Exeter Racecard - Wednesday 13th December

AFTERNOON RACING WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER

FIRST RACE

THE KENN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

12.20

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365.

(Penalty Value £3812.20)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (33 wins from 119 runners, 28%) runs KRUGER PARK & TOSS OF A COIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs KRUGER PARK & TOSS OF A COIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUM COVE trained by N Gifford, Findon, 165 miles.

1

JEMURA (IRE) (226)

B g Mahler - Joe’s Dream Catch (IRE) 5 J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 1 B Declan Daly S Unibet

2

KATOPOP (IRE) (20)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ashbury (IRE) J T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Katopop Partnership B D. P. Constable

3

5

TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in sole point. Only modest form in 2 bumpers and folded tamely when 29 lengths fourth on Kempton hurdle debut in May. However, he retains potential for his top stable and it’s possible he’ll pack more punch at the finish after wind surgery.

1May Kmp 21f Hdl good 4/8 Ajp Kingdom (IRE) 29l 10Apr Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 6/9 Don’t Tell Su (IRE) 6l 12Mar War 16f NHF soft 6/8 Ten Lengths Tom (IRE) 34l

TFRIIIII BHAFORM 2FP-0

11-2

TIMEFORM ORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

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E Tongue Strap

N -RUN NON

23Nov Wcn 21f Hdl 7Feb Tnt 19f Hdl

KRUGER PARK (FR) (23)

6

RUM COVE (GB) (23)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - First Wonder (FR) J James Davies T Nick Gifford, Findon O Hope Springs Too B The Glanvilles Stud S Avtrade Limited

7

5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Makes some appeal on paper but very much in need of experience in bumper/Exeter novice hurdle 7 months apart.

Blinkers go on now.

10Nov Exe 21f Hdl gd-sf P/6 Deafening Silence (IRE) 16Apr Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 5/6 Meatloaf (FR) 103/4l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 541-3P

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle.

31Oct Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf P/16 Masaccio (IRE) 14Oct Chp 16f NHF heavy 3/4 Kap Boy (FR)

5

TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) (241)

22l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding.

Half-brotherto 3 winners, including chase winner in Italy Saxo Sol and fair French hurdler Beau Fixe. Offered little in Exeter bumper.

E Tongue Strap

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) 5 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Kathy Stuart B Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables S Morson Group

91l -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 35P-03

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Manorville (IRE) 5 11-2 J Sean Houlihan E Blinkers T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O The Macaroni Beach Society B Anne Marie Ryan S My Racing Manager

MISTYMAL (IRE) (43)

soft 9/9 Il Pino (FR) gd-sf P/12 Holetown Hero (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and shaped with encouragement when third in a Hereford bumper on debut a year ago. However, disappointed next 2 outings and well held both starts over hurdles this season.

20Nov Plm 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Shanagh Bob (IRE) 28l 7Nov War 19f Hdl soft 9/13 Kintail 32l 30Mar Tnt 16f NHF heavy P/9 Johnnywho (IRE) -

4 MAD MIKE (IRE) (33)

B g Malinas (GER) - Amazon Mist (IRE) J Alan Johns T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris B Denis Ahern S Dragonbet, Tote

2m 5f 137y

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 466-4

11-2

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR) 5 11-2 J Bryony Frost T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The BM Partnership B Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud S Morson Group

5

S Sponsor E Equipment

20Nov Exe

16f NHF gd-sf 10/12 Dunskay (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM FF31-

11-2

40l

TIMEFORM VIEW €68,000 3-y-o, €150,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding.

Brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler Closing Ceremony and useful hurdler/smart chaser Highland Lodge, and half-brother to another 3 winners.

Won last of 4 starts in Irish points (Apr 16). Likely type for top yard.

RACECOURSE DEBUT 2

8 ANNIE EXPRESS (IRE) (23)

B m Getaway (GER) - Lisdaleen (IRE) 5 J Paul O’Brien T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Million in Mind Partnership B Stephen Campion S Goffs UK Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 5/61-U

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 buy after easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Mar 26). Shaped with promise prior to unseating at Exeter on hurdling debut and looks open to improvement.

20Nov Exe

18f Hdl

gd-sf U/10 Alfie’s Princess (IRE)

-

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Toss of A Coin (IRE), 7-2 Jemura (IRE), 5-1 Annie Express (IRE), 6-1 Kruger Park (FR), 33-1 Mad Mike (IRE), 40-1 Rum Cove (GB), 50-1 Mistymal (IRE) TOSS OF A COIN fetched quite a bit at the sales after winning an Irish point so looks an obvious player for his top yard. Annie Express offered something to work on here

PLAY SMARTER last month and is next best ahead of Jemura, who may fare better after wind surgery.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) 2.ANNIE EXPRESS (IRE) 3.JEMURA (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

SECOND RACE

THE TRUSHAM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (24 wins from 187 runners, 13%) runs LOCK OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Walford (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs CAERULEUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: PERCY VEERING trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 133 miles.

1

MORMON (IRE) (23)

PERCY VEERING (GB) (21)

Ch g Sir Percy - Saltpetre (IRE) J Ciaran Gethings T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O The Percy Vera’s B Chasemore Farm S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

3

LOCK OUT (IRE) (17)

B g Watar (IRE) - Swift And Late (IRE) J David Noonan T David Pipe, Wellington O Chris & David Stam B T. Brennan S W & S Recycling

6

11-8

TFRHHHHH BHA94 FORM FUP2-11 D

6

11-5

TFRHHHII BHA91 FORM 334-500 D

32l 6l

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky over fences on the back of E Cheek Pieces a wind op at Warwick (25.4f, heavy) on return and followed up in similarly determined fashion at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. Strong claims in hat-trick bid.

