintree in April (good to soft); produced his best Flat form to win the Cesarewitch in October and then followed up a 2m3f Grade 2 hurdle here (good) with plenty to spare; that latest form was franked last week at Cheltenham; should be hard to beat if staying 3m.

Official BHA Rating 155

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C H A M P ( I R E ) ( 2 74 )

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Weight: 11 7 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 11F1/2P- D

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHH Last seen clattering his way around Cheltenham in the Gold Cup, making mistakes before soon pulled up; Grade 1 winner in that discipline and likewise as a novice hurdler so it wouldn’t be a complete bolt from the blue to see him threaten, for all that a return to fences is on the horizon; has had back surgery.

Official BHA Rating 155

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L I S N AG A R O S CA R ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B g Oscar (IRE) - Asta Belle (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Owner: Racing for Fun Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Denis Fitzgerald BLACK diamonds, quartered cap.

Sponsor: William Hill Form: 02F0-35 D

Adam Wedge

HH Winning the Stayers’ Hurdle of 2020 remains his claim to fame and he’s gone 0-7 subsequently; didn’t run much of a race behind some of these at Newbury three weeks ago and he needs proper soft ground to stand a chance.

Official BHA Rating 150

4 ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) (22)

B g Stowaway - Such A Set Up (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Mr A. D. Spence Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, BLUE Breeder: Ms J. Corrigan and WHITE striped cap.

Sponsor: Spreadex Ltd Form: 21365-2 D

James Bowen

HHH Held by a few of these on previous encounters and his prospects of reversing recent Newbury placings with Thomas Darby are unconvincing despite the 4lb pull; in an ideal world he would prefer the ground a bit softer as well.

Official BHA Rating 150

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PA I S L E Y PA R K ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B g Oscar (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mr Andrew Gemmell Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK disc, MAROON sleeves, Breeder: M. Conaghan ROYAL BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK spots.

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport Form: 213P-33 CD BF

HHH Top of the tree in this division when taking the 2019 Stayers’ Hurdle but he was a disappointing favourite in the following year’s renewal and has won only once since, in this race 12 months ago; below par in both his races this season, with a change of tactics and headgear making no difference at Newbury; a tongue-tie is now turned to but confidence in him is dented.

Official BHA Rating 158

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Tom Bellamy

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RONALD PUMP (GB) (20)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Fruit Yoghurt (Hernando (FR)) Owner: Laois Limerick Syndicate Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland Colours: GREEN, ROYAL BLUE inverted triangle, ROYAL BLUE and Breeder: Whitley Stud & Tony Meehan GREEN chevrons on sleeves, WHITE and GREEN hooped cap.

Form: 2/F2-352 D

Keith Donoghue

HHH All four wins over hurdles have come in handicaps but he was second to Lisnagar Oscar in the 2020 Stayers’ Hurdle and it was some run to get within half a length of Honeysuckle in a 2m4f Irish Grade 1 last November; beaten much further by the champion hurdler last time but again ran well (in first-time blinkers) and he’s a battle-hardened tough nut, not to be passed over lightly.

Official BHA Rating 157

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THIRD WIND (GB) (252)

B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Act Three (Beat Hollow) Owner: Mouse Hamilton-Fairley Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Colours: BLACK, PINK cross belts, Breeder: Mrs Mouse Hamilton-Fairley armlets and star on cap.

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Form: 4/5251P- D

Charlie Deutsch

HH Could have done with a wetter week when his best form has been on soft or heavy ground; beat Lisnagar Oscar and On The Blind Side in a 3m Grade 2 at Haydock in February but either side of that he was a remote fifth in this race and pulled up behind Thyme Hill at Aintree; shouldn’t be good enough.

Official BHA Rating 149

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T H O M A S DA R BY ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B g Beneficial - Silaoce (FR) (Nikos) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Byerley Stud Ltd Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited

Fergus Gregory

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, checked sleeves and cap.

Form: 3303-41 C D

HHH Proved his stamina for 3m when third to Thyme Hill at Aintree in April and produced probably a similar level of performance when winning a low-key Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (good to soft) three weeks ago, in which he looked in a bit of bother at one point but won a shade cosily in the end; will almost certainly need to find more here, however.

