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Happy New Year and welcome to Sandown Park today for our first fixture of 2022, Unibet Tolworth Hurdle Day. We have seven fantastic races for you to enjoy, the highlight of which is the Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle. This top tier contest is run over a distance of two miles and is a chance to see some of the country's best emerging talent – horses with an abundance of proven ability but with the potential to compete in the major festivals later in the season.

We also have the Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Mares' Hurdle, which is a Listed race. This status makes it very appealing to owners and trainers who want their mares to become attractive breeding propositions in the future, not to mention this being a highly valued prize in its own right.

Our penultimate race is the Unibet Veterans' Handicap Chase, the Final of the 2021 Veterans Chase Series. The series provides an opportunity for horses aged ten or over and is a hugely popular and well-supported programme. It gives us a chance to see some familiar favourites line up and the race is sure to be incredibly competitive.

We are very grateful to Unibet for their generous sponsorship of all seven races this afternoon, their support is greatly appreciated. Through Unibet's sponsorship of today's racing and their support for #GoRacingGreen, an alcohol-free quiet space will be located on the Summer Lawn for anyone who wishes to use it for their comfort during today's race meeting.

Away from the racing, we are running an initiative to re-gift unwanted, duplicate and surplus Christmas presents to those in the local community who are in need. We are collecting any items you may wish to donate inside the main entrance foyer and will redistribute them with the help of Christ Church in Esher.

Author Neil Clark is here today signing copies of his new book 'Champion Jump Jockeys 1945 to the Present Day.' You can find Neil on a dedicated stall inside the Surrey Hall, within the main grandstand.

We strongly recommend wearing a face covering in all indoor areas and in outside spaces where social distancing is not possible. QR codes remain located around the racecourse to enable you to check in using the NHS COVID-19 app, should you wish to.

I wish all the horses and their connections the very best of luck and hope that you all have a fantastic time with us here at Sandown Park.

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CUSTOMER CODE OF CONDUCT As part of our joint commitment to each other and the communities in which we operate, all racegoers should be aware of the Code of Conduct and observe the following whilst at our Racecourse: • For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

• If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area. It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so.

• Regularly wash your hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face and dispose of any used tissues appropriately.

• Familiarise yourself with your entry point and the location of amenities within the racecourse.

• We are operating a cashless event. On-course bookmakers/pool betting operators may accept cash.

• Enjoy the vast amounts of space around the racecourse and avoid congregating in busy areas (for example, along the rail or by the Winning Post).

• Make sure all walkways, corridors and doorways etc are clear before you walk through.

• Follow all signage and the instructions of staff, officials or any emergency service personnel present at the racecourse.

• Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.

Thank you so much for your continued support and co-operation. We hope you have a wonderful day with us.

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Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this last year before showing top-class form in the spring, notably when landing the Celebration Chase over C&D in April. Shaped as if needing return at Exeter and better expected now.

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RACECARD

1. FORM

EXPERT VIEW

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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C = 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

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

5. JOCKEY

- = 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

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 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 (outside GB)

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 30

Chairman Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee Vikki Dunn Brian Finch Charles Hemphill Sarah Henderson Guy Henriques London Director Phil White General Manager & Finance Director Sarah Drabwell Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course Andrew Cooper Head of Operations Stuart Dorn Head of Marketing Michelle Anderson Regional Estates Manager Craig Williamson Deputy Estates Manager Steve Mills Safety Officer Gareth Richardson Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager Petra Gough Commentator Ian Bartlett Betting Ring Manager Andrew Boardley

Stewards Chris Rutter (Chief Steward) Adam Barker (Stewards Panel Chair) Daniel Andrews Fergus Sweeney Cody Watkins Starters Robert Supple Kieran O’Shea Judge David Hicks Clerk Of The Scales Graham Ford Veterinary Officer Lucinda Tyler Veterinary Surgeons Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc.,B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S. Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S David Dugdale, VetMB, CertEP, CertESM, M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Spotter Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S. Medical Officers Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Darren Stone Vincent McKevitt Lisa Cook Carol Broodbank

