Cheltenham Racecard - Saturday 10th December

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With cluesfor TheCheltenham Festival appearinginevery race,there's plenty to getexcited aboutwiththe JCBTriumph TrialJuvenileHurdle,The AISDecember Gold Cup, theAlbertBartlettNovices’Hurdle and theUnibet International Hurdle alltolookforward to this afternoon.

Today’sfeature race is theGrade 2Unibet International Hurdle,which in 2021 was wonbyfather-sonteam Nigel andSam Twiston-Davies withGuard Your Dreams Thepair maybeinwithachanceoftakinghomethe prizeagainthisyearwith ILikeToMove It should he repeathis performancehegave at hismostrecent Cheltenham visit.However,the five-year-old will have to take on Paul Nicholls’ KnappersHill,ahorse whohas wonhis last four startsand whohas been mooted forastartinthe Champion Hurdle at TheFestivalnextyear.Epatante, aprevious ChampionHurdle winner herself, is also settoline-up in therace.

Thefirst of today’sraces will getunderwayat12.05pm withthe last at 3.35pm. We would liketotakethisopportunity to thank allofthose whohave supported racing today, includingJCB,Unibet,AlbertBartlett, AIS, Lycettsand Bear René. We wish them andall of theirguestsawonderful daywith us here.

Thefestivities will continue today, with Christmas Carols from theGot2SingChoir around theracecourse throughout theday as well as musicfromThe Hipcats. Therewill also be live musicinThe Centaurafter racing from TheWickermen,so makesureyou head overafter thelast.

If you’re raring to getintothe Christmas Spirit and have come wearingyour festivejumper, youcould be in withthe chanceofwinningafantastic prize, includingtickets to TheFestivalin2023. Prizes will be givenout on-the-spot by members of ourteamonthe ground,somakesureyourChristmas jumper is always on show to be in withachanceofwinning!

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Helloand welcomebacktoCheltenhamRacecoursefor the second dayofthe International meeting and anotherday of top-qualityracing nottobemissed.

