Ludlow Racecard - Friday 6th January

Ludlow Race Club Ltd Registered Office: Ludlow Racecourse Bromfield Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2BT

Tel: 01584 856221

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a Festive Christmas. Welcome one & all. Our Christmas meeting went extremely well, we had a fabulous crowd.

I would like to welcome our sponsors for today: Nick Watson & Family Simply Delicious Cakes Vobe Electrics

Plyvine Caterers

I would like to welcome our New & existing Annual Members. We still have a few Annual Members Badges for 2023. The office will give you more information on becoming a Member.

I hope you all have a great days racing!

Best Wishes, Simon Sherwood (Managing Director/Clerk of the Course).

TRAINERS IN

A right-handed oval shaped course one and a half miles in circumference, with nine fences per circuit and a run-in of 450 yards. The hurdle course runs on the outside of the chase course and is slightly undulating

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT LUDLOW (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS:

F O’BRIEN (24 wins from 115 runners, 21%) runs HURRICANE HARVEY (3.30). H DALY (24 wins from 106 runners, 23%) runs HEAD TO THE STARS (3.00), THE WREKIN (3.30).

N HENDERSON (23 wins from 106 runners, 22%) runs IMPOSE TOI (1.30), KINCARDINE (3.30), CALL THE DANCE (4.00).

P HOBBS (21 wins from 95 runners, 22%) runs TWENTYFIRST LANCER (1.00), KEABLE (1.30), FOR LANGY (2.00), LITTLE RIVER BAY (3.00), JATILUWIH (3.30), ABIGAEL and QUALITY (4.00).

FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

N HENDERSON (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runners listed above

J O’NEILL (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs TIME FOR A PINT (1.30), BETHKA (4.00).

B PAULING (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs ACTIVE DUTY (2.30).

G L MOORE (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs SPIRIT D’AUNOU (1.00).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT LUDLOW (2017-2022) WITH RIDES:

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (18 wins from 144 rides, 12%) rides JUST OVER LAND (1.00), DON’T TELL DAVID (1.30), JUBILEE EXPRESS (3.30).

TOM O’BRIEN (18 wins from 83 rides, 22%) rides TWENTYFIRST LANCER (1.00), KEABLE (1.30), LITTLE RIVER BAY (3.00), THE WREKIN (3.30). NICO DE BOINVILLE (17 wins from 74 rides, 23%) rides KINCARDINE (3.30), CALL THE DANCE (4.00).

DAVID BASS (17 wins from 77 rides, 22%) rides WANDRIN STAR (3.00).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

GAVIN SHEEHAN (7 wins from 30 rides, 23%) rides AMALFI SKYLINE (1.00). JAMES BOWEN (6 wins from 32 rides, 19%) rides JAR DU DESERT (1.00), IMPOSE TOI (1.30), GOOD LORD (2.30), COME ON GRUFF (3.30).

SEAN BOWEN (6 wins from 43 rides, 14%) rides KARAVOMYLOS (1.00), COAL FIRE (1.30), REE OKKA (3.00), FLYING FORTUNE (4.00).

JONJO O’NEILL JR (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides TIME FOR A PINT (1.30), BETHKA (4.00).

WEIGHT WATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.00 Wandrin Star (won off 136 down 3lb to 133); Didero Vallis (won off 130 down 7lb to 123).

FANCY THAT

None today.

HOW TO BET WITH AN ON-COURSE BOOKMAKER

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to offer the correct stake money for your wager.

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, i.e. for a win or a place

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g.£1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

The RCA and the bookmaking association have agreed the following terms for all bookmakers offering each way betting on course.

NON-HANDICAPS

5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8+ runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3 HANDICAPS

5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8 - 11 runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3 12 - 15 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3 16+ runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3,4 All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.

Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season - denotes new year C - The horse has won on this racecourse D

The horse has won over this distance CD

The horse has won over both this course and distance BF

The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

A guide to the horse’s recentform and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race Good chance of being placed 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.

