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Welcome to Day Two of The International meeting. This is our final race meeting of 2021, and we should be able to look forward to a brilliant day of racing. It has been a wonderful start to the season so far and a real highlight has been being able to welcome you all back onto our racecourse to enjoy the first class sport on offer.

Today we have an exciting seven race card on offer, with the Unibet International Hurdle taking centre stage. This is always an exciting race and has a strong role of honour including The New One, Zarkander and Rooster Booster. Today’s card also features another competitive handicap Chase, the Racing Post Gold Cup. It looks like competitve field will head to post for this race and we wish all connections the best of luck.

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9 Minella Indo (IRE) (40) B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) J T O B 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 Dec20 Leo Nov20 Nav

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soft 4/5 Kemboy (FR) yield F/14 A Plus Tard (FR) soft 1/4 Brahma Bull (IRE)

63/4l 71/2l

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HEREFORD Race 1 12.12 3m 1f 44y 1 Revels Hill (IRE) 12-1 2 Ebony Gale (GB) 11-12 3 Dhowin (IRE) 11-11 4 Gleno (IRE) 11-10 5 Global Harmony (IRE) 11-9 6 Debden Bank (GB) 11-8 7 Velasco (IRE) 11-8 8 Powerstown Park (IRE) 11-8 9 First Class Return (IRE) 11-7 10 Big Difference (IRE) 11-5 11 Poniente (GB) 10-6 Race 2 12.47 2m 3f 147y 1 World of Dreams (IRE) 11-5 2 Angus de Bull (IRE) 10-12 3 Auba Me Yang (IRE) 10-12 4 Braganza Bay (GB) 10-12 5 Goodwillhunting (IRE) 10-12 6 Highstakesplayer (IRE) 10-12 7 Methody (IRE) 10-12 8 Mitchell Street (GB) 10-12 9 Mojito Royale (FR) 10-12 10 Outback Frontiers (IRE) 10-12 11 Paschals Dream (IRE) 10-12 12 Sonic Gold (GB) 10-12 13 Stag Horn (GB) 10-12 14 Tis But A Scratch (GB) 10-12 15 Walkonthewildside (FR) 10-12 16 Fashion’s Model (IRE) 10-5

Race 3 1.22 3m 1f 44y 1 Kapga de Lily (FR) 12-8 2 No No Juliet (IRE) 10-13 3 Lilith (IRE) 10-13 4 Osca Loca (IRE) 10-8 5 The Toojumpa (GB) 10-4 6 Roseisaroseisarose (IRE) 10-4 7 Leverock Lass (IRE) 10-0 8 Kiera Royale (IRE) 10-0

Race 6 3.07 3m 1f 119y 1 Terrierman (IRE) 12-0 2 Roccowithlove (GB) 11-8 3 Force de Frap (FR) 11-2 4 Pour Une Raison (FR) 10-12 5 Mercian Knight (IRE) 10-11 6 Vee Dancer (IRE) 10-11 7 Optimistic Bias (IRE) 10-8 8 Mount Oliver (IRE) 10-0

Race 4 1.57 2m 3f 147y 1 Ch’tibello (FR) 11-12 2 Carys’ Commodity (GB) 11-4 3 Seddon (IRE) 11-1 4 Flashing Glance (GB) 11-0 5 Tap Tap Boom (GB) 10-12 6 Bold Plan (IRE) 10-10 7 Strong Glance (GB) 10-9 8 Orchard Grove (IRE) 10-0

Race 7 3.42 2m 53y 1 Mr Sundancer (GB) 11-7 2 Armadar (GB) 11-0 3 Bo Kaap (IRE) 11-0 4 Decorated (GB) 11-0 5 Faiche Ro (GB) 11-0 6 Far Horizon (IRE) 11-0 7 Kayf Koli (GB) 11-0 8 Mr Anderson (GB) 11-0 9 That’s The Spirit (GB) 11-0 10 They Call Me Pete (GB) 11-0 11 Unstoppable (FR) 11-0 12 Arawelo (IRE) 10-7

Race 5 2.32 1 Magic Dancer (GB) 2 Sarasota Star (IRE) 3 Black Gerry (IRE) 4 Hardy du Seuil (FR) 5 Blazer’s Mill (IRE) 6 Can You Call (GB)

2m 8y 11-8 11-5 11-4 11-3 11-1 11-0

DONCASTER Race 1 11.50 2m 3f 88y 1 Gredin (FR) 11-4 2 Ask The Doc (IRE) 10-12 3 Fine By Me (IRE) 10-12 4 Kicksaftersix (IRE) 10-12 5 Let It Loose (IRE) 10-12 6 Mucho Mas (IRE) 10-12 7 The Street (IRE) 10-12 8 Top of The Bill (IRE) 10-12 9 Westwood Ryder (IRE) 10-12 Race 2 12.20 2m 78y 1 Some Reign (IRE) 11-12 2 Fanzio (FR) 11-10 3 Sao (FR) 11-10 4 Stepney Causeway (GB) 11-3 5 Xcitations (GB) 11-1 6 Dakota Moirette (FR) 10-10 7 Commis d’Office (FR) 10-7 Race 3 12.55 2m 7f 1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 2 Emitom (IRE) 3 Fantastikas (FR)

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Race 4 1.30 3m 84y 1 Misty Bloom (IRE) 12-0 2 Final Reminder (IRE) 11-12 3 Jersey Lady (FR) 11-12 4 Shantou Sunset (GB) 11-10 5 Do Ya Feel Lucky (IRE) 11-3 6 Midnight Mary (GB) 10-10 7 Rock On Rita (IRE) 10-0 Race 5 2.05 2m 128y 1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 11-12 2 Lucky One (FR) 11-2 3 Rockadenn (FR) 11-2 4 Takeit Easy (GB) 10-13 5 Snookered (IRE) 10-12 6 Geromino (FR) 10-11 7 Sonigino (FR) 10-7 8 Natural History (GB) 10-1 9 Pyramid Place (IRE) 10-0

Race 6 2.40 2m 128y 1 Knight Salute (GB) 11-3 2 Porticello (FR) 11-3 3 Too Friendly (GB) 11-1 4 Impulsive One (USA) 10-12 5 Kolisi (IRE) 10-12 6 Magistrato (FR) 10-12 7 New Reality (IRE) 10-12 8 Sacre Pierre (FR) 10-12 Race 7 3.15 2m 7f 214y 1 Two For Gold (IRE) 11-12 2 Jett (IRE) 11-7 3 Fidux (FR) 11-6 4 Kauto Riko (FR) 11-0 5 The Wolf (FR) 10-12 6 Mr Muldoon (IRE) 10-12 7 Mance Rayder (IRE) 10-0

