SUSSEX NATIONAL RACEDAY SUNDAY 7th JANUARY 2024 Official race programme £3.00
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TODAY’S CONTENTS Today’s Officials & Meet The Team .......................................................................................... 4 Welcome to Plumpton................................................................................................................. 5 Racecourse Facilities................................................................................................................ 6-7 Customer Information............................................................................................................. 8-9 Top Trainers & Jockeys..............................................................................................................10 How To Read The Racecard .....................................................................................................12 Today’s Top Tips..........................................................................................................................13 Race Conditions ..........................................................................................................................50
TODAY’S racing 1st
12.45pm The Betgoodwin Tom Cannon Juvenile Hurdle Race........................20-21
2nd
1:15pm
The Betgoodwin Mike Cattermole Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase .............................................................. 24-25
3rd
1.45pm
The Betgoodwin Chris Gordon EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race............................................... 30-31
4th
2.15pm
The Betgoodwin Sussex Stayers Handicap Hurdle Race.............. 36-37
5th
2.50pm
The Betgoodwin Sussex National Handicap Chase ...........................40-41
6th
3.25pm
The Betgoodwin Hayley Turner Handicap Chase.......................... 44-45
7th
3.55pm
The Zoe Davison Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race ..................... 48-49 Plumpton Racecourse would like to thank
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
TODAY’S sponsors Friends & Family of Zoe Davison
TODAY’S OFFICIALS Sunday 7th January 2024 Stewards
SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward) ADAM BARKER (Stewards’ Panel Chair), KATIE DOWSON, KATE SMITH, FERGUS SWEENEY
Starters
JAMES STENNING, STEVEN AVIS
Judge
JANE GREEN
Clerk of the Scales
CHRIS HILL
Veterinary Officer
HOWARD NEWITT
Commentator
TONY ENNIS
Raceday Announcer
LEE MCKENZIE
Medical Officers
Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr ROB DENNEY
JMR Nurse
JANE JACKSON
Physio
APRIL HARRIS
Veterinary Surgeons
MATT WATERHOUSE SVS, ELLEN SINGER, NIGEL WOODFORD
Betting Ring Manager
VICKI MOORE
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, CAROL LEGGETT
Safeguarding Lead
STEVE TOMLIN
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
CRAIG STADDON
Official Caterers
STRONG FLAVOURS, 6 Southgate Parade, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6ER
Chief Executive
CRAIG STADDON, 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
Craig Staddon CEO
Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course
Jacqui Hill Head of Sales & Marketing
Molly Taylor Sales Manager
Emily Gailey Marketing Executive
Martyn Smith Company Accountant
Rebecca Warnett Senior Operations Executive
Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson
Lewis Edmond Groundsperson
Ross Craig Groundsperson
Mac Cornford Groundsperson
Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager
WELCOME Welcome to Plumpton’s First Premier Raceday – The BetGoodwin Sussex National Raceday Welcome to Plumpton and from all of the team we wish you a very Happy New Year. We hope you had a great festive period and enjoyed seeing families and friends but it’s great to see you all here to start the New Year in the best way possible – and we’ve been treated to a cracking card! Today marks the start of Plumpton’s very first Premier Raceday, an exciting initiative driven by the BHA and one we have fully embraced. Premierisation is enhancing the quality, prestige and experience of certain dates in our racing calendar, meaning you have the chance to see top-quality horses and increased prize money! Today’s BetGoodwin Sussex National Raceday is our biggest ever prize pot, boasting an increase of £90,000 compared to 2023, and will be the first Premier Raceday shown on Sky Sports Racing! You are also the first to experience live Premier Racing at Plumpton itself. You will see several initiatives around the racecourse: at entrances, the Parade Ring, CCTV and big screens and from our raceday announcer signposting premier racing. Our next Premier raceday will be on 31st March (Easter Sunday), so make sure you join us. I would like to thank our Partners; BetGoodwin, Southern Cranes and Access Ltd and Strong Flavours for their tremendous support throughout the 2023/24 Season, along with today’s sponsors, BetGoodwin and the Friends and Family of Zoe Davison. We wish you all have a tremendous day. We have a cracking 7 race card today, with 59 runners declared and £195,000 of prize money. Apart from the Sussex National which is now worth £35,000 we also have three new races headlined by our Sussex Stayers Hurdle worth £75,000. Last year we saw Atakan win the Sussex National, owned by The Reserve Tankers, trained by Joe Tizzard and ridden by Brendan Powell who beat Blame the Game by a neck. The renewal this year looks strong with 11 going to post. Today we have Baron Alco, nickname ‘Barry’ in our Retired Racehorse Stable. He is our Retraining Of Racehorses (ROR) ‘Horses for Courses’ and we are delighted to welcome him to Plumpton. During his career he won a pair of Cheltenham bonus series races in the 2016/17 season for owner John Stone and defeated Frodon in the BetVictor Gold Cup. Make sure you pop over and give him a polo and a pat. Today we have Plumpton favourites, Queue the Audio performing in the Paddock Bar, so make sure you check them out! Our next two fixtures will be Tuesday 16th and Monday 29th January so if you are thinking of booking tickets or hospitality for either day make sure you visit our website or contact one of our team now. With Easter early this year, Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April, if you are thinking of booking make sure you do this early as this is a popular racing weekend with both tickets and hospitality always in high demand. Have a great day at Plumpton, Heart Of The Community. Best wishes Craig Staddon Chief Executive
Final Fence Restaurant
Final Fence Restaurant
Brewery, and hot food. William Hill betting shop and Tote counter within. Large screens showing all racing going on during the day.
Coffee Hut Situated opposite the Southdown Bar serving locally roasted barista made coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Food Concessions Situated outside the Southdown Stand and in the picnic enclosure Paddock Bar (select fixtures) we have a range Premier bar with views of the of concessions serving various parade ring and finishing line. options including mac & cheese, Serving a range of hot pies, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select sandwiches and light refreshments. fixtures) and much more. William Hill Betting shop and Tote Confectionary available in: betting facilities within. Paddock Bar, Southdown Cafe, Chasers Bar Chasers Bar Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from Harvey's
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.
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today Jim Boyle - will be hoping to continue his impressive 37.5% strike rate this month and saddles Classic Anthem (1.45pm) here today.
