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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009, winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However, well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
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FIRST RACE
THE EXETER JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
12.55
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
J Jockey
O Owner
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B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): H Fry (19 wins from 87 runners, 22%) runs VALADON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs PUSH TO PASS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PUSH TO PASS trained by H Derham, Newbury, 148 miles.
CATBOY (FR) (7)
B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR) J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed B E., K., P., & V. Leray S NAF
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PUSH TO PASS (IRE) (24)
B g Pillar Coral - Serendipities J Paul O’Brien T Harry Derham, Newbury O Mr Harry Tincknell B Mrs M. Keating S All Sport Insurance Services Ltd
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 05
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability here on his only start in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience sent hurdling at Taunton last week. 14Dec Tnt 24Oct Exe
16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Inside Man (FR) 13f NHF gd-sf 7/15 Kel du Large (FR)
23l 17l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser Better Times Ahead. No match for very promising winner in similar event at Kempton 3 weeks ago but should benefit from that and is capable of better. 27Nov Kmp 16f Hdl
VALADON (IRE) (25)
gd-sf 4/6 Captain Marvellous (FR) 32l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 2
B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival 11-0 J Jonathan Burke T Harry Fry, Corscombe O Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd B Tally-Ho Stud S Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORM VIEW Supported and shaped well behind promising one who was making it 2-2 over hurdles in C&D event last month, not knocked about. Sure to improve and should take the beating. 26Nov Exe
16f Hdl
gd-sf 2/10 Salver (FR)
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
51/2l
2022: MEETING ABANDONED
Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Valadon (IRE), 9-4 Push To Pass (IRE), 66-1 Catboy (FR) VALADON made a bright start over C&D last month and should have the beating of
PLAY SMARTER Push To Pass and Catboy with improvement on the way.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALADON (IRE) 2.PUSH TO PASS (IRE) 3.CATBOY (FR)
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THE MERRY CHRISTMAS AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
SECOND RACE
1.25
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3454, 2nd £1727, 3rd £863, 4th £432, 5th £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs I LOOK HOW I LOOK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 64 runners, 12%) runs I LOOK HOW I LOOK FANCY THAT: E Williams won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs NO REMATCH today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNBLINKING trained by R Bevis, Duckington, 222 miles.
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FORRARD AWAY (IRE) (269) 8
B or Br g Califet (FR) - Hunting Spirit (IRE) J Mr Martin McIntyre (3) T Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan O Mr Ryan G. Chapman B P. E. I. Newell
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SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (15)
NO REMATCH (IRE) (31)
B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE) J Miss Imogen Mathias (7) T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr W. Williams B Mrs Claire Doyle
TOWNHILL (IRE) (229)
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TFRHHHHH BHA97 FORM F0F03-U
TFRHHHHI BHA96 FORM 33-0062
TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best run since winning a Leicester claiming hurdle in February when second of 9 in 20.5f Plumpton handicap last month. Claims if he can build on that.
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at the fourth attempt in a weak race at Hereford (25f, good) in February. Well held next 2 starts but posted solid runner-up efforts both starts in May and could be a player if fully tuned up on his return here. 22May Fls 23f HcpC gd-fm 2/11 Easkey Lad (IRE) 2l 1l 10May Fon 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Doctor Foley (IRE) 27Apr War 24f HcpC good P/15 My Bad Lucy
TFRHHHHI BHA95 FORM 1/4500-4
11-9
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Benefited from the step up in trip when fourth of 187 on 23f Uttoxeter handicap debut in May. This unexposed 5-y-o could have more to offer back from a break. Ridden on all starts by Ben Sutton. 6May Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/17 Elfride 61/4l 31l 12Apr Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/13 Soldat Forte (IRE) 50l 20Mar Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/14 Aurigny Mill (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA90 FORM 25-56PP C
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account over fences in 3m handicap here last November but has gone the wrong way since, including back hurdling in the summer. Pulled up over fences at Taunton last month. Needs a return to Exeter to spark a revival. 16Nov Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Justshortofabubble 17Oct Hun 23f HcpC good P/10 Tedwin Hills (IRE) 27l 6Aug Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Pardon Me
E Cheek Pieces
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20f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Stanley Pincombe (IRE) 1/2l 25f HcpH good 6/12 Masterdream (FR) 23l 18f HcpH good 11/18 Wolfspear (IRE) 29l
TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM U14P-22
E Tongue Strap
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20l 18l 35l
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than previously when third of 14 in maiden hurdle at Bangor (19.5f, soft) in March. That form is working out well but he didn’t get the chance to show what he could do on handicap debut, unseating at the fifth. Remains capable of better. 6Dec Lud 23f HcpH soft U/9 Kimberley Eve 21l 25Mar Bgr 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/14 Ed Keeper (FR) 43l 25Feb Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/8 Blue Fin (IRE)
INCHESTER D’AMSYL (FR) (155)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Virgine Place (FR) J Mr A J O’Neill (3) T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mr A. F. Nolan B S.A.R.L. Poulinieres.Com S Wasdell Group
2m 5f 137y
20Nov Plm 6Nov Her 24Oct Exe
MIDNIGHT GLANCE (GB) (35)
B g Passing Glance - Magical Legend J Mr Rian Corcoran (7) T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr R. H. Kerswell B R. H. and Mrs Kerswell S Goodwin Racing Ltd
S Sponsor E Equipment
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in Ireland but below par in 3 outings for current yard. More needed back hurdling.
