Ayr Racecard - Thursday 22nd December

7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612 8 11-1

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Tom Scudamore

Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144

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MIGHTY THUNDER WAS THE WINNER OF THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ON SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL, 2021.

TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

DONALD MCCAIN

9% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 5 WINS FROM 57 RUNNERS

Donald is a master craftsman when it comes to training winners and he has already sent out 75 winners from his Cheshire base this season including three from 11 runners here at Ayr. Today he runs several horses starting with Sullivan’s Brow in the opening Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at 12.30pm. His other runners include Ivar, with champion jockey Brian Hughes riding, in the Coral First For Racing National Hunt Maiden Hurdle at 1.30pm

LUCINDA RUSSELL

Lucinda is a prolific trainer who has enjoyed amazing success over the years and invariably has her fair share of winners at Ayr. Among her runners this afternoon is two time course winner Destiny Is All who runs in the feature race the Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Chase at 3.00pm. Derek Fox takes the mount.

JONJO O’NEILL

Jonjo hasn’t had many runners at Ayr in recent times but comes here today with four horses who are all ridden by his son Jonjo jnr These include Lock’s Corner in the Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Hurdle at 2pm and Cobolobo in the Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Chase at 3pm. He twice was crowned British Champion Jumps Jockey and rode the legendary Night Nurse to win the Scottish Champion Hurdle in 1977 and 1978

BRIAN HUGHES

RIDES

Champion jockey Brian has been absent from our last two meetings here but returns with a good of rides today Gold Emery is an interesting mount for the champ in the Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Hurdle at 2.00pm. He has only raced once under rules winning at Carlisle back in February and should be competitive this afternoon. Brian’s other mounts include Tim Pat in the feature race at 3.00pm.

BRUCE LYNN 18%

S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 9 WINS FROM 49

RIDES

Bruce is enjoying a successful spell and could beat his career best seasonal total this ftarenoon is he bags a winner He has ridden four winners from only 11 mounts here this season and leads our jockeys’ championship. He rides predominately for Nick Alexander and looks to have a good chance on that trainer’s course winner Atlantic Dancer in the opening Coral Racing Club Join For Free Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.

JONJO O’NEILL JNR

Jonjo jnr is making a huge name for himself as one of the most talented young jockeys in the country He is a welcome visitor to Ayr this afternoon where he has ridden only twice in the past. He will be hoping to ride his first winner over the course today and has a good book of mounts for his father including Lock’s Corner in the Coral Bet Bundles Handicap and Cobolobo in the Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Chase.

BRUCE LEADS JOCKEYS RACE

Bruce Lynn rode Charm Offensive to win the Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle at our meeting on November 29 and the victory helped him take an outright lead in the 2022-2023 Jockeys Championship at Ayr.

Bruce sits on 18 points, two ahead of Danny McMenamin and a further one point clear of Brian Hughes. A three timer on the day for Daryl Jacob propelled him into fourth spot with 14 points.

Nick Alexander continues to lead the Trainers Championship with Charm Offensive’s win taking him onto the 28 point mark seven clear of Nicky Richards with Lucinda Russell a further point away in third.

Simon Munir and Isaac Souede joined Tarzan Bloodstock at the top of the Owners Championship on nine points after enjoying a three timer on November 29 with Largy Shark, Carnfunnock and Gold Cup Bailly

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.

JOCKEYS

Edward Austin

12.30 3.00 3.30

Callum Bewley 1.30

Henry Brooke 1.30, 3.30

Ross Chapman 1.00 3.30

Sam Coltherd 2.00, 3.00, 3.30

Thomas Dowson 2.30

Alan Doyle 12.30 3.30

TRAINERS

Derek Fox 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30

Theo Gillard 12.30 2.00

Ben Godfrey 1.00

Jamie Hamilton 1.00, 1.30, 2.30

Brian Hughes 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30, 3.00

Dylan Johnston 12.30 2.00 3.00

Bruce Lynn 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00, 3.30 Ryan Mania 1.30 3.30

Mr Oran McGill 1.30, 2.00 Danny McMenamin 1.30, 3.00 Tom Midgley 12.30 Nathan Moscrop 1.30

Stephen Mulqueen

1.00

Craig Nichol

1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Sean Quinlan 1.30 2.00 2.30 Harry Reed 1.30

