Leicester Racecard - Wednesday 13th December

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Welcome to our 13th December race meeting. This is an all chase card of 6 races, the first of which starts at 1.05pm and the last at 3.35pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who are William Hill and the Cochrane family.

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the site map, which will allow you to easily find everything.

Important points to note are: Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after.

Please familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our First Aid unit. We have 2 qualified first aiders with us today plus a Parade Ring paramedic.

For our loyal Owners and Trainers we have provided the Club Room where you will find televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal plus additional viewing from the Club Terrace.

Annual badge holders can use the 1st floor boxes or the Paddock Pavilion.

Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have opened “voucher outlets” where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash from the main office before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting.

Today these outlets are situated at the Main Office, the Main Tote building and the Betting Hall Tote. We are pleased to say that this change has sped up service and improved security.

Some other points of interest are: • Our Veterinary Treatment rooms have been refurbished and updated, enabling our Veterinary Surgeons to give the best treatment as quick as possible if required.

• We are also delighted to say that our Executive Boxes, Club Room, Kube and the Nelson Suite have been completely refurbished including a new customer lift in the Grandstand HAVE A GREAT RACEDAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US THIS YEAR AND WE WOULD ALL LIKE TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US ON 28TH DECEMBER FOR OUR POST CHRISTMAS FAMILY RACEDAY.

Today’s Officials Stewards

Mr T. COOPER (Stewards Panel Chair) Mr S. CONNAWAY Mr M. EYRE Mr B. FORD Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT Ms L. MOORE

Starters

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Mrs G. LESTER Mr J. S. STEVENSON

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Ring Manager Veterinary Surgeons Betting Mr N. PATEMAN Mr W. BEVIN Mr P. DALY Mrs V. MARCHI

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Medical Officers Dr S. RAYNOR Prof. J. BURTON Dr S. READY

Mr T. PETERS

Mr TIM PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Mr D. MAYKELS Ms D.WILDER

Mrs C. MARELLI

Today’s race conditions can be found on page 31 of this race programme

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Br B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE) Trevor Whelan (3) J O Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket T B Michael Fennessy S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up all 4 starts in Irish points and in the frame more often that not under Rules.Run poorly last 2 starts,however,and something to prove now going chasing.

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First Race 1.05 The @leicesterraces Christmas Meeting 28th December Book Now Beginners’ Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

2m 6f 151y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606.

(Penalty Value £6337.20)

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1 ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) (25) 15/52/-2P

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Liam Harrison J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who hasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons. Made a sound start over fences when second at Carlisle in October but a Listed novice at Cheltenham proved beyond him since.

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2 MAKIN’YOURMINDUP (GB) (23) 11214-4 BF

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Br B g Kayf Tara - Subtilty O Owners Group 090 B Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

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Lorcan Williams J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who was a useful novice hurdler last term,the highlight being a 3m Haydock Grade 2 success.Off 7 months,shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 9 in 3m Exeter novice handicap on chase debut 23 days ago.Sure to improve for top stable. TFRHHHHH BHA132

3 MEETMEATTHEARCH (IRE) (19) 51/P-P Br B g Jet Away - Golden Fantasy (IRE) O Mr David Scott (Kent) B T. Horgan

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Tabitha Worsley (3) J Richard Rowe, Pulborough T Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer but pulled up in novice hurdles 8 months apart. Now goes chasing.

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4 APPLE AWAY (IRE) (18) 32111-3

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Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dr A Day (IRE) O Old Gold Racing 14 B Terence Leonard

Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMade relentless progress over hurdles last season, culminating with a gutsy front-running display in a Grade 1 3m novice atAintree. Should be all the sharper for her first experience of chasing at Haydock (21.5f) last month and the return to a slightly longer trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA141 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: ALAPHILIPPE: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Apple Away (IRE), 6-4 Makin’yourmindup (GB), 11-2 Alaphilippe (IRE), 200-1 Meetmeatthearch (IRE)

An interesting opener as it features smart prospects MAKIN’YOURMINDUP and Apple Away.

