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SECOND RACE 1:25pm

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SIXTH RACE 3:45pm

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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

11-10

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T 12

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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Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Saturday 12:50pm - PEKING OPERA looks an interesting entry for Gary Moore. The gelding by Galileo was a highly rated flat horse previously trained by Aidan O’ Brien. He holds a Triumph Hurdle entry and could be a major player here if taking to hurdles. The Good Doctor was an impressive winner at Fontwell on Boxing Day. A repeat of that performance would put him right in the mix. 1:25pm - JINGKO BLUE (NAP) holds entries for the Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle as well as the Albert Bartlett. He is entitled to come on again for this victory last time out at Newbury. Classic Anthem has won here at Sandown Park over 2 miles and seemed to handle the step up in trip last time out at Plumpton when beaten narrowly at odds of 4/5. Magical King should be more suited to going right handed today. His jumping would need to improve but he does hold each way claims. 2.00pm - HARPER’S BROOK found the opposition too much in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. He steps back in trip today and a repeat of his last run at Ascot would see him in the mix. In Excelsis Deo has been running consistently well without winning. He could be a danger off a feasible mark of 133. 2.35pm - A small but competitive field for what looks to be a cracking renewal of the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Chase. Venetia Williams won this race in 2022 with L’Homme Presse and saddles Djelo today who will be looking to bounce back from his early exit at Lingfield last time out. He has done nothing wrong this season and it would be no surprise to see him return to the Winner’s Enclosure after his unlucky outing. HERMES ALLEN was no match last time out for the impressive Il Est Francais but has taken to fences well and is very much respected in this company. Le Patron was a big priced winner in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices Chase on heavy ground over two miles here at Sandown Park in December. Colonel Harry finished behind Le Patron on that day but won next time out at Wetherby over a longer trip in the Towton Novices’ Chase. 2 ½ miles may suit Colonel Harry better and may reverse the form against Le Patron this time around.

3.10pm - WEST BALBOA was never travelling in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot but she does hold plenty of ability and a chance is taken that she will return to her previous good form. Scamallach Liath carries a low weight and looks a progressive staying hurdler for Harry Derham. He steps up in class today but runs off an achievable mark. 3.45pm - DOM OF MARY was an easy winner last time out at Plumpton. He stays all day and the ground should be ﬁne for him. He goes up 9lbs in the weights but is not without his chances here. Blackjack Magic ran a very credible 4th place in a competitive handicap at Ascot last time out. This looks a slightly easier task today and should be well in the mix. 4.20pm - San Frandisco was an easy winner on heavy ground at Haydock after Christmas and TOUQUET will have obvious interest in the market and will be entitled to come on further again from his course and distance bumper win here in November.

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FIRST RACE

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (29 wins from 172 runners, 17%) runs PEKING OPERA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs PEKING OPERA FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs JAITROPLACLASSE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARTMOOR PIRATE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.

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1m 7f 216y

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THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) (39) UP-3141

11-12

DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (2) 0-0122

11-8

GLENGOLLY (GB) (11) 50-P6

11-2

GRAND SABRE (GB) (86) 0-6

11-2

JAITROPLACLASSE (FR) (11) 3/0-46

11-2

NO MORE BOLERO (GB) (126)

11-2

BLUE UNIVERSE (IRE) (22) 4

10-4

PEKING OPERA (IRE) (180)

