Plumpton Racecard - Tuesday 20th December

WELCOME

Merry Christmas & welcome to our final raceday of 2022.

It feels like such a long road to have gotten here, but if you are reading this then it must have been one worth travelling down! Not only have we not raced since 14th November, losing a really good fixture on the 12th after getting the frost covers over the entire track was galling, but the operation to get them up was a really tough one as with the snow settling on top and it makes them incredibly heavy. Then we’ve had to wait for the frost & snow to thaw and then move the rail to deal with the rain – we really do have to doff our caps to Marcus and the groundstaff team for this one. However, it is Christmas and we should celebrate accordingly! There’s mince pies and mulled wine for the first 300 through the door as well as Christmas hats all around, music all day in the Paddock Bar, plenty of Christmas decorations and we are hoping to see plenty of Christmas attire. It feels like it has been a long year and I hope people can have some enjoyment with us with friends, colleagues and fellow racing enthusiast’s today.

Speaking of racing enthusiasts, it is great to welcome back some of our sponsors today who we have had great relationships with for many years including Gary White and his team, The Hunnisett Family, Crystal Cleaning Services & the Corrigan Family, Strong Flavours Catering and Michael O’Shea and Family who owned Theo’s Charm who won at Plumpton twice before tackling some loftier heights in higher rated races. We thank you for your continued support and hope you have fantastic days.

Moving swiftly to other fantastic days, it would be great to see you back here at Plumpton on Monday 2nd January (Bank Holiday) for one of our biggest days of the year – our Sussex National Raceday. Surely there are few better ways to start the year? Or so we think here anyway!

But for now, have a fantastic day with us and an even better Christmas with your families and friends. Here’s to a superb 2023 and lets hope we see you here a few times during it!

Best Wishes, Dan

Dan Thompson Chief Executive

Stewards

Starters

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Tuesday 20th December 2022

SHAUN PARKER, Esq., (Chief Steward) ADAM BARKER, Esq. (Stewards’ Panel Chair), STEVE DROWNE, HELEN KINSELLA, KATE SMITH, CODY WATKINS

JAMES STENNING, Esq., SAM AVIS, Esq.

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales PAUL CHAMPION

Veterinary Officer LUCINDA TYLER

Commentator SIMON HOLT

Raceday Announcer LEE MCKENZIE, Esq.

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr IAN HOLWELL

JMR Nurse JANE JACKSON

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons MATT WATERHOUSE (SVS), SIMON STAEMPFLI, ELLEN SINGER

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers PETER DOUBLE, CAROL BROODBANK, SARAH COLLINS

Safeguarding Lead STEVE TOMLIN

Deputy Safeguarding Lead DAN THOMPSON

Official Caterers STRONG FLAVOURS, 6 Southgate Parade, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6ER

Chief Executive

DANIEL THOMPSON, Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: (01273) 890383

Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919

MEET THE TEAM

Dan Thompson Chief Executive

Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course

Rebecca Warnett Operations Executive

Martyn Smith Company Accountant

Tommy Churchyard Marketing Executive

Jacqui Hill Sales Manager

Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson

Lewis Emdond Groundsperson

Ross Craig Groundsperson

Mac Cornford Groundsperson

Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Horse Care at Plumpton

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race.

Use of Screens

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of any injury, but allows the vet some privacy, and the patient a calm environment in which to make a recovery.

Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse. All equine care at Plumpton is provided by: Sussex Equine Hospital Billingshurst Rd, Ashington, West Sussex RH20 3BB

Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual contravening these rules will be evicted. On-Course Bookmakers at Plumpton – Late

Pay Service

If you need to claim winnings from an on-course bookmaker after a raceday, please send your ticket and covering letter to the following address: Late Pay Department, AGT Ltd, 3a King’s Hall, St Ives Business Park, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY

Dogs

Dogs are only allowed in the Picnic Enclosure and must be on a lead at all times. Please do not leave dogs unattended in your car.

Photography

Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at Plumpton Racecourse is subject to terms and conditions – full details are available at the racecourse office. Racegoers may take photographs for personal use only – you are not permitted to make commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS DANGEROUS WHERE HORSES ARE INVOLVED, YOU ARE ASKED NOT TO USE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ANYWHERE IN THE PADDOCK AREA AND PARTICULARLY NEAR THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE.

