Chepstow Racecard - 09-10-2020

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We are honoured to host the start of the core winter national hunt season with our two-day Unibet Jump Season Opener.

The entries across the two days have been of the highest quality particularly for today’s feature race, the £30,000 Grade Two Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle. This race has been won by some real stars of the sport over the decades. Seven go to post for the Tom Malone Bloodstock Novices’ Chase and there looks to be plenty of future stars in the line-up. And it’s great to see some popular names in the Professor Caroline Tisdall Supports Heroic Jumpers Veterans’ Chase.

It is obviously frustrating that we are racing without crowds. We were close to agreeing a trial with crowds with the Welsh Government for this fixture but those plans collapsed when Covid19 rates started to rise again across the country. There are also restrictions on the number of owners we can accommodate due to Welsh Government regulations that differ from the guidelines in England. In the circumstances, I would like to thank all the owners and trainers who have supported us with runners today. We do appreciate you had other options.

We are in regular contact with Welsh Government, along with BHA, and will continue to make the case to allow more owners to attend fixtures in Wales.

I’d like to thank Sky Sports Racing for their support which ensures comprehensive coverage of the meeting will be available to our customers watching from home. We are also delighted to see the Persian War Novices’ Hurdle being shown on ITV Racing.

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TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently. Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again.

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Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating.

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Silver Forever Paul Ferguson - author of Jumpers To Follow The two-day Jumps Season Opener fixtures goes from strength-to-strength.

Regarded by many – myself included – as the ‘unofficial’ start of the new National Hunt season proper, the meeting has grown in stature in recent years, and we have seen the likes of Silviniaco Conti, Cue Card and Altior grace this meeting in their formative years, whilst two subsequent Cheltenham Festival winners – Imperial Aura and Indefatigable – ran well in last year’s Silver Trophy.

Today’s card gets underway with the Jumpers To Follow 4-Y-O Hurdle and whilst I am unable to be in attendance myself, I am thoroughly looking forward to the race raising the curtain on what promises to be another fantastic season.

The 14th edition of Jumpers To Follow was published last month and two horses who I am particularly looking forward to seeing return to action in the coming weeks began their respective hurdling campaigns here at Chepstow last year. In fact Silver Forever won the mares’ National Hunt novices’ hurdle on today’s card, a race which Paul Nicholls has made his own in recent years.

He saddles Kilmington Rose in this afternoon’s renewal and she will bid to provide her trainer with a fourth successive win in the race.

The Big Breakaway also made a winning debut here last November, when running out an easy 8-length winner of a 2m3½f maiden hurdle. Colin Tizzard’s expensive purchase followed up under a penalty at Newbury before finishing fourth at the festival, and he rates a very exciting prospect for the staying novice chase division.

Whilst I am disappointed not to be on course today, I would like to wish the connections of each horse running over the next two days – particularly those contesting the opener this afternoon – the very best of luck, not only for today but for the whole season. I’m sure I speak for many when saying that I cannot wait to return to Chepstow later in the season, and this time next year for the 2021 Jumps Season Opener.

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FIRST RACE 2.10 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 4-Y-O HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £16000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7925, 2nd £2626, 3rd £1314, 4th £656.

(Penalty Value £10396.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs THYME WHITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs VORASHANN FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2018. The stable runs THYME WHITE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HASANKEY trained by L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 142 miles.

RACE SUMMARY It was by no means a strong race VORASHANN won at Fontwell last week, but he did it very easily and looks well-in under a 6-lb penalty on that evidence. Goobinator quickly made up into a fairly useful hurdler last season and has warmed up for this with a spin on the Flat at Ayr, so he’s an interesting contender, as are Thyme White and Blacko, who remain the types to do better at some stage.

1-2-3: 1.VORASHANN (FR) 2.GOOBINATOR (USA) 3.THYME WHITE (FR) KEY colours

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RUNNING D’OR (FR) (278) 0FF121- 11-10 B f Archange d’Or (IRE) - Running Running (FR) James Nixon (5) Br Mr Simon Davies Tom Symonds, Hentland Br Ecurie de La Verte Vallee Et al Simply Stunning Interiors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles in France last season, including a 17.4f listed event final outing.

Changed hands for €100,000 in February but looks on a stiff mark on British/yard debut. TFRHHHII BHA139

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LANGER DAN (IRE) (212) 11226- D 11-7 B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) Bridget Andrews Br Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Ludlow maiden and listed race at Wetherby first 2 starts. Turned over when odds on for novice event next time but ran a fine race in Fred Winter when last seen and returns only 1lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA136

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BLACKO (FR) (212) 5211P- D 11-4 Gr g Balko (FR) - Ascella (FR) Tom Bellamy Br Apple Tree Stud Alan King, Barbury Castle Br Mr Gildas Blain Apple Tree Stud

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability in France and won first 2 starts over hurdles for this yard. Ran poorly when pulled up in Fred Winter final start but remains the type to do better in handicaps at some stage. TFRHHHHI BHA133

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THE PINK’N (214) 153231- 11-3 Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Lady Friend Daniel Sansom (3) Br Mrs P. de W. Johnson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury Br Mrs P. de W. Johnson We Do Vans

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and relished the step up in distance when off the mark over hurdles in Stratford juvenile (18.7f) final start last season. His opening mark asks for a fair bit more, though.

TFRHHHII BHA132

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THYME WHITE (FR) (212) 2210- D 11-1 B g Anodin (IRE) - Jane (GER) Harry Cobden Br The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie Morson Group

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer in France who was progressing well over hurdles prior to his run in the Fred Winter last season. That probably came too soon in his career and he remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA130

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FRASER ISLAND (IRE) (21) 1320- D 11-0 Ch g Australia - Ponty Acclaim (IRE) Nico de Boinville Br Mr A. D. Spence Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Rockhart Trading Ltd, China Horse Club Timeform

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and bright start over timber when winning by 11 lengths at Newbury. Last of 18 in the Fred Winter but proved his well-being when running well on last month’s Flat return.

