Cheltenham The International Day 2 racecard

THE INTERNATIONAL SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2020

Call Me Lord, winner of the 2019 Unibet International Hurdle on Day Two of The International

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Welcome to our second day of The International, our fi nal meeting of the year. We are delighted to be able to welcome a limited number of spectators back to the Home of Jump Racing and wish you all a thoroughly enjoyable and safe day with us.

We were treated to a fantastic eight-race card yesterday, and I am sure today will not disappoint. With the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup always producing a thrilling spectacle, and of course, the ever-competitive Unibet International Hurdle.

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TFR BHA164 FORM F2F1r-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Would have been placed if standing up in the RSA last year and has improved again since, impressively winning Listed event at Tramore on his only start this season in January. Can do even better

01Jan Trm 24Apr Pun 01Apr Fai

21f Ch 24f Ch 20f Ch

soft 1/7 yd/sf r sf/hy 1/9

Total Recall The Storyteller Shattered Love

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A quick way to see a horse’s past performance.

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MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

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2m 179y + 63y

FIRST RACE 12.05

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THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for juvenile three yrs old x Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9500, 2nd £3174, 3rd £1588, 4th £794, 5th £396, 6th £198. (Penalty Value £12512) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): F O’Brien (20 wins from 162 runners, 12%) runs ELHAM VALLEY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs SHAKE A LEG Longest Traveller: HISTORIC HEART trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 105 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ELHAM VALLEY (FR) (7)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE) 11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m) and made that experience count when making a successful hurdles debut at Sandown a week ago.

Good platform to build on.

J Connor Brace T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Caveat Emptor Partnership B Mme Sarah Lhermite S Dunraven Group of Companies

5Dec San 15f Hdl heavy 1/8 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 3Oct Red 13f Hcp soft 5/11 Ben Lilly (IRE) 10Sep Hay 11f Hcp soft 6/9 Licit (IRE)

2 HISTORIC HEART (IRE) (28)

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM 31415 D

Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) 11-5 J David Noonan T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Atlantic Friends Racing B J. S. Bolger S Junction 24 Ltd

13/4l 17l 103/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat maiden who has already E Cheek Pieces bettered that level as a hurdler, gaining his second win in this sphere when landing a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby.

Never a factor at this venue last time and headgear on.

14Nov Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/8 Duffle Coat (IRE) 14Oct Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 First Impression (IRE) 12Sep Fon 17f HcpH good 4/15 Zoltan Varga

3 SON OF RED (IRE) (14)

17l nose 71/2l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

B g French Navy - Tarziyma (IRE) 11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account on the Flat at seventh time of asking in a 1 1/2m Southwell handicap and continued the good work when making a winning hurdles debut at Newcastle a fortnight ago. More to come.

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Ian Gosden and Richard House B Martyn J. McEnery S Hare Group Ltd

28Nov Nwc 16f Hdl good 1/8 State Crown (IRE) 29Oct Swl 12f Hcp stand 1/9 Grand Pianola 12Oct Yar 10f Hcp soft 2/13 Whitehaven (FR)

4 ADAGIO (GER) (28)

nk 1 /2l 41/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA130 FORM 12

B g Wiener Walzer (GER) - Aspidistra (GER) 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in 3 races on the Flat in France and off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Warwick. Better form in defeat when runner-up in a Grade 2 at this venue a month ago. The one to beat.

J Tom Scudamore T David Pipe, Wellington O Bryan Drew and Friends / Prof. C.Tisdall B Gestut Schlenderhan S W & S Recycling

14Nov Chl 16f Hdl 6Nov War 16f Hdl 17Aug Cla 12f Stk

5 BLUE SLATE (IRE) (13)

gd-sf 2/8 Duffle Coat (IRE) good 1/8 Duke of Condicote - 1/14 Mixologist (FR)

5l 71/2l 8l

TFRHHIII BHA113 FORM 41

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hallbeck 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat who stepped up markedly on his opening run over hurdles when springing a surprise at Leicester a fortnight ago. This demands another jolt of improvement.

J Alan Johns E Cheek Pieces T Barry Brennan, Lambourn O Mr F. J. Brennan B A. & L. Cash

29Nov Lei 16Nov Lei 6Oct Lei

6 CAMOUFLAGED (IRE) (41)

15f Hdl 15f Hdl 10f Stk

soft 1/10 Opine (IRE) soft 4/7 Paricolor (FR) heavy 8/9 Glass of Bubbles (IRE)

11/4l 31l 11l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Inner Secret (USA) 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper stayer for J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces Mark Johnston on the Flat and bought in for plenty by new connections. Failed to see his race out on hurdles T Charlie Mann, Upper Lambourn bow and has undergone a wind op (tongue tie added).

O Mr Jonathan David Mayo 1Nov Hun 15f Hdl good 6/8 Orchestral Rain (IRE) 32l B Godolphin 20Aug Chs 15f Hcp gd-sf 3/8 Future Investment 43/4l S Heywood Homes 2Aug San 14f Hcp good 3/6 Immortal Beloved 11/2l

7 PAWPAW (GB) (176)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat, stays 1 1/4m, off the mark in a handicap last time. Sold from Clive Cox for 62,000 gns in July but this isn’t an easy starting point over hurdles.

J Richie McLernon T Paul Webber, Banbury O Nigel Jones & Paul Bowden B Biddestone Stud Ltd S Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

19Jun Lin 7Jun Lin Dec19 Lin 12

10f Hcp st-sl 1/9 Lismore (IRE) 10f Hcp st-sl 2/12 Punting (IRE) 8f Stk stand 8/12 Shimmering (IRE)

11/4l 3 /4l 43/4l

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8 SHAKE A LEG (IRE) (56)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Sos Brillante (CHI) 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat, stays 1 1/2m, creditable effort last time. Sold from Andrew Oliver for 30,000 gns in October and joined successful NH yard.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Kings Head Duffield Racing Partnership 17Oct Leo 12f Hcp yield 4 B Honeypig Stud 2Oct Dun 12f Hcp stand 6 S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) 25Sep Dun 10f Hcp stand 4

9 SIMPLY TRUE (IRE) (55)

Camorra (IRE) Marchons Ensemble Eaglemont (IRE)

6l 33/4l 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

Ch g Camacho - Faussement Simple (IRE) 10-12

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2019: BOTOX HAS (FR) 3 11 2 Joshua Moore 8-11 (Gary Moore) 8 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: CAMOUFLAGED: Following its run on 1/11/2020 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Adagio (GER), 7-2 Son of Red (IRE), 9-2 Elham Valley (FR), 17-2 Shake A Leg (IRE), 16-1 Simply True (IRE), 25-1 Historic Heart (IRE), 28-1 Camouflaged (IRE), Pawpaw (GB), 33-1 Blue Slate (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ADAGIO improved on his winning hurdles debut form when runner-up in a well-run Grade 2 juvenile at the track a month ago and that sets a pretty good standard here.