10-4

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Midgard (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Beau Morgan (5) J O The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Cuadra Miranda Slu Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging yard debut when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 39 days ago, staying on well. Likely contender. TFRHHHHI BHA125 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies J O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B R. W. Russell Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedmidﬁeldinpairofwell-contestedbumpersbutlookedconsiderablybetterprospectwhenmakingwinninghurdlesdebut atWincanton (15.2f) in December. Runwith credit in defeattwice since (including onThursday) and oughtto gowell again. TFRHHHII BHA121 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tsarinova (Alﬂora (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J O Miss S. Pilkington Paul Webber, Banbury T B WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise on his bumper debut last March but sent off big odds and little impact in either hurdles outing. TFRHIIII BHABr B g Dartmouth - Unika La Reconce (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) James Davies J O Mr Graeme Brooks Nick Gifford, Findon T B Dr Bryan Mayoh Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when sixth of 13 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 86 days ago. Tries hurdling now but likelihood is he will need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Secret Singer (FR) - Bibracje (FR) (Saddler Maker (IRE)) James Bowen J O Mr Michael Blencowe Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B David Lumet & Dr V. Catherine Lumet Moretons Investments Ltd, Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Finished third on the ﬁrst of his 2 starts in bumpers but has yet to really threaten in a couple of outings overtimber. In good hands, however, and it’s still early days. TFRHHHII BHABr Br g Protectionist (GER) - Ninfea (GER) (Selkirk (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Dr Christoph Berglar Winvic Construction Limited, R. Wilson Contractors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner in Germany who posted good fourth of 10 in listed race at Mulheim (19.9f, soft) when last seen in September. Goes hurdling for newyard and is worth monitoring in market. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ) (Redattore (BRZ)) Marc Goldstein J O The Attwater Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom T B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerforCharlieJohnston.Sentoffatahugepriceandfarfromdisgracedwhenfourthof6injuvenilehurdleatHuntingdon (15.8f,soft)onNHdebutforcurrentyard22daysago.Thatwasratheramuddlingcontestbuthewarrantsrespectnonetheless. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Galileo (IRE) - Bugle (USA) (War Front (USA)) Niall Houlihan J O S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Gary Moore, Horsham T B Premier Bloodstock K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on Flat for Aidan O’Brien, last seen when third in Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Naas inAugust. Since joined Gary Moore and is a fascinating recruit to hurdling. Gelded since last outing. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: CHASING FIRE 6 11 12 Aidan Coleman 4-6 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran

Stewards Note: GLENGOLLY: Following its run on 23/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. JAITROPLACLASSE: Following its run on 23/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Peking Opera (IRE), 7-2 The Good Doctor (FR), 11-2 Dartmoor Pirate (GB), Blue Universe (IRE), 8-1 Jaitroplaclasse (FR), 10-1 No More Bolero (GB), 66-1 Grand Sabre (GB), 150-1 Glengolly (GB) PEKING OPERA was useful on the Flat and hails from a yard that does particularly well at this course. He is taken to make a successful switch to hurdling. The Good Doctor

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ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED You will occasionally see letters after a horse’s form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at this course. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here may suggest that it will run well again today.

D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit.

CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.

C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course.

BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well-fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today.

So now when you run through today’s runners and riders in the racecard you can identify which horses run well at this course and those which will be well suited by the distance that they are racing over.

FIRST RACE

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PEKING OPERA (IRE) 2.THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) 3.DARTMOOR PIRATE

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 177 runners, 22%) runs ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALFIE’S PRINCESS trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 147 miles.

2m 3f 173y

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age

st-lb

JINGKO BLUE (FR) (63) 1-21 D

12-0

CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (27) 1/5-2312 C BF

11-12

ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE) (42) 1/20-115

11-10

ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT (IRE) (39) 1/-P22

11-8

ROCK DANSE (FR) (27) F0/-0214 D

11-8

MAGICAL KING (IRE) (33) 3-2253

11-8

ZAIN NIGHTS (GB) (25) 341

11-5

DIPLOMATIC ASH (IRE) (12) 032

11-5

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Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) James Bowen J O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mrs J.Rainer, Mr F.Jereczek & Mr Rainer TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinIrishpointsinFebruaryandhasmadeapromisingstartunderRules,displayingagoodattitudewhenlanding12-runnernovice hurdleatNewbury(20.5f,goodtosoft)63daysago.Goeshandicappingwiththescopeforbetterstill,soshouldgoverywellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA124 Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane (Beat All (USA)) Robert Dunne J O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom T B J. Mernagh Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive recruit fromthe Irish pointing ﬁeldwho made a successful switchto handicap companyover2m here in December. Backed it upwith averygood second in 2m4fPlumpton novice so needs consideringwith moreto come. TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B or Br m Shirocco (GER) - Dunahall Queen (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B David O’Brennan Potter Group S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohasmadeapromisingstartoverhurdles,landingnovicesatChepstowandExeter.Postedagood ﬁfth in Listed hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) lasttime so isverymuch oneto considernow handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA120 Br B g Milan - Back To Loughadera (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Harry Cobden J O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B J. J. Harty Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningbumperdebutatWorcesterinOctober2021.Notseenagainuntilthiswinterbutprogressingwellandcomeshereonthebackof anexcellentsecondin2mnovicehurdleatKempton39daysago.Startsoffinhandicapsonahandymarksoaboldshowingisonthecards. TFRHHHHH BHA118 Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Magic Danse (FR) (Majorien) Daire Davis (7) J O Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m4f Hexham maiden in December. Good fourth in Plumpton novice following month. Possibilities nowventuring into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA118

