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At the end of the season, Fairfax Saddles will award each of the top three jockeys with one full set of Fairfax Race Exercise Kit: Saddle, Girth, Bridle, Pad (worth £1000) and the leading trainers with the following prizes: 1st Five full sets (worth £5000) 2nd - Three full sets (worth £3000) 3rd - One full sets (worth £1000) Jockey Trainer fairfaxracing.com 1 1 2 2 3 Sponsors of the Huntingdon Racecourse Trainers & Jockeys Championships Fairfax Saddles 22/23 Current Standings 3 PADDY BRENNAN JACK HOGAN DARYL JACOB FERGAL O’BRIEN STUART EDMUNDS NICKY HENDERSON
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Today promises to bring you the highest quality action spread over an electric seven race card headlined by the Grade 2 Fitzdares Peterborough Chase at 2:55pm Run at two and a half miles, this contest has thrown up some of the most memorable winners such as Desert Orchid, Top Notch, Remittance Man and Edredon Bleu who won a record four consecutive times from 1998 to 2001. The final race on today’s card is the Mares’ Open National Hunt bumper proudly named after eight times Peterborough Chase winning trainer, Henrietta Knight I would like to take this opportunity to extend our huge appreciation to Fitzdares for supporting today’s racing. We hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable day here with us at Huntingdon
On course there is no shortage of food and beverage options to warm even the coldest of December days as you enjoy today’s thrilling racing Refreshments can be found in a number of bars across the site as well as several outdoor concession stands for you to choose from In addition to the live music entertainment keeping you company throughout the racecourse, British Racing School will be displaying what it takes to be a jockey with a demonstration on an equicizer. Any volunteers welcome!
Huntingdon has made dramatic improvements across the site in the last year, including the completion of a new integrity tower, 16 brand new stable boxes and we have begun the replacement of the grandstand cladding Looking ahead to the festive season, Boxing Day at Huntingdon is not one to be missed Offering something for everyone with live music, plenty of family entertainment and competitive racing Our 2022/23 annual badge packages are also on sale, which include admission to all our fixtures throughout the season. Please enquire in the office today or purchase online at www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon.
I hope that you have a wonderful time at Huntingdon this afternoon and wish all our connections the very best of luck.
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A very warm welcome to Huntingdon’s highlight of the season, the Fitzdares Peterborough Chase Day!
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• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the Racecourse Executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 11 colours no horse st lb 1 TINTINTIN (FR) (56) 1 D 11-7 Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) Paddy Brennan J O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4, won 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to firm) on his NH debut 56 days ago Has to concede 7lb all round but more to offer and in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA 2 CHIEF HOPPER (GB) (9) P0 11-0 Br B g The Anvil (IRE) Mind Story (FR) Patrick Cowley (3) J O Mr Benjamin Atkins L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys TIMEFORM VIEW Has ofered little both runs, cheekpieces on when eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 9 days ago. Hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA3 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (13) 2 11-0 Br B g Triple
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course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 100 runners, 29%) runs TINTINTIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (15 wins from 45 runners, 33%) runs TINTINTIN Longest Traveller: TINTINTIN trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 110 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 14 colours no horse age st lb 1 HICONIC (GB) (71) 2P/-504P 5 11-11 Br B m Sixties Icon Hi Note Harriet Tucker (5) J O Golden Equinox Racing & Partner Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Miss S. West TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 juveniles in summer 2020 but has failed to make a significant impact in handicaps on the