B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate 10 11-9 J Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) E Tongue Strap T Robert Bevis, Duckington O Mr R. N. Bevis B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Ch g Presenting - Ladies Pride (IRE) J Mr Ben Sutton (3) T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Mr N. Sutton B W. B. Mactaggart S Plusbac
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TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 0/00045-
12-0
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27Mar Wcn 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Thelasthighking (IRE) 13Mar Tnt 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Killaloan (IRE) 1Feb Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Gingerbred
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) J Mr Tommie M. O’Brien T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Mr R Flower B Paddy Kennedy
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TFRHHHII BHA90 FORM 02F0-0
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on first 2 starts over hurdles, E Tongue Strap finishing second at Huntingdon latterly. Below par in a couple of handicap hurdles earlier in the year but still early days and worth monitoring in the betting on return from 5 months off. 19Jul Utt 19f HcpH good 8/11 Sir Canford (IRE) 31l 28l 28Apr Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Bertie Blue 10Mar Exe 16f Hdl good F/4 Impose Toi (FR) 6
8 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (38) Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) J Mr Daniel Ellis (7) T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Mr S. Chappell B Jack O’Dwyer S NAF
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MAROOCHI (GB) (31)
B m Presenting - Makadamia J Miss Alice Procter (7) T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O Whitcombe Racing Club B Upton Viva Stud
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TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to win 3m Taunton handicap hurdle in March but nowhere near that level in his 3 outings since, pulling up on chase debut latest. 13Nov Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Scene One (IRE) 10Oct Hun 25f HcpH good 6/6 Ballintubber Boy (IRE) 15l 1May War 25f HcpH good 9/11 She’s So Lovely (IRE) 39l
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TFRHHHII BHA87 FORM 54P353 D
11-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Deservedly shed maiden tag when dead heating at Newton Abbot (21.5f) last summer and back in form on last 3 starts. Place claims here. 20Nov Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Stanley Pincombe (IRE) 11l 9Oct Str 22f HcpH good 5/10 Top Cloud 73/4l 22Aug Wor 23f HcpH good 3/11 Karavomylos (IRE) 3l
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TFRHHIII BHA86 FORM 00-3550
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form, including well held on 19f Taunton handicap debut last month. Others preferred. 30Nov Tnt 6Nov Plm 12Oct Exe
11 ARTHALOT (IRE) (25)
Ch m Phenomena - Lady Shirley Hunt J Miss Carys Morris (7) T Katy Price, Llanigon O Miss E. Lewis B Mr and Mrs M. Lamey
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat but has yet to make a significant impact over hurdles. Well held back over timber here last month and unseated early back at this venue since. 26Nov Exe 10Nov Exe 2Oct Bth
70l 8l
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth on Hereford handicap hurdle debut in January 2020. Not seen under Rules since but she did win a couple of points this spring. One to keep an eye on in the betting on hurdle return. Jan20 Her 19f HcpH heavy 4/10 Enry Iggins 15l Dec19 Tnt 16f Hdl soft 11/12 Wild Max (GER) 24l Nov19 Her 16f Hdl good 5/16 Olly The Brave 30l
TFRHHHHI BHA84 FORM 54000
B f Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) 4 10-12 J Miss Heidi Palin (5) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Alne Park Stud B Wallhouse SL & LAC Internacional SL S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form in bumpers/novice hurdles but this sister to the yard’s useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra could prove a different proposition now handicapping. Market confidence would look significant. 21Nov Her 19f Hdl good 10/13 Aston Martini 51l 8Nov War 16f Hdl soft 9/17 Helnwein (IRE) 20l 26Oct Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 10/15 Wyenot 35l
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TFRHIIII BHA83 FORM P20//00P-
B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen 8 10-11 J Mr Callum Pritchard (7) T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe S Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 outings back from a long absence last winter and returns from another 10 months off with lots to prove. 11Feb War 21f HcpH good P/12 Imperial Alex (IRE) Dec22 War 19f HcpH soft 7/14 Bashers Reflection Dec22 Tnt 16f HcpH good 9/14 Force de Frap (FR)
15 FANTOMAS (FR) (79)
38l 29l
TFRHHHII BHA81 FORM 64-6642 BF
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR) 7 10-9 J Miss Izzie Marshall (5) E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Mr Franck Van Haaren S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate to score over fences at Uttoxeter last September and yet to get his head in front following 13 attempts in this sphere. However, he put in a good shift when runner-up off this mark in a Southwell handicap hurdle (3m, good to soft) last time. 3Oct Swl 24f HcpH good 2/11 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE) 43/4l 10Jul Wor 23f HcpH good 4/12 Rubys Reward 13l 27Jun Ntn 18f HcpH good 6/11 Sassified (IRE) 24l
16 LIGHTNING ATTACK (GB) (35) 7
21f HcpH gd-sf U/15 Danton (IRE) 16f HcpH gd-sf 15/16 Asian Spice 13f Hcp soft 4/13 Asense
TFRHHHII BHA85 FORM 504///31-1
9 10-13
13 I LOOK HOW I LOOK (SPA) (30)
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Afrodita odita (IRE) J T Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple O Mr A. G. Newcombe B Mrs F. M. Gordon
60l 14l 23l
TFRHHIII BHA86 FORM 0U05-0U
B g Camelot - Annina (IRE) 6 11-0 J Miss Heidi Stevens (7) E Tongue Strap T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple O Thethrillofitall B Mr Jim McGrath S Hartnoll Hotel
12 M’ LADY MAY (GB) (222)
19f HcpH good 10/11 Gyllen (USA) 15f Hdl gd-sf 5/12 A Tickatickatiming 16f Hdl gd-fm 5/8 Miss Marette
TFRHHIII BHA81 FORM 013/10-0
10-9
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SECOND RACE
10 NATHAN WALKER (GB) (21) B m Blue Bresil (FR) - West River (USA) J Mr Joshua Newman T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O This Time Next Year Maybe B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA89 FORM 0P1-06P
11-3
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B m Ocovango - Derella (IRE) J Mr Alex Chadwick (3) T Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater O Familia Venari Syndicate B Aoife Hickey S Gmr Couriers Ltd
