AFTERNOON
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2025
Welcome to our 30th November Raceday 2025.
This is our second jumps meeting of the season. Due to a lack of significant rainfall, our chase course is currently too firm to use, therefore we have an all-hurdle card of 6 races today commencing at 12.55pm until 3.32pm. A special thank you to our sponsors today who are The British EBF and Grace and Dotty Clothing.
Important points to note today are:
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 for viewing today and selected Executive Boxes 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 Room 1 today which has a complimentary bean to cup coffee machine. For our Annual badge holders, you have the Paddock Pavilion and The Club Terrace.
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 3 qualified staff to look after any slips, trips or bumps you may have and hopefully nothing more serious.
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Today’s Officials
Stewards
Ms L MOORE (Chief Steward)
Ms H KEMP (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ms C ARMITAGE
Mr S CONNAWAY
Ms A JOHNSON
Mr L JORDAN
Starters
Mr L JONES
Mr P DENNIS
Judge
Mr N BOSTOCK
Clerk of the Scales
Ms C MARELLI
Veterinary Officers
Mr S THORNE
Ms A BROWN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Mr W SEELY
Mr S MITCHELL
Ms K WEST
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W BEVIN
Mr P DALY
Mrs H CUNNINGHAM
Farrier
Mr D WILLIAMS
Medical Officers
Dr C REYNOLDS
Dr P PRITCHARD
Dr R LAWRENCE
Leicester Racecourse
The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
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Email: info@leicester-racecourse.com
Nurse
Mrs S WATTERS
Clerk of the Course
Mr J S STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr C MORRISSEY
Commentator
Mr T PETERS
Presenter
Mr TIM PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Mr D MAYKELS
Mr J STEVENSON
How to Read Your Racecard
5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket
Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
Racecard Key
1. Saddle Cloth Number
2. Horse Name
3. Country Code
4. Days since last run
Star Ratings Explained:
5. Form Figures
7.Weight in St & Lb 8. Jockey Colour
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
Form Guide
Star Rating
Official BHA Rating
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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The British EBF Fillies’ Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB
for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
colours no horse
1 GRACEFUL GLANCE (GB) (31) 2
Br B f Passing Glance - Culture de Sivola (FR)
O Larkhills Racing Partnership IV
Race)
Ciaran Gethings J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Larkhills Racing Partnership II Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPassing Glance filly from a useful family.Only beaten by a Flat-bred with more speed when second in a bumper on debut at Stratford last month (fourth has since made a winning start over hurdles). Makes appeal on hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 KNOWSTONE (IRE) (-) 11-0
Br B f Order of St George (IRE) - Chadzeau (FR)
O Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms
James Davies J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Pascale Menard Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWOrder of St George filly.Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 27f) Rubi Ball. Pedigree offers some hope but newcomer is likely to need more time TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LUCY THE WIRE (IRE) (49) 2 11-0
Br Ch f Free Eagle (IRE) - Rarement (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher James Owen, Newmarket T
B Irish National Stud Keaveney Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped with a fair degree of encouragement when runner-up on hurdle debut for Denis Hogan at Cork (17.3f,good to soft) last month,no impression on subsequent winner Looks capable of going one better on first start for excellent yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MILADY DU BREUIL (FR) (31) 6 11-0
Br B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Nash Has (FR)
O Buckingham & Chapman
Jack Tudor J
Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Franck Sutterlet & Mr Eric Helye Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWBred more for stamina than speed and carried little threat behind Graceful Glance when sixth on debut at Stratford Now goes hurdling and probably one for handicaps over further TFRHHIII BHA-
5 PSYCHOLOGICALDRAMA (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)
Stan Sheppard J
O Having A Mare Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Brandy McQueen and bumper winner Minella Diamond. Likely to be an outsider on racecourse debut TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Lucy The Wire (IRE), 6-4 Graceful Glance (GB), 20-1 Knowstone (IRE), 25-1 Milady du Breuil (FR), 33-1 Psychologicaldrama (GB)
LUCY THE WIRE finished second behind a next-time-out winner on hurdles debut at Cork last month and has solid claims to go one better on first start for James Owen. Bumper runner-up Graceful Glance makes her first start over hurdles and looks the standout danger
Second Race 1.25
The Grace and Dotty Country Clothing Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) (347) 31/02PF- CD 8 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Border Pointers Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Barbara Beattie
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey,including here Mixed record for Evan Williams last season. Might be best watched returning from 11 months off TFRHHIII BHA113