Flat or over hurdles since returning from an absence. Lot to prove up in trip TFRHHIII BHA111 2 RHEBUS ROAD (IRE) (15) 26-1324 C 4 11-10 Br Ch g Champs Elysees Red Riddle (IRE) Ben Bromley (3) J O Burkes & Syders Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Dermot Kelly Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Another creditable effort fitted with cheekpieces when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.8f) 15 days ago Back up in trip and likely to give it a good go TFRHHHII BHA110 3 MASTEROFTHEHEIGHTS (IRE) (21) 63F4/-3F 6 11-8 Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) Martha’s Way Lilly Pinchin J O Mr J R B Williams & Partner Milton Harris, Warminster T B Dermot Day Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on debut but lightly raced and hasn’t really clicked over hurdles, falling early on last month’s handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA108 4 PEARLY ISLAND (GB) (19) 3623-0P 6 11-8 Br B g Trans Island Shinrock Pearl (IRE) Eddie Edge (10) J O Mr S. C. McIntyre Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B T. C. Dawson Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts behind when runner-up in maiden at Fontwell in February but needs to bounce back in a significant way following a pair of heavy defeats over the autumn. TFRHHHII BHA108 5 JUSTIFIED (GB) (103) 2-41325 CD 5 11-6 Br Br g Authorized (IRE) Caribbean Dancer (USA) Jack Wildman (5) J O Mr B Bell, Mr M Harrod & Mr G Sainsbury Neil King, Burderop T B Mr H. C. Hart Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June and matched that level when placed next twice from revised mark. Brushed aside at Worcester when last seen in August but likely to bounce back given overall profile TFRHHHII BHA106 6 HARDY BOY (FR) (23) 5211-00 CD 5 11-6 Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) Alize du Berlais (FR) Luca Morgan (3) J O Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mr Andre Jean Quesny Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a brace of handicap wins, including over C&D Represents in-form yard but held back by mistakes both starts this term. TFRHHHII BHA106 7 POKER MASTER (IRE) (26) P1113-1 CD 5 11-5 Br B g Sepoy (AUS) Three Cards Tom Buckley J O Mr Ian Pattle & P J McBride Philip McBride, Newmarket T B Ulf Sjoberg Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWCompletedhat-trick(includingtwiceatthiscourseover2m)inhandicapsearlierthisyearandpickedupwhere he left off when making winning return over C&D last month. Up 5lb but remains of serious interest. TFRHHHHH BHA105 8 HILLFINCH (GB) (19) 3213-03 CD 5 11-4 Br Ch m Hillstar Grassfinch Caoilin Quinn J O BDRSyndicates Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Mr Peter Robeson Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentyinbumpersanddidn’tneedtoimprovetomakehersecondhurdlesstartawinningonein9-runner maiden over C&D in February Below par in handicaps since, though this trip more suitable than last time TFRHHHHI BHA104 2m 4f 145y SECOND RACE 12.45 THE FITZDARES SALUTES BEN PAULING RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5175, 2nd £2588, 3rd £1293, 4th £647, 5th £280, 6th £280 (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights lowered 4lb Leading course trainer (17-22): J O’Neill (16 wins from 91 runners, 18%) runs SERMANDO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs HARDY BOY Longest Traveller: MASTEROFTHEHEIGHTS trained by M Harris, Warminster, 161 miles.
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The Burling Family Ltd The Burling Family Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner at the track in March but opening mark no gift and she was the first beaten on reappearance at Bangor in October. TFRHHIII BHA102 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: VEE DANCER (IRE) 6 11 3 Kevin Brogan 1-2 (Ronan M P McNally) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9. Stewards Note: HICONIC: Following its run on 24/9/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Poker Master (IRE), 7-2 Sermando (FR), 6-1 Hardy Boy (FR), 9-1 Rhebus Road (IRE), 10-1 Justified (GB), Hillfinch (GB), 18-1 Pearly Island (GB), 20-1 Hiconic (GB), 25-1 Maid On The Moon (GB), 28-1 Masteroftheheights (IRE) PLAY SMARTER POKER MASTER can boast an enviable strike rate in handicaps and, still unexposed over this trip, he may well shrug off a 5lb rise for his reappearance success at this venue Sermando should be bang there again, with Hillfinch another to consider back over the right sort of distance.
