We are thrilled to be celebrating our first year of Coral sponsoring this prestigious race meeting, with the Coral Gold Cup the centre-piece, and would like to welcome you all to Newbury Racecourse.
Coral is the longest-standing and most committed sponsor in British racing, sponsoring races across both Flat and Jump racing that date back to the 1970s, and we are delighted to be bringing the Coral Gold Cup meeting on board.
Coral is passionate about horse racing, and we have recently launched a new and exciting racing club, The Coral Racing Club, that we will be promoting throughout the two days. The Club is free to join and will give members the chance to experience what it’s like to own racehorses, as well as a range of other benefits.
Please also visit our Coral Virtual Race Experience by the side of the parade ring, and experience what it’s like to ride in a race using a VR Headset. Jockeys that have watched it, say it’s the closest you will ever get to actually riding in a race.
Finally, thank you for coming, and have a great time and enjoy yourself.
Simon ClareA very warm welcome to all our racegoers to the Coral Gold Cup Meeting, the first running of our most important jumps fixture under the Coral banner.
This meeting is always seen as the start of the festive season here at Newbury, none more so than this year with the launch of the Great Christmas Carnival to accompany two days of top-class racing. We would encourage all our racegoers to go and explore this unique event in the centre of the course which is open for all racegoers to visit during this race meeting. You can cross the course through the Grandstand enclosure to access the site all day. The Great Christmas Carnival runs until Monday 2 January 2023 and during this period we host four racedays where all racegoers can access to the Carnival site free of charge as part of their raceday ticket. This is a new event for all of us and given its scale and location we have invested in additional track side big screens and new camera positions to make sure none of the racing action will be missed. In these challenging times, racecourses such as ours have to be as commercial as possible and this event can make a positive contribution to our business to help us sustain the very best racing product and we also offer all our raceday visitors great additional entertainment. The racing looks as competitive as ever across both days with the much-loved £250,000 Coral Gold Cup taking centre stage and our thanks go to Coral for their generous sponsorship of the two-day card, along with the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust. We are also delighted to host the traditional Retraining of Racehorses parade between the second and third race in the parade ring and the Injured Jockeys Fund will be in their usual position outside the Weighing Room offering all the essential Christmas gifts.
Wishing you a very profitable and enjoyable time with us and thank you for your ongoing support of Newbury Racecourse.
Julian Thick Chief Executive
Racecourse Facilities and Restaurants 4-5
How To Read Your Racecard & Today’s Jockeys & Trainers
Officials and Conditions
RACE 1 12.10 pm
The Coral Bet Bundles ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 14-15
RACE 2 12.45 pm
The Coral Racing Club Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18-19
RACE 3 1.20 pm
The Coral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3) 22-23
RACE 4 1.55 pm
The Coral Racing Club Novices’ Chase (Class 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the Berkshire) 26-27
RACE 5 2.30 pm
The Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30-31
RACE 6 3.05 pm
The Coral Long Distance Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 2) 36-37
RACE 7 3.40 pm
The Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 42-43
B g Westerner Augest Weekend (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE))
P. Townend Slaneyville Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland 4U105-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Totally different proposition when ready winner of Muster National at Limerick in October on debut for Willie Mullins. Even an 18lb rise may not stop him with further progress very much on cards. TFRHHHHH
