FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY SATURDAY 29 JANUARY 2022
Santini, winner of the 2020 Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2)
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Welcome to Festival Trials Day, our final meeting before The Festival™ in March. This is always an extremely exciting raceday as The Village begins to take shape, and we see a number of horses have their final run before The Festival in just over six weeks’ time. We have a brilliant eight race card on offer this afternoon, with the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase taking centre stage at 2:30pm, a race that has seen many winners go on to success at The Festival in the past. This year’s renewal will see the exciting Chantry House return to Cheltenham following his win at The Festival in 2021, as well as the popular Aye Right making the trip down from the Scottish borders. We wish all connections the best of luck. The Welsh Marches Stallions At Chapel Stud Cleeve Hurdle is always an exciting race and the field heading to post today includes three Cheltenham Festival winners. Crowd favourite, Paisley Park, Lisnagar Oscar and the current favourite – Champ. It looks set to be a fascinating contest. Today we are treated to a parade of the Welsh Marches Stallions at Chapel Stud in the Parade Ring from 11:30am - 11:50am. The parade will include Planteur, Walzertakt and Bangkok. We encourage you all to head to the Parade Ring to enjoy seeing these beautiful horses. After racing there will be live music in The Centaur from the Bootleg Beatles from 4:30pm – 5:30pm, as well as the Cheltenham January Sale taking place in the Tattersalls Sales Arena offering a select group of winning and placed point to pointers and NH form horses. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors on the card today; Paddy Power, SSS Super Alloys, JCB, Timeform, Chapel Stud, and Ballymore. We wish them and their guests a wonderful day with us. We hope you enjoy your time on course today and look forward to welcoming you back here in just over six weeks for the four greatest days in Jump racing. MARTIN ST QUINTON
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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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Henry de Bromhead, Ireland Mr Barry Maloney Mrs R. H. Lalor
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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
24f Ch 24f Ch 24f Ch
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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= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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2m 179y + 63y
FIRST RACE 12.15
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THE SSS SUPER ALLOYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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) Weights raised 15lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (21 wins from 181 runners, 12%) runs BYZANTINE EMPIRE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Tizzard (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs THE WIDDOW MAKER Longest Travellers: CORMIER trained by B Ellison & KIHAVAH trained by A Keatley - both Malton, 203 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 MASTERS LEGACY (IRE) (19) Br g Getaway (GER) - Gently Go (IRE)
J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mrs P. Bosley B Robin Harold-Barry S Philip Hobbs Racing
TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 46-1252 BF
7 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on return at Chepstow (2m) in E Tongue Strap October and filled runners-up spot on 2 of his 3 starts since, albeit no match for an easy winner latest. Mark may be about right but he should go well again.
10Jan Tnt Dec21 Nby Nov21 Nby
19f HcpH soft 2/8 Cap Du Mathan (FR) 91/2l 20f HcpH soft 5/11 Dashel Drasher 103/4l 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 1l
2 THE WIDDOW MAKER (GB) (33)
TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 3110-15
3 GEROMINO (FR) (28)
TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 411120
8 11-10
Ch g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever on back of a J Brendan Powell E Hood, Tongue Strap wind op when successful on return at Wincanton (15.2f) in December. Possibly did a bit much in front at Kempton T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne since and this mark unlikely to prove beyond him. O Mr Sax Purdie 12l Dec21 Kmp 16f HcpH soft 5/10 Rowland Ward B Mrs J. E. Purdie Dec21 Wcn 15f HcpH good 1/9 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR) 51/2l S Coral Racing Limited Apr21 Ain 16f HcpH gd-sf 12/22 Rowland Ward 74l
6 11-9
B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a novice/handicap hurdle hat-trick late prior to going down fighting behind Tommy’s Oscar at Doncaster (16.5f) in December. Raced freely at Musselburgh since and had wind op since.
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree S Proactive Personnel Limited
4 CORMIER (IRE) (76)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE)
J Jonathan Burke T Brian Ellison, Malton O Mr Dan Gilbert B Grangecon Stud S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
5 HYSTERY BERE (FR) (34) B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA)
1Jan Mus Dec21 Don Nov21 Hun
Nov21 Chl Oct21 Fls Aug21 San
16f HcpH good 15/19 West Cork 15f HcpH good 4/12 Glory And Fortune (IRE) 14f Hcp gd-sf 3/12 Oceanline (IRE)
23l 61/2l 11/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA128 FORM 21213-1 D
5 11-4
6
39l 3 /4l 21/2l
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on Flat last term who ran well to finish fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle in October. Significant error caught him out in the Greatwood Hurdle next time and he’s worth a look here.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler in France who confirmed his opening mark lenient when successful on return at Fontwell (17.7f) last month. This understandably deeper but that may not prove his limit.
J Aidan Coleman E Tongue Strap T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Lady Gibbings B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc. S Gun Dog Gin Ltd
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee
Aurora Thunder Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) Kamaxos (FR)
TFRHHHHH BHA130 FORM 100-240
6 11-6
6 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (73)
19f HcpH gd-sf 7/8 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 15f HcpH good 1/7
Dec21 Fon Mar21 Hun Feb21 Fon
17f HcpH soft 1/7 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 17f Hdl heavy 1/3
Smurphy Enki (FR) Marada Albert Van Ornum (FR)
33/4l 14l 6l
TFRHHHII BHA126 FORM 333-02F
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in 2m Taunton handicap J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap hurdle last month but came down heavily at the ninth on debut over fences at Ffos Las next time and he’s back up T Tom Lacey, Woolhope class returned to timber now. O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Nov21 Fls 19f HcpC soft F/11 Chinwag B Mr Michael D. Hickey Oct21 Tnt 16f HcpH gd-fm 2/6 See The Sea (IRE) 51/2l S Plusbac Oct21 Chp 19f HcpH good 10/17 Orbys Legend (IRE) 27l
7 KIHAVAH (GB) (11)
Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)
J Conor O’Farrell T Adrian Keatley, Malton O JAB B The Roheryn Partnership
TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 60321
5 11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles this winter, E Tongue Strap taking a marked step forward in form terms when landing a novices’ handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 11 days ago, easily. Assessor has reacted, though.