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TODAY’S RACING FIRST RACE

12:05pm The Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

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SECOND RACE

12:40Pm The Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

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THIRD RACE 1:15pm

The Read Nicky Henderson’s Unibet Blog Handicap Chase (Qualifier for the Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series)

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FOURTH RACE 1:50pm

The Unibet Horserace Betting Operator of The Year Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

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FIFTH RACE 2:25pm

The Unibet Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

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SIXTH RACE

3:00pm The Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase (The Final of the 2021 Veterans Chase Series)

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SEVENTH RACE 3:35pm

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GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE GROUND FLOOR - SURREY HALL THE FOOD HALL AND CRACKLE & HUM COFFEE THE EMBER BAR THE DIAMOND EDGE BAR HOPS AND CRAFT THE BRIGADIER GERARD BAR

FIRST FLOOR THE 1875 LOUNGE

Premier Enclosure Ground Floor - Surrey Hall 1 Chasers Bar 2 Madri Lounge 3 Champagne Bar 4 Crackle & Hum Coffee First Floor 5 Sandown View Bar 6 Annual Members’ Lounge Second Floor 7 Equus Restaurant Grandstand Enclosure Lower Ground Floor 1 Esher Hall Ground Floor - Surrey Hall 2 Food Hall and Crackle & Hum Coffee 3 Parade Ring Bar & Espresso House 4 Ember Bar 5 Diamond Edge Bar 6 Hops & Craft 7 Paddock Bar 8 Racing Pie Company 9 Brigadier Gerard Bar 10 Guinness Bar First Floor 11 1875 Lounge

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FIRST RACE 12.05 THE UNIBET EXTRA PLACE RACES EVERY DAY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for juvenile four yrs old x Total race value £12100

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4757, 2nd £2379, 3rd £1189, 4th £595, 5th £280.

(Penalty Value £6208.44)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (20 wins from 160 runners, 12%) runs MOULINS CLERMONT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs MOULINS CLERMONT Fancy That: G L Moore won this race in 2013 & 2021. The stable runs MOULINS CLERMONT today.

Longest Traveller: MALAKAHNA trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.

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ROMEO’S BOND (GB) (36) 12

Br Gr g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Choral Singer O Mark & Maria Adams B David Spence

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Paddy Brennan J Milton Harris, Warminster T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat but quickly a better hurdler, winning at Exeter in November. No match for Forever Blessed over C&D next time, though. More needed.

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Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Porcini O Mr S Brackenbury B Derring Do Ltd

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Harry Bannister J Alex Hales, Edgecote T Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost all chance at start only outing on Flat and just modest form when runner-up both starts over hurdles in the summer.

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MOULINS CLERMONT (FR) (55) 3-6 BF

Br B g Free Port Lux - Ania de Clermont (FR) O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd B H. Laloi, G. Trinquet & R. Poiron

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Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on debut in France over this trip but disappointed (sent off evens) starting out for this yard at Fontwell on return Worth another chance.

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4 MALAKAHNA (FR) (35) 15 D Br B f Manduro (GER) - Alakhana (FR) O Macable Partnership B Wertheimer et Frere

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Charlie Todd (3) J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner from 2 starts in France. Acquired for €40,000 thereafter and perfect start to hurdling career when landing Fakenham juvenile. Only fifth when upped in class at Aintree but this easier. TFRHHHHH BHA-

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Br B f Mukhadram - Hazy Dancer O A White & Partner B Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety

Jack Quinlan J Amy Murphy, Newmarket T Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat who was sold from Jedd O’Keeffe for £11,000. No easy task on hurdles bow.

Engaged 12.50 Wetherby Friday.

TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) 4 10 12 Jamie Moore 4-7 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Malakahna (FR), 2-1 Moulins Clermont (FR), 7-1 Romeo’s Bond (GB), 10-1 Family Time (GB), 20-1 Raqisa (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MALAKAHNA was far from disgraced when stepped up to listed level at Aintree last month and can resume winning ways back down in class. Moulins Clermont failed to meet expectations on his first run for this yard at Fontwell but is worth another chance based on his debut form in France.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MALAKAHNA (FR) 2.MOULINS CLERMONT (FR) 3.ROMEO’S BOND

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SECOND RACE 12.40 THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10895, 2nd £4473, 3rd £2238, 4th £1118, 5th £560.

