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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2023 Good Afternoon, Welcome to the final meeting of 2023 here at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse – The Corbettsports Christmas Special. Today we celebrate the festive season, as well as reflect on a fantastic year of racing at North Wales only racetrack. Our racecard today features 7 exciting races. The first of which will begin at 12:20pm in the form of The Corbettsports Handicap Steeple Chase. Later in the afternoon, all eyes will be on the 1:30pm race, the Alfa Aggregate Products Golden Spurs Handicap Steeple Chase with a total prize pot of £30,000. Finally, the day will end with The JBF Group Open National Hunt Flat Race at 3:42pm. I’d like to extend our thanks to today’s title sponsor – Corbettsports. Corbettsports are one of our longest-standing supporters both here at Bangor-on-Dee, but also at our sister track, Chester Racecourse. I’d also like to thank the rest of today’s sponsors; Weatherbys, Alfa Aggregate and JBF Group. All of us here at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse are grateful for your continued support. We next meet here in the New Year for our first meeting of 2024 – The Broughton Hall Estates North Wales National Race Day on 9 February. I hope you’ll join us again then. In the meantime, thank you for your support in 2023 and may all of us at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and happy new year. Jonathon Turner, Chairman Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

CONTENTS

& TODAY’S RACING

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FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today TODAY’S TOP TIPS Selections for every race today TODAY’S OFFICIALS The list of Officials for racing at Bangor-on-Dee today 1ST RACE

12.20PM THE CORBETTSPORTS HANDICAP CHASE

2ND RACE

12.55PM THE WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK HANDICAP CHASE

CHELTENHAM 1.15PM

THE CATESBY ESTATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

3RD RACE

THE ALFA AGGREGATE PRODUCTS GOLDEN SPURS

1.30PM

HANDICAP CHASE

CHELTENHAM 1.50PM

THE CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE FOOD BANK

COLLECTION MARES’ HANDICAP CHASE

32 34

4TH RACE

2.05PM

THE CORBETTSPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

CHELTENHAM 2.25PM THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP CHASE

38 40

5TH RACE

2.35PM

THE CORBETTSPORTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

CHELTENHAM 3.00PM THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP CHASE

6TH RACE 3.10PM THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

7TH RACE

3.42PM

THE JBF GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

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Marquee

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Open Course

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PLACING YOUR BET Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker. You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a Stewards’ Enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration of Gambling on Tracks Ltd, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 60 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY. Tel: 01480 499180 In the unlikely event that no independent bookmaker turns up to service either end of the racecourse (Bangor and Overton car parks), Bangor Sport will be able to service all betting requirements. Bangor Sport will offer to either ‘take the price’ or use the SP as a means of settling any bet. We will endeavour to show all races (including all those from away courses) on screens at either end of the course. If you have any queries, please ask a member of staff for help.

READING

THE RACECARD

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR 1

4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE) Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan Sponsor: Chanelle

Patrick Corbett (7)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap. D Form: 2F1-311

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper. Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -

Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam) Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut c - Colt Gr - Grey f - ﬁlly Ro - Roan m - mare

Horse’s name

Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

Number of day’s since horse last ran

Age of horse

Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

Owner’s Name(s)

10. Breeder 11.

Sponsor

12. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment 13. Owner’s Colours description

14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season - denotes new year C - The horse has won on this racecourse D - The horse has won over this distance CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run 15. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. 16. Jockey’s Name. 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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS 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 any penalties or 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-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

2m4f72y C

2m1f77y & 3m5f142y C 2m145y H 2m145y NHF

2m3f123y H

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COURSE FACTS & STATS

Finish

3m30y C 2m7f32y H

A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS: D MCCAIN (68 wins from 319 runners, 21%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS and YELLOW JACKET (12.20), HENRY GRAY (12.55), JUST GINO (2.35), PRESENT FAIR and CHASE OUTLAW and WHITEHAVEN (3.10), GRAND ALBERT (3.42). O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (17 wins from 164 runners, 10%) runs HORACIO APPLE’S (12.55), GOOD WORK and DIEU VIVANT (1.30), CHRIS COOL (2.05). G HANMER (14 wins from 112 runners, 12%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN (12.20), STREAMSFORTH LAD (2.35).

BIG RACE

CONNECTIONS 1. DONALD McCAIN 1

2. BRIAN HUGHES

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: L RUSSELL (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs HECTOR MASTER (12.20), TWO AULD PALS (2.35), JOSIE ALICE (3.42). N TWISTON-DAVIES (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs GUARD THE MOON (3.42). D SKELTON (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs CATCH HIM DERRY (2.35). TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2018-2023) WITH RIDES: B HUGHES (53 wins from 207 rides, 26%) rides BALLYBEG BOSS (12.20), HENRY GRAY (12.55), HOLD THAT TAUGHT (1.30), JUST GINO (2.35), GRAND ALBERT (3.42). S QUINLAN (9 wins from 84 rides, 11%) rides YEALAND (2.35), LAWRENNY (3.42). T WYNNE (7 wins from 28 rides, 25%) rides HORACIO APPLE’S (12.55), GOOD WORK (1.30), CHRIS COOL (2.05), ORBYS RIVER (2.35). JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: B HUGHES (6 wins from 29 rides, 21%) rides listed above. D FOX (3 wins from 14 rides, 21%) rides HECTOR MASTER (12.20), TWO AULD PALS (2.35), JOSIE ALICE (3.42). C GETHINGS (2 wins from 16 rides, 12%) rides LADY OF THE NIGHT (12.55), BUTLER’S BRIEF (2.05), ONE EYE ON VEGAS (2.35). WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 12.55 FAKIR (won off 123 down 20lb to 103); 12.20 ROYAL ACT (won off 78 down 4lb to 74); ABAYA DU MATHAN (won off 102 down 9lb to 93). CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.10 PRESENT FAIR (down 2 grades). NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th December.

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RACE 1

HORACIO APPLE’S shaped better than the finishing position suggests when fifth at Wetherby last month. The drop in trip from 3m may see the gelded son of Saddex in a better light and he’s taken to get the better of Fakir. The eight-year-old finished runner-up on his reappearance at Sedgefield in October and is likely to be the mix once more, while Lady Of The Night races off a career-low mark and she cannot be ruled out either. WIN: HORACIO APPLE’S DANGER: FAKIR

A tentative vote is for CHRIS COOL, who exploited a career-low mark of 96 when scoring in good style over 3m1f at Huntingdon last month. A repeat of that effort, up just 6lb in the ratings, would make him difficult to stop. Butler’s Brief rates as the biggest danger up 4lb for his comfortable success over 3m2f at Kelso, while the consistent Shallow River is expected to hit the frame. WIN: CHRIS COOL DANGER: BUTLER’S BRIEF

CLASSIC LORD was a bloodless winner over the extended 2m1f at Fontwell last time and this looks a good opportunity to follow up that success. The ﬁve-year-old can continue on an upward trajectory. Just Gino is fancied to give the selection most to think about on his ﬁrst start under Rules for the in-form Donald McCain yard, while Two Auld Pals makes most appeal of the remainder. WIN: CLASSIC LORD DANGER: JUST GINO

RACE 7

RACE 6

RACE 4

YES INDEED was far from disgraced when ﬁnishing third on his reappearance in a competitive handicap chase at Carlisle last month and any natural improvement could make the gelding tough to pass. Hold That Taught is also likely to prove popular after his victory at Ascot. A 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from the eight-year-old and he merits respect, while First Lord De Cuet should make his presence felt too. WIN: YES INDEED DANGER: HOLD THAT TAUGHT

RACE 5

RACE 3

HECTOR MASTER has posted two solid runner-up efforts since going chasing this season and a 3lb rise for his latest second at Kelso may not be enough to prevent the six-year-old from gaining a ﬁrst career success. The in-form veteran Abaya Du Mathan should put his experience in this sphere to good use and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of winning pointer Ballybeg Boss. WIN: HECTOR MASTER DANGER: ABAYA DU MATHAN