Official BHA Rating 155

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THYME HILL (GB) (42)

B g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay (Hernando (FR)) Owner: The Englands and Heywoods Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing

Tom O’Brien

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, checked sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 14/121-5 D

HHHH Top-class stayer who was only narrowly denied by Paisley Park in this race 12 months ago before signing off with further Grade 1 honours at Aintree (3m, good to soft) where typically tenacious when it mattered; not sure what happened at Auteuil in November but he’s a major player if back to form.

Official BHA Rating 160 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: LISNAGAR OSCAR: Following its run on 26/11/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

2020: PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 8 11 7 Aidan Coleman 9-4 (Emma Lavelle) 8 ran

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7-4 Thyme Hill (GB), 7-2 Ronald Pump (GB), 6-1 Champ (IRE), 8-1 Paisley Park (IRE), 9-1 Thomas Darby (IRE), 16-1 On The Blind Side (IRE), 25-1 Lisnagar Oscar (IRE), 50-1 Third Wind (GB)

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Three miles about one and a half furlongs, lancs (3m 1f 125yds) (5,100 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

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MR HENDRICKS (IRE) (280)

B g Milan - Coming Home (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Owner: Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 13 Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Pat Kinsella spots and sleeves, hooped cap.

Sponsor: NAF Form: 64P1PP-

Jockey Nick Scholfield

HH Conditions hold no fears as he won a warm beginners’ chase at Navan (3m, heavy) in January; market check advised on stable debut, having been bought out of Jessica Harrington’s yard for £15,000 in May, but he was pulled up on his last two starts and looks to be on a tough mark.

Official BHA Rating 146

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REMASTERED (GB) (21)

Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Owner: Brocade Racing Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 13 Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck YELLOW sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: W & S Recycling Form: 1115-3F

Tom Scudamore

HHHHH Won a Grade 2 novice chase at Ascot in February and was going well and challenging for the lead when falling four out in the highly competitive Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; has the same mark today and this unexposed 8yo could well make amends; has won on heavy.

Official BHA Rating 146

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V I N TA G E C L O U D S ( I R E ) ( 3 1 )

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Rare Vintage (IRE) (Germany (USA)) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW Breeder: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited Form: 0531-50 CD

Ryan Mania

HHHH Has failed to fire at Kelso and Warwick on his two starts this season but he’s now just 2lb higher than when winning in good style at the Cheltenham Festival in March, and Haydock has been the venue for four of his top seven RPRs (peak effort on heavy); could bounce back with big run back here.

Official BHA Rating 145

4 N O TA C H A N C E ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Owner: David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: PINK and PURPLE check, Breeder: Miss Lisa Pyne PINK sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Hare Group Ltd Form: 2/11PP-P

Tom Cannon

HH Won the Warwick Classic (3m5f, soft) in January and had an excuse when pulled up the next twice (injured hoof); may have needed last month’s return at Newcastle but was again pulled up and others arrive with less to prove.

Official BHA Rating 142

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S A M ’ S A DV E N T U R E ( G B ) ( 2 1 )

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Adventure (IRE) (Strong Gale) Owner: Julie & Phil Martin Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Colours: BLACK, PINK stripe, chevrons Breeder: Mr R. Johnson on sleeves, quartered cap.

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited Form: 1U1U-P0 CD

HHH Pulled up/tailed off on both runs this autumn but he was also well below his best on his first two starts last term before a 4l win in this (on heavy); added the Eider later that campaign and isn’t written off today.

Official BHA Rating 142

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Henry Brooke

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FA D O D E S B R O S S E S ( F R ) ( 3 1 7 )

B g Balko (FR) - Nanou des Brosses (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop.

Breeder: Mr Michel Lecoq Form: 521/615Sponsor: Tote

Jonathan Burke

HHH Makes handicap debut in a hot race and he was soundly beaten at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last time out in February; however, he was impressive previously in a four-runner beginners’ chase at Hereford (3m1f, heavy) and this lightly raced 6yo could be in the mix if tapping back into that promise.

Official BHA Rating 135

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P OT T E R S L EG E N D (G B ) ( 3 1)

B g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals (IRE) (Luso) Owner: Mrs J. May Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Breeder: F. S. and Mrs May Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

Jack Quinlan

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 0 Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE cross belts and star on cap.

Form: 5261-65 CD

HHH 11yo whose form can be up and down, but last month’s reappearance fifth at Warwick gives him something to build on and he’s on a handy mark on last season’s best runs; won over C&D (soft) in 2018 and was 16l second to class act Royale Pagaille over C&D (heavy) this February; each-way possible.