(Penalty Value £14237.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): H Fry (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs WHITEHOTCHILLIFILI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (25 wins from 87 runners, 29%) runs GAULOISE Longest Travellers: GAULOISE trained by W P Mullins, SKYACE trained by J J Hanlon, both Ireland.

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WHITEHOTCHILLIFILI (IRE) (35) 521P0-6 CD

Br B m Milan - Mhuire Na Gale (IRE) O Chasing Gold Racing Club B Ms Margaret Treacy

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Sean Bowen J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Citipost S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this contest 12 months ago and she shaped encouragingly when sixth of 12 in handicap over C&D 35 days ago, ridden too aggressively and tiring late. Tongue strap on. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA130

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Page Fuller J Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - La Perrotine (FR) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T O Foxtrot Racing Anythingforlove Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S B Dr B. Mayoh

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (3m) 23 days ago. C&D scorer too, so she can’t be dismissed.

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SKYACE (IRE) (41) 41-FP40 D

Br B m Westerner - Graigace (IRE) O Birdinthehand Syndicate B Breandan Long

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Jody McGarvey J John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at her best but he’s been below par this term, well-beaten seventh in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. This is easier, but she still needs to step forward.

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4 GAULOISE (FR) (254) 11302-1

Br Ch m Samum (GER) - Sans Histoire (FR) O Mr K. Alexander B S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir

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P. Townend J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who signed off for last term with easy win in 2m listed hurdle at Punchestown in April. Irish raider is sure to make her presence felt back up in trip on her return.

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MARTELLO SKY (GB) (28) 101-141 D

Br Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky O The Sky Partnership B Mr T. Wood

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Aidan Coleman J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving mare who made it 2-3 this term with stylish success in 20f handicap hurdle at Cheltenham 28 days ago. Holds very good claims.

TFRHHHHH BHA144 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: WHITEHOTCHILLIFILI (IRE) 7 11 0 Sean Bowen 13-8 (Harry Fry) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Martello Sky (GB), 7-4 Gauloise (FR), 8-1 Whitehotchillifili (IRE), Skyace (IRE), 16-1 Anythingforlove (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MARTELLO SKY arrives on an upward curve so Lucy Wadham’s likeable mare gets the nod on the back of her cosy Cheltenham handicap success. Willie Mullins’ returning Gauloise still has few miles on the clock and is greatly feared, while last year’s winner Whitehotchillifili needs considering too after posting a promising reappearance sixth over C&D.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARTELLO SKY 2.GAULOISE (FR) 3.WHITEHOTCHILLIFILI (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.15 THE READ NICKY HENDERSON’S UNIBET BLOG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series) for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £8169)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (20 wins from 160 runners, 12%) runs DAREBIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs DAREBIN Longest Traveller: CHEF D’EQUIPE trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

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FARINET (FR) (28) 4/3231-P CD

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Mendy Tennise (FR) O M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques B Jean-Marie Callier

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TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French chaser who looked good when landing a C&D listed handicap on final start of last season. Pulled up on return at Cheltenham, but should come on for that run and he remains with potential.

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Harry Skelton J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Knockara One (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Bryan Drew & Steve Roper Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim

TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since pulled up in National Hunt Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. Resumes on an attractive mark and yard can ready one following a layoff, but this is a big ask following such an absence.

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LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR) (20) 551122 D

Br Gr g Martaline - La Perspective (FR) O Mrs M.E.Latham Mr John R Latham B Mr Claude Michel

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Jordan Nailor (3) J Toby Bulgin, Thetford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much back in form for his new trainer with wins at Fontwell and Huntingdon in November.

Runner-up last 2 starts and should again make his presence felt with conditions no problem.

TFRHHHII BHA125

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Br Br g Samum (GER) - Unekaina (FR) O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Mr Jimmy Detouillon

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in handicaps, both in this sphere and over hurdles in recent months. Jumped more fluently than is often the case when runner-up at Kempton last time, but this is more demanding.

