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 meeting. 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. Please note, additional rides or activities will need to be purchased separately at the Box Office. 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 with the much-loved £250,000 Coral Gold Cup taking centre stage and our thanks go to Coral for their generous sponsorship of the 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
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RACE 1 12.15 pm
The Play Coral “Racing-Super-Series” For Free Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) (Listed Race) 18-19
RACE 2 12.45 pm
The Coral John Francome Novices’ Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) 24-25
RACE 3 1.20 pm
Friends of Sir Peter O’Sullevan
The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 2) 32-33
RACE 4 1.55 pm
The Coral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 38-39
RACE 5 2.30 pm
The Coral Bet Bundles Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) (Registered as The Gerry Feilden) (Premier Handicap) 44-45
RACE 6 3.05 pm
The Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) 50-52
RACE 7 3.40 pm
The Coral Get Closer To The Action Handicap Chase (Class 2) (For the Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) 58-59
B g Westerner Augest Weekend (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE))
P. Townend
Slaneyville Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland 4U105-1
TIMEFORM VIEW 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
Performances /=New Season, -=New Year, C=Course Winner, CD=Course & Distance Winner, D=Distance Winner, BF=Beaten Favourite
Mr Jack Andrews 2.30, 3.40 Philip Armson 3.05 Callum Bewley 2.30
James Bowen 12.15, 1.20, 1.55, 2.30, 3.40 Sean Bowen 12.15, 1.55 Nathan Brennan 2.30
Paddy Brennan 12.15, 12.45, 1.20, 1.55 Tom Cannon 1.20, 1.55, 3.05, 3.40 Harry Cobden 12.15, 12.45, 1.20, 1.55, 2.30, 3.05
Peter Bowen 12.15, 3.40
Tom George 1.20, 3.40 Chris Gordon 1.55, 3.40
Milton Harris 12.15, 1.20
Nicky Henderson 12.15, 1.20, 1.55, 2.30, 3.05
Philip Hobbs 12.45, 1.20
Syd Hosie 1.20
Ruth Jefferson 12.15
Alan King 1.20, 3.05
Tom Lacey 1.55
Ellis Collier 1.20 Isabel Williams 1.55 Derek Fox 3.05 Ciaran Gethings 3.40 Freddie Gingell 3.05 A. P. Heskin 12.15, 1.20, 3.05 Niall Houlihan 1.55, 2.30 Sean Houlihan 3.40 Richie McLernon 3.05 Jamie Moore 1.55, 2.30
David Noonan 3.05
Tom O’Brien 12.45, 1.20 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 1.55
Brendan Powell 1.20, 3.05, 3.40 Jack Quinlan 12.15
Tom Scudamore 1.20, 3.05, 3.40 Stan Sheppard 1.55
Harry Skelton 12.15, 1.55, 2.30, 3.05, 3.40 J. J. Slevin 3.05
Charlie Todd 1.55
Jack Tudor
1.20, 3.05
Miss Lucy Turner 3.05
Sam Twiston-Davies 1.20, 3.05
Adam Wedge 1.20, 3.05
Lorcan Williams 12.45, 1.20
Kerry Lee 1.20
Gary Moore 1.55, 2.30 Neil Mulholland 3.05 Amy Murphy 12.15
Olly Murphy 1.55
Paul Nicholls 12.45, 1.20, 1.55, 2.30, 3.05
Fergal O’Brien 12.15, 12.45, 1.20, 1.55
Joseph Patrick O’Brien 3.05
Jonjo O’Neill 1.55 David Pipe 3.05
Nicky Richards 2.30
Lucinda Russell 3.05
Jeremy Scott 1.20
Dan Skelton 12.15, 1.55, 2.30, 3.05, 3.40 Sam Thomas 3.05
Joe Tizzard 1.20, 3.05, 3.40
Christian Williams 1.20
Ian Williams 1.55
Mrs Jane Williams 3.40
Evan Williams 1.55, 3.05
Venetia Williams 3.05
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
We’ll always pay at least SP on Win bets and if the Tote dividend is greater, we’ll pay out at that price. Tote.co.uk, Tote.ie, Tote App and selected UK racecourse customers only Promotion applies to Tote Win and win part of each way bets on all UK & Irish races, staking limits apply. Full terms and conditions available at Tote.co.uk/promotions. 18+. BeGambleaware.org
Join our group of experts and top tipsters for our punter’s panel at 11.30am 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 1pm game.
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.
Experience what it is like to be a jockey with the all new Coral VR experience. Jump on and get the headset secure as you race your friends as if you were on the track yourself Located in the Grandstand Enclosure.
Marlborough Sporting will be open and selling books on the ground floor of the Berkshire Stand from 10.00am. Geoff Lecester will be signing his book, ‘The Time Of My Life’ from 11.30am on the first floor alcove of the Berkshire Stand.
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 popular band 29 Fingers in the Gold Cup Marquee until 5.45pm. DJ Moonraker will be on the Crafty Filly terrace until 6pm.
