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On behalf of everyone at Exeter Racecourse, I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and a warm welcome to today’s racing. A big thank you to today’s sponsors PricedUp, The Passage House Inn, Topsham, and Thurlestone Hotel, for their continued and valued support. Whether you are a regular racegoer or visiting us for the first time, we very much appreciate you joining us to enjoy a day’s racing at your local track. Your support helps ensure that Exeter Racecourse remains a vibrant and much-loved part of the community. We hope you enjoy the racing, our facilities, and the atmosphere here today, and that your visit to Exeter Racecourse is both fun and memorable. Thank you for being with us for what promises to be an enjoyable and competitive day’s racing. Our next fixture is the Discover Racing Raceday on Friday 9th January, the perfect opportunity for newcomers to experience racing for the first time, with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of help on hand throughout the day. We look forward to welcoming you back then.
Jack Parkinson General Manager
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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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Barry Johnson Today we pause to remember Barry Johnson who sadly passed away on Christmas Day. Barry was a part of Devon & Exeter Racecourse’s fabric with over 38 years’ service from 1981 to 2019. Starting as a grounds person then moving his way up to head groundsman, holding that role for seven years, until he eventually took up the role of Clerk of the course. He oversaw the track for the best part of seventeen years and was here through the transition of the buyout by The Jockey Club where he eventually also oversaw Wincanton Racecourse in a dual role. Please join us today before the first race where we will have a minute’s silence to remember Barry and all the hard work and dedication, he gave to Exeter Racecourse. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Barrys family, his partner Julie and two children Matt and Ellie who have joined us today.
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THE PASSAGE HOUSE INN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
12.35
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
MAXIMUM OFFERS (IRE) (35)
EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (24)
JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (35)
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B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Violaine (FR) J Murray Dodd (6) T Venetia Williams, Hereford O The Shropshire Dreamers B Mr & Mrs Louis Lafitte S Faucets Limited
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TFRHHIII BHA106 FORM 2645-24
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over hurdles but has largely disappointed over fences, beaten a long way over shorter trip at Fontwell latest. Cheekpieces back on but others appeal more. 8Dec Fon 10Nov Car 7Mar Lei
19f HcpC heavy 4/5 Atreides (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 2/8 Celestial Fashion 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Party Vibes (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when taking heavy-ground handicaps at Uttoxeter (24f) and Chepstow (23.6f) last winter but not been in same form either start since, including on return in November. 27Nov Utt 26f HcpC 6/8 Paper Mill 23Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 3/6 Pawpaw 28Jan Chp 23f HcpC heavy 1/9 The Midwife (IRE)
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TFRHHIII BHA102 FORM 6/3113-6 D
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4 BORN AT MIDNIGHT (GB) (46) B g Midnight Legend - Wavet J Robbie David (3) T Kathy Turner, Sherborne O Mr B. J. Goldsmith B B. J. Goldsmith S COLLARWAYS
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TIMEFORM VIEW Huntingdon maiden hurdle winner who was well supported but jumped poorly on chase debut at Taunton 5 weeks ago. However, headgear is added now and he’s clearly thought capable of better. 27Nov Tnt 23f HcpC gd-fm 4/8 Wicked Thoughts (IRE) 29l 31Oct Utt 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Home Made Hero (IRE) 13l 5Apr Nwc 20f Hdl good 2/7 Small Town Kid (IRE) 11/4l
B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) 8 11-10 J Luke Scott E Cheek Pieces T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich O Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow B Mr James O’Loughlin S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
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TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM 3612-34 BF
B g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE) 7 12-0 J Joe Anderson E Cheek Pieces T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O L H & A Snowden & Lady Keswick B Knocktartan House Stud S BetVictor
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Scott (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs BAMPTON STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs MAXIMUM OFFERS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCTIC STREAM trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
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42l 33l 21/2l
TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM P6P-430
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TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of Plumpton handicap chases (both 25.7f) in March 2024 and performed with credit when making the frame on first 2 starts of this season. Struggled in better company at Fontwell last time, but couldn’t rule out now tasked with a more suitable assignment. 16Nov Fon 27f HcpC gd-sf 11/11 Livin On Luco (IRE) 60l 13Oct Her 25f HcpC good 3/9 Unspeakable (IRE) 11/2l 22Sep Fon 25f HcpC good 4/7 Masterdream (FR) 6l
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TFRHHHII BHA98
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SEASMOKE (IRE) (18)
TFRHHHHH BHA95 FORM 43P-312 D BF
FORM 5/361P-P CD B g KayfTara - United (GER) 9 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner including handicap off just J Chad Bament (3) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces 1lb higher mark in March. Failed to complete either start since but no T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton surprise if return to this venue sees him in a better light. O George and Glenda Giles B R. B. Holt 27Nov Utt 26f HcpC P/8 Paper Mill 16Apr Fls 23f HcpC soft P/11 Another Lord (IRE) S Brendon Powerwashers 7Mar Exe 24f HcpC good 1/8 To Be Sure s.h B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tops Island (FR) 8 10-13 J Jack Andrews E Tongue Strap T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester O Cavalry and Guards Racing B P. & A. Heskin S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
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TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who built on promise of her debut in this sphere when scoring at Market Rasen (23.9f) in November and arrives on back of creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 3/1) 18 days ago. Shortlist material. 14Dec Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Ali Star Bert 6l 26Nov Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Hawkseye View 1l 30Oct Str 22f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Another Folly (FR) 41/4l
JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (21)
TFRHHIII BHA90 FORM 1261-P5
Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) 8 10-8 J Rian Corcoran (5) T Chris Honour, Ashburton O The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate B Frank O’Meara S Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in soft/heavy last winter but has yet to fire this term and still needs to prove he stays this far. 11Dec War 24f HcpC soft 5/9 Jupiter des Bordes (FR) 38l 29Oct Ntn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Royal Jewel (IRE) 28Feb Fls 19f HcpC heavy 1/7 Walkinthewoods (IRE) s.h 8
8 ARCTIC STREAM (GB) (39) B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Arctic Flow J Ned Fox T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere O Mrs C. J. Dunn B Mrs H. R. Dunn S Super Mare Scaffolding
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TFRHHIII BHA87 FORM 65//506-P
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TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who hasn’t troubled the judge in 4 starts overtimber and is likely best watched on chase debut here. 23Nov Wdr 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Low Expectations (IRE) 23l 28Jan Chp 16f Hdl heavy 6/13 Lagertha (FR) Dec24 Fon 19f Hdl soft 9/9 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE)78l
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TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who looks booked for another struggle from 13lb out of the handicap.
