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A very warm welcome to all our racegoers for today’s meeting, which features Newbury’s flagship Grade 1 race, the Coral Challow Hurdle. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Coral for their generous support of today’s meeting. The card looks as competitive as ever, and the feature race boasts an illustrious roll of honour with some outstanding winners over the past 30 years, including Denman, Champ, and last year’s victor, The New Lion. Turning to the action on track, the second race sees the return of Act of Innocence, who impressed here last month and now bids to step back into the winner’s enclosure for Nicky Henderson. His maiden hurdle success came in a race previously won by Regent’s Stroll, Jonbon, My Drogo, and Lostintranslation - illustrious company which underlines his promise. Our feature race, the Coral Challow Novices’ Hurdle, is the only Grade 1 contest staged at Newbury. This prestigious race has long been a launchpad for future stars, and this year the highly talented No Drama This End lines up aiming to give Paul Nicholls what would be a remarkable seventh victory in the race. The master of Ditcheat has previously struck with the likes of Denman, Bravemansgame, and Stage Star. There’s plenty to enjoy this afternoon, especially for families. We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new Family Zone in the Denman Marquee from 10am to 2:30pm, featuring face painting, arts and crafts, and dance party sessions. Full timings and details can be found on the “What’s On” page. And don’t rush off after the last race, for the first time, we’re hosting the Coral Challow Hurdle after party in the Denman Marquee - get ready for Newbury’s final celebration of 2025! We’re also delighted to announce our first two music acts for 2026: Gipsy Kings will perform live after racing on Friday 17th July, followed by Ronan Keating on Saturday 18th July as part of Weatherbys Super Sprint Day. Ultra-discounted Super Early Bird tickets, priced from just £24 are available now, but only for a limited time. Finally, we’d like to thank all our owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, and racegoers for their continued support. We wish you an enjoyable day and a very Happy New Year!

Shaun Hinds Chief Executive Newbury Racecourse

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How To Read Your Racecard & Today’s Jockeys & Trainers

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Ofﬁcials and Conditions

Thank You to Today’s Race Sponsors Pages RACE 1

12.05pm

The Play Coral’s Free “Racing-Super-Series” Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race

RACE 2

14-15

12.40pm

The Coral “Daily Rewards Shaker” ‘Introductory’ Hurdle Race

RACE 3

18-19

1.15pm

The Coral Racing Club “Join For Free” Handicap Steeple Chase

RACE 4

1.50pm

The Coral Mandarin Handicap Steeple Chase

RACE 5

22-23

26-27

2.22pm

The Join Coral “Bet £10 Get £50” Handicap Hurdle Race

RACE 6

3.00pm

The Coral Challow Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

RACE 7

30-32

38-39

3.35pm

The Coral “Pipped-At-The Post” Payouts Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase

42-43

How To Bet 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 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

•

‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your

horse to come ﬁrst. 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.

Please gamble responsibly. For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk

How to Read Your Racecard 1

2 3

5 6

KANDOO KID (FR) (232)

8 11 5

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Scarlett du Mesnil (IRE) (Muhtathir) Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Henri Devin S Morson Group

(5)

11 BHA145

J Harry Cobden

212P23- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2 1/2m course handicap last December. Ended his season with ﬁne placed efforts in Greatwood here (2 1/2m again) and Topham at Aintree (21f). Modest on previous attempt at 3m but the way he stuck on in the Topham suggests longer trips should be within range this season. Has had wind surgery. TFRHHHII 12 1. 2. 3.

Colour Graphic Saddlecloth Number Colour of Horse Gr = Grey, B = Bay, CH = Chesnut, Ro = Roan, Br = Brown, Bl = Black, Wh = White Sex of Horse c = Colt, g = Gelding, f = Filly, M = Mare

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Horse’s name Horse’s Pedigree Birthplace of horse Days since last run Age & Weight Jockey Ofﬁcial BHA Rating Owner Breeder Sponsor

16 5. 16. 17. 18.

Bradley Harris

Gavin Sheehan

Tom Bellamy

Sean Houlihan

Stan Sheppard

3.35

12.05, 12.40, 2.22

Sean Bowen

12.05, 1.15, 2.22, 3.35

Kevin Brogan 3.00

Harry Cobden

12.05, 12.40, 1.15, 1.50, 3.00, 3.35

James Davies 2.22

Charlie Deutsch 1.50

Isabel Williams 12.05, 1.50

Freddie Gordon 1.15, 1.50, 2.22

12.40

2.22, 3.00

Ben Jones

12.40, 1.50, 2.22, 3.00, 3.35

12.05, 1.50, 2.22, 3.00 3.00, 3.35

Harry Skelton 12.40, 2.22, 3.00

Freddie Keighley

Jack Tudor

Daire McConville

Sam Twiston-Davies

2.22

12.05

Freddie Mitchell 12.40, 1.15

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 12.05, 2.22

Richard Patrick 1.15

Brendan Powell

12.40, 1.50, 2.22 1.15, 3.35

Mr Edward Vaughan 2.22

Kielan Woods 2.22, 3.00

Nico de Boinville 12.05, 12.40, 1.50, 3.35

1.50, 2.22, 3.00, 3.35

Isabelle Ryder 2.22

Trainers

Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Toby Lawes

Alastair Ralph

Mickey Bowen

Charlie Longsdon

Dan Skelton

1.15

3.35

Rebecca Curtis 3.35

Samuel Drinkwater 1.15

Chris Gordon 1.15, 1.50, 2.22

Nigel Hawke 2.22

Nicky Henderson 12.05, 12.40, 1.50, 3.35

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White 2.22, 3.00

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

3.00

12.05

Gary & Josh Moore 1.15

Neil Mulholland 12.40

Olly Murphy

1.15, 2.22

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 12.05

Paul Nicholls

12.05, 12.40, 1.15, 1.50, 2.22, 3.00, 3.35

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill 12.05, 2.22

John O’Shea

3.00

2.22

12.40, 2.22

12.40, 2.22, 3.00

3.00, 3.35

12.40, 1.50, 2.22

1.50

12.05, 2.22

Alan King Tom Lacey Emma Lavelle

Ben Pauling David Pipe Katy Price

2.22

12.40, 3.00

Jamie Snowden 1.50, 3.00

Joe Tizzard

1.50, 2.22, 3.00, 3.35

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 3.35

Tim Vaughan 2.22

Lucy Wadham 12.05

Mrs Jane Williams 2.22

Evan Williams 12.05, 1.50

Venetia Williams 1.50

Cynthia Woods 12.40

Trainer Form Comment Timeform Star Ratings Previous Performances /=New Season, -=New Year, C=Course Winner, CD=Course & Distance Winner, D=Distance Winner, BF=Beaten Favourite 19. Headgear

Today’s Jockeys & Trainers Jockeys David Bass

WHAT’S ON Experience all the fabulous entertainment we have on offer today!