18Jan Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE) 12l Dec21 Wet 16f HcpH soft 2/10 Demi Sang (FR) hd Dec21 Seg 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Jungle Jack 43/4l
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8 HYDROPLANE (IRE) (21) B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Walk On Water
TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 5211-P1 D
6 11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last term, notching up E Tongue Strap 4 victories and quickly back from a blip when regaining winning ways at Sandown (2m) 3 weeks ago, well-served by prominent tactics on the day. 3lb higher now.
J Tom Scudamore T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O John Nicholls Racing B Bloomsbury Stud S Hunter Plastics Limited, John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd
9 SEVERANCE (GB) (34)
8Jan San Nov21 Don May21 Chs
TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 5-31211 D
5 10-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an excellent start over hurdles for present yard, gaining third success from last 4 starts at Doncaster (16.5f) latest, coming clear with runner-up. Feasible to think that won’t prove his limit.
J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Always Smiling B Rachel D. S. Hood S bresbet ltd
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)
Dec21 Don Jul21 Swl Jun21 Ntn
16f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Seaborough (IRE) 15f Hdl good 1/8 Splinter 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/3 Celestial Force (IRE)
3 /4l 21/4l 31/4l
TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM 2233-31 CD
7 10-7
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent, prominent racer who showed greater resolution than the runner-up when doubling hurdles tally over C&D in December. No reason why he won’t give another good account of himself.
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
Dec21 Chl Nov21 San Apr21 Per
12 ASHUTOR (FR) (15)
16f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Broomfield Burg (IRE) 15f HcpH soft 3/6 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Historic Heart (IRE)
1 /2l 41/4l 1 7 /4l
TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM 055-P55 D
Gr g Redoute’s Choice (AUS) - Ashalanda (FR) 8 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Justified cramped odds in a couple of J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap small-field handicap chases in summer 2020 for Paul Nicholls. However, hasn’t been enough in 3 starts for T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn present stable to make him of interest back over hurdles O Dark Blue Bloodstock 14Jan Seg 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 The King of May (FR) 43l B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Dec21 Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Not Available (IRE) 13l S W & S Recycling Nov21 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf P/12 Il Ridoto (FR) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021:MEETING ABANDONED Stewards Note: GEROMINO: Following its run on 1/1/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. CORMIER: Following its run on 14/11/2021 it was reported that the horse erred badly four hurdles out. ASHUTOR: Following its run on 14/1/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame on its left-fore. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Byzantine Empire (GB), 7-1 Lively Citizen (IRE), 8-1 Hystery Bere (FR), 9-1 Kihavah (GB), 10-1 Masters Legacy (IRE), Cormier (IRE), Hydroplane (IRE), 11-1 The Widdow Maker (GB), Geromino (FR), 14-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), 16-1 Severance (GB), 50-1 Ashutor (FR) A really intriguing handicap to kick off, with the narrow vote in favour of CORMIER. Undone by a significant error in the Greatwood Hurdle when last seen, he appeals as being on a workable mark on the balance of his hurdle form and he’s expected to PLAY SMARTER go well. Easy Fontwell winner Hystery Bere and Byzantine Empire are just a couple of others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CORMIER (IRE) 2.HYSTERY BERE (FR) 3.BYZANTINE EMPIRE
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Dec21 Wet 21f HcpH soft 4/10 The Brimming Water (IRE) 28l Nov21 Chl 21f HcpH good 9/11 Gowel Road (IRE) 25l Dec20 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Third Time Lucki (IRE) 13l
10 BYZANTINE EMPIRE (GB) (50)
11 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (50)
/2l 6l
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and made an impressive winning debut over hurdles in 17f Carlisle maiden 14 months ago. 2m5f probably not his bag so far this term and mark has eased if bouncing back returned to 2m.
J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O The Megsons B Highclere Stud & HMH Management S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club
B g Golden Horn - Mainstay
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TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 153-04 D
6 10-12
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Decorative (IRE)
15f HcpH heavy 1/8 Zambezi Fix (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf P/7 Ingleby Hollow 18f Hcp gd-sf 3/13 Green Book (FR)
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SECOND RACE 12.45
due to rail movement
THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old 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 (17-22): G Elliott (32 wins from 190 runners, 17%) runs PIED PIPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs MOULINS CLERMONT Fancy That: Nick Williams won this race in 2014 and 2020. The stable runs INTERNE DE SIVOLA today. Longest Traveller: PIED PIPER trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 ICEO (FR) (33) B g Coastal Path - Rocroi (FR)
J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Chris Giles B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert et al S Morson Group
2 INTERNE DE SIVOLA (FR) (49) 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
3 BOULETTE (IRE) (31)
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Tiz The Whiz (USA)
J David Noonan T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger S Junction 24 Ltd
Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE)
J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O The Barbury Lions 6 B Mr & Mrs David Brown S Hare Group Ltd
5 MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (45) B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR)
J Jonathan Burke T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Tom Chadney and Friends B Mr Nicolas Ferrand S Culverhill Farm Racing
6 MOULINS CLERMONT (FR) (21) J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd B H. Laloi, G. Trinquet & R. Poiron S K M Elite Products Ltd
7 PIED PIPER (GB) (29) Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Pure Fantasy
J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Caldwell Construction Ltd B The Queen
TIMEFORM VIEW Won well at Dieppe on hurdling debut E Hood in the summer and looked potentially smart when following up for this yard at Kempton last month, drawing well clear straight. Sure to go on to better things.
Dec21 Kmp 16f Hdl Aug21 Die 17f Hdl
11-3
1/10 Rewired 1 Masked Dream (FR)
17l 51/2l
TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 31 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when running out a convincing winner over C&D in December. Likely to progress further.
Dec21 Chl Nov21 War
11-0
soft -
16f Hdl 16f Hdl
gd-sf 1/10 Yorksea (IRE) good 3/10 In This World (FR)
51/2l 9l
TFRHHIII BHA111 FORM 25122
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who opened his
E Tongue Strap hurdle account at Fontwell in November. Solid efforts
4 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (33)
B g Free Port Lux - Ania de Clermont (FR)
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 11 D
11-3
both starts since, including on handicap debut at Doncaster last time, but has plenty to find at this level.
Dec21 Don Dec21 Fon Nov21 Fon
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat who struck at first time of asking over hurdles at Newbury in December. Bettered that form when third to Porticello in Chepstow Grade 1 and should run well again.
