Sandown Park Racecard - Friday 26th January

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GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY Official Racecard - £3.00

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SCILLY ISLES

SATURDAY Grade 1 Racing Action

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WELCOME TO

A very warm welcome to Sandown Park for the 159th Grand Military Gold Cup Meeting It is a huge pleasure to have you here with us today and I hope that you have a really enjoyable - and possibly even profitable – day’s racing. There is always a very special atmosphere about today’s meeting. It is of course partly the excitement of seeing service riders taking on the racecourse’s formidable fences, partly meeting up with old friends, partly the wonderful atmosphere that Sandown Park fosters but mostly because we are always privileged to have such strong and enthusiastic supporters like you. Thank you very much for coming. We are very grateful to Army Sport who is sponsoring the Grand Military Gold Cup for the third year and we are delighted to welcome them back to Sandown Park. We are also delighted to welcome some other special guests. I hope you will be joining us around the Parade Ring at 12.30pm to celebrate three generations of the wider services family as the Chelsea Pensioners, the band of The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the children of Gordon School gather to sing the National Anthem. We are also honoured once again to be able to host a party from the Defence Attaché community in London. We are also delighted to be supported by Walking With The Wounded here today. They support around 2,000 ex-military and their families each year delivering employment, mental health and care coordination programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on their feet and making a positive contribution once more and we thank them for their unwavering support. You will have noticed that this year’s meeting is back, by popular demand, to being on a Friday and that it is also earlier in the season than our traditional March date. This is because we needed to fit in with Jockey Club Racecourses overall programme and to space the four military races we now enjoy – Plumpton, the Grand Military, the Gunner meeting and Wincanton – across the National Hunt season. And, of course, there would be no racing without our wonderful owners and trainers who field their precious horses and our service jockeys who ride them and who are able to share the weighing room with today’s professional jockeys. Wish them well as they take on the challenges of today’s races, cheer them on and cheer them home. Most importantly, please really enjoy yourselves. Eat, drink, party and go home having had a fantastic day.

Barney White-Spunner Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner KCB, CBE Chairman, The Grand Military Race Committee

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES SATURDAY An exciting afternoon of Jump racing, the day often gives away some handy Cheltenham Festival pointers, so watch the live-action and keep an eye on the winners!

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS Race Conditions can be found on page 46

Chairman Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee Emma Banks Vikki Dunn Brian Finch Charles Hemphill Guy Henriques Anna Mackenzie 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 Lucinda Riggs Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager Petra Gough Commentator Mark Johnson Betting Ring Manager Vicki Moore Designated Safeguarding Lead Sarah Drabwell Deputy Safeguarding Leads Andrew Cooper Gareth Richardson

Stewards Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward) Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Josie Brown-Smith, Sophie Candy, Katie Dowson Starters Kieran O’Shea Sophia Upton Judge Emily Jones Clerk Of The Scales Graham Ford Veterinary Officer Sally Bate Veterinary Surgeons Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S. Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Spotter Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S. Medical Officers Dr Lucy Free Dr Rob Cullen Dr Peter Johnson Dr Mark Gorvin Dr Graeme Robertson Dr Rizwan Ghani Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Carol Leggett, Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt Handicapper Michael Harris

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TODAY’S RACING PAGES

FIRST RACE 1:15pm

The Cardinal Wolsey ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y

1:50pm

The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race

16-17

SECOND RACE 20-21

(For Military Amateur Jockeys) (Sponsored By Walking With The Wounded) - 1m 7f 216y

THIRD RACE 2:25pm

The Long Water Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 99y

24-25

FOURTH RACE 3:00pm

The Grand Military Gold Cup (A Chase For Military Amateur Jockeys) (Sponsored by Army Sport)- 3m 37y

34-35

FIFTH RACE 3:35pm

The Hampton Court Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y

4:10pm

The Anne Boleyn Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y

38-39

SIXTH RACE

NEXT MEETING

42-43

03/02/2024

VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES SATURDAY Virgin Bet Scilly Isles is an exciting afternoon of Jump racing. The day often gives away some handy Cheltenham Festival pointers, so watch the liveaction and keep an eye on the winners! The racing action features the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novice Chase which is one of the most important and informative Grade 1s in the British Racing Calendar. For those of you who are looking for an enjoyable off the track then all of our food and bar outlets will be open for you to enjoy and take in, adding an extra layer to your raceday.

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4 JONBON (FR) (20) 11211-1 CD

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) O Mr John P. McManus 13 14 B Mr Lotfi Kohli

10

11

7

11-10

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T 12

S

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. TFRHHHHHBHA170 2

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1. FORM

EXPERT VIEW

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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C D CD BF

= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified

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

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race. 5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day. OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first. ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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ARMED FORCES INFORMATION PODIUM GUARDS - HMS COLLINGWOOD The Presentation Podium Guards are sailors from HMS COLLINGWOOD whose principal responsibilities include the provision of Royal Navy leadership, warfare and engineering training, and military diving training. Today’s podium guards are Able Rating Jenny Foster and Able Rating Kathryn Smith, who appear by kind permission of Captain Tim Davey Royal Navy, Commanding Officer HMS COLLINGWOOD, Captain Maritime Warfare School.

OUTRIDERS – HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT The Outriders, who lead the runners out to the course, are drawn from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, which comprises The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. Household Cavalry soldiers spend the first two years of their careers carrying out mounted state ceremonial and public duties from Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge providing the daily King’s Life Guard at Whitehall and the Sovereign’s Escort on state occasions. When not at the Mounted Regiment, Household Cavalry soldiers have an operational role conducting Armoured Reconnaissance. They are based in Bulford, Wiltshire and have in recent years deployed on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Cyprus and the Balkans and on exercise in Canada, Oman and Brunei. Riding today are Corporal of Horse Neil Lewis and Lance Corporal Kieran Philpott on Hastings and Hyderabad, who appear by kind permission of Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, Commanding Officer, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

THE SANDHURST BAND British Army Band Sandhurst is one of fourteen regular Army bands in the Royal Corps of Army Music, and was formed in 2019 from an amalgamation of the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals and the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps. It is the first band to be permanently based at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst since the disbandment of the Royal Military Academy Band in 1984. Primarily a Symphonic Wind Band, British Army Band Sandhurst also provides smaller ensemble capabilities, such as brass quintet, woodwind quintet, saxophone quartet, fanfare team, brass dectet and a function band. As one of the public faces of the Army, the Band supports a diverse range of national and Defence interests, both at home and around the world. Recently they have been seen on the steps of Old College for the 200th Sovereign’s Parade in the presence of His Majesty King Charles III, they have also been at the British Embassy in Lisbon and Portugal. Most notably they were part of the procession for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in April 2023. The British Army Band Sandhurst performs today by kind permission of Major General James Bowder OBE, General Officer Commanding London District.