64l 11Nov Her 25f HcpC good 4/5 Kosasiempre (FR) 25Jun Wor 23f HcpC good P/14 School For Scandal (FR) 30l 2May Chl 25f Ch good 5/8 Latenightfumble DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: KATATE DORI (FR) 7 12 0 Shane Quinlan 15-2 (Sam Thomas) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Stewards Note: MAXIMUM OFFERS: Following its run on 27/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Seasmoke (IRE), 5-1 Maximum Offers (IRE), Born At Midnight (GB), 13-2 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 17-2 Easy To Follow (IRE), 14-1 Bampton Star (GB), 28-1 John W Creasy (IRE), 33-1 Arctic Stream (GB), 100-1 Emberscombe (IRE) SEASMOKE has made a solid start to her chase career and can get back on the winning trail here. Born At Midnight and Maximum Offers may provide the chief
PLAY SMARTER threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SEASMOKE (IRE) 2.BORN AT MIDNIGHT 3.MAXIMUM OFFERS (IRE)
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Br m Califet (FR) - Market Niche (IRE) J Bradley Harris T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr Keiran Johns B William Flood S Fire Defence Servicing
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SECOND RACE
1.10
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 129 runners, 27%) runs BEAUTY IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs BEAUTY IN THE PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLONDAW PARK trained by H Derham, Newbury, 148 miles.
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BEAUTY IN THE PARK (IRE) (28)
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blue Berlais (IRE) J Ben Bromley (5) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Miss Jessica Finnegan S Morson Group
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BEE’S KISS (IRE) (14)
B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Coral Cascades (IRE) J Baptiste Le Clerc T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Frost Racing Club B Arctic Tack Stud S A S Trade Car Sales
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DANCING SKY (IRE) (70)
B m Snow Sky - Young Ambition (IRE) J Jack Andrews (3) T Gordon Treacy, North Tawton O Mr V. Scudder B J. Byrne & V. Byrne S Tote
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HARLEY’S PRIDE (IRE) (16)
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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1-U
11-4
TIMEFORMVIEW Bought for a whopping £320,000 afterwinning sole outing in Irish points and is from the family of top-class hurdler Nichols Canyon. In process of making an encouraging start over timber when unseating rider 3 out in listed novice at Newbury last month and looks sure to improve. soft
U/9 La Conquiere (FR)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumper at Chepstow (16.1f) on NH debut 57 days ago and can only be watched on switch to hurdling.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the third time of asking in maiden points but made little impact in a couple of starts under Rules and starts off for new yard here. 23Oct Fon 19f Hdl gd-sf P/11 Fountains Blenhein 8Feb War 16f NHF soft 7/13 Strong Run
HALF PINT DAISY (IRE) (23)
B m Jet Away - Cloud Break J Rian Corcoran (7) T David Pipe, Wellington O You’d Never Know Syndicate B Richard Banville S W & S Recycling
TFRHIIII BHAFORM PP-120P
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but sent off big odds and offered little in a brace of outings over hurdles last month.
5Nov Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 13/13 Sea The Day (IRE)
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Passlands (IRE) 7 J Miss Clara Brewitt (7) T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope O C & C Boultbee Brooks B Andrew Mahon S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
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TIMEFORM VIEW Proved disappointing on hurdles debut at Wincanton last month but had shown definite ability when making the frame in a pair of bumpers last season and is likely capable of better in this sphere yet. 4Dec Wcn 21f Hdl gd-sf 5/10 Livingonaprayer 26l 30Jan Wcn 15f NHF heavy 3/8 There Runs Mary (IRE) 91/4l Nov24 War 16f NHF gd-sf 4/11 Charisma Cat 83/4l
29Nov Nby 16f Hdl
4 DALCASSIAN GIRL (IRE) (57) B m Getaway (GER) - Two Doves (IRE) J Harry Kimber T Chris Honour, Ashburton O The Chris Honour Racing Club B Mr K. Haverty S Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
2m 2f 111y
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CLONDAW PARK (IRE) (33)
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Zamani (IRE) J Paul O’Brien T Harry Derham, Newbury O Mrs Ceri Fell B Mrs Dale Adams S OLBG
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TFRHIIII BHAFORM 40
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in both attempts over hurdles and is readily opposed.
9Dec Utt 15f Hdl 13Jun Ntn 16f Hdl
soft 10/10 Baron Noir (IRE) gd-sf 4/5 Claim du Brizais (FR)
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TFRHIIII BHAFORM 46-60
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers last season and no show in both starts over timber more recently. 16Dec Wcn 19f Hdl soft 8/10 Hold The Serve (IRE) 45l 50l 25Nov Her 19f Hdl good 6/7 Marsiac (FR) 27Mar Swl 15f NHF good 6/10 Rock Sensation (IRE) 103/4l 12
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B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Inaya (FR) 5 J Lorcan Williams T Chester Williams, South Molton O John White & Anne Underhill B Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole S Culverhill Farm Racing
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LADY MAGIC (FR) (217)
B m Magician (IRE) - Queen Bertinaie (FR) J Ned Fox (5) T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Lady Gibbings B P. Bellanger & J. M. Bellanger S Gun Dog Gin Ltd
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TIMEFORM VIEW Third in sole point and shaped with plenty of encouragement when filling the same position on 21f Wincanton hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Will improve for a yard which has tasted high-profile success this Christmas. Engaged 12.52 Warwick Wednesday. 4Dec Wcn 21f Hdl
TIMEFORM VIEW Raced 5 times in bumpers on the other side of the Channel for Adrien Fouassier, winning her last 2 in May. Not the easiest to assess and the market should prove instructive as this filly goes hurdling for new connections. 29May Lio 12f Stk 1 Lady Ga (FR) 11/4l 1 Laval (FR) 10l 1May Fou 12f Stk 5 Lieira (FR) 63/4l 20Apr Lio 12f Stk -
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at second time of asking in bumpers and made promising start in this sphere when second of 10 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Wincanton (21.4f, soft) 28 days ago, responding well. Likely more to come yet. 4Dec Wcn 21f Hdl gd-sf 2/10 Livingonaprayer s.h 11/4l 21Apr Chp 16f NHF good 1/9 Manalishi (IRE) 13Jan Exe 16f NHF soft 4/7 Realco 101/2l
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0-056
B m Frontiersman - Eardisland 5 11-4 J Mr Joshua Newman (5) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O House Family Partnership B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd S The Firehouse Somerset, Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
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TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and no real short-term promise both starts over hurdles. Likely one for handicaps down the line. 11Dec Tnt 16f Hdl good 6/14 Knock Off Soxs (IRE) 27Nov Tnt 16f Hdl good 5/7 Miss Altea Blue (FR) 5Nov Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 7/13 Sea The Day (IRE)
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0P-25
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a lot more than on hurdle debut when runner-up at Exeter (21.6f) in October. Likely unsuited by drop in trip at Wincanton since but others are more convincing.
