Huntingdon Racecard - Friday 12th January

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys We are delighted to be sponsoring every race this afternoon at Huntingdon for what looks to be a great day’s racing, with a big thank you to the fantastic grounds team for making the track raceable.

Arguably, the most interesting races on the card are the two novice hurdles, starting with the Weatherbys Private Bank Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, won last year by Dan Skelton’s Grade 1-placed Kateira.

The trainer looks to hold a strong hand yet again with impressive Lingfield scorer Coco Mademoiselle setting the standard.

A winner of a Wetherby bumper that has worked out well, the six-year-old shed her maiden tag over hurdles at the second time of asking, powering to an 11-length success. She looked a smart prospect and is the one to beat here, even with the 7lb penalty.

consistently boosted, with five of the next six home winning since. Ben Pauling’s five-year-old must bounce back from a pulled-up effort in the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle when last seen but is back in calmer waters here, and he is one of the more interesting runners on the entire card if getting back on track.

Heading the opposition is Anthony Honeyball’s Dartmoor Pirate, who got off the mark over timber first time when landing a soft ground maiden hurdle at Wincanton when last seen.

From the same smart family as Baradari, the five-year-old showed an impressive turn of foot from the second last and left the impression there is much more to come.

Dan Skelton won this race back in 2022 with Frere D’Armes and lines up Home Free on hurdles debut here.

Gary Moore has saddled the winner of the last two renewals of today’s feature race.

The son of Soldier Of Fortune has some nice bumper form in the book behind hurdles winners Beat The Bat and Choccabloc and is an intriguing contender if taking to the task.

Of the opposition, Baby Shally would present a danger if taking her chance after scoring in determined fashion on hurdles debut at Wincanton last month whilst Giver The Hollie and Moonlit Potter are closely matched on bumper form and are of interest on hurdles debut.

The feature race of the day is the Weatherbys Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle, and Gary Moore has saddled the winner of the last two renewals of the contest.

The Arkle Finance EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle features widemargin course and distance winner Tellherthename, who made all here back in November on route to a 14-length victory. The form of that race has been WEATHERBYS RACEDAY PREVIEW

The trainer has been in fine form of late and sends Soigneux Bell in search of a third straight success here.

A winner on the flat in France, Soigneux Bell handled conditions best when running out an 11-length winner of a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell on heavy ground last time.

He settled and jumped a lot better than he did on his previous two starts, and testing conditions look the key to this horse.

It is also worth noting that Gary Moore won the same Fontwell contest with Kotmask prior to his 2022 Chatteris Fen success, so it is a tried and tested route.

Kabral Du Mathan is an intriguing runner on stable debut for Paul Nicholls, his only runner on the card. He is a winner of a hurdle at Clairefontaine, of which the third horse home has given the form a strong look with three subsequent victories.

Alan King’s Whispering Royal, rated 72 on the flat, made all to win at Doncaster in a juvenile maiden hurdle last time and should give another good account of himself.

Ben Pauling’s Tellherthename is one of the more interesting runners on the entire card if getting back on track. encouraging return to form when winning at Wincanton last time and a 5lb rise may not be enough to halt another bold bid if sticking to prominent tactics.

Mixedwave was a winner at Market Rasen back in November, although later disqualified for whip misuse, and ran well for a long way when second back at that track last time. In here from an unchanged mark, the seven-year-old is likely to be popular but did show a tendency to jump markedly out to his left when third at this track in March.

The opening race on the card is an extremely open-looking renewal of the Weatherbys Scientific Conditional The card is closed with the Weatherbys Hamilton Mares’ Handicap Chase, in Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle. which all five mares look closely matched.