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who came in seventh in listed race at Goodwood (9.9f) when last seen out 6 months ago for Roger Varian. Brings lots of potential to hurdling for his new yard TFRHHHHI BHA 4 HANSARD (IRE) (240) 4361- 4 11-0 Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) Quiet Down (USA) Jamie Moore J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary Moore, Horsham T B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa, K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-Irish bumper winner for Charles O’Brien. Since changed hands for €48,000 so he’s one to consider on his hurdles debut for his new yard TFRHHHHI BHA 5 HERECOMESFREDDIE (GB) (19) 0100-3P C 4 11-0 Br B g Gregorian (IRE) Forever Loved Liam Harrison (3) J O RACEHORSE FRIENDS PARTNERSHIP Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T B Mrs M. L. Parry & P. M. Steele-Mortimer TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who was pulled up in novice hurdle (40/1) at Hereford (16.2f) 19 days ago A fair bumper winner but he is hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA6 HUNGRY HILL (IRE) (20) 4-0 5 11-0 Br B g Fame And Glory Echo Queen (IRE) Kevin Brogan J O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B William P. Delaney Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before posting encouraging eighth of 15 in novice (25/1) at Exeter (16.7f) on hurdles bow 20 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. TFRHHHII BHA 7 HUNSBURY (GB) (18) 0-50P 4 11-0 Br B g Fast Company (IRE) Nouvelle Lune Mr James Turner (7) J O Mr P. Long Tracey Leeson, Towcester T B Star Pointe Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW 300/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago, losing touch before 5 out. Down in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA 8 IZAYTE (FR) (19) 2F-2504 4 11-0 Br B g Masked Marvel Vakina (FR) Jack Quinlan J O Mr Simon Hagenbuch & Mr Patrick Evans Neil King, Burderop T B O. Roussel & N. Moisson & S. Moisson Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who posted an excellent fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f) 19 days ago Must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA1m 7f 171y THIRD RACE 1.15 THE FITZDARES
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 100 runners, 29%) runs SCHOOL DAYS OVER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (15 wins from 45 runners, 33%) runs SCHOOL DAYS OVER Longest Traveller: CALCUTTA DREAM trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 155 miles.
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O Rae and Carol Borras Roger Teal, Lambourn T B John D. Gunther Chartplan(2004) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 1m Flat winner at his best but he came in last of 9 in handicap at Leicester (10f) 61 days ago Goes hurdling and has the potential to do well if getting back on track. TFRHHHII BHA10 LOOKINGDANDY (GB) (33) 40 4 11-0
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O Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Nigel Holder & Peter Glanville Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) on hurdles bow 33 days ago In good hands but needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA11
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O Mr Eric Gadsden Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Tally-Ho Stud Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f Flat winner for Rod Millman this autumn. Changed hands for 17,000 gns so he’s one to consider on his debut in this sphere for his new handler TFRHHHII BHA
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O Dark Horse Racing Ltd Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
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O Sue Howell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago Needs a lot more. TFRHHIII BHA-
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J O Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T B Mrs M. J. Wilson NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 11 in bumper at Southwell (80/1) 8 months ago Had a wind op ahead of her hurdles debut with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA 16 TREYARNON BAY (IRE) (209) 2-1 D 4 10-7 Br B f Mastercraftsman (IRE) Dynalosca (USA) Nico de Boinville J O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing -Treyarnon Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B La Bahia Stud Inc Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinabumperforJosephTuitebeforegoingonebetteronyarddebutatSouthwell6monthsago Another who needs considering now starting out over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 16 2021: BALCO COASTAL (FR) 5 10 12 Nico de Boinville 8-11 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 15. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Father of Jazz (GB), 11-2 School Days Over (IRE), 13-2 Big Jim Beam (IRE), Kenzai Warrior (USA), 9-1 Treyarnon Bay (IRE), 11-1 Hansard (IRE), 12-1 Izayte (FR), 22-1 Pride of Hawridge
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE) 2.HANSARD (IRE) 3.FATHER OF JAZZ