Official BHA Rating 133

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AC E Y M I L A N ( I R E ) ( 5 1 )

B g Milan - Strong Wishes (IRE) (Strong Gale) Owner: Owners For Owners: Acey Milan Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Breeder: Mrs M. O’Driscoll Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Rex Dingle

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 13 Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED check, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, RED cap.

Form: 152F6-0

HH Looked promising when winning on chase debut at Aintree (3m1f, soft) last October; just 2lb higher today and may pop up again at some point, but he’s been somewhat disappointing since and needs to up his game today.

Official BHA Rating 132

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CA L I P SO CO L LO N G E S ( F R ) (4 2 )

B g Crossharbour - Ivresse Collonges (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Owner: The Black Horse Hotel Bridgnorth Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres MAROON sleeves.

Sponsor: The Black Horse Hotel Bridgnorth Form: 4P334-1 C

Gavin Sheehan

HHH Good fourth in Grade 3 handicap at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) in April with these cheekpieces added and, following wind surgery, he won a Class 3 at Kelso (2m5f, soft) by about 4l last month; may have more to offer in the headgear but probably needs a career best now back up in grade.

Official BHA Rating 130

10 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) (35)

B g Shantou (USA) - Alexander Road (IRE) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Owner: Jerry Wright Adam Lucock Patricia Murray Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE triple Breeder: Brendan Richardson diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited Form: 31123-U D

Jack Andrews (5)

HHH Behind when unseating three out on reappearance at Uttoxeter last month; however, he may have needed that run and this front-running 7yo was progressive last year, with two wins (3m/3m2f, heavy/good to soft); conditions are fine and it’ll be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold bid.

Official BHA Rating 130

11 BUZZ DE TURCOING (FR) (19)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Panora Night (FR) (Panoramic) Owner: Prestbury Thoroughbreds - Buzz Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Colours: DARK GREEN, RED hoop, EMERALD Breeder: Frederic Duvivier GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, RED star.

Form: 3140-21 C

Jack Tudor (3)

HHHH Takes on battle-hardened chasers on this third run over fences, and his recent win at Ayr (3m, good to soft) came in a small field Class 3; however, he’d have been a convincing winner but for idling in front, so should have more left in the tank, and he won here on heavy ground over hurdles.

Official BHA Rating 129

12 ENQARDE (FR) (46)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Usachaqa (FR) (Mister Sacha (FR)) Owner: Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay hooped sleeves, check cap.

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd Form: 1U15P-5

Charlie Hammond

HHH Going okay when unseating five out in this race last year (heavy) and won in good style at Ascot (3m, soft) next time; below that level since which dents enthusiasm in his chance today, but the return to slow ground and a left-handed track (can jump that way) are possible positives; not discounted.

Official BHA Rating 128

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1 3 J U S T YO U R T Y P E ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

Br g Morozov (USA) - Enistar (IRE) (Synefos (USA)) Owner: Mr Tyrone Hanlon Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Colours: EMERALD GREEN and Breeder: Mrs Darina Kelly BLACK stripes, RED cap.

Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc Form: 51P3-P2 D

William Kennedy

HH Returned to form with good second of six off this mark at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) last month and he’s won on heavy ground; however, he’s inconsistent and today’s step back up in grade may find him out.

Official BHA Rating 127

1 4 S I LVA E C L I P S E ( G B ) ( 2 8 ) Gr g Multiplex - Linen Line (Double Eclipse (IRE)) Owner: The Acre Bottom Syndicate Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: R. F. Broad Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

Thomas Willmott (5)

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6 Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN stars, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW armlets, WHITE cap.

Form: 0415-50 C D

HH Plenty of strong hurdle form here (won on heavy) and he won at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to soft) in March on his second chase start; the drop back in trip from 3m4f may help today but he needs to improve upon what he’s shown on his last three runs (two here) if he’s to win this.

Official BHA Rating 125

15 CRIXUS’S E SCAPE (IRE) (32)

Ch g Beneficial - Tierneys Choice (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Mr Richard Collins Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6 Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway chevron, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Collins (Seafoods) Ltd Form: P1FP6-6

Brian Hughes

HHH Ended last season with two poor runs and soundly beaten on last month’s return at Ayr; however, at least it was a step back in the right direction and it’s worth noting he was pulled up on last season’s reappearance before winning at Ayr (3m, soft) next time; now 5lb lower and no forlorn hope.

