3.30 The Thatchers Cider Handicap Hurdle (Class 3

Seventh Race 3.30

The Thatchers Cider Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4632, 2nd £2317, 3rd £1158, 4th £579, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. 2m 7f 198y (Penalty Value £6045.06) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

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

colours no horse

1 TIME TO TINKER (IRE) (42) 2413-11 C

Br Br g Stowaway - Zuzka (IRE)

age

st-lb 6 11-12

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Angela Tincknell

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Kenneth Parkhill Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who posted career best in 3-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f) 42 days ago. Up in trip, and holds solid claims in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI BHA129 2 SIZABLE SAM (GB) (26) 115P-5P

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Halo Flora O The Hopefuls & Kelvin-Hughes

6 11-12

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Shade Oak Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up in handicap chase (4/1) at Chepstow (23.6f) 26 days ago.Switches to hurdles with cheekpieces on and work to do. TFRHHIII BHA129 3 HELL RED (FR) (59) P301-5P

Br Gr g Martaline - Queen Margot (FR) O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 6

4 11-8

Tom Buckley (5) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Kerry Ann Kepa & Auregann Kepa Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to hit form in two runs this term, and pulled up in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Plumpton (20.5f) 59 days ago. He’s not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA126 4 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (39) 212163

Br B g Mores Wells - No Complaints But (IRE)

6 11-8

Charlie Hammond J

O In It For Fun Partnership & Dr R Newland

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B James Hannon Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner this season who posted respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 39 days ago. Not ruled out in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA125 5 BARD OF BRITTANY (GB) (13) 10-1606

Br B g Sayif (IRE) - Lily Le Braz O Mr Michael Moriarty

7 11-7

Marc Goldstein J Sheena West, Lewes T B R. W. K. Lewis Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 13 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA124

6 LE MUSEE (FR) (56) 31P00/-0 CD

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Delicieuse Lady O Mrs K Hawke, W Simms & Dragonfly Racing

8 11-7

Kieren Buckley (5) J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Monceaux Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner but only eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, 50/1) 56 days ago. Has something to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA124

7 JERSEY WONDER (IRE) (52) 11-5266 BF

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Magena (USA) O Mr A. Taylor

5 11-6

Jonathan Burke J Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, 3/1) 52 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA123

8 ALRIGHTJACK (IRE) (34) 05-2310

Br B g Stowaway - Brogella (IRE) O The GD Partnership

7 11-6

Page Fuller J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Ronnie O’Neill Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win in hurdle at Fontwell in November. 11/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) 34 days ago, so he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA123

28

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mr F. Whelan Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditable staying-on sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle here (19f) 21 days ago.Worth considering now granted this stiffer test of stamina. TFRHHHII BHA121 10 SOME DETAIL (IRE) (30) 6-21243

Br B g Getaway (GER) - You Should Know Me (IRE)

7 11-3

Ciaran Gethings J

O Milltown Racing

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Liam O’Regan Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who posted creditable fifth in 2m handicap on Flat at Lingfield 30 days ago.Not taken lightly back in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA120 11 TIP TOP CAT (IRE) (27) 030-311

Br B g Milan - Pilgara (IRE) O Jayne McGivern

6 11-2

Liam Harrison (3) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mrs M. T. Doran bresbet ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImproving hurdler who arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap wins at Exeter,overcoming drop back to 21f on latter occasion with something to spare. Big player despite 8lb hike. TFRHHHHH BHA119 12 VAZIANI (FR) (26) 10/P-024 C

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Visinova (FR) O Chris Pugsley & Acorn Builders Dorset

7 10-9

Tom Cannon J Robert Walford, Blandford T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who wasn’t disgraced in first-time blinkers when fourth at Chepstow (23.6f) 26 days ago.Cheekpieces back on now, and he’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2020: DEAD HEATED WITH BROKEN QUEST (IRE) 8 11 5 Kevin Brogan 5-4 (Tom Symonds) & PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) 6 11 9 Miss Brodie Hampson 28-1 (Archie Watson) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 10, 12.