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Park (IRE) Corona Moon (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
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Metcalfe David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHooded/tonguestrapon for1sttimewhensixthof9innovicehurdle(66/1)atSouthwell(15.8f,good) on hurdles bow 23 days ago Big step forward is required. TFR
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(IRE), 28-1 Hungry Hill (IRE), 66-1 Calcutta Dream (IRE), 80-1 HerecomesFreddie (GB), 100-1 Lookingdandy (GB), Vissani (FR), 150-1 Celestial Park (IRE), 200-1 Ruby’s Pearl (GB), 300-1 Hunsbury (GB) PLAY SMARTER Lots of potential on show here, not least Fergal O’Brien’s newcomer SCHOOL DAYS OVER who caught the eye when runner-up in a recent Cheltenham bumper and can go one better now starting out in this sphere. Fellow hurdling newcomers Hansard and Father of Jazz both look likely sorts too so must enter calculations along with Treyarnon Bay and Izayte.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 20 colours no horse age st lb 1 POTTERS HEDGER (GB) (230) 3/64303- D 10 12-2 Br B g Midnight Legend Loose Morals (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O Mrs J. May Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B F. S. and Mrs May Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by emphasis on stamina when winning handicap hurdle at Haydock (3m) 2 winters ago Mixed record last season and has since left Lucy Wadham. Tongue tied on belated chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA112 2 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (54) 636-343 7 12-2 Br B g Mores Wells No Complaints But (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O In It For Fun Partnership & Dr R Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B James Hannon Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdle winner but made a low-key start over fences at Worcester and Hereford. TFRHHIII BHA112 3 ART OF ILLUSION (IRE) (26) 232513 5 11-13 Br B g Malinas (GER) Zara (IRE) Tom Scudamore J O A J Pegley Warren Greatrex Upper Lambourn T B Ms Helga Moore 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWFairformoverhurdlesandheshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkatfirstattemptoverfencesatPlumpton(25.7f),makingall andjumpingimpeccably SimilarformbackdownintripwhenthirdatLingfieldandlikelyhecandobetterstillinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA109 4 AKI BOMAYE (IRE) (36) 32/254-4 D 7 11-13 Br Gr g Stowaway Line Grey (FR) Brendan Powell J O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B George Tracey & Declan Phelan Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who made an encouraging start over fences at Worcester last November Couldn’t build on that in 3 subsequent outings but he might have needed return. TFRHHHII BHA109 5 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (40) 0F1-F23 D 6 11-9 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) Vickx (FR) Jonathan Burke J O Tim Syder Tom George, Slad T B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul HBA Media S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWarwickinAprilandstillinfrontgoingwellwhenfellheavily4outinhandicapchasethere(25.4f)amonthlater, Jumped much better when runner-up at Worcester and decent third back from a break at Bangor. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA105 6 STEEL WAVE (IRE) (12) 024233 D 12 11-5 Br Br g Craigsteel Musical Waves (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J O Mr Stephen Walker Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T B Mrs C. Ross TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form since his last win over an extended 3m at Southwell in March and others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA101 7 TOP DECISION (IRE) (38) P201/4/-2 9 11-4 Br Ch g Beneficial Great Decision (IRE) Robert Dunne J O Prestbury Thoroughbreds Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T B Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler who showed improved form when coming good over fences at Doncaster in early-2020, scoring by 10 lengths. Good second after 2 years off at Stratford 38 days ago and entitled to be sharper here. TFRHHHHI BHA100 8 COUNTERACT (GB) (34) 4/20P-46 7 10-2 Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) Aimigayle Kevin Brogan J O Ms Sarah Palmer Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T B P. J. Mercer Women Who Count Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 2 starts in this sphere in March/April 2021 but no show last 4 starts. TFRHIIII BHA84 2m 7f 129y FOURTH RACE 1.45 THE FITZDARES WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280 (Penalty Value £5446) Leading course trainer (17-22): C Longsdon (14 wins from 110 runners, 13%) runs POTTERS HEDGER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T R George (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs GREAT D’ANGE Longest Traveller: AKI BOMAYE trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 160 miles.