TRAINER
WINS IN THE
RUNNERS IN THE
LAST MONTH
LAST MONTH
J Boyle
3
8
37.5
N Henderson
21
73
28.8
F O’Brien
12
43
27.9
V Williams
18
65
27.7
STRIKE %
Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today Luke Scott - will be looking to continue his hot streak and rides One Last Glance (3.55pm).
JOCKEY
WINS IN THE
RIDES IN THE
STRIKE %
LAST MONTH
LAST MONTH
L Scott
2
5
40
D Davis
2
7
28.6
F Gillard
5
20
25
C Quinn
8
33
24.2
Top Horses By Career Prize Money Running Today HORSE
TRAINER
TIME
PRIZE MONEY
Call Me Lord
N Henderson
2:15
£345,598.06
Eldorado Allen
J Tizzard
2:15
£345,329.82
Iceo Madrik
D Pipe
2:50
£162,602.94
On The Blind Side
N Henderson
2:15
£147,207.26
Clongowes
N King
3:55
£117,418.50
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! There are many ways that you can pick your selection: - 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) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
for races with fewer than 3 runners – all to win; for races with 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2; for races with 5-7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2; for races with 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3; for handicap races with 12-15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2-3; for handicap races with 16-21 runners (inclusive) 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3-4; and 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.
RACING INFORMATION horse’s saddlecloth number
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam
colour graphic
horse’s name
8
previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite No. of days since last ran
form
age
weight st-lbs
NEW ZEALANDER (GB) (195) 5604P6-
5
11-2
sire
dam
Br B g Australia - Dalasyla (IRE) O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr B Sir P Vela, Triermore Stud & New England
Derek Fox J Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
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
Br Breeding
O Owner
form guide
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
Official BHA rating
S Sponsor
Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient 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 non-handicap races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. 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 prefixed by the letter h.
train times Departs
Arrives
Departs
Arrives
14.43
Plumpton
Eastbourne
15.13
14.32 Plumpton
London Victoria 15.36
15.43
Plumpton
Eastbourne
16.13
15.32 Plumpton
London Victoria 16.38
16:43
Plumpton
Eastbourne
17.13
16:32 Plumpton
London Victoria 17.36
17.43
Plumpton
Eastbourne
18.13
17.32 Plumpton
London Victoria 18.36
RACE 2
Oxygen arrives in search of his hat-trick having won over C&D last month but, though he merits respect, preference is for AUTHORISED SPEED. Gary Moore’s charge was going best when coming to grief at the second-last on his fencing bow and the talented seven-year-old can make amends today. Scarface (third) is 8lb better off with Oxygen for their recent clash and should not be underestimated either. totewin: Authorised Speed toteeachway: Oxygen
RACE 3
The vote goes to CLASSIC ANTHEM, who was on target in a handicap at Sandown last month. Back in a novices’ hurdle on his second start following wind surgery, there should be more to come from Jim Boyle’s charge and he may prove tough to beat. Both Rock Danse and West Warhorse were victorious last time so they must feature prominently in calculations, along with Walks Like The Man, who hit the frame over 2m here 20 days ago. totewin: Classic Anthem toteeachway: Rock Danse
RACE 4
In what is likely to be a thorough test of stamina, HITITI is preferred following a strong runner-up effort on heavy ground at Sandown last month. A progressive handicapper last season, Mark Walford’s charge can bounce back to winning ways at the main expense of recent Hereford winner Call Me Lord and Eldorado Allen, who has been running with credit over fences of late and is attractively-handicapped over the smaller obstacles. On The Blind Side and Ramo cannot be ruled out either. totewin: Hititi toteeachway: Eldorado Allen
RACE 5
An eye-catcher when staying on late in a Listed chase at Newbury last time, ROSE OF ARCADIA should be well suited by going up to this marathon trip. The relatively unexposed nine-year-old is narrowly preferred to easy Exeter scorer Foxboro and Tommie Beau, who has won Nationals on his last two starts and comes here off a career-high mark. A taking winner on just his second start in this sphere, Sporting Ace is another key player, along with Gold Clermont. totewin: Rose Of Arcadia toteeachway: Tommy Beau
RACE 6
THROUGH THE AGES justified strong market support when bolting up at Newbury last month and it is hard to look past him today, despite the penalty. Nachtgeist finished a solid third at Hereford three days ago and would perhaps be the main danger should he be turned out quickly, while Macari, whose hurdling bow wasn’t devoid of promise, appeals most of the remainder. totewin: Through The Ages toteeachway: Nachtgeist
They was plenty of encouragement to be taken from FLAMELCO’s first completed start over fences when a staying-on third over 2m at Lingfield in late-November. This stiffer test of stamina should see him in a better light and Gary Moore’s inmate edges the vote over Baddesley. The nine-year-old’s stamina looked stretched by the extended 3m distance when third over hurdles at Kempton last time and he isn’t taken likely on this switch to fences. Morfee and Icaque De L’isle cannot be dismissed either. totewin: Flamelco toteeachway: Baddesley
RACE 7
RACE 1
TODAY’S TOP TIPS
BUCEPHALUS posted a respectable third on his return to hurdling at Kempton in November and a similar effort may suffice in this open affair. Colours On Canvas landed a novice hurdle at Lingfield last time with something in hand and an opening mark of 114 looks workable. The five-year-old may emerge as the chief threat to the selection, ahead of Sun Joy, who wasn’t disgraced in a deeper event at Sandown last month. totewin: Bucephalus toteeachway: Colours On Canvas
LAST MEETING REVIEW
The days action began with a novices’ hurdle which went the way of the Chris Gordon trained favourite Goodwin who kept on well to win by two lengths. The gelding received strong support in the betting, going off as the 7/4 favourite and certainly justified the support as he showed plenty of fight to keep on well and score to make it two wins from four starts. It was a good ride from Rex Dingle and Goodwin could be one to keep an eye on going forwards. The favourite was unable to clutch the win in the day’s second race however as the Venetia Williams trained Oxygen made it two wins from two this term. The gelding was made to work for it however as the market leader Pepe Le Moko pushed him all the way. It was an exciting race as both raced prominently throughout the contest, taking control of the contest approaching the last. In the end it was Oxygen who just had a little bit more left in the tank and Charlie Deutsch rode the gelding to the win. Jane Williams’ Pepe Le Moko looked good in defeat however and still finished seven lengths ahead of the third placed Scarface. 13 went to post for our third race and it was the Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville combination that came in clutch as Fierce Warrior took the win. Going off as joint second favourite at 100/30, the promising four-year-old maiden jumped pretty well and looked strong throughout. He rallied well late to take the lead and score the win. His joint second favourites Menaggio and Bentley’s Return took second and third respectively while the well supported In D’Or could only manage fifth. Next up was the days first Handicap contest, this time for horses rated 0-120 which saw the Sarah Humphrey trained Milan Bridge score his first win in over a year after a great ride from Daryl Jacob in the saddle. The gelding started well and found himself in touch with the leaders throughout the contest. He took the lead approaching the last and was able ride clear comfortably. It was a result that surprised many as this was a sudden and marked improvement in form for the seven-year-old he appeared to enjoy the left-handed track. The fifth saw Commanding View take the win in the 0-100 Handicap Hurdle. Mel Rowley’s gelding raced well as Charlie Deutsch kept him right on the shoulder of the leader, biding his time as he waited to make his move. He pushed on from two out to take the lead and kept on gamely in an edge of your seat finish as both he and the market leader Tellmesomethinggood raced all out towards the finish line. Commanding View just did enough to hold on for the win by only a neck. Toby Lawes and Tom Cannon teamed up to win in the sixth race of the day as the well-backed Sir Rock took the win. Despite some less than fluent jumping throughout, the gelding was able to stay in a good position and was just able to find enough to clutch the win. Andy Irvine’s Shaw’s Cross travelled strongly, taking the lead as they approached the last but just couldn’t find enough to hold off the fast finishing Sir Rock. Our finale went to the Nicky Henderson trained Lady D’Arbanville on only the second race of her career. Speaking of seconds, it was the second win of the day for the Henderson/de Boinville duo here. She looked green throughout the contest but she raced well, riding out a comfortable winner by seven and a half lengths to conclude the days action.