Family Zone The Denman Marquee

Face Painting: 10:30am-2:30pm

Crafts: 10:30am-2:30pm

Disco Dance Party Sessions: 10:30am: Ages 2-5 11:30am: Ages 5+ 12:15pm: Ages 5+ 1:20pm: Ages 5+

Meet The Greyhounds Home Run Hounds Romford is a charity committed to matching retired Greyhounds with loving forever homes. Visit Filly’s and outside the Denman Marquee to learn more and discover how you can get involved.

Parents are welcome to join children under 5 during 5+ sessions.

Sport in Mind Sport in Mind, the leading sports mental health charity in England and Wales, are in the Denman Marquee, providing fun family activities! This will include beanbag throw, Jenga, Skittles, giant connect 4, arts & crafts and more! Please come and say hello!

Meet A Retired Racehorse Come and meet Maherlvous, our equine ambassador! Visit the stable next to the Eastern Entrance before the ﬁrst race.

Activation Zone Join Coral at their Activation Zone located in the Grandstand Enclosure to have the chance to win Coral Rewards. Over 18s only!

Butterfly Hats Local Berkshire milliners Michelle Boyt and Amanda Denton will be on the ground floor of the Berkshire Stand where you will be able to find a huge range of hats on display. Select from ready to wear items or have a bespoke creation made to your own specification.

Equine Art Equine artist, Liz Armstrong, will be displaying originals and limited edition prints on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Berkshire Stand.

Trips To The Jump Join former jockey David Crosse for a unique experience at the last fence. All are welcome, simply meet David outside the ticket sales and upgrades booth at the following times:

12:55pm for the 1:15pm race 1:30pm for the 1:50pm race 3:15pm for the 3:35pm race

After Party Don’t disappear on us, stay for our after party with resident DJ Moonraker in the Denman Marquee at approximately 3:30pm.

Shuttle Bus From 4:30pm, we will have a FREE shuttle bus running from the Eastern Entrance to Newbury Coach Station until 6:30pm.

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RACE 1 12.05

THE PLAY CORAL’S FREE “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares Total prize fund £20000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs MISS ALTEA BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs MISS ALTEA BLUE Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs ARCLIGHT today. Longest Traveller: LAGERTHA trained by K Price, Llanigon, 128 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

S SPONSOR

BREEDER

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

ARCLIGHT (GB) (105)

6 12 0

BHA124

J Nico de Boinville

B m Champs Elysees - Florentia (Medicean) Fortnum Racing

BHA RATING

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

0-42142 D

S Unibet W. N. Greig TIMEFORMVIEW Isn’t the easiest to catch right, ran creditably in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham in April but modest over hurdles subsequently. Back to form when runner-up in a 2 1/2m chase at Warwick in September and can be competitive if on a going day following a break. TFRHHIII Br

RULA BULA (IRE) (57)

6 12 0

Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins

BHA124

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

B m Mount Nelson - Kopitar (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

12P25-1 D

S Wasdell Group Peter Greaney TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper made a bright start last season, including second in listed novice company (solid form) over C&D. Lost her form after but back on track when making a successful reappearance at Carlisle (second franked form since) and rates a deﬁnite player if backing that up. TFRHHHHI Br

MISS ALTEA BLUE (FR) (32)

4 11 10

B f Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Salsa Blue (FR) (Blue Bresil (FR)) Kate & Andrew Brooks

BHA120

J Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

51F6-21 D

S Morson Group Mme Catherine Coifﬁer T TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to recapture fairly useful French form but has won a pair of novice hurdles for Paul Nicholls, latterly when landing short odds in routine style at Taunton last time. Still relatively early days but will need to back to her best on return to a handicap. TFRHHIII Br

WHITE NOISE (IRE) (46)

5 11 9

BHA119

J Tom Bellamy

Br m Kingston Hill - Sounds Poetic (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Mr J. Perriss

23-11 D

S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd John & Jimmy Lawler T TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare left hurdles debut form well behind when scoring on reappearance at Worcester (2m) in October. Took another sizeable step forward when following up decisively on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f) last month. Tongue strap on and should go well in hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI Br

TOUR OVALIE (FR) (26)

6 11 8

Andrew Strong

BHA118

J Isabel Williams

B m Kamsin (GER) - Tour Ambition (FR) (Poliglote) Evan Williams, Llancarfan

100-001 CD

S Tote Mr Andre Duboe TIMEFORM VIEW Could be set for another productive campaign, better than ever when repeating 2024 win in a mares’ handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time, doing well to reel in one that got ﬁrst run. 8lb higher than when successful in this race last year but likeable mare cannot be discounted. TFRHHHHI Br

LAGERTHA (FR) (72)

5 11 3

B m No Risk At All (FR) - La Grande Dame (FR) (Daliapour (IRE)) Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

Katy Price, Llanigon

BHA113

J Gavin Sheehan 4/0010-4 D

S Tote M. Jacques Seror TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer left previous hurdles form behind to win 2m Chepstow novice in the mud in January. Wasn’t up to Grade 2 company next time and given a considerate ride when well held on Stratford comeback. Track will suit and no surprise to see her closer to form with a run under her belt. TFRHHIII Br

GOLDEN FALLS (IRE) (31)

3 10 8

BHA119

J Sean Bowen

B f Vadamos (FR) - Zira’s Last (IRE) (Doyen (IRE)) Mr Steve McIntyre

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

60-120

GRAECIA (IRE) (22)

4 10 2

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Palinodie (FR) (Doctor Dino (FR)) Run Like A Girl

BHA97

J Daire McConville (7)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

441223 D

S Merriebelle Stable LLC Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd HT TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner over 2m at Worcester in September and found a chunk of improvement when runner-up at Hereford, shaping as though still well-treated. Ran well faced with better company/softer ground when third at Huntingdon latest and strong-travelling ﬁlly makes appeal back on sounder surface. TFRHHHHH Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

2024: TOUR OVALIE (FR) 5 10 13 Isabel Williams 11-2 (Evan Williams) 10 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 White Noise (IRE), 9-2 Tour Ovalie (FR), 5-1 Rula Bula (IRE), 11-2 Miss Altea Blue (FR), 15-2 Graecia (IRE), 10-1 Arclight (GB), 20-1 Lagertha (FR), Golden Falls (IRE) Race Summary: GRAECIA has enjoyed a ﬁne year over hurdles and may be able to take another step forward returned to better ground. She’s narrowly preferred to the improving White Noise, who looks capable of a bold bid for the hat-trick, while last year’s winner Tour Ovalie shouldn’t be overlooked following a career-best success at Ludlow last time. Rula Bula and Golden Falls both deserve an honourable mention in a trappy handicap. 1-2-3: 1.GRAECIA (IRE) 2.WHITE NOISE (IRE) 3.TOUR OVALIE (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 1

