Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 9th December

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A warm welcome to Betfair Tingle Creek Day here at Sandown Park. Today promises to be the highlight of our Jump racing calendar and features three Grade 1 races – the Betfair Henry VIII Novices’ Chase, the Betfair Tingle Creek and the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle. The latter was due to run at Newcastle Racecourse last weekend, but adverse weather conditions have meant that Sandown Park will have the honour of being the caretaker of the race for them this year and we thank them for their support. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to our sponsors on today’s card, Betfair and Pertemps. Their support is crucial to Sandown Park being able to run such worldclass racedays and we wish them an enjoyable day. Today’s racing will showcase some of the best horses in training, with a blockbuster day in store. Our flagship race, the Betfair Tingle Creek has been won in the past by the likes of DESERT ORCHID, KAUTO STAR, SPRINTER SACRE, SIRE DE GRUGY and ALTIOR. Today we could see another star join this list as JONBON takes his place, having proved himself to be a leading player in the two-mile division last time out at Cheltenham. He has already won two Grade 1s here at Sandown Park, so clearly has a liking for our course. Whilst not being the feature race today, The Betfair Fighting Fifth hurdle sees the return of the most popular horse in training – CONSTITUTION HILL. We are so delighted to be able to welcome him back to the course, the site of his first ever Grade 1 win, and we will be watching on with anticipation to see if he can maintain his remarkable unbeaten run. I also couldn’t move on without giving a nod to the Betfair Henry VIII Novices’ Chase as well. This Grade 1 has turned out many a future star over the years, not least in its last two renewals with EDWARDSTONE (2021) and JONBON (2022) running out impressive winners. Keep your eye out today for another rising star. Off the track today we have lots of festive fun to look forward too. We have the London City Oompah Band performing live in the Esher Hall after racing finishes, as well as the Cobham Band singing us out with some Christmas Carols in the Surrey Hall at 3.45pm. Throughout the day you can grab a selfie courtesy of our inflatable snow globe in the Grandstand, and don’t forget to drop off your present for our Gifting Scheme in aid of Lower Green Community Centre. All that remains is for me to wish you an enjoyable day with us here at Sandown Park and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sarah Drabwell General Manager – Sandown Park Racecourse

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY VETERANS’ CHASE DAY The first fixture of the new year at Sandown Park holds an afternoon of quality Jump racing. This fixture is always packed full of thrills and what better way to get 2024 off to a flying start!

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Chairman Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee Emma Banks Vikki Dunn Brian Finch Charles Hemphill Guy Henriques General Manager Sarah Drabwell Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course Andrew Cooper Regional Estates Manager Craig Williamson Deputy Estates Manager Steve Mills Safety Officer Gareth Richardson Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager Petra Gough Commentator Alan Howes Betting Ring Manager Andrew Boardley Designated Safeguarding Lead Sarah Drabwell Deputy Safeguarding Leads Andrew Cooper Gareth Richardson

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TODAY’S RACING SANDOWN PARK FIRST RACE 11:35am

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The Betfair Claremont Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) - 1m 7f 216y

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SECOND RACE 12:05pm The Betfair Supports Racing With Pride Mares’ Handicap Hurdle - 2m 3f 173y

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THIRD RACE 12:40pm The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) - 2m 7f 98y

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FOURTH RACE 1:15pm

The Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y

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The Betfair Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) - 1m 7f 98y

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The Rachael Blackmore Serial Winners Fund Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y

3:00pm

The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) - 1m 7f 99y

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The Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - 3m 4f 146y 40-41

FIFTH RACE 26-27

SIXTH RACE 30-31

SEVENTH RACE 36-37

EIGHTH RACE

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The Boylesports Money Back 2nd Meeting Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) - 2m 209y 44-45

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The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Beginners’ Chase (GBB Race)- 2m 3f 200y

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THIRD RACE 12:20pm The Boylesports Acca Boost On Horse Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) - 3m 149y 50-51

FOURTH RACE 12:55pm

The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - 2m 3f 200y

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The Boylesports Houghton Mares’ Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race) - 2m 3f 200y

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The Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - 3m 1f 188y

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The Boylesports Daily Money Back 2nd Juvenile Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)- 2m 209y 58-59

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The Boylesports Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) - 2m 4f

FIFTH RACE 54-55

SIXTH RACE 56-57

SEVENTH RACE EIGHTH RACE 60-61

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Book Signing Clare Balding (2.10pm – 3.10pm) Take the chance today to meet Clare Balding who will be selling and signing copies of her new book in the Grandstand today from 2.10pm onwards. Clare’s book “Isles of Dogs” is a must read for anyone who is passionate about our canine friends!

Racing With Pride Fan Zone Head up to the Summer Lawn to enjoy Great British Racing’s Racing With Pride Fan Zone. Featuring a jockey masterclass at 10.45am, follow up autograph signings at 11am. You can also take the opportunity to have a go at winning some prizes including tickets to Sandown Park racecourse in 2024. Not to be missed!

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TIMEFORMVIEWAthoroughlylikeable sortwhotook hiswinning sequenceto 5when landingtheArkle (his secondwin at Grade 1 level) atthe Festival. Beaten by Gentleman De Mee atAintreethe following month, but hiswin in lastyear’s HenryVII Novice Chase makes him an obvious player. TFRHHHHI BHA161 2

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will be signing copies of her new book “Isle of Dogs: My canine adventures through Britain” in the Main Stage in the Grandstand today from 2.10pm - 3.10pm.

FIRST RACE

THE BETFAIR CLAREMONT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE)

11.35

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012. (Penalty Value £25627.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs WILLMOUNT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs WILLMOUNT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHOOSE A COPPER trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

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Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ceka Dawn (IRE) (Presenting) Sean Bowen J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B P. Kennedy Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumperwinnerwho made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with ease in 8-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Open to further improvement. TFRHHHII BHA123 Br B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE) (Blueprint (IRE)) Derek Fox J O Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Donal Coffey Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonlycompletedstartinpointsandcreatedagoodimpressionwhenreadilymakingallin10-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) in October. Seems sure to go on to much betterthings. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Tom Cannon J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick (2m, heavy) last month. Open to plenty of improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar (Old Vic) Nico de Boinville J O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr J. L. Lightfoot TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivewinningpointerwhofollowedsuitonbothbumperoutingsandagainlookedsomethingoutoftheordinaryonhishurdling debutatNewbury(16.3f)lastmonth,drawingclear3outtowinimpressively.Excitingprospectwhowilltakeplentyofbeating. TFRHHHHH BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 1.

2022: AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) 5 11 5 Jamie Moore 1-3 (Gary Moore) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Willmount (GB), 11-2 Booster Bob (IRE), 13-2 Choose A Copper (IRE), 9-1 Helnwein (IRE) WILLMOUNT maintained his unbeaten record in the style of an exciting prospect on his hurdling debut at Newbury last month and is open to any amount of improvement, so he’s very much the one to beat now stepping up in grade. Choose A Copper created PLAY SMARTER a good impression when making all at Hexham in October and is fancied to fill the forecast spot. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILLMOUNT 2.CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) 3.BOOSTER BOB (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

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SECOND RACE

12.05

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs FABLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs ELLE EST BEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 160 miles.

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Br B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR) (Truth Or Dare) Nico de Boinville J O Owners Group 078 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpoint/dualhurdleswinnerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesinmares’handicapatBangor(20.3f)inFebruary. Ran poorlyboth subsequent starts, but she’s capable ifon a going dayrevertedto hurdling after7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita (Singspiel (IRE)) Jack Tudor J O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Mr Richard Busher NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinneratLimerick(3m)forPaulNolanlastseason.After7monthsoff,mademistakesbeforefallingonherseasonal/chasedebut atLudlowinOctober,butagainletdownbyherjumpingbackoverhurdlesatCheltenhamlasttime.Hasabittoproveatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA114 Br Ch m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader) Jonathan Burke J O Lorna Squire, R Metherell, D German Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoscoredingoodstyleonherthirdstartoverhurdlesatNewtonAbbotinMarchlastyear.Didn’tgoonashoped last season, in first-time cheekpieceswhen unseating earlyon herfinal outing, but she couldyet do betteron herreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA107