16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hcp
91/4l 41/4l 13l
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 5 winners, including useful chaser Saint de Vassy. Much improved from debut when 6 lengths third of 9 to Forever William at Newbury (16.3f), though still has something to learn.
Nby Fls
16f Hdl 15f Hdl
gd-sf 3/9 Forever William soft 6/9 Forever Blessed (IRE)
6l 40l
TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 3-61
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a good opportunity on second start for this yard in 4-runner affair at Sandown (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, pushed out. Open to further improvement.
8Jan San 15f Hdl Nov21 Fon 17f Hdl Apr21 Com 16f Hdl
11-0
soft 3/11 Porticello (FR) gd-sf 1/9 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) soft 7/12 Land of Winter (FR)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 63
Dec21 Oct21
11-0
16l 12l 2l
TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 13
Dec21 Chp Dec21 Nby Nov21 Not
11-0
16f HcpH soft 2/9 Gala de Corton (FR) 17f Hdl gd-sf 2/10 Kotmask (FR) 17f Hdl good 1/12 Rhebus Road (IRE)
heavy 1/4 Malakahna (FR) good 6/12 Boulette (IRE) heavy 3 Tanganyika (FR)
13l 31l 31/4l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Sold for 225,000 gns and looked an exciting recruit to hurdling when scoring on debut at Punchestown last month, jumping fluently in main. Sure to progress.
Dec21 Pun Oct21 Lei Sep21 Yar
18
15f Hdl 10f Hcp 10f Hcp
heavy 1 heavy 1/9 good 3/7
Vauban (FR) Irish Legend (IRE) Forest Falcon (IRE)
/2l 4l 21/4l 1
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8 SILVER SHADE (FR) (14) Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Lady’s Secret (IRE)
J Kevin Jones T Milton Harris, Warminster O Mr Chris Baldwin B E.A.R.L. La Motteraye S bresbet ltd
11-0
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 3/4m). Bought for 18,000 gns and made a winning start over hurdles in 5-runner event at Kempton (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. This asks for plenty more, but he’ll improve.
15Jan Jun21 Jun21
Kmp 16f Hdl Mus 13f Hcp Don 14f Hcp
soft 1/5 good P/4 gd-fm 7/7
Cuban Cigar Red Missile (IRE) Dancing King (IRE)
13/4l 14l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Iceo (FR), 10-3 Pied Piper (GB), 13-2 Interne de Sivola (FR), 9-1 Forever William (GB), 16-1 Moulins Clermont (FR), 20-1 Silver Shade (FR), 28-1 Moka de Vassy (FR), 40-1 Boulette (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ICEO looked a smart prospect when scoring by a wide margin on first start for Paul Nicholls at Kempton last month, and with the performance backed up by the clock, he’s fully expected to take this step up in grade in his stride. Pied Piper created a good impression at Punchestown and rates a big threat, while Interne de Sivola is not taken lightly on the back of a convincing display over C&D.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ICEO (FR) 2.PIED PIPER 3.INTERNE DE SIVOLA (FR)
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2m 4f 127y + 95y
THIRD RACE 1.20
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THE TIMEFORM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five 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 (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 244 runners, 9%) runs BEAKSTOWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs BEAKSTOWN Longest Traveller: OSCAR ELITE trained by C Tizzard, Sherborne, 83 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 IMPERIAL ALCAZAR (IRE) (33)
TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 1/010-22
8 11-12
B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Maddy’s Supreme (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made a satisfactory J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap start over fences, runner-up on both occasions (switched to a handicap at Chepstow last time). Jumping requires some T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham refining but he’s one for the shortlist. O Imperial Racing Partnership 2016 11l Dec21 Chp 23f HcpC soft 2/7 Pats Fancy (IRE) B Denis Noonan Nov21 Nby 22f Ch good 2/2 Silver Forever (IRE) 6l S bresbet ltd Mar21 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 16/22 Mrs Milner (IRE) 24l
2 SOLO (FR) (33)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flameche (FR)
J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mr Gildas Blain S Morson Group
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TIMEFORM VIEW One-time exciting hurdler who got E Tongue Strap back on track switched to fences after a wind op when runner-up on first 2 starts this term. Not disgraced upped in grade since so could feature back in a handicap.
Dec21 Kmp 16f Ch soft 3/4 Nov21 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Oct21 Asc 18f HcpC soft 2/7
3 OSCAR ELITE (IRE) (28) B g Oscar (IRE) - Lady Elite (IRE)
J Brendan Powell T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton B T. McAuliffe S Coral Racing Limited
TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 040-223
11-7
7
11-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who was in the mix when
E Tongue Strap coming to grief 3 out on return/chase debut here in November. Not gone on from that since but on a potentially lenient mark with yard back amongst the winners.
1Jan Chl Dec21 Hun Nov21 Chl
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Local Parking Security Limited B Miss A. Lindsell S Wasdell Group
5 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (18)
9 10-12
B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE)
18l 21l -
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally progressive over hurdles last season and all the better for chase debut when scoring at Chepstow last month. Similar form albeit not with the same fluency when runner-up since so respected.
Dec21 Chp 19f HcpC soft 2/9 Golden Whisky (IRE) Dec21 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Not A Role Model (IRE) Oct21 Wor 16f HcpC soft 3/10 Magic Dancer
11/2l 4l 11l
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form after a disappointing effort over C&D last month when runner-up at Doncaster 18 days ago, though typically letting himself down off the bridle (carried head awkwardly). Others preferred.
11Jan Don Dec21 Chl Nov21 Ain
20f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Erne River (IRE) 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/13 Coole Cody (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Linelee King (FR)
6l 33l 1 5 /2l
TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 215-021 D
7 10-9
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler for Kim Bailey E Tongue Strap who justified support to get score at the third attempt over fences at Ludlow earlier this month. Upped in grade and a career best required to feature.