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KILBROOK (IRE) (79) 33/2P6-1 D

Br B g Watar (IRE) - Daly Lady (IRE) O Delancey & Mrs Jonjo O’Neill B Joseph O’Dwyer

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Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who made a successful debut over fences in a thin Carlisle handicap (2 1/2m) on return in October. Much more on his plate here, but 4lb rise fair and he may have more to offer.

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CHEF D’EQUIPE (FR) (65) 5261/P-0 CD

Br B g Presenting - Millesimee (FR) O Mr David Maxwell B Haras de Saint Voir SCA

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Mr David Maxwell (3) J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser on his day (winner of this race in 2018), but it’s hard not to have reservations given that he was well held when returning to action (first run following a wind op) at Ludlow.

TFRHIIII BHA120

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RED HAPPY (FR) (40) 44F511

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) O Judith Wilson B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al

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Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences for Gabriel Leenders in France, scoring twice in November. Since claimed for EUR20,352 and, though his form is hard to quantify, he’s very much of interest on UK debut.

TFRHHHII BHA123

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DAREBIN (GER) (36) 0-P2102 C

Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) O Chris Stedman & Mark Albon B Stall 5-Stars

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Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back in changed headgear to win handicap chase at Fontwell in October. Good second here last time, but couldn’t be sure he’ll be able to back that up.

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thejockeyclub.co.uk DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: DOITFORTHEVILLAGE (IRE) 12 11 0 Tom O’Brien 14-1 (Paul Henderson) 7 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: FARINET: Following its run on 11/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Farinet (FR), 5-1 Kilbrook (IRE), 6-1 Red Happy (FR), 13-2 Goa Lil (FR), 7-1 Luckofthedraw (FR), 8-1 Darebin (GER), 14-1 Redzor (IRE), 28-1 Chef d’Equipe (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Though his Cheltenham reappearance was underwhelming on the face of it, FARINET shaped as though he would come on for the run and this low-mileage 7-y-o remains of interest judged on his impressive C&D victory last spring. Luckofthedraw should be on the premises and Kilbrook is unexposed in this sphere, but it could be another French import, Red Happy, who will give Farinet most to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARINET (FR) 2.RED HAPPY (FR) 3.LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 1.50 THE UNIBET HORSERACE BETTING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372.

(Penalty Value £15609) Weights lowered 1lb.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Gifford (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs PADDY’S POEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T R George (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs BUN DORAN Longest Traveller: MONSIEUR LECOQ trained by Mrs J Williams, MOONLIGHTER trained by Nick Williams, both South Molton, 174 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

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MOONLIGHTER (GB) (28) F51P-P5 CD

Br B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla O Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Racing B H. Davies & R. Davies

age

st-lb

9

11-11

Harry Cobden J Nick Williams, South Molton T Kendall & Davies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from an attacking ride when successful over this C&D last February. However, not quite scaled those same heights since, finishing tamely into fifth at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA141

2

PADDY’S POEM (GB) (296) 12/2310- D

Br B g Proclamation (IRE) - Ashleys Petale (IRE) O Mrs T. Brown B Mrs T. J. Stone-Brown

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11-6

James Davies J Nick Gifford, Findon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Tremendously consistent and gained reward for a couple of good placed efforts when scoring at Wincanton last March. Run a fortnight later at Cheltenham easily excused and may need this on return.

TFRHHIII BHA136

3

BUN DORAN (IRE) (28) 5P0-434 D

11

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) O Crossed Fingers Partnership B Mrs Mary F. Griffin

11-4

Ciaran Gethings J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner 2 years ago. Largely struggled after but on the back of a wind op proved he retains ability when third on return at Cheltenham. Similar form a month later but others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA134

4

MONSIEUR LECOQ (FR) (19) 2-20260 CD

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR) O KnightRiders Racing B Jean-Charles Haimet & J-Pascal Liberge

8

11-2

Chester Williams (3) J Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart over timber a couple of seasons back and went close off this mark in 16.8f Ascot handicap chase in October. Not so good on both starts since, the first one to struggle at Lingfield 19 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA132

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NUMITOR (GB) (42) 113-312 D BF

8

Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing B Mr & Mrs James Main

11-2

Tom Scudamore J Heather Main, Wantage T Tote, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the switch to chasing last winter, making all in pair of 2m novice handicaps. Resumed progress when scoring at Wetherby on return, typically jumping well, and matched the form at Newbury.

