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A very warm welcome to all our racegoers joining us for today’s BetVictor Christmas Raceday. We hope you’re enjoying the festive atmosphere and had the chance to sample the complimentary mulled wine and mince pies available for the first 500 racegoers through the gates. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank today’s sponsors - The Queens Arms in East Garston, Amber River Life Landscaping, JM Finn, European Breeders’ Fund, the family and friends of Chris Wood, and our long-standing partner BetVictor for their generous support. The BetVictor Juvenile Hurdle is the second race on the card, featuring ten three-year-olds lining up for the two-mile contest. Among them is the only filly in the race, Love Sonnet, who scored a nice win for the Tim Vaughan stable at Hereford last month. Jockey James Davies will be hoping to repeat that success this afternoon. The biggest field of the day comes in the BetVictor Maiden Hurdle, run over the same distance. This race has been won by Nicky Henderson four times in the past seven years, including with I Am Maximus in 2021 before he famously landed the 2024 Grand National for Willie Mullins. The master of Seven Barrows is without a runner in this year’s renewal, but the Dan Skelton team are represented by two runners, with Kadastral looking to be the pick for jockey Harry Skelton. Don’t rush off after the last race - for the first time, we’re thrilled to host the Christmas After Party in The Denman Marquee. Get ready for all your favourite festive anthems with DJ Moonraker keeping the celebrations going this afternoon. Looking ahead, if you’re planning to join us for Coral Challow Hurdle Day on Monday 29th December, we encourage you to get in quickly as discounted tickets are only available until 11:59pm on Monday 22nd December. It promises to be our biggest yet for family fun, featuring a brand-new family zone with face painting, crafts, a children’s disco, and party games. Under 18s go free, and there’s another exciting afterparty to look forward to! 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 for a limited time, so if you’re looking for the best deal or a last-minute Christmas gift, now’s the time to book. Finally, we wish you an enjoyable and successful afternoon. Merry Christmas from all of us here at Newbury!

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11.53am

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16-17

12.23pm

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20-21

12.53pm

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24-26

1.23pm

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RACE 5

1.58pm

The JM Finn Handicap Chase

RACE 6

30-31

34-35

2.33pm

The BetVictor Wishes You A Merry Christmas Handicap Chase The Family and Friends of Chris Wood

RACE 7

38-39

3.35pm

The Celebrating Chris Wood’s 80th Birthday Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race

42-44

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Select your horse and note its name and racecard number.

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‘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.

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KANDOO KID (FR) (232)

8 11 5

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

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

5. 16. 17. 18.

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 Tom Bellamy

Ben Harvey

Beau Morgan

Alice Stevens

Sean Bowen

Sean Houlihan

Mr P. W. Mullins

Jay Tidball

1.23, 3.08

12.23, 1.58

Kevin Brogan 2.33

Ben Bromley

12.53, 1.23 1.23

Brian Hughes 12.53

Dylan Johnston

12.53 2.33

Paul O’Brien 12.23, 12.53

Conor O’Farrell

3.08

12.23

12.53, 2.33, 3.08

11.53, 12.53, 1.23, 2.33

1.58, 2.33

12.53

12.53, 1.23, 3.08

Tom Cannon Harry Cobden

11.53, 12.23, 1.58, 3.08

James Davies 12.23, 3.08

Rex Dingle 1.23, 2.33, 3.08

Ciaran Gethings 2.33, 3.08

Liam Harrison

Ben Jones

Harry Kimber

Toby McCainMitchell 3.08

Daire McConville 3.08

Freddie Mitchell 12.23

12.23, 12.53

Trainers

1.23 3.08

Nico de Boinville 11.53, 1.23, 2.33

12.53

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Brendan Powell Jack Quinlan 12.23, 12.53, 1.58

Caoilin Quinn

12.23, 1.23, 1.58, 2.33

Gavin Sheehan 12.53, 1.58, 3.08

Harry Skelton 12.23, 12.53

Richard Bandey

Anthony Honeyball

Paul Nicholls

Ian Williams

Faye Bramley

Syd Hosie

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill

Mrs Jane Williams

12.23, 12.53, 3.08 12.23, 2.33

Ben Clarke 3.08

Max Comley 12.23

Harry Derham 12.23

Nick Gifford 3.08

Warren Greatrex 1.58

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.23

W. Harvey 12.53, 1.23

Nicky Henderson 11.53, 1.23, 2.33

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White 1.23

2.33, 3.08

12.53, 1.23

Alan King 1.23, 3.08

Neil King 1.58

Henrietta C Knight 12.53

Emma Lavelle 3.08

Charlie Longsdon 12.53, 3.08

Andrew Martin 3.08

Donald McCain 12.53

Gary & Josh Moore 12.23, 1.23, 1.58, 2.33

Neil Mulholland 12.53

W. P. Mullins 2.33

11.53

1.58, 2.33

Ben Pauling

11.53, 12.53, 1.23, 2.33

Joe Ponting 3.08

Dan Skelton 12.23, 12.53

Jamie Snowden 1.58

Roger Teal 12.23

Joe Tizzard 1.23

Tim Vaughan 12.23

Lucy Wadham 12.53, 2.33, 3.08

Tom Ward 12.23

Chester Williams 1.58

12.53 2.33

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RACE 1 11.53

THE HOOORRRRAAAAYYYY IT’S CHRISTMAS QUEENS ARMS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £17500 (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 217 runners, 21%) runs REGENT’S STROLL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs JIG’S FORGE Longest Traveller: JIG’S FORGE trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 74 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