BEST SHOD COMPETITION THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARRIERS The Best Shod Award will take place in The Winners’ Enclosure after The Grand Military Gold Cup. Today’s Best Shod Horse will be judged by Robin May, a Farrier with over forty years’ experience shoeing competition horses and is a former England Shoeing Team member. We caught up with him at his forge in Wokingham to ask him about today’s competition.

1. WHAT IS A FARRIER?

A farrier is the name given to someone who maintains horses’ hooves.

2. CAN A HORSE RUN WITHOUT SHOES?

The rules highlight all horses competing in races must be shod, meaning that they must run with shoes.

3. HOW DOES A FARRIER PLACE A SHOE ON A HORSE’S HOOF? The shoe and nails are attached to a non-sensitive part of the hoof.

4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A FARRIER?

To become a Farrier you must undertake a five year training course.

5. CAN ANYONE SHOE A HORSE?

You must be qualified to shoe a horse - it is an offence to shoe a horse without a qualification.

6. WHO GOVERNS FARRIERS?

Farriers are trained and examined by The Worshipful Company of Farriers. A Livery company 661 years old this year and since 1977 the Company has the legal obligation to set the standards for horse shoeing. www.WCF.org.uk

7. CAN WOMEN BECOME FARRIERS?

Yes, the Worshipful Company of Farriers have outstanding female farriers in the UK.

8. WHAT ARE RACING SHOES MADE FROM? Racing shoes are made from steel or aluminum.

9. CAN RACEHORSES WEAR PLASTIC SHOES?

Racehorses do not wear plastic shoes because they do not have sufficient traction on the ground.

10. HOW OFTEN IS A RACEHORSE SHOD?

In pre-race training, a racehorse is shod every 4 weeks and shod every time a horse runs a competitive race.

11. CAN A HORSE RUN FASTER BECAUSE OF THE SKILL IN SHOEING?

If a horse is well shod and comfortable with their shoes, it can optimise their performance but not necessarily enhance it.

12. IS IT DANGEROUS SHOEING A HORSE?

Working with any animal has its dangers, but half a ton thoroughbred in peak race condition can offer some scary moments!

13. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART ABOUT SHOEING AND WHAT WILL YOU BE LOOKING FOR TODAY? A well-trimmed balanced foot with shoes suitable for purpose.

14. WILL THE HORSE WINNING THE BEST SHOD WIN THE RACE? The farrier is a small but important part of the overall training process. It will have a good chance.

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FIRST RACE

THE CARDINAL WOLSEY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

1.15

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED, BALLYBAY & BALLYBENTRAGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs ROCK HOUSE FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs ALL AUTHORIZED, BALLYBAY & BALLYBENTRAGH today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARSONS STONE trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, 132 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

1m 7f 216y

horse

age

st-lb

1

EL SAVIOUR (IRE) (39) 2/-10 D

6

11-11

2

ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (30) 1/1-2136 D BF

6

11-11

3

SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE) (49) 11-1U CD BF

6

11-11

4

ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (66) 1-64

5

11-4

5

BALLYBAY (IRE) (636) 0-

7

11-4

6

BALLYBENTRAGH (IRE) (90) 12-22

7

11-4

7

GOWER PRINCE (GB) (48) 4/00-56

6

11-4

8

KINGOFTHESWINGERZ (IRE) (38) 063

5

11-4

Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Moray Firth (UAE) (Halling (USA)) Bryony Frost J O J and J McAndrew Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B R. McCabe Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up on his sole outing in Irish points inApril 2022 andwent one betterin aWarwick novice in November, asserting final 100yds. PossiblyfoundracecomingtoosoonwhentailedoffunderapenaltyatPlumptonnexttimebuthassomethingtoprovenonetheless. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Peter Tyrrell Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoeasilylandedtheoddsonhurdlingbowatWorcester(2m)inSeptemberandbuiltonthatwhenthirdinChepstow Grade2(19.4f)thefollowingmonth.DisappointedonhishandicapdebutatKempton11weekslaterbutcouldbounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA126 Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Dante’s Queen (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J O West Coast Haulage Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Donal Kenneally Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulRulesdebutinFfosLasbumperlastMarchandfollowedupinstylishfashioninaC&Dmaiden hurdle 8 months later. Unseated 2 out back here since but itwas a Grade 2 and he’s a leading contenderback in calmerwaters. TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) (Poliglote) Niall Houlihan J O Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T B Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertousefulIAmMaximusandmadeidealstartwhenlandingaFontwellbumperinApril.Didn’tlookentirelystraightforwardunder apenaltyatAscotonreturnbutshapedbetterthanthedistancebeatensuggestsonhisLingfieldhurdlebowandshouldimprove. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maple Lady (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) David Noonan J O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr H. McDaid Gallagher Group Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEWSentofffavouritebutfadedintoseventhinabig-fieldbumperatthe2022PunchestownFestival(onlystartforWillieMullins). Not seen since but stillworth checking out inthe betting nowhurdling forin-form GaryMoore. Hood added. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Fame And Glory - Shuil Dorcha (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Mr David Maxwell (3) J O Mr David Maxwell Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mrs Marilyn Syme The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 6-y-o, Fame And Glory gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Bright New Dawn, stayed 3m, and useful 2m hurdle winnerLyricalTheatre.WinningIrishpointer,runner-uponall3otherstarts(latestOct28).MakesplentyofappealonRulesdebut. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga (Karinga Bay) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Jan Johnson & YorGunnaBeLucky Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitonthefirstof3startsinbumpersforMattSheppardbuttoofreebothoutingsoverhurdles for newyard since returning from a 13-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Baloo (IRE) (Brian Boru) Ben Poste J O Albermarle Racing Harriet Dickin, Midford T B Mr K. D. Cotter Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed an aptitude forhurdlingwhenthird of9 in a novice hurdle atWincanton (19.8f, heavy, 50/1) 38 days ago. This asks for a good deal more, however. TFRHHIII BHA-

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9

PARSONS STONE (IRE) (273) 4/006-

7

11-4

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Sean Houlihan J O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T B Mr J. P. Dwan Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWModest at best in bumpers and ran to just a poor level on Chepstow hurdle debut. Off9 months. TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) 6 11 12 Jamie Moore 1-4 (Gary Moore) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: EL SAVIOUR: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. ROCK HOUSE: Following its run on 27/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