Caroline Fryer’s Cloudy Wednesday Blue Beach was an impressive winner sneaks in at the bottom of the weights from a reduced hurdles mark but is a over hurdles at the track last February course winner over fences whilst Gary and made an encouraging chase debut Moore’s Naturally High was perhaps a when third at Exeter, with the step up in shade unlucky to share the spoils in a trip sure to suit. dead heat at Fontwell when last seen, Rated as high as 122 over hurdles, Lucy idling up the run-in and joined at the post. Wadham’s Terresita makes her chase debut from a tempting mark of just 112 Neil Mulholland’s Celtic Fortune is here, although may just find this a little still winless over hurdles but has run sharp on seasonal return. well in defeat the last twice, including a close third here at Huntingdon on Joe Tizzard’s Shirocco’s Dream is the reappearance, although may just prefer most experienced in the field and won here at the track over the longer trip on a quicker surface. chase debut last term. Quick and clean Twenty Twenty rounds out a strong Gary over her fences, the nine-year-old may Moore team in the Weatherbys Racing bowl out in front here in an attempt to Bank Handicap Chase, and whilst he turn this into a stamina test. does have to carry top-weight, it was an WEATHERBYS RACEDAY PREVIEW

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FIRST RACE

THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

1.20

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195.

(Penalty Value £4092.77) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (21 wins from 117 runners, 18%) runs BITSNBUCKLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs NATURALLY HIGH LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUCKY SO AND SO trained by Nicky Martin, Minehead, 209 miles.

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 137y

horse

age

st-lb

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R S AMBUSH (IRE) (26) 46242

5

12-0

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LUCKY SO AND SO (IRE) (31) 311-2PP

7

11-12

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IRON HORSE (GB) (2) P/2F-30P D

13

11-7

4

BITSNBUCKLES (IRE) (57) 42-0006

6

11-5

5

CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (17) B00-333

7

11-4

6

NATURALLY HIGH (FR) (17) 1/P6P-61

9

11-4

7

ICARAT (FR) (41) 3/20P4-6

6

11-3

8

LIFETIME LEGEND (IRE) (28) 5P-6330

6

11-2

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Archdale Ambush (IRE) Luke Scott (3) J O Mr Michael P. Tudor Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T B Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who showed he can be very competitive in handicaps when second of 8 over 19f at Carlisle (soft) last month. Should be in the mix again if showing up in similar form.

TFRHHHHI BHA105 Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Limerick Rose (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (5) J O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T B Kevin Cullen Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2022 but pulled up in all 3 handicaps since. Has lots to prove at present.

TFRHHIII BHA103 Br B g Kayf Tara - What A Vintage (IRE) J ER NN Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership U R B Highwood Partnership Tori Global S NNO TIMEFORMVIEWGetting on now and pulled up back hurdling at Doncaster on Wednesday. Outsider.

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Br B g Well Chosen - Smart Annie (IRE) Dylan Johnston (6) J O BDRSyndicates Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mr D. Kenneally Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind, not knocked about turned out quickly at Market Rasen 6 weeks ago.This longertrip will suit and interesting ifthe market speaks in his favour. TFRHHHHI BHA96 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) Jack Hogan J O Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Joe Campbell Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWThird in handicap hurdles on all 3 outingsthis season, including here.Threatened even morewiththeway he travelled over 20.5fat Market Rasen last time and this slightly shortertrip could suit. Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA95 Br B g Camelot - Just Little (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Hail Sargent Evans Gary Moore, Horsham T B Oceanic Bloodstock Inc & A. Gravereaux Oberon Investments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhandicapwinnerin2021.Struggledonhisnext4outingsbutbouncedbacktoformwithabangwhendead-heatingatFontwell on Boxing Day, joined onthelineafterwandering around offthebridle. Retains plentyofhandicapping scopeaftera 3lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA95 Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Cemoua (FR) Shane Quinlan J O The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Richard Godefroy & Eric Lecoiffier Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in French bumpers for Nick Littmoden but yet to make a significant impact over hurdles. Attracted market support on last month’s Bangorhandicapdebutafterwindsurgerybutweakenedintoaremotesixth.Toosoontowriteoffbutcan’tbesupportedwithconfidence. TFRHHIII BHA94 Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Livia Galilei (IRE) Ben Bromley J O Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Neil King, Burderop T B Kevin J. Molloy TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonearlypromisetobreakhisduckin19ffemalejockeys’eventatCatterickinFebruary.Hasdroppedbelow that winning mark but hasn’t really been showing enough to suggest he’s readyto take advantage.