RACE 2

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Mullins Cross has been running to a consistent level in recent starts and she must enter calculations, but a chance can be taken on WHITEHAVEN. A useful sort on the Flat, Donald McCain’s charge ﬁnished down the ﬁeld on last month’s reappearance but ought to improve for the run and his earlier hurdling form would give him every chance, with forecast ground conditions expected to be no problem. Rolypolymoly is also noted. WIN: WHITEHAVEN DANGER: MULLINS CROSS

GUARD THE MOON trounced his rivals over C&D earlier this month. On that evidence, Nigel Twiston-Davies’ ﬁve-year-old looks more than capable of carrying a penalty to further success, although point-to-point winner Josie Alice, a half-sister to three winners including bumper scorer The New One, could have a say on her Rules debut. Grand Albert is another to take seriously, while Lawrenny is worth a market check too. WIN: GUARD THE MOON DANGER: JOSIE ALICE

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FIRST RACE 12.20

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE CORBETTSPORTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

2M 1F 77Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Corbettsports will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Horse

Age

BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) (261)

5 12 0

B g Libertarian - Ballybeg Dusty (IRE)

Jockey

Owner: Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Colours: YELLOW, RED hooped Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley sleeves. Breeder: E. & C. Doran Form: 31/2225TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made the frame in a bumper/ﬁrst 2 starts in maiden/ novice hurdles last winter. Disappointing at Newcastle when last seen in March but he’s of interest now switched to the larger obstacles. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100

FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (16)

B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)

8 11 10

Owner: Emma Bishop Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, SCARLET Trainer: Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham striped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 622-544 Breeder: Mr Georges Lacombe Sponsor: Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton and Wincanton over hurdles last term and respectable efforts both starts this season, latterly ﬁnishing fourth of 13 upped to 19.7f at Hereford. Placed on 3 of his 5 chase starts in France and likely player with this drop back in trip a good move. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (28)

B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)

Brian Hughes

James Best

11 11 7

Owner: Mrs J. A. Ashley Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Breeder: Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

Colours: BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars. Form: 660422 D TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap chase winner for David Pipe at Ffos Las this year. Returned to form with solid efforts in defeat at Hereford (2m) and Doncaster (19f) last month, both on good ground, and likely to be in the thick of things once again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

HECTOR MASTER (FR) (48)

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Queen Maresca (FR)

6 11 4

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross braces, sleeves and cap. Breeder: M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin Form: 0P/4P-22 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who has made a positive start to chasing, runner-up in a Kelso handicap (17f, heavy) last time. 3lb nudge fair enough and should pick up a race before long but he could probably do with stepping back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (25)

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE)

Bryan Carver

Derek Fox

6 10 12

Owner: Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoops Trainer: Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton and armlets, RED cap, BLACK star. Breeder: George R. Williams Form: 1333-00 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when scoring over 2m at Chepstow in January but hasn’t reproduced that level of form in 4 subsequent appearances. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 84 Shane Quinlan (3)

HIGGS (IRE) (214)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE)

10 10 12

Owner: Mr Andrew Gough Colours: RED, WHITE disc, RED Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster sleeves, WHITE spots. Breeder: Mrs D. Cashman Form: 424PU-P D Sponsor: S J D Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner back in 2018 and performed well on a couple of occasions over fences at the start of this year. Has failed to complete on each of his last 3 starts, though, and probably best watched here back from a 7-month break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 84

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YELLOW JACKET (GB) (253)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cent Prime

6 10 7

Owner: Donald McCain Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley hollow box. Breeder: Fawley House Stud Form: 44/6324TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who found just one too good on chase debut at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) in March. Failed to build on that next time, though, and jockey bookings suggest that Ballybeg Boss is the stable No 1. Peter Kavanagh (3) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

ROYAL ACT (GB) (23)

Br g Royal Anthem (USA) - Native’s Return (IRE)

11 10 2

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Owner: Moorland Racing Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, Breeder: Mrs G. A. Corbett hooped cap. Sponsor: Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors Form: 5P/0P4-P CD TIMEFORM VIEW Modest nowadays and easy to oppose on the back a miserable reappearance display at Ffos Las where his jumping left much to be desired. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 69 Tabitha Worsley (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2022:MEETING ABANDONED

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 10-3 Hector Master (FR), 9-2 Ballybeg Boss (IRE), 5-1 Force de Frap (FR), 15-2 Yellow Jacket (GB), 28-1 Higgs (IRE), 33-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 50-1 Royal Act (GB) Race Summary: BALLYBEG BOSS ultimately proved a shade disappointing over hurdles last season but this former point winner is likely to be seen in a better light now handicapping/switched to fences off what looks a very reasonable opening mark. Force de Frap is interesting back in this sphere (placed on a few occasions over fences when trained in France) and he is second choice ahead of Abaya du Mathan. 1-2-3: 1.BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) 2.FORCE DE FRAP (FR) 3.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys Race two on today’s card – the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk. Handicap Chase – is one of two contests sponsored by Weatherbys and eight horses go to post for this 0-105 event. A winner at this track over hurdles, Horacio Apple’s represents the local training duo of Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, who have enjoyed a fine season to date. Whilst Jagwar, White Rhino and recent Grand Sefton Chase winner Gesskille are in action down at Cheltenham, this lightly-raced sixyear-old is one of four runners on the

Horacio Apple’s trainers have enjoyed a ﬁne season to date. card for the stable. He has had just the two starts over fences and looked as though he didn’t quite get home over 3m on heavy ground last time, so the drop in trip is a positive and Toby Wynne retains the partnership. Another who represents a local yard – that of Donald McCain – is Henry Gray, who looked in need of the run on his chase debut at Market Rasen. Again, coming back in trip looks to be a plus, as he ran well for a long way last time and a tongue-tie is applied. Jonjo O’Neill’s Our Friend Mo makes her first start over fences, having unseated WEATHERBYS RACEDAY PREVIEW

her rider in a hurdle race here earlier in the month, whilst bottom-weight Nine Nine Nine ran well under similar conditions at Uttoxeter last time. The other quartet are more exposed. Seven go to post for the Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle, a 0-105 contest for conditional and amateur jockeys, in which the aforementioned Donald McCain saddles three. McCain won this race in both 2016 (Raise A Spark) and in 2021 with Lady Tremaine and of his trio, useful Flat performer Whitehaven sports blinkers for the first time, under Charlie Maggs, who rode a winner here in August. McCain also runs top-weight Present Fair, who reverts to hurdles from chasing, and handicap debutant Chase Outlaw. The ground is an unknown for the latter, who is having his first start in 13 months. Another returning from a lengthy break is Jennie Candlish’s Cosheston, whilst Book Of Verse is another who has yet to prove himself on this sort of ground. Rolypolymoly is having his first start for Robbie Llewellyn, who enjoyed a fine start to the season, and Mullins Cross represents the ever-respected ‘Shark’ Hanlon. The County Carlow trainer has saddled two winners form 11 runners at this track, although his seven-year-old has won just once from 27 starts over hurdles.

SECOND RACE 12.55

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

2M 4F 72Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Horse

LADY OF THE NIGHT (GB) (24) 10 12 0

Age

Jockey

B m Midnight Legend - Even Flo

Owner: Mr J. Perriss Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Breeder: J. F. Perriss Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 2P/UP-55

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner during 2021/22 campaign. Lost her way over fences after a promising start last season, though, and reappearance effort at Lingﬁeld was uninspiring. Cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) (27)

Ch g Saddex - Apple’s Noa (FR)

6 12 0

Owner: Highclere TB Racing - Apple and Dudgeon Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Breeder: D. Lumet, P. Coveliers & T. Cypres Form: 3114-55 C Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back hurdles winner last season, including at this course, and has shaped better than the bare result both starts switched to fences this time round (both at around 3m). Dropping back in trip here may help and he remains capable of better. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105

FAKIR (FR) (54)

B g Day Flight - Lazary (FR)

BILLINGSLEY (IRE) (24)

Toby Wynne (3)

8 11 12

Owner: Avon Racing Limited Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE epaulets, Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster DARK BLUE and ORANGE halved sleeves, Breeder: S.C. Couetil Elevage ORANGE cap, DARK BLUE diamond. Form: P534P-2 D TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell on debut for Milton Harris last September. Mixed bag since but reappearance second at Sedgeﬁeld (21f, soft) was a decent enough effort to suggest he could have a part to play off the same mark on debut for his new yard. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 B g Millenary - Retain That Magic (IRE)

