Haydock Park Racecard - Wednesday 6th December

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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THE TRUSTATRADER YOU CAN TRUST OUR TRADERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

12.38

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353.

(Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights lowered 2lb.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): S J Smith (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs ROMEO BROWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEBOWSKI trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.

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Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon Harry Skelton J O Mr Dean Pugh Dan Skelton, Alcester T B K. D. & D. K. Pugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWPossiblynotthe forceofold buthas fallentoagood markandbeatall baraprogressiveonetowhom she conceded 17lb at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Big chance from only 1lb higher.

TFRHHHHI BHA132 Br B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J O The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham T B T. C. Dawson Micky Hammond Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who found a bit more improvement to land a Bangor handicap in March and shaped as if better forthe run when fifth at Carlisle on reappearance. Should be spot on now.

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Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Tom Midgley (3) J O McGoldrick Racing Sue Smith, Bingley T B R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthanevertospringa50/1surprisein13-runnerhandicaphurdleatAintreelastDecember.Ranoutat Huntingdon inJanuarybut shaped as ifback in form before falling heavily3 out at Doncasteron final start. TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Owners Group 066 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B E. R. Hanbury Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner in 2022 who also ran well in defeat over fences first 3 outings last term. Ended the season with a rare poorrun at Kelso and shaped as ifneedingthe run at Sedgefield on reappearance in October.Tongue strap on for1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA124 Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mr Mark Dunphy Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr P. A. Hughes Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timehurdlewinnerforMichaelScudamore,includingonreturntoactionatWetherby(2m,soft)lastDecember.Essentiallydisappointingthereafterand hedidtoomuchtoosoononreturn/yarddebutfollowingabreathingopatChepstow(2m)inOctober.Upintripwithatonguestraprefitted.

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Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T B Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceoverhurdlesinFranceandoffthemarkforcurrentconnectionsatExeter(18.5f)inMarch.Shapedmuch betterthan bare resultwhenthird on Sandown return (19.8f, soft) last month and holds strong claims here.

TFRHHHHH BHA120

2022: JUNGLE JACK 6 12 0 Brian Hughes 9-2 (Donald McCain) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), 7-2 Issam (FR), 6-1 Lebowski (IRE), 13-2 Romeo Brown (GB), 15-2 Foster’sisland (GB), Barrichello (GB) ISSAM got his act together for his current yard towards the end of last season and, having shaped much better than the bare result (led on bridle before 2 out) on his return at Sandown last month, he’s put forward as the answer for a yard which has been showing more positive signs.

PLAY SMARTER Molly Ollys Wishes beat all bar a progressive one on her most recent outing at Wetherby and is feared most ahead of Foster’sisland, who should be spot on following his Carlisle reappearance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ISSAM (FR) 2.MOLLY OLLYS WISHES 3.FOSTER’SISLAND

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO RACECOURSE Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, the racecourse any person without assigning a reason. In particular, any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive to expel the offending racegoer without prior notice.

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County Enclosure - smart dress for both ladies and gentlemen is advised. Fancy dress, sportswear (including training shoes) or swimwear are not permitted.

Grandstand & Paddock & Be Friendly Enclosures - no dress code. Fancy dress is permitted but please make sure your outfit is not offensive to others.

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SECOND RACE

1.10

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756.

(Penalty Value £15843) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): S J Smith (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs TARAS HALLS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 20 runners, 40%) runs SPIRITS BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUMP SUM trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 187 miles.

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BERTIE’S BALLET (GB) (18) 13/210-2 D

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SPIRITS BAY (GB) (24) 131-2 D

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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) Tom Cannon J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW Third on his only start in points. Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick last month. Merits respect.

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Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon TIMEFORMVIEW Looked above average in bumpers and made a most impressive startto hurdling when winning a novice at Ffos Las on the bridle a fortnight ago. Looks capable ofmuch better and worth a chance to follow up.

TFRHHHHH BHABr Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mr Philip O’Connor Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhomadeawinningNHdebutin12-runnernovicehurdleatWarwick(19f,heavy)29daysago.

Should be more to come and will likely prove hard to beat.

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Br B g Albaasil (IRE) - More Ballet Money Henry Brooke J O Falcon’s Line Ltd Dianne Sayer, Penrith T B Falcon’s Line Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuldualbumperwinnerlastseasonandmadeasolidstarttohurdlingwhensecondatWetherbylastmonth, finishing with running left. More to come.

