Plumpton Racecard - Monday 2nd January

WELCOME

This is one of our feature racedays of the season and the feature race itself has been running since 2001. With over £100k in prize money available and the feature itself worth over £30k, it is certainly one that goes into trainers diaries early in the season and is developing a real roll call of winners. Indeed the winners circle has included winners from the Pipe, Nicholls, Twiston-Davies and Gordon yard (who had last years winner in Go Whatever) but there have been only two multiple winning trainers going into the 23rd running of the 3m 4 furlong contest. Gary Moore won this race in 2013 with Well Refreshed and in 2014 with Reblis but the winning most trainer is Colin Tizzard who has saddled three winners in 2003 (Jeremy Spider), 2008 (Ironside) and in 2020 (Christmas in April). As Gary has no runner this year and Colin has passed the mantle onto his son Joe, we know they won’t be adding to their tally’s but at 5/1 the field it looks another great race.

One of our new initiatives this season is our Retired Racehorse Stable where you can meet our retired stars of the sport, give them a polo and a pat as well as learn about their new careers from their new owners. Today’s guest is none other than Pass Me By who has kindly been brought by Jodie Kovacs – he is now happily retired after running in 50 races under rules and then a second career as a riding horse and competed in some ROR showing classes. Why he is such an esteemed guest today in particular though is that he won the 2007 renewal of the Sussex National (when he was trained by Suzy Smith) by a gallant 1 ½ lengths. In fact Pass Me By ran in the Sussex National 3 times and so knows this day well! Do go and say hello to him and Jodie who are located in the Retired Racehorse Stable near to the Parade Ring.

Today’s card is a cracker with 63 runners and a highly competitive renewal of the 3pm feature, which for the first time is sponsored by Julian Head and the Goodwin Racing Team. We’ve become firm friends with Julian and Goodwin Racing in the last few years and he is one of Plumpton’s biggest supporters and so we thank him and his team for their support and hope today is a belter for them – with it being 5/1 the field (at the time of writing!) it looks a great race to get stuck into.

We also cannot think of Sussex National Day without a mention of Zoe Davison (and we run the last race in her honour) who was such a fantastic supporter of the track. She was loved by so many and people still talk about her with such an affection almost exactly 2 years after she left us. Sussex National Day is a perfect day to remember Zoe, with Frank N Fair running a beautiful race to finish 3rd in the Sussex National in 2018 and poignantly she recorded a famous double on the day she passed on 3rd January 2021. The two winners that day were Mr Jack and Brown Bullet who both run again today, indeed if Brown Bullet can win Zoe’s race in the last I’m pretty sure the roof would come off this place! To all her friends and family with us today, I think I can comfortably still say she is still very much missed.

We hope you all had a lovely festive period and its great to have you with us today starting off 2023 in the right vein here at Plumpton. Here’s to a cracking day and a brilliant 2023 for you all.

Best Wishes, Dan

Dan Thompson Chief Executive

Welcome to our first raceday of 2023 –the Bet Goodwin Sussex National.

Stewards

Monday 2nd January 2023

RICHARD WESTROPP (Chief Steward) HENRY PELLY (Stewards’ Panel Chair), CHRIS HILL, KATE SMITH, CODY WATKINS

Starters JAMES STENNING, Esq., WILLIAM HOWLETT

Judge JANE GREEN Clerk of the Scales LEIGH O’BRIEN

Veterinary Officer HOWARD ROBINSON

Commentator SIMON HOLT

Raceday Announcer LEE MCKENZIE, Esq.

Medical Officers Dr RIZWAN GHANI (SRMO), Dr LUCY FREE, DR AMY LAMBERT

JMR Nurse JANE JACKSON Physio NIGEL BAKER

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

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers PETER DOUBLE, NICK HOLMAN, STUART SHILSTON

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

TODAY’S OFFICIALS 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

15.50 Plumpton Eastbourne 16.19 16.50 Plumpton Eastbourne 17.19 17.50 Plumpton Eastbourne 18.19

Departs Arrives

15.33 Plumpton London Victoria 16.40 16.33 Plumpton London Victoria 17.40 17.33 Plumpton London Victoria 18.40

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.