SOUTHOFTHEBORDER looked in a spot of bother when unseating his rider 2 out in a Grade 2 here last month, but he’s clearly held in high regard and can resume winning ways now returned to calmer waters. Ballybentragh makes plenty of appeal on paper PLAY SMARTER and is the pick of Gary Moore’s trio before market clues. Rock House could easily bounce back and is respected. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE) 2.BALLYBENTRAGH (IRE) 3.ROCK HOUSE (IRE)

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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FIRST RACE

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Southoftheborder (IRE), 7-2 Rock House (IRE), 6-1 Ballybentragh (IRE), 9-1 All Authorized (FR), 20-1 Ballybay (IRE), 28-1 Gower Prince (GB), 33-1 El Saviour (IRE), Kingoftheswingerz (IRE), 150-1 Parsons Stone (IRE)

FACTS

& STATS

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£10,000

£4,967 TO THE WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

MAYHEM MYA

8 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

Mayhem Mya had showed much improved form on her previous start over course and distance and went one better in this race last year to land the spoils. Well backed before the off, Vincent Webster made sure he kept his mount prominent and took the early advantage of the seven-strong field. Shaken up after two from home, the favourite quickly asserted her dominance and scooted home by a comfortable three lengths for Chris Honour. 40/1 shot Greatest Star ran a stormer to finish second, followed home by Far Sight.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2023 YEAR

HORSE

AGE

WEIGHT

SP

TRAINER

2023

Mayhem Mya

6

11-7

5/4F

Chris Honour

JOCKEY

RPR

2022

Purple King

8

11-6

18/1

Dr Richard Newland

2021

NOT RUN

2020

ABANDONED

2019

Shanroe Tic Tec

7

11-0

10/1

Ben Pauling

Mr Guy Disney

111

2018

Ratify

14

11-2

9/2

Fergal O’Brien

LBdr Sally Randell

106

2017

Silverhow

6

11-8

7/2

Nicky Henderson

Maj Domenico D’Alo 119

2016

Loves Destination

5

10-6

9/2

Chris Gordon

Mr Oswald Wedmore 98

2015

Kastani Beach

9

10-13

16/1

Seamus Mullins

Lt Col Erica Bridge

104

2014

Old Way

8

10-9

4/1

Venetia Williams

Lbdr Jody Sole

103

Mr Vincent Webster 120 Lbdr Jody Sole

118

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 year.

TRAINER

JOCKEY DR RICHARD NEWLAND

BDR JODY SOLE

1 winner Today Richard saddles Macanogue

2 winners Today Jody rides Him Malaya

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THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)(FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (SPONSORED BY WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £4967) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

SECOND RACE

1.50

J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 174 runners, 22%) runs HIM MALAYA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs DOUGLAS DC LONGEST TRAVELLER: GEORGI GIRL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

1m 7f 216y

colours no

horse

age

st-lb

1

DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (13) 60-0045 D

6

12-2

2

FRONT VIEW (FR) (27) U-00632 D

9

12-1

3

MACANOGUE (IRE) (31) 050-122 D

7

12-0

4

NASHVILLE NIPPER (IRE) (31) 34312/-2 D

10

11-11

5

GALAHAD THREEPWOOD (GB) (62) U1F0-06 7

11-11

6

GEORGI GIRL (IRE) (31) 132-342 D

5

11-9

7

HIM MALAYA (FR) (45) 3-23513 BF

5

11-8

8

SAMTARA (GB) (43) 5412-P0

10

11-7

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point (Dubawi (IRE)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J O Mrs Susan Keable Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T B Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdlerinIrelandforGordonElliott.Shapedwellonhisyarddebutwhenfourthinhandicap atAscot (15.7f) but beat only one at Kempton 13 days ago. Still needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA117

Br Gr g Konig Turf (GER) - Tumavue (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Tpr Lucy Westlake (7) J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B M. L. Bloodstock Limited Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEWUseful hurdler/chaser in Ireland forJoseph O’Brien in 2020/21. Has been given a chance bythe handicapper and posted his best effort for currentyardwhensecondof6inhandicaphurdleatHaydock(24.3f,heavy)27daysago.Inthepicturedespitetakingabigdropintrip. TFRHHHII BHA116 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Annilogs Symphony (IRE) (Accordion) Bdr Benjamin Durrell (7) J O Peyton Equestrian Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T B Miss Catheriona Tully Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedagamblein2mmaidenhurdleatKilbegganlastMay.SoldoutofLukeComer’syardfor£30,000andrunner-upboth starts forhis newyard in 2m novices at Stratford and Market Rasen. Much respected nowgoing into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA115 Br B g Millenary - Benfrasea (IRE) (Beneficial) Lt Billy Aprahamian (7) J O Beare With Us Wheeler, Hawkins & Copley Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Michael Corcoran Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle in January 2022 and resumed from a long absence with a good second of 3 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 31 days ago. Weighted to go well. TFRHHHHI BHA112

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary (Danehill (USA)) Maj Will Kellard (7) J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Peter Winkworth Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerontheFlatforMickChannonwhoopenedhisaccountoverhurdlesin19.5fDoncasterhandicap last March. Respectable sixth of12 at Huntingdon lasttime so considered with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA112 Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) (Beau Sher) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B The Red Marble Syndicate Equine Bio Genie Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDebut hurdleswinnerlast seasonwho arrives onthe back ofaverygoodWincanton handicap second on Boxing Day. Player despite a 3lb rise with few miles still on the clock. TFRHHHHH BHA110

Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR) (Kendor (FR)) Bdr Jody Sole (3) J O Moger & Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGot offthe mark when landing 2m Wincanton handicap in November and backed it up with a solid third there following month. Form has been franked so he can go well again offthe same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA109

Br B g Kayf Tara - Aunt Harriet (Overbury (IRE)) Lt Cdr Vicki Sollitt (7) J O Roger & Yvonne Allsop Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Mrs Yvonne Allsop Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWHadwind op/off7 months before posting a below-parseventh of11 in handicap hurdle (20/1) atTaunton (19f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Needs more with tongue strap back on. TFRHHHII BHA108