JIG’S FORGE (IRE) (31)

6 11 5

BHA RATING BHA133

J Ben Jones

B g Westerner - Tisonlyme (IRE) (Moscow Society (USA)) Mr K. Dole

Ben Pauling, Naunton

1/1460-3

S Fitzdares Mrs Karen McLoughney TIMEFORMVIEW Successful Irish pointer who showed fairly useful winning form over hurdles last term. Positive start to his chase career when third in 2 1/2m Cheltenham handicap on reappearance in November. Open to progress now stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHII Br

LUCKY PLACE (FR) (26)

6 11 5

Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

BHA152

J Nico de Boinville

B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) (Perrault)

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

4/1104-3 BF

S Unibet Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Gofﬁn Van Aken TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler last term, bagging Grade 2s at Ascot and Cheltenham. Travelled well but capitulated quickly in the straight when last of 3 on Ascot chase debut/reappearance. Subsequently found to have scoped dirty and has the potential to leave that form behind now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2025 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race. TFRHHHHH Br

REGENT’S STROLL (IRE) (19) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE) (Snurge) R

6 11 5

E Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Hogarth & Vogt NNPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat U R Br Mrs Rita Kent S Morson Group N NO

BHA143

J 14212-3 C BF

H TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper/hurdle winner who was second in Grade 1 novice hurdle on ﬁnal run last term. Jumped boldly in lead long way when third in 2 1/2m Grade 2 novice here on chase debut/return 19 days ago. Sure to impr e, particularly p ly if reﬁtted r elps him settle set better. Engaged gaged 12 y TFRHHHHI improve, hood helps 12.30 Wincanton Tuesday.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 3

(EXACTA)

Hood worn by No. 3.

2024: HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) 7 10 12 James Bowen 5-2 (Warren Greatrex) 6 ran

Betting Forecast: 2-5 Lucky Place (FR), 11-4 Jig’s Forge (IRE) Race Summary: A possible excuse emerged for LUCKY PLACE’s slightly underwhelming chase debut at Ascot last month and he’s taken to make it second time lucky in this sphere, up against just one challenger. 1-2-3: 1.LUCKY PLACE (FR) 2.JIG’S FORGE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 2 12.23

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for juvenile three yrs old Total prize fund £12000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 146 runners, 13%) runs DOWN TO BUSINESS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs DOWN TO BUSINESS Longest Traveller: LOVE SONNET trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 111 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

BELAYA RIVER (FR) (62)

11 0

D&D Armstrong and McNeill Family

BHA-

J Paul O’Brien

B g Siyouni (FR) - Kosmische (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Br

BHA RATING

Harry Derham, Newbury

S OLBG

Rashit Shaykhutdinov

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 16.5f) for Charlie Fellowes. Has joined a good yard for his hurdle career and interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII

CAYMAN DANCER (GB) (60)

11 0

Mrs B. Chantler

BHA-

J Caoilin Quinn

B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Cay Dancer (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

S KM Elite Products Ltd W. & R. Barnett Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), winning handicap at Wolverhampton in October. Sold out of Charlie Johnston’s yard for 26,000 gns later in October. New stable does well in juvenile hurdles, including a win in this in 2023. Gets the vote. TFRHHHHH Br

DODGING THE BULLET (IRE) (43)

11 0

The Plantation Racing Syndicate

BHA-

J Jack Quinlan

B g Shaman (IRE) - Fanci That (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

S Tote, R W Armstrong Group Limited Miss Victoria Markowiak H TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in AW maidens on Flat but well beaten on both starts over hurdles. A ﬁrst-time hood needs to spark major improvement. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. TFRHIIII Br

DOWN TO BUSINESS (GB) (81)

11 0

Mr K. McKenna Br

BHA-

J Harry Skelton

Gr g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Faay (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Dan Skelton, Alcester

S Tote

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the (stays 1 1/4m) in Ireland for Andrew Oliver. Much respected on hurdle debut having joined a leading yard, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI

EXPLODE (FR) (26)

11 0

Barratt Racing

BHA-

J Sean Bowen

B g Sottsass (FR) - Fuse (FR) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Faye Bramley, Lambourn

Mr Comte Guillaume De Saint-Seine TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for James Ferguson but well held in the mud here on his ﬁrst start for Faye Bramley and could only manage a remote fourth switched to hurdles at Catterick since. The tongue tie he’s worn on his last 4 starts is now left off. TFRHHIII Br

FRENCH DIABLO (FR) (19)

11 0

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Cozumel Island (FR) (Martaline) The French Diablo Partnership

