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THE MOLSON COORS FESTIVE FAMILY RACEDAY SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER 2025 £4

Welcome to our 28th December THE MOLSON COORS FESTIVE FAMILY RACEDAY 2025. This is our ﬁnal meeting of the year. We have 7 races today commencing at 12.05pm until 3.32pm.

Important points to note today are: For our Owners and Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining plus the first floor Executive Room and boxes 1-6 for viewing today where you will find large televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal plus private betting facilities and you may also use the Club Terrace area and Premier Rooms 1 and 2 plus the Paddock Pavilion today. For our Annual badge holders, you also have the Paddock Pavilion and The Club Terrace. We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Paddock Bar where you will also find a Tote and 2 bookmakers opposite. We also have lots of family fun stalls located towards the Grandstand area of the racecourse. Please be aware that we no longer accept cash at all our bar and food outlets, only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash. 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 the outlet is situated at the Main Office. Please also note the new location of the Paddock Tote which is now next to the turnstile toilets overlooking the Parade Ring. Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after. Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit where we have 2 qualified staff to look after any slips, trips or bumps you may have and hopefully nothing more serious. PLEASE NOTE: OUR 2026 FIXTURES ARE NOW OPEN FOR SALE ON OUR WEBSITE. INCLUDING 25TH APRIL FEATURING SCOTT MILLS AND 4TH JULY LADIES DAY FEATURING HEATHER SMALL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GO WEST. HAVE A GREAT DAY AND AN ENJOYABLE NEW YEAR, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US IN 2025 AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WHICH TAKES PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY.

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Veterinary Ofﬁcer

Nurse

Equine Welfare & Integrity Ofﬁcers

Mr J S STEVENSON

Ms A BROWN

Stewards

Mr T EVETTS (Chief Steward) Mr C BENNETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Ms M BERSEY Mr S KIRK Mr G UPTON

Starters

Mr K O'SHEA Mr L JONES

Mr S DAVIES Mr W SEELY Ms R BARNETT

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W BEVIN Mr P DALY Mrs E HECKING

Farrier

Mr D WILLIAMS

Judge

Medical Ofﬁcers

Mr D HICKS

Prof. J BURTON Dr C REYNOLDS Dr L DAVIES

Clerk of the Scales Mr P CHAMPION

Mrs G LESTER

Clerk of the Course

General Manager Mr D MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager Mr S WOODBOURNE

Commentator Mr A FUSSEY

Presenter

Mr TIM PETERS

Safeguarding Ofﬁcers

Mr D MAYKELS Mr J STEVENSON

Today’s race conditions can be found at the end of this race programme

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5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5

11-0

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. TFR★★★✩✩ BHA-

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First Race 12.05 The Coors, Refreshing, Crisp Lager Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)

1m 7f 113y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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1 ORDEROFTHEDAY (IRE) (46) 3/122-1

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Jolie Landaise (FR) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Sean Gorman

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st-lb

11-6

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW £125,000 half-brother to 4 winners. Successful in points and acquitted himself well in both bumper outings last term. Landed the odds on hurdling debut at Bangor on return and this imposing sort is sure to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BARDENAS (GB) (61) 3/554-0

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lucie du Berlais (FR) O The Bardenas Partners B S. D. Knipe and S. Davies

11-0

Gavin Sheehan J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful ex-French hurdler/chaser at his best for David Cottin. Offered little for his new yard after 12 months off in novice hurdle at Ffos Las in October, though. Has lots to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA115

3 GEORDIE BAY (GB) (38) P

Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Tarbay O FSF Racing B D. J. & C. Dyson

11-0

Lee Edwards J Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill S

TIMEFORMVIEWGeordieland gelding.Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winnerTarbuck.Dam unraced.Pulled up in novice hurdle (300/1) atWarwick (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 38 days ago, tailed off when hit ﬁfth.Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 IFAN FULL PELT (IRE) (220) F0-4

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Runaround Sue (IRE) O Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd B Trish Powell

11-0

Ben Poste J Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T

TIMEFORMVIEW Little promise in 3 novice hurdles in the spring.

5 OUT OF IT (FR) (40) 0

Br Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Oblivion (GER) O Mrs C. S. Wilson And Miss C. Lees-Jones B M Jean-Charles Haimet & M Olivier Tricot

TFRHIIII BHA77

James Bowen J Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T Fairfax & Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tailed off in novice hurdle at Lingﬁeld (16f, good) on NH debut 40 days ago.