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE) (Beneficial) Ciaran Gethings J O The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Eric Larkin Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful maiden hurdlerwho recorded a goodthird of6 in novice atCheltenham (20.2f, soft) 33 days ago. Can give another good account back in handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA118 Br B g Decorated Knight - Missy O’ Gwaun (IRE) (King’s Best (USA)) Tom Cannon J O J and J McAndrew Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful Flat stayerforHarry&RogerCharlton. Changed hands for75,000 gns and got offthe mark over hurdles in 2m4fmaiden at Market Rasen last month. May do better still on handicap debut. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA115 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE) (Beneficial) David Noonan J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mrs R. H. Lalor K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who posted an excellent third of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D (soft) 15 days ago. Can go on again on his first go in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA115

TITAN DISCOVERY (GB) (43) 22-421

11-1

11-0

Br B or Br g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) (Grand Plaisir (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J O Glastonburys, Valentine, Bibby and Paget Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in 2 bumpers last spring and going the right way over hurdles, making a successful switch to handicaps atAscot (2m, good to soft) in December. Raised 7lb but there could easily be more to come. TFRHHHII BHA111

10 MUMFORD’S MAGIC (IRE) (70) 3-63324 BF

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Evesham Star (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Fergus Gillard J O Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic Dan Skelton, Alcester T B John Lane Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was running well until coming in only fourth of 7 in novice at Huntingdon (25f, good) 70 days ago. In excellent hands and worth another chance on his handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: TWIN POWER (IRE) 6 11 0 A P Heskin 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jingko Blue (FR), 9-2 Onethreeﬁvenotout (IRE), 8-1 Classic Anthem (IRE), 17-2 Diplomatic Ash (IRE), 12-1 Alﬁe’s Princess (IRE), Magical King (IRE), 16-1 Zain Nights (GB), 18-1 Titan Discovery (GB), 25-1 Rock Danse (FR), 28-1 Mumford’s Magic (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT (IRE) 2.JINGKO BLUE (FR) 3.ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for the improving ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT who looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow and can edge out Nicky Henderson’s likeable Newbury scorer Jingko Blue. Alﬁe’s Princess, PLAY SMARTER Titan Discovery and Diplomatic Ash all have better days ahead of them too and need factoring into this intriguing contest.

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THIRD RACE

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (10 wins from 96 runners, 10%) runs SACRE COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs HARPER’S BROOK LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT SEGAL trained by J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.

1m 7f 99y

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horse

age

st-lb

SAINT SEGAL (FR) (13) 124-3F2

11-9

HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (42) 15P2-02

11-6

RED ROOKIE (GB) (21) 31-3004 C

11-4

IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (49) 1P32-32 BF

11-3

SACRE COEUR (FR) (9) 114314

11-2

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) David Noonan J O Culverhill Racing Club V Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonfirst2startsoverfenceslastseasonandimprovedinstrongercompanysince,goodthirdatAscotonreturnandstilloveralengthupwhen fallinglastbacktherelaterthatmonth.JumpingcosthimanotherwinatLingfieldsinceandthatpartofhisgamewillbetestedaroundhere. TFRHHHHI BHA139 Br B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) (Dano-Mast) Ben Jones J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mr Aidan McGoldrick Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWGood start overfences lastterm,winningBangornovicehandicap inthe mud. However,threwraceaway 2 of his last 3 starts, including when idled markedly atAscot 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA136 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 TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to pick of his chase form to land final start of last term at Warwick (16.2f, heavy) in March. However, yet to get going this season and headgear now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA134