Max Comley, Sutton Veny

BHA-

J Liam Harrison 6

E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki T TIMEFORM VIEW From a yard which has tasted success in juvenile hurdles this season but this one was a well-held sixth on his Musselburgh debut 19 days ago having been supported, hanging badly left from 4 out. Has a tongue tie added on the back of that. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left on the bend. TFRHHIII Br

LAPLANDER (GB) (68)

11 0

BHA-

J Dylan Johnston

B g Territories (IRE) - Sami (Champs Elysees) A Lofts, C & R Russell & Partner Br

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

S Smulders

Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) but below par on his last 2 outings in that sphere ahead of this switch to hurdles. TFRHHIII

NELSON GATE (IRE) (31)

11 0

TSJ Partnership

BHA-

J Freddie Mitchell (3)

B g Australia - Star of Spring (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

S KM Elite Products Ltd Star Of Spring Syndicate CP TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and translated that level of ability to hurdles when 10 lengths second in Fontwell juvenile (good to soft) in cheekpieces (retained) last month. Caoilin Quinn was on board that time but partners stablemate Cayman Dancer here. TFRHHHII Br

NORTHWEST PASSAGE (GB) (53)

11 0

Crimbourne Bloodstock

BHA-

J Harry Cobden

Gr or Ro g Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah (Linamix (FR)) Roger Teal, Lambourn

S Borras Construction Ltd Clearwater Stud H TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for this yard, including a Salisbury win and course second in the mud this autumn. Has a hood added for his hurdle debut with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking. TFRHHHHI Considered. Br

LOVE SONNET (IRE) (36)

10 13

B f Shaman (IRE) - Kiss Goodnight (IRE) (Papal Bull) Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

BHA102

J James Davies

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

21 D

S DragonBet Highfort Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 2-time scorer on the Flat in Ireland and has made a bright start to her hurdle career, building on her opening Ludlow second with a win at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month. Has a penalty for that but she’s open to further progress. TFRHHHHI Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

(EXACTA)

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 3, 9. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

2024: BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE) 3 11 0 Jonathan Burke 11-2 (Alan King) 9 ran

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Down To Business (GB), 5-1 Cayman Dancer (GB), Northwest Passage (GB), 11-2 Love Sonnet (IRE), 7-1 Belaya River (FR), 9-1 Nelson Gate (IRE), 14-1 Explode (FR), 40-1 French Diablo (FR), Laplander (GB), 66-1 Dodging The Bullet (IRE) Race Summary: The in-form Gary & Josh Moore stable has tasted plenty of juvenile hurdle success in recent weeks so it might be worth chancing fairly useful Flat winner CAYMAN DANCER to strike at the ﬁrst time of asking over timber. Northwest Passage and Down To Business are other likely types among the hurdle debutants, while Love Sonnet should have more to offer on the back of her Hereford success. 1-2-3: 1.CAYMAN DANCER 2.NORTHWEST PASSAGE 3.DOWN TO BUSINESS FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 3 12.53

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED STILL AT BetVictor MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £12000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 146 runners, 13%) runs KADASTRAL and YUMMY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs KADASTRAL and YUMMY Longest Traveller: SECRET BEACH trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 159 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

CAMPBELL BLACK (IRE) (53)

5 11 4

BHA RATING BHA-

J Ben Harvey

B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Mrs Niamh Harvey Br

W. Harvey, Ireland

Robert Haverty

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who failed to build on his debut third when ﬁfth of 9 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII

CONTACTO (GB) (61)

4 11 4

BHA-

J Tom Cannon

B g Study of Man (IRE) - Alma Mater (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks Br

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

S GB Helicopters

Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner for Andrew Balding who posted a good second in handicap at Haydock (14f) in October. Not without interest on his yard/hurdles bow here. TFRHHHHI

KADASTRAL (FR) (42)

5 11 4

BHA-

J Harry Skelton

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Parallele (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Mr Christopher Greenall

Dan Skelton, Alcester

21-2 CD

S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres TIMEFORM VIEW £82,000 Cokoriko gelding who emphatically landed a valuable bumper here in March. Shaped very well under a considerate ride on his hurdling bow when second of 13 at Chepstow (2m, soft) 42 days ago. Has plenty about him physically and is the one to beat. TFRHHHHH Br

LEGAL WEAPON (GER) (29)

5 11 4

BHA-

J Ben Jones

B g Al Wukair (IRE) - Lucretia (GER) (Sabiango (GER)) OAP IV Br

Ben Pauling, Naunton

100-23 D

S Horse & Groom East Ashling

Gestut Ohlerweiherhof

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper winner who took a step forward when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Lingﬁeld (16f, good) 29 days ago. Very much one to consider. TFRHHHII

LOUSTIC DU CHATEL (FR) (46)

4 11 4

B g Masked Marvel - Eauvive du Granval (FR) (Della Francesca (USA)) Mrs Liz Prowting

BHA-

J Brendan Powell

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Mr Nicolas Foessel & Mr Thomas Maudet S Prowting Group Ltd H TIMEFORMVIEW 11/2, created a good impression when making all in 5-runner bumper at Ascot (15.7f, good) on NH debut 46 days ago. This Masked Marvel gelding rates an interesting hurdling debutant with hood added. TFRHHHHI Br