Official BHA Rating 125

16 FUJI FLIGHT (FR) (32) B g Day Flight - Silverlea (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Owner: George and Drury Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Miss Lucy Turner (7)

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 5 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAROON chevron, BEIGE sleeves, MAROON and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap.

Form: 632/3P-3

HHH Struggled earlier this year on first two stable starts but underwent wind op and returned with promising third at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) last month; in view of his French form this 6yo may have more to offer now back on a testing surface, and he’s respected for a yard that does well here.

Official BHA Rating 124 Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 9, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Stewards Note: ENQARDE: Following its run on 2/11/2021 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

CRIXUS’S ESCAPE: Following its run on 16/11/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

2020: SAM’S ADVENTURE 8 11 4 Brian Hughes 14-1 (Brian Ellison) 10 ran

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RACE START

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,700 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £70000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784.

(Penalty Value £39865) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

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C LOT H CA P ( I R E ) ( 2 1)

B g Beneficial - Cloth Fair (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Mr S. Spillane Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 9 Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

Form: 311P-46

HHH Hugely impressive winner of last season’s Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury and ran well in last month’s renewal considering he was 18lb higher; dropped back another 4lb but may still be handicapped to the hilt. Official BHA Rating 150

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REGAL ENCORE (IRE) (31)

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Go On Eileen (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Weight: 11 8 Horse Age: 13 Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Mr John Browne hoops, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk Form: 320-P30 CD

Richie McLernon

HHH Tailed off at Warwick last time but he was third over C&D the time before and has form figures of 1P13 in this very race; sure to give it his all once more but, about to turn 14, he’ll probably be placed at best.

Official BHA Rating 146

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CA R I B E A N B OY ( F R ) ( 3 5 )

Gr g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Caribena (FR) (Linamix (FR)) Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, Breeder: Mme S. Guittard & Mr G. E. Guittard DARK GREEN and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap.

Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited Form: 1340P-0

Daryl Jacob

HHH Has flattered to deceive a few times, including in his comeback run at Cheltenham when being fresh on good ground was expected to suit him; ran okay that day in what’s turning out a very hot Paddy Power Gold Cup and he’s down another 3lb, but others are more solid; cheekpieces enlisted.

Official BHA Rating 145

4 S T E P B AC K ( I R E ) ( 3 7 2 )

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) Owner: Cracker and Smodge Partnership Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Mark Bradstock, Wantage Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large RED spots, RED sleeves, Breeder: Patrick Macken ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and RED hooped cap.

Sponsor: Equimedia Ltd Form: 3/5/5116- D

Nico de Boinville

HH 2018 winner of Sandown’s big end-of-season handicap over 3m5f; won 3m2f/3m good-ground handicaps last autumn before perhaps finding Cheltenham’s cross-country course less agreeable last December; returns on a handy mark but, rather worryingly, with likely competition for the lead.

Official BHA Rating 143

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P H O E N I X WAY ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B g Stowaway - Arcuate (Arch (USA)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Harry Fry, Seaborough Breeder: Mr Eugene McDermott

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 2 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, quartered cap.

Form: 1/1/1P4-0 D

HHH Low-mileage 8yo with some flashes of smart form and he contested Grade 1s on his final two chases last season (had wind op afterwards); trainer could offer no explanation for his laboured comeback at Newbury when only 9-2 for a competitive 2m4f handicap, but there’s a big effort in him and he does stay this far.

Official BHA Rating 140

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GRAND SANCY (FR) (21)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - La Courtille (FR) (Risk Seeker) Owner: Martin Broughton Racing Partners Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Dr Vet Brigitte Poulve Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 3034-54

Harry Cobden

HHHH Underwent wind surgery after last season never went to plan and there were signs of a return to form when fourth at Newbury (good to soft) as he would have been closer without a late mistake; that 2m6f was a new trip for him so stamina is by no means copper-bottomed, but his mark is a good one.

Official BHA Rating 138

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J E R R Y S B AC K ( I R E ) ( 4 9 )

B g Jeremy (USA) - Get A Few Bob Back (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Michael Rowland hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star.

Form: 03/3PP-F D

Tom O’Brien

HHHHH Low-mileage 9yo who has still to supplement his 50-1 beginners’ chase win three years ago; his last campaign dropped off a cliff with two non-completions but he did run well in a strong 2m5f handicap here on that season’s reappearance off 4lb higher and this should be more his trip; only 6-1 for his reappearance here in October when falling early; can go well if putting it all together.

