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from Cheltenham Racecard - Friday 10th December

by Weatherbys

RACING

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9 Minella Indo (IRE) (40)

B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) 8 11-10 J Jack Kennedy

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Barry Maloney B Mrs R. H. Lalor S

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TFR BHA164 FORM 12-11F4 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 2019 Albert Bartlett winner who was reeled in by Champ in last year’s RSA and resumed this season with 2 victories. Faded behind Kemboy in the Irish Gold Cup last time but likely to fare better here. 7Feb Leo 24f Ch soft 4/5 Kemboy (FR) 63/4l Dec20 Leo 24f Ch yield F/14 A Plus Tard (FR) Nov20 Nav 24f Ch soft 1/4 Brahma Bull (IRE) 71/2l

6 13 14 5 4

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BETTING EXPLAINED

1. FORM

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions. Look out for Letters: C = Has won at this course D = Has won over this distance CD = Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season / = Missed racing season P = 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 EXPERT VIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEY

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

— Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number. — Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet. — ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first. — ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet. — Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet. — Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online.

Each option offers a different experience. — Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

Welcome to Cheltenham! Tiggy Hancock was our cheeky, loving 15 year old daughter, sister and friend. Tiggy loved life and her ponies, she was a passionate Irish International Pony Eventer. Tiggy had an exciting start to her season and was full of anticipation as she prepared for the European Championships. Tiggy was laying the foundations for an exciting future, she had the world at her feet. Sadly fate denied her that future. Our lives changed forever on June 16th when Tiggy was tragically taken from us in a training accident. Tiggy filled our house and lives with mischief and laughter. The thing that shone out to Tiggy’s wonderful friends was her kindness and inclusivity. To celebrate this, her sisters decided to set up a charity. Tiggys Trust took wings and our world became Yellow! From Royal Ascot, to the Tokyo Olympics,LebanonandAustraliaandatshowsandeventsallover England and Ireland, yellow ribbons, hat silks and arm bands appeared. Support started pouring in for our Tiny Spark! In partnering with The Injured Jockeys Fund and Pony Racing Authority we were offered the opportunity to ‘Turn Cheltenham Yellow for Tiggy’ to launch Tiggy’s Trust. We are focussed on empowering young riders through mental health support, education and training. To borrow the words from one of our great equestrians – “Hopes and dreams for the little ones are at the heart of our sport”. We are trying to inspire the next generation and in small ways make the sport better for them. We hope you’ll agree it’s a noble cause. Thank you all for being part of this amazing day. We are hugely grateful to The Jockey Club for so generously supporting us through Cheltenham Racecourse - the home of jump racing and one of the world’s most beautiful race courses. Enjoy your day The Hancock Family

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• For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

• If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area. It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so.

• Regularly wash your hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face and dispose of any used tissues appropriately. • Familiarise yourself with your entry point and the location of amenities within the racecourse.

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• Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.

Thank you so much for your continued support and co-operation. We hope you have a wonderful day with us.

RACHAEL BLACKMORE NOMINATED FOR BBC WORLD SPORT STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Following the news that The Jockey Club’s West Region Ambassador Rachael Blackmore has been shortlisted for the BBC’s World Sport Star of the Year award, Nick Seddon takes a look at a sensational 2021 for the Irish jockey…

It is difficult to sum up 12 months in so few words when you have had one as extraordinary as Rachael Blackmore. But if she started 2021 as one of the top riders in the weighing room, this was certainly the year she became a household name.

As we headed into a Cheltenham Festival like no other at the beginning of March, Rachael Blackmore was already well established as the leading female jockey in Ireland, having enjoyed a dozen Grade One victories and with three winners at The Festival™ to her name. However, what was to follow over the next few weeks would see her reach a level never approached by any other female jockey in the history of Jump racing.

The mare Honeysuckle had already provided Blackmore with a Grade One Cheltenham victory at The Festival™ in 2020 and she helped the 32-year-old to become the first female jockey to win the Grade One Unibet Champion Hurdle when easily justifying 11-10 favouritism in hurdling’s premier prize 12 months later.

That was just a sign of things to come for Blackmore, whose stunning tally of six victories at the 2021 Festival put her two clear of nearest rival Jack Kennedy to secure another milestone as the first female rider to be leading jockey at the meeting.

Just three weeks later the spotlight was on the Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree and while the eyes of the world were on Blackmore, if she suffers from nerves then it certainly did not show. The big race itself is, historically speaking, the first of Jump racing’s major prizes to have had female participation. But although Charlotte Brew made history when riding Barony Fort back in 1977, the closest a female jockey had come to winning was when Katie

Walsh finished third on Seabass in 2012. That all changed this April though, as Blackmore and Minella Times put in a foot perfect performance to secure a comprehensive six and a half-length success, images of which soon found themselves on the front pages and news programmes around the world.

Blackmore has always played down the fact she is a female in the saddle, preferring instead to let her riding do the talking. And with such huge success at Cheltenham and her historic moment at Aintree in 2021 there are few ceilings left to smash or reasons to make the comparisons.

That said, there can be no doubt that her achievements in context have been a huge benefit to the sport as a whole. Defeating the likes of sporting superstars Max Verstappen, Tom Brady and Novak Djokovic in an online popularity contest later this month is certainly not going to be easy, but the fact Blackmore is even in contention for this is an achievement in itself – as a look at the statistics will show.

Historically racing has rather struggled for recognition at the Sports Personality of the Year awards and since it first took place in 1954, jockeys have only managed to finish in the top three of the main award on just five occasions, with Sir AP McCoy being responsible for three of those. Meanwhile, should Blackmore go on to win the overseas award, she would be only the second jockey to do so and the first since Australian rider George Moore back in 1967.

If form plays a part then Blackmore could certainly do no more of late, with her sensational victory on A Plus Tard in last month’s Grade One Betfair Chase at Haydock Park still fresh in the memory. And while she will undoubtedly be focusing on riding winners at Thurles on December 19th, hopefully she will be celebrating victory of another kind later that evening in Salford.

Voting is available online at: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality

THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four, five and six yrs old x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): C Tizzard (23 wins from 234 runners, 10%) runs JPR ONE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 53 runners, 26%) runs HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES

Fancy That: C Tizzard won this race in 2016 & 2018. The stable runs JPR ONE today.