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for juvenile three yrs old x Total race value £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 238 runners, 9%) runs MESSAGE PERSONNEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs MESSAGE PERSONNEL Longest Traveller: INTERNE DE SIVOLA trained by Nick Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 MESSAGE PERSONNEL (FR) (163) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Victoria Princess (FR)

11-5

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr J. Hales B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

2 KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG (FR) (43) B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Take This Waltz (FR)

J Aidan Coleman T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr C. J. Haughey B Mme Karine Perreau et al S McCoy Contractors

3 TWILIGHT TWIST (GB) (14) B g Twilight Son - Fiftyshadesofpink (IRE)

11-2

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Lady Pimpernel

J Harry Bannister T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne O KHDRP B Ballylinch Stud

5 INTERNE DE SIVOLA (FR) (36) B g Noroit (GER) - Kerrana (FR)

J Chester Williams T Nick Williams, South Molton O Mr Ron Watts B Mr Gilles Trapenard S Culverhill Farm Racing

6 PATIENT DREAM (FR) (17) B g Al Kazeem - Parnell’s Dream

11-2

10-12

10-12

B g Iffraaj - Lucelle (IRE)

J Tom Scudamore T David Pipe, Wellington O Mr W. Frewen B Charmes/Morsangliere S W & S Recycling

10-12

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Selma (FR) Illico des Places (FR)

31/2l 23l

TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM 21P4

Wet 16f Hdl Fon 17f Hdl Wor 16f Hdl

gd-sf 4/7 Porticello (FR) gd-sf P/5 George Bancroft good 1/10 Boulette (IRE)

41/2l nk

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat who wasn’t all out to make a successful hurdling debut at Huntingdon.

Similar form when second at Newcastle but was beaten fairly-and-squarely.

27Nov Nwc 16f Hdl 31Oct Hun 15f Hdl 12Aug Lin 12f Hcp

gd-sf 2/6 Too Friendly good 1/8 Saint Riquier (FR) stand 7/11 Lydford

43/4l 11/4l 63/4l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat, stays 1 1/4m, well held last time. Sold from Mark Johnston for 4,500 gns in October and this is a tough introduction to hurdling.

Wol Chd Rip

9f Hcp 10f Hcp 8f Hcp

stand 12/13 Shining Aitch stand 7/13 Athers (IRE) good 8/9 Ariel (IRE)

26l 61/2l 19l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and promising start when third of 10 at Warwick last month.

Expected to build on that, but he needs to in this company.

5Nov

10-12

17f Hdl 17f Hdl

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved more game than others when opening account in 2m Worcester juvenile in September.

Tame display at Fontwell but seemed to show much-improved form when fourth in the Wensleydale.

21Oct 9Oct 2Jun

J Craig Nichol T Oliver Greenall, Malpas O More Turf Racing B Mr David Aykroyd & Mme Vimy Aykroyd S Swansway, Smartplanner

7 TITIAN (IRE) (50)

1Jul Die 16May Ctb

29Oct 1Oct 1Sep

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Magee Bickerton Monaghan Farrell & King B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm S Hare Group Ltd

4 ELUSIVE ARTIST (IRE) (51)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 41 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles, winning 6-runner juvenile at Dieppe last time by 3 1/2 lengths from Selma, held up and leading run-in. Has left J. P. H. Dubois and should improve further for new yard.

War

16f Hdl

good 3/10 In This World (FR)

9l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat, winning 3 handicaps in 2021 before being sold from Ralph Beckett for 68,000 gns in October. Held back by a couple of mistakes but promising hurdles debut when second at Wetherby.

24Nov Wet 16f Hdl 16Oct Wol 12f Hcp 26Sep Epm 10f Hcp

good 2/9 Skycutter (FR) stand 4/8 Hasty Sailor (IRE) good 3/7 Champagne Piaff (FR)

61/2l 51/2l 4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat, stays 1 1/4m, better than ever when winning handicap at Doncaster in October.

Sold from William Haggas for 155,000 gns later that month and he’s clearly a fascinating recruit.

22Oct Don 28Aug Bev Oct20 Don 18

10f Hcp 9f Hcp 8f Hcp

soft 1/7 gd-fm 2/5 gd-sf 3/8

Kolisi (IRE) hd Barn Owl 31/2l Heights of Abraham (IRE) 11/2l

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8 YORKSEA (IRE) (28)

10-12

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Queen’s Jewel

J Niall Houlihan T Gary Moore, Horsham O Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd B Wertheimer & Frere S K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in France (stays 15f).

Bought for €32,000. Pitched in deep for hurdles debut here last month but he emerged with plenty of credit in third and there’s plenty about hm physically.

13Nov Chl 16Jun Stc 28May Ang

9 LADY PACIFICO (GB) (26) B f Sir Percy - Silken Ocean

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 3

10-9

good 3/9 gd-sf 5 1

Knight Salute Arazy (FR) Full Flow (FR)

3l 41/4l nk

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW 27,000 gns purchase having displayed fair form on Flat and she impressed to make a winning hurdles debut at Leicester (15.5f) 4 weeks ago, jumping soundly. Bare form is pretty ordinary, however.

15Nov Lei 22Jul San 7Jul Yar

10 GALAH (GB) (14)

15f Hdl 14f Hcp 14f Hcp

gd-sf 1/7 gd-fm 3/4 gd-fm 2/5

Angels Landing (IRE) Classic Lord (GER) True Courage

41/4l 63/4l 31/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 3

B f Australia - Lunar Spirit 10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, sold from Ralph J Sean Quinlan E Hood, Tongue Strap Beckett’s yard for 21,000 gns in October. Tongue tied and offered something to work on for in-form yard when third T Milton Harris, Warminster at Newcastle.

O Mr Anwar Badri 27Nov Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Too Friendly 6l B Beaslay Thoroughbreds 18Oct Wol 12f Hcp stand 11/11 Ivynator (IRE) 68l 25Sep Chs

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

10f Hcp

good 5/8

Golden Melody (IRE)

11/2l

2020: ADAGIO (GER) 3 11 2 Tom Scudamore 4-9 (David Pipe) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Yorksea (IRE), 6-1 Message Personnel (FR), Patient Dream (FR), 7-1 Titian (IRE), 15-2 Interne de Sivola (FR), 9-1 Twilight Twist (GB), 16-1 Lady Pacifico (GB), 25-1 Galah (GB), 33-1 Keepyourdreamsbig (FR), 150-1 Elusive Artist (IRE)

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Not a vintage trial on paper, but YORKSEA looks the part and shaped with a deal of promise when third in a Grade 2 contest here last month. With improvement forthcoming, he could be the one. Message Personnel is sure to be well prepared for this having joined the excellent Dan Skelton, with Titian a very interesting recruit given his Flat profile.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YORKSEA (IRE) 2.MESSAGE PERSONNEL (FR) 3.TITIAN (IRE)

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J Page Fuller T David Weston, West Overton O Miss E. J. Tanner B Ashbrittle Stud

16f Hdl 15f Hcp 10f Hcp

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.

