Ascot Racecard - Friday 24th November

N OV E M B E R R AC I N G F R I D AY Friday 24th November 2023 O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M M E £ 5 .0 0

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the November Racing Weekend.

We are delighted to showcase a full variety of what the sport has to offer today, headlined by some exciting racing action with more than £175,000 in prize money available.

Off the track, there is the chance to meet and talk to syndicates and racing clubs as part of the Racecourse Ownership Day series run by Great British Racing. Make sure you look out for Ownership Ambassador, Frankie Foster, who will lead a series of educational talks, interviewing syndicate managers, trainers and racing personalities as they share their knowledge and experience of shared ownership.

Our grateful thanks go to all our raceday sponsors including A Garden For All Seasons and All Seasons Scaffolding. We also name our first race the Ascot Partners ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle as a thank you to all of our Partners, Sponsors and Suppliers that support us all year-round - many of them are with us today.

As part of our Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, we are delighted to welcome The Not Forgotten charity, Racing to School and SAFE all of whom have a race in their name and do fantastic work across a variety of sectors.

Careers in Racing will also be with us, bringing 30 students from the University Campus of Football Business Wembley Campus to learn more about our sport with a full tour and the chance go behind the scenes with RaceTech and Sky Sports Racing.

We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow where our feature Grade 2 races are headlined by some high-class entries, including the reigning Betfair Ascot Chase winner Shishkin in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase.

Yours sincerely,

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

WELCOME

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Your guide to refreshments at Ascot

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46-47 O F F T H E T R AC K Your guide to today’s activities away from the track

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & R AC E C O N D I T I O N S 48 GENERAL INFORMATION

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C O M I N G U P AT A S C OT Your guide to upcoming events at Ascot

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

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PAG E S 3 2 - 3 3

1st Race 12.15pm The Ascot Partners “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle

5th Race 2.35pm The Garden For All Seasons Handicap Hurdle

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

PAG E S 2 0 - 2 1

2nd Race 12.50pm The Racing To School Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season which is towards the end of April. However, for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two mile and three furlong novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards.

PAG E S 2 4 - 2 5

3rd Race 1.25pm The Give The Gift Of Ascot Membership Introductory Hurdle

An Introductory Hurdle is a race which is restricted to horses which have not previously run in more than one hurdle race. This particular one mile, seven and a half furlong contest is for four-year-olds and upwards. The weights are initially set at 11st 2lb for each runner with fillies and mares receiving a 7lb allowance from their male rivals. However, any runner that was successful on their first start will be allocated a 5lb penalty.

This is a one mile, seven and a half furlong handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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 145 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 140.

PAG E S 3 6 - 3 8

6th Race 3.10pm The All Seasons Scaffolding Handicap Steeple Chase

This is a three mile handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased.

Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

PAG E S 4 0 - 4 2

7th Race 3.45pm The Not Forgotten Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

The final race this afternoon will be this three mile and half a furlong handicap hurdle race which has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 115. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

PAG E S 2 8 - 3 0

4th Race 2.00pm The S.A.F.E. Handicap Steeple Chase

This is a two mile and five furlong handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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 their lower rated rivals. 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.

CONTENTS

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CAR PARK 1

P R E-PA RA D E R I NG

CAR PARK 2

K EY TO SY M B O L S Entry Point

Ascot Shop

Cash Machine

LK Bennett Boutique

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Taxi Drop Off Point

Grandstand Entrances

Sunflower Lawn

First Aid Point

Injured Jockeys Fund Charity Shop

Toilets & Baby Changing

Discover Racehorse Ownership

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

Memberships at Ascot Information

MAI N RECE PTI O N

TO CAR PARK 6

CAR PARK 3

Wristbands Lost Child/Person Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person.

If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist.

Over 18 Wristbands Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol or betting. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining HORSEWALK INN

Bars V

Choose from the Ascot Burger with bacon and smoked applewood cheese, classic battered haddock, bangers and mash or tasty mac ‘n’ cheese topped with pancetta. Plant-based variations available.

On The Go

FRANKEL BAR

Named after Frankel, who won five times at Ascot and was unbeaten in his fourteen-race career, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, wine, beer and spirits with alcoholic-free options also on offer.

LAVAZZA ON 4 V

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

Serving coffees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, a range of sandwiches and cakes.

Select from a delightful range of warming winter cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Alcohol-free options available.

Dairy Free DF Free from Gluten FG Plant-based PB Vegetarian 6 W H E R E T O E AT A N D D R I N K PB

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure.

On The Go FRONT RUNNER GRILL

PIZZA & CO

Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, find us on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.

Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

LAVAZZA TIERRA

Bar V

Serving coffees by Lavazza, teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, sandwiches and cake from its location on the Grandstand Concourse.

CHOISIR

This bar, named after the Australian sprinter who won two races in four days at Royal Ascot, serves a range of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Located on the Concourse.

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

RACE 1

The Ascot Partnerships Team are delighted to welcome our Official Partners, Sponsors and Suppliers to Ascot today. We are pleased to name the first race The Ascot Partners Maiden "National Hunt" Hurdle Race to say thank you for all your support. Have a wonderful day.

RACE 2

Racing to School is an education charity that aims to inspire young minds through the provision of free, interactive, and healthy outdoor educational events for schools, staged at a variety of racing venues. In 2022, it delivered 403 events across the country and engaging a diverse group of over 16,000 young people.

The charity works with young people with SEN and over one third of its output is targeted to engage those from inner city, rural and deprived areas.

Visit: www.racingtoschool.co.uk

RACE 3

Treat a loved one to the ultimate gift of Ascot Membership this Christmas.

Starting at £99, the Queen Anne Membership includes admission to one day of Royal Ascot and two Ascot Racedays, or choose the Annual option and enjoy all 21 Ascot Racedays throughout the year. Visit the Membership stand inside Grandstand Entrance B today and get Christmas all wrapped up.