TFRHHIII BHA93

10

9

EQUUS MILLAR (IRE) (435) 4F/0500- D

11

10-11

10 SAILED AWAY (GER) (21) 050-245

6

10-4

11 SALLYANN (IRE) (24) 4/6FPP-5

7

10-3

12 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (222) 3P4-513 CD BF 8

10-2

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Lets Get Busy (IRE) Cillin Leonard J O Julia Mansfield Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2020 and not seen since finishing down the field at Ludlow 14 months ago.

Can only be watched.

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Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Bay Tabitha Worsley J O The South Downs Partnership Nick Gifford, Findon T B Mrs Sue Addington-Smith Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Completed for the first time in handicaps when fifth of 11 on Wincanton reappearance last month.

Entitled to strip fitter forthe outing but others are still more convincing.

TFRHHIII BHA80 Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones J O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T B Miss Irene T. Walsh TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap chases at Fakenham and this venue in the first half of 2023. Not seen since a creditable third back at Fakenham in June so peak fitness has to be taken on trust on this return to hurdles.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: PEARLY ISLAND 7 11 5 Eddie Edge 11-2 (Lucy Wadham) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: ICARAT: Following its run on 2/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.

EQUUS MILLAR: Following its run on 3/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was lame on its right-fore leg.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Naturally High (FR), 6-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), 13-2 R S Ambush (IRE), 15-2 Sailed Away (GER), 8-1 Bitsnbuckles (IRE), 11-1 Icarat (FR), Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 16-1 Lifetime Legend (IRE), 25-1 Sallyann (IRE), 40-1 Lucky So And So (IRE), 100-1 Equus Millar (IRE) Although there are doubts about CELTIC FORTUNE’s application off the bridle the way he travels suggests he can win off this sort of mark and he’s given one more chance now dropping slightly in trip.

Naturally High surely would have won outright but for wandering around in the closing PLAY SMARTER stages at Fontwell on Boxing Day and remains well treated on old form so he’s second choice.

Bitsnbuckles is a potential improver in handicaps and also makes the shortlist along with R S Ambush.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) 2.NATURALLY HIGH (FR) 3.BITSNBUCKLES (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) Harry Atkins (5) J O Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Gestut Gorlsdorf Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWPromising second on 2m Fakenham handicap debut and reappearance but has performed no morethan respectably in his 2 outings since.

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THE WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

SECOND RACE

1.50

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3234, 2nd £1617, 3rd £808, 4th £405.

(Penalty Value £4220.64) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Fergal O’Brien (33 wins from 122 runners, 27%) runs GIVER THE HOLLIE & SPRINGTIME PROMISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs HARRYS HOPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BABY SHALLY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 204 miles.

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 4f 145y

horse

age

st-lb

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BABY SHALLY (IRE) (31) 1-01 D

6

11-10

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COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (43) 611-21

6

11-10

3

ANN D’ARABIE (FR) (32) 60

5

11-3

4

GIVER THE HOLLIE (IRE) (44) 3P-353

5

11-3

5

HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (64) P51-6

6

11-3

6

MOONLIT POTTER (GB) (44) 4

6

11-3

7

NO NO FIZZ (IRE) (27) P

6

11-3

8

NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (17) FU13-5

6

11-3

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Mr Eric Jones Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a successful start in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) a month ago. Could do with brushing up his jumping but she’s open to progress.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs L. Mohammed Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWOffmark in Irish points and comfortablyfollowed up in a bumperatWetherby9 months ago. Confirmedthe promise ofNovember’s hurdles debutwhen landingthe odds at Lingfield laterthat month and she’lltake some stopping. TFRHHHHH BHA121

Br B m Montmartre (FR) - Mer d’Arabie (FR) Richie McLernon J O Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B S.A.R.L. Elevage Des Vallons et al Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser So Scottish and winning hurdler/chaser in France up to 21f Salsa d’Arabie. Beaten a fairway both hurdles starts and is probably a long-term project.

TFRHHIII BHABr B m Shirocco (GER) - Centre Field (IRE) Paddy Brennan J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hollie Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Patrick Cashman Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW €18,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Shirocco filly. Placed both completed starts in Irish points. Shaped like a stayer in her bumpers so no surprise were she to show more now hurdling up in trip.