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good 5/7 St Irene (IRE) gd-fm 2/5 Where’s Cato (IRE) good P/8 Jena d’Oudairies (FR)
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B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Absalom’s Girl 6 11-4 J Ben Jones T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mr David Mitchell B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd S Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) on NH debut 8 months ago and is bred to need time and longer trips. 21Apr Chp 16f NHF good 8/9 Limerick Lass (IRE)
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FORM 536P-00 Ch m Highland Reel (IRE) - Verchinina (IRE) 7 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and hasn’t threatened J James Davies E Cheek Pieces in either start this term. Cheekpieces on for first time. T Chris Down, Cullompton O J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook B Mr David Bobbett 57l 5Dec Exe 18f HcpH soft 11/14 Zainy Champ (IRE) 67l 22Oct Wor 20f HcpH good 9/9 Pertemps Diamond 7Mar Exe 18f HcpH good P/10 Nobody’s Perfect (IRE) -
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Gr m Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) 7 11-4 J James Best T Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater O Barford Park Racing B Michael Moloney S A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 1-
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 6-y-o, Kingston Hill mare. Sister to fair hurdler/chaser My Gift To You, stays 29f. Dam unraced. Easy winner of sole start in Irish points and is worth monitoring in market on Rules debut. RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Stewards Note: MISS TIARA: Following its run on 20/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. REEL ORANGE: Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Limerick Lass (IRE), 7-2 Clondaw Park (IRE), 9-2 Indannya (FR), 10-1 Beauty In The Park (IRE), Lady Magic (FR), 16-1 Spring Serenade (IRE), 25-1 Miss Tiara (GB), Moonlight Stride (GB), 40-1 Lydeard Girl (GB), 66-1 Half Pint Daisy (IRE), Harley’s Pride (IRE), 100-1 Dancing Sky (IRE), 150-1 Reel Orange (IRE), 250-1 Bee’s Kiss (IRE), Dalcassian Girl (IRE) 13
SECOND RACE
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 41-2 BF
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Adare Woman (IRE) 6 11-4 J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O The Afillyeights B Mrs Elizabeth Grant S geegeez.co.uk
B m KayfTara - Miss Serious (IRE) J Chad Bament (7) T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Pillhead House Partners B Porlock Vale Stud S Brendon Powerwashers
21/2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 335-11
11-4
10 LIMERICK LASS (IRE) (28)
12 MISS TIARA (GB) (42)
gd-sf 3/10 Livingonaprayer
LIMERICK LASS should have learnt plenty from her encouraging Wincanton hurdles debut and is taken to get off the mark. Clondaw Park and Indannya rate the principal
PLAY SMARTER dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIMERICK LASS (IRE) 2.CLONDAW PARK (IRE) 3.INDANNYA (FR)
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THE THURLESTONE HOTEL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
THIRD RACE
1.45
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
J Jockey
O Owner
T Trainer
B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (21 wins from 195 runners, 11%) runs SOBER GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs GAMBINO LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAMBINO trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
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BLOWERS (GB) (14)
B g Jack Hobbs - Pyleigh Lass J Miss Ella Herbison (7) T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Mr R. C. Pudd B Mrs H. Pudd S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
2
6
11-9
3
AIR APPARENT (IRE) (27)
B or Br g Jet Away - Scarlet Rambler (IRE) 6 J Lorcan Williams T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O A Cocks, T Johnson & P Downing B Daryl Deacon S We Do Vans
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ela d’Argent (IRE) J Taylor Fisher T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr Keiran Johns B Mark & Jane Frieze S Fire Defence Servicing
5
DEVON PAIGE (GB) (35)
B g Dartmouth - Queens Bay J Baptiste Le Clerc T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr J. D. Frost B Miss B. Frost S A S Trade Car Sales
6
DINO MOON (FR) (41)
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Moon J Conor Ring T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr R. E. R. Williams B Ecurie Des Charmes
7
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 6-P1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Very green when pulled up in novice hurdle at Chepstow on Rules debut earlier this month, but proved a different proposition when causing a 300/1 shock in a C&D maiden 14 days ago. Task will be to back that up turned out only 2 weeks later.
SOBER GLORY (IRE) (26)
4 ARNIE MOON (GB) (27)
2m 161y
18Dec Exe 16f Hdl 6Dec Chp 19f Hdl
B g Mount Nelson - Milan’s Fingal (IRE) 6 11-9 J Ben Jones T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Brocade Racing B James Kinsella S Philip Hobbs Racing
11-2
11-2
6
11-2
11-2
3
/4l -
TFRHHHHH BHA130 FORM 1111-14 CD BF
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when mid-field in a C&D novice 4 weeks ago. Probably one for handicaps, though.
Exe
16f Hdl
gd-sf 7/16 Gentleman Toboot (IRE)40l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 400
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth on Newton Abbot bumper debut in June but the form is only modest and he was well beaten at Chepstow 5 months later. Always behind on hurdles debut at C&D 4 weeks ago and is hard to fancy. 5Dec Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 12/16 Gentleman Toboot (IRE)60l 60l 5Nov Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 9/13 Sea The Day (IRE) 81/4l 13Jun Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 4/6 Three Pikes
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability when sixth of 11 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good to firm) on debut 35 days ago but will likely need a huge step forward to make winning hurdles debut. 27Nov Tnt
5
heavy 1/12 On The Bayou (IRE) gd-sf P/11 Modern Man (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEW Won his sole start in Irish points and showed useful form in going 3-3 in bumpers last season, including a listed event. Impressive start over hurdles at Chepstow on return to action last month. Below expectations in listed race at Sandown last month but still sets a high standard. 6Dec San 15f Hdl soft 4/5 Hurricane Pat (IRE) 18l 12l 5Nov Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 Kadastral (FR) 13/4l 8Feb Nby 16f NHF soft 1/11 Realco
5Dec
6
S Sponsor E Equipment
16f NHF gd-fm 6/11 Canty’s Cove (IRE)
15l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Last in a 6-runner Ascot bumper in November and will need to show much more here to figure.
21Nov Asc
GAMBINO (IRE) (141)
15f NHF good 6/6 The Walk (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
22l
FORM B g Churchill (IRE) - Little Kodi (IRE) 5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Gowran maiden winner on Flat debut for Noel J Charlie Todd Meade and ran a cracker when runner-up in a handicap there 4 T Dan Skelton, Alcester months later. Potentially smart recruit to hurdling for top yard. O Mr Des Grech B Petrus Breeding Investments 13Aug Gow 12f Hcp good 2 Fleetfoot (IRE) 13/4l S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) 2Apr Gow 9f Stk yield 1 1 Royal Hollow (IRE) /2l 16
8 MANHATTAN VALLEY (FR) (22)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM F6/10-00
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - GreyValley (FR) 6 11-2 J Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7) T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Mr C. R. P. Williams B Scea de La Sapiniere & A. Chaille-Chaill S Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes
9
NICE ONE ERIC (GB) (34)
B g Harzand (IRE) - One Gulp J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Forty Winks Racing B R. J. McAlpine S Fitzdares
10 TOBI KANOBEE (IRE) (45) Ch g Dansant - Wilde Gossip (IRE) J James Best T Claire Hitch, Watchet O Claire Hitch & RME Wright B T. J. Nagle DECLARED RUNNERS 10
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt but looks a long-term project under Rules. 10Dec Her 2Dec Swl Nov24 Tnt
16f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f Hdl
gd-sf 8/11 Vol Royale (IRE) 30l gd-sf 9/14 Looping d’Arc (FR) 41l gd-sf 11/13 Jackpot des Bordes (FR) 51l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 40
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when in the frame in a Worcester bumper and encouragement again when eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Should do better, but perhaps over further and with time. 28Nov Nby 16f Hdl soft 8/15 Act of Innocence (IRE) 24l 93/4l 22Oct Wor 16f NHF good 4/12 Saint Jeannais (FR)
7
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 6P-P600
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Very little sign of ability in a bumper/points in Ireland and fared no better making hurdles bow at C&D in November.