7 YOUR DARLING (IRE) (34) B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling
soft 4/8 L’homme Presse (FR) good 3/4 Brinkley (FR) good F/5 Threeunderthrufive (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 435/-302 D
J Jack Andrews (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bryan Drew B Geoffrey Thompson S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
J Jonathan Burke T Tom George, Slad O Fanning, Griffith, Haddock B Miss C. O’Neill S HBA Media
20f Ch 23f Ch 24f Ch
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 13-0312 BF
8 10-12
Gr g Malinas (GER) - Royale Wheeler (FR)
B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER)
12l 23/4l nose
TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 323-F34
4 WHEN YOU’RE READY (IRE) (33)
6 JAVA POINT (IRE) (19)
Edwardstone Not Available (IRE) Nassalam (FR)
10Jan Lud Dec21 Don Nov21 Chp
7 10-8
J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Lord Vestey B William Mangan S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club
20f HcpC soft 1/7 Isolate (FR) 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Dr Sanderson (IRE) 16f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 Witness Protection (IRE)
3l 1 /2l 44l
TFRHHIII BHA126 FORM 34-1153
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who tasted success over hurdles in May and surpassed that with chase debut win at Huntingdon in October. Previous weak finishing tendencies displayed last time so tough to support.
Dec21 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Nov21 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Oct21 Hun 19f HcpC good 1/7 24
Jacamar (GER) Linelee King (FR) Do Wanna Know (IRE)
23/4l 14l 33/4l
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8 GOA LIL (FR) (10)
6 10-6
Br g Samum (GER) - Unekaina (FR)
J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Mr Jimmy Detouillon S Agetur (UK) Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 121231 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Been in good form in handicaps, both in this sphere and over hurdles. Somewhat fortuitous to gain a third win of busy campaign at Newbury 10 days ago but warrants respect nonetheless up just 2lb.
19Jan Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 8Jan San 20f HcpC soft 3/7 Oct21 Kmp 18f HcpC good 2/6
Son of Camas (FR) Farinet (FR) Mercian Prince (IRE)
51/2l 91/4l nose
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Stewards Note: OSCAR ELITE: Following its run on 1/1/2022 it was reported that the horse bled and had suspected ataxia. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Solo (FR), Java Point (IRE), Goa Lil (FR), 6-1 Oscar Elite (IRE), 7-1 Imperial Alcazar (IRE), 15-2 When You’re Ready (IRE), 8-1 Beakstown (IRE), 9-1 Your Darling (IRE)
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It’s fair to say that OSCAR ELITE’s chasing career hasn’t got off to the best of starts, crashing out 3 from home when looking sure to have a say in proceedings back in November. With his latest effort excused and the yard back firing, he gets the verdict to make a winning start to life in handicaps. Imperial Alcazar and When You’re Ready look the main dangers in a competitive renewal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OSCAR ELITE (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL ALCAZAR (IRE) 3.WHEN YOU’RE READY (IRE)
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2m 4f 127y + 95y
FOURTH RACE 1.55
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THE PADDY POWER CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN PODCAST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (23 wins from 277 runners, 8%) runs MAGIC SAINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs SPIRITOFTHEGAMES Fancy That: V Williams won this race in 2013 and 2020. The stable runs FARINET today. Longest Traveller: SHE’SASUPERMACK trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 272 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (28)
TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 5P2-054 C
8 11-12
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who took a step back in J Tom Buckley (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces right direction fitted in headgear when fourth in similar event here on New Year’s Day, though again shaping as if T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat this trip stretches him. Becoming well treated. O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 4/16 Vienna Court (IRE) 12l B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al Nov21 Chl 15f HcpC good 5/9 Editeur du Gite (FR) 18l S John Cotton (Group) Ltd Oct21 Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 24l
2 COOLE CODY (IRE) (28)
TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 44-2F10 CD BF
B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Run For Cover (IRE) 11 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Tough front runner who has bagged a couple of similar events around here, including Racing Post Gold Cup last month. Not in same form here on New Year’s Day but type to bounce back.
J Adam Wedge T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr W. Clifford B Timothy Considine S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd
3 WHATMORE (GB) (427) B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Polymiss (FR)
1Jan Chl Dec21 Chl Nov21 Chl
Br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (IRE)
10 11-5
J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr T. G. Leslie B Mme Karine Perreau S Proactive Personnel Limited
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TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a useful and consistent novice chaser last season and took his form to a new level when runner-up in 2 good quality handicaps at Ascot and Newcastle this term. Another bold showing expected.
Nov20 Nwc 23f HcpC good 2/10 Yorkhill (IRE) Oct20 Asc 23f HcpC soft 2/14 Regal Encore (IRE) Mar20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 4/20 Imperial Aura (IRE)
11-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Musselburgh but has struggled when tackling more competitive handicaps. Others preferred.
1Jan Mus Nov21 Nby Oct21 Mus
10 11-2
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Mendy Tennise (FR)
7
11-2
J Miss Lucy Turner (7) T Venetia Williams, Hereford O M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques B Jean-Marie Callier S Faucets Limited
7 SHE’SASUPERMACK (IRE) (27) B m Arakan (USA) - Castleknock (IRE)
9 10-13
J Conor O’Farrell T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown O Mrs C Brown & Mr Michael Wares B Mr S. Ryan S Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
20f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Amour de Nuit (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 8/9 Fanion d’Estruval (FR) 20f HcpC soft 1/6 Slanelough (IRE)
91/4l 33l 2l
TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 03-40P0
J Jack Andrews (5) E Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr N. W. Lake B Paddy Kinsella S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
6 FARINET (FR) (21)
13/4l 11/4l 12l
TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 30-2103
5 SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (IRE) (28) B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE)
15l 2l -
TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 4344/22- D
J Richard Patrick T Henry Daly, Ludlow O Strachan, Lewis, Gabb, Graham & Inkin B E. R. Hanbury S Humphrey Butler Ltd
4 GAELIK COAST (FR) (28)
20f HcpC soft 8/16 Vienna Court (IRE) 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/13 Zanza (IRE) 20f HcpC good F/19 Midnight Shadow
TIMEFORM VIEW Regular in competitive handicaps and finished with running left when mid-field in the Paddy Power here. Easy enough to excuse next 2 starts and went close in this 2 years ago off 149. No easy ride.
1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 9/14 Dolphin Square (IRE) Nov21 Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf P/12 Aye Right (IRE) Nov21 Chl 20f HcpC good 9/19 Midnight Shadow
57l 6 /4l 3
TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 3231-P1
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French chaser who lost a shoe when pulled up in similar event here on return. Resumed progress when ready winner at Sandown 3 weeks ago and likely to progress again. Big shout.
8Jan San Dec21 Chl Mar21 San
20f HcpC soft 1/7 Luckofthedraw (FR) 20f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Coole Cody (IRE) 20f HcpC soft 1/9 Up The Straight (IRE)
51/2l 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 35-31F1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who showed no ill effect from her fall when resuming winning ways in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (3m). Shorter trip no issue but career-high mark may well be.
