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Hello and a very warm welcome to The Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Today marks the opening day of The Christmas Meeting here, and with the festive season in full swing, we’re delighted to share an exciting afternoon of top-class Jump racing with you. The atmosphere is sparkling with Christmas cheer, and we’re thrilled to have you with us for what promises to be a memorable day on the track.
Looking at today’s card, we are thrilled to showcase another superb line-up of competitive races, highlighted by the feature race of the day, The Turners Handicap Chase. Last year’s winner King Turgeon returns to defend his crown, facing a formidable challenge from former Festival hero and Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup runner L’Homme Presse, who carries top weight With strong fields throughout the afternoon, today’s action is sure to keep you engrossed from start to finish
We’re also delighted to welcome back the Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase, always a special spectacle at Cheltenham. The Centre of the Course will be open to all Club/Tattersalls enclosure ticket holders for viewing. Racegoers wishing to watch from the designated centre-course viewing areas can gain access once the horses are clear after the fifth race at 2.35pm, until approximately 2.50pm when runners go to post for the sixth race. After this time, access will not be possible
Pre-racing entertainment begins in the Parade Ring with the Official Preview Show at 11.30am, offering expert insight into today’s key contenders. We hope you enjoy the music from the Cheltenham Silver Band, whose traditional brass soundtrack is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.
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J Mark Walsh
T Gavin Cromwell
O Mr John P. McManus
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Race 1 11.40 2m 7f 214y
1 Moon Rocket (IRE) 11-8
2 Gamesters Guy (GB) 11-2
Race 2 12.15 2m 7f 214y
1 Stratagem (FR) 11-6
2 The Boola Boss (IRE) 11-4
3 Gaelic Rambler (IRE) 11-3
4 Top Target (IRE) 11-2
5 Silver Thorn (GB) 11-2
6 Lilting Verse (IRE) 11-2
7 Ladronne (FR) 11-2
Race 3 12.50
1 Ashdown Forest (IRE) 11-4
2 Berkshire Smudge (IRE) 11-4
3 Dissident (GB) 11-4
4 Donegal (FR) 11-4
5 Dontelimurnamepike (GB) 11-4
6 Dream’s Ka (FR) 11-4
7 Knighton (GB) 11-4
8 Orphan Ollie (IRE) 11-4
9 Whatsgoingonmarvin (IRE) 11-4
Race 4 1.25 2m 3f 88y
1 Tell The Tale (IRE) 12-0
2 Kelijoe (FR) 11-12
3 Big Storm Brewing (GB) 11-10
4 River Rider (IRE) 11-8
5 Cumhacht (IRE) 11-7
6 Meraki Mist (FR) 11-5 7 Dudley’s Bar (IRE) 11-3 8 Milan Milos (IRE) 10-13 9 Perfect Arch (IRE) 10-7
Celine Man (IRE) 10-6 Race 5 1.58 2m 128y 1 Courageous Strike (GB)
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Owners Prize Money 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (PenaltyValue £10892)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25):D Skelton (36 wins from 270 runners, 13%) runs DELTABLUES BELLE & MINELLAMARATHON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs DELTABLUES BELLE & MINELLAMARATHON FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs OLD PARK STAR today. D Skelton won this race in 2015 and 2024 The stable runs DELTA BLUES BELLE and MINELLA MARATHON today.
BgPassingGlance-CallMeALegend 5 11-6
J Shane Quinlan
T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
O MrAndrewJ. Martin
B Pitchall Stud
S Andy Martin Racing
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Loussia(FR) 4 11-6
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O MrJ. P. Romans
B Patrice Bourreau & Lisbane Farm
S Coral Racing Limited
BgBlueBresil(FR)-SaintGoustan(FR) 4 11-6
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr R. A. Bartlett
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
S Albert Bartlett
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-BaileysPartytime 4 11-6
J C. M. Quirke
T A. Slattery, Ireland
O Punchestown Friends Syndicate
B Mrs D. Cashman
BgWellChosen-NorwichStar(IRE) 5 11-6
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Gordon & Su Hall
B M. Fogarty
S Unibet
6 OUR BOYSTAN (GB) (33)
BgKapgarde(FR)-WhoopsADaisy 4 11-6
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O FortyWinks Racing
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston
S Fitzdares
J Jack Hogan E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
TFRHHHII BHAFORM051-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive form in bumpers and made awinning hurdling debut in emphatic style in 11-runnermaiden at Huntingdon (15.8f,soft)20daysago,leadingonbridle2outandquickeningclear Facesastiffertaskherebutseemssuretoprogress.
22Nov Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 UnjeuRoyal(FR) 6l 11Apr Hun 15f NHF good 1/7 TheBossBear(IRE)
24Jan Don 16f NHF gd-sf 5/16 Storming George (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWCost£110,000afterfinishingrunner-uponhisIrish point debut and looked potentially useful in going one better in 6-runnernoviceatExeter(16.7f)35daysago,quickeningclearhaving loomedup2out.Willimproveandnotonetounderestimate
7Nov Exe 16f Hdl good 1/6
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £200,000 after winning his sole start between the flags and made a successful hurdling debut with something to spare in 6-runner novice at Lingfield (19.5f, good) last month.Thebareformisnothingflash,butheseemssuretoprogress. 11Nov Lin 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 CanYouHearMe(IRE) 31/4l
TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM00121
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinneratthethirdattemptwhoimproved on hurdling debut form to win 16-runner maiden at Thurles (15.8f, goodto soft) 22 days ago, kept uptowork. More on his plate herebutlikelytoprogressfurther 20Nov Thu 15f Hdl yd-sf 1 Firebrand(GER) 51/2l 25Oct Gal 16f Hdl yield 2 L’ Evangeliste (FR) 8l 7Oct Gal 16f Stk yield 1 ZeusPower(GER)
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM323-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in 3 bumpers for Paul Nichollslastseasonandbetteredthatlevelwhenmakingtheperfect transition to hurdling in 2m novice at Kempton 18 days ago, bit in hand.Suretoprogress.
24Nov Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/6 UnSensALaVie(FR) 3l 21Apr Chp 16f NHF good 3/9 Pink Pony Club 8l 7Feb Kmp 16f NHF soft 2/8 BoldAction (IRE) 4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM21-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the second attempt in bumpers and overcameinexperiencetomakeasuccessfulhurdlingdebutin5-runnernovice atFfosLas(15.8f,soft)33daysago,rallyingtoleadfinal50yds.Seemssureto improvebutwillneedtojumpwithmorefluencyinthisstrongerfield.
ChgAmaron-SforzaRagazza(GER) 4 11-0
J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O Riverdee Stable
B Ralf Kredel
S Grosvenor Sport
GrmKingstonHill-CompetitiveAffair(IRE) 5 10-13
J JackTudor
T David Pipe, Wellington
O The Kingstonians
B Jimmy Lawler
S W & S Recycling
GrmWalkInThePark(IRE)-PinkMist(IRE) 5 10-7
J KielanWoods
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Delta B
B R. Tanner
S Olive Print & Graphics
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8.
TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM4211-
TIMEFORMVIEW Builtonbumperpromisewhenwinning7-runnerjuvenile atNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft,11/4)onhurdlesbowinJanuaryonfinalrunfor Emma Lavelle. Followed in ready fashion at Taunton in March and open to furtherimprovementsportingafirst-timetonguestrapafter9monthsoff 10Mar Tnt 16f Hdl good 1/9 RedNYellow
TFRHHHHH BHA-
FORM32113-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwellinbumpers,culminatingwithathirdin theGrade2atAintree,andlookedausefulprospectwhenmakingawinning hurdling debut in 9-runner Chepstow maiden (19.4f) 37 days ago, comfortably Downintripherebutthere’sundoubtedlybettertocome. 5Nov Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Kripticjim(FR)
3Apr Ain 16f NHF gd-sf
TFRHHIII BHAFORM331-505
TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 buy after winning on the last of her 3 starts in points, but handicaps are more likely to be her thing after thisrun.
26Nov Wet 16f Hdl soft 5/5 Anariza (FR) 20l 6Nov Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 12/13 Jackie Hobbs 49l 10May Hex 16f NHF good 5/6 Celestron Star 6l
2024: COUNTRYMILE (IRE) 5 11 6 HarrySkelton 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Kingston Queen (IRE), 9-2 Old Park Star (IRE), 8-1 Lisbane Park (IRE), 17-2 Minella Marathon (GB), 10-1 Sherminator (GER), 12-1 Our Boy Stan (GB), 14-1 Mullaghgloss (IRE), 16-1 Glance At Midnight (GB), 33-1 Can’t Resist It (GB), 66-1 Delta Blues Belle (IRE)
An interesting novice hurdle to kick off the card. KINGSTON QUEEN looked a useful prospect when scoring comfortably on her Chepstow hurdling debut last month and while her future probably lies back over further, it’s hard ignore howwell that form is working out, so she looks worth siding with to make it 2 from 2 in this sphere. Old Park Star bettered his bumper form when making a winning start over hurdles with a bit up his sleeve at Kempton and seems sure to improve, as does Lisbane Park.
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16692, 2nd £8348, 3rd £4172, 4th £2088. (PenaltyValue £21784)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(36 wins from 270 runners, 13%) runs ROYAL INFANTRY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs ROYAL INFANTRY
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2024 The stable runs CALIFET EN VOL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CALIFET EN VOL trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 51 miles.
BgAffinisea(IRE)-LuckOrLogic(IRE) 6 11-9
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Megsons
B Miss Barbara Hanna S BresBet
BrgCalifet(FR)-MallardsInFlight(IRE) 6 11-4
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan
S Unibet
BrgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-SovereignLass(IRE) 6 11-4
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Craig & Laura Buckingham
B Kevin Neville
S Manor Farm Bloodstock
4 TINTINTIN (FR) (15)
GrgTinHorse(IRE)-Vanood’Orthe(FR) 6 11-4
J Jack Hogan
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Caveat Emptor Partnership
B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin
S BresBet
E Tongue Strap
TFRHHHHH BHA143 FORM211D0-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler last season and looked a smart recruit to chasing when making a successful start over the larger obstaclesin20.5fAyrnovicelastmonth.
12Nov Ayr 20f Ch soft 1/3 DerryhassenPaddy(IRE) 41/4l 12Mar Chl 21f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 The NewLion 69l 25Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft D/7 Potters Charm (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM23/1216- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner as a novice over hurdles, including 6-runner listedcontestatHuntingdon(19.6f)inFebruaryandsignedoffwitharespectable midfieldeffortinAintreeGrade1inthespring(didtoomuchtoosoon).Secondin apointatthestartofhiscareer Verymuchachasingtype.
4Apr Ain 24f Hdl good 6/13 Julius des Pictons (FR) 93/4l 6Feb Hun 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 NoQuestionsAsked(IRE) 1/2l Nov24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 The NewLion 3l
TFRHHHII BHA138
FORM1452-34 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler, reaching the frame in competitive handicapsatChepstow(19.5f,goodtofirm)andthisvenue(21f,soft) in recent months. A point background suggests he should take to fences.Tonguetiedfirsttime.
15Nov Chl 21f HcpH soft 4/10 LavenderHill Mob 7l 11Oct Chp 19f HcpH good 3/14 RamboT(IRE) 4l 23Apr Per 23f Hdl gd-sf 2/14 KissWill (FR) 41/4l
TFRHHIII BHA119
FORM6040-0P C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course hurdle winner but badly let down by his jumping when pulled up on Lingfield chase debut last month. Sixmilebridgelookverymuchtheyard’snumberonehere.
27Nov Lin 20f HcpC good P/6 Noble Park (IRE)24Oct Chl 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/20 French Ship 21l 4Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 15/20WellingtonArch 34l
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024:JANGO BAIE (FR) 5 11 4 Nico de Boinville 7-4 (NickyHenderson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Sixmilebridge (IRE), 10-3 Califet En Vol (IRE), 7-2 Royal Infantry (IRE), 14-1 Tintintin (FR)
SIXMILEBRIDGE is taken to put his experience to good use but chase newcomers Califet En Vol and Royal Infantry were of a similar standard to him over hurdles so could pose threats if taking to this new discipline. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE)
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Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 270 runners, 13%) runs FORTUNE DE MER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs FORTUNE DE MER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KEL DU LARGE trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.
BgCokoriko(FR)-Valcelita(FR) 7 12-0
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B ThierryAdenot
BgCamelot-MissRaven(IRE) 8 11-13
J Megan Fox (7)
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O The Optimists Syndicate
B Haras du Logis St Germain
S OLBG
BgGetaway(GER)-ShadowDearg(IRE)
9 11-8
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap
T Faye Bramley, Lambourn
O The Cheeky Pups
B Sean Reilly
ChgDoyen(IRE)-Creation(FR) 5 11-3
J HarrySkelton E Hood
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Stephen Bough
B Denis Cusack
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
BrgGreatPretender(IRE)-HighBenefit(IRE) 10 11-2
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick
B John R. Hales
S BresBet
6 MELON (GER) (279)
ChgAdlerflug(GER)-MrsMiller(GER) 4 10-12
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Rockerfellers
B K. Strauf
S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
7 LELOOPA(IRE) (49)
BmWingsofEagles(FR)-Walkthefirth(IRE) 5 10-11
J Tom Broughton (5) E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
S Morson Group
TFRHHIII BHA138
FORM1F40-00 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Former Greatwood and Betfair Hurdle winner but hard to know much of that ability remains as he’s been below par back hurdling since a fall over fences atAscot last December, including in this year’sGreatwood.Wouldneedtoseemarketsupporttoconsider 16Nov Chl 16f HcpH soft 9/18 Alexei (GER) 25l 29Apr Pun 16f HcpH yield 17/17 Ascending Lark 44l 8Feb Nby 16f HcpH soft 12/17 Joyeuse (FR) 42l
TFRHHHII BHA137 (-1)
FORM024-044 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerandtranslatedmostofthatabilitytofences atthefirsttimeofaskingwhen121/4lengthsfourthof6in2mcourseGrade2 on reappearance in November Not in the same form when last of4 at Exeter sincebutonafeasiblemarkbackoverthesmallerobstacles.