Star Ratings
Previous Performances /=New Season, -=New Year, C=Course Winner, CD=Course & Distance Winner, D=Distance Winner, BF=Beaten Favourite
Tom Bellamy 12.10, 1.55, 2.30, 3.40 James Bowen 1.20, 1.55, 2.30 Sean Bowen 12.10, 3.05 Connor Brace 12.10, 2.30 Paddy Brennan 12.10
Tom Cannon 12.45, 1.20, 3.40 Angus Cheleda 3.40 Harry Cobden 12.10, 1.20, 1.55, 3.40 Aidan Coleman 1.55, 3.05
Rex Dingle 1.20, 3.05
Charlotte Fuller 3.40
Nick Gifford 3.40
Chris Gordon 12.45, 1.20, 3.40
Warren Greatrex 1.20, 3.40
Nicky Henderson 12.10, 12.45, 1.20, 2.30, 3.05, 3.40
Philip Hobbs 12.10, 12.45, 1.55
D. J. Jeffreys 12.10
Alan King 1.20, 3.40
Tom Lacey 1.55, 3.05
Robert Dunne 12.10 Liam Harrison 3.40 A. P. Heskin 3.40 Niall Houlihan 3.40 Sean Houlihan 12.45 Daryl Jacob 2.30 Dylan Kitts 1.20
Jamie Moore 12.10, 1.20, 3.40 Micheal Nolan 12.10
Paul O’Brien 12.10, 1.20
Tom O’Brien
12.10, 12.45 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 12.45, 3.05
Brendan Powell 12.10, 1.20, 2.30, 3.40 Gavin Sheehan 12.45, 1.20, 3.40
Stan Sheppard 1.55, 3.05, 3.40
Harry Skelton 12.10, 12.45, 1.20, 2.30, 3.05, 3.40
Charlie Todd 1.20 Jack Tudor 3.40
Nico de Boinville 12.10, 12.45, 1.20, 3.40
Emma Lavelle 2.30, 3.05, 3.40
Sheila Lewis 12.45
Robbie Llewellyn 12.10
Charlie Longsdon 12.10, 1.20
Heather Main 2.30
Gary Moore 12.10, 1.20
Neil Mulholland 12.10
Olly Murphy 3.05
Paul Nicholls 12.10, 1.20, 1.55, 3.40
Fergal O’Brien 12.10, 2.30, 3.40
Jonjo O’Neill 12.45
Jeremy Scott 1.20, 3.05
Michael Scudamore 3.40
Dan Skelton 12.10, 12.45, 1.20, 2.30, 3.05, 3.40
Suzy Smith 12.10
Jamie Snowden 12.45
Richard Spencer 1.55
Joe Tizzard 12.10, 1.20, 2.30
Nigel Twiston-Davies 1.55
Christian Williams 3.40
Ian Williams 12.10, 1.20
There are plenty of ways to bet at Newbury you can either bet with the bookmakers in the ‘ring’ in front of the Grandstand and the Crafty Filly, at one of the many Totepool kiosks or in one of our Betfred Betting Shops, located on the ground floor of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand and the Berkshire Stand. Here’s a step-by-step guide of what to do:
1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number.
2. Choose your bet ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:
• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.
• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners first place only; between five and seven runners first and second place; eight runners and over first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) first four places.
• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!
3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet.
4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.
5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!
6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard. Pleasegambleresponsibly.
Formoreinformationvisitwww.gambleaware.co.uk
Join our group of experts and top tipsters for our punter’s panel at 11.45am in the Parade Ring to get all the tips ahead of the day.
Head over to the Gold Cup Marquee for some live music throughout the afternoon where you can watch racing from a warm space in the Grandstand Enclosure.
The World Cup will be shown on the ground floor of the Hampshire Stand, Berkshire Stand, Grandstand and Crafty Filly for the 10am game. Please note, the England game will not be shown.
Get into the carnival spirit and enjoy our Carousel which is open all day with free rides available to all. If you are a Premier customer you can go and get the perfect Christmas insta moment at the festive wreath photo opportunity outside the Crafty Filly.
Marlborough Sporting will be open and selling books on the ground floor of the Berkshire Stand from 10.00am.
Get your charity Christmas cards, calendars, socks and festive baubles here at Newbury this weekend as we welcome back the Injured Jockeys Fund team who will be in their usual position outside the Weighing Room.
Don’t disappear on us, why not stay for our after-party with Resident DJ Moonraker until 6pm in the Gold Cup Marquee.
From 4.30pm, we will have a free shuttle bus running from the Eastern Entrance to Newbury Coach Station until 7.30PM.