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LAST MEETING REVIEW

well in the run-in to secure a comfortable success.

It was another fine performance in the following race, with Old Painless winning by a stunning 14 lengths for jockey Jack Quinlan and trainer Harry Whittington. That was his first win on the track and has since gone on to finish second in a step up in class.

The feature race of the day, The In Memory Of Susan Corrigan Mares’ Handicap Hurdle was won by Will Victory (pictured) for trainer Harry Fry and jockey Lorcan Murtagh. The six-year-old kept on well to fend off the danger from Midnight Mary to win by two lengths. That made it back-to-back victories for Will Victory having won earlier in the month at Sedgefield.

The fourth race, The Theo’s Charm Memorial Novices’ Hurdle, was won by the Tom Lacey-trained Howlingmadmurdock by four lengths ahead of Prince Imperial. The five-year-old kept on well and won going away. That win made it two wins from two and first over hurdles.

Le Patron was unable to justify the market support in the following race, finishing second, two-and-a-half lengths behind Thirtyfourstitches. The Dr Richard Newland-trained gelding wasn’t particularly fluent in his jumping but kept on well in the run-in to secure a comfortable win over the favourite.

Another market favourite unable to justify their support was Ozzie Man in the penultimate race of the day. The Gary Moore-trained six-year-old was held up towards the rear before being pushed along before five out but made no impression approaching the last. It was Uallrightharry who stole the show, winning by seven-and-a-half lengths.

Another day of fine racing was then completed with the Paul Nicholls-trained short-priced favourite winning The Buy The Plumpton History Book Now! Open National Hunt Flat Race by two-and-a-quarter lengths.

Victory landed the feature Mares’ Handicap Hurdle for trainer Harry Fry, who won the race for the second successive season

Boy got the meeting off to a fine start, winning by four-and-three-

of a length in the Derek Hunnisett Memorial Maiden Hurdle ahead of Our Champ for trainer Nick Gifford and jockey James Davies. The five-year-old kept on

Chris Gordon boasts a respectable 21% strike-rate (£10.86 level-stakes profit) with his chasers at this venue. He saddles leading hope Blame The Game in the feature contest at 3.00 this afternoon.

STAGE STAR was impressive on his chase debut at Warwick in November, putting behind him a couple of lacklustre efforts in Grade 1 novice hurdles in the spring. Paul Nicholls’ charge was beaten at cramped odds last time out at Newbury in Grade 2 company but has been given time to get over those exertions. Mortlach went well for a long way in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day and is good enough to make a race of it.

WIN: STAGE STAR; DANGER: Mortlach

MASTER CHEWY may have bumped into a useful prospect when finishing second at Cheltenham last time and a reproduction of that level of form could be good enough to win this contest. That said, Hansard is an obvious threat following his Huntingdon victory but he does have to carry a penalty as a result. Others who make the shortlist are Prince Imperial and Dame Prestige.

WIN: MASTER CHEWY; DANGER: Hansard

TWINJETS bounced back to form when getting off the mark over hurdles at Leicester a month ago and the six-year-old is clearly the one to beat this afternoon. Haston Clermont showed plenty of promise in a Chepstow bumper and it would be no surprise to see him go well on his hurdling bow. Hilltown should not be underestimated, while Twin Power could also go well.

WIN: TWINJETS; DANGER: Haston Clermont

DOIREANN remains a maiden, but she was only narrowly denied on her seasonal return at Fakenham in November and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop her from getting off the mark here. Getaway Tom has shown promise in novice hurdles and has to be of some interest on his handicap bow, while similar comments apply to Wind Of Fortune. Pawpaw was third on his latest outing over obstacles and he completes the shortlist.

WIN: DOIREANN; DANGER: Getaway Tom

TIP TOP MOUNTAIN won this by a short-head last year and although he is 10lb higher this time around, he arrives after a win at Fontwell on his return to action and remains open to improvement. En Coeur is an obvious threat having raced nine times here over fences with a top three finish in all of them, while Sublime Heights is interesting wearing blinkers after racing lazily at Southwell.