RACE 4

S.A.F.E. (Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines) is run by a small group of horse-loving volunteers across Berkshire and Surrey. They give up their time on a regular basis to help horses and ponies who have been abandoned or neglected, keeping them ‘SAFE’ and away from harm. The fundamental objectives of the organisation are the 3 R’s – Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome. The volunteers look after them, gain their trust over time and with the help of vets and farriers nurse them back to a full bill of health.

Visit: www.safe-horses.co.uk

RACE 5

We are A Garden For All Seasons. Our company supply and install artificial grass to the residential and commercial market covering the Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, and Hampshire areas. Ascot Racecourse is among many of our satisfied clients; we only use British manufactured products, installed to a high standard.

Our customer recommendations are our future. agardenforallseasons.co.uk

RACE 6

Established in 2018, All Seasons Scaffolding has quickly become recognised as one of the leading scaffolding contractors in the London construction market.

Offering commercial and technical guidance from tender stage to final account, All Seasons Scaffolding can provide its customers with beneficial savings to budgets and programme.

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The Not Forgotten provides events for wounded serving personnel and disabled veterans, which improve physical and mental health, address isolation and loneliness, and promote a sense of community and balance. This enables beneficiaries to live a normal, if not a better life. The charity supports over 10,000 beneficiaries, providing assistance to any serving man or woman who is wounded, injured or sick and any veteran with a disability, illness or infirmity, whatever the cause and whenever it arose. Any serving or former member of The Royal Navy, The Royal Marines, The British Army, The Royal Air Force and The Merchant Navy, both Regular and Reserve Forces, may be eligible for its help.

To find out more, visit: www.thenotforgotten.org

In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2023 race sponsors:

• A Garden For All Seasons • All Seasons Scaffolding • Ascot Underwriting • bet365 • Betfair • Blue Eagle • Byrne Group • Carey Group Plc • Chapel Down • Charbonnel et Walker • Coral A S C OT S P O N S O R S 8

• DUAL • European Breeders Fund • Fortnum & Mason • GL events • Grundon Waste Management • Inline Policy Ltd • John Guest Racing Ltd • McGee Group • Molton Brown London • Mrs Anne Cowley • Nirvana Spa

• October Club • Property Raceday • Restorations UK • Soil Science • Seat Unique • Thames Materials • Tote • Troy Asset Management • Village Hotels • WB Wealth

OFFICIAL PARTNERS, SPONSORS & SUPPLIERS O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

OFF THE TRACK OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE SYNDICATES AND RACING CLUBS Grandstand Concourse Meet with syndicates and clubs to discuss an alternative avenue into racehorse ownership and find the right type of ownership for you. Representatives from In The Paddock, the Racehorse Owners Association and the Racehorse Syndicates Association will be on hand to answer any questions and talk through the benefits and thrills racehorse ownership can provide.

OWNERSHIP TALKS Parade Ring

COMPETITION TIME Grandstand Concourse

Head to the Parade Ring during the afternoon where Frankie Foster will host a series of educational talks with syndicate managers, trainers and racing personalities who will be sharing their knowledge and experience on shared ownership. You can also catch these on the big screens.

As part of the Ownership Day series, there will be a number of competitions running across the racedays. Prizes include shares in racehorses, ownership experiences and a private champagne tour of a trainer’s yard.

Head to the Grandstand Concourse to meet the Clubs/Syndicates and be in with a chance of winning these exciting prizes.

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INJURED JOCKEY FUND STALL

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT

The Injured Jockey Fund will be selling a range of products, including its popular cards, calendars and diaries, to help continue its work improving the lives of injured jockeys and their families. Located next to the Parade Ring.

This Christmas, gift a loved one a Membership from just £99. Choose from two exciting Queen Anne Memberships where guests can revel in the splendour of Royal Ascot and enjoy the thrill of Ascot Racedays. Visit the Membership stand in the Grandstand today.

UP TO 50% OFF *

ASCOT SHOP

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE

Visit the Ascot Shop, located in the Grandstand close to Entrance B, to browse a stylish range of exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementoes from your day at Ascot.

Shop 30% off with our official womenswear sponsor LK Bennett this Black Friday Weekend. Plus, half price on all shoes and boots to take you from raceday to party season and into the new year. Find us next to the Parade Ring.

*Selected lines only while stock lasts

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DISCOVER THE THRILL OF SHARED O W N E R S H I P H E R E TO DAY Being a shared owner is a fantastic experience, from the special owner hospitality at racecourses across the year, exclusive events at Trainers’ Yards, to watching your thoroughbred train on the gallops.

Meet Syndicates and Racing Clubs Syndicates and Racing Clubs will be ready to chat with you about the avenues into racehorse ownership, with a range of share options available.

Shared Ownership Competitions Take part in a range of competitions to win a share in a racehorse or a VIP event at a Trainer’s Yard.

Ownership Talks Frankie Foster will be in the Parade Ring and Syndicate Village, hosting short talks with Syndicate and Racing Club managers, trainers and racing personalities on their experiences of shared ownership.

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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 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.

Official BHA Rating 158

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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. Damsire (Grandfather) 9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 10. Number of days since last run 11. Form guide 12. Horse’s sponsor details 13. Breeder 14. Trainer(s) 15. Owner(s) 16. Age of horse 17. Owner’s colours (description) 18. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled up U = Unseated rider 19. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = 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. 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.

22. 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.

RACING CHARITIES’ GROUP Sport’s leading charities committed to supporting racing’s future strategy.

A new Racing Charities’ Group has launched to grow and sustain combined efforts to support beneficiaries and the racing industry.

This voluntary forum has been created to champion the wide spectrum of the sector’s investment in education, training, and community activity, including horse welfare. The Group is a partnership of charities seeking to share knowledge and to collaborate across areas of common interest, such as funding, regulation and strategy.

National Horseracing College chief executive, Stephen Padgett said: “The Racing Charities’ Group has evolved out of a training programme underwritten by the Racing Foundation. The aim was to promote awareness among charity leaders of shared challenges and identify opportunities to bring influence advantageous to their beneficiary groups, as well as the racing industry.