17Nov Exe 16f Hdl Oct24 Wex 16f Stk
gd-sf 11/12 Harry Lowes (IRE) soft 6 Ira Hayes (IRE)
40l 114l
2025: PEACENIK (IRE) 6 10 12 Shane Quinlan 7-2 (Katy Price) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Sober Glory (IRE), 5-1 Gambino (IRE), 17-2 Blowers (GB), 16-1 Nice One Eric (GB), 66-1 Devon Paige (GB), Dino Moon (FR), Manhattan Valley (FR), 100-1 Air Apparent (IRE), 150-1 Tobi Kanobee (IRE), 300-1 Arnie Moon (GB) SOBER GLORY still rates as a smart prospect and it would be a surprise if he didn’t return to winning ways back in this grade. Gambino reached a near-useful level of form in 2 starts on the Flat and has to be respected now hurdling for Dan Skelton, PLAY SMARTER whilst recent 300/1 C&D winner Blowers also has to be considered for all he did seemingly have quite a tough race here only 2 weeks ago. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOBER GLORY (IRE) 2.GAMBINO (IRE) 3.BLOWERS
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THIRD RACE
Stewards Note: TOBI KANOBEE: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
FOURTH RACE
THE PRICEDUP THE JUMPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
2.20
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (21 wins from 195 runners, 11%) runs WESEEKHERTHERE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs SHUIL CEOIL WEIGHTWATCHER: MOONLIGHT ARTIST won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 8lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOLLIN THOU trained by N Scholfield, Lambourn, 129 miles.
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OUR DYLAN (IRE) (42)
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) 10 J Mr Joshua Newman (5) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O 4Racing Owners Club B Mrs T. J. Kidd S The Firehouse Somerset
2
HILLSIN (IRE) (37)
J Jockey
O Owner
T Trainer
B Breeder
2m 5f 137y
TFRHHHHI BHA105 FORM 1626-01 C
12-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoreboard when landing 14-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, good) in November. This further step back up in trip looks a good move on that evidence and 5lb rise should be manageable. 20Nov Wcn 19f HcpH good 1/14 Watchoutitscookie (IRE)1/2l 38l 22Oct Wor 16f HcpH good 12/14 French Emperor (FR) 24l 6Mar Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Activist (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM 0P-3U10 C
8
11-12
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) 8 J Bradley Harris (3) T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Mr R Flower B Paddy Kennedy
11-7
TFRHHHHH BHA98 FORM 4125-03 CD
11-6
TFRHHHII BHA97 FORM 41//P333-
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE) J Mr Edward Vaughan (7) T Alan Jones, Timberscombe O Mr F. A. Clegg B Con O’Keeffe
3
SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (47)
4 BENIGNITAS (IRE) (291)
B m Fracas (IRE) - Saintly Hertfield (USA) J Rian Corcoran (7) T Gordon Treacy, North Tawton O Rathkenny Racing Syndicate B J. S. Bolger S Km Carpentry & Maintenance
5
TIMEFORMVIEW Still going well when falling 3 out at Stratford on final run for Richard Hawker in May and, having rejoined his former yard since, gained compensation on return here (18.5f, good) in October. That wasn’t much of a race, though, and he subsequently failed to fire at Hereford. 25Nov Her 19f HcpH good 10/12 Oakley (GER) 23l hd 21Oct Exe 18f HcpH gd-fm 1/5 Ugo Bingo (FR) 31May Str 22f HcpH good U/15 Laravie (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of reduced mark when striking E Visor back in this sphere at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) in January. Decent second at the same course next time and, though below par since, he will be a serious player if the first-time visor has the desired effect. 15Nov Utt 19f HcpH heavy 3/7 My Granny Lily 22l 114l 10Oct Chp 19f HcpH good 15/16 Got A Dream (IRE) 16l 23Apr Per 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Henrysbrotherjack
9
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner in January 2023 and showed ability in 2 starts switched to hurdles at Chepstow last season. This stiffer test will be in her favour now pitched into a handicap and she could be a threat if fully tuned-up following 9 months off. 16Mar Chp 19f Hdl good 3/8 Jena d’Oudairies (FR) 61/2l 29l 9Feb Chp 16f Hdl soft 3/12 Juby Ball (FR) 60l Oct21 Nav 10f Hcp soft 18 Dha Leath (IRE)
WESEEKHERTHERE (IRE) (27)
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rhythm Nation (IRE) 7 10-13 J Sean Houlihan E Blinkers T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Mr Peter Williams B Kildaragh Stud S Philip Hobbs Racing
6
7
TFRHIIII BHA90 FORM 020/5-05
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a bumper and maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in Ireland. Runner-up in Hereford handicap hurdle for this yard in November 2023, but few positives to take from her 4 subsequent starts and hopes now pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking a return to form. 5Dec Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Hardy Buck (IRE) 27l 67l 11Nov Lin 23f HcpC good 7/8 The Big Reveal (IRE) May24 Fon 25f HcpH good 5/7 The Bold Thady (IRE) 20l
LOCKED DOWN LAD (GB) (39)
B g Linda’s Lad - Euro Bond (IRE) J Taylor Fisher T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Mr Keiran Johns B Keiran Johns S Fire Defence Servicing
6 10-12
BLUE IN THE WEST (IRE) (22)
B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE) J Shane Quinlan (3) T Ben Lund, Bridgwater O Ben Lund Racing Club B Padraig Barry
9
S Sponsor E Equipment
10-8
TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM 423323
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags and though yet to get his head in front under Rules, he has finished in the money on each of his 5 starts since switched to handicaps. Entitled to have a say in the finish. 23Nov Wdr 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Low Expectations (IRE) 21l 2l 5Nov Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/16 Crossbeau (IRE) 13/4l 15Oct Wor 20f HcpH good 3/12 Jorebel (FR)
TFRHIIII BHA85 FORM 4F4046
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but remains a maiden under Rules following 21 attempts overall and he looks vulnerable once more. 10Dec Her 23Nov Exe 21Oct Exe 20
25f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Despereaux (FR) 21f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Square du Roule (FR) 23f HcpH gd-fm 7/7 Stage Show
29l 12l 42l
8 MOONLIGHT ARTIST (GB) (45)
TFRHHIII BHA81
9
TFRHIIII BHA77
FORM 1-45540 C B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June 8 10-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account over 3m at Warwick in the J Ben Bromley (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces spring but hasn’t troubled the judge since and latest run in this T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne sphere was poor. O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club B Netherfield House Stud 54l 17Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Special John (IRE) 12l 4Nov War 25f HcpC good 4/7 Ballynaheer (IRE) S The Jockey Club 63/4l 18Oct Ntn 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Of Corse I Can (FR)
THE LONGEST DAY (IRE) (21)
FORM 46-34U0 B g Milan - Court Leader (IRE) 10 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since scoring twice at Perth in 2023 J Roisin Leech (7) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces and has taken steps in the wrong direction subsequent to his T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn reappearance third in a Newton Abbot selling handicap on return in O Mr C. R. Leech September. Opposable. B K. D. Cotter 11Dec Tnt 23f HcpH good 15/16 Alright Dai (IRE) 38l 30Oct Nwc 23f HcpH good U/7 Do No Wrong (IRE) S W & S Recycling 16Oct Fls 20f HcpH good 4/6 Order of The Dance (IRE)13l
