Kempton Park Racecard - Tuesday 27th December

The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase is one of the most prestigious jump races in the calendar and the roll of honour speaks for itself with all-time greats like Desert Orchid and Kauto Star entering Racing folklore thanks to their incredible records in the race.

This year we have a fantastic field for the race, and a brilliant supporting cast for all the Ladbrokes-sponsored Grade One races across the two days.

Coming racing to Kempton Park’s King George VI Chase Meeting has been part of my Christmas tradition since 1988 and I know it’s become the same for so many of you attending over the two days this year, and we want that to carry on for generations to come. So in addition to the fantastic horses and jockeys that we have on show, we very much hope that the atmosphere and entertainment around the racecourse sends you home happy and with great memories of your day.

Good luck if you are having a bet, but most importantly enjoy what promises to be a memorable two days.

Simon Clare Group Director of Consumer A airs (Ladbrokes & Coral)

A very warm welcome to the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival, the highlight of the Kempton Park calendar.

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Committee

Richard Fuller (Chairman)

George Baker

Simon Burgoyne

Katy Mitchell Hayley Moore Rishi Persad

Simon Philip Mike Sackman Hannah Vowles

General Manager Simon Durrant

Assistant General Manager Beverley Frith kempton@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Clerk of the Course & Regional Head of Racing Brian Cli ord - 07880 784484

Head Groundsman Steve Gudge - 07778 813826

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) Charlie Corbett (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown, Tony McGlone, Gwen Thomas, Cody Watkins

Starters

Robert Supple James Stenning

Judge Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Paul Champion

Medical O cers

Dr Lucy Free

Dr Rob Cullen

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Mark Gorvin Dr Graeme Robertson Dr Rizwan Ghani

Dr Ramy Saker Dr John Heathcock

Veterinary O cer Sally Taylor

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc.,B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S David Dugdale, VetMB, CertEP, CertESM, M.R.C.V.S.

Equine Welfare & Integrity O cers

Kelly McSorley, Darren Stone Lisa Cook, Stuart Shilston, Commentator David Fitzgerald

Betting Ring Manager

Vicki Moore

Designated Safeguarding Lead Simon Durrant

Deputy Safeguarding Leads Brian Cli ord Beverley Frith

Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse.

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING

WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY 2023

FLOODLIT ALL WEATHER FLAT RACING

It’s our fi rst fixture of 2023. What better way to enjoy your New Year than with a Wednesday of racing here at Kempton Park?

First Race: 5.30pm Last Race: 8.30pm

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE

12.45pm The Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boosts Introductory Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race)- 2m 12-13

SECOND RACE

1.20pm The Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) - 2m 18-19

THIRD RACE

1.55pm The Ladbrokes “We Play Together” Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) - 3m 121y 24-25

FOURTH RACE

2.30pm

The Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Steeple Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) - 2m 32-33

FIFTH RACE

3.09pm The Ladbrokes Play “1-2-Free” On Football Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) - 3m 36-38

SIXTH RACE

3.40pm The Ladbrokes Fanzone “Your Team Your Game” Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 40-42

BETTING

There are Tote and William Hill betting shop facilities around the racecourse.

DISABLED VIEWING Is provided on the Premier Steppings to the front of the Grandstand and Parade Ring Steppings.

DISABLED FACILITIES All suites are accessible to the disabled customer. DDA compliant toilets are available in all areas. Lifts are available at both ends of the Grandstand and in the main entrance of the Clubhouse.

The Racecourse O ce & North Entrance are fitted with induction loops for the hard of hearing. Mobile induction loops can be made available at advance request.

TODAY'S CATERING

Grandstand Ground Floor

The ground fl oor of the Grandstand has in total 6 bars o ering a wide range of drinks which include a selection of draft products, spirits, champagne, prosecco, real ales and soft drinks. Food o ering includes traditional fi sh & chips, pizza and Ca e Nero which also has a selection of grab and go items which include sandwiches, crisps and chocolate bars.