“The response has been very positive from colleagues who see the benefit in looking beyond the horizon of their own mission to find ways to combine knowledge and resources for wider benefit. There are various important issues on which the Group’s members can find consensus and use their experience and informed perspectives to aid the development of racing’s strategies.

We believe that there is a strong mutual dependency within the industry to which this Group is committed.”

The Racing Charities’ Group membership includes: the National Horseracing College; The British Racing School; the Scottish Racing Academy; The National Stud; Racing to School and Racing Together; Retraining of Racehorses; the Injured Jockeys Fund; JETS; The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and Racing Welfare.

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RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (3,875 metres) for maiden four yrs old and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £14999. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6259; Second £3130; Third £1564; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8168.46) See page 46 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Racecourse 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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B A L LY F I N N ( I R E ) ( 3 0 0 )

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Boro Time (IRE) (Spadoun (FR)) Owner: Crest Racing V Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK spots, Breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK cap.

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk Form: P52-

Jockey Rex Dingle

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Beaten 5l by Bective Abbey when second of 11 at 8-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Tyrella over 3m in January. The betting market could prove a good guide on his NH/stable debut.

Official BHA Rating -

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B ATA I L L O N ( G B ) ( 2 1 2 )

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Valbuena (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr David Maxwell Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Colours: RED, BROWN sleeves Breeder: Mette Campbell-Andenaes and cap.

Sponsor: The Fitzdares Club Form: 022-

Mr David Maxwell (3)

Placed in two hurdle races from three starts. Beaten 6l by Khazar Lises when second of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at La Teste De Buch over 2m 2f (soft) in April. First run for a new stable today, previously with B Montzey in France, and he’s respected.

Official BHA Rating -

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B E AT T H E B AT ( I R E ) ( 2 4 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Twelfth Man Partnership 6 Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Colours: PURPLE, WHITE chevron, EMERALD Breeder: Mr Kevin McCarthy GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE star.

Sponsor: Omnialegal Ltd, Grosvenor Sport Form: 210-2 BF

Jonathan Burke

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Masaccio when second of 16 at 9-4fav on his hurdling debut at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month. Big chance with that comeback run under his belt.

Official BHA Rating -

4 C H A M PAG N E T W I S T ( I R E ) ( 2 2 9 )

B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) (Kayf Tara) Owner: The Pour Decisions Syndicate Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: Fintan Kealy Sponsor: Fitzdares

Kielan Woods

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 3F1-

A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race at Quakerstown over 3m on his latest outing in April, beating Bennettsbridge by 12l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roisin Hickey in Ireland. Bought for 60,000 pounds in May and one to note. Official BHA Rating -

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IDEAL DES BORDES (FR) (195)

B g Coastal Path - Carmen des Bordes (FR) (Network (GER)) Owner: Mrs C. Hanbury & Mrs H. Mackenzie Smith Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: MAROON, YELLOW cap, Breeder: E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al MAROON spots.

Form: 1-3 BF

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 10 behind Kintail beaten 1 3/4l at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) in May. That is solid form and he makes plenty of appeal on his hurdling debut.

Official BHA Rating -

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M E E T M E AT T H E A R C H ( I R E ) ( 2 4 5 )

B g Jet Away - Golden Fantasy (IRE) (Shernazar) Owner: Mr David Scott (Kent) Trainer: Richard Rowe, Pulborough Breeder: T. Horgan Sponsor: Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Colours: LIGHT GREEN, MAROON chevrons and armlets, striped cap.

Form: 51/P-

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 200-1 at Newbury over 2m 4f (soft) in a race won by The Carpenter in March on his hurdling debut. Never a factor that day and he is probably best watched for the time being.

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MONTYS SOLDIER (IRE) (229)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Montys Miss (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mr O. S. Harris Weight: 11 4 Horse Age: 5 Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, Breeder: J. Mangan striped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Tote, NAF Form: 13-

Jack Tudor

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind The Jukebox Man beaten 13l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Ffos Las over 2m (soft) in April.

Shouldn’t be underestimated on his hurdling/stable debut.

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P E P TA L K I N G ( G B ) ( 2 4 3 )

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE) (Vestris Abu) Owner: Pep Partnership Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury Colours: CHOCOLATE, Breeder: Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith ORANGE cross belts, check cap.

Sponsor: Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles Form: 21-

Charlie Deutsch

Won on his latest outing in a point-to-point race when 4-9fav at Garthorpe over 2m 4f (soft) in March, beating Horizon Dove by 30l, his first success from two starts. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T Ellis. Interesting player on Rules debut. Official BHA Rating -

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THERE’S CLAUDE (GB) (216)

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Storyland (USA) (Menifee (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Scott Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, Breeder: Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON stars, quartered cap.

Form: 323-

Nick Scholfield

Unplaced in all three starts. Third of 7 behind Ultra Viers beaten 31l at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Garthorpe over 3m (good to soft) in April. Unlikely to land a telling blow on his NH/stable debut this afternoon.

Official BHA Rating -

1 0 W E LC O M TO C A R T R I E S ( F R ) ( 3 4 8 )

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: T. Eluard & G. Eluard armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1-

Harry Cobden

A winner at 4-5fav in a point-to-point race at Borris House over 3m on his debut outing in December last year, beating Ideal Du Tabert by 16l. First run for a new stable today, previously with Donnchadh Doyle in Ireland. Leading claims on NH debut for top connections.

Official BHA Rating -

11 WILLSBURG (IRE) (27)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Willow Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) Owner: Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Colours: YELLOW, BEIGE star.

Breeder: Mr Paddy McDonald Form: 1-6 Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp

Tom Cannon

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind The Kemble Brewery when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. It’s possibly too soon to be writing him off.