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP Cloneen Stud H TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of juvenile hurdle at Dieppe (16.9f) and runner-up in Class 1 listed juvenile over same C&D. Bought for €60,000 from George/Zetterholm yard and possibly needed the run (hood replaced usual tongue tie) TFRHHHII on stable debut over C&D. Interesting on French form and receives handy 3-y-o allowance. Br

RACE 2 12.40

THE CORAL “DAILY REWARDS SHAKER” ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £17000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs MINELLA YOGA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs RAZORS EDGE Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2019 and 2023. The stable runs ACT OF INNOCENCE today. Longest Traveller: MORRADI trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 108 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) (31)

5 11 12

B g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE) (Kutub (IRE)) Gordon & Su Hall

BHA RATING BHA-

J Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

341-1 CD

S Unibet Robert Honner TIMEFORMVIEW Promising in bumpers, justifying cramped odds at Taunton in the spring (ﬁnal start for Paul Nicholls). Well backed, picked up really well as the penny dropped to make a winning debut in this sphere over C&D last month and he’s open to above average improvement. Hard to beat. TFRHHHHH Br

BLUES SINGER (GB) (310)

5 11 7

BHA-

J Tom Bellamy

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mayfair Music (IRE) (Presenting) Mrs E. Roberts

Alan King, Barbury Castle

1/204- D

S Goodwin Racing Ltd Mrs E. Roberts TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who was far from disgraced thrown into the deep end on hurdles bow when 24 lengths fourth of 7 in the Dovecote at Kempton in February. Should make much more of an impact in this on return. TFRHHHHI Br

GULF COAST HIGHWAY (IRE) (136)

4 11 7

B or Br g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elevator Action (IRE) (Lord Shanakill (USA)) PMS Oxford Construction

BHA-

J Bradley Harris (3)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Peter & Hugh McCutcheon TIMEFORM VIEW Gleneagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Londonofﬁcecallin and modest hurdler Quiet Thunder, stays 25f. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Offered something to work on when fourth of 10 in bumper at Tramore on debut 136 days ago. Has since changed yards. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII Br

LHEUR DE GLOIRE (FR) (30)

4 11 7

BHA-

J Ben Jones

B g Gemix (FR) - Deux Cent Pourcent (FR) (Maresca Sorrento (FR)) The Blue Lightening Syndicate

Ben Pauling, Naunton

S Fitzdares S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, Gemix gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chase winner (stayed 19f) Bleu Et Rouge. Plenty about him physically and showed ability when ﬁfth in bumper here. However, well held switched to hurdles at Doncaster since. TFRHIIII Br

MAJOR MAJOR (IRE) (28)

5 11 7

Mr G. Woods Br

BHA-

J Freddie Mitchell (3)

B g Iffraaj - Spinaminnie (IRE) (Moss Vale (IRE))

Cynthia Woods, Crowborough

S Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd

Linacre House Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on winner Flat (sold from Richard Hannon 6,000 gns later in October). Well held at Plumpton on hurdles bow 4 weeks ago. TFRHIIII

MORRADI (FR) (18)

4 11 7

B g Cracksman - Tesora (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Mr P. A. Chettle Br

David Pipe, Wellington

BHA-

J Jack Tudor 0

S W & S Recycling

Yeguada Centurion S.L.

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 15f) in Europe. Given a considerate introduction to hurdling on debut for this yard at Taunton 18 days ago and should do better at some point. TFRHHIII 18

RAZORS EDGE (GB) (38)

5 11 7

Magniers,Shanahan,Kelvin Hughes,Speelman

BHA-

J Harry Skelton

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - My Petra (Midnight Legend) Dan Skelton, Alcester

S Ashford Stud of 5095 H & C Group Ltd T TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/ chase winner My Drogo. Had a breathing op prior to debut and ﬁtted with a tongue tie, he displayed promise when third at Chepstow. Should do better in time. TFRHHHII Br

MINELLA YOGA (IRE) (55)

3 10 6

Mr Michael Geoghegan

BHA-

J Harry Cobden

B g Study of Man (IRE) - Yoga (IRE) (Monsun (GER)) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

S Morson Group Niarchos Family TIMEFORM VIEW Study of Man gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Ninth Titan. Won 14-runner academy event at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut by 5 lengths 55 days ago, drawing clear run-in. Subsequently sold from John Nallen for £360,000 in November and joined top yard. One to note. TFRHHHHI Br

(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

2024: PESO (IRE) 5 11 7 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 18-1 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 11 ran

Betting Forecast: 4-5 Act of Innocence (IRE), 5-1 Blues Singer (GB), Minella Yoga (IRE), 16-1 Razors Edge (GB), 33-1 Gulf Coast Highway (IRE), Morradi (FR), 100-1 Lheur de Gloire (FR), 300-1 Major Major (IRE) Race Summary: ACT OF INNOCENCE looked an exciting prospect when making an impressive winning debut over hurdles at this C&D last month and can defy a penalty. Blues Singer was far from disgraced when highly tried at Kempton and this test is much more suitable on return, while Paul Nicholls’ expensive recruit Minella Yoga is one to note having made a winning hurdles debut at Fairyhouse for previous connections. 1-2-3: 1.ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) 2.BLUES SINGER 3.MINELLA YOGA (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

RACE 3 1.15

THE CORAL RACING CLUB “JOIN FOR FREE” HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (FOR THE HALLOWE’EN TROPHY) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £22000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs MON CHAMPION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs MON CHAMPION Longest Traveller: JOKER DE MAI trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 84 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

S SPONSOR

BREEDER

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

PLEASINGTON (IRE) (23)

7 12 0

BHA RATING BHA128

J Sean Bowen

Br g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) McNeill Family & Stone Family Br

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

5/110-35 D

S Betano

Kenilworth House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning 2m hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 8 months off when close third of 5 in handicap at Wetherby. Modest at Aintree next time but worth another chance. TFRHHHHI

JOKER DE MAI (FR) (16)

6 11 11

BHA125

J Richard Patrick

B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR) (Ungaro (GER)) C & C Boultbee Brooks

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

2/31F-P6 D

S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited Jean-Yves & N Touzaint & Jean-Pierre & J TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over hurdles who won on second attempt in this sphere at Leicester in March. However, didn’t get very far in Foxhunters at Aintree and well held both starts since, including starting out for this yard at Cheltenham on return. TFRHHHII Br

JOREBEL (FR) (28)

6 11 7

BHA121

J Freddie Gordon

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Natarebelle (FR) (Smadoun (FR)) Mr D. S. Dennis Br

Chris Gordon, Winchester

111211 D

S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Mr Michel Pehu

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick over hurdles at Worcester (20f) in October and made it 2 from 2 over fences with any amount in hand at Plumpton 4 weeks ago. Every chance there’s more to come. TFRHHHHH

RATH GAUL HILL (IRE) (30)

7 11 7

Mr Kevin Price

BHA121

J Sam Twiston-Davies

B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE) (Luso)