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: MAYHEM MYA 6 11 7 Pte Vincent Webster 5-4 (Chris Honour) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: HIM MALAYA: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Nashville Nipper (IRE), Georgi Girl (IRE), 5-1 Him Malaya (FR), 6-1 Macanogue (IRE), 15-2 Front View (FR), 11-1 Douglas Dc (IRE), 20-1 Samtara (GB), 28-1 Galahad Threepwood (GB) A few with chances but GEORGI GIRL signalled she’s ready to add to her debut success when a very good runner-up at Wincanton on Boxing Day and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Nashville Nipper returned from a 22-month absence with an PLAY SMARTER encouraging Fontwell second and is next on the list ahead of in-form pair Him Malaya and Macanogue. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEORGI GIRL (IRE) 2.NASHVILLE NIPPER (IRE) 3.HIM MALAYA (FR)

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TODAY’S REGIMENTAL AFFILIATIONS Riders Sergeant Nathan Rahman (1st Battalion The Royal Welsh) Trooper Lucy Westlake (The Life Guards) Bombardier Ben Durrell (King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery) Lieutenant Billy Aprahamian (1st Battalion The Irish Guards) Major Will Kellard (The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) Major Charlie O’Shea (Royal Artillery) Bombardier Jody Sole (King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery) Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy) The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery firing a 41 Gun Salute in Hyde Park

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THIRD RACE

THE LONG WATER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

2.25

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870, 5th £434, 6th £217. (Penalty Value £9105.25)

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs KOTMASK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE CASTING trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 114 miles.

1m 7f 99y

colours no

horse

age

st-lb

1

SIR PSYCHO (IRE) (44) F330-12 D BF

8

11-11

2

GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (31) 24-1125

7

11-9

3

MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (13) 13-2011 CD

7

11-3

4

FINE CASTING (IRE) (25) 5436-23

8

11-1

5

KEEP RUNNING (FR) (18) 435-F21

6

10-11

6

KOTMASK (FR) (31) 22-31F4

6

10-9

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Paul O’Brien J O Martin Broughton & Friends 3 Harry Derham, Newbury T B B. Heavey Olbg S TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times as a juvenile hurdler and opened his chase account at the second attempt in novice handicap at Ascot (18.8f) on his return (formhasworkedoutwell).RantosimilarlevelwhensecondatExeternexttimeandhecangowellagainwithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA136 Br B g Ocovango - Talween (Nayef (USA)) Tom Bellamy J O Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has done even better over fences this term, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Huntingdon in October. Improvedagainwhenrunner-upatPlumpton(19.7f)thefollowingmonth,butbouncebackcalledforafterabelow-pareffortlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA134 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T B G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWDual winning hurdlerwho, in first-time blinkers, matched pick ofform inthat sphere when landing C&D handicap in December. Followed up atWetherby13 days ago, in controlwhen left clear2 out, and he maydo betterstill as a chaser. Majorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA128 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Ben Jones J O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhohasruntoasimilarlevelin2startsoverfencesthisseason,thirdbehindapromising pairin novice handicap at Cheltenham on NewYear’s Day. Needsto find more with cheekpieces on firsttime. TFRHHIII BHA126 Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Roxaline (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) James Bowen J O Mrs J. Fowler Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Mme Martine De Beauregard 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwhomadeawinningstartforHarryWhittingtonoverhurdlesin2022/23.Hasbeengoingtherightwaysentchasingforhis currentyardthisseason,makingallinnovicehandicapatTaunton18daysago.Onetoconsiderwithmorestilltoofferoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA122

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline) Niall Houlihan J O Aura Racing Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhohasimprovedforswitchtochasing,buildingonhisreappearanceeffortwhenrunningoutacomfortablewinneratPlumpton inNovember.FellnextstartbutquicklybackontrackwhenfourthatKempton(20.5f)onBoxingDay.Interestingbackdownintrip. TFRHHHHI BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: DOUGLAS TALKING (IRE) 7 10 11 Patrick Wadge 6-4 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mount Tempest (IRE), 10-3 Sir Psycho (IRE), 5-1 Keep Running (FR), 13-2 Fine Casting (IRE), 8-1 Kotmask (FR), 11-1 General Medrano (IRE) MOUNT TEMPEST has proved a different proposition with blinkers applied returned to 2m, making it back-to-back wins when making all at Wetherby 13 days ago, and he PLAY SMARTER can score again with the potential for more still to come over fences. Kotmask also remains capable of better as a chaser and could be next best, ahead of Keep Running. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) 2.KOTMASK (FR) 3.KEEP RUNNING (FR)

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THIRD RACE

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IN FOCUS: JAMIE SNOWDEN Training racehorses is no walk in the park, as many of today’s current top Trainers would agree – but for Jamie Snowden it was a change in direction having served in the British Army up until 2005. Jamie’s connection and association with racehorses has been evident throughout his life. At a young age he would ride out for top trainer, Nigel Twiston-Davies before heading off into further education at Newcastle University. Here he continued to ride out for some of the UK’s Top Trainers. During his stint in the British Armed Forces, and because of his experience riding horses prior to that, Jamie became an incredibly popular choice for our military races here at Sandown Park. In the space of six years between 2002-08, Jamie won the Grand Military Gold Cup and Royal Artillery Gold Cup four times…each! His record in both races is nothing short of astonishing. His first win came in the Grand Military Gold Cup in 2002 aboard 12 year-old FOLLY ROAD. Remarkably, Jamie only found out he would be taking part in the race less than 24 hours before the off due to the horse’s original rider being unavailable. It is safe to say he didn’t look back from there in our military races. Wins followed in the Grand Military Gold Cup in 2005, 2006 and 2007 all aboard horses trained by Champion Trainer, Paul Nicholls. Jamie served as a Pupil Assistant across the 2003-04 season in Paul’s yard and it was this relationship that yielded him so much success in the race. All four of Jamie’s wins in the Royal Artillery Gold Cup also came aboard Paul Nicholl’s horses. Having been in the King’s Royal Hussars between 20022005, Jamie left active military service and concentrated his efforts on becoming a racehorse trainer. Between 2005-2008 he was Assistant Trainer to Nicky Henderson, before going it alone in mid-2008. Since then, Jamie has gone from strength to strength in the training ranks and is one of the most widely regarded and respected Trainers in British Jump Racing. He has seen major success, including training Cheltenham Festival winners and many other Graded winners, including YOU WEAR IT WELL who won the Grade 2 Jane Seymour’s Mares Novice Hurdle here in 2023. She would go on to win at the Cheltenham Festival just a few weeks later. A very successful trainer with over 400 winners to his name, and an accomplished rider with heritage rooted in today’s feature race. How long will it be before he trains a winner of the Grand Military Gold Cup?

