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ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Haydock Park has made substantial Accessible viewing practical changes to our facilities facilities are located: to ensure we follow all mandatory Makerfield Stand disability requirements, which First floor, Final Furlong Bar include the following: Centenary Stand First floor, Horseshoe Suite Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars Braille being included on the majority of our signage Improvements to disabled viewing areas Suite doors being widened

Tommy Whittle Stand First floor, Kauto Star Suite

Accessible toilet facilities can be located in:

Lowering of betting facilities to improve access

Grandstand and Paddock Ground floor by Sprint Cup Bar

Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access

Makerfield Stand Ground floor by Sports Bar

The introduction of a disabled lift

Centenary Stand Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite

Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation Increasing disabled car parking access Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage Additional centrally located disabled toilets Modification of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting flush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilities and washbasin and handles) Refuge areas constructed in case of fire (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point) Additional Evac chairs Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons

Tommy Whittle Stand Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second floor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes

Lowered Service Counters Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities.

Induction Loops Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands.

Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)

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MEMBERS NEWSLETTER

Welcome to all our Annual Members for another National Hunt Season at Haydock Park.

The Betfair Chase is our highlight in the jumping calendar and has once again served up a race to savour. It’s twelve years since Kauto Star won the Betfair Chase for a fourth time in a day those present will never forget. His trainer, Paul Nicholls, also responsible for two-time winner Silviniaco Conti, runs King George winner and Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame.

Protektorat is a doughty opponent who won the race with such supreme verve last year. Throw in the Grand National Winner Corach Rambler and it really is a race to savour.

Whetting the appetite for the Betfair is a graded novice hurdle, a graded staying handicap hurdle and a graduation chase.

We also have a smorgasbord of exclusive amenities for members today, from a designated seating area to two viewing boxes high up in the County Stand.

Work has been ongoing since the Summer for our 2024 Annual Badgeholder offering. An abridged reciprocal fixture list is available in the members bar and it gives me pleasure to announce that two viewing boxes will be available at every fixture in 2024.

We also have our Festive Luncheon on the 30th December, with gastronomic delights available for our membership. Should you wish to attend, kindly note this is a pre-booked event only and numbers are limited.

Today really is a joyous occasion and I wish you an enjoyable and successful afternoon’s racing.

STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE

Annual Members Representative

Accor hotels will be sponsoring the Leading Trainer and Leading Owner challenge for the upcoming National Hunt season at Haydock Park. They will be offering a VIP stay at either the Fairmont St Andrews or Mgallery Liverpool for the winners at the end of the season.

We are also delighted to announce that Accor will be presenting the winning groom of the feature race at each National Hunt raceday with the below in recognition of their hardwork.

•Complimentary stay in UK Accor Mercure / Novotel Hotel for two people including breakfast •3 course dinner •Bottle of Prosecco on arrival.

Points will be awarded for the following: 1st Place = 3 Points.

Updated jockey & trainer league tables will be published in the racecard across the National Hunt season and will also be available on the Haydock Park website.

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PROTEKTORAT (FR) (226) 21/2134-

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13 Harry Skelton J Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) Dan Skelton, Alcester T 14 O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales 15 The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Morson Group S B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-class chaserwho posted an excellentthirdtoAPlusTard in Cheltenham Gold Cup last season. May do betterstillthis term and looksthe one to chase homethe favourite on return aftera breathing operation.

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EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C D CD BF

= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified

d Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Birthplace of horse 10. Days since the horse last run 11. Horse’s age 12. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs) 13. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 14. Horse’s owner 15. Horse’s breeder 16. Sponsor

BETTING EXPLAINED Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

Visit www.racingexplained.co.uk for more information

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FIRST RACE

THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS NEWTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): Mrs S J Smith (14 wins from 70 runners, 20%) runs RICH SPIRIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs MAKING HEADWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: I LOVE MY BAIE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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BULLETS HILL (IRE) (16) 4/110-4 D

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FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (28) T4F/32-2 BF

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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) Richard Patrick J O Hemmings Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Brittas House Stud and Grenane House Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWIsn’twithout his quirks butwon his first 2 starts in bumpers lastterm andwasn’t beaten farin 20-runnerGrade 2 event atAintree on final outing in thatsphere.ProvedaclassapartwheneasilylandingtheoddsonhishurdlingdebutatStratford(16.3f)23daysagoandisopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHABr Gr g Kingston Hill - Wednesday Girl (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O FOREVER GOLD SYNDICATE Ella Pickard, Minehead T B Terence Leonard TIMEFORMVIEWImposing sortwho showed fairlyuseful form in bumpers but provedto be a disappointmentwhentailed offon recent Ludlow hurdle debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

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Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE) Sam Coltherd J O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B Eimear Mulhern Bell Rural Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and went very close to landing a gamble on last month’s Kelso hurdling debut (16.2f), collared only late on. Likelyto improve but this asks for a good deal more.