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

211/16-0 CD

Miss Maria Brew T CP TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick when making a belated winning return over C&D in February. Not disgraced from out of the weights in Red Rum at Aintree next time but made a modest comeback over C&D last month. Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII Br

OLD COWBOY (GB) (18)

5 11 7

Barry & Baroness Noakes Br

BHA121

J Freddie Mitchell (3)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara View (Kayf Tara)

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

34132-3

S KM Elite Products Ltd

Glebe Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful novice hurdler last season. Made a respectable start in this sphere when third at Warwick on return and should come on for that. TFRHHHII

MON CHAMPION (FR) (24)

5 11

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Promets Moi (FR) (Satri (IRE)) Ferguson, Geoghegan, Mason, McNeill

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

BHA115

J Harry Cobden 222F-62

S Morson Group Jean-Marc Baudrelle TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles winner in France who also showed similar form over fences last term. Finished well held on British/stable debut at Sandown after 11 months off but fared much better when second there 24 days ago, albeit left behind by the winner. Can step up again. TFRHHHII Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

2024: THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR) 6 11 6 Charlie Deutsch 2-1 (Venetia Williams) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 13-8 Jorebel (FR), 5-1 Pleasington (IRE), 13-2 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), Old Cowboy (GB), Mon Champion (FR), 12-1 Joker de Mai (FR) Race Summary: The thriving JOREBEL can defy another rise in the weights having won with any amount in hand at Plumpton. Pleasington is worth another chance to conﬁrm the promise of his chase debut at Wetherby so is next best. 1-2-3: 1.JOREBEL (FR) 2.PLEASINGTON (IRE) 3.OLD COWBOY FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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THE CORAL MANDARIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £50000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 1f 214yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs BRAVE KINGDOM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs BRAVE KINGDOM Weightwatcher: BRAVE KINGDOM won off a handicap mark of 133, his rating is now down 5lb to 128. Longest Traveller: MINELLA BLUEWAY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 109 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (30)

10 12 0

BHA140

J Freddie Gordon

B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Mr Thomas Michael Smith

BHA RATING

Chris Gordon, Winchester

6/4102/-0 C

S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd Mrs Deborah Hobson TIMEFORMVIEW Front-runner who developed into a smart handicapper in early 2024, including win in Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster and close second in bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Off 19 months, showed enough to suggest he retains ability when midﬁeld in Coral Gold Cup over C&D 30 days ago. This easier. TFRHHHHH Br

KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) (30)

8 11 5

Sailing to Byzantium Br

William Jenks

BHA131

J Ben Jones

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons (Alﬂora (IRE)) Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

111P-04 C

S Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by breathing surgery/ﬁtting of a tongue strap when completing a hat-trick at the start of 2025. Much better effort this season when fourth of 12 over 22.5f here last month. TFRHHHII

ONLY THE BOLD (IRE) (50)

10 11 4

Value Racing - Only The Bold

BHA130

J Gavin Sheehan

B g Jeremy (USA) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) (Presenting) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

PP/P-313 D

S BetVictor Mr F. Whelan T CP TIMEFORMVIEW Had a below par 2023/24 for David Pipe but back on track for his new yard, winning Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Sound return from 4 months off when close third in Sandown veterans’ event 7 weeks ago. TFRHHHII Br

BRAVE KINGDOM (FR) (30)

9 11

Graeme Moore, Kate & Andrew Brooks Br

BHA128

J Harry Cobden

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - New Foundation (IRE) (College Chapel) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

11P/3P-P C

S Morson Group

Dr V. Michel Guiot

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage chaser who was third in this race last season but has pulled up in just 2 outings since, including over 22.5f here last month. Needs to leave that well behind. TFRHHIII

GERICAULT ROQUE (FR) (293)

9 11

BHA128

B g Montmartre (FR) - Nijinska Delaroque (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))

ER Pipe, Wellington 22/53//30NDavid UNS W & S Recycling Br Mme Genevieve Mongin R T N TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this 4 years ago and also third in 2022 Coral Gold Cup over C&D. Shaped as if NO Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew

retaining ability in 2 outings back from a long absence earlier in the year. Off for a further 9 months but his C&D record affords him respect. TFRHHHHI

HOLD THAT TAUGHT (GB) (30)

10 10 8

B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Mr P. Davies Br

Venetia Williams, Hereford

BHA120

J Charlie Deutsch 1P/64-4P D

S Faucets Limited

R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at the end of 2023 but hasn’t come close to that level in a light career since, including pulling up in the Rehearsal at Newcastle last month. TFRHHIII 26

MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (23)

7 10 8

BHA120

J Isabel Williams

B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) Mrs Janet Davies

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

2011-P3

S Prysg Cyf Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick CP TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who ended last season with 2m chase wins at Ludlow and Uttoxeter. Below par in 2 outings this season (remote third at Chepstow latterly) but could be building up his ﬁtness and his mark is on the way back down. TFRHHHII Br

RIVERS CORNER (GB) (23)

7 10 6

BHA118

J Brendan Powell

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic) J P Romans & Nick Case

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

6312-33 C BF

S Coral Racing Limited Distillery Stud B TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in ﬁrst-time blinkers when winning a 23f course handicap in March. Ended that season with another good run here and has returned with a couple of creditable thirds in recent weeks. Likely to be on the premises. TFRHHHHI Br

IDEAL DES BORDES (FR) (24)

7 10 5

B g Coastal Path - Carmen des Bordes (FR) (Network (GER)) Mrs C. Hanbury & Mrs H. Mackenzie Smith

BHA117

J Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

2P5-0P4

E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al B TIMEFORMVIEW First and second in his ﬁrst 2 chases. The wheels have rather come off since but he did shape better with blinkers added (retained) when fourth of Sandown (3m) last time (would have ﬁnished closer but TFRHHHII for mistakes at last 2). Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

2024: HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) 7 11 12 Ben Jones 7-2 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran

Betting Forecast: 5-1 Only The Bold (IRE), 6-1 Rivers Corner (GB), 13-2 King’s Threshold (IRE), 8-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), Minella Blueway (IRE), 9-1 Brave Kingdom (FR), 12-1 Hold That Taught (GB), Ideal des Bordes (FR) Race Summary: In a contest where few arrive with compelling claims it might be worth chancing the classy ANNUAL INVICTUS, who shaped as if retaining a good chunk of his ability after an absence when mid-ﬁeld in the Coral Gold Cup over C&D and this is less competitive. Rivers Corner is next on the list, ahead of Only The Bold. 1-2-3: 1.ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) 2.RIVERS CORNER 3.ONLY THE BOLD (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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THE JOIN CORAL “BET £10 GET £50” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £30000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs MEATLOAF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs CHAMPAGNE TWIST Longest Traveller: CASTELFORT trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 133 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

JURANCON (FR) (44)