22Nov Fls 23f HcpC soft 1/8 Invictus Allen (FR) 31/4l 21/4l 7Nov War 25f HcpC soft 1/18 Imperial Alex (IRE) 21Mar Mkt 23f HcpH soft 2/6 Country Kitten (IRE) 4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who also won bumper/novice hurdle E Blinkers on his first 2 starts under Rules. Hasn’t kicked on from that although there was some promise on chasing debut at Wincanton on his return a few runs back.

26Nov Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/15 Danton (IRE) 39l 16Nov Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 10/14 Justshortofabubble 40l 20l 29Oct Wcn 20f HcpC soft 5/9 Kraqueline (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM 506-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice hurdles to date but showed some improvement switched to a handicap when sixth of 13 at Wincanton (19.8f, soft, 11/1) on belated return 3 weeks ago.

Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip.

23Nov Wcn 19f HcpH soft 6/13 Doyen For Money (IRE) 12l 7Jan Wcn 21f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 I Shut That d’Or (FR) 36l Dec22 Utt 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/14 Hitching Jacking (FR) 47l

FAMA ET GLORIA (IRE) (534)

TFRHIIII BHA84 FORM 2450/P6-

7 10-12

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in Limerick claiming hurdle on final start for Joseph O’Brien, but no promise for this yard and looks up against it again on chasing debut.

Jun22 Swl 24f HcpH good 6/6 You Name Him May22 Fon 21f HcpH good P/12 The Height of Fame Mar22 Chp 19f HcpH good 13/15 Beau Haze

WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (GB) (29)

SEYMOUR PROMISE (IRE) (27)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Loadsapromise (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Butterwick Syndicate B R. McCarthy S Coral Racing Limited

S Sponsor E Equipment

3m 54y

6

7

25l 90l

TFRHHHHI BHA84 (-2) FORM 0//6525-2

B g Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil 7 10-12 J Ben Poste E Cheek Pieces T Harriet Dickin, Midford O Mrs M A Cooper & Mrs C M Dickin B Mrs C. M. Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper S Clay Street Property Consultants

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B Breeder

20Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 King Turgeon (FR) 11Apr Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Kingsmill Gin 19Mar Chp 23f HcpC soft 4/9 Skinflint (IRE)

Br g Millenary - Queen ofThe Blues (IRE) 5 11-3 J Bryan Carver T Robert Walford, Blandford O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema B T. C. Dawson S Tote

B g Fame And Glory - Clonogan (IRE) J Harry Reed T Mike Hawker, Chippenham O Mr Michael Hawker B Peter McCrea

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win to his name came over hurdles on New Years’ Day 2019 and form since joining this yard from Henry de Bromhead has been patchy. Others preferred.

4 CAERULEUM (GB) (20)

5

J Jockey

TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 45P4P-0

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) 10 12-0 J Micheal Nolan E Tongue Strap. Cheek Pieces T Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren O Pontispool Racing Club B Cyril O’Hara S Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

2

12.50

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any description but went very close at Lingfield on return so must be respected back up in trip.

14Nov Lin 23f HcpC soft 2/5 Dysania (IRE) 27Apr War 24f HcpC good 5/15 My Bad Lucy 14Apr Seg 26f HcpC heavy 2/9 Skyhill (IRE)

s.h s.h 10l

TFRHHIII BHA81 FORM 0-52P00

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but showed more than E Tongue Strap previously over fences when second in 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June. Disappointing since, though.

16Nov Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 8/14 Justshortofabubble 22Aug Ntn 26f HcpH good 12/15 Lelantos (IRE) 23Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good P/9 Scrumpy Boy 4

27l 70l -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Percy Veering (GB), 9-4 Williamdeconqueror (GB), 11-1 Seymour Promise (IRE), 12-1 Caeruleum (GB), 14-1 Lock Out (IRE), 22-1 Mormon (IRE), 66-1 Fama Et Gloria (IRE) PERCY VEERING is on the up as a chaser and, in a thin race, he makes most appeal as he bids to complete the hat-trick. Williamdeconqueror is the only other to arrive on

PLAY SMARTER the back of a solid showing, so he’s feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PERCY VEERING 2.WILLIAMDECONQUEROR 3.LOCK OUT (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

RACE TIME

THIRD RACE

THE BICKHAM HOUSE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

1.20

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365.

(Penalty Value £3812.20) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (33 wins from 119 runners, 28%) runs DON’T TELL SU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs DON’T TELL SU LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYNAHEER trained by David Dennis, Banbury, 158 miles.

1

BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (35)

B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE) J Tom Bellamy T David Dennis, Banbury O Mr David Purvis B Tom Birmingham S DD Racing Ltd

2

CAN’T SAY (GB) (626)

Br or Gr g Phenomena - Lizzy’s Lass J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mrs J. Stuart B Mrs Joanne Stuart S Woodwarm Stoves

3

DARING PLAN (IRE) (318)

B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE) J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Mr D. V. Gardner B Gareth Adair S Woodhayes Stud

4 DON’T TELL SU (IRE) (43) B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Gordon & Su Hall B Robert O’Callaghan S Morson Group

5

4

TFRHHIII BHAFORM U2-0

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who finished runner-up on his completed outing in points and ridden with an eye on the future when seventh on hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last month. Likely to need more time.