Ciaran Gethings

Harry Reed

11 11 11

Owner: Alastair Ralph Racing Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: Mr D. Kennedy ROYAL BLUE cap. Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd Form: 32P1-40 TIMEFORM VIEW Back on scoreboard when taking 7-runner handicap chase off this mark at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. Not in same form both starts since, though, and he’s probably worth taking on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

OUR FRIEND MO (IRE) (13)

B m Mahler - Avoca Star (IRE)

5 11 0

Owner: Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham armlets and cap. Breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd Form: 36-304U Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Third in her sole Irish point and showed ability in trio of mares’ maiden/novice events earlier this year. Safely held on return/handicap debut at Chepstow and unseated here next time but she’s in good hands and is one to keep an eye on now switched to fences. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

HENRY GRAY (IRE) (29)

Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Gray’s Anatomy (IRE)

Kevin Brogan

7 11 0

Owner: Mr Les Buckley Colours: BLACK, BLACK and RED Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley diabolo on sleeves. Breeder: Mr M.P. Kelly Form: 1/540-5 Sponsor: Special Piping Materials Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in a trio of hurdling outings but this former point winner showed ability on chase debut at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) where he possibly failed to stay under an attacking ride. This slightly shorter trip will help and he’s Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91 open to improvement. Tongue strap applied.

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Jay Tidball (5)

Brian Hughes

BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) (33) 6 10 10

B g Presenting - Passlands (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT GREEN stripe, halved sleeves, LIGHT GREEN Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge and YELLOW quartered cap. Breeder: Andrew Mahon Sponsor: Dragonbet, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Designation Limited Form: 3341F-0 D TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on first 2 starts over fences before showing improvement for a wind op/fitting of tongue strap to score at Warwick in February. However, he failed to fire on return at Ffos Las and is opposable on the back of that display. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

NINE NINE NINE (GB) (19)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)

Alan Johns

6 10 7

Owner: Moorland Racing & P R Whilock Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Lorraine, WHITE and RED chevrons on Breeder: Distillery Stud sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap. Sponsor: Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors Form: 2655/-F2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fell heavily on chase debut at Warwick following a 19-month absence but negotiated the obstacles well enough when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, heavy) recently. Still, he was ﬂattered by his proximity to the winner there and remains Tabitha Worsley (3) vulnerable from a win point of view. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Horacio Apple’s (FR), 7-2 Fakir (FR), 5-1 Henry Gray (IRE), 8-1 Our Friend Mo (IRE), 10-1 Lady of The Night (GB), 12-1 Bells of Stamford (IRE), 14-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 22-1 Billingsley (IRE) Race Summary: It may well be a case of third time lucky over fences for HORACIO APPLE’S, who appeared to find 3m on deep ground too much of a slog at Wetherby last time. He’s now 2lb lower and, moreover, will be suited by this drop back in trip. Henry Gray can be expected to leave his chase debut form well behind in time and is nominated as the main danger, though Fakir also merits respect and chase debutante Our Friend Mo needs a second look, too. 1-2-3: 1.HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) 2.HENRY GRAY (IRE) 3.FAKIR (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total prize fund £25000

THE CATESBY ESTATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

2M 179Y

Horse

THECOMPANYSERGEANT (GB) (33) 6 12 0

Age

Jockey

B g Kayf Tara - Shuil Gealach (IRE)

Colours: WHITE and RED check, Owner: Mr Martin Cooney WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap, RED Trainer: Denis G. Hogan, Ireland Breeder: Paul Webber & Overbury Stallions Ltd spots. Form: 12-P140 BF TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdler winner. Useful form when fourth of 17 in a Listowel Listed handicap in September but in nothing like the same form when down the ﬁeld in a similar race at Naas last month. A smart effort will be needed under top weight here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 134

DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (21)

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne

7 11 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE Owner: Mr K. Alexander Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn spots, striped sleeves and spots on Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander cap. Form: 11/1/-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in small-ﬁeld Ascot conditions race (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. This bigger-ﬁeld scenario asks a different question but he has lots of potential. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 131

WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) (49) 4

B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE)

Nico de Boinville

11 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD Owner: Mrs Susan Carsberg GREEN disc, quartered cap. Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Form: 352-14 Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud Sponsor: Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly in 2 bumpers for Declan Queally in Ireland in the spring. Built on that promise when making a successful hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter in September and better form when fourth in Grade 2 novice here 38 days later. Interesting making a quick switch to handicaps. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125

Donagh Meyler

Harry Skelton

7 11 5

GO DANTE (GB) (26)

B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy

Colours: PINK, RED chevrons, PINK Owner: Mrs Barbara Hester sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston PINK star. Sponsor: Motaclan Form: 4/5410-6 D TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 7-y-o who shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth of 15 in the Greatwood here on his reappearance after wind surgery. Claims if he can build on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

5 11 4

KALEB (IRE) (33)

B g Sir Percy - Kalane (IRE)

Owner: Racing To Proﬁt Syndicate & Partner Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket Breeder: Paul Murphy Sponsor: Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap. Form: 2U00-22

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice season tailed off quite badly but right back on song when runner-up in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Sandown this season. Ought to be competitive again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124

Sean Bowen

LEBOWSKI (IRE) (63)

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE)

Jack Quinlan

8 11 2

Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars, Breeder: Mr P. A. Hughes BLACK cap, ORANGE star. Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 0/10P5-5 BF TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner for Michael Scudamore but below par since Wetherby win last December, including on Chepstow reappearance in October (ﬁrst start for Lucinda Russell). Tongue strap back on. Engaged 1,40 Newcastle Thursday. Patrick Wadge (3) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122

GINGER MAIL (FR) (41)

Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

7 11 2

Owner: Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller Colours: BEIGE and GREY Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, Breeder: Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois BLACK cap. Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd Form: 3522P-2 D BF TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent type who would have made a winning reappearance at Ayr last month but for a mistake at the last, going down by only a neck. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122 Danny McMenamin

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SKYTASTIC (FR) (28)

B g Way of Light (USA) - Verzasca (IRE)

7 11

Owner: Presumption in Favour Partnership Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton spots, DARK BLUE sleeves. Breeder: Mme Atoinette Tamagni-Bodmer et al Form: 10/4P4-0 D Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Looked useful when winning ﬁrst 4 starts ( 2 bumpers, 2 hurdles) but lost his way for Sam Thomas subsequently and well held in course handicap on last month’s return for a new stable. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 121

IN THIS WORLD (FR) (18)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Maia Royale (FR)

5 11 0

JAGWAR (FR) (47)

Tristan Durrell (5)

4 10 13

R Owner: Mr John P. McManus Colours:EEMERALD GREEN, Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas YELLOW NN hoops, WHITE cap. U Breeder: Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil RForm: 2-2 Sponsor: Swansway ON/ airly useful chaser D’jango and 2m hurdle TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly N winner abroad Hola Que. 6 lengths second of 11 to Secret d’Etat in newcomers race at 11

PANJARI (IRE) (29)

B g Camelot - Path Wind (FR)

5 10 11

Owner: Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof cap. Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 521 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in Germany and has improved with each start in novice hurdles this autumn, winning at Taunton (16.5f) last month. In top hands and that Flat ability provides plenty of scope for further progress now handicapping. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117

DONNACHA (IRE) (28)

Br g Jet Away - Archdale Ambush (IRE)

5 10 11

MR MACKAY (IRE) (28)

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)

4 10 7

James Turner (7)

WONDERFUL EAGLE (GER) (27) 4 10 6

Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Wonderful Filly (GER)

Owner: Damree Developments Ltd Colours: RED, MAROON hoop and Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead sleeves, WHITE cap. Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf Form: 1134 Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Kicked off his hurdle career with maiden/novice wins at Newton Abbot at the end of summer and has shown better form in defeat in handicap company since, ﬁnishing fourth of 9 over 21f here on latest. Down in trip with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