Longest Traveller: SOCIALIST AGENDA trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 98 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (26)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) 5 11-4 J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O The GD Partnership B Stall 5-Stars S Betvictor TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3222-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and consistent in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles after 8 months off/wind op in 13-runner novice at Fontwell (17.7f) 26 days ago, value for extra. Sure to progress. 14Nov Fon 17f Hdl good 1/13 Calidad (IRE) 71/2l 6Mar Don 16f NHF good 2/9 Moriko de Vassy (FR) 21/4l 18Jan Lin 16f NHF st-sl 2/13 Robelli (IRE) 31/4l

2 HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (23)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) 4 11-4 J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr John P. McManus B Comte Michel de Gigou S Ladbrokes TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of sole bumper start at Le Mans and went in again on Warwick hurdle/stable bow (2m) 12 months later, leading last and quickening clear. Type to improve markedly. 17Nov War 16f Hdl good 1/15 Robelli (IRE) Nov20 Lem 16f Stk - 1 Horcalin (FR) 41/4l 21/2l

3 JPR ONE (IRE) (30)

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) 4 11-4 J Brendan Powell

T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr J. P. Romans B Robert Allen S Coral Racing Limited

4 WASHINGTON (GB) (26)

Br g Westerner - Present Leader

J Aidan Coleman

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Tim Syder B Jeremy MacTaggart S McCoy Contractors

5 11-4

5 GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) (39)

Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Aqua Fontana (FR) 6 10-12 J Paddy Brennan

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Lee Craze B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux S Dunraven Group of Companies

6 SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (22)

Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff 5 10-12

J Adam Wedge

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd S J. F. KEGS LTD TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Court Cave gelding who downed a couple of fairly high-profile rivals to make a winning start in very promising fashion in 16-runner novice at Exeter (16.7f) 30 days ago. Sure to progress.

10Nov Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 Luttrell Lad (IRE)

1/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM 11-12 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who scored in the manner of a useful recruit on Bangor hurdles debut in October. Similar form when second in 4-runner Grade 2 here last time and remains open to improvement. 14Nov Chl 16f Hdl good 2/3 I Like To Move It 2l 26Oct Bgr 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 Hurlerontheditch (IRE) 43/4l 17Mar Hun 15f NHF soft 1/6 Marble Sands (FR) 43/4l TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1640-22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers but ran to only a fair level on his first try hurdling when second in 9-runner novice at Hereford (16.2f) 39 days ago. Should do better. 1Nov Her 16f Hdl good 2/9 Believe Jack (FR) 71/2l 9Oct Chp 16f NHF good 2/8 Timeforatune nk 30Mar War 16f NHF good 7/10 Black Poppy 22l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 111-2 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive in winning all 3 bumpers starts in 2020 and shaped with promise switched to hurdling after 14 months off when second in 5-runner novice at Market Rasen (18.6f) 22 days ago. Should improve. 18Nov Mkt 18f Hdl good 2/5 Rocky Lake (IRE) 11/4l Sep20 Seg 16f NHF good 1/9 Creggan White Hare (IRE) 3/4l Aug20 Mkt 16f NHF good 1/12 Wait For The Lord 11/2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2020: MAKE ME A BELIEVER (IRE) 5 10 12 Tom Scudamore 16-5 (David Pipe) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Washington (GB), 5-2 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), 9-2 JPR One (IRE), 15-2 Datsalrightgino (GER), 12-1 Great Heart’jac (FR), 14-1 Socialist Agenda (GB)

PLAY SMARTER WASHINGTON still didn’t look the finished article when runner-up in a small-field Grade 2 here last time, so with more improvement to come, he gets the nod. Hartur d’oudairies and Jpr One both created a positive impression on their respective hurdle debuts and also look very promising.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WASHINGTON 2.HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 3.JPR ONE (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST 2ND RACE TIME DISTANCE 3RD 4TH

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THE TIGGYS TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): P Nicholls (24 wins from 285 runners, 8%) runs BARBADOS BUCK’S Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs BARBADOS BUCK’S Longest Traveller: CORACH RAMBLER trained by L Russell, Kinross, 363 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 J’AI FROID (IRE) (23)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE) 8 11-8 J Max Kendrick E Visor

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O Mrs K. Bromley B Patricia and Marie Keating TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 11112-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong stayer who was prolific over hurdles for this stable last term and probably needed his chasing debut in a novice at Hexham 23 days ago. Should improve for that, so not discounted. 17Nov Hex 24f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Doyen Breed (IRE) 14l 10Apr Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/19 Hometown Boy (IRE) 3l 14Mar War 26f HcpH soft 1/11 Ballymillsy 13l

2 COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (40)

B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) 7 11-7 J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Andy Ralph B Seamus Kennedy S Wasdell Group

3 BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE) (42)

B g Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) 6 11-5 J Harry Cobden E Blinkers

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The Stewart Family B Philip Hore Jnr S Morson Group

4 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (26)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) 5 11-1 J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd B Gregory Rossiter S Agetur (UK) Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 411-14F D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made giant strides over hurdles during the spring and, with a run under his belt, was in the process of making a winning start to chasing when falling at the last at Lingfield 40 days ago. Big claims. 31Oct Lin 23f HcpC soft F/9 Zhiguli (IRE) 8Oct Chp 19f Hdl good 4/7 Camprond (FR) 19l 18May Hun 25f HcpH good 1/6 Valtor (FR) 13/4l TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 21110-3 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Big-money buy from Irish points who proved useful over hurdles (won 3 times) but needs to put a lacklustre chasing/seasonal debut at Wetherby behind him. Blinkers could perk him up. 29Oct Wet 24f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 19l 19Mar Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf 11/16 Vanillier (FR) 40l 9Jan Kmp 24f Hdl soft 1/9 Fedelta (IRE) 4l TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 1142-2F

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who offered plenty of encouragement on his debut over fences when second of 3 here in October. Fell heavily at the third here next time, but remains with potential. 14Nov Chl 24f Ch good F/5 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 23Oct Chl 24f Ch good 2/3 Does He Know 12l 3Feb War 26f HcpH heavy 2/10 Supremely Lucky (IRE) 11/2l

5 BARNAVIDDAUN (IRE) (244)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lucy Murphy (IRE) 8 11-0 J Brendan Powell

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold O Graham Clarkson & Andrew Smelt B Sean Murphy S CWB TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 21/421P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive Irish hurdler for Thomas Mullins but broke a blood vessel when pulled up on debut for new stable at Aintree 8 months ago. Tough race to make his chasing debut in. 10Apr Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf P/19 Hometown Boy (IRE) Nov20 Naa 20f HcpH sf-hv 1/16 Damalisque (FR) 1/2l Oct20 Pun 20f Hdl yd-sf 2 Funky Dady (FR) 21/2l

6 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (47)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) 7 10-13 J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O The Ramblers B P. Hillis S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFRHHHHH BHA134 FORM 1161-31 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful pointer who as 2 from 3 in novice hurdles and built on an encouraging debut when off the mark in this sphere in a handicap at Aintree 47 days ago. Open to further improvement. 24Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 1/7 Sail Away (FR) 6l 23Sep Per 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Minella Trump (IRE) 7l 11Mar Car 25f Hdl soft 1/4 Equus Dreamer (IRE) 21/4l

7 EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (21)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Sardagna (FR) 7 10-11 J Alan Johns

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Sally & Richard Prince B Mr & Mrs N. Faulks S Tote TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 4F44-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned better than ever when scoring at Chepstow in October and backed it up when second to a game rival at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account. 19Nov Asc 23f HcpC good 2/6 Kapga de Lily (FR) 11/2l 26Oct Chp 23f HcpC good 1/5 Jeremy Pass (IRE) 23/4l 24Feb Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Ocean Cove (IRE) 11l

