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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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CHELTENHAM Race 1 12.20

2m 4f 56y

1 Champagne Twist (IRE) 11-7 Ben Pauling Form: F1-4,

Kielan Woods TFR: HHHII

2 Diamond Dealer (IRE)

11-7 Jack Quinlan TFR: HHIII

B F Brookhouse Form: r-44,

3 Glengolly (GB)

11-7 Daryl Jacob TFR: HHIII

Paul Webber Form: 50-,

4 Magical King (IRE) Stuart Edmunds Form: 225,

11-7 Ciaran Gethings TFR: HHHII

5 Peaky Boy (IRE)

11-7 James Bowen TFR: HHHHH

Nicky Henderson Form: 1/21-,

6 Innatendue (FR)

11-0 John McConnell Rachael Blackmore Form: 50-2, TFR: HHHHI

Race 2 12.55

2m 62y

1 Matata (IRE)

11-10 Daryl Jacob TFR: HHHHH

Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 16-1,

2 Petit Tonnerre (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Form: 0-24,

11-5 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHHI

3 Libberty Hunter (GB)

10-13 Adam Wedge TFR: HHHHI

Evan Williams Form: 5-F1,

4 Fine Casting (IRE)

10-7 Kielan Woods TFR: HHHII

Ben Pauling Form: 36-2,

5 Full of Light (IRE) Rob Summers Form: 454,

10-5 Philip Armson (3) TFR: HIIII

Race 3 1.30

3m 1f 56y

1 Cloudy Glen (IRE)

11-12 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHII

Venetia Williams Form: U-25,

2 Stumptown (IRE)

11-11 Keith Donoghue TFR: HHHII

Gavin Cromwell Form: 40P,

3 Angels Breath (IRE) Sam Thomas Form: 2-20,

11-8 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHI

4 Inch House (IRE)

11-6 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHHH

Jonjo O’Neill Form: 311,

5 The Wolf (FR)

11-2 James Bowen TFR: HHHII

Olly Murphy Form: 1-35,

Race 4 2.05

2m 4f 127y

1 Stage Star (IRE) Paul Nicholls Form: 15-1,

12-0 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHH

2 Al Dancer (FR) Sam Thomas Form: 0-13,

11-2 Dylan Johnston (7) TFR: HHHII

3 Richmond Lake (IRE) Donald McCain Form: 1-11,

10-12 Brian Hughes TFR: HHHHI

4 Shakem Up’arry (IRE)

10-2 Ben Jones TFR: HHHII

Ben Pauling Form: 4-P6,

5 Frero Banbou (FR) Venetia Williams Form: 323,

10-2 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHII

6 Torn And Frayed (FR)

10-2 Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 1/-F6, TFR: HHIII

Race 5 2.40

2m 7f 213y

Race 7 3.50

1m 5f 209y

1 Springwell Bay (GB)

12-0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHHI

1 Authentic Legacy (GB) 11-0

2 Butch (GB)

11-6 James Bowen TFR: HHHHI

2 Carved In Stone (GB)

Jonjo O’Neill Form: 16-1, Olly Murphy Form: 2-11,

Gary Moore Form:

Caoilin Quinn TFR: HHHII

11-0 Brian Hughes TFR: HHHHI

Hugo Palmer Form: 51,

3 Jatiluwih (FR)

3 Dirty Den (GB)

4 Ed Keeper (FR)

4 Dodger Long (GB)

11-5 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Mr David Maxwell (3) Form: 432-, TFR: HHIII Sam Thomas Form: 1-21,

11-4 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHH

Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 12,

11-0 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHI 11-0 Bradley Harris TFR: HHHII

Anthony Charlton Form: 422,

5 Come On Teddy (IRE)

5 Don Rafael (IRE)

6 The Newest One (IRE)

6 Giddyupadingdong (IRE)11-0 Anthony Charlton Form: 1,

Robert Dunne TFR: HHHII

7 Shantou Express (IRE)

7 Kalif d’Airy (FR)

11-0 Kielan Woods TFR: HHHII

8 Ikarak (FR)

8 Kel du Large (FR)

Tom George Form: 2P/-6,

11-3 Jonathan Burke TFR: HHHHI

10-13 Nigel Twiston-Davies James Turner (7) Form: 3-21, TFR: HHHHI Kim Bailey Form: 360,

10-10 Ciaran Gethings TFR: HHIII

10-6 Anthony Charlton Bradley Harris (5) Form: 211, TFR: HHHII

11-0 Adam Wedge TFR: HHHII

Martin Keighley Form: 4,

Gary Moore Form:

Mrs Jane Williams Form: 1,

11-0 David Noonan TFR: HHHHI

9 My Bobby Dazzler (GB)

9 Kids Say Lastgojoe (FR) 11-0

10 Fontana Ellissi (FR)

10 Night Stalker (GB)

Mel Rowley Form: 104,

Samuel Drinkwater Form: 22-0,

Race 6 3.15

10-4 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHIII 10-2 Robert Dunne TFR: HHIII

2m 4f 56y

1 Bob Olinger (IRE) Henry de Bromhead Form: 53-1,

11-6 Rachael Blackmore TFR: HHHHI

2 Brewin’upastorm (IRE) Olly Murphy Form: 10-2,

11-6 Brian Hughes TFR: HHIII

3 Strong Leader (GB) Olly Murphy Form: 2-02,

11-0 Gavin Sheehan TFR: HHHII

4 Marie’s Rock (IRE) Nicky Henderson Form: 02-4,

10-13 James Bowen TFR: HHHHH

Micky Hammond Form: Sheena West Form: 3,

Billy Garritty TFR: HHIII

11-0 Marc Goldstein TFR: HHIII

11 Sorceleur (FR)

11-0 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI

Paul Nicholls Form: 3,

12 Staff Sergeant Len (GER) 11-0 Anthony Charlton Jonathan Burke Form: TFR: HHIII

13 La Marquise (FR) Jamie Snowden Form: 1,

10-7 Gavin Sheehan TFR: HHHHH

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

CHARLES RITZ (GB) (266)

B g Milan - Miss Ballantyne J Nick Scholfield T Tom George, Slad O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Trull House Stud Ltd S H & C Group Ltd

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MOT POUR MOT (FR) (366)

B g Martaline - Maia Eria (FR) J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois S Cedar Invest Limited

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TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 2331-23 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 2/15/642-

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TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good staying prospect when scoring on debut over hurdles in a Southwell novice in December 2021. Has made the track only 4 times since but stepped up on his chasing debut form when second of 4 in a handicap at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, soft) when last seen in April.