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Br B g Papal Bull - Florice (GER) Theo Gillard J O The Turner Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Detouillon Raphael et Frederique et al Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winnerwho left his disappointing bumper debut effort well behind when scoring on hurdles bow at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in March.

MadethemostofaveryeasyopportunityoverthesameC&D9dayslaterdroppedawayquicklyonhandicapdebutatAyronfinalstart. TFRHHHII BHA120 Br B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mr Andre-Jean Belloir The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonthefirstof2startsinbumpersandimpressedinmakingawinninghurdlingdebutin5-runnereventatPerthinJuly,justshakenupto assert.NotmatchforPrimozunderapenaltyatAyrsubsequentlybutwasn’thelpedbyabadmistake4outandremainscapableofbetter. TFRHHHII BHA117 Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Paddy Brennan J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhomadeanimpressivestartoverhurdleswhenlandingtheoddsina2mWorcesternoviceinOctober,jumpingonatthe lastandcruisingclear.Builtonthatwhenrunner-upinCheltenhamGrade2sinceandappealsasthesorttogoonimproving.Leadingcontender. TFRHHHHH BHA128 Br B g Malinas (GER) - Times Like These (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Jonathan Walsh Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and created a positive impression when running out a comfortable winner of a Carlisle novice (17.2f) on his hurdling debut last month. Sure to progress.

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Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE) Derek Fox J O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Liam & Michael Flavin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbothstartsinIrishpointsinspring2023.Boughtfor£150,000afterandlookedagoodprospect in making a winning hurdling debut atAyr (2m) 3 weeks ago, quickening clear run-in. Sure to do better. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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Br B g Iktibas - Silly Gilly (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr John Wade Sue Smith, Bingley T B Mrs J. Barr Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformin2bumpersbutimprovedonhishurdlingdebutformwhenthirdatAintree(20f,soft) 27 days ago, getting first run on the pairthat beat him. Faces a stifftask up in grade.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: TAHMURAS (FR) 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 7-4 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: FORCING BULL: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

KAMSINAS: Following its run on 27/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left hind shoe.

KAMSINAS built on his impressive hurdling debut success when runner-up in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month, so is the obvious choice with further progress on the cards. Bowenspark has hinted on more than one occasion that he isn’t totally straightforward, but he clearly possesses plenty of PLAY SMARTER ability and ought to make his presence felt up in grade, while Primoz shouldn’t be taken lightly either having shown lots of speed when making a winning hurdling debut at Ayr 3 weeks ago.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAMSINAS (FR) 2.BOWENSPARK (IRE) 3.PRIMOZ (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Kamsinas (FR), 3-1 Bowenspark (IRE), 13-2 Primoz (IRE), 10-1 I Love My Baie (FR), 12-1 Making Headway (IRE), 20-1 Forcing Bull (FR), 25-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 33-1 Rich Spirit (GB), 80-1 Bullets Hill (IRE)

RETIRED RACING STAFF COFFEE MORNING Have you worked in racing?

Come along to a Racing Welfare coffee morning for tea, coffee and conversation.

To find out more about our coffee mornings in your area please contact Brendan Waterworth: BWaterworth@racingwelfare.co.uk Brendan will be out and about around the racecourse today, so if you have any questions feel free to ask away.

Look out for the red Racing Welfare jacket.

SECOND RACE

THE betting.betfair.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

12.40

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630.

(Penalty Value £13202.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (8 wins from 62 runners, 13%) runs REAL STONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 60 runners, 10%) runs REAL STONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PAY THE PIPER trained by A Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 147 miles.

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Br Br g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty Sean Quinlan J O Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Jennie Candlish, Leek T B Old Rectory Stud PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartC&Dwinnerwhorananothersolidracewhenchasinghomeawell-handicappedsortatWetherby(15f)lastDecember.Teedhimselfup nicelyforareturntochasingwithagoodfourthoverhurdlesatCarlisle(20f)3weeksagoandworthconsideringfromhandymark. TFRHHHHI BHA142

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Danny McMenamin J O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T B B. Walsh Hamilton S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulfrom3lblowermarkatMusselburgh(15.8f)inFebruaryandproducedanothergoodeffortwhenfifthinRedRumhandicap inApril.UnseatedearlyonreturninOctoberbutentitledtobesharperforhisrunonheavygroundatKelso(17f)4weeksago. TFRHHHHI BHA139 Br B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR) Kevin Brogan J O Twist Your Arm Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Mr Claude Menard TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmart chaserin his pomp forNoel Meade. Not got nearthat level in handful ofstarts forpresentyard but did at least hint at a revival before stamina run dryoverextended 3m atAintree 4weeks ago.Task nowisto build onthat effort. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Harry Skelton J O Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs S. C. Welch The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftopeningpairofexploitsoverfencesinhiswakewhensuccessfulatFfosLasinJanuaryandmatchedthatformwhensecondatUttoxeter (20f)inApril.Respectablefourthonreturn(followingwindop)atAintree(15.8f)2weeksagoandhe’sonetobeinterestedin.