Paddock Enclosure

The Paddock Enclosure includes a variety of food & beverage o ers which should have something for all including curry, burgers, hog roast, winter pimm’s, co ee and various bars.

Premier Enclosure (First Floor)

The Premier Enclosure o ers a range of hot and cold drinks including a selection of draft products, spirits, champagne, wines, prosecco, real ales, soft and hot drinks. Also available from Street Food Concessions will be a selection of grab and go food o ering.

RACECARD

1. FORM

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

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

New racing season

Missed racing season

Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

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

EXPERT VIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating

HORSE’S TRAINER

BETTING

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number. Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

Days since the horse last run

Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

Horse’s owner

Horse’s breeder

Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet. Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience. Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

Race 1 11.50 3m 26y

1 Loughermore (IRE) 12-0

2 Kingsfort Hill (GB) 11-13

3 Piaff Bubbles (IRE) 11-13

4 Let Me Entertain U (GB) 11-12

5 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 11-12

6 Heritier de Sivola (FR) 11-7

7 Tartan Cookie (IRE) 11-7

8 Wandering West (IRE) 11-6

9 Humps And Bumps (IRE) 11-1

10 The Imposter (FR) 11-1

11 Great Raffles (FR) 10-12

12 Monticello (IRE) 10-8

13 Tommy’s Fortune (IRE) 10-8

14 Dakota Beat (IRE) 10-8

15 Secret Secret (IRE) 10-7

16 Economic Editor (IRE) 10-6

17 Landacre Bridge (GB) 10-2 18 Songbird’s Tale (GB) 10-2

19 Ballyfarsoon (IRE) 10-2

20 Royal Flush (GB) 10-2

Race 2 12.25 3m 45y

1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR) 12-1

2 Herewegohoney (IRE) 11-11

3 Good Look Charm (FR) 11-8

4 Juniper (GB) 11-2

5 Sadie Hill (IRE) 10-2

Race 3 1.00 2m

1 Royal Mogul (IRE) 11-7

2 Allibaba (GB) 11-0

3 A Shining Moon (IRE) 11-0

4 Benassi (IRE) 11-0

WETHERBY

5 Dee Day Landing (GB) 11-0

6 Eddie Mush (IRE) 11-0

7 Glascar More (IRE) 11-0

8 Hattons Gardens (IRE) 11-0

9 Haut Berry (FR) 11-0

10 Mr Biggs (GB) 11-0

11 Out For The Count (IRE) 11-0

12 Pride Rock (IRE) 11-0

13 Quick Sharpener (IRE) 11-0

14 Rocket Robbo (GB) 11-0

15 Sageburg County (IRE) 11-0

16 Yeomen Warder (IRE) 11-0

17 Farne Island (GB) 10-7

18 Rainbow Jet (IRE) 10-7

Race 4 1.35 2m 3f 85y

1 Ganapathi (FR) 11-10

2 Bass Rock (FR) 11-7

3 Castle Rushen (IRE) 10-12

4 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 10-6

5 Grand Voyage (FR) 10-5

6 Not What It Seems (IRE) 10-5

Race 5 2.15 2m