Br B g Saddex - Gratia Plena (FR) (Solid Illusion (USA)) Jonathan Burke J O Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Mr oliver de la Garoullaye Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroverhurdlesinFranceandmadeasuccessfulstable/chasedebutatHerefordonreturnlastseason.Didn’tgoonashopedafterbut heranwellwhenthirdatCheltenhamonreturnandbackedthatupwhensecondthere7weeksago.Remainscapableofbetter. TFRHHHHH BHA133 Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) (Sagacity (FR)) Tristan Durrell (3) 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 TIMEFORMVIEWShowedagoodattitudetonotchherthirdwinoftheseasonina4-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlow(16f,soft,3/1). Found Listed companytoo hot at Huntingdon since and should be more competitive back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA132 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) 8 11 11 Kielan Woods 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 6-5 In Excelsis Deo (FR), 3-1 Saint Segal (FR), 11-2 Harper’s Brook (IRE), 17-2 Sacre Coeur (FR), 14-1 Red Rookie (GB) IN EXCELSIS DEO is starting to fulﬁl his potential now and this represents a good opportunity with doubts surrounding his 2 main rivals Saint Segal (jumping) PLAY SMARTER and Harper’s Brook (pulls himself up in front). TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) 2.SAINT SEGAL (FR) 3.HARPER’S BROOK (IRE)

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EXAMPLE Handicap for horses rated from 71-85; highest weight 9st 7lb Horse A Rated 85 Weight 9st 7lb Horse B Rated 84 Weight 9st 6lb Horse C Rated 80 Weight 9st 2lb Horse D Rated 75 Weight 8st 11lb Horse E Rated 71 Weight 8st 7lb 23

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Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record, striking for the second time at Grade 1 level, to land last year’s renewal of the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase. He still looked to be learning the job but in the hands of Jordan Gainford, who gave him a patient ride, he soon proved why he was last year’s market leader for the Brown Advisory. Despite hanging right on the run-in, he showcased his class to power away from the Nicky Henderson-trained Balco Coastal, who had to settle for second a further two lengths behind.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2023 YEAR

HORSE

AGE

WEIGHT

TRAINER

JOCKEY

RPR

2023

Gerri Colombe

11-7

10/11F

Gordon Elliott

Jordan Gainford

160

2022

L’Homme Presse

11-4

8/13F

Venetia Williams

Charlie Deutsch

163

2021

Sporting John

11-4

14/1

Philip Hobbs

Richard Johnson

160

2020

Itchy Feet

11-4

7/1

Olly Murphy

Gavin Sheehan

160

2019

Deﬁ Du Seuil

11-4

7/2

Philip Hobbs

Barry Geraghty

163

2018

Terrefort

11-1

15/8

Nicky Henderson

Daryl Jacob

160

2017

Top Notch

11-3

11/4

Nicky Henderson

Daryl Jacob

160

2016

Bristol De Mai

11-0

10/11F Nigel Twiston-Davies

Daryl Jacob

158

2015

Gitane Du Berlais

10-7

9/2

W P Mullins

Daryl Jacob

153

2014

Oscar Whisky

11-4

1/6F

Nicky Henderson

Barry Geraghty

154

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TRAINER

JOCKEY VENETIA WILLIAMS

CHARLIE DEUTSCH

1 winner Today Venetia saddles Djelo

1 winner Today Charlie rides Djelo

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for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240. (Penalty Value £56950) J Jockey T Trainer

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 177 runners, 22%) runs HERMES ALLEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs HERMES ALLEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: DJELO trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.

2m 4f 10y

colours no

horse

age

st-lb

COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (21) 412-121 C

11-7

DJELO (FR) (13) 00-111F BF

11-7

HERMES ALLEN (FR) (39) 1163-12 D BF

11-7

LE PATRON (FR) (56) 330-111 CD

11-7

NICKLE BACK (IRE) (38) 62-1122 D BF

11-7

S Sponsor Br Breeding

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 TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewho backed up his good second in HenryVIII Chase atthis course in Decemberwhentaking 4-runnerTowton Novices’ Chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 21 days ago. Looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA148 Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWWiped out atthe first fence at Lingfield latest but has advanced his form significantlyoverfencesthis winter, making it 3 from 3 with somethingto spare in Noel Novices’ Chase atAscot (18.8f, good) in December. Moreto offerso he’s a playeronce more. TFRHHHII BHA149