2 CLOSE COMBAT (IRE) (282) 0621- 4 12-0
Br Ch g Kessaar (IRE) - Windy Lane Bryan Carver J
O Mr Samuel Jefford Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten on his only start in bumpers but going the right way over timber,making it third time lucky in 7-runner Exeter novice (17f,heavy) in February,relishing a good test at the trip.Goes handicapping for the first time on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA113
3 IP UP (FR) (28) 26433-4 D
7 11-13
Br Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR) Craig Nichol J
O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mme Marinette Avril Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well treated on her peak form and shaped as if retaining ability after wind surgery when fourth of 13 on 17f Carlisle reappearance 4 weeks ago Respected with that behind her TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 ACTIVIST (FR) (51) 16451-0 CD 6 11-11
Br B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR) Jack Tudor J
O Mrs L. Maclennan
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWStartedandendedlastseasononawinningnote,signingoffwithacareer-bestFontwellsuccess(19f,goodtosoft)inafirst-timevisorduringthespring.Better than result (still challenging 2 out) when well held on 19.5f Chepstow return 7 weeks ago Had wind surgery since Drops back in trip TFRHHHII BHA110
5 JIAIR MADRIK (FR) (742) 12342/-
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Winner (FR)
O Martin Cap & Darrell Williams
6 11-11
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles/fences in France in 2023 but has a long absence to overcome on first start for Donald McCain. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise TFRHHIII BHA110
6 GOLDEN
MOVE
(GB) (22) 33/104-0
Br B g Golden Horn - Ceaseless (IRE)
O D J Jones & M T Brougham
5 11-10
Ben Jones J
Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited MAISON 49 S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won aWincanton handicap hurdle in the mud for Paul Nicholls last December but has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles since joining this yard. Easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA109
7 HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (19) 263/61-0
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana
O Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore
7 11-9
Tom Queally J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Kildaragh Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on the Flat and resumed winning ways in this sphere at Fontwell inApril (all 3 hurdles wins gained at that course). Well held back on the Flat later that month and suffered a similar fate on hurdle return 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA108
8 DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE) (44) 454U1-3 D 5 11-3
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Allan Stennett Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodatthethirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mFakenhammaideninMarch.Madeacreditablestarttohishandicapcareerwhenthird of 7 on 2m Uttoxeter reappearance 44 days ago Should go well for a leading stable with a good recent record in this race TFRHHHHI BHA102
9 STARDROP (GB) (17) 2261 3 10-2
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Starscope
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Unex Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles in 17f Sedgefield juvenile (soft) 17 days ago. His opening mark in this sphere looks very workable and the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Stardrop (GB), 10-3 Dinofromberlais (IRE), 13-2 Ip Up (FR), 8-1 Close Combat (IRE), 14-1 He’s A Latchico (IRE), 16-1 Activist (FR), 20-1 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE), Jiair Madrik (FR), 50-1 Golden Move (GB)
STARDROP has a run style which suggests handicap hurdles should be right up his street and an opening mark in the low 100s could prove lenient. Olly Murphy’s Dinofromberlais is feared most ahead of Ip Up
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At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards
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The Leicester Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class
4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 HOME MADE HERO (IRE) (30) 2P/1-1 D
Br B g Westerner - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE)
5 11-7
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Noel Dooly Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful pointer got his career under Rules off to an impressive start when a ready winner of a 9-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) last month, justifying support Sure to progress and likely to go well under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 KARMA POLICE (FR) (308) 1/2-
5 11-0
Br Br g It’s Gino (GER) - Albain Champenoise (FR) Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury T
B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Mrs D. Billebaut OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £105,000 after winning a 2-finisher point and nearly justified support on Rules debut when a narrow second in a 9-runner bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) in January. Should progress now sent hurdling over a longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 KASTELLION (FR) (25) 2-6
Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Dahlia d’Arthel (FR)
O Mr & Mrs Mark Laws
5 11-0
Charlie Deutsch J