6 12 2

BHA RATING BHA132

J Jack Tudor

B g Free Port Lux - Bamos (FR) (Coastal Path) Brocade Racing

David Pipe, Wellington

21211-0 C BF

S W & S Recycling Mr Patrice Vagne & Dr V. Pierre Colson T TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper scorer who made it 3 wins from 5 starts over hurdles with a decisive success on handicap debut over 2m here in March. Well-held seventh of 10 on 21f Cheltenham but last season’s exploits suggest he’s not the type to stay down for long. TFRHHHII Br

DIAMOND RI (IRE) (31)

6 11 12

The Wychwood Partnership Br

BHA128

J Brendan Powell

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Quaspia (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE)) Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

1/2142/-P

S Coral Racing Limited

Kenilworth House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner but pulled up in 3m course handicap on last month’s return from a 590-day absence. Can only be watched this time. TFRHHIII

CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) (24)

7 11 12

BHA128

J Ben Jones

B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) (Kayf Tara) The Pour Decisions Syndicate

Ben Pauling, Naunton

0/U00-3P

S Fitzdares Fintan Kealy TIMEFORM VIEW Won the EBF Final at Sandown in March 2024 but hasn’t progressed as might have been expected since. Showed he retains ability when third on 25f Aintree chase debut/reappearance in November but pulled up at Sandown since and returns to hurdles with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII Br

PEACENIK (IRE) (17)

6 11 12

Mr Nick Elliott Br

BHA128

J Gavin Sheehan

B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) (Old Vic) Katy Price, Llanigon

1325-31

S Tote

N. Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed reappearance promise with an all-the-way win over 19.5f at Doncaster (soft) 27 days ago. Should remain very competitive off 5lb higher. TFRHHHHI

ANDASHAN (IRE) (37)

5 11 11

The Rockbourne Partnership Br

BHA127

J Freddie Gordon

B g Shantaram - Anda de Grissay (FR) (Network (GER)) Chris Gordon, Winchester

U315-32

S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Anda Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW Two good placed efforts in handicaps this season. ﬁnishing third over 2m here before second over 19f at Haydock. This slightly longer trip again may suit even better. Respected. TFRHHHHI

DON VIRGINIA (FR) (66)

5 11 11

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Virginia Bella (FR) (Laveron) Team Tuff

BHA127

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

213215

S Wasdell Group Pascal Noue & Valerie Lutz CP TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in the twice in the ﬁrst half of the season, latterly a novice handicap at Worcester. Not at best when ﬁfth at Cheltenham in October but his yard is back in better form now. The stable also won this race last season. TFRHHHII Br

KALIUM (FR) (30)

5 11 9

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

BHA125

J Mr Edward Vaughan (7)

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Saisine (FR) (Homme de Loi (IRE))

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

21151-3 C

S DragonBet Mr Nicolas Landon TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who struck 3 times over hurdles for Tim Vaughan last season, including here. Reappearance third at Doncaster (19.5f0 was respectable and he’s entitled to strip ﬁtter now. TFRHHHHI Br

SCORPIO RISING (IRE) (41)

5 11 5

BHA121

J Sean Bowen

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE) (Tikkanen (USA)) Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

33-11

S Betano Danny Doran TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive in his short hurdle career, winning Perth maiden and Lingﬁeld handicap around 2 1/2m this autumn. An 8lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him with further progress likely. TFRHHHHH Br

I’M A LUMBERJACK (GB) (31)

6 11 4

BHA120

J Tom Bellamy

B g Jack Hobbs - Decision Made (IRE) (Westerner) This Time Next Year Partnership

Alan King, Barbury Castle

21F31-5 D BF

S Goodwin Racing Ltd Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd H TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper performer who won maiden/novice hurdles around 2 1/2m last season. Shaped better than the result when ﬁfth of 11 in 3m course handicap on reappearance, fading having still been TFRHHHHI challenging for second at the last. Hooded ﬁrst time. Enters calculations back down in trip. Br

CASTELFORT (FR) (38)

5 11 4

BHA120

J Isabelle Ryder (7)

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Stellarmor (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) Chasing Gold Racing Club

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

013P-50 BF

S Culverhill Farm Racing E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler. Below par in 2 handicap chases this term and reverts to hurdles in a bid to get back on track. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. TFRHHIII Br

DOCTORS HILL (GB) (25)

5 11

BHA117

J Sean Houlihan

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Countess Comet (IRE) (Medicean) House Family Partnership

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

32-3U13

S Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge Mill Farm Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise in his efforts prior to getting off the mark in an 11-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m, soft) in November. Advanced his form again when third in 2m Wincanton handicap since and interesting now stepping up in trip. TFRHHHHI Br

THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (GB) (40)

9 11

BHA117

J Harry Skelton

B g Dunaden (FR) - Cloudy Spirit (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

6433-1P

S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd Mrs Norma Harris TIMEFORMVIEW Produced a career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) under Harry Skelton in May but pulled up at Warwick when next seen 6 months later. STEWARDS NOTE: TFRHHIII Following its run on 19/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

TORRENT (GB) (24)

4 11

BHA117

J James Davies

B g Camelot - Ighraa (IRE) (Tamayuz) Br

The Late Denise Smith & Partner

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq

S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

334-203

TIMEFORMVIEW Good placed efforts in 2m handicaps on 2 of 3 starts this season but will need to raise his game a little for the longer trip if he’s to take this. TFRHHHII

MEATLOAF (FR) (25)

6 11 0

The Stewart Family,SirA.Ferguson&G.Mason Br

BHA116

J Freddie Keighley (7)

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Jane (GER) (Samum (GER)) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

051/P-46

S Morson Group

G. Garcon, J. Garcon & I. Garcon

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdler in 2023/24. Lightly raced since but has shaped as if retaining ability in a pair of handicaps around 2m this season. Now steps back up in trip with Freddie Keighley taking a handy 7lb off. TFRHHHII

GET THE VALUE (IRE) (168)

7 10 7

B g Getaway (GER) - Valsugana (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

BHA109

J Kielan Woods

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

The Cross Racing Club

PP1-124 BF

A. P. Heskin Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Won novice handicaps at Stratford (2m) and Newton Abbot (18.5f) in the spring. Close second on hat-trick bid in June but run of good form came to a halt when last of 4 at Newton Abbot in July. Off since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFRHHIII Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

(EXACTA)

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

2024: JIPCOT (FR) 5 11 4 Kielan Woods 14-1 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 11 ran

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Betting Forecast: 5-1 Scorpio Rising (IRE), 6-1 Peacenik (IRE), 9-1 Doctors Hill (GB), 10-1 I’m A Lumberjack (GB), 12-1 Jurancon (FR), 14-1 Andashan (IRE), Kalium (FR), 16-1 Meatloaf (FR), 18-1 Don Virginia (FR), 20-1 Diamond Ri (IRE), 22-1 Champagne Twist (IRE), Castelfort (FR), 28-1 Torrent (GB), 33-1 Get The Value (IRE), 40-1 Thankyourluckystar (GB) Race Summary: SCORPIO RISING has made good progress in his short hurdle career and is selected to defy an 8lb rise for Lingﬁeld. I’m A Lumberjack, Peacenik, Andashan and Doctors Hill head the dangers in a competitive handicap. 1-2-3: 1.SCORPIO RISING (IRE) 2.I’M A LUMBERJACK 3.PEACENIK (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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LEOPARDSTOWN 2.32 The December Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4yo+ Winner €74,380