6 ROI DU RISK (FR) (51) 015-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) O West Coast Haulage Limited B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-0

Brendan Powell J Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T Henrietta Knight S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who made encouraging start in this discipline when second at Fontwell. Looks sure to improve and looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 THREE DONS (IRE) (38)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Avizare (IRE) O Mr A. W. Carroll B Rathasker Stud

11-0

Nick Slatter (3) J Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) but was well below form last time. DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 3. Hood worn by No. 5.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2024:RACE ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Roi du Risk (FR), 5-4 Orderoftheday (IRE), 14-1 Three Dons (IRE), 28-1 Bardenas (GB), 100-1 Out of It (FR), 300-1 Geordie Bay (GB), Ifan Full Pelt (IRE)

The 6lb ROI DU RISK receives from penalised-winner Orderoftheday may prove decisive in

PLAY SMARTER what looks a potential match between the pair.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROI DU RISK (FR) 2.ORDEROFTHEDAY (IRE) 3.THREE DONS (IRE)

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Second Race 12.37 The Alpacalypse Session IPA Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

2m 4f 25y

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)

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1 BALLYMACKIE (IRE) (362) 11/5/054Br B g Califet (FR) - Moll Magee O Mr Ashley Brooks B Mrs Katrina Mackie

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12-0

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW A dual winning Irish pointer but only modest form shown in four runs over fences for Laura Morgan, cheekpieces on when fourth of 7 in handicap chase atWarwick (20f, soft) 12 months ago. Could still do better for his new yard so not written off. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 PULSE OF CAMELOT (IRE) (334) 33P/000Br B g Camelot - Contiguous (USA) O Mr Max Comley B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

8 11-12

David Bass J Max Comley, Sutton Veny T

TIMEFORMVIEW Made an encouraging start when third in 2m5f hunter chase at Clonmel in 2024 but well held in a trio of maiden hurdles for his current yard last term. Back from 11 months off with plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 DJ PETE (IRE) (39) 032-3F2

7 11-10

Br Gr g Malinas (GER) - Rosealainn (IRE) O Fiona Alderson B Padraig O’Bearra

James Best J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he posted a good second of 8 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, soft) 39 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 MOOR END (IRE) (31) 2560-13 D

6 11-10

Br B g Kingston Hill - La Galondrina (IRE) O Mr & Mrs AJ Mutch & Mrs EJ Bishop B Andrew Kiernan

Lilly Pinchin J Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T Coombs Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start over fences at Uttoxeter in October and backed it up with a good third of 6 in handicap chase at Lingﬁeld (20f, good) 31 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more. TFRHHHHI BHA96

5 KITSILANO (IRE) (13) 001/-623 BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE) O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson B Highfort Stud

11-5

Brendan Powell J David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWA fair ex-Irish winning hurdler in 2023 but yet to match that form in this sphere for his current yard,coming in last of 3 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA91

6 KAPAMAZOV (GB) (32) 3422-02 Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli O Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd B M. J. Tuckey

11-3

Gavin Sheehan J L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswinlessbuthemadeapromisingstartfornewyard(formerlywithJamesEvans)after6monthsoffwhensecondof7inhandicapchase at Market Rasen (21.4f,good to soft) 32 days ago.Usual cheekpieces go back on now and a bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA89

7 FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (568) 6P0/111Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) O Miss S. Cameron B Sean Gorman

11-0

Ben Poste J Steph Cameron, Middlewich T

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair maiden hurdler at his best for Donald McCain in 2023/24 (also pulled up on his chasing bow at Wetherby). Not seen since landing 3 points in summer 2024 so has his ﬁtness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA86

8 GREAT BALLINBORIS (FR) (22) 6362-5P Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Rotswana (FR) O Mr John Burnett B Mr Remy Buchot

10-2

Conor O’Farrell J Micky Hammond, Middleham T J & J Burnett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Poor maiden hurdler/chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase atWetherby (19.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) 7 10 13 Ellis Collier 5-1 (Evan Williams) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Moor End (IRE), 3-1 Kapamazov (GB), 11-2 Dj Pete (IRE), 7-1 Ballymackie (IRE), 10-1 Kitsilano (IRE), 16-1 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 25-1 Great Ballinboris (FR), 28-1 Pulse of Camelot (IRE)