PREMIER PREVIEW Local trainer Gary Moore is well-represented this afternoon (saddles a runner in five of the seven races) and he will be disappointed if he doesn’t get off to the best possible start, with Through The Ages in the juvenile hurdle. Third behind Triumph Hurdle favourite Burdett Road at Huntingdon, he jumped much better when making all at Newbury, where he won by 15 lengths. Likely to be a short price, it will be a shock if the well-bred son of Golden Horn can’t defy a 6lbs penalty under Caoilin Quinn, who enjoyed a memorable double at Chepstow over Christmas, when partnering Salver (Finale Juvenile Hurdle) and Nassalam (Welsh Grand National) to success. With Sandown abandoned yesterday, Moore runs the promising Authorised Speed under top-weight in what looks to be a cracking novices’ limited handicap chase. Fifth in the 2022 Champion Bumper, he won his first two starts on soft ground over hurdles and scored for a third time, back at Sandown, in March. He was running a big race on chase debut at Ascot recently, until falling two out and back on softer ground, he
Gary Moore will have another busy afternoon at Plumpton with runners in five races.
should go well, provided that the fall doesn’t have a negative impact on his jumping. Rock My Way looked highlypromising when winning the Grade 2 Classic Novices’ Hurdle on trials day last January and makes his chasing debut here, on the back of a wind-operation. With the tongue-tie applied, he could well bounce back under Sam Twiston-Davies, whilst the improving Oxygen arrives here on a roll and on the back of a victory over course-anddistance. Up another 6lbs, this looks to be his toughest test to date, but the grey is in fine form at present, as his is trainer Venetia Williams. In race three, Walks Like The Man should appreciate the longer trip, having been wellbeaten on hurdles debut at this track last month. He had earlier looked quite promising when winning a Newton Abbot bumper, after which he took his chance in a Listed contest at Cheltenham. However, the penalised runners look to hold sway in this 2m4½f novices’ hurdle, with West Warhorse winning with ease at Fakenham (first start over this sort of trip) and Rock Danse was successful at the third attempt,
up at Hexham. Both handle deep ground and both were ridden to success by today’s riders, Alice Stevens and Daire Davis, respectively. The one with the strongest form, however, is Jim Boyle’s Classic Anthem, who shaped well in a bumper and a novice hurdle at Kempton, before making an encouraging return at Sandown. He then made a winning handicap debut at the same track in earlyDecember, coping well with the heavy ground and staying-on strongly, suggesting that this longer trip will be right up his street. That win, which came on the back of wind surgery, came off a mark of 114 and having been upped a further 6lbs by the handicapper, he sets a good standard with an official BHA Rating of 120. Without a runner under National Hunt rules since Tellmesomethingood finished a neck second here on 18th December, Boyle’s Flat runners have been running well of late, with The Conqueror successful at Lingfield just five days later. The valuable Sussex Stayers Handicap Hurdle sees some familiar names return to the fray, with Nicky Henderson saddling both Call Me Lord and On The Blind Side. The former is just 1lb higher than when successful at Hereford last month, whilst the latter, who is partnered by the inform James Bowen, was dropped 1lb for his recent Sandown third. He is now just 2lbs higher than
when successful at Newbury in March. Hititi finished in front of On The Blind Side on that occasion and is one of the potential improvers in this field, whilst Eldorado Allen reverts to hurdling – off an 11lbs lower mark – following his fourth in the Coral Gold Cup and Annual Invictus makes his belated seasonal reappearance. Better ground would likely suit Chris Gordon’s nine-year-old, who is a smart performer on his day. The Sussex National looks equally competitive, with Tommie Beau bidding to followup his regional National wins at Sedgefield and Fontwell. This looks much tougher, however, with Foxboro winning well over a marathon trip at Exeter and the novice Sporting Ace is looking to win this on just his third chase start. He has always threatened to develop into a nice horse and beat the 150-rated Master Chewy in a bumper as a young horse. Race six also looks to be a tricky puzzle to solve, whilst the most interesting runner in the concluding contest is Colours On Canvas, who made a pleasing British debut at Lingfield in November. The placed horses haven’t exactly franked the form since, but an opening mark of 114 gives him a chance and he is bred to cope with testing ground.
Written by Paul Ferguson - Weatherbys Rock Danse was a convincing winner at Hexham last month.