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2020: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Stewards Note: BARNAVIDDAUN: Following its run on 10/4/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Coeur Serein (IRE), Barbados Buck’s (IRE), 4-1 Corach Rambler (IRE), 6-1 Eva’s Oskar (IRE), 7-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 9-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), 28-1 Barnaviddaun (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER CORACH RAMBLER has a highly progressive profile and an excellent strike rate, so he gets the narrow vote to defy a rise for his facile success at Aintree in October. Coeur Serein was about to score when falling at Lingfield on chasing debut, so he’s regarded as the main danger ahead of Barbados Buck’s, who looks the type to benefit from first-time blinkers,

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 2.COEUR SEREIN (IRE) 3.BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST 2ND RACE TIME DISTANCE 3RD 4TH

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THE CATESBY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 1lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (49 wins from 335 runners, 15%) runs BROOMFIELD BURG & MENGLI KHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs BROOMFIELD BURG & MENGLI KHAN Longest Traveller: PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL trained by B Ellison, Malton, 203 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ESPRIT DU LARGE (FR) (293)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tuffslolyloly (FR) 7 11-12 J Adam Wedge

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B Pascal Noue S Tote TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 1F/F3FP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into smart novice chaser in 2019/20, including a Grade 1 win. However, he lost way over fences last term and also dropped away tamely back hurdling in February. Something to prove on return. 20Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy P/6 Goshen (FR) 9Jan Chp 19f HcpC heavy F/6 Cepage (FR) Nov20 Car 15f Ch heavy 3/6 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE) 71/2l

2 QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (26)

B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) 6 11-11 J Kielan Woods

T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O The Bourtoneers B William Bourke S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 3124-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive hurdler, winning eased down in Fontwell handicap last month. In a more competitive environment now but a 6lb rise doesn’t look severe. 14Nov Fon 17f HcpH good 1/6 Mercian Prince (IRE) 31l 21Oct Car 17f HcpH good 1/9 Onehundredpercent (FR) 43/4l 14Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 4/12 Proschema (IRE) 101/2l

3 MENGLI KHAN (IRE) (41)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Danielli (IRE) 8 11-9 J Nathan Brennan (7) E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Michael Blencowe B Ballylinch Stud S Moretons Investments Ltd, Unibet

4 BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) (36)

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Somedaysomehow (IRE) 5 11-4 J Nico de Boinville E Hood

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Michael D. Hickey

5 JAN MAAT (GER) (135)

Gr g Electric Beat - Jeanine (GER) 8 11-1 J Jack Quinlan

T Neil King, Burderop O Mr Neil King B Gestut Trona TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 10220-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed small-field events over hurdles/ fences in Ireland in summer 2020 but little show in his 3 starts over jumps since joining this yard, pulling up in Ascot chase on return in October. 30Oct Asc 16f HcpC soft P/10 Amoola Gold (GER) 19Mar Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 21/25 Belfast Banter (IRE) 23l 9Feb Kmp 16f NHF st-sl 2/4 Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 1/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA130 FORM 10-112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when winning bumper/novice hurdle in spring. Outbattled to some extent when second in Newbury novice last month but retains plenty of potential now handicapping. 4Nov Nby 16f Hdl good 2/6 Silent Revolution (IRE) 11/2l 26May War 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Trafalgar Boy 91/2l 4May Swl 15f NHF good 1/9 Brorson (IRE) 81/2l TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 4F00-40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Henry de Bromhead, leaving that yard sincea disappointing run at Galway in July. Fair bit to prove back hurdling for new trainer. 28Jul Gal 18f HcpC good 15 Abbey Magic (IRE) 81l 14Jun Kil 19f HcpC good 4 The West’s Awake (IRE) 15l 8Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 15/18 Editeur du Gite (FR) 58l

6 ROBINSHILL (IRE) (25)

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - I Remember It Well (IRE) 10 10-12 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr R. J. Rexton B Patrick Doyle S Agetur (UK) Ltd TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM 11145-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick last autumn and returned with a bang to win 2m Leicester handicap on return 25 days ago. Won off 8lb higher over fences last year so retains handicapping scope. 15Nov Lei 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Peckinpah (IRE) 2l 25Mar Lud 15f HcpH good 5/6 Takeit Easy 11l 24Feb Lud 15f HcpH heavy 4/8 Eddiemaurice (IRE) 15l

7 ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (42)

B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) 4 10-11 J Jamie Moore

T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mrs E. Avery B Coolmore S K M Elite Products Ltd TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 41424-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of 2m Plumpton handicap in October. Shaped as if amiss returned to the Flat at Newmarket 11 days later but he remains unexposed as a hurdler. 29Oct Nkt 16f Hcp good 5/5 Solo Saxophone (IRE) 29l 18Oct Plm 15f HcpH good 1/6 Laura Bullion (IRE) 81/2l 1Oct Asc 15f Hcp gd-sf 5/9 Rajinsky (IRE) 71/4l

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) 4 10-8

J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Nic Brereton B Yeomanstown Stud S bresbet ltd

9 THE GREY FALCO (FR) (30)

Gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR) 6 10-7 J Brendan Powell

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O The Roaming Roosters B Mme Magalen Bryant S Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice handicap winner (at 2m) during the summer who ran best race yet when runner-up on his course reappearance last month. Another who has to enter the reckoning. 12Nov Chl 16f HcpH good 2/18 Mc Alpine (IRE) 21/4l 22Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 2/6 Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 3/4l 5Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 3/8 Solstalla hd

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 0132P-5

TIMEFORM VIEW 2m Chepstow novice winner last season who shaped like a non-stayer when fifth of 12 on his 2 1/2m Bangor reappearance. Remains relatively unexposed now dropping back to 2m. 10Nov Bgr 19f HcpH soft 5/12 Hunters Call (IRE) 19l 9Apr Ain 16f HcpH gd-sf P/22 Rowland Ward 21Jan Lud 15f Hdl heavy 2/13 Calico (GER) 41/4l

10 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (652)

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose 7 10-3 J Max Kendrick

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O B Jones & Son B C. F. C. Jackson S bresbet ltd TFRHHIII BHA115 FORM 6/00102/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning novice hurdler in 2019/20 but absent for 21 months ahead of this handicap debut from a mark which isn’t obviously generous.

Feb20 Lud 15f Hdl soft 2/10 Proton (IRE) 8l Feb20 Lud 15f Hdl soft 10/13 Garry Clermont (FR) 21l Jun19 Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Dontcounturchikens (IRE) 13/4l

11 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (27)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE) 4 10-1 J Sean Bowen

T Brian Ellison, Malton O Mr Dan Gilbert B Dan Gilbert S Brian Ellison Racing Limited TFRHHHHI BHA113 FORM 14-3214 D

TIMEFORM VIEW AW bumper winner who continued steadily progressive start over hurdles with win in 17f maiden at Sedgefield in October. Creditable fourth in 21f handicap here since. Another who can’t be discounted. 13Nov Chl 21f HcpH good 4/11 Gowel Road (IRE) 61/4l 6Oct Seg 16f Hdl soft 1/11 Spiritofthenorth (FR) 21/2l 23Sep Per 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Clondaw Hollow 4l

12 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (33)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) 6 10-0 J Archie Bellamy (7)