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 1.00 for the 1.20 race 3.20 for the 3.40 race
Make sure you go and explore The Great Christmas Carnival site which will be open all day as part of your raceday ticket. 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. Please note access to the site does include rides or activities which must be purchased separately at the Box Office.
PARADE AT 12.55PM
THE PARADE SHOWCASES THE VERSATILITY OF THE THOROUGHBRED TOGETHER WITH THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES OPEN TO HORSES WHEN THEY FINISH THEIR RACING CAREERS, THANKS TO THE WORK OF RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (ROR), BRITISH HORSERACING’S OFFICIAL CHARITY FOR THE WELFARE OF HORSES THAT HAVE RETIRED FROM RACING
Today’s four-strong parade features some familiar names who have already adapted to a new career, including the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Coneygree.
To help stimulate demand for former racehorses within the wider equestrian market, RoR annually stages over 40 separate competition series across 15 different disciplines, catering for all levels of ability, from grassroots to elite. The disciplines include dressage, showing, polo, eventing, show jumping, endurance, hunting and horseball. For more information visit: www.ror.org.uk
20-year-old by Saddlers’ Hall, formerly trained by Nicky Henderson Breeder – Queen Elizabeth Bred by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Barbers Shop raced in The late Queen Elizabeth colours with distinction. An eight-time winner, he was also placed in the 2009 Hennessy Gold Cup and a King George. Since his retirement from racing in 2012, he has been with Katie JerramHunnable and under her care he became one of the leading former racehorses to compete in showing classes. Among his many successes was being crowned champion at Hickstead and three times winner and champion at Royal Windsor Horse Show. He is now retired from competitive showing.
MAISIE BUSH
14-year-old by Kayf Tara, formerly trained by Neil Mulholland Breeder Larkinglass Ltd
Arguably Carole’s Destrier’s best moments came here at Newbury, being a two-time winner at the track and also runner-up to Native River in the 2015 Hennessy Gold Cup. It was in that year, while working at Neil Mulholland’s yard, that Maisie Bush first met Carole’s Destrier and “it was love at first sight”. On his retirement in 2020 his owner Carole Skipworth kindly gifted him to Maisie. In 2021, on their in-hand showing debut, they qualified for the Jockey Club National Championships and in 2022, having moved on to showing under saddle, they qualified for the 2023 Tattersalls RoR Novice Show Series final.
15-year-old by Karinga Bay, formerly trained by
One of the leading staying chasers of his generation and the winner of the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Coneygree was retired from racing in February 2019. He adapted quickly to a life outside of racing and since being re-trained by Mark Bradstock’s wife Sara, Coneygree has won several RoR showing classes and twice qualified for the final of the Tattersalls RoR Show Series at Hickstead. The aim for 2023 is to once again qualify for the final of the Tattersalls showing series and the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree.
13-year-old
A dual winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival with career earnings of £500,000, Un Temps Pout Tout has been in the care of Clare Poole since he retired from racing in 2019. Although sensitive in his nature once his trust in Clare was established there has been no looking back. Clare says: “Tompy has been an absolute pleasure to retrain, he always gives his all and is thoroughly enjoying his show jumping and our goal is to qualify for the 2023 British Show Jumping Amateur Championships at Aintree, as well as doing some RoR Novice showing and challenge classes.”
Mark Bradstock Breeder - Lord Oaksey gelding by Robin Des Champs, formerly trained by David Pipe Breeder Felix Talbot
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 247 runners, 22%) runs LUCCIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs SHE’S A SAINT
Longest Traveller: AUTUMN RETURN trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 229 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who showed promise sent hurdling on the back of a breathing operation/6 months off when third at Wincanton (15.2f) 9 days ago, keeping on having typically been held up. Should improve STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFRHHHII
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B m Saint des Saints (FR) Charade (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) J Harry Skelton Estate Research Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester 1-12 D BF Br Cathal Ennis S The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of her sole start in Irish points and made a striking impression on her hurdling debut when a wide-margin scorer of a 6-runner novice at Hexham (16.2f). Turned over at short odds by Carole’s Pass over C&D subsequently, but it remains early days and she could still improve TFRHHHII NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA) Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. 2021: ELLE EST BELLE 5 11 0 Harry Skelton 2-1 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran
Betting Forecast: 9-4 Luccia (GB), 3-1 Poetic Music (GB), 6-1 She’s A Saint (IRE), 13-2 Carole’s Pass (FR), 8-1 Letterston Lady (GB), 14-1 Rosy Redrum (IRE), 22-1 Autumn Return (IRE) Race Summary: LUCCIA was very impressive when winning both her bumper starts last season and she’s selected to
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.
jonjoo’neill
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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Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (39 wins from 164 runners, 24%) runs GELINO BELLO and MCFABULOUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (15 wins from 54 runners, 28%) runs GELINO BELLO and MCFABULOUS Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2019 and 2020. The stable runs GELINO BELLO and MCFABULOUS today
Longest Traveller: THYME HILL trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 108 miles.