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THE BETGOODWIN TOM CANNON JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for juvenile four yrs old ¬ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)
1m 7f 195y
FIRST RACE 12.45 Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): G L Moore (49 wins from 335 runners, 15%) runs THROUGH THE AGES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs THROUGH THE AGES Longest Traveller: NACHTGEIST trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 118 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
st-lb
1
THROUGH THE AGES (GB) (18) 31 D
11-6
MACARI (GB) (30) 066
11-0
NACHTGEIST (IRE) (3) 63
11-0
Br B g Golden Horn - Rumh (GER) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary Moore, Horsham T B Godolphin K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby at the start of 2023. Left form of his hurdle debut third well behind when landing a 2m Newbury juvenile (heavy) from the front just before Christmas. Should be more to come from him. TFR##### BHA-
2
Br B g Sixties Icon - Potternello (IRE) Marc Goldstein J O Ricki Vaughan, R Bisiker, Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes T B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form when mid-field in 2 bumpers in November and similar story when sixth of 7 on Sandown hurdling debut last month, not impressing with his jumping. A lot more will be needed to trouble Through The Ages. TFR##!!! BHA-
3
Br Ch c Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE) Harry Reed J O Middleham Park XCV & Avon Racing Ltd Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat in Germany and from the family of top-class hurdler/chaser Melon. Modest on hurdle debut but did offer more when 9 3/4 lengths third at Hereford on Thursday. Obvious one to chase home the favourite. TFR###!! BHA-
4
NO GUARANTEE (GB) (41) 00P
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock O High Weald Racing B Littleton Stud TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 bumpers and a Kempton juvenile hurdle.
5
11-0
Tabitha Worsley (3) J Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
CLENCHED (GB) (9) 0
TFR#!!!! BHA-
10-7
Br Ch f Cityscape - Grasped Jack Quinlan J O Adrian Sparks & Partner Julia Feilden, Newmarket T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Vaillant UK S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who was a remote seventh on his recent Doncaster hurdle debut. TFR#!!!! BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 3-10 Through The Ages (GB), 9-2 Nachtgeist (IRE), 16-1 Macari (GB), 100-1 Clenched (GB), 300-1 No Guarantee (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
This looks an excellent opportunity for THROUGH THE AGES to add to last month’s Newbury success. Nachtgeist showed some aptitude for hurdling at Hereford the other day and can follow Gary Moore’s charge home.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THROUGH THE AGES 2.NACHTGEIST (IRE) 3.MACARI
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Trainers 2023-24 Standings
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Chris Gordon
149
Nicky Henderson
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Joe Tizzard
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Gary Moore
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Paul Nicholls
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Harry Fry
43
Andy Irvine
40
Evan Williams
38
Lucy Wadham
36
Seamus Mullins
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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.
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2m 3f 164y
SECOND RACE 1.15
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (53 wins from 233 runners, 23%) runs RED WINDSOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Va Williams (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs OXYGEN Longest Traveller: OXYGEN trained by V Williams, Hereford, 182 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
age
st-lb
1
AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) (16) 11510-F
7
11-10
ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (36) 1P0-056 D
6
11-7
SCARFACE (IRE) (20) 435-633 C
7
10-7
RED WINDSOR (IRE) (48) 5233-42
7
10-6
OXYGEN (FR) (20) 5665-11 CD
6
10-6
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Tangaspeed (FR) David Noonan J O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mme Laurence Gagneux Gallagher Group Ltd. S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who would surely have made a winning start over fences but for departing 2 out at Ascot (17f) 16 days ago, yet to be asked for maximum effort. Well worth another chance. TFR##### BHA135
2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Rockvale Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Not quite as good as a 2 1/2m Grade 2 novice hurdle win at Cheltenham last January might suggest but he is pretty useful and a point win at the start of his career suggests he should take to chasing. Sports a first-time tongue tie (has had wind surgery). TFR###!! BHA132
3
Br B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) Brendan Powell J O Mr K Leggett, Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mrs Lisa Doran Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a brace of small-field novice hurdle victories last season. Best effort over fences this term when 7 3/4 lengths third to Oxygen over C&D 3 weeks ago but an 8lb swing in the weights doesn’t look enough for him to turn the tables. TFR###!! BHA118
4
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pros ‘n’ Cons (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Party People 2 Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Alan Creighton Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over hurdles. Distant last of 4 on his chase debut/reappearance but more like it at second time of asking TFR###!! BHA117 over fences when 9 lengths second of 5 over 2m here 48 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit him.
5
Br Gr g Martaline - Bella Lawena (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J O The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner in France in 2021. Made a low-key start for this yard over hurdles last winter but different proposition over fences this time round, winning handicaps at Lingfield and over C&D. TFR####! BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Authorised Speed (FR), 15-8 Oxygen (FR), 15-2 Scarface (IRE), 10-1 Rock My Way (IRE), Red Windsor (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
An interesting novice handicap chase. AUTHORISED SPEED looked all set to make a successful start to his chase career when tipping up at the second last at Ascot last month and is taken to gain compensation and deny Oxygen the hat-trick.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) 2.OXYGEN (FR) 3.RED WINDSOR (IRE)
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2m 4f 114y
THIRD RACE 1.45
Leading course trainer (19-24): G L Moore (49 wins from 335 runners, 15%) runs DIPLOMATIC ASH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs DIPLOMATIC ASH Longest Traveller: ROCK DANSE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 147 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
Age
st-lb
1
CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (30) 1/5-231
6
11-10
ROCK DANSE (FR) (25) F0/-021
7
11-10
WEST WARHORSE (IRE) (19) 06-001
6
11-10
CAN’T BUY TIME (IRE) (155) 60
5
11-4
D’AMBONNAY (IRE) (20) 0/-000
6
11-4
DIPLOMATIC ASH (IRE) (18) 0
5
11-4
NO MORE NO (IRE) (48) P-0UP
5
11-4
WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) (20) B1-103 6
11-4
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane Robert Dunne J O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom T B J. Mernagh Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive recruit from the Irish pointing field who is shaping up nicely over hurdles, placing in maiden/novices before making a successful switch to handicap company at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. TFR##### BHA120
2
Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Magic Danse (FR) Daire Davis (7) J O Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Hexham maiden over this trip (heavy) last month. That form is nothing special but he has the potential for better again. TFR####! BHA118
3
Br B g Westerner - An Banog (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) J O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T B Ms M. Kavanagh Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Left his hurdling debut behind when landing 7-runner novice hurdle (5/1) at Fakenham (2 1/2m, heavy) 19 days ago. Open to further progress. TFR###!! BHA-
4
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J O High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T B Mrs R. H. Lalor Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in maiden hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland over the summer when sixth of 12 at Kilbeggan but the form is barely modest. Likely outsider now setting out for new stable with a tongue tie added. TFR#!!!! BHA-
5
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Encore du Cristal (USA) O Mr P. S. Wardle B Miss Victoria Markowiak TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers/maiden hurdles.