TFRHHHII BHABr B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) Jordan Nailor J O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B A. Wintle & R. Johnson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-3inbumpersandlookedausefulprospectwhengoinginatHerefordinMarch.Promisingstartoverhurdlesbehind anotherabove-average sort at Sandown last month and makes plentyofappealwith improvement onthe cards.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE) Nick Scholfield J O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Sue Smith, Bingley T B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham but fell in a novice at Wetherby on hurdling debut a week ago.

Seemingly none the worse forthat given the quick turnaround, so not completely dismissed.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: HULLNBACK 5 11 2 Paddy Brennan 5-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Spirits Bay (GB), 3-1 Personal Ambition (IRE), 9-2 Lump Sum (FR), 13-2 Bertie’s Ballet (GB), 7-1 Helnwein (IRE), 22-1 Taras Halls (IRE) LUMP SUM barely came out of first gear when easing to a wide-margin success on hurdling debut at Ffos Las and he’s worth chancing to go in again for all that this is PLAY SMARTER much tougher. Personal Ambition is a big danger and Spirits Bay should make his presence felt in what looks a fascinating contest on paper.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUMP SUM (FR) 2.PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) 3.SPIRITS BAY

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THIRD RACE

THE VICTOR WELSH LEGAL LTD MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

1.45

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470.

(Penalty Value £4901.40) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs THEFORMISMIGHTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs THEFORMISMIGHTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOWAYA NOW trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 188 miles.

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HOWAYA NOW (IRE) (28) 42532-F

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MONBARI (FR) (29) 2-4

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Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Russian Memories (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr Paul Downing Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-owhodisplayedpromiseall3startsinbumpersandpositivestartoverhurdleswhensecondinaWetherbynovice (19.7f) in October, inexperience gettingthe betterofhim late on. Big playerwith improvement expected.

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Br B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR) Brian Hughes J O Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport T B Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet William Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when second only start in bumpers and similarly offered something to work on when fourth on return/ hurdles bow atWarwick (19f, heavy) last month.That form looks solid and he’sverymuch the type to improve. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mimi Equal Harry Skelton J O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Shade Oak Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point winner who offered something to work on when fifth in maiden company at Aintree (20f, soft) in October. Should improve on that but might be more of a handicap type.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: MR VANGO (IRE) 6 11 4 Jack Tudor 9-2 (Mark Bradstock) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE), 11-4 Howaya Now (IRE), 9-2 Monbari (FR), 11-2 Theformismighty (GB) BOB BOB RICARD produced a promising first effort over hurdles before his lack of experience arguably caught him out when runner-up in novice company at Wetherby PLAY SMARTER (19.7f) 7 weeks ago. Entitled to have derived a good deal from that, he gets the nod to go one place better. Howaya Now edges things for the forecast spot ahead of Monbari.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOB BOB RICARD (IRE) 2.HOWAYA NOW (IRE) 3.MONBARI (FR)

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Br B g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE) Harry Bannister J O Mr S. Cross Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T B Steven Vaughan Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponprevioushurdlingeffortswhensecondon3mNewburyhandicapdebutinMarch.Lookedsettofinishrunner-upagainwhen falling2outonWarwickchasedebut/reappearance27daysago.Respectedbackhurdling.

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THE TRUSTATRADER APPLY TODAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378.

(Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 7lb 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 BLUE FIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs THE KING OF RYHOPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: INTENSE RAFFLES trained by T Gibney, Ireland.

colours no

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THE KING OF RYHOPE (GB) (36) 1//2133-1 D

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HURLERONTHEDITCH (IRE) (28) 1/2/333-F BF 7

10-10

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HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (32) 0/1133-3

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10-8

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BLUE FIN (IRE) (31) 3313C-2

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INTENSE RAFFLES (FR) (80) 22/435-0

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Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Eleven Fifty Nine Harry Skelton J O Spectre Racing - The King Of Ryhope Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr M. Rowe & Mr B. Wright Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhodisplayedfairlyusefulformoverhurdleslasttermandimprovedtomakeawinningreturn/handicapchasedebut atChepstow(19.5f)inOctober,seeingoffaresilientrival(pairclear).Underfootconditionsfineandrespectedwithmoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA136 Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Maid of Malabar (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J O Mrs Penny Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B Conor Murphy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhowasintheprocessofshowingmuchimprovedformonchasebowwhendepartingatWarwickonreturnlastmonth,theracevery muchathismercywhenslippingonlandingandcomingdownlast.10lbhighernowbutofstronginterest.

