Plumpton Racecard - Wednesday 18th January

WELCOME

Welcome to our January Jumps Raceday.

Christmas has been and gone, New Year’s celebrations seem like a distant memory with it being cold, wet and miserable outside – so what is better than a midweek fixture at Plumpton to blow away the post festive season blues? Nothing we say! And so thank you for joining us at what might be known as a “proper national hunt fixture”. The weather aside, we have one of everyone’s favourite races today and that is the Veteran’s Race for horses aged 10 years or more, which is worth a nice £23k total and so over £12k to the winner. Our field of 9 have had 263 runs and won over £538k between them as well as having 5 previous Plumpton winners in the field and so it should be quite a contest.

Speaking of which, we certainly had a Sussex National to remember, with the Joe Tizzard trained Atakan just prevailing by a neck from the Chris Gordon-trained Blame The Game after over 3 mile and 4 ½ furlongs of pulsating action. Although it was Joe’s first winner of the race in his own right, it carried on the Family tradition as his father Colin is the winning most trainer of the race having previously won it 3 times before passing over the reins. We had a superb atmosphere with a crowd of over 3,200 and it was great to see in the Racing Post this week that attendances over the festive period were strong across the board and well ahead of last year.

It’s a busy time of year now with fixtures coming thick and fast – do remember to book your Paddock Restaurant spaces as soon as possible as space is running out quickly for many racedays.

Have a great day, lets enjoy some proper national hunt racing and we look forward to seeing you again on the 30th January.

Best Wishes, Dan

Dan Thompson Chief Executive

Stewards

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Wednesday 18th January 2023

FERGUS SWEENEY (Chief Steward) MICHAEL ANDREWS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), BEN FORD, KATE SMITH, CODY WATKINS

Starters JAMES STENNING, Esq., SAM AVIS Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales GRAHAM FORD

Veterinary Officer HOWARD ROBINSON Commentator SIMON HOLT

Raceday Announcer LEE MCKENZIE, Esq.

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, DR ROB DENNEY

JMR Nurse MICHELLE FORSDICK Physio APRIL HARRIS Veterinary Surgeons MATT WATERHOUSE (SVS), SIMON STAEMPFLI, ELLEN SINGER

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, KELLY MCSORLEY

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.

Seamus Mullins boasts a 32% strike-rate with his chasers at Plumpton in the last five seasons, yielding a level stakes profit of £37.62, and today he saddles En Coeur (1.55) and I See You Well (3.00).

GAELIC PARK sets the standard for his two rivals to aim at and is likely to be hard to beat given the improvement he’s shown since returning from a break in October. It’s also notable that he won a point-to-point over three miles prior to joining Charlie Longsdon, so shouldn’t have too many issues with this distance. Goodwin Racing showed ability in a couple of bumpers and heads the list of dangers from Flemen’s Tipple.

WIN: GAELIC PARK; DANGER: Goodwin Racing

Most of these have questions to answer and, while En Coeur, who won this corresponding race last year, and Dame du Soir, who won a mares handicap at Cheltenham last month, both make plenty of appeal, it might be worth chancing a small investment on SHAW’S CROSS. The selection runs off a mark 21lb below his last winning hurdles rating and, given that he’s effective at this circuit, he rates a solid value pick.

WIN: SHAW’S CROSS; DANGER: En Coeur

ASTROMACHIA did very little wrong in defeat in three outings over timber towards the back end of last year and is an appealing candidate to land this prize. His yard enjoyed a winner earlier this month and this gelding looks an ideal type to keep the ball rolling. Poncho has ability and can make it tough for the selection, while his stablemate Tenfold also has scope and is another who is dangerous to underestimate.

WIN: ASTROMACHIA; DANGER: Poncho

I SEE YOU WELL finished his race off well when fourth in the Sussex National here at the start of the month and the 10-year-old, who scored the time before at Sandown, has been found a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. Trixster may benefit from going back left-handed following his recent second at Taunton just before Christmas. The drop back in trip might aid the cause of Innisfree Lad.