Photos taken at Plumpton Racecourse

Please be aware that we have an official photographer at Plumpton Racecourse and they are gathering pictures of racing, scenery and crowds throughout the day. Most pictures will be non-specific but it is possible that images of you will be captured. As we retain copyright of these pictures, we may use these for future marketing campaigns, both digital and in print. By purchasing a ticket to this event, it is assumed that you are aware this is a possibility. If this is something you don’t want to be included in, please do let us know at the racecourse office.

Radios, Mobile Telephones and Computer Equipment

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones and computer equipment may not be used in or near any betting area, for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office.

Abandonments

In the event of a fixture being abandoned, refunds on admission badges and tickets purchased will be paid in the following circumstances:

Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund; Abandonment before completion of the third race - 50% refund; Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

In the event that a refund is due, refunds can not be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, please send your badge/ticket with full address details, within 28 days of the date of the race meeting to Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AL.

Broken Glasses & Bottles

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

No Smoking

You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies. Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

BBQs

Please can BBQs be extinguished 15 minutes before the start of the first race.

General

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from, the racecourse, without assigning a reason for so doing, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or to their property.

Accessibility at Plumpton Racecourse

Plumpton Racecourse’s facilities provide an accessible environment for all our racegoers, including those with young children. We are happy to make alternative arrangements if necessary; if you have any queries or require assistance please phone 01273 890383, visit the Racecourse Office or ask any member of staff and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the post.

RACING INFORMATION

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour graphic horse’s name form sire dam No. of days since last ran

8

Official

previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite age weight st-lbs

NEWZEALANDER(GB)(195)5604P6-

5 11-2

Br B g Australia - Dalasyla (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T B Sir P Vela, Triermore Stud & New England TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to register a win over hurdles and was sold for only £2,000 from Fergal O’Brien’s yard in December. TFR BHA77

colour of horse: b=bay, br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide Official BHA rating

BHA Rating

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a suffi cient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.The principle purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicap races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confi rmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefi xed by the letter h.

brighton mini-bus train times

Racegoers are advised that Plumpton Racecourse operates a return mini-bus service from Brighton Train Station on weekend and Bank Holiday racedays. The silver, Chariots mini-bus will depart from the designated Coach parking area at the rear of Brighton Station 1½ hours before the scheduled off time of the first race. The return service will depart from the racecourse rear public car park half an hour after the last race. As space is limited, and to avoid disappointment, we recommend that tickets are purchased in advance from our website. Return Fare: £10

Departs Arrives

15.49 Plumpton Eastbourne 16.17 16.49 Plumpton Eastbourne 17.17 17.19 Plumpton Eastbourne 17.51

Departs Arrives

15.33 Plumpton London Victoria 16.38 16.33 Plumpton London Victoria 17.36 17.33 Plumpton London Victoria 18.36

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

BETTING INFORMATION

A bet can make an already exciting race far more thrilling. Backing your selection with cash and watching your chosen horse win is a great feeling.

1. Pick your winner!

Many people select a horse based on its name or jockey colours or go to the parade ring and view the horses. Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper. Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. Where to place your bet

– In the betting ring, in front of the Grandstands, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

– With the Tote at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse.

– At the William Hill betting shop, which is identical to a high street betting shop.

3. Place your bet

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place. Then cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet:

– Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after the race is off

– Keep your bet receipt safe. You will need this to collect your winnings

– Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’. Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards enquiry’.

If you have any queries about your bet, please speak to the bookmaker or the Betting Ring Manager.

PLACE TERMS

All Racecourses enforce standard each way terms, in line with Paragraph 2.7.11 of the Terms and Conditions of Entry – Special Conditions E. These terms state that where accepting each-way bets, bookmakers will ensure the terms shall be or shall be better, i.e. more favourable to the customer, than:

(a) for races with fewer than 3 runners – all to win; (b) for races with 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2; (c) for races with 5-7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2; (d) for races with 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3; (e) for handicap races with 12-15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2-3; (f) for handicap races with 16-21 runners (inclusive) 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3-4; and (g) for handicap races with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds on place 1-2-3-4,and shall comply with clause 2.7.2 regarding the prominent display of terms.