5Dec Exe 17f Ch gd-sf 4/4 Mirabad (FR) 12l 15Nov Chl 15f Ch soft 4/6 July Flower(FR) 12l 29Apr Pun 16f HcpH yield 8/17 Ascending Lark 10l
TFRHHIII BHA132
FORM040-00P
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonhisdayforNickyHendersonbutwinless since2022andhasn’tfiredin3outingsforcurrentyard
29Nov Nby 20f HcpH soft P/15 French Ship16Nov Chl 16f HcpH soft 15/18 Alexei (GER) 76l 17Oct Utt 19f HcpH good 9/10 Dargiannini (IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHH BHA127
FORM140-312 C BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Good Cheltenham record includeswins in a listed bumper last November and a Grade 2 novice hurdle this autumn. Sound start to his handicap career when second of 7 at Ascot (2m,good)3weeksago Bigplayer.
21Nov Asc 15f HcpH good 2/7 Trustintimes 1l 24Oct Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 DoctorBlue(FR) s.h 5Oct Utt 15f Hdl good 3/9 TopJimmy 43/4l
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM02-0056 D
TIMEFORMVIEWHasyettofirethisseasonbutnicelyhandicapped if staging a rival having dipped to 4lb lower that when second in a competitiveraceatKemptoninFebruary
23Nov Wdr 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Hardydu Seuil (FR) 14l 10Nov Car 19f HcpC soft 5/5 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 12l 24Oct Chl 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/20 French Ship 23l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM1614- D
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedimproveronFlatforthisyardandtookwell to hurdling last winter, winning juveniles at Doncaster (good to soft) and Wetherby (heavy). Only a respectable fourth in Sandown juvenile handicap finalstartbutretainspotentialforhandicapsthisseason.
8Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Narragansett 101/2l 23Jan Wet 16f Hdl soft 1/8 Narragansett 13/4l
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM101-631 C
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit4winsinherlast7startswhenseeingoff 11 rivals in a course conditional jockeys’ handicap under Tom Broughton in October Did that decisively and should remain competitiveoff6lbhigher
24Oct Chl
BgClovisduBerlais(FR)-Modigliana(FR)
J Sean Bowen
T Nicky Martin, Minehead
O Bradley Partnership
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant
5 10-10
S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
BgPostponed(IRE)-Caravela(IRE)
4 10-10
J Freddie Keighley(7) E Hood
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 21
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt
S FBC Manby Bowdler
BgRaven’sPass(USA)-RosMountain(IRE) 4 10-5
J Callum Pritchard (3) E Visor
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
B Hunting Hill Stud
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-PrincesseSelenia(FR) 5 10-4
J Ciaran Gethings
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Tom Chadney and Friends
B Pascal Noue
S Culverhill Farm Racing
TFRHHHHI BHA120
FORM3/330-11 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives 2-2 in handicap hurdles, both competitive big-fieldevents,latterlyattheOpenmeetinghere(heavy)4weeksago Raised7lbbutfurtherprogresscan’tbediscounted.
14Nov Chl 16f HcpH soft 1/15 JackHyde(IRE)
22Oct Wor 16f HcpH good 1/14 KingUlanda(IRE)
16Jan Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 7/10 The GrayGhost (IRE) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORMr110-P2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic front-runner who landed back-to-backvictoriesatLudlowandFontwellinthespring.Pulledup on reappearance but quickly back on song when second of 4 at Sandown(2m,good)lastmonth.
9Nov San 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/4 Nardaran (FR) 21/2l 20Oct Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf P/6 Nardaran (FR)16Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 15/16 KingWilliam Rufus (FR) 68l
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORMF06-20P
TIMEFORM VIEW Trained by Anthony Charlton to win a pair of juvenile hurdles last season. His second at NewtonAbbot in May shows he can be competitive in handicaps but he’s struggled in his 2 outings this autumn. Itremainstobeseenwhetherafirst-timevisorsparksarevival.
27Nov Tnt 19f HcpH gd-fm P/8 Melton Mossy(IRE)11Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 9/13 Gibbs Island 58l 14May Ntn 18f HcpH good 2/6 American Land (IRE) nk
TFRHHHHI BHA114
FORM111/-3 C BF
TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3startsin2023/24season,includingacourseListed bumperandaHerefordjuvenilehurdle.Off21months,losthisunbeatenrecordbut shaped encouragingly given the length of absence when third in Exeter novice hurdle5weeksago Veryinterestinghandicapnewcomer
7Nov Exe 16f Hdl good 3/6 Lisbane Park (IRE) 4l Feb24 Her 16f Hdl soft 1/10 DonVirginia(FR) 2
Jan24 Chl 13f NHF heavy 1/11 DirtyDen
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MIRABAD (FR) 5 10 4 Luke Scott 10-1 (DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole) 14 ran
Visor worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 7. Stewards Note:
MELON: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the last.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Leloopa (IRE), 4-1 Fortune de Mer (IRE), 6-1 Kel du Large (FR), 15-2 French Emperor (FR), 11-1 Iberico Lord (FR), Brentford Hope (GB), 12-1 Continuance (GB), 16-1 Melon (GER), 50-1 Stoner’s Choice (GB), 150-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), Moutarde (IRE)
FORTUNE DE MER has shaped well in a handicap since winning a Grade 2 novice here in the autumn and can land another course success. Fellow progressive 5-y-os Kel du Large and French Emperor, who like the selection have winning form at this venue, may provide the main opposition.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H De Bromhead (25 wins from 164 runners, 15%) runs THE SHORT GO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs HENRY’S FRIEND FANCYTHAT: V Williams won this race in 2015 and 2021. The stable runs L’HOMME PRESSE today. N & W Twiston-Davies won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs GOWEL ROAD today.
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-RomanceTurgot(FR) 10 12-0
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman)
B Mr Bernard Camp S Faucets Limited
BgShirocco(GER)-EasterBonnie(IRE) 8 10-12
J BenJones E Cheek Pieces
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Elizabeth and OliverTroup
B Otto Daniel Kueres
S Fitzdares
BorBrgFlemensfirth(USA)-HollygroveSamba(IRE) 9 10-12
J SamTwiston-Davies E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies,Cheltenham
O OptionsOSyndicate
B CyrilO’Hara
S OptionsEnergyServicesLtd
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-EnLaCruz(FR) 8 10-8
J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Mr F Green and MrJ Chinn
B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst
TFRHHHII BHA162
FORM124/31P- C
TIMEFORMVIEWClassychaserwhohastoconcedeplentyofweightallround,but lastruninahandicapwaswhenwinningthe2022RehearsalChaseoffa2lbhighermark. Made it 3-4 at Cheltenhamwhen landingthe Cotswold Chase (25.2f, soft) inJanuary andhisexcellentrecordwhenfreshisanotherpositivefactor
15Feb Asc 21f Ch good P/6 Pic D’orhy(FR)25Jan Chl 25f Ch soft 1/6 StageStar(IRE) 3/4l Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/11 Banbridge (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHHH BHA146
FORM45100-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when landing a big pot on his seasonalreappearanceatAscot(23.8f,good)lastmonth.Nudgedupjust3lbfor thatandwhilehehasstruggledonhis2previousvisitstothiscourse,hewillbea dangertoallifabletoreproducetheformofthatAscoteffortbackhere.