Jockey’s Name If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

FIRST RACE 1.00

THE LUDLOW RACE CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL

HUNT’

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds) for novice four yrs old Total prize fund £9000 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 novice four yrs old, which have not run in a flat race and which have not run in any race prior to 1st October 2022 and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 31st, 2022 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 10 entries at £40. - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) No Horse st lb

1

JAVERT ALLEN (FR) (58) 11 7

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Une Epoque (FR)

Owner: HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne

Jockey: David Noonan

Form: 1 Sponsor:Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Gladiateur Allen and fair French hurdler Histoire Allen. Dam, 17f-21f hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Eldorado Allen. Ultimately didn’t beat a lot in 4-runner juvenile at Bangor

2 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (33)

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR)

Owner: Heart of the South Racing 130 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Jockey: Jamie Moore

11 7

Form: 21 D Sponsor:Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his debut run when landing the odds in 3-runner juvenile at Huntingdon a month ago, well on top at the finish. More to come and likely to give it a good shot under a penalty.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 AMALFI SKYLINE (GB) (-) 11 0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE)

Owner: Amalfi Bloodstock Trainer: Pat Murphy, Hungerford Breeder: Clear Racing Ltd

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler The Premier Celtic, stays 2 3/4m, and bumper winner Tiffany Rose Wears hood for debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (42) 11 0

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

Owner: Mr E. A. Brook Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Breeder: Paddy Byrne

Jockey: Craig Nichol

Form: 0 Sponsor:Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Frammassone gelding. Dam unraced out of useful 2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner Catch Ball. In need of the experience starting out at Doncaster in November. Tongue tie quickly reached for after wind op. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 JAR DU DESERT (FR) (70) 11 0

Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership Trainer: Tom George, Slad Breeder: Mr Florin Codre

Jockey: James Bowen

Form: 2 Sponsor:HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser

6 JUST OVER LAND (FR) (46)

Jockey:

7 KARAVOMYLOS (IRE) (42)

Jockey:

8 MARSHELLA (IRE) (52)

B f Getaway (GER) - Assistance

Owner: Bart Ryan-Beswick & Warwick Ryan-Beswick

Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Breeder: Mmo Bloodstock & Drumlin Bloodstock

11 0

Jockey: Harrison Beswick (3)

Form: 1 D Sponsor:Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (winner around 2m) Cinders And Ashes. Proved a lot more professional in the race than the preliminaries when making a successful start at Fakenham in November

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

9 MILTON BOY (FR) (-) 11 0

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Valgenceuse (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. J. Hawke

Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Breeder: E. Drouet, D. Salmon & A.Gaucher-Herbert

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, sixth foal, dam ran once on Flat in France.

Jockey: Tom Buckley (3)

Form: Sponsor:Junction 24 Ltd

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

10 TWENTYFIRST LANCER (GB) (36) 11 0

B g Churchill (IRE) - Zarafa

Owner: Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey

Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Tom O’Brien

Form: 10 Sponsor:Equine Bio Genie Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat bred but strong at the finish when winning 5-runner bumper at Exeter (13.2f, good) on debut for Ralph Beckett in October Left that yard after and not in the same form at Wincanton. Now switches to hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 6. Hood worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Betting Forecast: 13-8 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 7-2 Jar du Desert (FR), 15-2 Javert Allen (FR), 8-1 Marshella (IRE), 14-1 Twentyfirst Lancer (GB), 16-1 Just Over Land (FR), 33-1 Karavomylos (IRE), 40-1 Milton Boy (FR), 50-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 100-1 Amalfi Skyline (GB)

Family and friends of Luke are gathering today at Ludlow for the third time to remember him and raise a glass in his memory. Starting with Jim Boyle in Epsom in 2009, Luke went on to work for the late John Akehurst and then Simon Dow, both also in Epsom. It was Simon who suggested Luke’s future may lie in National Hunt Racing, so a move to Paul Webber in the Cotswolds was arranged. It was Paul who gave Luke his first opportunity as a Conditional Jockey and he went on to work for Alex Hales, for whom he had his final ride on this card in 2016, and finally Richard Phillips. Luke left racing in the summer of 2018 and returned home to Yorkshire to pursue a career elsewhere. However, despite his happy go lucky attitude and unbeknown to us, he had struggled with depression on and off for a number of years and sadly in November that year Luke took his own life. Since then, our family have received nothing but love and support from the Racing Community That has included Alex and Richard, together with Racecourse Commentator and loyal friend of Luke’s David Fitzgerald, sponsoring a race in Luke’s memory on this card in 2020