T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate B E. M. O’Sullivan S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd TFRHHHHI BHA111 (-1) FORM 12233-3 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent racer who landed a course handicap last November before finishing second in this race last year off a 2lb higher mark than this afternoon. Fair third on return. Respected. 7Nov San 15f HcpH soft 3/6 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 41/4l 21Apr Per 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Historic Heart (IRE) 71/4l 10Apr Nwc 16f HcpH good 3/5 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE) 14l

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2020: BREFFNIBOY (FR) 6 10 7 Tom Buckley 15-2 (Johnny Farrelly) 16 ran

Stewards Note: ROYAUME UNI: Following its run on 29/10/2021 it was reported that the horse ran flat after three close runs.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Broomfield Burg (IRE), 9-2 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 8-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 17-2 Robinshill (IRE), 14-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), Lively Citizen (IRE), 18-1 The Grey Falco (FR), 20-1 Mengli Khan (IRE), 22-1 Esprit du Large (FR), 33-1 Feel The Pinch (GB), 50-1 Jan Maat (GER)

PLAY SMARTER BROOMFIELD BURG is an unexposed type representing top connections and is fancied to make light of an opening handicap mark of 130. This is much deeper than the Fontwell race Quinta Do Mar won last time but a 6lb rise for that wide-margin success doesn’t look excessive so he’s put forward as the chief threat ahead of Robinshill.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) 2.QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) 3.ROBINSHILL (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR

REMEMBERING

MICHAEL ROBERTS

Michael was Group Chairman of today’s race sponsor CF Roberts and directed the business for over 50 years.

He was a huge racing enthusiast, both sides of the Irish Sea and has been a friend, loyal supporter and sponsor of Cheltenham Racecourse for over 25 years. Many raucous celebrations have been had in his box over the years, with Michael always taking much amusement when sharing stories.

CF Roberts were a key partner of ours in helping to deliver our redevelopment in 2015; including installing our electrical & mechanical services within The Princess Royal Stand and ancillary areas.

Michael will be a very missed face at Cheltenham Racecourse and we thank him, his family and the team for all the wonderful memories.

THE CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £16400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 2lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): C Tizzard (23 wins from 234 runners, 10%) runs ROSE OF ARCADIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs METHODTOTHEMADNESS

Weightwatcher: JUBILYMPICS won off a handicap mark of 116, her rating is now down 6lb to 110.

Longest Traveller: PRETTY LITTLE LIAR trained by D P Dunne, Ireland.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 VIENNA COURT (IRE) (30)

Br m Mahler - Gales Present (IRE) 6 11-12 J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O James & Jean Potter Ltd B Colman O’Flynn Jnr S Potter Group TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM P5443-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m hurdler who boasted a mixed record over fences last term but did shape creditably when third on return in a listed mares’ event at Bangor last month. May come forward from that here. 10Nov Bgr 17f Ch gd-sf 3/8 The Glancing Queen (IRE) 11l 15Apr Chl 16f HcpC good 3/6 Northern Beau (IRE) 25l 27Mar Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Shut The Box (IRE) 41/2l

2 FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (23)

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) 6 11-11 J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mr P. Davies B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres S Faucets Limited

3 PRECIOUS ELEANOR (FR) (23)

Gr m Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Precious Lucy (FR) 6 11-9 J Tom O’Brien

T Henry Daly, Ludlow O Mrs Christine Graves B Mr Richard Henry Hobson S Humphrey Butler Ltd

4 ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (34)

B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE) 6 11-8

J Brendan Powell E Hood, Tongue Strap T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Cheveley Park Stud B Vincent Digby S Cheveley Park Stud, Coral Racing Limited

5 DAME DU SOIR (FR) (35)

Br m Axxos (GER) - Kassing (FR) 8 11-8 J Gavin Sheehan

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold O Graham Clarkson & Andrew Smelt B Jaques Provost S CWB TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM 15/31-41

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare who enhanced good strike rate for this yard when off the mark over fences at Warwck (20f) in November, staying on well to go clear. Big player with prospect of more to come. 17Nov War 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Precious Eleanor (FR) 23/4l 29Oct Wet 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Numitor 7l 13Jan Lei 15f Hdl heavy 1/9 No Risk des Flos (FR) nk TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 221F-22 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who showed improved form at second attempt over fences when second behind Fontaine Collonges at Warwick recently. Meets that rival on 4lb better terms now and entitled to go well again. 17Nov War 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 23/4l 27Oct Fkn 21f HcpC good 2/5 Barbados Blue (IRE) 51/2l 21Apr Lud 23f HcpH good F/5 Misty Bloom (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA119 FORM 1/4215-3 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who was progressive over hurdles, shaping encouragingly when third in a Wincanton mares’ handicap (21.3f) on return 34 days ago. Type to do better still now chasing. Interesting. 6Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 3/7 Wynn House 31/2l 27Mar Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Bourbon Beauty 10l 4Feb Wcn 21f Hdl heavy 1/14 Fable (FR) nk TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM P2130-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who returned to form on the back of a wind op when third of 6 in a Fontwell handicap chase (17.7f) last month. Yet another who may come forward from that run. 5Nov Fon 17f HcpC good 3/6 Shut The Box (IRE) 5l 17Feb Her 25f HcpH soft 7/8 Royal Claret 95l 20Jan Nby 16f HcpH heavy 3/9 Maskada (FR) 91/2l

6 MOLLY CAREW (GB) (23)

B m Midnight Legend - Moyliscar 9 11-7 J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Mrs Sarah Keys B Mrs Caroline George S Tote, Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 1U11-46

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in excellent form, gaining third success at Haydock (21.6f) in April. Best not judged too harshly on her Ffos Las return 23 days ago and she’s only 1lb above her last winning mark. 17Nov Fls 19f HcpC soft 6/11 Chinwag 25l 15May Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Floral Bouquet 53/4l 3Apr Hay 21f HcpC good 1/8 Kapga de Lily (FR) 1l

7 PRETTY LITTLE LIAR (IRE) (15)

Br m Excellent Art - Pont Allaire (IRE) 8 11-3 J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap TFRHHHII BHA114 FORM 22211F

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile mare who matched pick of hurdles form when landing Thurles maiden chase (18f) in November. Fell on handicap debut last time but worthy of note if strong in betting here. 25Nov Thu 18f HcpC good F Ciankyle (IRE) 4Nov Thu 18f Ch gd-yd 1 Shes Some Doll (IRE) 31/4l 9Oct Fai 18f HcpH good 1 Inforapenny (IRE) 10l

B m Yeats (IRE) - Love Divided (IRE) 6 11-2 J A. P. Heskin E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland B Mr Ciaran O’Toole S Ultima Business Solutions

9 ORIENTAL CROSS (IRE) (23)

B m Cape Cross (IRE) - Orion Girl (GER) 8 11-1 J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris B Haras Chevotel S Tote

10 METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (34)

B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE) 7 10-13

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell B William P Dillion S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd E Tongue Strap

11 JUBILYMPICS (GB) (20)

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite de Soleil (FR) 9 10-13 J Tom Bellamy

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O HOE RACING B C. R. Whittaker S Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer. Fair hurdles winner for Warren Greatrex and perfect start for new yard when successful on return/handicap chase debut at Lingfield (20f) 24 days ago. More to come. 16Nov Lin 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Lilith (IRE) 2l 13Mar Ayr 21f HcpH heavy 3/10 Style It Out 16l 18Feb San 19f HcpH heavy 4/10 Conkwell Legend 24l