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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: LORD SPARKY 7 11 3 James Bowen 11-2 (Caroline Bailey) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note: AKI BOMAYE: Following its run on 29/10/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered a wounded hind. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Great d’Ange (FR), 4-1 Top Decision (IRE), 9-2 Art of Illusion (IRE), 11-2 Aki Bomaye (IRE), 12-1 Potters Hedger (GB), Taste The Fear (IRE), Steel Wave (IRE), 22-1 Counteract (GB) PLAY SMARTER ART OF ILLUSION has looked a natural over fences and the return to this longer trip can see him resume winning ways Great d’Ange is on the upgrade judged on his last 2 placed efforts and is next best ahead of Top Decision, who shaped as if retaining all his ability returning from a long absence when second at Stratford. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ART OF ILLUSION (IRE) 2.GREAT D’ANGE (FR) 3.TOP DECISION (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE NEXT MEETING | MONDAY 26 DECEMBER T: 01480 453 373 E: huntingdonenquiries@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at fitzdares.com
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 22 colours no horse age st lb 1 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (36) 42211-6 D 5 12-1 Br B g Getaway (GER) Collen Beag (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B James A. Slattery Ashford Stud, Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBeatConstitutionHillinapointandlookedanexcitingprospecthimselfasheeasilywonCatterick/SedgefieldhandicaphurdlesinJanuary Probablyneededtheruninagood-qualityhandicapatAscotjustover5weeksagoandhemaywellgetbackontheuptoday. TFRHHHII BHA136 2 NICKLE BACK (IRE) (22) F2/1-0 6 11-11 Br B g Mustameet (USA) Mill House Girl (IRE) Aidan Coleman J O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Rubbished his 66/1 SP when runner-up at Southwell on hurdle debut in March 2021 and showed that was no fluke when bolting up at Fontwell 6monthslater.Lookednoeasyrideonreturnfrom14monthsoffatCheltenhamrecentlybutcouldfigureprovidedahoodcanhelphimsettle. TFRHHHII BHA132 3 IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) (26) 3104-51 CD 4 11-10 Br B g Union Rags (USA) Hokey Okey (USA) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Caldara Farm Inc & Flaxman Holdings Ltd Ptarmigan Media Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerofalistedjuvenileatMusselburghinFebruaryandshowedtheimmediatebenefitofasecondbreathingoperation whenscoringoverC&D(goodtosoft)lastmonth.4lbriselooksmanageableandheshouldhaveabigsayinproceedings. TFRHHHHI BHA131 4 DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) (16) 1100-50 D 4 11-9 Br B g Make Believe We’ll Go Walking (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr D. W. Fox Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Knockainey Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner earlier this year but has failed to beat a rival on both outings since returning to action. In good hands so he shouldn’t be written off TFRHHHII BHA130 5 PAROS (FR) (605) 14015/- D 5 11-8 Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) Soft Blue (FR) Nico de Boinville J O Middleham Park Racing CXXV Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Al Moghtarah Bvba Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles on sole start in France and bettered opening efforts for present stable when running out a comfortable winner of a Musselburghnovice(16.4f)inMarch2021.Notseensincedisappointingafortnightlaterbutworthamarketcheckonhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA129 6 HAAFAPIECE (GB) (22) 1000-50 CD 9 11-5 Br Ch g Haafhd Bonnet’s Pieces Jamie Brace (7) J O Mrs Tilly Coles Pam Sly, Peterborough T B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Wetherby last season but evidently slower to come to hand this season than last. Now operating from 6lb below his last successful mark so this previous C&D winner shouldn’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA126 7 FIRST IMPRESSION (IRE) (21) 1U323-4 D 5 11-2 Br B g Make Believe Charmgoer (USA) Billy Garritty J O Blackburn, Fox, McWilliams, & Pendelbury John Quinn, Malton T B John Dwan & Make Believe Syndicate JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny Llp S TIMEFORM VIEWWonaWetherbyhandicaphurdlelastNovemberandmostlygoodeffortssince,includingontheFlatthisautumn(wonatAyrinSeptember). NeverlandedablowintheGreatwoodatCheltenham(16.4f,goodtosoft)3weeksagobuthe’sonetotakeseriouslydowningrade TFRHHHHH BHA123 8 SORBET (GB) (19) 135-P42 D 7 10-9 Br B m Passing Glance Fireburst Harry Cobden J O Mrs P. Toye Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Mrs P. J. Toye Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEWLikeabletypewhoranuptoherbestafter6monthsoffwhenrunner-upatFakenham(16f,soft)lastmonth,pullingclearwithathrivingsort. Up4lbinabetterracesopercentagecallistolookelsewheredespiteafully-fledgedridertakingoverinthesaddle TFRHHIII BHA116 1m 7f 171y FIFTH RACE 2.20 THE FITZDARES LOVES FULHAM FC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £31100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12686, 2nd £6344, 3rd £3171, 4th £1587, 5th £280, 6th £280 (Penalty Value £16555.84) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 145 runners, 19%) runs DOCTOR PARNASSUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 66 runners, 17%) runs DOCTOR PARNASSUS Weightwatcher: HAAFAPIECE won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 6lb to 126. Longest Traveller: FIRST IMPRESSION trained by J J Quinn, Malton, 156 miles.
