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WELCOME

Welcome to The Advent Opener Raceday

Welcome to our fifth fixture of the season, The Advent Opener Raceday. With December upon us, it’s certainly starting to feel a bit like Christmas, and I hope you all enjoy the day. We’ve had a fantastic start to the season, welcoming thousands of racegoers and witnessing some excellent horses and thrilling finishes. We’re confident today will be just as exciting, and I’d like to thank you for your continued support.

Today we have 49 runners going to post over 7 races with over £78k of prizemoney on oﬀer. Our feature on the track today is our ﬁfth race worth £23,825, The Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle. We have 8 horses go to post and this year’s renewal promises to be highly competitive, and we extend our best wishes to all the horses and connections not only in this race, but across the entire day’s card.

I would like to thank today’s sponsors, Extech, East Sussex Farmers Benevolent Fund, Chailey Classic & Vintage Tractor Club, Michael O’Shea & Family, Weatherbys, Kalm Kitchen and David Byrne and Friends, along with our Partners; Southern Cranes and Access Ltd, BetGoodwin and Kalm Kitchen for their tremendous support for the 2025/26 Season. We wish you all have a tremendous day.

Be sure to visit our Christmas market located next to the Final Fence Restaurant, where you’ll ﬁnd a wonderful selection of gifts—perfect with only 24 days to go until Christmas.

Our next fixture, Christmas Jumper Raceday on Monday 15th December, will be our final meeting before Christmas, and we look forward to welcoming many of you back. It’s always a fantastic occasion, both on and off the track, with festive jumpers, live music, and competitive racing creating a brilliant atmosphere.

We then return in the New Year with our ﬁrst raceday of 2026, the Sussex National on Sunday 4th January. Last season’s renewal was won by Invincible Nao, and this year’s meeting will feature over £160,000 in prize money, alongside a full programme of family activities—including an ice-skating rink. As this is one of our most popular ﬁxtures, we encourage you to book your hospitality and admission tickets early to avoid missing out.

Have a great day at Plumpton, Heart Of The Community.

Craig Staddon Chief Executive

Stewards

Starters

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Monday 1st December 2025

RICHARD WESTROPP (Chief Steward) ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair), BETH DOWSWELL, KATE SMITH, FERGUS SWEENEY

JAMES STENNING, WILLIAM HOWLETT

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales GRAHAM FORD

Veterinary Officer HOWARD NEWITT

Commentator

RICHARD HOILES

Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN

Medical Officers

JMR Nurse

Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RISWAN GHAANI, Dr ROB DENNEY

MICHELLE FORSDICK

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons

ELLEN SINGER SVS, ALEXANDRE TRIGUINHO, MARIA ROSA

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 KALM KITCHEN, Unit 5 Lascombe Farm, Highfield Ln, Guildford GU3 1BB

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

Rebecca Warnett Senior Operations Executive

Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson

Dan Starnes Groundsperson

Ross Craig Groundsperson

Mac Cornford Groundsperson

Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager

Craig Staddon CEO Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course

CharlieMitchell-Heggs Head of Sales & Marketing

Molly Taylor Sales Manager

Emily Morrill Marketing Specialist

Martyn Smith Company Accountant

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today

Jamie Snowden - saddles Jackstell (FR) in the 2.35.

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Rian Corcoran -

FOOD AND DRINK AT PLUMPTON

Paddock Restaurant

The Paddock Restaurant is our premier restaurant, located on the first floor of our Sussex Stand offering panoramic views of the parade ring, racetrack and South Downs. Starting at £95pp, the Paddock Restaurant package includes a three-course à la carte menu, welcome drink, complimentary racecard, coffee & Plumpton petit fours and table for the day. Tote betting facilities within.

Final Fence Restaurant

(open on selected days)

Situated on the home straight, opposite the final fence, with a private lawn. Starting at £95pp, the Final Fence Restaurant package includes a threecourse set menu, welcome drink, coffee & Plumpton petit fours, table for the

day and a complimentary racecard. Tote betting facilities within.

Southdown Bar/Café

Popular bar and café. Serving light refreshments, locally roasted baristamade coffee, sandwiches, paninis and a selection of hot food. Tote betting facilities within.

Paddock Bar

Premier bar with views of the parade ring and finishing line. Serving a range of hot pies, sandwiches and light refreshments. William Hill betting shop and Tote betting facilities within.

Chasers Bar

Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from

Harvey’s 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 (select fixtures) we have a range of concessions serving various options including mac & cheese, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select fixtures) and much more.

Confectionary available in: Paddock Bar, Southdown Café, Chasers Bar.

RACING INFORMATION

DOMOFMARY(FR)(49)321-546

B g

O Mr P. J. Cave

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW GotoﬀthemarkoverfencesatStratfordinAprilandcaughttheeyeafter6monthsoﬀwhenarunning-on fourthatPlumpton(25.7f,goodtosoft).DecentsixthinmuchbetterraceatCheltenhamsoonafter. TFR BHA118

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

= Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding –father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse

16. sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

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

1. FORM EXPERT VIEW

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

5. JOCKEYS

RACING

Jargon

Bit - A piece of metal that sits in the horse’s mouth and is attached to the bridle and reins.