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Race 112.12 2m 4f 194y

1Loud As Lions (IRE) 12-0

2Furkash(FR) 11-12

3FortDenison (IRE) 11-12

4LeCoeur Net (FR) 11-11

5The Toojumpa (GB) 11-2

6Martalmix’jac(FR) 11-1

7Dawn Wonder (IRE) 10-13

8Just Go For It (GB) 10-12

9FamilyPot (FR) 10-10

10 Doyens de Ante (IRE) 10-8

Race 212.47 2m 3f 147y

1Moon Hunter (GB) 11-7

2Ballinoulart (IRE) 11-0

3Bannow Bay Boy (IRE) 11-0

4Bertie B(GB) 11-0

5Best Mate Dave (GB) 11-0

6Can’t Beat History (IRE) 11-0

7Jigginstown King (IRE) 11-0

8Mister Barclay (GB) 11-0

9Mullinaree (IRE) 11-0

10 Pedley Wood (IRE) 11-0

11 Sponthus (FR) 11-0

12 Twin Power (IRE) 11-0

13 Lady Berlais (GB) 10-7

14 Libertarian Royale (IRE) 10-7

15 Longville Lilly (GB) 10-7

16 Spring Note (IRE) 10-7

Race 111.45 2m 128y

1For Pleasure (IRE) 12-0

2Tiger Voice (FR) 11-13

3Fruit NNut (IRE) 11-8

4Zambezi Fix (FR) 11-4

5Stonific (IRE) 11-0

6Fostered Phil (IRE) 10-9

Race 212.20 3m 84y

1Nora The Xplorer (GB) 12-0

2Miss Milano (IRE) 11-13

3Rae des Champs (IRE) 11-13

4Shighness (GB) 11-12

5Midnight Mary (GB) 11-10

6Fiadh (IRE) 11-5

7Makety (GB) 11-2

8Hellfire Princess (GB) 10-12

9Doireann (IRE) 10-8

Race 312.55 2m 7f 214y

1Autonomous Cloud (IRE) 11-4

2Big Difference (IRE) 11-4

3Gentleman At Arms (IRE) 11-4

4Jet Plane (IRE) 11-4

5Loughderg Rocco (IRE) 11-4

6Mahler Mission (IRE) 11-4

7Restandbethankful (GB) 11-4

8Bellatrixsa (IRE) 10-11

HEREFORD

Race 31.22 3m 1f 44y

1Lilith (IRE) 12-0

2Credo (IRE)12-0

3Glorious Lady (IRE) 11-4

4Flowing Cadenza (GB) 10-7

5Lost Connections (IRE) 10-6

6Auditoria (GB) 10-3

7Astra Via (GB) 10-2

Race 41.57 2m 3f 147y

1Paddys Motorbike (IRE) 12-0

2Stoner’s Choice (GB) 11-12

3Prince Escalus (IRE) 11-12

4Master Debonair (GB) 11-8

5GoDante (GB) 11-7

6Franco d’Aunou (FR) 11-5

7Gris Majeur (FR) 10-11

8Risk d’Argent (FR) 10-9

9Pyramid Place (IRE) 10-6

Race 52.32 2m 8y

1Cap Du Mathan (FR) 11-10

2MorikodeVassy (FR) 11-5

3Black Poppy (GB) 11-0

4Trapista (FR) 11-0

DONCASTER

Race 41.30 2m 128y

1Medyaf(GB) 11-5

2Scriptwriter (IRE) 11-5

3I Have AVoice (IRE) 11-0

4MrFreedom (GB) 11-0

5Nusret (GB) 11-0

6Planet Legend (IRE) 11-0

7Polyphonic (IRE) 11-0

8The Churchill Lad (IRE) 11-0

9Trojan Horse (IRE) 11-0

Race 52.05 2m 7f 214y

1Numitor (GB) 11-13

2Broken Quest (IRE) 11-12

3Castle Robin (IRE) 11-7

4Kauto Riko (FR) 11-7

5Storm Control (IRE) 11-5

6Marown (IRE) 11-3

7Guy (IRE) 11-2

Race 62.40 2m 3f 31y

1Wicked West (IRE) 12-2

2Full of Light (IRE) 11-11

3Getaway Luv (IRE) 11-10

4Maninsane (IRE) 11-7

5Fete Champetre (IRE) 11-7

6Heroique de Maulde (FR) 11-4

7Croagh Patrick (IRE) 10-9

Race 63.07 3m 1f 119y

1Itacare (FR) 12-2

2What About Time (IRE) 11-11

3Lucky So And So (IRE) 11-11

4Drop Him In (IRE) 11-10

5Nickelsonthedime (IRE) 11-8

6Halifax (FR) 11-5

7Chloe’s Court (IRE) 11-4

8Prince des Fichaux (FR) 11-4

9Pottlerath (IRE) 11-4

10 Shantou Sunset (GB) 11-3

11 Hurricane Vichi (IRE) 11-1

Race 73.42 2m 53y

1Amalfi Skyline (GB) 11-0

2Archie Macdart (GB) 11-0

3Chevington (GB) 11-0

4Globe Player (GB) 11-0

5Norman Fletcher (GB) 11-0

6Push The Button (IRE) 11-0

7Scratch Card (IRE) 11-0

8Tramps Like Us (IRE) 11-0

9Quality (GB) 10-7

Race 73.15

2m 3f 88y

1Watergrange Jack (IRE) 12-0

2Ewood Park (IRE) 11-8

3Fearless Action (IRE) 11-8

4MrDealer (IRE) 11-3

5Maillot Blanc (GB) 10-11

6Gavroche d’Allier (FR) 10-11

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bestand sold out of the Gosden’syard forjust9,000 gns in February.Transferred to atop NH stable though and wonfirst2 starts overhurdles, latterly the Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle at Wetherby. Improvedin form terms when fourth in Grade 2companyhereamonth ago 12NovChl 16f Hdl good 4/8 Scriptwriter (IRE) 10l 28OctWet 16f Hdl gd-sf1/4 Tuddenham Green 3l 3OctStr 16f Hdl good 1/7 Oneforthegutter35l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form on the Flat, progressive prior to being unsuited by conditions at Doncasterin October.Sold from John &Thady Gosden 67,000 gns laterthatmonth and cheekpieces on forhurdles bow. 21Oct Don 14f Hcp heavy 3/5Dark Jedi (IRE) 91/2l 28SepKmp 10f Hcpst-sl 2/13 Nao da Mais (BRZ) 1l 27MayHay 11f Stk good 1/9 Hello Jumeirah 13/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2BF TIMEFORM VIEW Sold out of George Boughey’syardfor 50,000 gns in Augustand would have made awinning hurdles debut had he applied himself fully at Warwick lastmonth. In good hands but needs to have derived plenty from that. Cheekpieces mayhelp 1NovWar 16f Hdl gd-sf2/7 Non Stop (FR) hd 15Aug Wdr11f Hcp gd-fm 2/6Zhang Fei(FR) 21/4l 21Jul Don 11f Hcp gd-fm 3/4Animato 2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, ran3times on Flat, half-sistertouseful French hurdler/chaser (15f-3m winner) Pierrot Bay. Won14.5f minor event at Royan, only outing on FlatinAugust. Left J. P. H. Dubois for €200,000 laterthatmonth and he’sanintriguing runner 7Aug