SPECIAL CARGO: 40 YEARS ON The Grand Military Gold Cup has been won by some remarkable horses in its extensive and rich history. In recent years, fan favourites such as LOOSE CHIPS, LE REVE and ROLLING DYLAN have all been successful. Digging back further into the record books, CHARLES DICKENS was a three-time winner between 1970-72. No horse, however, stands out more in the history books than SPECIAL CARGO.

Owned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Special Cargo was a horse that defied all the odds throughout his career. Tendon injuries had often plagued him, but despite two years off the track between 1982-1984, he returned to put up arguably his best performances in that season itself. Sandown Park was a course that Special Cargo could very much call home. He won at the course seven times in total, which included three consecutive Grand Military Gold Cups – an achievement only equalled by KLAXTON and CHARLES DICKENS since 1950. He is also the joint-oldest winner of the race since 1950, winning his third Grand Military Gold Cup at the age of 13. The only other horse being Brunton Park in 1991. For all three of his wins in the Grand Military Gold Cup, Special Cargo was accompanied by jockey Gerald Oxley and trained by Fulke Walwyn, himself a successful jockey who won the 1936 Grand National aboard REYNOLDSTOWN. As a trainer, Fulke also trained winners of Gold Cups, Champion Hurdles and King George VI Chases however Special Cargo will have no doubt held a special place in his heart. Training a winner for any member of the Royal family is an honour most trainers crave, let alone Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother who was so passionate about her horseracing.

Special Cargo’s first Grand Military Gold Cup win in 1984 came off the back of a long absence of two years. He won two prep races in short time at Sandown Park leading into the race before showing he was as good as ever when winning today’s feature race. That would not be his final foray to Sandown Park in that season, winning one of the most iconic renewals of the Whitbread Gold Cup (now known as the bet365 Gold Cup) in a three-way photo finish. His win in that race looked unlikely throughout, until a remarkable late surge up the Sandown Park hill saw him claw back his rivals. The most remarkable of his three Grand Military Gold Cup victories was arguably his third and final win. Jockey Gerald Oxley broke one of his irons after jumping the final railway fence and proceeded to complete the rest of the race without either of his feet in stirrups. Jumping the second last, Special Cargo looked beaten and that picture only looked clearer when he jumped the last, but as was his tradition he revelled climbing the Sandown Park hill and again got the better of a photo finish. This win would also form part of a treble on that day for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. In 2001, a statue of Special Cargo was erected at Sandown Park overlooking the parade ring, which can be visited here today (pictured below). The statue commemorates not only Special Cargo’s remarkable record at Sandown Park, but also Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s affiliation and love of Sandown Park. She was here to unveil the statue when it was revealed to the public.

JOCKEY FOCUS Jockey: Lt Billy Aprahamian Service and regiment representing: Army, Irish Guards Serving or retired? Retired Misc facts: Billy rode the winner for Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson in 2018 on Baden in the GMGC. This was the start of Billy’s journey to becoming a trainer. Shortly after leaving the Army, Billy joined Nicky Henderson’s yard as Assistant Trainer a position which he held for 3 years. Married to Helena with two daughters, he is now in his second season as a trainer in the beautiful Towcester countryside. This is Billy’s first ride back since retiring at the end of 2018, his riding career boasts 13 wins overall in point to points and NH racing. Jockey: L/Bdr Jody Sole Service and regiment representing: Army, The Kings Troop, (RHA) Serving or retired? Retired Day job: Jody is currently the leading rider for most wins in military racing, with his first ride in these events back in 1998. Throughout his riding career, Jody has represented most national hunt trainers over the years, with an exceptional strike rate with current Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls. After retiring from The Kings Troop (RHA), Jody setup his current business of training and producing high level competition horses which has seen him compete, teach and judge all over the world. When time allows Jody spends any free time with his wife and 3 year old son. Jockey: Sgt Nathan Rahman Service and regiment representing: Army, The Royal Welsh Serving or retired? Serving Day job: Troop Sargent at Phase 1 Training Establishment, ATC(P) Misc facts: Nathan is one of our few serving soldiers who alongside his day job competes at not only Tri-Service level but also at an international level. An avid Point To Point rider, Nathan regularly rides against professionals in Britain as well as across Europe, he is often found racing the biggest of obstacles in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic. Nathan is the lead within the Army for training and coaching the next generation of Military Amateur jockeys, in his spare time he combines his experience as a jockey and qualifications as a Racing coach to train upcoming Pony Racing jockeys. A father of two talented pony racing mad daughters, this is a surname that looks to feature for many years to come.

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (sponsored by Army Sport) The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice And Foal

The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice and Foal will be presented today to the winning trainer of The Grand Military Gold Cup(sponsored by Army Sport). Caprice belonged to Captain W H Eve (13th Hussars). She carried him at the head of his squadron in the cavalry charge at the Battle of Lajj, south of Baghdad, on 5 March 1917. Captain Eve was killed and the mare received many wounds. Over a year later, when she had recovered, she was recognised in the ranks of an Indian Cavalry Regiment. She was returned to her own Regiment and taken to her retirement in England. In May 1920, she had a foal by Gay Lally. The Officers of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) commissioned a statuette representing Caprice and her foal and adopted the statuette as their Regimental wedding present. The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy is the present which the Officers of the Regiment gave to His Royal Highness in May 1935, on the occasion of his marriage. In 1975, Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, gave the statuette to the Grand Military Race Committee, of which her late husband was Chairman for 38 years. This was done with the approval of the Colonel, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), and some of the Officers who subscribed to the wedding present in 1935. 13 March 1976 saw the first race for The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

FACTS

& STATS

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (Sponsored by Army Sport)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£17,500

£8,550 TO THE WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES AND 37 YARDS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

BROKEN HALO

22 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

Broken Halo completed a military Gold Cup double here last March when winning the Grand Military Gold Cup in good style. Only coming off the bridle after the last, having cantered through the race under LBdr Jody Sole, the eight year-old proved too strong for this field to win by five lengths and justify the short odds. Sgt Nathan Rahman, who claimed 7lb, was the only one to keep tabs on the runaway winner on the Charlie Longsdon-trained Almazhar Garde.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2023 YEAR