(FR) (29) 6 11 5
B g Saint des Saints (FR) Parade (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))
Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
Br Mr Remi Boucret
BHA148
J Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 22411-1 C
S John Cotton (Group) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well over hurdles last season, culminating with success in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree on final start in April. Essentially jumped fine when landing cramped odds on return/chase debut at Wetherby (3m) 4 weeks ago and he’s open to significant improvement with that under his belt.
B g Milan Rossavon (IRE) (Beneficial)
Giraffa Racing
Br Vincent Finn
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J Lorcan Williams
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 2431-P1 C
S Run To Global Ltd CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who ended last season with success in Grade 2 company at Sandown and, having been pulled up on return/chase debut he made no mistake when comfortably taking 4-runner Exeter novice (19.2f) earlier this month. Should be plenty more to come in this sphere on that evidence.
(GB) (21)
gYeats (IRE) Belle Brook (IRE) (Alderbrook)
D A Hames and Doug Pocock
R. T. Crellin
Paddy Brennan
O’Brien, Cheltenham
M&Dh Insurance Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Has made hay in small-field novice events this season, including 4 victories over fences at up to 21f. Acquitted himself well granted run of the race when second in Wincanton Grade 2 earlier this month but likelihood is he will fall short here. TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. 2021: AHOY SENOR (IRE) 6 11 3 Derek Fox 5-2 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran F Betting Forecast: 5-4 Thyme Hill (GB), 9-4 Gelino Bello (FR), 11-4 McFabulous (IRE), 40-1 Mortlach (GB)
This meeting in 1997 was Peter’s verylast TV commentaryand on the same day his famous colours were carried to victoryinthis veryrace, by Sounds Fyne ridden by Mick Fitzgerald.
The owner of the winner of today’srace will hold aperpetual trophy for one year. The trophy is asilver coated bronze facsimile of Peter’sfamous binoculars. Fordetails of the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust please visit www.thevoiceofracing.com
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g Authorized (IRE) Mamitador (Anabaa (USA))
James Bowen
Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 4/32220- C
S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
Unibet TIMEFORMVIEW Talented but rather frustrating performer, shaping very well upped to 26f when runner-up in the Kim Muir in March Failed to take to the National fences a month later but he may well have a say in proceedings on reappearance. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/4/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe. TFRHHHII 3 DEMACHINE (IRE) (181) 8 12 0 BHA140
B g Flemensfirth (USA) Dancingonthemoon (IRE) (Milan)
J Adam Wedge West Coast Haulage Limited Kerry Lee, Presteigne 32/5U0-1 D Br Edmond Coleman S Fitzdares Limited T
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who gained third victory over fences following second breathing op when capitalising on
JACAMAR (GER) (21) 7 11 8 BHA134
B g Maxios Juvena (GER) (Platini (GER))
Mark & Maria Adams
J SamTwiston-Davies
Milton Harris, Warminster 5142-40
Br J. Imm S bresbet ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m4f winner last term who shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when fourth in 3m handicap at Chepstow on return. Found less than looked likely on his first go over the National fences at Aintree earlier this month so percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII
B g Stowaway Classic Sun (GER) (Monsun (GER))
Br Miss C. O’Neill
Tom George, Slad 021311- C
J Tom Scudamore Fanning, Griffith, Haddock
S HBA Media T
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Kim Bailey who won 3 times over fences last season, including over 23f here final start. Remains one to be positive about and yard couldn’t be in much better form.
Ch g Shirocco (GER) Five Star Present (IRE) (Presenting)
Syd Hosie
Br Mrs Mary O’Connor
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J Tom Cannon
Syd Hosie, Sherborne 231/P0-P
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd H T
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of a useful Ffos Las novice chase for Nick Mitchell in February 2021 and was 2-3 over timber for the Tizzard yard. However, no show both starts for Harriet Brown last season and fared no better on the back of a breathing operation at Lingfield recently TFRHIIII
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(IRE) (29) 8 11 7 BHA133
Ch g Arakan (USA) Eluna (Unfuwain (USA))
J Paddy Brennan
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham F5U1-52 CD
Br Peter and Patsy Stone S bresbet ltd T
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice around 2 1/2m for this stable last season, including on reappearance over C&D Shaped as if as good as ever particularly as he was left poorly placed when runner-up at Wetherby last month so he’s certainly not to be discounted today. TFRHHHII
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CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (23) 9 11 4
BHA130
J Lorcan Williams Coles, Smith, McManus and Broughton Jeremy Scott, Dulverton 220-141 C
B g Court Cave (IRE) Lady Taipan (IRE) (Taipan (IRE))
Br Laurence G Kennedy S Brendon Powerwashers T CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on the drop in grade when ending losing run over fences in 3-runner handicap at Perth on return in September and at least as good as ever over timber when scoring at this track (24.2f, good to firm) earlier this month. More needed back over fences today. TFRHHHII
12
Br gVoix du Nord (FR) Qualite Controlee (FR) (Poliglote)
BHA130
J Ellis Collier (7)
The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend 31P5-53 CD Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian S NAF CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a good mark in a valuable 3m event at Kempton in February Remote fifth on Chepstow reappearance last month but took a step forward on that effort from 2lb out of weights when third at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Won this in 2020 so he’s one to look out for TFRHHHII 13
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(22) 7 11 2 BHA128
B g Oscar (IRE) Native Idea (IRE) (Be My Native (USA))
J Brendan Powell Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne 36113-6 BF Br S. McElroy S Coral Racing Limited T
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since fitted with a tongue strap, landing
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Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 247 runners, 22%) runs WALKING ON AIR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (15 wins from 54 runners, 28%) runs RED RISK Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs WALKING ON AIR today
Longest Traveller: CURRENT MOOD trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 109 miles.