6
Harry Reed J Camilla Poulton, Lewes T TFR#!!!! BHA-
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE) David Noonan J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mrs R. H. Lalor K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability without threatening in 2m Newbury maiden hurdle on debut just before Christmas. Should progress, particularly now stepping up in trip. TFR###!! BHA-
7
Br Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE) Fergus Gregory J O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant T B Pat & Tom Sinnott Prolinx Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced completed start in points and has failed to complete both starts under Rules, pulled up when sent off 200/1 for a 20.5f Leicester novice hurdle last time. TFR##!!! BHA-
8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Four Candles And Partners Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Mr Mark Grace, TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in Newton Abbot bumper in October. Not up to a Cheltenham listed bumper next time and beaten 18 lengths when third on 2m course hurdle debut last month. TFR###!! BHA30
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: TWINJETS (IRE) 6 11 10 Harry Cobden 1-3 (Milton Harris) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Classic Anthem (IRE), 3-1 Rock Danse (FR), 11-2 West Warhorse (IRE), 6-1 Walks Like The Man (IRE), 12-1 Diplomatic Ash (IRE), 150-1 Can’t Buy Time (IRE), 250-1 D’Ambonnay (IRE), 300-1 No More No (IRE) CLASSIC ANTHEM won a competitive 2m novice handicap at Sandown last time and could have more to offer now stepping up to 2 1/2m so he’s taken to defy PLAY SMARTER the penalty. Fellow last-time-out winners Rock Danse and West Warhorse may give him most to do. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) 2.ROCK DANSE (FR) 3.WEST WARHORSE (IRE)
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PREMIER PROFILE VOY POR USTEDES What do Voy Por Ustedes and Pentland Hills have in common, other than both being highly talented and successful racehorses and winners at the Cheltenham Festival? The answer? Plumpton. Both horses had runs at the Sussex venue ahead of wins at The Festival – the four-year-old hurdler Pentland Hills going on to achieve success in the 2019 Triumph Hurdle (G1), while three races after his Plumpton victory Voy Por Ustedes enjoyed his first Festival glory day in the 2006 Grade 1 Arkle Challenge Chase. The 2001-born gelding by Villez started his career in 2004 in France as a juvenile hurdler with six runs that autumn before he was transferred to the UK and trainer Alan King, the horse having travelled over the Channel with Penzance, another former Kingtrained Grade 1 Cheltenham star. That spring Voy Por ran in four British hurdles ridden in the quartet of races by King’s retained jockey Robert “Choc” Thornton. The Sir Robert Ogden-owned gelding made his first chase start the following November at Warwick, but without Thornton on board – that pleasure was given instead to the 20-time champion NH jockey AP McCoy, who steered
Voy Por Ustedes on his way to victory at Plumpton in December 2005.Three months later he was a Cheltenham Festival winner.
the bay, sent off the 6/5 favourite, to a 3l victory. “I had a fall at Liverpool and bust some ribs, I wanted to get back to ride at Warwick but Kingy wouldn’t let me ride… I am still not sure he was right!” recalls Thornton, now stud manager for Appletree Stud but then in the midst of a golden period riding for the highly successful King yard. “I had schooled Voy Por that autumn, in my mind he was always going to be that season’s Arkle winner. I know it sounds arrogant, but we were enjoying such a purple patch then, it seemed that we were almost bullet proof.” Thornton ensured that he regained the ride at Plumpton for that second chasing start in the coralcasino.com Novices Chase over 2m1f, and he rode the horse in every subsequent race apart from the gelding’s very last start. The £25,000 bonus then on offer to a winner at Plumpton, who went on to win a race at The Festival, swung the decision for connections to send their exciting four-year-old chaser to run at the Sussex track. For Thornton the decision made good sense, too, the jockey being a strong advocate of running good horses at country tracks viewing it as an ideal way to provide a vital career and educational stepping stone.
“You could go and guarantee a nice introduction to a nice horse, and when you ride a good horse on a track like Plumpton it’s just such a fantastic feeling,” he smiles. “You can just sit where you want to be, in front or behind, and you know almost with certainty that, bar mishap, you are going win. It helps to give a good young horse so much confidence.”
to a great chasing career. He won his next three starts – on a return to Warwick for a 2m novice, at Wincanton in February for the Grade 2 Kingmaker Novice Chase and then, as Thornton had so accurately predicted that autumn, was victorious in the 2006 running of the Grade 1 Arkle Chase, a class race in which he beat the talented Monet’s Garden.
Of the Plumpton track, he says: “You can get yourself in a position at the top of the hill, grab a hold of them and then just freewheel.
Voy Por and Thornton went on to enjoy an enduring chasing partnership between 2005 and 2010. In total, the jockey rode the gelding 29 times, won twice at the Festival on him in the Arkle and the following year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase (G1), and second in the 2008 Queen Mother to Master Minded and in the 2009 Ryanair Chase (G1) to Imperial Commander.
“If you’re on one good enough, you can then nip through on the last bend – generally one or two in front of you roll off the rail as they tire – and, if you have filled up down the hill, you can then hit the rise full of gas. Those last two fences then really set up a horse well – you’re slightly on the rise, it gets them back on the hocks and you can jump those easy enough; I always found Plumpton to be a very fair track.” In Voy Por’s novice chase, the pair were opposed by the five-year-old mare My World, who subsequently reached a BHA career high of 123, Big Moment, a Listed winner on the Flat who hit 148 at his best over hurdles, and Fleet Street, who had finished third behind Brave Inca in the Supreme Novices Hurdle (G1) the year before. It was a hot novice, but Thornton’s confidence was not misplaced – Voy Por’s class came to the fore and the pair went clear after jumping the last to win by a comfortable 5l. As planned that Plumpton outing propelled the King-trained horse
The pair won five Grade 1 chases and 11 races together, were placed six times at Grade 1 level and finished second or third 11 times. The horse won over a million in earnings. “We just sort of clicked really,” said Thornton. “He was a horse who could be set alight quite easily, and you had to sit still and quiet on him, and that suited me. I was lucky when riding for Alan as he backed his stable jockeys, I was able to always ride him. It was just a special time at the yard, Voy Por was an integral part of that period and pulling on those colours always felt special.” Written by Sally Duckett
Robert ‘Choc’ Thornton, Alan King and Sir Robert Ogden are all smiles after landing the 2007 Queen Mother Champion Chase with Voy Por Ustedes.