HORSE

AGE

WEIGHT

SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

RPR

2023

Broken Halo

8

12-2

11/10F

Paul Nicholls

Lbdr Jody Sole

140

2022

Rolling Dylan

11

11-12

Evens F

Philip Hobbs

Maj Charlie O’Shea

132

2021

NOT RUN

2020

ABANDONED 137

2019

Le Reve

11

12-2

7/2

Lucy Wadham

Lbdr Jody Sole

2018

Baden

7

11-7

4/1

Nicky Henderson

Mr Billy Aprahamian 133

2017

Rathlin Rose

9

11-12

7/4F

David Pipe

Mr Guy Disney

138

2016

Jennys Surprise

8

11-5

15/8F

Fergal O’Brien

Lt Col Erica Bridge

124

2015

Loose Chips

9

12-2

9/2

Charlie Longsdon

LBdr Sally Randell

134

2014

Bradley

10

11-9

100/30

Fergal O’Brien

LBdr Sally Randell

139

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

TRAINER

JOCKEY PAUL NICHOLLS

BDR JODY SOLE

5 winners Today Paul saddles Broken Halo

2 winners Today Jody rides Broken Halo

FOURTH RACE

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by Army Sport) for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7436, 2nd £3717, 3rd £1859, 4th £929, 5th £466, 6th £233. (Penalty Value £8555.75) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 174 runners, 22%) runs BROKEN HALO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs GOLDEN SOVEREIGN LONGEST TRAVELLER: UP HELLY AA KING trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 460 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 37y

horse

age

st-lb

1

FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) (175) 00UP-P0

9

12-10

2

BROKEN HALO (GB) (13) 0110-FP CD

9

12-5

3

ENJOY YOUR LIFE (FR) (36) 52-0214 D BF

7

12-5

4

I SEE YOU WELL (FR) (39) 0-20265 CD

11

12-5

5

UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (24) 4242-61 D

13

12-5

6

ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (39) 20-306P

9

12-0

7

FIL D’ARIANE (FR) (26) 33P21/-3 D

9

12-0

8

GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE) (44) 31//32U-4

10

12-0

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Antagua (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Maj Will Kellard (7) J O RC Syndicate II Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau Racingclub.Com S TIMEFORM VIEW Capable performer on his day but ended time with Noel Meade on a downer and needs to bounce back on this debut for new connections. TFRHIIII BHA130

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Bdr Jody Sole (3) J O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who made it 2-2 under Brigadier Jody Sole when landing this race 12 months ago. Has failed to complete on 2 ofhis 3 subsequent starts butwill have a serious chance ifableto bounce backto hisverybest. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Madoudal (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J O Mrs J. Young Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Hugues Rousseau Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-Frenchwinninghurdler/chaserwhobuiltonhissolidreappearancesecondatWincantonwhencosilylandinga3mExeterhandicap inNovember.ConditionswereperhapstootestingforhimoverthesameC&Dnexttimebutothersmakemoreappealinanycase. TFRHHIII BHA120 Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Bonne Mere (FR) (Stepneyev (IRE)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J O Philippa Downing, Clive Dunning & S Pitt Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Mr Michael Bauduin & Mr Francois Mell We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Plumpton specialist who gained his latest success over this C&D in December 2022. Reproduction of that form would put him firmly in the picture but he’s rather up-and-down nowadays and others look safer. TFRHHIII BHA120 Br Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton (Terimon) Lt Cdr Vicki Sollitt (7) J O Captain Will Ramsay, SCOTS DG N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B P. Storey TIMEFORMVIEWNotgettinganyyoungerbuthe’salikeablesortanddulylefthisreappearancespinbehindwhenlandinga6-runnerAyrhandicap (3m, heavy) earlierthis month. Decent fourth in aveterans’ overthis C&D lastJanuaryand he’s notwithout each-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA123

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Bdr Benjamin Durrell (7) J O Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mr Fabrice Simon Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this race last year but he’s not been in anything like the same form since and losing run stretches back to 2021. TFRHHIII BHA110

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Capt Douglas White (7) J O Mr Douglas White Douglas White, Wroughton T B Indivision Louis De Bourgoing TIMEFORMVIEWPulleduponlateststartunderRulesbackinJuly2021,whichwashisfinalstartforTomSymonds.Placedall3startsbetween the flags since, includingwhenthird of14 back form a lengthyabsence last month, but he looks up against it here. TFRHIIII BHA100 Br B g Gold Well - Fugal Maid (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J O Mr Liam Quinn Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2020/21 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term. Below par followingawindoponreturnatExeterbutentitledtocomeonforthatandrepresentstrainer-jockeycombinationthatlandedthisracein2022. TFRHHHII BHA122

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9

NESTOR PARK (FR) (13) P2-3305 BF

11

12-0

10 ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (19) 13-1033 D

9

11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cila (FR) (Saint Preuil (FR)) Lt Billy Aprahamian (7) J O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T B S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie et al Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWJust onewinto his name overfences but,to his credit, he has madethe frame on several occasions. Not at hisverybest in 3 starts so farthisseason,albeittherewerepositivestotakefromhislatesteffortinfirst-timeblinkers(retainedhere)arWarwickrecently. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Tpr Lucy Westlake (7) J O Mr Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Vincent Digby Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler/chaserwhomadeawinningreappearanceatNewtonAbbot(26.5f,heavy)inOctober.Solidefforts in defeatthe lasttwice, latterlyfinishingthird of11 inthe Sussex National, and she hasto be high onthe shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BROKEN HALO 8 12 2 LBdr Jody Sole 11-10 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: ENJOY YOUR LIFE: Following its run on 21/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the 2nd last. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rose of Arcadia (IRE), 7-2 Nestor Park (FR), 6-1 Broken Halo (GB), 10-1 Up Helly Aa King (GB), 11-1 Golden Sovereign (IRE), 12-1 Enjoy Your Life (FR), 16-1 I See You Well (FR), 28-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 40-1 Farceur du Large (FR), 66-1 Fil d’Ariane (FR) The mare ROSE OF ARCADIA appeals as the most likely winner judged on the improved form she has shown this season. Nestor Park ran well for a long way in a competitive Warwick handicap last time and should have a part to play, while last year’s winner PLAY SMARTER Broken Halo, Golden Sovereign and the veteran Up Helly Aa King are all worth a second look. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) 2.NESTOR PARK (FR) 3.GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

THE HAMPTON COURT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

3.35

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 174 runners, 22%) runs CHEZ HANS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs SHOLOKJACK FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SHOLOKJACK today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JATILUWIH trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 173y

horse

age

st-lb

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JATILUWIH (FR) (25) 44432-0 D

10

12-1

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MULLINAREE (IRE) (39) 1115P4 D