TFRHHHII BHA112 FORM 446P-16 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three hurdle wins over 2 1/2m in 2019 and revived by a break over fences when scoring on return at Ffos Las (20.9f) in October. Not in same form at Warwick (20f) since and others more persuasive. 17Nov War 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/7 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 50l 16Oct Fls 20f HcpC good 1/6 Barden Bella (IRE) 1/2l 3Apr Hay 21f HcpC good P/8 Molly Carew -

TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM 316333

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Hexham (20f) in June and solid placed efforts on 3 of her 4 starts since for all the handicapper seemingly has her abut right. Others appeal more for win purposes. 6Nov Kel 23f HcpC soft 3/6 Breaking The Ice (IRE) 41/2l 9Oct Hex 20f HcpC soft 3/5 Animore 81/4l 31Aug Hex 20f HcpC good 3/5 No No Maestro (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM 330-422 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing 3-runner mares’ handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) 14 months ago but not disgraced over fences/hurdles on each of her last 2 starts. Still, she may find a couple too good. 20Nov Asc 23f HcpH good 2/8 Tequila Blaze 41/2l 12Oct Her 20f HcpC gd-fm 2/3 Lost In Montmartre (FR) 91/2l 27Sep Ntn 21f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Montys Medoc (IRE) 13l

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2020: MADERA MIST (IRE) 6 10 0 Alan Johns 33-1 (Tim Vaughan) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 11-2 Rose of Arcadia (IRE), 13-2 Precious Eleanor (FR), 8-1 Timeless Beauty (IRE), 11-1 Pretty Little Liar (IRE), 14-1 Vienna Court (IRE), Dame du Soir (FR), 16-1 Jubilympics (GB), 18-1 Methodtothemadness (IRE), 22-1 Oriental Cross (IRE), 28-1 Molly Carew (GB)

PLAY SMARTER FONTAINE COLLONGES has a very positive profile for Venetia Williams, confirming the abundant promise of her chase debut effort when scoring in good style at Warwick (20f) last month. A 7lb higher mark looks fair and she gets the nod to follow up. Progressive-hurdler Rose of Arcadia has all the hallmarks of one who will do better over fences and is feared. Precious Eleanor completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) 2.ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) 3.PRECIOUS ELEANOR (FR)

RACE RESULT

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TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR

find out more about today’s race sponsor at

cfroberts.co.uk

THE BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344, 6th £672. (Penalty Value £34170) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): P Nicholls (24 wins from 285 runners, 8%) runs ENRILO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs ENRILO

Fancy That: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs ROCCO today.

Longest Traveller: MISTER FOGPATCHES trained by P A Fahy, Ireland.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 SANTINI (GB) (266)

B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR) 9 11-12

J Harry Skelton E Cheek Pieces T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes S H & C Group Ltd TFRHHHII BHA159 FORM 12/253P- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Just denied in the Gold Cup in his peak years for Nicky Henderson but not the same force last season. Opening mark is potentially a good one but does arrive with something to prove for new yard. 19Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf P/12 Minella Indo (IRE) 6Feb San 24f Ch heavy 3/6 Native River (IRE) 17l Dec20 Kmp 24f Ch gd-sf 5/9 Frodon (FR) 10l

2 ENRILO (FR) (13)

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) 7 11-0 J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 B Mme Daniela Airaldi S Morson Group

3 FAGAN (GB) (23)

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Northwood May 11 10-7 J Harry Bannister

T Alex Hales, Edgecote O Mr S Brackenbury B J. R. Weston S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

4 MISTER FOGPATCHES (IRE) (19)

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Jenniferjo (IRE) 7 10-6 J Daniel Mullins

T P. A. Fahy, Ireland O Mr J. B. Fahy B Mr J. B. Fahy

5 ROCCO (IRE) (34)

B g Shantou (USA) - Navaro (IRE) 8 10-6 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr & Mrs P Carter B G. T. Morrow S Agetur (UK) Ltd

6 QUARENTA (FR) (210)

B or Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Negresse de Cuta (FR) 9 10-3 J Sean Bowen

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton B Robin Van Haaren & Evelyne Van Haaren S Wasdell Group TFRHHHHH BHA147 FORM 21P13-F

TIMEFORM VIEW Took really well to fences last term, and first past post in bet365 Chase at Sandown only to be disqualified for bumping rival late. Shaping well before falling in Ladbrokes Trophy on return. 27Nov Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf F/21 Cloudy Glen (IRE) 24Apr San 28f HcpC good 3/16 Potterman l 21Feb Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Hold The Note (IRE) 1/2l TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 0/6310-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Low mileage for age and resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Newbury in January. Good second in veterans’ event at Warwick on return but struggled in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree last term. 17Nov War 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Final Nudge (IRE) 3/4l 10Apr Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/13 Happygolucky (IRE) 22l 20Jan Nby 23f HcpC heavy 1/10 Ouro Branco (FR) 8l TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 43-1433

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Scottish National on final start last term and still on the upgrade judged on this season’s efforts, good third of 16 at Navan last time. Jumping a possible concern around here, though. 21Nov Nav 24f HcpC good 3 Run Wild Fred (IRE) 8l 31Oct Crk 28f HcpC heavy 3 Braeside (IRE) 22l 24Sep Lis 22f HcpC gd-yd 4 Uisce Beatha (IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 026-241

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run when game winner of the Badger Beer at Wincanton 5 weeks ago but not an obvious type to follow up off a career-high mark.

6Nov Wcn 25f HcpC good 1/13 Potterman 23Jun Wor 23f HcpC good 4/5 Fidux (FR) 19May Swl 25f HcpC good 2/6 William of Orange 21/4l 24l hd

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 0B/103-P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown some quirks but proved better than ever when scoring on Ascot reappearance last season. Mixed record after but has dipped below last winning mark ahead of return. 14May Ain 24f HcpC good P/8 Burbank (IRE) 19Apr Kmp 24f HcpC good 3/4 Psychedelic Rock 31/2l Dec20 Asc 23f HcpC heavy 9/10 Mister Malarky 55l

7 HURRICANE HARVEY (GB) (34)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) 7 10-2

J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Walid Marzouk & Richard Rowland B Mr J. L. Skinner S bresbet ltd TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 21P0-43 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who improved on that when sent chasing last season, winning twice, and stepped up on return when third in Badger Beer at Wincanton. Stamina will be tested here, however. 6Nov Wcn 25f HcpC good 3/13 Rocco (IRE) 81/4l 9Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 4/9 Paint The Dream 18l 18Apr Ayr 24f HcpC good 8/13 One More Fleurie (IRE) 21l

B g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals (IRE) 11 10-0 J Jack Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mrs J. May B F. S. and Mrs May S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

9 COMMODORE (FR) (309)

Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) 9 10-0 J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham B Herve d’Armaille S Faucets Limited

10 COURT MASTER (IRE) (13)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) 8 10-0 J Richard Patrick E Cheek Pieces

T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash O Mrs Lynne Maclennan B Mr Cyril Carty S Kiely Bros Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who enjoyed a good 2020/21, enhancing record in veterans’ events at Fakenham in March. Not disgraced at Warwick on return and was beaten only a length in this last year off 2lb higher. 17Nov War 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Final Nudge (IRE) 101/4l 14May Ain 24f HcpC good 6/8 Burbank (IRE) 70l 30Mar Fkn 24f HcpC good 1/4 Antony (FR) 17l TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 4P/2U0P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when a narrow second at Haydock on last season’s return and in the process of running well when departing in this last year. Lost way after but goes well fresh. 4Feb Wcn 25f HcpC heavy P/14 Time To Get Up (IRE) 9Jan Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 9/11 Double Shuffle (IRE) 41l Dec20 Chl 26f HcpC soft U/7 Storm Control (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM 4610-P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season and left reappearance well behind when second at Newbury 2 weeks ago. Up against it from 5lb out of the handicaps.