TFRHHHII BHA129

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GROUP STAGE (GER) (212) 1420- D 10-13 B g Maxios - Good Hope (GER) A. P. Heskin Br McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle Br Gestut Romerhof Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner on Ludlow hurdles debut and good second to Thyme White in Musselburgh listed event in February. Never figured in Fred Winter at Cheltenham Festival final outing but this more suitable. TFRHHHII BHA128

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GOA LIL (FR) (212) 1U4140- D 10-12 Br g Samum (GER) - Unekaina (FR) Daryl Jacob Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Mr Jimmy Detouillon Ptarmigan Media Limited

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TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who took another step forward when making all at Kempton (2m) in January. Backed that up when fourth to Thyme White in Musselburgh listed event but well held in Fred Winter since. TFRHHHII BHA127

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GOOBINATOR (USA) (20) 1212- D 10-11 Ch g Noble Mission - Lilac Lilly (USA) Brian Hughes Br Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding Betsson Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a fairly useful hurdler last season, winning 2 of his 4 starts, and last month’s Flat outing at Ayr should have put him spot for his return to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA126

10 VORASHANN (FR) (7) 406-21 Br

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B g Sinndar (IRE) - Visorama (IRE) Joshua Moore Br T. Jacobs, J.E. Harley & Mr G.L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham Br S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in France and has improved in this sphere following a wind operation, running out a wide-margin winner at Fontwell (17.7f) last week. Makes plenty of appeal under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA116 (+14)

11 OLYMPIC HONOUR (FR) (39) 3U21- D 10-4 Br

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Shamah Isabel Williams (5) Br Mr R Abbott & Mr M Stavrou Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Tote

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TIMEFORM VIEW Showed further improvement under a positive ride to score on Fakenham handicap hurdle debut in December. Up 7lb in a much deeper race on return but has the benefit of a recent spin on the Flat. TFRHHHII BHA118

12 HASANKEY (IRE) (16) 521-650 D 10-4 Br

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE) Adam Wedge Br The Hanky Panky Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Postpack Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Got on top close home in 2m juvenile event at Wetherby at Christmas. Failed to stay at Perth (23.9f) last time and now back down in trip but others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA117

13 MASKADA (FR) (214) 331460- D 10-4 Br

B f Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR) Jack Tudor (5) Br Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell Br Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair Fences Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in Warwick juvenile in December.

Limitations exposed thereafter and faces no easy task on return from 4lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA115 2019: TORPILLO (FR) 4 11 10 Daryl Jacob 3-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note: BLACKO: Following its run on 11/3/2020 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Vorashann (FR), 15-2 Langer Dan (IRE), 8-1 Thyme White (FR), 9-1 Goobinator (USA), 10-1 Blacko (FR), 11-1 Fraser Island (IRE), 14-1 Group Stage (GER), 18-1 The Pink’n, 20-1 Goa Lil (FR), Olympic Honour (FR), 22-1 Running d’Or (FR), 28-1 Hasankey (IRE), 40-1 Maskada (FR)

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SECOND RACE 2.45 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE DRAGON TV AND FILM STUDIOS/EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £5800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2873, 2nd £952, 3rd £476, 4th £238.

(Penalty Value £3768.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs KILMINGTON ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs VAIN GIRL FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs KILMINGTON ROSE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENIAL HAWKSTONE trained by N Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

RACE SUMMARY An intriguing mares’ novice but it’s hard to look beyond BORN IN BORRIS who showed a good attitude when winning on her hurdling bow at Wincanton last term and seems sure to build on that now stepped up in trip. Kilmington Rose is highly respected on her first go over hurdles after a promising Taunton bumper second, while fellow newcomers Vain Girl, Paris Dixie and Wild Romance are considered too.

1-2-3: 1.BORN IN BORRIS (IRE) 2.KILMINGTON ROSE (IRE) 3.VAIN GIRL KEY colours

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BORN IN BORRIS (IRE) (218) 511-

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B m Arcadio (GER) - Honour Own (IRE) Robbie Power Br Mr R. M. Harvey-Bailey Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Morgan Kavanagh Coral Racing Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who (11/2) made promising start over hurdles with battling win in 13-runner novice at Wincanton (15.3f, heavy) 7 months ago. Step up in trip is sure to suit so the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

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GENIAL HAWKSTONE (FR) (224) 60-

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B f Cokoriko (FR) - Silane (FR) David Noonan Br Mrs S. A. Noott and Mr N. S. L. Williams Nick Williams, South Molton Br Mr Bruno Vagne Nick & Jane Williams Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in two bumpers for Fergal O’Brien, seventh of 11 (10/1) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) on latter occasion. Off 7 months for hurdles debut so no easy task on yard debut.

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KILMINGTON ROSE (IRE) (265) 2-

5 10-12

Ch m Presenting - Robyn’s Rose (IRE) Harry Cobden Br Mr Charles Pelham & Mr Henry Pelham Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br John J. M. Power Morson Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on, green when running-on second of 14 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 6/1) on NH debut 8 months ago. In excellent hands so much respcted on hurdles bow.

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MAC KAYLA (9) 6/00-P

5 10-12

B m Kayf Tara - Macnance (IRE) Adam Wedge Br Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mrs S. Lowry

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden, pulled up in novice hurdle (50/1) at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 9 days ago.