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TFRHHHII BHA80 FORM 003-542 BF
10-8
TIMEFORMVIEW In the frame on 3 of her 4 handicap starts, finishing second over 3m at Wincanton 9 days ago. Fourth over this C&D prior to that. 12Dec Wcn 24f HcpH heavy 2/11 Johnny B (IRE) 26Nov Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 4/15 Danton (IRE) 18Nov Utt 19f HcpH heavy 5/7 James Jet (IRE)
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9l 101/4l 19l
TFRHHHII BHA73 (+7) (in 7lb ex) FORM P400-P1 C B m Sinndar (IRE) - Figarella Gaugain (FR) 7 10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run in 13-runner course handicap J Miss Ella Herbison (7) E Cheek Pieces (18.5f) on last week’s return from a 6-month break. Needs to show she T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton can back that up turned out again quickly. O Surefire Racing 1 B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels 61/2l 13Dec Exe 18f HcpH soft 1/13 Merry Monty 9Jun Mkt 20f HcpH good P/12 Teescomponentsfly S Junction 24 Ltd 5l 27Apr Tnt 23f HcpH soft 7/13 Little Else DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 15, 18. Stewards Note: FORRARD AWAY: Following its run on 27/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. MIDNIGHT GLANCE: Following its run on 16/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. UNSPEAKABLE: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat. NATHAN WALKER: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Sindabella (FR), 15-2 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 9-1 Fantomas (FR), 11-1 No Rematch (IRE), Ginderella (IRE), 12-1 Townhill (IRE), I Look How I Look (SPA), 14-1 Unblinking (GB), 16-1 Maroochi (GB), 18-1 Inchester d’Amsyl (FR), 22-1 Forrard Away (IRE), M’ Lady May (GB), 28-1 Midnight Glance (GB), 33-1 Unspeakable (IRE), 50-1 Arthalot (IRE), 66-1 Nathan Walker (GB), 150-1 Mr Sociable (GB) SHUIL CEOIL was prominent in the betting when unseating before halfway on his recent handicap hurdle debut and is given another chance to show he can take a step forward. Dan Skelton’s I Look How I Look is another who could have more to PLAY SMARTER offer in handicaps and also makes the shortlist along with Townhill and last month’s Plumpton runner-up No Rematch. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) 2.I LOOK HOW I LOOK (SPA) 3.TOWNHILL (IRE)
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THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
THIRD RACE
1.55
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £18000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7511, 2nd £3757, 3rd £1877, 4th £940. (Penalty Value £9802.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): C Honour (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs MAYHEM MYA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Rowley (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs BLUE BEACH LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE BEACH trained by M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 167 miles.
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BLUE BEACH (GB) (249)
B m KayfTara - Flutter Bye (IRE) J Charlie Deutsch T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth O Poplar Cottage Racing Club B Mill House Stud
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MAYHEM MYA (GB) (31)
B m Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear J Bryan Carver T Chris Honour, Ashburton O Mr G. Thompson B G. D. Thompson S Cotswold Stone Supplies
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4 MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB) (27) Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha 7 J James Martin (7) T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton O Mr A. V. John B Pitchall Stud S Andy Martin Racing
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TFRHHHII BHA111 FORM 1/23125-
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles when landing odds at Huntingdon in February. Advanced her form when second in a well-contested handicap at Newbury next time before not seen to best effect final start. Makes chase debut. Yard going well again. 16Apr Hun 20f Hdl soft 5/8 Moviddy (IRE) 13l 21/2l 25Mar Nby 20f HcpH soft 2/15 Ilovethenightlife 23Feb Hun 20f Hdl good 1/7 Presenting Belle (IRE) 6l
TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM 11110-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season and shaped as if she’d come on for her chase debut/return in listed C&D mares’ event last month fitted with tongue tie (Mayhem Mya second). That form is looking decent. 20Nov Exe 17f Ch gd-sf 5/9 Arclight 17l 10l 16Mar Chl 16f Hdl soft 7/21 You Wear It Well 25Feb Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Leading Force (IRE) 31/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA125 FORM 4210-42
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler who ran a blinder on second run over fences after 7 months off in listed mares’ C&D event last month, settling better. Had a couple of these in behind and she’s the one to beat on that showing. 20Nov Exe 17f Ch gd-sf 2/9 Arclight 4l 30l 1May War 16f HcpC good 4/4 Hystery Bere (FR) 27l 19Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 7/13 Black Poppy
TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM 35-4232 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable and consistent type over hurdles, returning with a good second in 19.4f Chepstow handicap last month. This is a tough enough and belated introduction to chasing but no surprise if she went well. 24Nov Chp 19f HcpH soft 2/9 Wot You Wearing (IRE) s.h 61/2l 1Jun Mkt 20f HcpH good 3/9 Kihavah 4l 28May Utt 19f HcpH good 2/6 Park Hill Dancer (FR)
INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (31)
Gr f Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) 4 10-10 J James Bowen E Hood T Nicky Martin, Minehead O Bradley Partnership B Ringfort Stud S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
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T Trainer
2m 1f 109y
ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (31)
B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave 7 11-2 J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap T Ben Clarke, Beaminster O Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks B Maurice Smiddy S Tote
J Jockey
TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM 1U30-46
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1-winner of 2m Taunton juvenile hurdle a year ago and didn’t shape at all badly on her chasing debut at Worcester before struggling behind Mayhem Mya in listed mares’ C&D event last month. She will find easier opportunities. 20Nov Exe 17f Ch gd-sf 6/9 Arclight 20l 12l 12Oct Wor 20f Ch gd-sf 4/7 Lady Adare (IRE) 39l 16Mar Chl 16f Hdl soft 18/21 You Wear It Well