2Jan Ayr Nov21 Ayr Jun21 Ain
28
24f HcpC soft 1/5 24f HcpC gd-sf F/8 24f HcpH good 1/6
Strong Economy (IRE) Shanroe Al C (IRE) At First Glance (IRE)
13/4l 2l
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8 JACAMAR (GER) (34)
TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 0-03221 D
B g Maxios - Juvena (GER) 7 10-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and even better form over J Paddy Brennan E Cheek Pieces fences, going down only narrowly at Wincanton before going one better fitted with this headgear at Kempton, overcoming T Milton Harris, Warminster a mixed round of jumping. This tougher. O Mark & Maria Adams 3 Dec21 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Mister Coffey (FR) /4l B J. Imm Dec21 Wcn 20f HcpC good 2/5 Our Power (IRE) hd S bresbet ltd Nov21 Don 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/2 Flic Ou Voyou (FR) 81/2l
9 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (28) B g American Post - Atacames (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 31-35F6 C
6 10-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences at J David Noonan E Tongue Strap Haydock (20f) on final start last season and has returned in good nick, finishing fifth and sixth in similar events. T Nick Williams, South Molton No forlorn hope. O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey 14l 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/16 Vienna Court (IRE) B Mr Bruno Vagne Dec21 Ain 19f HcpC soft F/10 Clan Legend S Culverhill Farm Racing Nov21 Chl 20f HcpC good 5/19 Midnight Shadow 51/2l
10 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (30)
8 10-10
B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)
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
11 EDEN DU HOUX (FR) (12) B g Irish Wells (FR) - Maralypha (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 13-322P
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last term who has made a promising start over fences, beaten only by My Drogo in C&D novice in November. Seemed unsuited by heavy ground at Haydock since.
Dec21 Hay Dec21 Chl Nov21 Asc
22f HcpC heavy P/6 20f Ch gd-sf 2/4 18f HcpC good 2/3
Mint Condition My Drogo Faivoir (FR)
7l /4l
3
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 4P50-12
8 10-9
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who opened his account J Tom Scudamore E Blinkers, Tongue Strap over fences on the back of a wind op in 2m Ffos Las handicap in November. Good second of 4 at Chepstow T David Pipe, Wellington 10 weeks later and not taken lightly. O Prof. Caroline Tisdall 17Jan Chp 19f HcpC soft 2/4 Frenchy du Large (FR) 1l B C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche Nov21 Fls 16f HcpC soft 1/7 One True King (IRE) 2l S W & S Recycling Mar21 Chl 29f Ch gd-sf 8/12 Galvin (IRE) 31l
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Magic Saint (FR), 11-2 Farinet (FR), 13-2 Galahad Quest (FR), 9-1 Coole Cody (IRE), 10-1 Whatmore (GB), 12-1 Eden du Houx (FR), 14-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 16-1 Spiritofthegames (IRE), Jacamar (GER), 18-1 She’sasupermack (IRE), 33-1 Gaelik Coast (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
FARINET had excuses when pulled up in the Racing Post Gold Cup here on return and looked one to keep on the right side of when resuming winning ways at Sandown. He gets the vote in a race lacking in progressive types. Spiritofthegames is no doubt hard to win with but he went close in this 2 years ago and is lurking on a dangerous mark, while Coole Cody has a good record in similar events here.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARINET (FR) 2.SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (IRE) 3.COOLE CODY (IRE)
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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Stewards Note: GAELIK COAST: Following its run on 1/1/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TORN AND FRAYED: Following its run on 30/12/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
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3m 1f 56y + 126y
FIFTH RACE 2.30
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THE PADDY POWER COTSWOLD STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £120000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664.(Penalty Value £67524) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE Longest Traveller: AYE RIGHT trained by Mrs H Graham, Jedburgh, 294 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 AYE RIGHT (IRE) (63) J Callum Bewley T Harriet Graham, Jedburgh O Geoff and Elspeth Adam B Patrick Cashman S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a very smart chaser and finally put an end to his status as one of the highestachieving bridesmaids of recent times when narrow winner of Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle. Respected.
Nov21 Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) Oct21 Kel 17f HcpC good 5/6 Nuts Well Apr21 Ayr 31f HcpC good 10/22 Mighty Thunder
2 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (34) Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA159 FORM 6230-51
9 11-6
B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE)
hd 23l 14l
TFRHHHHH BHA160 FORM 3111-1P C D BF
8 11-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended excellent novice chase campaign J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces with Grade 1 successes at Cheltenham/Aintree Festivals. Easy win in a match at Sandown on return but disappointed T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn in King George at Kempton. Headgear applied. O Mr John P. McManus Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch soft P/9 Tornado Flyer (IRE) B M. Conaghan Nov21 San 24f Ch gd-sf 1/2 The Big Breakaway (IRE) 37l
Apr21 Ain
3 KAUTO RIKO (FR) (28) B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Relstar (FR)
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11-2
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow O Mr and Mrs J.Dale and Partners B Jean-Philippe Aubert & Denis Aubert S Treehouse Sporting Colours
4 SANTINI (GB) (50) B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR)
J Nick Scholfield T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes S H & C Group Ltd
10 11-2
B g Arcadio (GER) - Crimson Flower (IRE)
J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Oliver Power S Morson Group
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11-2
gd-sf 1/7
Shan Blue (IRE)
32l
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2018 and went backwards from his reappearance when pulled up in Grade 3 handicap here on New Year’s Day. Tough ask.
1Jan Dec21 Apr21
Chl Don Ain
20f HcpC soft P/16 Vienna Court (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Two For Gold (IRE) 21f HcpC gd-sf P/26 Livelovelaugh (IRE)
/2l -
1
TFRHHHII BHA154 FORM 2/253P-4 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this 2 years ago before just denied in Gold Cup in his peak years for Nicky Henderson but not the same force last season and made a low-key start for this yard in Grade 3 handicap here on return.
Dec21 Mar21 Feb21
5 SIMPLY THE BETTS (IRE) (28)
24f Ch
TFRHIIII BHA139 FORM 10/4P-2P
Chl Chl San
26f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Commodore (FR) 26f Ch gd-sf P/12 Minella Indo (IRE) 24f Ch heavy 3/6 Native River (IRE)
41l 17l
TFRHHHHI BHA157 FORM 11/6-6P2 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Major improver over fences during 2019/20 season. Shaped well on return for new yard and looked better than ever when runner-up off 153 in Grade 3 handicap here on New Year’s Day. Should stay.