1 Casi Crudo (GB) 11-7

2 Jilaijone (FR) 11-7

3 Jipekaa Machin (FR) 11-7

4 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR) 11-0

5 Kincade (IRE) 11-0

6 Morandi Second (FR) 11-0

7 Planet Legend (IRE) 11-0

8 Play By The Rules (IRE) 11-0

9 Regal Vision (GB) 11-0

10 Robin Goodfellow (IRE) 11-0

CHEPSTOW

11 Start In Front (FR) 11-0

12 Wakey Wakey (IRE) 11-0

13 Astrobrio (GB) 10-7

14 Toute Chic (IRE) 10-7

Race 6 2.45 1m 7f 36y

1 Cheddleton (GB) 12-0

2 Eclair D’ainay (FR) 11-13

3 Friend Or Foe (FR) 11-10

4 Malystic (GB) 11-10

5 Cornerstone Lad (GB) 11-8

6 Daly Tiger (FR) 11-7

7 No Risk des Flos (FR) 11-2 8 And The New (IRE) 10-10 9 Heartbreak Kid (IRE) 10-9

Race 7 3.20 2m

1 Admiral Horatio (IRE) 11-2 2 Big Ambitions (IRE) 11-2 3 Carlo Storm (IRE) 11-2 4 Glory Hights (GB) 11-2 5 Home Free (IRE) 11-2 6 Hubbel Bubbel (GB) 11-2 7 Knacker Trapper (IRE) 11-2 8 Samwise (IRE) 11-2 9 Scalloway Castle (IRE) 11-2 10 Sleeping Tom (GB) 11-2 11 Tarras Wood (IRE) 11-2 12 The Full Pasty (IRE) 11-2 13 Thornaby Exceed (GB) 11-2 14 Waspy (IRE) 11-2 15 Blooming Fortune (IRE) 10-9 16 Mug Bookies (IRE) 10-9

Race 1 12.00 2m 11y 1 Gitche Gumee (GB) 11-7 2 Ballydisco (IRE) 11-0 3 Celtic Fortune (IRE) 11-0 4 Equinus (IRE) 11-0 5 Governor Green (IRE) 11-0 6 Half Dozen (IRE) 11-0 7 Inchester d’Amsyl (FR) 11-0 8 Inspector Lynley (GB) 11-0

Invincible de Mee (FR) 11-0

Ito Ditto (FR) 11-0

Kap Chidley (FR) 11-0

Lookingdandy (GB) 11-0

Mr Biggs (GB) 11-0

Out of Office (IRE) 11-0

Torula (IRE) 11-0

West Park Boy (GB) 11-0 Race 2 12.30 2m 3f 100y

Hurricane Le Dun (FR) 11-4

Hymac (IRE) 11-4

Jail No Bail (IRE) 11-4 4 Keaden Hill (IRE) 11-4 5 Nordy Lordy (GER) 11-4 6 Rare Bear (GB) 11-4 7 Russian Ruler (IRE) 11-4 8 Saint Davy (FR) 11-4 9 Secret Plan (IRE) 11-4 10 State of Power (IRE) 11-4 11 Technology (IRE) 11-4 12 The Big Reveal (IRE) 11-4 13 Whynotnowroy (IRE) 11-4 14 Blackhorse Lady (IRE) 10-11 15 Tango Arumba (IRE) 10-11

Race 3 1.05 2m 3f 98y

1 Allmankind (GB) 12-0 2 Francky du Berlais (FR) 11-5 3 Phoenix Way (IRE) 11-4 4 Silver Hallmark (GB) 11-1 5 Numitor (GB) 11-0

6 Red Rookie (GB) 11-0 7 The Big Bite (IRE) 10-13 8 Broken Halo (GB) 10-9 9 Fugitif (FR) 10-7 10 Le Cameleon (GB) 10-5 11 Enzo d’Airy (FR) 10-2

12 Golden Whisky (IRE) 10-2

Race 4 1.40 2m 11y 1 Medyaf (GB) 11-5 2 Scriptwriter (IRE) 11-5 3 Comfort Zone (IRE) 11-0 4 Fils de Roi (FR) 11-0 5 Havaila (IRE) 11-0 6 Jupiter Allen (FR) 11-0 7 Perseus Way (IRE) 11-0 8 Spartan Army (IRE) 11-0 9 The Churchill Lad (IRE) 11-0 10 Dixon Cove (GER) 10-12

Race 5 2.10 2m 7f 131y

1 Flight Deck (IRE) 12-0 2 Green Book (FR) 11-12 3 Lynwood Gold (IRE) 11-12 4 Us And Them (IRE) 11-11 5 West To The Bridge (IRE)11-10 6 Bells of Peterboro (IRE) 11-0 7 Flemenstide (IRE) 10-13 8 Just A Dime (IRE) 10-10 9 Kateson (GB) 10-9 10 Sabrina (IRE) 10-9 11 Bobo Mac (IRE) 10-6