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Mayhem Mya (GB), 11-4 Endless Escape (IRE), 8-1 Blue Beach (GB), 17-2 Midnight Ginger (GB), 33-1 Inspiratrice (IRE) MAYHEM MYA holds Endless Escape and Inspiratrice on the form of last month’s listed C&D mares’ chase that is looking good and she can come out on top. PLAY SMARTER Blue Beach might have lots more to offer over fences and isn’t dismissed. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAYHEM MYA 2.ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) 3.BLUE BEACH
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FOURTH RACE
THE NAF METAZONE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
2.25
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6462, 2nd £3230, 3rd £1616, 4th £808, 5th £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60)
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O Owner
T Trainer
B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 64 runners, 12%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOLLY OLLYS WISHES trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
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QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (236)
B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Bourtoneers B William Bourke S Fitzdares
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2m 2f 111y
TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 51P414- D
12-0
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner over hurdles who opened his chase account at Fontwell in February. Not quite in same form when fourth at Sandown on final outing but has gone well fresh before, so worth a close look now returning to hurdles after 7 months off. 29Apr San 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Gloire d’Athon (FR) 11l 26Feb Fon 19f HcpC good 1/4 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 1l 81/4l 10Feb Kmp 18f HcpC good 4/5 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)
MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (33)
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon 9 11-11 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Dean Pugh B K. D. & D. K. Pugh S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 5200-02
TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly not the force of old but has fallen to a good mark and beat all bar a progressive one to whom she conceded 17lb at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 33 days ago. Obvious player from only 1lb higher. 18Nov Wet 19f HcpH heavy 2/10 Bashers Reflection 43/4l 21l 14Oct Chp 19f HcpH heavy 8/14 Pyramid Place (IRE) 36l 14Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 13/20 Fennor Cross (IRE)
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TFRHHHHH BHA118 (+10) JOKER DE MAI (FR) (10) (in 7lb ex) FORM 2211-41 D B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR) 4 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in France, winning final 2 starts on J Mr David Maxwell (3) that side of the Channel during the spring. Built on his first run for the T Harry Derham, Newbury yard when justifying support in style in handicap at Lingfield (19.5f) O Mr David Maxwell 10 days ago and makes plenty of appeal under a penalty. B Jean-Yves & N Touzaint & Jean-Pierre & J 11Dec Lin 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Awaythelad (IRE) 11l 21l 9Nov Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/13 Willmount S The Fitzdares Club 1 Jardin d’Arthel (FR) 41/2l 26Mar Aut 18f Ch -
4 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (37) B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mr John P. McManus B Ms Brigitte Dargaud S Wasdell Group
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5 10-13
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who struck in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle in January. Struggled in the Dovecote/valuable Sandown Novices’ Final Handicap after but got back on track after 7 months offwhen third in handicap back at Huntingdon 37 days ago. 14Nov Hun 15f HcpH good 3/7 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE)63/4l 29Apr San 15f HcpH soft P/15 Under Control (FR) 14l 25Feb Kmp 16f Hdl good 4/7 Rubaud (FR)
ISSAM (FR) (39)
B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) 5 10-13 J Daryl Jacob E Tongue Strap T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Lady Gibbings B Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison S Gun Dog Gin Ltd
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TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 0/314P-3
TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 0P221-3 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over hurdles in France and off the mark for current connections over C&D in March. Shaped much better than bare result when third on Sandown return (19.8f, soft) last month and holds solid claims with that run under his belt. 12Nov San 19f HcpH soft 3/8 Operation Manna 15l 23/4l 26Mar Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Kepagge (IRE) 12l 10Mar Exe 16f HcpH good 2/6 Red Dirt Road (IRE)
HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) (61)
Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE) 5 10-2 J Harry Reed E Cheek Pieces T Anthony Charlton, Warminster O The Hasty Parisian Partnership B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock
TFRHHHII BHA108 FORM 343-32F
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who was in the process of running his usual creditable race back from 4 months off when departing 2 out at Newton Abbot (21.6f, heavy) 61 days ago. 1lb out of the handicap. 21Oct Ntn 21f HcpH heavy F/8 Little Else 31/2l 17Jun Hex 23f HcpH good 2/7 Velasco (IRE) 14May Plm 20f HcpH good 3/7 Royaume Uni (IRE) 91/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Joker de Mai (FR), 9-2 Issam (FR), 5-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), 7-1 Imperial Bede (FR), 8-1 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 17-2 Hasty Parisian (IRE)
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JOKER DE MAI justified support in the style of one well ahead of his mark at Lingfield last week, so he’s hard to oppose under a penalty. C&D winner Issam shaped better PLAY SMARTER than the distance beaten suggests on his return at Sandown and is feared most ahead of Imperial Bede, who gives the impression this longer trip ought to suit. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOKER DE MAI (FR) 2.ISSAM (FR) 3.IMPERIAL BEDE (FR)
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FIFTH RACE
2.55
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (24 wins from 188 runners, 13%) runs SIDI ISMAEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs ENJOY YOUR LIFE WEIGHTWATCHER: RUN TO MILAN won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 12lb to 120. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARIZONA CARDINAL trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 206 miles.