Apr21 Chp 16f NHF good 7/7

5

7

Exmoor Express (IRE)

29l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 5F2P6P-

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Jan 29).

Best watched on hurdles debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

5

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 51-2 BF

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when winning a Chepstow bumper in April. Encouraging start to his hurdle career when second of 15 to subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner Minella Missile over 19.5f back at Chepstow in October. The one to beat.

31Oct Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/15 Minella Missile (IRE) 21/4l 3 /4l 10Apr Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 1/9 Vincenzo (FR) 16l Dec22 War 16f NHF soft 5/15 Bowenspark (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM U/-10

TIMEFORM VIEW In command when saddle slipped and unseated rider in sole point and made a successful bumper debut for new stable at Ffos Las in November. Unable to cope with a Cheltenham listed bumper 5 weeks later but retains potential now hurdling.

19Nov Chl 15Oct Fls

FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (210) 5

16f NHF soft 11/12 Brechin Castle (IRE) 15f NHF gd-sf 1/7 Highlands Legacy

47l 13/4l

TFRHIIII BHA67 FORM P0060-P

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW No worthwhile form.

17May Ntn 18f HcpH good P/9 Caitlin’s Court (IRE) 25l 27Apr Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 Just Loose Change 2Mar Tnt 19f HcpH good 6/14 Stanley Pincombe (IRE) 43l

IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (33)

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Opaline du Bouchat (FR) J Ben Godfrey (3) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Elevage Laitre SCEA S The Firehouse Somerset

27l

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in points and failed to beat a rival in a course bumper back in April 2021. Best watched.

DOYEN QUEST (IRE) (24)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland J Elizabeth Gale (7) T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd S Holiday Resort Unity

heavy 7/12 Jackpot d’Athou (FR)

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 5/00/P/-

11-4

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen of Questions (IRE) 5 11-4 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Tracey Lake Rees B Denis Hoban S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6

2m 161y

8Nov Chp 16f Hdl

8

S Sponsor E Equipment

5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 363-4

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice third in points and showed a bit of promise when a remote fourth of 15 on C&D hurdle debut 33 days ago.

May do better but big step up needed to go close.

10Nov Exe 6

16f Hdl

gd-sf 4/15 Insurrection (IRE)

35l

8 LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE) (25) B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Flemenslass (IRE) J Conor Ring (3) T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Plumbing World B Mr William Norris S Plusbac

9

5

5

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Lady Beaufort J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Middleham Park Racing LXV B James and Jean Potter Ltd S Middleham Park Racing

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 344-

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 2 1/2m). Placed in Irish points but will need to be useful to make a winning start over hurdles here.

4

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 00-05

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW First sign of some ability when fifth of 9 in Wincanton novice hurdle 32 days ago but he’s likely more one for handicaps after this.

11Nov Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 Meatloaf (FR) 9Oct Str 16f Hdl good 7/11 Shetland Tony 10Apr Plm 17f NHF soft 7/9 Country Lady

4

TIMEFORM VIEW £45,000 Norse Dancer gelding. Dam, bumper winner/placed over hurdles, is a half-sisterto fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner) Kadarann and useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Kadara. Newcomer to note in the betting.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0-25

Ch g Notnowcato - What AJewel (IRE) 4 11-4 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mr R. M. Penny B N. Fortune S R M PENNY (PLANT HIRE & DEMOLITION) LTD

13 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (21)

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and he hinted at promise when fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (18/1) over C&D 33 days ago.

Open to progress.

10Nov Exe

16f Hdl

gd-sf 5/15 Insurrection (IRE)

36l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM U10-P0

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in an Irish point but down the field in a bumper and 2 hurdles since switching to Rules. First-time hood needs to spark major improvement.

E Hood

24l 22Nov War 16f Hdl soft 10/14 El Saviour (IRE) 2Nov Str 22f Hdl soft P/9 Getaway Theatre (IRE) 62l 20Apr Chl 16f NHF good 13/15 Micks Jet (IRE)

14 GORCOMBE FIZZ (GB) (27) B f Bollin Eric - Champagne Rosie J Bryony Frost T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr Phill Meaden B J. A. G. Meaden

18l 42l 61l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

11-4

12 ROYAL JEWEL (IRE) (33)

B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) J Adam Wedge T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Ryan, Leman, White B Pat Moore S Fbc Manby Bowdler

18l 21l

4

TFRHIIII BHAFORM PPP

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in 3 starts over hurdles.

16Nov Tnt 10Nov Exe 12Oct Exe

15 SAMMY’S GUARANTEE (GB) (27)

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

gd-sf P/10 Panjari (IRE) gd-sf P/15 Insurrection (IRE) gd-fm P/8 Miss Marette

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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2-06

B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Dont Tell Val 4 10-11 J Richard Patrick E Hood, Tongue Strap T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Mr David Kellett B Mr John Benfield S Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in point bumpers.

Has shown ability when in mid-field in a pair of novice hurdles this autumn at Ludlow and Taunton. Has a hood added to the tongue-tie she wore last time. Letthedustsettle likely the yard’s first string.

16Nov Tnt 26Oct Lud

16f Hdl 21f Hdl

gd-sf 6/11 Matterhorn (FR) gd-sf 7/16 Victoria Milano (IRE)

31l 37l

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No. 13, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.