TFRHHHHH BHA132

6

UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (22) 525-103

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE) O The Forever Partnership B Kenneth Parkhill

8

11-2

Niall Houlihan (3) J Richard Rowe, Pulborough T Southern Cranes & Access Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who made most of a good opportunity to land 3-runner novice chase at Plumpton.

Never a threat in Paddy Power Gold Cup and Grade 2 on next 2 starts but this more realistic level.

TFRHHHII BHA132

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GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (36) 1232-32 BF

Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B M. and Mrs Watson

7

11-0

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t do much wrong over hurdles last term and this point winner improved from his chase debut when runner-up at Exeter last month, unlucky to bump into a progressive rival. Heading the right way.

TFRHHHHI BHA130 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: IBLEO (FR) 8 11 9 Charlie Deutsch 13-8 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 7-2 Numitor (GB), 7-1 Up The Straight (IRE), 15-2 Monsieur Lecoq (FR), 10-1 Bun Doran (IRE), 11-1 Moonlighter (GB), 16-1 Paddy’s Poem (GB)

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PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to NUMITOR, who has taken his form up a notch in recent starts and Heather Main’s charge is likely to take some stopping if given an easy time of things on the front end. He can notch a fourth win from just 7 starts over fences here.

Gunsight Ridge bumped into a subsequent Grade 2 winner at Exeter last month so he rates as an obvious danger, ahead of Up The Straight.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NUMITOR 2.GUNSIGHT RIDGE 3.UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.25 THE UNIBET TOLWORTH NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £70000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £30506, 2nd £12523, 3rd £6265, 4th £3129, 5th £1568, 6th £784.

(Penalty Value £39865)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (36 wins from 154 runners, 23%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) runs MR GLASS Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2014 & 2015. The stable runs CONSTITUTION HILL today.

Longest Traveller: WHIZZ KID trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 116 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

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horse

CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (35) 2-1 CD

age

st-lb

5

11-7

Nico de Boinville J Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T O Mr Michael Buckley Unibet S B Mrs S. A. Noott

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point recruit who created a really good impression when making a winning start over hurdles in a C&D novice 5 weeks ago, travelling strongly and quickening clear. Very exciting prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (29) 3222-11

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) O The GD Partnership B Stall 5-Stars

6

11-7

Gavin Sheehan J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and consistent in bumpers last season and 2-2 over hurdles, namely novices at Fontwell and Cheltenham. More to come and well worth a go at this higher level.

TFRHHHII BHA132

3

JETOILE (IRE) (24) 5/3F-311

7

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE) O Ms J. Bennett B Patricia Prenderville

11-7

Lorcan Williams J Ryan Potter, Sellack T

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed just once in 4 Irish points but he’s quickly developed into a useful novice hurdler, making all in Chepstow maiden and Leicester novice around 2 1/2m. Back down in trip here.

TFRHHHII BHA125

4 MR GLASS (IRE) (42) 311-11 D

6

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Maryota (FR) O John and Jess Dance B Mrs A. L Moore

11-7

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Vertem Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner last season and has landed a 19.5f Chepstow maiden and 2 3/4m Newcastle novice since switching to hurdles. Shorter trip asks different question but he likely has more to offer.

TFRHHHII BHA129

5

SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) (70) 1-2 D BF

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Princess Roseburg (USA) O Mr Steven Packham B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville

5

11-7

Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made impressive winning bumper debut at Kempton in March and shaped with plenty of promise when second on Ascot hurdle debut, form which has been boosted by the third winning since. Sure to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6

WHIZZ KID (GER) (59)

Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER) O Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

6

11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in Germany so clearly quite an interesting recruit to hurdles but this is a tough starting point.

TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: METIER (IRE) 5 11 7 Sean Bowen 7-4 (Harry Fry) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE: Following its run on 30/10/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Constitution Hill (GB), 8-1 Mr Glass (IRE), 10-1 Jetoile (IRE), Shallwehaveonemore (FR), 11-1 Datsalrightgino (GER), 66-1 Whizz Kid (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

CONSTITUTION HILL looked something out of the ordinary when scoring on his C&D hurdle debut and is strongly fancied to take the step up in class in his stride.