Br B g Poliglote - Une Destine (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Bruno Vagne Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Grade 1 Challow over hurdles last season and improved on that form when making an impressive winning chase debut at NewburyinDecemberfromNickleBack.LostlittleindefeatbehindIlEstFrancaisatKemptonsinceandholdsstrongclaimshere. TFRHHHHI BHA149 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 TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3startsoverfencesandpostedmuchhisbestperformancetodatewhentaking6-runnerHenryVIIINovices’Chaseatthiscourse (15.4f,soft)56daysagoby11/4lengthsfromColonelHarry.Returntolongertripnoissueandanotherboldbidanticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA150

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl (IRE) (Basanta (IRE)) James Best J O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved since going chasing,winning handicaps atWarwick/Stratford and acquitting himselfwell in better companysince, latestwhen second inWayward Lad at Kempton (16f) 38 days ago.This lookstougher,though. TFRHHIII BHA145 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: GERRI COLOMBE (FR) 7 11 7 Jordan Gainford 10-11 (Gordon Elliott) 5 ran Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Hermes Allen (FR), 7-2 Le Patron (FR), 4-1 Djelo (FR), 11-2 Colonel Harry (IRE), 14-1 Nickle Back (IRE) LE PATRON has improved with each start over fences and is 2 from 2 at this course. He gets the nod in what looks a cracking contest. Hermes Allen did little wrong

PLAY SMARTER behind an exceptional novice at Kempton last time and is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE PATRON (FR) 2.HERMES ALLEN (FR) 3.DJELO (FR)

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THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (29 wins from 172 runners, 17%) runs HERMINO AA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs HERMINO AA FANCY THAT: V Williams won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs TANGANYIKA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMBITIOUS FELLOW trained by P Fahy, Ireland.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 7f 98y

horse

age

st-lb

WEST BALBOA (IRE) (42) 2/211-10 BF

12-0

AMBITIOUS FELLOW (IRE) (91) P0-0315 D

11-13

ED KEEPER (FR) (33) 321-213 BF

11-9

GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (21) 31F-024

11-3

OPERATION MANNA (GB) (56) 3P3-111 CD

11-2

BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE) (32) 332-413

11-2

SAINT DAVY (FR) (29) 1/110-1

11-1

WONDERWALL (IRE) (21) 1F/30-4B

10-13

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Tristan Durrell (3) J O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedvaluablehandicapsatKemptonandAintreelastseason.Improvedagaintowin3-runnerAintreeconditionseventonreappearance atAintreeinNovember.DisappointedintheGrade1LongWalkatAscot6weekslaterbutnotthetypetostaydownforlong. TFRHHHII BHA143

Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O OGB Partnership Peter Fahey, Ireland T B John Noonan TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning a big-ﬁeld 22.5f handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August. Well beaten in a Wetherby Grade 2 3 months later but the return to handicap companywill help his cause. TFRHHHII BHA142 Br B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Charbelle (FR) (Poliglote) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B Marc Bridoux TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced6-y-owhohasbeenprogressiveinhandicapsthisseason,winningover3matNewburybeforeshapingverywellwhenthirdatCheltenham (3m,soft)onNewYear’sDay,amistakeatthelastprobablycostinghimvictory.Raisedanother5lbbutit’slikelyhehasmoretooffer.Bigplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA138 Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Rex Dingle J O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Martin C. Fleming Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Campaigned over fences since the end of 2021 but he was useful over hurdles prior to switching to the larger obstacles and he’s on a competitive mark forthis return to timber. TFRHHHII BHA132 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 TIMEFORMVIEWTook his recordthis seasonto 3-3when edging ahead late on in C&D handicap in December.Afurther6lb rise demands more of him but he has 2 wins and a second to show from his 3 visits to Sandown. TFRHHHII BHA131