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TOM CANNON WINS: 46 RIDES: 194 STRIKE RATE: 23.7%
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HARRY COBDEN WINS: 19 RIDES: 63 STRIKE RATE: 30.2%
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BRENDAN POWELL WINS: 13 RIDES: 107 STRIKE RATE: 12.1%
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HARRY BANNISTER WINS: 10 RIDES: 37 STRIKE RATE: 27%
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£345,329.82
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CALL ME LORD RACING TODAY AT: 2:15 TRAINER: N. Henderson OWNER: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede ELDORADO ALLEN RACING TODAY AT: 2:15 TRAINER: Joe Tizzard OWNER: J P Romans & Terry Warner
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ICEO MADRIK RACING TODAY AT: 2:50 TRAINER: D. Pipe OWNER: Prof Caroline Tisdall
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WINS: 53 | RUNNERS: 233 | STRIKE RATE: 22.7%
CHRIS GORDON
02
WINS: 49 | RUNNERS: 335 | STRIKE RATE: 14.6%
GARY MOORE
03
WINS: 19 | RUNNERS: 131 | STRIKE RATE: 14.5%
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THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX STAYERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50)
3m 217y
FOURTH RACE 2.15
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (53 wins from 233 runners, 23%) runs ANNUAL INVICTUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (14 wins from 36 runners, 39%) runs CALL ME LORD & ON THE BLIND SIDE Longest Traveller: MARIO DE PAIL trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 290 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
age
st-lb
1
CALL ME LORD (FR) (22) 25205-1
11
12-0
ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (253) 13P106- C 9
11-13
Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Roger Marot The Sporting Life S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return last term and repeated the feat this time around, albeit looking flattered as the pace collapsed when beating 4-rivals at Hereford (19.7f) 3 weeks ago, leading after the last and driven out. This likely to prove tougher. TFR###!! BHA145
2
Br B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE) Freddie Gordon (5) J O Mr Thomas Michael Smith Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Mrs Deborah Hobson Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who tasted success twice over hurdles last season, latterly at Newbury (24.2f) in February, taking full advantage of an easy time on the front end. Finished midfield in competitive handicap chase contests after and record fresh a plus. TFR###!! BHA144
3
ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (36) 5054-34
10 11-12
ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) (29) 4/PP1P-3
12
11-8
HITITI (FR) (29) 2111-42
7
11-3
MARIO DE PAIL (FR) (11) 23F/-44P
9
10-8
RAMO (FR) (21) 112-102 CD
7
10-5
TRANSMISSION (IRE) (15) 044-023
7
10-2
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) J O J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who arrives having run a cracker when fourth in last month’s Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, staying on gradually from 4 out. Much lower hurdles mark to explore here and his rider takes off a handy 5lb. TFR##### BHA143
4
Br B g Stowaway - Such A Set Up (IRE) James Bowen J O Mr A. D. Spence Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Ms J. Corrigan Spreadex Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart hurdler who cashed in from a career-low mark at Newbury (3m) in March. Ended his campaign with a fair run at Cheltenham in April but showed he retains plenty of ability when third in handicap at Sandown 4 weeks ago. TFR###!! BHA139
5
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) Bryan Carver J O Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m and better for reappearance effort when edged out late on at Sandown (23.5f) 4 weeks ago (On The Blind Side placed third). That may not prove his limit at staying trips. TFR####! BHA134
6
Br Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sauveterre (FR) Gavin Sheehan J O V & A Phillips, J Martin & Bowen Group Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Pigoni M & M Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd, Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but error-prone maiden handicap chaser who ran below par when pulled up back over hurdles at Chepstow (23.6f) over Christmas. Tongue tie added to cheekpieces now. TFR##!!! BHA125
7
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O C B Compton & L Di Franco Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive since upped to staying trips and having resumed winning ways on return at Ludlow in November, he quickly dispelled a lesser effort when runner-up at Carlisle (25f) 3 weeks ago. TFR####! BHA122
8
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE) Joe Anderson (5) J O Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Ms Johanna Dunne Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who cemented positive start for new stable when good third on handicap debut at Ascot (23.5f) 2 weeks ago, coming from much further back than pair that beat him. That rates strong form for the grade. TFR####! BHA118 36
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8. Stewards Note: MARIO DE PAIL: Following its run on 27/12/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), 9-2 Hititi (FR), 11-2 Ramo (FR), 6-1 Call Me Lord (FR), 8-1 On The Blind Side (IRE), Transmission (IRE), 12-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), 25-1 Mario de Pail (FR) Established as a smart chaser, ELDORADO ALLEN ran another sound race when fourth in last month’s Coral Gold Cup and, operating from his much lower mark in this sphere, with his rider taking off a handy 5lb, he could be worth siding with PLAY SMARTER to get back on the winning trail. Transmission and Ramo are a pair of low-mileage stayers going the right way and are feared, as is Hititi, who is another well in the mix. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) 2.TRANSMISSION (IRE) 3.RAMO (FR)
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THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for five yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £35000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)
3m 4f 102y
FIFTH RACE 2.50
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (53 wins from 233 runners, 23%) runs BLAME THE GAME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs ECEPARTI Longest Traveller: ECEPARTI trained by V Williams, Hereford, 182 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
age
st-lb
1
TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (49) 042411 C D
9
12-1
SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (17) P22-0UP D
10
11-9
ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (18) 413-103
9
11-7
ICEO MADRIK (FR) (37) UF2PP-0
6
11-6
FOXBORO (GER) (25) 61P-001
9
11-3
SPORTING ACE (IRE) (29) 2224-01
8
10-12
DOM OF MARY (FR) (49) 321-546
8
10-11
BLAME THE GAME (IRE) (50) 12U4-40 C
9
10-6
Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in the summer and better than ever when enhancing his good strike rate at Sedgefield (Durham National) and Fontwell (Southern National) last 2 starts. Smashing stayer but 5lb rise for latest win looks on the harsh side. TFR###!! BHA136
2
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Fergus Gillard J O The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/ Ffos Las. Below par reappearance at Haydock and failed to complete both starts since. Others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA130
3
Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Mr Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Vincent Digby Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who can boast a good strike rate and wasn’t beaten far in a listed chase at Newbury last time. Not discounted. TFR####! BHA128
4
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunday Madrik (FR) Jack Tudor J O Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington T B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in France for David Cottin but he has offered little so far for this yard, including back hurdling on Newbury reappearance 37 days ago. Plenty to prove. TFR##!!! BHA127
5
Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) Harry Kimber (3) J O Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford T B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season and back to form with a bang when producing a career-best win at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) last month, suited by the step up to a marathon trip. TFR##### BHA124
6
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Knockbounce View (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Neil King, Burderop T B Celine Mullins Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well over hurdles during a busy 2022/23 schedule. Left chase debut form behind as he proved himself better in this sphere than over hurdles when winning handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy, 6/1) 29 days ago. TFR####! BHA119
7