Join former jockey David Crosse for a unique experience to the last fence. All are welcome, simply meet outside the weighing room at the following times:
12.25 for the 12.45 race 1.35 for the 1.55 race 2.10 for the 2.30 race
Make sure you go and explore The Great Christmas Carnival which will be open all day Be the first to see this large scale Christmas event and get into the festive spirit before anyone else, with rides, ice-skating, Christmas tree maze and the brilliant Flying Father Christmas. The Carnival will be accessible from the Grandstand enclosure from 10am-6pm and there will be a big screen within the site to watch the racing should you wish. You can also pre-purchase rides and future dates at the office trailer inside the Eastern Entrance within the racecourse.
B g Sageburg (IRE) Sixofone (IRE) (Tikkanen (USA))
John and Jess Dance
Br Danny Doran
J Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 6-6
S Vertem Asset Management
TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown promise when sixth in a Stratford bumper and Chesptow maiden hurdle nearly 8 months apart but he’ll need to raise his game to play a prominent role here. TFRHHHII
Gr g Coastal Path Beauty Blue (FR) (Agent Bleu (FR))
J Harry Skelton
Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Dan Skelton, Alcester 1
Br G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre
S TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW 310,000 gns purchase after winning a point in Ireland in the spring. Could have a big say on Rules debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI
B g Jet Away Cloghoge Lady (IRE) (Presenting)
J Nico de Boinville
Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 1-
Br Mr F. Whelan S Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for 350,000 gns after winning his sole start in Irish points last December Has had wind surgery ahead of this switch to hurdles.Very interesting runner for a top stable with a good record in this race. TFRHHHHH
B g Well Chosen Hurry Up Helen (IRE) (In The Wings)
J Robert Dunne Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Mount South Ian Williams, Alvechurch 334-
Br Mr W. Kane S Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when reaching the frame on all 3 bumpers last season. Should have a future over jumps but he starts out in what looks a warm race. TFRHHHII
J Paul O’Brien Don Sebastiao Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton 6-2
Ch g Sixties Icon Until Forever (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR))
Br Howard Spooner & Ian Weaver S Willerby Landscapes Limited H
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth in a bumper last November Second in 2m Ludlow novice hurdle on her return but she was beaten 21 lengths. May do better, particularly if learning to settle, but she’ll need to leave that bare form well behind. TFRHHHII
Gr g Geordieland (FR) Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline)
J Micheal Nolan
The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton 5462-10
Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck S Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning start under Rules in a Fontwell bumper last month but comfortably held in a deeper race at Cheltenham 3 weeks later Probably
B g Bathyrhon (GER) Ville Sainte (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
Dan Skelton, Alcester 21165-1 D
J Harry Skelton Belbroughton Racing Club
Br Mr Xavier Leredde
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Surpassed any of his hurdle exploits (won twice last term) when making a successful start to his chase career in a 2 1/4m Kempton novice handicap 18 days ago.That form was boosted when the third won back at Kempton on Monday. Effectively 8lb higher (2lb out of weights) but it may not stop him. TFRHHHHH
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)
2021: NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) 6 10 10 Stan Sheppard 14-1 (Matt Sheppard) 5 ran F
Betting Forecast: 7-2 Aucunrisque (FR), 4-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 5-1 Balco Coastal (FR), 11-2 Soaring Glory (IRE), 6-1 Datsalrightgino (GER), 15-2 Straw Fan Jack (GB), 18-1 Earth Company (IRE)
Race Summary: A really interesting novice handicap, featuring a few who are likely to make up into smart chasers during the course of the season. FRERE D’ARMES impressed with his accurate jumping when making a winning start over fences at Kempton and the third gave the form a boost when scoring the other day so he’s the suggestion despite being 2lb wrong at the weights. Aucunrisque may prove next best ahead of chase-newcomer Soaring Glory 1-2-3: 1.FRERE D’ARMES (FR) 2.AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 3.SOARING GLORY (IRE)