WIN: I SEE YOU WELL; DANGER: Trixster

SPIKE JONES returned to winning form at Fontwell on Boxing Day with the hood taken off after a slightly below-par effort at Catterick. A 3lb rise is unlikely to stop the six-year-old from progressing again, especially with a stiff test of stamina at this track. Gerico Ville is open to improvement stepping up in trip following his third at Fakenham on New Year’s Day, while others for the shortlist include Midnight Mary and Shot Boii.

WIN: SPIKE JONES; DANGER: Gerico Ville

TOMMY DILLION went up 12lb for a facile success at Lingfield last month when clearly benefiting from heavy ground and, with similar conditions underfoot on this occasion, it would be no surprise if Richard Rowe’s gelding proved capable of backing that performance up. Executive Pool was third in the aforementioned contest and is entitled to build on that effort, while Celtic Fortune showed promise in a bumper at Worcester last May and is also of interest.

WIN: TOMMY DILLION; DANGER: Executive Pool

Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (49 wins from 212 runners, 23%) runs GOODWIN RACING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Longsdon (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs GAELIC PARK

Longest Traveller: GAELIC PARK trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 124 miles.

one-way traffic if he can get near his bumper form now tackling obstacles.

11-3

MAC

8 10-2

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022:

NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

SABBATHICAL: Following its run on 5/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dame du Soir (FR), 5-1 En Coeur (FR), 11-2 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 7-1 Templier (IRE), 8-1 Ben Brody (IRE), 12-1 Sabbathical (FR), 18-1 Dindin (FR), 25-1 Clondaw Robin (IRE), 40-1 Johnny Mac (IRE)

DAME DU SOIR remains favourably handicapped (has been competitive off marks in the 120s) and she’s taken to resume winning ways down in trip/grade. Veteran Ben Brody could be interesting back in trip, while Shaw’s Cross deserves a change of luck. En Coeur has finished out of the places just once from 11 visits to Plumpton but has an 8lb rise to overcome for his latest victory here.

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.

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.

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.

JOHNNY

(IRE)(431) P50/0-

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE)

Liam Harrison J O Mr M. Slingsby Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Patrick O’Riordan Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 4 races over hurdles, including on handicap debut 14 months ago. Another absence to overcome sent chasing. TFR###!! BHA69

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DAME DU SOIR (FR) 2.BEN BRODY (IRE) 3.SHAW’S CROSS (IRE)

ASTROMACHIA

THE GREAT BRITISH BONUS

THE JEFFREY PEATE TRAINERS & JOCKEYS

Jockeys 2022-23 Standings

Harry Cobden 67 Tom Cannon 61 Jamie Moore 49 Brendan Powell 47 Marc Goldstein 35 James Davies 29 Caoilin Quinn 26 Sam Twiston-Davies 22 James Bowen 21 Michael Nolan 21

Trainers 2022-23 Standings

Chris Gordon 166

Gary Moore 128 Milton Harris 74 Joe Tizzard 69 Paul Henderson 64 Nick Gifford 52 Neil Mulholland 51 Andy Irvine 48 Paul Nicholls 48 Seamus Mullins 48

Wishing a very happy birthday to our Annual Members who have already celebrated a January Birthday and to those celebrating their birthday before our next race meeting

John Hutley

Richard Hayler

Stephen Barber

Roy Freeman

Chris Horrell

Ken Bird

Derek Medhurst

Elizabeth Wallis

Stephen D’Arcy

Fiona Boty Barry Griffin

David Horsman

Tony Duc

Michael Sandercock David McAulay

Graham White Malcolm Whitehead

a productive 2021/22 campaign, gaining his third win and his first away from Plumpton in 3 seasons at Fontwell (26f) in April. Back to best when scoring at Sandown last month and left with a lot to do back here latest. Player. TFR####! BHA126

LEGEND (GB) (61) 422-542 D 13

12-0

Jack Quinlan J O Mrs J. May

Br B g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals (IRE)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B F. S. and Mrs May Merribelle Stable Llc S