(FR) (34)
12 0
B g Waldpark (GER) Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA)) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham 111P-3 Br A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al S Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of both starts over hurdles in France and overcame a late scare to score on his debut for current yard at Market Rasen (16.5f) in February Pulled up in Aintree Grade 1 final start but very much back on track when 1 1/4 lengths third of 11 to Peking Rose in 2 1/2m Aintree handicap on return. TFRHHHII
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B g Sholokhov (IRE) Chinawood (FR) (Chichicastenango (FR))
J Jamie Moore
Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham 1/12116Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al S Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 4 of his first 5 starts, including the Grade 1 Finale at Chepstow. Best of the British when sixth in theTriumph at Cheltenham on his final start. While he will need some improvement to defy his mark it’s likely he’ll have more to offer at this longer trip.
B g No Risk At All (FR) Rolie deVindecy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))
Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan
Br Mme Alexandrine Berger
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J Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 35610-0
S Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who was back on song when scoring over hurdles at Uttoxeter in February Not in the same form in a couple of outings in the spring but stable’s very good form of late provides the hope for better on his return to action. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/5/2022 it was reported that the horse was struck into.
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DORKING BOY (GB) (19) 8 11 6
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) Megasue (Kayf Tara)
Galloping On The South Downs Partnership
Br Pleasure Palace Racing
BHA130
J Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope 2251-56 CD
S Plusbac T
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins last season. Off 6 months, shaped as if better for the outing when sixth of 7 on his 21f Kempton reappearance 19 days ago, forced wide and fading from 2 out. Eased 2lb. TFRHHHII
B mYeats (IRE) Rostellan (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Bullen-Smith & Faulks
J Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester 2/12- D
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
Br Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald
TIMEFORM VIEW Yeats mare who was second in a point before making an impressive winning hurdle debut at Warwick (21f) last November Second in the Grade 1 Challow over C&D on her only subsequent start.Very interesting runner TFRHHHHI
Br g Westerner Present Leader (Presenting)
Syders & Burkes
Br Jeremy MacTaggart
J Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote 23313-5
S McCoy Contractors H
TIMEFORM VIEW 2-2 in bumper and also won twice in novice hurdles last season. Showed he can be competitive from his mark when third in a big-field handicap at Ascot (2m) on final start. Shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 10 on last month’s reappearance there. Up in trip now. Hood also added. TFRHHHII
Ch m Sulamani (IRE) Lambrini Queen (Environment Friend)
Mr W Corrigan Racing
Br Halewood International Ltd
J Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan 34310-3 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 times last season and was a creditable third in a 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicap on her reappearance 5 weeks ago. More will be needed in this deeper race, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. TFRHHHII
B f Manduro (GER) Alakhana (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))
Macable Partnership
J CharlieTodd
Ian Williams, Alvechurch 524111- C
Br Wertheimer et Frere T CP
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive when racking up a hat-trick over hurdles around 2m last spring. Arrvies on the back of a pair of wins in staying handicaps on the Flat in cheekpieces (on for the first time over hurdles now) this autumn. Likely capable of better again over hurdles now stepping up to 2 1/2m. Big player. TFRHHHHH
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IMPHAL (GB) (224) 8 10 7
B g Nathaniel (IRE) Navajo Rainbow (Rainbow Quest (USA))
BHA117
J Niall Houlihan (3)
Mr Ashley Carr Gary Moore, Horsham 132142Br Mr G. S. Bishop S K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 4 times at around 3m in a very productive 2021/22 season, ending that campaign with a good second in a competitive race at Haydock (3m again). His mark still looks workable but this trip might be on the short side. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 (EXACTA) Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. 2021: EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS (FR) 7 10 13 Sam Twiston-Davies 14-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 11 ran F