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Mr P. J. Cave David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Stratford in April and caught the eye after 6 months off when a running-on fourth at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft). Decent sixth in much better race at Cheltenham soon after. TFR####! BHA118
8
Br B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Redz Together Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Paddy Kinsella Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner last season who built on return when mid-field in Cheltenham handicap. Can build on that again but heavy ground would be a concern. TFR###!! BHA113 40
9
GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (19) 1162-31 C
8
10-5
ECEPARTI (FR) (19) 440-112
10
10-5
SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE (GB) (20) P552-22 C11
10-3
Br B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) Philip Armson (3) J O Doyoufollow Partnership Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicaps here (25.7f) in March and all the better for reappearance run over hurdles when resuming winning ways at Fakenham (29.1f, heavy) 19 days ago by 14 lengths from Eceparti. TFR###!! BHA112
10
Br B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford T B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet & G. Leca Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a career-low mark when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later but a further 8lb rise prevented the hat-trick at Fakenham. TFR###!! BHA112
11
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Doubly Guest Gavin Sheehan J O The Syndicators 2 Paul Webber, Banbury T B Dr G. W. Guy Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who’s been runner-up on his last 3 starts but looks vulnerable back up in class. TFR###!! BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: ATAKAN (FR) 7 10 8 Brendan Powell 11-4 (Joe Tizzard) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8, 11. Stewards Note: SIDI ISMAEL: Following its run on 21/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its left-fore. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Foxboro (GER), 15-2 Sporting Ace (IRE), 8-1 Dom of Mary (FR), 17-2 Rose of Arcadia (IRE), 9-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 10-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), Eceparti (FR), 12-1 Blame The Game (IRE), Special Acceptance (GB), 33-1 Iceo Madrik (FR), 40-1 Sidi Ismael (FR) FOXBORO proved better than ever when winning at Exeter last month, the step up to a marathon trip the making of him, and he can defy a 5lb rise with more PLAY SMARTER to come over long distances. Dom of Mary and Rose of Arcadia both look on fair marks back down in class so head the dangers.
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FIF TH RAC E
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOXBORO (GER) 2.DOM OF MARY (FR) 3.ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE)
THE BETGOODWIN HAYLEY TURNER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for five yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
2m 3f 164y
SIXTH RACE 3.25
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (53 wins from 233 runners, 23%) runs BADDESLEY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs GRIZZLY JAMES Weightwatcher: KAP AUTEUIL won off a handicap mark of 136, his rating is now down 26lb to 110. Longest Traveller: GRIZZLY JAMES trained by V Williams, Hereford, 182 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
age
st-lb
1
KAP AUTEUIL (FR) (23) 2PP-056
9
12-0
ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (55) 33234-2
6
11-13
MORFEE (IRE) (24) F11/-021 C
8
11-11
BADDESLEY (IRE) (41) P33-513 C
9
11-11
GODOT (IRE) (20) 31-1036 C
7
11-10
FLAMELCO (FR) (38) 5050-F3
6
11-7
FLAGRANT DELITIEP (FR) (29) 65-434U D 9
11-7
GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (26) 55P1F-P
11-2
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR) Tom Cannon J O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Mme Henri Devin Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best but he arrives well out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces on his last two runs at Fontwell and Doncaster. Hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA110
2
Br B g Free Port Lux - Quetsche de L’Isle (FR) Harry Bannister J O Harper Girls Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T B Mme Veronique Sayet Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful chase winner in France and has run to a similar level for his current yard, good runner-up on his return in 2m5f handicap at Fakenham. One to consider. TFR####! BHA109
3
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ma Baker (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Ronan Tynan We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Built on earlier promise to gan a first success over fences in 9-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 24 days ago, idling and just holding on. Needs considering despite taking a 5lb rise. TFR###!! BHA107
4
Br B g Presenting - Fox Theatre (IRE) Freddie Gordon (5) J O Mr C. Gordon Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Ms N. Metcalfe Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in excellent nick over hurdles, scoring here before third of 5 at Kempton (24.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Not discounted now switched to chasing. TFR###!! BHA107
5
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie Stan Sheppard J O The Reserve Tankers Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds TIMEFORM VIEW A dual hurdles winner in the spring but not so good since returning from 6 months off, tried over fences (cheekpieces on) when beating only one in C&D handicap last time. Has something to prove. TFR##!!! BHA106
6
Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) David Noonan J O The Winning Hand Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler in France who posted much his best effort for his current yard when third in 2m handicap chase at Lingfield 38 days ago, despite looking unsuited by drop in trip. Big shout off a 2lb lower mark. TFR##### BHA103
7
Br Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Naltiepy (FR) Harry Kimber (3) J O Mrs Christine M. Hinks Robert Walford, Blandford T B Michel Contignon & Mme Nelly Contignon Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but he was running with credit when unseated rider 4 out in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Enters calculations off a falling mark. TFR###!! BHA103
8
8
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Mariyara (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr G. Hannon Venetia Williams, Hereford T B E.A.R.L. Haras Saint James Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who scored over fences at Hereford and looked set to follow up when falling 2 out at Chepstow later last spring. Off 8 months before pulled up on his recent return at Fontwell. TFR###!! BHA98 44
9
BROWN BULLET (IRE) (20) 130-563 C
9
10-2
SHAW’S CROSS (IRE) (20) 425-342 C
12
10-2
Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Barrack Buster Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Dan Shaw Simon Clare Andy Irvine Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B Paul Doyle Global Herbs Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m2f hurdles winner who wasn’t discredited on her first run over fences since 2021 when a C&D third 20 days ago. Can give another good account off an unchanged mark. TFR###!! BHA84
10
Br B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J O Mareildar Racing Part 1 Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B Mr N. Davis Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran gained his first success over fences here last term for Paul Henderson and in good form for his new yard, runner-up over C&D 20 days ago. Can go well again despite being 3lb out of the handicap. TFR###!! BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: EN COEUR (FR) 9 10 5 Micheal Nolan 9-2 (Seamus Mullins) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 9, 10. Stewards Note: BROWN BULLET: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Morfee (IRE), 13-2 Icaque de L’Isle (FR), 15-2 Grizzly James (FR), 8-1 Flamelco (FR), Flagrant Delitiep (FR), 17-2 Brown Bullet (IRE), Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 11-1 Baddesley (IRE), 22-1 Godot (IRE), 25-1 Kap Auteuil (FR) FLAMELCO took a big step back in the right direction for Gary Moore when third at Lingfield last time out and with this return to further looking a big plus too he can capitalise on an attractive mark. Icaque de L’Isle is feared most on the back of PLAY SMARTER his good Fakenham second, although it would come as no surprise if Grizzly James bounced back to form and played a part too. Shaw’s Cross completes the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLAMELCO (FR) 2.ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.GRIZZLY JAMES (FR)
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THE ZOE DAVISON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
1m 7f 195y
SEVENTH RACE 3.55
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Gordon (53 wins from 233 runners, 23%) runs ALTO ALTO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs SALIGO BAY Longest Traveller: STOPHERANDGO trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 194 miles.