William Shanahan 12.30

Emma Smith-Chaston

12.30

Patrick Wadge 1.30 3.00 Thomas Willmott 12.30

N. W. Alexander 12.30, 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 3.30

Paul Collins 1.00

Stuart Coltherd 2.00, 3.00

Tristan Davidson 1.30 Rose Dobbin 2.00, 3.00

Michael & David Easterby 1.00 2.30 James Ewart 12.30, 1.30, 3.00

Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford 3.30

Alison Hamilton 12.30

Anthony Honeyball 1.00

Iain Jardine 12.30 1.30 Noel C. Kelly 1.30, 2.00 Philip Kirby 2.30

Donald McCain 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00

Jonjo O’Neill 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30 James Owen 1.00

Paul Robson 1.30 Russell Ross 3.30

Lucinda Russell 1.00, 1.30, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30 Katie Scott 3.30

R. Mike Smith 12.30 1.30 3.30

Jackie Stephen 3.30

Martin Todhunter 1.30 Mark Walford 12.30 1.30 2.30 Donald Whillans 2.00 Ewan Whillans 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 3.00 William Young Jnr 3.30

MEET THE TEAM

David Brown Managing Director

Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course/Head Groundsman

Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager

Ross Donald

Raceday Operations Manager

Sam Shields Head Chef

Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison

Jane McManus Winning Connections

Jim Delahunt

Raceday Presenter

- Beths Bell (IRE)

Theo Gillard (3) J O Kc Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B D. Dowling Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Apple Rock when fifth of 8 in a hurdle race on his latest outing at Leicester over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Unexposed and considered. Official BHA Rating 106

DOT COTTON (IRE) (23) 446240 5 12-0

B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE) William Shanahan (3) J

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Beaten 20l behind Charm Offensive at 20-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Not disgraced in some recent starts and she could be suited by today’s drop in trip. Official BHA Rating 105 4 SANOSUKE (IRE) (50) 324-35 4 11-13 Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

Thomas Willmott J O H Turcan S Dunning E Skinner & F Skinner

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Coolmore Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts. Well beaten at 4-1 behind General Officer when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. One to consider on his handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 104

Edward Austin J

9 FENNO’S SOLDIER (IRE) (42) 060 4 10-2

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bachello (IRE)

Alan Doyle J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Av Bloodstock & Robert Mccarthy Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Chasing Fire when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. He faces a stiff assignment from 14lb out of the handicap and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 65 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: BEAT BOX (FR) 5 10 4 Alan Doyle 16-1 (James Ewart) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7. Stewards Note: DOT COTTON: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Beat Box (FR), 3-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 15-2 Sullivan’s Brow (IRE), 9-1 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 12-1 Oot Ma Way (FR), 18-1 Fenno’s Soldier (IRE), 20-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 33-1 Dot Cotton (IRE), 66-1 Charlie’s Rockstar (IRE)

O Mrs G. B. Walford

1ST

2ND 3RD

4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

Beat Box finished a good second at Hexham last month, his first start following wind surgery, and James Ewart’s six-year-old ought to play a leading role this afternoon, but preference is for SULLIVAN’S BROW A winner at Uttoxeter in January, the son of Flemensfirth was not disgraced at Leicester earlier this month when returning from a 272-day absence. The drop in trip should suit and Theo Gillard’s 3lb claim ought to further aid his chances. Sanosuke heads the remainder.

totewin: Sullivan’s Brow toteeachway: Beat Box

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FORM

The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.

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Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.

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RACE

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

colours no horse st-lb

1 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (23) 6 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Bruce Lynn (3) J

O N Hodge & I Hodge N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B A. H. B. Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Dam won on the flat at 1m 3f and over hurdles at 2m 1f Well beaten at 9-1 behind Dino Bellagio when last of 6 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (soft) last month. He will need to take a big step forward if having a say in proceedings. Official BHA Rating -

2 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (47) 6

11-0

Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Dam an unraced full-sister to French 2m 4f Grade 3 chase winner Royale Francois. Finished 20l behind Elogio when sixth of 12 at 11-1 on his racecourse debut at Aintree over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Improvement should not be ruled out on his hurdling bow Official BHA Rating -

3 SAILING GRACE (GB) (68) 1 11-0

Br B f Dartmouth - War Creation (IRE)

Ben Godfrey (3) J O Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Wood Farm Stud Geegeez.co.uk S