Official BHA Rating 138

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VA LT O R ( F R ) ( 1 9 5 )

B g Nidor (FR) - Jossca (FR) (Badolato (USA)) Owner: Mr A. R. Bromley Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Breeder: Eric Leray & Veronique Leray Sponsor: Adm Protexin Ltd

Mr Ben Bromley (7)

Horse Age: 12 Weight: 11 0 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK GREEN epaulets.

Form: 60U3-23 CD

HH Got himself badly handicapped after winning the 2018 renewal of this race easily by 8l and his only subsequent success has come in a novice hurdle; didn’t sign off for Nicky Henderson in bad form by any means in June but others have more pressing claims.

Official BHA Rating 138

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STO R M C O N T RO L ( I R E ) ( 56)

B g September Storm (GER) - Double Dream (IRE) (Double Eclipse (IRE)) Owner: Mr Will Roseff Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE Breeder: John Kidd sleeves, YELLOW armlets, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: Horseracing.Net Form: 11P50-P D BF

Richard Patrick

HHHH His reappearance effort at Cheltenham was bitterly disappointing given his excellent record at that track but there’s nothing wrong with his mark if able to get back in the groove, and it could prove significant that he’s undergone wind surgery; by no means ruled out.

Official BHA Rating 135

1 0 B E L A M I D E S P I CTO N S ( F R ) ( 3 8)

B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Nina des Pictons (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) Owner: Hills of Ledbury Ltd Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots.

Breeder: S.C.E.A. du Marais des Pictons Form: 2/P/406/-4 D Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Charlie Deutsch

HHHH Lightly raced since winning three of his first four starts over fences in the 2016-17 season but he’s appealingly handicapped these days and it was a very likeable run at Bangor (3m) last month behind the subsequent Aintree heroine Snow Leopardess, especially when entitled to need the run after so long out; stable is having a good season so, all things considered, there’s much to like.

Official BHA Rating 135

11 ANNSAM (GB) (21)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie (Sula Bula) Owner: Mr W. Clifford Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, striped Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford sleeves and star on cap.

Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd Form: F21P-43

Adam Wedge

HHHH Has returned this season with two very solid efforts in handicap hurdles at about 2m5f; has to deal with a 5lb higher mark over fences but this is only his fifth start and there could also be some potential lurking for this longer trip; respected.

Official BHA Rating 134

1 2 C H EC K I TO U T ( I R E ) (1 4 )

B g Salutino (GER) - Akasha (IRE) (Stowaway) Owner: Mills & Mason Partnership Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: Ronald O’Neill Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 8 Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 110P-23 D

HHH Mixed bag last season but he’s started this one well, finishing second here (3m) and third over the big fences at Aintree (3m2f; beaten 16l); 4lb out of the weights last time but he’s back off his correct mark now and is a 7yo with more to offer no doubt.

Official BHA Rating 132

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5 13 DINONS (FR) (406)

B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Owner: Whitewall Racing Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 6 Trainer: Mark Campion, Malton Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE Breeder: S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire chevrons, armlets and cap.

Form: 1P/5036- D

Tom Bellamy

H Multiple hurdle/chase winner for Gordon Elliott; predictably outclassed over hurdles on his debut for this stable but he was looking regressive before that.

Official BHA Rating 130

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note: PHOENIX WAY: Following its run on 26/11/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

STORM CONTROL: Following its run on 23/10/2021 it was reported that the horse may have lost confidence.

2020: MISTER MALARKY 7 11 5 Harry Cobden 16-1 (Colin Tizzard) 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Belami des Pictons (FR), 13-2 Regal Encore (IRE), Grand Sancy (FR), 7-1 Cloth Cap (IRE), Annsam (GB), 8-1 Caribean Boy (FR), Jerrysback (IRE), Checkitout (IRE), 14-1 Phoenix Way (IRE), Storm Control (IRE), 16-1 Step Back (IRE), 20-1 Valtor (FR), 100-1 Dinons (FR)

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RACE FINISH

RACE START

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,100 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £105000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352; Sixth £1176.

(Penalty Value £59797.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

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GOSHEN (FR) (28)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Mr Steven Packham Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Mr Christophe Toulorge Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Jockey Jamie Moore

Weight: 11 12 Horse Age: 5 Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves.