Stk -1 Jau KerSapi (FR) 21/2l

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Nusret (GB), 7-2Scriptwriter (IRE), 11-2 Perseus Way(IRE), 14-1Medyaf (GB), Jackpot de Choisel (FR), 22-1Almuhit (IRE), 28-1IHaveAVoice(IRE), Charles St (GB), 33-1The Churchill Lad (IRE), 50-1Cabrakan (IRE), Planet Legend (IRE)

NUSRETlooked potentially smart when powering away to makeawinning start at Punchestown 3weeksago and expected to leave the bareform of thatbehind, he looksthe way to go.Scriptwriter and Perseus Wayoccupied the firsttwo positions in the Prestige Juvenile Hurdle herelastmonth and theyhavetobefeared, with Jackpot de Choisel a fascinating contender having changed hands for€200,000 following aFlatwin in France.

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with a good second in Aintree Hurdle (20f)inApril. Unluckytobump intoatop-class prospect in Jonbon on his chasing debut but he still showedplenty of aptitude and is likely to be tough to beatwith improvement on the cards.

16NovWar 16f Ch soft 2/3 Jonbon (FR) 7l 7Apr Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf2/7 Epatante (FR) 14l 27Feb Fon19f Hdl gd-sf4/6 Botox Has (FR) 11l

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 21r-221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who confirmed promise of her chasing debut when comfortably landing the odds in 3-runner noviceatFontwell (19.5f)justover5weeksago.Remains open to improvement

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM U12F-15 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has provedbetter overfences and had plenty in hand when scoring at Ascot on return. Only fifth off revised mark therenexttime, however 19NovAsc 16f HcpC good 5/7 Boothill (IRE) 13l 29OctAsc 16f HcpC good 1/8 FreroBanbou(FR) 43/4l 7Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sfF/16 The LastDay (IRE) -

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirdchase success wheneasily taking aDoncaster Grade 2inJanuary and besteffort when second to Edwardstone in the Kingmaker at Warwick following month. Jumping let him down when fancied forthe Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on return then not given ahardtime when sixth at Ascot 3weeksago 19NovAsc 16f HcpC good 6/7 Boothill (IRE) 20l 4NovExe 17f HcpC good 4/5 Greaneteen (FR) 28l 9Apr Ain 15f Ch gd-sf3/6 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 0010-22 D TIMEFORM VIEW Seems to save his bestfor Sandown these days, winning ahandicap at the Scilly Islesmeeting forthe thirdtime in February.However,decent second from 1lb out of the weights in Haldon

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM 6P252-0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonthe Plate handicap at the Festival in 2020 and moregood efforts herelastterm, including 11 lengths second to Stolen Silver in Silver TrophyoverC&D final start. Respectable seventh of 14 in Paddy PowerGold Cup on reappearance.

12NovChl 20f HcpC good 7/14 Ga Law(FR) 11l 13Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 2/7 Stolen Silver (FR) 11l 29Jan Chl 25f Ch good 5/5 Chantry House (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 12142-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to fences lastterm, winning 3 times and also fourth to Edwardstone in the Arkle at the Festival here. Below-form thirdof5inHaldon Gold Cup at Exeter on reappearancebut he could be sharper forthe run.