1/11-2 ANZADAM (30)(H,D3) 5-11-12Mr P W Mullins Runs: 5 Wins: 4(S) Places: 1 €106,806

1-311F CASHELDALE LAD (29)(H,D3) 5-11-12J C Gainford Runs: 8 Wins: 4 Places: 2 €117,628

Trainer: W P Mullins

Trainer: G Elliott

Owner: Mrs J Donnelly

Owner: Bective Stud

3 408957 FUTURUM REGEM (F33)(B) 9-11-12E Finegan Runs: 35 Wins: 2(G) Places: 3 €41,130 Trainer: H FineganOwner: Morgan Ryan & Hugh Paul Finegan

1163- HELLO NEIGHBOUR (F181)(H,CD2) 4-11-12K M Donoghue Runs: 4 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 1 €110,184

1711-4 IRANCY (37)(D2) 7-11-12 .......................M P Walsh Runs: 8 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 2 €104,681

Trainer: G Cromwell

Owner: Patrick Sheanon

Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: John P McManus

6 4-5046 WINTER FOG (37)(P,CD) 11-11-12.......... B Hayes Runs: 35 Wins: 5(S) Places: 6 €231,246 Trainer: W P MullinsOwner: The Triple Lock Partnership

11143- BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (240)(CD) 6-11-5J W Kennedy Runs: 12 Wins: 9(S,GS) Places: 1 €388,771

2F11-1 LOSSIEMOUTH (37)(CD) 6-11-5 ....P Townend Runs: 15 Wins: 12(S,GS) Places: 1 €818,802

Trainer: G ElliottOwner: Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer: W P Mullins

Owner: Mrs S Ricci

2024: Brighterdaysahead 5 11 5, Sam Ewing 5-2 (G Elliott), 6 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 8-15 Lossiemouth, 9-2 Brighterdaysahead, 5 Anzadam, 14 Irancy, 20 Casheldale Lad, 33 Hello Neighbour, 66 Winter Fog, 200 Futurum Regem. RACE SUMMARY: Still only six rising seven, the top-class LOSSIEMOUTH can record her ninth Grade 1 victory and her fourth this year. She won the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham for the second time in March and followed up in the Aintree Hurdle. After a summer break, she faced a simple task in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last month and duly made all to easily beat three rivals. Anzadam finished second in a dramatic Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and it will be interesting to see how he fares with that run under his belt. Brighterdaysahead, rerouted from a planned novice chase campaign, was a stunning winner of this race last year but disappointed on two subsequent starts.

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Coral Challow Novices’ Hurdle

Hermes Allen The Challow Hurdle has earned its place as a critical stepping stone for young hurdlers aspiring to greatness. Held annually at Newbury Racecourse, the race’s storied history stretches back to its inaugural running in 1971. Open to novice hurdlers aged four years and older, this race is contested over a distance of two miles, four and a half furlongs over ten hurdles. The race has a rich history and among its many celebrated winners is Denman, who triumphed in January 2006 before cementing his legacy with a Gold Cup victory at Cheltenham in 2008. Another standout winner is Wichita Lineman, who claimed victory in 2006 for trainer Jonjo O’Neill and owner J.P. McManus. In more recent years, the race has been won by stars such as Champ in 2018, trained by Nicky Henderson, who later secured a memorable victory in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham. Hermes Allen’s victory in 2022 was a particularly dominant performance. Other notable winners include Large Action in January 1994, who went on to establish himself as a top-class hurdler, and Bindaree, winner in 1999, who later achieved fame with a stunning Grand National win in 2002. Paul Nicholls has found plenty of success in this contest over the years and his six winners mark him as the leading trainer for this race. His partnership with jockey Harry Cobden has been particularly impressive with the duo winning the last four renewals of this race (Captain Teague (2023), Hermes Allen (2022), Stage Star (2021) and Bravemansgame 2020)). Nicholls has a tremendous chance of getting another this year as he enters No Drama This End who is unbeaten in his last two starts, coming into this contest as the clear market favourite. With Harry Cobden yet again in the saddle, they could make it ﬁve in six. The Philip Hobbs & Johnson White trained Starzand looks to be his main rival after completing a hattrick following a ﬁne performance at Ffos Las in October. Dan Skelton scored last year with The New Lion and he enters Giantsgrave this year.

Denman

Champ

Coral Challow Novices’ Hurdle Roll Of Honour

The New Lion (left) (2024) Year

Winner

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

1990

Tyrone Bridge

Joint Ownership Terminated

Martin Pipe

Richard Dunwoody 4

Age

1991

Lift and Load

R W Champion

Richard Hannon Sr.

Graham McCourt

1992*

Lord Relic

Sir Stanley Clarke CBE

Martin Pipe

Peter Scudamore

1993*

Large Action

B T Stewart-Brown

Oliver Sherwood

Jamie Osborne

1994

Berude Not To I

J & B Cullen, P Moore & Ms M Malgarin Oliver Sherwood

Jamie Osborne

1995

Abandoned

1996

Abandoned

1997

Abandoned

1998*

King’s Road

Mrs Nicholas Jones

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Carl Llewellyn

1999^

Bindaree

H R Mould

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Carl Llewellyn

2000

Abandoned

2001

Classiﬁed

Mr D A Johnson

Martin Pipe

Tony McCoy

2002

Coolnagorna

Mrs G Smith

Jonjo O’Neill

Tony McCoy

2003

Cornish Rebel

Halewood International Ltd

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2004

Brewster

Mr Ian Williams

Ian Williams

David Dennis

2005*^ Denman

Mr Paul K Barber

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2006

Wichita Lineman

Mr. John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill

Tony McCoy

2007

Soufﬂeur

Mrskarenbowen Mrwbryan Mr&Mrsjtimmons Peter Bowen

Tom O’Brien

2008

Diamond Harry

Paul Duffy Diamond Partnership

Nick Williams

Timmy Murphy

2009

Reve de Sivola

Paul Duffy Diamond Partnership

Nick Williams

Daryl Jacob

2010

Backspin

Mr. John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill

Tony McCoy

2011

Fingal Bay

Mrs R J Skan

Philip Hobbs

Richard Johnson

2012

Taquin du Seuil

Martin Broughton & Friends 1

Jonjo O’Neill

Tony McCoy

2013

Captain Cutter

Mr. John P. McManus

Nicky Henderson

Tony McCoy

2014

Parlour Games

Bloomﬁelds

John Ferguson

Noel Fehily

2015

Barters Hill

Circle of Friends

Ben Pauling

David Bass

2016

Messire Des Obeaux

Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Alan King

Daryl Jacob

2017

Poetic Rhythm

The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Col

Fergal O’Brien

Paddy Brennan

2018

Champ

Mr. John P. McManus

Nicky Henderson

Barry Geraghty

2019

Thyme Hill

The Englands And Heywoods

Philip Hobbs

Richard Johnson

2020

Bravemansgame

Bryan Drew

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

5 5

2021

Stage Star

Owners Group 044

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

2022

Hermes Allen

Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

2023

Captain Teague

Mrs Johnny De La Hey

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

2024

The New Lion

Mr. John P. McManus

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

* - raced in January of that season

Stage Star (2021)