1Nov Asc 23f HcpC good 1/12 TheChangingMan(IRE)
/
l 12Apr Ayr 31f HcpC gd-sf 8/23 Captain Cody (IRE) 52l 11Mar Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 8/24 Myretown (IRE) 27l
TFRHHIII BHA146
FORM2210-03 C
TIMEFORMVIEW CleeveHurdlewinnerherelastwinterandbetteredhislow-key reappearancedisplaywhenthirdin3mhandicaphurdleherelasttime.Notseenoutover fencessincewinningasmall-fieldhandicapatAscotinOctober2022,though,andthis willbeatoughreintroductiontothelargerobstacles.
15Nov Chl 23f HcpH soft 3/8 Kikijo (FR)
25Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 11/17 Ma Shantou (IRE) 32l 13Mar Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf 8/13 Bob Olinger(IRE) 38l
FORM1/40P1-6
S Plumbing World TFRHHIII BHA142
BgDoyen(IRE)-Mandarli(IRE)
J Tom Bellamy
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Masterson Holdings Limited
B Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
6
8 10-6
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timesoverfenceslastseason,culminatinginadecisive victoryinvaluableAintreehandicap,aracehealsocapturedin2024 Reappearance run at Newcastle was probably needed, but it’s likely that his campaign will once againbegearedtowardsthatsameAintreehandicapduringthespring.
29Nov Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Konfusion 35l 5Apr Ain 24f HcpC good 1/12 ImperialSaint(FR) 5l Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Some Scope -
TFRHHHII BHA140
FORM3211-2P
TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupwith3mhandicapwinsatKemptonandWarwickin MarchandshapedwellwhensecondonreturnatBangor Didn’tenduptakingpart aftergoingto post fora majorNewburyhandicap recently(pulled upatthe start) andwhilehisnew3lbhighermarkhasnowkickedin,hemeritsrespect.
29Nov Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf P/24 PanicAttack (IRE)12Nov Bgr 24f HcpC soft 2/7 Deep Cave (IRE) 21/4l 27Mar War 24f HcpC good 1/6 SailAway(FR) nk
TFRHHHHI BHA135
FORM113PP-6 CD
GrgTurgeon(USA)-King’sCrystal 7 10-2
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Somerset Racing
B Mrs Henri Devin
S W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformtoanewlevellastseason,winningfirst3starts ofthecampaign,includingthisraceoffa3lblowermark12monthsago Endedthat campaign on a downer, but reappearance sixth in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (21f,good)wasencouragingandthisstepbackupintripwillhelp 8Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 6/17 Colonel Harry(IRE) 8l 11Mar Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf P/24 Myretown (IRE)2Feb Mus 31f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Magna Sam7 BLAZETHEWAY(IRE)
BgGetaway(GER)-Enniscoffey(IRE) 7 10-2
J DannyMullins
T Ms Margaret Mullins, Ireland
O M.Willis/P.Willis/B.Groarke/T.Groarke
B Brian Groarke
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyusefulchaserwhoputhisunderwhelmingreappearance behind him when second in a Sligo maiden (17.5, good to soft) in October Wasn’t disgracedinGrade3companynexttimeandmovingbackupintripwon’thurt,but
J Darragh O’Keeffe E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Mr N. Byrne
B Louis G. Vambeck TFRHHHII BHA134
FORM42F5-P4 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record last season, but performed with credit both visits here during that campaign and again when fourth in another valuable handicapatthiscourse(25f,good)towardstheendofOctober Still,thefirst-time tonguestrapwillneedtohelpekeoutabitmoreifhe’stobagthisprize.
25Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 4/18 Three Card Brag (IRE)
J Sean Bowen
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O All Above Board Racing
B Mrs Karine Perreau
S Warren Greatrex Racing TFRHHHII BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
FORM1130-52
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedswitchedtofenceslastseason,winningatNewbury atWindsor,andwasn’tentirelydisgracedinthebigfestivalshereandatPunchestown duringthespring.Kick-startedpresentcampaignwithagoodsecondatthiscourse (25f,soft),buthe’s9lb‘wrong’attheweightsthistime.
15Nov Chl 25f HcpC soft 2/16
2024: KINGTURGEON (FR) 6 10 4JackTudor9-4 (David Pipe) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
L’HOMME PRESSE: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Doyen Chief (IRE), 9-2 L’homme Presse (FR), 6-1 King Turgeon (FR), 13-2 The Short Go (IRE), 7-1 Herakles Westwood (FR), 8-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 14-1 Blaze The Way (IRE), 18-1 Gowel Road (IRE), 22-1 Cruz Control (FR)
There was much to like about the way HENRY’S FRIEND stuck to his guns at Ascot where he landed a good prize in pretty decisive fashion in the end. A 3lb rise is hardly the end of the world and while he still needs to prove that he can do it round here (no show both previous visits), his profile is otherwise an appealing one. Last year’s winner King Turgeon is feared on the back of his encouraging run at Aintree, while The Doyen Chief and class angle L’Homme Presse also command respect.
14/07/1947-20/05/2025
Julian followed in his father’s footsteps and supported racing at Cheltenham over a period of some 35 years. He sponsored races year on year under the guise of Chairman of Steel Plate and Sections. He attended most meetings using the large box (4052) overlooking the finishing post.
He was involved in the ownership of many horses, plenty of which ran at Cheltenham, both under his ownership and that of Steel Plate and Sections.
The roar at the start of the first race at Cheltenham Festival held a special place in his heart.
Cheltenham Racecourse held so many happy memories for him.
In latter years he very much enjoyed the Cotswold Club
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16692, 2nd £8348, 3rd £4172, 4th £2088. (PenaltyValue £21784)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 270 runners, 13%) runs LE MILOS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs LE MILOS
WEIGHTWATCHER: FUGITIF won off a handicap mark of 151, his rating is now down 8lb to 143.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SEDDON trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
GrgKhalkevi(IRE)-Hesmeralda(FR) 11 12-0
J Brendan Powell E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O J P Romans &TerryWarner
B Mr Bruno Vagne
S Coral Racing Limited
BgBallingarry(IRE)-Turiane(FR) 10 11-10
J CharlieMaggs(5) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain
B MrAndre Rousseau
S RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
3
BgShirocco(GER)-BanjaxedGirl 10 11-8
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Jolly Good Partnership
B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
BgStowaway-AndreasBenefit(IRE) 12 11-5
J Alex Harvey(3)
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate
B Tim and Helen Keoghan
BgCourtCave(IRE)-MediaView(IRE) 10 11-1
J Sean Bowen
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
B Mrs Rosemary Ross
S Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
6 COPPERHEAD (GB) (306)
ChgSulamani(IRE)-How’sBusiness
11 11-1
J Freddie Gingell E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard
B R. and J. Micklethwait
S Coral Racing Limited
7 WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (32)
BgFameAndGlory-LastofMany(IRE) 10 10-13
J Richie McLernon
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O The Stagger Inn
B Mrs Kathleen McKeever
TFRHHHHH BHA147
FORM34005-1 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort ended a long losing run with a bold display from the front in an 8-runner similar race at this course (20.2f, soft) 28 days ago, Up 5lb but likely to be competitive once again.