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Br B g Arakan (USA) - La Spezia (IRE) Henry Brooke J O The Fearless Partnership Danny Brooke, Middleham T B Mount Coote Stud and M.H. Dixon Danny Brooke Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWLightlyraced onthe back ofsuccessatAintree (15.8f) lastJune, and he again ranwellwhenthird of10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (17f) in October,plentytodohometurnandstayingongradually.Maynothavereachedhislimitinthisspherebutthisunderstandablytougher. TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Real Stone (GB), 5-2 Pay The Piper (IRE), 3-1 Cheddleton (GB), 8-1 Fearless (IRE), 14-1 Daly Tiger (FR) An intriguing small-field affair with the narrow vote in favour of Dan Skelton’s REAL STONE. Successful at Ffos Las in January, he shaped as if he would come on for his reappearance effort at Aintree 2 weeks ago and there’s a strong suspicion he remains on a good mark.

PLAY SMARTER Cheddleton, with an encouraging hurdles return under his belt, and Pay The Piper, from an easing mark, head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REAL STONE 2.CHEDDLETON 3.PAY THE PIPER (IRE)

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR Find out more about today’s race sponsor at

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

A big happy 50th birthday David!

Lots of love from Tilly, Amy, Ke y, Anna, Jack & Dan xxx You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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SECOND RACE

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

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Haydock Park’s Retraining of Racehorses Ambassador RoR is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing. The charity promotes the versatility and adaptability of racehorses for other equestrian activities following their retirement from racing. The Horses for Courses scheme showcases the wide range of disciplines that racehorses go on to enjoy after their racing careers have ended, providing racegoers with an ongoing opportunity to meet and learn more about racing’s biggest stars – the horses!

Robinsfirth’s owner Jennifer says: ‘Robin has become a favourite in our yard and is an absolute gent to be around. We started doing some in-hand classes at local shows together and he took it all in his stride and we even came away with a few rosettes.

He had a very successful racing career around the country, even winning the trial for the Grand National at Haydock Park back in 2019. I keep in touch with his previous owners and send them regular updates on his progress and what we are up to. They are very proud that he was chosen to be the RoR ambassador for Haydock Park and are pleased he now has his forever home.’

THIRD RACE

THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (11 wins from 99 runners, 11%) runs LUNAR POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 27 runners, 37%) runs PARK HILL DANCER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARNFUNNOCK & PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 2f 191y

horse

age

st-lb

1

LUNAR POWER (IRE) (41) 04/030-1

5

12-0

2

LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) (27) 1U246-5

7

11-11

3

STAINSBY GIRL (GB) (21) 15511-5 CD

9

11-11

4

JASON THE MILITANT (IRE) (29) 3/400P-0

9

11-11

5

ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (21) 25416-3 CD

9

11-5

6

LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (126) P05-441

7

11-5

7

CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (213) 112413- D

6

11-3

8

FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (20) 1/011-11 D

7

11-2

Br Ch g Power - Dusty Moon Peter Kavanagh (3) J O Mr A. Whelan Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Grange Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperontheFlatinIrelandwhopostedacareer-besteffort(inblinkers)whensuccessfuloverhurdlesatBallinrobe(22.4f)inMay. Creditablemidfieldeffortbackfrom5monthsoffonFlatatNaasinOctoberandsincejoinednewyardfor€50,000.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA139 Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T B SCEA PA Ouvry & Ecurie des Vives Terres TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 starts in novice hurdles, including Listed Exeter event, in 2021/22 before making a winning start over fences at Kempton. Let down by jumpingsubsequentlyoverthelargerobstaclesbutfeasibletothinkhe’llcomeonforlastmonth’sreturnoverhurdlesatAintree.Onetonote. TFRHHHHI BHA136

Br Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Charmaine Wood Mr Kit Alexander (5) J O Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Clarendon Farm Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentstartforthisyardlastseason,landingthiscorrespondingraceanddispelledpairoflessereffortstolandback-to-backNewcastle handicapsinthespring.SeemedtofindListedcompanytoomuchonreturnbutmoreneededfromcareer-highmarkinanycase. TFRHHHII BHA136 Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rock Angel (IRE) Joe Williamson (5) J O Mr G. Nicholson Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Peter & Martin Michael Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerforHenryDeBromheadandalsobaggedaListedraceontheFlatinOctober2021.Didn’tkickonfromarespectable stable debutrun here in 2 subsequent outings inthe spring and fared no betteron return at Cheltenham in October.