TFRHHHHH BHA122

Br B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) Kielan Woods J O Mr T Acott, Mr L Cross, Mr S Cross Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces seemingly the making of him to end 2022, winning 2 of his 4 starts in handicap hurdles.

Encouragingthird onreturn/chasedebut atWetherby(19.4f) 32days ago and likelyhewill have moretoofferinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA120 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eluna Brian Hughes J O Spinners Winners Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Peter and Patsy Stone Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponlystartinbumpersandpositiveprofileoverhurdleslastseason,registeringsuccessatNewcastle(16.9f)inFebruary.Definitepromise whensecondbehindapotentiallyverysmartprospectonlastmonth’schasedebutatCarlisleandhewon’tbelonginwinninginthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA118 Br Gr g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede T. Gibney, Ireland T B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhodisplayedfairlyusefulformwhenwinningfirst2startsoverhurdlesinFranceduring2021.Similarformwithouttasting successoverfencesandpossiblyneededrunonfinalstartovertimberinSeptember.Marketshouldguideondebutfornewyard.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) 7 11 2 Harry Skelton 13-8 (Dan Skelton) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Hurlerontheditch (IRE), 5-2 The King of Ryhope (GB), 5-1 Blue Fin (IRE), 13-2 Happy And Fine (FR), 11-1 Intense Raffles (FR) HURLERONTHEDITCH had the race at his mercy when coming to grief at the last on his return/chase debut at Warwick 4 weeks ago. An effort containing abundant promise on the whole, that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the assessor, but he still makes plenty of PLAY SMARTER appeal in his bid to gain compensation. Fellow last-time-out winner The King of Ryhope is a big threat however, ahead of Blue Fin. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HURLERONTHEDITCH (IRE) 2.THE KING OF RYHOPE 3.BLUE FIN (IRE)

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THE trustatrader.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

2.55

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277.

(Penalty Value £5809.10) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): S J Smith (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs ANNAHARVEY LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs BLUE SHARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHOESHINE BOY trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 161 miles.

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JASMIWA (FR) (36) 4141P-3 D BF

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SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (25) 5012-22 D BF

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11-7

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CHRIS COOL (GB) (31) P26U6-1

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ARTIC MANN (GB) (25) P4/56/-23

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11-2

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ANNAHARVEY LAD (IRE) (20) 4/3/400-6

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10-9

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YOU SAY ITS OVER (IRE) (26) 6246P2

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ROBEAM (IRE) (50) T4P044 D

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Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Maikawa (FR) Finn Lambert (3) J O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner(at upto 23.9f) ontesting ground last season who posted respectablethird of6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) on return 36 days ago. 1lb lower now and merits consideration.

TFRHHHII BHA110 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Meara Trasna (IRE) James Smith (5) J O The Ocean Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mr Paul Archer Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHighly progressive last season but his run ofgood form has come to a shuddering halt, beating only one home in his last 3 outings.

TFRHHIII BHA109

Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Lewis Dobb (3) J O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Carlisle (25f) in April and acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 25 days ago. Shortlist material.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE) Toby Wynne (3) J O Evason, Harney and Greenall Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Harney Greenall Evason Partnership Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 7 months off when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) 31 days ago. 6lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards.

TFRHHHHH BHA102 Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Returning from long absence when creditable second at Kelso (20.9f) in October and backed that up with good third of9 in handicap hurdle at same course (25.8f, soft, 9/2) 25 days ago, left poorlyplaced. Nottaken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA98

Br B g Famous Name - Annaharvey Pride (IRE) Tom Midgley J O Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley T B Conor McGrath Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoshapedasifneedingtherunwhensixthof10inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen (20.6f, good to soft) on return 20 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and can’t be discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA91 Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Beg La Eile (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J O Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Mr John Motherway Resdev Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking forfirst success but ran upto bestwhen second of8 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) 26 days ago.This is a stronger contest, though, and she finds herself5lb out ofthe weights.