Stewards Note: DOYEN QUEST: Following its run on 19/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

FREDDIE FLEETFOOT: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

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THIRD RACE

11 NORDIC STORM (GB) (-)

heavy 3/8 Booster Bob (IRE) soft 6/18 Cherie d’Am (FR)

RACECOURSE DEBUT

10 MOUNTAIN BAY (IRE) (32) B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - My Mountain (IRE) J Daniel Sansom (3) T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O New Venture Syndicate B Mr Oliver Broderick S We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his sole outing in points and has shaped with promise on both runs in this sphere, third of 8 in novice hurdle (9/2) at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) 25 days ago. Open to further improvement.

18Nov Utt 15f Hdl 4Nov Wet 19f Hdl

MOOREFIELDS (IRE) (263)

B g Mahler - Wate And Sea (IRE) J Bryan Carver T Chris Down, Cullompton O YOUNG AT HEART B Joseph O’Rahilly S Woodwarm Stoves

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1-63

11-4

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 5-1 Doyen Quest (IRE), 9-1 Letthedustsettle (IRE), 14-1 Nordic Storm (GB), 22-1 Royal Jewel (IRE), 28-1 Moorefields (IRE), 50-1 Mountain Bay (IRE), 66-1 Ballynaheer (IRE), Iris des Issards (FR), Sammy’s Guarantee (GB), 100-1 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 200-1 Can’t Say (GB), Daring Plan (IRE), 250-1 Freddie Fleetfoot (GB), 300-1 Gorcombe Fizz (GB) DON’T TELL SU bumped into a subsequent Grade 2 winner when second on his Chepstow hurdle debut and can go one better now for the Paul Nicholls team.

Dan Skelton bumper winner Doyen Quest looks the obvious danger, with PLAY SMARTER Letthedustsettle best of the remainder.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DON’T TELL SU (IRE) 2.DOYEN QUEST (IRE) 3.LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE

THE CHRISTOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

1.50

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4705, 2nd £2352, 3rd £1177, 4th £588.

(Penalty Value £6152.36)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Scott (13 wins from 114 runners, 11%) runs STORMY FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs BENNYS KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENNYS KING trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.

1

SIR PSYCHO (IRE) (39)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book 7 J Paul O’Brien T Harry Derham, Newbury O Martin Broughton & Friends 3 B B. Heavey S All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

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2m 3f 48y

TFRHHHHH BHA134 FORM 0//F330-1 C D

12-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times as a juvenile hurdler in 2019/20 season.

Lightly raced since and well prepared to make a winning return to chasing for new yard at Ascot (18.8f) 5 weeks ago, travelling well and kept up to work. Open to improvement and sound claims in follow-up bid.

4Nov Asc 18f HcpC soft 1/9 Passing Well (FR) 4l 18l 2Apr Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/14 Ivaldi (FR) 7Mar San 19f HcpH soft 3/12 West To The Bridge (IRE) 20l

BENNYS KING (IRE) (21)

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM P1U12-P D

B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) 12 11-11 J Miss Heidi Palin (7) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mezzone Family B Mr Shane McGuckin S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning twice and fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter (all under Heidi Palin). Ran poorlywithout the cheekpieces in Warwick handicap chase on return, however, and the headgear is absent again. Engaged 12.40 Fontwell Tue. 22Nov War 24f HcpC soft P/6 Thomas Darby (IRE) 13Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 2/27 Famous Clermont (FR) 43/4l 17Mar Fkn 24f Ch soft 1/7 Sir Jack Yeats (IRE) 11l

HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (20)

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 421PF-P CD

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) 6 11-7 J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Jonny Allison and Patrick Waldron B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin S Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times over hurdles in 2021/22 and came good at the fifth time of asking over fences in handicap at Hereford (21f) in January. However, failed to complete all 3 starts since, including back over hurdles on return. Headgear now applied.

23Nov Wcn 19f HcpH soft P/7 Itso Fury (IRE) 29Apr San 20f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Gloire d’Athon (FR) 25Mar Nby 19f HcpC soft P/9 Heltenham (FR)

4 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (32)

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 12U-436

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) 9 10-13 J Rex Dingle E Cheek Pieces T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith B Mr Christy Buckley S Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton in February but mixed record since, sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft, 18/1) 32 days ago.

16l 11Nov Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/12 Huelgoat (FR) 19Oct Wcn 25f HcpC good 3/7 My Silver Lining (IRE) 33l 25l 20May Utt 24f HcpC good 4/11 Landofsmiles (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Sir Psycho (IRE), 7-1 Bennys King (IRE), 15-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 9-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR) SIR PSYCHO made a positive start for this yard back over fences when winning at Ascot on his return and this looks a good opportunity with all 3 of his rivals arriving

PLAY SMARTER with something to prove. Stormy Flight is selected for the forecast.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIR PSYCHO (IRE) 2.STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) 3.BENNYS KING (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

THE HIGHER ASHTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2.20

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2282, 2nd £1141, 3rd £571, 4th £285, 5th £142.

(Penalty Value £2983.76)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Scott (13 wins from 114 runners, 11%) runs STARVIDOV TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs STARVIDOV WEIGHTWATCHER: BELLAMY’S GREY won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 9lb to 75.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIBOR LAD trained by David Dennis, Banbury, 158 miles.