MONSIEUR JACO (FR) (32)

5 11 4

B g Pastorius (GER) - Apple’s Noa (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Windmill House Racing Limited Br

BHA-

J Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

33-100

Mr Sebastien Chemin

TIMEFORMVIEW Points winner but looks to be being brought along steadily in this sphere, eighth in 2m novice at both Stratford and Uttoxeter this winter. Probably more one for handicaps later on. TFRHHIII 24

MY FORTUNE (IRE) (17)

5 11 4

Mrs S. P. Davis Br

BHA-

J Beau Morgan (5)

Br g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Ben Pauling, Naunton

0-65

S Fitzdares

Hugh Hazzard

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Milan who beat just one in 2m novices at Sandown and Leicester last month. May still do better in due course. TFRHHHII

ROMANY KING (GB) (13)

6 11 4

BHA-

J Paul O’Brien

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) (Luso) On The Bill

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

1-04

S Merriebelle Stable LLC Yorton Farm Stud HT TIMEFORM VIEW £45,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points last December. Last on his hurdling bow at Ffos Las but had a wind op before coming in fourth of 6 in 2m Leicester novice 13 days ago. Needs to take another step forward here though. TFRHHHII Br

SECRET BEACH (IRE) (83)

4 11 4

BHA-

J Brian Hughes

B g Footstepsinthesand - Dubai (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Mrs Carol Shaw Br

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Mr Canice Farrell

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on Flat for Ben Brookhouse, bagging 1m4f handicap at Newmarket in September. One to consider for his new yard starting out in this sphere. TFRHHHII

SIMIYANN (IRE) (24)

5 11 4

Mr Martin John Hall Br

BHA-

J Gavin Sheehan

B g Australia - Simiyna (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Ian Williams, Alvechurch

P/P-0

S Tote

His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair stayer on Flat, adding another 2 to his tally in 2025. Has cut little ice all three runs over hurdles though, beating one in 2m4f Windsor novice 24 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII

SPANISH DANCER (FR) (244)

6 11 4

BHA-

J Jack Quinlan

Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Aurore Celtique (FR) (Alamo Bay (USA)) The Make It So Partnership

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

40-

S Tote E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux H TIMEFORMVIEW Still looked in need of the experience when seventh of 10 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) in April. Goes over hurdles with hood added and he’s no forlorn hope. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run TFRHHHII on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung very badly right-handed. Br

VICTORY SHOUT (FR) (40)

4 11 4

Kenyon & Van Der Horst Br

S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

BHA-

J Harry Kimber

B g Frankel - Correze (Shamardal (USA)) Syd Hosie, Sherborne

P-0

S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner but well held both runs over hurdles, 11th in 2m1f Fontwell TFRHHIII maiden in November. Others are much preferred.

YUMMY (IRE) (27)

4 11 4

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Mujdeya (Linamix (FR)) Mr Christopher Greenall Br

BHA-

J Liam Harrison

Dan Skelton, Alcester

S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

Sean Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Never dangerous in bumper at Worcester and 2m Warwick novice hurdle this winter. In very good hands so could still do better however. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

(EXACTA)

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 11. Hood worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

2024: KING CALIFET (IRE) 5 11 4 Jonathan Burke 11-2 (Emma Lavelle) 11 ran

Betting Forecast: 13-8 Kadastral (FR), 9-2 Contacto (GB), 5-1 Loustic du Chatel (FR), 7-1 Secret Beach (IRE), 14-1 Legal Weapon (GER), 22-1 Campbell Black (IRE), 40-1 Spanish Dancer (FR), 50-1 Romany King (GB), 80-1 Yummy (IRE), 100-1 Monsieur Jaco (FR), 150-1 My Fortune (IRE), 300-1 Simiyann (IRE), Victory Shout (FR) Race Summary: Plenty of potential here but Dan Skelton’s KADASTRAL made a highly promising start over hurdles when runner-up at Chepstow and rates a conﬁdent choice to build on it and go one better. Henrietta Knight’s Loustic du Chatel created a good impression when landing an Ascot bumper and could emerge as the main threat, although fellow hurdling newcomer Contacto also needs considering given his winning Flat form. Lingﬁeld third Legal Weapon completes the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.KADASTRAL (FR) 2.LOUSTIC DU CHATEL (FR) 3.CONTACTO 25

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RACE 4 1.23

THE AMBER RIVER LIFE LANDSCAPING EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four, ﬁve and six yrs old Total prize fund £12000 (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): N Henderson (36 wins from 217 runners, 17%) runs PADRE ARTHUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs LAURIER DES OBEAUX Longest Traveller: PECKFORTON HILLS trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 155 miles. BREEDING

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DAYDREAM NATION (IRE) (74)

5 11 6

BHA-

J Ben Harvey

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Lonicera (IRE) (Old Vic) Daydream Nation Syndicate