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SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (12)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) 9 12-2 J Jack Tudor E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O The Show is Over Syndicate B Ms Berengere Yver S W & S Recycling
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ASK ME EARLY (IRE) (41)
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ARIZONA CARDINAL (GB) (43)
J Jockey
O Owner
T Trainer
B Breeder
S Sponsor E Equipment
3m 54y
TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 5P22-0U D
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/Ffos Las. Modest reappearance at Haydock and unseated at Aintree since. 9Dec Ain 25f HcpC heavy U/12 Chambard (FR) 25Nov Hay 25f HcpC soft 10/10 Famous Bridge (IRE) 9Apr Fls 27f HcpC soft 2/9 Truckers Lodge (IRE)
49l 31/4l
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM U/3P6D-0 C D Gr g Ask - Cotton Ali (IRE) 9 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW R J E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces E N T Harry Fry, Corscombe UN R O The Dare Family N NO B Barry Lynch 10Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 9/12 Make Me A Believer (IRE)21l 10Apr Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf D/8 Ballinsker (IRE) S Grosvenor Sport 18Mar Utt 23f HcpH soft 6/13 Trelawne 26l B g KayfTara - Mathine (FR) 7 11-9 J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard O Oakman Racing Club B Mr J. L. Lightfoot S Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements
4 ENJOY YOUR LIFE (FR) (25) B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Madoudal (FR) J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mrs J. Young B Mr Hugues Rousseau S Faucets Limited
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who has made a positive start to the season, scoring cosily over C&D last time. More to come and looks a likely candidate for the follow-up. 26Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Atlanta Brave (IRE) 31/4l 11Nov Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/12 Huelgoat (FR) 3l 13May War 25f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Gentleman Valley (FR) 30l
TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 2342-U3
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any description but firmly back on track when third over C&D to Enjoy Your Life last time. Might not be able to turn the tables, though. 26Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Enjoy Your Life (FR) 9Nov Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf U/11 Inch House (IRE) 29Apr San 20f HcpC gd-sf Y/8 Gloire d’Athon (FR)
31/2l -
TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 3302-44 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories have come at this venue, the latest over C&D in February of last year. Winless last term but confirmed he retains plenty of ability back from 7 months off when fourth in a C&D handicap 25 days ago. Assessor has relented a little. 26Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Enjoy Your Life (FR) 51/4l 10Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Make Me A Believer (IRE) 101/4l 2Apr Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Two For Gold (IRE) 31/2l
TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (31)
B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) 7 11-4 J Jordan Nailor E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr Charlie Walker B Miss Jackie O’Flynn S P3P Partners LLP
31/4l 43/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA121 FORM 352-021 CD
RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (25)
B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE) 11 11-4 J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple O Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde B Close Holding Ltd S Hartnoll Hotel
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8Nov War 25f HcpC soft P/7 Enqarde (FR) 6May Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Yes Indeed (FR) 12Apr Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Kayf Hernando
MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) (25)
B g Califet (FR) - Touched ByAngels (IRE) 7 11-4 J Joe Anderson (5) E Tongue Strap T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr N. Mustoe B Dunmanway Breeding Club S Hatherden Horse Transport
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TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 1463-1P D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences last season but his reappearance at Warwick was below his best, leaving him with a bit to prove.
TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 415U-63 C D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdlerwho stepped up on his chasing debut when third in a C&D handicap last time. Jumping needs to improve but he’s on a feasible mark. 20Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Wiseguy (IRE) 31Oct Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 The King of Ryhope 2Apr Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf U/14 Ivaldi (FR) 16
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8 JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR) (42) B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) J Sam Twiston-Davies T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
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TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 01/220-4
11-2
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning hurdling bow in Hereford novice in E Cheek Pieces March last year and improved on next two starts. Lacklustre start to chasing at Ludlow on return but back up in trip with cheekpieces fitted, so could step forward. 9Nov Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Tightenourbelts (IRE) 37l 27Apr War 25f HcpH good 7/10 Regarding Ruth (IRE) 91/2l 29Mar Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Broadway Boy (IRE) 23/4l
IN REM (FR) (51)
TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 4F13P-2 CD
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Etoile des Iles (FR) 8 11-2 J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Chasing Gold Racing Club B S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al S Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Six wins from 17 NH runs. Underlined that he retains ability when second at Chepstow on reappearance 51 days ago and handicapper has eased off a bit more since. 31Oct Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Eceparti (FR) 25Feb Nwc 33f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Kitty’s Light 3Feb Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Max Dynamo
29l 25l
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: ARIZONA CARDINAL: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the horse showed signs of post-race ataxia. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Enjoy Your Life (FR), 11-2 Jubilee Express (FR), 6-1 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 15-2 Top of The Bill (IRE), 8-1 In Rem (FR), 11-1 Run To Milan (IRE), 12-1 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 28-1 Sidi Ismael (FR) ENJOY YOUR LIFE had a couple of these rivals in behind when scoring over C&D last time and he’s well worth a chance to follow up. Mumbo Jumbo, who was back in third, PLAY SMARTER should be on the premises again and Jubilee Express could leave the form of his chasing debut behind with cheekpieces fitted. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ENJOY YOUR LIFE (FR) 2.MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) 3.JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR)
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SIXTH RACE
3.25
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): V Williams (14 wins from 85 runners, 16%) runs ALCEDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs ALCEDO LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUVENTUS DE BRION trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
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ALCEDO (IRE) (51)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE) J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mr P. Davies B Padraig O’Reilly S Faucets Limited
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DARING PLAN (IRE) (8)
DAVIDOC (FR) (39)
B g Davidoff (GER) - Codrina (FR) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The 1CP Syndicate B Mr Gheorghe Codre S Fitzdares
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 12-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed on Chepstow hurdles bow in October but was a useful bumper winner and could yet make the grade in this discipline.