Lots to find here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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OSCA LOCA (IRE) (536) F50111/-

7 10-12

B m Oscar (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Alan Johns Br Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br Carl Beame Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made winning debut over fences at Cork (3m) for Michael Winters when last seen out 17 months ago. Back hurdling now and fitness clearly a concern so market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA117

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PARIS DIXIE (593) 0331/-

5 10-12

B m Champs Elysees - Last of The Dixies Nico de Boinville Br Owners Group 037 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Star Cottage Stud & Mrs D. Camacho Owners Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in bumpers for Julie Camacho at the fourth attempt when making all at Carlisle.

Goes hurdling now after 19 months off but in excellent hands so worth considering.

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VAIN GIRL (208) 34-

5 10-12

B m Malinas (GER) - Line Freedom (FR) Tom Cannon Br Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Alan King, Barbury Castle HBr & C Group Ltd Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £65,000 3-y-o, Malinas mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Kayf Mariner. Dam smart 2m-21f hurdle winner.

Top yard can ready them so newcomer warrants lots of respect. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

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WILD ROMANCE (IRE) (320) 2-

5 10-12

Br m Kalanisi (IRE) - Aboo Lala (IRE) Bridget Andrews Br Masomo Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Richard Cavanagh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

B

TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 4-y-o, Kalanisi mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Boss Man Fred. Dam point winner.

Appeals on paper and with leading handler so another debutante worth a second look.

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YORSEXYANDUKNOWIT (IRE) (-)

7 10-12

Ch m Curtain Time (IRE) - Mercy Mission James Best Br Mr Mark Dunphy Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn Br Liam Norris Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Curtain Time mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Simon. Others appeal more on pedigree so she faces no easy introduction.

TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Born In Borris (IRE), 4-1 Kilmington Rose (IRE), 8-1 Paris Dixie, 9-1 Vain Girl, Wild Romance (IRE), 11-1 Osca Loca (IRE), 28-1 Genial Hawkstone (FR), 50-1 Mac Kayla, Yorsexyanduknowit (IRE)

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PERSIAN WAR

THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GRADE 2) Persian War (1963–1984) was one of the best hurdlers of the last century. He was a three-time winner of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in an era of fantastic horses like Bula, Comedy Of Errors, Night Nurse, Monksfield and Sea Pigeon.

He won the Triumph Hurdle in 1967, before taking the Champion Hurdle in 1968, 69 and 70. He was owned by the controversial Henry Alper, who employed six different trainers during the horse’s career and often targeted unsuitable races. One of these trainers was the Chepstow trainer Colin Davies. Many felt that with better management, the horse could have achieved even more. The only other three time Champion Hurdle winners have been Hatton’s Grace (1949-51), Sir Ken (1952-54), See You Then (1985-87) and Istabraq (1998-2000).

Our race, remembering the great horse, has been won by many future stars including Monsignor (2000), Champagne Harry (2003), Reve de Sivola (2009), Silviniaco Conti (2010) and Fingal Bay (2011). Last years’ winner, Thyme Hill, justified favouritism after being steered home by Richard Johnson for the Philip Hobbs stable. The 6-year-old showed further progression to land both The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) and The Betway Challow Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1).

THIRD RACE 3.15 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672, 6th £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs MCFABULOUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs COURTANDBOULD FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018. The stable runs MCFABULOUS today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAROUND trained by E Pickard, Umberleigh, 103 miles.

RACE SUMMARY MCFABULOUS didn’t scale the heights some expected as a novice last season given his bumper form, but he did end the campaign with a decisive handicap win and is selected to successfully concede weight all round. Courtandbould is fit and in top form, which may enable him to grab some place prize money, while it’s interesting to see Philip Hobbs pitch Everglow in deep on hurdles bow.

1-2-3: 1.MCFABULOUS (IRE) 2.COURTANDBOULD (IRE) 3.EVERGLOW KEY colours

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MCFABULOUS (IRE) (209) 11/2411- C

6 11-3

B g Milan - Rossavon (IRE) Harry Cobden Br Giraffa Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Vincent Finn Run To Global Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart in bumpers and produced a performance of similar merit when a clear-cut winner of the EBF Final at Kempton on handicap debut in March. That sets the standard and there should be more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA145

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COURTANDBOULD (IRE) (33) F-31121 D

6 11-0

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Seaneen Mac Ri (IRE) Connor Brace Br Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Mr Thomas Joseph Kelly Red Rock Partnership Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability in bumpers and fine start over hurdles, tasting defeat just once from 4 starts in novice company. Holds fitness advantage over some and well worth his place at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA135

3 EVERGLOW (327) 23- Br

5 11-0

Br g Presenting - Cent Prime Richard Johnson Br Mr Phil Munnelly Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br Fawley House Stud

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Only just edged out in a tight finish in a bumper at this meeting a year ago and confirmed that promise when third in listed company a month later. Bred and built for obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 Br

GETAROUND (IRE) (32) 1/3101-1 C

5 11-0

Gr g Getaway (GER) - Playing Around Bryan Carver Br Mr Garry Wilson Ella Pickard, Umberleigh Br Bloomsbury Stud

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who maintained unbeaten record over hurdles when landing the odds on last month’s reappearance at Perth (20.2f). Expected to leave bare form behind. TFRHHHII BHA139

5 Br

ONE FOR THE TEAM (244) 44/2231-

6 11-0

B g Shirocco (GER) - One Gulp Sam Twiston-Davies Br Forty Winks Syndicate 2 & Partner Nick Williams, South Molton Br R. J. McAlpine Nick & Jane Williams Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in a couple of handicaps prior to opening his hurdles account on final start last season at Newbury in February. That form entitles him to respect and he should cope with drop in trip. TFRHHHII BHA140

6 PETRASTAR (59) 1-11 Br

5 11-0

B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) Kielan Woods Br Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold P.Br G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Clive Cox and has wasted no time improving career strike rate over hurdles, completing hat-trick in ready fashion at Perth in August. This asks for more. TFRHHHII BHA131

7 Br

LEGENDS RYDE (217) 5/12421-

5 10-7

Ch m Midnight Legend - Ryde Back Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Br AWTP Racing Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Downfield Cottage Stud Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well in bumpers and opened her hurdles account against her own sex at Ffos Las in March.