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Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

2022: CRAMBO 5 11 4 Connor Brace 3-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

2-1 Beat The Bat (IRE), 9-4 Ideal des Bordes (FR), Welcom To Cartries (FR), 10-1 Ballyfinn (IRE), 16-1 Bataillon (GB), Champagne Twist (IRE), 22-1 Pep Talking (GB), 25-1 Montys Soldier (IRE), Willsburg (IRE), 66-1 There’s Claude (GB), 250-1 Meetmeatthearch (IRE) R A C I N G PA G E S

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1 RACE SUMMARY

BEAT THE BAT shaped with plenty of promise in bumpers last season and made a bright start to his hurdling career when beaten three-quarters of a length in second at Chepstow last month. He and the winner, who looks well above average, pulled nicely clear of the rest that day and normal improvement could make him tough to beat. There are a number of potential dangers, though, including Ideal Des Bordes, who was third in a hot bumper at Warwick in May, and point-to-point scorer Welcom To Cartries.

RACE PREDICTOR Beat The Bat

Ideal Des Bordes

Welcom To Cartries

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R AC E 2 12.50PM T H E R AC I N G TO S C H O O L N OV I C E S ’ L I M I T E D H A N D I C A P S T E E P L E C H A S E ( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

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Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 175yds) (3,780 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £19650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £7937; Second £3967; Third £1985; Fourth £992. (Penalty Value £10377.16) See page 46 for conditions of this race.

Racing To School 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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SAMARRIVE (FR) (209)

B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) (Apeldoorn (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 01/F333-

Jockey Harry Cobden

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 8 behind Crebilly beaten 10l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) in April. Could go close if his jumping holds up on the return to chasing. Official BHA Rating 142

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THE CARPENTER (IRE) (202)

Gr g Shantaram - Just Another Penny (IRE) (Terimon) Owner: Owners Group 086 Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons Breeder: Mrs A. Rennie on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Owners Group Form: 2//11-1 D

Nico de Boinville

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) in May, beating Ballybegg by 2 1/4l. Unbeaten over timber and he rates an exciting recruit to this sphere.

Official BHA Rating 134

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MONVIEL (IRE) (34)

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Owner: Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, Breeder: Michael Fennessy armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Boodle Hatfield Llp Form: 10/155-2 C

Paul O’Brien

He has won three hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2l by JPR One when second of 3 at 9-4 on his chase debut at Newton Abbot over 2m (heavy) last month.

Lost little in defeat against a useful sort that day and he’s feasibly treated. Official BHA Rating 128

4 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (29)

B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN and RED Breeder: Imelda Harney striped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd Form: U1104-3 D

Charlie Deutsch

He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Neon Moon beaten 22l at 5-1 on his chase debut at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) last month. Entitled to build on that reappearance and not dismissed.

Official BHA Rating 125

2022: THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 6 11 10 A P Heskin 7-4 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

7-4 Monviel (IRE), 9-4 The Carpenter (IRE), 4-1 Samarrive (FR), 11-2 Supreme Gift (IRE)

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2 RACE SUMMARY

Unbeaten hurdler The Carpenter impressed during his last campaign and Nicky Henderson’s charge is sure to prove popular now tackling fences for the first time. The seven-year-old isn’t taken lightly, but MONVIEL may be the better handicapped of the two. The son of Montmartre found only the smart JPR One too strong on his chase/seasonal bow at Newton Abbot last month and that experience could prove pivotal. Samarrive also enters calculations on his return to this sphere.

RACE PREDICTOR Monviel

The Carpenter

Samarrive

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The International Sire Sensation

The fastest 2000 Guineas winner in history

Gr.1 winning son of pivotal

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Outstanding first foals sold for up to 145,000gns

Colt out of Golden Spell

Colt out of Bella Nouf

Sold for 145,000gns to Good Will Bloodstock

Sold for 100,000gns to David Howden

“I absolutely loved the Kameko’s and ended up buying four!

The colt out of Golden Spell was a standout at the sale.”

“They were strikingly similar with a lot of strength and good walks.

There was plenty of judges going around the sales saying they liked the Kameko’s.”

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Joe Foley, Ballyhane Stud

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R AC E 3 1.25PM T H E G I V E T H E G I F T O F A S C OT M E M B E R S H I P ‘ I N T R O D U C TO RY ’ H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,155 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515. (Penalty Value £15843) A See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Memberships At Ascot 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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C LO U D DA N C E R ( I R E ) ( 2 7 8 )

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER) (Samum (GER)) Owner: The Keysoe Partnership Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: BLACK, RED sash, Breeder: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 01D

Jockey Niall Houlihan

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav at Newbury over 2m (good to firm) in February, beating Imperial Jade by 6l, his first win from two starts. This looks tougher, but he is open to further improvement and can’t be ruled out.

Official BHA Rating -

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D O D D I E T H E G R E AT ( I R E ) ( 74 6 )

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne (Sleeping Car (FR)) Owner: Mr K. Alexander Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE spots, Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander striped sleeves and spots on cap.

Form: 11/1/D

Nico de Boinville

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-3fav at Kempton over 2m 5f in November ‘21, beating Pontresina by 22l. Must be taken seriously despite the lengthy absence.

Official BHA Rating 131

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I N T H E WAT E R S I D E ( F R ) ( 2 6 )

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Vared (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) Owner: McNeill Family & G C Stevens Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, Breeder: Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA MAROON sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions Form: 11-1 D

Harry Cobden

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-7fav at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating Jagwar by a head. Another bold bid looks assured Official BHA Rating -

4 JUNKANOO (GB) (39)

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Bahamian Music (IRE) (Bahamian Bounty) Owner: Jacobs Construction & Mr J Harley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd epaulets and armlets.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form:

Caoilin Quinn

Third of 9 behind Khinjani beaten 2 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) last month. A solid performer on the Flat and the market may be the best guide to his chances, but he might find this tough against rivals with previous hurdling experience. Official BHA Rating -

2022: PERSIAN TIME 4 11 2 A P Heskin 3-1 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

11-10 Inthewaterside (FR), Doddiethegreat (IRE), 6-1 Cloud Dancer (IRE), 20-1 Junkanoo (GB)

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3 RACE SUMMARY

Inthewaterside maintained his unbeaten record with a narrow success at Aintree last month. It’s hard to gauge the strength of that form due to the omission of hurdles, but he’s in excellent hands and should continue to progress. That said, a chance is taken on DODDIETHEGREAT. Nicky Henderson’s charge also arrives in a bid to extend his unblemished record and, though the gelded son of Fame And Glory hasn’t been seen since scoring at Kempton in November of 2021, this looks another winnable opportunity. Cloud Dancer can follow the pair home.

