3.40 Taunton Racecourse Business Club Handicap Hurdle (Class 5

Seventh Race 3.40

The Taunton Racecourse Business Club Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2629, 2nd £1315, 3rd £657, 4th £329, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3430.98) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 7f 198y

Race Description

The final race this afternoon is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for threeyear-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As in all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

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

colours no horse

1 CLONDAW DANCER (IRE) (22) F2/504/-P

Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Berocco (IRE) O Friends From Insurance

age

st-lb 7 11-12

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some ability on 2 of 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles in 2019. Hard to draw positives from belated return/ chase debut effort last month and blinkers fitted ahead of quick switch back to timber TFRHHHII BHA100 2 VIKING RUBY (GB) (21) 44PP03 CD

Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Viking Torch O Ms S. Exell

8 11-11

Tom Scudamore J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B W. Bush Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner last season.Failed to take to chasing but firm step back in right direction when third over hurdles at Market Rasen (23f) recently.A repeat should see her thereabouts again. TFRHHHII BHA99 3 COLONEL MANDERSON (FR) (50) 4/606-4F

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Playact (IRE) O Babbitt Racing

5 11-9

Jack Andrews (5) J Dan Skelton, Alcester T B G.A.E.C. Campos Bottlegreen S TIMEFORMVIEW 5-y-o who didn’t progress for Nick Williams. Still in share of second when falling 4 out over fences for new yard at Fontwell in October though, and not one to write off back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA97 4 CARRY ON THE MAGIC (IRE) (36) 2//00-0

Br B or Br g Jeremy (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)

7 11-9

Harry Cobden J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Magic

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Kenilworth House Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Minor promise on third of 3 starts in maiden hurdles at Chepstow (2m) last month and another who may step up now handicapping given he’s in top hands.Tongue tied TFRHHHII BHA97 5 KENDELU (IRE) (14) 030221 C

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Baloo (IRE)

6 11-8

Kieren Buckley (5) J

O Ken & Della Neilson & Partners

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Stephanie Hanly Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFilled runners-up spot twice from reduced mark in October and duly resumed winning ways atTaunton (19f) 2 weeks ago. 4lb higher mark leaves him with sound claims again in this groove. TFRHHHHI BHA96 6 MINI CREST (IRE) (39) 62-0324

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Cooper’s Crest (IRE) O Non League Racing & Partner

6 11-5

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B E. & J. Ryan McCoy Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEW Made more of an impact when placed in handicaps at up to 23f during the summer.Testing ground/10 week break may have caught her out at Lingfield in October and she’s not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA93 7 FREDDY FANATAPAN (GB) (18) 5P44-55

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pan Galactic (USA) O Dr G. S. Plastow B D. R. Tucker

6 11-4

David Noonan J Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T Science2market S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner last term who hasn’t been disgraced in a pair of big field handicaps at upto 21.6f in recent months. Assessor has relinquished his grip a little more but yet to win over this far. TFRHHHII BHA92 8 BELLE JOUR (IRE) (30) 3-4F000

Br Ch g Presenting - Belle Glory (FR) O Mr L. Gilbert

6 11-4

Jamie Moore J Chris Gordon, Winchester T B M. Conaghan Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t shape at all badly when third on Rules debut in a Plumpton maiden hurdle inApril,but well held completed starts since. Fitting of blinkers needs to perk him up. TFRHHIII BHA92

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Richard Patrick J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B Nicholas Teehan Matt Sheppard Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran one of better races upon joining this yard when fourth of 17 at Chepstow (19.5f) in October, doing best of those ridden patiently.Tackles a longer trip now. TFRHHHII BHA90 10 ALRAMZ (GB) (14) 656226

Br B g Intello (GER) - Rewaaya (IRE) O Clear Racing

5 11-1

Lucy Gardner J Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Posted a career best when scoring at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in July and filled runners-up spot on 2 of last 3 starts. Didn’t see his race out quite so well over 19f here last month, though. TFRHHHII BHA89 11 PUZZLE CACHE (GB) (18) 310P-03 CD

Br B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Secret Queen O Kittymore Racing

7 10-11

Joe Anderson (7) J Chris Down, Cullompton T B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm S TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a C&D mares’ handicap in February and fitter for her comeback,she posted a good third in a 19-runner Exeter handicap (21.6f) last month.This step back up in trip rates a plus now. TFRHHHII BHA85 12 FLUTISTE (FR) (18) 523-632

Br B g Secret Singer (FR) - Nanny (FR) O Mr M. Tucker

6 10-10

David Prichard (5) J Claire Harris, Umberleigh T B Mr H. & Mrs F. Despont & Mr J. Cypres Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who has stepped up markedly on yard debut/reappearance effort with placed efforts at Chepstow/Exeter in recent weeks.This stiffer test worth exploring again now and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA84 13 MASTER TRADESMAN (IRE) (29) 03-2200 D