Shallwehaveonemore shaped well when second in a decent race at Ascot on his hurdle debut and is feared most ahead of the Paul Nicholls-trained Mr Glass.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) 3.MR GLASS (IRE) 22

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SIXTH RACE 3.00 THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The Final of the 2021 Veterans Steeple Chase Series) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £51440)

ROLLOVER RACE

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Hobbs (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs ROLLING DYLAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs FINAL NUDGE Longest Traveller: DANCING SHADOW trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 192 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

ASO (FR) (38) 2205-02 BF

age

st-lb

12

11-12

Charlie Deutsch J Br B or Br g Goldneyev (USA) - Odyssee du Cellier (FR) Venetia Williams, Hereford T O The Bellamy Partnership Faucets Limited S B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who hasn’t scored for a while but improved after a run in the Paddy Power Gold Cup when second behind resurgent Blaklion in veterans’ event at Haydock (25.5f) last month. Big player.

TFRHHHHH BHA149

2

SIR IVAN (GB) (52) 231-344 D

12

Br B g Midnight Legend - Tisho O The Eyre Family B Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn

11-3

Lorcan Murtagh (3) J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Citipost S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound third in this race 12 months ago and ended the campaign with success at Newbury (26f) in March.

Respectable efforts since, fourth in 3m veterans’ event at Warwick in November. Can go well again.

TFRHHHII BHA140

3

WANDRIN STAR (IRE) (62) 00/26P-1 CD

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Keralba (USA) O Mrs Penny Perriss B Sweetmans Bloodstock

11

11-2

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has long since boasted a fine record fresh and enhanced that when landing a leg of this series over C&D in November (following a wind op). However, whether he will back that up is open to question.

TFRHHHII BHA139

4 FINAL NUDGE (IRE) (52) P0/1/53-1 D Br B g Kayf Tara - Another Shot (IRE) O Mrs J. Rees B M. W. and Mrs M. Doran

13

11-0

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced in recent years but ran a cracker when third in Midlands National in March and matched that to land a veterans’ event on return at Warwick (3m) in November. Expected to feature.

TFRHHHHI BHA137

5

THE KINGS WRIT (IRE) (36) 30263-5 D

Br B g Brian Boru - Letterwoman (IRE) O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Patrick Mulcahy

11

10-10

Mr Joshua Newman (7) J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Fire House S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2018 but ran well on a couple of times from higher marks in staying handicaps last term.

Highly likely last month’s Exeter return (19.2f) was needed and step back up in trip a plus.

TFRHHHII BHA133

6

GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) (36) 00-3231

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Lesorial (FR) O Mr Aidan J. Ryan B Mlle Lily-Rose Bernabe

11

10-9

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent upon joining present yard this spring and relished first crack at a marathon to end losing run at Exeter (30.7f) last month. Will need to keep the errors to a minimum again here, though. TFRHHHII BHA132

7

DASHING PERK (GB) (38) 42P3F-P C D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Dashing Executive (IRE) O Mr Paul Jenkins B Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn

11

10-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who went close on a couple of occasions last term and shaped better than being pulled up suggests at Haydock (25.5f) in December (still in touch 4 out). Still, yet to win over this far. TFRHHHII BHA130

8

PRIME VENTURE (IRE) (38) P/150-0P D

Br Br g Primary (USA) - Next Venture (IRE) O Mrs Janet Davies B Mrs Mary Doyle

11

10-7

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner of a 3-runner Sedgefield handicap on return last season prior to finishing fifth in the Welsh National. Not returned in much form though, pulled up in Haydock veterans’ event last month.

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ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) (36) 142122 D

11

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Easter Saturday (IRE) O Mrs S. L. Hobbs B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan

10-5

Micheal Nolan J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2018 but proved he retains plenty of ability in a couple of runs this winter, runner-up in a C&D amateurs chase last month. However, others appeal more for win purposes.