Elham Valley and Son of Red also made the perfect start in this sphere and command respect, for all conceding 3lb to the selection makes life tough.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ADAGIO (GER) 2.ELHAM VALLEY (FR) 3.SON OF RED (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to bumper winner/ J Kielan Woods E Cheek Pieces fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Dr Livingstone.

Fairly useful on the Flat, stays 11f, below form last time.

T D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold Sold from Andrew Oliver 50,000 gns in October.

O Mr Mark E. Smith 18Oct Naa 10f Hcp soft 7 Dance Jupiter (IRE) 93/4l B Beshellstown Trading Co. Ltd 4Oct Kny 11f Hcp soft 1 Sharp Focus hd S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd 10Sep Nav 10f Hcp gd-yd 7 Baron Samedi 7l

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2m 4f 127y + 95y

SECOND RACE 12.40

due to rail movement

THE JOCKEY CLUB CHELTENHAM AND SW SYNDICATE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9500, 2nd £3174, 3rd £1588, 4th £794.

(Penalty Value £12512) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 370 runners, 13%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE & FUSIL RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs QUEL DESTIN Longest Traveller: LIEUTENANT ROCCO trained by N Mitchell, Sherborne, 83 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (28)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR) 5 11-8 J Daryl Jacob T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede S Ptarmigan Media Limited

2 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (22)

Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) 6 11-5 J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B M. Conaghan

3 LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (22)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) 5 11-0 J Tom Scudamore T Nick Mitchell, Sherborne O Sherborne Utilities Ltd B Mrs Mary O’Connor S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

4 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (28)

Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) 5 11-0 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Martin Broughton & Friends B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Sablonnets et al S Morson Group

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 1P0-11P C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in good style on first 2 runs over fences this term. Struggled with his jumping as the luckless Gumball strung them out here (2m) 4 weeks ago though and he steps up in distance now.

14Nov Chl 23Oct Chl 25Sep Utt

15f Ch 15f Ch 15f Ch

gd-sf P/6 Eldorado Allen (FR) good 1/4 Sir Valentine (GER) good 1/5 Quick Grabim (IRE)

91/2l 4l

TFRHHHHH BHA147 FORM 11/113-1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine run in the Supreme for all he lost his unbeaten record under Rules and he returned with victory on chase debut at Ascot (18.8f) last month, not always fluent but kept up to work. Exciting prospect.

20Nov Asc 18f Ch 10Mar Chl 16f Hdl 8Feb Nby 16f Hdl

soft 1/3 Up The Straight (IRE) soft 3/15 Shishkin (IRE) good 1/15 Manvers House

26l 11l 41/2l

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM P/311P-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful first 2 starts in novice hurdles around 19f last term and back on track for new yard over fences at Chepstow (2m) last month. Likely has more to offer now back up in trip.

20Nov Chp 16f Ch soft 3/5 Antunes 13Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft P/19 Monkfish (IRE) 21Feb War 19f Hdl heavy 1/7 Stick With Bill (IRE)

33/4l 9l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 10512-2 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who made a promising start over fences here (2m) last month, not fluent at times and held when left second, lasting longer than Fusil Raffles at least. Should progress back up in trip.

14Nov Chl 15f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Eldorado Allen (FR) 14Oct Bth 17f Hcp gd-sf 1/13 Tin Fandango 23Feb Fon 19f Hdl soft 2/5 William Henry (IRE)

19l 1l 11/2l

2019: MISTER FISHER (IRE) 5 11 0 Nico de Boinville 15-8 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran

Stewards Note: FUSIL RAFFLES: Following its run on 14/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Chantry House (IRE), 7-2 Fusil Raffles (FR), 9-2 Quel Destin (FR), 14-1 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CHANTRY HOUSE wasn’t foot-perfect when making a successful start over fences at Ascot on his return 3 weeks ago but is a very exciting chasing prospect and it will be disappointing if he doesn’t follow up over this longer trip. Lieutenant Rocco shaped well for his new yard at Chepstow and could offer some value for the forecast over Quel Destin and Fusil Raffles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) 2.LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) 3.QUEL DESTIN (FR)

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There are two categories of a frequent runner. Trainers with 40 or more horses and Trainers with 40 or fewer horses in training.

The Championship for the 2020/21 season started at Warwick on Monday 21 September - scores will be backdated - and will finish on Wednesday 26 May 2021 (excluding The Festivalâ„¢ and Hunter Chases).

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Christian Williams

74

P J Hobbs

190.5

C J Down

67

D Skelton

167

R Walford

62

A King

151.5

N J Hawke

56

C L Tizzard

143.5

J W Mullins

53

F O'Brien

129

H D Daly

43.5

N A Twiston-Davies

111

Mrs L Wadham

43

D Pipe

107.5

Kayley Woollacott

43

Miss E C Lavelle

87

Mrs J Williams

38

Olly Murphy

83.5

N J Gifford

37

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2m 62y + 63y

THIRD RACE 1.15

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THE SPREADEX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11400, 2nd £3809, 3rd £1906, 4th £953, 5th £475, 6th £238. (Penalty Value £15014.40) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (32 wins from 318 runners, 10%) runs CAPELAND & MAGIC SAINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs BORN SURVIVOR Longest Traveller: NIETZSCHE & FOREST BIHAN trained by B Ellison, Malton, 203 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (21)

TFRHHHHI BHA159 FORM 510-614 C D BF

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR) 6 11-12 J Bryan Carver (3) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al S John Cotton (Group) Ltd

2 FOREST BIHAN (FR) (21)

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his reappearance when E Tongue Strap resuming winning ways with a high-class performance back down in trip here in November. Ran at least as well from 7lb higher at Ascot since. Tongue tie on.

21Nov Asc 13Nov Chl 25Oct Ain

16f HcpC soft 4/8 First Flow (IRE) 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Fanion d’Estruval (FR) 19f HcpC soft 6/12 Nuts Well

71/4l 21/4l 9l

TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM 240/31-F D

Ch g Forestier (FR) - Katell Bihan (FR) 9 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who landed the Old Roan E Cheek Pieces Chase at Aintree in October 2019. Not seen again until falling early on over hurdles at Haydock 13 months later.

Hard to be sure what sort of form he’s in.