Br Breeding
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
no
horse
age
st-lb
1
ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (27) 364-0U5 D
9
12-2
INFERNO SACREE (FR) (24) 141-100 CD
6
12-2
MASTER DANCER (FR) (92) 0/13P0-3 D
7
12-0
COLOURS ON CANVAS (FR) (47) 4-1 D
5
11-13
SUN JOY (FR) (30) 242-226
5
11-9
ALTO ALTO (FR) (30) P31-606 CD
7
11-8
SALIGO BAY (IRE) (48) 1464-21 CD
6
11-6
BUCEPHALUS (GER) (55) 324/-3
7
11-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Brendan Walsh Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in this sphere as a novice and made a winning chase debut at Fontwell last October. Disappointing since, though, and cheekpieces didn’t have much effect at Lingfield last time. TFR##!!! BHA117
2
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Tom Buckley (3) J O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with success in 2m2f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot but has been a bit below par on his last two starts. TFR##!!! BHA117
3
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR) Harry Bannister J O The Dancer Quartet Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T B Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning chaser in France who made a successful British debut back over hurdles in Stratford maiden last October before finishing a good third in a Cheltenham handicap. No show since but had an excuse back over fences at Fontwell 92 days ago. TFR###!! BHA115
4
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Passion Francaise (FR) Harry Reed J O Mr J. Daniels Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T B Mrs Marie Illegems TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when fourth on debut in a big-field Naas maiden hurdle (16.3f, soft) during the spring and overcame a troubled passage to make a winning start for this yard in novice at Lingfield. TFR###!! BHA114
5
Br Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Joyeuse Marche Kielan Woods J O The Salmon Spray Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Henri-Alex Pantall & Yvette Pantall Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW French Flat winner who has shown better form as a hurdler but has disappointed on both starts for current yard. TFR##!!! BHA110
6
Br Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Mrs C. New Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous chasing efforts behind when winning 17f handicap at Plumpton in April. Hasn’t fired since and returns to hurdling now. TFR##!!! BHA109
7
Br B g New Bay - Glorification Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T B China Horse Club K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable hurdler who didn’t need to up his game to land a C&D seller readily 48 days ago. On a fair mark and looks worthy of respect. TFR##### BHA107
8
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Batya (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Gestut Am Schlossgarten TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m Flat winner for Chris Wall and made an encouraging start over hurdles when in the frame three times for Laura Young. Creditable third at Kempton on return and enters calculations. TFR###!! BHA106 48
9
STOPHERANDGO (IRE) (42) 2P126-P
7
11-4
BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (20) 0P4-10U CD
7
10-4
ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (47) 34225/-2
7
10-3
CLONGOWES (IRE) (27) 6524-F5
10
10-2
Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Bonjour Bella (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Pickard Racing Another Chance Syndicate Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T B Richard & Lisa O’Brien Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. First run since leaving Claire Harris when 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 42 days ago, well beaten after 4 out. Others more persuasive. TFR##!!! BHA105
10
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J O Surefire Racing Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T B Apple Tree Farm Ltd Global Herbs Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement when opening his account on return in a C&D handicap last month but struggled to make an impact upped in grade at Lingfield next time. Stumbled and unseated here on latest outing. TFR###!! BHA91
11
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou Luke Scott (5) J O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who proved he retains all his ability on the back of a 20-month absence when hitting the cossbar in handicap at Lingfield (2m, good to soft). Engaged 2.05 Wincanton Saturday. TFR####! BHA90
12
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Punctilious Jack Quinlan J O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Neil King, Burderop T B Darley TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who remains a maiden in this sphere but showed some promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (2m) last month. Eased further 4lb ahead of this. TFR###!! BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: EL MUCHACHO (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Cobden 7-2 (Milton Harris) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: BUCEPHALUS: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and hung left. BIRDMAN BOB: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped and unseated the rider. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 11-2 Master Dancer (FR), 6-1 Bucephalus (GER), 7-1 One Last Glance (GB), 15-2 Colours On Canvas (FR), 14-1 Birdman Bob (IRE), 16-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 18-1 Clongowes (IRE), 20-1 Sun Joy (FR), 33-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE), Alto Alto (FR), 40-1 Stopherandgo (IRE) SALIGO BAY had plenty in hand when landing a seller over C&D last time and he’s fairly treated back in handicap company, so he’s preferred to One Last Glance PLAY SMARTER who made a positive return from a long absence at Lingfield recently. Bucephalus is also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALIGO BAY (IRE) 2.ONE LAST GLANCE 3.BUCEPHALUS (GER)
DISTANCE
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3rd 4th
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SEVENTH RACE
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.45 - THE BETGOODWIN TOM CANNON JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 1st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. 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. 12 entries at £75. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE BETGOODWIN MIKE CATTERMOLE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 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. 9 entries, 4 at £25 and 5 at £125. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE BETGOODWIN CHRIS GORDON EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 1st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. 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 9th, 2024. 13 entries at £75. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.15 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX STAYERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for four yrs old and upwards. £375 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 3 at £75 and 11 at £375. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, 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. 17 entries at £175. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.25 - THE BETGOODWIN HAYLEY TURNER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 1st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, 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. 16 entries at £75. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.55 - THE ZOE DAVISON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, 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. 19 entries at £75. - Closed January 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. 50
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