Br Gr f Make Believe - Gala (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Cannon J O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentinthemainoverhurdleslastseason,culminatingwithgoodsecondinCheltenhamjuvenilehandicap(16.8f)inApril.Looked settogoclosebeforedeparting2outonreturnatFakenham18daysago,soshe’snotdismissedlightlyasshegoesupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA103 Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE) (Anshan) Sean Bowen J O Lloyd Bailey Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Ms Linda Twomey Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerandencouragingstartunderRuleswhenrunner-upinSouthwellnovicehurdle(15.8f)inMarch.However,backward stepssince,offeringlittleonherchasedebutatStratfordonherreappearance.Needstogetbackontrackreturnedtohurdling. TFRHHIII BHA100 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Aidan Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWOn herthird start overhurdles, showed improved formwhenthird of14 in novice atWarwick (2m) 17 days ago. Goingthird at the last. Should benefit fromthe step back up intrip, so she’s an interesting contenderas she makes herhandicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA96 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: COQUELICOT (FR) 6 11 8 Aidan Coleman 6-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: FABLE: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. WHISKY EXPRESS: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled after the 3rd hurdle. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pretending (IRE), 3-1 Elle Est Beau (IRE), 7-2 Whisky Express (GB), 6-1 Fable (FR), 12-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 18-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) ELLE EST BEAU fared better than previously when third at Warwick 17 days ago and, with the return to this longer trip in her favour, she can find further progress to make PLAY SMARTER a winning handicap debut. Whisky Express could still have more to offer on her return and is feared most, with Pretending also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) 2.WHISKY EXPRESS 3.PRETENDING (IRE)

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THIRD RACE

12.40

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (23 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE AND ON THE BLIND SIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs SHOLOKJACK WEIGHTWATCHER: DOLPHIN SQUARE won off a handicap mark of 141, his rating is now down 8lb to 133. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLPHIN SQUARE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

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OPERATION MANNA (GB) (18) 13P3-11 C

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Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B M. Conaghan TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserathisbest.Losthiswayoverfencesinmorerecenttimesbuttookastepbackintheright direction when third of15 in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Much respected. TFRHHHHH BHA147 Br B g Stowaway - Such A Set Up (IRE) (Supreme Leader) James Bowen J O Mr A. D. Spence Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Ms J. Corrigan Spreadex Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timesmarthurdlerwhocashedinfromacareer-lowmarkatNewbury(3m)inMarch.Endedhiscampaign with a poor run at Cheltenham inApril and Nico de Boinville deserts him in favour ofChantry House. TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) (Luso) Mr David Maxwell (3) J O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORM VIEWPerfect startto last seasonwhen arriving late onthe scenetowinthis race on soft. Hasn’t reproducedthat since, including beaten a longwayon Newburyreappearance,buthehasdippedto8lbbelowlastyear’swinningmarkiffirst-timeblinkers(replacingcheekpieces)sparkarevival. TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Bryan Carver J O Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m. His winning run was ended on his Newbury reappearance but he shaped encouragingly in fourth. Should be spot on now. TFRHHHHI BHA130

Br Gr g Martaline - Royale Majesty (FR) (Nikos) Jack Tudor J O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T B E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing on his final 3 runs last term but he took a step back in the right direction when second of 5 on his 23f Uttoxeter reappearance a fortnight ago, albeit it was a weak race. TFRHHHII BHA129

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlerwinnerin2021/22andpostedausefulefforttowina21/2mLingfieldhandicapchaselastwinter.Droppedoutandneverinvolvedina3m Haydockhandicaphurdleonhisreappearancebutitwasaveryhotraceandnosurprisewerehetofarealotbetterinthesecalmerwaters. TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) (Vertical Speed (FR)) James Turner (7) J O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled histallywhenthe 5-lengthwinnerofa 24.5fAintree handicap on his reappearance in October. Presumablyfoundthe run comingtoo soonwhen beaten favourite at Newbury11 days ago. Freshened up since and capable ofbouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA126 Br B g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy (Montjeu (IRE)) Cameron Iles (7) J O Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Lady Cobham Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning reappearance in 2 1/2m course handicap last month and followed up offthe same mark at Lingfield 9 days later(both underCameronIles).9lb highernowbidding forthehat-trick but hecould have moretocome overthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA125

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) 8 11 10 Mr David Maxwell 18-1 (Philip Hobbs) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Chantry House (IRE), 11-4 Operation Manna (GB), 7-1 Equinus (IRE), 9-1 Brinkley (FR), 11-1 Hititi (FR), 12-1 Sholokjack (IRE), 15-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), 22-1 On The Blind Side (IRE) CHANTRY HOUSE is given a chance to build on last month’s promising effort back over hurdles at Cheltenham. The hat-trick seeking Operation Manna, who has struck PLAY SMARTER up a really good partnership with Cameron Iles, is second choice ahead of Equinus. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) 2.OPERATION MANNA 3.HITITI (FR)

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THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

1.15

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888. (Penalty Value £45016) J Jockey T Trainer

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs GOSHEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL AND SHISHKIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOVE ENVOI trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

1m 7f 216y

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age

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CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (240) 11/1111- CD

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11-10

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GOSHEN (FR) (14) 12352-4 CD

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11-10

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NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (56) 155/355- D

11

11-10

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SHISHKIN (IRE) (14) P/3121-T D BF

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11-10

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LOVE ENVOI (IRE) (224) 12/1126- CD

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11-3

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YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (35) 12115-1 C D

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11-3

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Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWOneofthebesthurdlersseenforaverylongtime,7-7inthissphere,landingthisrace,theChristmasHurdle,ChampionHurdleandAintree Hurdleinimpressivestylelastseason.Wonhisfirst2startsoverthisC&Danditwillbesomedisappointmentifhedidn’twinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA175 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Niall Houlihan J O Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Christophe Toulorge K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort but he’s very smart at his best and took the Coral Hurdle at Ascot last November. Below form in his bid to defend his crown inthatcorresponding eventlast month andis highlyunlikelyto betroublingtheprinciples inthis. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA152

Br Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Sean Bowen J O Lady Blyth Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Lord Blyth Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWHaving his fourth go inthis (dead-heatedwith Epatante in 2021).Took strong holdwhen held inthird behind Constitution Hill lastyearbut arrives offa good spell onthe Flat havingwon at Newburyand finished seventh inthe Cesarewitch. TFRHHIII BHA151 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) James Bowen J O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B C.J. & E.B. Bennett Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWBrilliantchaseronhisday,landingAscotChaseinFebruaryandprovedhisstaminafor3m+whenlandingtheBowlatAintreeinApril.Blottedhiscopybook whenrefusingtoraceinfirst-timecheekpieces(discarded)atAscot2weeksago.Backhurdlingandneedstobetreatedwithsomecautionnow. TFRHHHII BHA163 Br B m Westerner - Love Divided (IRE) (King’s Ride) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Mr Ciaran O’Toole Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEWVerysmart hurdlerwith a good record fresh,winning herfirst 2 starts at Sandown last season before running a mightyrace in second behind HoneysuckleintheMares’HurdleatCheltenham.Bestexcusedsubsequenteffortandshe’stheclearpickfortheforecastontheseterms. TFRHHHHI BHA153 Br B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J O Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B R. G. & V. J. Makin Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWReallylikeablemarewhowon4ofherfirst5startsoverhurdles,thehighlightbeingtheGrade2DawnRunatCheltenham,andmadeallingoodstyle onreturnatWetherby5weeksago.Needstofindanothersignificantchunkofimprovementbutit’snotbeyondtherealmsofpossibility. TFRHHHII BHA140

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Constitution Hill (GB), 9-1 Love Envoi (IRE), 16-1 Shishkin (IRE), 20-1 You Wear It Well (GB), 50-1 Goshen (FR), 100-1 Not So Sleepy (GB) The magnificent CONSTITUTION HILL should have no problem landing this race for the second year running to take his record over hurdles to 8-8. Mares’ Hurdle runner-up Love Envoi goes well fresh and is the obvious pick for the forecast, though PLAY SMARTER the selection’s stablemate Shishkin adds a layer of intrigue should he consent to jump off, with the headgear experiment quickly shelved. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 3.SHISHKIN (IRE)

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HORSE Jonbon Edwardstone Allmankind Esprit Du Large Dynamite Dollars Sceau Royal Altior Ar Mad Vibrato Valtat Hinterland

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WEIGHT 11-7 11-2 10-10 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2

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TRAINER Nicky Henderson Alan King Dan Skelton Evan Williams Paul Nicholls Alan King Nicky Henderson Gary Moore Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls

JOCKEY Aidan Coleman Tom Cannon Harry Skelton Adam Wedge Harry Cobden Daryl Jacob Noel Fehily Joshua Moore Noel Fehily Daryl Jacob

RPR 164 167 163 157 161 166 169 164 150 157

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JOCKEY PAUL NICHOLLS 7 winners Today Paul saddles Iceo

BRENDAN POWELL In 2021 Brendan Powell finished second. Today he rides JPR One

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THE BETFAIR HENRY VIII NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs ICEO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs ICEO FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2014 and 2018. The stable runs ICEO today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JPR ONE trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 115 miles.