^- raced at Cheltenham

Poetic Rhythm (right) (2017)

RACE 6 3.00

THE CORAL CHALLOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs NO DRAMA THIS END Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs GIANTSGRAVE Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs NO DRAMA THIS END today. Longest Traveller: STARZAND trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 108 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (45)

6 11 7

B g Sandmason - Mrs Mouse (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) The Reserved Judgment Partnership

BHA RATING BHA129

J Kielan Woods

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

112-114

S Pragnell James Keegan T TIMEFORMVIEW Successful ﬁrst 2 starts in bumpers prior to ﬁnishing runner-up in Grade 2 in April. Enhanced already healthy strike rate when winning maiden/novice hurdles subsequently and he again ran well when fourth in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month. No reason why he’ll reverse form with No Drama This End. TFRHHIII Br

ETNA BIANCO (IRE) (37)

5 11 7

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER) (Samum (GER)) L Hunt, M-A Middleton, J P Romans

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

BHA128

J Brendan Powell 13-31

S Coral Racing Limited Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe TIMEFORM VIEW £140,000 purchase after winning Irish point last October and he produced a promising ﬁrst effort in this sphere when third of 7 in 2m4f Cheltenham novice in October. Showed the beneﬁt of that experience when justifying support at Ascot (21.7f) and he can leave bare form behind. TFRHHHII Br

GIANTSGRAVE (IRE) (41)

5 11 7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Poppy Baloo (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Giants

Dan Skelton, Alcester

BHA-

J Harry Skelton 2/1-3 BF

S Olive Print & Graphics Stephanie Hanly TIMEFORMVIEW £92,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding who was runner-up sole start in Irish points and went one better making Rules debut when winning 7-runner bumper at Ffos Las in January, powering clear in taking fashion. Failed to land the odds on hurdles debut (19.5f) but sure to progress, TFRHHIII Br

KALKBRENNER (IRE) (30)

5 11 7

Mrs Penny Barker and Mr Jeremy Palin

BHA134

J Ben Jones

B g Getaway (GER) - Coillte Alainn (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Ben Pauling, Naunton

14-12 BF

S Fitzdares Oliver Loughlin TIMEFORM VIEW £120,000 buy after winning sole Irish point last December. Created a good impression when winning 12-runner maiden at Ffos Las (20f) on hurdling debut in October and better form in defeat when head second to re-opposing Klimt Madrik over C&D a month ago. 6lb better off with that rival. TFRHHHHI Br

KLIMT MADRIK (FR) (30)

5 11 7

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Wishing Well (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) Alex And Janet Card

Toby Lawes, Beare Green

BHA129

J Kevin Brogan 34/-41 CD

Mr Emmanuel Leclerc & Mrs I. Mousseigne S Lawmens Limited TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame in a couple of points and conﬁrmed the promise of his debut fourth to Kalkbrenner in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las when reversing the form with that rival over C&D a month ago, edging ahead close home. Sure to progress but 6lb worse off with that rival this time. TFRHHHII Br

MONTEMARES (GB) (25)

4 11 7

B g Frontiersman - Mawaweel (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) John & Gay Chinn

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

BHA126

J Stan Sheppard 11 D

S Plumbing World, Galebreaker Mrs J. Way TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to his career in Hereford maiden last month and supplemented that under a penalty in a Market Rasen novice upped to this trip 3 weeks ago. Should have more to offer but this is a difﬁcult ask. TFRHHHII Br

NO DRAMA THIS END (IRE) (24)

5 11 7

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) McNeill Family and Chris & Giles Barber

BHA143

J Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

1/10-11 D

S Morson Group Mrs Dale Adams TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who scored impressively in a Warwick bumper a year ago. Acquitted himself well in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next time, before creating a superb impression in landing brace of Grade 2s, namely Hyde Novices’ Hurdle and Winter Novices’ Hurdle. Will take some stopping. TFRHHHHH Br

STARZAND (IRE) (62)

5 11 7

Gwent Holdings Limited

BHA-

J Sean Houlihan

B g Harzand (IRE) - Phoenix Twist (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

2/11-1

G. Regan TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin point winner who looked smart when following up in a Ffos Las bumper in March. Overcame inexperience to go in again on October’s hurdles debut back at that venue and that form probably doesn’t do him justice. Much more to come. TFRHHHHI Br

TIPTOPTIM (IRE) (53)

5 11 7

The Picnic Party and The Tiptop Team

BHA124

J Gavin Sheehan

B g Mount Nelson - Lady Perella (Sir Percy) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

131-21 D

S BetVictor David Keogh TIMEFORMVIEW £70,000 Irish point recruit who built on debut bumper promise when easily landing the odds in similar company at Newcastle in March. Shaped well when second on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter and didn’t need to even match that form to land the odds over (21.3f) at Ludlow since. TFRHHIII Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

2024: THE NEW LION 5 11 7 Harry Skelton 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran

Betting Forecast: 4-6 No Drama This End (IRE), 9-1 Kalkbrenner (IRE), 10-1 Starzand (IRE), 16-1 Etna Bianco (IRE), Klimt Madrik (FR), 20-1 Montemares (GB), 28-1 Destination Dubai (IRE), 33-1 Giantsgrave (IRE), 50-1 Tiptoptim (IRE) Race Summary: The Paul Nicholls stranglehold on this race ended 12 months ago but in NO DRAMA THIS END, he has the perfect candidate with a brace of ready Grade 2 wins this autumn marking him down as a top prospect. Kalkbrenner is expected to reverse C&D form with Klimt Madrik on these 6lb better terms but a bigger threat to the selection may emerge in the form of Starzand. 1-2-3: 1.NO DRAMA THIS END (IRE) 2.STARZAND (IRE) 3.KALKBRENNER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 6

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RACE 7 3.35

THE CORAL “PIPPED-AT-THE POST” PAYOUTS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £22000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 93yds)

RACE FACTS::

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 216 runners, 21%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY Longest Traveller: NEWTON TORNADO trained by R Curtis, Newport, 192 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

OWNER

TRAINER

FORM

BREEDER

S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO

HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

AGE ST

GUARD THE MOON (GB) (23)