Blinkers - A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, mainly from each side. Blinkers are designed to help horses concentrate in races.

Boxed in - When a horse cannot obtain a clear run during a race due to other horses being in close proximity.

Bridle - A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached.

Bumper - Also known as a National Hunt Flat race, this race has no obstacles. Used as a way to give horses race experience before tackling hurdles and fences.

Chase - A race run over fences.

Cheekpieces - A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle and performs a similar job as blinkers in helping the horse to concentrate.

Clerk of the course - The person responsible for the overall management of a racecourse on a raceday.

Fences - The type of obstacle jumped during a chase race.

Furlong - A unit of measurement. A furlong is an eighth of a mile or a little more than 201 meters.

Going - The underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Going Stick - A device used to measure the underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Handicap - A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on their overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.

Hood - A type of headgear fitted over the horse’s head to cover its ears and muffle the noise of a raceday.

Hurdles - The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and therefore take less jumping. Sometimes referred to as flights.

Length - The length of a horse from its nose to the start of its tail, and a measurement used to describe the distances between horses at the finish line

Maiden - A horse who has yet to win a race.

Neck - A measurement used to describe a winning margin in a close finish.

Non-runner - A horse withdrawn from a race for which it had been declared.

Novice - A race for horses who are in their first season in that code of racing.

Off the bridle - A term to describe a horse not travelling well.

On the bridle - A term to describe a horse travelling well.

Open ditch - A fence with a ditch on the take-off side.

Outsider - A horse whose chance of winning is considered unlikely.

Parade ring - The area of a racecourse where horses are paraded before each race.

Photo finish - A close race finish, requiring the raceday judge to consult a photo before declaring the winner.

Pulled up - A horse who is brought to a halt during a race by its jockey.

Pulling - A horse who is keen during a race and wants to go faster than its jockey is allowing.

Pushed out - Describes a horse who has gone clear of its rivals in a race after minimal urging from its jockey.

Staying on - A phrase referring to a horse who finished strongly during the closing stages.

Stewards’ inquiry - An inquiry held at the racecourse on a raceday after any given race.

Tongue-tie - A strap used to tie down a horse’s tongue to prevent the tongue getting over the bit which affects a horse’s breathing.

Turn of foot - A term to describe marked acceleration during a race.

Under starter’s orders - Before a race, the starter brings the field of horses into order to prepare them for the start of the race.

Weighed in - Every horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To ensure it does, all jockeys must weight in/out both before and after a race. The ‘weighed in’ announcement made after the race means the result stands.

Andy Irvine’s last two handicap runners have been winners and BIRDMAN BOB, who won nicely over C&D at the start of last month, has an excellent chance of continuing in that vein of form, despite a 7lb rise. King Of Highways ran with credit on his chase debut when third at Lingfield and is likely to be competitive off the same mark. The switch of headgear to a visor might yield some improvement from Atreides.

totewin: Birdman Bob

toteeachway: King Of Highways

FRESH KICKS appears to set the standard based on his first run over hurdles when runner-up at Kempton and Nicky Henderson’s gelding looks to have an ideal opportunity to go one better. Hillwalk finished second to a useful prospect at Chepstow in November of last year and that kind of form would give him every chance now running over hurdles for the first time.

Crest Of Valour is entitled to step forward from his Fontwell debut.

totewin: Fresh Kicks

toteeachway: Hillwalk

Cueros made the perfect start to his hurdling career at Newcastle and lost little in defeat at Wetherby next time. He should progress further, but might struggle to give 7lb to CREST OF STARS. The four-year-old landed a Newton Abbot bumper on his return in October but is sure to be better over an obstacle, especially given that he is a half-brother to the smart Ashdale Bob. General Briar is another to consider.

totewin: Crest Of Stars

toteeachway: Cueros

JOREBEL has gone from strength to strength since scoring at Fontwell in September, winning three of his four starts, including on his fencing bow at Lingfield. Although he only prevailed narrowly, he should have plenty more in the locker and is fancied to go in again, despite a 6lb rise. Touquet was defeated by the selection at Lingfield, but is 1lb better off. Jackpot Cash has struggled of late, but perhaps the application of a first-time tongue-tie will help him.

totewin: Jorebel

toteeachway: Touquet

Having notched up a brace of novice victories, Jackstell completed his hat-trick when switched to handicaps over C&D. He is expected to go close again, but GRENADIER JED is preferred. Robert Walford’s gelding also registered a three-timer on his return at Fontwell and the manner in which he won would suggest he can cope with a 10lb rise. Believitanducan, Bourbali and Sixty Plus add further intrigue to a competitive heat.

totewin: Grenadier Jed

toteeachway: Jackstell

Low Expectations has really turned a corner since returning last month, winning at Fontwell before going in again at Windsor. The penalty shouldn’t be any barrier to further success, but the presence of NO MORE BOLERO might be. Officially rated 69 on the level, he made a mockery of a mark of 84 at Ludlow last week and might still have too much under his penalty. Hill Station can chase the pair home.

totewin: No More Bolero

toteeachway: Low Expectations

A confident vote goes to MESCALERO, who made a pleasing start to his career when second at Worcester in September. Harry Eustace’s charge then finished third over the same C&D, but the winner looked useful and the runner-up has since gone one better over hurdles. This might not be the deepest contest and any further progress could suffice. Saint Invictus was a distant second at Sandown but is still one of the likelier candidates, while Jet Steel must also enter the reckoning.

totewin: Mescalero

toteeachway: Saint Invictus

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9950

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4019, 2nd £2009, 3rd £1005, 4th £502, 5th £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59)

Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (57 wins from 249 runners, 23%) runs KING OF HIGHWAYS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs KING OF HIGHWAYS Longest Traveller: CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 165 miles.