TFRHHHII BHA128

10 PSYCHEDELIC ROCK (GB) (38) 1F1-10P D

11

10-5

Charlie Todd (3) J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Gemini Lucy (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T O John Nicholls Racing Hunter Plastics Limited, John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd S B B. J. Griffiths

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived in the spring, winning 3 times over fences, latterly at Kempton (3m) in May. Not in same form in Summer Cup but likely return at Haydock (25.5f) last month was needed. Cheekpieces back on.

TFRHHIII BHA128

11 VALADOM (FR) (36) 51322-3 D

Br Gr g Dadarissime (FR) - Laurana (FR) O Mr Richard Hobson B Mme C. Montaudoin & Mr J. Montaudoin

13

10-5

Lilly Pinchin (5) J Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle (20f) last winter and signed off with pair of placed efforts at Newbury. Bad mistake never aided his cause when third on C&D return in December and not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA128

12 INDY FIVE (IRE) (29) 4/23-651 D

12

Br B g Vertical Speed (FR) - Beesplease (IRE) O The Dobbin Club B Robert & Miss Melanie Downes

10-0

Gavin Sheehan J David Dennis, Banbury T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his peak who benefited from return to positive tactics when running out 5-length winner of a Doncaster veterans’ event (3m) last month. 8lb higher now but clearly back in good heart.

TFRHHHII BHA122

13 DANCING SHADOW (IRE) (36) 36U-324 Br Br g Craigsteel - Be My Shadow (IRE) O The Dancing Shadows B Patrick Kennedy

13

10-0

Alan Johns J Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned in good heart, keeping on for second in a C&D veterans’ event prior to a good fourth from the front behind Gwencily Berbas at Exeter (30.7f) in December. Should give another good account.

TFRHHHII BHA121 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: SEEYOUATMIDNIGHT 13 11 1 Ryan Mania 10-1 (Sandy Thomson) 15 ran Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Stewards Note: PRIME VENTURE: Following its run on 1/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Aso (FR), 7-1 Final Nudge (IRE), 9-1 Wandrin Star (IRE), 11-1 Sir Ivan (GB), Gwencily Berbas (FR), Rolling Dylan (IRE), 14-1 The Kings Writ (IRE), Indy Five (IRE), Dancing Shadow (IRE), 16-1 Valadom (FR), 22-1 Dashing Perk (GB), Prime Venture (IRE), 33-1 Psychedelic Rock (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A tremendous servant to connections, ASO found things coming easier to him having a first foray into veterans’ company when beaten only by a resurgent Blaklion (won easily again since) at Haydock early last month and he may well be up to conceding weight all round at this slightly shorter trip. Warwick-scorer Final Nudge rates next best, ahead of The Kings Writ and last year’s third Sir Ivan.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASO (FR) 2.FINAL NUDGE (IRE) 3.THE KINGS WRIT (IRE)

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1m 7f 216y

SEVENTH RACE 3.35 THE UNIBET CASINO DEPOSIT £10 GET £40 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372.

(Penalty Value £15609)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (20 wins from 160 runners, 12%) runs NATURAL HISTORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs VOLKOVKA Longest Traveller: NAVAJO PASS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 178 miles.

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NAVAJO PASS (GB) (35) 50113-0 D

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm O Mr T. G. Leslie B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop

age

st-lb

6

11-12

Theo Gillard (5) J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again last term, landing Musselburgh handicap and Haydock Grade 2. Signed off with a poor run, though, and down the field over C&D on reappearance. Needs cheekpieces to perk him up.

TFRHHIII BHA145

2

VOLKOVKA (FR) (35) 2313-12

Br B m Camelot - Drole de Dame (IRE) O The Tyringham Partnership B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

5

10-13

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Thomas Quinn S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer last season who regained the winning thread at Carlisle in November. Better still when runner-up here last month, but drop back to 2m isn’t necessarily in her favour.

TFRHHHII BHA132

3

MACK THE MAN (IRE) (59) 25103-1 CD

8

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B Mr Mark Grace,

10-11

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his decent record when fresh when landing a 2m Exeter handicap last month. Only raised 3lb and merits serious consideration, for all that this tougher.