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd AP Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEW £31,000 buy after runner-up sole start in Irish points in April Showed up for a long way (headed after 3 out) when sixth (28/1) in a 10-runner Chepstow novice (19.4f) earlier this month.Should come on for that run and will do better at some stage TFRHHHII BHA-
4 LON CHANEY (IRE)
(33) U0/2-5
5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscar Ladensa (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWPushed asubsequent bumperwinner close onfinal start inpoints Wellsupported buthinted attemperament when fifth onhurdle debut at FfosLas (20f) last month,going in snatches In excellent hands though,and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
SWINDON VILLAGE (IRE)
(33) 2/136-3
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Deadly Pursuit (IRE)
O Swanee River Partnership
5 11-0
David Bass J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Patrick Kent Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhowashighlytriedaftermakingawinningbumperdebutlastseason.Shapedwellsenthurdlingwhenthirdonreappearance at Ffos Las (20f) last month,catching the eye with how he went through the race Leading contender with improvement expected. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 LE FABULEUX BUCK’S (FR) (36) 0
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Dothraki (FR)
O Stephen Sugden and Helen Sugden
4 10-13
Freddie Keighley (7) J
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Remi Juvin & Laurent Thibault Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t show much in a bumper at Cheltenham on debut last month and looks to have his work cut out (upped in trip) on first start over hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Stewards Note:
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
KASTELLION: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Swindon Village (IRE), 5-2 Home Made Hero (IRE), 9-2 Karma Police (FR), Lon Chaney (IRE), 16-1 Kastellion (FR), 66-1 Le Fabuleux Buck’s (FR)
SWINDON VILLAGE made a promising hurdles debut last month and he’s narrowly preferred to Home Made Hero, who carries a penalty for his impressive success at Uttoxeter, while Karma Police looks a good jumps prospect for the Harry Derham yard.
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The Leicester Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
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)
colours no horse
1 ITO DITTO (FR) (334) 1P1/PP5-
Br B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon
Sean Houlihan J
O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T
B Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez
Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivewhenrecordingthreewinsoverhurdlesinthe2023/24seasonbutranmodestlyinatrioofnovicehandicapchases at the back end of last year Plenty to prove returning to hurdles following 11 months off TFR
2 AKIMOS (IRE) (21) 5P1-2 D 5 11-13
Br Gr g Westerner - Redemption Song (IRE)
O Old Gold Racing 28
B Michelle Moore & John Hackett
BHA120
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthisfirst2effortsbehindwhenwinningFfosLasnovice(2m4f,soft)inAprilandimprovedagainwhenacloserunner-uponhandicapdebut at Sandown (19.8f,good) 3 weeks ago 4lb rise looks fair and this lightly raced gelding may progress again for top yard. TFRHHHHI BHA119
3 WOODLAND PARK (IRE) (28) 31/21-3 CD BF 6 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lonesome Dove (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Cathal Mariga Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnermakesplentyofappealonlooks/pedigreeandimpressedwhenrunningawaywithaC&DmaideninNovemberlastyearAdvancedhisformwhenthird inacompetitiveracefor thegradeonhandicapdebut atCarlisle(17.2f)andthere couldbemore improvementto comesteppingbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA118
4 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (30) 2120-41 D
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE)
6 11-12
Jonathan Burke J
O Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Old Gold Racing 26 S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of solid form as novice hurdler and he resumed progress on second start this season,travelling well when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f,soft).That race is working out well and he has strong claims off a 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA118
5 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (35) 024-0U0 D
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace
10 11-5
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Bob Barrett AP Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at best but losing run stretches back well over 2 years.Should be better for his recent run atAintree (effectively his seasonal reappearance) and interesting to see if he can make more of an impact down in grade/distance TFRHHHII BHA111
6 BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (596) 411U33/- D
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE)
8 10-13
Miss Victoria Malzard (5) J
O Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Lyle Buttimer OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenlandingback-to-backhandicapchasesatExeterinJanuary2024onfirsttwostartsforcurrentyardandstillingoodheartoverfences when hitting the frame twice that spring.Can go well fresh (off 19 months) and market should guide racing off 10lb lower hurdle mark. TFRHHHII BHA105
7 ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (575) 1303P///3- D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Coco Milan (IRE)
O Mr Donald Jordison & Miss Harriet Dickin
9 10-13
James Best J
Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B R. Lynch Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2021/22 and seemingly every bit as good despite a long lay-off when third in a 9-runner handicap at Uttoxeter in May last year Down in grade but remains to seen if he retains the same ability following a further 19-month absence TFRHHIII BHA105
8 FRESH SPECULATION (GB) (33) 31P3P-6 D
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wilde Speculation (IRE)
7 10-12
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mike Green & Sally Beech Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mike Green Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRelished conditions when opening his account in a 2 1/2m handicap at Ffos Las (heavy) last November Hit and miss since (unable to justify strong support at Bangor earlier in the year) but could feature if stepping forward from his creditable comeback last month. TFRHHHII BHA104
9 WOODYTHEWOODPECKER (IRE) (19) 5P04-35 5 10-10
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs A. Darragh Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced sort who looked a little awkward when third of 5 in a novice hurdle at Stratford in May and likely needed the outing when a well held fifth on reappearance at Hereford (28/1) last month.Worth a check to see if the market expects better. TFRHHIII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Woodland Park (IRE), 7-2 John Barbour (GB), 4-1 Akimos (IRE), 8-1 Fresh Speculation (GB), 12-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), Bolsover Bill (IRE), 25-1 Ito Ditto (FR), 28-1 Italian Spirit (IRE), 33-1 Woodythewoodpecker (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
In a solid race for the grade, JOHN BARBOUR is fancied to follow up his much-improved success at Uttoxeter, with that form working out well. Neither Woodland Park or Akimos are fully exposed and both look sure to be in the mix.
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Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
colours no horse
1 EASTSTONE BUCK’S (GB) (265) P- 4
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Chartreuse (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch J
O East India Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Miss V. M. Williams Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Buck’s Boum gelding who was pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft, 16/1) on his NH debut 8 months ago Can do better in the long term. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 GOLDEN PRINCE (IRE) (49) 3-6
4 11-0
Br B g Libertarian - Golden Belief (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Crest Racing XII Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Larry Murphy Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1, well-held sixth of 8 in bumper at Chepstow 49 days ago Came in third on his sole start in points in February though so could still do better now going over hurdles TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MY FORTUNE (IRE) (21) 0-6
5 11-0
Br Br g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWSon of Milan beat just one in 2m novice at Sandown (40/1) on his hurdles bow 21 days ago In very good hands so not written off TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SIR HOBNOB (GB) (31) 01-35
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Isla Fernandos (IRE)
O Graham and Alison Jelley
4 11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Graham and Alison Jelley Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair bumper winner who has shown similar form in this sphere, posting a respectable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SMART DECISION (GB) (15) 1U11-3 D
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Maven
4 11-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Reality Partnerships XIX Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won all his 3 completed junior hurdles (fair form) last term and returned with a solid third of 7 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 15 days ago. Holds very good form claims TFRHHHHI BHA115
6 THERE RUNS MARY (IRE) (11) 12-1 D
5 10-13
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Morning Run (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Paul Shanahan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ashroe Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFlemensfirth mare looked a good prospect when a fairly useful bumper scorer last term.Novicey mistakes but easily landed the odds on her hurdling bow in 4-runner novice at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) 11 days ago and she’s the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) 6 11 0 Sean Bowen 2-7 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 There Runs Mary (IRE), 11-4 Smart Decision (GB), 15-2 Sir Hobnob (GB), 33-1 Eaststone Buck’s (GB), My Fortune (IRE), 40-1 Golden Prince (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
THERE RUNS MARY scored hard held despite mistakes on her recent hurdling debut at Ffos Las and Olly Murphy’s exciting bumper scorer is impossible to oppose here The consistent Smart Decision should ensure the selection doesn’t have things all her own way though.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THERE RUNS MARY (IRE) 2.SMART
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The Next Meeting @leicesteraces Thursday 4th December
Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GIRL OF GOLD (IRE) (17) 554-22
Br B f Golden Horn - Surrealism
4 12-0
Ben Bromley (5) J
O Highflyer Bloodstock James Owen, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden who posted a good second of 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 17 days ago, clear of rest.Very much one to consider now going into handicaps. TFR