7 11 10

BHA133

J Sam Twiston-Davies

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter (Kayf Tara) James & Jean Potter Ltd

BHA RATING

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

220PF-1

S Potter Group James & Jean Potter TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a fairly useful hurdler last term, leading when fell 2 out in handicap at Perth (26.6f, soft) in April. Half-brother to a smart chaser and immediately improved upon tackling fences when successful from the front at Aintree 3 weeks ago (19.9f). More to come at this trip. TFRHHHHI Br

HARSH (GB) (150)

5 11 8

BHA131

J Sean Bowen

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Andry Brusselles (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Mr Martin Gowing

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

42-03U0

S Fairplay Exchange Gigginstown House Stud B TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a maiden chase this summer but serious jumping issues led to ﬁnishing 14th of 20 in handicap chase at Galway (40/1) 2 months later. Since left Gordon Elliott and doesn’t look especially that well treated in a change of headgear. TFRHHIII Br

NEWTON TORNADO (FR) (30)

6 11 5

Frobisher Hyde McDermott Outhart Waters

BHA128

J Ben Jones

B g Cokoriko (FR) - New Saga (FR) (Sagamix (FR)) Rebecca Curtis, Newport

2221-F1

S William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger TIMEFORM VIEW Ended his ﬁrst season under Rules with a maiden hurdle win at Ffos Las in April. Landed a point in Ireland at the start of his career and having shown up well until a fall on chase debut at Cheltenham, he made amends in good style at Bangor (3m) a month ago. More to come. TFRHHHHH Br

RIGHTSOTOM (GER) (16)

6 11 5

Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton

BHA128

J Brendan Powell

B g Maxios - Riviere Diamant (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

503-034

S Coral Racing Limited Gestut Kussaburg T CP TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler, winning over 19.4f at Doncaster last season. Left chase debut behind ﬁtted in this headgear when 2 3/4 lengths third of 5 in Grade 2 at Wincanton but latest handicap run at Doncaster suggests his mark is just a fair one. Up in distance. TFRHHHII Br

POUNDING POET (IRE) (64)

9 11

HFT Limted and P J King and Son

BHA125

J Stan Sheppard

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) (Tamayaz (CAN)) Tom Lacey, Woolhope

3-30125

S Plumbing World, Galebreaker Mr David McHugh VT TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing sequence dating back to 2022 in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, good) in July and even better form when second at Cartmel (25f) in August. Didn’t really take to chasing on ﬁrst stint so others more persuasive. TFRHHHII Br

HOLLOWAY QUEEN (IRE) (9)

5 11

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Holloden (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Unique Financial Racing Partnership

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

BHA125

J David Bass 114P-PU BF

S Unibet Victor Connolly TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles last season, winning a Lingﬁeld maiden and listed mares’ novice at Haydock. However, struggled upped in class since and unseated rider on last week’s chase debut. Turned out quickly and in the right hands. TFRHHHHI Br

CALIMYSTIC (IRE) (261)

6 10 9

James & Jean Potter Ltd

BHA118

J Nico de Boinville

B g Califet (FR) - Mystic Masie (IRE) (Turgeon (USA))

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

221P-

S Potter Group Mrs B. D. Byrne TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to the smart Angels Breath. Runner-up in a Taunton bumper in November and conﬁrmed the promise of his hurdles debut at Doncaster when landing 6-runner novice back there in February (19.4f). Looked amiss on handicap debut in April but can resume progress now chasing on return. TFRHHHII Br

CAPTAIN BELLAMY (GB) (31)

6 10 9

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Himitas (FR) (Lomitas) Mrs Johnny de la Hey

BHA118

J Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

03/2D2-5

S Morson Group R. W. Russell TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner. First past the post in a course novice hurdle last December (later disqualiﬁed after rider found guilty of overusing the whip). Second in a similar race 3 months later and looked a potential improver sent chasing but was below par here last month. Up in trip. TFRHHHII Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Newton Tornado (FR), 4-1 Guard The Moon (GB), 13-2 Captain Bellamy (GB), 7-1 Calimystic (IRE), 9-1 Rightsotom (GER), Holloway Queen (IRE), 11-1 Pounding Poet (IRE), 25-1 Harsh (GB) Race Summary: NEWTON TORNADO looked a staying chaser going places when successful at Bangor a month ago so is fancied to defy an 8lb higher mark. Guard The Moon made a winning chase debut at Aintree and this step back up in trip will suit, while this will reveal a lot more regarding Holloway Queen’s chase prospects. 1-2-3: 1.NEWTON TORNADO (FR) 2.GUARD THE MOON 3.HOLLOWAY QUEEN (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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15.56 16.07 16.34 17.12 15.58 16.07 16.35 17.12 16.02 16.11 16.39 17.16 16.15 17.20 16.18 17.23 16.10 16.27 16.47 17.28 16.34 17.34 16.22 16.39 16.56 17.38

18.02 18.03 18.07 18.16 18.25

Newbury Racecourse towards Bedwyn Newbury Racecourse Arr Dep Newbury Arr Kintbury Arr Hungerford Arr Bedwyn Arr

12.31 13.32 12.31 13.32 12.35 13.35

14.32 14.32 14.35

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Steve Drowne (Chief Steward) Richard Fuller (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Sophie Candy, Margaret Groves, Fergus Sweeney, Michael Walton

Starters

James Stenning Sophia Upton

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Emily Jones

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Graham Ford

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Kanichi Kusano

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Ricki Davis

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Farriers

Jerry Baker Richard Wiggins Race 1 12.05 - THE PLAY CORAL’S FREE “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £100. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Race 2 12.40 - THE CORAL “DAILY REWARDS SHAKER” ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9258 to the winning horse The second to receive £4265, the third £2131 and the fourth £1067. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £85 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 6lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Novices’ Hurdle Race. 18 entries at £85. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7094; Second £3548; Third £1773; Fourth £887. (Penalty Value £9258.20) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Race 3 1.15 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB “JOIN FOR FREE” HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (FOR THE HALLOWE’EN TROPHY) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the fifth £666. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. A Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until December 1st, next year. 10 entries at £110. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (Penalty Value £11618.20) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. 1.50 - THE CORAL MANDARIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance Race 4 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, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. A Challenge trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until December 1st, next year. 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 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 14 entries at £250. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Race 5 2.22 - THE JOIN CORAL “BET £10 GET £50” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 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 £150. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Race 6 3.00 - THE CORAL CHALLOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 110 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation/entry.. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £100 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. Newbury Racecourse Executive will offer a 1,000 euro travel allowance for any overseas runners in this race (must arrive at NRC to qualify). 13 entries at £500. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Race 7 3.35 - THE CORAL “PIPPED-AT-THE POST” PAYOUTS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the fifth £666. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 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. 18 entries, 10 at £22 and 8 at £110. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (Penalty Value £11618.20) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.