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SECOND RACE 12.40

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THE bearrene.com NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243.

(Penalty Value £13007.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (23 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs TORN & FRAYED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs MY DROGO Longest Traveller: CAPTAIN CUCKOO trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 83 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (32)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) 9

TFRHIIII BHA98 FORM 422F-5P

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TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer. Modest form at best J Fergus Gillard E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces under Rules so hard to see him involved in this company.

T Mark Gillard, Sherborne O Mr M. Hoskins 9Nov Lin 20f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Clondaw Promise (IRE) B H. F. Morris 20Oct Fon 17f HcpC soft 5/5 Darebin (GER) 54l S Ascot Park Polo Club 11Apr Plm 19f HcpC good F/7 Counteract -

2 JAY BEE WHY (IRE) (31) B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Bernie (IRE)

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J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater B Thistletown Stud S Hare Group Ltd

3 MY DROGO (GB) (29) B g Milan - My Petra

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B H & C Group Ltd S H & C Group Ltd

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7

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery S Agetur (UK) Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 0/1515-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed useful form in winning 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles at up to 21f last season. Made mistakes but ran to similar level when runner-up on chase debut and should improve.

10Nov Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Striking A Pose (IRE) 10Apr Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 5/12 My Drogo 26Feb War 19f Hdl soft 1/7 Hurling Magic (IRE)

11-2

11-2

11/2l 46l 7l

TFRHHHHH BHA155 FORM 21111-F BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 from 4 over hurdles in Grade 1 at Aintree in April and looked set to make a winning start over fences when departing at the trappy second last 4 weeks ago. The one to they all have to beat.

12Nov Chl 10Apr Ain 6Mar Kel

4 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (22) B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

11-2

20f Ch 20f Hdl 18f Hdl

good F/2 Gin On Lime (FR) gd-sf 1/12 Minella Drama (IRE) gd-sf 1/7 Do Your Job (IRE)

91/2l 91/2l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 1213-32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdler winner last term who made a promising start over fences when third of 5 in 20f handicap here. Should have won (jumped markedly left) when second at Ascot next time and may yet do better.

19Nov Asc 22Oct Chl 14Apr Chl

18f HcpC good 2/3 19f HcpC good 3/5 20f Hdl good 3/4

Faivoir (FR) Annual Invictus (IRE) Faivoir (FR)

3 /4l 31/4l 1 4 /4l

2020: FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) 5 11 8 Daryl Jacob 16-5 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 My Drogo (GB), 4-1 Jay Bee Why (IRE), 8-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 66-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MY DROGO looked to have the measure of his sole rival when departing at the tricky second last here last month. He’s sure to take high rank among the novice chasers this winter so, provided he’s none the worse, this looks an ideal opportunity for him to get back on track. Jay Bee Why needs to brush up his jumping but he can edge out Torn And Frayed for the forecast spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY DROGO 2.JAY BEE WHY (IRE) 3.TORN AND FRAYED (FR)

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Today we say thank you and goodbye to Victoria Bowen-Jones who has been Secretary to Simon Claisse, Clerk of the Course for 16 years.

Vix has helped many trainers, owners and colleagues during her time with The Jockey Club and she will be hugely missed. We would all like to wish her the best of luck for the future and look forward to seeing her back on racecourse soon!

This afternoon’s third race – The Simon Claisse Handicap Chase – honours our departing Clerk of the Course, who after 20 years of service is moving on to pastures new. We take a look back on his time with Cheltenham Racecourse…

Appointed as Clerk of the Course in 2000, Simon has seen The Festival™ grow from three days to four during his tenure as well as provide the perfect sporting arena for famous head-to-heads, including the Denman Vs Kauto Star era, all six of Quevega’s incredible Cheltenham Festival wins and even welcomed Desert Orchid back into the Winner’s Enclosure alongside Her Majesty The Queen.

While Simon has been a permanent fixture on course over his time, he has seen many greats of the sport come and go. Great partnerships such as that of Sir AP McCoy and Martin Pipe have been formed - which saw AP develop into the Champion that we all know him as now - to the dominance of Walsh and Nicholls, and then Ruby and Willie Mullins, not forgetting the wonderful team of Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson.

There are too many equine heroes to name, but each time one has graced the turf the stands have been packed and the roar has been raucous.

It has been about as action-packed a 20 years as you could wish for on the racing front, though that time hasn’t been without its challenges and Simon’s first and final Festivals ended with a sense of irony. With his first Festival cancelled due to the Foot and Mouth pandemic in 2001, bringing a host of challenges along with it, there was almost a serendipity about the fact that Simon’s final Festival being held behind-closed-doors due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic.

Alongside the usual battle with the elements – with the rainfall meaning

Simon Claisse there was no racing at the course at all in January – there was the presence of ever-changing guidance, rules and restrictions in the build-up to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

The creation of an Irish bubble was navigated with supreme professionalism and it brought great rewards, reaping a Festival right up there with the best of them thanks to Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore’s record-breaking triumphs.

Of course, being a Clerk of the Course is a diverse role and as well as being in charge of all things racing at Cheltenham, and for The Jockey Club South West courses, Simon has been a firm favourite with the media.

Often seen in the early morning slot with the now ‘famous’ Going video on social media, or heard on talkSPORT with Rupert Bell, Simon is a key part of the many trips across the Irish sea on media visits to Willie Mullins, Jessica Harrington and, of course, the odd visit to Punchestown Racecourse for ‘market research’.

Simon Claisse has been an asset to The Jockey Club and horse racing for over three decades and will be hugely missed by his colleagues, racing’s participants and racegoers. It is the end of an iconic era and we all wish Simon the very best for his next adventure. After over 20 years at Cheltenham, it is Claisse closed.

2m 62y + 63y

THIRD RACE 1.15

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THE SIMON CLAISSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (23 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs TORPILLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs AMOOLA GOLD Longest Traveller: MOONLIGHTER trained by Nick Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 AMOOLA GOLD (GER) (21) B g Mamool (IRE) - Aughamore Beauty (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink B Gestut Romerhof S Badgeworth Livery Centre

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 1220-12 D

8 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing listed E Cheek Pieces Ascot handicap (16.7f) for second successive season in October and only just failed to follow up back there last month, having been outpaced 3 out. Claims again.