Race 6 2.50 3m 6f 130y 1 The Big Dog (IRE) 12-0 2 The Big Breakaway (IRE)11-13 3 Fortescue (GB) 11-10 4 Quick Wave (FR) 11-9 5 Pats Fancy (IRE) 11-7 6 Truckers Lodge (IRE) 11-6 7 Fantastikas (FR) 11-6 8 The Galloping Bear (GB) 11-5 9 Time To Get Up (IRE) 11-3 10 Ask Me Early (IRE) 11-3 11 Musical Slave (IRE) 11-0 12 Wouldubewell (IRE) 10-11 13 Cyclop (IRE) 10-9 14 Wayfinder (IRE) 10-9

Regina Dracones (IRE) 10-7

Movethechains (IRE) 10-7

The Two Amigos (GB) 10-6

Gats And Co (GB) 10-2 19 D’Jango (FR) 10-2

Race 7 3.25 2m 7f 131y 1 Mister Coffey (FR) 11-10 2 Oscar Elite (IRE) 11-7

Gustavian (IRE) 11-5

Dalamoi (IRE) 11-0

Ree Okka (GB) 10-13 6 Young Buck (IRE) 10-11

Super Survivor (IRE) 10-9

Race 8 3.55 2m 11y

Cape Vidal (GB) 11-6

Isaac des Obeaux (FR) 11-6

Fingle Bridge (IRE) 11-2

He’s My Shadow (IRE) 11-2 5 Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 11-2

Rivers Corner (GB) 11-2

Rollo’s Kingdom (GB) 11-2

Thank You Blue (GB) 11-2 9 Three Cliffs Bay (GER) 11-2 10 Harthill (FR) 10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f winner on Flat for David O’Meara. Since changed hands for 47,000 gns and not ruled out now going hurdling for his in-form yard.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2021: ICEO (FR) 3 11 3 Bryony Frost 9-4 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 7. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

CHARLES ST: Following its run on 1/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

FORWARD FLIGHT: Following its run on 1/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost both fore shoes.

POSTMARK: Following its run on 15/9/2022 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Him Malaya (FR), 9-2 Postmark (GB), 5-1 Artistic Choice (IRE), 7-1 Charles St (GB), 8-1 Samuel Spade (GER), 9-1 Chaos Control (IRE), 10-1 Dark Mystery (IRE), 18-1 Highland Frolic (FR), 28-1 Forward Flight (IRE)

POSTMARK is the most persuasive option given he was the best of these on the Flat and represents a yard that does well with its juvenile hurdlers. Him Malaya shaped best on his debut in this sphere at Newton Abbot in October and seems sure to improve, while Samuel Spade and Chaos Control are other hurdling newcomers to note.

PLAY SMARTER

Showing some smart form over hurdles, Edwardstone was always destined to be a top-class chaser in the making and proved this when landing the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase by 16 lengths. The seven-year-old showed an impressive round of jumping once again here. Held up in last, he made his other three rivals look decidedly average when clearing away between the final couple of obstacles. The superstar subsequently went on to land the Arkle at Cheltenham in March, followed by the Tingle Creek this season.

GLORY AND FORTUNE

Yet to get o the mark in his three chasing starts but he is a very talented hurdler, winning the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. He looked to be booked for second place in the Arkle trial when falling two from home and if jumping better, he could be a threat.

AUCUNRISQUE

Made a successful start to his chasing career when winning at Uttoxeter. He looks to have taken well to fences and lost little in defeat when runner-up at Newbury last month. Should run well and he will be winning more chases.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when o ering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places o ered

• 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may o er place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

• 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

• 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

• Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

• Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

• Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

INFORMATION FOR RACE & RESIDENTS

INFORMATION FOR RACE GOERS & RESIDENTS

Surrey Police have authorised Traffic Marshals from The Provider (CSP) Ltd to direct traffic as part of the Traffic around Kempton Park Race Course for the duration Festival, 26th and 27th December.