RACE PREDICTOR Doddiethegreat

Inthewaterside

Cloud Dancer

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KEEPING HORSES SAFE

SAFE is a small, registered charity near Reading, whose mission is to support landowners to legally detain fly-grazed, abandoned and neglected horses on their property in Berkshire and surrounding areas. SAFE was founded in winter 2014 after responding to a local crisis when 38 horses and ponies were left abandoned in a field owned by a development company in Binfield.

The fundamental objectives of SAFE are to legally rescue, rehabilitate and rehome.

To find out more visit: safe-horses.co.uk In recognition of the charity’s work, we have donated race naming rights for our 2.00pm race in their honour. They are also our official bucket collectors today, so please donate if you are able.

The horses come into the care of SAFE with a range of health issues, frightened and timid having had little or no human contact. The charity is run by a group of volunteers who give up their time on a regular basis to help horses and ponies, keeping them ‘SAFE’ and away from harm. The volunteers care for them, gain their trust over time and, with the help of vets and farriers, nurse them back to a full bill of health.

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R AC E 4 2.00PM T H E S . A . F. E . H A N D I CA P STEEPLE CHASE RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE START

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (4,230 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £35000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) See page 47 for conditions of this race.

S.A.F.E. 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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F I D E L I O VA L L I S ( F R ) ( 1 6 )

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quora Vallis (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Owner: Mr Jonathan Gregory Horse Age: 8 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: All Sport Insurance Services Ltd Form: 1244/2-2 BF

Jockey Alice Stevens (5)

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l by Cracking Destiny when second of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft). Can make his presence felt.

Official BHA Rating 141

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M AC K E N B E R G ( G E R ) ( 3 7 )

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mountain Melody (GER) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY Breeder: Gestut Etzean sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited Form: 533P-62 D

Theo Gillard

Has won two hurdle races, two NH flat races and five chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a short head by Getaway Luv when second of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (good) last month. Merits consideration.

Official BHA Rating 139

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F L E G M AT I K ( F R ) ( 2 0 )

Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Jean-Bernard Chapalain Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

Harry Skelton

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 11 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED check cap.

Form: 30026-U

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground.

Unseated rider when 33-1 here over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Victtorino earlier this month on his latest outing. Expected to mount a serious challenge.

Official BHA Rating 138

4 NEON MOON (IRE) (15)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Owner: Brocade Racing Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Mr C. McDonnell YELLOW sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: W & S Recycling Form: 223P-14 D

Jack Tudor

Winner of four hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 12l behind Inch House when fourth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f earlier this month. Others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 129

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YO U R DA R L I N G ( I R E ) ( 1 1 2 )

B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling (Flemensfirth (USA)) Owner: Lord Vestey Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped Breeder: William Mangan sleeves.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: P4/15P-0 CD

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten behind Toss Again when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f in August. He won this 12 months ago and is not ruled out today.

Official BHA Rating 128

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Kielan Woods

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ZHIGULI (IRE) (20)

Caoilin Quinn (5)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Druzhba Racing Partnership Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 0 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: 3513P-4 D

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Victtorino when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m earlier this month.

Can build on that today, but he’ll need more to come out on top.

Official BHA Rating 127

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RISK AND ROLL (FR) (13)

Tabitha Worsley (3)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) Owner: Mr B. Preece Weight: 10 13 Horse Age: 9 Trainer: James Evans, Kinnersley Colours: RED, WHITE star, RED sleeves, Breeder: Mme Alexandrine Berger DARK BLUE stars and starson cap.

Sponsor: The Little Jet Company Ltd Form: 603-610 D

Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f earlier this month. A bit more is needed to defy his current mark.

Official BHA Rating 126

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COPPERHEAD (GB) (31)

Freddie Gingell (5)

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Owner: Mrs G. C. Pritchard Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW diamond, YELLOW and Breeder: R. and J. Micklethwait PURPLE diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE diamond.

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited Form: 656-226 C

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 19l behind Any News when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good) last month. Will need the first-time tongue-tie to make a difference.

Official BHA Rating 120

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F I R E DA N C E R ( F R ) ( 2 4 6 )

B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Owner: Mrs S. Ricci Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 5 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: PINK, LIGHT GREEN spots, Breeder: Ecurie Maulepaire et al PINK sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 132//1PF-

Charlie Deutsch

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell at the last when 7-2 at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Jazz King in March on his latest outing. His yard is in fine form and he’s worth a second look.

Official BHA Rating 118 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note: RISK AND ROLL: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

2022: YOUR DARLING (IRE) 7 10 6 Kielan Woods 10-3 (Ben Pauling) 13 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

9-4 Fire Dancer (FR), 3-1 Your Darling (IRE), 6-1 Fidelio Vallis (FR), 7-1 Mackenberg (GER), 8-1 Flegmatik (FR), 9-1 Zhiguli (IRE), 12-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 14-1 Copperhead (GB), 22-1 Risk And Roll (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

The Venetia Williams team have started the season in excellent form and Fire Dancer, who steps outside of novice company for the first time, must be considered with that in mind. Preference, however, is for FLEGMATIK. Dan Skelton’s charge finished third to Your Darling is this race 12 months ago, but he’s 5lb better off today and is entitled to improve for his recent pipe-opener (running well when hampered and unseating). Others to note include Mackenberg and Fidelio Vallis.