8

11-10

3

CHEZ HANS (GER) (878) 11111F/-

8

11-10

4

LORD OF CHESHIRE (FR) (34) 2116/-12 BF

7

11-8

5

ISSAM (FR) (36) P221-31

6

11-8

6

SPRING NOTE (IRE) (27) 2216-01

6

11-7

7

EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (37) 1-14

5

11-7

8

GYENYAME (GB) (42) 314-224 D

6

11-6

Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Jaune de Beaufai (FR) (Ultimately Lucky (IRE)) Mr David Maxwell (3) J O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T B Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since registering latest success in a 21f handicap at Cheltenham back in November 2021. Generally performed with credit last season but produced a tame return at same track 25 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA131

Br B g Kayf Tara - Rydalis (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Micheal Nolan J O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B D. & R. Halley Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon5onthe spinoverhurdleslastyearandranbetterthanonchasingbowwhenfourthof7inhandicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 39 days ago. Not out ofthings back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Chandos Rose (IRE) (Mull of Kintyre (USA)) Ben Bromley (5) J O Owners Group 038 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B D. A. Brand Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt up a fine partnership with this pilot in 2021 but fell on final outing and hasn’t been seen for 2 years. On a good mark if he retains all of his ability. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Adelyta (FR) (Bering) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mason and McGoff Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who was bagging his third win in 2m3f handicap at Warwick in November. Good second off 7lb higher mark at Haydock since so he can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA124

Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) (Network (GER)) Jordan Nailor J O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T B Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondsuccesssincecomingfromFrancewhenseeingoff5rivalsatExeter(18.5f,heavy)justbeforeChristmas. Consistent but he’s 4lb higher in a stronger race now. TFRHHHII BHA124 Br Ch m Mahler - Spring Baloo (IRE) (Definite Article) James Bowen J O Canter Banter Racing Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Stephanie Hanly Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumperwinnerwho comes here having doubled her hurdles tally at Newbury (16.3f) 4 weeks ago, well served bythe drop back intrip and clearbefore 2 out. 13lb highermarkto contendwith but respected fortopyard in anycase. TFRHHHHI BHA123 Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J O EIC Racing & Table Five Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B S. McElroy Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinneronlystartinbumpersandlookedpotentiallyusefulwhenwinning13-runnerKemptonnovice(21f)inNovember. That form isworking out so,while hewas disappointing at Newburynexttime, he remainswith potential. TFRHHHHH BHA123 Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor (Tamayuz) Brendan Powell J O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Ms Karen Gough Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFair2mFlatwinnerforAndrewBaldingandstruckatthethirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin21/2mWincantonmaidenlastMarch. Creditable in-frame efforts so farthisterm and cheekpieces applied forfirsttime inthis sphere. Not dismissed. TFRHHHHI BHA122

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SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (31) 16F-066 D

8

11-5

10 ROBIN’S DREAM (GB) (382) 52F2/1/3-

8

11-5

11 BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (48) 411-310 D

7

11-4

12 CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (55) 2-021 D

5

11-2

13 HAVAILA (IRE) (35) 06231-6 D

5

10-6

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Harry Skelton J O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlerwinnerin2021/22andpostedausefulefforttowina21/2mLingfieldhandicapchaselastwinter. Not got competitive in a trio ofhandicaps this season, though. TFRHHIII BHA121 Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) (Presenting) Tom Cannon J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T B M&R Refurbishments Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle May 2021 but not seen again until third of 4 in 2m Taunton handicap chase last January. Off another 12 months since and has a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA121

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) (Presenting) Jack Quinlan 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 inNovember.Staminaseeminglystretchedby21/2monverytestinggroundatAintreeoverChristmasandtreatedasifstillinform. TFRHHHII BHA120 Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) James Smith (7) J O The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and boasts a progressive profile overhurdles, readilylanding a novice at Bangor 55 days ago. One to be interested in. TFRHHHHI BHA118

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato) Harry Cobden J O Havaila Partnership Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Southcourt Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhocompletedasimpletaskatFakenhamlastspring.Reachedtheframe3timesontheFlatinsummer but below parback parhurdling atAscot (2m) just before Christmas. Step back up intrip could help. TFRHHHII BHA108 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) 10 11 13 Harry Skelton 13-2 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: MULLINAREE: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed on final circuit. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Spring Note (IRE), 13-2 East India Express (IRE), 17-2 Lord of Cheshire (FR), 9-1 Issam (FR), Clondaw Royale (IRE), 10-1 Gyenyame (GB), 20-1 Bashers Reflection (GB), 22-1 Chez Hans (GER), Havaila (IRE), 25-1 Sholokjack (IRE), 28-1 Mullinaree (IRE), 33-1 Jatiluwih (FR), Robin’s Dream (GB)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) 2.SPRING NOTE (IRE) 3.CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE)

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EAST INDIA EXPRESS didn’t quite come up to expectations in a good novice at Newbury last time but he was impressive on his previous outing and the form is strong, so he takes marginal preference over his stablemate Spring Note, an emphatic PLAY SMARTER winner at the same track last month. Clondaw Royal arrives on the up and makes plenty of appeal.

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SIXTH RACE

THE ANNE BOLEYN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

4.10

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs CELTIC NED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs ELLE EST BEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELOI DU PUY trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 460 miles.

2m 3f 173y

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horse

age

st-lb

1

BOLD REACTION (FR) (42) 1/3526-2 BF

7

12-1

2

TOONAGH WARRIOR (IRE) (35) 603212

6

12-1

3

KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (IRE) (34) 13/362-3 9

11-10

4

ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR (GB) (31) 5-22523

6

11-9

5

CELTIC NED (IRE) (46) P-624 BF

6

11-9

6

BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (41) 523-323 BF

6

11-8

7

LILY LUNA (IRE) (31) 44-23

6

11-7

8

BLUE RIDGE HILL (GB) (25) 2223-50

7

11-6

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR) (Spadoun (FR)) Freddie Gordon (5) J O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben Helicentreuk S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinner.Stillamaidenoverhurdlesafter5attemptsbutlastmonth’sreappearancesecondof12 at Doncaster(19.5f, goodto soft) was encouraging. Nudged up 4lb but he did pull a longwayclearofthethird. TFRHHHHI BHA116 Br Ch g Well Chosen - Duffys Chelsea (IRE) (Kris Kin (USA)) Charlie Hammond J O Noble Sovereign Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Mrs Kathleen Duff Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way over hurdles, winning 5-runner novice at Wetherby (2m, heavy) in November. Progressed again when narrowly denied in 2m Ascot handicap before Christmas. Up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA116 Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE) (Definite Article) Bradley Harris (3) J O Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Michael and Fiona O’Connor TIMEFORM VIEW Improved second in Newton Abbot maiden on his final start last season and made a sound start to his handicap careerwhen third of 8 over 19f at Haydock on his reappearance just before Christmas. TFRHHHII BHA111