14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/8 MisterCoffey(FR) 41/2l 19Apr Hay 19f HcpC good 5/9 The FlierBegley(IRE) 15l 4Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 17/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 30l
TFRHHHII BHA143
FORM53600-5 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEWHasproducedseveralgoodeffortshere,notleast when winning the December Gold Cup 2 years ago More miss than hit since, though may have found conditions not to his liking when fifthbehindEldoradoAllenherelastmonth.Cheekpiecesbackon.
14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 5/8 EldoradoAllen (FR) 36l 16Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 8/10 Riskintheground (IRE) 12l 13Mar Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 15/20Jagwar(FR) 34l
TFRHHHII BHA141
FORM604-15P D
TIMEFORMVIEW Wonhisfirststartinveteran’scompanyatWarwickin Februarybefore also scoring in a similarevent at Fakenham in May. Beaten favourite at Aintree on return from summer break and little show back in opencompanyatBangorlasttime,sobouncebackisrequired.
12Nov Bgr 24f HcpC soft P/7 Deep Cave (IRE)26Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 5/7 TornAnd Frayed (FR) 21l 6May Fkn 24f HcpC good 1/5 TommieBeau(IRE) 51/2l
TFRHHIII BHA138
FORMP530-0F CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a big-field Festival handicap here in 2023 andhighlightedhisversatilitywithabraceofvictoriesonFlatatupto 2mlastsummer EarlyfallerintheGrandSeftononreturntochasing lasttimeandthisshouldrevealmore.
8Nov Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf F/17 Colonel Harry(IRE)11Oct Nkt 18f Hcp gd-fm 19/19 Beylerbeyi 59l 30Apr Pun 20f HcpC yield 9/14 James du Berlais (FR) 34l
TFRHHHHI BHA134
FORM3232U2 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Missed all of last season but been in fine form when completingthisyear, placed forthe fourthtimewhen pushing subsequent Becher Chase winnter Twig close at Sandown (24.2f,good)33daysago Player.
9Nov San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Twig nk 1Nov Asc 23f HcpC good U/12 Henry’s Friend (IRE)10Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 2/7 Hang InThere (IRE) 51/2l
TFRHHHII BHA134
FORM112214-
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a revelation in veterans company last year, notching his fourth win of the campaign in Series Final at Market Rasen in January GoodeffortwhenfourthatExeterwhenlastseenbutsuspicionishe’ll findthistriponthesharpsidereturningfrom10monthsoff 9Feb Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Credo (IRE) 11l 17Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 SamBrown 11/4l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/10
FORM26-1461 D
S Postpack Ltd TFRHHHII BHA132
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced a good record fresh returning from 4 monthsoffwhenrunningoutadecisivevictorofa5-runnerhandicap chaseatCarlisle(20f,goodtosoft)32daysago Thistougherfrom5lb highermarkbuthecan’tberuledonthebackofthateffort. 10Nov Car 19f
BgCalifet(FR)-ChicEtZen(FR) 11 10-13
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
BgPassingGlance-CallMeALegend 10 10-2
J BenJones E Tongue Strap
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mr & Mrs William Rucker
B Pitchall Stud
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA132
FORM160-312 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Jumping never been his strong suit but he rather ironically capitalised on a rival’s bad mistake to notch a second victory in veterans’companyatAintreeinOctober Shapedasifstillingoofformwhen runner-upatWarwicklasttimeandheholdsplaceclaimsagain.
20Nov War 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 NocteVolatus
26Oct Ain 24f HcpC good 1/7 AshtownLad(IRE)
10Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 3/7
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM0522-03
TIMEFORMVIEW Winlessforwellover3yearsbutconfirmedheretains abilitywhen53/4lengthsthirdof8toEldoradoAlleninhandicapchaseat thiscourse(20.2f,soft,11/2)28daysago Likelyrequiresacareerbestifhe’s tolandthisfrom3lboutoftheweights,though.
14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 3/8 EldoradoAllen (FR)
26Oct Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/7 Twinjets (IRE) 33l 5Feb Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Post Chaise (IRE) 3/
2024: NUMITOR 10 10 13James Bowen 10-1 (HeatherMain) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Eldorado Allen (FR), 9-2 Courtland (IRE), 11-2 Fugitif (FR), 8-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 9-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), 10-1 Copperhead (GB), 11-1 Le Milos (GB), 18-1 Can You Call (GB), 33-1 Seddon (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ELDORADO ALLEN produced a fantastic round of jumping from the front when snapping his long losing run here last month and Joe Tizzard’s grey retains with handicapping scope from a 5lb higher mark. Courtland’s latest second has already received a form boost and looks the biggest threat forthe Bowen team, withTornAnd Frayed completing the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) 2.COURTLAND (IRE) 3.TORN AND FRAYED (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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DITCH/RALLED HEDGE AINTREE 3, 26 DOUBLE BANK/HEDGES 5, 28 DOUBLE BANK/ HEDGE 7, 18
BANK WITH HEDGE 4, 23, 27 BIRCH ISLAND FENCE 2, 25 GLENFARCLES BARRELS 6, 29 1. 10, 16, 19, 24
CROSS COUNTRY MAP
The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.
A thrilling 12 race series, with over €850,000 in prize money, hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber, concluded at Lion d’Angers at the end of May when Patrice Quinton reclaimed the Crystal Cup from his Czech rival, Josef Vana, a competition that went right down to the final furlong.
Points are awarded from 6 down to 1 for the first six places in any race, doubled if running outside your country of origin to incentivize foreign participation, with bonuses worth €50,000 to the first and second placed owner and trainer.
The leaderboard up to this 7th leg at Cheltenham today has a suitably international feel:
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16692, 2nd £8348, 3rd £4172, 4th £2088. (PenaltyValue £21784)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (35 wins from 232 runners, 15%) runs MISTER COFFEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (20 wins from 72 runners, 28%) runs FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ICEO MADRIK & PLACENET trained by D Cottin, France.
BgSholokhov(IRE)-BelleAgain(IRE)
9 12-0
J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Patrick Hale
B Victor Connolly
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Pamella(FR) 10 11-10
J Jordan Gainford E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mme MH. Cassier
S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott
BgAuthorized(IRE)-Mamitador 10 11-10
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Lady Bamford &Alice Bamford
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
S Unibet
BgPassingGlance-Latenightdip
12 11-10
J Miss GinaAndrews E Tongue Strap
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O Mrs P. A. Ellis
B Mrs Pippa Ellis
S Fresh Air
5
BgCamelot-Trapeze 9 11-6
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O C. M. D. Syndicate
B Hascombe and Valiant Studs
BgMastercraftsman(IRE)-BlessedLuck(IRE) 8 11-5
J J.J. Slevin E Visor
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O Friendship Partnership
B Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd
S Mr O’Brien
BgHelmet(AUS)-CatHunter 10 10-12
J Sean Bowen
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mrs N. Unsworth
B Mr David Cohen
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TFRHHHHI BHA146
FORM044-P14
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a long losing run in 25f handicap chase at Kilbegganandbackeditupwithagoodfourthof22inGalwayPlate laterinJuly Mustentercalculationsoffthesamemarkafterabreak.