Richard also now holds his annual Charity Cricket Match, the “Adlestrop Ashes” and a match in which Luke himself played, in Luke’s memory with Racing Welfare one of the charities supported. Alex, David and Paul also contribute by donating very generous prizes for the raffle and auction that take place on the day too. Our family feel that sponsoring a race in Luke’s memory is just a small way we can give something back to the sport that brought so much happiness to Luke, and has been so supportive of us over the last four years.

SECOND RACE 1.30

THE LUKE WATSON MEMORIAL ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, December 31st, 2022 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb THE WATSON FAMILY have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 29 entries at £40. - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

No Horse Age st lb

1 BERTIE B (GB) (67) 5

B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera

Owner: C & C Boultbee Brooks

Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Breeder: Boultbee Brooks Ltd

11 8

Jockey: Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3)

Form: 1-6

Sponsor:Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to his career in a Bangor bumper in April and shaped as if better for the experience sent hurdling when sixth of 13 in a novice here (16.2f) 67 days ago Up in trip

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (16) 6 11 8

B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE)

Owner: Dave’s Best Mates Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Breeder: M. B. Bent

Jockey: Tom Bellamy

Form: 05-05

Sponsor:Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in a pair of bumpers last season and has been tailed off both starts over hurdles this term. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

3 COAL FIRE (IRE) (15)

B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. G. Jones Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Breeder: P. McCarthy

7 11 8

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Form: 00

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only greenness when well held in a Market Rasen bumper on debut and fared no better tried hurdling at Ffos Las 15 days ago Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

4 DON’T TELL DAVID (IRE) (16) 6 11 8

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ashbury (IRE)

Owner: Jayne McGivern Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: D. P. Constable

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 1-00 Sponsor:Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner of 5-runner bumper at Warwick on debut in April but has run a long way below that level both starts over hurdles. Significantly up in trip

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 EGBERT (GB) (42) 6 11 8

Jockey: Tom Cannon Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

Form: 3-234 Sponsor:Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW From a successful family and showed plenty in a couple of bumpers and has done the same in reaching the frame both starts over hurdles. Solid claims. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

FRANK (GB) (55)

8

IMPOSE TOI (FR) (263) 5 11 8

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

Jockey: James Bowen

Form: 11-

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Floueur and showed fairly useful form when winning both bumper starts in France for Mlle D. Mele Very interesting hurdling debutant having joined top connections.

9

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

KEABLE (IRE) (286) 6 11 8

B g Fame And Glory - Sarahs Quay (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. A. Bartlett

Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Mr Colm McHenry

Jockey: Tom O’Brien

Form: 6Sponsor:Albert Bartlett

TIMEFORM VIEW Fame And Glory gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Kings Palace. Sixth on his only start in Irish points so will need to show more on this switch to Rules. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

10 RAJJAMATAZ (IRE) (73)

Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Rajjamataz

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Breeder: Mrs B. Byrne

5 11 8

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Form: 60 Sponsor:Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Has folded tamely both starts in bumpers so it will be interesting to see if a subsequent breathing operation makes any difference on hurdling debut.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

11 THESE HAPPY DAZE (GB) (56) 6 11 8

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Gaspaie (FR)

Owner: Happy Daze Racing Partnership

Trainer: Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn Breeder: Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech

Jockey: A. P. Heskin

Form: 3P-F200 Sponsor:W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form over hurdles in France but has yet to reach that level on these shores and jumped none too fluently when well held in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell last time Easy enough to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

12 TIME FOR A PINT (IRE) (65)

B g Ask - Eatons Way (IRE)

Owner: Craig and Dave Wordsworth Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Mrs Noreen Moran

6 11 8

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Form: 31-0 Sponsor:Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Irish points (awarded race) at the second attempt but went with no immediate promise switched to Rules in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow in early November