Br B g Kayf Tara - Dubh Eile (IRE) (Definite Article) Alan Johns J O Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Paul Bowtell Dragonbet, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWYettowin but has shown plentyofpromise, finishing runner-up 3times overhurdles at around 2m. Failedto improve forthe step upto 21fat Kempton overChristmas but he remains one likelyto prove at least as effective overthis sort oftrip. TFRHHHII BHA110 Br B g Well Chosen - Belsalsa (FR) (Kingsalsa (USA)) Niall Houlihan J O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T B Ned Morris K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseonhislast2starts(both2matLingfield),latterlyfinishing8lengthsfourthof8onhishandicapdebut. Open to progress now stepping up in trip. Might prove the answer for in-form Gary Moore. TFRHHHHH BHA110 Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) (Taipan (IRE)) Brendan Powell J O Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenfollowing9attemptsoverhurdlesbuthearrivesingoodnick,thirdatHereford(25.5f,goodtosoft) last month. Staminawas stretchedthat daysothere is reasonto be positive back down intrip. TFRHHHHI BHA109 Br Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Argento Luna (Mtoto) Lorcan Williams J O Derek Coles & Ian Gosden Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr K. D. Cotter Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinbumpersandsimilarstoryinpairofWincantonnovicehurdlesataround2mlatelastyear.Makesa quick switchto handicaps nowand likelythere’s moreto come, especiallywiththis step upto 2 1/2m expectedto suit. TFRHHHII BHA108 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Asola Blue (FR) (Asolo (GER)) Ned Fox (5) J O Julia Venvell & Drinkwater Family Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T B Yorton Farm Stud Tote, Solstice S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when third on 2m course debut last February but heads into handicap company with a bit to prove having finished well held on both starts this season. TFRHHIII BHA107

42

9

ELOI DU PUY (FR) (40) 33-3111

6

11-5

10 CAPTAIN BOUDET (FR) (63) P-343

5

11-4

11 VENGEANCE (GB) (345) 63/2305-

6

11-0

12 GYLLEN (USA) (43) 346-611

9

10-13

13 ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) (48) 5-0033 BF

6

10-11

14 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (43) 153112

7

10-7

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) (Martaline) Bruce Lynn (3) J O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since switched to handicaps, completing a hat-trick when seeing off 7 rivals over 19f at Carlisle last month. Had to overcomeabitoftroubleinrunningattheCumbrianvenueanda4lbriseshouldn’tpreventhimmakingaboldbidfor4inarow. TFRHHHHI BHA106 Br Gr g Martaline - Tosca La Diva (FR) (Simplex (FR)) Rex Dingle J O Mr J. H. Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000buyafterfinishingthirdoncompletedstartinIrishpoint.Promisewhenreachingtheframeinapairof19.5fChepstowmaiden hurdlesintheautumn.Hisopeninghandicapmarkisn’tobviouslygenerousbuthehaspotentialasanunexposedtype. TFRHHHII BHA105 Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE) (Milan) Bryan Carver J O Mr J. F. Panvert William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T B John Panvert TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice at up to 2 3/4m at Fontwell for HarryWhittington last season. Resumes from 11 months off for newyard in a warm race and a watching brief has to be the percentage call. TFRHHIII BHA101

Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Miss Halory (USA) (Mr Prospector (USA)) Harry Cobden J O Stables Business Park Ltd Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B Godolphin The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofback-to-backhandicapsatTauntonfornewtrainerKayleyWoollacott,latterlyseeingoffthereopposingWotYouWearingby11/2 lengthsina10-runnerevent.Hadabitinhandonthatoccasionsoafurther7lbriseisunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowing. TFRHHHHI BHA100 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Aidan Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort from a good yard who stayed on forthird on last month’s C&D handicap debut when well backed. Longertrips will suit but there is more to come from her and she’s appealing. TFRHHHII BHA98 Br Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE) (Anshan) Ben Jones J O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T B Peter Tonery Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedanexcellentattitudewhengainingathirdwinoftheseasonatChepstow(19.5f)inNovember.Goodsecond tothe reopposing Gyllen over3m atTaunton since and anotherbold showlikelywith cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHHHI BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: HOWLINGMADMURDOCK (IRE) 6 11 13 Stan Sheppard 10-3 (Tom Lacey) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14. Stewards Note: ELLE EST BEAU: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Bold Reaction (FR), 9-1 Gyllen (USA), Elle Est Beau (IRE), 10-1 Toonagh Warrior (IRE), 11-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), 12-1 Artistic Endeavour (GB), Celtic Ned (IRE), Eloi du Puy (FR), Wot You Wearing (IRE), 16-1 Lily Luna (IRE), 20-1 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), Captain Boudet (FR), 28-1 Blue Ridge Hill (GB), 200-1 Vengeance (GB)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC NED (IRE) 2.GYLLEN (USA) 3.WOT YOU WEARING (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE

A very competitive novice handicap to end the card. CELTIC NED made a good start to his handicap career at Lingfield last month and is taken to build on that and strike PLAY SMARTER for Gary Moore. Last-time-out Taunton 1-2 Gyllen and Wot You Wearing head the many dangers along with Eloi du Puy and Nicky Henderson’s Bold Reaction.

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At Sandown Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”. Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather.

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE CARDINAL WOLSEY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 21 entries at £50. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)(FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (SPONSORED BY WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys. Eligibility of Jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee.. A Challenge Cup, in memory of J. F. Charles Manning Esq, to be held by the winning owner until January 1st 2025. A Challenge Cup, in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel E. B. Studd, to be held by the winning rider until January 1st 2025. 13 entries, at £50. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £4967) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE LONG WATER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9105 to the winning horse The second to receive £4186, the third £2093, the fourth £1046, the fifth £523 and the sixth £260. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 11 entries, at £87. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217. (Penalty Value £9105.25) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by Army Sport) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8555 to the winning horse The second to receive £4277, the third £2138, the fourth £1069, the fifth £535 and the sixth £267. for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after July 31st, 2022, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 5lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys. Army Sport has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey. A Challenge Cup, in memory of the late General Sir Richard McCreery, is to be held by the winning jockey until February 1st, 2025. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1. (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). Eligibility of jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee. 13 entries at £87. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7436; Second £3717; Third £1859; Fourth £929; Fifth £466; Sixth £233. (Penalty Value £8555.75) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE HAMPTON COURT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 21 entries, at £75. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE ANNE BOLEYN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th. Penalties, after January 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 31 entries, at £50. - Closed January 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 46

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