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 3f and in NH flat race at 2m. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good) on her racecourse debut in October, beating Jupiter Allen by 1/2l. There is likely more in her locker and she rates a solid contender Official BHA Rating -

4 SMART DEAL (GB) (-) 11-0 Br B g Kingman - Bargain Buy Brian Hughes J O James Owen Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

His dam was a creditable performer on the Flat and won three times at 7f and 1m. Connections reach for a hood for his debut and the booking of Brian Hughes has to be noted. Official BHA Rating5 LADY HOBBS (GB) (27) 0 10-7 Br B f Jack Hobbs - Definite Artist (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mrs P. A. Cowey Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

It is hard to look past the Anthony Honeyball-trained SAILING GRACE, who arrives in this having secured a comfortable victory on her racecourse bow at Newton Abbot in October. She does have to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, though, but it is likely there is more in her locker and that may not be enough to hold her back today. Noble Intrigue steps up in trip following a creditable fourth at Wetherby earlier this month and is feared ahead of Smart Deal. totewin:

Sailing Grace toteeachway: Noble Intrigue

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THE CORAL FIRST FOR RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Prize Money.£4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471.

RACE

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (35 wins from 229 runners, 15%) runs CREAM OF THE WEST and ELOI DU PUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs SHIR I DONT KNOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: VANGO OPERA trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1

CAPTAIN NELSON (IRE) (264) 0- 4 11-4

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dromod Mour (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Mr Tom Maher Well beaten at 14-1 behind Autumn Return when seventh of eight on his racecourse debut here over 2m (good to soft) in April. Significant improvement is required if he is to have a say on his hurdling bow.

Official BHA Rating -

2 CREAM OF THE WEST (IRE) (795) F2/- 6 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Clare Hogan (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Quandt & Cochrane N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Denis Roche Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten 8l by My Bad Lucy when second of nine on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Umma House over 3m in October ‘20 Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Warren Ewing in Ireland. Best watched. Official BHA Rating -

3 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (28) 25-30 4 11-4

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR)

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B S.C.E.A Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Chapel Green when eighth of nine on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) last month. Holds each-way claims on his penultimate effort over course and distance. Official BHA Rating4 FIA FUINIDH (IRE) (18) P3-36 5 11-4

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Western Garden (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

The Surf and Turf Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B R. McCarthy Tote S Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from four starts. Finished 13l behind Carcaci Castle when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Appears to have plenty on his plate in this company Official BHA Rating -

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Dam won over hurdles at 2m 3f. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Lost In Transit when fifth of seven on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Others are preferred based on that evidence. Official BHA Rating -

Industrial Coatings Ltd, Jewson Limited

Placed in two point-to-points from nine starts. Beaten 17l behind Carcaci Castle at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Hard to recommend. Official BHA Rating -

9 SHIR I DONT KNOW (IRE) (20) 6663 5 11-4

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Liss Na Siog (IRE)

O Mr I. J. Jardine

Nathan Moscrop J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Yet to place in four starts. Third of five behind Decorated beaten 27l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating10 TARQUIN STARDUST (FR) (59) 66-P 6 11-4

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Turgotine (FR)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Yet to place in three starts. Pulled up three out when 50-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Sizing Pottsie in October on his latest outing. Needs to find some improvement. Official BHA Rating -

11 TENBOBEACHWAY (IRE) (26) 55

4 11-4

Patrick Wadge (7) J O Mrs C Wymer & Mr PJS Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Patrick Cashman Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Gift Wrapped (IRE)

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind War Soldier when fifth of eight on his hurdling debut at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) last month. Looks to be up against unless finding some progression. Official BHA Rating12 THISTLE ASK (IRE) (26) P062-4 5 11-4

Br B g Ask - Thistle Lane (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O The Steel Bonnets James Ewart, Langholm T B G. Duncan Fitzdares S

Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Finished 19l behind War Soldier when fourth of eight at 13-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) last month. A key player based on some of the form he showed when trained in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

13 VANGO OPERA (IRE) (19) 00 5 11-4

Br B g Ocovango - Maria’s Opera (IRE) Mr Oran McGill (7) J O Vango Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T B Vincent Mulhern

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Joyeux Machin when 14th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Faces a tough task here. Official BHA Rating14 RUBY ISLAND (GB) (40) 31-24 D 5 10-11