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

13 TZARMIX (FR) (67) 5 11 8

Ch g Gemix (FR) - Tzarine de La Mone (FR)

Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff Breeder: Yvonnick Bothamy & Jean-Paul Bothamy

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: U

14 WHAT A STEAL (IRE) (59) 6 11 8

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Misty Heather (IRE)

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings

GIRL KATIE (IRE) (17)

THIRD RACE 2.00

THE SIMPLY DELICIOUS CAKES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £11500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6073 to the winning horse The second to receive £2794, the third £1397, the fourth £699 and the fifth £348. for novice five 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. January 4th. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb SIMPLY DELICIOUS CAKES has generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay appearance money of £150 to the 5th and £350 to the 6th horses in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prizemoney Code 11 entries at £40. - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581; Fifth £290 (Penalty Value £6073.15) No

POINT (GB) (7)

B g Kayf Tara - Freydis (IRE)

Owner: The Gud Times Partnership Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Mrs Joanna Daniell

2

RAKHINE

Jockey:

Form: 5/131-2F Sponsor:Bresbet

Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 120

STATE (IRE) (38) 10 11 10

B g Arakan (USA) - Oiselina (FR)

Owner: Mr Stuart Stanley and Mr Adam Lucock Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Breeder: Bluegate Stud

Jockey: Tom Bellamy

Form: 230/61-3 D

Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and gained first success for current yard in handicap at Worcester in summer 2021. Showed a bit sent chasing after 17 months off at Southwell in November but others bring more potential to the table Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

3 DOM OF MARY (FR) (53) 7 11 9

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

Owner: Mr P. J. Cave Trainer: David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold Breeder: Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Jockey: Brendan Powell

Form: 24214-F

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler (winner at 19f) and in process of making promising chase debut (looked set for second) when falling 2 out on return at Plumpton (19.7f) in November. Could be better to come.

4 FIRE DANCER (FR) (815)

B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR)

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115

7 11 8

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: P30132/Sponsor:Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France who has been off the track for over 2 years but still warrants consideration starting out for powerful connections. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

Owner: Mrs S. Ricci Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Ecurie Maulepaire et al

5 FOR LANGY (FR) (54) 8 11 7

B g Day Flight - Jubilee II (FR)

Jockey: Mr David Maxwell (3)

Form: 6243-42 Sponsor:Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French Flat/hurdle winner

Owner: Mr David Maxwell Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Mr Patrice Vagne

8

ICE COAST (FR) (40)

10

RACE 2.30

THE VOBE ELECTRICS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds)

for juvenile four yrs old Total prize fund £10000 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 juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 31st, 2022 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb VOBE ELECTRICS have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) No Horse st lb

1 ADMIRALTY HOUSE (GB) (68) 11 7

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Akrivi (IRE)

Owner: N Farrell, C Hodgson & A King

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: SCEA Marmion Vauville & Alain Jathiere

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Form: 12 D Sponsor:Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-goer but it didn’t stop him making a successful hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good) in October Not in the same form when second at Huntingdon a fortnight later, once again proving headstrong. Needs to settle down to fulfil potential. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

2 ROMANCERO LE DUN (FR) (47)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Uranus Le Dun (FR)

Owner: Mrs Jane Williams Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Breeder: S.A.R.L. Ste D’Entrainement Ouvry F.

Jockey: David Noonan

11 7

Form: U1 Sponsor:Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t get beyond the first at Warwick in November so he was effectively making his debut when scoring in a small field at Exeter 19 days later, staying on well despite showing greenness. Should be more to come. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 ACTIVE DUTY (FR) (80)

B c Almanzor (FR) - Minakshi (FR)

Owner: Mr T. P. Radford

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville

11 0

Jockey: Luca Morgan (3)

Form: Sponsor:Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in Ireland. Sold out of Stephen O’Donoghue’s stable for 60,000 in October. Has had wind surgery ahead of hurdle debut for in-form new stable. Interesting contender. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4 GAIUS (GB) (32) 11 0

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Gemina (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden

Jockey: Aidan Coleman

Form: 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer for Richard Hannon, off the mark in 1 1/4m Windsor handicap when last seen in August. Ran to only a modest level when just under 13 lengths third on his Musselburgh hurdle debut last month but he should be capable of better Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

5 GHASHAM (IRE) (11) 11 0

TIMEFORM

Jockey: Charlie Todd Owner: Mr K. McKenna Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah

6 GOOD LORD (GER) (91)

RING

(FR) (41)

Form: Sponsor:Tote

Jockey:

Jockey:

8

SWIFT

TUTTLE (IRE) (41) 11 0

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR)

Form: 6 Sponsor:Swansway

Jockey: Craig Nichol Owner: Salmon Racing Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Breeder: Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Brian Meehan but he was well behind the reopposing Ring of Beara when last of 6 on his Newcastle hurdle debut 6 weeks ago Has a first-time hood added to the tongue he wore at Newcastle Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingDECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) 4 10 12 Aidan Coleman 8-11 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note: RING OF BEARA: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the second last. Betting Forecast: 11-4 Ring of Beara (FR), 7-2 Romancero Le Dun (FR), 9-2 Admiralty House (GB), 6-1 Active Duty (FR), 15-1 Gaius (GB), 20-1 Ghasham (IRE),

FIFTH RACE 3.00

THE PLYVINE CATERERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 3)

THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 1f 125yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £16000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb PLYVINE CATERERS have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay Appearance Money of of £350 to the 6th horse in this race if qualified under the Stakes and Prize Money Code 7 entries at £50 - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403 (Penalty Value £8449.60) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb

1 WANDRIN STAR (IRE) (51) 12 11 13

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Keralba (USA)

Owner: Mrs Penny Perriss

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock

Jockey: David Bass

Form: P/1P2-PP

Sponsor:Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been lightly raced in recent times and hard to predict (pulled up on 3 of last 4 starts) including on return from 6 months off at Warwick (3m, soft) in November Has been eased 5lb at least.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

2 LITTLE RIVER BAY (IRE) (57) 8 11 12

B m Shirocco (GER) - Penneyrose Bay

Owner: Sir Christopher & Lady Wates

Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Sir Christopher Stephen Wates

Jockey: Tom O’Brien

Form: 1U312-P C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser, gaining third small-field victory of 2021/22 in a mares’ novice here (20f) in February However, not at best at Cheltenham in April and she ran poorly back from 7 months off at Market Rasen in November Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

3 HEAD TO THE STARS (GB) (49) 12 11 12

Br g Kayf Tara - Sail By The Stars

Owner: Mrs L Nixon Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: T. F. F. Nixon

4 REE OKKA (GB) (35)

B g Getaway (GER) - Presenteea (IRE)

Owner: The Jago Family Partnership Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Breeder: Distillery Stud

Jockey: Richard Patrick

Form: 1623-6U C Sponsor:Humphrey Butler Ltd

7 11 9

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Form: 2110-25 BF Sponsor:Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who landed 2 novice hurdles at up to 24.5f last winter Has shaped well after a wind op on both runs over fences this term, hampered early when running-on fifth at Exeter (19.2f) 25 days ago. Very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 129

5 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (34) 10 11 3

B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR)

Owner: Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 043P-3U Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best (third in last season’s Kim Muir) and he ran creditably when third on return at Exeter (3m). Not for the first time failed to convince over the National fences in last month’s

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has gained all 3 of his chase victories at this venue, the latest over 23.8f last December Mixed bag has followed, unseating early on return at Ascot in November. Still, feasible to think a return to this venue can perk him up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

SIXTH RACE 3.30

THE RACING UK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

about THREE MILES (2m 7f 174yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £13000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159, the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay £350 appearance money to the 6th horse in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prizemoney Code Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 15 entries at £50 - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

No Horse Age st lb

1 JATILUWIH (FR) (28) 9 12 2

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Jaune de Beaufai (FR)

Owner: Mr David Maxwell Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al

Jockey: Mr David Maxwell (3)