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

Br B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)

Bradley Harris J

O The Chancers Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Paul McKeon

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but holding his form well, narrowly denied another in the frame finish when fifth under a hands and heels ride at Fontwell (21.6f) last time. Will need things to fall right to break his duck but looks worth a well worth a try in first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces). TFRHHHII

OF HIGHWAYS (FR) (13) 0/0546-3 5 11-13

Br Gr g Free Port Lux - Valse de Touzaine (FR)

3

Freddie Gordon J

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Outofachaserbutdidshowability(whilehinting attemperament)inbumpers/hurdles. Hungleftbutimmediatelybetteredhisformonchasedebut (ﬁrst start for 10 months) when third at Lingﬁeld (20f, good) 11 days ago. Unexposed over fences and worth taking a chance on. TFRHHHHH BHA93

BIRDMAN BOB (IRE)

(28) 4352P-1 CD 8 11-12

Br Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE)

O Sureﬁreracing secret circle racing club

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd

4

Freddie Mitchell J

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2 year losing run with an improved display on reappearance over C&D last month, benefitting from a more positive ride to see off 6 rivals. Won easily that day and has been competitive off this sort of mark (7lb higher) at his best. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA92

CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS (FR)

Br B g Saddex - Kauto Etoilee (FR)

O John Edwards and Chris Richards

(20) 5014-35 D 6 11-8

Tom Hutsby (7) J

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

B J. D’Argentre, G. D’Artentre et al JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when easily opening his account over hurdles at Fakenham (2 1/2m, soft) in January. Struggled to make an impact oﬀ higher marks, unable to justify support on second start over fences at Huntingdon last time. Dropped 2lb and worth a check to see if the money comes again. TFRHHIII BHA88

5 HILLTOWN (IRE)

(14) P321U/-P C 7 11-0

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose

Daniel Sansom J O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Holborn Trust Ltd We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Both career wins at this track, latterly over fences in April 2024 and going well when unseated rider later that month. Oﬀ 19 months prior to being pulled up in error over hurdles here 2 weeks ago and market should guide on what is eﬀectively his comeback run. TFRHHHII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

KING OF HIGHWAYS: Following its run on 18/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 King of Highways (FR), Birdman Bob (IRE), 4-1 Atreides (IRE), 10-1 Hilltown (IRE), 12-1 Crac de Megaudais (FR)

KING OF HIGHWAYS doesn’t look entirely straightforward but he’s unexposed over fences and may be able to make his second chase start a winning one. Recent C&D winner Birdman Bob looks the danger given he should make another bold bid from the front, while in-form Atreides clearly isn’t the easiest to win with but cannot be discounted in a change of headgear.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING OF HIGHWAYS (FR) 2.BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) 3.ATREIDES (IRE)

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SECOND RACE 1.05

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Honeyball (15 wins from 73 runners, 21%) runs CREST OF VALOUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs FRESH KICKS

Longest Traveller: CREST OF VALOUR trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles.

OF VALOUR (GB) (36) 6 4 11-4

Br B g Mukhadram - Dolly Penrose

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Crest Racing IV Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Crest Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerLordRocoandbumperwinner(forthisyard)CrestofGlory.Neededtheexperiencebutshowedabilitywhensixth in a 9-runner bumper at Fontwell on debut, lacking a turn of foot to get involved. Should be better suited by this test on hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

KICKS (IRE) (21) P25-2 BF 5 11-4

Br Br g Aﬃnisea (IRE) - Sadhbh’s Delight (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B J. & F. McCabe Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point runner-up hails from a family his yard know well and he’s been prominent in the betting on both starts, shaping like the best horse on ﬁrst run following wind surgery when runner-up at Kempton (21f) on hurdle debut last time. Strong claims to go one better. TFRHHHHH BHA-

LAD (IRE)(599) P26/-

Br B g Milan - Musical Madam (IRE)

O The Encore Partnership IX

6 11-4

James Davies J

Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B Lucy Norton & Norris Mount Stud Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023). Well held in a bumper on Rules debut in April last year and he’s likely to need the run/experience on hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

HILLWALK

(IRE)(309) F/23- 5 11-4

Br B g Ocovango - Mills Melody (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell J

O Ms S. Exell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B John Riordan

TIMEFORM VIEW PromisingstartunderRules,travelledwellwhenrunner-upinaChepstowbumper(good).Racedontheunfavouredpartofthetrackwhenbelowformthird at Fontwell (17.7f) on softer ground when last seen in January. Best not judged on that run and he looks an interesting hurdle debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA-

THE TWO HARRYS (IRE)(26) 3/6/4-0 6 11-4

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Black Rock Lady (IRE)