Betting Forecast: 4-1 Peking Rose (GB), 6-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 8-1 Walking On Air (IRE), 17-2 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 9-1 Porticello (FR), West Balboa (IRE), 16-1 Washington (GB), Current Mood (GB), Malakahna (FR), 20-1 Dorking Boy (GB), 22-1 Imphal (GB), 50-1 Red Risk (FR)
Race Summary: Given how well MALAKAHNA has stayed on the Flat this autumn it’s likely she’ll have more to come now stepping up to 2 1/2m over hurdles so she’s the suggestion in this ultracompetitive handicap. West Balboa, runner-up in the Grade 1 Challow over C&D when last seen, Walking On Air, who is very much an unknown quantity, and Finale-winner Porticello are other fascinating contenders in a seriously hot race. 1-2-3: 1.MALAKAHNA (FR) 2.WEST BALBOA (IRE) 3.WALKING ON AIR (IRE)
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CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (256) 5 11 10 BHA170 B g Blue Bresil (FR) Queen of The Stage (IRE) J Nico de Boinville Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 2/111- D Br Mrs S. A. Noott
TIMEFORM VIEW Exceptional novice hurdler, easy winner of first 2 starts at Sandown (latterly the Tolworth) prior to a devastating success in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in breath-taking fashion by 22 lengths from Jonbon. Fantastic prospect who is taken to readily land the odds on his return. TFRHHHHH 2 NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (49) 10 11 10 BHA158
Ch g Beat Hollow Papillon de Bronze (IRE) J Jonathan Burke Lady Blyth Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley 150/156- CD
Br Lord Blyth S Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when dead-heating with Epatante in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Not in anything like the same form in the Christmas Hurdle but ran close to his best when sixth in the Champion Hurdle. Has warmed up for this with a good third in the Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket. TFRHHH
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TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (14) 7 11 10 BHA155
B g Oscar (IRE) Glibin (IRE) J Danny McMenamin Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1110-12 CD Br Mrs E. Kelly S Hamilton
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressed into a really smart hurdler last season prior to finding the Champion Hurdle a step too far Has made a good start to chasing career too, coming out on top in a match at Carlisle before a good second in Cheltenham Grade 2, but faces a stiff task back over hurdles. TFRHHH 4
Betting Forecast: 1-3 Constitution Hill (GB), 4-1 Epatante (FR), 16-1 Not So Sleepy (GB), 25-1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 300-1 Voix du Reve (FR)
Race Summary: CONSTITUTION HILL put up a truly sensational performance in the Supreme when beating his stablemate Jonbon by 22 lengths in a ridiculously good time, earning himself Timeform’s highest ever rating for a novice hurdler, and he’s destined for the very top honours in open company. Stablemate Epatante, who gained 3 Grade 1 successes last season, including a dead-heat in this, and was also second in the Champion Hurdle, can follow him home. 1-2-3: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.EPATANTE (FR) 3.NOT SO SLEEPY
YORKSEA (IRE) (335) 4 10 5 BHA123
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) Queen’s Jewel (Pivotal)
J Niall Houlihan (3) Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham 321-
Br Wertheimer & Frere
S K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m2f Flat winner in France who has taken well to hurdles, comfortably bagging 6-runner juvenile at Fontwell (17.7f) when last seen out 11 months ago. Can’t be discounted on his handicap bow despite having an absence to overcome. TFRHHHII
Ch f No Risk At All (FR) Stourza (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE))
J Harry Cobden Syders & Burkes Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 1414-2 D Br Gheorghe Codre S Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of her sole start in France and she has quickly made up into a fairly useful winner for her current yard, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle over C&D 23 days ago. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 1, 4.
2021: ONEMOREFORTHEROAD 6 10 8 Jack Quinlan 8-1 (Neil King) 4 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 7-2 Theatre Glory (IRE), Teddy Blue (GER), 7-1 First Street (GB), 15-2 Boombawn (IRE), Pikar (FR), 8-1 Parisencore (FR), 14-1 Grivetana (FR), 18-1 Yorksea (IRE)
Race Summary: None of these can be ruled out but TEDDY BLUE looks to start out in handicaps on an attractive mark so Gary Moore’s easy Fontwell scorer gets the nod at the chief expense of Nicky Henderson’s improving mare Theatre Glory who bids to make it 5-6 in this sphere. Pikar is weighted to have a big say and can’t be taken lightly either while Parisencore, Grivetana and First Street all need factoring in too in a cracking handicap.