RACE PREDICTOR Flegmatik

Fire Dancer

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EQUINE AND HUMAN WELFARE AT ASCOT RACECOURSE

The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount throughout the year at Ascot.

In recent years we have invested significantly to improve our facilities on and off the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants.

Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the changes made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006. The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses.

Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn also has equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

For Jumps racing, we introduced one-fit padded hurdles at the start of the 2018 season, becoming the first Grade 1 track to do so. Vets generally find fewer superficial injuries with horses running over padded hurdles compared to the traditional birch hurdle.

At the start of the 2022/23 season, the wood and vinyl padding on the take-off boards, guard rails and top boards for all chase fences and hurdles were switched from orange to white.

This was part of an industry-wide project following research from Exeter University that showed white provides increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance.

Four specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every raceday, dedicated to the welfare of all the horses. During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties.

Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine for the major meetings to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals.

There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys. The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy.

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R AC E 5 2.35PM THE GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E ) About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,155 metres) for three yrs old and upwards

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 2lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 47 for conditions of this race.

A Garden For All Seasons 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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MARK OF GOLD (GB) (202)

B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: Stevie Fisher & Friends Horse Age: 6 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW diamonds, Breeder: The Kathryn Stud YELLOW and DARK GREEN halved sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 101F10- D

Jockey Niall Houlihan (3)

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft (latest flat win was in May). Beaten 6l behind Iroko at 25-1 when seventh of 21 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f in March. Versatile and commands respect.

Official BHA Rating 139

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FA I V O I R ( F R ) ( 2 0 )

B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) (Subotica (FR)) Owner: Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, Breeder: E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes Form: 5/4P1-6P C D

Harry Skelton

Has won six hurdle races, two NH flat races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 2 out over this course and distance in a hurdle race won by Knickerbockerglory on his latest outing. Has the class to bounce back.

Official BHA Rating 137

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GIN COCO (FR) (40)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Qlementine (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Owner: David’s Partnership Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED hoop Breeder: L. Giethlen Cadiergues & D. Giethlen and armlets.

Sponsor: Heywood Timber Engineering, Tenth Revolution Group, Grosvenor Sport Form: 1/2120-5

Jonathan Burke

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 12l behind Nemean Lion when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and is respected as a potential improver.

Official BHA Rating 133

4 JILAIJONE (FR) (27)

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Owner: Mr Samuel Sutton Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, Breeder: Pierre de Maleissye Melun DARK BLUE sleeves.

Sponsor: Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd Form: 452-222

Jack Tudor

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Blueking D’oroux when second of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m last month. Highly consistent since joining David Pipe from France last year and warrants consideration. Official BHA Rating 125

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ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (10)

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau RED sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap.

Form: 1364-32 D

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Celtic Art when second of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m earlier this month.

Back on a winning mark and rates as a player having hinted at a revival.

Official BHA Rating 120 (+2)

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Robert Williams (3)

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B A L LY G E A R Y ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) (Poliglote) Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star.

Breeder: Cathal Ennis Form: 21110-3 D Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock

Peter Kavanagh (3)

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Third of 18 behind Our Champ beaten 9l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m last month.

Unexposed and may improve for going right-handed for the first time under Rules.

Official BHA Rating 119

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PONCHO (FR) (245)

B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR) (Dr Fong (USA)) Owner: Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Alain Louis-Dreyfus Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Caoilin Quinn (5)

Weight: 10 4 Horse Age: 5 Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves.

Form: 23216F- D

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Fell at the 3rd when 9-2 at Newbury over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Russian Ruler in March on his latest outing. Unexposed but is faced with a stiff test based on a literal reading of the official ratings.

Official BHA Rating 115 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: FAIVOIR: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost action.

2022: MONVIEL (IRE) 5 10 4 Tom O’Brien 15-2 (Philip Hobbs) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

15-8 Gin Coco (FR), 3-1 Jilaijone (FR), 4-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), 6-1 Mark of Gold (GB), Poncho (FR), 10-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 12-1 Faivoir (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

Faivoir’s victory in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March is a standout piece of form and Dan Skelton’s eight-year-old makes the shortlist, despite being pulled up in a similar race over course and distance 20 days ago. The quick turnaround suggests he has come out of that race well and better can be expected today. However, the improving JILAIJONE is on an upwards trajectory and may be able to make the most of a competitive current mark. Ballygeary also enters calculations as a potential improver.

RACE PREDICTOR Jilaijone

Faivoir

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R AC E 6 3 .1 0 P M THE ALL SEASONS SCAFFOLDING H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E (CLASS 3) About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,790 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

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Advertised Total Prize Fund £30650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £12380; Second £6188; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £772. (Penalty Value £16186.26) Weights raised 2lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 47 for conditions of this race.

All Seasons Scaffolding 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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SW I TC H H I T T E R ( I R E ) ( 279)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) (Curtain Time (IRE)) Owner: Hills of Ledbury Ltd Horse Age: 8 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots.

Breeder: Liam Norris Form: 1322/01- D Sponsor: Morson Group

Jockey Freddie Gingell (5)

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good ground.

A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 1f (good) on his latest outing in February, beating Wake Up Early by 4 1/2l. Progressive and another bold bid is anticipated. Official BHA Rating 137

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TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (41)

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 13 Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE check, Breeder: Cyril O’Hara DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, hooped cap.

Sponsor: Plusbac Form: 3460-02 D BF

Stan Sheppard

Winner of four hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l by Stolen Silver when second of 7 last time in a chase at Chepstow over 3m last month. Has the form to go close.

Official BHA Rating 136

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M A N OT H E P EO P L E ( I R E ) ( 3 1)

B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE) (Insan (USA)) Owner: The FOB Racing Partnership 2 Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN hoop, Breeder: Thomas Norris WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Bresbet Form: 1/112P-2 D

Connor Brace

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a neck by Any News when second of 11 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good) last month. A 4lb rise will make life tougher.