Brendan Powell J

O Mr Harry Redknapp Harry Derham, Newbury T

B B. & O. Bloodstock OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability but clearly hasn’t been easy to train, going backwards hurdling bow (sweated up following 11 months oﬀ) when well held at Chepstow (19.5f) earlier this month. In good hands however and may take a step forward with that run under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA6

KILL THE GROOVE (IRE)(160)

Br Br m Getaway (GER) - Mixie The Pixie (IRE)

O D. Hill, N. Emanuel & B. Chantler

B P. Brolan

U00-333

5 10-11

Marc Goldstein J

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

Karen Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers/hurdles for Ben Pauling but was let down by her jumping on ﬁnal start for the yard. First run for new trainer but will have a better chance in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: JULIUS DES PICTONS (FR) 5 11 4 Gavin Sheehan 8-15 (Jamie Snowden) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Fresh Kicks (IRE), 5-1 Hillwalk (IRE), 7-1 The Two Harrys (IRE), 12-1 Crest of Valour (GB), 22-1 Kill The Groove (IRE), 40-1 Fury Lad (IRE)

FRESH KICKS ticks plenty of boxes and he’s taken to get oﬀ the mark at the second time of asking over hurdles. Hillwalk showed plenty in bumpers and looks an interesting hurdling debutant, while it’ll be the ﬁrst time The Two Harrys has had two runs in the same season and he’s not discounted if back on song.

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

GBB NOTICE

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HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £201,630 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.

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.

Theo’s Charm 2010-2020

RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

THIRD

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (57 wins from 249 runners, 23%) runs GENERAL BRIAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs GENERAL BRIAR

Fancy That: C Gordon won this race in 2019, 2020 and 2024. The stable runs GENERAL BRIAR today. Longest Traveller: CELTIC QUEEN trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 176 miles.

1 CUEROS (IRE) (16) 12 BF 5 11-7

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Baqqa (IRE)

Brendan Powell J

O Mr A. Taylor Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulonFlatinJersey.Scoredinimpressivestyleonhisyard/hurdlingbowatNewcastle(16.9f,good)butwasunabletojustifysupportunder more testing conditions when second in an introductory hurdle at Wetherby last time. Solid claims back in a novice under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA115 2 CREST OF STARS (IRE)(33) 02-1

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Ceol Rua (IRE)

4 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Crest Racing X Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Fiona McStay Crest Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pitched in deep for debut in Cheltenham listed bumper. Had the run of race under a more positive ride and showed much improved form to win a Newton Abbot bumper (soft) on return (third a winner at Cheltenham since) and he makes plenty of appeal on ﬁrst start over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA3

GENERAL BRIAR (IRE)

(28) 32/26-F3 6 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shantou Rose (IRE)

Freddie Gordon J

O The Morestead Augean Stables Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Deborah Hobson Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fromafamilyhisyardknowwell.FairformtoplaceonbumperdebutandwouldhavehittheframebehindPaiDeNomwhenfallingonhurdledebut. Ran to a similar level when third at this track (20.5f soft) last time but may fare better under a positive ride down in distance. TFRHHHHI BHA4

LORD

THE GLANCE

Br B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE)

O In The Pink Partnership

B P. A. Pritchard

(GB) (32) 06/U0-0 6 11-0

Kielan Woods J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Needed experience in bumpers and yet to show any ability over hurdles, finishing last on comeback at Stratford last month. Significant improvement needed in first-time tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA-

MAJOR MAJOR (IRE) (55)

Br B g Iﬀraaj - Spinaminnie (IRE)

O Mr G. Woods

5 11-0

James Best J

Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Linacre House Ltd Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on winner Flat (stays 1 1/2m). Runner-up previous two starts in all-weather handicaps and since sold from Richard Hannon 6,000 gns later in October. Likely to be an outsider on stable/hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B m Bated Breath - Susan Stroman

O Mr Mick O’Boyle

Conor O’Farrell J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr J. Dance DragonBet, Designation Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Besteﬀortwheninﬁrst-timetonguetiewhenthirdof9inbumperatWetherby(16f,soft)inFebruary.Nochanceinlistedcompanysubsequentlyandwas well beaten on Flat debut when last seen in April. Had wind surgery since and needs to take a step forward to make a winning hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

HORSE

(FR)(24) 33-6P 5 10-7

Br B m Dschingis Secret (GER) - Arkova (GER)

O David Bridgwater Racing

B Mlle Larissa Kneip, Jeremie Bossert

James Turner (5) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Third both starts in point bumpers but has made an unpromising start under Rules. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Winnie Wood Caoilin Quinn J

O Kilbrannan Racing Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Ian and Mrs Cobb Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when picking up the pieces to ﬁnish a well held third in a 6-runner C&D novice on reappearance earlier this month. Still has plenty to ﬁnd in this company. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: CONFINENTIC (FR) 4 11 0 Freddie Gordon 10-1 (Chris Gordon) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:

GENERAL BRIAR: Following its run on 3/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Cueros (IRE), 9-4 General Briar (IRE), 5-2 Crest of Stars (IRE), 20-1 Celtic Queen (GB), 50-1 Major Major (IRE), Suzy Wood (GB), 100-1 Lord of The Glance (GB), 150-1 My Lovely Horse (FR)