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) (Epervier Bleu) Gavin Sheehan J O Townshend, Lowther & Hay Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T B Philip Hore Jnr L.I.P. Construction Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWQuite a useful hurdlerforPaul Nicholls and struck atthe second time ofasking forhis new stable in small-ﬁeld handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) inDecember. Onlya respectablethird of4atAyrsince andsurelyup againstit inthismuch more competitive affair. TFRHHIII BHA131 Br B g Balko (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) (Poliglote) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B A. & C. Choupeault & E. Rineau Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£270,000afterwinningsolepointstartandis3-4underRules,improvingagaintojustifyshortoddsin3mLudlow handicap on reappearance 4weeks ago. In deepernowbut he didthat cosilyandthere’s surelymoreto come. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently (Sulamani (IRE)) James Bowen J O Rebel Jumping II Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Barbara Kirby TIMEFORM VIEWUseful bumper/hurdlewinnerforRichard Spencer. Not disgracedwhen fourth in Cheltenham novice handicap on his chase debut in November. Didn’tgetthechancetoshowwhathecoulddobackhurdlingfornewstableatKemptonsince(badlyhamperedandunseated).Upintrip. TFRHHHII BHA128

HERMINO AA (FR) (21) 21-UP30

10-13

10 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (27) 44-0231

10-10

11 EQUINUS (IRE) (56) 03U-155

10-9

12 DUBROVNIK HARRY (IRE) (70) 3/3P6-40

10-9

13 SCAMALLACH LIATH (IRE) (42) 3322-12 BF

10-8

14 TANGANYIKA (FR) (13) 6-45135 D

10-4

15 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (21) 32F-134

10-2

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Acqua Luna (FR) (Libourne) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Pierre Gasnier K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner last term. Failed to complete in a couple ofhandicap chases in November but back on track returned to hurdles whenthirdof10over3matCheltenhaminDecember.DoesneedtoshrugoffapoorruninLanzaroteatKemptonsince,though. TFRHHIII BHA128 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Joe Anderson (5) J O Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Ms Johanna Dunne Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhohasmadeagoodstartforthisyard,buildingonAscothandicapdebutthirdwhen scoring at Plumpton (25f, soft) 15 days later. 6lb rise demands more again but he could ﬁnd it. TFRHHHII BHA125 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 TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tallywhen the 5-length winner of a 3m Aintree handicap on his reappearance in October. Hasn’t reproduced thatwhen ﬁfth at Newburyand overC&D since. Needsto get backtotheAintree form ifhe’sto be competitive here. TFRHHIII BHA124 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Kashmir Lady (FR) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T B J. H. Culloty Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Got his career back on track when fourth of 20 on 3m Cheltenham reappearance but went backwards from that when well held in a valuable event at Haydock in November. Off 10 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA124

Br Gr g Shantou (USA) - Lady Cloudings (IRE) (Cloudings (IRE)) Paul O’Brien J O Mr & Mrs Norman Harry Derham, Newbury T B Mr M. Hurley Olbg S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinner.Placedall4startsforOliverSherwoodlastseasonandhastakenitupanothernotchfornewtrainerHarryDerhamthistimeround, winningthenaclosesecondin3mnovicehandicapsatAscot.Cheekpiecesreﬁtted.Thisunexposedsortcouldhavemoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA123 Br B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J O Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford T B E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the step up to staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December and respectable efforts in defeat twice since. Not obviouslywell handicapped, though. TFRHHIII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: GREEN BOOK (FR) 6 11 4 Charlie Deutsch 6-1 (Venetia Williams) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 10, 13. Stewards Note: WEST BALBOA: Following its run on 23/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ed Keeper (FR), 6-1 Saint Davy (FR), 7-1 Scamallach Liath (IRE), 10-1 West Balboa (IRE), 11-1 Transmission (IRE), 12-1 Operation Manna (GB), 14-1 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE), 16-1 Equinus (IRE), Good Look Charm (FR), 20-1 Tanganyika (FR), 22-1 Ambitious Fellow (IRE), Gustavian (IRE), 33-1 Wonderwall (IRE), 40-1 Barbados Buck’s (IRE), 50-1 Hermino Aa (FR) A last-ﬂight mistake cost ED KEEPER momentum at a crucial stage at Cheltenham last time and this progressive 6-y-o can show he’s still ahead of the handicapper. Fellow low-mileage improver Saint Davy rates an obvious danger on the back of last PLAY SMARTER month’s Ludlow reappearance success. Scamallach Liath and Transmission are others heading in the right direction and complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ED KEEPER (FR) 2.SAINT DAVY (FR) 3.SCAMALLACH LIATH (IRE)