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Br Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE) Kielan Woods J O The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Harry Curtis Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Apr 23) but well-held sixth in novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut. Needs to take a marked step forward fitted with a tongue strap.

TFRHIIII BHABr B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Susie Potter Richard Patrick J O James & Jean Potter Ltd Henry Daly, Ludlow T B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something to work on when fourth in a bumper at Wetherby in November and given her pedigree, this distance will suit nowtackling obstacles.

TFRHHHII BHABr B m Getaway (GER) - Golden Firth (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J O Don Sebastiao Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mrs Juliet Brown Willerby Landscapes Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Dam, fair bumper/2 1/4m hurdle winner, is a half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser(stayed 33f) Golden Chieftain. No short-term promise on last month’s debut. Cheekpieces on. TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Harry Reed J O Mr S Harvey and M H Harris Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Mrs C. E. Norton TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after winning an Irish point but little to get excited about in a brace of bumpers 9 months apart.

TFRHHIII BHA-

14

9

OF COURSE YOU CAN (GB) (28) 26-35

6

11-3

10 RIALANNAH (IRE) (28) 0

5

11-3

11 SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) (76) 320/-511

7

11-3

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Free Thinking Sam Twiston-Davies J O Hot to Trot Racing & Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Upton Viva Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a big-field bumper here on debut in February. Unable to match that form since and now goes up in trip switched to hurdling.

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Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Brixen (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Sue Smith, Bingley T B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShaped betterthan resultwhen ninth of13toAvakate in listed bumperat Doncaster(16.6f, goodto soft) on debut a month ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes hurdles debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: KATEIRA 6 11 10 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 11-2 Baby Shally (IRE), 10-1 Giver The Hollie (IRE), 11-1 Moonlit Potter (GB), 14-1 Of Course You Can (GB), 18-1 Springtime Promise (IRE), 50-1 Northern Reel (IRE), 66-1 Rialannah (IRE), 80-1 Ann d’Arabie (FR), 150-1 Harrys Hope (IRE), No No Fizz (IRE) COCO MADEMOISELLE landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at Lingfield last month and a penalty is unlikely to prevent the follow up. Baby Shally also won PLAY SMARTER last time and can do better, particularly if brushing up her jumping, with Giver The Hollie another to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) 2.BABY SHALLY (IRE) 3.GIVER THE HOLLIE (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

Br B m Fame And Glory - Rematch (IRE) Connor Brace J O Keeping The Dream Alive Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Ms Jill Farrell Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWMinor promise only so far and presumably hasn’t been the easiest to train. Joined a successful stable.

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THIRD RACE

THE ARKLE FINANCE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3234, 2nd £1617, 3rd £808, 4th £405.

(Penalty Value £4220.64) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (32 wins from 144 runners, 22%) runs HOME FREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs TELLHERTHENAME LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARTMOOR PIRATE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 204 miles.

colours no

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 171y

horse

age

st-lb

1

DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (24) 0-01

5

11-8

2

TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) (17) 1-21P CD

5

11-8

3

HOME FREE (IRE) (321) 23-

6

11-2

4

JE SUIS SACRE (FR) (25) 0

5

11-2

5

PROTECTOR PETE (GB) (37) P5

5

11-2

6

WISE GUY (FR) (72) 15-3S D

5

11-2

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B R. W. Russell Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedsomethingtoworkonwhenseventhinavaluablebumperatNewburyonhisdebutinMarch.FailedtoprogressatChepstowonreturn butcreatedagoodimpressionwheneasilylanding18-runnerWincantonmaiden(15.2f)onhurdlingbowlastmonth.Suretoprogress.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Malinas (GER) - Whos To Know (IRE) Kielan Woods J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Redmond Barry Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW£200,000buywhoconfirmedhishurdling debutpromisewhen he landedtheoddswiththeminimum offuss over C&D in November. Lost action when pulled up inAintree Grade 1 last time. Sets a useful standard. TFRHHHHH BHA134

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mrs John Magnier Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Shuriken Syndicate Ashford Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise when placed in a couple of bumpers last season. Rates a nice hurdle prospect for his leading stable.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Bryan Carver J O Mr G. L. Porter Robert Walford, Blandford T B Henrietta Charlet & Graham Porter TIMEFORM VIEW Has a good pedigree but looked one for later on when well held on last month’s hurdling debut at Plumpton.