4NovExe 17f HcpC good 3/5 Greaneteen (FR) 21l 7Apr Ain 19f Ch gd-sf2/6 MillersBank 10l 15Mar Chl 15f Ch gd-sf4/11 Edwardstone 103/4l

TFRHHHII BHA140 (+2) FORM 6113U-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who arrives on the back of areappearancewin in 3m Market Rasen Listedmares’ chase lastmonth. This demands moreofher again but certainly not discounted. 10Nov Mkt 23f Ch gd-sf1/6 Zambella (FR) 43/4l 8Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sfU/29 Mac Tottie26FebKmp 20f Ch gd-sf3/5 Pic D’orhy(FR) 71/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA139 FORM 1P303-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novicechaser lastterm and shaped well when 5lengths fourth of 14 in Paddy PowerGold Cup here on his reappearance4weeksago.Much respected foratop stable seeking afourth win in this since2012.

12NovChl 20f HcpC good 4/14 Ga Law(FR) 5l 2Apr Ayr20f Ch gd-sf3/5 Do Your Job (IRE) 51/4l 16Mar Chl 15f HcpC heavy 8/16 Global Citizen (IRE) 30l

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM P453-U5

TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawna blank sincea3mKelso Listed success in February 2020.Off5months, should be sharper forarun in a course veterans’ chase 4weeksago but bit of asurprise were he to snap his losing run in aracelikethis. Firstpreference2.05Doncaster. 11NovChl 20f HcpC good 5/9 Magic Dancer 19l 28MayCml 25f HcpC good U/4Dressedforsuccess18Apr Fkn 24fHcpC good 3/9 Minellacelebration (IRE) 10l

TFRHHHII BHA133

FORM P1440-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who gained second chase success at Newcastle (2m) in January.Creditable reappearancesecond of 8over2m herelastmonth. That form has been boostedbythe winner going in again but he’sbeen belowpar on both previous attempts overthis trip

11NovChl 15f HcpC good 2/8 Amarillo Sky(IRE) 11/2l 7Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf8/16 The LastDay (IRE) 28l 26FebChp 16f HcpC heavy 4/5 Destined To Shine (IRE) 8l

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 142-406 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around this trip lastterm but he’sbeen operating belowhis bestsofar this season, again not seeing his race out when sixth of 10 at Newbury latest.First-time visor needs to help with his finishing effort. 26NovNby 22f HcpC good 6/10 Zanza (IRE) 23l 5NovAin 21f HcpC gd-sf9/14 Al Dancer (FR) 48l 8OctChp 23f HcpC gd-fm 4/7 Peregrine Run (IRE) 27l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 22/332-3BF TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner who has shown useful form in defeatoverfences, running close to his bestwhen 4 lengths thirdof7 in 19f Wetherbyhandicap on his reappearance 6weeksago.Yardwon this race lastyear 28Oct Wet19f HcpC gd-sf3/7 Into Overdrive4l 13Feb Exe19f Ch soft 2/7 The WiddowMaker 43

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Gerry Feilden at Newbury a fortnight ago,jumping/travelling well and finding plenty.This demands another step forwardbut that’scertainlynot out of the question.

26NovNby 16f HcpH good 1/7 Grivetana (FR) 21/2l 8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf5/9 Jonbon (FR) 22l 18Mar Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf2/26State Man (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 11520-1CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner and smart novicehurdler lastseason. Stepped up again on his return when impressively winning lastmonth’sGreatwood, responding well. Tough and genuine and surely set foranother big run.

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much going the right way, following up his Kilbeggan maiden win in 7-runner minor event at Cork (24.2f)55days ago, staying on well. Likely to progressfurther and can’t be taken lightly 16OctCrk 24fHdl gd-yd 1Another Choice(IRE) 3l 19Aug Kil 25f Hdl good 1Run ForPat (IRE) 81/2l 8Jul Crk 24fHdl good 7Ramondo Dnzeo (IRE) 15l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM FF1-043 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who wasfair in bumpers and shaped likeastayerwhen lastof3on Hexham hurdling debut (20,1f) 36 days ago.Takes abig step up in grade and will surely

TIMEFORM VIEW Good strikerateoverhurdles and has performed well on each of

7previous starts here(second in this race twiceand also a Festival win). Rarepoor effort in WetherbyListedraceatthe end of October but dangerous to discount back at this venue.Engaged 3.35hereFriday. 29OctWet 24fHdl gd-sf6/6 Proschema (IRE) 26l 17OctPon 18f Stk gd-sf5/8 WiseEagle (IRE) 41/2l 23Apr San21f Hdl good 2/4McFabulous (IRE) 1l

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful marewho took this race lastseason and added aSandown ListedinJanuary.Runner-up twiceat listedlevel this season. Likely to giveither usual good shot fora yard seeking ahat-trick of wins in the race