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Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Ben Godfrey (3) J O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return to hurdles in 21f Wincanton handicap on reappearance and has shown even better form when reaching the frame at Cheltenham and Kempton (Lanzarote). Back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA117

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THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

3.45

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (29 wins from 172 runners, 17%) runs FULL BACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs FULL BACK WEIGHTWATCHER: FORTESCUE won off a handicap mark of 143, his rating is now down 6lb to 137. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTESCUE trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 148 miles.

colours no

O Owner B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

3m 37y

horse

age

st-lb

BLACKJACK MAGIC (GB) (42) 21P1-14 D BF

12-0

FORTESCUE (GB) (35) 4P50-42 CD

11-12

MORODER (IRE) (21) 012-PP0 D

10 11-10

CERTAINLY RED (GB) (35) 100-435 C D

10 11-10

FULL BACK (FR) (13) 120/4P-F D

11-8

BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (35) 101-P03 D

11-8

GROZNI (FR) (29) 433122

11-7

DOM OF MARY (FR) (27) 21-5461 D

11-2

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night (Rakaposhi King) Rex Dingle J O T Hayward, O’Gorman, Walker & Patersons Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B C. F. C. Jackson P3P Partners LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to chasing for current yard last term and he continued his progress on his return in 11-runner handicap atWincanton in November. Hitthe frame atAscot nexttime and should be onthe premises again. TFRHHHHI BHA139 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 TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaserwho is hardto relyon but put up one ofhis bettereffortswhen second at Haydock lasttime. Has scored over C&D in the past, so he’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA137 Br B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) (Definite Article) James Best J O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Michael Conlon We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerateoverfencesandresumedwinningwaysintheGrimthorpeChaseatDoncasterinMarch.Endedcampaignwithacareer-best secondinBet365GoldCupherebutquestionstoanswernowafter3poorrunsthisseason(reportedlybledonreappearance). TFRHHIII BHA135 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 TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick last season, scoring twice over 25f at Wincanton either side of a victory at this track. Generally betterthan the result this season and he’s back to his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Quatre Bleue (FR) (Cyborg (FR)) Niall Houlihan J O Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinningchaserbutfellonreturnfromalongabsenceatLingfield13daysagoandit’shardtoknow if he retains all of his ability. TFRHHIII BHA133 Br B g Fame And Glory - Cash Customer (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Ben Jones J O OAP II Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Joyce Lee Horse & Groom East Ashling S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulstayingchaserlastseason,winning3ofhislast4starts.Backtoformwhen third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury and fairlytreated if he can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) (Secret Singer (FR)) Harry Cobden J O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T B Mr Ivan Dumont TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdleswinnerforCharlesByrnesanddidn’tneedtoimprovetogetoffthemarkoverfencesatDownpatrick on final start forthatyard inAugust. Runner-up both outings forcurrent stable and mayyet do better. TFRHHHII BHA132

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Mr P. J. Cave David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well a couple of times before putting up a career-best effort to score at Plumpton last month, going clear impressively. Should go well again ifthe race is run to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA127

KESTREL VALLEY (GB) (29) 011-141 D

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Br B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Lady Karinga (Karinga Bay) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mrs Jan Johnson Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable front runner who is two from three for her current yard, proving she’s still on the up with an authoritative display at Ludlow in January. Enthisastic, front-running approach is a plus round here. TFRHHHHH BHA127

10 JAVA POINT (IRE) (63) 2636-P4 D

Br B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Jonathan Burke J O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T B Miss C. O’Neill TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Tom George when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark and not completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA126

