RESIDENTS RACEDAY
TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2024
FIRST RACE 12.55 x 2m 3y
The Weatherbys Hamilton Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (17 wins from 76 runners, 22%) runs FOR PLEASURE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (13 wins from 40 runners, 32%) runs FOR PLEASURE Longest Traveller: SANITISER trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 170 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
1 FOR PLEASURE (IRE) (29) 05115-4 CD 9 12-0
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B M. Phelan Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Had a wind op before posting a creditable fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 29 days ago. In the mix. TFRHHHII BHA119
2 MAGISTRATO (FR) (10) 331322 D 6 11-4
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR) Chris Ward (3) J
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sored at Newton Abbot in July and in good form since, second of 8 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) 10 days ago. Much respected back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (35) 03210-6 CD 5 11-3
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Fergus Gillard J
O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Coolmore Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 6 months and underwent breathing surgery before only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time now. TFRHHIII BHA108
4 RIVER GOLD (FR) (15) 2-00512 CD 4 10-12
Br Gr f Stormy River (FR) - Une Histoire Vraie (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Deva Racing RG James Owen, Newmarket T
B Jean-Pierre, Loic & Lohan Boudet Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW On the up for his current yard, scoring over fences at Fakenham and second of 12 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good) 15 days ago. Interesting back in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA103
5 SANITISER (GB) (8) 3-23221 D 5 10-6
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Sunville Rail Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful handicapper on the Flat and he readily opened his hurdling account in 5-runner handicap at Kempton (2m) 8 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that success so holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA97
2023: IP UP (FR) 5 11 3 Craig Nichol 8-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-4 Sanitiser (GB), 9-2 For Pleasure (IRE), 11-2 Bluegrass (IRE), River Gold (FR), 13-2 Magistrato (FR)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SANITISER got off the mark in this sphere in good style at Kempton last week and is hard to oppose given he can race off the same mark here. River Gold has thrived for the move to James Owen and should ensure the selection doesn’t have things all his own way, with For Pleasure and Magistrato also not without hope.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SANITISER 2.RIVER GOLD (FR) 3.FOR PLEASURE (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Beth Sharkey (Newmarket): 07810 480706
Alec Moore (Newmarket): 07503 671649
Cameron Crawford-Smith (Swindon): 07557 447101
Charlie Denman (Swindon): 07818 565227
James Innes (Edinburgh): 07526 252857
Guy Baxter (Horsham): 07855 626086
Stephen Howard (Wellingborough): 07785 461459
Hamish Hardy (London): 07858 149007
SECOND RACE 1.25 x 2m 7f 95y
The Fakenham Proudly Supports British Farming Families Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Owen (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs LASER FOCUS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs LASER FOCUS
Longest Traveller: LITTLE TALKS trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles.
1 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (7) 44-44U1 6 12-0
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent Ben Bromley (5) J
O Pontoon Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on the Flat this year and has shown a fair bit over hurdles, improving to score with plenty in hand at Huntingdon 7 days ago. Should follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA95
2 JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE) (20) 112-6U4 9 12-0
Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Bertella (IRE)
James Best J
O Mr Kevin Crawford Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B David Lalor
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who has only showed modest form under Rules so far Could offer more now handicapping, so not a forlorn hope.
TFRHHHII BHA95
3 BAHTIYAR (FR) (12) 553450 6 11-10
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Lady Susan Brooke Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mr Joel Denis Berkeley Carter Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and yet to fire for this yard. TFRHIIII BHA91
4 LITTLE TALKS (IRE) (27) PP-2630 5 10-13
Br B m Milan - Another Nudge (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Mark Harrod Neil King, Burderop T
B Knocktartan House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 11 starts. Mark is feasible and, while she ran no sort of race at Fontwell last time, she may come on for it.