KAPAMAZOV shaped well on his ﬁrst run for Laura Morgan after an absence when runner-up at Market Rasen last month and can build on it here to get off the mark. In-form duo Moor PLAY SMARTER End and Dj Pete seem sure to be on the premises again and rate big threats, while Ballymackie also needs considering now starting out with Olly Murphy. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAPAMAZOV 2.MOOR END (IRE) 3.DJ PETE (IRE)

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Third Race 1.12 The Carling The UK’s Number One Lager Selling Hurdle Race (Class 4)

2m 4f 110y

for four, ﬁve, six, seven and eight yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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1 CASA LOUPI (GB) (35) (£12000) 3/11P6-0

Br Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Kameruka (Auction House (USA)) O Mrs Giles Pritchard-Gordon B Giles W. Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd

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11-5

Caoilin Quinn J Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from absence to land a soft ground double at Sandown in January/February but disappointed returning from further 7 months off when tailed off atWindsor last month.Now ﬁtted with ﬁrst-time tongue tie and sets the standard if anywhere near his best. TFRHHHHH BHA115

2 GAVIN (GB) (33) (£12000) 224300

Br Br g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood (Montjeu (IRE)) O Mr H. Jones B Seasons Holidays PLC

11-5

James Bowen J Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justiﬁed market support with a typically enthusiastic front-running display at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May. Runner-up 4 times since but needs to bounce back from a couple of below-par runs last month.One to consider dropped into a seller.Engaged 12.30 Chepstow Saturday. TFRHHHHI BHA93

3 BIGZ BELIEF (IRE) (31) (£12000) P302-20 Br B g Make Believe - Manaka (FR) (Falco (USA)) O Mr R. De la Haye B Springwell Stud

11-0

Fern O’Brien (5) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made the frame plenty this year but couldn’t justify support on ﬁrst start for Fergal O Brien when well held atTaunton last time, shaping as if needing the run following 7 months off. Likely to be in the mix if back on song with tongue tie reﬁtted. TFRHHHHI BHA89

4 CARPE DIEM (FR) (216) (£12000) 00P2-13

11-0

Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Chance Bleue (FR) (Epervier Bleu) Brendan Powell J O Mr P. Corbett David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Mr P. De Maleissye Melun & Mr T. Amos

TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in maiden hurdles in 2023 but form tailed off over hurdles and fences last season.Won second of 3 starts in small-ﬁeld points in spring 2025 and not discounted if he can rediscover some form back under Rules. TFRHHHII BHA82

5 UPTHEREFORTHINKING (IRE) (405) (£12000) 040465-

11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Martinstown Queen (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Sean Grantham (10) J O The Carter Family Jake Coulson, Heaton T B Miss Ruth Hassett Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden over hurdles in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and ran best race for new yard when creditable ﬁfth in a 10-runner C&D handicap last November. Remains to be seen if he can back that up now switched to selling company back from a year off. TFRHHIII BHA90

6 BORNA GEM (IRE) (476) (£12000) UP1/62-

10-7

Br B m Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J O Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Ms L. Wafer Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who shaped better than the resulton bumper debut in May but was beaten at odds-on in ﬁrst-time tongue tie (removed) when runner-up in a weak Fontwell bumper in September last year.Off 15 months but one to note for support on hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 DANCE IN THE PARK (GB) (12) (£12000) 3/6PP-P4

10-7

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Serpentine River (IRE) (Misternando) Sean Bowen J O Mr Mickey Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T B E. H. Crow & Son Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler attracted some support and fared a bit better than of late reverting to more prominent tactics in ﬁrst-time blinkers at Catterick last week.Now dropped into a seller by shrewd yard and worth a second look in the betting (yard also saddle Gavin). TFRHHHII BHA78 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.

2024:RACE ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Casa Loupi (GB), 5-1 Borna Gem (IRE), 11-2 Gavin (GB), Bigz Belief (IRE), 12-1 Dance In The Park (GB), 14-1 Carpe Diem (FR), Upthereforthinking (IRE)

Hard to be conﬁdent about any of these, but CASA LOUPI would take the beating if back on song in a ﬁrst-time tongue tie. Bigz Belief was well supported on reappearance/stable debut PLAY SMARTER last time and could be worth another chance dropped into a seller, while the market should offer plenty of clues regarding the remainder. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CASA LOUPI 2.BIGZ BELIEF (IRE) 3.GAVIN

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Fourth Race 1.47 The Madri Excepcional Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

1m 7f 201y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights lowered 5lb.