20Nov Asc 30Oct Asc 17Mar Chl

2 CHEDDLETON (GB) (33)

6 11-9

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty

J Sean Quinlan T Jennie Candlish, Leek O Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke B Old Rectory Stud S Pra World Ltd

B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)

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11-7

J Niall Houlihan (5) T Gary Moore, Horsham O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs B Mr Daniel Gerault S K M Elite Products Ltd

4 MOONLIGHTER (GB) (39)

8 11-4

B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla

J Tom Scudamore T Nick Williams, South Molton O Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Racing B H. Davies & R. Davies S Kendall & Davies

5 TORPILLO (FR) (641)

6 10-12

Ch g Alanadi (FR) - Astherate (FR)

s.h hd 17l

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 3/4113-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for switch to chasing, landing pair of novice events last term. Ran a cracker to finish close third on unfavourable terms on return at Carlisle last month and respected on handicap bow.

8Nov Car 15Feb War Dec20 Hay

3 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (29)

16f HcpC good 2/7 Before Midnight 16f HcpC soft 1/10 Monsieur Lecoq (FR) 15f HcpC gd-sf 8/19 Sky Pirate

15f Ch 16f Ch 16f Ch

gd-sf 3/6 soft 3/4 heavy 1/5

War Lord (GER) Allmankind Cornerstone Lad

2l 32l 6l

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 2P11-U1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged competitive Red Rum handicap on final start last term. In second when falling last on return at Ascot but proved better than ever when scoring over 15.9f here last month. Live player.

12Nov Chl 30Oct Asc 8Apr Ain

15f HcpC good 1/9 Stolen Silver (FR) 16f HcpC soft U/10 Amoola Gold (GER) 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/18 Sully D’oc AA (FR)

nk 1l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 2F51P-P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from an attacking ride when successful at Sandown (15.5f) in February. However, pulled up both starts since, including in Haldon Gold Cup on return, typically jumping left.

2Nov 17Mar 6Feb

Exe Chl San

17f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Eldorado Allen (FR) 15f HcpC gd-sf P/19 Sky Pirate 15f HcpC heavy 1/7 Dolos (FR)

1l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 131450/- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who made all to score on

J Daryl Jacob E Hood chase debut at Warwick (2m) just over 2 years ago. Absent since finishing midfield in 2 1/2m novices’ handicap at the T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Festival in 2020 but gone well fresh before.

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mar20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/20 Imperial Aura (IRE) 25l B Mr Gildas Blain Feb20 War 16f Ch gd-sf 5/6 Rouge Vif (FR) 21l S Ptarmigan Media Limited Dec19 San 15f Ch soft 4/6 Esprit du Large (FR) 20l

6 BUN DORAN (IRE) (29) B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 05P0-43 CD

10 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner 2 years ago. Largely J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces struggled after but on the back of a wind op proved he retains ability when third to Editeur Du Gite here in T Tom George, Slad November. Still, may be vulnerable to a couple again.

O Crossed Fingers Partnership 12Nov Chl 15f HcpC good 3/9 Editeur du Gite (FR) 101/4l B Mrs Mary F. Griffin 19May War 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Fidelio Vallis (FR) 15l S HBA Media 17Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 13/19 Sky Pirate 48l

7 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (14) B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mr P. Davies B Madame Evelyne Banchereau S Faucets Limited

6 10-8

TFRHHHHH BHA134 FORM 3314-43 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 6-y-o who ended last term with good fourth in Red Rum at Aintree and all the better for reappearance when third behind Il Ridoto over 2m Newbury 2 weeks ago. One to be interested in.

27Nov Nby 30Oct Asc 8Apr Ain

28

16f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Il Ridoto (FR) 16f HcpC soft 4/10 Amoola Gold (GER) 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/18 Editeur du Gite (FR)

8l 18l 83/4l

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8 NOTRE PARI (IRE) (33) Br g Jeremy (USA) - Glynn Approach (IRE)

J Aidan Coleman T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr John P. McManus B Seamus Cooney

7 10-3

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 1/6533-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler in 2019/20 who displayed promise in handful of chase tries last term.

Finishing effort never matched the way he travelled on return at Carlisle (2 1/2m) and drop back to 2m a plus.

8Nov Car 1Apr Utt Dec20 Don

20f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 20f HcpC good 3/6 16f HcpC heavy 3/7

Emir Sacree (FR) Oski (IRE) Est Illic (IRE)

41/4l 33/4l 19l

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2020: SKY PIRATE 7 10 1 Tom Scudamore 4-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 9 ran Stewards Note: MOONLIGHTER: Following its run on 2/11/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Editeur du Gite (FR), 9-2 Amoola Gold (GER), 6-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 13-2 Cheddleton (GB), 15-2 Notre Pari (IRE), 10-1 Moonlighter (GB), Bun Doran (IRE), 14-1 Torpillo (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A really intriguing handicap chase with a host holding claims, including FRERO BANBOU. He suggested he’s coming to the boil when third behind a most progressive Paul Nicholls’ 4-y-o at Newbury a couple of weeks ago and an even bigger effort can be expected here. Editeur du Gite produced a bold front-running display when scoring here last month and is feared, ahead of Notre Pari back at 2m.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRERO BANBOU (FR) 2.EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) 3.NOTRE PARI (IRE)

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2m 4f 127y + 95y

FOURTH RACE 1.50

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THE RACING POST GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £130000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £56654, 2nd £23257, 3rd £11635, 4th £5811, 5th £2912, 6th £1456. (Penalty Value £74035) Weights raised 2lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (49 wins from 331 runners, 15%) runs FUSIL RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs BEAKSTOWN Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2012, 2016 & 2018. The stable runs LALOR today.

Longest Traveller: FRANCKY DU BERLAIS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 162 miles. MIDNIGHT SHADOW & JOKE DANCER trained by Sue Smith, Bingley, 162 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 CEPAGE (FR) (270)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Sience Fiction (FR)

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

TFRHHHHI BHA157 FORM 10/P144- CD

9 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who posted another good run when fourth of 16 in Ultima handicap here (25f) in March. Goes well fresh, so he returns well in the mix.

Yard also have Farinet in here, however.

16Mar Chl 21Feb Nby 9Jan Chp

2 MIDNIGHT SHADOW (GB) (28) B g Midnight Legend - Holy Smoke

J Ryan Mania T Sue Smith, Bingley O Mrs Aafke Clarke B Capt A. L. Smith-Maxwell S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

3 FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (42) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR)

4 LALOR (GER) (28) B g It’s Gino (GER) - Laviola (GER)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a very good record here, and he put up a career best when gamely winning Paddy Power Gold Cup at this track 28 days ago. Hit with a 7lb rise but he can make his presence felt again.