Br Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O Buckingham & Ritzema Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Christopher T. Dawson Mark Walford Racing S A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Queens Gamble when fourth of 16 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month. A leading contender and entitled to be thereabouts on her hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2021: BALLYCOOSE (IRE) 4 11 8 James Bowen 4-1 (S R B Crawford) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: ELOI DU PUY: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely THISTLE ASK: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right in the home straight. RUBY ISLAND: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Ivar (FR), 7-2 Ruby Island (GB), 9-1 Thistle Ask (IRE), 12-1 Cream of The West (IRE), 20-1 Prince of Perth (IRE), 25-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), 28-1 Fia Fuinidh (IRE), 50-1 Highlander Hill (IRE), Tenbobeachway (IRE), 80-1 Shir I Dont Know (IRE), 100-1 Shantou Moon (IRE), 150-1 Captain Nelson (IRE), Tarquin Stardust (FR), 200-1 Vango Opera (IRE)

This can go the way of IVAR, who showed up well when second on his debut for this stable at Bangor-on-Dee in November. The five-year-old has undergone wind surgery subsequently, and may be able see off Ruby Island, who won a bumper at Hexham in March and finished a respectable fourth in a Listed contest at Cheltenham last month. Eloi Du Puy and Prince Of Perth can also have a say in proceedings

BET BUNDLES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

RACE

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15100 Prize Money.£7842 to the winning horse The second to receive £3612, the third £1805, the fourth £904, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 colours no horse age st-lb 1 FARON (IRE) (26) 41-P126 4 12-1 Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Ataahua (GER) Sam Coltherd J O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B Ataahua Partnership Bell Rural Solutions S Won two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m 2f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten behind Filey Bay when last of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today Respected on the pick of his Irish form. Official BHA Rating 126 2 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (24) P6-2321 D 8 11-12 Br B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Peter McCrea Wasdell Group S

Has won three hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (soft) last time, beating Not What It Seems. Has flourished back over hurdles lately and can go well again. Official BHA Rating 123

3 GAIUS (FR) (19) P31130 6 11-10 Br Ch g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Upperville (IRE)

Mr Oran McGill (7) J O Mrs Shauna Kelly

Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T B Team Valor International

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten behind Whatsavailable when seventh of 12 last time in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f earlier this month. Versatile but on a career high mark. Official BHA Rating 121 4 ETERNALLY YOURS (GB) (43) 5323-41 CD 9 11-9

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Well Disguised (IRE)

Theo Gillard (3) J

O Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Al Duncan Sport of Kings S She has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating Charm Offensive by a neck. Capable of a decent showing despite a 4lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 120

9 KALAHARRY (IRE) (28) 3063-P0 C 10 10-3

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Full Imperatrice (FR) Sean Quinlan J O Mr A. C. Whillans

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T B South Lodge Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground. Well beaten behind Coral Blue when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f last month. Has plenty of course experience but needs a big step up from recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 100 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: FOSTER’SISLAND 6 10 12 Emma Smith-Chaston 7-2 (Micky Hammond) & GLENTRUAN 6 11 4 Kevin Brogan 7-2 (Ann Duffield) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: HALF TRACK: Following its run on 8/12/2022 it was reported that the horse did not travel or jump fluently Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gold Emery (FR), 4-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE), 9-2 Rae des Champs (IRE), 5-1 Eternally Yours (GB), 12-1 Gaius (FR), 14-1 Wild Polly (IRE), 28-1 Half Track (IRE), 40-1 Kalaharry (IRE), 66-1 Faron (IRE)

LOCK’S CORNER has looked revitalised since returning from a short break at the end of the summer and seems to have enjoyed himself back over hurdles lately. He is 7lb higher than his win at Catterick last month but still looks fairly treated in comparison to his peak form over fences. Gold Emery has tons of scope for improvement and rates as another serious contender, while Rae Des Champs and Eternally Yours are others that can also be fancied to go well. totewin: Lock’s Corner toteeachway: Gold Emery

THE CORAL RACING CLUB NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8000 Prize Money.£4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ARE U WISE TO THAT (IRE) (81) 21-1 5 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Rita Kent Wasdell Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in October, beating Meetmelater by 6l. A well-bred type who can continue to progress. Official BHA Rating -