TFRHIIII BHABr B g Haafhd - Petrarchick (USA) Luke Scott (5) J O Mr T. R. Gretton Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B P. G. Horrocks Jmc Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brotherto useful hurdler/fair chaser Petrastar but has only hinted at ability on his completed start over hurdles.

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Br B g Muhtathir - Goldie Jolie (FR) Ciaran Gethings J O Facilities Management Solutions Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Facilities Management Solutions (PGS) Ltd, Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEW Point winnerwho shaped with some promise in a Bangor bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Still in touch when slipping up between 4 out and 3 out at Fakenham in Novemberand has been given a breathing operation since. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) 6 11 8 Sean Bowen 30-100 (Charlie Longsdon) 14 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: TELLHERTHENAME: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

WISE GUY: Following its run on 1/11/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped over and the jockey fell.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Tellherthename (IRE), 3-1 Home Free (IRE), 10-3 Dartmoor Pirate (GB), 20-1 Wise Guy (FR), 100-1 Je Suis Sacre (FR), 150-1 Protector Pete (GB) TELLHERTHENAME ran out a ready winner in a race that’s worked out well over C&D in November and, with his latest effort easily excused (lost action), he’s fancied to defy a penalty. Home Free rates a good hurdling prospect having shown plenty in a PLAY SMARTER brace of bumpers last winter, while Dartmoor Pirate also looks promising judged on the manner of his Wincanton hurdling debut success.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) 2.HOME FREE (IRE) 3.DARTMOOR PIRATE 18

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FOURTH RACE

THE WEATHERBYS CHATTERIS FEN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

2.50

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £22500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8944, 2nd £4471, 3rd £2237, 4th £1118, 5th £558, 6th £279.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (32 wins from 144 runners, 22%) runs KARTOON AND CO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs KABRAL DU MATHAN FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2022 and 2023.

The stable runs SOIGNEUX BELL today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KABRAL DU MATHAN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 190 miles.

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KARTOON AND CO (FR) (36) 12 D

11-0

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LATIN VERSE (GB) (34) 2315 D

11-0

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SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) (31) 651

11-0

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WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE) (27) 31

11-0

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR) Harry Cobden J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning debut in juvenile hurdle at Clairefontaine (17f, soft) in July. Hood worn on that occasion is left offnow starting out for Paul Nicholls. Solid claims.

TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ) Marc Goldstein J O The Attwater Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom T B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who was fourth at Wolverhampton last time. Doesn’t look an obvious sort for hurdling, however, and this is a tricky starting point.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Balko (FR) - Baronne Picsou (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr P. H. Betts Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to French chaser Hurry Up and made a successful start in 4-runner event at Stratford in October. Subsequent second at Market Rasen was every bit as promising and he sets the standard. TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream Harry Reed J O Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Ralph Beckett. Struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Catterick juvenile in November (only run for Syd Hosie), but disappointed atAintree last time.

TFRHHIII BHA108

Br B g Muhtathir - Marble Game (FR) Caoilin Quinn J O Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mme Victoria Libaud Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who stepped forward from previous hurdling efforts when readily off the mark at Fontwell a month ago. More required in this stronger race.

TFRHHHII BHA112 Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE) Tom Cannon J O CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS - WHISPERING ROYAL Alan King, Barbury Castle T B R. Cody Oliver Brown S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who built on the promise of his hurdling debut when off the mark in a juvenile at Doncaster last time. Could step forward again.

TFRHHHHI BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: PERSEUS WAY (IRE) 4 11 0 Jamie Moore 10-11 (Gary Moore) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Kartoon And Co (FR), 3-1 Kabral du Mathan (FR), 5-1 Whispering Royal (IRE), 7-1 Soigneux Bell (FR), 12-1 Latin Verse (GB), 100-1 Blue Universe (IRE) KARTOON AND CO sets the standard and there’s more to come, so he’s fancied to double his tally for all that Kabral du Mathan makes plenty of appeal debuting for Paul Nicholls after a successful start in France. Whispering Royal isn’t without a PLAY SMARTER chance, either.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KARTOON AND CO (FR) 2.KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) 3.WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

3.20

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214.