10 BOLLIN THOU (GB) (27)
TFRHHIII BHA76 FORM 6/000-P4
B g Bollin Eric - Labelthou (FR) 8 10-2 J Kielan Woods E Cheek Pieces T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn O D Charlesworth & D Turner B DGM Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent in the betting switched to handicaps for new yard the last twice, but there hasn’t been much in the way of improvement and he needs to raise his game. Engaged 1.13 Uttoxeter Wednesday. 5Dec Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Hardy Buck (IRE) 13l 10Nov Kmp 24f HcpH good P/9 Final Straw (IRE) 83l 20Feb Lin 19f Hdl soft 9/11 Last Rodeo (IRE)
11 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (35) B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection J James Best T Linda Blackford, Tiverton O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst B Dermot Walsh
11
TFRHIIII BHA66 FORM 0/PU-PPP
10-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor strike rate (1-31 overall) and pulled up both starts since returning from a break in November.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Our Dylan (IRE), 4-1 Locked Down Lad (GB), 11-2 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 8-1 Hillsin (IRE), 17-2 Benignitas (IRE), 10-1 Bollin Thou (GB), 22-1 Moonlight Artist (GB), 33-1 Blue In The West (IRE), 40-1 The Longest Day (IRE), 50-1 Weseekherthere (IRE), 200-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE) A chance is taken on SHUIL CEOIL, who has edged back down the weights (now 2lb above his last winning mark) and the fact that he has responded well to new headgear in the past offers hope that the first-time visor will help bring about a return to form. Our PLAY SMARTER Dylan looked better than ever when scoring at Wincanton and he has to be respected, while Locked Down Lad is third choice ahead of handicap debutante Benignitas. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) 2.OUR DYLAN (IRE) 3.LOCKED DOWN LAD
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FOURTH RACE
27Nov Tnt 19f HcpH gd-fm P/13 Oakley’s Way (IRE) 7Nov Exe 16f HcpH good P/17 Haas Boy (FR) 7May Ntn 16f HcpC good P/6 Gwennie May Jem (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: KEABLE (IRE) 8 11 7 Callum Pritchard 5-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9, 10. Stewards Note: HILLSIN: Following its run on 25/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. LOCKED DOWN LAD: Following its run on 23/11/2025 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend.
FIFTH RACE
THE PRICEDUP THE JUMPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (16 wins from 169 runners, 9%) runs PACHACUTI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs PACHACUTI LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOOKING FOR LARRY trained by T Dennis, Bude, 53 miles.
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LOOKING FOR LARRY (IRE) (308)
B g Telescope (IRE) - Tavira J Chad Bament (7) T Tim Dennis, Bude O Mrs Jill Dennis B Mrs Jill Dennis
2
PACHACUTI (IRE) (26)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) J Rian Corcoran (7) T David Pipe, Wellington O The Arthur White Partnership B P. Corkery S W & S Recycling
3
TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 16//01P0- CD
TFRHHHHH BHA102 FORM P20-P3P
11-10
TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM P41-663 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit-and-miss since winning back in February 2024 but has E Visor slipped to an attractive mark as a result and took a step back in the right direction when third at Ffos Las in November. Let down by jumping at Wetherby since, but interesting back hurdling with more severe headgear enlisted. 6Dec Wet 24f HcpC soft P/9 Express Surprise (IRE) 7l 9Nov Fls 23f HcpC soft 3/9 Howaya Now (IRE) 29Oct Ntn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Royal Jewel (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces when E Blinkers third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago. Blinkers the headgear of choice this time and will need to sharpen up his jumping is he’s to be thereabouts off the same mark. 27Nov Tnt 23f HcpH gd-fm 3/6 Avada Kedavra (IRE) 7l 15Oct Wor 23f HcpC good 6/9 Bebside Banter (IRE) 23l 19l 7May Ntn 21f HcpH good 6/8 Al Sayah
TFRHHHHI BHA91 FORM 00P0-43 C
11-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came on this card in 2024 and showed signs of revival recently after a poor spell lasting most of last year, finishing third of 7 at Fontwell 24 days ago when looking likely to win before heading for paddock exit after the last hurdle. Sure to be in the mix if backing up that effort. 8Dec Fon 17f HcpH heavy 3/7 Calshot Spit (IRE) 1l 15l 21Nov Chp 16f HcpH soft 4/12 Reinado (IRE) 21l 10Mar Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Chicago Storm
DISH OF THE DAY (IRE) (297)
TFRHHHHI BHA89 FORM P/F06P3-
TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled on in first-time cheekpieces and shaped well when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f) in March. Off since but yard among the winners so he merits consideration with headgear retained. 10Mar Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Chicago Storm 31/2l Dec24 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Ithaka (IRE) 31l Nov24 Fls 20f HcpH soft 6/10 Fresh Speculation
VENGEANCE (GB) (28)
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE) 8 10-11 J James Best E Tongue Strap T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr J. F. Panvert B John Panvert
MAN OH MAN (IRE) (35)
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Kitty Flem (IRE) J Ben Jones T Dean Summersby, Kellacott O little acres racing B T. Fleming
2m 5f 137y
11-12
8
7
S Sponsor E Equipment
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble when taking this corresponding race 12 months ago (from a 5lb lower mark) but ran poorly twice the following month (over fences on first occasion). Bit to prove on return but would be folly to rule out completely. 27Feb Tnt 23f HcpH heavy 7/8 Badbury Rings 30l 9Feb Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Sherborne (IRE) 6l 1Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft 1/11 William Philo
Br g Famous Name - Inch Princess (IRE) 8 10-13 J Sean Houlihan E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Martin, Minehead O Bradley Partnership B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
7
B Breeder
9
B g Mount Nelson - Storming Strumpet 7 J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Mr D. V. Gardner B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary S Woodhayes Stud
6
O Owner
T Trainer
12-0
4 STORMING NELSON (IRE) (24)
5
J Jockey
8
IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (35)
Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Opaline du Bouchat (FR) J Mr Joshua Newman (5) T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Elevage Laitre SCEA S The Firehouse Somerset
2.55
10-6
TFRHHIII BHA87 FORM 05/06/-P4
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden hurdler at his best but off 20 months before being pulled up on his yard debut here in November. Ran a lot better up 1m in trip at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) the following month (tongue tied) and he’s likely to find a few too good. 4Dec Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Happy Returns 11l 7Nov Exe 16f HcpH good P/17 Haas Boy (FR) Mar24 Asc 23f HcpH good 6/13 Redbridge Rambler (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA82 FORM PPP/P-63
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless but shaped reasonably well when third of 13 in handicap hurdle over 19f at Taunton (17/2) 5 weeks ago, catching the eye with move into contention but unable to sustain it. Nudged up 1lb but not ruled out. 27Nov Tnt 19f HcpH gd-fm 3/13 Oakley’s Way (IRE) 43/4l 21Oct Exe 16f HcpH gd-fm 6/8 Masonbrook Meadow (IRE)16l Nov23 Tmr 21f HcpH soft 8 Buachaillbocht 19l 22