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13Dec Exe
11-4
JOKER JACK (IRE) (170)
B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE) 4 J Ciaran Gethings T Claire Hitch, Watchet O The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club B Thomas Norris
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2/0-04
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and offered more than on debut in this sphere when fourth of 11 in novice at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 150/1) 9 days ago. Will likely be seen in better light when sent handicapping, however. 12Dec Fls 15f Hdl heavy 4/11 Tedtwo 21l 14Nov Lin 19f Hdl soft 8/10 Theyseekhimthere (IRE) 39l 41l Nov22 Her 16f NHF soft 8/10 Ioupy Collonges (FR)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability when fifth of 7 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut in July but likely a longer-term prospect. Makes hurdle debut.
JUVENTUS DE BRION (FR) (-)
B g KayfTara - My Petra J Harry Kimber (3) T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B H & C Group Ltd S H & C Group Ltd
soft
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 43U-14
4Jul
B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Reunion A Brion (FR) 4 11-4 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr T. C. McKeever B MR G. Chaignon & Mr J. P. Vallee Lambert S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
16f Hdl
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 buy after winning at the fourth time of asking in the Irish pointing field in May. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 8 in Ffos Las novice hurdle last month and entitled to do better over this longer trip. 12Nov Fls
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Vega de Beaumont (FR) 5 11-4 J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap T Ben Clarke, Beaminster O Mr Adrian Paterson B Mrs K. Perreau & Mr L. Colson et al S Tote
75l 31/2l 41/4l
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer, sent off a big price and never involved on hurdles debut at this course last week.
4 INEBRANLABLE (FR) (9)
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2m 161y
31Oct Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 13/16 Masaccio (IRE) 31Jan Fls 15f NHF soft 2/9 Helnwein (IRE) Dec22 Her 16f NHF soft 1/9 Ballybeg Boss (IRE)
B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE) 5 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner B Gareth Adair S Woodhayes Stud
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16f NHF good 5/7 Basilette (IRE)
12l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW £64,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir gelding. Half-brother to 13f bumper winner in France Effix de Brion. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHA98 FORM F3/4/-
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress from his encouraging debut for Dan Skelton in either start a year apart. Clearly had his issues, not seen since October 2021, and market should prove best guide to claims on return for new yard. Had wind operation. Oct21 Str 16f Hdl good 4/13 Onemorefortheroad 27l 24l Nov20 War 16f Hdl good 3/8 Adagio (GER) Oct20 Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf F/10 Historic Heart (IRE) 18
8 MOUNT FERNS (IRE) (44) B g Mount Nelson - Galant Ferns (IRE) J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Hemmings Racing B Mr L. Kenny S Trust Inns Limited
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 02-0
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when second in 9-runner bumper (33/1) at Fontwell (13.7f, good to soft) in April. However, stopped very quickly on hurdle/stable debut at Warwick last month and has a bit to prove now. 7Nov War 19f Hdl soft 11/13 Kintail 45l 41/2l 4Apr Fon 13f NHF soft 2/9 All Authorized (FR) 5Mar Hun 15f NHF good 10/10 Roger Pol (IRE) 49l
NAVAJO INDY (GB) (42)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm 4 11-4 J David Noonan T Tom Symonds, Hentland O C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop S Gun Dog Gin Ltd
10 SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (21)
B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE) 4 J Micheal Nolan T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O Andrew Cocks And Tara Johnson B Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson S We Do Vans
11 SHADY B (GB) (255)
Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR) 5 J Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope O C & C Boultbee Brooks B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
12 TALAP (GB) (7)
B g Kingman - Tamarind (IRE) J James Best T Gordon Edwards, Minehead O Mr G. F. Edwards B Hesmonds Stud Ltd
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TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 34-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at third time of asking when landing 13-runner bumper at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 42 days ago. Testing conditions should prove no issue and he looks a big player on switch to hurdles. 9Nov Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 I’m A Lumberjack 21/4l nose 18Mar Kmp 16f NHF soft 4/17 Josh The Boss 53/4l 12Feb Exe 16f NHF good 3/9 Diesel Line (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 3U
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with credit when third of 6 in a bumper at Southwell on debut in May but sent off big odds and failed to complete on hurdles bow at Taunton last month. 30Nov Tnt 24May Swl
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TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly-useful Flat winner for David Pipe but showed nothing on debut over timber for new yard at Taunton last week. 14Dec Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 13/14 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 19May Nby 12f Hcp good 14/18 Dashing Panther 24Apr Wdr 11f Hcp soft 1/8 Manor Park
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE) 6 11-4 J Lorcan Murtagh T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd B Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin S Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam bumper/fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner. Worth monitoring in market on NH debut. RACECOURSE DEBUT
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TFRHIIII BHAFORM 5500
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when fifth in bumper at Newton Abbot in July but rather gone backwards since, including on hurdles debut last month. 58l 16Nov Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/11 Matterhorn (FR) 21Oct Ntn 16f NHF heavy 7/9 Walks Like The Man (IRE)29l 11l 18Sep Wor 16f NHF good 5/8 Stungbythemaster
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form when tenth of 17 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Switches to hurdles now and is likely to need more time. 11Nov Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 10/17 Horaces Pearl (FR)
16 GYPSY HILL (GB) (273)
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Minnie Hill (IRE) 6 10-11 J Fergus Gillard E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple O Mrs L. M. Northover B L. M. Northover S Hartnoll Hotel
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TIMEFORM VIEW Finished down the field in a couple of bumpers last term and can only be watched on hurdles debut here. Blinkers/ tongue strap on for first time. Had wind operation. 23Mar Chp 16f NHF soft 10/10 Queen Annie (IRE) 25Feb Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 11/14 Beat The Bat (IRE) 19
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B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF) 4 10-13 J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater O Mr S. Reeves B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
59l 16l nose
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14 BASMAN PALACE (SAF) (35)
Br f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Cute Cait J Bryan Carver T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O The Exmoor High Hopes B Peter Bergin S Brendon Powerwashers
33/4l
TIMEFORM VIEW Saint Des Saints gelding. Brother to smart hurdler/ very smart chaser Burrows Saint, and half-brother fair hurdler Jersey Lady. Market check advised on debut.