WHAT IS RULE 4?

Rule 4 is a betting industry-standard deduction that is made on a winning horse bet when there is a non-runner in a race, and you have taken a fi xed price.

If there is a non runner in the race, anyone who backs a non-runner will get their stakes refunded. The Rule 4 exists to make a deduction from your bet to take into account the impact on the betting market of the non runner.

The amount of the deduction varies depending on the price of the non-runner. The Rule 4 deduction is not applied to the stake, only to your winnings.

Paul Nicholls - has been in remarkable form recently and has two chances today with Killaloan (2.00pm) and Captain Teague (3.35pm)

LAST MEETING REVIEW

Brief Times ran home a comfortable winner of our opener under Sam TwistonDavies. The David Bridgewater trained Dom Of Mary was giving gallant chase when falling two out and he will be entitled to come on for that run after a long layoff.

Our second race saw Nick Gifford spring a bit of a surprise with Northern Poet. James Davies opted to keep the seven-year-old prominent throughout the race and emerged from the chasing pack turning for home. He would need every yard of the extended two-mile four-furlong trip but ran down the front running Tea And Chats on the run to the line.

When Charles Byrnes sends one over from his base in Limerick, they rarely go unnoticed and Wajaaha was no different. Ridden by 5lb claimer Philip Byrnes, he ran home the uncontested leader to win by 10 lengths. It was a nice performance from a horse with some very nice hurdle form already in the book.

Tap Tap Boom fairly scooted away from his rivals in our fourth race. Jay Tidball opted to hold the Alastair Ralph trained eight-year-old at the rear but made steady progress down the back straight to take up the running turning for home. The first time tongue tie clearly had the desired effect and he has since won again on his next start.

Baddesley made it third time lucky at Plumpton after a second and sixth placed efforts next to his name at the track. He looked to appreciate the drop back in trip and the better ground almost certainly played to his strengths.

Out penultimate race of the day went to Blade Runner, who picked up nicely to run away from his opponents coming down to the last. He stayed on strongly under Tom Cannon to give Chris Gordon a quick-fire double on the day. The first-time visor clearly helped and he may prove even better next time out if improving his jumping.

Our finale presented an almighty shock as 100/1 shot El Hageb Rose rallied strongly to win by just over two lengths. It was a fine training performance by Paddy Butler as El Hageb Rose clearly isn’t the most straight forward of horses.

The Neil Mulholland-trained Brief Times made all in the feature contest under Sam Twiston-Davies.

Paul Nicholls boasts an impressive 47% strike-rate (+£13.86 level stakes profit) with his hurdle runners at this venue over the last five seasons. The Ditcheat handler saddles Killaloan (2.00) over the smaller obstacles this afternoon.

In this fascinating contest it may pay dividends to side with OUR CHAMP, who has shown plenty of promise on his two outings over hurdles and rates a big player with improvement forthcoming. Peace Of Rome is another to consider for a powerful stable as he shaped encouragingly in bumpers and is likely to have been well schooled ahead of his hurdles bow. Tea And Chats is also of interest.

WIN: OUR CHAMP; DANGER: Peace Of Rome

Despite failing to justify favouritism at Huntingdon last time, it would be no surprise to see ART OF ILLUSION bounce back off 1lb lower. The Warren Greatrex-trained gelding remains unexposed over fences and he may relish this step back in trip. Old Painless cost 50,000 pounds last year and may be able to take a step forward after a respectable effort over hurdles at Market Rasen on his latest outing, while Stanley Pincombe completes the shortlist.

WIN: ART OF ILLUSION; DANGER: Old Painless

WILL VICTORY emphatically dismissed her rivals at Sedgefield last time, putting seven lengths between herself and her next best rival. Despite making a mistake at the final obstacle, the Harry Fry-trained mare comfortably got the better of her opponents and can continue her ascendancy off 9lb higher. Sashenka gave a good account to finish second when last seen over hurdles and warrants interest, while Midnight Mary is another to consider.