8 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (42) Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE) J James Davies T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Neil Tucker & Partners B Philip Rothwell S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
9
8
TFRHHHII BHA78 FORM F0-2402
10-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right but he posted a good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, good) 6 weeks ago. Needs to back it up now off a 4lb higher mark. 1 /2l 20Nov Wcn 19f HcpH good 2/14 Our Dylan (IRE) 25Jun Wor 23f HcpC good 8/14 School For Scandal (FR) 48l 2Jun Mkt 21f HcpC good 4/6 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE) 13l
WILLIAM PHILO (GB) (300)
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jambles 9 10-2 J Shane Quinlan (3) E Cheek Pieces T Ben Lund, Bridgwater O The Isle Of Frogs Partnership B Mrs S. L. Brimble
TFRHIIII BHA75 FORM 6P/200P- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed with a good second in this corresponding race 12 months ago but little impact all 3 subsequent starts (back over fences on latest). Makes return from 10 months off and tough to see him involved from 3lb out of the weights. 7Mar Exe 24f HcpC good P/8 Bampton Star 9Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 9/12 Lightonthewing (IRE) 67l 30l 13Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft 8/15 Coconut Twist (IRE)
10 FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (21) B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland 8 J Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater O House Family Partnership B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd S Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TFRHHIII BHA73 FORM 024/-U40
10-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over at Taunton in April 2024 and has shown he retains his ability since returning from an absence. Not so good back there last time and looks to have plenty on his plate from 5lb out of the weights upped in trip. 11Dec Tnt 16f HcpH good 8/13 Premier (FR) 17l 20Nov Wcn 15f HcpH good 4/8 Birthday Angel (IRE) 31/2l 18Oct Str 16f HcpH good U/11 Zenato (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025:(See Div 1) Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 5-1 Storming Nelson (IRE), 11-2 Dish of The Day (IRE), 6-1 Man Oh Man (IRE), 8-1 Iris des Issards (FR), 17-2 Pachacuti (IRE), 16-1 Looking For Larry (IRE), Vengeance (GB), 33-1 Freddie Fleetfoot (GB), 50-1 William Philo (GB) A few in with a squeak but the vote goes to PACHACUTI, who has been rather hit-and-miss in recent times but a return to hurdling combined with more severe headgear could be just what David Pipe’s charge requires. Storming Nelson looked likely to win before heading for paddock PLAY SMARTER exit after the last at Fontwell recently so he can give the selection most to think about, with Dish of The Day and last year’s victor Looking For Larry completing the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PACHACUTI (IRE) 2.STORMING NELSON (IRE) 3.DISH OF THE DAY (IRE)
RACE RESULTS DISTANCE 3RD
2ND
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SIXTH RACE
THE PRICEDUP DAILY RACING BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Scott (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs BONZA BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs KER D’OUDAIRIES LONGEST TRAVELLER: HORS JEU trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 136 miles.
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BONZA BOY (GB) (26)
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch J Lorcan Williams T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Mr G. T. Lever B Mr G. T. Lever S Brendon Powerwashers
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9
HORS JEU (FR) (11)
9
KINGCORMAC (IRE) (22)
B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) 10 J Taylor Fisher T Joe Tickle, Tiverton O Maddox Langdon Johns & Tickle B Declan Phelan S Fire Defence Servicing
2m 3f 48y
TFRHHHHH BHA102 FORM 656-P24
11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair hurdler/chaser for Harry Fry who got back on track for his new yard when a clear second of 11 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) in November. Far from disgraced when fourth in a stronger race at Haydock (19.9f) since and he’s well worth a look back down in class. 3Dec Hay 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Hitthehayson (IRE) 13l 23/4l 22Nov Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Kalhandrion (FR) 17May Bgr 24f HcpC good P/7 Bumpy Evans (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 4210-6P CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Gained his breakthrough success with a career best over C&D in April, going with enthusiasm. Tends to take a run or 2 to get up to speed and whilst his latest C&D non-completion was disappointing, a better showing could be on the cards returned to a sounder surface. 18Dec Exe 19f HcpC heavy P/9 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR) 10l 20Nov Wcn 15f HcpC good 6/8 Authoceltic (FR) 29l 24Apr War 20f HcpC good 7/10 Abingworth
TFRHHHHI BHA90 FORM P6//P25-1
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Few miles on the clock for a 10-y-o and he bounced back to his best following 9 months off when running out a 6-length winner of a 13-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 3 weeks ago. Consistency hasn’t always been his strong suit but possibilities with a repeat from 6lb higher. 10Dec Her 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/13 Cornish Comedy 6l 87l 7Mar Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Bumpy Evans (IRE) 12Feb Her 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Everyonesacritic (IRE) 2l
LOUGH OWEL (IRE) (24)
B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE) 8 10-8 J Ben Jones E Tongue Strap T Dean Summersby, Kellacott O One Too Many Syndicate B Garryrichard Stud
OWL OF ATHENS (IRE) (21)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE) J Conor Ring T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Balkardy Breezers B Susan Bredin
S Sponsor E Equipment
TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM 4P00-4U
CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (29)
Ch g Mount Nelson - Woodland Walk 8 11-4 J Sean Houlihan T Linda Blackford, Tiverton O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst B Miss E. J. Lucas S Tote
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B Breeder
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 17f hurdles winner in France last spring. Hasn’t cut much ice over both sets of obstacles since arriving in Britain but unseated just as the race was departing on second chase start at Lingfield (2m) 11 days ago. Not dismissed out of hand. 21Dec Lin 16f HcpC gd-sf U/6 Jaipaletemps (FR) 11l 26Nov Wet 15f HcpC soft 4/6 Throatlash (IRE) 16l 10Mar Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 Chicago Storm
4 RANGATIRA JACK (GB) (14)
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O Owner
T Trainer
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner of handicap chases during 2023/24 E Cheek Pieces season, including over this C&D. Ended last term with a good C&D second in February and good chance he’ll sharpen up for last month’s reappearance sixth at Chepstow (19.5f). Not ruled out. 6Dec Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Just Over Land (FR) 36l 33/4l 9Feb Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Sherborne (IRE) Dec24 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Pedley Wood (IRE) -
B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE) J Robbie David (7) T Ryan Potter, Sellack O Miss J. Hosgood B Mr Michael Veale