TFRHHIII BHA136 Br B g Champs Elysees - Neath Sean Quinlan J O Golden Ratio & J Blackburn Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Amelia Field Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwho enhanced his good record atWetherbywhen successful over2m in March. Confirmed he retains plenty ofabilitywhenthird on return atthatvenue (19.7f) earlierthis month but hewouldn’t be sureto build onthat here. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Louis G. Vambeck Plusbac S TIMEFORMVIEWRanwelltofinisheighthinlastseason’sCountyHurdleattheFestivalandhavingeasedintheweights,endedlosingrunstretchingbackto hisnovicedaysatCartmel(17.2f)duringthesummer.Returnswithyardfirmlyamongstthewinnersandhe’sworthasecondlook. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Simply Erin (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Edward McMahon TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced6-y-owhorelishedtheincreaseintripwhendoublinghishurdlestallyatNaas(19f)inMarch.Notseentobesteffect whenthird in Listed novice at Perth (3m) on final start inApril but he’s ofinterest returnedto handicaps on seasonal bow. TFRHHHHI BHA128

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T B J. Kinsella TIMEFORMVIEWRealcredittoconnections,findingfurtherprogressasheextendedhiswinningsequenceonreturnfrom6monthsoffatCarlisle(20f, soft) 3weeks ago,typicallyfinding plenty.This ratestougherbut 4lb riseshouldn’tpreventhim makinghis presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA127

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PARK HILL DANCER (FR) (181) 1/252-11

6

10-12

10 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (21) 0-02131

5

10-3

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Sweni Hill (IRE) James Bowen J O Middleham Park Racing XXXVIII & Partner Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B S.A.S. Equine Advisory Agency E.A.A. SAS Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Exeter bumper scorer who matched previous hurdles best when off the mark in a Huntingdon maiden (20.6f) in May and further progresstofollowuponhandicapdebutatUttoxeter(20f)laterthatmonth,overcomingapacebias.Moretocomethiswinter. TFRHHHHH BHA123

Br B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWWentthewrongwayinbumpersbutbuildingupasolidrecordoverhurdles,findingsomeimprovementbackunderlesstesting conditionswhen successful atAyr(2m) 3weeks ago, running on. Possiblethere’s a little moreto come from him up intrip. TFRHHHII BHA114 2022: STAINSBY GIRL 8 10 6 Mr Kit Alexander 16-1 (N W Alexander) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Park Hill Dancer (FR), 11-2 Carnfunnock (IRE), 13-2 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 7-1 Park Annonciade (FR), 9-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE), 10-1 Lac de Constance (FR), 11-1 Stainsby Girl (GB), 12-1 Lunar Power (IRE), Albert’s Back (GB), 50-1 Jason The Militant (IRE) This is comfortably PARK HILL DANCER’s sternest assignment to date but he could hardly have won any easier at Uttoxeter in the spring, overcoming a pace bias in the process.

Returning with his leading yard firmly amongst the winners, there’s surely more mileage in PLAY SMARTER him from his revised mark. Irish-raider Carnfunnock is a threat down in trip, with Lac de Constance another to keep an eye on. The Likeable Fingal’s Hill can also figure.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARK HILL DANCER (FR) 2.CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) 3.LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR)

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FOURTH RACE

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240.

(Penalty Value £26015) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (8 wins from 62 runners, 13%) runs GREY DAWNING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs GAILLARD DU MESNIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAILLARD DU MESNIL trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

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2m 5f 127y

horse

age

st-lb

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GAILLARD DU MESNIL (FR) (224) 3/21313- D

7

11-11

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SCIPION (IRE) (167) 41P2-54

7

11-8

3

GREY DAWNING (IRE) (15) 2111F-3

6

11-0

4

HARDY BLOKE (FR) (189) 3416-4U

6

11-0

5

APPLE AWAY (IRE) (225) 632111-

6

10-7

Br Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Athena du Mesnil (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwholandedtheNationalHuntChaseattheCheltenhamFestivalbeforesigningoffwithafinethirdinGrand National atAintree. Effective at shortertripstoo undertesting conditions so he’sthe oneto beat on his seasonal return. TFRHHHHH BHA156 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Sam Coltherd J O Jardine, Griffiths, Duffus, Tomlinson Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B Victor Connolly Bell Rural Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonearlierchasingpromisewhenwinninghandicapatLingfieldinFebruaryandranatleastaswellwhenrunner-upatKemptoninApril.

Disappointinginthesummerthough,offeringlittleonfirstoutingfornewconnectionsatPerthinJune.Thisisaverytoughask.

TFRHHIII BHA129 Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Grange Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his 4 completed starts over hurdles last term, including a Grade 2 at Warwick, and he made a promising chase debut when third offive in novice at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Can build on it now. TFRHHHII BHA137

Br B g Rail Link - Vie Sa Vie (FR) Henry Brooke J O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdler/chaserwhowasrunningwellinsecondwhenunseatedriderlastinhandicapchaseatWexford (25.2f, goodto soft) 6 months ago on his final run forEmmet Mullins. Faces atall orderon hisyard bow/return. TFRHHIII BHA122 Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dr A Day (IRE) Derek Fox J O Old Gold Racing 14 Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Terence Leonard Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflastseason’sprogressivehurdlescampaignwithagutsyfront-runningdisplayinaGrade13mnoviceatAintreeGrand National meeting.This formerIrish pointwinnercouldtake high rank amongthe staying novice chasersthis season.