Micheal Nolan

AWAY RACING

Colours: WHITE, RED seams, Owner: Mr M. Stavrou Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star. Breeder: Philip Heskin 35-3154 Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited Form: TIMEFORM VIEW In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and conﬁrmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f). Improved on handicap bow when fourth of 17 here 4 weeks ago. Needs considering. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

David Noonan

AWAY RACING

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE Owner: Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin diamond and sleeves. Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton 3343-12 Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Form: Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, making it third time lucky when shading tight ﬁnish in 2m Chepstow novice on reappearance. Good start to his handicap career when second of 17 here last month. On the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 117

Harry Cobden

AWAY RACING

Auteuil, euil, leading until approaching last, t, only outing over hurdles. Has left Emmanuel Clayeux. Tongue tie on. NON RUNNER. RatingIIIII Official Official BHA Rating 119 Star RatingIIIII

AWAY RACING

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sash Owner: In This World Syndicate and sleeves, YELLOW cap. Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Form: 1/3P-6 Breeder: Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 but seen the track only 3 times since. Might be sharper for last month’s Kempton reappearance but Williethebuilder looks the stronger of the yard’s pair. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120 B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quizas Jolie (FR)

Ben Jones

AWAY RACING

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

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Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 14.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

2022: PUNCTUATION 5 10 12 Paddy Brennan 9-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 11-2 Williethebuilder (IRE), 13-2 Panjari (IRE), 7-1 Donnacha (IRE), 9-1 Go Dante (GB), 16-1 Kaleb (IRE), 18-1 Lebowski (IRE), 20-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 22-1 Ginger Mail (FR), 25-1 Thecompanysergeant (GB), In This World (FR), Wonderful Eagle (GER), 100-1 Skytastic (FR) Race Summary: A cracking handicap in which it may pay to focus on the least exposed runners. PANJARI could be underestimated by an opening hurdle mark of 117 judged on Flat ability and gets the nod for Paul Nicholls. The promising Doddiethegreat seems unlikely to give up his unbeaten record without a fight and is second choice ahead of Williethebuilder and Donnacha. 1-2-3: 1.PANJARI (IRE) 2.DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) 3.WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total prize fund £30000

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Horse

Age

DIEU VIVANT (FR) (28)

10 12 0

B g Network (GER) - Panique Pas (FR)

Jockey

Owner: Mr P. Chesters Colours: BROWN, GREY cap. Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Form: 220-16P CD Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hunter winner who took a 3m Bangor handicap chase in September. However, well beaten at Uttoxeter and Cheltenham since. William Shanahan Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130 (5)

FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (26) 9

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) Owner: Potter, Pipe and Pete Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: Mr Serge Bourounoff Sponsor: W & S Recycling

11 11

Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Form: 22243-U D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who made the frame on all of his 5 runs over fences last term. Had little go right at Cheltenham on his return so well worth another chance back down in class. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

YES INDEED (FR) (40)

B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE)

Jack Tudor

6 11 11

Owner: Mr Michael O’Flynn and Delancey Colours: YELLOW, RED chevrons, Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham RED cap. Breeder: Marie-Christine Gabeur Form: 6442-23 Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning chaser in France who went close at Newbury on second run following a wind op in March. Good placed efforts both starts this season and should be in the mix again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 127

TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (34)

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)

Kevin Brogan

8 11 10

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap. Breeder: Ian Hannon Form: 413123 D Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last term and has already matched that tally over fences, bagging a pair of 23f Worcester handicaps in summer. Posted another good effort after 3 months off when a strong-travelling third at Aintree (25f, heavy) 34 days Charlie Hammond ago. Merits serious consideration eased 1lb. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126

HOLD THAT TAUGHT (GB) (21)

B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR)

8 11 9

Owner: Mr P. Davies Colours: DARK BLUE, BROWN Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. Breeder: R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm Form: F/4506-1 D Sponsor: Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Often held back by his jumping/attitude but did little wrong when taking advantage of drop in the weights at Ascot on his return. Remains to be seen if he can back that up. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125

SALVATORE (GB) (26)

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cash ‘n’ Credit

10 11

Brian Hughes

Owner: Miss D. Cope Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth cross belts, DARK BLUE sleeves, Breeder: Goldline Stud (Mrs J. Mann) LIGHT BLUE armlets. Form: 115-226 CD TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hunter chase winner, signing off last term with success at Musselburgh in March. Looked very rusty at Fontwell on return and better expected now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 Tabitha Worsley (3)

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7 10 11

GOOD WORK (FR) (27)

Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR)

Owner: The Cool Runnings Syndicate Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE cross Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas belts and sleeves. Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres Form: 222-40P BF Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 5 times over fences last season (went close over 3m here) and not disgraced in a big ﬁeld at Cheltenham on his return. However, ran a moody race at Wetherby since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113 trainer could not explain the poor run.

Toby Wynne (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Hold That Taught (GB), 7-2 First Lord de Cuet (FR), 9-2 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 5-1 Yes Indeed (FR), 11-1 Good Work (FR), 16-1 Salvatore (GB), 22-1 Dieu Vivant (FR) Race Summary: Things didn’t go to plan for FIRST LORD DE CUET on his return at Cheltenham last month but is worth another chance off a tempting mark back down in class. Tiger Orchid and Yes Indeed continue to hold their form well and rate the main threats. 1-2-3: 1.FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) 2.TIGER ORCHID (IRE) 3.YES INDEED (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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CHELTENHAM 1.50 for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

Total prize fund £22000

THE CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE FOOD BANK COLLECTION MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualiﬁer) No

Horse

Age

LA MALMASON (IRE) (35)

5 12 1

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparky May Owner: Alymer Stud Ltd Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland Breeder: Ruxley Holdings Ltd

2M 4F 127Y

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 520-0U3

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner on debut last November and shaped well when third to Found A Fifty in a Down Royal maiden chase (19.6f, soft) last month, on just her third start in this sphere. That form looks strong (winner has since ﬁnished second in a Grade 1) and improvement likely now pitched into a handicap. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126

Jockey

HAPPY D’EX (FR) (187)

Gr m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Soiree d’Ex (FR)

Keith Donoghue

6 11 13

Owner: Mr Graham Wilson Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon Breeder: S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

Colours: RED, WHITE stars, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE star. Form: 2322-6P TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles scorer and initially looked like a winner-in-waiting over fences last season. However, she ran no sort of a race at Perth when last seen in June and is opposable starting out for new yard here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 124

ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) (48)

Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)

5 11 12

Owner: DahlBury Racing Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE star, Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland GREY sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara BLUE cap, BEIGE star. Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd Form: 55P42-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and posted best effort on these shores when second in 6-runner mares’ handicap chase here (16.3f, good) in April. Safely held on return in October (since undergone another wind op) but likely to strip ﬁtter now and couldn’t rule out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123

WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) (28)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE)

EUREKA CREEK (IRE) (24)

B m Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)

GAME ON FOR GLORY (IRE) (23)7

B m Fame And Glory - Jeunopse (IRE)

LILITH (IRE) (32)

B m Stowaway - Flirthing Around (IRE) Owner: Decimus Racing VI Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Breeder: Tommy Newton Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk

Tom Cannon

8 11 7

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 33133-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Put in a good round of jumping when scoring at Carlisle (21f, good to soft) in February but she was nowhere near as sure-footed when well held on return at Kempton last month. Opposable. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 118

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Joe Anderson (5)

11 8

Owner: Mr James Summers Colours: RED, BLACK cross belts, Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket BLACK and RED striped sleeves. Breeder: Miss N. Carberry Form: 1124/-42 Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP TIMEFORM VIEW Solid form in bumpers scored over hurdles at Lingﬁeld in December 2021. Understandably needed the run at Wetherby (ﬁrst appearance for 2 years), then showed plenty of ability remains when runner-up on chase debut at Warwick (2 1/2m, heavy). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

Harry Skelton

7 11 10

Owner: Sailing to Byzantium Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough GREEN disc, sleeves and cap. Breeder: T. Nolan & K. Leavy Form: 5/163-03 Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last November. Best effort since when third upped to 23.5f at Lingﬁeld last month but will need to improve on that if she’s to regain the winning thread here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 121