27Nov Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 Kapcorse (FR)

51/2l 9Oct Chp 23f HcpC good P/13 Chirico Vallis (FR) 9Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 11/26 Livelovelaugh (IRE) 42l

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: STORM CONTROL (IRE) 7 10 3 Richard Patrick 5-1 (Kerry Lee) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Enrilo (FR), 6-1 Hurricane Harvey (GB), 7-1 Commodore (FR), 17-2 Mister Fogpatches (IRE), 10-1 Rocco (IRE), 11-1 Santini (GB), Potters Legend (GB), 12-1 Fagan (GB), 22-1 Quarenta (FR), Court Master (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER ENRILO was shaping well before coming down in the Ladbrokes Trophy on return and remains on a competitive mark having finished first past the post in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April. Commodore has a good record fresh and went well in this last year, while Santini is a fascinating runner switched to a handicap for a new yard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ENRILO (FR) 2.COMMODORE (FR) 3.SANTINI

RACE RESULT

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Cross Country Course

bank with hedge ditch/railed hedge birch island fence 1, 5,24, 28 2, 11, 17, 20,25 3, 26

aintree double bank/hedges hedge es GlenfarclasGlenfarclas BarrelsBarrels 4,27 6,29

GLENFARCLAS

double bank/hedge timber rails ils ra railed iled hedge hedge 8,19 9

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pole/railed hedge ditch/bank/hedge water jump 12 13, 18 14,22

15, 16 cheese wedges ditch/boarded hedge 21

double spread hedge stuffed hurdles 23 31, 32

THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £35000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50)

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): G Elliott (32 wins from 189 runners, 17%) runs ALPHA DES OBEAUX & MORTAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (16 wins from 79 runners, 20%) runs ALPHA DES OBEAUX & MORTAL Longest Travellers: BLAST OF KOEMAN & BALLYBOKER BRIDGE trained by Peter Maher, MR DIABLO trained by J P Dempsey, MORTAL & ALPHA DES OBEAUX trained by G Elliott, SINGING BANJO trained by P J Rothwell, MIDNIGHT MAESTRO trained by E Bolger, SUPER CITIZEN trained by E O’Sullivan, PLAN OF ATTACK & BALKO DES FLOS trained by H De Bromhead, CALL IT MAGIC trained by R O’Sullivan, all Ireland.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BALKO DES FLOS (FR) (28)

Ch g Balko (FR) - Royale Marie (FR) 10 11-12 J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O RacehorseClub B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin TFRHHHII BHA161 FORM 64U2-05 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who arrives on back of creditable fifth of 13 to Back On The Lash in handicap over C&D 28 days ago. Well in the mix.

12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 5/13 Back On The Lash 101/4l 23Oct Gal 21f HcpH soft 11 Jiving Jerry (IRE) 71l 10Apr Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 2/40 Minella Times (IRE) 61/2l

2 TALKISCHEAP (IRE) (28)

B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) 9 10-12 J Tom Bellamy

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Mr Charles Dingwall B Mr Michael Veale S Fbc Manby Bowdler

3 ALPHA DES OBEAUX (FR) (12)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Omega des Obeaux (FR) 11 10-7

J Mr Ben Bromley (7) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Marie Devilder & Stephanie Fasquelle TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM 0P-2PPU

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to complete on his last three runs, debut for new yard when unseated rider 18th in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Has serious questions to answer at present. 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good U/13 Back On The Lash 17Jul Mkt 21f HcpC good P/16 Francky du Berlais (FR) 27Jun Utt 26f HcpC good P/16 Storm Home (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA142 FORM 0-C6P00

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old nowdays, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f) 12 days ago. I’ts now nineteen runs since his last win back in 2018.

28Nov Fai 29f HcpC good 9 Smoking Gun (IRE) 62l 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 8/13 Back On The Lash 15l 25May Bal 23f HcpC sf-hv P Agent Boru (IRE) -

4 BACK ON THE LASH (GB) (28)

B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna 7 10-6

J Sean Bowen

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Mr M. Boothright B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips S Fbc Manby Bowdler

5 MIDNIGHT MAESTRO (GB) (26)

B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha 9 10-5 J Mark Walsh

T Enda Bolger, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Pitchall Stud

6 MORTAL (IRE) (19)

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Pomme Tiepy (FR) 9 10-4

J Jody McGarvey E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr A. Dunlop B Corrib Racing TFRHHHHI BHA141 FORM 110151 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4-6 this season with career best in 13-runner handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago by neck from Singing Banjo, just holding on. Up 3lb but he can his make presence felt again. 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 1/13 Singing Banjo (IRE) nk 22Oct Chl 19f HcpC good 5/5 Annual Invictus (IRE) 20l 25Jul Utt 22f HcpC good 1/4 Thistle Do Nicely (IRE) 11/4l TFRHHHHH BHA140 FORM 1PF1-42

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well on his cross-country debut after 7 months off when second of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. Up in trip now, and he’s not taken lightly. 14Nov Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 2 Shady Operator (IRE) 7l 28Apr Pun 20f HcpC yield 4 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 43/4l 28Mar Lim 19f HcpC heavy 1 Game of War (IRE) 51/2l TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM F5P050

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run, but he was given a considerate time of things on his return from 3 months off when ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Navan (24f) 19 days ago. Shortlisted. 21Nov Nav 24f HcpC good 9 Run Wild Fred (IRE) 34l 21Aug Kny 20f HcpC good 5 Batcio (FR) 73/4l 30Jul Gal 22f HcpC good 15 Born By The Sea (IRE) 34l

7 PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) (28)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Loadsofability (IRE) 8 10-3 J Darragh O’Keeffe E Blinkers TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM P0F0-04

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who returned from 4 months off with good fourth of 13 to Back On The Lash in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark now. 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 4/13 Back On The Lash 13/4l 30Jul Gal 22f HcpC good 12 Born By The Sea (IRE) 28l 24Apr San 28f HcpC good 7/16 Potterman 13l

B g Generous (IRE) - Mille Fleurs (FR) 11 10-2 J Mr B. J. Walsh (7) E Cheek Pieces

T P. J. Rothwell, Ireland O Mr J. P. Walsh B Joseph Cunningham

9 DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (28)

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) 8 10-2 J Harry Bannister E Tongue Strap