INFORMATION FOR RACEGOERS & RESIDENTS

INFORMATION FOR RACE GOERS

Surrey Police have authorised Traffic Marshals from The Combined Services Provider (CSP) Ltd to direct traffic as part of the Traffic Plan for the roads around Kempton Park Race Course for the duration of the Winter Festival, 26th and 27th December.

Selected CSP Ltd staff are approved as ‘Accredited ‘Community Safety Accreditation Scheme’ with the power

& RESIDENTS

Surrey Police have authorised Traffic Marshals from The Combined Services Provider (CSP) Ltd to direct traffic as part of the Traffic Plan for the roads around Kempton Park Racecourse for the duration of the Christmas Festival, 26th and 27th December.

They will be wearing uniform and displaying the Accreditation badge:

Selected CSP Ltd staff are approved as ‘Accredited Persons’ under the ‘Community Safety Accreditation Scheme’ with the power to direct traffic.

Selected CSP Ltd staff are approved as ‘Accredited Persons’ under the ‘Community Safety Accreditation Scheme’ with the power to direct traffic.

have authorised Traffic Marshals from The Combined Services Ltd to direct traffic as part of the Traffic Plan for the roads empton Park Race Course for the duration of the Winter and 27th December.

They will be wearing uniform and displaying the Community Safety Accreditation badge:

They will be wearing uniform and displaying the Community Safety Accreditation badge:

Ltd staff are approved as ‘Accredited Persons’ Safety Accreditation Scheme’ with the power to direct traffic.

wearing uniform and displaying the Community badge:

They are here to help you and to help the traffic to run smoothly

Their traffic directions should be complied with in the police officer and failure to do so is an offence.

They are here to help you and to help the traffic to run smoothly and safely.

They are here to help you and to help the traffic to run smoothly and safely

Their traffic directions should be complied with in the same way as those of police officer and failure to do so is an offence.

Their traffic directions should be complied with in the same way as those police officer and failure to do so is an offence.

to help you and to help the traffic to run smoothly and safely

MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

VIEW

hurdler

generally held

form

year

put in a good shift when third of 9 on return at Sandown (19.8f, soft). Entitled to come on for that and should make her presence felt.  TFRHHHII BHA127

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GLIMPSE OF GALA (GB) (38) 310-322 BF 6 11-4 Br B m Passing Glance - Apple Days   Bradley Roberts (7) J O The Tweed Clad Fossils

Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mrs F. Marriott

Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins last season and has performed with credit all 3 starts since returning to action in September, most recently at Ascot where she was 3 1/4 lengths second to Coquelicot. Enjoys a handy pull at the weights with that rival here and needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA127

4 COQUELICOT (FR) (24) 34/12-11 C 6 11-3 Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Nights (FR)

DESERT ORCHID THE LIFE STORY

With four King George VI Chase wins to his name at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, Desert Orchid was an integral part of the festive programme at the racecourse and as much a part of Christmas as tinsel, holly and mistletoe.

It was, and still is, a career worth paying tribute to. In addition to his four King George wins, he was also successful in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Irish Grand National, the Whitbread Gold Cup, the Victor Chandler Chase and the Tingle Creek, which amazingly came in the same season as his Cheltenham Gold Cup victory. In truth, Desert Orchid was unique - on the day the inaugural Desert Orchid Steeple Chase was held, David Elsworth and Richard Burridge, his trainer and principal owner, were present as part of a memorial service to unveil a plaque next to the life-size statue of Dessie that stands near the parade ring.

In total, the ‘people’s champion’ won 34 of his 71 starts, fi nished runner-up a further seven times and was third on three occasions. He collected £654,066 in prize-money in his 10 seasons on the racetrack before retiring, after which he fulfilled frequent public appearances thanks to his ‘celebrity’ status.