Br Ch g Marienbard (IRE) - Tobeornotobe (IRE)

10 10-10

Ben Godfrey (5) J

O Pontispool Racing Club

Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T B F. Mc Mahon Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who found only a progressive sort too strong when 8.5 lengths second at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in September. Has proved a disappointment in 2 starts since, though. TFRHHIII BHA84 14 MY KEEPSAKE (GB) (14) 320-505

Br Br m Kalanisi (IRE) - Dudeen (IRE) O The Vintage Hunters

5 10-8

Ben Jones J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Mrs E. A. Pendarves Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and whilst she’s finished well held in trio of novice hurdle events of late, she’s entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA82 15 MERCHANT IN MILAN (IRE) (18) F56////6-U

Br B g Milan - Azaban (IRE) O Mr L. J. Burden

9 10-4

Charlie Price (3) J Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

B Miss Mary O’Sullivan TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in points/over hurdles, looking set to be well beaten prior to unseating 3 out over extended 21f at Exeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA78 16 COURTINTHEMIDDLE (IRE) (1254) 4/0P/62//-

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Kilmessan (IRE) O Mr T. Faulkner B Comdr R. McMahon

10 10-2

Sean Houlihan (3) J Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who ran up to best when runner-up atWorcester (23f) but that came back in the summer of 2018 and he’s been absent since. Likely best watched on belated return. TFRHHIII BHA76 17 JUNIOR MASSINI (GB) (15) 0-P43

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Bach Me (IRE) O Miss Hannah James

6 10-0

Harriet Tucker (7) J Hannah James, Malvern T B Miss H. L. James Rainbow Mobile Equnine & Canine Therapy S TIMEFORMVIEW Dr Massini gelding who offered little only start in bumpers and similar story in trio of selling/novice hurdles so far this campaign. Big leap forward required to figure on handicap bow. TFRHIIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2020: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9, 13, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 11, 13, 17.

Stewards Note:

CLONDAW DANCER: Following its run on 17/11/2021 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. MINI CREST: Following its run on 31/10/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Kendelu (IRE), 7-1 Colonel Manderson (FR), 9-1 Carry On The Magic (IRE), 10-1 Flutiste (FR), 11-1 Viking Ruby (GB), Mini Crest (IRE), 14-1 Pottlerath (IRE), 16-1 Alramz (GB), Puzzle Cache (GB), 18-1 Freddy Fanatapan (GB), My Keepsake (GB), 22-1 Clondaw Dancer (IRE), 25-1 Courtinthemiddle (IRE), 28-1 Belle Jour (IRE), 40-1 Master Tradesman (IRE), 66-1 Merchant In Milan (IRE), 80-1 Junior Massini (GB) A number with claims in a competitive handicap. COLONEL MANDERSON didn’t kick on for his previous stable, yet supported in the betting, was still in a share of second when unseating 4 out over fences at Fontwell in October and he’s not one to give up on just yet back over hurdles. He earns the vote, with Kendelu, Carry On The Magic and Flutiste.

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Race Conditions

First Race 12.30 - THE KINGS COLLEGE TAUNTON SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four, five, six, seven and eight yrs old only. Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £3200 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 11 entries at £24. - Closed December 3rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £290;

Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.00 - THE NEWTON KING ESTATE AGENTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle

Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5173 to the winning horse The second to receive £2383, the third £1191 and the fourth £596. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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 April 23rd, 2022. 28 entries at £39. - Closed December 3rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.35 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3430 to the winning horse The second to receive £1580, the third £790, the fourth £395, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 23 entries at £31. - Closed December 3rd, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2629; Second £1315; Third £657; Fourth £329; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3430.98) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.10 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL WITH SWIFTA NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB

RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7515 to the winning horse The second to receive £3462, the third £1730, the fourth £866 and the fifth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £64 stake if the horse is rated 116 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 115 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 11 entries at £64. - Closed December 3rd, 2021. Owners Prize

Money. Winner £5759; Second £2880; Third £1439; Fourth £720; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £7515.48) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.40 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL AND CLASSIC HOLIDAYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6045 to the winning horse The second to receive £2784, the third £1391, the fourth £697, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 23 entries at £55. - Closed December 3rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4632; Second £2317; Third £1158; Fourth £579; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6045.06) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7515 to the winning horse The second to receive £3462, the third £1730, the fourth £866, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £64 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 13 entries at £64. - Closed December 3rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5759; Second £2880; Third £1439;

Fourth £720; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7515.48)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE TAUNTON RACECOURSE BUSINESS CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3430 to the winning horse The second to receive £1580, the third £790, the fourth £395, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 3rd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 7th. Penalties, after November 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 28 entries at £31. - Closed December 3rd, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2629; Second £1315; Third £657; Fourth £329; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3430.98) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.