TFRHHHHI BHA141 DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: HITMAN (FR) 6 11 11 Harry Cobden 8-13 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gaillard du Mesnil (FR), 3-1 Grey Dawning (IRE), 4-1 Apple Away (IRE), 20-1 Scipion (IRE), 50-1 Hardy Bloke (FR) GAILLARD DU MESNIL is ideally suited by longer distances but last year’s Grand National third is the clear form pick and still looks the way to go under these testing conditions.

Apple Away rates a most interesting fencing newcomer and can chase PLAY SMARTER home Willie Mullins’ very smart chaser ahead of Grey Dawning.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAILLARD DU MESNIL (FR) 2.APPLE AWAY (IRE) 3.GREY DAWNING (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

THE BETFAIR “SERIAL WINNERS” STAYERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £54475, 2nd £22363, 3rd £11188, 4th £5588, 5th £2800, 6th £1400. (Penalty Value £71187.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

2.20

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 79 runners, 14%) runs GOWEL ROAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 27 runners, 37%) runs BOLD ENDEAVOUR LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FINE MARGIN trained by W P Mullins & SLATE LANE trained by E Mullins - both Ireland.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 58y

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

horse

age

st-lb

1

BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) (16) 1252-23 D

7

12-0

2

WAKOOL (FR) (21) 02410-6 CD BF

7

11-11

3

HOWLINGMADMURDOCK (IRE) (225) 1/1215- 6

11-11

4

GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (392) 1320/21-

7

11-11

5

CRAMBO (GB) (27) 1P110-1

6

11-10

6

SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (225) 16/F16F- D

7

11-1

7

SANTOS BLUE (GB) (27) 01113-2

6

11-0

8

PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (19) 131315

6

10-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE) James Bowen J O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Miss L. Hales Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S TIMEFORM VIEWWontwiceinthissphereasanoviceforLauraMorganandsuccessfulfirst2startsoverfencesforNickyHendersonlastseason.Postedsomegoodefforts backhurdlinginthespringandmadeasolidreturnfrom6monthsoffwhenthirdof11atNewburyrecently,althoughEmitomwasaheadinsecond. TFRHHHII BHA143 Br Gr g Motivator - Symba’s Dream (USA) Danny McMenamin J O Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & Elles N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonGrade2RendleshamoverC&DinFebruarybutitwasaweakrenewalandhe’sbeencomfortablyheldinhandicaps in his 2 hurdle outings since. First-timevisorreplaces regularcheekpieces. Looksvulnerable undera bigweight. TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B The Beeches & Grange Stud Plusbac S TIMEFORMVIEWRapidly developed into a useful hurdlerlast season, winning a Plumpton novice and Sandown handicap before a good fifth of15 in 3m Grade 1 novice atAintree inApril. Unexposed profile providesthe hope forbetteragainthisterm. TFRHHHII BHA140 Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Cyril O’Hara Options Energy Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful hurdler in 2021/22.Absent since easilywinning a small-fieldAscot handicap chase 13 months ago but has been given a bit of a chance bythe handicapper and returns with his yard in fine form. TFRHHHII BHA140 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cardline (FR) Connor Brace J O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhotookhishurdlerecordto4-6whenreadilyseeingoffthereopposingSantosBluein21/2mAintree handicap on reappearance 4weeks ago. Remains ofinterest aftera 6lb rise andthis longertrip could suit him.

TFRHHHHI BHA139 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T B James Robinson The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlerwinnerin2021/22.Usefulefforttowina21/2mLingfieldhandicapchaselastwinterbuthehadjumpingissuesinthatsphere (fellon2of4starts)andnowbackhurdlingonreappearance.Couldhavemoretocomeinthissphereand3mpromisestosuit. TFRHHHHI BHA130

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty Mr Ben Sutton (7) J O Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who won his first 3 handicaps last season. Shaped well when 2 1/4 lengths second of 8 to Crambo in 2 1/2m Aintree handicap on reappearance 4weeks ago, keeping on despite usual riderBen Sutton dropping hiswhip. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Harry Reed J O PP & R Syndicate Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Kingsley Park Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when landing the traditionally strong Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) for Milton Harris in October. Respectable 3 lengths fifth of8 at Plumpton (20.5f) since. Nowunderthe care ofSyd Hosie. First attempt at 3m. TFRHHIII BHA128

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9

EMITOM (IRE) (16) PP/4P1-2 CD

9

10-12

10 SLATE LANE (IRE) (75) 00D-111

5

10-12

11 CARBON KING (IRE) (21) 3116-0P

6

10-11

12 DUBROVNIK HARRY (IRE) (28) 23/3P6-4

7

10-10

13 FINE MARGIN (IRE) (213) 555420-

6

10-9

14 LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (28) 04125-0 D

6

10-8

15 SCHALKE (GB) (21) 64214-0

8

10-8

16 GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) (32) 243-1

6

10-6

Br B g Gold Well - Avenging Angel (IRE) Tom Cannon J O The Spero Partnership Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Arctic Tack Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWGrade2winninghurdlerearlierin his careerwho justifiedsupportwhenmaking awinningstart fortheAlan Kingyard over3matNewburyin March.