Both are likely to benefit from their recent first experience of chasing, with the former

PLAY SMARTER narrowly preferred for Paul Nicholls.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAKIN’YOURMINDUP 2.APPLE AWAY (IRE) 3.ALAPHILIPPE (IRE)

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Second Race 1.35 The Happy 18th Birthday Harry Cochrane Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

2m 4f 25y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

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1 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (32) 42/323-4 D Br B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Netherfield House Stud

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Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhohasreachedasimilarlevelwithouttastingsuccessoverfences,besteffortwhenrunner-upatWetherby(3m) in March.Entitled to come on for last month’s return atAintree and cheekpieces may put an extra edge on him.Had wind op. TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 KEPAGGE (IRE) (21) 50121-3 CD

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Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasoninfineformoverhurdles,makingit2winsfromhislast3startsatFfosLas(20f)inApril. Promisetogleanfromchasedebut third on return at that venue (19.4f) 3 weeks ago,despite a mid-race error not helping his cause.Entitled to progress.

TFRHHHII BHA121

3 HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (39) 0/1133-3 Br B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) O Mr T Acott, Mr L Cross, Mr S Cross B Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet

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Kielan Woods J Alex Hales, Edgecote T Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces seemingly the making of him to end 2022,winning 2 of his 4 starts in handicap hurdles.Encouraging third on return/chase debut atWetherby (19.4f) 39 days ago and likely he will have more to offer in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA120

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Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3) J O Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Netherfield House Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who won mares’ hurdle events atWorcester (maiden) and NewtonAbbot (novice) in September.Not disgraced under a double penalty at Hexham last month. Interesting now switched to fences and back up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA108

5 CONQUREDALOFEUROPE (IRE) (14) 32UP-65 Br B g Presenting - Sleepless Eye O The Horse Watchers 9 B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

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Theo Gillard J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserwhowasletdownbyhisjumpingonreturnatWetherby(3m)inNovember.Notdisgraced(inrefittedblinkers)despite finishing last of 5 at Kelso (26f) subsequently and he’s on a handy mark if putting it all together.Down markedly in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lord of Kerak (GB), 3-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 9-2 Kepagge (IRE), Presenting Nelly (GB), 13-2 Conquredalofeurope (IRE)

A dual winner over hurdles last term, HAPPY AND FINE produced a promising first effort in this sphere when third at Wetherby 39 days ago, coping well with the demands of a well-run race against PLAY SMARTER experienced rivals. Open to improvement, he can build on that effort with victory here. Lord of Kerak should be sharper for his Aintree reappearance and rates next best, ahead of Kepagge.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAPPY AND FINE (FR) 2.LORD OF KERAK 3.KEPAGGE (IRE)

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Third Race 2.05 The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

2m 6f 151y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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1 VAL DANCER (IRE) (34) 15446-3 Br B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE) O The Val Dancers B Charles Persse

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Charlie Deutsch J Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second hurdles start at Bangor (19.5f) 13 months ago but didn’t kick on thereafter, including in handicaps. Easy to back, not disgraced when third of 7 on chase debut at Ludlow last month and he could well build on that.Cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 ROYAL MER (FR) (21) 026-451

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) O Mr Samuel Sutton B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle

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Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMixed bag over hurdles for this yard but returned to something like his best back over fences,showing a good attitude to land 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (19.4f) 21 days ago. Big shout here from 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA98

3 FILE ILLICO (FR) (13) P204-06 C

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Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times (including here) in a very productive first season over fences but was a modest performer last term and was unable to deliver in a couple of outings last month.

TFRHHHII BHA95

4 JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (16) 32141F D Br B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) O Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton B Gretton & J. Hynes

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Ben Jones J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

TIMEFORMVIEW Has proved remarkably consistent in recent months and took his form up another notch when going in again atTaunton (23f) 2 starts back. Looked a big threat when falling 2 out at Ludlow since and very much respected in this groove. TFRHHHHI BHA94

5 MOON EAGLE (IRE) (21) 04023-P

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Br B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Behrama (IRE) Lee Edwards J O G1 Racing Club Ltd Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Brendan Keogh JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to threaten in 5 starts for present yard,losing touch on return to action atWarwick (20f,heavy) 3 weeks ago.

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6 BIGNORM (IRE) (17) 32-3305 CD

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James Best J Rosemary Gasson, Banbury T

TIMEFORMVIEW Sole success from 28 runs came over this C&D back in 2021. Made frame on each of his last 3 starts last season but not in same form in recent months.