TFRHHHII BHA130

4 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (12) 222-F25 D Br Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) O Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

7

10-8

Ben Jones J Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T Shadow Scaffolding Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-Irish hurdler who bettered that form over fences last term. Good second over C&D on penultimate outing and shaped as if still in form back chasing last time. Not dismissed.

TFRHHHII BHA127

5

HERMES BOY (FR) (36) 3-221

5

10-5

Chester Williams (3) J Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Roche Brune (FR) Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T O The Culverhill Racing Club IV Culverhill Farm Racing S B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 5yo who confirmed previous promise when opening his account in ready style in an Exeter novice last month. Form looks solid and there’s more to come, so every chance he can follow up.

TFRHHHHH BHA124

6

MCGOWAN’S PASS (GB) (38) 22/220-0 D

Br B g Central Park (IRE) - Function Dreamer O Mrs A. E. Lee B Mickley Stud & Mrs M. Adamson

11

10-3

Sam Twiston-Davies J Jennie Candlish, Leek T Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record over 2m at Ayr. Shaped as if better for the run on first outing for 7 months off/since leaving Sandy Thomson at Haydock earlier this month, much better than distance beaten. Interesting.

TFRHHHII BHA122

7

HYDROPLANE (IRE) (42) 15211-P D

6

10-2

Tom Scudamore J Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Walk On Water Ian Williams, Alvechurch T O John Nicholls Racing Hunter Plastics Limited, John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd S B Bloomsbury Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over timber last term, notching 4 victories (latest in April). Good third in Chester Plate back on the Flat but pulled up back hurdling at Doncaster 42 days ago. Tongue tie now fitted. TFRHHIII BHA121

8

NATURAL HISTORY (GB) (28) 2162-P6 D

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Film Script O Hail Sargent Evans B The Queen

7

10-0

Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to something like his smart Flat form when hacking up in 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle last March. Disappointing since, but edging down the weights and couldn’t rule out if settling better. TFRHHIII BHA118 28

thejockeyclub.co.uk DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: GUARD YOUR DREAMS 5 10 9 Sam Twiston-Davies 3-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hermes Boy (FR), 5-1 Mack The Man (IRE), 11-2 Volkovka (FR), 7-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), 10-1 McGowan’s Pass (GB), 11-1 Navajo Pass (GB), 14-1 Natural History (GB), 22-1 Hydroplane (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HERMES BOY is going the right way and seems to have been allotted a fair mark for his handicap debut, so he’s preferred to Volkovka, who is in a rich vein of form. Mack The Man’s reappearance victory at Exeter is backed up by the time, so he could also make his presence felt if he’s in the same mood.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERMES BOY (FR) 2.VOLKOVKA (FR) 3.MACK THE MAN (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE UNIBET EXTRA PLACE RACES EVERY DAY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6208 to the winning horse The second to receive £2860, the third £1429, the fourth £715 and the fifth £350. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 10st 12lb 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. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 9 entries at £45. - Closed January 3rd, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4757; Second £2379; Third £1189; Fourth £595; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £6208.44) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14237 to the winning horse The second to receive £5342, the third £2675, the fourth £1332 and the fifth £670. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and threeyear-old only Hurdle Races in France). UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 8 entries at £125. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE READ NICKY HENDERSON’S UNIBET BLOG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after January 1st, 2022, for each steeple chase won 6lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 3f 203yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 13 entries at £75. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE UNIBET HORSERACE BETTING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after January 1st, 2022, for each steeple chase won 5lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 1 at £30 and 10 at £150. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights lowered 1lb.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE UNIBET TOLWORTH NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £350. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (Penalty Value £39865) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The Final of the 2021 Veterans Steeple Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for ten yrs old and upwards, which have Started in a Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Series Qualifier staged in 2021. £300 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after January 1st, 2022, for each steeple chase won 5lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (In the event of the abandonment of a qualifier, any horse which had been declared to run, or any horse entered to run if the time of abandonment was prior to the overnight declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final) This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage prove necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final. The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline the day before the 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 also modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entry Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries at £300. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE UNIBET CASINO DEPOSIT £10 GET £40 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

January 6th. Penalties, after January 1st, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed January 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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