10Apr Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Norley (IRE) 5l 23Mar Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Jazz King (FR) 17l 31Jan Fls 20f HcpH soft 6/12 Kings Keeper (IRE) 21l

TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 603/23P-

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler in France who made the frame E Tongue Strap in pair of Listed events at 18.9f in 2022. Reportedly bled when pulled up on debut for Kim Bailey in a Warwick handicap chase 12 months ago and subsequent absence is an obvious concern.

Dec22 War 20f HcpC soft P/9 Mister Watson May22 Com 19f Hdl soft 3/10 Roberta Has (FR) 14l Apr22 Com 19f Hdl heavy 2/7 Gallipoli (FR) 3l

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM 1/231/- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles in a 19.5f Chepstow handicap (good) in April 2022. Absent since (has undergone a wind op in the interim) but this former point winner couldn’t be in better hands and is of strong interest now tackling fences. Tongue strap applied.

Apr22 Chp 19f HcpH good 1/8 Petty Cash (IRE) 11/4l 3 Feb22 Chp 19f Hdl heavy 3/9 Marco Island (IRE) /4l Jan22 Tnt 19f Hdl soft 2/9 JPR One (IRE) 61/2l

WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (56)

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Brocade Racing B Ben McCabe S Coral Racing Limited

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TFRHHHHH BHA115 FORM 3/2421-6 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame first 3 starts over hurdles last season prior to landing the odds in a 18.5f Newton Abbot maiden.

Probably needed the run on return at Plumpton in November and appeals as the type to do better now switched to fences.

6Nov Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Forever William 9l 8Apr Ntn 18f Hdl soft 1/11 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE) 11/2l 13Mar Tnt 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Killaloan (IRE) 1l

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (20)

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) J Tom Bellamy T Ben Clarke, Beaminster O The Rudimentals B Mrs Barbara Hyland S Tote

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ROYAL SAM (GB) (260)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Built on maiden/novice promise when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Chepstow on final start of last season. Placed both starts switched to fences this time round and a bold show is anticipated here.

9Dec Chp 19f HcpC heavy 3/10 Ballycamus (IRE) 53/4l 7Nov War 20f HcpC soft 2/13 Pepe Le Moko (FR) 51/2l 10Apr Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Drash On Ruby 13/4l

B g KayfTara - Bling Noir (FR) 8 11-12 J Lorcan Williams E Tongue Strap T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Middleham Park Racing XXXIX & Peter Lamb B Mr George Stanners S Middleham Park Racing

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4 TANGO TARA (GB) (623)

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HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) (23)

B g Martaline - Jouable (FR) 7 12-0 J Mr Callum Pritchard (7) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mrs L. R. Lovell B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges S Philip Hobbs Racing

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B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova J James Best T Michael Blake, Trowbridge O Mr W. Clifford B Mr Paul Bocking S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM P21-231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles last season and performed with credit when third on return/chase debut at Ffos Las. Was the only one to finish when subsequently scoring at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) but he’s a sound jumper and should make his presence felt.

12Dec Fon 19f HcpC heavy 1/5 12Nov Fls 16f HcpC heavy 3/8 Brulure Noire (IRE) 6l 9May Fls 15f HcpH soft 2/10 Double Click (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHIIII BHA93 FORM 542244-

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winnerwho appeared to be on the right track over hurdles when runner-up in handicaps at Leicester and Lingfield last February. However, he was well held final 2 starts of last season and is opposable sent chasing for new yard following an 8-month absence.

16Apr Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/5 Fame And Fun (IRE) 39l 13Mar Plm 20f HcpH soft 4/6 Conkwell Legend 40l 14Feb Lin 23f HcpH good 2/10 Coillte Eile (IRE) 8l 10

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SHELDON (IRE) 7 11 13 Micheal Nolan 5-1 (Seamus Mullins) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note: CHARLES RITZ: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MOT POUR MOT: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tango Tara (GB), 10-3 High Game Royal (FR), 9-2 Western General (IRE), 11-2 Charles Ritz (GB), 6-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 14-1 Mot Pour Mot (FR), 40-1 Royal Sam (GB)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) 2.TANGO TARA 3.HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 201 runners, 12%) runs MADAKET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Fry (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs DANTON LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEIVEL trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 206 miles.

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FEIVEL (IRE) (41)

MADAKET (GB) (38)

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TFRHHHII BHA106 FORM 03P01-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when signing off last season on a winning note at Chepstow and followed up on her reappearance over this C&D (soft) in November. 3lb rise for that narrow verdict looks about right but she looks vulnerable in this deeper race.

10Nov Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Little Else hd 15Apr Chp 23f HcpH soft 1/7 Our Bill’s Aunt (IRE) 11/4l 4Apr Fon 21f HcpH soft 8/10 Royal Lake (IRE) 33l

LONGSHANKS (IRE) (43)

TFRHHHHI BHA105 FORM F06P-11 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season was a write-off (failed to complete on 4 of his 6 starts, and well held on the 2 occasions that he did get round).

However, he scored twice in points in November and is interesting back under Rules for new yard off a potentially handy mark.

16Apr Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Duc de Beauchene (FR) 5Apr Wcn 21f HcpH good 6/9 Oscars Moonshine (IRE) 40l 1Feb Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Top of The Bill (IRE) 36l

DANTON (IRE) (36)

TFRHHHHH BHA104 FORM 5P33-21 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up on what he showed in maiden companywhen edged out by Asian Spice (winner again since) on return/handicap debut over 16.7f in November. Benefited from the step up to this trip when going one better over C&D later that month and he remains unexposed.

26Nov Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/15 Call Me Arthur (IRE) nk 1 10Nov Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/16 Asian Spice /2l 21Feb Tnt 16f Hdl good 3/14 Killaloan (IRE) 14l

CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (13)

B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) 7 11-3 J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap T Ben Clarke, Beaminster O Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale B Ms Joyce Marsh S Tote

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TFRHHIII BHA106 FORM 126441

Br m Court Cave (IRE) - Howaya Pet (IRE) 11 11-10 J Harry Kimber (3) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Robert Walford, Blandford O Cole, Gale, Levy & Mortimer B Steven Vaughan S Tote

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fair Present (IRE) 7 11-8 J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap T Harry Fry, Corscombe O Manhole Covers Ltd B Ms Nell Kelly S Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd

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TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies and found some improvement when opening his account at the fourth attempt over hurdles at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) where he got up in the shadow ofthe post. This step back up in trip will be no bad thing but more is needed off 4lb higher here.