13Nov Chl 24Oct Ain 17Feb Wet

6

Br or Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Gaye Sophie

J Nico de Boinville T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B R. F. and S. D. Knipe S Tote

6 ZANZA (IRE) (28)

B g Arcadio (GER) - What A Bleu (IRE)

J Tom O’Brien T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Louisville Syndicate Elite B Larry Doyle S Philip Hobbs Racing

7 DOSTAL PHIL (FR) (28) B g Coastal Path - Quiphile (FR)

7 11-0

30Oct Wet 10Oct Ntn 8Apr Ain

J Aidan Coleman T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mr John P. McManus B Docteur Vet. Philippe Raphael Legault

gd-sf 1/7 gd-sf 2/4 gd-sf P/7

Kitty’s Light Bravemansgame (FR) Protektorat (FR)

41/4l 51/2l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who got back on track for new yard after a wind op when third of 19 to Midnight Shadow in Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month.

Cheekpieces refitted now, and he’s firmly in the picture.

13Nov Chl 5May Ntn 10Apr Ain

20f HcpC good 3/19 Midnight Shadow 20f HcpC good P/9 Kauto The King (FR) 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Happygolucky (IRE)

21/4l -

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM 3/10/21-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced chaser who landed Haydock Grade 2 in January. Resumed from 9 months off with good fourth to Fiddlerontheroof in Carlisle listed chase (20f), so he needs considering with more to come.

20f Ch 19f Ch 19f Ch

soft 4/6 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE) heavy 1/4 Marown (IRE) gd-sf 2/6 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE)

101/4l 41/2l hd

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 1FP6-36

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who has posted solid efforts this term when third in Exeter’s Haldon Gold Cup and sixth in Paddy Power Gold Cup here. He’s one for the shortlist nudged up just 1lb.

13Nov Chl 2Nov Exe 8Apr Ain

8 10-12

24f Ch 20f Ch 19f Ch

TFRHHHHI BHA151 FORM 433/P-P3 C

31Oct Car 23Jan Hay Nov20 Exe

7 11-0

3 /4l 21/2l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who arrives on back of win in Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby (24.2f) 42 days ago by 4 1/4l from Kitty’s Light. Effective at this shorter trip. and he’s much respected.

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr D. G. Staddon B Stall 5-Stars S Morson Group

5 SILVER HALLMARK (GB) (41)

20f HcpC good 1/19 Protektorat (FR) 19f HcpC good 3/8 Allmankind 19f HcpH soft P/9 Nightboattoclyro

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM P12P-21 CD

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9 11-6

101/4l 15l 14l

TFRHHHHI BHA154 FORM 6/02P-31 CD

8 11-9

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

25f HcpC soft 4/16 Vintage Clouds (IRE) 23f Ch gd-sf 4/7 Secret Investor 19f HcpC heavy 1/6 Tiquer (FR)

20f HcpC good 6/19 Midnight Shadow 17f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Eldorado Allen (FR) 15f HcpC gd-sf 6/18 Editeur du Gite (FR)

51/2l 33/4l 93/4l

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 1323-U4

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage chaser who resumed his progress when fourth of 19 to Midnight Shadow in Paddy Power Gold Cup here, best work at the finish. Possibilities off only 1lb higher mark.

13Nov Chl 30Apr Pun 8Apr Ain

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20f HcpC good 4/19 Midnight Shadow 21f HcpC yield U/15 Asterion Forlonge (FR) 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/18 Editeur du Gite (FR)

31/4l 23/4l

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8 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (35)

TFRHHIII BHA143 FORM 113160 D

9 SIRUH DU LAC (FR) (50)

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8 10-12

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

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form in spring/summer when J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap landing the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Only eighth of 13 in Grand Sefton Handicap at Aintree (21f) 35 days ago T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest though, so he needs to get back on track.

O Mr Roddy Owen 6Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 8/13 Mac Tottie 44l B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion 16Oct Mkt 21f HcpC good 6/9 Senior Citizen 30l S Foodnet Ltd 17Jul Mkt 21f HcpC good 1/16 Exelerator Express (FR) 71/2l

8 10-12

B g Turgeon (USA) - Margerie (FR)

J Tom Scudamore T David Pipe, Wellington O John White & Anne Underhill B Mr Louis Fagalde S W & S Recycling

10 COOLE CODY (IRE) (28)

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

22Oct Chl Nov20 Chl Mar20 Chl

10 10-12

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

J Brendan Powell T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr J. Law B Mme Caroline Ferrero S Hare Group Ltd

12 FARINET (FR) (273)

J Rachael Blackmore T Venetia Williams, Hereford O M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques B Jean-Marie Callier S Faucets Limited

13 JOKE DANCER (GB) (21) Ch g Authorized (IRE) - Missy Dancer

J Sean Quinlan T Sue Smith, Bingley O Mrs Aafke Clarke B Ashbrittle Stud S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

14 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (35) B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE)

2l 11l

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced since grade 2 scorer in 2019/20, but he wasn’t disgraced when eleventh to Midnight Shadow in Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month. More is needed now, however.

20f HcpC good 11/19 Midnight Shadow 21f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Lord Bryan (IRE) 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Fidelio Vallis (FR)

9l 33l 12l

TFRHHHHH BHA133 FORM P4/3231-

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage ex-French chaser who looked a smart prospect when landing Sandown listed handicap (20f) in March on only second run for current yard. Up 8lb but he has more to offer, so a big player.

13Mar San 20Feb Hay Jul20 Die

20f HcpC soft 19f HcpC soft 19f Ch -

1/9 3/7 2

Up The Straight (IRE) Galahad Quest (FR) Spirit Of The Bay (FR)

61/2l 8l 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 0610-5F

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful winning chaser at his best.

E Cheek Pieces Failed to stay upped to 25f and well held when fell at the last in handicap at Haydock 21 days ago, so no forlorn hope now off a falling mark.

20Nov Hay 29Oct Wet 8Apr Ain

25f HcpC gd-sf F/7 Strictlyadancer (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 15f HcpC gd-sf 14/18 Editeur du Gite (FR)

18l 52l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM P/2435/-3 D BF

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TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced chaser who returned E Tongue Strap from 20 months off with good third in 20f handicap at Aintree last month. In excellent hands, and possibilities if building on that effort now.

15 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (14)

7 10-0

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr M. A. Reay B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan S Agetur (UK) Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

20f HcpC good F/19 Midnight Shadow 19f HcpH good 2/12 Guard Your Dreams 20f HcpC good 4/9 Manofthemountain (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 30/P-350 D

8 10-1

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bryan Drew B Geoffrey Thompson S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was in process of running well (in a clear second) when falling 2 out in Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month. Tough sort who must enter calculations off the same mark now.