J Brian Hughes T Brian Ellison, Malton O Phil & Julie Martin B P. Rago, P. Rago, J. Lorvellec et al S Brian Ellison Racing Limited

21Nov Hay 18f HcpH soft Oct19 Ain 19f HcpC soft Oct19 Kel 17f HcpC soft

3 CAPELAND (FR) (21)

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Kathy Stuart B Alain Couetil S Morson Group

4 GINO TRAIL (IRE) (21)

B g Arcadio (GER) - What A Bleu (IRE) 6 10-12 J Richard Johnson T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Louisville Syndicate Elite B Larry Doyle S Philip Hobbs Racing

6 BORN SURVIVOR (IRE) (29)

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Bob’s Flame (IRE) 9 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Hurst Park Handicap Chase at Ascot last season and back on track in first-time cheekpieces when third in latest renewal of the same race last time, making effort earlier than ideal. Respected.

21Nov Asc 31Oct Asc 13Mar Chl

16f HcpC soft 3/8 First Flow (IRE) 16f HcpC soft U/7 Amoola Gold (GER) 16f HcpC gd-sf 14/18 Chosen Mate (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding race in 2017, but he’s firmly in the veteran stage now and did too much in front when pulled up at Ascot 3 weeks ago.

Others preferred.

21Nov Asc 16f HcpC soft P/8 First Flow (IRE) 13Mar Chl 16f HcpC gd-sf P/18 Chosen Mate (IRE) 29Feb Don 16f HcpC heavy 1/7 Katpoli (FR)

B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Mahendra (GER) 7 10-4 J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O The Bellamy Partnership B Mr H. Honore & Mr P. Pietro di Pietro S Faucets Limited

3 /4l 3

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM F60-421 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning 2m hurdler. Type to do well over fences given his physique and took another step forward to get off the mark at Newbury (16.4f) 14 days ago.

Open to further improvement.

28Nov Nby 16f HcpC good 1/7 The King of May (FR) 6Nov War 16f Ch good 2/6 Allmankind 11Oct Ntn 16f Ch gd-sf 4/8 Eldorado Allen (FR)

51/2l 13l 17l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 1/444-04

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced in 3 good races last season and stepped up a good deal on his return when 13 1/2 lengths fourth of 9 to Magic Saint on the Old Course last month. He’s on a fair mark on his best form.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs G. Widdowson & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes 13Nov Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Magic Saint (FR) B Liam Brady 30Oct Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 9/11 Huntsman Son (IRE) 11Jan Kmp 20f Ch gd-sf 4/5 Frodon (FR)

7 IBLEO (FR) (42)

51/4l 31l

TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM 2P/P1P-P CD

J Connor Brace (3) E Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mrs Jan Smith B John F. Ryan S Dunraven Group of Companies

5 ZANZA (IRE) (14)

23/4l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 1450-U3 C D

B g Poliglote - Neiland (FR) 8 11-3

Br g Perugino (USA) - Borough Trail (IRE) 13 11-0

F/14 War Lord (GER) 1/5 Kalashnikov (IRE) 3/6 McGroarty (IRE)

13l 38l 11l

TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 0/0//112-2 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied huge absence to make winning chase debut at Wincanton last season and easily followed up at Huntingdon. Further progress when second both starts since, including at Ascot on return. Big player.

31Oct Asc 16f HcpC soft 2/7 Amoola Gold (GER) 1Mar Hun 19f HcpC heavy 2/9 Canelo (IRE) 20Feb Hun 16f HcpC heavy 1/4 Fanzio (FR) 22

s.h 43/4l 91/2l

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8 NIETZSCHE (GB) (15)

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 2U20-33 C D

9 SKY PIRATE (GB) (28)

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 0/F22-25

Ch g Poet’s Voice - Ganga (IRE) 7 10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted some good efforts on the Flat J Nico de Boinville E Tongue Strap in late summer and ran a cracker back over fences when third at Wetherby in October. Filled the same spot at T Brian Ellison, Malton Doncaster (19.1f) and remains low mileage in this sphere.

O D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce, G Wills 27Nov Don 19f HcpC good 3/9 Barton Knoll 21/2l B West Stow Stud Ltd 30Oct Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Huntsman Son (IRE) 71/2l S Brian Ellison Racing Limited 27Sep Not 14f Hcp good 3/9 Herman Hesse 51/4l

B g Midnight Legend - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) 7 10-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who didn’t deliver as J Tom Scudamore E Tongue Strap much as promised despite finishing a good second on his return at Wetherby. Again flattered to deceive in the T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Paddy Power Gold Cup last time.

O Mr M. Tedham 14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 5/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 63/4l B C. B. Brookes 14Oct Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/14 Cool Mix 41/4l S Wasdell Group Dec19 Don 19f HcpC soft 2/6 Storm Control (IRE) 5l

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2019: NORTHERN BEAU (IRE) 6 10 0 Brendan Powell 12-1 (Michael Scudamore) 8 ran Stewards Note: BORN SURVIVOR: Following its run on 13/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Ibleo (FR), 9-2 Zanza (IRE), 6-1 Capeland (FR), 13-2 Magic Saint (FR), 15-2 Sky Pirate (GB), 10-1 Nietzsche (GB), 12-1 Born Survivor (IRE), 16-1 Forest Bihan (FR), 40-1 Gino Trail (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

IBLEO’s chasing profile is all positive so far and it’s possible he hasn’t finished improving yet, so he’s an appealing candidate. Magic Saint is likely to give another good account over this trip, with the unexposed Zanza completing the shortlist.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IBLEO (FR) 2.MAGIC SAINT (FR) 3.ZANZA (IRE)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £105000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £45759, 2nd £18785, 3rd £9398, 4th £4694, 5th £2352, 6th £1176. (Penalty Value £59797.50) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 370 runners, 13%) runs CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs MASTER TOMMYTUCKER, SAINT SONNET & SOUTHFIELD STONE Longest Traveller: CHATHAM STREET LAD trained by Michael Winters, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 MASTER TOMMYTUCKER (GB) (21)

TFRHHHII BHA157 FORM 1FF-211

B g Kayf Tara - No Need For Alarm 9 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who has looked smart when completing and arrives on a hat-trick after ready wins at Haydock and Huntingdon (match). More needed back in handicap company but he’s not dismissed.

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr A. G. Fear B A. G. Fear S Morson Group

21Nov Hay 21f Ch 10Nov Hun 19f Ch 11Oct Ntn 20f Ch

2 CEPAGE (FR) (277)

15l 12l 23/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA155 FORM 2/24610- CD

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Sience Fiction (FR) 8 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Cracking servant to connections who scored over C&D last term and signed off with good 7th in the Ultima Handicap here. In the frame in past two runnings of this race and goes well fresh so leading claims.