TFRHHIII BHA79 Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Ellis Collier (3) J O Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T B Val & Angela Leeson Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRan with credit when fourth of11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, goodto firm) in Octoberbut is on a lengthy losing run and makes limited appeal from 7lb out ofthe weights.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: THEME TUNE (IRE) 7 11 12 Bruce Lynn 10-3 (N W Alexander) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note: JASMIWA: Following its run on 31/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Chris Cool (GB), 4-1 Jasmiwa (FR), Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 17-2 Artic Mann (GB), 9-1 Annaharvey Lad (IRE), 10-1 You Say Its Over (IRE), 14-1 Blue Shark (IRE), 22-1 Robeam (IRE) Last month’s Huntingdon winner CHRIS COOL is still fairly treated on old form and

PLAY SMARTER may be able to follow up. Shoeshine Boy and Artic Mann rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHRIS COOL 2.SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) 3.ARTIC MANN

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3.30

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 78 runners, 13%) runs GOOD BOY BOBBY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 20 runners, 40%) runs GOOD BOY BOBBY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SAM BROWN trained by A Honeyball & THE GALLOPING BEAR trained by B Clarke - both Beaminster, 234 miles.

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age

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SAM BROWN (GB) (25) 5P5FF-P C

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12-0

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THE GALLOPING BEAR (GB) (263) 1D/3F2P- D 10

11-9

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GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (24) P04-511

10

11-3

4

NESTOR PARK (FR) (38) 3/3P2-33

10 10-12

5

FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (19) 052304 C

10 10-10

6

UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (278) P1/4242-

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Jonathan Burke J O Mr T. C. Frost Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B T. C. Frost Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenatedbyfirst-timeblinkerswhenlookingthelikelywinnerofa3mhandicapatthePunchestownFestivalinApriluntil falling 2 out (just over2 lengths ahead atthetime). Ran poorlyatWincanton on return but blinkers back on now.

TFRHHHHI BHA150 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Cheshire Kat Brian Hughes J O Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Beaminster T B Goldford Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful staying chaser. Easily best effort last season when second in Eider Chase at Newcastle.

Needed reappearance run last season, though. Has had a wind op.

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Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Dash Grange Stud Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mrs M. Brophy TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceatWetherbyduring2021/22campaign,includingtheRowlandMeyrick,andfirstwinsincewhencapitalisedonafalling markinveteransraceatChepstowonreturn.FollowedupinsimilareventatSandownandremainsofinterestintheseevents.

TFRHHHHH BHA139 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cila (FR) Kielan Woods J O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T B S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie et al Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWJusttheonewintohisnameinthisspherebuthehasmadetheframe12timesfrom13completedstartsoverfences, latestwhenthird inveterans’ event atAintree (25f, soft) 38 days ago. Can be inthe shake-up again.

TFRHHHHI BHA134

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) Sean Bowen J O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe2022SummerPlateatMarketRasenandsomegoodeffortssince,includingtwiceinSeptember.

Shaped as if still in form when fourth in cross country race at Cheltenham 19 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA132

10-2

Br Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton Bruce Lynn (3) J O Jean Matterson & J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B P. Storey Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonasimilareventatDoncasterinFebruary2022andwascontinuinginfineformdespitehisadvancingyearswhen runner-up atthat sametrack 9 months ago. Has gonewell fresh previouslybut 1lb out ofthe handicap here. TFRHHHII BHA123 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: SAINT XAVIER (FR) 10 10 5 Lilly Pinchin 3-1 (Richard Hobson) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: SAM BROWN: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

THE GALLOPING BEAR: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse needed more testing conditions.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 4-1 Nestor Park (FR), 5-1 Sam Brown (GB), 7-1 Francky du Berlais (FR), Up Helly Aa King (GB), 9-1 The Galloping Bear (GB) GOOD BOY BOBBY has clearly relished the drop into the calmer waters of veteran events and is taken to complete the hat-trick given the manner of his win at Sandown.

PLAY SMARTER Sam Brown is a potential threat with blinkers re-fitted, while Nestor Park should be thereabouts again.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) 2.SAM BROWN 3.NESTOR PARK (FR) 26

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.38 - THE TRUSTATRADER YOU CAN TRUST OUR TRADERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. TrustATrader has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £70. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights lowered 2lb.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPROVED AND REVIEWED TRADESPEOPLE ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. for four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. TrustATrader has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Novices’ Hurdle Race. 12 entries at £100. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE VICTOR WELSH LEGAL LTD MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 30th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Victor Welsh Ltd has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and award a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £45. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPLY TODAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). TrustATrader has generously sponsored this race. A trophy will be awarded to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries, 6 at £15 and 7 at £75. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE trustatrader.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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 3rd, 2023, 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. TrustATrader has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024.

In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 17 entries at £55. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE trustatrader.com VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 11 of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TrustATrader has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.

All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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 15 entries at £125. - Closed November 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. 31

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