Ben Poste

6 11 11

Owner: The Blind Squirrels Colours: BLACK, BLACK and PINK Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester check sleeves and cap. Breeder: Kevin Neville Form: 1-423F3 CD Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Improved during the spring, winner of a competitive C&D mares’ handicap and another over 3m at Southwell within the space of 8 days. Hasn’t done much wrong since, most recently ﬁnishing third of 11 back here (2m, good to soft) last month, and she has to enter calculations. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

Sean Houlihan

Rex Dingle

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MAD ABOUT SALLY (IRE) (21)

B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lou’s Coole Girl (IRE)

8 11 4

Owner: Oliver Signy Racing Club Colours: AQUAMARINE and Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn CERISE (quartered), AQUAMARINE Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck sleeves. Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp Form: 1P136-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with a couple of rather indifferent performances following Fontwell chase debut success but ﬁrmly back on track with a decisive reappearance display at Chepstow (23.6f, soft). Now 9lb higher in a tougher race but will be a threat if able to build on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

PETTICOAT LUCY (IRE) (32)

B m Fame And Glory - Matties Isle (IRE)

7 11 2

I AM GONNA BE (IRE) (41)

B m Barely A Moment (AUS) - Janet Lindup

6 11

Lorcan Williams

7 11 0

MALAITA (GB) (23)

B m Malinas (GER) - Aimela (FR)

Owner: Four Gents Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth PINK and ROYAL BLUE hooped Breeder: Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey cap. Form: 411-224 C TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who improved when bagging mares’ handicap hurdles at Carlisle and here last term. Has made a positive start to life over fences, second at Ludlow before ﬁnishing fourth on ground that was probably too testing for her at Warwick (2 1/2m, heavy). Bold show anticipated. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111

POUGNE AMINTA (FR) (50)

Br m Protektor (GER) - Amicus

6 10 13

BRIANNA ROSE (IRE) (29)

Ch m Ocovango - Coco Milan (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

6 10 8

Sean Bowen

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

The Result 1st

2nd

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2022: DAME DU SOIR (FR) 9 10 0 Lilly Pinchin 8-1 (David Bridgwater) 10 ran

AWAY RACING

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross Owner: Mr M. Baker belts, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham stars, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Breeder: R. Lynch Form: 334-12P Sponsor: FBC Manby Bowdler TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent hurdler who has taken well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) in July. However, tame effort back from a break at Market Rasen and now tried in cheekpieces. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 105

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mr Allan Stennett Colours: BEIGE and EMERALD Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth GREEN check, BEIGE sleeves. Breeder: Mr John Nye Form: 10214-3 D Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who scored with any amount in hand in a weak mares’ maiden hurdle at Wetherby in March. Fair third on return/chase debut at Ludlow (2 1/2m, soft) but she was 6 1/2 lengths adrift of Malaita on that occasion, so improvement is needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

Charlie Deutsch

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars, Breeder: Mark Molloy & T. Westropp Bennett BLACK cap, ORANGE star. Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 2124P-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start for her new stable when runner-up in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Ayr (20.5f, good). Open to improvement in this sphere and Patrick Wadge (3) one to consider for in-form yard. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mr I F Gosden and Mr DJ Coles Colours: MAUVE and WHITE Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton check, WHITE sleeves, MAUVE Breeder: Miss Margo Murphy armlets. Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers Form: 433-110 D TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who showed improved form under a change of tactics to make a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot in May. Made it 2-2 in this sphere with another good round of jumping on return at Exeter (19.2f, soft) but followed that with a disappointing effort at Kempton. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 113

Ben Jones

AWAY RACING

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 9-2 La Malmason (IRE), 13-2 Walk In Clover (IRE), 7-1 Mad About Sally (IRE), 17-2 Royale Margaux (FR), 10-1 I Am Gonna Be (IRE), 11-1 Game On For Glory (IRE), 12-1 Malaita (GB), 14-1 Petticoat Lucy (IRE), 16-1 Eureka Creek (IRE), 25-1 Lilith (IRE), 28-1 Pougne Aminta (FR), 33-1 Happy d’Ex (FR), 40-1 Brianna Rose (IRE) Race Summary: This looks very competitive, with several appealing candidates on show. MALAITA wasn’t beaten far on ground that was probably slower than ideal at Warwick last time and she could take some catching back here (winner over hurdles on sole previous visit to this course) with underfoot conditions likely to be more favourable. Irish raider La Malmason looks a big threat on her handicap debut in this sphere, while Royale Margaux and Walk In Clover are others to consider, along with I Am Gonna Be. 1-2-3: 1.MALAITA 2.LA MALMASON (IRE) 3.ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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FOURTH RACE 2.05

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

THE CORBETTSPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer)

2M 7F 32Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the ﬁfth £747 and the sixth £372. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Corbettsports will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 18 entries at £125. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Horse

Age

BUTLER’S BRIEF (IRE) (34)

8 12 0

B g Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)

Jockey

Owner: You Can Be Sure Colours: RED, YELLOW Cross of Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Lorraine and cap. Breeder: Mrs M. Doran Form: 13PP21 CD Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on scoreboard at Kelso 34 days ago, ﬁnding plenty under pressure. Should remain competitive after a 4lb rise. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123

SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (40)

B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE)

7 11 12

Owner: The Second Chance Partnership Colours: YELLOW, RED hoops, Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster RED sleeves, YELLOW spots and Breeder: Eric Barrett cap. Form: 224222 BF TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m winner for Fergal O’Brien and 3 good runner-up efforts at up to 21.5f for Milton Harris this autumn. Seemed to lose concentration a bit when headed near the ﬁnish at Carlisle last time and has cheekpieces added here. Now under the care of Anthony Charlton. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121

TANGANYIKA (FR) (22)

B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR)

Ciaran Gethings

Bradley Harris (5)

5 11 5

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW Owner: Mrs C. S. Wilson Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford spots, YELLOW sleeves, DARK Breeder: E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al GREEN spots, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: F416-45 BF TIMEFORM VIEW Registered ﬁrst victory for this yard at Carlisle (19f) in February but hasn’t reproduced that in his 3 outings since, fading into ﬁfth back from a break at Wincanton (2 1/2m) last month. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Shane Quinlan (3) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (19)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE) Owner: Mr D. V. Gardner Trainer: Susan Gardner, Longdown Breeder: Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Sponsor: Woodhayes Stud

6 11 3

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, hooped cap. Form: 30/3-532

TIMEFORM VIEW Exeter bumper winner who has shown fair form in a light hurdle career, making a solid start in handicaps when second of 7 over 18.5f at Exeter 19 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112

SAMUEL JACKSON (GB) (264) 11 11

B g Alﬂora (IRE) - Primitive Quest

Owner: R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson Colours: BLACK, PINK stripe, Trainer: Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren striped sleeves, PINK cap. Breeder: Mrs Lucy Fielding-Johnson Form: P/3P3PPCD Sponsor: Pontispool Equine Sports Centre TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way over fences when last seen in the spring but he has been given a chance by the handicapper as a result (third over hurdles off 10lb higher last winter) if reviving after a break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

CHRIS COOL (GB) (40)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE) Owner: Evason, Harney and Greenall Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Breeder: Harney Greenall Evason Partnership Sponsor: Swansway

James Best

7 10 7

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: P26U6-1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 7 months off when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) last month. A 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from this former course scorer. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102

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Lucy Gardner

Toby Wynne (3)

ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) (6)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE)

5 10 2

Owner: Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester sleeves and cap. 5-0033 BF Breeder: Aidan Aherne Form: Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced Lightly aced sort from om a good yard who left the impression she’ll be suited by the step up to this sort of trip when third of 5 on last week’s 2 1/2m Sandown handicap debut. Leading claims. NON RUNNER. S STEWARDS NOTE: Following wing its run on 9/12/2023 it was Star RatingIIIII Rating Offi Official cial BHA Rating 96 (+2) reported that the horse lost a shoe.