T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere O The French Link B Mr Yves Maupoil S Tote

10 BLAST OF KOEMAN (IRE) (26)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Erintante (IRE) 10 10-0 J J. J. Slevin E Tongue Strap

T Peter Maher, Ireland O Inittowinit Syndicate B Kenilworth House Stud

11 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (20)

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) 11 10-0 J Jack Tudor (3)

T Christian Williams, Bridgend O All Stars Sports, Davies & RacehorseClub B Mrs P. J. O’Connor S RacehorseClub.com

12 BALLYBOKER BRIDGE (IRE) (26)

B g Gold Well - Ballyboker Lady (IRE) 14 10-0 J Sean O’Keeffe E Cheek Pieces

T Peter Maher, Ireland O Mr James P. Mckeon B Mrs Olivia Byrne

13 FOX PRO (FR) (28)

B g Coastal Path - Devise II (FR) 6 10-0

J Chester Williams (3)

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Mrs Jane Williams B E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet S Culverhill Farm Racing

14 MR DIABLO (IRE) (26)

Br g Presenting - Aremebooksready (IRE) 12 10-0 J Luke Dempsey

T J.P.Dempsey, Ireland O Miss Sarah Dempsey B Chris Glynn

15 CALL IT MAGIC (IRE) (26)

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Luas Luso (IRE) 11 10-0 J Adam Wedge E Blinkers

T Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland O Mrs Z. Wentworth B G. & M. Williams

16 SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (26)

B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE)

J Charlie Deutsch

T Eugene M. O’Sullivan, Ireland O Mrs Alurie O’Sullivan B Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan

7 10-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of Cross-Country in early summer and took his form up a notch after 5 months off when neck second to Back On The Lash over C&D 28 days ago. Firmly in the picture nudged up just 2lb. 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 2/13 Back On The Lash nk 2Jun Wex 25f HcpC gd-yd 1 An Droichead Gorm (IRE) 1/2l 29Apr Pun 34f Ch gd-fm 1 Michael’s Pick (IRE) 31/4l TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 44236-3 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner for Emmanuel Clayeux who posted very good third of 13 to Back On The Lash here on his yard debut 28 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark. 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 3/13 Back On The Lash 13/4l 18Apr Str 26f Ch - 6 Vent des Dunes (FR) 14l 14Mar Lig 30f Ch - 3 Dunquin (FR) 12l

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 322-6P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded respectable fifth of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. It’s worth noting though that it’s now twenty six runs since his last win in 2017.

14Nov Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 5 Shady Operator (IRE) 18l 1May Pun 25f Ch gd-fm P Call It Magic (IRE) 28Apr Pun 20f Hdl yield 6 Lifetime Ambition (IRE) 53l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 0PP-06P

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2019 Midlands National and Welsh National but not so productive since, pulled up in 25f handicap chase at Haydock 20 days ago, Needs to get back on track. 20Nov Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Strictlyadancer (IRE) 12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 6/13 Back On The Lash 14l 24Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 7/7 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 42l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 2/2P-S20

TIMEFORM VIEW Is a stalwart of the cross-country sphere, but he wasn’t at his best after 7 months off when seventh of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back here, though. 14Nov Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 7 Shady Operator (IRE) 25l 1May Pun 25f Ch gd-fm 2 Call It Magic (IRE) 1/2l 29Apr Pun 34f Ch gd-fm S Singing Banjo (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 2P2P20

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, seventh of 13 to Back On The Lash over C&D 28 days ago. 8lb out of the handicap however, so others are more persuasive.

12Nov Chl 30f HcpC good 7/13 Back On The Lash 12Oct Her 25f HcpC gd-fm 2/3 No Anxiety (IRE) 27Jun Utt 26f HcpC good P/16 Storm Home (IRE)

15l 31/2l -

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 20P6-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2017, though he wasn’t disgraced after 6 months off when ninth of 15 at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago. Plenty more is required from 8lb “wrong” in the weights here, though. 14Nov Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 9 Shady Operator (IRE) 27l 14May Kil 19f HcpC good P Definite Soldier (IRE) Nov20 Pun 24f Ch heavy 6 Neverushacon (IRE) 24l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 045-P10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who landed cross country chase here in May. Not disgraced on his return when eighth in similar event at Punchestown last month, but 10lb out of the handicap. 14Nov Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 8 Shady Operator (IRE) 27l 1May Pun 25f Ch gd-fm 1 Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) 1/2l 29Apr Pun 34f Ch gd-fm P Singing Banjo (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA116 FORM 000466

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser. Faced stiff task when very good sixth on his cross country debut at Punchestown (24f) 26 days ago but he’s 19lb out of the handicap here.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Midnight Maestro (GB), Diesel d’Allier (FR), 13-2 Back On The Lash (GB), 15-2 Plan of Attack (IRE), 9-1 Singing Banjo (IRE), 12-1 Balko des Flos (FR), 20-1 Blast of Koeman (IRE), 22-1 Talkischeap (IRE), 25-1 Potters Corner (IRE), 28-1 Fox Pro (FR), 33-1 Call It Magic (IRE), Super Citizen (GB), 40-1 Alpha des Obeaux (FR), Mortal (IRE), 50-1 Ballyboker Bridge (IRE), 150-1 Mr Diablo (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER Plenty are in with a shout. Enda Bolger has a good record in this event so MIDNIGHT MAESTRO gets the nod having made a promising start in the cross-country scene when second at Punchestown last month. Plan of Attack and Singing Banjo both acquitted themselves really well over C&D last time and seem sure to be on the premises, while Back On The Lash and Balko des Flos are on the shortlist too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDNIGHT MAESTRO 2.PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) 3.SINGING BANJO (IRE)

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THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8745, 2nd £4371, 3rd £2187, 4th £1093, 5th £546, 6th £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 242 runners, 9%) runs SHANNON BRIDGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 53 runners, 26%) runs SHANNON BRIDGE

Longest Traveller: AGRAPART trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 SPORTING JOHN (IRE) (27)

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) 6 11-12 J Tom O’Brien

T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mr John P. McManus B Stephanie Hanly TFRHHHHH BHA151 FORM 0/31FP-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who impressively landed Scilly Isles Chase in February. Smart form when scoring in listed event here on return/handicap debut (after wind op) last month and he’s open progress. 13Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 1/9 Onagatheringstorm (IRE) 21/2l 9Apr Ain 24f Ch gd-sf P/7 Chantry House (IRE) 17Mar Chl 24f Ch gd-sf F/6 Monkfish (IRE) -

2 AGRAPART (FR) (36)

B or Br g Martaline - Afragha (IRE) 10 11-3 J Chester Williams (3) E Tongue Strap

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Gascoigne Brookes Barker & Jakeman B Jean-Marc Lucas S Culverhill Farm Racing TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 461-000 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he’s still capable of smart form when landing handicap at Kelso on the back of a wind op in March. Little impact this term (Flat on penultimate start) but he’s back at his last winning mark. 4Nov Nby 24f HcpH good 7/10 Stoney Mountain (IRE) 16l 10Oct Gwd 16f Hcp soft 9/15 Polish 101/2l 17Sep Aut 19f HcpH soft 9/11 Super Alex (FR) 26l