TFRHHHHI BHA80
5 PORRIDGE (IRE) (44) 56U0PP 4 10-2
Br B f Casamento (IRE) - Boldilocks Tom Buckley (3) J
O Mr P. Long
B Simon Walford
Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth on sole outing in points but has yet to show any ability under Rules. Switches to handicaps now. TFRHHIII BHA45
2023: FOR GINA 5 11 8 Bryony Frost 6-4 (Lucy Wadham) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-5 Laser Focus (IRE), 9-2 Little Talks (IRE), 12-1 Jay Bee Whiskey (IRE), 25-1 Porridge (IRE), 40-1 Bahtiyar (FR)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW LASER FOCUS had plenty in hand at Huntingdon a week ago and, from the same mark, he should make no mistake in a weak event. Little Talks might be the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LASER FOCUS (IRE) 2.LITTLE TALKS (IRE) 3.JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
THIRD RACE 1.55 x 2m 5f 44y
The £50,000 Queen Boudicca Series Qualifier Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): D Pipe (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs MICRONORMOUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs MICRONORMOUS Longest Traveller: CAITLIN’S COURT trained by J Frost, Buckfastleigh, 322 miles.
Colours No Horse
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) (176) 3326-23 8 12-0
Br B m Blueprint (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Michael Mescal Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 19f over hurdles who posted solid second at Market Rasen (21.4f, good, 11/2) on debut over fences in May and backed that up when third at Huntington later that month. Should have more to offer as a chaser TFRHHHHI BHA102
2 CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) (18) 4/254F-3 7 11-12
Br B m Darsi (FR) - Wendy’s Moan (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mark Harrod, Bryan Agar & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop T
B Mr Thomas Browne racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who belied unflattering odds sent chasing after 15 months off when third at Uttoxeter 18 days ago. Big shout off same mark if this doesn’t come too soon. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (11) 6/3-3564 6 11-11
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but mixed record over hurdles this season after 16 months off. However, makes chasing debut in weak race (placed on sole start in Irish points) so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA99
4 SHE WON’T MIND (GB) (17) 3/105-00 6 10-13
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Makadamia Harry Reed J
O Paul Davies John Raglan Beswick Brothers Tim Reed, Hexham T
B Upton Viva Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Raced freely when tailed off sole outing in bumpers and has made little impact in 3 novice hurdles. Makes chase/handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA87
5 CAITLIN’S COURT (IRE) (89) 0P-P65P 7 10-6
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J
O Mr J. D. Frost Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mrs P. De Stacpoole A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner at Newton Abbot on 2023/24 return but ended the campaign out of form and fared little better this season, including over fences. Looks up against it. TFRHHHII BHA80
6 DREAMING DIAMOND (IRE) (12) 3502P5 7 10-4
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Run And Dream (IRE) David Noonan J
O The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mr P. Higgins Berkeley Carter Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but didn’t kick on over hurdles and well held both starts for this yard. TFRHIIII BHA78
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
CAITLIN’S COURT: Following its run on 22/8/2024 it was reported that the horse erred at the 1st then hung left.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Cluain Aodha (IRE), 3-1 Our Bill’s Aunt (IRE), 4-1 Micronormous (IRE), 12-1 She Won’t Mind (GB), 16-1 Caitlin’s Court (IRE), 50-1 Dreaming Diamond (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CLUAIN AODHA made a promising start over fences after an absence when third at Uttoxeter and looks the one to beat off the same mark. Our Bill’s Aunt has also taken well to chasing and is feared most.
FOURTH
RACE 2.30 x 2m 3y
The EBF Fillies’ Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £9000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J O’Keeffe (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs NINNA COLLINA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (3 wins from 30 runners, 10%) run BLOSSOM TEA
Longest Traveller: NINNA COLLINA trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 199 miles.