30Jul Gal 22f HcpC good 4/22 Western Fold (IRE) 101/2l 11Jul Kil 25f HcpC good 1 MicaMalpic(FR) hd 3May Pun 24f HcpC yield P/12 Bill Baxter(IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM3310-05
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart Irish handicapper who comes here on the back ofa solid fifth of15 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (30f, soft) 12daysago Notruledoutinachangeofheadgear
30Nov Fai 30f HcpC yd-sf 5 BetterTimesAhead (IRE) 15l 16Nov Nav 24f HcpC heavy 10/19 AnswerTo Kayf 23l 21Apr Fai 29f HcpC sf-hv 15/30Haiti Couleurs (FR) 84l
TFRHHHHI BHA142
FORM63/225-2
TIMEFORMVIEW Still to score over fences despite numerous good efforts, inlcuding when second of 8 in handicap chase here (20.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Can go well again off an unchanged mark grantedthisstiffertest.
14Nov Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/8 EldoradoAllen (FR) 41/2l 12Mar Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 5/16 Stumptown (IRE) 13l Dec24 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 2/15 Stumptown (IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM03U20-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Took this prize in 2023 and he also posted an excellentsecondintheCrossCountryattheFestivalinMarch.Notat his best afterwind surgery(alsotonguetied)when seventh over27f here26daysagosoneedstobounceback.
16Nov Chl 27f HcpC soft 7/10 Marble Sands (FR) 41l 4Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 22/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 76l 12Mar Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 2/16 Stumptown (IRE) 7l
TFRHHHII BHA138
FORM2P-3P63
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 18 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a creditable third of 15 in cross-country event at Punchestown(24.4f,soft)19daysago Possibilities.
23Nov Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 3 Desertmore House (IRE) 12l 11Jul Kil 25f HcpC good 6 Amirite (IRE) 16l 11Jun Lim 17f Hcp good 10 PartyDress (IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM4P-1325
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulIrishchaserwhobaggedtheLaTouche Cup in May. Not disgraced when second of4 in cross-country chase atPunchestown (24.4f, soft) 19 days ago.Well inthe mixwith avisor added.
23Nov Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 5 Desertmore House (IRE)23l 14Oct Pun 18f Hdl gd-yd 2 Glen Kiln (IRE) 31/2l 8Sep Gal 21f Hdl gd-yd 3 Lord Erskine (IRE) 16l
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM32-1016
TIMEFORMVIEWAllhis6winsoverfenceshavecomeatPerth,latest inSeptember,andhebeatonlyonein2m4fFontwellhandicapchase lasttime.Othersappealmore.
26Oct Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/7 Twinjets (IRE) 30l 24Sep Per 23f HcpC good 1/5 YeatsStar(IRE) s.h 19Jul Mkt 21f HcpC good 11/15 Ballysax
BgChoeurduNord(FR)-SundayMadrik(FR) 7 10-12
J Clement Lefebvre E Tongue Strap
T D. Cottin, France
O Prof Caroline Tisdall
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle
BgTransIsland-PersianPearl
13 10-10
J Tiernan PowerRoche (3) E Tongue Strap
T R. P. O’Keeffe, Ireland
O Mr R. P. O’Keeffe
B MrThomas Hughes
10
BgNetwork(GER)-LoftePlace(FR)
8 10-9
J JohnnyCharron E Tongue Strap
T D. Cottin, France
O Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson
B Marie-Christine Gabeur
BgOcovango-FitangaSpeed(IRE) 9 10-8
J Freddie Gordon
T Chris Gordon, Winchester
O The Morestead Pres Partnership
B Kevin Talbot
S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd
BgIt’sGino(GER)-DeessedeL’Est(FR) 6 10-5
J Donagh Meyler
T Emmet Mullins, Ireland
O Mr P. Byrne
B M. Contignon & Mme N. Contignon
ChgGetaway(GER)-PrincessMairead(IRE) 10 10-4
J PaddyHanlon (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
O Three Oaks, a Rose and an Acorn
B William Mangan
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
BgSalutino(GER)-MufflesGirl(IRE) 10 10-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Gavin Cromwell Racing Ltd
B Christopher Maye
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM1U5P-2R
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful French chaser who landed a pair of cross-countryracesatCompiegnelastautumn.Unseatedearlyinthis event 12 months ago though and also refused (and unseated rider) 9thbackatCompiegnelastmonth.Hasittoprovenow.
11Nov Com 27f Ch heavy R/8 Klitchko de Belair(FR)20Oct Com 23f Ch - 2 Donne Le Change (FR) 1l 29Mar Fon 30f Ch - P/12 Gentilhomme (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORMP1-41PP
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a third Punchestown cross-country victoryinMaybutpulledupbothrunssince,triedincheekpiecesback there19daysago Othersarepreferred.
23Nov Pun 24f Ch sf-hv P Desertmore House (IRE)29May Lio 36f Ch soft P/14 GoldAllen (FR)3May Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 1 FrenchDynamite(FR) 3/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA127
FORMF44-562
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserinFrancewhogotrightback on track on his sole run for Robert Collet when second of 7 in handicapchaseatWaregem(22.9f,good)inSeptember Hasrejoined hisformeryardandweightedtogowellhere.
2Sep Wgm 23f Ch - 2 -17Jun Cla 18f Hdl - 6/13 Iltone (FR) 83/4l 8May Aut 19f Hdl - 5 French Baron (FR) 24l
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM3UP6-55 C
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhowasn’tdisgracedwhenfifthof 11 in handicap chase at Fontwell (27.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago Cangiveanothergoodaccounteased1lb
16Nov Fon 27f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Livin On Luco (IRE) 19l 24Oct Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/18 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 23/4l 20Apr Plm 25f HcpC good 6/6 Hugos NewHorse (FR) 48l
TFRHHHHH BHA123
FORM214U10-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ex-French chaser for Daniela Mele who scored at Auteuil (2m6f) and backed it up with a very good seventh of18 in handicap there (2m6f) later in March. Also scored twice in cross-country events at Pau so he’s an interestingprospectstartingoutforEmmetMullinshereuppedintrip
23Mar Aut 22f HcpC - 7 Johnny Roque (FR) 17l
2Mar Aut 22f HcpC - 1 JoyeuseAllen(FR) 13/4l
29Jan Pau 23f HcpC - U Always LoveYou (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA122 (-3)
FORMPP23-4P C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but it’s now 25 runs since that success back in 2020 Pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (30.7f,heavy)7daysagoandothersaremuchpreferred.
5Dec Exe 30f HcpC soft P/7 Art Decco9Nov San 24f HcpC good 4/4 Twig 14l
9Mar War 29f HcpC good 3/7 Northern Poet (IRE) 101/4l
TFRHHIII BHA119
FORMP005-60
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing sequence and he came in only twelfth of 15 in cross-country chase at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 19daysago Noteasytomakeacasefor.
23Nov Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 12 Desertmore House (IRE)85l 1May Pun 33f Ch gd-yd 6/12 Busselton (FR) 14l 30Mar Dpk 28f HcpC good 5 Dunboyne (IRE) 16l
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: STUMPTOWN (IRE) 7 11 4 Keith Donoghue 4-1 (Gavin Cromwell) 15 ran Visor worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 8, 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 13. Running for the first time since Gelding No 12.
Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Mister Coffey (FR), Busselton (FR), 15-2 Iceo Madrik (FR), 8-1 J’Arrive de L’Est (FR), 9-1 Latenightpass (GB), Placenet (FR), 10-1 Amirite (IRE), 11-1 Final Orders (GB), 20-1 Favori de Champdou (FR), Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 28-1 Statuario (GB), 33-1 Vital Island (IRE), 40-1 Peaches And Cream (IRE), 50-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE)
SMARTER
Lots with chances and it could pay to side with J’ARRIVE DE L’ESTwho is twice a winner in this sphere and ended his time with Daniela Mele in France in top form. He is fancied to take another step forward now starting out for Emmet Mullins and thwart the handily-weighted French raider Placenet who rates the chief danger Amirite, Mister Coffey and Busselton could all play their part too in this wide open cross-country event.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.J’ARRIVE DE L’EST (FR) 2.PLACENET (FR) 3.AMIRITE (IRE)
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(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £14606, 2nd £7305, 3rd £3651, 4th £1827 (PenaltyValue £19061)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 270 runners, 13%) runs TRANQUIL SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs TRANQUIL SEA LONGESTTRAVELLER: LIHYAN trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 230 miles.
BrgAffinisea(IRE)-HoneyAway(IRE) 6 12-0
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrAlan Peterson
B Ronnie O’Neill
S Betano
GrgLordduSud(FR)-ChangePartner(FR) 10 12-0
J Kevin Brogan E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Laura Horsfall, Towcester
O Miss Laura Horsfall
B S.C. Snig Elevage
S Abacus Securities Ltd
BgKayfTara-SpeedBonnieBoat 9 11-8
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Lady Dulverton
B H. D. J. Daly
S Ap Precision Groundworks
BorBrgPether’sMoon(IRE)-It’sADiscovery(IRE)
J Liam Harrison
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
O Glastonburys, Valentine, Bibby and Paget
B Kevin &Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
BgVendangeur(IRE)-ElleEstMilan(IRE) 7 11-2
J William Maggs (5) E Hood
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Bill Fraser &Adrian Pritchard
B Mr S. Gorman
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
BgLuckySpeed(IRE)-InterAlia(IRE)
J Stan Sheppard
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O RaceShare - Lucky Manifest
B Michael Ronayne
S RaceShare
ChgTeofilo(IRE)-Finata 5 11-0
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Leigh Taylor
B Godolphin
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM141-344 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWDecisivewinnerofthisracein2024andmadeit2-2onthe newcoursehereinApril.UnderlinedhisconsistencywhenfourthinaPertemps qualifierontheoldcourselasttime(notforthefirsttimelookingabitlacklustre) butmeritsrespectbiddingtomakeitahat-trickoverthisC&D
15Nov Chl 23f HcpH soft 4/8 Kikijo (FR) 9
25Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 4/17 Ma Shantou (IRE) 7
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10May Hay 24f HcpH good 3/13 HarbourLake (IRE) hd
TFRHHIII BHA137
FORM0/10/P64- C D
TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart chaser at his best but lost his way for Sam Thomas last season, well held in two handicap hurdles last winter.Plentytoproveinachangeofheadgearonfirststartfornew yard
15Jan Her 19f HcpH soft 4/5 Jourd’Evasion (FR) 41l Nov24 Ain 24f HcpH good 6/8 HarbourLake (IRE) 29l Oct24 Chp 23f HcpC good P/11 Neon Moon (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM2F/44P-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a useful hurdler in 2023/24, finishing secondinPertempsattheFestival.Failedtoconvinceinatrioofchasestarts last season but step back in right direction when fourth in a Pertemps qualifieratAintreeonreappearance.Claimsifhecanbuildonthatrun.
8Nov Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 ImposeToi (FR) 31/2l 11Mar Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf P/18 Haiti Couleurs (FR)17Jan Wdr 24f HcpC soft 4/6 HeraklesWestwood (FR) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM126/01-0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh in a strong Silver Trophy at Chepstow on reappearancelastseasonandbacktohisbestonfirststartover3mwhenseeingoff 11 rivals in a competitive Windsor handicap (soft) in January Likely needed his comebackatHaydocklastmonthandshouldbemuchclosertoformhere.
22Nov Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 10/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 28l 19Jan Wdr 24f HcpH soft 1/12 PushTheButton(IRE) hd Oct24 Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/17 JoshThe Boss 20l
TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM130333
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by speed test when landing fifth win for current connectionsatHuntingdon(25f)inMay.Hascontinuedinfineheartsince,comingfrom aless-than-idealpositionwhen1/2lengthbehindTranquilSeaatMarketRasen(23.1f) lasttime.Shouldremaincompetitive,forallthisisastrongerrace
26Nov Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 C’Est Different (FR) 9l
6Nov Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Haiti Couleurs (FR)
26Oct Ain 24f HcpH good 3/12 Ernest Gray (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA123
FORM03P-112
TIMEFORMVIEW Onthe up sincewinning a novice onfinal start forJames Ewart (sold for £25,000), easy winner on handicap/stable debut at Kelso and progressedagainuppedinclasswhenrunner-upin18-runner2m5fhandicapon theoldcourseherelastmonth.Maywellbemoretocomeoverthislongertrip
8
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Mathine(FR)
8 10-7
J Benjamin Macey(7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
O Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
S Solstice
BgYeats(IRE)-IledeSee(FR)
6 10-6
J Freddie Keighley(7) E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Mr Roger Harrison
B Greenlands Farm Stud
S FBC Manby Bowdler
ChgJetAway-RoseVic(IRE)
J Freddie Mitchell (3)
T Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
O Irvine Moss McInnes
B Niall Delany
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
8 10-5
TFRHHIII BHA116
FORM45/136-2
TIMEFORMVIEWFarfromdisgracedwhensixthbehindTitanDiscoveryat Windsoronfinalstartlastseason.Againranwellfreshwhennarrowlydenied onreappearanceatLingfield(hadwonracepreviousyearoncomeback)but hasmoreonhisplateinastrongerrace
11Nov Lin 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Ikarak (FR) nose 19Jan Wdr 24f HcpH soft 6/12 Titan Discovery
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORM12F5U1
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked the likely winner when unseating on second chase startatLudlowandquicklymadeamendsbackoverhurdles,findingplentyundera well-judgedridetoawina7-runnerhandicapatUttoxeter(23.3f,soft)15daysago Wouldneedtotakeanotherstepforwarduppedinclass.
27Nov Utt 23f HcpH - 1/7 KaitunaRiver(IRE)
23Oct Lud 23f HcpC good U/3 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR)
2Oct Swl 24f HcpC good 5/6 Peejaybee (FR) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA114
FORMU3-0241
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulin2023.Disappointinglastseasonbutcapitalised on a much-reduced mark (defying 80/1 odds) on second start for new yard at Kempton(24.6f)lastmonth,showingmoredashthanhis8rivalsinaslowlyrunaffair Thatformisbesttreatedwithcautionbutheremainsonahandymark.