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COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (31) 21412-1 C

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ICEO (FR) (49) 4/214-13 C BF

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JPR ONE (IRE) (22) 05/15-1U BF

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LE PATRON (FR) (27) 2330-11 C

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11-7

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PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (22) 32P50-2

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UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (21) 2353-15

8

11-7

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Tommy James Betvictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who quickly developed into a likeable and useful hurdler last season. Efficient start to chasing when scoring readily in a handicap at Chepstow a month ago and should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA137

Br B g Coastal Path - Rocroi (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Lorcan Williams J O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert et al Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced overhurdles but useful form,winningthe Imperial Cup here in March. Impressivewinning chasing debut at Newton Abbot in Octoberandwasn’t himselfwhen last (behindJPR One)there lasttime. Likelyto be back on his game aftera break. TFRHHHHI BHA143 Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhotookanimmediatestepforwardsentchasingwhenlanding3-runnerhandicapatNewtonAbbotandhadtherace athismercywhenunseating(inunfortunatefashion)atthelastinGrade2atCheltenhamlasttime.Lookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA145

Br B g Balko (FR) - La Loute (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) David Noonan J O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-FrenchhurdleswinnerwholookedagoodprospectwhenmakingasuccessfulchasingdebutatFontwell.Followed up in equallyimpressive style atthis course last month. Needs a lot more inthis companybut his jumping is a big asset. TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who appeals as the type to do better in this sphere and shaped well under a considerate ride when second to Homme Public in Grade 2 at novice at Cheltenham on first go at chasing. Has a bitto find. TFRHHHII BHA138

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Ciaran Gethings J O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWEmergedwithcreditagainstsomeofthetop-flightBritishnovicechasersof2022/23andmadeafinereturnashesawoffKnappers Hill inListedChepstownovice.Shapedas ifstill inform inhandicap atCheltenham lasttime and drop back intripwill suit. TFRHHHHI BHA146 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: JONBON (FR) 6 11 7 Aidan Coleman 2-11 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 JPR One (IRE), 4-1 Iceo (FR), 9-2 Unexpected Party (FR), 7-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), 10-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 14-1 Le Patron (FR) JPR ONE jumped superbly and was set to land a Grade 2 before stumbling and unseating after the last at Cheltenham in November. A repeat of that sort of PLAY SMARTER performance should be enough for him to quickly gain compensation, although Iceo and Unexpected Party both look feasible threats. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JPR ONE (IRE) 2.ICEO (FR) 3.UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR)

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THE RACHAEL BLACKMORE SERIAL WINNERS FUND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

2.25

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs JUPITER DU GITE AND SPIRIT D’AUNOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs LANGER DAN AND PUNTA DEL ESTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEREISNODOUBT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

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LANGER DAN (IRE) (26) 1/3001-6 CD

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12-0

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TOO FRIENDLY (GB) (20) P2112P D

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11-5

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RED ROOKIE (GB) (35) F/531-30 CD

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IMPOSE TOI (FR) (22) 1/212-11 D

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SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (42) 21111-4 CD BF

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JILAIJONE (FR) (15) 52-2223

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MR FREEDOM (GB) (7) 354-233 D BF

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Br B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) (Milan) Lorcan Williams J O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthethirdbighandicapwinofhiscareerwhenseeingoff25rivalsintheCoralCupatCheltenhaminMarch.Shapedasifneeding hisreappearancerunatKempton(21f)26daysagothough,andhe’stendedtosavehisbestforthebigSpringFestivals. TFRHHHII BHA147

Br B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA)) James Bowen J O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S TIMEFORMVIEWLooked firmlyonthe righttrack forhis currentyard (wonthree 2m handicap hurdles duringthe summer) but pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA138 Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle (Auction House (USA)) Tom Bellamy J O The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr R. P. Phillips Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtopickofhischaseformwhenlanding6-runnerWarwickhandicap(2m)inMarch.NotdisgracedwhenthirdatKempton (18f) in Maybut somewaybelowthat levelwhenwell held on return atAscot (16.7f) 35 days ago. Maybe sharpernow. TFRHHHII BHA133

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) (Ungaro (GER)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison TIMEFORMVIEWDual French bumperscorerwho made it 3-5 overhurdles forthisyardwhen readilyseeing off16 rivals in a 2m Cheltenham handicap 22 days ago. Has more to offer so a big player despite a 10lb hike in the weights. TFRHHHHH BHA131 Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA)) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Heart of the South Racing 130 Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who raced too keenly after 7 months off when fourth of 7 in Cheltenham conditions event (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here though. TFRHHHII BHA129 Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Jack Tudor J O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T B Pierre de Maleissye Melun Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWArrves in good nick, third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 15 days ago. He can go well again offthe same mark. TFRHHHII BHA125

Br B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance (Sayif (IRE)) Marc Goldstein J O The Affordable (3) Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhofollowed4winsoverhurdleslastseasonwithahat-trickontheFlatduringthesummer.Postedanother good effortwhenthird of7 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster(16.6f, good) 7 days ago so oughtto be inthe shake-up. TFRHHHII BHA124 Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) (Generous (IRE)) Derek Fox J O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Rising 11 but he was better than ever when returning from 5 months off to win at Perth (2m, heavy) in September. Below-par seventh atAscot last time but he’s likelyto give it his all again. TFRHHHII BHA124

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JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (27) 3/16P3-P D

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Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) David Noonan J O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCaused a majorupsetwhen making all on British/hurdles debut at Newburyin Decemberbut has proved fartoo headstrong since, pulled up on his handicap bow over C&D last month. Lots more is needed. TFRHHIII BHA123

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in France and promising start for this yard when third in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock in February. Shaped up quitewell in FredWinternexttime and creditable second of4 on 2mWetherbyreappearance 3weeks ago. Inthe mix. TFRHHHII BHA121 Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Sean Bowen J O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Rollx Syndicate GB Helicopters S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on the level for William Jarvis. Has made a positive start over hurdle too, landing 10-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 27 days ago. Up 7lb but expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA119

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Ned Fox (5) J O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fair form when twice second in juvenile events in France and made light ofa 13-month absence when scoring on his yard debut in 2m3fLingfieldnoivcehurdle18daysago.Meritsseriousconsiderationonhishandicapdebutdespitebeing3lb‘wrong’intheweights. TFRHHHHI BHA118 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 6 11 10 Jonathan Burke 6-4 (Harry Fry) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: RED ROOKIE: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced throughout. SPIRIT D’AUNOU: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Impose Toi (FR), 5-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 13-2 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 9-1 Punta Del Este (FR), Arqoob (IRE), 12-1 Jilaijone (FR), 14-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 16-1 Langer Dan (IRE), 20-1 Too Friendly (GB), 22-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 25-1 Red Rookie (GB), 40-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE) IMPOSE TOI is thriving under the expert tutelage of Nicky Henderson and fancied to bag a fourth success for the yard on the back of his impressive big-field Cheltenham victory. Venetia Williams’ new-recruit Bucksy des Epeires also has better days ahead PLAY SMARTER of him and heads the list of dangers, with C&D scorer Arqoob and Punta del Este also well in the mix in this competitive handicap. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPOSE TOI (FR) 2.BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) 3.ARQOOB (IRE)

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REMEMBERING SIRE DE GRUGY (2006-2023) With the staging of the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park today we celebrate the life of one of its past heroes, Sire De Grugy, who took the honours in the Grade One contest a decade ago in 2013 and again in 2015. Trained by Gary Moore throughout his career and ridden by his son Jamie on all bar two of his 42 starts (his brother Josh took the ride on the other two occasions), the Preston Family’s son of My Risk was a true superstar of the two-mile chasing division. While he had shown good form over hurdles, including when winning the Grade Two Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle at Kempton Park, it was when sent over fences that Sire De Grugy really came into his own. His novice season culminated with an impressive success over more experienced rivals in the 2013 Celebration Chase on Jump Finale at Sandown Park. That promise was more than built on in the 2013/14 season when Sire De Grugy won six of his seven starts including all four of the UK’s Grade One two-mile chases – the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, Ascot’s Clarence House Chase, the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and the Celebration Chase back at Sandown Park.

While injury interrupted his 2014/15 season, he returned to form in the 2015/16 campaign which was capped with a battling three-quarter length victory in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase. On his final Tingle Creek appearance in 2016, he was the gallant length runner-up to Un De Sceaux. At the time of his retirement in December 2017, Sire De Grugy had won 17 of his 42 starts and earned almost £900,000 in prize money. Always the sweetest and gentlest of souls, Sire De Grugy spent time with Retraining Of Racehorses at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket in between enjoying his well-deserved retirement at Gary Moore’s yard in West Sussex, where he was doted upon. Sadly, Sire Du Grugy passed away at the age of 17 in August this year. Paying tribute, Jamie Moore said: “He meant the world to me and was part of the family. “He’d call for me every night and day from his stable and he was doing that right until the very end. He was everything to me and he had the heart of a lion.” Truly the horse of a lifetime, Sire De Grugy will always be remembered.