Desert Orchid seemed to save his best for Kempton Park with seven victories from 13 starts. Four of the seven wins came in the King George and, as much a showman o the track as he was on it, even in retirement still made the annual Boxing Day trip to Kempton to parade to the packed stands.

The Kempton Park story of Dessie, who was trained by Elsworth throughout his career, began with a fall in a novices’ hurdle and ended with a fall when attempting to win the King George for a fifth time. In between, it was all about success. Ironically, his fi rst win here came on Boxing Day in a novices’ hurdle in 1983 – 11 months after his debut fall – before fi nishing third on his seasonal debut in October 1984 and then runner-up to Browne’s Gazette in the Christmas Hurdle on another festive visit to the course.

His only visit of the 1985-86 season saw him fall in a hurdle race on the fi rst start of his campaign, but jockey Simon Sherwood led Dessie to his biggest success here when landing the fi rst of four King George’s in 1986. A chase victory in November 1987 was then followed by second place in the Boxing Day feature behind Nupsala. The second King George arrived in 1988 with Sherwood again on board, before Richard Dunwoody took over the following season, which brought a third King George as well as the Racing Post Chase here in February 1990. By the end of that year, an amazing fourth King George was in the bag. When the 12-year-old fell attempting to win a fifth King George in 1991, connections decided it was time to bring the curtain down on a legend’s career. The horse, clever as ever, had made the decision for his owners – it was time for a life as a celebrity.

ROLL OF HONOUR

Big race wins:

King George VI Chase (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990)

Gainsborough Chase (1987, 1989)

Chivas Regal Cup (1988)

Whitbread Gold Cup (1988)

Tingle Creek (1988)

Victor Chandler Chase (1989)

Cheltenham Gold Cup (1989)

Racing Post Chase (1990)

Irish Grand National (1990)

Agfa Diamond Chase (1991)

One of the less-open renewals of the Desert Orchid Chase saw Shishkin sent o as odds-on favourite after his summer break and didn’t disappoint to many fans delight.

He was taking on the highly talented Greaneteen, who was bidding to add a third Grade 1 success to his name, but was no match for Nicky Henderson’s in-mate who flew home by 10 lengths.

Shishkin, who missed the Tingle Creek earlier in the month, produced a terrific e ort and showed his class by going through the gears e ortlessly. He won the race going down to the second last and proved a class apart from his three rivals on the day.

FUNAMBULE SIVOLA

Runner-up in the Champion Chase this year at 40/1, he was disappointing on his season return in the Tingle Creek. Should be much fitter now and this classy type can’t be dismissed easily.

NUBE NEGRA

Winner of the 2020 renewal when beating Altoir, Nube Negra is always hard to rule out. Made a winning seasonal return to action by 8 lengths in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham and this should be his prep run for the Champion Chase in March.

EDWARDSTONE

Winner of the Arkle this year, Edwardstone showed his class once again to land the Tingle Creek in terrific style. He beat the winner of this race last year with ease and he is the one that they all have to beat.

THE

LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB

RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 234 runners, 24%) runs MISTER FISHER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs DOLOS

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2021. The stable runs MISTER FISHER today. Longest Traveller: SIZING POTTSIE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 153 miles.

VIEW Progressed well in open company last season, taking the Game Spirit at Newbury, and put up a career-best when second in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham. Failed to settle when returned to a longer trip at Aintree subsequently but well held in Tingle Creek at Sandown on return. TFRHHHII BHA161 3 MISTER FISHER (IRE) (23) 14P2-F4 CD 8 11-8 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 who won Grade 2 Chase here (20.5f) in January but is showing his form increasing rarely nowadays. Others preferred.