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LOUKARAK (FR) (43)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Louegarde (FR) 4 12-0 J Alan Johns E Cheek Pieces T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mrs C. S. Wilson B M. Thierry Cypres & M. Ronny Coveliers S Dragonbet

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5

BATTLE MARCH (USA) (306)

B g War Front (USA) - Lahinch Classics (IRE) J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O CHRIS DOWN RACING B Mrs E. M. Stockwell S Woodwarm Stoves

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MERRY MONTY (GB) (27)

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10-9

19l -

TFRHHHHI BHA94 FORM 1P14-P4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a visor last season, winning 2m4f handicaps at Plumpton and Chepstow. Not disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 23 days ago and can’t be dismissed.

20Nov Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Stanley Pincombe (IRE) 18l 31Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf P/12 Madaket 15l 15Apr Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Mr Hailstone (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 30-06 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat but hasn’t kicked on over hurdles, producing another discouraging display switched to handicaps after 6 months off at Wincanton 20 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time.

23Nov Wcn 15f HcpH soft 6/9 Him Malaya (FR) 73/4l 19l 17May Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/12 Oakley Dancer 22l 11Apr Pon 12f Hcp soft 9/10 Claritudo

TFRHHIII BHA89 FORM 44/06//60- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser for Paul Nicholls but has shown little both outings for current yard (including back over hurdles). Returns from 8 months off with lots to prove.

11Apr Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Kincardine 26Mar Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Issam (FR) Mar21 Wcn 20f HcpC good 6/9 Kauto The King (FR)

26l 63l 22l

TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM 2661/0P- CD

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who was let down by his jumping both starts last season. Fair bit to prove on return.

LIBOR LAD (GB) (17)

B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi J Bryan Carver T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mrs S. M. Trump B Mrs S. M. Trump S Woodwarm Stoves

2m 2f 111y

10Feb Kmp 21f HcpH good P/11 Sami Bear Dec22 Wcn 15f HcpH gd-sf 12/16 No No Tonic Oct21 Exe 18f Hdl gd-fm 1/5 Diligent (FR)

B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld 5 11-3 J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap T David Dennis, Banbury O Wingate Associates Limited B Mr John Benfield S DD Racing Ltd, Tote

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31Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf P/12 Madaket 22May Fls 15f HcpH gd-fm 7/8 Nibras Gold (IRE) 27Apr Per 20f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Kajaki (IRE)

4 SAINTEMILION (FR) (246)

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Matakana (FR) 10 11-5 J Bryony Frost E Tongue Strap T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr J. D. Frost B Mr Jean-Denis Salvert S A S Trade Car Sales

B Breeder

TFRHHIII BHA98 FORM 532P-0P

TIDAL STORM (GB) (20)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Kinetica 4 11-10 J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Harry Derham, Newbury O Lady Sutton B Miss K. Rausing S All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but has shaped with no encouragement all 3 starts for current connections.

Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

BERT WILSON (IRE) (23)

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Inishkea (USA) 6 11-10 J Miss Ella Herbison (7) E Visor, Tongue Strap T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Kapinhand B Richard Frayne S Junction 24 Ltd, Junction 24 Ltd

J Jockey

44l 1 /2l

TFRHHHHH BHA87 FORM 060-221

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 17 days ago.

On the upgrade and a 6lb rise may not prevent the follow up.

26Nov Utt 2Nov Str 27Sep Per

19f HcpH soft 1/8 Barncroft (IRE) 18f HcpH soft 2/16 Harthill (FR) 20f HcpH heavy 2/12 Awesome Foursome

31/4l 11/2l 11l

TFRHHHHI BHA79 FORM 5050/-55 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support and again shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. One to consider.

16Nov Tnt 24Oct Exe Mar22 Tnt 10

16f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Lady Gwen 18f HcpH good 5/18 Wolfspear (IRE) 16f Hdl soft 7/10 Mister Marbles (IRE)

12l 11l 38l

8 DAANY (IRE) (20)

TFRHHHII BHA79 FORM P60-P62

B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) 6 10-9 J Harry Cobden E Hood T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Miss D Kenealy and Duckhaven Stud B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

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BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (236) 11

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen J Micheal Nolan T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater O Riverdance Consortium 2 B Halewood International Ltd S SPARKS TRANSPORT

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type who produced his best effort to date from 10lb out of the handicap when second in 9-runner event at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Good chance if reproducing that back up in trip.

23Nov Wcn 15f HcpH soft 2/9 Him Malaya (FR) 21/4l 25l 10Nov Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/16 Asian Spice 31/2l 23Oct Wdr 8f Hcp heavy 3/9 Fitzrovia

TFRHHIII BHA75 FORM 53P040- C

10-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he’s an unreliable sort and came in only fifteenth of 18 in handicap here (23.1f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Others make more appeal.

21Apr Exe 23f HcpH good 15/18 Coachman (FR) 4Apr Fon 25f HcpC soft 4/6 William Philo 27Mar Wcn 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Just Go For It

10 SINDABELLA (FR) (187)

TFRHHHII BHA73 FORM 5P400-P

B m Sinndar (IRE) - Figarella Gaugain (FR) 7 10-3 J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Surefire Racing 1 B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels S Junction 24 Ltd

11 CHAMPS HILL (GB) (218) B g Champs Elysees - Grapes Hill J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr C. L. Tizzard B Clive Dennett S Coral Racing Limited

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23l 13l 66l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Lame when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good, 7/1) on final outing 6 months ago.