2 SMILE BACK (IRE) (30) 11054-0 5 12-0
Br B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE)
BHA100
Finn Lambert (3) J
O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Mr N. Reid Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwhoalsolandedaCarlislebumperlastDecember Hasbeenbroughtalongsteadilyoverhurdles,hoodaddedwhenapatiently-ridden ninth in 2m Uttoxeter novice 30 days ago Interesting now sent handicapping with her stamina unlocked more TFRHHHHH BHA99
3 HIGHBURY HILL (GB) (25) 3025-23 4 11-13
Br B f Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE)
O Surefire Racing
Bryan Carver J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mr W. Kinsey Burlybed, Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score but proving a reliable sort in this sphere, a good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 25 days ago Enters calculations once more despite a 2lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA99
4 KEEP IT COOL (IRE) (19) P00030
Br B m Gamut (IRE) - Kalanosa (IRE)
O Mr John Whyte
5 11-7
Alex Chadwick (3) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Eamonn Hogan JWD Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairmaidenhurdlerforJohnJosephHanlon.Hadusualheadgearleftoffforheryarddebutwhenbeating onlyonein2m4fhandicap at Huntingdon 19 days ago Blinkers go back on now and no surprise to see her bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 POOLEY’S PROMISE (IRE) (189) B65P-14
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Wild Fern (IRE)
6 10-13
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Mr Michael Ennis RS Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark at Ffos Las (3m) and backed it up with a solid fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) later in May. Needs considering on her return. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (23) 242-055 CD
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove
8 10-7
Ben Poste J
O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B A. W. Buller
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent sort who arrives below par,fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f,good to soft) 23 days ago Reverts to hurdles but others are more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA78
7 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (41) 05-0342
Br Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR)
O Mr D. B. Roberts
B Mr Alain Chopard et al
9 10-5
Lee Edwards J
Dave Roberts, Kenley T
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2023 but she comes here in good nick, second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, heavy) 41 days ago Can go well again off the same mark TFRHHHII BHA76
8 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (13) 133546
Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl
O Mr P. Long
B Sunnyhill Stud
8 10-2
Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J
Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a small-field handicap over fences at Fakenham in May but she’s been below par since, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good) 13 days ago Not easy to make a case for TFRHHIII BHA72
9 PORRIDGE (IRE) (23) P340-PP
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Boldilocks
O The Blakesley Racing Club
B Simon Walford
5 10-2
James Turner (5) J
Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who again has a mountain to climb from a long way out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA51
Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 4.
Stewards Note:
STAMINA CHOPE: Following its run on 20/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Girl of Gold (IRE), 4-1 Highbury Hill (GB), 5-1 Smile Back (IRE), 6-1 Stamina Chope (FR), 7-1 Keep It Cool (IRE), 9-1 Pooley’s Promise (IRE), 14-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 66-1 Annie Nail (IRE), 300-1 Porridge (IRE)
A few with chances but point/bumper winner SMILE BACK appeals as the sort to take a sizeable step forward now sent into handicap company so gets the vote from in-form maiden Highbury Hill James Owen’s pair Girl of Gold and Keep It Cool command plenty of respect too in a competitive event.
Notices
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.
Next Meeting - THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025
Gates Open: 11:00am: First Race: 12:30pm
Race Conditions
First Race 12.55 - THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for three yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised for those win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both for penalties and loss of novice status 7 entries at £45. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.25 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb GRACE AND DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner and also kindly award a Tweed Poncho to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 13 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2025. 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 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.55 - THE LEICESTER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb 18 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 12 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE GREAT VALUE EXECUTIVE BOX PACKAGES @leicesterraces NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. 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 15 entries at £50. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.32 - THE NEXT MEETING @leicesteraces THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 16 entries at £30. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