U N-R

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

The Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Chris Cool (GB), 7-2 Astronomic View (GB), 9-2 Butler’s Brief (IRE), 11-2 Shallow River (IRE), 6-1 Tanganyika (FR), 14-1 Samuel Jackson (GB) Race Summary: Last month’s Huntingdon scorer Chris Cool might be able to cope with a 6lb rise. Astronomic View has the potential to build on his Exeter handicap debut second and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Shallow River. 1-2-3: 1.CHRIS COOL 2.ASTRONOMIC VIEW 3.SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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CHELTENHAM 2.25 for ten yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) No

Horse

Age

SAM BROWN (GB) (34)

11 12 0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker

2M 4F 127Y

Colours: BLACK, RED disc, sleeves Owner: Mr T. C. Frost Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster and cap. Breeder: T. C. Frost Form: 5P5FF-P D Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by ﬁrst-time blinkers when looking the likely winner of a 3m handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April until falling 2 out (just over 2 lengths ahead at the time). Ran fairly at Wincanton on return but blinkers back on now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 150

LORD DU MESNIL (FR) (33)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR)

Jockey

Jonathan Burke

10 11 9

Owner: Mike and Mandy Smith & Mr Paul Porter Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW triple Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington diamond, diamonds on sleeves, Breeder: Mme Henri Devin PURPLE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: P2022-5 TIMEFORM VIEW None too reliable these days but he’s smart when on-song and produced 3 good runner-up efforts last season. Respectable return at Sandown but drop back in trip not ideal. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 145

CEPAGE (FR) (23)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Sience Fiction (FR) Owner: The Bellamy Partnership Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Mr Herve d’Armaille Sponsor: Faucets Limited

11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop and sleeves. Form: 144/0/0-4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at best but hasn’t stood much racing in recent years and well held at Warwick last month after a year off. Headgear on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

LE LIGERIEN (FR) (32)

B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR)

TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (47)

B g Beneﬁcial - Great Decision (IRE)

STORM CONTROL (IRE) (351)

B g September Storm (GER) - Double Dream (IRE) Owner: Mr Will Roseff Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: John Kidd Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Harry Cobden

10 10 7

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, PURPLE cap. Form: PP/3504C

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who’s potentially well handicapped returning from 11 months off trying a veterans race for the ﬁrst time, so of interest at a course he’s won at. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 129

Brendan Powell

11 10 13

Owner: Harbour Rose Partnership Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, striped sleeves and cap. Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond 353P0-F Breeder: Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Form: Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old but looked full of zest only for his race to end with a horrible experience at Aintree on return, falling heavily and then colliding with 2 horses in his wake. Can go well if that incident hasn’t left its mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

Charlie Deutsch

10 10 13

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and Owner: Mr D. R. Churches MAUVE diamonds, LIGHT GREEN Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne sleeves and cap. Breeder: Mr Gaetan Gilles 1142-P1 Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated after joining this yard from Philip Hobbs last season, completing hat-trick between February & March. Left reappearance well behind when winning 4-runner veterans event at Kempton last month and player up 5lb. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135

Gavin Sheehan

Richard Patrick

DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (47) 10 10 3

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Breeder: Raymond Bellanger Form: 21-214P CD Sponsor: W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW In the form of his life back in the spring, winning staying handicaps at Wincanton and Fakenham (good second in stronger Kempton contest in between). Never involved under a patient ride after 5 months off at Aintree (25f, soft) but could leave that effort behind here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

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David Noonan

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (287) 12 10 2

Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton

Owner: Jean Matterson & J Douglas Miller Colours: EMERALD GREEN, GREY Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston seams, EMERALD GREEN sleeves Breeder: P. Storey and cap. Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd Form: P1/4242D TIMEFORM VIEW Last hit the target at Doncaster in February 2022 and solid second in handicap there (3m, good) when last seen during the spring. Bit to ﬁnd from out of the handicap here, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123 Danny McMenamin

11 10 2

GO STEADY (GB) (19)

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Pyleigh Lady

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in handicap chases last season and better for return when going close back over hurdles at Uttoxeter 19 days ago. More needed back over fences from out of the handicap, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121

Tristan Durrell (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 9.

AWAY RACING

Owner: Popham, Rogers Colours: YELLOW, BLACK Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester epaulets, BLACK and YELLOW Breeder: Mrs H. Pudd check sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) Form: 3612-02 D

AWAY RACING

The Result 2nd

Distance

3rd

4th

Time

AWAY RACING

1st

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary: It could be worth chancing STORM CONTROL, who’s dipped below his last winning mark on his first attempt in a veterans race. Le Ligerien looked better than ever when winning a similar event at Kempton last month and is a solid alternative, with Top Ville Ben best of the others. 1-2-3: 1.STORM CONTROL (IRE) 2.LE LIGERIEN (FR) 3.TOP VILLE BEN (IRE)

AWAY RACING

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Le Ligerien (FR), 6-1 Storm Control (IRE), 15-2 Go Steady (GB), 9-1 Up Helly Aa King (GB), 10-1 Top Ville Ben (IRE), 11-1 Cepage (FR), 12-1 Sam Brown (GB), Lord du Mesnil (FR), 14-1 Duc de Beauchene (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 2.35

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE CORBETTSPORTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Corbettsports will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 35 entries at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Horse

Age

CLASSIC LORD (GER) (26)

5 11 7

Ch g Lord of England (GER) - Classic Diva (GER)

Jockey

Owner: Mr R Cox & The Pant Wilkin Partnership Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK Breeder: Frau S. Meier-Zahnd BLUE seams, DARK BLUE cap. Sponsor: Tote, Dragonbet Form: 440-031 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and came good over hurdles in a Fontwell novice (17.7f, soft) last month. Did that easily and could be up to defying a penalty. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 116

CATCH HIM DERRY (IRE) (13)

B g Milan - Pretty Present (IRE)

Alan Johns

5 11 0

Colours: RED, WHITE star, checked Owner: Jolly Boys Outing Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester sleeves. Breeder: Knocktartan House Stud Form: 63 Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Needed experience sole outing in bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when third 21 lengths third of 8 over C&D 13 days Mr Sean O’Connor ago. Likely to improve. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating (7)

GOLDEN AMBITION (IRE) (31)

Ch g Mount Nelson - Serpentine Mine (IRE)

4 11 0

Owner: The Shamrock and Rose Syndicate Colours: MAROON, BEIGE star, Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton striped sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: Denis Cummins Form: 0-4 Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start over hurdles when fourth in 10-runner novice (80/1) at Lingﬁeld (19.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Drop in trip not sure to suit, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

JUST GINO (FR) (265)

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR)

4 11 0

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine seams, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 1TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, It’s Gino gelding. Dam, lighlty-raced maiden on Flat in France, sister to useful French chaser (17f-23f winner) Savigny. Won sole start in Irish points in March and needs taking seriously for leading course trainer. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (23) 6

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE)

Connor Brace

Brian Hughes

11 0

Owner: Mr Ben Turner Colours: WHITE, BLACK stars, Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard ROYAL BLUE sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: Ben Turner Form: 3//-60 Sponsor: Science Supplements TIMEFORM VIEW Third on bumper debut in March 2021 but only modest form shown after a long absence in a pair of novice hurdles at Carlisle and Warwick recently. Needs a big step forward. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

PEARL ISLAND (GB) (27)

B g Dartmouth - Pearlita

Owner: The Glazeley Partnership 3 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: W. P. Jenks Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

4 11 0

Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop and sleeves, hooped cap. Form: 32-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer when placed in a pair of bumpers and did the same sent hurdling when fourth in 2m4f Uttoxeter novice 27 days ago. This drop in trip is unlikely to suit. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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Ciaran Gethings

Jack Tudor

STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (13) 5

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE) Owner: Mr T. G. Kelly Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd

11 0

Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoops, MAROON and WHITE striped sleeves, MAROON cap. Form: 30-0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in bumpers but was pulled up on hurdling debut here 13 days ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

TWO AULD PALS (IRE) (74)

B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Lady Jock (IRE) Owner: Mr James Mearns Long Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Long Contracts Dmcc

5 11 0

Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2 1/4m), won 3 times in 2023 but below form last 2 starts. Has left Jim Goldie ahead of hurdle debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 2-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Second in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow on debut in April. Off 7 months. shaped as if better for the run when ﬁfth of 11 at Carlisle last month. Retains potential. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (27)