1-2-3: 1.TEDDY BLUE (GER) 2.THEATRE GLORY (IRE) 3.PIKAR (FR)
Owner
1957 Mandarin Mme. K. Hennessy F. Walwyn P. Madden 19
1958 Taxidermist Mrs. P. Hastings F. Walwyn Hon. J. Lawrence 13
1959 Kerstin Mr. G. H. Moore C. Bewicke S. Hayhurst 26
1960 Knucklecracker Major L. S. Marler D. Ancil D. Ancil 20
1961 Mandarin Mme. K. Hennessy F. Walwyn G. W. Robinson 22
1962 Springbok Lord Joicey N. Crump G. Scott 27
1963 Mill House Mr. Bill Gollings F. Walwyn G. W. Robinson 10
1964 Arkle Anne, Duchess Of Westminister T. Dreaper P. Taaffe 9
1965 Arkle Anne, Duchess Of Westminister T. Dreaper P. Taaffe 8
1966 Stalbridge Colonist Mr. R. J. R. Blindell K. Cundell S. Mellor 6
1967 Rondetto Mr. A. B. Mitchell R. Turnell J. King 13
1968 Man Of The West Mr. Donavan Drewery F. Walwyn G. W. Robinson 11
1969 Spanish Steps Mr. E. R. Courage E. R. Courage J. Cook 15
1970 Border Mask Mrs. A. S. Arnold P. V. F. Cazalet D. Mould 12
1971 Bighorn Major J. C. Vernon Miller & C. J. Vernon Miller D. Cartwright 13 Mr. A. J. Kingsley
1972 Charlie Potheen Mrs. B. Heath F. Walwyn R. Pitman 13
1973 Red Candle Mrs. Catherine O’Shea G. Vallance J. Fox 11
1974 Royal Marshall II Mr. J. Sumner T. Forster G. Thorner 13
1975 April Seventh Mrs. B. Meehan R. Turnell A. Turnell 13
1976 Zeta’s Son Mr. M. Buckley P. Bailey I. Watkinson 21
1977 Bachelors Hall Mr. & Mrs. P. Harris P. Cundell M. O’Halloran 13
1978 Approaching Major Wigan J. Gifford R. Champion 8
1979 Fighting Fit Mrs. L. K. Carr J. K. M. Oliver R. Linley 15
1980 Bright Highway Mr. G. Strawbridge M. J. O’Brien G. Newman 14
1981 Diamond Edge Mr. S. Loughridge F. Walwyn W. Smith 14
1982 Bregawn Mr. J. Kennelly M. W. Dickinson G. Bradley 11
1983 Brown Chamberlin Mrs. Basil Samuel F. T. Winter J. Francome 12
1984 Burrough Hill Lad Mr. R. S. Riley Mrs. J. Pitman J. Francome 13
1985 Galway Blaze Mrs. R. S. Formby & Mrs. W. Tulloch J. G. Fitzgerald M. Dwyer 22
1986 Broadheath Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Marsh D. H. Barons P. F. Nicholls 15
1987 Playschool Mr. R. E. W. Cottle D. H. Barons P. F. Nicholls 12
1988 Strands Of Gold Independent Twine Manf. Co. M. C. Pipe P. Scudamore 12
1989 Ghofar Sir Hugh Dundas & Mr. D. Taffner D. R. C. Elsworth H. Davies 8 1990 Arctic Call Mr. B. T. Stewart-Brown O. Sherwood J. Osborne 13 1991 Chatam Dr. B. Nolan & Mr. Adrian F. Nolan M. C. Pipe P. Scudamore 15 1992 Sibton Abbey Mr. G. A. Hubbard F. Murphy A. Maguire 13 1993 Cogent Pell-Mell Partners A. Turnell D. Fortt 9 1994 One Man Mr. J. Hales & Miss. L. Hales G. Richards A. Dobbin 16 1995 Couldnt Be Better Mr. R. A. B. Whittle C. P. E. Brooks D. Gallagher 11
1996 Coome Hill Mrs. J. Dennis & Mr. W. W. Dennis W. W. Dennis J. Osborne 11
1997 Suny Bay Uplands Bloodstock C.P.E. Brooks G. Bradley 14
1998 Teeton Mill The Winning Line V. Williams N. Williamson 14 1999 Ever Blessed The Ever Blessed Partnership M. Pitman T. J. Murphy 13 2000 King’s Road Mrs. Nicholas Jones N. A. Twiston-Davies J. Goldstein 18
2001 What’s Up Boys R. J. B. Partners P. J. Hobbs P. W. Flynn 14
2002 Gingembre Mrs. L. C. Taylor Mrs. L. C. Taylor A. Thornton 25
2003 Strong Flow Mr. B. C. Marshall P. F. Nicholls R. Walsh 23
2004 Celestial Gold D. A. Johnson M. C. Pipe T. J. Murphy 14
2005 Trabolgan Mr. Trevor Hemmings N. J. Henderson M. A. Fitzgerald 19
2006 State Of Play Mr. & Mrs. William Rucker E. Williams P. Moloney 16
2007 Denman Paul K. Barber & Mrs. M. Findlay P. F. Nicholls S. Thomas 18
2008 Madison Du Berlais Roger Stanley & Yvonne Reynolds II D. E. Pipe T. Scudamore 15
2009 Denman Paul K. Barber & Mrs M. Findlay P. F. Nicholls R. Walsh 19
2010 Diamond Harry Paul Duffy N. Williams D. Jacob 18
2011 Carruthers
The Oaksey Partnership M. Bradstock M. Batchelor 18
2012 Bobs Worth The Not Afraid Partnership N. J. Henderson B. J. Geraghty 19
2013 Triolo D’Alene Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Orr N. J. Henderson B. J. Geraghty 21
2014 Many Clouds
Mr. Trevor Hemmings O. Sherwood L. Aspell 19
2015 Smad Place Mrs. Peter Andrews A. King W. Hutchinson 15
2016 Native River Brocade Racing C. Tizzard R. Johnson 19
2017 Total Recall Slaneyville Syndicate W. P. Mullins P. Townend 20
2018 Sizing Tennessee Ann & Alan Potts Limited C. Tizzard T. Scudamore 12
2019 De Rasher Counter Makin’ Bacon Partnership E. Lavelle B. Jones 24
2020 Cloth Cap Exors Of The Late Trevor Hemmings J.O’Neill T. Scudamore 18
2021 Cloudy Glen Exors Of The Late Trevor Hemmings V. Williams C. Deutsch 21 1957-59 Runnings
The Coral Gold Cup was first run at Cheltenham in 1957 but was moved to Newbury after three years, forging a reputation as one of the most prestigious races in jumps racing. It has earned its place through the achievements of a glittering roll call of former winners, headed by Arkle, who represent many of the best chasers to have graced the sport.