1Jan Chl Dec21 Ain Nov21 Chl
20f HcpC soft 2/16 Vienna Court (IRE) 24f Ch soft P/8 Protektorat (FR) 20f HcpC good 6/19 Midnight Shadow
13/4l 51/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Stewards Note: CHANTRY HOUSE: Following its run on 26/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Chantry House (IRE), 7-2 Aye Right (IRE), 4-1 Simply The Betts (IRE), 11-1 Santini (GB), 100-1 Kauto Riko (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
CHANTRY HOUSE ran no sort of race when favourite for the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day but he was one of the leading novice chasers last season and this looks a good opportunity for him to get back on track with headgear applied. Simply The Betts ran a mighty race on his third start for this yard when second off 153 in a Grade 3 handicap here on New Year’s Day and rates the main threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) 2.SIMPLY THE BETTS (IRE) 3.AYE RIGHT (IRE)
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THE WELSH MARCHES STALLIONS AT CHAPEL STUD CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £70000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £30128, 2nd £12418, 3rd £6209, 4th £3108, 5th £1554. (Penalty Value £39389) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs CHAMP Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs CHAMP Fancy That: today. E Lavelle won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs PAISLEY PARK today. Longest Traveller: LISNAGAR OSCAR trained by R Curtis, Newport, 124 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 CHAMP (IRE) (42)
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA163 FORM 1F1/2P-1 CD
10 11-6
TIMEFORM VIEW RSA Chase winner here who showed he’s still equally as effective over hurdles when seeing off Thyme Hill (Paisley Park third) to win Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot last month. The one to beat.
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough
2 MCFABULOUS (IRE) (28) B g Milan - Rossavon (IRE)
J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Giraffa Racing B Vincent Finn S Run To Global Ltd
3 PAISLEY PARK (IRE) (42) B g Oscar (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE)
Dec21 Asc Mar21 Chl Feb21 Nby
Br g Special Kaldoun (IRE) - Naiade Mag (FR)
1Jan Apr21 Feb21
Chl Ain Fon
20f Hdl 20f Hdl 19f Hdl
soft 2/6 Stormy Ireland (FR) gd-sf 8/11 Abacadabras (FR) gd-sf 2/6 Brewin’upastorm (IRE)
21/2l 103/4l 51/2l
TFRHHHII BHA158 FORM 13P-333 CD
10 11-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of this and the Stayers’ over this C&D but possibly not quite the force of old, finishing 5 1/4 lengths behind the reopposing Champ in the Long Walk at Ascot last month.
Dec21 Asc Nov21 Nby Oct21 Wet
24f Hdl 24f Hdl 24f Hdl
gd-sf 3/8 gd-sf 3/6 gd-sf 3/8
Champ (IRE) Thomas Darby (IRE) Indefatigable (IRE)
51/4l 103/4l 51/4l
TFRHHIII BHA143 FORM 0100-0P D
9 11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty smart hurdler at his best for Willie Mullins but has struggled in recent starts, including pulling up on Wincanton yard debut on Boxing Day. Not up to this level even if back to his best.
Dec21 Wcn 24f HcpH soft P/10 Orbys Legend (IRE) May21 Pun 20f HcpH gd-yd 8 Koshari (FR) Mar21 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/22 Mrs Milner (IRE)
5 LISNAGAR OSCAR (IRE) (42)
9 11-0
13/4l 2l
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Grade 2 wins last season. Creditable reappearance second to Stormy Island in Relkeel here on New Year’s Day. Now steps up to 3m for just the second time in his career. Likely to go well.
J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Grant Lee Mercer B Comte Antoine-Audoin Maggiar et al S bresbet ltd
B g Oscar (IRE) - Asta Belle (FR)
gd-sf 1/8 Thyme Hill gd-sf P/12 Minella Indo (IRE) gd-sf 2/6 Sceau Royal (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA153 FORM 13120-2
8 11-6
J Aidan Coleman E Tongue Strap T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Andrew Gemmell B M. Conaghan S Hatherden Horse Transport
4 DANDY MAG (FR) (34)
24f Hdl 26f Ch 16f Ch
91/2l 1 8 /2l
TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM 2F0-35P CD
J Adam Wedge E Cheek Pieces T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Racing for Fun B Denis Fitzgerald S William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW 2020 Stayers’ hero over C&D but winless since, running partiuclarly poorly behind Champ and Paisley Park at Ascot last month. First-time cheekpieces will need to help spark a major revival.
Dec21 Asc Nov21 Nby Nov21 Ain
24f Hdl 24f Hdl 20f Hdl
gd-sf P/8 gd-sf 5/6 gd-sf 3/6
Champ (IRE) Thomas Darby (IRE) Brewin’upastorm (IRE)
29l 1 9 /2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Champ (IRE), 4-1 Paisley Park (IRE), 5-1 McFabulous (IRE), 22-1 Lisnagar Oscar (IRE), 50-1 Dandy Mag (FR)
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If CHAMP is in the same form as when accounting for Thyme Hill and the reopposing Paisley Park in the Long Walk then it’s hard to see past him. McFabulous can build on his reappearance second in the Relkeel and give Nicky Henderson’s charge most to think about.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHAMP (IRE) 2.MCFABULOUS (IRE) 3.PAISLEY PARK (IRE)
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THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as the CLASSIC 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 (17-22): N Henderson (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs BALCO COASTAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs BALCO COASTAL Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs BALCO COASTAL today. Longest Traveller: A DIFFERENT KIND trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 62 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 HILLCREST (IRE) (28) Br g Stowaway - Shop Dj (IRE)
7 11-10
J Richard Patrick T Henry Daly, Ludlow O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B A. Craigie S Trust Inns Limited
1Jan Chl Dec21 Wet Nov21 Ain
2 A DIFFERENT KIND (IRE) (16) B g Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE)
5 11-8
J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr Dene Rowe B G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim S Proactive Personnel Limited
3 BALCO COASTAL (FR) (38) B g Coastal Path - Fliugika (FR)
J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Mark Blandford B Mr Thierry Mangote S Unibet
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11-5
J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O The Megsons B Mr Aidan McGoldrick S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club
5 NORTH LODGE (IRE) (56) B g Presenting - Saddleeruppat (IRE)
J A. P. Heskin T Alan King, Barbury Castle O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell B Oliver and Salome Brennan S Ultima Business Solutions
6 PICANHA (GB) (51) Br g Malinas (GER) - Royal Bride
5
J Daniel Hiskett T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh O Mrs Liz Prowting B Barkfold Manor Stud S Prowting Group Ltd
11-5
2l 20l 3 /4l
19f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f Hdl
gd-sf 1/4 Lalochezia (IRE) heavy 1/3 Green Book (FR) good 1/11 Baltic Baron (IRE)
11l 1l 15l
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who looks another potentially smart novice for his yard, showing a willing attitude to make it 2-2 over hurdles at Ludlow (15.8f) last month. Can progress again up in trip.