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1 SUN ART (FR) (31) 3351-34 D

Br B g Masked Marvel - Lexus du Charmil (FR) O Imperial Racing Partnership B Mrs Guilhaine Le Borgne

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6 11-11

Jack Hogan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last term with 2mLudlow novice hurdle success,with themore positive ride and addition of thetongue strap seemingly positive factors. TFRHHHII BHA112 However,he hasn’t kicked on again in a couple of runs this season and improvement needed now switched to fences.

2 MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (44) 034P1P Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER) O Mr A. Sadik B Andrew Pierce

11-9

Ellis Collier (5) J David Thompson, Darlington T

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when clinging on for a narrow success at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) on penultimate start, but merely underlined his unpredictable nature when subsequently pulled up over the same C&D. TFRHHIII BHA110

3 FLAMELCO (FR) (50) 421-320 D

Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al

11-8

Tom Cannon J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack in the winning groove at Plumpton during the spring and no disgrace in being beaten by an unexposed odds-on shot when second in a 3-runner affair on return at Sedgeﬁeld (16.4f,good to ﬁrm).Struggled atAintree last time,but that was a stronger race than this and he’s not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA109

4 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (27) 21U663 Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR) O Pontoon racing B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault

11-6

Sean Bowen J James Owen, Newmarket T The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrived upon joining this yard during the spring,scoring for fourth time (over hurdles/fences) in 21f chase at Sedgeﬁeld in May.Hasn’t made a meaningful impact in 3 completed starts so far this season, but couldn’t rule out with his mark on the slide. TFRHHHII BHA107

5 RODNEY (IRE) (17) P611-F5 D

Br B g Golden Horn - Romina O Morris Morgan Racing B Normandie Stud Ltd

11-6

Charlie Deutsch J Kerry Lee, Presteigne T Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon handicap hurdles on ﬁrst 2 starts for this yard earlier in the year and was still on bridle when falling heavily at the ﬁnal fence on return/ TFRHHHII BHA107 chase debut at Bangor (17.3f,good to soft). Failed to build on that next time, but he’s certainly not one to give up on.

6 PEP TALKING (GB) (38) 11-221P D

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE) O Pep Partnership B Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith

11-5

Gavin Sheehan J Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T Fairfax & Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced very good strike rate over fences at Wetherby last month, aided in no small part by a terriﬁc round of jumping. Reported to have bled when pulled up atWincanton next time and will be a danger to all, provided that all is well. TFRHHHHI BHA106

7 TWO TO TANGO (GB) (24) 253-232 Br B g Kayf Tara - Folie Dancer O Mr J. R. Lavelle B Mr J. R. Lavelle & Dr Mark Scott

11-4

Charlie Todd J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden posted plenty of creditable efforts over hurdles last season and didn’t shape badly on return/chase debut at Wincanton. Second in a 3-runner affair over this C&D last time and he’s one to consider off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA105

8 PLANTAROMA (FR) (67) 43F23-0 Br B m Planteur (IRE) - Aroma Bella (FR) O DahlBury Racing B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon

11-2

Ben Poste J Tom Symonds, Hentland T Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinished in the money on several occasions over hurdles last season,but reappearance display atWorcester was rather disappointing (since undergone another wind op) and opposable switched to fences here. TFRHHIII BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BUTCH 7 11 4 Sean Bowen 1-4 (Olly Murphy) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: MOODOFTHEMOMENT: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. PEP TALKING: Following its run on 20/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Two To Tango (GB), 4-1 Pep Talking (GB), 11-2 Jackpot Cash (FR), 7-1 Flamelco (FR), 15-2 Rodney (IRE), 8-1 Sun Art (FR), 12-1 Plantaroma (FR), 22-1 Moodofthemoment (IRE)

A ﬁrst taste of success could be on the cards for TWO TO TANGO, who has taken pretty well to fences and he would’ve given the winner more to think about had he landed running at the last over C&D last time. Pep Talking will be a big threat if fully recovered from whatever caused PLAY SMARTER him to misﬁre at Wincanton, while Rodney remains of interest in view of his chase debut promise and Jackpot Cash is dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TWO TO TANGO 2.PEP TALKING 3.RODNEY (IRE)

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Fifth Race 2.22 The Rekorderlig Premium Swedish Cider Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