1 BLOSSOM TEA (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B f Territories (IRE) - Tea Blossom Fergus Gillard J
O Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Daniel Astbury & Malcolm Rogers Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Territories filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Fresh Perspective. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1 1/2m. Has more speed in her pedigree than her 3 rivals. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 HARTHOPE (GB) (-) 11-0
Br Ch f Jack Hobbs - Chomba Womba (IRE) M. J. M. O’Sullivan J
O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Tom George, Slad T
B Trull House Stud Ltd H & C Group Ltd, HBA Media S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful staying hurdler As I See It and fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Trull La La. Dam (h144), 2m-21f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Down In Neworleans. Plenty to like on paper TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 MADAME LUNA (GB) (-)
11-0
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Madame (GER) Paul O’Brien J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to German 1 1/4m/11f winner Madamchen. Dam unraced half-sister to useful French hurdler (17f-19f winner) Madame Moonie (by Sea The Moon). One to take seriously on debut.
TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 NINNA COLLINA (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Ninna Nanna (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O The Well Oiled Partnership Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Jacks Last Hope and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Ballycross, stayed 3 1/4m. Bred more for stamina than speed. TFRHHHII BHA2023: VIRGINIA LODGE 3 10 11 Fergus Gillard 9-1 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Madame Luna (GB), 9-4 Blossom Tea (GB), 4-1 Harthope (GB), 6-1 Ninna Collina (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MADAME LUNA hails from a rapidly-progressive yard and is taken to make a winning start. Blossom Tea is second choice before market clues.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MADAME LUNA 2.BLOSSOM TEA 3.HARTHOPE
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Saturday 23 November from 7.30pm until midnight
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Colours No Horse
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FIFTH
RACE 3.05 x 2m 3y
The Anglia Car Auctions
Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Owen (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs SECRET DES DIEUX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs SECRET DES DIEUX Longest Travellers: MILAN MILOS & MALINHEADSEAROVERS trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 154 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
1 GORDON GREY (IRE) (10) 6U 4 11-4
Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA) Jack Quinlan J
O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f), won at Pontefract and Epsom this year Excuses both starts over hurdles and could do better up in trip now.
2 MALINHEADSEAROVERS (IRE) (16) 40 4 11-4
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Providencia Fergus Gillard J
O D. R. & E. E. Brown
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Liam Phelan JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive maiden on the Flat and well held in 2 runs over hurdles in the last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 MILAN MILOS (IRE) (192) 40-5 4 11-4
Br B g Milan - Mop My Brow (IRE) David Noonan J
O Mr T. R. Gretton Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B James A. Slattery JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown a bit in bumpers and starts out over hurdles up in trip for new yard (£4,000 buy) in thin contest.
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SECRET DES DIEUX (FR) (194) 562-0 4 11-4
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Sable Island (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr P. H. Betts
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-6 Secret des Dieux (FR), 7-2 Gordon Grey (IRE), 15-2 Milan Milos (IRE), 12-1 Malinheadsearovers (IRE), 25-1 Wingmann (IRE), 40-1 Order of Progress (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SECRET DES DIEUX offered a fair bit of encouragement first time up over hurdles at Huntingdon in May and looks the way to go. Gordon Grey might be capable of better than he’s shown so far in this sphere given his Flat ability and he could be the most appealing alternative.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SECRET DES DIEUX (FR) 2.GORDON GREY (IRE) 3.MILAN MILOS (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Michel Agelou Broadwater Mouldings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and showed promise without ever getting involved on hurdles bow at Huntingdon (20.7f) in May, ridden to get him settled. This sharper test will suit better and he can improve 6 months on for hot stable.
TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 WINGMANN (IRE) (47) 00 4 11-4
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bride Lady (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O Fakenham Race Club Ben Case, Banbury T
B T. McAuliffe David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped like a stayer in a couple of bumpers 4 months apart (tongue tied at Warwick latest). Might need more time/even further now jumping. TFRHHHII BHA6 ORDER OF PROGRESS (GB) (205) 0P-3 4 10-11
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie Cameron Iles (7) J
O Mr R P Holley Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper last Christmas for Tom Lacey. Third in a point in April. TFRHHIII BHA-
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SIXTH
RACE 3.40 x 3m 38y
The Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars
Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
£15000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Wadham (20 wins from 74 runners, 27%) runs SAMOURAI ONE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs AWESOME FOURSOME
Longest Traveller: FIREFLY LANE trained by J Frost, Buckfastleigh, 322 miles.