Betteredthatwhenrunner-upatthesamevenueonhisreappearance16daysagoandshouldbeverycompetitivefromanidenticalmark. TFRHHHHI BHA127 (+3) Br Ch g Ask - Hearts Delight (IRE) Donagh Meyler J O Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland T B Eithne Magee TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for Emmet Mullins, readily making it 3-3 for the stable in 3 1/4m Newton Abbot handicap in September. The handicapperhasn’tmissedhimwith afurther14lb rise butthere’s agood chance hestill hasplentymoretocome forthisyard. TFRHHHHH BHA127

Br Bl g Malinas (GER) - Not Mine (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mr E. Corry Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivewhenwinning 3 handicap hurdles in Ireland forDeclan Queallylast season butwell beaten in 2 starts for current yard. The stable did win this in 2021 but his claims aren’t obvious.

TFRHIIII BHA126 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Kashmir Lady (FR) Bryan Carver J O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T B J. H. Culloty Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWThird inthe competitive EBFFinal at Sandown in his novice hurdle season. Failedto progress in a light campaign lastterm but more encouraging signs when fourth of20 on 3m Cheltenham reappearance 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sumtin Nice (IRE) Brian Hayes J O Mr P. Davies W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B Seamus Cooney TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseinmaiden/novicehurdlesatupto21/2mforMatthewDalyinIrelandlastseason.Hasbeenthesubjectofaveryinterestingtrainerchange andit’llbefascinatingtoseehowmuchstrengththereisbehindhiminthemarketnowhandicappingoveralongertriponhisreappearance.

TFRHHHHI BHA124 Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Jack Tudor J O Lord Snootie and his pals Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Olive Troy NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWImproverwhensenthandicappinglastseason,includinga31/4mwinatWarwick.Yettobeaskedforhiseffortwhenallbutcoming down atthe second last on his Galwayreappearance 4weeks ago. Remains capable ofbetterand an interesting contender. TFRHHHHI BHA123

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Keelans Choice (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Mrs P. Bosley Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B John Harding Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseineachofhisthreeoutingsinmaiden/novicehurdleslastwinterandimprovedtomakeasuccessfulhandicapdebut/reappearance atExeter(23f,soft)lastmonth.Moreneededup4lbinthisdeeperracebutunexposedprofileprovideshopeforbetter.

TFRHHHII BHA121 2022: BOTOX HAS (FR) 6 11 4 Caoilin Quinn 17-2 (Gary Moore) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: SCHALKE: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Crambo (GB), Slate Lane (IRE), 9-1 Emitom (IRE), 12-1 Lord Snootie (IRE), 14-1 Fine Margin (IRE), 16-1 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE), 18-1 Bold Endeavour (GB), Gowel Road (IRE), Goshhowposh (IRE), 20-1 Santos Blue (GB), 22-1 Howlingmadmurdock (IRE), 33-1 Wakool (FR), 40-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), Schalke (GB), 100-1 Sholokjack (IRE), 150-1 Carbon King (IRE) SLATE LANE came clear with one who has plundered a couple of decent prizes over fences since when completing a hat-trick at Newton Abbot in September so even a 14lb rise may not prevent the Emmet Mullins-trained 5-y-o from going in again. Emitom was nicely clear of the rest when second on his PLAY SMARTER Newbury reappearance so he’s much respected off the same mark. Last month’s Aintree 1-2 Crambo and Santos Blue are also on the shortlist along with Fine Margin, a new recruit for the Willie Mullins yard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SLATE LANE (IRE) 2.EMITOM (IRE) 3.CRAMBO

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Br B g Malinas (GER) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Steve Lloyd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in fine form, scoring at Kelso before a good fourth at Sandown (23f). Ran as if needing the run on hisAyr reappearance but he’ll need to have come on a lot to get competitive in this stronger race. TFRHHIII BHA123

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Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2021 A PLUS TARD

Henry De Bromhead Rachel Blackmore

2020 BRISTOL DE MAI

Nigel Twiston-Davies Daryl Jacob

2019 LOSTINTRANSLATION Colin Tizzard 2018 BRISTOL DE MAI

Robbie Power

Nigel Twiston-Davies Daryl Jacob

2017 BRISTOL DE MAI

Nigel Twiston-Davies Daryl Jacob

2016 CUE CARD

Colin Tizzard

Paddy Brennan

2015 CUE CARD

Colin Tizzard

Paddy Brennan

2014 SILVINIACO CONTI Paul Nicholls

Noel Fehily

2013 CUE CARD

Joe Tizzard

Colin Tizzard

The 2021 victor and subsequent Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard was making his seasonal reappearance in last year’s renewal and defeat looked out of the question as the Irish-raider was sent off the 1-2 favourite. But for whatever reason, he failed to live up to expectations being pulled-up before the third last.