Has undergone another breathing operation ahead of return and this is quite a tall order.

TFRHHIII BHA123

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2019: THYME HILL 5 11 0 Richard Johnson 9-4 (Philip Hobbs) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: EVENS McFabulous (IRE), 5-1 One For The Team, 9-1 Courtandbould (IRE), 11-1 Getaround (IRE), 12-1 Everglow, 16-1 Petrastar, 20-1 Legends Ryde

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History of the Jum

CUE CARD,(above) probably the most popular jumper of recent years, was a top class performer, winning 16 races. He won his first novice chase here in 2011 and looked set to win the 2016 Cheltenham Gold Cup when coming down three out.

SILVINIACO CONTI(right) won the Persian War here in 2010 and was third to Cue Card the next year. A consistent top class chaser, the winner of 16 races including the 2013 and 2014 King Georges at Kempton.

BLAKLION(above) won the Persian War here in 2014, and later won the RSA at Cheltenham and the Becher Chase at Aintree. He was fourth in the 2017 Grand National when favourite. The runner-up in that Chepstow race, Vicente, went on to win two Scottish Nationals.

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ALTIOR,(above) the 34 length winner of a novice hurdle here in 2015, has won 20 out of his 21 races since, including the Arkle and the Champion Chase twice. He’s been the top two mile chaser in Europe for four years despite his one defeat last season.

NATIVE RIVER,(below) who was third on his fencing debut at this meeting in 2015, went on to win the Hennessy and the Welsh National in the following season. He landed the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup after an epic battle with Might Bite.

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FOURTH RACE 3.50 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Total race value £5800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2873, 2nd £952, 3rd £476, 4th £238.

(Penalty Value £3768.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs FLIC OU VOYOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs FOLLOW THAT, MASTER TEMPLAR and MINI CREST LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINI CREST, FOLLOW THAT & MASTER TEMPLAR trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 75 miles.

RACE SUMMARY FLIC OU VOYOU sets the bar quite high here and can put his experience to good use to open his account on his return. Colin Tizzard’s At Large appeals most of the hurdling newcomers, although Severance can make his presence felt too judged on his fairly useful Flat form.

1-2-3: 1.FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) 2.AT LARGE (IRE) 3.SEVERANCE KEY colours

Breeding

Owner no

1 Br

Breeder

Br

horse

Br

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Br

Br

Sponsor Br

age st lb

AT LARGE (IRE) (-)

4 10-12

B g Getaway (GER) - Millbrook Marble (IRE) Robbie Power Br Taylor, Burley & O’Dwyer Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Tony Keane Coral Racing Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Woods Well. Dam maiden hurdler. Makes plenty of appeal on paper so much respected debutant.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

BEBRAVEFORGLORY (IRE) (31) 3-4

4 10-12

B g Fame And Glory - Brave Betsy (IRE) Alan Johns Br Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br The Clady Syndicate Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good, 85/40) on NH debut 31 days ago.

Makes hurdles debut but this is no easy introduction.

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 Br

FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) (209) 0/23222-

6 10-12

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Hillflower (FR) Harry Cobden Br Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde Morson Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler. Very good second of 9 in novice (7/2) at Kempton (21f, good to soft) on final start last season. Back after wind op/6 months off and sets a good standard. TFRHHHHH BHA127

4 Br

FOLKS ON THE HILL (272) 0-

5 10-12

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Any Pearl Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Br Mr R. Stanton-Gleaves Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Shade Oak Stud Wasdell Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, showed promise when tenth of 18 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) on NH debut 9 months ago. Makes hurdles debut now so respected.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 Br

GILWEN GRAYSON (322) 44-

5 10-12

B g Multiplex - Gilwen Glory (IRE) Adam Wedge Br Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mrs S. Lowry

B

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, hinted at promise when fourth of 8 in novice at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow, not knocked about. Off 10 months and needs more now.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

MAD BARRY (209) 03-

5 10-12

Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - River Beauty William Kennedy Br Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford Br Vici and Richard Morse

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form shown in two bumpers. Off 6 months for hurdles debut now and needs to hit the ground running.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 Br

MASTER TEMPLAR (IRE) (9) 5

5 10-12

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Which Thistle (IRE) Fergus Gregory (3) Br Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, never-dangerous fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, soft) on NH debut 9 days ago. In good hands but big step forward needed.

TFRHHIII BHA-

22

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8 SEVERANCE (91) Br

4 10-12

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Decorative (IRE) Nico de Boinville Br The Megsons Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Br Highclere Stud & HMH Management Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 12f Flat winner for Mick Channon. Keen-going sort on level who makes hurdles bow for new yard. Considered.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 Br

FOLLOW THAT (8) 4-40

6 10-5

B m Malinas (GER) - Leading On Jamie Bargary Br Mr Bill Hawkins Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Aiden Murphy McCoy Contractors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in two bumpers but offered little when (28/1) ninth of 11 in novice at Warwick (16f, good) on hurdles bow 8 days ago. Lot more required.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 MINI CREST (IRE) (8) 5336 Br

5 10-5

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Cooper’s Crest (IRE) Mr Luke Scott (7) Br Non League Racing, A Carr & G Townend Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br E. & J. Ryan McCoy Contractors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, never-dangerous sixth of 11 in novice at Warwick (16f, good, 33/1) on hurdles bow 8 days ago. Step up in trip will really suit but she has lots to find.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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2019: OFALLTHEGINJOINTS (IRE) 5 10 12 Robbie Power 9-2 (Colin Tizzard) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Flic Ou Voyou (FR), 10-3 Severance, 7-2 At Large (IRE), 22-1 Bebraveforglory (IRE), 40-1 Gilwen Grayson, 50-1 Folks On The Hill, Master Templar (IRE), 66-1 Follow That, Mini Crest (IRE), 150-1 Mad Barry

FIFTH RACE 4.25 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Total race value £5800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2873, 2nd £952, 3rd £476, 4th £238.