BHA RATING

W. Harvey, Ireland

221-1

Mrs R. H. Lalor TIMEFORMVIEW Son of Doyen who made a winning start in 12-runner novice hurdle (9/4) at Gowran (20.2f, soft) 74 days ago, forging clear from 2 out. This Irish challenger is open to a fair bit of improvement so must enter calculations. TFRHHHII Br

KRIPTICJIM (FR) (26)

5 11 6

Brocade Racing Br

BHA128

J Brendan Powell

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tersina (FR) (High Yield (USA)) Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

F/421-21

S Coral Racing Limited

Mr Olivier Quiniou

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper scorer who built on his hurdling debut promise to readily land 4-runner novice at Ascot (19.3f, good) 26 days ago. Holds leading claims with more to offer. TFRHHHHH

STARZAND (IRE) (50)

5 11 6

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 £230,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point and he has impressed at Ffos Las in bagging a bumper in March and 2m4f maiden on his hurdling bow in October. Capable of better still and a likely player here. TFRHHHHI Br

CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (11)

5 11 0

B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE) (Fruits of Love (USA)) Mrs Kate Kenyon

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

BHA-

J Rex Dingle 235-605

S Sherborne Utilities Ltd Daniel Cronin TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and fairly useful form shown in bumpers but yet to match that level in this sphere, ﬁfth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Much more is required in this company. TFRHHIII Br

FIVEOSEVENSIX (GB) (-)

6 11 0

Mr Ron Sullivan Br

BHA-

J Tom Bellamy

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Patching (Foxwedge (AUS)) Alan King, Barbury Castle

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

D.B. Clark & Bugley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW £6,500 3-y-o, Nathaniel gelding. Dam fair 1m winner. This is no easy introduction to hurdling but he’s in good hands and no forlorn hope, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHII

LAURIER DES OBEAUX (FR) (36)

4 11 0

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ardeur des Obeaux (FR) (Saddler Maker (IRE)) Heart of the South Racing 141

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

BHA-

J Caoilin Quinn 4-3

S Heart Of The South Bloodstock M. Devilder & Earl Les Obeaux D’Anjou TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone with promise when fourth in an Huntingdon bumper in the spring and also when third on his hurdles debut in 2m3f Lingﬁeld novice 36 days ago. Very much one to consider with more to come. TFRHHHII Br

PADRE ARTHUR (GB) (41)

4 11 0

Burkes & Syders Br

BHA-

J Nico de Boinville

B g Camelot - Papagana (Martaline)

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

S Unibet

Dominic J. Burke

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, shaped as if in need of the run when sixth of 12 in bumper here (16.3f, good to soft) on his debut 41 days ago. This Camelot gelding can build on it on his hurdles debut. TFRHHHII

PECKFORTON HILLS (IRE) (18)

5 11 0

Jon & Jacqueline Hughes Br

BHA-

J Alice Stevens (3)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Regal Force (IRE) (King’s Ride)

510-06

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

S Dodson & Horrell Ltd

Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Carlisle bumper winner in February but in need of experience when well held in novice hurdles at Ayr and Bangor last month. Can do better in the longer term. TFRHHIII

TRIAL BY JURY (IRE) (52)

5 11 0

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Ali, P Morrall, M Morrall & Wicks

BHA-

J Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

John O’Connor TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Brother to fairly useful 3m hurdler Hartington and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Won his sole start in Irish points in October so he’s a noteworthy hurdling newcomer. TFRHHHHI Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

(EXACTA)

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5.

2024: DE KINGPIN (IRE) 5 11 0 Ben Jones 13-2 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran

Race Summary: A clutch of these have better days ahead of them but KRIPTICJIM sets a high standard on the form of his recent Ascot victory so is hard to side against. Dual Ffos Las victor Starzand should ensure Joe Tizzard’s useful sort doesn’t have things all his own way though, while hurdling debutant Trial By Jury and Irish challenger Daydream Nation could also have a say in a fascinating novice. 1-2-3: 1.KRIPTICJIM (FR) 2.STARZAND (IRE) 3.TRIAL BY JURY (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 5 1.58

THE JM FINN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £20000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (18 wins from 131 runners, 14%) runs KOTMASK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs KOTMASK Longest Traveller: UNCLE PHIL trained by C Williams, South Molton, 133 miles. BREEDING

J JOCKEY

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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

LOOKAWAY (IRE) (61)

8 11 13

BHA RATING BHA135

J Jack Quinlan

Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) (Westerner) Peter Beadles

Neil King, Burderop

035/13-3 CD

S Tote William Neville TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who achieved a similar level of form in 2 chases last November, winning at Uttoxeter before third in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham. Off 11 months (had wind op), showed he retains his ability when close third of 10 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle on reappearance. Same mark back chasing. TFRHHHHI Br

KOTMASK (FR) (25)

7 11 9

BHA131

J Caoilin Quinn

Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline) Aura Racing Br

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

1602-55 D

S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies

TIMEFORMVIEW Won Ascot handicap chase off 1lb lower last December. Better effort this season when ﬁfth of 8 back at Ascot last time, although his jumping was a bit mixed. Yard going well. TFRHHHII