23 thejockeyclub.co.uk Fifth Rac e 9 PRIVATORY (FR) (34) 1120-6 D 4 10-7 Br B g Motivator Peinture Rose (USA) Jamie Moore J O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Oberon Investments Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerondebutforthisyardatSandowninMarch.Belowthatlevelall3subsequentstarts,includingonreturn at Plumpton just under 5 weeks ago (extremely easy to back). Handicapper eases his grip as a result. TFRHHIII BHA114 10 BIG BOY BOBBY (IRE) (33) 226F-4 4 10-2 Br B g Vadamos (FR) Duchess of Foxland (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Incipe Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Foxland Stud Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyuseful10fFlatwinner Similarlevelshownoverhurdlesandran closetoformafter7monthsoffwhen fourth at Warwick (16f, soft) last month. Remains low-mileage and likely has more to offer this term. TFRHHHII BHA109 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: RESTANDBETHANKFUL 5 11 7 A P Heskin 10-3 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Stewards Note: NICKLE BACK: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Impulsive One (USA), 13-2 First Impression (IRE), 7-1 Sorbet (GB), 9-1 Anyharminasking (IRE), 12-1 Big Boy Bobby (IRE), 14-1 Nickle Back (IRE), Paros (FR), Haafapiece (GB), 16-1 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 18-1 Privatory (FR) PLAY
FIRST IMPRESSION was unable to land a blow in the
John Quinn’s charge had been in good form prior to
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIRST IMPRESSION (IRE) 2.IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) 3.ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE Proudly supports PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at fitzdares.com 130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others Visit our directory racingtogether.co.uk/directory/
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Greatwood at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago but
that on the level so he gets the verdict to
choice is Impulsive One, who showed the immediate benefit
over C&D last month, while Anyharminasking and Nickle
well in a competitive-looking contest.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 26 colours no horse age st lb 1 ALLMANKIND (GB) (37) 1/315P0- D 6 11-10 Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) Wemyss Bay Harry Skelton J O The Gredley Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5 of his first 6 starts over fences, including the Old Roan Chase at Aintree last October, but disappointed in this race last yearandjumpedwithlittleconvictionunderchangeoftacticsintheMellingChaseonlastchaseouting.Bittoprovenow. TFRHHHII BHA159 2 FIRST FLOW (IRE) (316) 116/613- CD 10 11-10 Br B g Primary (USA) Clonroche Wells (IRE) David Bass J O Mr A. N. Solomons Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B Mrs Kathleen Flood Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWHigh-classchaserprovedhewasn’treliantonsoftergroundwhenscoringinthisracelastyear StifftaskbehindShishkinand Energumene inClarenceHouse Chaselast time andshould givebold bid to defend his crown hereon seasonalreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA161 3 MISTER FISHER (IRE) (22) P14P2-F D 8 11-10 Br B g Jeremy (USA) That’s Amazing (IRE) James Bowen J O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Joe Kenny Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser won Grade 2 Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton in January but is showing his form increasing rarely nowadays, folding tamely before pulling up at Cheltenham. Won this in 2020 but others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA152 4 DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (16) 2211-65 D 8 11-7 Br B g Fame And Glory Full of Birds (FR) Luca Morgan J O Mr Mark Dunphy Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T B Mrs C. J. Berry Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winningnovicechaserlastseasonbutmadeachance-endingerroratacrucialstageonhisreturnintheOldRoan and it was similar story when fifth in a 13-runner handicap at Ascot 16 days ago More required in this company. TFRHHHII BHA143 5 MILLERS BANK (GB) (35) U21-5U2 CD 8 11-7 Br B g Passing Glance It Doesn’t Matter Kielan Woods J O Millers Bank Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T B A. M. Hales Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenwinningtheGrade1Manifestonovices’chaseatAintreeinAprilandconfirmedhimselfaverysmartchaser whenacreditable1/2-lengthsecondof7toBeauportinintermediatechaseatCarlisle(20f,soft)35daysago.