12Dec Fon 17f HcpH heavy 1/6 Smart Casual hd 23Nov Wcn 21f Hdl soft 4/9 Il Pino (FR) 21l 11Nov Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Meatloaf (FR) 16l

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TFRHHIII BHA109 FORM 505-16

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (20)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cash A Lawn (IRE) 10 11-9 J Ben Godfrey (3) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B Con O’Keeffe S Holiday Resort Unity, The Firehouse Somerset

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TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Chepstow (19.5f, soft) on return in October. However, put in his place off this mark at Ascot since and while it’s possible that his stamina was stretched up to 24.4fthere, it still has to go down as a disappointing effort.

24Nov Asc 24f HcpH good 6/9 Scamallach Liath (IRE) 19l 31Oct Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Immortal Fame (IRE) 21/2l 23Jan Fls 15f Hdl soft 5/15 Endless Escape (IRE) 18l

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona 5 11-10 J Freddie Gordon (5) T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & Partners B Dr Bryan Mayoh S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning start for Stuart Edmunds over fences at Wetherby last February. Stepped up on his low-key reappearancewhen second in a 4-runnerhandicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, goodto soft) last time but by no means certain to back that up. Blinkers added.

21Nov Lin 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/4 Kyntara 13l 29Oct Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Equinus (IRE) 6May Utt 20f HcpC soft F/8 Yccs Portocervo (FR) -

B g KayfTara - She Ranks Me (IRE) 6 11-13 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Louisville Syndicate B Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor S Philip Hobbs Racing

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TFRHHIII BHA111 FORM 2U0-FP2

B or Br g Le Fou (IRE) - Much Appreciated (IRE) 9 12-1 J Charlie Hammond E Blinkers T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard O The Boondogglers B Crossogue Stud S Science Supplements

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TFRHHHII BHA99 FORM 6621-32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term on a winning note at Chepstow and has done nothing wrong in a couple of mares’ handicaps this season, finishing third to Chloe’s Court over this C&D prior to going down narrowly at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy). Has to enter calculations.

19Dec Wcn 19f HcpH soft 2/11 I’m On My Way (IRE) nk 10Nov Exe 21f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Chloe’s Court (IRE) 1l 15Apr Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Rajjamataz (IRE) 11/2l 14

8 KIMBERLEY EVE (GB) (26) B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ma Councha (FR) J James Best T Simon Earle, Warminster O Mr K.M.Harris B Peel Bloodstock S Tote

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TFRHHHII BHA87 FORM 036321

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TIMEFORM VIEW Appears to be on the right track, building on her improved Ffos Las second in October when scoring in good style at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) last month. However, more will be needed if she’s to follow up off an 8lb higher mark in this stronger race.

6Dec Lud 23f HcpH soft 1/9 Regal Renaissance 11l 21/4l 15Oct Fls 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Horizon d’Or (FR) 19Sep Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/14 Seefin (IRE) 101/4l

KARAKORAM (GB) (18)

TFRHHIII BHA85

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Danton (IRE), 13-2 Cast’s Tasha (IRE), 7-1 Kimberley Eve (GB), 8-1 Longshanks (IRE), 10-1 Chloe’s Court (IRE), 12-1 Madaket (GB), 14-1 Feivel (IRE), 16-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 20-1 Karakoram (GB) There should be more to come from the unexposed DANTON, who got the job done in a big-field C&D handicap last time and a 4lb rise is pretty much negligible.

PLAY SMARTER Longshanks won twice between the flags in November and is of interest back hurdling off an attractive mark for his new yard, while Cast’s Tasha is also accorded respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DANTON (IRE) 2.LONGSHANKS (IRE) 3.CAST’S TASHA (IRE)

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FORM 0-00360 C B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait 9 10-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Now 4lb lower than for his latest success at J Joe Anderson (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces Taunton last spring but hasn’t reproduced that level of form in 5 T Grace Harris, Shirenewton starts so far this season.

O Grace Harris Racing B Mr S. P. Hussain 27l 14Dec Tnt 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Gyllen (USA) 91/2l 30Nov Tnt 19f HcpH good 6/10 Noble Savage (IRE) S Grace Harris Racing 14l 20Nov Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Moonlight Artist DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MARSH WREN 7 12 0 Ciaran Gethings 10-3 (Stuart Edmunds) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9.

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J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (24 wins from 186 runners, 13%) runs CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs IRON WINGS LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENTLEMAN trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 136 miles.

1

ROYAL JEWEL (IRE) (19)

Ch g Notnowcato - What AJewel (IRE) 5 11-8 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

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DIAMATISTE (IRE) (29)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Grammatiste (FR) J Ben Godfrey (3) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Ms Amy Collins S The Firehouse Somerset

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IRON WINGS (FR) (669)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Vive La Reine (FR) 6 J Conor Ring (3) T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mark Phillips & David Mitchell B Alexandre Conin & Jean-Marie Callier

NEDZOR (IRE) (38)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rising Queen (IRE) J Bryan Carver T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley O Mr Nick Shutts B Frank Motherway

7

13Dec Exe 10Nov Exe

11-1

16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 1/15 Iris des Issards (FR) gd-sf 5/15 Insurrection (IRE)

2l 36l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1030

TIMEFORMVIEW Won his only start in points and started encouragingly in this sphere when third in 2m Ffos Las maiden. Came in only 11th in 2m Taunton novice hurdle 18 days ago though. Remains with potential.

16f Hdl gd-sf 11/14 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 15f Hdl soft 3/6 Lump Sum (FR) 15f NHF soft 8/11 Celtic Dino (FR)

38l 14l 15l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 44

TIMEFORM VIEW €7,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam cross-country chaser (2 3/4m-3 1/4m winner) in France. Fourth both starts in points (latest Dec 3) so a respected newcomer.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gillenia (GER) 6 J Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope O C & C Boultbee Brooks B Gestut Gorlsdorf S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

6

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 0-251 CD

14Dec Tnt 22Nov Fls 4Nov Asc

4 GENTLEMAN (GER) (23)

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11-1

2m 161y

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and built on debut promise when landing 15-runner novice hurdle over C&D (heavy) 19 days ago. Open to further progress. Leading claims despite conceding weight all round.

CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (18)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE) J Jack Tudor T David Pipe, Wellington O Mrs Sarah Ling B Kieran & Cathy Mariga S W & S Recycling

S Sponsor E Equipment

5

RIVERS CORNER (GB) (277)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) 6 J Tom Bellamy T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans B Distillery Stud S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 04

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when furth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 80/1) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Needs to build on it.

9Dec Chp 19f Hdl heavy 4/11 Isaac des Obeaux (FR) 71l 31Oct Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 9/16 Captain Bellamy 34l

11-1

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 640/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form shown in three bumpers for Nigel Hawke, off 22 months before ninth of 10 at Taunton. Lots to prove now going over hurdles.

Mar22 Tnt 16f NHF soft 9/10 Sergeant Wilson (IRE) 63l Jan22 Exe 16f NHF gd-sf 4/10 Firestream 27l Nov21 Hun 13f NHF good 6/9 HerecomesFreddie 12l

11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and had a wind op before posting an encouraging third of 7 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Chepstow (16f, soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. Can take a step forward.

24Nov Chp 16f Hdl

11-1

soft

3/7 Lowry’s Bar (IRE)

15l

TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM 05450-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles. Hard to warm to after 9 months off.

30Mar Tnt 16f Hdl 25Feb Chp 19f Hdl 29Jan Fon 19f Hdl 16

heavy 8/9 Donnie Azoff (IRE) gd-sf 5/13 Rambo T (IRE) gd-sf 4/11 Stans The Man (IRE)

62l 64l 24l

8 RUITH LE TU (GB) (46)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE) J Nick Scholfield T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mrs Wendy Jarrett B Howses Stud

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STORMING NELSON (IRE) (13)

10 SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) (217)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat but has shown nothing in 3 runs over hurdles, refusing to race at Taunton last time. Others much preferred.

16Nov Tnt 16f Hdl 19Oct Wcn 15f Hdl 18Sep Wor 16f Hdl

B g Mount Nelson - Storming Strumpet 5 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Woodhayes racing club B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary S Woodhayes Stud

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - LadyWilton Milan (IRE) J Sean Houlihan T Tim Dennis, Bude O Mrs Jill Dennis B Michael Leacy

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P0R

11-1

7

gd-sf R/10 Panjari (IRE) good 7/8 Classic King (IRE) good P/9 Rock House (IRE)

85l -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5P-6503

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in points but showed fair form when third of 18 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 13 days ago.

Possibilities.

19Dec Wcn 15f Hdl 10Nov Exe 16f Hdl

soft 3/18 Dartmoor Pirate gd-sf 8/15 Insurrection (IRE)

11l 41l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 222/4-42

10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a Chepstow bumper in March 2021. Far from obvious winner on hurdles debut.

Mar21 Chp 16f NHF good 9/11 Moonamacaroona

32l

2023: HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) 6 11 6 Freddie Gingell 8-13 (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Royal Jewel (IRE), 7-1 Chauffeur Driven (IRE), 15-2 Storming Nelson (IRE), 10-1 Nedzor (IRE), 25-1 Diamatiste (IRE), Gentleman (GER), Iron Wings (FR), 28-1 Rivers Corner (GB), 40-1 Summerleaze (IRE), 300-1 Ruith Le Tu (GB) ROYAL JEWEL posted a fairly useful effort when going in over C&D last month and with further improvement very much on the cards he looks more than capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Chauffeur Driven could emerge as the chief threat if shrugging PLAY SMARTER off a lesser effort at Taunton, with Storming Nelson and Diamatiste appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL JEWEL (IRE) 2.CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) 3.STORMING NELSON (IRE)

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(Penalty Value £4092.77) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (35 wins from 123 runners, 28%) runs PENTIRE HEAD AND SOIR DE GALA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs PENTIRE HEAD AND SOIR DE GALA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE RIDGE HILL trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham &. KILLIGARTH trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, both 133 miles.

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BLUE RIDGE HILL (GB) (67)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Asola Blue (FR) 7 J Ned Fox (5) T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O Julia Venvell & Drinkwater Family B Yorton Farm Stud S Tote, Solstice

2

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden pointer but displayed plenty of ability in bumpers at the end of 2022. Ran to a fair level when third on 2m Sandown hurdle debut in February and seemingly stretched by 2 1/2m on his Carlisle return. May strip fitter for that and retains potential now back at slightly shorter.

26Oct Car 20f Hdl soft 5/10 Big City Roller 41l 12l 4Feb San 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Chasing Fire 61/2l Nov22 Car 17f NHF soft 2/7 Lost In Transit (IRE)

CLOUDY FLAMINGO (IRE) (23)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Arctic Lady (IRE) J Nick Scholfield T Tom George, Slad O Mr Simon W. Clarke B Simon W. Clarke S HBA Media

5

6

11-6

DARING PLAN (IRE) (11)

11-6

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00

30Nov Tnt 16f Hdl 29Oct Wcn 15f Hdl

IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (19) 6

11-6

good 12/14 Ballee (IRE) soft 10/15 Lowry’s Bar (IRE)

88l 43l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6-

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in course bumper on debut in February. More needed on hurdles debut.

16f NHF good 6/9 Diesel Line (IRE)

26l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2P6P-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer. Showed ability when mid-field in a pair of 17f maiden hurdles here last month but likely more one for handicaps.

GEEZER ROCKSTAR (IRE) (18)

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

heavy 5/9 The Newest One (IRE) 60l soft P/6 Broadway Boy (IRE) -

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles at Wincanton and Taunton. First-time cheekpieces need to spark major improvement.

21Dec Exe 13Dec Exe

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Rock’s Field (IRE) 5 11-6 J Lorcan Murtagh T Harry Fry, Corscombe O Doubtfire, Haring, Thornton & Davies B The Culloty Family S Grosvenor Sport

7

9Dec Chp 23f Hdl 18Nov Chl 24f Ch

12Feb Exe

B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE) 6 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner B Gareth Adair S Woodhayes Stud

6

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 1P4P-P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but well beaten in a listed novice chase at Cheltenham and novice hurdle in recent months.