2m 4f 110y

for three 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)

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1 JHENTONG ENKI (FR) (7) 4/5-F001

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12-0

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ulster Noire (FR) O Mrs Sophie Pauling B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki

Callum Pritchard (3) J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

2 DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE) (28) 54U1-32 BF

5 11-13

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedclearsignsofabilityoverhurdlesforPaulNolaninIreland.BelowexpectationsonstabledebutatUttoxeterinSeptember, but after 3 months off he was much improved when scoring at Lingﬁeld (19.5f,good to soft) a week ago.Leading contender. TFRHHHHH BHA105 Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR) O Mr Allan Stennett B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at third attempt over hurdles at Fakenham in March and has run well both starts in handicaps this season,seeing his race out thoroughly when second at this course (15.5f, soft) last time. Respected as he goes up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA104

3 TARBUCK (GB) (32) 00414-0 D

7 11-11

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Tarbay O Mr D. J. Dyson B D. J. & C. Dyson

Brendan Powell J Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Uttoxeter in February but well below that level both starts since, returning from 9 months off when well held atWetherby (19.7f, good to soft) in November. Has enough to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA102

4 SMILE BACK (IRE) (28) 1054-02

Br B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE) O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership B Mr N. Reid

11-9

Finn Lambert (3) J Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point scorer who also landed a Carlisle bumper a year ago.Having been brought along steadily in maiden hurdles,took a step forward sent handicapping when runner-up at this C&D (soft) last month,despite having not been ideally placed.Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA100

5 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (39) 4P13F-P

11-7

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) James Best J O The Cotswold Strollers Harriet Dickin, Midford T B J. F. Mernagh Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better, Racing Buddy S

TIMEFORMVIEWOn the back of a wind op,showed improved form when making all for a ﬁrst success in a Chepstow handicap in January.However,after 9 months off she ran poorly when pulled up at Ffos Las (21.9f,soft) in November.Needs to leave recent effort well behind (hood left off). TFRHHIII BHA98

6 OLIVIA KATE (GB) (24) 235-5F1 C

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Stan Sheppard J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

7 POUGIE (GB) (35) 6400-0P

TIMEFORMVIEW Has tendency to jump left but bounced back from a fall at Ludlow when doubling her tally at this course (15.5f, heavy) 24 days ago.That was a career-best performance, though task is now to back up her latest effort returned to this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA94 Br B g Dartmouth - Pougatcheva (FR) O The Best Kept Secret Syndicate B Shade Oak Stud

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Bryan Carver J Chris Honour, Ashburton T Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame on last of 3 starts in bumpers but hasn’t offered much over hurdles so far, faring no better ﬁtted with cheekpieces when pulled up on handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 5 weeks ago. Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA85

8 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (28) 034221 CD Br Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) O Mr D. B. Roberts B Mr Alain Chopard et al

10-7

Lee Edwards J Dave Roberts, Kenley T

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in good heart,building on a pair of runner-up efforts when winning at this C&D (soft) 4 weeks ago by 4 1/4 lengths from Smile Back. Possibly helped by sticking to the outside rail in the straight last time, but she could be in the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA84

9 STRONG AS STEEL (GB) (30) 05P4-P5 Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Court Wing (IRE) O Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd B Mr & Mrs Gareth Jones

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Charlie Deutsch J Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumpersbuthasn’t made muchimpact over hurdles sofar.However,after 7monthsoffhepossibly needed the runmaking stable debut when ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA82 22

10 RULER OF THE RIVER (IRE) (52) 0P-3106

Br B m Ruler of The World (IRE) - Rockyriver Girl (IRE) O Mr R. De la Haye B Gerhard Matte

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Fern O’Brien (5) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways on debut for current yard at Plumpton in September but has gone backwards from that effort in 2 subsequent outings, well-beaten sixth of 10 at Sedgeﬁeld (21.2f, good to soft) 7 weeks ago. Has had a wind op since. TFRHHIII BHA81 2024:RACE ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note: RULER OF THE RIVER: Following its run on 6/11/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jhentong Enki (FR), 9-2 Olivia Kate (GB), 11-2 Dinofromberlais (IRE), Stamina Chope (FR), 7-1 Smile Back (IRE), 18-1 Strong As Steel (GB), Ruler of The River (IRE), 22-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE), 40-1 Tarbuck (GB), Pougie (GB)