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) 8 11 5 Paul O’Brien 10-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 8. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Blackjack Magic (GB), 11-2 Kestrel Valley (GB), 13-2 Dom of Mary (FR), 15-2 Grozni (FR), 9-1 Fortescue (GB), 11-1 Certainly Red (GB), 12-1 Bangers And Cash (IRE), Java Point (IRE), 18-1 Full Back (FR), 33-1 Moroder (IRE) KESTREL VALLEY is still on the up and, with some ﬂuent jumping, she might be able to build up an unassailable lead under positive tactics, so she’s marginally preferred to PLAY SMARTER Blackjack Magic, who arrives in good order. Dom of Mary is also considered on the back of a career best. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KESTREL VALLEY 2.BLACKJACK MAGIC 3.DOM OF MARY (FR)

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

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (39 wins from 177 runners, 22%) runs TOUQUET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs TOUQUET LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUBY BALL trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

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WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (70) 13 D

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SEEK HIM THERE (IRE) (72) 2

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Br B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) James Bowen J O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Jean-Louis Berger Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start to his career in the mud at Ffos Las in November. Will need to step up on that form to follow up under a penalty but he has the potential for better. TFRHHHII BHABr Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Airgead Nua (USA) (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)) Gavin Sheehan J O The Prospectors Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Mrs Therese O’Kane Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhomadeapromisingstartunderRules,ﬁnishingrunner-upatChepstowbeforecomfortably going one betterat Haydock (heavy) just after Christmas. Penaltyunlikelyto prevent a bold bid. TFRHHHHI BHABr B g Kapgarde (FR) - Tahaza (FR) ( or Yeats (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Olivier Tricot et al Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW€185,000sonofKapgardewhoovercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutoverC&D(goodtosoft) in November. Given a bit oftime since. Looks another useful prospect for his top stable. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar (Terimon) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mrs Caroline George Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to bumper winner and followed suit at the ﬁrst attempt in 10-runner event at Worcester in October. Creditable third of 6 under a penalty atAscot since. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milanese Queen (Milan) Tristan Durrell J O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEW€35,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam,well held in bumpers, closelyrelatedto useful hurdler/chaser(stayed 3m) Royal Player. From a leading stable and would come into it ifthe betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Isnt Dat Right (IRE) (Gamut (IRE)) Harry Bannister J O Lovell Okninski Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T B Donal McLoughlin David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOut ofa bumperwinnerand offered plentyofencouragementwhen second at Market Rasen in November. Could be more to come. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE) (Haatef (USA)) Ben Jones J O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Miss Barbara Hanna Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000buyafterﬁnishing runner-up completedstartin Irishpoints (Apr2).Thestablehada short-priced winning bumper debutant at Doncaster last week so a market move forthis one would look signiﬁcant. TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Butterhill Rose (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) Ciaran Gethings J O Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Riona Lynch Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWPolicyMakergelding.Dam(h92),madeframesolestartoverhurdles,half-sistertosmarthurdler/usefulchaser(stayed31/4m) GrandVision.Yard amongthewinners in recent days but is only4-63 in bumpers inthe last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

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2023: INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) 5 11 8 A P Heskin 13-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Touquet (FR), 7-2 San Frandisco (IRE), 7-1 Juby Ball (FR), 8-1 Seek Him There (IRE), 9-1 Wellington Arch (GB), Pony Soprano (IRE), 12-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), 18-1 Noir du Tay (IRE) There should be more to come from November’s C&D debut scorer TOUQUET, who is narrowly preferred to Jamie Snowden’s San Frandisco. Ben Pauling had a well-backed PLAY SMARTER bumper debut winner at Doncaster last week so a market move for his point recruit Sixmilebridge would bring him into the reckoning. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOUQUET (FR) 2.SAN FRANDISCO (IRE) 3.SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024. 13 entries at £75. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. 15 entries, at £87. Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217. (Penalty Value £9105.25) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.00 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990 and the fifth £1495. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 6lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. 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 12 entries, 4 at £50 and 8 at £250. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights lowered 5lbs. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.35 - THE VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330 and the fifth £2680. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of VIRGIN BET. 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 £500. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240. (Penalty Value £56950) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.10 - THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). VIRGIN BET 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 VIRGIN BET. 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. This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries, 2 at £100 and 20 at £500. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.45 - THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 5lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. 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 22 entries, 7 at £50 and 15 at £250. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.20 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) 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 and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. 15 entries at £75. - Closed January 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. 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