1
LUNAR
CONTACT
(IRE) (20) 1-2F641 CD 6 12-0
Br B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Mr Keith F. J. Loads Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Burgage Stud Fresh Air S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles form for Alan King in 2022/23. Twice a winner between the flags and left low-key chase debut well behind when scoring at the second attempt in this sphere over C&D (good) last month. 4lb rise fair enough and he should have more to offer over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA95
2 SAMOURAI ONE (FR) (27) 541PP-3 D 7 11-13
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Northern Ocean (FR) Ben Bromley J
O Suiter Developments Limited Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr Dominique Lepagney E.N. Suiter & Sons Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left his hurdling exploits behind when scoring easily on his Market Rasen chase debut in February. That was decent form (had 3 next-time winners in behind) and, having failed to fire on his next 2 starts, he got back on track when third of 8 at Fontwell (26f, soft) last time. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA94
3 DINDIN (FR) (13) 25-3054 11 11-12
Br B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR) Gearoid Harney (6) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Worcester in summer 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August and while it would be fair to say that he hasn’t built on that since, his latest fourth of 10 at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) wasn’t a bad effort and he’s on a good mark. TFRHHHII BHA93
4 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (20) 233-254 7 11-10
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck James Turner (6) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who again ran creditably when runner-up at Ludlow in May. Not in same form next 2 starts, including when 6 3/4 lengths fourth to Lunar Contact on C&D chase debut last month. However, eased 2lb since and he’s entitled to come on for that run. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 KADEX (FR) (37) PPPF-PP 6 11-9
Br B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR)
Jamie Brace (3) J
O Mr Ryan Kerins Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 GO FOX (GB) (20) 25-3650 C 9 10-5
Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE) Daire McConville (5) J
O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences in summer 2023 and runner-up twice here (hurdles and fences at around 2m) last winter Largely downhill since, though, and this step back up in trip is of dubious benefit (well held both previous attempts over trips beyond 21f). TFRHIIII BHA72
2023: CALL OF THE LOON (IRE) 12 11 6 Ellis Collier 5-2 (Christian Williams) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5.
Stewards Note:
KADEX: Following its run on 13/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Lunar Contact (IRE), 7-2 Samourai One (FR), 9-2 Awesome Foursome (GB), 11-2 Firefly Lane (IRE), 6-1 Dindin (FR), 22-1 Kadex (FR), 28-1 Go Fox (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW LUNAR CONTACT was seen to good effect under a change of tactics when making all on his second run over fences in a C&D handicap last time. With the promise of better to come, he looks capable of following up off this 4lb higher mark. Awesome Foursome enjoys a 6lb pull with the selection having finished 6 3/4 lengths adrift in fourth that day and is entitled to finish closer this time. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ charge rates the main danger ahead of Samourai One and Dindin.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUNAR CONTACT (IRE) 2.AWESOME FOURSOME 3.SAMOURAI ONE (FR)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW It was a poor race in which he opened his chase account at Plumpton last October and now finds himself with plenty to prove having failed to complete on each of his last 6 starts, including on debut for this yard at Ffos Las last month.
TFRHHIII BHA90
6 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (71) P422-01 D 8 10-12
Br B m Milan - More Equity Freddie Gingell J
O Firefly Racing Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was runner-up in back-to-back mares’ handicap chases during the spring. Below par at Newton Abbot (21f, good to soft) in June but firmly back on track when opening her account over the same C&D (soft) last time. 3lb rise should be manageable and she enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA79
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