WIN: WILL VICTORY; DANGER: Sashenka

Ebonello landed a mares’ contest at Wincanton last month and, with improvement likely, she ranks amongst the leading contenders here. However, preference is for GETAWAY DRUMLEE. Ben Pauling’s charge struggled in Graded company last time, but he won well at Hereford on his penultimate outing and rates the one to beat under a penalty. Diamond Egg landed a bumper at Huntingdon in May and is an interesting contender on his first start over timber.

WIN: GETAWAY DRUMLEE; DANGER: Ebonello

BADDESLEY was a comfortable winner over C&D last month and, raised just 4lb in the handicap, Chris Gordon’s charge could repeat the dose. Northern Poet defied a 624-day absence to score here last time and a similar performance would bring the son of Yeats firmly into the reckoning, along with recent Hereford scorer Zestful Hope. Le Patron struck over hurdles when trained in France and he’s an interesting recruit to the Gary Moore team.

WIN: BADDESLEY; DANGER: Northern Poet

Local trainer Gary Moore won this race in 2013 and 2020 and will hope to strike again with OZZIE MAN. He has won both chase starts to date and a further 6lb rise might not be enough to anchor him. Poldark Cross, who was in the process of running a decent race when falling two out at Ffos Las, heads the list of dangers from Enormouse, who is unexposed over fences.

WIN: OZZIE MAN; DANGER: Poldark Cross

He Knows Better ran a promising race when coming home third last month at Chepstow and if he can build on that then he may well get involved in the finish. Batwomen caught the eye when third in a Ballingarry point-to-point in May and could be a useful recruit, along with CAPTAIN TEAGUE, an easy eight-length winner at Knockanard in February and all set to go well on his first start for Paul Nicholls.

WIN: CAPTAIN TEAGUE; DANGER: He Knows Better

James Davies J

PEACE

OF ROME (GER) (42) 62-2 BF 4

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Peace Flower (IRE)

11-4

James Bowen J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Gestut Etzean Spreadex Ltd S

O Mr A. D. Spence

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when runner-up in bumpers at Warwick in April and at Lingfield last month. Longer trip promises to suit on that evidence now hurdling and interesting if he’s strong in the betting. TFR###!! BHA-

TEA AND CHATS (IRE)

(36) 402 5

11-4

Tom Cannon J O Mr L. Gilbert

Br B g Westerner - Dartmeet (IRE)

Chris Gordon, Winchester T B T. J. Whitley

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumps family and, though unplaced in a pair of Irish points during the spring, he was an encouraging second in a C&D novice on Rules debut. Likely improver and he should have a part to play. TFR##### BHA-

BLUE SUEDE SHOES

(IRE)

(34) 00-P0 5

10-11

Harry Reed J O Heart Racing HR3

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Down By The Sea (IRE)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Jerry Russell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a couple of bumpers for Dan Skelton and offered little both starts over hurdles for present yard so far this term. Passed over. TFR#!!!! BHA-

LIGNA

(IRE) (38) 5-23

10-11

Rex Dingle J

Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier Of Fortune mare who has progressed with each start in bumpers, latterly when keeping on for third in listed mares’ event at Cheltenham (16.4f) last month. Interesting hurdles debutante upped in trip. TFR###!! BHA-

SUMATRAN

TIGER (FR) (113) 5 10-11 Br B m Hurricane Cat (USA) - Malacca Straits

Marc Goldstein J O Miss Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes T

Harry Parkes Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in Jersey but she’s pitched into a competitive-looking maiden for this hurdles debut. TFR##!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2021: MINELLA BUSTER (IRE) 5 11 4 Tom Bellamy 3-1 (Emma Lavelle) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Stewards Note:

INVICTUS DE BRION: Following its run on 7/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

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TEA AND CHATS never figured in points but there was plenty of promise to glean from his yard/hurdling debut second over C&D 5 weeks ago and, with progress anticipated, he gets the nod to go one place better. Hurdles debutante Fortuna Ligna rates the danger, along with Filanderer. Peace of Rome also commands a second look. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: DISTANCE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

AKI BOMAYE: Following its run on 4/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. SHAW’S CROSS: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Walk In The Wild (FR), 11-2 Art of Illusion (IRE), 13-2 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 7-1 Old Painless (IRE), 17-2 Stanley Pincombe (IRE), 9-1 Sainte Doctor (FR), 14-1 Aki Bomaye (IRE), 50-1 Milton (GB)