B g Schiaparelli (GER) Arctic Magic (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))
Midd Shire Racing
J Rex Dingle
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton 0-U
Br Middshire Racing S B G Middleton Developments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer a great deal in a bumper at Newton Abbot earlier this year and got no further than first flight on debut in this sphere at Exeter recently TFRHIIII
B g Shirocco (GER) On The Up (IRE) (Luso)
J Brendan Powell
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne 15-
Br Declan Phelan S Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £180,000 after making a winning point debut but looked in need of experience when fifth of 10 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, heavy) on NH bow in March May be one for longer term. TFRHHIII
Ch g Presenting Diklers Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
The DTTW Partnership
J CharlieTodd
Ian Williams, Alvechurch P254-P
Br William O’Keeffe S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in brace of hurdle outings last term but amiss (reported to have irregular heartbeat) on Chepstow return last month and can only be watched here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/10/2022 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat. TFRHIIII
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) Hot Choice (Zafeen (FR))
Unique Financial Racing Partnership
J Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 135-
Br Thomas Norris S Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Warwick bumper winner who built on his promising hurdles bow when 7 1/2 lengths fifth of 8 in Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to soft) in February In good hands and sets the standard on form. Had wind operation. TFRHHHHH
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B g Shantou (USA) Augusta Bay (Oscar (IRE))
J Harry Cobden
Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 1Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey S Morson Group T
TIMEFORM VIEW £39,000 3-y-o, £305,000 4-y-o, Shantou gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner Queens Highway Highly respected on debut. Wears tongue strap/had wind operation. TFRHHHII
B gVadamos (FR) AllezY (IRE) (RipVan Winkle (IRE))
J Jamie Moore Ashley, Carr, Duncan, Ives, Moorhead Gary Moore, Horsham 3FBr Fairway Thoroughbreds S K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat who may have needed the run on hurdling bow in January and was yet to be asked for effort when falling at the last in Plumpton maiden (15.9f, good to soft) 16 days later Remains open to improvement in this sphere. Engaged 2.05 Lingfield Thursday. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10, 11. 2021: STAGE STAR (IRE) 5 11 4 Harry Cobden 2-7 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran F
Betting Forecast: 5-2 Russian Ruler (IRE), 5-1 Heezer Geezer (FR), 7-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 8-1 Egbert (GB), 17-2 I’d Like To Know (IRE), 16-1 Everyonesgame (IRE), 18-1 Dirham Emirati (IRE), 20-1 Off To A Flyer (IRE), 28 1 American Legacy (GB), 50-1 Allanah’s Boy (IRE), 100-1 Mr Mars Man (GB), Ron Burgundy (IRE)
Race Summary: RUSSIAN RULER is clearly well thought of and should have plenty more to offer this term, particularly over this longer trip. He can open his account over hurdles. Heezer Geezer and Egbert head the list of dangers in what should prove an informative contest. 1-2-3: 1.RUSSIAN RULER (IRE) 2.HEEZER GEEZER (FR) 3.EGBERT
We all know that Your Horse is the only horse that matters. And now, you have four of them - soon to be five.
With seven wins from 16 starts, 8yo Annie Mc missed most of last season due to injury but is ready to get back on track this season with the Cheltenham Festival the target.
An impressive 5yo, she was bought by Rebecca Menzies on behalf of Coral Racing Club in May 2022. Showed her class by winning her maiden point-topoint at Fairyhouse by four lengths.
conservative Bought by Scott Dixon in 2022, our 3yo has a win at Southwell and five further places from his eight previous runs.
Joe Tizzard’s 4-year-old gelding is yet to run. He was sired by Westerner, and his dam is Eternally Grateful.
Joe won multiple Grade 1 races as a jockey before turning to training. He’s taken the reins at Venn Farm from his dad as he ventures into his first full season with runners in his own name.
With well over 200 winners across flat and national hunt racing, Rebecca is a force to be reckoned with among a new generation of trainers.