(Penalty Value £3768.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs FIVETOTWELVE, KAPROYALE and WORLD TRIP LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAINBOW JAZZ trained by A West, Epsom, 126 miles.

RACE SUMMARY SOARING GLORY boasts some very strong bumper form and looks one to follow over hurdles this season. He can make a winning start at the main expense of Bravemansgame, who retains potential now going jumping after wind surgery. Allenby and Numbers Man also make some appeal, but it is very hard to get away from Jonjo O’Neill’s promising 5-y-o.

1-2-3: 1.SOARING GLORY (IRE) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.ALLENBY (IRE) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner no

1 Br

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Br

horse

Trainer

Br

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Br

Sponsor Br

age st lb

ALLENBY (IRE) (283) 0-

5 10-12

B g Presenting - Raya Light (IRE) Richard Johnson Br Mrs Diana L. Whateley Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br Patrick Fennessy Cedar Invest Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Below expectations in a Warwick bumper on debut 9 months ago, but is bred to be a useful jumper and should do better now switching to obstacles for his top yard. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 Br

BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (294) 1/36-

5 10-12

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden Br John Dance and Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Vertem Asset Management, Morson Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £370,000 after winning his sole point start and showed encouragement amidst greenness when third to Soaring Glory in an Ascot bumper. Went backwards next time but retains potential now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 Br

GOUET DES BRUYERES (FR) (244) 0630-

4 10-12

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Innsbruck (FR) Robert Dunne Br SMercer DMercer Daresbury Buckley Walsh Oliver Greenall, Malpas Br Mr Guillaume Thomas Swansway, Smartplanner

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French gelding who showed ability when third in a hurdling newcomers event at Nantes last October.

Badly needed the run on Uttoxeter yard debut in February and off since. Hood/tongue tie applied. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 KAPROYALE (9) 5 Br

5 10-12

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR) A. P. Heskin Br Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br E. M. Peck & Sons McCoy Contractors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Has an appealing pedigree but looked one for the longer term on last week’s hurdling debut at Bangor.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 Br

NUMBERS MAN (IRE) (-)

4 10-12

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Duchessofthehall (IRE) Robbie Power Br The Reserve Tankers Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br James Hannon Coral Racing Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 3m) Pairofbrowneyes. One to note on debut for a leading yard.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

RAINBOW JAZZ (IRE) (17) 3U

5 10-12

B g Red Jazz (USA) - Let’s Pretend Lee Edwards Br Mr S. Lang Adam West, Epsom Br Denis McDonnell

B

TIMEFORM VIEW An exposed and infrequent winner on the Flat who posted a creditable third on his completed start over hurdles at Uttoxeter, but the form is nothing out of the ordinary. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 Br

SOARING GLORY (IRE) (294) 112- D

5 10-12

B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Br Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br A. V. Bloodstock Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made son of Fame And Glory who showed useful form in bumpers last season, winning first 2 starts before a fine second in Ascot listed event. Excellent hurdling prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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B

8 Br

TO BE SURE (250) 2-

5 10-12

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) Adam Wedge Br T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 buy after finishing runner-up in his sole start in points in February. Market should offer up some clues on Rules bow.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 FIVETOTWELVE (8) 5-5 Br

6 10-5

B m Midnight Legend - To The Left (IRE) Charlie Deutsch Br Alan Marsh & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Mrs A. C. Houldsworth McCoy Contractors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a little ability on her only start in bumpers, but looked one for later on judged on last week’s Warwick hurdling bow.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 WORLD TRIP (9) 4 Br

5 10-5

B m Universal (IRE) - Maiden Voyage David England Br Touchwood Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Whitson Bloodstock Limited McCoy Contractors

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when fourth of 8 in a bumper at Bangor on last week’s debut.

TFRHHIII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: GOUET DES BRUYERES: Following its run on 8/2/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

RACE FIVE

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Soaring Glory (IRE), 5-1 Bravemansgame (FR), 7-1 Numbers Man (IRE), 10-1 Allenby (IRE), 16-1 To Be Sure, 25-1 Kaproyale, 28-1 Rainbow Jazz (IRE), 40-1 Gouet des Bruyeres (FR), 50-1 Fivetotwelve, 66-1 World Trip

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SIXTH RACE 4.55 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PROFESSOR CAROLINE TISDALL SUPPORTS HEROIC JUMPERS VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 Of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Total race value £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £11875, 2nd £3968, 3rd £1985, 4th £993, 5th £495, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £15640)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs PRESENT MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs DON POLI and VIRGILIO WEIGHTWATCHER: SHANTOU VILLAGE won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 10lb to 129.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CROSSPARK trained by Mrs C Bailey, Holdenby, 104 miles.

RACE SUMMARY SHANTOU VILLAGE failed to fire last season but there have been better signs over hurdles this term and he has been given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere. Joe Farrell and On Tour both went close on their reappearance in this 12 months ago so also make the shortlist in what looks a strong and fascinating race of its type.