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THE BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK

One of the stand-out two mile chases of the season, the Betfair Tingle Creek attracts the best of the best. First run in 1969 as the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, the race has been graced by some of the true greats in its deep history. Desert Orchid is a name that jumps out on any roll of honour and won the race back in 1988 under Simon Sherwood. 11 years later the races’ most successful horse, Flagship Uberalles won the first of this three consecutive victories, spanning 1999-2001. Paul Nicholls won six renewals on the bounce from 2005-2010 with Kauto Star, Master Minded and Twist Magic sharing two wins a piece. Paul Nicholls himself is the race’s leading trainer with a remarkable 12 wins in total. Fast forwarding to more recent times and the list of illustrious names doesn’t stop, with Sprinter Sacre (2012), Sire De Grugy (2013 & 2015) and Altior (2018) all etching their names into history. Today could see us add another name to that list as the seemingly unflappable Jonbon lines up as a strong favourite. Having already won two Grade 1s at Sandown Park alone in his career, it will take an impressive performance to stop him. GRADE 1 TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£175,500

£96,662 TO THE WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE SEVEN FURLONGS AND 119 YARDS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

EDWARDSTONE

13 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

An excellent looking renewal of the Betfair Tingle Creek went the way of Edwardstone and Alan King. Aidan Coleman set out to once again make all aboard Gentlemen De Mee. The pair led for most of the race but were headed four out and could find no extra. Shishkin had been well punted before the race but could only manage third. Greaneteen was prominent throughout but did not have the extra gear to go with Edwardstone, who came home an emphatic nine length winner.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2013-2022 YEAR 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

HORSE Edwardstone Greaneteen Politologue Defi Du Seuil Altior Politologue Un De Sceaux Sire De Grugy Dodging Bullets Sire De Grugy

AGE 8 7 9 6 8 6 8 9 6 7

WEIGHT 11-10 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7

SP 5/1 12/1 11/8F 2/1F 8/13F 7/2 5/4F 100/30 9/1 7/4J

TRAINER Alan King Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls Philip Hobbs Nicky Henderson Paul Nicholls W P Mullins Gary Moore Paul Nicholls Gary Moore

JOCKEY RPR Tom Cannon 171 Bryony Frost 168 Harry Skelton 173 Barry Geraghty 168 Nico de Boinville 177 Harry Cobden 167 R Walsh 167 Jamie Moore 171 Sam Twiston-Davies 169 Jamie Moore 170

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race.

TRAINER

JOCKEY NICKY HENDERSON

NICO DE BOINVILLE

2 winners Today Nicky saddles Jonbon

1 winner Today Nico rides Jonbon

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THE BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £175000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £76265, 2nd £31308, 3rd £15663, 4th £7823, 5th £3920. (Penalty Value £99662.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs HADDEX DES OBEAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs NUBE NEGRA FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2013 and 2015. The stable runs HADDEX DES OBEAUX today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOOTHILL trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

colours no

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 99y

horse

age

st-lb

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BOOTHILL (IRE) (14) 2123-11

8

11-10

2

EDWARDSTONE (GB) (20) 2/1U25-2 C D

9

11-10

3

HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (42) 1/U211-F BF

6

11-10

4

JONBON (FR) (20) 11211-1 CD

7

11-10

5

NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (20) 43/12P-3

9

11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Jonathan Burke J O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over fences last term including Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton and better than ever in landing valuable back-to-backAscot handicaps (at 16.7f) in recentweeks. Likeabletype but good deal more on his plate ontheseterms. TFRHHHII BHA158 Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso) Tom Cannon J O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhowontheArkleatthe2022Festivalandshowedtop-classformwhenacommandingwinnerofthisraceonlastseason’sreappearance. BelowbestinChampionChaseonfinalstartandseemedbeatenfairandsquarebyJonbononreturninGrade2atCheltenhamlastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA165 Br B g Saddex - Shifra (FR) (Califet (FR)) Jack Tudor J O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryprogressiveoverfences,typicallytankingalongwhenlandingvaluablepotatWarwick(16.2f,heavy)inJanuary.Inprocessofrunningvery wellwhenfallinglastatCheltenham(15.9f)inOctoberandlikelywe’venotseenverybestofhim.However,thisdemandsevenmore. TFRHHHII BHA150 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville J O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Lotfi Kohli TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming at the hands of ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere. TFRHHHHH BHA170 Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtheShloerChasetohistallyforsecondsuccessiveseason13monthsagobutbelowhisbestconfinedtojust2startsthereafter lasttermandhewassomewaybehindJonbonwhenthirdinaforementionedrace3weeksago.Likelytocomeupshortagain. TFRHHHII BHA158

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.

2022: EDWARDSTONE 8 11 10 Tom Cannon 5-1 (Alan King) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-11 Jonbon (FR), 6-1 Edwardstone (GB), 14-1 Boothill (IRE), 16-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 25-1 Nube Negra (SPA) A grade 1 winning hurdler, JONBON quickly cemented his status as a top-class chaser last term, runner-up in the Arkle prior to registering back-to-back Grade 1 victories at Aintree/over C&D. Teed up perfectly for this when running out an authoritative winner of the Shloer Chase 3 weeks PLAY SMARTER ago (Edwardstone second), he’s hard to oppose. The latter-named may be the one to chase him home again, with the likeable and hat-trick seeking Boothill next best. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.EDWARDSTONE 3.BOOTHILL (IRE)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs BROKEN HALO AND TRUCKERS LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs BROKEN HALO AND TRUCKERS LODGE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FORTESCUE & RAPPER trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 148 miles. FONTAINE COLLONGES trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.

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3m 4f 146y

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age

st-lb

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RAPPER (GB) (42) 0315P-P

9

12-0

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BEAUPORT (IRE) (35) 1240F-5 C BF

7

12-0

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FORTESCUE (GB) (238) U/44P50- C

9

11-13

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CERTAINLY RED (GB) (28) 11100-4 C

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11-12

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TRUCKERS LODGE (IRE) (20) 04501-B

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11-11

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BOLDMERE (GB) (41) 5/0121-P

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11-9

7

CYCLOP (IRE) (27) 1FP-233

12

11-8

8

BROKEN HALO (GB) (224) 060110- C

8

11-7

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) (Moscow Society (USA)) Alice Stevens (5) J O The Home Farm Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Mr George Stanners Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoforminfirst-timecheekpiecesonNewYear’sDayatCheltenhamwherehelandeda31/4mhandicapingoodstyle.Reportedtohavebled/suffered irregularheartbeatwhenpulledupfinal2startsoflastterm(visoredonlatteroccasion;cheekpiecesrefittedhere).Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow. TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) (Brian Boru) Jordan Nailor J O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Byerley Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhomadeawinningchasedebutatCheltenhamlastOctober.Largelyunderwhelmingsince,includingonreturnatAscot,buthe’s down toanattractivemarkandwillbeathreatifon-songbackhere(formfiguresoverhurdlesatSandownread221),andassuminghestaysthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA140

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Hugh Nugent (3) J O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhorelishedtheemphasisonstaminawhenlandingalistedhandicapatAscot(3m,heavy)inFebruary2022.Justtheonenoteworthy effortsince,namelywhenfourthof22intheBecheratAintreelastDecember,andhelooksvulnerable.Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow. TFRHHIII BHA139 Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein J O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortcompletedahat-tricklastseason,scoringtwiceover25fatWincantoneithersideofavictoryhere(21/2m)inJanuary.Didn’t shapebadlyreturnedtoWincantononhisreappearancelastmonthandpossibilitiesbackupintriphereoffa2lblowermark. TFRHHHHH BHA138 Br B g Westerner - Galeacord (IRE) (Accordion) Freddie Gingell (5) J O Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mrs Ann Hogan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAregularinbig-fieldstayinghandicapsandendedalosingrundatingbacktotheMidlandsNationalin2020whenbaggingaFfosLashandicapover thistripinApril.BroughtdownearlyonwhenreturningtoactionatCheltenhamlastmonthandeach-waychancegrantedaclearroundhere. TFRHHHII BHA137

Br B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady (Hernando (FR)) Bryan Carver J O The Bold & The Brave Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Mickley Stud Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWJusttouchedoffbyCyclopatNewburyinMarchandhewasawinnerof3mhandicapsatDoncasterandFakenhameitherside ofthat. Bestto put a linethrough his reappearance displayatAintree, but likelyto find one ortwotoo good in anycase. TFRHHIII BHA135 Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Tom Bellamy J O DD Racing & Professor L P Hardwick David Dennis, Banbury T B John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRattledoffaquick-firehat-trickofveterans’handicapsinFebruary/Marchandcreditableeffortsall3startssincereturningfromabreakinSeptember, mostrecentlyfinishingthirdinanotherveterans’eventhere(24.2f,goodtosoft).Notwithouteach-wayhope.Alsoengaged1.37Chepstow. TFRHHHII BHA134 Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Lorcan Williams J O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwholandedback-to-backmilitaryracesover3mherelastseason.StruggledinamajorC&Dhandicapwhenlastseen duringthe spring (treated forheat stress inthe aftermath) and,talentedthough he is, his overall profile is not convincing. TFRHHHII BHA133