Form: 1P/243-4 C D

Sponsor:Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who resumed from 11 months off with creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f) 28 days ago In the mix if building on that effort. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

2 GETALEAD (IRE) (8)

B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)

Owner: Pickard Racing Club Trainer: Claire Harris, Umberleigh Breeder: L. Byrne

7 11 7

Jockey: David Prichard (5)

Form: 2-F1165

Sponsor:Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good strike-rate in handicaps when winning twice in quick succession in September and wasn’t disgraced when fifth at Doncaster 8 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

3 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (75) 8 11 5

B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace

Owner: Mr Bob Barrett Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Breeder: Bob Barrett

Jockey: Alex Edwards (3)

Form: 41430-P Sponsor:Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3m winner but he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f) on his return 75 days ago Needs to bounce back after his break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126

4 FRANCO D’AUNOU (FR) (42) 8 11 5

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jimagine II (FR)

Owner: Wrap Up Warm Partnership Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Frederic Foucher

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 2/424-22 BF Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, clear second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f) 42 days ago 3lb higher now but he’s very much one for the shortlist.

RatingHHHII Official

HARVEY (GB) (31)

Form:

8

COME ON GRUFF (IRE) (46)

B g Mahler - Annie Grit (IRE)

Owner: Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Trainer: Tom George, Slad Breeder: A. & M. Mellerick

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

9 SIROBBIE (IRE) (8)

Br g Arakan (USA) - Presentbreeze (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Michael. C. Griffin

Jockey:

7 10 12

Form: 3161-53 C BF Sponsor:HBA Media

Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 119

Form: Sponsor: Rating Rating

9 10 11

Jockey: Charlie Todd

Form: 23-150F Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful for David Bridgwater but showed nothing on debut for new yard at Sandown a month ago and fell 3rd at Doncaster last time Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 118

10 KINCARDINE (GB) (280)

B g Kayf Tara - Side Step

Owner: The King Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: The Queen

6 10 11

Jockey: Nico de Boinville

Form: 13P12-

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m Newbury maiden hurdle before backing it up with good second over 2m4f there later in spring. Off 9 months ahead of his handicap debut but still not taken lightly for stable going well.

11 THE WREKIN (IRE) (392)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Sapphire Flame (IRE)

Owner: The Late M R Barnwell & Mrs CJ Barnwell Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: Mr John Coffey

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

7 10 10

Jockey: Tom O’Brien

Form: 111056- C Sponsor:M. Barnwell Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner of novice hurdles in 2021 who largely performed well in handicaps subsequently Returns from 13 months off on a handy-looking mark and rates an interesting prospect with his yard among the winners.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: KHAN (GER) 8 10 6 Harry Reed 10-3 (Milton Harris) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5.

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Vee Dancer (IRE), 11-2 Kincardine (GB), 7-1 Jubilee Express (FR), 8-1 The Wrekin (IRE), 9-1 Franco d’Aunou (FR), Hurricane Harvey (GB), 16-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 20-1 Jatiluwih (FR), 25-1 Getalead (IRE), 40-1 Sirobbie (IRE)

Race

Summary:

at

likely odds it is worth siding with the well-weighted THE WREKIN to make light of

continue Henry Daly’s fine recent run. Jubilee Express can also have a say now his stamina is drawn out more and in-form duo Franco d’Aunou and Getalead need shortlisting too.

absence

SEVENTH RACE 4.00

THE WATCH ON RACINGTV MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 4)

(Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds)

for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares Total prize fund £7000 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 four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 31st, 2022 and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 24 entries at £30 - Closed December 31st, 2022 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 No Horse Age st lb

1

ABIGAEL (GB)

(-) 6 11 2

B m Cameron Highland (IRE) - Mere Blanche (IRE)

Owner: Team CH Racing Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Mr M N Jenkins

Jockey: Ben Jones

Form: Sponsor:Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Cameron Highland mare. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (2 1/2m-21f winner) Pere Blanc and fairly useful hurdler (stays 3 1/4m) Behindthelines.