An unsettled forecast may tip this in favour of hurdle debutant CREST OF STARS whose recent bumper success has been franked by the third winning at Cheltenham. He’s narrowly preferred to Cueros, who merits plenty of respect back in a novice (under a penalty) but wouldn’t be ideally suited by softening ground. General Briar completes the shortlist given he was running well when falling behind A Pai De Nom on hurdle debut and could go well dropped in trip.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CREST OF STARS (IRE) 2.CUEROS (IRE) 3.GENERAL BRIAR (IRE) RACE RESULT TIME

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CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

FOURTH RACE 2.05

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (57 wins from 249 runners, 23%) runs JOREBEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs JACKPOT CASH Longest Traveller: KITSILANO trained by D Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold, 135 miles.

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

JOREBEL (FR) (13) 3-11121

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Natarebelle (FR)

6 12-1

Freddie Gordon J

O Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr Michel Pehu Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick over hurdles at Worcester (20f) in October and continued the excellent work switched to chasing when successful at Lingﬁeld a fortnight ago, seeing oﬀ re-opposing Touquet by a neck. Every chance there’s more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA111 2

JACKPOT CASH (FR)

(20) 1-21U66

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR)

O Pontoon racing

B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault

3

6 11-13

Sam Twiston-Davies J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived following a switch to this yard, scoring for fourth time (over hurdles/fences) in 2m5f chase at Sedgeﬁeld in May. Shaped as if still in good form on a couple of starts following a break but he reportedly bled when weakening out of it at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Tongue tie on. TFRHHHII BHA109

ISKAR D’AIRY (FR) (33) 121-153 C D

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Canzka d’Airy (FR)

7 11-12

Caoilin Quinn J

O Mrs Arnold & Partner Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Claude Yves Pelsy & Elevage D’Airy KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a very good record when fitted with a tongue tie, winning a trio of handicaps over fences in the spring. Left the impression his first start for 5 months was needed when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f) but failed to improve at Fakenham 10 days later. TFRHHHII BHA108

TOUQUET

(FR)(13) 55PP-P2 C

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Tahaza (FR)

O Mr Graeme Brooks

6 11-2

James Davies J

Nick Giﬀord, Findon T

B Mr Olivier Tricot et al Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles here last October but pulled up on his ﬁnal two runs in the spring for Paul Nicholls. Had a wind op before also pulled up on his yard/chasing bow here last month but much more like it when second to Jorebel at Lingﬁeld. Major claims with a repeat. TFRHHHHI BHA98

5 KITSILANO (IRE) (24) 50001/-6

Br B g Fame And Glory - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE)

8 11-0

Brendan Powell J

O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Highfort Stud Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with John Joseph Murphy with a career-best win over hurdles (only fair form) at Clonmel in December 2023. Taken a long time to get him back to the track so no surprise he shaped as though in need of the run on return 24 days ago. This will reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA96

MISS FEDORA (IRE) (24)

Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad

5415-P5 CD

6 10-5

Ellis Collier (5) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success in this sphere when coming from oﬀ the pace (race run to suit) in a C&D handicap in April. Anchored by revised mark since though she should step up on her Hexham return. TFRHHHII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

JACKPOT CASH: Following its run on 11/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. TOUQUET: Following its run on 18/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Jorebel (FR), 5-2 Touquet (FR), 8-1 Iskar d’Airy (FR), 9-1 Jackpot Cash (FR), 18-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 20-1 Kitsilano (IRE)

JOREBEL and Touquet dominated a Lingﬁeld handicap a fortnight ago and a similar scenario looks likely here. The former boasts the more compelling proﬁle so is taken to uphold the form.

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Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton this afternoon, a Class 3 event staged over an extended twoand-a-half mile trip with a field of eightsettoheadtopost.

There are two course and distance winners in the field including Jamie Snowden’sJackstell,whohaswonall threestartssincereturninginOctober.

Thesix-year-oldwongoingawayhere at the track on handicap debut last timeanda5lbriseintheweightsmay notbeenoughtohalttheprogressive typeinthisrichveinofform.Theother course and distance scorer is Joe Tizzard’s Bourbali, who won backto-back handicap hurdles here over three years ago. The experienced eight-year-oldrevertsbacktohurdles followinganextendedperiodchasing and, with the yard remaining in redhotform,isaninterestingrunnerfrom aslidinghandicapmark.

Jackstell, who has won all three starts since returning in October

JamesOwen’sSixtyPluswonfourina rowbetweenJulyandSeptemberand, whilst his winning run was brought to a halt with a below-par effort at Kemptonlasttime,hedidn’tjumpwith hisusualfluencythatdayandisinthe righthandstobounceback.Thefive-

year-oldthrivesonhisracingandwas returning from a 10-week break that daytoo,soshouldalsoappreciatethis quickerturnaround.

Rated73ontheFlatforJessicaMacey, Believeitanducan won two of his threestartsoverhurdlesasajuvenile for Alan King last term, beaten only in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham. The Make Believe four-year-old posted an encouraging second on return at Newbury earlier this month and appealsasthetypetoimproveforthis stepupintripwitharunnowunderhis beltthisseason.