Protektorat had been a well-held third to the favourite at Cheltenham but the Dan Skelton-trained gelding took full advantage to record a second Grade 1 victory. Under Harry Skelton he travelled strongly and jumped well throughout to win by 11L from Eldorado Allen in second and a further 7 1/2L to Frodon back in third.

SELECTION The Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame should take all of the beating but Protektorat will ensure he doesn’t get things all his own way.

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WINNERS WERE AGED BETWEEN 6 AND 9

FROM THE TOP THREE IN THE BETTING

WON AT LEAST ONE GRADE 1 RACE

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THE BETFAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The Lancashire Steeple Chase) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £200000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £86080, 2nd £35480, 3rd £17740, 4th £8880.

(Penalty Value £112540) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (14 wins from 54 runners, 26%) runs BRAVEMANSGAME LONGEST TRAVELLER: CORACH RAMBLER trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.

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BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (21) 4/1123-2 C BF

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CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (28) 1/5411-5

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PROTEKTORAT (FR) (253) 134/145- CD

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11-10

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ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (229) 255/26F- CD

9

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Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhowonCharlieHallatWetherbyandKingGeorgeVIatKemptonlastseason.AlsoexcellentsecondinCheltenhamGoldCup. Unabletolandtheoddsinthisyear’srenewaloftheCharlieHallonreturn3weeksagobutitwasstilladecenteffort.Excellentchance. TFRHHHHH BHA172

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) Derek Fox J O The Ramblers Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second successive win in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March before a fine performance to land the Grand National at Aintree the followingmonth.LookedverymuchinneedoftherunatKelsoonreappearanceandbetterexpectednow,thoughdoesneedtostepforwardagain. TFRHHHII BHA159

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) Harry Skelton J O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedasecondGrade1successofhiscareerinthisraceonhisreturnlastseason.NotquiteatthatlevelinCotswold and Cheltenham Gold Cup both starts since, but big run expected nowas he bidsto defend his crown.

TFRHHHHI BHA166 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhose2bestperformancescamewhenwinningthePeterMarshhere.Creditable14lengthssecondtoBravemansgameinKingGeorgeon hisreappearancelastseasonbeforerespectablesixthinCheltenhamGoldCup.LetdownbyjumpinginIrishNationalfinalstart.Ideallywantsthemud. TFRHHHII BHA160

2022: PROTEKTORAT (FR) 7 11 10 Harry Skelton 15-2 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

BRAVEMANSGAME proved himself to be a top-class chaser when winning the King George VI at Kempton last season and should prove hard to beat after a decent reappearance in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Last year’s winner PLAY SMARTER Protektorat is the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 2.PROTEKTORAT (FR) 3.CORACH RAMBLER (IRE)

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Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Bravemansgame (FR), 2-1 Protektorat (FR), 11-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 12-1 Corach Rambler (IRE)

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THE BETFAIR “FREE RACING MULTIPLE SEVENTH RACE TODAY” HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): Venetia Williams (11 wins from 68 runners, 16%) runs ELEANOR BOB TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (9 wins from 25 runners, 36%) runs ELEANOR BOB LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAUTE ESTIME trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.

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st-lb

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SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (230) 365P22-

9

12-0

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DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (17) 511PP-2 D

7

11-9

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CREDO (IRE) (27) 22134-1

8

11-9

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FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (21) P/3411-4 BF

7

11-8

5

DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (21) 32312-5

9

11-5

6

CAP DU NORD (FR) (7) 0-300PU

10

11-4

7

HAUTE ESTIME (IRE) (20) 4413-F5 C

6

11-2

8

COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (27) P2B-P33

8

11-1

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Jack Tudor J O The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as good as ever when making a winning return over hurdles last autumn and ended last term with brace of runner-up efforts in staying handicaps overfences atTaunton/Ffos Las inthe spring. Hadwind op ahead ofreturn. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE) Henry Brooke J O DPM Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T B T. J. Hurley R H Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdles/fences forHarryWhittington and,well backed, he ran a crackerback from 6 months offfornew yardwhen second atWarwick (25.5f) 17 days ago, edged out nearfinish.Justthetypethisyard dowellwith. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B m Fame And Glory - Tasmani (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Potwell Racing Syndicate II Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B John Fallon Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice in mares’ events lastseason and proved at least as good as everwhen running out 6.5 lengthwinneron return at Wincanton (26.7f) in October, suited bythewaythe race developed. More on herplate up 7lb inthis strongeraffair. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhoendedlastseasonwithbraceofhandicapchasevictoriesatupto3matWetherbyinMarchandresumedwithagoodfourth atAyr(20.5f)3weeksago,notfluentlastandstayingonwell.Remainsunexposedatthissortoftripandhe’sonetobeinterestedin.