2 BELLE SAINT (GB) (-)

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Tazzarine (FR)

Owner: MY RACING MANAGER FRIENDS - MAKO Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: R. F. Bailey

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 11 2

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: Sponsor:My Racing Manager Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Saint Des Saints mare. Half-sister to fair chaser Poniente (3 1/4m winner). Dam, bumper winner, sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Whisper. Yard has enjoyed success in bumpers this season, but may be one for further down the line

3 BETHKA (IRE) (-)

B or Br m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lakil Princess (IRE)

Owner: Mr Stephen Killalea

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Minch Bloodstock

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

5 11 2

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Form: Sponsor:Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Closely related to bumper/hurdle winner Mr Grey Sky, and half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers/useful chasers Danny Whizzbang and Lastbutnotleast. Has had wind op ahead of debut. One to note. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

4 CALL THE DANCE (GB) (-) 5 11 2

B m Kayf Tara - Hora

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: James & Jean Potter

Jockey: Nico de Boinville

Form: Sponsor:Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare Closely related to smart hurdler/useful chaser Thomas Campbell (bumper winner), and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Lisp.

8 PICNIC IN THE PARK (GB) (-) 6 11 2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cherry Pie (FR)

Owner: Chasing Gold Racing Club

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Breeder: Wood Farm Stud

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh (3)

Form: Sponsor:Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park mare. Closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Great Try. Could be capable of getting involved starting off for in-form trainer

9 ALLEGRO FORTE (GB) (-)

Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Earth Amber

Owner: Pump & Plant Services Ltd

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Pump and Plant Services Ltd

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4 10 3

Jockey: Alexander Thorne (5)

Form: Sponsor:Pump & Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Highland Reel filly Closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle winner Luccia and useful hurdler Hooper Makes plenty of appeal on paper for yard going well with their bumper runners. One of the key contenders.

10 BRADFORD LADY (GB) (-)

Ch f Sir Percy - Malice

Owner: Mr S Harvey & Mr M Griffiths

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster Breeder: Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4 10 3

Jockey: Harry Reed

Form: Sponsor:Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Sir Percy filly. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/4m). One of 2 runners for yard who enjoys plenty of success in bumpers. Market could be informative. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

11 FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) (-) 4 10 3

Br f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Turbo Linn

Owner: Fortune N’Fame fillies

Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Breeder: Cathal Ennis

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly Dam (b118), unbeaten in bumpers, also smart 1 1/2m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m-2 1/4m winner) Ignotus. Watch for market clues.

12 MAVIS PIKE (GB) (-)

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 10 3

Jockey: Finn Lambert (5)

Form: Sponsor:Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly who wears a hood first time out. Yard’s bumper runners respected. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 MISS APPLEJACK (GB) (-)

Ch f Jack Hobbs - Apple Days

Owner: The Applejacks Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Breeder: Mrs F. Marriott

4 10 3

Jockey: Paul O’Brien

Form: Sponsor:Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers Mr Scrumpy (also bumper winner) and Glimpse of Gala. One of 2 in the line-up for trainer who can ready a newcomer. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

14 QUALITY (GB) (-) 4 10 3

Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sahalin

MANDANA (GB)

(-)

Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Mastercraftsman filly Dam (h77), maiden hurdler, Form: Sponsor:Bridgend Hotel TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape filly Sister to 7f-1 1/4m winner Escape The City and half-sister to 2 winners. Dam 1 1/2m-1 3/4m winner. Represents yard that does well in bumpers. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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AFTERNOON RACING FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY 2023

PATRON

The Rt Hon. The Earl of Plymouth, D.L. STEWARDS

Thomas Evetts (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Daniel Andrews, Guy Upton

STARTERS

William Jordan Sophia Upton

JUDGE Guy Lewis

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Michael Roberts

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Mel Baker

Jane Southam Jeremy Willis

VETERINARY OFFICER

Katherine Byam-Cook MEDICAL

Dr Graham Cook (SRMO) Dr Chris Reese Dr Naomi Cummings VETERINARY

Graham Potts, B.Vet.Med, M.R.C.V.S. Three Counties Equine Hospital Anne Gibbs, B.Sc., B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S NURSE Karen Blackwood Alice Oliver CHAIRMAN

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