B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Give Us A Look (IRE) Owner: Church Farm Racing Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Breeder: William Codd Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

Derek Fox

4 11 0

YEALAND (IRE) (40)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Jane Hall (IRE) Owner: Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Ms A. J. Fox Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Kevin Brogan

Sean Quinlan

5 10 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, YELLOW sleeves and cap. Form: P-FP

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete both starts in Irish points and a Uttoxeter novice on hurdling debut. Hard to fancy. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

Toby Wynne (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

The Result 1st

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Betting Forecast: 5-2 Classic Lord (GER), 11-4 Just Gino (FR), 13-2 Golden Ambition (IRE), 10-1 Two Auld Pals (IRE), 14-1 Pearl Island (GB), Yealand (IRE), 16-1 Catch Him Derry (IRE), 22-1 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 80-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 100-1 Orbys River (IRE) Race Summary: CLASSIC LORD got off the mark over hurdles in tidy fashion at Fontwell last month and is selected to defy a penalty, though strong market support for winning Irish pointer Just Gino would put a slightly different slant on matters. Golden Ambition isn’t sure to be suited by the drop in trip but is still third choice. 1-2-3: 1.CLASSIC LORD (GER) 2.JUST GINO (FR) 3.GOLDEN AMBITION (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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CHELTENHAM 3.00 for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £40000

THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) No

Horse

Age

MINELLA INDO (IRE) (34)

10 12 0

B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) Owner: Mr Barry Maloney Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland Breeder: Mrs R. H. Lalor

3M 5F 56Y

Jockey

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW stars, MAROON sleeves, striped cap. Form: 2/P1P-14 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Been rather in and out since landing 2021 Gold Cup, returning with a poor effort in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Obviously a class act on his day, though, and he’s an interesting newcomer to this sphere. Rachael Blackmore Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 160

GALVIN (IRE) (28)

B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE)

9 11 11

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE Owner: Mr R. A. Bartlett diamonds, WHITE sleeves, RED Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland cap. Breeder: Gabriel O’Gara 1462U-0 C BF Sponsor: Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival CV, second to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his ﬁrst go in a crosscountry race in March. Not at best since but should come on for his return here and boasts leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 157

FURY ROAD (IRE) (125)

B g Stowaway - Molly Duffy (IRE)

Keith Donoghue

9 11 10

Owner: Sierra Paciﬁc & Pioneer Racing Colours: DARK BLUE, EMERALD Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland GREEN stripe, DARK BLUE sleeves, RED Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill armlets, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE stars. Form: 36F5-06 TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at his peak and, while he’s not been ﬁring for a while, his stable has an excellent record on this Cross-Country track, so could bounce back after a break. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 156

Sam Ewing

7 10 12

GESSKILLE (FR) (34)

B g Network (GER) - Nashkille (FR)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK Owner: The Nevers Racing Partnership I Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas armlets, PINK cap. Breeder: Mr Jacque Cypres & Mr Patrice Rabineau Form: 60-P011 Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who underlined his liking for the National fences when landing the Grand Sefton at Aintree last time. That form is working out well and he’s the sort to take to this new discipline. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 144 (+1)

ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (19)

B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland Breeder: Bruno Vagne

9 10 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 00060-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who was quite highly tried last term. Probably needed the run (didn’t have a hard race) on ﬁrst go at Cross-Country chasing at Punchestown last time, so he’s likely to step forward from it. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 141

LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (28)

B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip Owner: Mrs P. A. Ellis Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mrs Pippa Ellis

Henry Brooke

E. Walsh (3)

10 10 8

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, striped sleeves. Form: 1/2114-2 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Aintree Foxhunters’ in April 2022. Good fourth in that corresponding race and started out for current yard with a good second over C&D last month. Another bold showing is on the cards. Miss Gina Andrews Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140

FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (28)10 10 2

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR)

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, Owner: Mr Roddy Owen Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest EMERALD GREEN and RED striped Breeder: Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion sleeves, RED cap. Form: 052304 TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including twice in September. Shaped as if still in form when fourth over C&D last time. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

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DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (28)

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) Owner: The French Link Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Breeder: Mr Yves Maupoil Sponsor: Tote

10 10 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds, WHITE cap. Form: 14/0P-40 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser on the cross-country circuit but he’s not the force of old and failed to feature over C&D last time. Up against it again. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130

11 10 2

VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (19)

B g Trans Island - Persian Pearl

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, MAUVE sash and sleeves. Form: 1121-P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win in La Touche Cup in April. Back to form when second in Cross-Country event at Punchestown last time but has a bit on from out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127

Mr Tiernan Power Roche (7)

FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) (19)7 10 2

B g Fame And Glory - Milan Athlete (IRE) Owner: Mick & Molly Syndicate Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland Breeder: Mr W. Kinsey

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK stars and sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Form: 3-60610

TIMEFORM VIEW Error-prone chaser who has been struggling for form over hurdles this season. Hard to make a solid case for. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

10 10 2

WICK GREEN (GB) (27)

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer Owner: Shy John Partnership Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: Mr C. Horton Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and RED diabolo, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: P-11334

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard, and he has hit the frame in a couple of handicaps here the last twice. Stiff task from out of the weights, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

9 10 2

VOLCANO (FR) (28)

Gr g Martaline - Lyli Rose (FR)

Colours: PINK, WHITE seams, PINK sleeves, WHITE stars, quartered cap. Form: 541P-25 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist. Ran well from out of the weights over C&D last time but a place is the best he can hope for faced with a similar scenario. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (28)

B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR)

Robert Dunne

10 10 2

Owner: Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED star, Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford armlets and star on cap. Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Form: 355PP-3 Sponsor: Faucets Limited Charlie Deutsch

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 9, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11, 12.

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2022:RACE ABANDONED

AWAY RACING

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best and, while he was out of sorts last season, he stopped the slide when third from out of the weights over C&D last time. Place claims again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mr Brian Davies Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon Breeder: Mr Laurent Deniel

Ben Jones

AWAY RACING

Jonathan Burke

AWAY RACING

Owner: Mr R. P. O’Keeffe Trainer: R. P. O’Keeffe, Ireland Breeder: Mr Thomas Hughes

Brendan Powell

AWAY RACING

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Galvin (IRE), 9-2 Latenightpass (GB), 13-2 Gesskille (FR), 9-1 Minella Indo (IRE), 16-1 Francky du Berlais (FR), Didero Vallis (FR), 20-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), Vital Island (IRE), 25-1 Fury Road (IRE), Diesel d’Allier (FR), Fameaftertheglory (GB), 28-1 Wick Green (GB), 33-1 Volcano (FR) Race Summary: GALVIN took well to this course when second to his stablemate at the festival in March and he shaped as if the run was needed here last month, so he’s worth another chance. Minella Indo is another class act and an intriguing addition to this sphere, while another solid showing is expected from Latenightpass. 1-2-3: 1.GALVIN (IRE) 2.MINELLA INDO (IRE) 3.LATENIGHTPASS FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total prize fund £8000

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2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 12th, 2023, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (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) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 15 entries at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

Horse

Age

PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (22)

6 12 0

B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE)

Jockey

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE Owner: Birkdale Bloodstock Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley striped sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan Form: 0445-35 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Back over hurdles with it to prove on Mr Edward Vaughan handicap hurdle debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 (5)

WHITEHAVEN (FR) (17)

Bl g Le Havre (IRE) - Passion Blanche

6 11 8

Owner: Mr & Mrs G. Calder Colours: MAROON, BEIGE star, Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent et al GREEN cap, BEIGE star. Sponsor: Tote Form: 355-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) but tailed off at Chester on ﬁnal outing in that sphere in May and has failed to go on in four runs over hurdles. Something to prove. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

ROLYPOLYMOLY (GB) (52)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Elzebieta (IRE)

Charlie Maggs (3)

4 11 6

Owner: Mr Robbie Llewellyn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon disc, WHITE and EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Allseasons Bloodstock striped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 14-0653 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m hurdles winner in 2022 who got back on track when third of 10 in handicap chase at Exeter (17.5f, soft) on debut over fences 52 days ago on his ﬁnal run for Adam West. No forlorn hope back hurdling for his new yard. Mr Sean Clarke (3) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