TFRHHHHH BHA129 Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforhisconsistencywhenlanding10-runnerCarlislehandicapchase(20f)inMarchbeforeafinesecondatAyr(20.5f) inApril. Encouraging reappearance fourth overthattrack/trip 3weeks ago and he’s unexposed grantedthis sort oftest. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Ellis Collier (7) J O The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend T B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWGrandservanttoconnectionsbutoutofsortsinrecentmonths,againgoingwithlittlefluencyminuscheekpieces(refittedhere) when failingto complete at Cheltenham (25f) 7 days ago. Bestto look elsewhere until showing more encouraging signs. TFRHHIII BHA125 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Terre Haute (IRE) Derek Fox J O Brahms & Liszt Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Denis Duggan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverfenceswhentaking5-runnernoviceatWarwickinMarchandgoingwellwhenfallingheavily3outonreturnatPerth(23.8f) inSeptember(racewonbyWasdellDundalk).UnabletobuildfullyonthatrunatCarlislesincebutcertainlynotonetowriteoff.

TFRHHHII BHA123 Br Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Kieran Lennon Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Long been expensive to follow over fences and whilst he showed the benefit of a recent run when third at Wincanton (26.7f) 4 weeks ago, the fact he remains winless in this sphere is off-putting.

TFRHHHII BHA122

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WASDELL DUNDALK (FR) (20) 611122

8

10-13

10 ELEANOR BOB (GB) (626) 34611F/-

8

10-11

11 BALI BODY (IRE) (21) 512/31/-2 D

8

10-9

Br Ch g Spirit One (FR) - Linda Queen (FR) Danny McMenamin J O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Atlas Concrete Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasrelishedthestepupto3moverfencesthisseason,completingahat-trickatPerthinAugust/September.Runner-up on both outings at Carlisle since and anothergood showing anticipated forall his mark is creeping back up.

TFRHHHII BHA120 Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenbaggingpairofsmallfieldmares’handicapchasesearlyonlastyearbutabsentsincefallingatFontwell in March 2022. Returnswithyard inverygood orderand market support behind herwould needto beviewed positively. TFRHHHII BHA118

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) Charlie Hammond J O Foxtrot Racing Bali Body Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B D. Delaney Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed progressive form over hurdles/fences during 2021 and belied almost 2-year lay-offto post a smashing second (also had windop)whenrunner-upatWetherby(24.2f, heavy) 3weeks ago. Remains lowmileage and hemaybe uptobuilding onthat. TFRHHHII BHA116 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) 7 11 1 Tom Scudamore 7-2 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Famous Bridge (IRE), 11-2 Credo (IRE), 13-2 Docpickedme (IRE), 8-1 Bali Body (IRE), 10-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), Wasdell Dundalk (FR), Eleanor Bob (GB), 14-1 Haute Estime (IRE), 16-1 Coconut Splash (IRE), 22-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 33-1 Cap du Nord (FR) FAMOUS BRIDGE shaped well, not least with a view to stepping back up to this trip, when staying on well for fourth at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed granted a staying test, he’s fancied to make a bold bid. Docpickedme ran a cracker to finish second on PLAY SMARTER return/yard debut at Warwick 17 days ago and he’s a threat, along with low-mileage 8-y-o Bali Body.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) 2.DOCPICKEDME (IRE) 3.BALI BODY (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS NEWTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 20th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer, jockey and stable employee and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £250. - Closed November 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE betting.betfair.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and award a prize of £100 for the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 10 entries, 2 at £25 and 8 at £125. - Closed November 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code.

18 entries, 6 at £50 and 12 at £250. - Closed November 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990 and the fifth £1495. for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two steeple chases. Enter by noon, November 20th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 7lb Allowances: Horses which, before April 30th, 2023 had not won a steeple chase 4lb. Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse.

The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair.

The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £250. - Closed November 20th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240. (Penalty Value £26015) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.20 - THE BETFAIR “SERIAL WINNERS” STAYERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £71187 to the winning horse The second to receive £26712, the third £13375, the fourth £6662, the fifth £3350 and the sixth £1675. for four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, November 20th and pay £500, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 23rd. Penalties, after November 5th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee and award a £200 prize to the stable employee in charge of the the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 17 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R18 and R19. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the NRAS BHA Racing Admin site. The British Horseracing Authority has modifed paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle Race. The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after entries closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 38 entries, 18 at £125, 20 at £625. - Closed October 31st, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £54475; Second £22363; Third £11188; Fourth £5588; Fifth £2800; Sixth £1400. (Penalty Value £71187.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE BETFAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The Lancashire Steeple Chase) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £112540 to the winning horse The second to receive £42400, the third £21220 and the fourth £10600. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £250 stake, Confirm by noon, November 20th and pay £750, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 20th and pay £7200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner, to be held until October 31st, next year. BETFAIR will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, breeder, jockey and stable employee. In addition, BETFAIR will award a prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 15 entries, 9 at £250, 6 at £1000. - Closed October 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £86080; Second £35480; Third £17740; Fourth £8880. (Penalty Value £112540) A SEE PAGE 39 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR “FREE RACING MULTIPLE TODAY” HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries at £250.

- Closed November 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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