15f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f NHF
gd-sf 1/15 Frere d’Armes (FR) good 1/11 Extraordinary Man (FR) gd-sf 7/18 Knappers Hill (IRE)
11/4l 6l 24l
TFRHHIII BHA123 FORM 13-14 D
TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 point winner. Third in a bumper and created a good impression when winning on his 2 1/2m Carlisle hurdle debut in October, but failed to progress up in grade at Sandown last time.
San Car Wet
19f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f NHF
gd-sf 4/5 Lossiemouth soft 1/12 Famous Bridge (IRE) gd-sf 3/9 Hillcrest (IRE)
25l 41/2l 33/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Well related son of Presenting who produced a professional display to see off a pair of previous winners in a close finish at Aintree (17f) in December. Will stay 2 1/2m and open to further progress.
Dec21 Ain
8
I Am Maximus (FR) Grand du Nord (FR) Our Jet (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 210-11
Dec21 Oct21 Mar21
11-5
soft 1/7 gd-sf 1/6 gd-sf 1/7
TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 2-11111
13Jan Cat Dec21 Hay Nov21 Seg
11-5
20f Hdl 21f Hdl 20f Hdl
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice who landed both starts in bumpers and maintained his 100% record over hurdles when landing 4-runner event at Catterick (19.3f) 16 days ago. Remains open to further improvement.
Dec21 Lud Dec21 Hun Apr21 Ain
4 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (57) B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR)
TFRHHHHH BHA139 FORM 21-111 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Big chasing type who completed a hat-trick over hurdles in 7-runner Listed novice over C&D (soft) 4 weeks ago, asserting near finish after finding extra. Concedes weight all round but more to come.
16f Hdl
soft
1/8
Bombs Away (IRE)
nk
TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 1/1/-31
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when landing a 21f maiden at Warwick in early December. More needed upped in grade here, but open to further improvement.
Dec21 War 21f Hdl Nov21 Exe 21f Hdl Dec19 Exe 16f NHF
soft 1/17 Kyntara gd-sf 3/11 Ask Me Early (IRE) soft 1/16 Time To Tinker (IRE)
3 /4l 21/2l 11/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Balco Coastal (FR), 2-1 Hillcrest (IRE), 7-1 A Different Kind (IRE), 15-2 North Lodge (IRE), 14-1 Picanha (GB), 22-1 Harper’s Brook (IRE) HILLCREST has to concede weight all round to some promising types, but there was a lot to like about the way he saw off the challenge of the favourite from the last over C&D last time and can maintain his unbeaten record over hurdles. Balco PLAY SMARTER Coastal is another exciting novice hurdler for Nicky Henderson and is considered the main threat, ahead of A Different Kind. 40
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HILLCREST (IRE) 2.BALCO COASTAL (FR) 3.A DIFFERENT KIND (IRE)
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THE ALAN SWINBANK MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8716, 2nd £3578, 3rd £1790, 4th £894, 5th £448, 6th £224.(Penalty Value £11390) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (32 wins from 284 runners, 11%) runs NOS NA GAOITHE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs NOTNOWLINDA Longest Traveller: NOS NA GAOITHE trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment
1 FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE) (322) B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE)
6 11-6
J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Mrs IC Sellars & Major & Mrs P Arkwright B Another Gaye Syndicate S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
2 BETTY’S BELLE (GB) (77) B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Burgundy Betty (IRE)
5
Mar21 San 15f NHF Dec20 Hun 15f NHF Nov20 War 16f NHF
11-2
J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Mrs Bridget Henley B Mrs Bridget Henley S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club
3 FAIRY GEM (IRE) (47) B m Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE)
6
11-2
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Ma Councha (FR)
J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Nick Brown Racing B Peel Bloodstock Ltd S bresbet ltd
5 MISTRAL NELL (GB) (12) B m Mount Nelson - Mistral Reine
5
11-2
6 MULLENBEG (IRE) (19)
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscars Joy (IRE)
5
11-2
5
B m Milan - Miss Cilla (IRE)
J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mrs Sarah Leslie B E. O’Gorman S Proactive Personnel Limited
6
good 10/15 Bonttay (IRE) good 1/6 Lutinebella
93/4l 3 /4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to the smart chaser Angels Breath and made the ideal start when narrowly scoring from a poor tactical position at Plumpton last month. Open to improvement with a tongue strap applied.
Dec21 Plm
17f NHF
gd-sf 1/9
Peerless Beauty
nk
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde filly who looked a good prospect when breezing through to make a winning start at Ffos Las in November. That form might not be all that strong, but she has potential.
15f NHF
soft
1/16 Fancy Your Chances (IRE)
2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in a Fakenham bumper 12 days ago. That was a weak race but she did it with authority and there should be more to come.
17Jan
Fkn
16f NHF
gd-sf 1/9
Bounce Back
5l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3-21
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in points, then E Hood cruised through to land a Ludlow bumper in ready fashion earlier this month. Looks a useful prospect for yard enjoying a tremendous season.
J Mitchell Bastyan T Milton Harris, Warminster O Mullenbeg Partnership B Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins S bresbet ltd
7 NELL’S BELLS (IRE) (48)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 10
Nov21 Fls
J Aidan Coleman T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Sara Dennis and Dominic Reilly B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
soft 1/16 Speech Bubble (IRE) 21/4l soft 2/13 Rainyday Woman 31/2l good 1/11 Game On For Glory (IRE) 11/4l
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli filly who made a successful start at Warwick but seemed to find this grade beyond her when only tenth to Bonttay here a couple of months ago. Others preferred.