(Penalty Value £4488.85)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (20 wins from 130 runners, 15%) runs TWENTY TWENTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs TWENTY TWENTY WEIGHTWATCHER: TWENTY TWENTY won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 7lb to 100.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RIVER TYNE trained by N Gifford, Findon, 120 miles.

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FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (32) 45-5424 D

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MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (36) 123-3D2 D

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MULLYS CHOICE (IRE) (52) 2-500

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Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Distinctive Look (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Mark Albon and Gary Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T B Wertheimer & Frere K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserwho gotright backontrackwithwinin11-runnerhandicapchase(20/1)atWincanton (25.1f, heavy) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up despite a 5lb rise.

TFRHHHHI BHA100 Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie James Davies J O Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan Nick Gifford, Findon T B Allan Munnis Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op and tongue strap on for 1st time when pulled up in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. Needs a couple ofthese to falter.

TFRHHIII BHA95

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury T B Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in very good nick, fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago.

Weighted to go well eased 1lb.

TFRHHHHH BHA94

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen (disqualified for rider’s overuse of whip) before posting a good second of 5 in handicap chase there (23.9f, heavy) 36 days ago. Must enter calculations.

TFRHHHHI BHA91 Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sleepless Eye Richie McLernon J O Martyn and Elaine Booth Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Points runner-up but only modest form shown in three runs over hurdles, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, goodto soft) 52 days ago. Makes chase debut stepping up intrip and could still do better. TFRHHHII BHA90

Br B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA) J ER NN Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T O Jump For Fun Racing U R B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited S NNO TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Leicester (20.1f, soft) 2 days ago. Can give another good account.

TFRIIIII IIIII BHA88 BHA88 Br B g Libertarian - Supreme Magical Lilly Pinchin J O The Free Thinkers Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Michael McCullagh Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Newcastle in early-2022 but well below par all 4 outings since, including over fences on last 2 occasions. Hard to warm to.

TFRHHIII BHA80

Br Br g Poet’s Voice - Viennese Whirl Tabitha Worsley (3) J O Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green T B Hobnob Partnership Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler in Ireland but remains a poor maiden over fences. Easily passed over from 3lb out ofthe handicap.

TFRHHIII BHA71

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: SMOKING PIGEON 9 11 10 Connor Brace 4-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mixedwave (IRE), 3-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 4-1 Twenty Twenty (IRE), 7-1 River Tyne (GB), 8-1 Mullys Choice (IRE), 28-1 Freethinker (IRE), 50-1 Voice of Hope (IRE) FELTON BELLEVUE figures on a handy-looking mark so is taken to gain a deserved success at the chief expense of in-form duo Mixedwave and Twenty Twenty who can PLAY SMARTER chase home Ben Case’s 9-y-o in that order.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) 2.MIXEDWAVE (IRE) 3.TWENTY TWENTY (IRE)

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THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277.

(Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Jonjo O’Neill (18 wins from 91 runners, 20%) runs UPTOWN LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs SHIROCCO’S DREAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHIROCCO’S DREAM trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 160 miles.

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2m 3f 189y

horse

age

st-lb

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UPTOWN LADY (IRE) (296) 41U3//U3-

9

12-0

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SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE) (27) 142-215 C D

9

11-10

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TERRESITA (IRE) (267) 430430-

7

11-9

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BLUE BEACH (GB) (22) 23125-3 C

7

11-8

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JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (24) P-04131

9

11-3

6

INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (2) 30-4622 BF

5

11-1

Br B m Milan - Lady Zephyr (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Mr Russell McAllister Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Noel Doyle Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWNovicehurdlewinneratWarwickinFebruary2021.Verylightlyracedsince,albeitshowingpromiseonsecondchaseattempt whenthird at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March.Absent again subsequently, sothe betting mayprove a useful guide here.