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O The Bellamy Partnership B Mr Herve d’Armaille S Faucets Limited

10Mar Chl 25f HcpC soft 7/23 The Conditional (IRE) 101/2l 25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/10 Spiritofthegames (IRE) 1/2l 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/12 Oldgrangewood 14l

3 AL DANCER (FR) (28)

TFRHHHHI BHA154 FORM 2425-13 C D BF

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) 7 11-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who has taken his form up another notch this term, excellent third of 16 to Coole Cody in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month. Well worth considering off unchanged mark.

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire et al

4 HUNTSMAN SON (IRE) (43)

B g Millenary - Daly Lady (IRE) 10

14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 3/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 11Oct Ntn 20f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Master Tommytucker 10Mar Chl 15f Ch soft 5/11 Put The Kettle On (IRE)

11-3

5 WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (41)

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) 8 11-3 J Brian Hughes T Brian Ellison, Malton O Phil & Julie Martin B Miss J. A. Buchanan S Brian Ellison Racing Limited

6 MIDNIGHT SHADOW (GB) (48)

B g Midnight Legend - Holy Smoke 7 11-3 J Ryan Mania T Sue Smith, Bingley O Mrs Aafke Clarke B Capt A. L. Smith-Maxwell S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

41/4l 23/4l 22l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 6210/2-1 D

J Kielan Woods E Tongue Strap T Alex Hales, Edgecote O Mrs Wendy Wesley B Joseph O’Dwyer S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

7 SAINT SONNET (FR) (28)

soft 1/6 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) good 1/2 Precious Cargo (IRE) gd-sf 2/4 Al Dancer (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 10-y-o who made light of 18-month absence when impressive winner of 19f Wetherby handicap chase on return, quickening clear from the last.

Up 9lb but good jumper who is not ruled out lightly.

30Oct Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Two For Gold (IRE) May19 Hay 20f HcpC good 2/8 Brave Eagle (IRE) Mar19 Chl 20f HcpC soft 9/20 A Plus Tard (FR)

51/2l 21/2l 32l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 2/112F-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a smart chaser in the making with easy 20f wins at Sedgefield and Carlisle last term and got back on the up after wind op when 2nd to Imperial Aura at Carlisle on return. In the mix on handicap bow.

1Nov Car 20f Ch 18Jan Hay 19f Ch Dec19 Don 23f Ch

heavy 2/6 Imperial Aura (IRE) heavy F/4 Sam Brown soft 2/3 Sam Spinner

21/2l 38l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM F2126-0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner over hurdles/fences, landing the Dipper over C&D last term. Looked rusty after 8 months off on return when tenth in 20f Aintree handicap so no forlorn hope with that run under his belt.

25Oct Ain 19f HcpC soft 12Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 1Feb San 20f Ch soft

10/12 Nuts Well 6/12 Samcro (IRE) 2/7 Itchy Feet (FR)

31l 101/4l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 56310-F

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Leprechaun Lady (FR) 5 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French recruit who signed off with E Tongue Strap good seventh in the Marsh Chase here last term. Undone by late mistakes when last-fence faller in the Paddy Power Gold Cup on return but remains with potential.

J Aidan Coleman T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr Colm Donlon B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet S Morson Group

14Nov Chl 12Mar Chl 25Feb Cat 26

20f HcpC soft F/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 19f Ch soft 7/12 Samcro (IRE) 19f Ch heavy 1/5 Crixus’s Escape (IRE)

13l 33/4l

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8 GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (21)

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 2125-12

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) 7 11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has matched that level over fences, scoring readily on return at Bangor before runner-up to Master Tommytucker at Haydock.

Into handicaps now and he’s one for the shortlist.

J Daryl Jacob T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mrs M. Brophy S Ptarmigan Media Limited

21Nov Hay 21f Ch soft 2/6 Master Tommytucker 27Oct Bgr 17f Ch soft 1/5 Antunes 1Feb San 20f Ch soft 5/7 Itchy Feet (FR)

9 DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) (21)

15l 21/4l 22l

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM 112-016

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Drumconnor Lady (IRE) 10 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever over fences when J Conor Brassil (5) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap scoring at Ayr in October but never able to get in a blow at Ascot last time. Return to further should suit but this is T Adrian Keatley, A a tough ask.

O Mr David Keys & Mrs Breda Keatley 21Nov Asc 16f HcpC soft 6/8 First Flow (IRE) 17l B Mr M. Abernethy 31Oct Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 1/8 Flowery (IRE) 33/4l

17Oct

10 SOUTHFIELD STONE (GB) (29)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who returned with 20f win here before good second of 4 back at this course last month. This is tougher back in handicap company but he’s still respected.

J Bryony Frost T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Angela Hart & Mrs Angela Yeoman B Mrs Angela Yeoman S Morson Group

13Nov Chl 20f Ch 24Oct Chl 19f Ch 22Feb Kmp 20f Ch

11 COOLE CODY (IRE) (28)

14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/16 Spiritofthegames (IRE) 24Oct Chl 19f Ch good 2/4 Southfield Stone 19Sep Ntn 25f Ch good 2/6 Soldier of Love

12 ANNIE MC (IRE) (48)

25Oct Ain 19f HcpC soft 12Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 7Feb Bgr 20f Ch soft

Br g Beneficial - Hearts Delight (IRE) 8 10-10 J Darragh O’Keeffe T Michael Winters, Ireland O Mr V. Healy B P. Magee

B g Shantou (USA) - Spanker 6 10-8 J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Trevor Hemmings B Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud S Trust Inns Limited

12l 65l 1 5 /2l

TFRHHIII BHA142 FORM 13/4430/- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser at his best but off the track for 23 months. Has gone well fresh before but this is a very tough comeback run.

21f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Cyrname (FR) 23f HcpC soft 3/12 Valtor (FR) 21f Ch gd-sf 4/6 Politologue (FR)

59l 81/2l 16l

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 23/5-151

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-3 over fences this season with facile victory in 2m Cork handicap 13 days ago.

Effective over 20f too but 13lb hike demands plenty more here in this higher grade.

22Nov Crk 24Oct Gal 17Oct Bal

15 CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY (IRE) (277)

7/12 Nuts Well 9/12 Samcro (IRE) 1/3 If You Say Run (IRE)

16f HcpC heavy 1 18f Ch soft 5 17f HcpC soft 1

Off You Go (IRE) Pakens Rock (IRE) Bitview Colin (IRE)

5l 11l /4l

3

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 22/122P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner on chasing debut at Aintree last term but failed to build on it and pulled up in 20f handicap here final start. Since had wind op so no forlorn hope on return for leading yard.

10Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 14Feb Fkn 16f Ch soft Dec19 Hay 21f Ch soft

16 ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) (35)

P/20 Imperial Aura (IRE) 2/3 Greaneteen (FR) 2/4 Dashel Drasher

5l 7l

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 140-064 D

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Salvatrixe (FR) 8 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner around 20f for Paul E Tongue Strap Nicholls in 2019. Has been brought along steadily for new yard, fourth in 2m Aintree handicap last month. Back up in trip with tongue strap refitted so a player.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Chris Giles 7Nov Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 The Big Bite (IRE) B Pierre Senamaud & Dr Jacques Detre 29Oct Str 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Fanzio (FR) S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) 2Oct Fon 21f HcpC soft 8/9 Imperial Presence (IRE) 27

51/4l 17l 62l

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TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a hat-trick in small fields over fences last term but unable to land a blow in stronger company since, seventh in 20f Aintree handicap on return.

Cheekpieces go on now with bit to prove.

Jan19 Asc Dec18 Asc Nov18 Asc

14 CHATHAM STREET LAD (IRE) (20)

31/4l 11/2l 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 41110-0 D

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Coral Champions Club B Jay Kavanagh S Wasdell Group

J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Ashley Head B Mrs R. H. Lalor S K M Elite Products Ltd

17l 11/2l 3 /4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Vastly improved over fences for new yard this term, and landed the Paddy Power Gold Cup in gutsy fashion here last month. Up 6lb but another bold showing is very much on the cards.

J Adam Wedge T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr W. Clifford B Timothy Considine S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

B g Beneficial - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) 8 10-11

gd-sf 2/4 Protektorat (FR) good 1/4 Coole Cody (IRE) gd-sf 2/7 Who Dares Wins (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM 4P-1221 C

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Run For Cover (IRE) 9 10-12

13 BENATAR (IRE) (693)

42l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 2312-12 C D

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Laureldean Belle (IRE) 7 11-0

B m Mahler - Classic Mari (IRE) 6 10-11

Mkt 20f HcpH good 9/9 Flashing Glance

17 MILITARIAN (GB) (42)

B g Kayf Tara - Mille Et Une (FR) 10 10-7 J James Bowen T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton O Mr Andrew J. Martin B Netherfield House Stud

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 10450-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a surprise (50/1) when scoring at Ascot last season and has failed to match that form, though not disgraced when third back there on reappearance. Others more persuasive, however.

31Oct Asc 12Mar Chl 25Jan Chl

23f HcpC soft 26f HcpC soft 20f HcpC soft

3/14 Regal Encore (IRE) 12/23 Milan Native (IRE) 5/10 Cepage (FR)

14l 28l 13l

DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2019: WARTHOG (FR) 7 10 3 David Noonan 7-1 (David Pipe) 13 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 15, 19.

Stewards Note: MILITARIAN: Following its run on 31/10/2020 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly IBIS DU RHEU: Following its run on 13/4/2019 it was reported that the horse was found to be stiff behind.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Coole Cody (IRE), 9-1 Master Tommytucker (GB), Al Dancer (FR), Windsor Avenue (IRE), 10-1 Cepage (FR), 12-1 Saint Sonnet (FR), 16-1 Midnight Shadow (GB), 18-1 Huntsman Son (IRE), Good Boy Bobby (IRE), Chatham Street Lad (IRE), 20-1 Annie Mc (IRE), 22-1 Romain de Senam (FR), 28-1 Champagne Mystery (IRE), 33-1 Southfield Stone (GB), Benatar (IRE), Militarian (GB), 50-1 Drumconnor Lad (IRE), 500-1 Musical Slave (IRE), Ibis du Rheu (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A cracking renewal in which CEPAGE is fancied to make it third time lucky after fine efforts to reach the frame in the past two renewals. Venetia Williams’ admirable C&D winner goes very well fresh too so can gain a deserved victory and fend off Dan Skelton’s well-weighted Romain de Senam and last month’s Paddy Power Gold Cup 1-3 Coole Cody and Al Dancer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CEPAGE (FR) 2.ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) 3.COOLE CODY (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.25

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THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE BRISTOL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £26000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11331, 2nd £4651, 3rd £2327, 4th £1162, 5th £582, 6th £291. (Penalty Value £14807) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (32 wins from 318 runners, 10%) runs DANNY KIRWAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs ASHTOWN LAD Fancy That: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2014, 2016 and 2019. The stable runs TOOK THE LOT today.

Longest Traveller: MAKE GOOD trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (20)

TFRHHHHH BHA135 FORM 210-211 D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) 6 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer progressing rapidly over hurdles, having plenty in hand when scoring off a mark of 123 at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. More to come still and he’s one to keep on the right side.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Darren & Annaley Yates 22Nov Utt 23f HcpH soft 1/13 Duc de Beauchene (FR) 71/2l B R. McCarthy 31Oct Wet 19f Hdl soft 1/9 Kearney Hill (IRE) 23/4l 1 S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) 14Oct Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/10 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) /2l

2 ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) (14)

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 110-122 D BF

B g Ask - Pure Honey (IRE) 6 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3-time bumper winner.

Successful start to hurdle career at Wetherby and even better form when runner-up in novice events at Exeter/ Newcastle. Remains with potential going up in trip.

J Connor Brace T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Lewis, Lawson and Hope B John Murphy S Dunraven Group of Companies

28Nov Nwc 22f Hdl good 2/6 Getaround (IRE) hd 3Nov Exe 21f Hdl good 2/10 Bobhopeornohope (IRE) 13/4l 1 14Oct Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 Ashtown Lad (IRE) /2l

3 DANNY KIRWAN (IRE) (22)

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 0/22/6-31 D

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Sainte Baronne (FR) 7 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who showed promise over timber in 2018. Raced only 3 times since but got off the mark in maiden at Ascot (19.3f) 3 weeks ago.

This stiffer test unlikely to suit, however.

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud S Morson Group

20Nov Asc 25Oct Ain 21Feb Exe

4 MAKE GOOD (IRE) (22)

J Richard Johnson E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T John McConnell, Ireland O Mr Paul J. Newman B Ivan and Mrs Eileen Heanen

5 PATS FANCY (IRE) (24)

B g Milan - French Promise (IRE) 5 10-12 J Tom Scudamore T Nick Mitchell, Sherborne O Sherborne Utilities Ltd B Brian Cotter S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

7 TOOK THE LOT (GB) (14)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Riverbank Rainbow 6 10-12 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O The True Acre Partnership B G. Wheildon S Agetur (UK) Ltd

31/2l 6l 21l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat and showed much-improved form to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Gowran, easily making all. Good chance he’ll stay this far given the stamina he showed on the level.