13Nov Chl 18Jun Mkt 19May War

6 10-2

34l -

6Nov Ain Mar20 Chl Dec19 Chl

19f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Linelee King (FR) 20f HcpC soft 5/20 Imperial Aura (IRE) 20f Ch soft 3/6 Mister Fisher (IRE)

51/2l 13l 16l

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 256P2U

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to his best when second in 19f Wetherby handicap but unseated rider first at Newbury 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back.

27Nov Nby 13Nov Wet 17Jul Mkt

22f HcpC gd-sf U/13 Kapcorse (FR) 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Palmers Hill (IRE) 21f HcpC good P/16 Francky du Berlais (FR)

11/4l -

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Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Silver Hallmark (GB), 13-2 Lalor (GER), 8-1 Farinet (FR), 9-1 Midnight Shadow (GB), 10-1 Fusil Raffles (FR), Dostal Phil (FR), 12-1 Coole Cody (IRE), 14-1 Beakstown (IRE), 16-1 Zanza (IRE), 22-1 Cepage (FR), 28-1 Siruh du Lac (FR), 40-1 Deyrann de Carjac (FR), Joke Dancer (GB), Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 80-1 Francky du Berlais (FR) 33

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8 10-2

23f Hdl good 7/8 Bardenstown Lad 20f HcpC soft U/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 20f HcpC soft F/23 Simply The Betts (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 6344-2F CD

13Nov Chl 22Oct Chl 14Apr Chl

11 DEYRANN DE CARJAC (FR) (28) B g Balko (FR) - Queyrann (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who has been seen sparingly since 2019. Shaped as if needing the run after 11 months off back over hurdles here in October, so this C&D winner is no forlorn hope off a reduced mark.

PLAY SMARTER

Loads with chances in a cracking handicap, but the unexposed ex-French chaser FARINET returns on a good mark and is taken to continue Venetia Williams’ fine recent run by claiming his biggest prize yet. Paddy Power Gold Cup hero Midnight Shadow seems sure to make a good fist of it, and both Silver Hallmark and Lalor are two others fancied to take a step forward and have a say too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARINET (FR) 2.MIDNIGHT SHADOW 3.SILVER HALLMARK

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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 £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): P Nicholls (24 wins from 281 runners, 9%) runs GELINO BELLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE Longest Traveller: BLAZING KHAL trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BLAZING KHAL (IRE) (29) B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blazing Sonnet (IRE)

J Donal McInerney T Charles Byrnes, Ireland O Byrnes Bloodstock Ltd B W. Austin

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11-3

12Nov Chl 5Oct Gal Dec20 Lim

2 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (202)

6 10-12

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Friends From Insurance B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

3 BARONY LEGENDS (IRE) (41) B g Yeats (IRE) - Monty’s Sister (IRE)

J Aidan Coleman T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Bective Stud B Cathal Ennis

4 GELINO BELLO (FR) (29) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Parade (FR)

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton B Mr Remi Boucret S John Cotton (Group) Ltd

5 10-12

5 10-12

5 10-12

6 CURRENT MOOD (GB) (29) Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Lambrini Queen

J Adam Wedge T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr W Corrigan Racing B Halewood International Ltd S Tote

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

6 10-8

good 1/6 soft 1 heavy 1

Gelino Bello (FR) Gringo d’Aubrelle (FR) Grady Hollow (IRE)

21/2l 23/4l 3 /4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM U-111 D

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-31

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement in a bumper and, after 6 months off, made a winning start over hurdles in a 19.5f maiden at Lingfield 41 days ago.

This is much harder but he’s totally unexposed.

Wet Lin Swl

21f Hdl 19f Hdl 15f NHF

gd-sf Y/6 soft 1/9 good 3/9

Hillcrest (IRE) Ozzie Man (IRE) Broomfield Burg (IRE)

27l 11l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 13-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who created a really good impression in making a successful start over hurdles in a 2 1/2m Aintree maiden. Built on that when second to Blazing Khal in Grade 2 here and can go on improving.

12Nov Chl 24Oct Ain 21Feb Nby

J Sean Bowen T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O Newark Castle Partnership B Paddy Kennedy

21f Hdl 19f Hdl 16f Stk

TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 completed starts in points and has subsequently joined a top yard, so requires a market check despite making Rules debut in a warm race.

4Dec 31Oct 4May

5 LOUGHDERG ROCCO (IRE) (14) Br g Shirocco (GER) - Banaltra (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA145 FORM 2/541-11 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a while to win a bumper, but has made a perfect start over hurdles, improving considerably on his debut form to land 21f Grade 2 here last month.

Carries a 5lb penalty but open to more progress.

21f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f NHF

good 2/6 Blazing Khal (IRE) good 1/12 Ree Okka gd-sf 3/11 Good Risk At All (FR)

21/2l 6l 43/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2-12 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner at second attempt who seemed to run to a fairly useful level when runner-up on his Newcastle hurdling debut 2 weeks ago, but whether he can build on that remains to be seen.

27Nov Nwc 22f Hdl

gd-sf 2/4

Mr Glass (IRE)

1l

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 112-113 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 3m point scorer who won her first 2 starts over hurdles in good style prior to finishing a respectable third of 6 to Blazing Khal in Grade 2 here last time. More needed for win purposes.

12Nov Chl 4Nov Lud 16Oct Fls

21f Hdl 21f Hdl 15f Hdl

good 3/6 good 1/6 good 1/6

Blazing Khal (IRE) 71/2l Another Brown Bear (IRE) 3l Drash On Ruby 14l

2020: MAKE GOOD (IRE) 5 10 12 Richard Johnson 12-1 (John McConnell) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Blazing Khal (IRE), 7-4 Gelino Bello (FR), 8-1 Barony Legends (IRE), 14-1 Current Mood (GB), 16-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 22-1 Loughderg Rocco (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

BLAZING KHAL shoulders a 5lb penalty for his Grade 2 success here last month, but he was well on top at the finish that day and is taken to uphold the form with Gelino Bello. The rest largely have a lot to find at this level, though Barony Legends won as his rider liked at LIngfield and is totally unexposed.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLAZING KHAL (IRE) 2.GELINO BELLO (FR) 3.BARONY LEGENDS (IRE)

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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 £140000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £61012, 2nd £25046, 3rd £12530, 4th £6258, 5th £3136, 6th £1568. (Penalty Value £79730)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (23 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs GUARD YOUR DREAMS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs WILDE ABOUT OSCAR Fancy That: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2013, 2014 & 2016. The stable runs GUARD YOUR DREAMS today.