Form: U/010-54 CD

HHHH From one of the great talents as a juvenile to one of the great enigmas, but racing this way round is one of the keys to him; goes very well on soft/heavy, more to prove on good to soft; shaped nicely, as if in need of the race, here after his summer break and performances such as his Wincanton win last February suggest that even this lofty mark would be manageable were he at this top of his game.

Official BHA Rating 153

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DROP THE ANCHOR (IRE) (59)

B g Shantou (USA) - Close To Shore (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Weight: 11 5 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: P. A. Fahy, Ireland Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Victor Connolly hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star.

Form: 1B310-0 D

Simon Torrens (3)

HHH Got up close home with a strong finish in the big 2m handicap at Leopardstown in February and, although the principals had gone well beyond recall, he stayed on well to finish seventh off today’s mark in the County on good to soft at Cheltenham; could have more to give granted a sufficient test and he should benefit from his Flat run in October; respected. Official BHA Rating 146

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GARRY CLERMONT (FR) (29)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Kalidria Beauchene (FR) (Califet (FR)) Owner: Mrs C. M. Walsh Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE star, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont sleeves, PURPLE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, PURPLE star.

Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 5/653-12 D

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

HHHHH Won readily at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in May and looked the winner over C&D (good) four weeks ago until losing momentum at the final flight; raised another 5lb since that defeat but may well have more to give. Official BHA Rating 142

4 METIER (IRE) (14)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: Mr G. C. Stevens Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Harry Fry, Seaborough Colours: ORANGE, BEIGE epaulets Breeder: Knockainey Stud and star on cap.

Sponsor: Citipost Form: 1110-P CD BF

Lorcan Murtagh (3)

HH First three starts as novice (all in the mud) were impressive, culminating in the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown at turn of the year; however, remote when just 11-2 for the Supreme at Cheltenham and he then raced freely and kept hanging left (faded before two out) when pulled-up favourite at Sandown two weeks ago; it’s too early to dismiss him but he has questions to answer.

Official BHA Rating 142

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SAMARRIVE (FR) (14)

B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) (Apeldoorn (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 11-01 D

HHHH Scored at Kempton (2m, good) in April, following up his French win; came up short when favourite for handicap debut at Cheltenham in October but he swept that aside, along with all his ten rivals, at Sandown (2m, good to soft) two weeks ago; raised 11lb but that was a striking win.

Official BHA Rating 141

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WEST CORK (GB) (34)

B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha (Mtoto) Owner: Mike and Eileen Newbould Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Pitchall Stud Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Harry Skelton

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Colours: BLACK, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap.

Form: 22112/-1 D

HHHH Career form figures read 1221121; absent 631 days before his handicap debut in the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, good; has won on soft) five weeks ago and he travelled best to dispute lead two out and win gamely; raised 7lb but lots to like.

Official BHA Rating 141

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T R I TO N I C (G B ) ( 3 4 )

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: RED, GREY epaulets, Breeder: Miss K. Rausing WHITE sleeves.

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions Form: 115-25 CD

A. P. Heskin

HHH Impressive in Grade 2 novice at Kempton in February but three subsequent performances at Cheltenham (the Triumph, a conditions race and when fifth of 19 to West Cork in the Greatwood) show that improvement is needed; he’s just a 4yo, so finding it may be possible.

Official BHA Rating 141

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LLANDINABO LAD (GB) (38)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Hot Rhythm (Haafhd) Owner: Celia & Michael Baker Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: Mr P. P. Symonds Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd

David Noonan

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 13 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK seams, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Form: 1125P-2 D

HH Can front-run; ended last term with two poor shows but wind op seems to have done the trick, judged on creditable second at Bangor (2m3f) last month; possibly best with a slog in the mud, which he may not get today. Official BHA Rating 140

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NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (34)

B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Breeder: Sean Reilly hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 14-113 D

Nico de Boinville

HHHH Has had only four starts over hurdles, plus one bumper; long odds-on for two novice wins in May; 8-1 when back for handicap debut in the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m good; acts on soft) five weeks ago, making most (seemingly not the plan, took strong hold) on his way to very good third of 19 to West Cork; has further improvement in him. Official BHA Rating 136

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B g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt (IRE) (Mandalus) Owner: The Megsons Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Breeder: Martin Byrne Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club

Kielan Woods

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 9 Colours: PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap.

Form: 4/PPP-02 D

HH Often front-runner; first-time cheekpieces and dropped substantially in class when he put up a very bold show from the front at Doncaster (2m3f) three weeks ago, which was a significant revival (he used to be capable of much better) but faring as well in today’s company should be much harder.