9Jun Mkt 20f HcpH good P/12 Teescomponentsfly 27Apr Tnt 23f HcpH soft 7/13 Little Else 6Apr Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Kalpaga (FR)

5l 21l

TFRHHIII BHA72 FORM 06/P0P-P

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any ability and easily passed over on E Tongue Strap his first start for 7 months. Has had a breathing op.

12 WELLWILLYA (GB) (23) Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg J Alice Stevens (5) T Helen Nelmes, Dorchester O Mr L. J. Burden B Mrs M. L. Luck

9May Fls 23f HcpH soft P/8 Back Yourself (IRE) 11Feb War 21f HcpH good P/12 Imperial Alex (IRE) Dec22 Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Karakoram

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TFRHHHII BHA72 FORM 6000-P6

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fared better than previously when sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, soft) 23 days ago. Remains to be seen if he’s able to back that up.

20Nov Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/13 Gidleigh Park 31May Ntn 18f HcpH good P/13 Charlie My Boy (IRE) 27Apr Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Just Loose Change

TFRHHIII BHA70 FORM P642/-P0

B m Arvico (FR) - Ivorsagoodun 7 10-2 J Harry Kimber (3) E Tongue Strap T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mr P. G. Gibbins B P. G. Gibbins S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was well held after 19 months off at this course (21.6f, soft, 66/1) 17 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

26Nov Exe 16Nov Tnt Apr22 Exe

14 STARVIDOV (FR) (20)

21f HcpH gd-sf 8/15 Danton (IRE) 47l 19f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Isabella Bee (IRE) 23f HcpH good 2/18 Lake Shore Drive (IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHIII BHA69 FORM 505-P00

Gr g Davidoff (GER) - Starglas (FR) 5 10-2 J Rex Dingle E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Mrs Sarah Rising B Mr Gheorghe Codre S Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and it’s been a similar story over hurdles so far, including in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton last month.

23Nov Wcn 19f HcpH soft 10/13 Doyen For Money (IRE) 22l 60l 24Oct Exe 18f Hdl good 7/12 Big Fish (IRE) 1May Kmp 21f Hdl good P/8 Ajp Kingdom (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3.

Hood worn by No. 5, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 11, 13, 14. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: TIDAL STORM: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SINDABELLA: Following its run on 9/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was lame on its right hindleg.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Libor Lad (GB), 11-2 Merry Monty (GB), 13-2 Tidal Storm (GB), Daany (IRE), 8-1 Bert Wilson (IRE), 16-1 Sindabella (FR), 18-1 Wellwillya (GB), 25-1 Battle March (USA), 28-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 33-1 Starvidov (FR), 50-1 Loukarak (FR), Champs Hill (GB), 66-1 Saintemilion (FR), Miss Harriett (GB) LIBOR LAD got off the mark in style at Uttoxeter 17 days ago and promises to follow up from a 6lb higher mark. Merry Monty has shaped better than the distance beaten

PLAY SMARTER suggests both outings this season and is second choice, ahead of Bert Wilson.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIBOR LAD 2.MERRY MONTY 3.BERT WILSON (IRE) 11

FIFTH RACE

13 MISS HARRIETT (GB) (17)

37l 64l

THE HALDON STAYERS’ CROWN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4705, 2nd £2352, 3rd £1177, 4th £588, 5th £294.

(Penalty Value £6152.36)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 200 runners, 12%) runs GOLDEN SOVEREIGN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs POLISH LONGEST TRAVELLER: LYRICAL GENIUS trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 144 miles.

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BROOMFIELD PRESENT (IRE) (17)

B g Presenting - Diklers Oscar (IRE) J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Turf Club 2022 B William O’Keeffe S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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SILVER IN DISGUISE (GB) (55)

FOXBORO (GER) (33)

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TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 2P12-P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Wetherby in April and got back on track after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in October. Trip/ground won’t be a problem and while he’s never won off a mark this high, a bold show would be no surprise.

19Oct Car 24f HcpC soft 3/9 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 63/4l 20May Utt 24f HcpC good P/11 Landofsmiles (IRE) 28Apr Per 30f HcpC soft 2/13 If Not For Dylan (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 222220

11-8

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up first 5 starts upon rejoining this yard, including both starts over fences at Worcester and Uttoxeter in September.

However, put in his place in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle last time and while he stays 3m well enough, this trip represents unchartered territory.

18Nov Chl 23f HcpH soft 7/15 Buddy One (IRE) 23l 1 19Sep Utt 24f HcpC soft 2/6 Risk And Roll (FR) /2l 3Sep Wor 23f HcpC good 2/4 Any News (IRE) 10l

DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (43)

B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) J Harry Kimber (3) T Robert Walford, Blandford O Lewis Nettley Racing B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof S Tote

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM P31//32U-

TFRHIIII BHA119 FORM 06014-P D

B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) 10 11-6 J Richie McLernon E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Sean Curran, Swindon O Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins B Mme Veronique Sayet

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T Trainer

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2021/22 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term. Shapes as though worth another crack overthis sort of trip and he’s not discounted. Has undergone a wind op.

13Mar Tnt 28f HcpC gd-sf U/9 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 2Feb Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/14 Certainly Red 21/4l Dec22 Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE) 33/4l

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Spinner 9 11-9 J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris B Mrs S. C. Welch S Dragonbet, Tote

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Polygon (USA) J Jack Hogan (3) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Caveat Emptor Partnership B Carwell Equities Ltd S Bresbet

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler last season who made a E Visor promising start in this sphere when third of 12 in handicap chase at this course (24.2f, soft) on return. Was still in the mix when brought down 3 out at Uttoxeter since and promises to be suited by this stamina test.