CONTRAMAR (GB) (32)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sting In The Gale 6 11-6 J Elizabeth Gale (7) E Cheek Pieces T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Louisville Syndicate B James & Jean Potter S Philip Hobbs Racing

4 COOL VIEW (GB) (323)

2m 2f 111y

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4/2223-5

11-6

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Flamingo Star (IRE) 8 11-6 J Harry Kimber (3) E Tongue Strap T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O Mr Christopher John Sprake B Joseph Campbell S The Injured Jockeys Fund

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16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft soft

7/16 Alcedo (IRE) 8/15 Royal Jewel (IRE)

25l 27l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April. Fair form when beaten just under 15 lengths into fourth on his hurdle debut at the same venue 18 days, leaving the impression the stiffer stamina test he faces this afternoon will be in his favour. Stable seeking a fourth successive win in this race.

14Dec Tnt 13Apr Tnt

16f Hdl gd-sf 4/14 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 Jackpot d’Athou (FR)

14l 3l

TFRHHHHH BHA107 FORM 363-42

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice third in points. Remote fourth on course hurdle debut but stepped up on that when 2 lengths second in a maiden hurdle back here (17f, heavy) 19 days ago, with the reopposing Moorefields back in fourth. That effort sets the standard here.

13Dec Exe 10Nov Exe 20

16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 2/15 Royal Jewel (IRE) gd-sf 4/15 Insurrection (IRE)

2l 35l

8 KILLIGARTH (GB) (-)

6

B g Telescope (IRE) - A Shade of Bay J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O The Real Partnership B N C Thoroughbreds S Electrotec Solutions LTD

9

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m/19f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). The betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

MOOREFIELDS (IRE) (19)

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

6

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 344-4

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point recruit who was backed at long odds and showed promise when fourth of 15 in 17f course maiden hurdle 19 days ago, although the reopposing Iris des Issards was 4 1/2 lengths ahead in second. Entitled to progress and needs considering.

13Dec Exe

10 OUR NOBBY (GB) (18)

7

B g Native Ruler - Patacake J Charlie Hammond T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Nobbys Mates B A. E. Smith & Co S Polly Gundry Training

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 322-52 BF

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season. Better effort in hurdles at Wincanton this season when 11 lengths second in 15f maiden 13 days ago, not for the first time looking a bit ungainly under pressure. Step back up in trip will suit.

19Dec Wcn 15f Hdl soft 2/18 Dartmoor Pirate 11l 22l 23Nov Wcn 21f Hdl soft 5/9 Il Pino (FR) 1 5 /2l 30Mar Tnt 16f NHF heavy 2/9 Johnnywho (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 00-5

Ch g Mount Nelson - Woodland Walk 6 11-6 J Sean Houlihan T Linda Blackford, Tiverton O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst B Miss E. J. Lucas S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and remote fifth on 17f course hurdle debut 6 weeks ago. Looks more one for the longer term.

30l 20Nov Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/13 Gidleigh Park 21Apr Exe 16f NHF good 11/13 Supremely West (IRE) 18l 30l 19Mar Chp 16f NHF soft 8/12 Gidleigh Park

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-0

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on Wincanton bumper debut in April. Well held at Cheltenham 6 months later but retains potential for top stable now switching to hurdles.

E Tongue Strap

Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Dance Cover (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr Kieran Johns B Paul Giles S Fire Defence Servicing

16 WOTASTUNNER (GB) (23) B g Passing Glance - Posh Emily J James Best T Michael Blake, Trowbridge O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley S Holiday Resort Unity

28Oct Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 10/15 The Kemble Brewery 16Apr Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/5 Horaces Pearl (FR)

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26l 3l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 61//5-3P

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in a point in April 2021. Showed a bit when fifth in a Ludlow novice claiming hurdle in November 2022 but absent again until pulling up at Fakenham 13 days ago.

19Dec Fkn Nov22 Lud

7

105l 24l

TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points in May. One to note in the betting on hurdle debut.

13 RANGATIRA JACK (GB) (42)

15 SWEARER (IRE) (13)

16f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Ballee (IRE) 16f NHF good P/8 Deere Mark 14f NHF soft 7/10 Tchoupinminzac (FR)

20f Hdl 15f Hdl

soft P/7 West Warhorse (IRE) gd-sf 5/10 Coastal Sun (FR)

8l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0U/P-P

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in Chepstow novice last month on his E Visor first start for a new yard after a long absence. A first-time visor needs to have a transformative effect.

9Dec Chp 19f Hdl heavy P/13 Range (IRE) Apr22 War 19f Hdl gd-sf U/8 Mortlach Mar22 Ntn 16f NHF soft 11/11 Hymac (IRE) 21

62l

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Ch g Presenting - Kneeland Lass (IRE) 6 J Angus Cheleda (5) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Chris & Giles Barber and Roger Eddy B Kedrah House Stud S Morson Group

5

61/2l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 2

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE) 5 11-6 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mrs Joanna Peppiatt B Mr Neil Kinnane S Philip Hobbs Racing

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Solvalla (FR) J Lorcan Williams T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr John P. McManus B Guy Cherel S Morson Group

4/15 Royal Jewel (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in pair of bumpers for Tom E Hood George during early 2022 and down the field in Taunton maiden hurdle on recent return from a long absence for his new yard.

11 PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) (245)

14 SOIR DE GALA (FR) (65)

soft

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0P/-0

11-6

14Dec Tnt Mar22 Her Jan22 Lud

12 PENTIRE HEAD (IRE) (13)

16f Hdl

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: HOW WILL I KNOW (IRE) 6 11 3 Lorcan Murtagh 13-8 (Harry Fry) 16 ran Visor worn first time by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 14.

Stewards Note: GEEZER ROCKSTAR: Following its run on 14/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Iris des Issards (FR), 9-2 Pentire Head (IRE), 11-2 Moorefields (IRE), 6-1 Geezer Rockstar (IRE), 10-1 Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), 11-1 Soir de Gala (FR), 16-1 Blue Ridge Hill (GB), Killigarth (GB), 50-1 Cool View (GB), 66-1 Daring Plan (IRE), 80-1 Rangatira Jack (GB), 100-1 Cloudy Flamingo (IRE), 150-1 Contramar (GB), Swearer (IRE), 250-1 Wotastunner (GB), 300-1 Our Nobby (GB) IRIS DES ISSARDS is taken to confirm recent course superiority over Moorefields and make it third time lucky over hurdles. Harry Fry’s very good recent record in this PLAY SMARTER contest makes Geezer Rockstar a must for the shortlist, while Pentire Head may not be entirely straightforward but should still have a say for Paul Nicholls.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) 2.MOOREFIELDS (IRE) 3.GEEZER ROCKSTAR (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 201 runners, 12%) runs GINGERBRED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs SHERBORNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SADLER’S BAY trained by T Gretton, Inkberrow, 151 miles.