20Nov Gow 16f HcpH heavy 1 Jiving Jerry (IRE) 13Nov Fai 16f Hdl sf-hv 2 Run For Oscar (IRE) 26Oct Wex 16f Hdl soft 2 Kapard

13l 2l 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 242-261

J Adam Wedge T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee B Maurice Leamy S William Hill

6 PROMISING MILAN (IRE) (41)

soft 1/6 Time Flies By (IRE) soft 3/7 Real Stone heavy 6/13 Big Bresil

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 6-02221

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Rectify (IRE) 5 10-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) 5 10-12

19f Hdl 20f Hdl 18f Hdl

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in Irish points and in a bumper on debut. Took his form up a notch when making a successful debut over hurdles at Ffos Las last month and sure to progress over this longer trip.

18Nov Fls 2Nov Her 8Oct Fls

20f Hdl heavy 1/7 Gladiateur Allen (FR) 16f NHF gd-sf 6/11 Quid Pro Quo (IRE) 15f NHF heavy 2/9 Alaphilippe (IRE)

21/4l 93/4l 1l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o by Milan out of a half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Thyne Again. Won point on debut in November but has been set a very tall order on Rules debut.

RULES DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 130-211

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when easily winning a couple of novice events at Bangor. This a big step up but clearly has potential and yard has excellent record in this.

28Nov Bgr 19f Hdl 11Nov Bgr 19f Hdl 21Oct Fon 19f Hdl 32

soft 1/6 Pennyforapound (IRE) soft 1/8 Legends Ryde gd-sf 2/11 Lord Accord (IRE)

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8 WYNN HOUSE (GB) (51)

Ch m Presenting - Glorious Twelfth (IRE) 5 10-5 J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr Rupert Anton B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes S Hare Group Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 1/22-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who scored easily on hurdles bow at Bangor (19.5f) on return.

However, was made to work quite hard to land the odds at Ludlow since so more needed here.

22Oct Lud 21f Hdl good 1/7 Crystal Gazing 30Sep Bgr 19f Hdl good 1/12 Go Millie Go (IRE) Dec19 Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 2/10 Vegas Blue (IRE)

11/2l 61/2l 4l

2019: REDFORD ROAD 5 10 12 Jamie Bargary 14-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 9-2 Danny Kirwan (IRE), 5-1 Wynn House (GB), 6-1 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE), 15-2 Make Good (IRE), 11-1 Took The Lot (GB), 12-1 Pats Fancy (IRE), 66-1 Promising Milan (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ASHTOWN LAD took a major step forward when easily defying an opening mark of 123 at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat on that form with his stamina assured. Ask A Honey Bee doesn’t have much to find and rates a big threat with this stiffer test sure to suit, while the progressive Took The Lot has to be respected given his yard’s excellent record in this.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 2.ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) 3.TOOK THE LOT

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SIXTH RACE 3.00

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THE UNIBET INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £112000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £48810, 2nd £20037, 3rd £10024, 4th £5006, 5th £2509, 6th £1254. (Penalty Value £63784) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 370 runners, 13%) runs CALL ME LORD & VERDANA BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs CH’TIBELLO Longest Traveller: GOSHEN trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 120 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BALLYANDY (GB) (27)

B g Kayf Tara - Megalex 9 11-6 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Options O Syndicate B Pleasure Palace Racing S Options Energy Services Ltd

2 CALL ME LORD (FR) (21)

B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) 7 11-6 J James Bowen T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Roger Marot S Ptarmigan Media Limited

3 SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (14)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) 8 11-6 J Daryl Jacob T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Guy Vimont S Ptarmigan Media Limited

4 SONG FOR SOMEONE (GER) (21)

Ch g Medicean - Sweni Hill (IRE) 5 11-6 J Aidan Coleman T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Sir Peter & Lady Gibbings B J. Bervoets S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

5 SUMMERVILLE BOY (IRE) (15)

B g Sandmason - Suny House 8 11-6 J Tom Scudamore T Tom George, Slad O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Paul Rothwell S HBA Media

6 SILVER STREAK (IRE) (14)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Happy Talk (IRE) 7 11-4 J Adam Wedge T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr L. Fell B Yeomanstown Stud

7 CH’TIBELLO (FR) (35)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Neicha (FR) 9 11-0 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Can’t Say No Partnership B Mme Elisabeth Cucheval S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA157 FORM 2310-22 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler who chased home Call Me Lord in this 12 months ago. Added to good record here when second in the Greatwood last time but suspicion he’ll be vulnerable for win purposes again.

15Nov Chl 18Oct Fls 10Mar Chl

16f HcpH soft 2/14 The Shunter (IRE) 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/12 Sceau Royal (FR) 16f Hdl soft 8/17 Epatante (FR)

3l 23/4l 16l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 2120-42 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last season and arrives on the back of a couple of creditable runs last month. Likely to give his running again but this looks a deeper race than last year and DarylJacob sides with Sceau Royal.

21Nov Asc 7Nov Ain 10Mar Chl

19f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 2/3 Song For Someone (GER) 5l gd-sf 4/6 Summerville Boy (IRE) 73/4l soft 13/17 Epatante (FR) 30l

TFRHHHHI BHA158 FORM 325-112 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Back over hurdles with a bang this term after a wind op, winning the Welsh Champion at Ffos Las and the Elite at Wincanton. Couldn’t live with Epatante in the Fighting Fifth but it was another good run.

28Nov Nwc 16f Hdl good 2/6 Epatante (FR) 7Nov Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/6 Teqany (IRE) 18Oct Fls 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Ballyandy

41/4l 71/2l 23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA156 FORM 6/1321-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart hurdler last term and improved again with 5-length defeat of Call Me Lord in 19f Ascot Grade 2 on reappearance.

Another bold showing likely.

21Nov Asc 19f Hdl soft 1/3 Call Me Lord (FR) 22Feb Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Diego du Charmil (FR) 18Jan Asc 19f HcpH heavy 2/8 Thomas Darby (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA156 FORM F125-14 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW 2018 Supreme Hurdle hero who notched another win here in the Relkeel last winter.

Successful reappearance in Aintree conditions event and fair fourth in 3m Newbury Grade 2 since. Back down in trip.

27Nov Nby 24f Hdl 7Nov Ain 20f Hdl 12Mar Chl 23f Hdl

good 4/10 Thyme Hill gd-sf 1/6 Ch’tibello (FR) soft 5/15 Lisnagar Oscar (IRE)

91/4l 1 /2l 61/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA158 FORM 1326-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart and consistent hurdler in recent years who looked as good as ever when bagging Kempton Listed race on reappearance. Carried out early on in the Fighting Fifth since. Second in this in 2018.