S.P’s: 4-7 Edwardstone (GB), 7-2 Nube Negra (SPA), 12-1 Funambule Sivola (FR), 25-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), 50-1 Dolos (FR), 66-1 Mister Fisher (IRE), Sizing Pottsie (FR)

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JANIKA (FR) (39) 0/60P0-4

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Majaka (FR)

follow up, however. TFRHHHII BHA140

9 11-8

James Bowen J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede   Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Hubert Langot & Mr Michel Langot   Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2019 but he shaped encouragingly in a change of headgear/had wind op when fourth of 13 to Your Darling in handicap chase at Ascot (21f) 39 days ago. Needs to build on it now.  TFRHHHII BHA139

9 SMARTY WILD (GB) (39) 5332F-2 C 8 11-2

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Blaeberry   Tom O’Brien J O Mr Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey   Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Lady Bland   Philip Hobbs Racing, Equine Bio Genie Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who resumed with a good second of 9 to Larry in handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f) 39 days ago. He can’t be discounted off an unchanged mark.  TFRHHHII BHA133

10 YOUR DARLING (IRE) (39) 153P4-1 7 11-2

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling   Kielan Woods J O Lord Vestey   Ben Pauling, Naunton T B William Mangan   Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has an excellent record when fresh and an impressive scorer in 21f handicap chase at Ascot on his return last month. Needs to back it up now off a 10lb higher mark.  TFRHHIII BHA133

11 STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (36) 14245-3 D 6 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE)   Tom Cannon J O I & C Gosden, M Sharp & G Kennington   Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Gerry Caplis   Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) last November. Has failed to add to that since though, coming in a below-par third here last month. More is required.  TFRHHIII BHA131

12 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (24) 1300-45 CD 8 10-13

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (IRE)   Jack Tudor J O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott   Christian Williams, Bridgend T B A. V. Bloodstock   NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Is in better heart than bare form of 2 runs this term, not seen to best effect when fifth in the Becher (25.8f) at Aintree 24 days ago. Took this contest 12 months ago and back on same mark now. Player. TFRHHHHH BHA130

13 BELARGUS (FR) (39) F1/F40-6 7 10-13 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Belga Wood (USA)   Niall Houlihan (3) J O Mr John P. McManus   Nick Gifford, Findon T B Dr Georges Sandor

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in early 2021 but seen just 4 times since, well-held sixth of 13 to Your Darling in handicap chase at Ascot (21f) 39 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.  TFRHHIII BHA130 14 TILE TAPPER (GB) (25) 0/0401-2 8 10-8

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Darn Hot   Bryan Carver J O Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd   Chris Honour, Ashburton T B No Illusions Partnership   Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up over fences, readily winning at Chepstow in February before resuming with excellent second of 11 in 19f Exeter handicap 25 days ago. Open to further progress. Shortlisted.  TFRHHHII BHA125

15 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (241) 4UP23-0 D 8 10-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE)   Rex Dingle J

O Mr Richard J. Gurr   Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Thomas Bruton   Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces on final outing for David Bridgwater in April, but has fallen to a good mark for his new yard. No forlorn hope despite being 1lb out of the handicap.  TFRHHHII BHA118

Plenty are in with a shout. FIVE STAR GETAWAY landed this event 12 months ago and teed himself up well for a repeat when a promising Becher fifth so gets the vote now back on last year’s winning mark. Coral Gold Cup runner-up Remastered heads the list of dangers despite having a 4lb higher mark to overcome, with Fontaine Collonges, Tile Tapper and Flegmatik

time and not seen for a year. TFRHHHII BHA134

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9 FRUIT N NUT (IRE) (45) 2110/1-3 D 6 10-13

Br B g Carlotamix (FR) - Perilously (USA)

O Mr Les Buckley

B Mrs E. Leahy

Theo Gillard (3) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Proactive Personnel Limited, Special Piping Materials Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual soft-ground bumper winner at the start of 2021 and made an impressive transition to hurdling when scoring at Bangor later that year. That form worked out, but he didn’t help his rider off the bridle when third in introductory event at Wetherby on his return 45 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA125

10 SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) (36) 21-3532 D 8 10-12

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ballygologue (IRE)