40

9

FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (268) 41/140P-

8

11-7

9

11-0

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Ned Fox (5) J O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from step up to 25.6f when landing a valuable Haydock handicap on his reappearance last season. Ended that campaign on a downer, but since undergone anotherwind op andverymuch oneto considerwith hisyard interrific form. TFRHHHII BHA133

10 COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (21) P5-F0U0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Andy Ralph Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Seamus Kennedy Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Now 14lb below the mark off which he landed a 3-runner Newbury handicap chase in February, but largely struggled since and he needs to bounce back in a majorway. TFRHIIII BHA126

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: QUICK WAVE (FR) 9 11 12 Charlie Deutsch 11-2 (Venetia Williams) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: RAPPER: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat. BOLDMERE: Following its run on 29/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller. BROKEN HALO: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 4-1 Beauport (IRE), 7-1 Broken Halo (GB), 15-2 Certainly Red (GB), 10-1 Truckers Lodge (IRE), 11-1 Cyclop (IRE), 14-1 Fortescue (GB), 18-1 Boldmere (GB), 22-1 Rapper (GB), 33-1 Coeur Serein (IRE) The vote goes to CERTAINLY RED, a likeable type who should strip fitter following his reappearance spin at Wincanton and shapes as though well worth another try over a marathon trip such as this. The fact that he has winning form here is another plus point. Beauport hasn’t PLAY SMARTER gone on as hoped since his successful chase debut last term, but he’s edged down to a dangerous mark and is feared most ahead of Fontaine Collonges and Truckers Lodge. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CERTAINLY RED 2.BEAUPORT (IRE) 3.FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR)

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs GOONHILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs GOONHILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: OLD GREGORIAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 209y

horse

age

st-lb

1

NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (23) 101-F21 D

4

11-6

2

OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (42) 652-1

4

11-6

3

FRESH SPECULATION (GB) (31) 65

5

11-0

4

GOONHILLY (IRE) (30) 24-3F

5

11-0

5

GOWER PRINCE (GB) (46) 4/00-5

5

11-0

6

HONEY JACK (GB) (30) 0

4

11-0

7

INDUSTRIALIST (IRE) (225) 004-

5

11-0

8

INTO THE PARK (IRE) (30) F-0

4

11-0

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining Sam Twiston-Davies J O Rushmoor Stud & Mario Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Tim Lane Fitzdares Limited, Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2winsfrom4startsinbumperswithanimprovedeffortatLudlowinApril.Hasn’timpressedwithhisjumpingsinceswitchedto hurdlesbutgotthejobdonein14-runnermaidenatMarketRasen(16.6f)23daysago.Likelytofindlifetougherunderapenalty. TFRHHHII BHA117

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much Patrick Wadge (3) J O Mr Robert Gibbons Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale (E. R. A.) S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovementonthelastof3startsinbumpersandbuiltonthatpromiseashemadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesafter6months offin8-runnermaidenatKelso(16.2f,heavy)inOctober.Hasapenaltytocarryinastrongerracebutisopentoimprovementnonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wilde Speculation (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Mike Green & Sally Beech Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Mike Green Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSigns ofabilityin a bumper/Chepstowmaiden hurdle but is possiblymore one forhandicaps a bit further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Stephanie Hanly TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminacoupleofbumpersandshapedwellonreturn/hurdlesdebutwhenthirdof11inaUttoxetermaiden(21/2m). Inthe process ofbuilding onthatwhen departing atthe last (held inthird) at Ludlowsince and merits respect down intrip. TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga Richie McLernon J O Jan Johnson&Yor Gunna Be Lucky Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 3 starts in bumpers for Matt Sheppard but was too free sent hurdling in a first-time hood after 13 months offwhen fifth to a good prospect at Hereford in October. May do better. TFRHHHII BHABr Br g Jack Hobbs - Miss Serious (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Porlock Vale Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas scope but looked badly in need ofthe experience when well-beaten on debut in a Newbury bumper last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Trajectus Charlie Deutsch J O Hemmings Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Michael McSweeney Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown some promise in atrio ofbumpers but is bredto needtime and distance, so probablywill not come into his own until tackling longertrips over jumps. TFRHHIII BHABr B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mr Tom Coughlan Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Walk InThe Park gelding. Half-brotherto fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Goodnightngodbless.Third when fell last sole startinIrish pointsand showed abit amidstinexperiencewhenwellheld inaNewburybumperon Rulesdebut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

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9

LE JEUNE BRESIL (GB) (21) F1-F3

6

11-0

10 RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (259) P/FF415- D

6

11-0

11 WILD GROUSE (IRE) (21) F/F1-5

6

11-0

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lady de La Vega (FR) Henry Brooke J O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T B Yorton Farm Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who got offthe mark in Irish points at second attempt in April and shaped with plenty of encouragement on his second hurdles startwhenthird of15 atWetherby(19.7f, heavy) 3weeks ago. Can improve further. TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR) Nathan Moscrop J O Chris Roe and Andrew March Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who confirmed the encouragement of his Rules debut when landing a bumper at Sedgefield in January. OnlyfifthatKelsowhenlastseen8monthsagobutshouldtaketohurdlinginafirst-timetonguestrap(hasalsohadbreathingop). TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: STRONG LEADER 5 11 6 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note: WILD GROUSE: Following its run on 18/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the last. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Le Jeune Bresil (GB), 4-1 Goonhilly (IRE), 5-1 Old Gregorian (GB), 11-2 Norman Fletcher (GB), 12-1 Raffles Wonder (FR), 16-1 Gower Prince (GB), Wild Grouse (IRE), 25-1 Fresh Speculation (GB), 33-1 Into The Park (IRE), 40-1 Honey Jack (GB), Industrialist (IRE) GOONHILLY was in the process of building on his hurdling debut when departing late at Ludlow last month and, with the Skelton yard going much better now, he’s taken to PLAY SMARTER get off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere. Le Jeune Bresil is an imposing sort who’s open to further improvement, with Kelso-scorer Old Gregorian also feared. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOONHILLY (IRE) 2.LE JEUNE BRESIL 3.OLD GREGORIAN

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Br B g Getaway (GER) - Come In Moscow (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Highfort Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthelastofhis3startsinIrishpointsandshapedafairbitbetterthanthebareresultonhishurdlingdebut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, still clear second at last before weakening run-in. Likelyto improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs PEMBROKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs GOLDEN SON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN SON trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 207 miles.

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11-8

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11-8

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PEMBROKE (GB) (17) 205-241

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11-8

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POZO EMERY (FR) (993) 2/3122//-

8

11-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Thierry Cypres Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who was successful twice at Auteuil in 2021/22, in handicap and Group 2 Prix Georges de Talhouet-Roy. Encouragementwhen second after19 months offin 5-runnernovice chase atWarwick onyard debut.The clearform pick. TFRHHHHH BHA140 Br B g Rail Link - Vie Sa Vie (FR) Henry Brooke J O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdler/chaserforEmmetMullins.Facesatallorderonhisyardbow/returnwhenpatiently-ridden fourth offive at Haydock 14 days ago. Not discounted in these calmerwaters. TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Harry Skelton J O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaserwho walked over at Warwick 17 days ago. One to consider fortop yard. TFRHHHHI BHA135 Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Chic Et Zen (FR) Kevin Brogan J O The Black And White Army L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winning hurdler for Paul Nicholls but he’s been off for over 2 years. Has his fitness to prove on his yard/chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Golden Son (FR), 9-4 Pembroke (GB), 10-1 Hardy Bloke (FR), 25-1 Pozo Emery (FR) GOLDEN SON shaped well on his return from a long absence when runner-up at Warwick and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better here. PLAY SMARTER Dan Skelton’s Pembroke can chase home Paul Nicholls’ ex-French recruit ahead of Hardy Bloke. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN SON (FR) 2.PEMBROKE 3.HARDY BLOKE (FR)

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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. J Jockey T Trainer RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): L Russell (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs MONOCHROMIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs HARPER VALLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONOCHROMIX trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.