The training partnership of Gary and Josh Moore reach for first-time cheekpieces on Royal Way, who looked in desperate need of the run on return at Sandown last time and should strip fitter for the outing here. The five-year-old is winless since March of 2024 but has now dropped down to a tempting mark of 114, 7lbs below that last winning mark when scoring at Ascot. Robert Walford’s Grenadier Jed chases the four-timer having stayed on strongly from the rear to score impressively at Fontwell on reappearance last time, whilst American Sniper was disappointing on return at Cheltenham but does have his sights slightly lowered here having been contesting ultra-competitive,big-fieldhandicaps oflate.

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £23825

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9623, 2nd £4810, 3rd £2406, 4th £1203, 5th £600. (Penalty Value £12581.97)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs ROYAL WAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tizzard (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs BOURBALI

Weightwatcher: ROYAL WAY won oﬀ a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 7lb to 114.

Longest Traveller: AMERICAN SNIPER trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 165 miles.

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

BOURBALI (FR) (23) 345-333 CD

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR)

O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaﬃeld

8 12-0

Ben Bromley (5) J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Louis Laﬁtte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless all 8 starts since bagging a 2 1/4m Kempton handicap chase last October, but now 2lb below that winning mark and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward now returned to hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA125

SIXTY PLUS (IRE)(21) 211116 5 11-13

Br Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Misﬁred on debut for this yard with cheekpieces enlisted in June, but subsequently won 4 on the bounce with a visor ﬁtted. However, hit with a 10lb rise for the last leg of that 4-timer and was well when sixth at Kempton last time. TFRHHIII BHA124

BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE) (25)

Br B g Make Believe - Shirin of Persia (IRE)

O Owners Group 140

161-2 4 11-10

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Carrigbeg Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW EndedtimewithJessicaMaceybywinningahandicapontheFlatandtookwelltohurdlesfornewyardlastterm,winning2ofhisﬁrst3startsinthissphere.Did nothing wrong when second on return/handicap bow in this sphere at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) and this trip should be within range. TFRHHHII BHA121

AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (38)

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE)

O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy

6360-60 D 7 11-9

Rian Corcoran (10) J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B George Doyle W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track making all in small-ﬁeld 3m Newbury handicap last November. Ended last season with a creditable eﬀort at Punchestown, but otherwise below par since that Newbury success and was never in the hunt on return at Cheltenham. TFRHHIII BHA120

JACKSTELL

(FR) (28) 323-111 CD

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Prestelle (FR)

O Value Racing - Jackstell

6 11-5

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mme Isabelle de Saint Anthost BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland last summer and oﬀ the mark at ﬁfth time of asking over hurdles at Warwick at the beginning of October. Won again at Hereford next time before completing the hat-trick over C&D (good to soft) and he has to be taken seriously. TFRHHHHI BHA116

ROYAL WAY (FR)

(22) 04P03-3

Br B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR)

5 11-3

Sean Houlihan J

O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landedahat-trickasajuvenilehurdlerandendedlastseasonwithacreditablethirdatKempton.However,Sandownreappearanceeﬀort(ﬁrstrun following a wind op) wasn’t overly inspiring and doesn’t appear to be crying out for this step back up in trip. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA114

GRENADIER

JED (GB)

Br B g Frontiersman - Jivry

(24) 00511-1 5 11-2

Harry Kimber J

O Mr Tony Brimble Robert Walford, Blandford T

B A. F. G. & Mrs S. L. Brimble

TIMEFORM VIEW Much-improved for the switch to handicaps last season, back-to-back winner over 19f at Taunton in February (both on soft). Further progress when scoring in decisive fashion on return at Fontwell (19f, good to soft), but another step forward will be needed here up 10lb. TFRHHHII BHA113

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Gardagua (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr David Fear Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Laurence Socquet Juglard & Pascal Noue

TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell maiden hurdle winner in April and held form well since, coming home ﬁfth of 14 back from a break at Exeter (23f, soft) last month. Eased 2lb since and this drop back in trip looks a good move, so there is cause for optimism. TFRHHHII BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Jackstell (FR), 4-1 Believitanducan (IRE), 11-2 Grenadier Jed (GB), 13-2 Bourbali (FR), 15-2 Twist of Fatecatch (FR), 8-1 Royal Way (FR), 18-1 American Sniper (IRE), 20-1 Sixty Plus (IRE)

Not many of these can be ruled out with any great conﬁdence. Two of BOURBALI’s four hurdles wins have been gained over this C&D and he is interesting returned to this sphere on a workable mark. Jackstell is on a roll and he should be on the premises, while Believitanducan remains unexposed as a hurdler and also enters calculations, along with Twist of Fatecatch.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOURBALI (FR) 2.JACKSTELL (FR) 3.BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) Weights lowered 4lb

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Mulholland (15 wins from 109 runners, 14%) runs CASTLE QUARTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs NO MORE BOLERO Longest Traveller: INFERNO SACREE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 180 miles.