24Nov Kmp 24f HcpH good 1/9 HollyHartingo(IRE) 1l 3Nov Plm 20f HcpH good 4/5 Jackstell (FR) 13l 17Jun Str 16f HcpH good 2/4 CarrigeenKampala(IRE) 61/2l
2024: LONG DRAW(IRE) 5 10 3 Sean Bowen 3-1 (OllyMurphy) 9 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lucky Manifest (IRE), 4-1 Long Draw (IRE), 9-2 Tranquil Sea (IRE), 10-1 Kyntara (GB), Titan Discovery (GB), 14-1 Spike Jones (GB), Pike Road (GB), 16-1 Lihyan (IRE), 18-1 Everyonesgame (IRE), 50-1 Stolen Silver (FR)
Only denied a hat-trick by an improved handicap debutant here last time, progressive LUCKY MANIFEST should be suited by this step up to 3m and is fancied to resume winning ways Tranquil Sea wears cheekpieces for this first time since joining the Skelton team and should find this a more suitable test than Market Rasen, while last year’s winner Long Draw merits respect in his bid to make it 3-3 over this C&D
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First Race 12.05 - THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10892 to the winning horseThe second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. fornovice four, five and six yrsold,whichareE.B.F eligible,whichhavenotruninaflatraceandwhichhavenotwonmorethantwohurdleraces.Enterbynoon,December6thandpay £100 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. December10th.Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa Class 3to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of2hurdleracesorofaClass1orClass2hurdlerace10lb THETRUSTEESOFTHEE.B.F havekindlycontributed£1000towardstheprizemoneyforthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner,trainerjockeyandmemberofracingstaff A£150awardwillbegiventothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebest turnedoutinthisrace Horsesplacedfirst,second,thirdorfourthinthisracewillqualifyfortheFinal(AHandicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 16 entriesat£100 -ClosedDecember6th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8346;Second£4174;Third£2086;Fourth£1044.(PenaltyValue£10892)ABP SEEPAGE12FORTHISRACE.
SecondRace12.40-THESANTA-“THEVISIT”‘CHASINGEXCELLENCE’NOVICES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize Money Code £21784 to the winning horseThe second to receive £10036, the third £5016 and the fourth £2512. for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enterbynoon, December6th and pay£200 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. December10th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa Class 3to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of2 steeple chases orofa Class 1 orClass 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding thewinner,theOfficialBHARatingofanyhorsetakingpartinthisracewillnotbeincreasedduetoperformanceinthisrace,providedthehorsehashadat least fourpriorcompleted runs overSteeple Chases orHurdles combined.. Presentationswill be madetothewinning owner,trainer, jockeyand memberof racingstaff.A£150cashawardwillbemadetothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisrace TheBritish HorseracingAuthority’sDevelopmentFundhasgenerouslycontributed£10000towardstheprizemoneyforthisrace 8entriesat£200.-ClosedDecember 6th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£16692;Second£8348;Third£4172;Fourth£2088.(PenaltyValue£21784)A SEEPAGE16FORTHISRACE.
ThirdRace1.15-THECATESBYESTATESHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode £13202to the winning horseThe second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake ifthe horse is rated 114 orhigher, or£25 stake ifthe horse is rated 113 orlowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m. December10th. Penalties, afterNovember29th, 2025, foreach hurdle racewon 7lb Catesby Estateshasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandmemberofracingstaff.A£150awardgiven tothe memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race 22 entries, 1 at £25 and 21 at £125.- Closed December 6th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£10098;Second£5048;Third£2525;Fourth£1263;Fifth£630 (PenaltyValue£13202.50) SEEPAGE20FORTHISRACE.
FourthRace1.50-THETURNERSHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesand PrizeMoneyCode.£56950tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£21370,thethird£10700,thefourth£5330,thefifth£2680andthesixth£1340 forfour yrs old and upwards. £500 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £400 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by10.00 a.m. December10th. Penalties, afterNovember29th, 2025, awinnerofa steeple chase 5lb (No penaltyto increase a horse’sweight above12st) Turnershaskindlysponsoredthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandmemberofracingstaff A£150cash awardwillalsobemadetothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforhorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisrace PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshall onlybequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithasrunaminimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceinaccordancewithparagraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries at £500 - Closed December 6th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£43580;Second£17890;Third £8950;Fourth£4470;Fifth£2240;Sixth£1120.(PenaltyValue£56950)
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FifthRace2.25-THEUNIBETMIDDLEDISTANCEVETERANS’CHASESERIESHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(Qualifier) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode £21784tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £10036,thethird £5016 andthe fourth £2512. fortenyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also opento such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake ifthe horse is rated 124 orhigher, or£40 stake if thehorseisrated123orlowerwith£160extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.December10th.Penalties,afterNovember29th,2025,for each steeple chasewon 7lb. UNIBEThas kindlysponsoredthis race andwill make presentationstothewinning owner,trainerjockeyand memberofracing staff. A £150 cash award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number clothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofUnibet.The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equally amongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonly bequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithasrunaminimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code All horses which finish in the first 8 inthis racewill be eligibleto enterTHE UNIBETMIDDLE DISTANCEVETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL,to be run overa distance ofabouttwo and a half miles at Haydock Park on Saturday 4th April 2026 12 entries at £200 - Closed December 6th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£16692;Second£8348; Third£4172;Fourth£2088.(PenaltyValue£21784) SEEPAGE32FORTHISRACE.
SixthRace3.00-THEGLENFARCLASCRYSTALCUPCROSSCOUNTRYHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £21784 to the winning horse The second to receive £10036, the third £5016 and the fourth £2512. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 orhigher, or£40 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 orlowerwith £160 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. GLENFARCLAS SINGLE MALTWHISKYhas generously sponsoredthisraceandwillpresentmementostothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandmemberofracingstaffinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition, theywillawarda £150cashprizetothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedto bethebestturned out inthisrace Allnumberclothsto be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonly be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code ITISACONDITION OFTHIS RACETHATHORSESWHICH HAVE NOTPREVIOUSLYRUN IN CROSS COUNTRYRACESARETO BE SCHOOLED OVERTHE COURSE PRIORTO RUNNING 19 entries, 1 at £40 and 18 at £200. - Closed December 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£16692; Second £8348;Third £4172;Fourth £2088. (Penalty Value£21784)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SEEPAGE38FORTHISRACE.
Seventh Race 3.35 -THE CITIPOSTHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £19061tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£8781,thethird£4389andthefourth£2198.forfouryrsoldandupwards.£175stakeifthehorseisrated 130 or higher, or £35 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £140 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 10th. Penalties, afterNovember29th,2025,foreachhurdleracewon6lb CITIPOSThaskindlysponsoredthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner,trainer, jockeyandmemberofracingstaff.A£150awardwillbepresentedtothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedout inthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofCITIPOST.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Anovice orjuvenile horse shall onlybe qualifiedto run inthis race ifit has run a minimum offourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance in accordancewithparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode13entries,2at£35and11at£175.-ClosedDecember6th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£14606;Second£7305;Third£3651;Fourth£1827.(PenaltyValue£19061) SEEPAGE42FORTHISRACE.
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