13 TOTOWOLFE (GB) (354)
15 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (40)
16f Hdl good U/14 Ballee (IRE) 15f NHF good 3/6 Mr Zippi
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 14. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 16. Stewards Note: DAVIDOC: Following its run on 12/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Navajo Indy (GB), 9-2 Davidoc (FR), 13-2 Alcedo (IRE), 15-2 Juventus de Brion (FR), 14-1 Lustleigh (GB), Mount Ferns (IRE), 16-1 Totowolfe (GB), 28-1 Inebranlable (FR), 33-1 Joker Jack (IRE), Shady B (GB), 66-1 Senor Diaz (IRE), Elusiveness (IRE), 100-1 Daring Plan (IRE), Gypsy Hill (GB), 300-1 Talap (GB), Basman Palace (SAF) NAVAJO INDY improved with each start in bumpers and could prove tough to beat if bringing that level of form to hurdling. Davidoc and Alcedo may provide the
PLAY SMARTER chief threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NAVAJO INDY 2.DAVIDOC (FR) 3.ALCEDO (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE
THE MERRY EXETER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
3.55
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9688 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3913, 2nd £1956, 3rd £978, 4th £489, 5th £244. (Penalty Value £5116.24)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): V Williams (14 wins from 85 runners, 16%) runs NATTY NIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs NATTY NIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIVINE INSPIRATION trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
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SAINTEMILION (FR) (8)
B g Diamond Green (FR) - Matakana (FR) 10 12-0 J Ellis Collier (7) E Tongue Strap T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr J. D. Frost B Mr Jean-Denis Salvert S A S Trade Car Sales
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3
5
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NATTY NIGHT (GB) (222)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Danehill Dreamer (USA) J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O The Gs and Js Partnership B Watership Down Stud S Faucets Limited
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8
TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 3326-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form over hurdles last 3 starts but potentially on a workable mark now going chasing (half-brother to smart chaser Camelia de Cotte). 31Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/12 Madaket 77l 23May Hun 19f HcpH good 7/9 Enthused (IRE) 17l 12Apr Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Shelikesthelights (IRE) 39l
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning chaser forTom George in 2020. Lightly raced since but showed some ability remains after another 14 months off when third in handicap hurdle here last month. 5lb higher back over fences. 26Nov Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Asian Spice 14l Oct22 Ntn 21f HcpH good 8/14 Wavering Down (IRE) 38l Jul21 Bgr 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 Wigglesworth (IRE) 38l
TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 313U1P- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over fences with a likeable front-running display at Fontwell in February. Only modest there the following month, however, and off since. 18Mar Fon 26Feb Fon 15Feb Her
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11-7
49l 26l 63l
TFRHHHII BHA97 FORM 24/F0/0-3
E Hood
11-9
18f HcpH soft 8/13 Sindabella (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Kincardine 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Issam (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a promising start over fences when third at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) and backed that up when third at Plumpton on return. Entitled to come on for that and he’s a player. 6Nov Plm 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 West Orchard (IRE) 61/2l 31Mar Wet 24f HcpC soft 3/7 No Regrets (IRE) 13l 24Feb War 19f Hdl good 9/15 Pikar (FR) 25l
LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (278)
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Woodhayes racing club B Mrs Patricia Doran S Woodhayes Stud
2m 3f 48y
13Dec Exe 11Apr Exe 26Mar Exe
4 TRIBESMANS GLORY (IRE) (25)
11-12
S Sponsor E Equipment
TFRHHIII BHA99 (-4) FORM 4/06//60-0 CD
GROOM DE COTTE (FR) (51)
9
B Breeder
TFRHHHHI BHA99 FORM 1/4003-3 BF
12-0
B g Tiger Groom - Traviata Valtat (FR) 7 11-13 J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap T Sean Curran, Swindon O Mr W. Byrne B Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron
B g Jeremy (USA) - Benecash (IRE) J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mr N. Tucker B Gregory Rossiter S Woodwarm Stoves
O Owner
T Trainer
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser for Paul Nicholls but has shown little for current yard.