2 STEP ABOVE (IRE) (43) F4-11 C 5 11-7

Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE) Derek Fox J

O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) on his Rules debut last month, beating Sam’s Choice by 1 1/2l. That effort sets the form standard. Official BHA Rating -

3 CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) (236) 1 5 11-0 Br B g Westerner - Leading Article (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O The Mount Fawcus Partnership

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B J. Kinsella Mark Walford Racing S Dam unraced. A winner at 7-1fav in a point-to-point race at Garthorpe over 3m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Tom Creen by 25l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jack Teal. Likely to enter the reckoning. Official BHA Rating4 HOME SWEET HIGHWAY (IRE) (43) P2-F 5 11-0 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dancing Bird (IRE)

Brian Hughes J O Fine Claret Racing

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Christopher Maye Proactive Personnel Limited S

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Fell at the last when 13-2 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Step Above last month on his hurdling debut. He was running with credit before that mishap and improvement appears likely Official BHA Rating -

STEP ABOVE made a pleasing start over timber here last month and the manner of that performance suggested that he has the potential to make up into a useful stayer. Are U Wise To That’s hurdling debut success at Uttoxeter will need to be improved on, but his bumper win at Warwick last March saw him beat a useful type of Nicky Henderson’s and he commands plenty of respect. Choosethenews and Home Sweet Highway appeal most of the remainder.

totewin: Step Above

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15400 Prize Money.£7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350

RACE

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (25 wins from 246 runners, 10%) runs DESTINY IS ALL and RETURN FIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs COBOLOBO LONGEST TRAVELLER: COBOLOBO trained by J O’Neill, Cheltenham, 335 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TIM PAT (IRE) (26) 22111-5 6 12-0

Br B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B T. Hayes Proactive Personnel Limited S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Only The Bold when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 3m (heavy) last month. A player based on the pick of his form. Official BHA Rating 125

2 COBOLOBO (FR) (36) 0P26U-P D 10 12-0

Br Br g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Nanou des Brosses (FR)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Michel Lecoq Wasdell Group S

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up three out when 9-1 at Warwick over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Ramses De Teillee last month on his latest outing. Opposable. Official BHA Rating 125 3 LORD ROCO (GB) (26) 2154-22 BF 6 11-8 Br B g Rocamadour - Dolly Penrose Danny McMenamin J O Mr N. M. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Malinello when second of 5 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Likely to enter the reckoning again. Official BHA Rating 119 4 RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (25) 564P-05 D 9 11-3 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Amathea (FR)

Craig Nichol J O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Godfrey Moylan Hazelrigg Racing S He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding ground. Finished 14l behind Sputnik when fourth of 9 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in October Has some questions to answer based on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 109

9 HITMAN FRED (IRE) (18) 3/1011-3 D 9 10-10 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Garravagh Lass (IRE)

Dylan Johnston (10) J

O The Friday Lions 2 Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Eamonn O’ Donnabhain Hazelrigg Racing S Winner of four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on good and soft ground. Third of six behind Hold The Note beaten 8l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month. He is proven at the trip and cannot be ruled out. Official BHA Rating 107

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: MANETTI (IRE) 9 10 5 Bruce Lynn 9-2 (N W Alexander) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5.

Stewards Note: ARD CHROS: Following its run on 27/3/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the drying ground.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Return Fire (IRE), 4-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), 6-1 Lord Roco (GB), 15-2 Cobolobo (FR), 9-1 Ard Chros (IRE), 10-1 Tim Pat (IRE), 14-1 Hitman Fred (IRE), 20-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), 22-1 Don’t Tell Allen (IRE)

This has the potential to turn into a head-to-head between the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Destiny Is All and RETURN FIRE, with slight preference for the latter. The son of Leading Light has been a revelation since switching to fences and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards with Patrick Wedge taking off a handy 7lb. Lord Roco has gone close on each of his chase outings and there is no reason to suggest why he won’t be thereabouts again.

totewin: Return Fire

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CHASE

5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7400 Prize Money.£3267 to the winning horse The second to receive £1505, the third £752, the fourth £376, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 colours no horse age st-lb 1 WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE) (28) 3430-3P D 7 12-0 Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - With Conviction (IRE)

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ambrose Stafford Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 9-2 at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Miss Milano last month on her latest outing. She’s 3lb higher than when scoring at Hexham last December and more will be needed here. Official BHA Rating 100 2 PUNCHES CROSS (IRE) (56) 06P54/-4 D 9 12-0