O D Bassom & P Cardosi

B John O’Mahony

Ciaran Gethings J

Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his chase account in a 3-runner Fontwell novice last autumn. Has held his form over hurdles this season but others look better handicapped.  TFRHHHII BHA124

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INVINCIBLE

NAO

(FR) (36) 461-03

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR)

4 10-10

Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson   Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau   K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from hurdling debut when winning 14-runner juvenile at Auteuil (17.4f) in April. Bit too free on both starts for current yard but could do better in a well-run handicap.  TFRHHHII BHA122

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MASTER DANCER

(FR) (46) 5210-13

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR)

D BF 5 10-10

David Bass J

O The Dancer Quartet   Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux   Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning chaser in France who made a successful British debut back over hurdles in Stratford maiden (16.3f). Backed it up with very good third of 19 in 2m Cheltenham handicap so he’s a player here. TFRHHHHH BHA122

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LIVELY CITIZEN

(IRE) (39) P126-00 D 7 10-5

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)   Finn Lambert (5) J

O Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate   D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B E. M. O’Sullivan   Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable and consistent sort in the main who wasn’t seen to best effect when seventh at Ascot 39 days ago. Dropped 3lb since and can’t be discounted.  TFRHHHII BHA117

14 BIG BOY BOBBY (IRE) (23) 226F-41 D 4 10-4

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Duchess of Foxland (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Incipe Partnership   Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Foxland Stud Ltd   Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous encouragement when landing a 10-runner handicap at Huntingdon recently and, while this is a much stronger race, he merits consideration.  TFRHHHHI BHA116

15 PRIVATORY (FR) (23) 1120-60 D 4 10-2

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA)   Niall Houlihan (3) J O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton   Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois   Oberon Investments Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on debut for this yard in novice at Sandown in March. Well below form in handicaps on his last 3, weak in the market on more than on occasion. Needs to show more.  TFRHIIII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2021: ROWLAND WARD 5 11 5 Ciaran Gethings 10-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 6, 7, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Stewards Note:

FAIVOIR: Following its run on 8/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered near the last hurdle. NO ORDINARY JOE: Following its run on 18/12/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

KANDOO KID: Following its run on 18/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free and hung left. PAROS: Following its run on 4/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Kandoo Kid (FR), 8-1 Big Boy Bobby (IRE), 17-2 L’Eau du Sud (FR), Master Dancer (FR), 10-1 Alien Storm (IRE), Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE), 12-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), 14-1 Fruit N Nut (IRE), 16-1 For Pleasure (IRE), 18-1 Faivoir (FR), 22-1 Invincible Nao (FR), 25-1 Lively Citizen (IRE), 50-1 Paros (FR), 66-1 Raya Time (FR), 150-1 Privatory (FR)

A wide-open event in which there is reason to think MASTER DANCER could resume winning ways having shaped well under a positive ride at Cheltenham last time. Unexposed types Kandoo Kid and Big Boy Bobby are potential threats, although there are several for whom a case can be made.

Sixth Race

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First Race 12.45 - THE LADBROKES DAILY ODDS BOOSTS INTRODUCTORY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657 and the sixth £327. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 19 entries at £110.Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.20 - THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £29614 to the winning horse The second to receive £11112, the third £5564 and the fourth £2771. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £260 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2023. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (24 Hour Declarations apply to this race) 8 entries at £260. - Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £22662; Second £9303; Third £4654; Fourth £2324. (Penalty Value £29614) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.55 - THE LADBROKES “WE PLAY TOGETHER” MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, 3 at £20 and 7 at £100. - Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. 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, December 21st and pay £500 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 22nd and pay £2250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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). Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2023. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 9 entries at £500.Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) A

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Fifth Race 3.09 - THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE”

ON FOOTBALL HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 29 entries, at £250.Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.40 - THE LADBROKES FANZONE “YOUR TEAM YOUR GAME” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11109 to the winning horse The second to receive £5118, the third £2558, the fourth £1281, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 22 entries, at £100.Closed December 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8513; Second £4257; Third £2128; Fourth £1065; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £11109.84)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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