TFRHHHII BHA117 Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Dream Function (IRE) Harry Cobden J O J P Romans and S Geranio Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Headfield Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasgonewellfreshpreviouslyandenhancedthatstatisticbackfrom6monthsoff/followingwindopwhenbeating7-rivalsatHereford (25.2f)inNovember,makingallandvalueforextra.Foundthingstougherinclass2companynexttimeandbackdownintripnow. TFRHHHII BHA113 Br B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Mr Tom Ford Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3times as a novice hurdlerin 2021/22 season. Drewa blank in handicap hurdles last season and now tries her luck over fences back from 8 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA112

Br B m Kayf Tara - Flutter Bye (IRE) Alex Edwards J O POPLAR COTTAGE RACING CLUB Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B Mill House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/fair winning hurdler who enhanced her form when runner-up in competitive mares’ handicap at Newbury (20.5f) last spring.

Promisetogleanfromlastmonth’schasedebutthirdatExeterandlikelythere’smoretocomenowhandicappinginthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA111 Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) Kielan Woods J O THE JACK’S TOUCH PARTNERSHIP Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B L. Doyle Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordmixedoverhurdlesbutmorelikeitswitchedtochasing,makingit2winsfromlast3startsinmares’handicapatFakenham(21.2f, heavy)24daysago,impressingwithherjumpingandrespondingwellwhentackled.Expectedtogowellagainfrom3lbhigher. TFRHHHHI BHA106 Br Gr m Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) J R NE O Bradley Partnership T Nicky Martin, Minehead N RU B Ringfort Stud Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S NO N TIMEFORMVIEW TFRIIIII IIIII BHA110 BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: TERRESITA: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Blue Beach (GB), 10-3 Jacks Touch (IRE), 4-1 Shirocco’s Dream (IRE), 5-1 Uptown Lady (IRE), 11-2 Terresita (IRE) Boasting a steadily progressive profile over hurdles, BLUE BEACH produced a promising first effort over fences when third in novice company at Exeter 3 weeks ago.

Entitled to improve now handicapping up in trip, she earns the vote to come out PLAY SMARTER on top. Jacks Touch has thrived for a switch to chasing, landing 2 of her last 3 starts and she rates the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLUE BEACH 2.JACKS TOUCH (IRE) 3.SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.20 - THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Penalties, after December 30th, 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 January 9th, 2024, 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 any such winner 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. Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

19 entries at £38. - ClosedJanuary6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3130; Second £1565;Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (Penalty Value £4092.77) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4220 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £971 and the fourth £486. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £38. - Closed January 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3234; Second £1617; Third £808; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4220.64) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.20 - THE ARKLE FINANCE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4220 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £971 and the fourth £486. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. 20 entries at £38. - Closed January 6th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3234; Second £1617; Third £808; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4220.64) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.50 - THE WEATHERBYS CHATTERIS FEN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11706 to the winning horse The second to receive £5382, the third £2691, the fourth £1345, the fifth £672 and the sixth £335. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th.

Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 hurdle race 4lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £110. - Closed January 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8944; Second £4471; Third £2237; Fourth £1118; Fifth £558; Sixth £279. (Penalty Value £11706.75) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.20 - THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £42. - Closed January 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase 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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 9 entries at £55. - Closed January 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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FIXTURES Wednesday 3 January

Afternoon Racing

Friday 12 January

Chatteris Fen Raceday

Thursday 25 January

Lady Protectress Raceday

Thursday 8 February

Logistics Raceday

Thursday 22 February

Afternoon Racing

Sunday 3 March

John Bigg ‘Oxo’ Raceday

Wednesday 13 March

Cheltenham Raceday

Sunday 17 March

St Paw-tricks Raceday

Monday 25 March

Afternoon Racing

Monday 1 April

Easter Monday Bank Holiday Raceday

Thursday 25 April

Evening Racing

Thursday 9 May

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 21 May

Ladies Night

Monday 27 May

Family Raceday

Tuesday 8 October

Season Opener

Sunday 3 November

Community Raceday

Tuesday 12 November

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 23 November

Beer Festival

Sunday 8 December

Peterborough Chase

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