Br B g Stowaway - The Marching Lady (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Lake Lodge Stud Wasdell Group S

He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 5f (good) in October Others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 100 3 CABOY (FR) (23) 3252-36 D 10 11-12

Br B g Nidor (FR) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J O Goodtimes Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr Eric Leray & Mme Josiane Grall

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 19l behind Lisloran when sixth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Not without a chance. Official BHA Rating 98 4 ARDERA CROSS (IRE) (23) 243562 C D 11 11-9

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE)

Sam Coltherd J O Mr W. G. Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin Has won four hurdle races and 11 chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 1/2l by Lisloran when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. He’s a multiple course winner and is respected. Official BHA Rating 95

ELECTRICIAN (IRE) (23) 2P-0125 D 6 11-7 Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Spring Flower (IRE) Ryan Mania J

Spittal and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Christopher Maye A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Lisloran when fifth

9 LISLORAN (IRE) (23) 606-001 CD 6 11-3

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Now Were Broke (IRE)

O Mr R. A. Ross

B Mr D. Breen

Ross Chapman J

Russell Ross, Consett T

A winner at 10-3 in a chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ardera Cross by 1/2l, his first win from six NH starts. That was only his second start over fences and he’s expected to mount another serious challenge this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 89

10 SHOUGHALL’S BOY (IRE) (61) P1130-0 D 6 10-13

Br B g Watar (IRE) - Lady Shackleton (IRE)

O Mr Richard Chapman

Edward Austin (5) J

Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B A. Mulligan David Merry Farrier, Tote S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Get With It when seventh of 9 on his chase debut at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in October He’s effectively 10lb lower today and is by no means dismissed. Official BHA Rating 85

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 7.

Stewards Note: WITHOUT CONVICTION: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran flat. SPUTNIK: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Warriors Story (GB), 9-2 Lisloran (IRE), 5-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 8-1 Sputnik (IRE), 11-1 Without Conviction (IRE), Caboy (FR), 16-1 The Electrician (IRE), Shoughall’s Boy (IRE), 28-1 Punches Cross (IRE), Castlegrange (IRE)

1ST

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

LISLORAN landed a serious gamble when successful over this course and distance last month, beating the reopposing Ardera Cross, and with further improvement likely, Russell Ross’ charge is fancied to uphold that form and follow up. Sputnik won here from a 6lb lower mark in October and he’s more than capable of being involved this afternoon, along with The Electrician, who appears to have a little less on his plate now following a below-par effort. Warriors Story sports a first-time tongue-tie and shouldn’t be ruled out either. totewin: Lisloran

Ardera Cross

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FFOS LAS

Race 1 12.40

1

2

2m 4f

Firestream (GB) 11-7

AnthonyHoneyball AidanColeman Form: 14-1, TFR:HHHHH

Gunnery Officer (IRE) 11-7

StuartEdmunds CiaranGethings

Form: 11P, TFR:HHHII 3 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE) 11-7