1-2-3: 1.SHANTOU VILLAGE (IRE) 2.JOE FARRELL (IRE) 3.ON TOUR (IRE) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner no

1 Br

Br

horse

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Br

Br

Sponsor Br

age st lb

VIRGILIO (FR) (209) 113P/0P-

11 11-12

B g Denham Red (FR) - Liesse de Marbeuf (FR) Bridget Andrews Br C J Edwards, D Futter, A H Rushworth Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Aintree handicap and Summer Cup over 26f at Uttoxeter in 2018 but pulled up on final outing that year and showed very little after 15 months off both starts over hurdles in the spring. TFRHHHII BHA147

2 Br

DOUBLE SHUFFLE (IRE) (230) 2P0/050- D

10 11-12

B g Milan - Fiddlers Bar (IRE) Jonathan Burke Br Crossed Fingers Partnership Tom George, Slad Br A. W. Young HBA Media

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his peak. Losing run stands at 16 and well held all 3 starts last season but dropping in class at least.

TFRHHHII BHA147

3 Br

PRESENT MAN (IRE) (335) 3/104P/P- D

10 11-9

B g Presenting - Glen’s Gale (IRE) Bryony Frost Br Mr & Mrs Mark Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Kenneth Parkhill Morson Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Badger Beers Silver Trophy in 2017 and 2018 but never looked like bringing up the hat-trick on sole start last season. Difficult to know how much ability he retains but still interesting. TFRHHHII BHA144

4 CROSSPARK (272) 312/P0P- D Br

10 11-7

B g Midnight Legend - Blue Shannon (IRE) Sean Bowen Br Mrs Wendy Wesley Caroline Bailey, Holdenby Br W. W. & Mrs J. E. Dennis

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Game winner of the Eider at Newcastle in 2019 before signing off with excellent second in Scottish National. However, showed very little all 3 starts last term so bit to prove. TFRHHHII BHA142

5 Br

JOE FARRELL (IRE) (209) 2PP/303-

11 11-7

B g Presenting - Luck of The Deise (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Br M Sherwood, N Morris & J Turner Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Mrs E. A. Pendarves William Hill

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2018 Scottish National and creditable efforts all 3 starts last season, third in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter when last seen in March. Much respected having gone close in this 12 months ago. TFRHHHHI BHA142

6 Br

PINGSHOU (IRE) (11) 122FF-5 D

10 11-5

B g Definite Article - Quest of Passion (FR) Harry Cobden Br Ann & Alan Potts Limited Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Baronrath & Colbinstown Studs Green Mining (Sizing), Coral Racing Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler in 2016/17 and off mark over fences at Ffos Las last spring. However, jumping issues subsequently surfaced and little encouragement at Newton Abbot on return (went in snatches). TFRHHHII BHA140 (-3)

7 Br

THEATRE GUIDE (IRE) (279) 22/6353- C D

13 11-3

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Erintante (IRE) Robbie Power Br Mrs Jean R. Bishop Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Kenilworth House Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Last victory came nearly 4 years ago and not the most reliable but was arguably slightly unlucky in the Series Final at Sandown when last seen in January. Needed comeback in this last season, though. TFRHHHII BHA138

28

B

8 Br

STRONG PURSUIT (IRE) (286) P2/1/3P/6- D

10 10-11

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Loughaderra (IRE) Richard Johnson Br Tim Syder Philip Hobbs, Minehead J.Br J. Harty Philip Hobbs Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked one to follow when making a winning chase bowt at Newbury in 2017. Below form all 3 runs after returning from a lengthy absence but not one to write off yet and lightly raced for a veteran.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

9 Br

DON POLI (IRE) (210) 30/P110- D

11 10-11

B g Poliglote - Dalamine (FR) Mr Tristan Durrell (7) Br Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Brian J Griffiths and John Nicholson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-notch chaser in his prime for Gordon Elliott but little show of late, including 2 different yards. Market should reveal expectations on first start for Dan Skelton. TFRHHHII BHA132

10 SHANTOU VILLAGE (IRE) (53) UPP0-35 D BF Br

10 10-8

B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Br Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Mrs Mary F. Griffin Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner in younger days. Completion record over fences took a big dent in 2019 but shaped well over hurdles mark both starts this term and handicapper has given him a chance in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA129

11 ON TOUR (IRE) (279) 3P5/254- D Br

12 10-7

B g Croco Rouge (IRE) - Galant Tour (IRE) Adam Wedge Br Mr T. Hywel Jones Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mrs Meliosa Walshe Tote

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Got going too late when just denied in this on return last season and good third in Series Final at Sandown. Losing run is mounting up but can’t be ignored.

TFRHHHHI BHA128

12 HORATIO HORNBLOWER (IRE) (279) 3P5/11U- D 12 10-4 Br

B or Br g Presenting - Countess Camilla David Noonan Br Chasing Gold Racing Club Nick Williams, South Molton Br H. Davies & R. Davies Nick & Jane Williams Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on career-low mark at Ffos Las on return last season and made most of a good opportunity at Doncaster. Yet to be asked for effort when unseating in Series Final at Sandown since.

TFRHHHII BHA125

13 WHAT A MOMENT (IRE) (301) PP/1//0P6- Br

10 10-4

B g Milan - Cuiloge Lady (IRE) Tom Scudamore Br Bryan Drew & Steve Roper David Pipe, Wellington Br Edmond & Mark Coleman W & S Recycling

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Won amateur riders’ handicap at Cheltenham for the second time in 2017 but below par all 3 starts last season after almost 2 years off.

TFRHHIII BHA125

14 DANCING SHADOW (IRE) (215) 44/25P3- Br

11 10-0

Br g Craigsteel - Be My Shadow (IRE) James Best Br The Dancing Shadows Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple Br Patrick Kennedy Hartnoll Hotel

B

2019: VIEUX LION ROUGE (FR) 10 11 9 Conor O’Farrell 9-2 (David Pipe) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Visor worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 14.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 13.