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA156 6 PIC D’ORHY (FR) (50) F131P-1 D 7 11-7 Br B g Turgeon (USA) Rose Candy (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWDualGrade2-winningnovicelasttermandwonashewasentitledtoin4-runnerminoreventchaseatNewton Abbot (21f, good to soft, 4/5) 50 days ago Strong travelling front-runner is high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA155 7 PINK LEGEND (GB) (228) P61F22- CD 8 11-1 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 TIMEFORMVIEWWonC&Dlistedmares’eventinJanuarybeforefinishingafinesecondintheLiberthineMares’ChaseatCheltenham. Likeable type but will need to take her form up another level to mix with the boys in this company. TFRHHIII BHA144 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: FIRST FLOW (IRE) 9 11 8 David Bass 12-1 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 6. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 First Flow (IRE), 3-1 Pic D’orhy (FR), 5-1 Millers Bank (GB), 6-1 Allmankind (GB), 10-1 Mister Fisher (IRE), 14-1 Pink Legend (GB), 16-1 Do Your Job (IRE) 2m 3f 189y SIXTH RACE 2.55 THE FITZDARES PETERBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840 (Penalty Value £42712.50) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 145 runners, 19%) runs ALLMANKIND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runs PIC D’ORHY Longest Traveller: PIC D’ORHY trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 190 miles.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 28 colours no horse age st lb 1 QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) (22) 1-1 D 4 11-4 Br Ch f Getaway (GER) Gambling Girl (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Mr A Frost and Mr E Galvin Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Ardmulchan Stud Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a class act in winning both starts to date, latterly forging clear to score easily at this level at Cheltenham last month. Should be able to defy a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA 2 ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE) (266) 1- 5 11-0 Br B or Br m Shirocco (GER) Dunahall Queen (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B David O’Brennan Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW£220,0005-y-o,Shiroccomare.Half-sistertofairlyusefulchaserGlamorganDuke,stays3m.Damunraced.Wearstonguestrap. WonsolestartinIrishpoints(Mar13),andinterestingthatshrewdconnectionsstartheroutinthiscompany. TFRHHHHI BHA3 COURTNEY SILVER (IRE) (-) 4 11-0 Br B f Court Cave (IRE) Jennifers Diary (IRE) Harry
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4 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (33) 3 4 11-0 Br B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Cream Cracker Paddy Brennan J O Ray Treacy and Shaun Staplehurst Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B T. C. Frost Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWSistertousefulhurdlewinner/verysmartchaserSamBrownandofferedencouragementwhenthirdatWarwickondebut a month ago Has plenty of improvement to find if she’s to trouble Queens Gamble, but could compete for a place. TFRHHHII BHA 5 HEDERA PARK (IRE) (19) 03 4 11-0 Br B f Walk In The Park (IRE) Ivy Queen (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr Daf Jones Oliver Signy, Lambourn T B Grange Stud Oliver Signy Racing Llp S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous winners and stepped up on debut when third at Hereford last time She’s probably out of her depth in this company. TFRHHIII BHA6 LILTING VERSE (IRE) (22) 32-34 5 11-0 Br B m Yeats (IRE) Sorcillera Connor Brace J O Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Gregg Stafford Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well on debut, then got going too late when only fourth at Uttoxeter last time Remains with potential up in grade TFRHHHII BHA 7 MISS CHAWNER (GB) (-) 4 11-0 Br Br f Blue Bresil (FR) Ice Nelly (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Mr Eric Jones Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Lady Hardy Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil filly Dam (h60), lightly raced over hurdles, 1 1/4m winner on Flat. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHIII BHA 8 SHIROCCOSMAGICGEM (IRE) (18) 310 4 11-0 Br B f Shirocco (GER) Black Magic Baby (IRE) Mr John Reddington J O Mr J. Reddington Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood T B Martin Murphy TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 28) but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from his eighth in a bumper at Warwick 18 days ago TFRHIIII BHA1m 7f 171y SEVENTH RACE 3.25 THE FITZDARES ADORES HENRIETTA KNIGHT MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8716, 2nd £3578, 3rd £1790, 4th £894, 5th £448, 6th £224. (Penalty Value £11390) Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 100 runners, 29%) runs HARD AS NAILS & LILTING VERSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (15 wins from 45 runners, 33%) runs HARD AS NAILS & LILTING VERSE Longest Traveller: ALFIE’S PRINCESS trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 186 miles.