WIN: TIP TOP MOUNTAIN; DANGER: En Coeur

Recent rain will make sure this is a true test of stamina and with BLAME THE GAME running on well over three and a quarter miles at Doncaster in late November, this could suit the eightyear-old, who also has winning form here. Pemberley was second in this contest last year off 1lb higher and has to make the shortlist, with his Lingfield second a promising return. Atakan and Grace A Vous Enki are others to consider.

WIN: BLAME THE GAME; DANGER: Pemberley

Mr Freedom won here in September and he could bounce back after struggling in Grade 2 company last time. He can go well, along with the consistent El Muchacho, who makes his handicap debut off a mark of 104 with improvement likely. However, they may both struggle to cope with PILSDON PEN, a winner at Exeter in November on his return and an added 4lb may not stop him following up.

WIN: PILSDON PEN; DANGER: Mr Freedom

Race 1 12.45 2m 4f 100y

1 Glen Cannel (IRE) 11-12

2 Kingfisher Lane (IRE) 11-12

3 Guinness Village (IRE) 11-5

4 Monochromix (FR) 11-5

5 Saladam (FR) 11-5

Race 2 1.15 2m 4f 100y

1 Jet Legs (IRE) 12-0

2 Serious Ego (GER) 11-13

3 The Jad Factor (IRE) 11-13

4 Maura Jeanne (GB) 11-11

5 Blazing Port (IRE) 11-10

6 Darkest Day (IRE) 11-9

7 So Many Roads (GB) 11-9

8 Master of The Malt (GB) 11-9

9 No Mor Isolation (IRE) 11-8

10 Shantou Moon (IRE) 11-5

11 Dora de Janeiro (FR) 11-2

12 Soleil de Cannes (FR) 11-2

13 Wotsmyname (IRE) 11-0

14 Euchan Falls (IRE) 10-12

15 Ex S’Elance (FR) 10-7

16 Big Arthur (GB) 10-2

17 Halcyon Dreams (IRE) 10-2

18 Nordic Express (GB) 10-2

AYR

Race 3 1.45 3m 20y

1 Gold Cup Bailly (FR) 12-0

2 Omar Maretti (IRE) 12-0

3 Marown (IRE) 11-8

4 Your Own Story (IRE) 10-9

Race 4 2.15 2m 4f 110y

1 Gaillimh A Stor (IRE) 12-2

2 Barony Legends (IRE) 12-2

3 High Moon (GB) 11-12

4 Champ de Gane (FR) 11-11

5 Donna’s Double (GB) 11-11

6 Rowdy Rustler (IRE) 11-6

7 Straight Swap (IRE) 10-13

Race 5 2.45 3m 70y

1 The Jam Man (IRE) 12-0

2 Wakool (FR) 12-0

3 Haute Estime (IRE) 11-3

4 Storm Nelson (IRE) 11-2

5 Vee Dancer (IRE) 10-9

Race 6 3.15 2m

1 Enemy At The Gate (IRE)11-8

2 Gainsbourg (GB) 11-8

3 Gallant Flame (IRE) 11-8

4 Halondo (FR) 11-8

5 Hapy La Vie (FR) 11-8

6 L Anamour (FR) 11-8

7 Langdale Lane (IRE) 11-8

8 One Mill Harbour (FR) 11-8

9 Paramaribo (IRE) 11-8

10 Serious Mickey (IRE) 11-8

11 Just Dottie (GB) 11-1

Race 7 3.45 2m 110y

1 Escapeandevade (IRE) 12-0

2 Operation Overlord (IRE)11-8

3 Fix At All (FR) 11-4

4 Travail d’Orfevre (FR) 11-0

O’Brien, Cheltenham, 147 miles.