21NovKmp 24fHdl soft 2/3 Miranda (IRE) 11l 29OctWet 16f Hdl gd-sf2/5 Molly OllysWishes 11/4l 15Mar Chl 19f Hdl gd-sf7/12 Marie’s Rock (IRE) 91/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 13111-U CD TIMEFORM VIEW Improving marewho made it 4-5 over hurdles when readily landing C&D Listedhandicap in April. 4/1, unseatedfourth in Gerry Feilden at Newbury on reappearance. Remains open to improvement and high on shortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 2-12343 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner overhurdles in 2021 who opened chase account in aWarwick mares’ novicein May. Respectable efforts back hurdling lasttwicebut only areturn to her very bestwill sufficehere. 9Nov Ayr20f HcpH soft 3/5 Eternally Yours51/4l 16Jul Mkt 23f HcpH good 4/7 Ask Paddington (IRE) 14l 15Jun Utt20f HcpC good 3/3 Hell Red(FR) 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM F411-51 TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged apair of novicehurdles at around 19.5f during the spring and all the sharper foracomeback run at Bangor when making asuccessful start overfences at Catterick (25f)lastmonth. Back hurdling with first-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue tie 28NovCat 25fHcpC soft 1/3 25OctBgr 19f HcpH gd-sf5/9 Getaweapon (IRE) 16l 22Apr Chp 19f Hdl good 1/7 La Renommee (FR) 23/4

TFRHHIII BHA113 FORM 243112 DBF

Probable S.P’s: 3-1Theatre Glory (IRE), 9-2 Lady Adare(IRE), 7-1 Martello Sky(GB), 15-2 ISpy ADiva(GB), 9-1Nina TheTerrier (IRE), 14-1Indefatigable (IRE), 16-1Could Be Trouble (IRE), 20-1Branson Missouri (IRE), 22-1Herewegohoney(IRE), 25-1Peltwell (IRE) PLAYSMARTER

THEATRE GLORYhas met with defeatonly oncewhen completing overhurdles and is given achancetomakeupfor her Gerry Feilden mishap.Lady Adarewas 3-3in maiden/novicehurdles lastseason and is unlikely to giveupher unbeatenrecord easily so she’ssecond choiceahead of Alan King’sNina TheTerrier in this very competitivefinale

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If anyincident occurs during araceitis routine practicefor screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allowthe veterinary or medical personnel to makeasafeand accurate diagnosis and so thattheymay perform anytreatment in aprivateand calm environment. If necessary,horses and riders will be transported from the course to receivefurther treatment at the most appropriate equine hospital or Accident & Emergencyhospital.

FirstRace12.05 -THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£13007tothe winning horse Thesecond 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 5th and pay£125 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11steach Fillies allowed7lb Penalties, awinner of aClass3toClass5 hurdle race 4lb Of 2hurdle racesorofaClass1 or Class2hurdle 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 employeein charge of the bestturned 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. Thesponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.Horses which have been placed in the firstfour in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run overadistanceofabout twomiles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 13 entries at £125. -Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third£2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310.(Penalty Value £13007.50) A

SEE PAGE 14 FORTHIS RACE. Second Race12.40 -THE bearrene.com NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£13007tothe winning horse Thesecond to receive£5980,and the third£2990.for novicefour yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay£125 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Weights: 4-y-o10st 10lb; 5-y-oand up 11st4lb Fillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, awinner of aClass3toClass5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2steeple chases or of aClass1orClass2steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner,the Official BHA Rating of anyhorse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performanceinthis race,provided the horse has had at leastfour priorcompleted 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 anda£150 cash award will be given to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.8entries at £125.-Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third£2485. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A SEE PAGE 19 FORTHIS RACE. ThirdRace1.15-THE LYCETTSINSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£15609 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£7176,the third£3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 andthe sixth £447.for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stakeifthe horse is rated130 or higher,or £30 stakeifthe horse is rated129 or lowerwith £120 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, foreach steeple chase won6lb.Lycetts InsuranceBrokers has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer and jockey and a£150 award given to the stable employeein charge of the bestturned out horse in this race.PLEASE NOTE: Anovicehorse shall only be qualified to run in this race if,upto and including the Saturdayprior to closing, it has run aminimum of three times in Steeple Chases in GreatBritain, Ireland or Franceor, having run in twosuch races, has been placed in the firstfour on each occasion,inaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 9entries at £150.-Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third£2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372.(Penalty Value £15609)