3 ASK DILLON (IRE) (20)

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE) 8 11-3

J Max Kendrick

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O 4 The Fun Partnership B Mrs Jerry Rohan S Dunraven Group of Companies TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 461-460 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap hurdler last season, signing off with success at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Yet to make an impact this term but below last winning mark now and a return to this track will benefit. 20Nov Hay 24f HcpH good 11/12 Dans Le Vent (FR) 27l 30Oct Wet 24f Hdl gd-sf 6/8 Indefatigable (IRE) 18l 8Oct Chp 23f Ch good 4/4 Does He Know 28l

4 BOTOX HAS (FR) (26)

B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) 5 10-11 J Jamie Moore E Cheek Pieces

T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr John Stone B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud S K M Elite Products Ltd TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM 406P-F0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t quite progressed as anticipated since taking a course conditions race last October. Fell heavily on his chase debut/return and latest effort suggested that enlisting headgear is a good move. 14Nov Chl 16f HcpH good 8/19 West Cork 12l 18Oct Plm 19f Ch good F/3 Up The Straight (IRE) 17Mar Chl 21f HcpH gd-sf P/26 Heaven Help Us (IRE) -

5 SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (14)

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Bridgequarter Lady (IRE) 8 10-9 J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr M. Boothright B Kevin Neville

S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TFRHHIII BHA134 FORM 211-P00

TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by blinkers and a return to hurdles when winning at Wetherby and Ascot in January/ February. Doesn’t appear to have returned in much form this term, though. 26Nov Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Dolphin Square (IRE) 67l 13Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 7/9 Sporting John (IRE) 60l 1Nov Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Champagne Well (IRE) -

6 ONAGATHERINGSTORM (IRE) (27)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Springfield Mary (IRE) 6 10-6 J Paddy Brennan

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Craig & Laura Buckingham B John Killeen S Red Rock Partnership Limited TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 321-132 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who confirmed hurdles debut promise when running out a comfortable winner of a maiden/novice during the spring. Behind Sporting John when second last month and more needed to figure. 13Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 2/9 Sporting John (IRE) 21/2l 22Oct Chl 23f Hdl good 3/8 Bardenstown Lad 11l 14May Ain 24f Hdl good 1/3 Mister Sweets (IRE) 11l

7 SAINT DALINA (FR) (265)

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Dalina (FR) 7 10-4 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM 212431-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up at Uttoxeter last December and continued in good form, showing a good attitude to notch a third career victory back there when last seen in March. Up 5lb and may need this on reappearance. 20Mar Utt 23f HcpH soft 1/11 Tight Call (IRE) nk 20Feb Asc 23f HcpH soft 3/15 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 3l 16Jan War 25f HcpH heavy 4/13 Imperial Alcazar (IRE) 6l

B g Westerner - Badawi Street 12 10-0

J Miss Victoria Malzard (7) E Cheek Pieces T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Jersey Racing Friends B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy S Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

9 THE WREKIN (IRE) (28)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Sapphire Flame (IRE) 5 10-0 J Richard Patrick E Cheek Pieces

T Henry Daly, Ludlow O Mr M R & Mrs C J Barnwell B Mr John Coffey S M. Barnwell Services Ltd

10 FERROBIN (IRE) (36)

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Fedaia (IRE) 7 10-0 J Charlie Hammond E Blinkers

T Max Young, Droitwich O Mrs D. Prosser B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

11 ERNESTO (GER) (42)

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica 6 10-0

J Tom Buckley (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Midtech B Gestut Rottgen S Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was all the better for his comeback run in Jersey when landing a C&D handicap under this rider in October. Similar form when third next time so holds each-way claims. 13Nov Chl 23f HcpH good 3/9 Sporting John (IRE) 23/4l 23Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 1/14 Born Patriot (IRE) 3l 27Sep Les 20f HcpH good 5 Molliana 24l

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 2-11105

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner of novice hurdles last term who ran creditably on just his second handicap start when fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle (11/1) here 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on but more needed. 12Nov Chl 21f HcpH good 5/20 Art Approval (FR) 11l 9Oct Chp 19f HcpH good 7/17 Orbys Legend (IRE) 20l 12Jun Hex 16f Hdl good 1/10 Homme d’Un Soir (FR) 1/2l TFRHHIII BHA122 (-1) FORM 244F-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Provided trainer with first winner under Rules at Market Rasen last December and back on song after 6 months off when landing 8-runner event at Ludlow last month. Blinkers on but may struggle here. 4Nov Lud 21f HcpH good 1/8 Game Socks (IRE) 33/4l 4May Fkn 16f HcpH good 2/4 Ar Mest (FR) 10l 19Mar Fkn 16f Hdl gd-sf F/7 Ballyellis (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 3241-15

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough hurdles success in Exeter maiden (17f) before following up in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter handicap in June. Second on the Flat latest but looks up against it. Engaged 1.25 Warwick Thursday. 29Oct Nkt 16f Hcp good 2/5 Solo Saxophone (IRE) 21/2l 18Sep Nkt 18f Hcp gd-fm 4/9 Turnpike Trip 14l 7Sep Gwd 16f Hcp gd-fm 5/5 Themaxwecan (IRE) 36l

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2020: COME ON TEDDY (IRE) 6 10 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Tom George) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sporting John (IRE), 15-2 Onagatheringstorm (IRE), 9-1 Botox Has (FR), 10-1 Ask Dillon (IRE), 12-1 Kansas City Chief (IRE), The Wrekin (IRE), 14-1 Agrapart (FR), Saint Dalina (FR), 18-1 Ferrobin (IRE), 20-1 Shannon Bridge (IRE), 33-1 Ernesto (GER)

PLAY SMARTER Having largely failed to deliver over fences last term, SPORTING JOHN got firmly back on track when making a winning return/handicap debut back over hurdles here last month, proving his effectiveness at 3m in the process. With further improvement on the cards, he gets the vote to follow up. First-time cheekpieces should help Botox Has so Gary Moore’s charge is feared most, ahead of Ask Dillon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPORTING JOHN (IRE) 2.BOTOX HAS (FR) 3.ASK DILLON (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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First Race 12.05 - THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB

RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. 17 entries at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981;

Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) BP

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Second Race 12.40 - THE TIGGYS TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB

RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Lowest weight 10st 11lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb (12lb weight range). Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the winner and the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £15 and 10 at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third

£1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 4lb paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE CATESBY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CATESBY 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. 23 entries at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565;

Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 1lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 1.50 - THE CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CF ROBERTS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES 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 horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Two Miles About Six Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 22 entries, 3 at £15 and 19 at £75. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. 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. 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 12 entries at £250. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682;

Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170)

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Sixth Race 3.00 - THE GLENFARCLAS CRYSTAL CUP CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for five yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. GLENFARCLAS SINGLE MALT WHISKY has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. In addition, they will award a £150 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS. 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. IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING. 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 19 entries, 2 at £35 and 17 at £175. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE CITIPOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657 and the sixth £327. for four yrs old and upwards. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb. CITIPOST 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 CITIPOST. 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 15 entries, 2 at £22 and 13 at £110. - Closed December 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187;

Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60)

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