26Nov Utt 24f HcpC heavy B/4 Autonomous Cloud (IRE) 10Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Make Me A Believer (IRE) 21/4l 22Mar Hay 24f HcpH soft 1/6 Galudon (FR) 31/2l

GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE) (275)

4 POLISH (GB) (25)

2.50

TFRHHHHH BHA127 FORM 1/121-3B BF

12-0

B g Gold Well - Fugal Maid (IRE) 9 11-12 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mr Liam Quinn B R. McCarthy S Philip Hobbs Racing

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TIMEFORM VIEW Tumbled down the weights and finally took advantage when landing small-field marathon at Chepstow (30.6f, soft) in March.

That wasn’t a particularly strong race, though, and he was pulled up on return back at Chepstow. Subsequently undergone a wind op.

31Oct Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Eceparti (FR) 8Apr Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Stylish Moment (IRE) 20l 23Mar Chp 30f HcpC soft 1/5 Checkitout (IRE) 71/2l

TFRHHIII BHA119 FORM 561P-00

11-6

TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season but those wins are interspersed with a number of low-key performances, including both starts this season. Stamina is also a concern, given that he hasn’t scored over a trip beyond 22.4f.

10Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 8/12 Make Me A Believer (IRE) 16l 31Oct Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 The King of Ryhope 23l 8Apr Ntn 20f HcpC soft P/7 Fox Pro (FR) -

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TFRIIIII BHA118

FORM 4F13P-2 C B g Kapgarde (FR) - Etoile des Iles les (FR) 8 11-5 TIMEFORM ORM R VIEW NON RUNNER. J E Cheek Pieces NE N T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton U -R O Chasing Gold Racing Club ON B S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al N 31Oct Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Eceparti (FR) 25Feb Nwc 33f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Kitty’s Light S Culverhill Farm Racing 3Feb Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Max Dynamo 12

29l 25l

8 LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (48)

TFRHHHII BHA113 FORM 424P3-2

B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE) 6 11-0 J Lilly Pinchin E Blinkers T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Thackray, Ogilvy, King & Williams B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd S Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner who hasn’t looked an easy ride over fences but returned to form when going close under a positive ride at Carlisle (26.2f, soft). Shouldn’t be far away if able to back that up, albeit his profile suggests that he’s by no means certain to do so.

26Oct Car 26f HcpC soft 2/7 Fenland Tiger hd 27l 22Mar War 25f HcpC soft 3/7 Art of Illusion (IRE) 3Mar Don 23f HcpC good P/6 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Broomfield Present (IRE), 7-2 Silver In Disguise (GB), 4-1 Lyrical Genius (IRE), 13-2 Golden Sovereign (IRE), 8-1 Polish (GB), 28-1 Foxboro (GER), 33-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR) This marathon trip should be right up BROOMFIELD PRESENT’s street and he is taken to make it third time lucky over fences. The 7-y-o’s reappearance effort in a competitive 3m handicap here was solid and his subsequent exit at Uttoxeter was through no PLAY SMARTER fault of his own. Silver In Disguise is a proven stayer who won’t mind deep ground and he is feared most ahead of Golden Sovereign.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BROOMFIELD PRESENT (IRE) 2.SILVER IN DISGUISE 3.GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE)

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THE CLAPHAM OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £3500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1461, 2nd £730, 3rd £365, 4th £183.

(Penalty Value £1906.10) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

SEVENTH RACE

3.25

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (33 wins from 119 runners, 28%) runs QUEBECOIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs QUEBECOIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: KALAHARI KING trained by Amy Murphy, Newmarket, 242 miles.

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BREDON HILL DART (GB) (-)

B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy 4 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner B R. W. and Mrs Mitchell

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DRUMHELLER (IRE) (31)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Point The Toes (IRE) J Niall Houlihan (3) T Nick Gifford, Findon O Vivid Racing B Thomas Fahey S Avtrade Limited

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11-2

2m 161y

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam ran twice, out of half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful chaser (23f-31f winner) Lucky Clover.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

11-2

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Elusive Pimpernel gelding who shaped with a little promise when third of 7 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good to soft) on debut last month. Could well build on that effort, but there’s a few powerful yards represented with interesting newcomers.

12Nov San

ILFONCE (FR) (-)

Ch g Coastal Path - Une Brik (FR) 5 11-2 J David Noonan T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O LEN,MASON,RAY,NICOL,COWELL,STEVENS&BOOTH B E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet S Culverhill Farm Racing

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Loriane de Vonnas (FR) 4 11-2 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Charles Dingwall and Neil Clyne B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Mrs D. Billebaut S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

KALAHARI KING (GB) (-)

6

MATTHIAS (GB) (25)

15f NHF soft

3/7 Touquet (FR)

8l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Coastal Path gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Hokelami, and half-brother to fair hurdler Fierami. Worth a market check on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

4 JACK BLACK (FR) (-)

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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 3-y-o, Tirwanako gelding.

Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Vic de Touzaine. Newcomers from yard always worth a second look.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM B g Califet (FR) - Kalane (IRE) 4 11-2 TIMEFORMVIEW Califet gelding. Half-brotherto fairly useful hurdler J Jack Quinlan Kaleb. Stable can get one ready, so can’t be ruled out.