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Fourth Race1.50 -THE AIS DECEMBER GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £74035 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£27781, the third£13910,the fourth £6929, the fifth £3484 and the sixth £1742. forfour yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay£200 stake, Confirm by noon, December 5th and pay£450,Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2022, awinner of asteeple chase 5lb (No penalty to takeahorse’sweight above 12st). AIS will makeapresentation to the winning owner,trainer and jockey and a£150 award will be giventothe stable employeeincharge of the best turned out horse in this race.Inaddition, aperpetual Challenge Trophywill be presented to the winningowner,tobeheld until November 1st, 2023. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. This race will be restricted to 17 runners plus two reserves. Thetwo reserves will be nominatedasR18 and R19.The procedurefor the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the noticeheaded ‘Reserves’ which has been published in TheRacing Calendar and which also appears on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site. TheBritish Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the RaceEntry Code in the event thatraisingofthe weights at the 24 hour stage provesnecessary.Trainers areremindedofthe provisions of paragraph 41 of the RaceEntry Code which requirethattheymustnotify the Racing Calendar Officeimmediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the listofrunners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. TheBritish Horseracing Authority has modifiedthe Rules of Racing as aconsequenceofproviding tworeserves forthe Caspian Caviar Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase). Thenon-runner penalty will be waived forany horse which is deemed anon-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the daybeforethe race.The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code forthe purposes of this race,such thatracecourse performances up to and including Sunday, November 27th maybetaken intoaccount. TheBritish Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the RaceEntries Code and the Division of Races section of the RaceAdministration Code of the Rules of Racing forthe purposes of this race.PLEASE NOTE: Anovicehorse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it hasrun aminimum of three times in Steeple Chases in GreatBritain, Ireland or Francein accordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 34 entries, 15 at £200,19at£650.-Closed November 22nd, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £56654; Second £23257; Third£11635;Fourth £5811; Fifth £2912; Sixth £1456. (Penalty Value £74035)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 26 FORTHIS RACE. Fifth Race2.25 -THE UNIBET INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£74035tothe winning horse Thesecond to receive£27781, the third£13910,the fourth £6929and the fifth £3484. forfour yrs old and upwards, which areallotted arating or an assessment of 120 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to and including the dayprior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay£650 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st2lb each Fillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, awinner of aListedorGrade 3/Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of aGrade 1orGrade 2hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties forwins achievedinNovices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in GreatBritain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France).UNIBEThas generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer and jockey anda£150 award given to the stable employeeincharge of the bestturned out horse.The winning owner will also receiveaperpetual challenge trophytobeheld until 1stNovember next year.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of theStakes and PrizeMoneyCode.THERE WILL BE A PARADE FORTHIS RACE 8entries at £650.-Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £56654; Second £23257; Third£11635;Fourth £5811; Fifth £2912. (Penalty Value £74035)A

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Sixth Race3.00-THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THEBRISTOLNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£22780tothe winning horse Thesecond to receive£8548, the third£4280,the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 andthe sixth £536. fornovicefour yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay£200 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 8th. Weights: 4-y-o10st13lb; 5-y-oand up 11stFillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, awinner of aClass2weight-for-age or Class1handicap hurdle race 3lb Of aClass1weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. ALBERTBARTLETT &SONS have generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winningowner,trainer and jockey and a£150 award given to the stable employeeincharge of the bestturned 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. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. 8entries at £200.- Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third£3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 38 FORTHIS RACE.

Seventh Race3.35-THE MOLSON COORS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode. £15609 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£7176,the third£3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447.for four yrs old and upwardsfillies and mares only.£150 stakeifthe horse is rated130 or higher,or£30 stakeifthe horse is rated129 or lowerwith £120 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclareby10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, foreach hurdle race won7lb.MOLSON COORS have kindly sponsored this race and presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer and jockey,and a£150 award given to the stable employee in charge of thebestturned out horse in this race.PLEASE NOTE: Anoviceorjuvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it hasrun aminimum of four times in Hurdle racesinGreat Britain, Ireland or Franceinaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1at£30 and 11 at £150.-Closed December 5th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third£2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372.(Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 42 FORTHIS RACE.

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