Longest Travellers: HEAVEN HELP US trained by P Hennessy, BALLYADAM trained by H De Bromhead, both Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (14)

9 11-6

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR)

J Daryl Jacob T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Guy Vimont S Ptarmigan Media Limited

27Nov Nwc 16f Hdl 6Nov Wcn 15f Hdl 17Oct Kmp 16f Hdl

2 SONG FOR SOMEONE (GER) (21)

6 11-6

Ch g Medicean - Sweni Hill (IRE)

J Aidan Coleman T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Lady Gibbings B J. Bervoets S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

6

B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE)

J Rachael Blackmore T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Cheveley Park Stud B P. Connell S Cheveley Park Stud

11-3

6

B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE)

11-2

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mike and Eileen Newbould B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 11-0

B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE)

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Graham and Alison Jelley B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg S Jelson Ltd

B g Medaaly - Accordiontogelica (IRE)

J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Holloway,Clarke,Black B Michael Ward S Manor Farm Fruits

7 HEAVEN HELP US (IRE) (27) B m Yeats (IRE) - Spare The Air (IRE)

J Daniel Mullins T P. Hennessy, Ireland O Mr J. Turner B P. Hennessy

good 2/5 Buzz (FR) gd-sf P/11 Abacadabras (FR) heavy 2/6 Goshen (FR)

17f Ch 17f Ch 20f Hdl

good 2 Buddy Rich (IRE) good F Cape Gentleman (IRE) gd-sf 4/12 My Drogo

4l 43l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 1P110-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart novice hurdler last term. Faded after travelling well long way on 2 1/2m Aintree return and this drop back in trip may help.

20f Hdl gd-sf 6/6 Brewin’upastorm (IRE) 20f HcpH gd-sf 19/22 Tronador (IRE) 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Mint Condition

103/4l 48l 3 /4l

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 1603-13 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW From a yard which knows what it takes to win this and he’s advanced his form again this term, winning a 2 1/2m course handicap before third (Song For Someone second) in Ascot Grade 2.

19f Hdl good 3/5 Buzz (FR) 19f HcpH good 1/12 Coole Cody (IRE) 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/12 My Drogo

51/2l 2l 10l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 44335-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a smart and career-best performance at the age of 11 when readily landing a 19.5f Bangor handicap on his reappearance a month ago. Might be vulnerable to younger legs at this level, though.

10Nov Bgr 19f HcpH soft 1/12 Llandinabo Lad 6Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/14 The Shunter (IRE) 9Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft 3/20 Boreham Bill (IRE)

7 10-11

31/4l 22l

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler last season, although he wasn’t at best when well-held second in Supreme at Festival in March. Runner-up on completed start over fences this term. Bit to find.

20Nov Asc 22Oct Chl 10Apr Ain

11 11-0

11/2l 51/2l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 4224-F2

6Nov Ain 9Apr Ain 20Mar Utt

5 GUARD YOUR DREAMS (GB) (21)

Epatante (FR) Teqany (IRE) Silver Streak (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA155 FORM 1/112P-2 CD

7Nov Nav 12Oct Pun 10Apr Ain

4 WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (35)

gd-sf 3/6 good 1/6 good 1/4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this 12 months ago. Lost his way in the spring but firmly back on track after wind surgery when second in Ascot Grade 2 on return 3 weeks ago.

Should make a bold bid to defend crown.

20Nov Asc 19f Hdl 8Apr Ain 20f Hdl 20Feb Wcn 15f Hdl

3 BALLYADAM (IRE) (34)

6 HUNTERS CALL (IRE) (31)

TFRHHHHI BHA158 FORM 153-113 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler/chaser who has hit the ground running over the smaller obstacles this term, winning Kempton listed and Grade 2 Elite at Wincanton.

Good 1 1/2 lengths third in Fighting Fifth latest.

9l 22l 33/4l

TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 4411-06 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who bolted up in Coral Cup at Festival in March. Off 7 months, better than result when sixth in Punchestown listed on return, yet to be asked for effort when mistake 2 out. Down in trip.

14Nov Pun 29Apr Pun 17Mar Chl

40

18f Hdl gd-yd 6/8 Dysart Diamond (IRE) 23f Hdl yield 10/14 Klassical Dream (FR) 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/26 Craigneiche (IRE)

13l 44l 9l

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2020: SONG FOR SOMEONE (GER) 5 11 6 Aidan Coleman 6-1 (Tom Symonds) 10 ran Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Song For Someone (GER), 10-3 Sceau Royal (FR), 5-1 Guard Your Dreams (GB), 17-2 Ballyadam (IRE), 12-1 Hunters Call (IRE), 14-1 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), 16-1 Heaven Help Us (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SONG FOR SOMEONE probably ran as well as he’s ever done when attempting to concede 6lb to Buzz on his Ascot reappearance so is fancied to repeat last year’s success in this. Sceau Royal has very much returned at the top of his game so he’s feared most ahead of Guard Your Dreams, who was only just over 2 lengths behind the selection at Ascot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SONG FOR SOMEONE (GER) 2.SCEAU ROYAL (FR) 3.GUARD YOUR DREAMS

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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 £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (49 wins from 331 runners, 15%) runs LUST FOR GLORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs LUST FOR GLORY Longest Traveller: MARTELLO SKY trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (15) B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

8 11-12

J Daryl Jacob T Paul Webber, Banbury O Mr Philip Rocher B John O’Connor S Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

2 MARTELLO SKY (GB) (35) Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky

J Aidan Coleman T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O The Sky Partnership B Mr T. Wood S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

3 HER INDOORS (IRE) (42) B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Superfonic (FR)

J Harry Cobden T Alan King, Barbury Castle O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell B Mrs T. Mahon S Ultima Business Solutions

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26Nov Nby 30Oct Wet 4Oct Pon

11-7

4 11-0

6 10-13

5 TRAPISTA (FR) (41) B f Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER)

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mr John P. McManus B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle S Wasdell Group

6 LUST FOR GLORY (IRE) (22) B m Getaway (GER) - Maisie Presenting (IRE)

4 10-12

gd-sf 6/6 Thomas Darby (IRE) gd-sf 1/8 Proschema (IRE) soft 1/8 Doctor Parnassus (IRE)

76l 23/4l 1 /2l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 1101-14 CD BF

20f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Brewin’upastorm (IRE) 93/4l 20f HcpH good 1/7 Breaking Waves (IRE) 91/2l 20f Hdl good 1/5 Sandymount Rose (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 22101-5 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who made a positive start over hurdles, scoring twice (including here) last season. Respectable return in listed company at Wetherby and remains relatively unexposed.

30Oct Wet 6Oct Not 15Apr Chl

J Jack Quinlan E Cheek Pieces T Ben Case, Banbury O Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey S David Andrews Construction Limited

24f Hdl 24f Hdl 12f Stk

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a most productive novice season with C&D listed win and took her form up a notch with ready handicap win at Market Rasen in October. Not disgraced at Aintree since, and she might yet do better.