Official BHA Rating 132

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B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: The Morestead Pres Partnership Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Kevin Talbot DARK BLUE hoops and star on cap.

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Form: 152P-5F

Rex Dingle

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft.

Fell at the last over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Victtorino earlier this month on his latest outing. Looked set to go close that day and he’s one to note.

Official BHA Rating 130

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E M I R S AC R E E ( F R ) ( 4 1 )

B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) (Daramsar (FR)) Owner: Mr G. L. Porter Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE stars, Breeder: Graham Porter & Henrietta Charlet WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars.

Form: 1/P3P-P3 C

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground.

Third of 7 behind Stolen Silver beaten 6l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (soft) last month. First-time cheekpieces need to unlock some improvement.

Official BHA Rating 128

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Nico de Boinville

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HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (14)

B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Owner: Mr Ian Lawrence Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, Breeder: Mr Mickael Fennessy sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes Form: 155-5P6 D

Harry Skelton

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Make Me A Believer when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month. Others preferred.

Official BHA Rating 127

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James Best

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Bonne Mere (FR) (Stepneyev (IRE)) Owner: Philippa Downing, Clive Dunning & S Pitt Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Seamus Mullins, Amesbury Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, EMERALD Breeder: Mr Michael Bauduin & Mr Francois Mell GREEN sleeves, BLACK armlets, YELLOW cap, BLACK diamond.

Sponsor: We Do Vans Form: 440-202 D

Has won two hurdle races and eight chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 2 1/2l by Blade Runner when second of 12 last time in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f earlier this month. Has more on his plate in this deeper event. Official BHA Rating 124

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B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Owner: Mr P. Davies Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: DARK BLUE, BROWN Breeder: R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 3F/4506- D

Charlie Deutsch

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (soft) in March. Warrants respect for a red-hot yard. Official BHA Rating 122

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B g Westerner - Quel Bleu (IRE) (Tel Quel (FR)) Owner: Mr O. S. Harris Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend Breeder: Mr Cal Flavin Sponsor: NAF

Jack Tudor

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 6 Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 62463-P

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground.

Pulled up 5 out when 10-1 at Chepstow over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Eceparti last month on his latest outing. Must up his game to feature on this rise in class.

Official BHA Rating 115 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

2022: LARRY 9 11 6 Jamie Moore 13-2 (Gary Moore) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

5-2 Tea Clipper (IRE), 9-2 Manothepeople (IRE), 11-2 Hold That Taught (GB), 13-2 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 7-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), 15-2 Emir Sacree (FR), 8-1 Hidden Heroics (FR), 10-1 I See You Well (FR), 22-1 Planned Paradise (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

TEA CLIPPER lost little in defeat when finding only the highly-rated Stolen Silver too good on his reappearance at Chepstow last month and a 2lb drop in the ratings, as well as being eased in class, may be enough for Tom Lacey’s gelding to get his head in front. Unanswered Prayers looked set to place over C&D recently but for for falling at the last. The seven-year-old is feared most if none the worse for that spill, while the progressive Switch Hitter is also respected.

RACE PREDICTOR Tea Clipper

Unanswered Prayers

Switch Hitter

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R AC E 7 3.45PM T H E N OT FO RG OT T E N N OV I C E S’ H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R A C E ( C L A S S 4 ) ( G B B R AC E )

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Three miles about half a furlong (3m 97yds) (4,915 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76) See page 47 for conditions of this race.

The Not Forgotten 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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BLADE RUNNER (FR) (18)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Cutting Edge (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Owner: Holman,Widdows,Banks,Lloyd Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt chevron, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap.

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Form: 213-311 D

Jockey Rex Dingle

Winner of five chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft.

A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating I See You Well by 2 1/2l. Every chance on his hurdling return.

Official BHA Rating 112

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S C A M A L L AC H L I AT H ( I R E ) ( 2 3 6 )

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Lady Cloudings (IRE) (Cloudings (IRE)) Owner: Mr & Mrs Norman Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE braces, DARK BLUE Breeder: Mr M. Hurley sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, DARK BLUE stars.

Sponsor: All Sport Insurance Services Ltd Form: P1/3322- D

Paul O’Brien

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by The Imposter when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest run in a hurdle race here over 2m 7f in April. Having his first run for a new stable, previously with O Sherwood. Yard in great form and he’s respected.

Official BHA Rating 112

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SEEFIN (IRE) (29)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) (Dushyantor (USA)) Owner: Crowe Brothers Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: LIGHT GREEN, Breeder: Tim Crowe WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: F-45211 D

Harry Skelton

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) last month, beating Awesome Foursome by 5l. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season. Another bold bid beckons.

Official BHA Rating 112

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Ch m Mahler - Spring Baloo (IRE) (Definite Article) Owner: Canter Banter Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 11 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE seams, Breeder: Stephanie Hanly striped cap.

Sponsor: Unibet Form: 12216-

Nico de Boinville

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground.

Well beaten at 22-1 behind Ahorsewithnoname when sixth of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f in April. A player now dropped from Listed level. Official BHA Rating 111

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E LO G I O ( I R E ) ( 2 8)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Scholarly (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: Plumbing World Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Breeder: Selective Syndicate Sponsor: Plusbac

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 10 Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars and cap.

Form: 1222-26

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Pinnacle Peak when sixth of 16 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month. Back down in class off a 2lb lower mark today and he is no forlorn hope.

Official BHA Rating 112

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Stan Sheppard

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S E A V I L L AG E ( I R E ) ( 2 4 9 )

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR) (Garde Royale) Owner: Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Colours: RED, YELLOW hoops, YELLOW and Breeder: Godfrey Moylan RED diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED spots.

Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp Form: 6/0033-

Tom Cannon

Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Third of 14 behind Aurigny Mill beaten 6l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) in March. Upped in distance on his handicap debut and should not be overlooked.