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

INFERNO SACREE (FR) (7) 63253-3 CD 7 11-10

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

Bryan Carver J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since bagging back-to-back handicaps during spring 2023, but he has been placed on a number of occasions in the interim. Beaten a fair way when third on return at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft) last week, but entitled to come on for that and he’s an each-way candidate. TFRHHHII BHA99

2 LOW EXPECTATIONS (IRE) (8) 0046-11 5 11-9 (in 7lb ex)

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Maidrin Rua (IRE)

James Davies J

O The Willow and Bridle Partnership Nick Giﬀord, Findon T

B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked an improved model this season, winning handicaps at Fontwell (17.7f) and Windsor (2 1/2m) with minimum fuss. Carries a 7lb penalty for latter success and, with this drop back in trip unlikely to pose a problem, he should complete the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA91

THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR)(33) 4243-36 5 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mrs Samantha Dunn Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot during the spring, but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts and he’s probably worth taking on. TFRHIIII BHA96

HILL

STATION

(FR) (14) 632122 D 6 11-5

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE)

Luke Scott (3) J

O Mark Albon & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mr John Bryan Robinson Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner on the Flat (all AW) and ﬁnally oﬀ the mark over hurdles at Stratford in September. Runner-up both subsequent starts, including over this C&D a fortnight ago, but now 11lb higher than when scoring at Stratford. TFRHHIII BHA94

CASTLE QUARTER (IRE)

(24) 250//P-14 D 9 11-4

Br B g Zoﬀany (IRE) - Queen’s Pudding (IRE)

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mr Gavin Teversham Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs T. Brudenell Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) on second run following a lengthy absence in May. However, wasn’t able to back that up when beaten 33 1/2 lengths into fourth in Fontwell race won by Low Expectations last time. TFRHHIII BHA93

GREGORIANS STAR (IRE)

(14) 533-004 D 4 11-4

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Rinaria (IRE) Marc Goldstein J

O The Aﬀordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T

B Kildaragh Stud Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Debutbumperwinnerand,thoughyettoscoreontheFlat/hurdles,hetookasmallstepbackintherightdirectioninaﬁrst-timehood(tongue tie also reapplied) when fourth in an 8-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. 2lb lower now and he’s not without each-way hope. TFRHHHII BHA93

VOIX DE BOCELLI (GB) (11) 6306-44 5 11-3

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - World Class

Brendan Powell J

O The HCK Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Deerﬁeld Farm

Henrietta Knight S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat, but 0-15 over jumps and was again below his best when fourth at Wincanton recently. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA92 8

NO MORE

BOLERO

(GB) (7) 0256-41 D 6 11-2 (in 7lb ex)

Br Br g Protectionist (GER) - Ninfea (GER) Harry Cobden J

O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson

James Owen, Newmarket T B Dr Christoph Berglar Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when opening hurdles account at the ninth attempt with a dominant display at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) last week. Harry Cobden again in the hot-seat and this 6-y-o and another bold show is very much on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Low Expectations (IRE), 5-2 No More Bolero (GB), 15-2 Inferno Sacree (FR), 11-1 Hill Station (FR), 12-1 Gregorians Star (IRE), 25-1 Voix de Bocelli (GB), 28-1 Castle Quarter (IRE), 40-1 Thankyouandplease (FR)

The standout candidates are LOW EXPECTATIONS and No More Bolero, both of whom make strong appeal under penalties for their recent victories at Windsor and Ludlow respectively. Preference is for the former, who appears to be ﬁrmly on the up and the hat-trick beckons for this 5-y-o. Inferno Sacree has C&D winning form and is best of the rest.

PREDICTION: 1.LOW

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Owners

(Penalty Value £2722.46)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Mulholland (15 wins from 109 runners, 14%) runs FIVE BAR GATE & GETTINGAWAYWITHIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (3 wins from 38 runners, 8%) runs FIVE BAR GATE & GETTINGAWAYWITHIT Longest Traveller: JET STEEL trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 176 miles.

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Goplex

O Mr Nick Scholﬁeld

B Noel Fehily

Br B g Gatewood - Dreaming On (IRE)

Harry Reed J

Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Second foal out of an unraced sister to unreliable but useful hurdler/chaser Out Sam and half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Honest John. Likely to need more time and distance. TFRHHIII BHA-

Conor O’Farrell J

O Bristow and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Pat Whelan & John Whelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner Broomﬁelds Cave (23f-3 1/4m winner). Winner of the second of his 2 starts between the ﬂags and Rules debut sixth in a Newton Abbot bumper (16.8f, soft) was not devoid of promise. Each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Betty Roe (IRE)

(IRE) (-) 5 11-2

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Wright Merry Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW 1,200gns5-y-o.Half-brother to3winners, including usefulhurdler SandorClegane,stays 25f,andmodestchaserRectoryOak.Damunraced. Doesn’t have the look of a probable ﬁrst-time-out winner on paper and, in any case, Five Bar Gate appears to be the stable No 1. TFRHIIII BHA-

JET

STEEL (IRE) (26) 2-4

Br Br g Jet Away - Alstroemeria (IRE)

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 001

4 11-2

James Bowen J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr K. Bolger DragonBet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to fair chaser Radharc Na Slaine (23f winner), stays 3 1/4m. Second of 2 ﬁnishers sole start in points and failed to threaten when hooded (retained here) on Rules debut in a Chepstow bumper last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Br B g Kayf Tara - Apache Song Jack Quinlan J