DIVINE INSPIRATION (IRE) (45)
B g Malinas (GER) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) 6 J Harry Bannister T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere O You’ll Never Get Rich Racing Club B Byerley Stud Ltd S Tote
J Jockey
21f HcpC heavy P/6 King Turgeon (FR) 21f HcpC good 1/9 Bolsover Bill (IRE) 25f HcpC good U/6 Unblinking
11l -
TFRHHHHH BHA92 FORM 46624-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat/maiden hurdle winner who posted best effort yet over fences when second at Hereford (20.9f) in March. Not in same form next 3 starts, though trip too far latest. Off 7 months. Potentially on a good mark now and yard remain in excellent form. 13May War 24f HcpC good 4/11 Tom O’Roughley (IRE) 103/4l 25Apr Fls 19f HcpC good 4/8 Abaya du Mathan (FR) 17l 24Mar Her 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Pawpaw 8l
CARO DES FLOS (FR) (14)
TFRHHHHI BHA90
FORM 4-54311 D B g Tiger Groom - Royale Marie arie (FR) 11 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW J ER N T Julian Smith, Tirley UN O Exors of the Late Mr Donald Smith N-R O N B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin 7Dec Mkt 19f HcpC soft 1/7 Hard Frost (FR) 16Nov Mkt 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Da Vinci Hand (IRE) 26Oct Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Dan’s Chosen (IRE) 22
81/2l 14l 101/4l
8 BELGARUM (IRE) (21) B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Mrs G. C. Pritchard B Mr Cyril Crowe S Coral Racing Limited
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5
TFRHHIII BHA86 FORM 325-000
11-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over hurdles but well held both E Tongue Strap starts over fences so far. 30Nov Tnt 18f HcpC good 7/11 Abingworth 29Oct Wcn 20f HcpC soft 8/9 Kraqueline (FR) 6Oct Fon 19f HcpH good 7/12 Sassified (IRE)
FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (21)
B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold 6 11-0 J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap T Robert Walford, Blandford O Mr Phill Meaden B Mr Phill Meaden
10 TIME TO BITE (IRE) (15)
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act J Bryan Carver T Chris Honour, Ashburton O The Chris Honour Racing Club B Barry Murphy S Cotswold Stone Supplies
11 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (21) B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) J T Helen Rees, Dorchester O Mrs H. E. Rees B Butlersgrove Stud S NFU Mutual (Dorchester)
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TFRHHHHI BHA85 FORM 011-243
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner in the spring and all the better for return when good third in a first-time tongue strap at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Player eased 1lb. 30Nov Tnt 18f HcpC good 3/11 Abingworth 29Oct Wcn 15f HcpC soft 4/6 Boston Joe (IRE) 9May Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Alghazaal
TIMEFORM VIEW Still without a win and below par last 2 starts after E Blinkers a decent return. Proving expensive to follow. Headgear re-fitted. 81/2l 14l 8l
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30Nov Tnt 18f HcpC good 6/11 Abingworth 27Apr War 24f HcpC good 3/15 My Bad Lucy 5Apr Wcn 20f HcpC good 1/6 Hard Frost (FR)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Forcat (FR) 6 10-2 J James Best E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Fiona Shaw, Dorchester O Miss Mandie Fletcher B E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles S Tote
13 MIX MASTER (GB) (56)
9
10-2
TFRHHIII BHA69 FORM 00/03P-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points but just fair form under Rules. Work to do from out of the handicap. 26May Wor 16f HcpC good 3/7 Opening Bid 13l 23Apr Str 27f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Kym Eyre (IRE) 7Jan Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Beyond Redemption (IRE) 30l
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser. Very hard to warm to from 5lb out of the handicap. 26Oct Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf U/9 Dan’s Chosen (IRE) 31May War 20f HcpC good P/5 Junior Massini 11May Hun 23f HcpC good 5/8 Doyens de Ante (IRE)
5
10-2
22l nk nose
TFRHIIII BHA68 FORM 00F-5PU
E Tongue Strap
14 SANS OF GOLD (IRE) (28)
34l
TFRHIIII BHA65 FORM P0050-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best over hurdles. Hard to make a case for from 8lb out of the handicap on chase bow. 23Nov Wcn 19f HcpH soft 11/13 Doyen For Money (IRE) 42l 27Apr Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/13 Just Loose Change 30l 1Apr Str 22f HcpH heavy 5/9 Tiny Tantrum (IRE) 16l
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 13. Stewards Note: LIGHTONTHEWING: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. ETINCELLE ARTISTE: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped into the second fence. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Caro des Flos (FR), 6-1 Divine Inspiration (IRE), 15-2 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 8-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), Natty Night (GB), 12-1 Time To Bite (IRE), 16-1 Groom de Cotte (FR), 18-1 Tribesmans Glory (IRE), 22-1 Belgarum (IRE), Etincelle Artiste (FR), 66-1 Saintemilion (FR), 100-1 Mix Master (GB), Sans of Gold (IRE) NATTY NIGHT could be worth chancing to make a winning return off a career-low mark with his yard still in excellent form. The thriving Caro des Flos is next best ahead
PLAY SMARTER of Flash Gorcombe.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NATTY NIGHT 2.CARO DES FLOS (FR) 3.FLASH GORCOMBE 23
SEVENTH RACE
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE) J Angus Cheleda (5) T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Frost Racing Club B The Beeches Stud Ltd S A S Trade Car Sales
20f HcpC soft 5/10 Miltiades (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/14 Justshortofabubble 19f HcpC good 3/7 Martalmix’jac (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA76 FORM P/6013-6
10-5
12 ETINCELLE ARTISTE (FR) (209)
B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Foxchapel Queen (IRE) J Shane Quinlan (3) T Katy Price, Llanigon O Mr L. J. Williams B Mr L. J. Williams S Tote
61/4l 24l 8l
TFRHHHII BHA79 FORM 323-335
10-8
6Dec Lud 16Nov Tnt 9Oct Str
7
23l 40l 16l
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.55 - THE EXETER JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, and the third £1215. for three yrs old only, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, for the purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper. 7 entries at £50. - Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 5 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.25 - THE MERRY CHRISTMAS AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3973 to the winning horse The second to receive £1988, the third £992, the fourth £497 and the fifth £248. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 28 entries at £40. - Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3454; Second £1727; Third £863; Fourth £432; Fifth £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.55 - THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9802 to the winning horse The second to receive £4516, the third £2257 and the fourth £1130. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £90 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb 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 and/or Hurdles combined.. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. and THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION have generously sponsored this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. A tankard will be presented to the winning owner and a prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. 10 entries at £90. Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7511; Second £3757; Third £1877; Fourth £940. (Penalty Value £9802.80) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE NAF METAZONE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries, 3 at £16 and 9 at £80. Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE JOIN US ON NEW YEAR’S DAY AT EXETER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £100. - Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.25 - THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racingtv.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £45. - Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.55 - THE MERRY EXETER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5116 to the winning horse The second to receive £2354, the third £1177, the fourth £589 and the fifth £293. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 15th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 19th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £48. - Closed December 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3913; Second £1956; Third £978; Fourth £489; Fifth £244. (Penalty Value £5116.24) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. 26
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