Nov21 Chl 16f NHF Sep21 War 16f NHF
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap T Harry Fry, Seaborough O Chasing Gold Racing Club B Mrs B. D. Byrne S Citipost
4 HIDDEN BEAUTY (GB) (73)
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 121-
TIMEFORM VIEW From a successful NH family and started well in this sphere last season, making it 2 wins from 3 starts when seeing off 15 rivals in Sandown listed in March. 4lb penalty but still much respected.
10Jan Lud
11-2
15f NHF
soft
1/13 You Wear It Well
61/2l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 4-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise in no uncertain terms when powering away to land a Carlisle event by a wide margin 7 weeks ago. More than capable of making mark at higher level on that evidence.
Dec21 Car 17f NHF Jan21 Nwc 16f NHF 44
soft st-sl
1/12 All The Glory 4/13 Susie Mac
17l 81/4l
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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 15
5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner bumper at Sligo on E Tongue Strap debut in August. Better form when 5 lengths fifth of 12 in Navan listed just over 3 months later. Potential for better again for top yard which won this in 2020.
B m Yeats (IRE) - Peggy Cullen (IRE)
J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Syndicates.Racing B Killian Traynor
Nov21 Nav Aug21 Sli
9 NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) (84) Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE)
16f Stk 18f Stk
good 5/12 The Model Kingdom (IRE) 5l yield 1 Diamondinthemud (IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1
5
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £85,000 after winning her sole Irish point in November. Pitched in at the deep end on Rules debut but worth keeping an eye on in the betting all the same.
5
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third at Punchestown last spring prior to making a winning start for Alastair Ralph in Ludlow bumper just before Christmas. Yet another in this field with the potential for better.
J Jack Andrews T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Michael Ariss B Colin Motherway RACECOURSE DEBUT S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
10 TINTERN ABBEY (IRE) (38) B m Mahler - Portobello Sunrise (IRE)
J Nick Scholfield T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O The Tintern Abbey Partnership B Liam Walsh S Planned Office Interiors Ltd
Dec21 Lud Mar21 Pun
11 WALK IN THE STORM (IRE) (21) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
5
B f Champs Elysees - Chicklemix
J Paul O’Brien T Pam Sly, Peterborough O Mrs P. M. Sly B Mrs P. Sly S Pam Sly Racing
15f NHF 17f Stk
gd-sf 1/13 Pass The Love On heavy 3 Limerick Lace (IRE)
2l 17l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2-01
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park filly who confirmed E Tongue Strap her debut promise at the second attempt when landing a Newcastle bumper 3 weeks ago. This step up in grade demands a step forward, though.
J Tom Scudamore T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Topspeed Thoroughbreds B Sweetmans Bloodstock S TopSpeed Thoroughbreds, Thoroughbid
12 CHIC AVENUE (GB) (28)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-21
8Jan Dec21 Apr21
4 10-3
Nwc 16f NHF Hun 15f NHF Wor 16f NHF
stand 1/8 Tiger Spirit (IRE) good 10/13 Malina Jamila good 2/9 I Spy A Diva
11/2l 13l 11/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 30
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise amidst greenness when third on Wetherby debut but found a course listed too hot on New Year’s Day. Yard won this last year but it’s unlikely this one will stage a repeat.
1Jan Dec21
Chl Wet
13f NHF 12f NHF
soft 9/15 Poetic Music gd-sf 3/11 Fortuitous Favour (IRE)
27l 3 /4l
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Stewards Note: CHIC AVENUE: Following its run on 1/1/2022 it was reported that the horse’s bit slipped through its mouth. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Nell’s Bells (IRE), 9-2 Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE), 13-2 Hidden Beauty (GB), 17-2 Flirtatious Girl (IRE), 12-1 Mistral Nell (GB), 14-1 Mullenbeg (IRE), 16-1 Fairy Gem (IRE), 18-1 Notnowlinda (IRE), 20-1 Tintern Abbey (IRE), 25-1 Walk In The Storm (IRE), 33-1 Betty’s Belle (GB), 40-1 Chic Avenue (GB)
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Lots with chances. NELL’S BELLS pulled well clear at Carlisle last month so she gets the nod to continue the good run of the Donald McCain/Brian Hughes combination. Willie Mullins won this in 2020 and Nos Na Gaoithe has to be on the shortlist given the yard’s excellent bumper record. Flirtatious Girl, already a winner at this level, Hidden Beauty and Mullenbeg are others to consider.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NELL’S BELLS (IRE) 2.NOS NA GAOITHE (IRE) 3.FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE)
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PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile 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 22 entries, 2 at £30 and 20 at £150. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 15lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (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 juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 11st each Fillies 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. 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. 11 entries at £300. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE TIMEFORM NOVICES’ 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 novice five 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. January 27th. Penalties, after January 22nd, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TIMEFORM 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 Timeform. 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. 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, 4 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE PADDY POWER CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN PODCAST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 135 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 134 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 22nd, 2022, 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 responsible for the best turned out horse. Paddy Power has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Paddy Power. 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 Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 2 at £100 and 16 at £500. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.30 - THE PADDY POWER COTSWOLD STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67524 to the winning horse The second to receive £25440, the third £12732, the fourth £6360 and the fifth £3192. for five 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, January 24th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). PADDY POWER has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £150 will be awarded 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 Paddy Power. 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. 8 entries at £600. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third £10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664. (Penalty Value £67524) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.05 - THE WELSH MARCHES STALLIONS AT CHAPEL STUD CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39389 to the winning horse The second to receive £14840, the third £7427, the fourth £3710 and the fifth £1862. for five 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, January 24th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 11st each 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). Chapel Stud 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 Chapel Stud. 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. 7 entries at £350. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30128; Second £12418; Third £6209; Fourth £3108; Fifth £1554. (Penalty Value £39389)A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as the CLASSIC 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, January 24th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb 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 No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. BALLYMORE 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 BALLYMORE. 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. 11 entries at £250. - Closed January 24th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.15 - THE ALAN SWINBANK MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11390 to the winning horse The second to receive £4274, the third £2140, the fourth £1066, the fifth £536 and the sixth £268. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. 19 entries at £75. Closed January 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8716; Second £3578; Third £1790; Fourth £894; Fifth £448; Sixth £224. (Penalty Value £11390) A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
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