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3m 149y

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age

st-lb

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KYNTARA (GB) (18) 222/20-1

7

12-0

2

ROGER POL (IRE) (38) 1031-21

5

11-10

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HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (11) F53-211

6

11-6

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MONOCHROMIX (FR) (28) 0332-25

5

11-5

5

CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (31) PP-4421

6

11-5

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GAYE LEGACY (IRE) (16) 6423-31

5

11-4

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MY BROTHER JACK (IRE) (30) 23-5536

4

10-11

8

MOONLIGHT ARTIST (GB) (19) 3564-01

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Br B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat Charlie Deutsch J O Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B H. D. J. Daly TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinner.Failedtowinoverhurdles/fencesforKimBaileybutimprovedtomakeawinningstartforMelRowley in 23fLingfield handicap hurdle last month. Itwas an uncompetitive race but he did it easilyso a 5lb rise looks fair. TFRHHHHI BHA118

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhobuiltonhisNewtonAbbothurdledebutsecondwhengoingonebetterover2matFakenhamatthestartof November.Takesabigjumpintripnowmakingaquickswitchtohandicapsbutheissuretostayfurther.Fascinatingcontender. TFRHHHHH BHA114 Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive form, winning Hexham novice in May and Sedgefield handicap on return to action 6 months later (both 2 1/2m). Has the potential for better again now stepping up to 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA110

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Az. Agr. Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairleveloverhurdleslastseasonandmadeapositivereappearancewhensecondin21/2mhandicapatHexham in October. Onlya respectable fifth at Kelso since but hewas laterfoundto have lost a shoe. Remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA109 Br B g Make Believe - Lake Moon Danny McMenamin J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Richard Ahern North Sea Logistics, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumperwinnerwho has graduallygot his acttogetheroverhurdles,well served bya good gallopwhen opening his account in a 3m Musselburgh handicap last month, reeling in an in-form sort.Anotherwho can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA109 Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Gaye Memories Ben Poste J O Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland T B The Beeches Stud Ltd Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdlerwhohastakenastepforwardinhandicapsthisseason, suitedbythestepupintripwhen scoring over 23fat Market Rasen 16 days ago. Should be more to come as herstamina is drawn out. TFRHHHHI BHA108

Br B g Decorated Knight - Bella Bella (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Jo-Co Partnership Ollie Pears, Malton T B Yeomanstown Lodge Stud Ltd & Bsl Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner and a similar standard over hurdles without managing to get his head in front. Remains to be seen ifthe marked step up in trip (ran over 17f last time) improves matters. TFRHHIII BHA102

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June Harry Cobden J O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Netherfield House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Just his second handicap when improving to win 10-runner event over 23f at Exeter (soft) last month. Unexposed as a stayer and there’s likely more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA94

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: BROADWAY BOY (IRE) 4 12 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: MONOCHROMIX: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Roger Pol (IRE), 9-2 Kyntara (GB), 5-1 Moonlight Artist (GB), 6-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 17-2 Call Me Harry (IRE), Gaye Legacy (IRE), 16-1 Monochromix (FR), My Brother Jack (IRE) An interesting novice handicap in which it’s worth taking a chance on the stamina of ROGER POL. His pedigree provides hope that 3m will be within range and he’s shown enough in bumpers and novice hurdles to suggest a mark of 114 could underestimate him. PLAY SMARTER Gaye Legacy and Harper Valley are others who should have more to offer and head the dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROGER POL (IRE) 2.GAYE LEGACY (IRE) 3.HARPER VALLEY (IRE)

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THE BOYLESPORTS HOUGHTON MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total prize fund £27500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11985, 2nd £4920, 3rd £2461, 4th £1229, 5th £616. (Penalty Value £15661.25) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs SACRE COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs SACRE COEUR FANCY THAT: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs ZAMBELLA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAMBELLA trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 140 miles.

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2m 3f 200y

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age

st-lb

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PINK LEGEND (GB) (227) 341311- D

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11-6

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ZAMBELLA (FR) (267) 3/21124- CD

8

11-6

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BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) (23) 1202-4P D

8

11-2

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LA RENOMMEE (FR) (26) 2113-12 D

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11-2

5

SACRE COEUR (FR) (28) 6-23114 D

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11-2

Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner during a consistent 2022/23 campaign, signing off with success in a Listed chase at Perth. Returns with stable firing and bound to be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA144 Br B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin The Sporting Life S TIMEFORM VIEW Highly likeable mare with an excellent record at this level. Should be ready to go after 8 months and worth chancing to make a successful return. TFRHHHHH BHA142

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR) Charlie Hammond J O Mrs L. J. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive chaserwho made awinning return in a handicap at Ludlowin Octoberand backed it upwith another solid showing at Kempton last time. More on her plate now but should give her all. TFRHHHII BHA127

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) Fergus Gillard J O Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester T B S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWellsuitedbytheswitchtofront-runningtacticsasshewonacoupleofhandicapchasesthisautumn.Disappointing in Elite Hurdle atWincanton lasttime and faces anotherrelativelystifftask back inthis sphere. TFRHHIII BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: BURROWS DIAMOND: Following its run on 16/11/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Pink Legend (GB), 2-1 Zambella (FR), 7-1 La Renommee (FR), 10-1 Burrows Diamond (FR), 11-1 Sacre Coeur (FR) ZAMBELLA and Pink Legend are both likeable mares who are closely matched on form and they’re likely to dominate. Marginal preference is for the first named, with La Renommee

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZAMBELLA (FR) 2.PINK LEGEND 3.LA RENOMMEE (FR)

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Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Sue Smith, Bingley T B Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 24.2f at Wetherby around a year ago. Made a solid return at Kelso and,while hewent backwards fromthat at Market Rasen lasttime, heryard is going betternow. TFRHHHII BHA132

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs HELTENHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs HELTENHAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUSTAVIAN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 232 miles.

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2m 3f 200y

horse

age

st-lb

1

BRAVE SEASCA (FR) (29) F/10PP-6 CD BF

8

12-0

2

WAR LORD (GER) (29) 3P2P5-3

8

11-13

3

A WAVE OF THE SEA (IRE) (48) P0-4404 D

7

11-13

4

RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (21) 61211-1 D

7

11-11

5

GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (28) 2/431F-0 D

8

11-4

6

HELTENHAM (FR) (21) 2111F-1 D

6

11-3

7

NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (39) 11P2F-0

8

10-13

8

DALY TIGER (FR) (14) 300P-42 D

10

10-5

Br Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O Brooks & Taylor Families Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best display when landing this from 1lb higher mark 12 months ago but not in anything like the same form in trio of starts thereafter. Hadwindopbutfarednobetterwhenwell-beatenlastof6onreturninHaldonGoldCup4weeksago.Needstostepupagooddealonthat. TFRHHHII BHA145 Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER) Harry Cobden J O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicechaserwhoessentiallyenduredadisappointing2022/23butofferedhopeofarival(followingwindop) whenthird in last month’s Haldon Gold Cup from out ofthe weights. Couldwell build onthat back up intrip. TFRHHHHI BHA144 Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T B John Yarr TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingupbutendedtimewithJosephO’BrienwithacreditablefourthintheMunsterNational(3m,heavy) in October. Starts out fornewyard from 3lb highermark butthis drop back intrip unlikelyto inconvenience him. TFRHHHII BHA144 Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklygothisacttogetheroverfencesearlierthisyear,thethirdofhis4victoriescominginListedhandicapcompanyatAyr(20.5f)inthespring. Littlefuss(grantedsoftlead)whensuccessfulonhurdlesreturnatWetherbyandlikelymoretocomebackinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA142 Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Martin C. Fleming Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyopenedhisaccountoverfencesatExeterinFebruaryandinprocessofrunningwellwhencrashingoutatthesecondlastatUttoxeter (3m)amonthlater.Shapedasifhe’d comeonforhisreappearanceintheBadgerBeersbuthedoesneedtokeeptheerrorsatbay. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Tracey Lake Rees Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmarkedlyforswitchtochasinglastterm,rattlingoffhat-trickofhandicapvictoriesatNewbury(19.8f)inMarch.FellinSilverTrophyfinalstart butresumedwithacomfortablesuccessoverhurdlesinnovicecompanyatWetherby21daysago.Bigshoutwithmoretocomeinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA134 Br B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE) Liam Harrison J O The FOB Racing Partnership 11 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B P. & D. Kavanagh Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWHitthegroundrunningoverfenceslastterm,bagginghandicapsatChepstow/Doncaster.Disappointedon2ofhis3startsafterbutdidshape muchbetterthandistancebeatensuggestsatfirst-namedvenueinOctober.Anotherneedingtokeeptheerrorsatbay,however. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR) Kevin Brogan J O Twist Your Arm Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Mr Claude Menard TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserinhispompforNoelMeade.Fallenlongwayintheweightswithoutthreateningforpresentstable, finishing hollow second behind a facilewinnerat Haydock (16.3f) 2weeks ago. Back up intrip now. TFRHHIII BHA122

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs ASHTOWN LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (21 wins from 82 runners, 26%) runs COKO BEACH FANCY THAT: D Pipe won this race in 2016 and 2020. The stable runs SIDI ISMAEL today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: COKO BEACH trained by G Elliott, NOW WHERE OR WHEN & DORKING COCK trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

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st-lb

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COKO BEACH (FR) (20) 441P-31