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The only person to register a seasonal tally of 100 winners as both a jockey and a trainer and the only person to ride and train a winner on the flat and over fences and hurdles at Ascot.
From handicappers to black type horses, Scott has enjoyed the challenge of unlocking the potential of all of them since gaining his license in 2011.
Four top trainers, each with their own way of doing things, here’s who’ll be making sure your horses are ready to race
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g Fame And Glory Knockcroghery (IRE) (Pelder (IRE))
Stan Sheppard
& C Boultbee Brooks Tom Lacey, Woolhope 1-3412P
Mr J. Nicholson
Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited, Plusbac V T TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who notched his third win in this sphere a match race at Chepstow last month. Pulled up in Rising Star Novices’ Chase at Wincanton last time and lacks the potential of some of his opposition here. TFRHHHII
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 247 runners, 22%) runs CARIBEAN BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs BEAKSTOWN Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs BEAKSTOWN today
Longest Traveller: BEAKSTOWN trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 75 miles.
(FR) (279) 8 11 8 BHA148 Gr g Myboycharlie (IRE) Caribena (FR) (Linamix (FR)) J Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 0P/0F1P- CD Br Mme S. Guittard & Mr G. E. Guittard S Ptarmigan Media Limited CP TIMEFORMVIEW Grade 2 C&D winner as a novice who regained winning thread at Kempton (3m) back in January However, added to a fairly patchy record when pulled up at Ascot when last seen in February Still, he’s certainly no forlorn hope on pick of his form on seasonal bow. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
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B g Getaway (GER) Our Soiree (IRE) (Milan)
J Tom Bellamy Burkes & Syders Emma Lavelle, Marlborough 61P10-3 D
Br Kevin Cullen S Hatherden Horse Transport T
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved equipped with tongue tie, bagging second victory of last term at Kempton (20.5f) in March Solid return to action when third in 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen (21.4f) in October but his present mark does demand that little bit more. TFRHHHII
Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) Just Popsy (Turgeon (USA)) J James Bowen
Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage 312412Br Mr & Mrs James Main S Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate over fences with facile victory at Doncaster (19f, heavy) in March and matched that level when runner-up from 9lb higher when second at Haydock (19.9f) final start in April. Still low mileage at this trip and he’s fancied to go well on return. TFRHHHHI
TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes T CP TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky customer (often finds little) but couldn’t be faulted when finally off the mark over fences in listed handicap at Ayr (20.5f) in April. Return fourth in Old Roan was another solid display (second and third won since) and he’s respected back down in class. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered. TFRHHHHI
Betting Forecast: 3-1 Beakstown (IRE), 7-2 Numitor (GB), 4-1 Paint The Dream (GB), 6-1 Caribean Boy (FR), 7-1 Killer Clown (IRE), The Widdow Maker (GB)
Race Summary: An interesting handicap despite the small field with the vote narrowly in favour of PAINT THE DREAM. Impressive when landing the Greatwood Gold Cup over C&D last season, he’ll find this much less demanding than his latest assignment in the Charlie Hall (far from disgraced) with the drop back in trip another plus. The form of Beakstown’s fourth in the Old Roan has been boosted and he. along with Numitor head up the dangers.
1-2-3: 1.PAINT THE DREAM 2.BEAKSTOWN (IRE) 3.NUMITOR
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THE TWELVE CLUB was formed in 1924 by some racing enthusiasts with its primary objective being “to protect members from the clutches of the Bookmaker”. A competition has been run ever since for each Flat season in which its approximately 200 members all racing enthusiasts and many employed in racing choose twelve horses [hence the“Twelve”] prior to the season and notionally invest £1 at SP each time those horses run. The winner each year is the member whose Twelve shows the largest profit, with losers counting. A similar competition has most recently been introduced for the National Hunt season.
For many years the Twelve Club has made donations to racing charities and the connection with the British Racing School began in 1988. In 1993 Ian de Wesselow suggested that the Club make an annual award to the School’s two best trainees from the previous year Each year since, the Club has awarded the Twelve Club whip and a cash prize to the two leading trainees; the first award made by Sir Gordon Brunton was to Royston Ffrench in 1995.