JHENTONG ENKI left his stable debut effort behind when scoring decisively in a conditional jockeys event at Lingﬁeld a week ago, so he is taken to follow up able to race off the same mark here. He can get the better of Smile Back, who shaped promisingly on her handicap bow PLAY SMARTER at this C&D last time, with Dinofromberlais also considered upped in trip. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JHENTONG ENKI (FR) 2.SMILE BACK (IRE) 3.DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE)

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Sixth Race 2.57 The Aspall Cyder Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

2m 4f 25y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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1 HECOULDBETHEONE (IRE) (29) 113223 D Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE) O Mr & Mrs R Sage B Denis Cusack

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Gavin Sheehan J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised for current yard and he displayed a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicaps (at 21f) in June.Good second both starts in October but turned in a rare poor effort at Doncaster last month.Visor reapplied and must bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA123

2 THE BLUESMAN (FR) (26) 331/13-1 D

6 11-13

Br B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR) O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith B Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr Vincent Leroy

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerfrom4startsforPaulNichollswhomadeamockeryofhisopeninghandicapmarksentchasingin6-runnereventatSouthwell (20.4f,good to soft) on return earlier in the month (went tongue tied).An 8lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 MIRALAGO (FR) (36) 0140-23 D

7 11-10

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Street Party (FR) O Ms Georgina Nicholls B Guy Cherel

Finn Lambert (3) J Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T Georgina Nicholls S

TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who posted a good second for his new stable after 9 months off when runner-up in 2m3f Ffos Las handicap TFRHHIII BHA119 chase in October.Ran to a similar level in reapplied cheekpieces at Haydock since and likely to ﬁnd at least a couple too good here.

4 STRATAGEM (FR) (16) 1/44/4P-4 D

Br Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR) O Mr Mickey Bowen B O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap

11-7

James Bowen J Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort is his pomp but shaped as if needing the run on ﬁrst outing since leaving Paul Nicholls after 9 months off at Doncaster (24f, soft) recently. Back down in distance and this should reveal what ability remains. TFRHHIII BHA116

5 NOCHE NEGRA (SPA) (362) 1133/51- D Br B g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) O Mr T. Spraggett B Wallhouse S. L.

11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on the up in no uncertain terms for a new yard after 8 months off when bolting up in 7-runner handicap atWarwick (20f,soft) 12 months ago. Clearly had his fair share of problems to not have been seen since, but is open to improvement nevertheless. TFRHHHHI BHA113

6 LYLIAN (FR) (31) 66-1234

Br Ch g Tunis (POL) - Reine de Mai (FR) O Mr T Jacobs and Mrs E Avery B Mr Jean Brest

11-1

Caoilin Quinn J Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a good start to his chase career in France over the summer but little to shout about so far on both starts for this yard, again well held under a stark change of tactics at Lingﬁeld (20f, good) last month. Looks an easy swerve. TFRHHIII BHA118

7 MOONSHINE MAN (IRE) (18) 3P-12P2 D BF Br B g Sea Moon - Getout (IRE) O Wymer, Kehoe and Garner B Michael Cave

6 10-13

Brendan Powell J Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T Henrietta Knight S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hereford hurdle winner back in May and has ﬁnished runner-up on 2 of 3 starts in this sphere, latest in a reﬁtted tongue strap at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago.Eased 1lb but the suggestion is he’ll need more help for the assessor before becoming of interest. TFRHHHII BHA108

8 HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) (18) 66-1211 D

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lovely Native (IRE) O Mrs J. A. Ashley B Mr Michael Ward

8 10-12

Jack Hogan J Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled for Pauline Robson but much improved to win 3 of his 4 starts for this yard this term, defying an 8lb rise readily in 8-runner event at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Handicapper taken a swipe but could well have even more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 7 10 13 Ned Fox 11-8 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Bluesman (FR), 7-2 Noche Negra (SPA), 9-2 Heeztheboy (IRE), 15-2 Moonshine Man (IRE), 10-1 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 16-1 Miralago (FR), 33-1 Lylian (FR), 40-1 Stratagem (FR)

HEEZTHEBOY has improved no end for new connections this season and Gary Hanmer’s 8-y-o gets the nod to take this step up in class in his stride and make it 4 from 5. His main danger may emerge from The Bluesman, who made a mockery of his opening handicap mark sent PLAY SMARTER chasing for Olly Murphy at Southwell recently and should progress again. Noche Negra has another signiﬁcant absence to overcome but adds additional intrigue, too. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) 2.THE BLUESMAN (FR) 3.NOCHE NEGRA (SPA)