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J Jockey
TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 12/0P2-6 CD
12-0
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belmiesque (FR) 6 11-13 J Ned Fox (5) E Hood, Tongue Strap T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope O C & C Boultbee Brooks B Mr Jean-Charles Escale S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
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3.30
7
10-7
TFRHHIII BHA84 FORM 0-2236P
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who showed similar form to be placed first 3 starts over fences this season. Poor effort over 3m here in November though, and again disappointing equipped with cheekpieces (discarded here) when pulled up at Fontwell (21.6f) 24 days ago. 8Dec Fon 21f HcpC heavy P/7 Mutley Crew (FR) 40l 17Nov Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Special John (IRE) 23Oct Fon 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 He Is A Cracker (IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA83 FORM 0013-50
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble over hurdles this time last year and whilst he’s bred to make a chaser, it’s been a low-key start in handicaps at Ffos Las/Taunton in recent months. Remains early days with him at least, so worth noting if the market spoke in his favour. 11Dec Tnt 18f HcpC good 7/9 Chief O’Hara (IRE) 35l 23l 9Nov Fls 16f HcpC soft 5/8 Jaipaletemps (FR) 5l 17Feb Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Jackpot Cash (FR) 24
8 DARING PLAN (IRE) (24)
B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE) 8 J Ciaran O’Shea (7) T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner B Gareth Adair S Woodhayes Stud
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TFRHHHII BHA82 FORM 56-3FP3
10-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and expensive to follow this season, yet there was more encouragement than on his reappearance when finishing respectable third of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) 24 days ago. Would be a player if building on that from career-low mark. 8Dec Fon 21f HcpC heavy 3/7 Mutley Crew (FR) 17l 7Nov Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Realta Liath (IRE) 28May Ntn 20f HcpC good F/7 Ryder’s Rock
KER D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (53)
TFRHHHII BHA80 FORM 55P05
B g Guignol (GER) - Sonate d’Oudairies (FR) 6 10-4 J Kielan Woods T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 B Cte Michel de Gigou & F. Thomas de Gigou S Dodson and Horrell
10 SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (14)
B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE) J Baptiste Le Clerc T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Frost Racing Club B Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson S A S Trade Car Sales
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11 BREAK HEART HILL (GB) (24) B g Arvico (FR) - Petite Pois J James Best T Fiona Shaw, Dorchester O Mr Peter Shaw B Mrs F. Shaw
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TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who produced his best effort yet when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, soft) 53 days ago. That still only amounts to poor form but now goes chasing with his stable amongst the winners and interesting if the market spoke in his favour. 9Nov Fls 20f HcpH soft 5/11 El Bandido Pancho 12l 35l 28Oct Fls 15f HcpH soft 10/13 Surrey Lord (IRE) 31Aug Wor 16f Hdl good P/10 Dream Diamond (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA76 FORM 4/640-PP
10-2
TIMEFORM VIEW No better than poor form over hurdles for Seamus Mullins and he’s failed to complete in pair of starts for present stable this winter, pulled up before 4 out on his C&D chase debut 2 weeks ago. Can only be watched at present. 18Dec Exe 19f HcpC heavy P/9 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR) 5Nov Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf P/16 Crossbeau (IRE) 15l 17Mar Fon 21f HcpH good 8/12 Military Tycoon (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA71 FORM 0/006-00
10-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little form and he fared no better than E Cheek Pieces on return to action when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now attentions switch to chasing and hard to warm to from 7lb out of the weights. 8Dec Fon 21f HcpH heavy 7/9 Mask of Zorro (IRE) 40l 26l 16Nov Fon 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Mask of Zorro (IRE) 44l 27Feb Tnt 19f HcpH heavy 6/12 Grenadier Jed
12 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (133)
B m Milan - More Equity 10 10-2 J Ben Bromley (5) E Tongue Strap T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Firefly Racing B Mr Paddy Kinsella S A S Trade Car Sales
13 ALDERLEY CHARLIE (GB) (14) B g Ask - Alderley Heights J Harry Kimber T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O The Group of Otters B Mrs E. D. Shepherd
6
TFRHHIII BHA69 FORM 033-PFP
TIMEFORM VIEW Chase scorer in summer 2024 and placed 3 times thereafter that season. However, disappointed on 2 of her 3 starts at Newton Abbot during the summer and she’s passed over back from a break and out of the weights. 21Aug Ntn 25f HcpC good P/5 Blackacre 20Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good F/7 La Quarite (FR) 24Jun Ntn 25f HcpC good P/8 Lucky Rose (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA68 FORM 000PP-P
10-2
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Kingcormac (IRE), 5-1 Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), 6-1 Hors Jeu (FR), 8-1 Bonza Boy (GB), 11-1 Daring Plan (IRE), 12-1 Rangatira Jack (GB), 14-1 Ker d’Oudairies (FR), 16-1 Owl of Athens (IRE), 22-1 Lough Owel (IRE), 25-1 Firefly Lane (IRE), 40-1 Alderley Charlie (GB), 66-1 Senor Diaz (IRE), Break Heart Hill (GB) Following a good reappearance/yard debut second at Huntingdon in November, CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN again acquitted himself well when fourth in a stronger race at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, in a trappy enough affair, he could well be worth siding with. Kingcormac was well suited PLAY SMARTER by the way the race developed when doubling his chase tally at Hereford and a repeat gives him obvious claims. C&D winner Bonza Boy and Daring Plan complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) 2.KINGCORMAC (IRE) 3.BONZA BOY
RACE RESULTS RACE TIME
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3RD
2ND
4TH
25
SIXTH RACE
TIMEFORM VIEW No promise over hurdles and, following 10 months off, there was no upturn for a switch to this code when pulled up in a C&D handicap chase 14 days ago. Hard to warm to from long way out of the weights. 18Dec Exe 19f HcpC heavy P/9 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR) 7Mar Exe 23f HcpH good P/12 River Voyage (IRE) 27Feb Tnt 19f HcpH heavy P/12 Grenadier Jed DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: FLASH GORCOMBE 8 11 12 Harry Kimber 10-3 (Robert Walford) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: OWL OF ATHENS: Following its run on 11/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made repeated jumping errors.
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THE RACING BLOGGER OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
SEVENTH RACE
4.00
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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O Owner
T Trainer
B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 129 runners, 27%) runs LE COLD GREY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs BIG JOHN OLLIE FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015, 2023 and 2024. The stable runs LE COLD GREY today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KIPTANUY trained by W J Burke, Ireland.