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€11,000 3-y-o, £7,500 4-y-o, Court Cave filly. Sister to useful hurdler/chaser Jersey Bean, closely related
hurdler Mischievous Milly, stayed 21f, and half-sister to 2 winners. TFRHHIII BHA
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29 thejockeyclub.co.uk Se ve nth Rac e 9 STRONG BELLE (GB) (-) 4 11-0 Br Bl f Blue Bresil (FR) Belle Berry (FR) Jordan Nailor J O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil filly Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (17f-2 3/4m winner, including Group 1) Le Berry Interesting newcomer on paper TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: MALINA JAMILA 5 11 0 Jack Quinlan 40-1 (Neil King) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2. Probable S.P’s: 4-11 Queens Gamble (IRE), 10-1 Alfie’s Princess (IRE), 18-1 Hard As Nails (GB), 20-1 Lilting Verse (IRE), 22-1 Miss Chawner (GB), 28-1 Strong Belle (GB), 66-1 Courtney Silver (IRE), Hedera Park (IRE), 300-1 Shiroccosmagicgem (IRE) PLAY SMARTER QUEENS GAMBLE was hugely impressive at Cheltenham last time and she’s fully expected to maintain her unbeaten record
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) 2.ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE) 3.LILTING VERSE (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE WE LISTEN. WE SUPPORT. WWW.RACINGWELFARE.CO.UK 24 hr helpline 0800 6300 443 Advice & guidance WWW.RACINGWELFARE.CO.UK Mental health Careers advice Physical health Housing Addiction Retirement Money advice Racing’s Support Line GREAT BRITISH
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despite the presence of Alfie’s Princess, who looks a notable Rules newcomer having been picked up by a shrewd outfit after winning her only outing between the flags. Lilting Verse should compete for a place.
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First Race 12.15 THE FITZDARES TIMES IS OUT THIS WEEK JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, and the third £1128. for novice three yrs old, which have not run in a flat race and which have not run in any race prior to 1st October 2022 and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 6 entries at £45. Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939 (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 THE FITZDARES SALUTES BEN PAULING RACING
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6753 to the winning horse The second to receive £3111, the third £1554, the fourth £778, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, 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 1st, 2022, 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 FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £60 Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5175; Second £2588; Third £1293; Fourth £647; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights lowered 4lb. A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 THE FITZDARES LOOKING FORWARD TO HWPAS TOMORROW NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 36 entries at £45. Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10
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Fourth Race 1.45 - THE FITZDARES WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254, the fourth £628, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries at £50 Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.20 THE FITZDARES LOVES FULHAM FC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £16555 to the winning horse The second to receive £7627, the third £3812, the fourth £1909, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 21 entries, 1 at £30 and 20 at £150 Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12686; Second £6344; Third £3171; Fourth £1587; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £16555.84)
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Sixth Race 2.55 THE FITZDARES PETERBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £400 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 1st and pay £2814 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of FITZDARES. The sponsorship payment of £250 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 12 entries at £400 Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.25 THE FITZDARES ADORES HENRIETTA KNIGHT MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11390 to the winning horse The second to receive £4274, the third £2140, the fourth £1066, the fifth £536 and the sixth £268. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb FITZDARES has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: As a LISTED race, a horse may not run in this race if it has previously run in a total of four (or more) National Hunt Flat Races, Irish National Hunt Flat Races, and/or French AQPS Races, in accordance with part 15A of the Running Requirements Code ELIMINATION PROCEDURE SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 13 entries at £100. Closed November 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8716; Second £3578; Third £1790; Fourth £894; Fifth £448; Sixth £224. (Penalty Value £11390) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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