(IRE) (29) 34/62-5P C 10 10-13 Br B g Westerner - So Supreme (IRE) Niall Houlihan (3) J O The Winterlee Partnership

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

MURCHAN

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8. Stewards Note: POTTERS LEGEND: Following its run on 18/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout. SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE: Following its run on 22/3/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Potters Legend (GB), 7-2 Trixster (IRE), 9-2 I See You Well (FR), 9-1 Putdecashonthedash (IRE), 12-1 Special Acceptance (GB), 16-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), Alminar (IRE), 18-1 Admiral Barratry (FR), Mister Murchan (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

POTTERS LEGEND ran his best race for a while on his second start for this yard when beaten only by one who’s on a roll at Catterick last time and can go one better back against the veterans. In-form pair Trixster and I See You Well head the dangers.

The feature race on today’s six-race card is the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Veterans’ Handicap Chase, a race which was won 12 months ago by Innisfree Lad, who is back to defend his crown.

A conditional jockeys’ race in 2022, David Dennis’ runner carried top-weight to success under Jack Andrews, from a mark of 127. He went on to finish third in the Eider Chase at Newcastle, but having been out of form since, has dropped back down to the exact same rating. Toby Wynne takes off a valuable 5lbs, although the ground would have to be a concern, with it likely riding a lot more testing than it was a year ago.

There are another trio of course-and-distance winners in the lineup, starting with the Seamus Mullins-trained I See You Well, who is another who would, ideally, prefer a sounder surface. A winner on good ground at Sandown on his penultimate start, he finished fourth in the Sussex National at this track last time and his overall course form reads 11F41116134. Six of his 10 career wins have been gained here at Plumpton.

Special Acceptance, who has been off the track for 667 days, and Putdecashonthedash are the other pair of course-and-distance winners, with the latter having won a competitive 0-115 contest here last January. That is the only time that he has raced at Plumpton previously and having failed to complete in his two starts this season, is now just 2lbs higher As for Special Acceptance, he won a similar 0-115 in December 2020 – perhaps, crucially, on soft ground – and returned to finish runner-up in the 2021 Sussex National, when he was beaten by an in-form rival in Seaston Spirit, who was completing a hat-trick. Well-beaten when last seen in March 2021, he has dropped to his last winning mark and if you go right back through his form, you will see that Paul Webber’s 10-year-old finished behind Epatante and Brewin’upastorm on his first two starts over hurdles. He remains lightly-raced for his age and would have to be taken very seriously on old form.

Potters Legend is a teenager now and will be having his third start for trainer Charlie Longsdon, who has enjoyed a fine season to date. He has shaped well in a couple of races so far this season and wasn’t too far behind Wishing And Hoping (50-1 winner at Sandown recently) at Aintree on his reappearance. Runner-up at Catterick last time, he is versatile in terms of ground and remains competitive, despite his age.

Admiral Barratry, Alminar and Mister Murchan all arrive here on the back of being pulled-up last time. The latter, who handles heavy ground, is a course winner and is well-weighted with I See You Well from their meeting in December 2021, whilst Alminar was successful at Ffos Las back in November. Admiral Barratry represents the Lucy Wadham stable and the Newmarket-based trainer saddled a double at Huntingdon on Friday.

Finally, Trixster completes the line-up for Tim Vaughan and Charlie Price. The son of Beneficial remains lightly-raced as a chaser and has been in quite consistent form this term. Despite a lot of that recent form coming on good ground, he won a novice hurdle at Chepstow on heavy ground, way back in December 2018.