Mill House, Bregawn, Burrough Hill Lad, One Man, Denman, Bobs Worth, Many Clouds and Native River were others to have embellished their careers with victory in the 3m2f handicap chase.
There have been no three time winners, Arkle narrowly failing when beaten by Stalbridge Colonist, to whom he was conceding 35lb, in 1966, and Denman finishing third in 2010
The late Fulke Walwyn enjoyed multiple successes with an unmatched record of seven wins from Mandarin (1957 & 1961), Taxidermist (1958), Mill House (1963), Man of the West (1968), Charlie Potheen (1972) and Diamond Edge (1981).
Nicky Henderson (2005 Trabolgan, 2012 Bobs Worth & 2013 Triolo D’Alene) and Paul Nicholls (2003 Strong Flow, 2007 & 2009 Denman) are the most successful current trainers with three wins each.
Willie Robinson and Tom Scudamore have ridden the most winners of the race, Robinson on Mandarin (1961), Mill House (1963) and Man of the West (1968), and Scudamore on Madison du Berlais (2008), Sizing Tennessee (2018), Cloth Cap (2020).
There have been four horses that have captured the Coral Gold Cup and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season Arkle, Bregawn, Denman and Bobs Worth.
Native River won the Coral Gold Cup and Welsh National in 2016 and the following season landed the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Many Clouds remains the only horse to have won both the Coral Gold Cup and the Grand National at Aintree.
Last year's renewal saw Venetia Williams secured her first win in this race since 1998 with Cloudy Glen.
Denman Native River
CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (27) 8 11 1 BHA147
B g Jeremy (USA) Heart N Hope (IRE) (Fourstars Allstar (USA))
The Ramblers
J Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell, Kinross 114U1-5
Br P. Hillis S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd T
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart chaser last season, notably winning 24-runner Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival (25f) final start. Made a satisfactory reappearance over a trip short of his best at Carlisle last month. Every chance he’ll resume his progression now faced with a more suitable test. TFRHHHHI
B g Shirocco (GER) Banjaxed Girl (King’s Theatre (IRE))
The Jolly Good Partnership
Br Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
7 11 0(in 4lb ex) BHA142 (+8)
J Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester 3/2114-1
S Ladbrokes,The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins for Tim Vaughan last winter and took it up another notch when comfortably making a winning start for his leading new yard in a 3m Bangor handicap 17 days ago. Looks well treated under a 4lb penalty, particularly as he likely has more to offer for this stable. TFRHHHHH
Ch g Network (GER) Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline)
J David Noonan
Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington 3F240-1
Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck
S W & S Recycling T
TIMEFORM VIEW Going strongly when falling 4 out in this race 12 months ago. Races off a 4lb lower mark this time and an Aintree hurdle win on his recent reappearance after another breathing operation suggests he could be better than ever High on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI
B g Power Scripture (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
Br Mr John Hennessy
J SamTwiston-Davies
Sam Thomas, Cardiff 1F135-1 C
S Potter Group CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in a couple of top handicaps at the end of last season and bagged a nice prize on his 3m Ascot reappearance 4 weeks ago. Mark up into the 140s now but he may not have reached his limit. Has a first-time tongue strap added to his cheekpieces. Respected. TFRHHHHI
B g Montmartre (FR) Nijinska Delaroque (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))
J Tom Scudamore
Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew David Pipe, Wellington 32222-5
Br Mme Genevieve Mongin
S W & S Recycling T
TIMEFORMVIEW Took very well to chasing last season, placed all 5 starts, including excellent second of 24 to Corach Rambler in Ultima at Cheltenham (25f) on final start. Well behind stablemate Remastered in Aintree handicap hurdle on reappearance but remains open to improvement back chasing. TFRHHHHI
B g Oscar (IRE) Lady Elite (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton
Br T. McAuliffe
J Harry Cobden
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne 3453P-5
S Coral Racing Limited T
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win over fences but he showed he can mix it in competitive handicaps when third of 24 to Corach Rambler in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March Should be sharper for a reappearance run over hurdles last month. Stable has won this twice since 2016 (also had the runner-up last year). TFRHHHII 13 ANNSAM
7 10 5 BHA137
J Adam Wedge Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan 31P31-0 C
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Bathwick Annie (Sula Bula)
Br Mrs S. Clifford S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Won a listed handicap at Ascot last December and also scored over hurdles here in the spring. Below par behind Our Power back at Ascot on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Hard to fancy after that. TFRHHIII
by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 14. 2021: CLOUDY GLEN (IRE) 8 10 8 Charlie Deutsch 33-1 (Venetia Williams) 21 ran
F Betting Forecast: 4-1 Le Milos (GB), 15-2 Gericault Roque (FR), 8-1 Remastered (GB), 9-1 Corach Rambler (IRE), 11-1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE), 12-1 Busselton (FR), Our Power (IRE), 14-1 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE), 18-1 Oscar Elite (IRE), Lord Accord (IRE), 25-1 Annsam (GB), 40-1 Lostintranslation (IRE), 50-1 Fanion d’Estruval (FR), 80-1 Diablo de Rouhet (FR), 100-1 Potterman (GB), 200-1 Red Happy (FR)
Race Summary: After a comfortable reappearance win at Bangor it’s likely LE MILOS has better to come for new trainer Dan Skelton so he’s selected to make light of a 4lb penalty. Remastered looked set to have a big say in this last year when departing at the fourth last and a reappearance win over hurdles suggests he can figure prominently with a clear round. There’s likely even more to come from London Gold Cup winner Our Power so he’s also on the shortlist along with Corach Rambler and Busselton.