Race 2 1.10

1m 7f 182y

1 Altobelli (IRE) 11-5

HarryFry BryanCarver Form: 1-, TFR:HHHHI

2 Barnards Green (IRE) 11-5

NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon Form: 2-60, TFR:HHIII

3

Delta Run (IRE) 11-5

RichardBandey DavidBass Form: 421-, TFR:HHHII

4 Frankie Roy (IRE) 11-5

5

Spring Meadow (IRE) 11-7

SamuelDrinkwater RobertDunne Form: 2-1, TFR:HHHHI 4

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 1-15, TFR:HHHII

Ballyhigh (IRE) 11-0

RobbieLlewellyn ConnorBrace Form: 4P-5, TFR:HIIII

5 Gala des Lys (FR) 11-5

DeborahFaulkner JamesBest Form: 60P-, TFR:HIIII

6 Gingerbred (GB) 11-5

Coal Fire (IRE) 11-0

NickyHenderson DarylJacob Form: 1-, TFR:HHHII 6

PhilipHobbs MichealNolan Form: R50, TFR:HHIII

Exmoor Forest (IRE) 11-0

PeterBowen SeanBowen Form: 0, TFR:HIIII 7

7

Half Dozen (IRE) 11-5

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 6-63, TFR:HHHHI

Great Name That (IRE) 11-0

BenLund ThomasinaEyston(7) Form: 500-, TFR:HIIII 8

8

Herakles Westwood (FR) 11-5

WarrenGreatrex JamesBowen Form: 53-P, TFR:HHIII

Hercules Morse (GB) 11-0

HarryFry JonathanBurke Form: P1-0, TFR:HHHII 9

9

Inedit Star (FR) 11-5

TomGeorge JonathanBurke Form: 12-2, TFR:HHHHI

10 Jet Marshall (IRE) 11-5

Hurricane Highway (IRE) 11-0

BenPauling KielanWoods Form: 3, TFR:HHHII 10

PhilipHobbs MrBenSutton(7) Form: 65-6, TFR:HHHII

Propelled (GB) 11-0

EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 1-5, TFR:HHHII 11

11

Loop Head (IRE) 11-5

EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 1-0, TFR:HHHII

The Brew Master (IRE) 11-0

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 242-, TFR:HHHII 12

12

Luminaries (IRE) 11-5

NeilMulholland SeanBowen Form: 00, TFR:HIIII

Desert Fortune (IRE) 10-7

NickyHenderson JamesBowen Form: 1-, TFR:HHHII 13

13

Madaket (GB) 11-5

PhilipHobbs TomO’Brien Form: 5, TFR:HHHII

Orange Gina (GB) 10-7

ChristianWilliams JackTudor Form: 2-40, TFR:HHIII 14

14

Moodofthemoment (IRE) 11-5

DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: P-10, TFR:HIIII

15 Uncle Bert (GB) 11-5

Our Flying Angel (IRE) 10-7

NikkiEvans ShaneQuinlan(3) Form: 4-42, TFR:HIIII 15

PeterBowen BenJones Form: 50, TFR:HIIII

16

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 2, TFR:HHHHH

Blue Suede Shoes (IRE) 10-12

NeilMulholland RobertDunne Form: 0-P0, TFR:HIIII

Race 3

1

1.40

2m 4f 199y

Pentland Hills (IRE) 11-10

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 0//-14, TFR:HHHII

2 Complete Unknown (IRE) 10-12

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 12-5, TFR:HHHHI

3

Bowtogreatness (IRE) 10-12

BenPauling KielanWoods Form: 10-2, TFR:HHHHH

4

5

6

Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 10-9

DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 310-, TFR:HHIII

Farne (IRE) 10-5

NoelWilliams GavinSheehan Form: 342-, TFR:HHHII

First Lord de Cuet (FR) 10-5

DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: 0/22-, TFR:HHIII

7 Current Mood (GB) 10-5

EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 0-35, TFR:HHIII

8 Interne de Sivola (FR) 10-5

MrsJaneWilliams DavidNoonan Form: 21-3, TFR:HHIII

Race 4 2.10

1

2m 7f 177y

The Edgar Wallace (IRE) 12-2

KimBailey DavidBass Form: 1U-2, TFR:HHHII

2 Run To Milan (IRE) 12-0

VictorDartnall AlanJohns Form: 10-P, TFR:HHIII

7 Keep Wondering (IRE) 11-7

PhilipHobbs TomO’Brien Form: 2-3P, TFR:HHIII

8 French Paradoxe (FR) 11-6

OliverSigny GavinSheehan Form: F1-1, TFR:HHHHI

9 New Age Dawning (IRE) 11-5

DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: 14-4, TFR:HHHII

10 Reserve Tank (IRE) 11-4

PeterBowen JamesBowen Form: 3-3P, TFR:HHIII

11 Fairlawn Flyer (GB) 11-2

PeterBowen SeanBowen Form: 11-P TFR:HHHII

TimVaughan CharliePrice(3) Form: 33P, TFR:HHIII Race

EvanWilliams

3

Fuji Flight (FR) 12-0

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 15-5, TFR:HHHII 4

Checkitout (IRE) 11-13

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 10P-, TFR:HHHII 5

Fable (FR) 11-9

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 1/P-2, TFR:HHHHH 6

Yggdrasil (FR) 11-8

MrsJaneWilliams DavidNoonan Form: 1-36, TFR:HHHII

Race 6 3.10

2m 7f 191y

1 Shantou Sunset (GB) 12-0

TimVaughan AlanJohns Form: 614, TFR:HHHII

2 Rocked Up (IRE) 11-13

JonjoO’Neill MrAJO’Neill(7) Form: 105, TFR:HHIII

3 Emorelle (IRE) 11-11