The 2021 Twelve Club winners are Ruth Hextall [employer Toby Lawes] and Georgina Stuart-Menteth [Harry Eustace].
The presentation will take place in the winner’s enclosure today.
Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey Ran 1990 Trapper John Mrs. P. F. N. Fanning M. F. Morris C. Swan 3
1991 Cab On Target Mr. James Murray (ballymena) Mrs. M. Reveley P. Niven 11 1992 Tyrone Bridge Mr. Paul Green M. C. Pipe R. Dunwoody 9 1993 Triple Witching Mrs. Shirley Robins D. Nicholson A. Maguire 7 1994 Hebridean Mr. P. A. Deal D. Nicholson A. Maguire 6 1995 Conquering Leader Mrs. R. A. Proctor N. J. Henderson J. R. Kavanagh 7 1996 What A Question Mrs. Miles Valentine M. F. Morris G. Bradley 11
1997 Go-Informal Marshall, Dixon & Griffin J. M. Jefferson E. Callaghan 8 1998 Princeful Mr. Robert Hitchins Mrs. J. Pitman R. Dunwoody 6 1999 Deano’s Beeno Axom M. C. Pipe A. P. McCoy 9 2000 Deano’s Beeno Axom M. C. Pipe A. P. McCoy 8
2001 Historic Mrs. R. E. R. Rumboll T. R. George C. Llewellyn 8
2002 Bacchanal Lady Lloyd-Webber N. J. Henderson M. A. Fitzgerald 8 2003 Baracouda Mr. John P. McManus F. Doumen T. Doumen 8 2004 Baracouda Mr. John P. McManus F. Doumen A. P. McCoy 6
2005 Inglis Drever Andrea & Graham Wylie H. Johnson G. Lee 6 2006 Inglis Drever Andrea & Graham Wylie H. Johnson T. Dobbin 5
2007 Inglis Drever Andrea & Graham Wylie H. Johnson D. O’Regan 7
2008 Duc de Regniere Sir Peter & Lady Gibbings N. J. Henderson A. P. McCoy 9 2009 Big Buck’s
The Stewart Family P. F. Nicholls R. Walsh 7 2010 Big Buck’s The Stewart Family P. F. Nicholls A. P. McCoy 6 2011 Big Buck’s The Stewart Family P. F. Nicholls R. Walsh 6 2012 Big Buck’s The Stewart Family P. F. Nicholls R. Walsh 4
2013 Celestial Halo The Stewart Family P. F. Nicholls D. Jacob 5
2014 Medinas
Mr. & Mrs. F. D. Bell A. King R. Johnson 6 2015 Thistlecrack John and Heather Snook C. Tizzard T. Scudamore 5
2016
Unowhatimeanharry Mr. John P. McManus H. Fry B. J. Geraghty 9 2017 Beer Goggles Bradley Partnership R. Woollacott R. Johnson 6 2018 Unowhatimeanharry Mr. John P. McManus H. Fry B. J. Geraghty 7 2019 Paisley Park Andrew Gemmell E. Lavelle A. Coleman 5
2020 Thyme Hill
The Englands And Heywoods P. Hobbs R. Johnson 10
2021 Thomas Darby Mrs. Diana L. Whateley O. Murphy S. Bowen 6
Thomas Darby (2021) Big Buck’s (2012) Inglis Drever (2007)
Thistlecrack was successful at Newbury during the 2015-16 campaign when he went on to dominate the division, winning at both Cheltenham and Aintree, while Unowhatimeanharry took this race the season after winning the Albert Bartlett and more staying Grade 1s followed that year including the Long Walk and the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Punchestown Festival.
However, the most successful horse in the race’s history was the record breaking stayer Big Buck’s whose 18 race winning streak included four Long Distance Hurdle triumphs from 2009 to 2012.