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B g Famous Name - Zoudie J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mrs Pam Roffe-Silvester B Brian Gallivan S Woodwarm Stoves

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TFRHHIII BHA109 FORM 5210-2P

TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark over hurdles at Fakenham in February but was fortunate to fill the runner-up spot at Warwick on chase debut and was let down by his jumping at Market Rasen last time. More needed with cheekpieces applied.

23Nov Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Post Chaise (IRE) 8Nov War 24f HcpC soft 2/8 Rockinastorm (IRE) 13/4l 24Feb War 19f Hdl good 7/15 Pikar (FR) 22l

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner stepped forward from chase debut when second of 12 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 21 days ago. Still low mileage and isn’t discounted from 2lb higher mark.

11Dec Lin 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/12 Haston Clermont (FR) 11/4l 12Nov Fls 23f HcpC heavy 4/9 Haut Folin (FR) 18l 30Mar War 26f HcpH soft 7/7 Mr Palmtree (IRE) 25l

TFRHHHHI BHA106 FORM 114241

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles in May and confirmed the promise of previous starts in this sphere when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 20 days ago. 7lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated.

12Dec Wcn 20f HcpC heavy 1/10 Has Troke (FR) 71/2l 13Nov Kmp 20f HcpC good 4/11 Egbert 23l 24Oct Exe 17f HcpC good 2/10 Stroll On By (IRE) 9l

ART DECCO (GB) (54)

TFRHHHHH BHA105 FORM 02313-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Seen only twice since scoring at Fontwell (21.6f) last January but was a good third on return at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month and looks on a handy mark having been eased 2lb.

8Nov Chp 23f HcpC heavy 3/8 Eceparti (FR) 12l 30Mar Tnt 23f HcpC heavy 3/6 Haldon Hill (IRE) 15l 29Jan Fon 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Aikenbreakinheart (IRE) 7l

BALKO SAINT (FR) (18)

B g Balko (FR) - Sainte Cupid (FR) 7 11-10 J Mr Peter Summers (7) E Tongue Strap T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Mrs Jane Williams B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant S Culverhill Farm Racing

TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM 222060

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now fifteen runs since last win in 2021 and efforts this winter haven’t shown enough to suggest he’s likely to break that streak. Down in the weights but others preferred.

14Dec Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Morfee (IRE) 101/2l 23Nov Wcn 20f HcpC soft 6/8 Pilsdon Pen 21l 29Oct Wcn 21f HcpH soft 8/12 Oscars Moonshine (IRE) 49l

GINGERBRED (GB) (18)

Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE) 6 11-5 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling S Holiday Resort Unity

9l 83/4l

TFRHHHII BHA106 FORM 6410-42 D

11-11

Br g Dapper - Lewesdon Duchess 8 11-10 J Harry Kimber (3) T Robert Walford, Blandford O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema B Mrs Rachel Dawson S Tote

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B Breeder

12Dec Wcn 24f HcpH heavy 1/11 Ginderella (IRE) Nov22 Exe 24f HcpC good P/11 Midnight Glance Jun22 Ntn 25f HcpC good 3/3 Nelsons Rock

B g Getaway (GER) - Luck ofThe Deise (IRE) 8 11-11 J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas B Mrs E. A. Pendarves S Coral Racing Limited

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T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career-best on return from over a year off when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (50/1) at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Respected back over the larger obstacles.

4 SHERBORNE (IRE) (20)

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TFRHHHII BHA109 FORM 41/33P-1

12-0

PACHACUTI (IRE) (39)

B g Getaway (GER) - Gaelic River (IRE) J Ben Godfrey (3) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O Mrs Jane Slough B J. P. N. Parker S The Firehouse Somerset

2.45 3m 54y

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 7 12-0 J Jack Tudor E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T David Pipe, Wellington O The Arthur White Partnership B P. Corkery S W & S Recycling

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TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM 030-556 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise when winning a handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f) in February but a mixed bag after and has been no better than mid-division in 3 starts over fences.

14Dec Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Morfee (IRE) 23Nov Wcn 20f HcpC soft 5/8 Pilsdon Pen 24Oct Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Petticoat Lucy (IRE) 24

83/4l 14l 103/4l

8 LEISSIERES EXPRESS (GB) (42) B g Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) J Lorcan Williams T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Matt James B Clear Racing Ltd S Witheridge Garage Ltd

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TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 040P-23

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered his hurdles form when runner-up at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) on return/chase debut and produced another sound effort in defeat when third of 11 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 42 days ago. Merits consideration.

20Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 King Turgeon (FR) 43/4l 31/2l 29Oct Wcn 20f HcpC soft 2/9 Kraqueline (FR) 27Apr Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf P/13 Just Loose Change -

SADLER’S BAY (GB) (34)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove 7 11-3 J Beau Morgan (5) T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow O Mr Tom Wheeler B Shade Oak Stud S Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

10 KINGSMILL GIN (GB) (248) B m Fair Mix (IRE) - Kingsmill Lake J James Best T Jackie du Plessis, Saltash O Miss J. du Plessis B Miss J. du Plessis

11

TFRHHHHI BHA98 FORM 045-342 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdle over hurdles and matched that form at the second attempt over fences when second in a 6-runner event at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 34 days ago. Probably wouldn’t too much of a test over this trip but he’s a player.

28Nov Swl 24f HcpC heavy 2/6 Ali Star Bert 4l 71/2l 6Nov Plm 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 West Orchard (IRE) 13May War 25f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Gentleman Valley (FR) 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA90 FORM 34501U- CD

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to her best (from 6lb out of the weights) to score at Exeter in April but unseated early at Chepstow next time. Jumping remains suspect and others make greater appeal after 8 months off.

28Apr Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf U/14 Doyens de Ante (IRE) 6l 11Apr Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Haldon Hill (IRE) 41l 26Mar Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Havanella (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: IN REM (FR) 8 11 11 David Noonan 17-2 (Mrs Jane Williams) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6.