28Nov Nwc 16f Hdl 18Oct Kmp 16f Hdl 10Mar Chl 16f Hdl

good C/6 Epatante (FR) good 1/6 Verdana Blue (IRE) soft 6/17 Epatante (FR)

61/2l 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA154 FORM 13/353-2 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the County Hurdle over C&D at the 2019 Festival and consistent in defeat since, including 1/2-length second to Summerville Boy on Aintree reappearance. Third in this 12 months ago. Ought to play a part again.

7Nov Ain 20f Hdl 22Feb Kmp 16f Hdl Dec19 Kmp 16f Hdl 36

gd-sf 2/6 Summerville Boy (IRE) gd-sf 3/6 Song For Someone (GER) soft 5/10 Epatante (FR)

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8 GOSHEN (FR) (62)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) 4 11-0 J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Steven Packham B Mr Christophe Toulorge S K M Elite Products Ltd

11Oct Gwd 11f Hcp heavy 3/7 Natural History 26Sep Hay 14f Hcp good 6/6 Stargazer (IRE) 13Mar Chl 16f Hdl soft U/13 Burning Victory (FR)

9 STORMY IRELAND (FR) (31)

B m Motivator - Like A Storm (IRE) 6 10-11 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited B S.C.E.A. Haras D’Orfausse S Morson Group

10 VERDANA BLUE (IRE) (42) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mrs Doreen Tabor B Edmond Kent S Ashford Stud

33/4l 33/4l -

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 1115-22 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart dual Grade 3 hurdle winner in Ireland for Willie Mullins last season. Not at the same level when runner-up on both chase starts for new yard but each-way shout on her peak hurdle efforts.

11Nov Bgr 17f Ch soft 2/8 Zambella (FR) 11Oct Ntn 16f Ch gd-sf 2/8 Eldorado Allen (FR) 10Mar Chl 19f Hdl soft 5/9 Honeysuckle

B m Getaway (GER) - Blue Gallery (IRE) 8 10-7

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TFRHHHHH BHA156 FORM 111U-

TIMEFORM VIEW Would have easily made it 4-4 over hurdles but for unseating at the last in the Triumph over C&D in March. Beaten twice at short odds on the Flat this autumn but could still be a hurdler out of the top drawer.

11/4l 2l 21l

TFRHHIII BHA151 FORM 151/4-22 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who took the 2018 Christmas Hurdle. Placed at Royal Ascot and in the Ebor at York on the Flat this summer but hasn’t been at her best when runner-up both starts back hurdling this autumn.

31Oct Wet 16f Hdl soft 2/7 Mrs Hyde (IRE) 18Oct Kmp 16f Hdl good 2/6 Silver Streak (IRE) 22Aug Yrk 13f Hcp soft 3/21 Fujaira Prince (IRE)

nk 61/2l 2l

2019: CALL ME LORD (FR) 6 11 0 James Bowen 2-1 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Goshen (FR), 6-1 Song For Someone (GER), 13-2 Sceau Royal (FR), Ch’tibello (FR), 9-1 Silver Streak (IRE), 10-1 Ballyandy (GB), 14-1 Summerville Boy (IRE), 16-1 Call Me Lord (FR), 20-1 Verdana Blue (IRE), 22-1 Stormy Ireland (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GOSHEN’s 2 Flat runs this autumn have been a shade underwhelming but he was running away with the Triumph at the Festival when unseating at the final flight and looks more than capable of making his mark in open company this season.

Song For Someone, Silver Streak and Sceau Royal are others who look sure to have a say in a very competitive Grade 2.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOSHEN (FR) 2.SONG FOR SOMEONE (GER) 3.SILVER STREAK (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.35

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THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11400, 2nd £3809, 3rd £1906, 4th £953, 5th £475, 6th £238. (Penalty Value £15014.40) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (32 wins from 318 runners, 10%) runs EGLANTINE DU SEUIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs AGGY WITH IT & MOLLY OLLYS WISHES Longest Traveller: MIAH GRACE trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 203 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (19)

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE) 7 11-12 J Richie McLernon T Paul Webber, Banbury O Mr Philip Rocher B John O’Connor S Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 22311-3 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who ended last season with victory in the Martin Pipe at the Festival. Not at her best when only third in a Listed event at Kempton 3 weeks ago but type to bounce back quickly.

23Nov Kmp 24f Hdl good 3/8 Bannixtown Glory (IRE) 21/2l 29Oct Lin 13f Stk stand 7/11 Sorrel (IRE) 101/2l 13Mar Chl 20f HcpH soft 1/23 Pileon (IRE) s.h

2 EGLANTINE DU SEUIL (FR) (7)

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 3540-50 C

3 MIAH GRACE (GB) (28)

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 2131-62

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rixia du Seuil (FR) 6 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler for Willie Mullins and, J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap though she went backwards from a positive debut for this stable, this slightly less testing ground should see her in a T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat better light.

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited 5Dec San 15f HcpH heavy 8/10 Benson 27l B Mrs Catherine Boudot 7Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 5/14 The White Mouse (IRE) 91/4l S Morson Group 11Mar Chl 21f HcpH soft 11/25 Dame de Compagnie (FR) 12l

B m Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) 5 10-12 J Joe Colliver T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn O Caron & Paul Chapman B Yorton Farm Stud S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season and, having needed her return, resumed her improvement when an excellent second at Wetherby last time. Stiff test at this trip should suit.

14Nov Wet 19f HcpH soft 2/10 Mario de Pail (FR) 14Oct Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Anemoi (FR) 28Feb Don 16f HcpH heavy 1/11 Stainsby Girl

4 MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (17)

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon 6 10-5

J William Marshall (7) E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O West Mercia Fork Trucks Ltd B K. D. & D. K. Pugh S West Mercia Fork Trucks Ltd

5 THE WHITE MOUSE (IRE) (35)

Br m Stowaway - Maxwells Demon (IRE) 6 10-5 J Bryony Frost T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Ms E. L. Banks B Mr Eugene McDermott S GB Helicopters

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 212-301 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who got back on the up when scoring comfortably at Hereford 17 days ago.

Rise for that makes things tougher but her conditional rider now takes 7lb off.

25Nov Her 19f HcpH soft 1/8 Valse Au Taillons (FR) 7Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 7/14 The White Mouse (IRE) 22Oct Car 17f Hdl soft 3/4 Ribble Valley (IRE)

B m Presenting - Agathe du Berlais (FR) 6 10-2

21/4l 101/2l 81/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 0/121F/-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who returned from a lengthy absence with a career-best to get up late at Wincanton last month. That form looks solid and an 8lb rise might not stop her.

7Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 1/14 Perfect Myth Mar19 Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf F/14 Annie Mc (IRE) Mar19 Don 19f Hdl good 1/3 Oscar Rose (IRE)

6 AGGY WITH IT (IRE) (30)

1 /2l 14l 2l

2l 4l

TFRHHHHH BHA127 FORM 1/F0-211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles and once again seemed to have something in hand when scoring in a novice at Taunton recently. Notable handicap debutante with more to come.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Andy & Sharon Measham 12Nov Tnt 19f Hdl B Michael Fennessy 17Oct Mkt 20f Hdl S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) 26Sep Mkt 16f Hdl

7 THE BAY BIRCH (IRE) (14)

B m Beneficial - Tournant Vic (IRE) 9 10-0

good 1/7 Fitzroy (IRE) good 1/4 Alpha Carinae (IRE) good 2/11 Perfect Myth

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 20-3350 D

31/2l 11/2l 3l

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggling for form over fences of late J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces and hard to make a solid case for despite lower hurdling mark.

T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury O Mr Tony Scrivin 28Nov Nby 22f HcpC good 10/16 Cap du Nord (FR) 21l B Mr Brian Moore 5Nov Nby 19f HcpC good 5/11 Morning Vicar (IRE) 71/4l S Matt Sheppard Racing 10Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 3/7 Pink Eyed Pedro 71/4l 40

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8 CROSSGALESFAMEGAME (IRE) (35)

B m Mahler - Fame Forever (IRE) 6 10-0 J Connor Brace (3) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Walid Marzouk & Richard Rowland B R. McCarthy S Dunraven Group of Companies

7Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 6/14 The White Mouse (IRE) 15Jan Nby 20f Hdl heavy 3/10 Bond’s Lover (IRE) Dec19 San 19f HcpH heavy 6/13 Oriental Cross (IRE)

9 PRINTING DOLLARS (IRE) (21)

Br m Doyen (IRE) - Printing Polly (IRE) 7 10-0 J Brian Hughes T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen B Edmond Kent S Upton Viva Stud

10 SCHIAPARANNIE (GB) (33)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

101/4l 13/4l 16l

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM 0500P-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely below form last term and not a great deal of promise in her reappearance, so up against it from out of the weights.

21Nov Asc 23f HcpH soft 19Feb Don 24f HcpH soft 24Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Annie’s Answer (IRE) 8 10-0 J Aaron Anderson (7) T Jane Makin, Monk Fryston O Mr R. G. Makin B R. G. & V. J. Makin S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 5/4163-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who wasn’t discredited behind The White Mouse at Wincanton on reappearance but needs a step forward to get more competitive.

6/8 Robin Gold (IRE) P/11 Shah An Shah 8/14 Phoenix Way (IRE)

34l 15l

TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 46/164-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from another stable change when staying on strongly to lead late at Carlisle on reappearance. That race panned out nicely, though, and she’s well out of the weights in this.

9Nov Car 17f HcpH heavy 1/7 Maid O’Malley 23/4l 12Mar Don 19f HcpH good 4/12 Storm Goddess (IRE) 21l 14Jan Don 19f HcpH soft 6/10 Hawthorn Cottage (IRE) 29l

2019: DAME DE COMPAGNIE (FR) 6 11 7 Barry Geraghty 2-1 (Nicky Henderson) 16 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The White Mouse (IRE), 9-2 Miah Grace (GB), 6-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), 8-1 Indefatigable (IRE), Aggy With It (IRE), 10-1 Eglantine du Seuil (FR), 12-1 Crossgalesfamegame (IRE), 16-1 Schiaparannie (GB), 40-1 The Bay Birch (IRE), 50-1 Printing Dollars (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

AGGY WITH IT is an improved mare this term and further progress looks firmly on the cards now she goes handicapping with her having comfortably landed novices the last twice. As such, she’s narrowly preferred to The White Mouse, with another bold showing expected from Miah Grace.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AGGY WITH IT (IRE) 2.THE WHITE MOUSE (IRE) 3.MIAH GRACE

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12512 to the winning horse The second to receive £3696, the third £1848, the fourth £924, the fifth £462 and the sixth £232. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 4lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 7lb. JCB has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JCB. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 24th, 2021. 13 entries at £100. - Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9500; Second £3174; Third £1588; Fourth £794; Fifth £396; Sixth £198. (Penalty Value £12512) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE JOCKEY CLUB CHELTENHAM AND SW SYNDICATE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12512 to the winning horse The second to receive £3696, the third £1848 and the fourth £924. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 cash award will be given to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of The Jockey Club. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

10 entries at £100. - Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9500; Second £3174; Third £1588; Fourth £794. (Penalty Value £12512) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE SPREADEX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15014 to the winning horse The second to receive £4435, the third £2217, the fourth £1108, the fifth £554 and the sixth £278. for four yrs old and upwards. £120 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th.

Penalties, after December 5th, 2020, for each steeple chase won 6lb. Spreadex has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 20 entries, 2 at £24 and 18 at £120. - Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £11400; Second £3809; Third £1906; Fourth £953; Fifth £475; Sixth £238. (Penalty Value £15014.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE CASPIAN CAVIAR GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59797 to the winning horse The second to receive £22438, the third £11235, the fourth £5596, the fifth £2814 and the sixth £1407. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, December 7th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th.

Penalties, after November 29th, 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to take a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb).

CASPIAN CAVIAR has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, a perpetual Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until November 1st, 2021. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CASPIAN CAVIAR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 48 HOUR DECLARATIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. This race will be restricted to 17 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R18 and R19. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase). The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 13th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, November 29th may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 36 entries, 13 at £150, 23 at £500. - Closed November 24th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352; Sixth £1176. (Penalty Value £59797.50) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE BRISTOL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14807 to the winning horse The second to receive £5556, the third £2782, the fourth £1385, the fifth £696 and the sixth £348. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £130 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. ALBERT BARTLETT & SONS have generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ALBERT BARTLETT & SONS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £130.

- Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11331; Second £4651; Third £2327; Fourth £1162; Fifth £582; Sixth £291. (Penalty Value £14807) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE UNIBET INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £63784 to the winning horse The second to receive £23934, the third £11984, the fourth £5969, the fifth £3001 and the sixth £1500. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £560 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2019, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The winning owner will also receive a perpetual challenge trophy to be held until 1st November 2021. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

10 entries at £560. - Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £48810; Second £20037; Third £10024; Fourth £5006; Fifth £2509; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £63784) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15014 to the winning horse The second to receive £4435, the third £2217, the fourth £1108, the fifth £554 and the sixth £278. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. £120 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after December 5th, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Close Brothers has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Close Brothers. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 5 at £24 and 13 at £120. - Closed December 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11400; Second £3809; Third £1906; Fourth £953; Fifth £475; Sixth £238. (Penalty Value £15014.40) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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