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12-0

2

THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) (28) P/22PF-5

8

10-13

3

HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (42) 25/124/-2 D

10 10-13

4

MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (21) 21/100-0

9

10-11

5

CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (41) 43400-1 C

11

10-6

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MORODER (IRE) (41) 1/P012-P D

9

10-6

7

ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (28) 3123P-P CD

9

10-6

8

CHAMBARD (FR) (21) 1/PU44-2 D

11

10-6

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Danny Gilligan (5) J O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Jean-Louis Berger Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-owhoreturnedwithagoodthirdintheMunsterNationalinOctoberandbuiltonthattoland20-runnerTroytownChaseatNavan(3m) 3weeksago,typicallyjumpingwellandassertingontherun-in.Evidentlyinrudehealthbutcareer-highmarkdemandsmore. TFRHHHII BHA162 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B William Mangan Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStartedlasttermwith2fineefforts,includingwhenrunner-upinWelshNationaloverChristmas.Givenabreakandfailedtocompletefinal2starts (fellearlyinGrandNational)butnotdisgracedwhenmidfieldonlastmonth’sreturnintheBadgerBeer.Still,noteasytocatchright. TFRHHHII BHA147 Br Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE) Paddy Brennan J O Nic Brereton and Lindsey Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr A. O’Driscoll Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWThoroughstayerwholandedtheLondonNationalatSandownpriortofinishingsecondintheWelshNationalatChepstowduringalight2021/22 campaign.Highlyencouragingreturnfrom21monthsoffwhensecondonyarddebutatKelso6weeksagoandthis10-y-oisofinterest. TFRHHHHH BHA147

Br B g Shantou (USA) - One Theatre (IRE) Theo Gillard J O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B John G. Victory Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWellplacedtowin8his9startsin2021-22andmadesuccessfulreappearanceatPerth(23.8f)inJune2022.FailedtostayinGrandNational onfinalstartbutlastmonth’sspinoverhurdlesoughttohaveblownthecobwebsaway.Yard’srunnersalwayscommandrespecthere. TFRHHHII BHA145 Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW11-y-owhowas largelyhighlytried in5 starts lasttermand he justifiedgood support onback of7 months offwhen cruising clear of his 10-rivals to land 25f handicap here in October. TFRHHHII BHA140

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Michael Conlon We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerateoverfencesandheresumedwinningwayintheGrimthorpeChaseatDoncasterinMarchpriortoacareer-bestsecondinBet365 GoldCupfinalouting.StaminaassuredbutneedstoleaveOctober’sreappearancerunatWincantoninhiswake(reportedlybled). TFRHHIII BHA140 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Built on an encouraging hurdles return when bagging this race from a 2lb lower mark 12 months ago, notably travelling/jumping fluently. Linesupherefollowingpairofnon-completions,latterlyinBadgerBeeratWincanton4weeksagobutreturntothesefencesmayperkhimup. TFRHHHHI BHA140 Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5) J O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir at the Festival. Disappointed initially last term but better signs on final start and, fromfurtherreducedmarkheranacrackertofinishrunner-uponreturninamateur’shandicapatCheltenham(25f,soft)3weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA140

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NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (21) 2/163P-5

8

10-4

10 SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (14) 65P22-0

9

10-2

11 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (21) PU2P-P3 D

7

10-2

12 PERCUSSION (GB) (28) 3353P-2 D

8

10-2

13 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (46) 6311-33

6

10-2

14 DORKING COCK (IRE) (20) 1/32P0-1

9

10-2

Br Ch g Where Or When (IRE) - Now Its My Turn (IRE) Liam Harrison J O Mrs Margaret McCrudden S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs Margaret McCrudden TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles/dual chasewinnerwho ran a crackerwhenthird behind Kemboyin Gr. 3 Bobbyjo Chase back in February. Failedto stayin Irish National finalstartlasttermbutlikelyhe’llstripfitterforhisNavanreturn3weeksagoandpotentiallyverywelltreatedbackinhandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA138 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Kevin Brogan J O The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chasewinnerwhoendedlastseasonwithabraceofplacedeffortsinlongdistancechasesatTaunton/FfosLas.Underwhelming reappearanceatHaydock(25.5f)onbackofawindop2weeksagoandhe’llneedtoleavethatwellbehindtofigure. TFRHHHII BHA135 (-1) Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of his reappearance run when third in big-field amateurs’ handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 21 days ago. Operating from aworkablemarkifhecanbackthatuponfirsttryoverthesefencesforyardwithverygoodrecordinthisrace. TFRHHHII BHA134

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Harry Reed J O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B E. R. Hanbury TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinneroverfenceswhoisbuildingupasoundrecordoverthesefences(thirdinthisrace12monthsago)andherananotherfine racewhenrunner-upinlastmonth’sGrandSeftonbehindGesskille.Shortlistedandhe’soperatingfrom6lboutoftheweights. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle Charlie Deutsch J O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly, Ludlow T B David G. Ford Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedmorestraightforwardthanhadpreviouslybeenthecase(inblinkers)whenlandingsmall-fieldhandicapsatCatterick/Tauntonduringsecond halfoflastterm.Creditablethirdbackfrom5monthsoffwhenthirdatExeter(24.2f)inOctoberbutthistougherfromoutoftheweights. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR) J. J. Slevin J O S. R. B. Crawford/S. F. McElroy S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Danny Doran TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforthisyardandbouncedbacktoformtocapitaliseonmuchlowermarkoverhurdlesatNavan(22f,heavy)3weeksago, keepingonwellrun-in.However,returnstochasingoperatingfrom8lboutoftheweightsandothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 8 11 5 Harry Skelton 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 22 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 12, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9, 11, 12. Stewards Note: MORODER: Following its run on 29/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. LOUNGE LIZARD: Following its run on 24/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 6-1 Percussion (GB), 9-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE), 11-1 Celebre d’Allen (FR), 12-1 Coko Beach (FR), Highland Hunter (IRE), 14-1 Now Where Or When (IRE), Undersupervision (IRE), 16-1 Chambard (FR), 18-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), Lounge Lizard (GB), 22-1 Minella Trump (IRE), 28-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), 33-1 Moroder (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) 2.ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 3.PERCUSSION

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Following a lengthy absence, HIGHLAND HUNTER shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up at Kelso 6 weeks ago. With the forecast rain very much in his favour, he’s given the nod to confirm the promise of that run now. Last year’s winner Ashtown Lad was below his best on return but this has likely PLAY SMARTER been on his agenda for a while and better can be expected. Last month’s Grand Sefton runner-up Percussion, Undersupervision and potentially well-treated Now Where Or When complete the shortlist.

THE BOYLESPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK 2ND JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110, 6th £555, 7th £275, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £28135)

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs LE FAUVE & VIRGINIA LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs LIARI FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs LIARI today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNIGHT OF ALLEN trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 250 miles.

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st-lb

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EAGLE PRINCE (IRE) (21) 14 D

11-0

2

GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (21) P

11-0

3

KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) (21) C

11-0

4

LATIN VERSE (GB) (15) 231

11-0

5

LE FAUVE (FR) (83) 2

11-0

6

LIARI (FR) (41) 1

11-0

7

MIDNIGHT LION (GB) (154)

11-0

8

PALIO (IRE) (34) 2

11-0

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Shauna’s Princess (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T B Mrs B. Gardiner Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way a little on the Flat this summer but revitalised by a switch to hurdles this autumn, winning at Sedgefield beforevery good 12 1/2 lengths fourth of11to Burdett Road in Cheltenham Grade 2 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA121 Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor James Best J O Mark & Maria Adams Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Denford Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatforAndrewBalding.BadlyhamperedfirstandoffpacethroughoutwhenpulledupinGrade2atCheltenhamonhurdledebut(onlystart forSydHosie).Thisshouldhopefullyrevealmore.ThecheekpiecesheworeatCheltenhamarereplacedbyahood. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Atacames (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCarried out soon afterthe first on his debut in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month so this is effectively his first start. Bred forthe job. TFRHHIII BHABr B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream Harry Reed J O Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Ralp Beckett. Struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Catterick juvenile 15 days ago (only run for Syd Hosie). More will be needed at this level. TFRHHIII BHA108 Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Grenadines Island (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a promising first race when narrowly denied by a next-time-out winner in a Bordeaux juvenile in September. Interesting having joined Dan Skelton, particularly ifthe betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Cracksman - Lidiyana (FR) Harry Cobden J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlyusefullevelinjust3racesonFlatinFranceforJean-ClaudeRougetandlookedapromisingrecruit to hurdles when scoring at Wincanton (soft) 6 weeks ago. Could be plentymore to come fortop yard. TFRHHHHH BHABr Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Coyote Danny McMenamin J O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful Flat winnerforCharlieJohnston.An interesting one forjuvenile hurdles fornew connections but this is a tough starting point. Has had wind surgery (also wears a first-time tongue tie). TFRHHIII BHABr B g Vadamos (FR) - Figurante (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Alan King & Anthony Bromley Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mount Coote Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenatupto11/2montheFlatandtranslatedthatabilitytohurdleswhensecondatHuntingdon5weeksago, understandablyno match fortheverytalented Burdett Road.Agood deal morewill be needed atthis level. TFRHHIII BHA-