TFRHHIII BHA72 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022:THE BOAT (IRE) 6 10 2 Adam Wedge 9-4 (Evan Williams) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: MOON EAGLE: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Royal Mer (FR), 2-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), 15-2 Val Dancer (IRE), 9-1 File Illico (FR), 18-1 Bignorm (IRE), 28-1 Moon Eagle (IRE)

ROYAL MER impressed with his attitude as he shed the maiden tag on his first start over fences on these shores at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago, pulling clear with another in-form sort, and he’s PLAY SMARTER fancied to make a bold bid again. Justshortofabubble looked set to play a big part in the finish when falling 2 out at Ludlow latest and he’s a big threat. Val Dancer can do best of the others.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL MER (FR) 2.JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE 3.VAL DANCER (IRE)

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Fourth Race 2.35 The William Hill Play Responsibly Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

1m 7f 201y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR) O Mr Simon Hunt B Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau

Caoilin Quinn (3) J David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T Winvic Construction Limited S

2 WHYZZAT (GB) (14) 1006/5-0

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TIMEFORMVIEWPut it all together to capitalise on career-low mark back from 5 months off at Hereford (2m) last month and encouragingly backed that up when second at Fakenham (16.2f) 22 days ago. Possibilities with cheekpieces back on.

TFRHHHII BHA96 Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Whazzis O Moorland Racing B New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud

Tabitha Worsley (3) J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdle winner in Ireland in 2021.Very lightly raced since but did shape better than bare result back from 17 months off when seventh behind Johnny Mac on chase debut at Hereford (2m) 2 weeks ago.This ought to reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA95

3 BENNY SILVER (IRE) (22) 303-223 BF Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Red Allie (IRE) O Twiston-Davies Equine B Pat Smith

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in bumpers and improved when second in handicap hurdles both starts this season.Well backed,shaped encouragingly when third on chase debut at Hereford (20.9f) last month. Of interest with prospect of more to come.

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4 HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (FR) (26) 0/0024-3

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Charlie Todd J Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest over hurdles but has placed on 2 of his 3 starts since switched to fences, including when a close third of 11 on his recent reappearance at Doncaster (16.4f, good).Wouldn’t need to improve much on that in order to play a leading role here. TFRHHHII BHA83

5 JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (14) 0/536-P1 D

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Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE) O Mr Gareth Michael Davies B Patrick O’Riordan

Stan Sheppard J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T Matt Sheppard Racing S

6 LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) (34) 62240P

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TIMEFORM VIEW Joined a stable going very well and showed improved form to shed maiden tag from out of the weights at Hereford (2m) 2 weeks ago, leading 2 out and winning with a bit to spare. Likely he can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA79 Br B g Palamoss (IRE) - Lonia Blue (FR) O Mr Craig Hayes B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Bareliere

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James Best J Rob Summers, Solihull T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in back-to-back 2m handicap chases at Uttoxeter in June/July but not in same form subsequently, albeit his latest run at Ludlow 5 weeks ago (pulled up lame) is best excused. TFRHHIII BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: LONIMOSS BARELIERE: Following its run on 9/11/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Benny Silver (IRE), 11-4 Johnny Mac (IRE), 4-1 Extraordinary Man (FR), 9-2 Howyouplaythegame (FR), 14-1 Lonimoss Bareliere (FR), 22-1 Whyzzat (GB)

BENNY SILVER has displayed improved form equipped with a tongue tie/switched to handicaps, not least when third on his chase debut over further at Hereford 3 weeks ago. This drop in trip should hold no fears and he earns the vote with progress likely in this sphere. Recent Hereford PLAY SMARTER scorer Johnny Mac and Howyouplaythegame head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENNY SILVER (IRE) 2.JOHNNY MAC (IRE) 3.HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (FR)

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Fifth Race 3.05 The William Hill Epic Value Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

2m 4f 25y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378.

(Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 4lb.

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age

1 THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (39) U/2P40-1 D

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8 11-10

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE) O Mr P. J. Andrews B Spencer Hawkins

Gavin Sheehan J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

2 UBETYA (IRE) (25) 450-153 D

8

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who looked as good as ever when taking advantage of reduced mark atWetherby on return last month.Has to prove he can hold his form better this time around but perhaps a second breathing operation has done the trick on that score.