EvanWilliams MissEleanorWilliams(7) Form: 520, TFR:HHIII

Race 7 3.40

1m 7f 182y

1 Borak (IRE) 12-0

DeborahFaulkner BenJones Form: P-40, TFR:HHHII

2 Colonial Empire (GB) 12-0

TimVaughan AlanJohns Form: 221, TFR:HHHHH

3

4

5

Instant de Bonheur (FR) 11-9

NigelHawke TomBuckley(3) Form: 25U, TFR:HHIII

Jasmiwa (FR) 11-7

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 4-44, TFR:HHHHH

Syr Maffos (IRE) 11-5

TomLacey RobertDunne Form: 300, TFR:HHIII

4 Mind Hunter (GB) 11-5

BernardLlewellyn RobertWilliams(3) Form: 645, TFR:HHIII

5 Fiamette (IRE) 11-4

JoDavis JamesDavies Form: 554-, TFR:HHHII

6

Runasimi River (GB) 11-7

PeterBowen JamesBowen Form: 55F, TFR:HIIII

7 Lydia Violet (IRE) 10-9

TomGeorge JonathanBurke Form: 00/-0, TFR:HIIII

8 Follow That (GB) 10-8

OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 22/-4, TFR:HHHHI

9

Shesupincourt (GB) 10-3

RyanPotter BenPoste Form: 462, TFR:HHHII

10 Alfa Dawn (IRE) 10-2

PeterBowen BenJones Form: 5P-P, TFR:HIIII

6 Bensini (GB) 11-4

RobbieLlewellyn ConnorBrace Form: 060, TFR:HHIII

7 Howdy Partner (IRE) 11-3

NikkiEvans ShaneQuinlan(3) Form: U36-, TFR:HHIII

8 Fou Diligence (IRE) 11-1

MaxYoung TabithaWorsley(3) Form: P00, TFR:HHIII

9 Half The Freedom (GB) 10-13

JonjoO’Neill KevinBrogan Form: 4-26, TFR:HHHHI

10 Tribal Commander (GB) 10-11

SophieLeech SeanBowen Form: 0P-U, TFR:HHIII

11 Watchoutitscookie (IRE) 10-10

NigelHawke DavidNoonan Form: 600, TFR:HHHII

12

Weaver’s Answer (GB) 10-8

TimVaughan CharliePrice(3) Form: 060, TFR:HHIII

13

14

15

The Wire Flyer (GB) 10-8

JohnFlint JamesBest Form: U-0P, TFR:HHIII

Mac Be Lucky (GB) 10-7

EvanWilliams AdamWedge Form: 140, TFR:HHHII

Barrier Peaks (FR) 10-7

DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: 000, TFR:HHIII

16

17

18

My Granny Lily (GB) 10-2

NigelHawke TomBuckley(3) Form: 0-03, TFR:HHHII

Hoochygoochyman (GB) 10-2

SimonEarle HarrietTucker(7) Form: 63-P, TFR:HHIII

Angus de Bull (IRE) 10-2

RyanPotter BenPoste Form: P-00, TFR:HHIII

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Di Clark

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First Race 12.30 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB JOIN FOR FREE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3485 to the winning horse The second to receive £1605, the third £802, the fourth £401, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 19th, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £30 - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2671; Second £1336; Third £668; Fourth £334; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3485.44) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.00 - THE CORAL GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for novice three yrs old, which have not run in a flat race and which have not run in any race prior to 1st October 2022 and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 7 entries at £45 - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.30 - THE CORAL FIRST FOR RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden three yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 26 entries at £37Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Fourth Race 2.00 - THE CORAL BET BUNDLES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7842 to the winning horse The second to receive £3612, the third £1805, the fourth £904, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £70 - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6009; Second £3005; Third £1502; Fourth £752; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7842.24)

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Fifth Race 2.30 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £35. - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Sixth Race 3.00 - THE CORAL COMMITTED TO SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £70 - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40)

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Seventh Race 3.30 - THE CORAL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3267 to the winning horse The second to receive £1505 the third £752, the fourth £376 the fifth £350 the sixth £350 the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £30 - Closed December 16th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3267.60)

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