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BIG JOHN OLLIE (IRE) (65)
Br g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Maizy J Charlie Todd T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mighty Macs Syndicate B S & S Hubbard Rodwell
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5
11-8
3
ELUSIVE PB (GB) (-)
5
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lady Hight (FR) J Lucy Gardner T Susan Gardner, Longdown O Mr D. V. Gardner B Wood Farm Stud S Woodhayes Stud
6
KIPTANUY (FR) (-)
33/4l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW €155,000 3-y-o, Tunis gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/useful chase winner Blueking d’Oroux, stays 3m, and useful hurdler/chaser Path d’Oroux. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Of obvious interest on debut for top stable. RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
11-8
TIMEFORM VIEW Elusive Pimpernel gelding out of an unraced sister E Hood to unreliable but useful hurdler/chaser Out Sam and half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Honest John. Likely to need more time and distance. Wears hood.
11-8
11-8
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 22
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up both starts to date, latterly in 15-runner bumper at this C&D (heavy) 27 days ago. Likely to be competitive again.
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Jeu St Eloi gelding. Brother to fairly useful 15f French hurdle winner Sainte Candy and and half-brother to 4 winners, including smart hurdler/high-class chaser Pic d’Orhy. Rare UK runner for Irish-based trainer (first since 2014) and needs a close look in the betting.
LE COLD GREY (FR) (-)
VALIANT SOLDIER (IRE) (-)
5
43/4l 13/4l
RACECOURSE DEBUT
Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Athena du Mesnil (FR) 5 11-8 J Lorcan Williams T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The Brooks & Stewart Families B Ecurie Cerdeval , Mme Valerie Aumont, Mr S Morson Group
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Delta Forty J Paul O’Brien T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr D. R. Churches B Thomas Mulhern S Coral Racing Limited
3/9 Barrow Hill Lad
5Dec Exe 16f NHF soft 2/15 Analitheia (FR) 13Jun Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 2/6 Three Pikes
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Rose Candy (FR) 5 J Jack Andrews (3) T W. J. Burke, Ireland O Shauna M. Kelly B Jean Contou Carrere & Yves Broca
7
15f NHF soft
RACECOURSE DEBUT
4 I’M WIDE AWAKE (GB) (27)
6
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3
TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 Poet’s Word gelding who is probably a budding stayer but definite encouragement to glean from his debut third in a Ffos Las bumper (15.8f) in October, keeping on well to take that place dying strides. In top hands and there’s undoubtedly better to come.
BLACKSWAN D’OROUX (FR) (-)
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Goplex J Kielan Woods T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn O Mr Nick Scholfield B Noel Fehily
5
2m 161y
28Oct Fls
B g Tunis (POL) - Belle du Bresil (FR) 5 11-8 J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Gordon & Su Hall B Mr David Giraudeau, Mr Dominique Boche S Fitzdares
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11-8
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW €95,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/17f hurdle winner in France Hardi du Mesnil and smart hurdler/very smart staying chaser Gaillard du Mesnil. Stable£ s first-timers merit plenty of respect. RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW £32,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Brother to a point winner. Dam (h105), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Teescomponents Lad and fairly useful hurdler/ fair chaser (stayed 21f) Teescomponentsyess. RACECOURSE DEBUT 28
8 FOUNTAINS GALA (GB) (-) B m Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble J James Best T Claire Hitch, Watchet O Mr R. M. E. Wright B Fountains Partnership
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10 ROB’S SPIRIT (GB) (41) Br m Maxios - My Dancing Kin J Mr Eddie Edge (7) T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn O Eiileen’s Partnership B Dairy House Stud
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5
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to useful chaser Tile Tapper, stayed 4 1/4m, and fair hurdler Hot Ryan, stayed 3 1/4m. Dam (c107/h93) 23f chase winner. Bred to stay long distances.
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0
11-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios filly who was sent off at 200/1 and looked clueless when a well-beaten tenth of 11 in bumper (200/1) at Chepstow (16.1f, soft) on debut 41 days ago. 21Nov Chp 16f NHF soft
B m Crystal Ocean - Alighting 5 J James Davies T Chris Down, Cullompton O Holland, Tucker, Mcgahey & Dunsford B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Trull La La J Harry Kimber T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary O Mrs K Jeanes & Mrs P Walker B Trull House Stud Ltd
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
11-1
RACECOURSE DEBUT
11 TOPSHAM TIDE (IRE) (27)
12 UP THE HILL (GB) (-)
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance mare. Sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chase winner Fountains Windfall and bumper winner/fair 19f hurdle winner Fountains Blenheim. RACECOURSE DEBUT
HOTTER THAN DUBAI (GB) (-)
B m Dartmouth - Darn Hot J Miss Thomasina Eyston (7) T Chris Honour, Ashburton O Mr C. Honour B Chris Honour S Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
11-1
5
10/11 No Walkover
39l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0
11-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing in a C&D bumper on debut last month.
5Dec
Exe
16f NHF soft
10/15 Analitheia (FR)
53l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
11-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly. Dam (h115), 2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) As I See It out of smart 2m-21f hurdle winner Chomba Womba. Bred more for stamina than speed. RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: PETHERS LANE 4 10 9 David Noonan 9-1 (Mrs Jane Williams) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3, 5, 7. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Blackswan d’Oroux (FR), 4-1 Big John Ollie (IRE), 5-1 Le Cold Grey (FR), 11-2 I’m Wide Awake (GB), 10-1 Kiptanuy (FR), 12-1 Valiant Soldier (IRE), 16-1 Elusive Pb (GB), 33-1 Up The Hill (GB), 40-1 Fountains Gala (GB), 50-1 Hotter Than Dubai (GB), 150-1 Rob’s Spirit (GB), 200-1 Topsham Tide (IRE) BLACKSWAN D’OROUX has a good pedigree and could be up to making a winning start for a yard that continues in fine fettle. Big John Ollie showed definite promise on PLAY SMARTER his debut at Ffos Las in October and can be expected to improve, with Le Cold Grey and Irish-raider Kiptanuy two other debutantes to note. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLACKSWAN D’OROUX (FR) 2.BIG JOHN OLLIE (IRE) 3.LE COLD GREY (FR)
RACE RESULTS DISTANCE 3RD
2ND
4TH
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE PASSAGE HOUSE INN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 29th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The Passage House Inn are generously contributing towards the prize money of this race. In addition a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £51. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM PRICEDUP MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb. PricedUp have generously contributed towards the prize money of this race. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the Stable Staff member responsible for the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £50. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE THURLESTONE HOTEL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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. The Thurlestone Hotel have generously contributed towards the prize money of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff member 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 25th April, 2026. 32 entries at £50. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE PRICEDUP THE JUMPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PricedUp are generously contributing towards the prize money of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff member responsible for the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £35. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE PRICEDUP THE JUMPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PricedUp are generously contributing towards the prize money of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff member responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE PRICEDUP DAILY RACING BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. PricedUp have generously contributed towards the prize money of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff member responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £37. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.00 - THE RACING BLOGGER 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, 2025 and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. 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. PricedUp have generously contributed towards the prize money of this race. In addition a cash prize will be presented to the stable staff member responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £20. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. 31
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