He emerged at the end of a golden decade of staying hurdlers when Inglis Drever reeled off a Long Distance Hurdle hat-trick between 2005 and 2007.
He was preceded by the French great Baracouda, whose regular appearances in Britain for Francois Doumen included victories at Newbury in 2003 and 2004.
2019 Stayers’ Hurdle winner, Paisley Park finished runner up in this race in 2020 and third in 2021 and is back to try and go one place better but faces stiff opposition including last year’s winner Thomas Darby as well as Proschema and Champ. Dashel Drasher and Tea Clipper complete the six-runner field.
The Grade Two Coral Long Distance Hurdle has become a prime early season target for both established and would-be challengers for the Stayers’ Hurdle crown.
Betting Forecast: 15-8 Champ (IRE), 7-2 Proschema (IRE), 9-2 Paisley Park (IRE), 13-2 Dashel Drasher (GB), 15-2 Thomas Darby (IRE), 33-1 Tea Clipper (IRE)
Race Summary: The classy CHAMP wasn’t on his game on his final outing last season but he usually goes well fresh, so he’s worth chancing to make another successful return. Proschema looked better than ever when scoring at Wetherby on return and hasn’t had much racing over 3m, so he’s a big danger, while a customary strong late run is expected from Paisley Park. 1-2-3: 1.CHAMP (IRE)
Visit the new store for an aesthetic shopping experience starting with a carefully selected assortment of hobby items, small furniture, and toys amongst others.
The store will receive new products every week so each visit can feel like an entirely new experience.
g Doyen (IRE) Merry Gladness (IRE) (King’s Ride) J Jamie Moore Cox, Lloyd & Finden Chris Gordon, Winchester 114-1UP D Br Gregory Rossiter S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Established himself as a useful hurdler when landing 17-runner Kempton handicap in March and made a winning return sent chasing in 3-runner novice at Chepstow (23.6f). Latest couple of efforts far less encouraging though, so attentions quickly switched back to timber TFRHHIII
FIDUX (FR) (216) 9 11 11 BHA136 B g Fine Grain (JPN) Folle Tempete (FR) (Fabulous Dancer (USA))
J Tom Cannon AXOM LXVIII Alan King, Barbury Castle 46354PBr P. Barbe, W. Barbe, E. Barbe & H. Barbe S Axom Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable type who showed surprising stamina upped to a marathon distance for the first time when fourth in the Scottish National in April, albeit beaten 24 lengths. Not in anything like the same form 3
Ch g Sulamani (IRE) Silken Pearls (Leading Counsel (USA))
Mr P. E. Truscott
Br Mr & Mrs P. E. Truscott
J Stan Sheppard
Michael Scudamore, Bromsash U1303-2 D BF
S Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Emphatic winner of handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last October and ran up to his best when runner-up in that corresponding event 6 weeks ago. More required in this, however TFRHHIII
B g Sageburg (IRE) Skandia (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))
J Gavin Sheehan
Mr R. H. F. Fuller Charlotte Fuller, Penwood 5502-00 D
Br Mr Emmanuel Leclerc
S Tote T CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner for Olly Murphy. Posted much his best effort for this yard when second at Warwick in March Down the field both starts this season, though. TFRHHIII
B g Getaway (GER) Buck’s Blue (FR) (Epervier Bleu)
J Angus Cheleda (5)
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 10/3PP0- D
Br Philip Hore Jnr
S Morson Group CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Endured a disappointing campaign last season but he was a promising novice in this sphere during 2020/21 campaign and is certainly not one to write off just yet. Has undergone a wind op.
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B g Ask Pure Honey (IRE) (Beneficial)
Lewis, Lawson and Hope
Br John Murphy
J Liam Harrison (3)
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham 1P2F-P3 D
S bresbet ltd B
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning chaser but yet to convince in that sphere, again found wanting in the latter stages at Stratford 5 months ago. Went with more zest than usual back over hurdles on return at Aintree last month and he could build on that effort today.