Hurdle winner last season who quickly made up for disappointing efforts at the spring festivals with a impressive performance on chase debut at Warwick on return. Failed to land Grade 2 at Newbury since but can quickly resume winning ways. TFR##### BHA142 DECLARED RUNNERS 2 2022: ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) 8 11 0 Brendan Powell 4-1 (Colin Tizzard) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Stage Star (IRE), 10-3 Mortlach (GB)

SWAPPED (FR) (42) 0120-26 D

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR)

6 11-5

Nico de Boinville J

O Mr A. Speelman & Mr M. Speelman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Luc Monnet Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quite useful in bumpers. Found only one too good on his 2m Stratford hurdle debut in October but he failed to build on that when only sixth at Kempton (2m again) since. TFR###!! BHA-

TENFOLD (IRE) (48) P/-P6

6 11-5

Rob Hargreaves (10) J O D Channon & G L Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat earlier in his career but only poor form on his completed start over hurdles. Hansard looks very much the yard first string. TFR##!!! BHA-

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Dear Dream (IRE)

BEAN NORTY (GB) (55)

60

7 10-12

Tom Bellamy J O Ford Associated Racing Team

Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Bouncing Bean

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Mrs Margaret J. Wilson Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in maiden/novice hurdles this autumn. Surely up against it again. TFR#!!!! BHA-

DAME PRESTIGE (FR)

(142) 05-35

Br Bl m Kapgarde (FR) - Prestige Girl (FR)

6 10-12

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Christophe Sorignet & Caroline Favier We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in a pair of Perth maiden hurdles in the summer for Gordon Elliott. Best watched now setting out for his new stable after 5 months off TFR##!!! BHA-

INSOLENTE NELSA

(FR) (80) r5-0

Br B m Crillon (FR) - Joly Nelsa (FR)

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

5 10-12

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr Philippe Thiriet et al Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers so doesn’t strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. TFR##!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 6 11 5 Tom Cannon 5-6 (Chris Gordon) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6.

Stewards Note: ONE MAN PARTY: Following its run on 7/12/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Master Chewy (IRE), 11-4 Hansard (IRE), 9-1 Prince Imperial (USA), 11-1 Swapped (FR), 25-1 Forget The Way (GB), Dame Prestige (FR), 40-1 Downsman (IRE), 66-1 Tenfold (IRE), Insolente Nelsa (FR), 100-1 Often Overlooked (IRE), Bean Norty (GB), 300-1 One Man Party (FR)

MASTER CHEWY has achieved more than enough to suggest he can win a race like this and is taken to make the most of the weight he receives from Gary Moore’s Huntingdon winner Hansard. Recent C&D runner-up Prince Imperial looks best of the remainder.

PLAY SMARTER

Breeding

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: WORLD OF DREAMS (IRE) 6 11 3 Ben Godfrey 13-8 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: GALWAY MAHLER: Following its run on 29/3/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. HILNAMIX: Following its run on 7/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was struck into cutting its leg. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Twinjets (IRE), 9-4 Park This One (IRE), 6-1 Haston Clermont (FR), 13-2 Twin Power (IRE), 20-1 Galway Mahler (IRE), 25-1 Aldsworth (GB), 100-1 Hilltown (IRE), 200-1 Hilnamix (FR)

TWINJETS wasn’t too straight when winning at Leicester but he remains a good hurdles prospect and could do a lot better as he gets to grips with his job. The longer trip here will suit him and he can come out on top again. Park This One is the clear danger if running here rather than at Catterick on Sunday. Twin Power quickly has a bit to prove but the tongue tie could help him. Haston Clermont is interesting on his hurdles debut.

11 12-0

Stan Sheppard J

9

BERT WILSON (IRE) (38) 04PP-4U

Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Inishkea (USA)

10

11

6 11-1

Tom Buckley (3) J

O Kapinhand Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Richard Frayne Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWNotthemostconsistentbutreturnedwithrespectablefourthof11inhandicaphurdleatWorcester(2m,heavy)inOctober.Failed to complete switched to fences next time and place possibilities back in this sphere. Yard also saddles Inferno Sacree. TFR###!! BHA87

INFERNO SACREE (FR) (57)

5-44656

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)

5 10-2

David Noonan J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort has dropped to sort of mark that would give him frame claims on his best efforts. However, he was well held back from a break at Ffos Las and hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking improvement here. TFR##!!! BHA74