Stewards Note: VIRGILIO: Following its run on 14/3/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PRESENT MAN: Following its run on 9/11/2019 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Joe Farrell (IRE), 17-2 Shantou Village (IRE), 10-1 Present Man (IRE), 12-1 Double Shuffle (IRE), Theatre Guide (IRE), Strong Pursuit (IRE), On Tour (IRE), 14-1 Virgilio (FR), 16-1 Crosspark, Pingshou (IRE), Don Poli (IRE), Horatio Hornblower (IRE), 22-1 What A Moment (IRE), 40-1 Dancing Shadow (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Now 14 runs since his last win in 2017 and record last season was mixed. Inconsistent and others preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA120

SEVENTH RACE 5.25 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TOM MALONE BLOODSTOCK NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total race value £12200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5349, 2nd £1772, 3rd £887, 4th £443, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Nicholls (36 wins from 160 runners, 22%) runs ENRILO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs ASK DILLON FANCY THAT: C Tizzard won this race in 2012 and 2018. The stable runs OFALLTHEGINJOINTS today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE MIGHTY DON trained by N Gifford, Findon, 133 miles.

RACE SUMMARY There are plenty of imponderables here. OFALLTHEGINJOINTS was inferior to most of these over hurdles, but he’s built to excel as a chaser, and having won a point, he could well advance his form at the first attempt over fences. Enrillo will likely be well forward on reappearance having undergone wind surgery, while The Cashel Man is classy, for all he’s bred for the Flat.

1-2-3: 1.OFALLTHEGINJOINTS (IRE) 2.ENRILO (FR) 3.THE CASHEL MAN (IRE) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner no

1 Br

Br

horse

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Br

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Br

Sponsor Br

age st lb

ASK DILLON (IRE) (211) 201/320- D

7 11-0

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE) Connor Brace (3) Br 4 The Fun Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Mrs Jerry Rohan Dunraven Group of Companies

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner as a novice hurdler in 2018/19 and better form when runner-up in big-field handicap at Sandown despite an indifferent round of jumping in February. Irish point winner and yard in top form.

TFRHHHII BHA141

2 Br

ENRILO (FR) (286) 41/1513-

6 11-0

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) Harry Cobden Br Martin Broughton & Friends 4 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-bumper winner and also won twice in a light hurdles campaign in 2019/20, latterly in Grade 2 company. Has the size for chasing tackling this trip for the first time. Has had a wind op.

TFRHHHHI BHA140

3 Br

MAHLERVOUS (IRE) (251) 6151/23-

7 11-0

B g Mahler - Brook Style (IRE) A. P. Heskin Br The Marvellous Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn J.Br Mulcahy 1Account Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who produced a promising first chase effort when second in a small-field maiden at Musselburgh in January. Nowhere near that level a month later and off since.

TFRHHIII BHA131

4 Br

OFALLTHEGINJOINTS (IRE) (245) 112444- C D

6 11-0

B g Stowaway - Dinos Luso (IRE) Robbie Power Br The Reserve Tankers Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning hurdling debut at this meeting a year ago and displayed fairly useful form when hitting frame all 4 starts since. Point winner and very much type to make a chaser.

TFRHHHHH BHA132

5 Br

RED RIVER (IRE) (337) 2/131/P/F- D

7 11-0

Ch g Beneficial - Socker Toppen (IRE) David Bass Br The Red River Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Br Miss Catriona Tully Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has failed to complete both starts over fences 11 months apart, taking a heavy fall at Newbury last November. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return. TFRHHHII BHA145

6 Br

THE CASHEL MAN (IRE) (210) 2/11210-

8 11-0

B g High Chaparral (IRE) - Hadarama (IRE) Jeremiah McGrath Br Mrs Fitri Hay Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Lynch Bages Ltd JMH Group

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner who took well to hurdling last term, fine second to Thyme Hill in Grade 1 at Newbury before being awarded a small-field event at Bangor. Lot depends on whether he takes to fences. TFRHHHHI BHA147

7 Br

THE MIGHTY DON (IRE) (212) 334FF0- D

8 11-0

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Flying Answer (IRE) James Davies Br Golden Rose Partnership Nick Gifford, Findon Br Mrs B. D. Byrne Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Strike rate is ordinary for one of his ability and he didn’t really look like a natural over fences on first spell last winter, falling twice.

TFRHHIII BHA139

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B

2019: ARDLETHEN (IRE) 6 11 0 Harry Skelton 15-2 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Enrilo (FR), 4-1 The Cashel Man (IRE), 9-2 Red River (IRE), 6-1 Ask Dillon (IRE), Ofalltheginjoints (IRE), 14-1 Mahlervous (IRE), 16-1 The Mighty Don (IRE)

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THE ISTADIA OUTDOOR LED SCREENS SUPPORTS RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total race value £7654 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3071, 2nd £1017, 3rd £509, 4th £298, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4028.76) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): P Hobbs (30 wins from 151 runners, 20%) runs FROM THE HEART and VANGO DE VAIGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs ANTONY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANTONY trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Having jumped superbly when successful at Newton Abbot last month, ROYAL MAGIC lost very little in defeat against a well-treated rival at Market Rasen a week later and he now looks ahead of the game off the same mark. The return to 3m will suit Massini’s Dream and she returns for a yard among the winners, while Amateur has a bigger performance in him.