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1m 7f 113y

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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1 GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) (23) 1/312-11 Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Byrners Bid (IRE) O Brocade Racing B Pat McCarthy

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st-lb

12-1

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

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who has made a promising start over hurdles this season following wind surgery,successful at NewtonAbbot (21.5f) in October and showing marked improvement when following up at Exeter (16.7f) at the start of the month.Better still to come now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA131

2 BINGOO (GB) (316) 0P3/U0P- D

Br B g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) O Glastonburys, Bibby & Llewellyn B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury

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Charlie Price (3) J Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/4-time hurdles winner who had a quiet 2024/25 campaign,failing to complete on 2 of his 3 starts,including when pulled up at Haydock (24.2f) in February.Off since and subsequently left Jimmy Moffatt and interesting if the betting vibes are particularly positive. TFRHHHII BHA119

3 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (22) 2111-02 D BF Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE) O DYDB Marketing & Briton International B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd

11-0

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW4-timewinnerinhandicaphurdlesduring2024/25andhesteppedupplentyonhisreappearancerunwithcheekpiecesenlistedwhenﬁnishing TFRHHHHI BHA116 a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle atWetherby (2m, soft) 22 days ago.Interesting despite a 3lb rise in the weights.

4 JUSTUS (IRE) (22) 012P/-6 D

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE) O Ryder and Alex Sugden B LNJ Foxwoods Partnership

10-5

Gavin Sheehan J Micky Hammond, Middleham T Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark over hurdles early in 2024 and scored twice on level later that year. However, lightly raced and disappointing since, off 7 months prior to being pulled up on handicap hurdle debut atWetherby (2m,soft) at the beginning of the month.Tongue strap now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024:RACE ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4. Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Gentleman Toboot (IRE), 2-1 Double Oban (GB), 12-1 Bingoo (GB), 22-1 Justus (IRE)

Having laid down solid foundations in bumpers, GENTLEMAN TOBOOT has looked a very good prospect switched to hurdles, staying on to make it 2-2 in an Exeter novice (16.7f) 23 days ago. PLAY SMARTER Every inch the type to go on improving, he could prove tough to contain now handicapping in his hat-trick bid. Recent Wetherby second Double Oban may provide chief resistance. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) 2.DOUBLE OBAN 3.BINGOO

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Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A). In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand. (B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void. (C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification: Odds (or decimal equivalent 1/9 or longer odds 2/11 to 2/17 1/4 to 1/5 3/10 to 2/7 2/5 to 1/3 8/15 to 4/9 8/13 to 4/7 4/5 to 4/6 20/21 to 5/6 Evens to 6/5 5/4 to 6/4 8/5 to 7/4 9/5 to 9/4 12/5 to 3/1 16/5 to 4/1 9/2 to 11/2 6/1 to 9/1 10/1 to 14/1 Over 14/1

Scale of deduction (per £) 90 pence 85 pence 80 pence 75 pence 70 pence 65 pence 60 pence 55 pence 50 pence 45 pence 40 pence 35 pence 30 pence 25 pence 20 pence 15 pence 10 pence 5 pence No deduction

In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.

Race Conditions

First Race 12.05 - THE COORS, REFRESHING, CRISP LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race 19 entries at £50. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.37 - THE ALPACALYPSE SESSION IPA 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 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race 16 entries at £35. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.12 - THE CARLING THE UK’S NUMBER ONE LAGER SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for four, five, six, seven and eight yrs old only. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races 8lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £12000. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 9 entries at £40. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.47 - THE MADRI EXCEPCIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race 16 entries at £45. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights lowered 5lb. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.22 - THE REKORDERLIG PREMIUM SWEDISH CIDER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race 20 entries at £35. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.57 - THE ASPALL CYDER LEICESTERSHIRE SILVER FOX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. MOLSON COORS has kindly sponsored this race 19 entries, 0 at £20 and 19 at £100. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.32 - THE SALT JUTE IPA LEICESTERSHIRE BRONZE FOX HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for three 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 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. MOLSON COORS has generously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 12 entries, 0 at £15 and 12 at £75. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Leicester Racecourse

The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL Telephone: (0116) 271 6515 Fax: (0116) 271 1746 31

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