T Amy Murphy, Newmarket O Mr Paul Murphy B Paul Murphy RACECOURSE DEBUT S CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage 4 J Richie McLernon T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Step By Step B Mrs Rachael Honeyball S Geegeez.co.uk

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MOVING TARGET (GB) (-)

B g Linda’s Lad - On The Move J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O John and Heather Snook B John & Heather Snook S Coral Racing Limited

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11-2

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a 1 3/4m bumper winner/2m hurdle winner who stayed 21f. 11/2, fourth of 8 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on debut last month. Step forward needed.

18Nov Utt

11-2

15f NHF heavy 4/8 Gamesters Guy

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

73/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad gelding. Dam, modest 3m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 25f) Whataknight.

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8 NELSON’S SHADOW (GB) (32) Gr g Mount Nelson - Lady Friend J Daniel Sansom (3) T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O Mrs P. de W. Johnson B Mrs P. de W. Johnson S We Do Vans

9

4

QUEBECOIS (FR) (283)

Ch m Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love J Bryan Carver T Chris Down, Cullompton O HOWZAT PARTNERSHIP B Howzat Partnership S Woodwarm Stoves

11 SILVER CHORD (GB) (-) Gr m Linda’s Lad - Lily Potts J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mr C. J. Down B C. J. Down S Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing in bumper at Wincanton on debut last month so is very hard to fancy.

11Nov Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 15/17 Horaces Pearl (FR)

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Poutine (FR) 4 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O McNeill Family, Stevens & McKenzie B Haras de Moricand S Ultima Business Solutions

10 DEMELZA CARNE (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0

11-2

5

26l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 2-

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW €88,000 3-y-o, £320,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding.

Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart hurdler Brindisi Breeze and useful 2m hurdle winner Indigo Breeze, stays 3m. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Likely to take all the beating.

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TFRHHIII BHAFORM

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare. Dam (h112), bumper/2 3/4m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner around 2 1/4m in France) Dourakine.

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5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare. Dam (h74), 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdle winner around 2m Tominator.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Quebecois (FR), 5-1 Drumheller (IRE), 15-2 Jack Black (FR), 10-1 Kalahari King (GB), Moving Target (GB), 12-1 Matthias (GB), 16-1 Ilfonce (FR), 40-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), Demelza Carne (GB), Silver Chord (GB), 150-1 Nelson’s Shadow (GB) The market will no doubt prove informative with the majority unraced but it’s hard to ignore the claims of QUEBECOIS, who cost £320,000 and finished runner-up on his sole start in Irish points earlier this year. Jack Black ticks plenty of boxes representing PLAY SMARTER leading connections so he may emerge as the main danger, with the once-raced Drumheller and Kalahari King another couple to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUEBECOIS (FR) 2.JACK BLACK (FR) 3.DRUMHELLER (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS Stewards Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward) Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Milly Bersey, Guy Upton, Philippa Hardy Starters William Jordan, Ciaran McKee Judge Guy Lewis Clerk of the Scales Chris Hill Veterinary Officer Graham Potts Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers Steve Fox, Vince McKevitt, Darren Stone, Stuart Shilston Medical Officers Joe Peoples (SRMO), Tim Tilsley (RMO), Stephen Andrews (RMO) Nurse SWAST Betting Ring Manager Darren Tilbury Commentator Richard Hoiles Veterinary Surgeons Tony Kaye (SRVS), Laura Ruby (RVS), Western Counties (RVS) Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead Daniel Cooper Patrons Ranulf Rayner & The Lord Clinton Chairman Duncan Sykes

Past Chairmen Nick Vaux & Jeremy Colson Race Committee Non-Executive Directors Guy Lavender, Marcus Longbottom, Laura Claydon, Phil Greenman & Lee Glanville Other Members Geoffrey Billson, Tim Bourne, Polly Gundry & Tim Hailstone General Manager & Safeguarding Lead Jack Parkinson Catering General Manager Matt Morton Safety Officer Jade Foyle Operations & Events Executive Maciej Sienko Marketing Executive Lauren Thomas Head Groundsman Martin O’Hagan Assistant Head Groundstaff David Mackenzie Groundstaff Neil Lumsden,Cameron Bradshaw & Billy Cawe PR Officer Megan Furse Course Photographer Francesca Altoft

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.20 - THE KENN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 17 entries at £35. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 2 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.50 - THE TRUSHAM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 12 entries at £27. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE BICKHAM HOUSE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 39 entries at £35. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE CHRISTOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6152 to the winning horse The second to receive £2830, the third £1415 and the fourth £708. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 8 entries at £55. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4705; Second £2352; Third £1177; Fourth £588. (Penalty Value £6152.36) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.20 - THE HIGHER ASHTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1372, the third £686, the fourth £343 and the fifth £171. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 26 entries at £25. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2282; Second £1141; Third £571; Fourth £285; Fifth £142. (Penalty Value £2983.76) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE HALDON STAYERS’ CROWN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6152 to the winning horse The second to receive £2830, the third £1415, the fourth £708 and the fifth £353. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 9 entries at £55. - Closed December 9th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4705; Second £2352; Third £1177; Fourth £588; Fifth £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE CLAPHAM OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £1906 to the winning horse The second to receive £878, the third £438 and the fourth £219. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 18 entries at £17. - Closed December 9th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £1461; Second £730; Third £365; Fourth £183. (Penalty Value £1906.10) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.