WALK IN THE WILD hasn’t looked back since sent chasing by Gary Moore and a hat-trick is on the cards. Old Painless could have more to offer himself now going over fences, while a market move for Sainte Doctor would be interesting. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALK IN THE WILD (FR) 2.OLD PAINLESS (IRE) 3.SAINTE DOCTOR (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

6 11-11

J. Ferrard Olivia Darcy Limited, Tenth Revolution Group, Grosvenor Sport S

VIEW 11/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 18 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Not taken lightly despite 9lb rise. TFR####! BHA119

6 11-10

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: ON MY COMMAND (IRE) 5 11 5 Jonathan Burke 6-5 (Harry Fry) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: BROWN BULLET: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Will Victory (FR), 9-2 Sashenka (GER), Merry Mistress (IRE), 13-2 Tequila Blaze (GB), 9-1 La Renommee (FR), 10-1 Midnight Mary (GB), 25-1 Peltwell (IRE), 40-1 Brown Bullet (IRE)

Theo’s Charm 2010-2020

TFR

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: CHANCEUX (IRE) 5 11 5 Nick Scholfield 2-7 (Alastair Ralph) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: PRINCE IMPERIAL: Following its run on 16/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ebonello (IRE), 9-2 Prince Imperial (USA), 6-1 Howlingmadmurdock (IRE), 7-1 Diamond Egg (FR), 10-1 Killaloan (IRE), 16-1 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), 18-1 Onesteptwosteps (IRE), 20-1 No No Tango (GB), 25-1 American Legacy (GB), Shandancer (IRE), 50-1 Downsman (IRE), 150-1 Knowwhentorun (GB), 200-1 Doubtcha Mossy Boy (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

An interesting novice in which PRINCE IMPERIAL, a useful and prolific winner on the level, could be up to making a successful start over hurdles. Howlingmadmurdock landed a Fontwell bumper in good style on his debut in February and is very much one to note now going hurdling for his new yard, while others to take seriously are Ebonello, who won snugly at Wincanton last month, and bumper-winner Diamond Egg.

BULBEN (IRE) (36) 452-4

11-2

HILL (IRE)

7 10-12

in when trained in France this summer worked out very well and having transferred to a successful yard, he looks well weighted. Pilsdon Pen can boast a superb record in handicaps and he is a threat, with Mountain Leopard and Ben Bulben potential improvers.

Crewkerne T

M. H. Dare The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on chase debut when landing 11-runner handicap at Chepstow (19.5f) in February. Just a fair

later that month over the same C&D and absent since, plus he’s yet to prove he stays this far. TFR###!! BHA114

SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE (GB)(638) 3122P3/- CD 9

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Doubly Guest

NON-RUNNER

11-8

TAZKA (FR) (35) 60/-022P

7 10-3

Br B m Network (GER) - Tazminya Caoilin Quinn (5) J O Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mme Karine Perreau K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win over fences was registered at Fontwell over 2 years ago but she hit the crossbar twice during the summer and reappearance effort last month can be overlooked. TFR##!!! BHA95

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2021: MORODER (IRE) 7 11 10 James Best 9-4 (Seamus Mullins) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:

GRAND TURINA: Following its run on 22/3/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. TAZKA: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ozzie Man (IRE), 7-2 Poldark Cross (IRE), 17-2 Enormouse (GB), 10-1 Special Acceptance (GB), 12-1 Grand Turina (GB), 14-1 Tazka (FR), 22-1 Mister Murchan (IRE), 28-1 La Cavsa Nostra (IRE), 40-1 Uallrightharry (IRE)

It was encouraging to see POLDARK CROSS travel so well throughout the race on his reappearance at Ffos Las where he held every chance when falling at the second-last. His jumping was otherwise on point that day and he could be the answer, provided the first-time visor has the desired effect. Ozzie Man is 2-2 over fences and has to be feared given that he remains open to improvement.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POLDARK CROSS (IRE) 2.OZZIE MAN (IRE) 3.ENORMOUSE

A fully revised and updated edition covering the history of Plumpton Racecourse from it’s beginning in the 19th century to the present day.

