Horse’s age

THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 26TH & 27TH NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for two yrs old x Total race value £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3158, 2nd £1578, 3rd £790, 4th £394, 5th £240. (Penalty Value £3996) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (55 wins from 380 runners, 14%) runs KINGSLEY PRIDE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs KINGSLEY PRIDE

Longest Traveller: LOOK BACK SMILING trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 246 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 KINGSLEY PRIDE (GB) (44) 622

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Whirly Bird

9-9 (3)

Franny Norton J

O Kingsley Park 28 - Gold

Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Woodcote Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Matched pick of his turf form when runner-up on qualifying run in Chelmsford novice 44 days ago. Remains early days and cheekpieces may have positive effect now handicapping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA83

2 MIGHTY RIVER (IRE) (16) 531

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Coral Garden O Mr Saeed Manana

9-7 (2)

William Buick J James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEWPut experience to good use from the front when landing 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) 16 days ago, displaying a willing attitude. More to come again now handicapping and bred to relish this longer trip. TFRHHHHH BHA81

3 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (35) 233

Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Merseybeat O Mr C. J. Murfitt & Partner

9-0 (1)

Robert Havlin J Marco Botti, Newmarket T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, carrying head awkwardly but running on late. Cheekpieces reached for now and not out of things over longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA74

4 LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (35) 130564 8-11 (4)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico Clifford Lee J

O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners

Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T B Coole House Farm Gemma Tutty Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on debut in 6f Pontefract maiden in August. Matched that since, including when fourth in 5-runner Wolverhampton nursery (9.5f) for present yard 35 days ago. Eased 2lb subsequently. TFRHHHII BHA71

5 MIRABELLO BAY (IRE) (39) 616321

Br Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Stone Roses (IRE) O Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore

8-2 (5)

Theodore Ladd J J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T B Mr John Donworth Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner nursery (8/13) at Chelmsford City (10f) 39 days ago, impressing with his attitude as he overcame loads of trouble in the straight. This is tougher. TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3. Stewards Note: CAVERN CLUB: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mighty River (IRE), 4-1 Mirabello Bay (IRE), 9-2 Kingsley Pride (GB), 11-2 Cavern Club (IRE), 8-1 Look Back Smiling (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER A unique nursery run over 11 furlongs that can go to MIGHTY RIVER. He battled well when opening his account at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and now goes handicapping over a trip that will be right up his street. Kingsley Pride and Cavern Club both have headgear fitted and could have more to offer themselves with their stamina drawn out further.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIGHTY RIVER (IRE) 2.KINGSLEY PRIDE 3.CAVERN CLUB (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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