Br g Stowaway Zuzka (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
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BHA125
J Harry Cobden
Mrs Angela Tincknell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 3/112P-6
Br Kenneth Parkhill S Morson Group T CP
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged third success over hurdles when scoring at Wincanton (19.8f) last November and saw longer trip out well when second in handicap at Taunton (23.9f) the following month. Likely the run was needed on return last month (very easy to back) and the cheekpieces reapplied today. TFRHHHII
B g Mount Nelson Side Step (Norse Dancer (IRE))
10 13
BHA124
J Nico de Boinville
The King Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 6P12/-21
Br The Queen CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Not a straightforward ride but proved less of a handful than on his chasing debut when scoring at Worcester (23f, good to soft) back in June. That was his second run back from a lengthy absence and he has another absence to overcome today. TFRHHHII
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PADLEYOUROWNCANOE (GB) (13) 8 10 12 BHA123
B g Nayef (USA) Pooka’s Daughter (IRE) (Eagle Eyed (USA))
Br Lianne Barrett & Ferdlant Stud
J Harry Skelton K.A.C. Bloodstock Limited
Dan Skelton, Alcester 3P004-F D
S TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes CP
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful for Colin Tizzard and positive start for this yard (following 15 months off) when third over 3m at Haydock last December. Never threatened over fences/hurdles thereafter but was gambled on earlier this month at Cheltenham (fell 5 out) so certainly worth another chance. TFRHHHHH
Br g Mahler Adderstonlee (IRE) (Presenting)
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 3110-3
J Brendan Powell Mahler & The Wailers
Br Longrove Stud S ACP Worldwide Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on his hurdles bow at Wincanton (19.8f) in January and seemed to find the test too sharp on return at Fontwell (19.2f, good) just over 5 weeks ago. Step up in trip in his favour but others look stronger on this occasion.
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Newbury Racecourse Arr 15.54 16.06 16.35 16.59 17.08 Dep 15.59 16.06 16.35 17.01 17.08 Thatcham Arr 16.03 16.10 16.39 17.06 17.12
Midgham Arr 16.14 17.16 Aldermaston Arr 16.17 17.19 Theale Arr 16.11 16.22 16.46 17.13 17.24
Reading West Arr 16.29 17.31 Reading Arr 16.24 16.32 16.55 17.24 17.34 London Paddington Arr 16.49 17.52
Newbury Racecourse Arr 16.18 16.35 Dep 15.59 16.14 16.19 16.35
Newbury Arr 16.02 16.16 16.21 16.38 Kintbury Arr 16.24 Hungerford Arr 16.29 Bedwyn Arr 16.37
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Race 1 12.10 THE CORAL BET BUNDLES ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £60. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
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Race 2 12.45 THE CORAL RACING CLUB NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (For the Fulke Walwyn Trophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10537 to the winning horse The second to receive £4844, the third £2422, the fourth £1211, the fifth £605, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until October 1st, next year A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 8 entries at £100. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8050; Second £4024; Third £2013; Fourth £1007; Fifth £502; Sixth £290; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £10537.12) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 3 1.20 THE CORAL GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 27 entries at £60. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 4 1.55 THE CORAL RACING CLUB NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the Berkshire)(GBB Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665 and the fifth £1340. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. CORAL has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £250. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120. (Penalty Value £28475) A
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Race 5 2.30 THE CORAL BET BUNDLES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 6lb. CORAL has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 2 at £50 and 14 at £250. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 6 3.05 THE CORAL LONG DISTANCE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). CORAL has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 6 entries at £300. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Race 7 3.40 THE CORAL COMMITTED TO SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19511 to the winning horse The second to receive £8970, the third £4485, the fourth £2242, the fifth £1121 and the sixth £558. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 see Standard Conditions). £185 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £37 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £148 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CORAL has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 24 entries, 1 at £37 and 23 at £185. Closed November 19th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14906; Second £7451; Third £3728; Fourth £1864; Fifth £930; Sixth £465. (Penalty Value £19511.25) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