Stewards Note: PACHACUTI: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sherborne (IRE), 11-2 Sadler’s Bay (GB), 7-1 Art Decco (GB), 8-1 Leissieres Express (GB), 9-1 Johnny B (IRE), Stellar Stream (IRE), 11-1 Gingerbred (GB), 12-1 Pachacuti (IRE), 14-1 Kingsmill Gin (GB), 18-1 Balko Saint (FR) Several hold sound claims, though ART DECCO is perhaps most interesting having been lowered in the weights for his third behind a pair of in-form rivals at Chepstow last time. Sherborne has made a good start to life over fences and can go well again PLAY SMARTER attempting to follow up his Wincanton success, with Leissieres Expess and Sadler’s Bay others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ART DECCO 2.SHERBORNE (IRE) 3.LEISSIERES EXPRESS

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SIXTH RACE

THE LOU YEARS DAY BIRTHDAY STAKES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

3.20

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214.

(Penalty Value £4488.85)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): S Gardner (10 wins from 102 runners, 10%) runs LIGHTONTHEWING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs BOLSOVER BILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOLSOVER BILL trained by H Derham, Newbury, 148 miles.

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IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (42)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) J Sean Houlihan T Tim Dennis, Bude O Mrs Jill Dennis B J. O’Donoghue

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2m 3f 48y

TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM 1612-45 C

12-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Most consistent last season, winning three times.

Back on track to some degree at this course last time and handicapper has dropped him 2lb since, so not without hope.

20Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 King Turgeon (FR) 17May Ntn 20f HcpC good 4/7 Petticoat Lucy (IRE) 27Apr Tnt 23f HcpC soft 2/4 Lounge Lizard

PAWPAW (GB) (12)

B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) 7 11-11 J Max Kendrick E Visor T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O Mr Thomas Gaden B Biddestone Stud Ltd

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TFRHHIII BHA102 FORM 13-144P

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Hereford (20.9f) in March and doubled his tally at Fontwell (21.6f) in May. Has struggled since, however, leaving David Bridgwater priorto penultimate outing.

20Dec Lud 19Jul Utt 3Jun Str

BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (187)

B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE) 7 11-11 J Miss Victoria Malzard (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Harry Derham, Newbury O Jersey Racing Friends B Lyle Buttimer

14l 23l 6l

20f HcpC soft P/14 Cartonne (FR) 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Judge Earle (IRE) 20f HcpC good 4/4 Begin The Luck (IRE)

79l 55l

TFRHHHHH BHA102 FORM 4213-04 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) in March. Well held both starts in the summerbut interesting runnerfornewyard (formerlywithWarren Greatrex) back down in the weights having been freshened up by a break.

28Jun Wor 23f HcpC good 4/6 Tiger Orchid (IRE) 94l 94l 27May Cml 21f HcpC good 8/10 Do No Wrong (IRE) 25Apr Fls 19f HcpC good 3/8 Abaya du Mathan (FR) 15l

4 I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (32)

TFRHHIII BHA96

FORM 023-065 D B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) 6 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not much J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap encouragement for current stable.

T Helen Nelmes, Dorchester O Only Here For The Beer B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber 30Nov Tnt 19f HcpH good 5/11 Gyllen (USA) 21l 40l 10Nov Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/15 Insurrection (IRE) 7 Euclide D’emra (FR) 26l 12May Mou 19f HcpC -

5

LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (289)

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble J James Best T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Woodhayes racing club B Mrs Patricia Doran S Woodhayes Stud

6

9

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 313U1P- CD

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over fences with a likeable front-running display at Fontwell in February. Disappointed there following month, however, and off since.

18Mar Fon 26Feb Fon 15Feb Her

SAINTEMILION (FR) (11)

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Matakana (FR) 11 11-1 J Angus Cheleda (5) E Tongue Strap T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr J. D. Frost B Mr Jean-Denis Salvert S A S Trade Car Sales

7

TIME TO BITE (IRE) (11)

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

9

21f HcpC heavy P/6 King Turgeon (FR) 21f HcpC good 1/9 Bolsover Bill (IRE) 25f HcpC good U/6 Unblinking

11l -

TFRHIIII BHA92 FORM 06//60-06 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser for Paul Nicholls but has shown little for current yard.

21Dec Exe 13Dec Exe 11Apr Exe

19f HcpC soft 6/11 Time To Bite (IRE) 18f HcpH soft 8/13 Sindabella (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Kincardine

58l 49l 26l

TFRHHHHI BHA88 FORM 23-3351 CD

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 26 NH runs. Career best when E Blinkers winning 11-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy, 10/1) 11 days ago. Worthy of respect for all that he’s not the most consistent.

21Dec Exe 6Dec Lud 16Nov Tnt 26

19f HcpC soft 1/11 Flash Gorcombe 20f HcpC soft 5/10 Miltiades (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/14 Justshortofabubble

81/2l 81/2l 14l

8 BLUE RIBBON (GB) (225) B g Sayif (IRE) - Mar Blue (FR) J Beau Morgan (5) T Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan O Mr Ryan G. Chapman B R. W. K. Lewis

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10-7

TFRHHIII BHA84 FORM 4/0442-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021 but struggled to make a significant impact in handicap chases for current yard last season. Might need the run back from 7 months off, so others are more appealing.

21May Str 16f HcpC good 5/9 First Angel (FR) 12l 11Apr Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Investment Manager 19l 26l 13Mar Tnt 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Fanzio (FR)

SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (16)

Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School ofThought (FR) J Micheal Nolan T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr Paul Anthony Mann B Mme Henri Devin

10 MERRY MONTY (GB) (19) B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mrs S. M. Trump B Mrs S. M. Trump S Woodwarm Stoves

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TFRHHIII BHA80 FORM 3PP1-20

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened his account when scoring from the front in a Taunton handicap chase on final start of last season.

Good second at Fakenham on return but has disappointed at Hereford since. Hard to rely on.

16Dec Her 20f HcpC good 9/13 Rockinastorm (IRE) 40l 21Nov Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 My Gift To You (IRE) 41/2l 27Apr Tnt 21f HcpC soft 1/7 Lady Wilberry 4l

TFRHHHHI BHA80 FORM 050/-552 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Again attracted good support and only found one too good over hurdles at this course 19 days ago. Clearly thought to be well treated, so can make his presence felt if taking to chasing.

13Dec Exe 16Nov Tnt 24Oct Exe

11 CHRISTOPHER CLIVE (GB) (305) B g Mountain High (IRE) - Badb Catha (IRE) 6 J Ben Poste T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr G. F. Mugleston B Graham & Elizabeth Mugleston

10-2

18f HcpH soft 2/13 Sindabella (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Lady Gwen 18f HcpH good 5/18 Wolfspear (IRE)

61/2l 12l 11l

TFRHIIII BHA69 FORM 00/6U0P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account and makes no appeal on chasing debut for a new yard.