£10

After the success of our first history book, Stewart Nash has compiled another superb read, and one which the horse racing enthusiast or those interested in the social and local history of the area can equally enjoy.

Copies can be purchased from the office today or online where we will post this to you as soon as possible. Just go to the “Buy Tickets” scetion on our website where this link can be found.

With a foreword by Sir A P McCoy, it’s a perfect present (for yourself or loved ones) and at just £10, it’s a bargain too.

If you do wish for the book to be signed, please leave it with us in the office (along with your name and address) and we will arrange for the author to sign it for you and send it on afterwards.

NON-RUNNER

LUCKY MAC (GB) (-)

6 11-0

Niall Houlihan (3) J O The Secret Circle Racing Club

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - C J Mackintosh

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B R. and Mrs Blackman Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam (h79), maiden hurdler, half-sister to dual bumper winner/fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Sir Boreas Hawk. TFR##!!! BHA-

SPICY NELSON (IRE) (-)

4 11-0

Harry Kimber (3) J O The Backburner syndicate

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Fairy Trader (IRE)

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Tom Maher Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Fairy Fast. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) Satu. Can’t be dismissed. TFR###!! BHA-

BATWOMEN (IRE) (213)

3

4 10-7

Harry Reed J O Miss Jane Goddard

Br B f Presenting - Avondhu Lady (IRE)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B R. Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 3-y-o, 40,000 gns 4-y-o. Third on sole start between the flags in May but the winner of that point did little for the form when beaten a long way on her Rules debut at Warwick last month. TFR##!!! BHA-

MADAM MAY (GB) (276) 00-

4 10-7

Caoilin Quinn (5) J

BHA-

STARSHIP MONA (GB) (-)

4 10-7

Rex Dingle J O The Lifeboat Crew Syndicate Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona

Dr Bryan Mayoh geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam (h134) bumper/2 1/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Wears tongue strap. Notable newcomer for a stable that should have her tuned up. TFR####! BHADECLARED RUNNERS 13

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8, 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Captain Teague (IRE), 5-1 He Knows Better (IRE), 7-1 Starship Mona (GB), 8-1 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 10-1 Spicy Nelson (IRE), 12-1 King William Rufus (FR), 14-1 Goodwin Racing (IRE), 20-1 Batwomen (IRE), 22-1 Bar Thyme (IRE), 28-1 First Offence (IRE), 33-1 Lucky Mac (GB), 150-1 Engaging Sam (GB), 300-1 Madam May (GB) PLAY

CAPTAIN TEAGUE has already landed an Irish point and he has been picked up by a top yard enjoying an excellent time of things in bumpers, so he gets the nod ahead of newcomer Starship Mona. He Knows Better looks the pick of those with bumper form.

SMARTER

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.25 - THE

DEREK HUNNISETT MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 14th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Hunnisett Family have kindly sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £29. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.55 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6861 to the winning horse The second to receive £3161, the third £1580, the fourth £791, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries, 1 at £12 and 14 at £60. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5258; Second £2630; Third £1314; Fourth £658; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6861.96) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.25 - THE IN MEMORY OF SUSAN CORRIGAN MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10510 to the winning horse The second to receive £4842, the third £2420, the fourth £1212, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. 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). £59 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Corrigan Family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 17 entries, 1 at £11 and 16 at £59. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8054; Second £4028; Third £2013; Fourth £1007; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £10510.78)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.00 - THE THEO’S CHARM MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 14th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Michael O’Shea & Family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £29. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.30 - THE STRONG FLAVOURS CATERING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2458, the third £1228, the fourth £615, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £42 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Strong Flavours Catering have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £42. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 - THE G.E.WHITE & SONS AGRICULTURAL

BUILDINGS HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6861 to the winning horse The second to receive £3161, the third £1580, the fourth £791, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. G.E. White & Sons have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £48. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5258; Second £2630; Third £1314; Fourth £658; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6861.96)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 - THE BUY THE PLUMPTON HISTORY BOOK NOW! OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 14th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Plumpton Racecourse have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 24 entries at £20. - Closed December 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.