MIGHTY BANDIT (IRE) (19)

5 11 7

BHA129

J Sean Bowen

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Akalara (IRE) (Masterofthehorse (IRE)) Jim and Claire Limited

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

10P/0P-2

S Warren Greatrex Racing Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Has struggled in a light career in that sphere for this yard but, ﬁt from a spell on the Flat (including a Ffos Las win), he made a positive start over fences when second over C&D 19 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. TFRHHHII Br

UNCLE PHIL (IRE) (18)

8 11 7

J Allison & Racingpulses Br

BHA129

J Harry Cobden

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Chester Williams, South Molton

S Culverhill Farm Racing

Mr K. D. Cotter

P60-PP0 D HT

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap chaser at his best for Willie Mullins but offered little last season and always behind all 3 starts for this yard. TFRHHIII

TORNEO (FR) (31)

5 11 4

Torneo Syndicate

BHA126

J Gavin Sheehan

B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

131F-22 D

S BetVictor S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing last term, with 2m novice handicap wins at Taunton and Chepstow. Creditable runner-up efforts on both starts this season, latterly going down by only a neck at Cheltenham. Raised 4lb for that. TFRHHHII Br

HIGHLANDS LEGACY (GB) (39) B g Kayf Tara - Highland Retreat (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Mrs E. J. Wills

6 11

BHA124 (+2)

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

2534-12 D

S Wasdell Group Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t do much wrong over hurdles and solid start to chase career, winning 2m Worcester handicap (good to soft) before second in a similar race at Aintree (good). The Aintree form has been strongly boosted and he’s likely still on a favourable mark with further progress likely. TFRHHHHH Br

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

2024: JAVERT ALLEN (FR) 5 10 8 Ciaran Gethings 9-5 (Mrs Jane Williams) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 5-4 Highlands Legacy (GB), 9-2 Lookaway (IRE), 11-2 Mighty Bandit (IRE), 6-1 Torneo (FR), 17-2 Kotmask (FR), 40-1 Uncle Phil (IRE) Race Summary: The form of HIGHLANDS LEGACY’s latest Aintree second has been strongly boosted, including by the third Glengouly in the big handicap chase at Cheltenham last weekend, and he can show he’s ahead of his mark. Lookaway made a positive return from an absence over hurdles at Uttoxeter in October and can follow the selection home. 1-2-3: 1.HIGHLANDS LEGACY 2.LOOKAWAY (IRE) 3.MIGHTY BANDIT (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 6 2.33

THE BetVictor WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £20000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 3f 187yds)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Henderson (36 wins from 217 runners, 17%) runs DON’T TELL SU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs ICARE GRANDCHAMP Longest Traveller: ROAD TO HOME trained by W P Mullins, Ireland. BREEDING

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COLOURS NO

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AGE ST

ROAD TO HOME (IRE) (19)

6 12 0

BHA129

J Mr P. W. Mullins

B g Gamut (IRE) - Rosshill Opera (IRE) (Arcadio (GER)) Mr P. Davies

BHA RATING

W. P. Mullins, Ireland

31F-353

Eamonn Hogan TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has acquitted himself well in his three starts in this sphere, latest when third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (19f, good to soft) 19 days ago. May have more to offer so this Irish raider must enter calculations. TFRHHHII Br

LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (26)

10 11 13

BHA128

J Rex Dingle

B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) (Anshan) Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

6403-13 CD

S geegeez.co.uk Edward Ryan BT TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return over C&D in November and not disgraced when third of 4 in handicap chase at Ascot (21.1f, good) 26 days ago. Blinkers go on now and he needs considering. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout. TFRHHHII Br

WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (249)

8 11 13

BHA128

J Kevin Brogan

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reﬁnement (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) The Cheeky Pups

Faye Bramley, Lambourn

P63F0P- C

Chelston Ireland, Ltd. TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson. Yet to match that form in this sphere for Gary Brown and he was pulled up on his debut for current yard in Scottish Grand National at Ayr in April. Needs to bounce back on his seasonal return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse returned lame. TFRHHHII Br

PESO (IRE) (328)

6 11 10

Mr. Patrick Doyle

BHA125

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Flaming Poncho (IRE) (Accordion)

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

3//412- C

S Wasdell Group M. Kelleher TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in an Irish point and he showed fairly useful form when landing 2m conditional hurdle here last December. Backed it up with a good second of 10 in 2m novice hurdle at Wetherby 10 months ago and not without interest now going chasing. TFRHHHHI Br

FINE CASTING (IRE) (35)

9 11 8

BHA123

B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))

J Ben Jones

Mrs S. P. Davis

0204-21 C D

Ben Pauling, Naunton

S Fitzdares Hugh Hazzard TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved breakthrough victory back over fences in 9-runner handicap at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) 35 days ago, always holding on. Up 6lb but this strong-traveller is expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH Br

KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) (68)

5 11 7

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Atacames (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey

BHA122

J Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

1/3331-2 D

S Culverhill Farm Racing Bruno Vagne TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who signed off last season by winning a Ffos Las novice hurdle (2 1/2m) in March. Made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 3 at Chepstow in October, ﬁnishing well under a patient ride. Capable of better now going handicapping. TFRHHHHI Br