Official BHA Rating 136

1 1 O N E M O R E F O R T H E R OA D ( G B ) ( 2 1 )

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Vinomore (Grape Tree Road) Owner: Rupert Dubai Racing Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Neil King, Burderop Colours: RED, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW and RED Breeder: Donna Wallis check sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK check cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 11-4111 D

Bryony Frost

HHHH Had a double in March and has also won all three starts since his summer break; made all in very small fields on last two occasions but dealt with larger line-ups earlier, so does not have to make the running; saw off notable rivals when outsider of the field at Newbury last time and, although raised another 3lb today, he may have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 136

12 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (38)

B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED check, Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, RED cap.

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing Form: 114-122 D BF

Tom O’Brien

HHH Progressive in bumpers last season, fourth in Grade 2 at Aintree in April; hurdling career has also begun well, winning at Worcester before second at Chepstow (2m3f Grade 2) and Exeter (2m, good to soft); he should settle better with a stronger pace likely in this race, which adds to his interest as a handicap debutant.

Official BHA Rating 135

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B g Beat Hollow - Karla June (Unfuwain (USA)) Owner: Pump & Plant Services Ltd Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Breeder: Netherfield House Stud Sponsor: Pump & Plant Services Ltd

Lee Edwards

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 6 Colours: MAUVE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW cap.

Form: 1114-54 D

HHH Finished well from out the back when fourth in this last year (heavy) and that was just his second handicap; missed the next 11 months (had wind op this October) and was not far off his best form when fourth to Sammarive at Sandown; needs to build on that and the visor is an interesting addition.

Official BHA Rating 133

1 4 M AC K T H E M A N ( I R E ) ( 3 8 )

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 3 Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoop.

Breeder: Mr Mark Grace, Form: 25103-1 D Sponsor: Tote

Adam Wedge

HH Tailed off in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in February but creditable third of nine in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) next time; won at Exeter (good to soft) last month on reappearance but he’s handicapped up to his best and others appear more open to potential.

Official BHA Rating 130 Visor worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note: METIER: Following its run on 4/12/2021 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed throughout.

BENSON: Following its run on 4/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

2020: NOT SO SLEEPY 8 11 6 Tom O’Brien 20-1 (Hughie Morrison) 17 ran

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040, the fourth £521, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 11th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Foundation Developments 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 Foundation Developments.

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. 20 entries, at £40. - Closed December 13th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280.

(Penalty Value £4520.18) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE HOWDEN GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two steeple chases. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 7lb Allowances: Horses which, before April 25th, 2021 had not won a steeple chase 4lb. 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for 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. 12 entries at £200. - Closed December 13th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496.

(Penalty Value £20812) A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.50 - THE HOWDEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 16th. Penalties, after December 11th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. HOWDEN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 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 Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, at £125. - Closed December 13th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE HOWDEN LONG WALK HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59797 to the winning horse The second to receive £22438, the third £11235, the fourth £5596, the fifth £2814 and the sixth £1407. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £112 stake, Confirm by noon, December 13th and pay £338, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 13th and pay £3000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. HOWDEN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 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 Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

Ascot Racecourse will provide 1,000 Euros towards the cost of travel of any horse trained outside Great Britain, travelling to Ascot for the express purpose of running in this race, returning to their home stable after the race and not being placed in the first four finishers. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the managing executive on the day. 16 entries, 5 at £112, 11 at £450. - Closed November 30th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352; Sixth £1176. (Penalty Value £59797.50) A SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE HOWDEN SILVER CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £87 stake, Confirm by noon, December 13th and pay £263, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 16th. Penalties, after December 5th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). HOWDEN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 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 Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. ASCOT RACECOURSE will pay a £10,000 Bonus to the owner of the winner if the horse was placed in the first four places in The Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase in 2021. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, December 5th may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 34 entries, 19 at £87, 15 at £350. Closed November 30th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (Penalty Value £39865) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 78 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE TROPHY (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59797 to the winning horse The second to receive £22438, the third £11235, the fourth £5596, the fifth £2814 and the sixth £1407. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £130 stake, Confirm by noon, December 13th and pay £395, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 16th. Penalties, after December 5th, 2021, a winner of a hurdle race 4lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). Betfair has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 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 Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, December 5th may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 32 entries, 16 at £130, 16 at £525. - Closed November 30th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352; Sixth £1176. (Penalty Value £59797.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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