Paul Ferguson Weatherbys

M. Fogarty Maguire Jackson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame a couple of times for Philip Fenton last winter and stepped forward from his yard debut when third of 8 at Ascot in November. Similar form when mid-field at Haydock (24.3f, soft) since and likely to find a few too strong once again. TFR###!! BHA110 3

GERICO

VILLE

(FR) (17) 523F-43

Br B g Protektor (GER) - Jadoudy Ville (FR)

7 12-0

Tom Cannon J

O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon Chris Gordon, Winchester T

Mr. J. Poumaillou & Mr. E. Poumaillou Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and placed twice in maidens over 19.5f last season. Disappointing on return but matched the pick of his previous efforts when a close third at Fakenham on New Year’s Day, leaving the impression a stronger gallop might have suited. TFR###!! BHA110

MIDNIGHT MARY

(GB) (29) 14113-2

Bryony Frost J

Br Breeding

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

10-3

10-2

50-1 Entre Deux (FR)

MIDNIGHT MARY ran a cracker on return/yard debut when runner-up over 20.5f here last month, and with this step back up in trip sure to be in her favour, Lucy Wadham’s charge is fancied to go a place better today. Spike Jones proved better than ever when recording his third career success on Boxing Day so he’s put forward as the main danger, with the in-form Shot Boii and Mr Harp another couple worth considering.

PLAY SMARTER

MAIRE’S DREAM (IRE) (28) 346065

6 10-6

Charlie Price (3) J O GOLD & GREEN CROWD AND CAMILLA POULTON Camilla Poulton, Lewes T B Mr Michael Ennis TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles, including on handicap bow at Lingfield last time. Others make more appeal. TFR##!!! BHA75

Br Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Wild Fern (IRE)

INFERNO SACREE (FR) (16)

446563

5 10-4

David Noonan J O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

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

Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort has dropped to an appealing mark and shaped better than the result (did too much too soon) when third here last time. Interesting back down in trip. TFR###!! BHA73

CHRISTOPHER CLIVE (GB) (41)

0000-6

5 10-2

Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - Badb Catha (IRE) J O Mr G. F. Mugleston Claire Harris, Umberleigh T B Graham & Elizabeth Mugleston Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR!!!!! BHA71

LE BALCON

(IRE) (56) 4/P55-30

8 10-2

Tom Bellamy J O Ballards Racing D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T B Miss Catheriona Tully Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame twice from 4 outings in Irish points. No show as yet under Rules and out of the weights for handicap debut, but could do better and warrants a market check. TFR##!!! BHA58

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Annilogs Symphony (IRE)

2022: TARA ITI 4 10 0 Rex Dingle 4-1 (Gary Moore) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 10. Stewards Note: CHRONOS: Following its run on 29/3/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Executive Pool (GB), 11-4 Tommy Dillion (IRE), 8-1 Tara Iti (GB), Cobbs Corner (IRE), 12-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 22-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), 33-1 Checkitsme (GB), Le Balcon (IRE), 40-1 Chronos (GB), Maire’s Dream (IRE), 50-1 Hunsbury (GB)

TOMMY DILLION was much improved when scoring readily at Lingfield last time and he’s taken to overcome a hefty rise at the possible expense of Executive Pool, who was well backed and shaped better than the result in the same race. Tara Iti is also worthy of consideration.

PLAY SMARTER

First Race 1.25 - THE BET GOODWIN 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, and the third £1128. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Goodwin Racing 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. 11 entries at £34. - Closed January 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.55 - THE BUY THE PLUMPTON HISTORY BOOK NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 15th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Plumpton Racecourse has 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. 12 entries at £39. - Closed January 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE BET GOODWIN MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Goodwin Racing has 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. 22 entries at £27. - Closed January 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12146 to the winning horse The second to receive £5589, the third £2794, the fourth £1398 and the fifth £696. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £68 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherby’s has generously sponsored this race and a winning memento will be provided to the winning connections. A Best Turned Out Prize of £50 will be awarded to the winning groom. 11 entries at £68. - Closed January 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9290; Second £4644; Third £2323; Fourth £1162; Fifth £580. (Penalty Value £12146.30)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE STRONG FLAVOURS CATERING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6627 to the winning horse The second to receive £3049, the third £1524, the fourth £763 and the fifth £380. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Strong Flavours Catering have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owners and 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, 2 at £10 and 12 at £49. - Closed January 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5069; Second £2534; Third £1268; Fourth £634; Fifth £316 (Penalty Value £6627.65)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE VISIT attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owners and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 31 entries at £33. - Closed January 12th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.