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ONLY MONEY (IRE) (21) 8 10 6 BHA123
Ch g Getaway (GER) Kings Diva (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
Mr D. S. Dennis
Br Sean Hoare
J Tom Cannon
Chris Gordon, Winchester 213-113 D
S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored for fourth time over fences when taking 7-runner contest at Worcester (16.5f) last month. Didn’t jump as fluently when third at Aintree (15.8f, good to soft) since but holds solid claims here. TFRHHHHI
J Sean Houlihan S Nelson, D O’Donohoe, D McDermott Tom George, Slad 5FB3-66 D
B g No Risk At All (FR) Gribouille Parcs (FR) (Ungaro (GER))
Br Arnaud Chaille-Chaille
S HBA Media T
TIMEFORMVIEW Lost his way towards the end of last season and was given a considerate return at Kempton 19 days ago. Well treated in theory, but hard to know what he’s capable of. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. 2021: IL RIDOTO (FR) 4 10 4 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 7-4 Amarillo Sky (IRE), 6-1 Eclair D’ainay (FR), 13-2 Only Money (IRE), 9-1 Monsieur Lecoq (FR), 10-1 Casa Tall (FR), 12-1 Bun Doran (IRE), 14-1 Hatcher (IRE), 22-1 Courtland (IRE)
Race Summary: AMARILLO SKY returned as good as ever when winning at Cheltenham recently and he’s taken to follow up at the possible expense of Eclair d’Ainay, who is likely to race with enthusiasm at the head of affairs. Only Money is another one to consider 1-2-3: 1.AMARILLO SKY (IRE) 2.ECLAIR D’AINAY (FR) 3.ONLY MONEY (IRE)
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Race 1 12.15 THE PLAY CORAL “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” FOR FREE MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14860 to the winning horse The second to receive £5565, the third £2780 and the fourth £1387. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, November 21st and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 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. 11 entries at £125. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11405; Second £4663; Third £2330; Fourth £1165. (Penalty Value £14860) A
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 2 12.45 THE CORAL JOHN FRANCOME NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (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 and the fourth £2665. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 21st and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb 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. 7 entries at £250. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235. (Penalty Value £28475) A
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 3 1.20 THE SIR PETER O’SULLEVAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FRIENDS OF SIR PETER have 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. 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 23 entries, 0 at £40 and 23 at £200. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 4 1.55 THE CORAL RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21784 to the winning horse The second to receive £10036, the third £5016 and the fourth £2512. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Penalties, after November 19th, 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 17 entries, 1 at £40 and 16 at £200. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16692; Second £8348; Third £4172; Fourth £2088. (Penalty Value £21784)
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Race 5 2.30 THE CORAL BET BUNDLES INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE GERRY FEILDEN) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (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, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for four yrs old and upwards, which, prior to April 25th, 2021, had not won a hurdle race. £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 24th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). 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 15 entries, 7 at £50 and 8 at £250. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 6 3.05 THE CORAL GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £142375 to the winning horse The second to receive £53425, the third £26750, the fourth £13325, the fifth £6700 and the sixth £3350. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £375 stake, Scratch by noon, November 8th or pay £500, Confirm by noon, November 21st and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Penalties, after October 30th, 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 7lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). CORAL has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a Challenge trophy will be awarded to the winning owner, to be returned to Newbury Racecourse by September 30th next year A best turned out award will also be presented. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The Newbury Racecourse Executive will also pay a sum of £750 for any horse Starting in this race, which has travelled from outside Great Britain with the express purpose of running in this race. 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. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Ladbrokes Trophy Steeple Chase (Handicap). The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, October 30th, 2022, may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entry Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code for the purposes of this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 56 entries, 20 at £375, 17 at £875, 19 at £1250. Closed October 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £108950; Second £44725; Third £22375; Fourth £11175; Fifth £5600; Sixth £2800. (Penalty Value £142375) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.
Race 7 3.40 THE CORAL GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (For the Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 24th. Penalties, after November 19th, 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 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. 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 13 entries, 0 at £40 and 13 at £200. Closed November 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948;Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