DON’T TELL SU (IRE) (284)

7 11 3

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Gordon & Su Hall

BHA118

J Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

12/2234-

S Unibet Robert O’Callaghan TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdle winner for Paul Nicholls. Left that yard after coming in a well-held fourth on his chasing debut at Sandown in March. Remains with potential though now starting out for Nicky Henderson after 9 months off. TFRHHHII Br

AVIATION (IRE) (36)

6 10 13

Mr James Summers

BHA114

J Tom Cannon

Gr g Martaline - Keep Face (FR) (Poliglote) Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

221P2-6 D

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd CP TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a fairly useful winning hurdler last term and he shaped well after 8 months off (also had wind op) when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Lingﬁeld (20f, good) on his debut over fences 36 days ago. Cheekpieces retained here and seems sure to improve. TFRHHHII Br

ICARE GRANDCHAMP (FR) (397)

7 10 5

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Qualia Grandchamp (FR) (Nikos) Mr Harry Redknapp Br

BHA106

J Caoilin Quinn

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

00/2131- D

S KM Elite Products Ltd

Mrs Jean-Louis Guerin

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 2m4f handicap chase at Southwell 13 months ago but not seen out since. The market can guide on his comeback run. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

2024: SAINT SEGAL (FR) 6 11 2 Jonathan Burke 2-1 (Mrs Jane Williams) 6 ran

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Fine Casting (IRE), Knight of Allen (FR), 11-2 Road To Home (IRE), 6-1 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 9-1 Peso (IRE), 10-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 16-1 Aviation (IRE), Icare Grandchamp (FR), 33-1 Walking On Air (IRE) Race Summary: FINE CASTING impressed with the way he travelled when going in at Bangor last time and looks weighted to go close again despite taking a 6lb rise. Knight of Allen could emerge as the main danger after his promising Chepstow second on his chasing debut, although Peso, Road To Home and Lord Baddesley all merit plenty of respect too in this competitive handicap. 1-2-3: 1.FINE CASTING (IRE) 2.KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) 3.PESO (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACE 7 3.08

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THE CELEBRATING CHRIS WOOD’S 80TH BIRTHDAY FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for three yrs old ﬁllies Total prize fund £7000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)

RACE FACTS::

Leading course trainer (20-25): A King (9 wins from 115 runners, 8%) runs GALAXY STAR and SAXONS PRIDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs GALAXY STAR and SAXONS PRIDE Longest Traveller: SEMELE & LETS GO MO trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 112 miles. BREEDING

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HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

GALAXY STAR (GB) (48)

11 7

BHA RATING BHA-

J Tom Bellamy

B f Planteur (IRE) - Gemini (Makﬁ) Fortnum Racing 3

Alan King, Barbury Castle

S Goodwin Racing Ltd Fiona Marner Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW From a very good family and knew her job as she made a winning start at Stratford (9/1) on debut 7 weeks ago, ﬁnding a better turn of foot than the jumping-bred runner-up, though swishing her tail under pressure late on. Has plenty of potential. TFRHHHHI Br

CRYSTAL CONNEMARA (IRE) (-)

11 0

Miss K. Croft Br

BHA-

J Gavin Sheehan

B f Crystal Ocean - Hills of Connemara (IRE) (Tikkanen (USA)) Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

S R W Armstrong Group Limited

Forge Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW €3,400 3-y-o, Crystal Ocean ﬁlly. Dam 23f chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2 3/4m) Desirable Court. TFRHHHII

GRACIOUSANDPLENTY (IRE) (-)

11 0

Mr J. Ponting Br

BHA-

J Ciaran Gethings

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE))

Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Declan & Denis Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEW 3,000 gns 3-y-o, Invincible Spirit ﬁlly. Sister to 1 1/4m winner on Flat Carnival Day and half-sister to 2 winners. TFRHHHII

LADY LITIGATOR (IRE) (-)

11 0

BHA-

J Rex Dingle

B f Maxios - Erin Brockovich (IRE) (Alkaadhem) Fishwick, Goodall, McCullough & Race

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

S geegeez.co.uk Mrs Phil Browne TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios ﬁlly. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) The Organist and half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 4 1/4m) Regal Encore. Appealing on paper and yard have had winner (2023) and second (2024) in this with newcomers in last 2 years. TFRHHHHH Br

LETS GO MO (IRE) (48)

11 0

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elusive Beauty (IRE) (Elusive Pimpernel (USA)) Br

Mr James Summers

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Yeomanstown Stud

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

BHA-

J Tom Cannon 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held behind Galaxy Star on debut at Stratford and remains a doubtful stayer given her Flat-bred pedigree. TFRHHIII

PENNY LAWN (IRE) (-)

11 0

B f Jack Hobbs - Hidden Identity (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Golden Rose Partnership Br

BHA-

J James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

S Avtrade Limited

Paul Bowtell

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs ﬁlly. Half-sister to modest 2m chase winner Livy’s Lad. Dam useful 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner. TFRHHHII 42