6Nov Ain 16Oct Mkt 15Apr Chl

4 MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (19) B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 6402-16 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart mare who rarely runs a bad race.

Got the better of Paisley Park at Wetherby on return, but tailed off in the Long Distance Hurdles at Newbury since.

Type to bounce back quickly.

16f Hdl gd-sf 5/7 14f Hcp soft 3/9 16f HcpH good 1/9

Molly Ollys Wishes Secret Shadow (IRE) Scholastic (IRE)

15l 6l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 02141-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Two handicap wins last term, making all in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby in February.

Perfectly adequate return in listed company at Kempton on return, so warrants respect with fitness assured.

22Nov Kmp 24f Hdl good 3/5 My Sister Sarah (IRE) 23Feb Wet 21f HcpH soft 1/6 Sexy Lot (GER) Dec20 Kmp 24f HcpH soft 4/8 Molly Ollys Wishes

13l hd 15l

TFRHHHHH BHA131 FORM 1-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of fillies’ juvenile hurdle at Angers (18.9f) in March and looked an excellent prospect when making a successful British debut in a novice at Huntingdon 41 days ago. Leading claims.

31Oct Hun 27Mar Ang Jun20 Cla

8 10-8

19f Hdl 19f Hdl 12f Stk

good 1/12 Houka d’Oudairies (FR) 1 Harley des Mottes (FR) 3 Valia (FR)

5l 7l 3l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 13P6-TU D

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over fences last season J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces but well held since and has failed to complete (refused on reappearance) so far this term. Bit to prove back over T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn hurdles.

O Annabel Waley-Cohen and Family 19Nov Asc 21f HcpC good U/8 Pink Legend B Robert Merrigan 4Nov Nby 19f HcpC good T/11 Dublin Four (IRE) S Upton Viva Stud 24Apr San 20f HcpC good 6/8 Belargus (FR) 19l

7 ANYTHINGFORLOVE (GB) (28) B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - La Perrotine (FR)

6 10-8

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 1141-43 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three from five as a novice hurdler last J Page Fuller E Tongue Strap season and now returns to this sphere following an underwhelming start to chasing. Not completely T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn dismissed.

O Foxtrot Racing Anythingforlove 13Nov Utt 22f HcpC good 3/4 Little River Bay (IRE) 15l B Dr B. Mayoh 7Oct Wor 20f Ch gd-sf 4/5 Little River Bay (IRE) 19l S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates 18Feb San 19f Hdl heavy 1/8 Sandymount Rose (IRE) 23/4l 44

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6 10-6

Ch m Presenting - Glorious Twelfth (IRE)

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr Rupert Anton B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes S Hare Group Ltd

8 10-0

J Tom Scudamore T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Mrs G. Davies B A. W. Buller S Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

Wcn 21f HcpH good 1/7 Hotter Than Hell (FR) Lud 21f HcpH good 2/4 Precious Eleanor (FR) Don 24f Hdl good 4/9 Dragon Bones

7 10-0

J Harry Kimber (7) T Alan King, Barbury Castle O The Devil’s Advocates B Mr Jean Besnouin & Mme Jean Besnouin S Hare Group Ltd

/4l 3l 81/4l 3

TFRHHIII BHA119 FORM 2413-51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who got back to winning ways in gutsy style at Hereford but will find it tough to follow up in this much more competitive environment.

24Nov Her 3Nov Chp 30Mar Fkn

10 HOTTER THAN HELL (FR) (35) Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Ombrelle (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent mare who found improvement to get up late in a Wincanton handicap last month. That effort is backed up by the time, and there’s every chance she’ll put up another solid showing.

6Nov 31Mar 6Mar

9 RUNASIMI RIVER (GB) (17) Ch m Generous (IRE) - Zaffaranni (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 11442-1 D

19f HcpH good 1/4 23f HcpH soft 5/5 20f HcpH good 3/7

Josie Abbing (IRE) Coquelicot (FR) Mr Jack (IRE)

21/2l 12l 20l

TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM 463-502 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o mare who is winless over hurdles since landing a maiden at Worcester back in spring 2019.

Good second to Wynn House at Wincanton last time but unlikely ro reverse form from out of the weights.

6Nov Wcn 21f HcpH good 2/7 Wynn House 30Jun Wor 23f HcpH good 9/10 Haul Away (IRE) 3May War 21f HcpH soft 5/7 Rosy World

3 /4l 31l 25l

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: THE WHITE MOUSE (IRE) 6 10 5 Bryony Frost 10-3 (Lucy Wadham) 8 ran Stewards Note: INDEFATIGABLE: Following its run on 26/11/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

ANYTHINGFORLOVE: Following its run on 13/11/2021 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Trapista (FR), 11-2 Martello Sky (GB), 6-1 Wynn House (GB), 8-1 Indefatigable (IRE), 11-1 Hotter Than Hell (FR), 12-1 Her Indoors (IRE), Midnightreflection (GB), Runasimi River (GB), 18-1 Anythingforlove (GB), 22-1 Lust For Glory (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

TRAPISTA was went clear in impressive fashion to land a Huntingdon novice last time and he’s likely better than an opening mark of 131, so he’s a confident selection to go in again. Martello Sky remains with potential and could pose a threat,

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRAPISTA (FR) 2.MARTELLO SKY 3.WYNN HOUSE

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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. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. 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 23rd, 2022. 22 entries at £125. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE bearrene.com NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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.. BearRene.com has generously sponsored this race. 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. 7 entries at £125. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE SIMON CLAISSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after December 4th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 6lb. 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 16 entries, 1 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE RACING POST GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £74035 to the winning horse The second to receive £27781, the third £13910, the fourth £6929, the fifth £3484 and the sixth £1742. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £200 stake, Confirm by noon, December 6th and pay £450, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 28th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to take a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). Racing Post 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, 2022. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Racing Post.

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. 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 the day before the race. 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 28th 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 37 entries, 16 at £200, 21 at £650. - Closed November 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £56654; Second £23257; Third £11635; Fourth £5811; Fifth £2912; Sixth £1456. (Penalty Value £74035) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 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. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb 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 £250. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 36 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. £79730 to the winning horse The second to receive £29918, the third £14980, the fourth £7462, the fifth £3752 and the sixth £1876. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 6th and pay £700 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE 9 entries at £700. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £61012; Second £25046; Third £12530; Fourth £6258; Fifth £3136; Sixth £1568. (Penalty Value £79730) A SEE PAGE 40 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. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. £150 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th.

Penalties, after December 4th, 2021, 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 16 entries, 4 at £30 and 12 at £150. - Closed December 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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