1-2-3: 1.ROYAL MAGIC (IRE) 2.MASSINI’S DREAM 3.AMATEUR (IRE) KEY

colours

Breeding

Owner no

1 Br

Br

horse

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Br

Br

Sponsor Br

age st lb

ANTONY (FR) (214) 23/P4U5- D

10 12-1

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Melanie du Chenet (FR) William Marshall (5) Br The Winning Hand Gary Moore, Horsham Br Madame Marie-Laure Besnouin K M Elite Products Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in his prime but lightly raced in recent times and clearly retains only a portion of that ability. Others more persuasive back from 7 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA117

2 Br

BALLYBOUGH NORA (IRE) (220) 1/0P3P2- D

7 11-9

B m Oscar (IRE) - Perspex Queen (IRE) Rex Dingle Br Pillhead House Partners Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Br Michael O’Donovan Brendon Powerwashers

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who resumed progress back over fences when second of 7 fitted with a tongue tie for the first time at Exeter in March. Capable of making presence felt if fully tuned for return. TFRHHHII BHA111

3 Br

AMATEUR (IRE) (30) P/442U-2 C

7 11-7

Ch g Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Adja (IRE) Connor Brace Br Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend Br Dayton Investments Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who showed fair form in over hurdles. Failed to complete on chase debut at Hereford in March but much more like it when runner-up on last month’s return. May well do better. TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 Br

ROYAL MAGIC (IRE) (13) FP-5512

8 11-7

B g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Room To Room Magic (IRE) Jordan Nailor Br Luke Harvey Racing Club Sam Thomas, Cardiff Br Bayview Properties Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a terrific round of jumping when resuming winning ways at Newton Abbot last month.

Didn’t do a lot wrong against a well-in rival a week later and he looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA109

5 Br

ILLUMINATED BEAUTY (IRE) (30) 52/P-P33 D

7 11-6

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Native Beauty (IRE) Chester Williams (3) Br Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Br John Noonan Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on second chase start when third of 8 at Uttoxeter in August.

Hampered back at that venue a fortnight later so she’s worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA108

6 Br

MASSINI’S DREAM (217) 3/33U12- D

9 11-5

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cathy’s Dream (IRE) Jack Tudor (3) Br Mr T. J. Rees Christian Williams, Bridgend T.Br L. Jones NAF

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles in 8-runner handicap at Fakenham in January. Pleasing chase debut when second at Ffos Las in March (19.4f) and return to this sort of trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA107

7 Br

NATIVEGETAWAY (IRE) (77) 2P66-65

7 11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) Liam Harrison (5) Br Mr M J Hoskins Helen Nelmes, Dorchester Br Gerry Caplis

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden and temperament seemed to get the better of him for Colin Tizzard. Easy to have reservations on stable debut.

TFRHHIII BHA106

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B

8 Br

BERMEO (IRE) (30) U66-12P D

9 11-3

B g Definite Article - Miss Blueyes (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan (3) Br Manhole Covers Ltd Johnny Farrelly, Midford T.Br Boylan Manhole Covers Ltd, Johnny Farrelly Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on song when scoring from 6lb lower mark at Uttoxeter in July.

Must bounce back from a rare lesser effort at that track last month.

TFRHHHII BHA105

9 Br

FROM THE HEART (IRE) (20) 0213P-0

6 11-1

B g Jeremy (USA) - Zephyr Lilly (IRE) Bryan Carver Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br Richard Fitzgerald Holiday Resort Unity

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 23f chase at Taunton in December but pulled up in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster on final 2019/20 start. Had a wind op after and may have needed last month’s reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA103

10 VANGO DE VAIGE (FR) (279) 315P6/P- Br

7 11-0

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Yellow Park (FR) Ben Jones (3) Br Mr Martin Short Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br S.C.E.A. La Barbottiere & J. Dumoulin Philip Hobbs Racing

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler at his best but ended 2018/19 below par. Shaped well to a point on chase debut at Wincanton in January and though off since, he’s in excellent hands. TFRHHHII BHA102 2019: SILENT STEPS (IRE) 8 11 0 Bryony Frost 6-4 (Neil King) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: NATIVEGETAWAY: Following its run on 24/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BERMEO: Following its run on 9/9/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

RACE EIGHT

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Royal Magic (IRE), 9-2 Amateur (IRE), 6-1 Ballybough Nora (IRE), 8-1 Massini’s Dream, 9-1 Illuminated Beauty (IRE), 11-1 Vango de Vaige (FR), 14-1 Antony (FR), From The Heart (IRE), 16-1 Bermeo (IRE), 28-1 Nativegetaway (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 2.10 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 4-Y-O HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10396 to the winning horse The second to receive £3052, the third £1526 and the fourth £763. for four yrs old only. £75 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 26th, 2020, for each hurdle race won 6lb. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £3000 towards the prize money for this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 2 at £15 and 15 at £75. Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7925; Second £2626; Third £1314; Fourth £656.

(Penalty Value £10396.80) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.45 - THE DRAGON TV AND FILM STUDIOS/EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 27th, 2021. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race.

21 entries at £29. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.15 - THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for novice four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 11st each 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Unibet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £4000 towards the prize money for this race. 12 entries at £150. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.50 - THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. . 17 entries at £29. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.25 - THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. . 17 entries at £29. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.55 - THE PROFESSOR CAROLINE TISDALL SUPPORTS HEROIC JUMPERS VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 Of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15640 to the winning horse The second to receive £4620, the third £2310, the fourth £1155, the fifth £577 and the sixth £290. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £92 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Penalties, after September 26th, 2020, for each steeple chase won 6lb. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £7500 towards the prize money for this race. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of three miles about half a furlong at Sandown Park on January 2nd, 2021. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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, at £92. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11875; Second £3968; Third £1985; Fourth £993; Fifth £495; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £15640) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.25 - THE TOM MALONE BLOODSTOCK NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £54 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each steeple chase won 5lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2000 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £54. Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.55 - THE ISTADIA OUTDOOR LED SCREENS SUPPORTS RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4028 to the winning horse The second to receive £1182, the third £591, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Penalties, after September 26th, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 6th, 2020, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb.

21 entries, at £31. - Closed October 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3071; Second £1017; Third £509; Fourth £298; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4028.76) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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