ROXY RUSSET (GB) (-)

11 0

Treble Barrels of Courage Br

BHA-

J Daire McConville (7)

B f Passing Glance - Rosemary Russet (Midnight Legend)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

S Merriebelle Stable LLC

Claire Hart

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance ﬁlly. Dam, bumper winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful hurdlers Glimpse of Gala (stayed 25f, by Passing Glance) and Mr Bramley (stays 21f), by Schiaparelli. TFRHHHII

SAXONS PRIDE (GB) (36)

11 0

Mr Chris Lane

BHA-

J Brendan Powell

B f Telescope (IRE) - Giveaway Glance (Passing Glance) Alan King, Barbury Castle

S Goodwin Racing Ltd Pitchall Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope ﬁlly out of a 2m-19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Midnights’ Gift. 9/2, stayed on well in second in Huntingdon bumper on debut 5 weeks ago and entitled to progress. TFRHHHII Br

SEMELE (GB) (36)

11 0

Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham Br

BHA-

J Ben Bromley (5)

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Temple of Thebes (IRE) (Bahri (USA)) Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

TIMEFORMVIEW Bred for speed but didn’t show much of it behind Saxons Pride at Huntingdon (9/1) on debut 5 weeks ago. Needs more. TFRHHHII

STORM CRACKER (GB) (-)

11 0

BHA-

B f Order of St George (IRE) - Midnight Crackle (Midnight Legend) J Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Under Orders Br

Ben Clarke, Corscombe

S Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

T. C. Frost

TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George ﬁlly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 2 1/4m hurdle winner Crackerjacque. TFRHHHII

SUBTLE GLANCE (GB) (-)

11 0

Robert and Sandra Davenport Br

BHA-

J Jay Tidball (5)

B f Passing Glance - Marys Legend (Midnight Legend)

Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

S Andy Martin Racing

Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport

TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance ﬁlly. Sister to modest hurdler Glance At Me, stays 21f. Dam unraced. One to note for small yard doing well. Wears hood. TFRHHHII

WAIT FOR THIS (GB) (-)

11 0

B f Postponed (IRE) - Dolly Penrose (Hernando (FR)) Bonita Racing Club Br

BHA-

J Harry Cobden

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

S Hatherden Horse Transport

Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed ﬁlly. Half-sister to fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Lord Roco, stays 3m, and useful bumper winner Crest of Glory. Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

(EXACTA)

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 11.

2024: CHATTY GIRL (IRE) 3 11 0 Kielan Woods 5-1 (Alex Hales) 8 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Galaxy Star (GB), 4-1 Saxons Pride (GB), 6-1 Wait For This (GB), 13-2 Lady Litigator (IRE), 12-1 Roxy Russet (GB), 16-1 Crystal Connemara (IRE), 20-1 Semele (GB), Subtle Glance (GB), 25-1 Storm Cracker (GB), 33-1 Penny Lawn (IRE), 40-1 Graciousandplenty (IRE), 66-1 Lets Go Mo (IRE)

1-2-3: 1.LADY LITIGATOR (IRE) 2.GALAXY STAR 3.SAXONS PRIDE FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

RESULT PANEL:

RACE 7

Race Summary: Anthony Honeyball has targeted this race and has a handful of promising young bumper performers again so newcomer LADY LITIGATOR might be the way to go before any betting clues. Stratford winner Galaxy Star and Saxons Pride give Alan King a strong hand, while Wait For This is another to note for Emma Lavelle.

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Today’s Train Times Newbury Racecourse to London Newbury Racecourse Arr Dep Thatcham Arr Midgham Arr Aldermaston Arr Theale Arr Reading West Arr Reading Arr London Paddington Arr

15.11 15.45 15.57 16.06 15.12 15.47 15.59 16.07 15.16 16.03 16.11 15.20 16.15 15.23 16.18 15.28 16.11 16.27 15.34 16.34 15.37 16.04 16.24 16.39 16.29 16.54

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18.34 18.34 18.38

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Race 1 11.53 - THE HOOORRRRAAAAYYYY IT’S CHRISTMAS QUEENS ARMS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, and the third £2126. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. The Queens Arms has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 7 entries at £87. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768. (Penalty Value £9241.75) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Race 2 12.23 - THE ODDS BOOST TOKENS LIVE AT BetVictor JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £60. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Race 3 12.53 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED STILL AT BetVictor MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 32 entries at £60. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Race 4 1.23 - THE AMBER RIVER LIFE LANDSCAPING EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. Amber River Life Landscaping has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1,000 to the total prize fund of this race. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 21 entries at £60. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Race 5 1.58 - THE JM FINN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. J M Finn 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. 14 entries, 0 at £20 and 14 at £100. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Race 6 2.33 - THE BetVictor WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Penalties, after December 6th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £100. - Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Race 7 3.08 - THE CELEBRATING CHRIS WOOD’S 80TH BIRTHDAY FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for three yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, or an Irish Academy Hurdle race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior National Hunt Hurdle races, Irish Academy Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 11th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Julie & Chris Wood have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £35. Closed December 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.