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MAX OF STARS (FR) (8) 112112 D

10-10

10 VIRGINIA LODGE (GB) (18) 01

10-7

Br B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T B Mr Jan Reus Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling in the first half of the season, winning 4 times. Fine second in a fillies’ Listed juvenile at Newbury 8 days ago. Likelyto give it her usual good shot. TFRHHHHI BHA117 Br B f Berkshire (IRE) - Katy P Charlie Todd J O Winter Gold Racing 3 Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on Ludlow debut in October but totally different proposition when seeing off 4 rivals at Fakenham 6 weeks later. Probablycapable ofbetteragain but jockey bookings suggest Le Fauve isthe stable first string. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: DIXON COVE (GER) 3 11 0 Harry Skelton EVENS (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Liari (FR), 4-1 Le Fauve (FR), 9-2 Max of Stars (FR), 13-2 Eagle Prince (IRE), 14-1 Latin Verse (GB), 20-1 Knight of Allen (FR), Palio (IRE), Virginia Lodge (GB), 33-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), Midnight Lion (GB) LIARI drew clear with another promising type when making a successful start to his hurdle career at Wincanton at the end of October and is selected to take the step up in class in his stride. Fellow French recruit Le Fauve is an interesting opponent on his first outing for Dan Skelton. The more-established PLAY SMARTER Max of Stars ran a cracker in Listed company among her own sex at Newbury last week and should get involved in the battle for minor honours along with Cheltenham Grade 2 fourth Eagle Prince. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIARI (FR) 2.LE FAUVE (FR) 3.MAX OF STARS (FR)

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THE BOYLESPORTS EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 150 runners, 14%) runs VICKI VALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs SONIGINO FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2013 and 2015. The stable runs VICKI VALE today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRINCE ZALTAR trained by P J Rothwell, LARGY SHARK & HOLMES ST GEORGES trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

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2m 4f

horse

age

st-lb

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SONIGINO (FR) (20) 1013-34 D

6

12-0

2

BENSON (GB) (51) 2211P-4 D

8

12-0

3

FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (14) 011-110 D

7

11-4

4

HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) (222) 21222-3

6

11-2

5

RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (21) 2454-53 D

8

11-1

6

PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) (22) 12-1546 D

6

10-12

7

BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (21) 2411-31 D

6

10-12

8

VICKI VALE (IRE) (28) P2421-2 D

6

10-12

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) Harry Cobden J O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivetypelastseason,winning3timesbeforesigningoffthecampaignwithanexcellentthirdoverC&DinApril.Promisewhenthird inSilverTrophyatChepstowandbackedthatupwhenfourthinlastmonth’sGreatwoodatCheltenham.Inthemixeasedinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA137 Br B g Beat Hollow - Karla June William Maggs (7) J O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Netherfield House Stud Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerwhodeservedlyopenedaccountforpresentyardatMusselburghinJanuaryandfollowedupinMorebattleHurdleatKelso 2monthslater.Creditablefourthonreturn/chasedebutatCarlisleinOctoberandinterestinghavingfinishedrunner-upinthis12monthsago. TFRHHHHI BHA137 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T B J. Kinsella TIMEFORM VIEW Real credit to connections, finding further progress as he extended his winning sequence on return from 6 months off at Carlisle (20f,soft)inNovember.Racedoffthepaceandnotinsameformwhenseventhof10inhandicaphurdleatHaydocksince,though. TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Toulousaine (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs C. Domenjoud & Mr A. Domenjoud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account at Musselburgh 13 months ago and made the frame all 4 starts thereafter, good third in Down Royal minorhurdle (3m) when last seen in May. Gone well fresh previously. TFRHHHII BHA125

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr P. L. Barrett Arthur J Gallagher (UK), Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timehurdlewinner(atupto21f)whoshowedbenefitofreappearancerunwhen7lengthsthirdof10inhandicap atWetherby(19.7f) 3 weeks ago. Fallen 1lb below last winning mark ahead ofthis and not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA124 Br B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Alizeyra (FR) J. J. Slevin J O Blind Squirrels Syndicate P. J. Rothwell, Ireland T B Mrs Corinne Rouffie Huve TIMEFORMVIEWIrish raiderwho scoredtwice earlierintheyearand returned from 4 month absencewith a good sixth of20 in handicap at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 3 weeks ago, faring best ofthose held up. TFRHHHII BHA121 Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) Harry Bannister J O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer switched to handicaps, taking his form up another notch with his reappearance behind him to score at Wetherby (19.7f,heavy)3weeksago.Handicapperappliesalittlemorepressurebutstrongsuspicionhisprogresshasn’tlevelledoutyet.Player. TFRHHHHH BHA121 Br B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Byerley Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagemarewhobookendedfirstseasonoverhurdleswithvictoriesinmares’eventsatHereford/Taunton.Solidreappearanceeffort (followingwindop)whensecondonhandicapdebutatWincanton(21.3f)inNovemberandshemaywellcomeonagainfromthat. TFRHHHII BHA121

13

9

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (31) 361-640 D

11

10-11

10 LARGY SHARK (GB) (21) 05/411-6

6

10-10

11 CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (35) 432/-314

8

10-7

Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) Danny McMenamin J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele North Sea Logistics, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenwinningatAyr(20.5f,good)inAprilandconfirmedheretainsplentyofzestin2startsthis term, a shuddering erroras he made his move ending his chance at Musselburgh 31 days ago.Thistougher, however. TFRHHHII BHA120 Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady of Scarvagh (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B A. W. Buller TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-owho landed a brace ofnovice hurdles at upto 19.5flast season and shaped as ifbetterforthe run on return/ handicap debut at Navan (2m) 3weeks ago, his effort flattening out. Remainswith potential nowstepping back up intrip. TFRHHHII BHA119 Br B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Solid comeback third from lengthy absence at Market Rasen in September and confirmed as much when running out an emphatic winner at Chepstow (2m,heavy)amonthlater.LatestAscotfourthinastrongerracewasanothercreditabledisplayandreturntothislongertripcouldunlockalittlemore. TFRHHHII BHA116 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROMEO BROWN 8 10 5 Thomas Willmott 50-1 (Sue Smith) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note: BENSON: Following its run on 19/10/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped. VOIX DU REVE: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake 3 out. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sonigino (FR), 11-2 Bashers Reflection (GB), 6-1 Vicki Vale (IRE), 8-1 Benson (GB), 10-1 Holmes St Georges (FR), 12-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 14-1 Largy Shark (GB), Chance A Tune (FR), 16-1 Prince Zaltar (FR), Voix du Reve (FR), 18-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) BASHERS REFLECTION resumed progress with his reappearance under his belt when running out an authoritative winner at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and a 7lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing on that evidence. Last year’s runner-up Benson and Sonigino, PLAY SMARTER stepping back up in trip, head up the dangers, with the returning Holmes St Georges another worth a look. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHERS REFLECTION 2.BENSON 3.SONIGINO (FR)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.35 - THE BETFAIR CLAREMONT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25627 to the winning horse The second to receive £9616, the third £4815 and the fourth £2398. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weightfor-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. 8 entries at £225. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19611; Second £8051; Third £4028; Fourth £2012. (Penalty Value £25627.50) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.05 - THE BETFAIR SUPPORTS RACING WITH PRIDE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 13 entries, 1 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.40 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PERTEMPS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 14th, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 4 at £25 and 8 at £125. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.15 - THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960, the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128 and the sixth £1064. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. The Horserace Betting Levy Board has kindly provided for the inclusion of £30000 towards the prize money for this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £30000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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. 8 entries at £400. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888. (Penalty Value £45016) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 1.50 -THE BETFAIR HENRYVIII NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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. 7 entries at £400. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.25 - THE RACHAEL BLACKMORE SERIAL WINNERS FUND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £300 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. 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 four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 3 at £60 and 13 at £300. Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.00 - THE BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £99662 to the winning horse The second to receive £37397, the third £18725, the fourth £9327 and the fifth £4690. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £250 stake, Confirm by noon, December 4th and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 4th and pay £6000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BETFAIR 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 BETFAIR. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. 10 entries, 4 at £250, 6 at £750. - Closed November 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £76265; Second £31308;Third £15663; Fourth £7823; Fifth £3920. (PenaltyValue £99662.50)A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE LONDON NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £300 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of BETFAIR. 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 14 entries, 1 at £60 and 13 at £300. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. 62