Official BHA Rating 110

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R O C C O R O YA L E ( I R E ) ( 2 3 4 )

B g Shirocco (GER) - Gayeroyale (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: The Royales Weight: 11 10 Horse Age: 5 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED Cross of Lorraine Breeder: Ronan Tynan and sleeves, RED and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap.

Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 6531-

Benjamin Macey (10)

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 11-10fav at Fontwell over 2m 3f in April, beating Scene One by 2l, his first success from four starts. May improve further for stretching out in trip and Benjamin Macey takes a handy 10lb off his back. Claims.

Official BHA Rating 110

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DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) (37)

B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE) (Brian Boru) Owner: The Salmon Family Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Colours: PINK, BLACK star, BLACK Breeder: Mrs Gail Kidd sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, BLACK stars.

Sponsor: Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway Form: F101-31 D

Henry Brooke

He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Butler’s Brief by 2 1/2l. A 4lb rise for that victory looks fair.

Official BHA Rating 109

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M A DA K E T ( G B ) ( 2 4 )

B g Kayf Tara - She Ranks Me (IRE) (Golan (IRE)) Owner: Louisville Syndicate Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 9 Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stripe, Breeder: Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor striped cap.

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing Form: 505-1

Sean Houlihan

A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Immortal Fame by 2 1/2l, his first success from four starts. Hit with a 7lb rise for that win, but open to greater improvement and he’s worthy of consideration.

Official BHA Rating 109

10 REBEL INTENTIONS (IRE) (20)

B g Aiken - Robin’s Solo (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR)) Owner: Hoe Racing Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN stars, DARK Breeder: Alastair Pim GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport Form: 40-0121 C

Dylan Whelan (7)

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f earlier this month, beating Ed Keeper by 3/4l. Effectively on the same mark today considering Dylan Whelan’s claim and he’s worth a second look.

Official BHA Rating 102 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.00 23/11/23)

4-1 Scamallach Liath (IRE), 9-2 Seefin (IRE), 5-1 Madaket (GB), 7-1 Duke of Deception (IRE), Spring Note (IRE), 15-2 Rocco Royale (IRE), 10-1 Rebel Intentions (IRE), 12-1 Blade Runner (FR), Sea Village (IRE), 14-1 Elogio (IRE)

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A case can be made for each of the 10 declared runners here, with ROCCO ROYALE shading the verdict. This improving gelding comfortably beat a useful sort (won twice since) over 2m3f at Fontwell last time and this step up in trip could potentially unlock another gear. Like the selection, Rebel Intentions should benefit from his conditional jockey’s claim and the recent course scorer must enter calculations. Scamallach Liath and Spring Note are others to consider in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters to solve.

RACE PREDICTOR Rocco Royale

Rebel Intentions

Scamallach Liath

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COMPANY SECRETARY Christopher Collard

Doctors Dr Roger Goulds Dr Guy Mitchell Dr Peter Johnson Dr Ramy Saker Commentator Ian Bartlett Betting Ring Manager Andrew Boardley Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Darren Stone Kelly Corke Vince McKevitt Peter Double Handicapper Michael Harris

Veterinary Officer Howard Newitt Veterinary Surgeons Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS, Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetmed, BSc, MRCVS Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels Designated Safeguarding Lead Ian McGregor CVO

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.15 - THE ASCOT PARTNERS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8168 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3763, the third £1880 and the fourth £941. For maiden 4-year-olds and upwards, which have not run in a flat race.

Enter by noon, November 18th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb, Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Ascot Racecourse 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. 21 entries at £70. - Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6259; Second £3130; Third £1564; Fourth £783.

(Penalty Value £8168.46) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.50 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10377 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4774, the third £2387 and the fourth £1194. For novice 4-year-olds and upwards. £95 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £76 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Racing to School 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.

11 entries, 6 at £19 and 5 at £95. - Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7937; Second £3967; Third £1985; Fourth £992. (Penalty Value £10377.16) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.25 - THE GIVE THE GIFT OF ASCOT MEMBERSHIP ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (Class 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7290, the third £3645 and the fourth £1824. For 4-year-olds and upwards, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 18th and pay £100 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd. Weights: 11st 2lb each, Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. Ascot Racecourse 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. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Novices’ Hurdle Race. 13 entries at £100. - Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515. (Penalty Value £15843) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.00 - THE S.A.F.E. HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse, the second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. For 4-year-olds and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Saving Abandoned Horse-Grazing Equines 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. 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 11 entries, 1 at £35 and 10 at £175. - Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434.

(Penalty Value £18210.50) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.35 - THE GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. For 3-year-olds and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 22nd. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A Garden For All Seasons 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries at £150. Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE ALL SEASONS SCAFFOLDING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16186 to the winning horse The second to receive £7447, the third £3723, the fourth £1863 and the fifth £928. For 4-year-olds and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd.

Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. All Seasons Scaffolding 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. 18 entries at £150. - Closed November 18th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12380; Second £6188; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £772. (Penalty Value £16186.26) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.45 - THE NOT FORGOTTEN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. For novice 4-year-olds and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 22nd.

Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Not Forgotten 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. 14 entries at £75. - Closed November 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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GENERAL INFORMATION We hope you have enjoyed your day at Ascot and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

CAR PARKS Please note that car parks close at 9pm and are not open overnight.

LOCAL TAXIS Ascot Cars – 01344 297297, Cedar Cars – 01344 872777

CONTACT INFORMATION If you need to speak to a member of the team please call 0344 346 3000 or email enquiries@ascot.com

LOST PROPERTY For lost property enquiries please call 0344 346 3000 – Monday to Friday.

FEEDBACK We would welcome and appreciate all feedback from your day at Ascot. If you would like to share your experience, please email feedback@ascot.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Racegoers are permitted to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers.

Our official photographers are: Getty Images – gettyimages.co.uk Megan Ridgewell - meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com

HORSE WELFARE At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses.

During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

ABANDONMENT POLICY In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances: a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund. b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund In the event of an abandonment, please apply to the Ticketing Team in writing within three days for a refund.

HBLB The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,400,093 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.

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