AMLOVI (IRE) (295) P/P4463- C

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portanob (IRE)

O Mr S. R. Whistance

B Mrs Fintina Kealey

10 10-2

Ben Poste J

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally acquitted herself well last season, finishing a creditable third in a 7-runner Warwick handicap (2m, soft) when last seen in March. Still, her record when fresh doesn’t augur particularly well and she’s likely to find one or two too good. TFR##!!! BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MICKYH (IRE) 6 10 0 James Davies 18-1 (Adam West) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

AMLOVI: Following its run on 13/3/2022 it was reported that the horse sustained a wounded right fore.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Doireann (IRE), 8-1 Getaway Tom (IRE), 17-2 Bert Wilson (IRE), 9-1 Coronado Joe (GB), 10-1 Wind of Fortune (IRE), 12-1 Mr Jack (IRE), 14-1 Amlovi (IRE), 22-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 25-1 Pawpaw (GB), 28-1 Zoltan Varga (GB), 100-1 Bolberry Down (IRE)

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A first taste of success could be on the cards for DOIREANN, who found some improvement on her first start following a wind operation when a clear second on her reappearance at Fakenham. It will be interesting to see how Coronado Joe responds to the addition of cheekpieces, as he would have a serious chance off this mark if the headgear were to spark a return to form. Handicap debutants Getaway Tom and Wind of Fortune both need a second look in the betting, particularly the former.

Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 4 runs since his July Stratford success, laboured and never in it when a remote third at Bangor last time. Needs to have been refreshed by a 3-month break. TFR##!!! BHA108

EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR)

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)

(42) 2304U-5 7

11-10

Brendan Powell J

O Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Ecurie Maulepaire

CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (39) 233F/-04 10 10-2

Br Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J O The Plum Merchants Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B E. Fehily Global Herbs Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and never threatened when fourth of 7 in 2m Lingfield handicap (good to soft) 39 days ago. Makes limited appeal from 13lb out of weights. TFR#!!!! BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) 7 10 12 Stan Sheppard 11-1 (Robert Walford) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9.

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SUBLIME HEIGHTS: Following its run on 22/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. ROSTELLO: Following its run on 28/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by fallers early-on. EXTRAORDINARY MAN: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse tired in this its comeback race. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tip Top Mountain (IRE), 11-2 Sublime Heights (IRE), 6-1 Le Coeur Net (FR), 7-1 En Coeur (FR), 10-1 Rostello (FR), 12-1 Rebel Intentions (IRE), 14-1 Dindin (FR), 18-1 Extraordinary Man (FR), 66-1 Clondaw Robin (IRE)

TIP TOP MOUNTAIN has a much more solid profile than the majority of these and looks sure make a bold bid to land this race for the second year running. En Coeur often saves his best efforts for this place so he’s feared most ahead of Dindin, who has dipped back to a workable mark.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) 2.EN COEUR (FR) 3.DINDIN (FR)

BLAME THE

GAME (IRE) (37) 01-1411 C 8 10-6

Br B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE)

Tom Cannon J

O Redz Together Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Paddy Kinsella

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways with any amount in hand back over fences in 4-runner handicap at Fontwell (26f) and lot to like about how much he found when following up at Doncaster. Could still be ahead of his mark. TFR##### BHA110 10

D’JANGO (FR) (6)

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Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR)

10 10-4

James Best J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed handicap hurdle/chase at Worcester this summer and has run poorly on his last 4 starts. TFR##!!! BHA108 11

GLORIOUS LADY (IRE)

(12) 3154-16

Br B m Fame And Glory - Lady Secret (FR)

O Glorious Days Racing

12

9 10-3

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Cleaboy Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched pick of hurdles form when landing 4-runner handicap on October’s reappearance at Worcester. That was a thin race on the day, however, and struggled off revised mark at Hereford 12 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA107

ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR)(26)

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)

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11 10-2

James Davies J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in France but has been campaigned heavily with little recent success for current yard. 15lb out of handicap. TFR#!!!! BHA91

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: GO WHATEVER (IRE) 8 10 4 Tom Cannon 5-1 (Chris Gordon) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 9, 11.