TFRHHHHH BHA130 Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Valentina Gaye (IRE) O Mr Andy Peake B Ms Cecily Purcell

11-4

Henry Brooke J Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark for this yard in 21f Cartmel handicap chase in May and respectable effort back from a break when third atWetherby (19.4f) 25 days ago, not helped by some indifferent jumping. May sharpen up for that run now. TFRHHHII BHA124

3 REGAL BLUE (IRE) (12) 4/116-P D

6

Br B g French Navy - Deceptive O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. B Fortbarrington Stud

11-4

Nick Scholfield J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner on second start in points and impressed when making winning Rules/hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f,soft) in January.Not in the same form both starts since though,pulled up back from 7 months off at Newbury 12 days ago.Needs to leave that behind now chasing. TFRHHHII BHA124

4 MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) (18) 222-261 D Br B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg B Michelle Claire Aherne

6

11-3

Fergus Gillard (3) J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed plenty over hurdles and well served by drop back in trip as he made a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) 18 days ago, jumping fluently and keeping on well. Claims from 6lb higher mark with prospect of more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA123

5 FIRAK (FR) (233) 201121- D

8

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for this yard and 2 from 3 in hunters for N.A.Pearce last season. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA122 having re-joined Dan Skelton.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: BOLD ENDEAVOUR 6 12 0 Nico de Boinville 5-4 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Edgar Wallace (IRE), 11-4 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), 4-1 Firak (FR), 13-2 Ubetya (IRE), 8-1 Regal Blue (IRE)

THE EDGAR WALLACE was clearly well served by a second wind op/refitted tongue tie as he made a winning reappearance at Wetherby 6 weeks ago and in the hope he can hold it together this term, all looks set fair for another bold showing. Mylesfromwicklow had some PLAY SMARTER strong hurdles form to his name and impressed when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon 18 days ago, so he rates the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) 2.MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) 3.FIRAK (FR)

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Sixth Race 3.35 The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

1m 7f 201y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

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1 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (38) 6143F-4 D

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) O Burkes & Syders B Philip Heskin

age

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6

12-0

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinIrishpointsandmadeitsecondtimeluckyoverhurdlesatUttoxeter(15.7f)12monthsago.Matchedratherthanbuiltonthatthereafterand was unable to deliver on return/chase debut at Huntingdon in November.Had wind op subsequently/tongue tie goes on.Could do better.

TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 BRULURE NOIRE (IRE) (31) 6/15P3-1 D Br B g Califet (FR) - Julia Glynn (IRE) O Miss A. M. Reed B Seamus Cooney

6 11-12

Harry Bannister J Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in Ireland who landed Ffos Las handicap chase (2m) for second year in succession last month, asserting quickly run-in. Big shout if he can replicate that here from 5lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA108

3 ARTEMIS KIMBO (GB) (22) 4/132-U3 C

6 11-12

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Early Dawne Fergus Gillard (3) J O Stuart & Shelly Parkin Dan Skelton, Alcester T B RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning novice hurdler last season who has been let down by her jumping in 2 chase tries this winter,finishing third at Lingfield (20f) for the latest of them 3 weeks ago.Still, she’s in good hands and it’s too soon to be writing her off.Back down in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA108

4 HATOS TOS (FR) (2) 3F45-04 D BF

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11-2

J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S

O was not involved on return in that sphere in October and could not make an impact TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler (at 2m)Nwho following an early error back over fences at Lingfield (2m) on Monday. Remains early days with him.

TFRHHHII BHA98 5 NO QUARTER ASKED (IRE) (31) 3P6P/4-2 Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE) O Mr Andrew Gough B Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell

8

10-2

James Best J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T S J D Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSole win came in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f) in June 2021.Lightly raced since but did shape as if retaining ability back from 17 months off when second behind Brulure Noire at that venue (2m) 31 days ago.Task is to build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA79

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Brulure Noire (IRE), 3-1 Clonakilty (IRE), 11-2 Artemis Kimbo (GB), 8-1 No Quarter Asked (IRE)

BRULURE NOIRE scored with any amount in hand on return from 7 months off at Ffos Las 31 days ago and, with conditions firmly in his favour, he’s fancied to defy a 5lb higher mark. A recent wind op may

PLAY SMARTER have benefited Clonakilty and he looks the danger.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRULURE NOIRE (IRE) 2.CLONAKILTY (IRE) 3.ARTEMIS KIMBO

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DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

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First Race 1.05 - THE @LEICESTERRACES CHRISTMAS MEETING 28TH DECEMBER BOOK NOW BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to

receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.

8 entries at £60. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.35 - THE HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY HARRY COCHRANE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 13 entries at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £35. - Closed December 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 7th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed December 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 11th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 10 entries, 1 at £8 and 9 at £40. - Closed December 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE.

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