O Mr Andrew McGladdery

B Andrew McGladdery

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding out of a 15f-2 1/2m hurdle winner. Placed in a couple of 2m Worcester bumpers in recent months and he’s the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

ROAD TO NIRVANA (FR)

(22) 0

Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Koraya (FR)

O Mel Fordham

B Mr Melvin Fordham

4 11-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a country mile on debut at Sandown and will probably struggle once again, unless the headgear (sports ﬁrst-time hood and tongue strap) helps to trigger exponential improvement. TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - John’s Eliza (IRE)

O Syd Hosie

B Mr Emlyn Patterson

Harry Cobden J

Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

SOLDIER POET (IRE) (-)

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Symbolist (IRE)

O Mr Michael O’Shea

TIMEFORM VIEW £28,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden on Flat/ran once over hurdles, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Tri Na Ceile. Yard’s strike rate in bumpers is very modest. TFRHHIII BHABr Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

TIMEFORM VIEW £95,000 buy after ﬁnishing runner-up sole start in Irish points. Hooded for Rules debut (retained) when runner-up at Sandown (2m, good) and he should make his presence felt.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 11-2

James Davies J

Nick Giﬀord, Findon T

B Mr Eoin O’Connell Avtrade Limited S

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: BARON NOIR (IRE) 4 11 2 Tom Cannon 9-4 (Alan King) 8 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4, 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1, 3, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Mescalero (GB), 10-3 Saint Invictus (IRE), 5-1 Five Bar Gate (IRE), 14-1 Jet Steel (IRE), 16-1 Elusive Pb (GB), 20-1 Soldier Poet (IRE), 33-1 Gettingawaywithit (IRE), 66-1 Road To Nirvana (FR)

MESCALERO has displayed a fair level of ability in two Worcester bumpers and is taken to make it third time lucky. He may have most to fear from Five Bar Gate, who is preferred to Saint Invictus for forecast purposes.

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Abandonment Policy

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 1st race - full refund; Abandonment before completion of the 3rd race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - No refund.

In the event that an abandonment is due, refunds cannot 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 meeting to Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL

Accessibility

At Plumpton Racecourse we like to provide an enjoyable environment for all our racegoers. Priority space and seating is located within our Southdown Bar for customers with reduced mobility. Please give up your seat if required.

Accessible Toilet facilities are located within the Southdown Bar and Paddock Bar. If you require assistance please phone 01273890383, visit the racecourse office or ask a member of staff and we will be happy to assist you.

Admission Policy

All persons visiting Plumpton Racecourse are admitted subject to these rules and regulations. The racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or expel without notice any racegoer who, in the reasonable opinion of the racecourse, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly manor or in a manor likely to offend other racegoers

Alcohol

Please note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the racecourse is strictly prohibited. In the interest of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks onto the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

Crossing the Course

Racegoers are required to conform to the instructions given by gate and/or security staff especially when crossing the racecourse. Course crossings will occasionally be closed as a matter of safety.

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.

Horse and Jockey Welfare

The welfare of the sports equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of licensed trainers. The standards demanded by the BHA far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The BHA similarly licenses racecourses setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course.

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses with two vets following the horses as they race and the third being based in the stable yard.

Parade Ring Access

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, BHA and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the parade ring are asked to refrain from entering the parade ring unless absolutely necessary.

Photography

Use of cameras, video equipment, computer equipment, mobile phones and other 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 the racecourse. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED - Flash photography is dangerous where horses are involved.

Please be aware that we have an official photographer at Plumpton Racecourse and images will be gathered 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 images, we may make use of them for future marketing. By purchasing a ticket, it is assumed that you are aware this is a possibility. If this is something you are concerned about please visit the racecourse office

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Desciptions, 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 parade ring on the way to the post.

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Terms and Conditions

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.35 - THE EXTECH CLOUD CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5254 to the winning horse The second to receive £2417, the third £1208, the fourth £604 and the ﬁfth £301. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £49 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, 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 November 28th, 2025, 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. Extech have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £49. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4019; Second £2009; Third £1005; Fourth £502; Fifth £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.05 - THE EAST SUSSEX FARMERS BENEVOLENT FUND MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The East Sussex Farmers Benevolent Fund have kindly sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £45. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.35 - THE THEO’S CHARM MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Michael O’Shea and Friends have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £45. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.05 - THE CHAILEY CLASSIC & VINTAGE TRACTOR CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the ﬁfth £424. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Chailey Classic & Vintage Tractor Club 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. 9 entries at £70. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.35 - THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12581 to the winning horse The second to receive £5789, the third £2894, the fourth £1448 and the ﬁfth £721. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £119 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £119 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £119. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9623; Second £4810; Third £2406; Fourth £1203; Fifth £600. (Penalty Value £12581.97) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.05 - THE KALM KITCHEN CHRISTMAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the ﬁfth £219. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Kalm have kindly sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £36. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) Weights lowered 4lbs.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 - THE TOMMY, SWEATY, CREAKY, SLEEPY, GRUMPY, WAFFLY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and ﬁve yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. David Byrne has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £24. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.