MULLINS CROSS (IRE) (24)

B m Valirann (FR) - Julimark (IRE)

Owner: Ms Rachel O’Neill Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland Breeder: Miss R. O’Neill

7 11 2

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW braces, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 025245 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2021 but he posted a good ﬁfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. This Irish challenger is weighted to go close. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 90

CHASE OUTLAW (GB) (399)

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Asola Blue (FR)

7 11

Mr Paddy Hanlon (3)

Owner: Four Counties Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley epaulets, WHITE sleeves, PINK Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud stars, WHITE cap, PINK star. Form: 0/1P56/0TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler, only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Southwell 13 months ago. Needs a big step forward on his handicap hurdle debut on his comeback run. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

BOOK OF VERSE (USA) (16)

Ch g Curlin (USA) - Silvester Lady

William Maggs

5 10 6

Owner: Quadriga Racing Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster chevron, diabolo on sleeves, Breeder: Mr Aaron Sones quartered cap. Form: 5300 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat and over hurdles, cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 16 days ago. Hard to warm to. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

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COSHESTON (GB) (536)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rare Ruby (IRE) Owner: Mrs Judith Ratcliff Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Mrs Judith Ratcliff Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

10 10 4

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars and armlets. Form: 333/462-

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and off 17 months since a good second in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell. Cheekpieces back on. In the mix for good yard despite his absence. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78

Ellis Collier

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.

The Result 1st

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Betting Forecast: 11-4 Mullins Cross (IRE), 9-2 Whitehaven (FR), Rolypolymoly (GB), Cosheston (GB), 8-1 Present Fair (IRE), 14-1 Chase Outlaw (GB), 40-1 Book of Verse (USA) Race Summary: Irish-raider MULLINS CROSS is on a long losing run but rates the pick of these weights so gets the vote in a contest where lots arrive with question marks against them. Cosheston could emerge as the chief threat despite having a long absence to overcome, with Rolypolymoly not ruled out for his new yard. 1-2-3: 1.MULLINS CROSS (IRE) 2.COSHESTON 3.ROLYPOLYMOLY FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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SEVENTH RACE 3.42

for four and ﬁve yrs old

Total prize fund £4999

THE JBF GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2639 to the winning horse The second to receive £1214, the third £607, the fourth £303 and the ﬁfth £151. for four and ﬁve yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. JBF Group have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £24. - Closed December 9th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)

Horse

Age

GUARD THE MOON (GB) (13)

5 11 9

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: James & Jean Potter Sponsor: Potter Group

Jockey

Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Form: 61 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, showed ability when midﬁeld in 13-runner Newbury bumper and conﬁrmed that encouragement when off the mark in a weaker contest over C&D 13 days Mr Toby ago. Solid claims under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - McCain-Mitchell (7)

GRAND ALBERT (IRE) (250)

Ch g Jet Away - Ruthy Lukey (IRE)

5 11 2

Owner: Owners Group 123 Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley on sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: James Codd Form: 31Sponsor: Owners Group TIMEFORM VIEW £120,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Iwasthefutureonce. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 9). Of obvious interest on Rules debut. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

LAWRENNY (GB) (-)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rare Ruby (IRE) Owner: Mrs Judith Ratcliff Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Mrs Judith Ratcliff Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

4 11 2

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars and armlets. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h95), lightly raced over hurdles, 1 3/4m-2m winner on Flat. Should have enough pace for this test, so worth monitoring in the betting. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

JOSIE ALICE (IRE) (237)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

MIVVI (GB) (-)

B f Sixties Icon - Dozen (FR)

Sean Quinlan

5 10 9

Owner: Miss Lucinda V. Russell Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross chevrons, YELLOW cap. Breeder: Ronald Brown Form: 531Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One and fairly useful chaser The Newest One, stays 3 1/4m. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Apr 22). Makes plenty of appeal. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

Brian Hughes

Derek Fox

4 10 9

Owner: THE STYLE COUNCIL & HEDGEHOPPERS Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang hollow box. Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Form: Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited TIMEFORM VIEW £1,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon ﬁlly. Sister to fairly useful winner up to 1m Sixntwothrees. Dam unraced. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

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PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 15-8 Guard The Moon (GB), 5-2 Josie Alice (IRE), 3-1 Grand Albert (IRE), 9-1 Lawrenny (GB), 20-1 Mivvi (GB) Race Summary: JOSIE ALICE and Grand Albert have joined top yards after winning between the flags and they might dominate this contest, with marginal preference for the former. Guard The Moon is also worthy of respect after scoring over C&D recently. 1-2-3: 1.JOSIE ALICE (IRE) 2.GRAND ALBERT (IRE) 3.GUARD THE MOON FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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drinking areas. Alcoholic beverages must not be carried to or consumed in these areas. 7 Amateur photography is accepted but only without ﬂash equipment. 8 Portable telephones may not be used anywhere on the Racecourse for betting purposes. Flags, banners and other articles and any behaviour such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting which may constitute an annoyance to spectators or distract or frighten the horses are prohibited. 9 Transfers between enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability. 10 Parking or setting down on the site is prohibited, other than at the official car parks. 11 Lost or stolen badges will not be replaced. 12

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understanding that no money in respect of unused badges will be reimbursed. 13 Subject to the provisions of clause 1 which shall prevail over this clause, in the event of abandonment before racing, or up to the “Weighed-In” of the ﬁrst race there will be a full refund of badge and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment after the “Weighed-In” of the ﬁrst race up to the “Weighed-In” of the third race or nominated feature race, whichever is later there will be a 50% refund of badge and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds. No cash refunds to be paid on the day. All refunds to be administered after the meeting by post. Where any customer is entitled (pursuant to clause 13) to any refund, in order to qualify for such refund the customer must follow the procedure listed opposite: 13.1 Make a note of the reference numbers of all badges and car park labels (these numbers will be found on the front of each badge or label).

TODAY’S OFFICIALS STEWARDS GREG PEARSON (CHIEF STEWARD) CAROLINE ROBINSON (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR) NATHAN GREEN CHRIS HILL LOUISE MOORE STARTERS LEE JONES SEAMUS O’NEILL JUDGE NICK BOSTOCK CLERK OF THE SCALES MICHAEL ROBERTS EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS JOANNA VICKERS MELANIE SWARBRICK LISA COOK BETTING RING MANAGER NEIL PATEMAN COMMENTATOR MARTIN HARRIS VETERINARY OFFICER JOHN BURGESS

13.2 Send the badges, and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and, if different from that of sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges or labels to: Refund Office, Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY. To be valid, requests for refunds must be received in writing within one month of the abandoned raceday. The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of any nature in respect of any refund request received after that time. 14 All persons visiting the Racecourse are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the Rules of Racing. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to/or to remove from the Racecourse, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reasons, any person failing to comply with such Rules and Regulations or whose presence is, in its absolute discretion, a source of danger or annoyance and shall have no obligation to give any reason therefore. 15 The Company shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind.

PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £238,866 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023. 16

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME AND FORM GUIDE £3.00 Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse

VETERINARY SURGEONS KATE SUMNER JOHN SPENCER RICHARD OWEN MEDICAL OFFICERS DR KATE SUMNER SRMO DR OWEN RICHARDS DR EMILY HILL HORSE AMBULANCE NICK JONES NURSE GILLIAN WHITTAKER FARRIER KATIE RIDGEWAY CHIEF EXECUTIVE LOUISE STEWART CLERK OF THE COURSE ANDREW TULLOCH GENERAL MANAGER PADDY CHESTERS HEAD GROUNDSMAN ANDREW MALAM DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD MATTHEW JONES

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING 17 It is a condition of entry that only individuals possessing a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

EVACUATION PROCEDURE 18 Bangor Racecourse has enhanced Safety & Security measures to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. We employ professionally trained and experienced stewards who are located predominantly around the course and are identiﬁable by their uniform. In the event of a situation that requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember: • Take your belongings with you; • Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.

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