2Mar Tnt 19f HcpH good P/14 Stanley Pincombe (IRE) 38l 6Feb Fon 17f HcpH good 9/12 Monjules (FR) 28Jan Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf U/10 Cousu Main (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) 8 10 4 James Best 4-1 (Susan Gardner) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: BOLSOVER BILL: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

LIGHTONTHEWING: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

CHRISTOPHER CLIVE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Time To Bite (IRE), 9-2 Merry Monty (GB), 5-1 Bolsover Bill (IRE), 7-1 Imperial Joe (IRE), 11-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), 14-1 Blue Ribbon (GB), 16-1 School For Scandal (FR), 22-1 I Love You Sivola (FR), 33-1 Pawpaw (GB), 50-1 Saintemilion (FR), 300-1 Christopher Clive (GB) BOLSOVER BILL lost his form for Warren Greatrex but, having been given a break by the handicapper and freshened up by his new stable, he might be worth chancing to PLAY SMARTER bounce back. Last-time-out C&D winner Time To Bite needs considering and Merry Monty is of interest over fences for the first time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) 2.TIME TO BITE (IRE) 3.MERRY MONTY

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SEVENTH RACE

THE KENNFORD OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

3.55

for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209.

(Penalty Value £2178.40)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (35 wins from 123 runners, 28%) runs JOYAU ALLEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs VALFORTORE FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015 and 2023. The stable runs JOYAU ALLEN today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: VALFORTORE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 137 miles.

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BREDON HILL DART (GB) (19)

B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy 5 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner B R. W. and Mrs Mitchell

2

COLD STEEL (FR) (-)

B g Spider Flight (FR) - Strike The Pose (FR) J Mr Peter Summers (7) T Claire Hitch, Watchet O Mrs Jacqueline Mansbridge B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

3

JOYAU ALLEN (FR) (302)

Ch g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) J Lorcan Williams T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mr Bruno Vagne S Morson Group

4 PARK AND RIDE (GB) (-) Gr or Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wassailing Queen J Ben Godfrey (3) T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O Barrow Hill B Barrow Hill

5

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11-8

VALFORTORE (IRE) (-)

5

7/11 Quebecois (FR)

35l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

11-8

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW Muhtathir gelding. Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/ smart chaser Fighter Allen. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5) and lots to like now making bumper debut for leading outfit.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

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11-8

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler So Said I and fair staying hurdler/chaser My Lady Grey.

Yard 0-7 with their runners in bumpers so far this campaign.

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6

11-8

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1-5

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on sole start in point bumper during the spring and showed something to work on when fifth at Wincanton (15.2f) in November. Can do better with that under his belt.

11Nov Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 5/17 Horaces Pearl (FR)

91/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Olympic Glory gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including winner up to 1 3/4m Billy No Mates. Dam 1 3/4m-17f winner. Yard boast 21% strike rate in this sphere in last 5 seasons and he’s respected with stable continuing in fine form.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

MISS HUNKY DORY (GB) (-)

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Drucilla J Tom Bellamy T Ben Clarke, Beaminster O Mr Henry T. Cole B Mr HT Cole

16f NHF soft

TIMEFORM VIEW Spider Flight gelding. Dam (b93) bumper winner.

Likely outsider.

SAINT ANAPOLINO (FR) (51)

Ch g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Sabaidee (IRE) J Ned Fox (5) T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mr L. DI Franco B Mount Coote Stud S Faucets Limited

7

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. 100/1, hinted at ability when seventh of 11 in bumper at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago.

However, will need to step up significantly on that if he’s to feature here.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Anamarina (FR) 5 11-8 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mr David Lockwood B Mr Jacques Vayssier S Philip Hobbs Racing

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11-8

S Sponsor E Equipment

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11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 3-y-o, Clovis Du Berlais mare. Dam (b91), runner-up in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Mister Malarky.

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8 BRIEF ENCOUNTER (FR) (53)

B f Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carmona (FR) 4 J Lorcan Murtagh T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Kapinhand B John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn S Junction 24 Ltd DECLARED RUNNERS 8

10-2

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’s Boum filly. Hooded, held back by inexperience when tenth of 11 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 53 days ago, dropping away under 2f out. This should reveal more.

9Nov Lud

15f NHF gd-sf 10/11 Lightning Flash (IRE)

20l

2023: WRAPPEDUPINMAY (IRE) 5 11 8 Lorcan Williams 8-15 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Joyau Allen (FR), 4-1 Saint Anapolino (FR), 11-2 Valfortore (IRE), 9-1 Park And Ride (GB), 16-1 Miss Hunky Dory (GB), 25-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 33-1 Cold Steel (FR), 50-1 Brief Encounter (FR) Runner-up on his sole start in Irish points, JOYAU ALLEN makes plenty of appeal starting out in this sphere for his powerful yard and could well be the way to go.

PLAY SMARTER Fellow newcomer Valfortore and Saint Anapolino can also feature.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOYAU ALLEN (FR) 2.VALFORTORE (IRE) 3.SAINT ANAPOLINO (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.25 - THE PASSAGE HOUSE INN NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £50. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.00 - THE WELCOME TO 2024 WITH RHINO.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 22 entries, 1 at £9 and 21 at £47. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.35 - THE RHINO.BET CHARGE UP YOUR 2024 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2023 and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 23rd, 2022. 25 entries at £37. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (Penalty Value £4092.77) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.10 - THE THURLESTONE HOTEL ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2023 and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 35 entries at £37. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195.

(Penalty Value £4092.77) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.45 - THE RHINO.BET YOUR NEW BOOKMAKER FOR 2024 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 16 entries, 1 at £10 and 15 at £50. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.20 - THE LOU YEARS DAY BIRTHDAY STAKES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2023 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.55 - THE KENNFORD OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for maiden four, five and six 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 26th, 2023 and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £20. - Closed December 26th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. 30

2024

FIXTURES Monday 1 January

New Year’s Day Racing

Tuesday 9 January

Afternoon Racing

Wednesday 31 January

Afternoon Racing

Sunday 11 February

Super Sunday

Friday 23 February

Devon National

Friday 8 March

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 19 March

Afternoon Racing

Monday 25 March

Spring Raceday

Sunday 7 April

Family Raceday

Friday 19 April

Season Finale

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