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RED HAPPY: Following its run on 20/12/2022 it was reported that the horse’s stirrup leather buckle snapped. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Blame The Game (IRE), 6-1 Favori de Sivola (FR), 13-2 I See You Well (FR), Pemberley (IRE), 8-1 Atakan (FR), 11-1 Grace A Vous Enki (FR), 14-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), Nearly Perfect (GB), 22-1 Red Happy (FR), 28-1 Glorious Lady (IRE), 40-1 D’Jango (FR), 200-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR)

MRS SHIRLEY GRIST

Mrs Shirley Grist recently passed away having only a few months ago achieved her one hundredth and first birthday. She was a long standing owner of National Hunt horses, a staunch supporter of jump racing, who loved her horses with their welfare always uppermost in her mind. Her patience was rewarded with many successes achieved, a lot of them at Plumpton.

Two of her most notable horses being Little Bud, six career wins, five of them at Plumpton. This mare that she bred herself was talented but opinionated and gave her owner many anxious but also thrilling moments.

Also The Hardy Boy, seven career wins, six of them at Plumpton. In one season he won three races on the bounce, and his owner won three rose bowls, and said that she felt guilty about receiving them, upon which the advice given was enjoy it while it lasts, which she certainly did!

After racing win lose or draw it was back to her car, to tea and Rich Tea biscuits, a moment for congratulation or commiseration, a treasured moment at the end of the day.

Shirley will be sadly missed.

The Hardy Boy and Little Bud are in happy retirement.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NASHVILLE NIPPER (IRE) 8 11 4 James Bowen 11-4 (Toby Lawes) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Pilsdon Pen (GB), 5-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 11-2 Saligo Bay (IRE), Begin The Luck (IRE), 17-2 Vazir (FR), 9-1 El Muchacho (IRE), 10-1 Tara Iti (GB), 16-1 Brown Bullet (IRE)

PILSDON PEN resumed his progress over timber when making a winning return at Exeter in November and still looks on a workable mark. He can go in again. Begin The Luck and El Muchacho are feared most.

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.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.30 - THE PHONE BETTING AT GOODWIN RACING 08000 421 321 NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10074 to the winning horse and £4641 to the secon. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2022 and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb 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, providing the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over obstacles. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 5 entries at £56.Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7720; Second £3861. (Penalty Value £10074.56)

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Second Race 1.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE BETGOODWIN APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2022 and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £31.Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Third Race 1.30 - THE FREE BET NOSE LOSERS AT BETGOODWIN EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’

HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7079 to the winning horse The second to receive £3261, the third £1630 and the fourth £816. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 27th, 2022 and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 4lb 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 No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. 17 entries at £45. - Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5425; Second £2713; Third £1356; Fourth £679. (Penalty Value £7079.80)

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Fourth Race 2.00 - THE BET GOODWIN BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 27th, 2022 and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £36. - Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

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Fifth Race 2.30 - THE BET GOODWIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6997 to the winning horse The second to receive £3219, the third £1609, the fourth £805 and the fifth £401. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £45. - Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5352; Second £2675; Third £1338; Fourth £669; Fifth £334. (Penalty Value £6997.32) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16186 to the winning horse The second to receive £7447, the third £3723, the fourth £1863 and the fifth £928. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Goodwin has generously sponsored this race and will present the Sussex National Annual Trophy, to be retained by the racecourse, and a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to both the stable employee in charge of the winning horse and the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)2 for the purposes of this race. 21 entries, 3 at £30 and 18 at £150. - Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12380; Second £6188; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £772 (Penalty Value £16186.26) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.30 - THE ZOE DAVISON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6997 to the winning horse The second to receive £3219, the third £1609, the fourth £805 and the fifth £401. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 31st, 2022. Penalties, after December 24th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race is run in honour of Zoe Davison with the approval of all her family. A memento to the winning owner as well as a new Memorial Trophy. In addition, they will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries, 3 at £8 and 15 at £40. - Closed December 27th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5352; Second £2675; Third £1338; Fourth £669; Fifth £334. (Penalty Value £6997.32) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.