Stewards Note:

HELL RED: Following its run on 1/11/2021 it was reported that the horse made a noise. BARD OF BRITTANY: Following its run on 17/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller 4 out. JERSEY WONDER: Following its run on 8/11/2021 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Time To Tinker (IRE), Tip Top Cat (IRE), 10-1 Taste The Fear (IRE), 11-1 Some Detail (IRE), 12-1 Jersey Wonder (IRE), Vaziani (FR), 14-1 Alrightjack (IRE), 16-1 Sizable Sam (GB), Hell Red (FR), Only The Bold (IRE), 33-1 Bard of Brittany (GB), 40-1 Le Musee (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Fergal O’Brien’s TIP TOP CAT has returned an improved model this term and is fancied to defy a career-high mark now he reverts to this longer trip. Fellow hat-trick seeker Time To Tinker rates the obvious threat for the Paul Nicholls yard, although in-form duo Some Detail and Only The Bold warrant plenty of respect too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIP TOP CAT (IRE) 2.TIME TO TINKER (IRE) 3.SOME DETAIL (IRE)

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

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Photographs

Horse Welfare

Official Photographers are wearing armbands. Members of the Public are not permitted to go onto the course to take photographs nor to take photographs inside the Parade Rings or Winners Enclosure. Flash may NOT be used at any time.

Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse. At every meeting there are 3 specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle. Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys.

A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

Race 1 12.30 3m 58y 1 Macho Mover (IRE) 11-12 2 For Jim (IRE) 11-9 3 Storm Lorenzo (IRE) 11-7 4 Charm Offensive (FR) 11-7 5 Lady Bowes (GB) 11-4 6 Stolen Money (IRE) 11-2 7 Storm Tiger (GB) 10-12 Race 2 1.00 2m 6f 54y 1 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 11-8 2 Bushypark (IRE) 11-5 3 Mint Condition (GB) 11-4 4 Torn And Frayed (FR) 11-1 5 Farrants Way (IRE) 10-11 6 Frimeur de Lancray (FR) 10-11 Race 3 1.35 1m 7f 144y 1 Jungle Jack (GB) 11-5 2 Transfer Friendly (IRE) 11-5 3 Captain Broomfield (IRE) 10-12 4 Gandhi Maker (FR) 10-12 5 Georges Saint (FR) 10-12 6 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE) 10-12 7 Notlongtillmay (GB) 10-12 8 Urban Grit (IRE) 10-12

HAYDOCK PARK

Race 4 2.05 3m 4f 97y

1 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) 11-12 2 The Two Amigos (GB) 11-7 3 Beware The Bear (IRE) 11-4 4 Blaklion (GB) 11-3 5 Captain Cattistock (GB) 10-8 6 Bobo Mac (IRE) 10-7 7 Chef d’Oeuvre (FR) 10-5

Race 5 2.40 2m 2f 191y

1 Rockadenn (FR) 11-12 2 Chti Balko (FR) 11-8 3 Moon Over Germany (IRE) 11-7 4 Collooney (IRE) 11-6 5 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 11-3 6 Mister Watson (GB) 11-3 7 Minella Charmer (IRE) 11-2 8 Homme Public (FR) 11-0 9 Rattle Owl (GB) 10-13

Race 6 3.15 2m 5f 127y

1 Minella Till Dawn (IRE) 12-0 2 Informateur (FR) 12-0 3 Saint Xavier (FR) 11-12 4 Orrisdale (IRE) 11-11 5 Tanarpino (GB) 11-10 6 Wouldubewell (IRE) 11-9 7 Fine Theatre (IRE) 11-8 8 Town Parks (IRE) 11-8 9 Thomas Macdonagh (GB) 11-7 10 Up Helly Aa King (GB) 11-5 11 Keep Wondering (IRE) 11-3 12 Geryville (FR) 11-2 13 The Crooner (FR) 11-0

Race 7 3.45 1m 7f 144y

1 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 11-7 2 Blackwell Bay (IRE) 11-0 3 Canty Bay (IRE) 11-0 4 Forpaddytheplumber (IRE) 11-0 5 Hermes du Gouet (FR) 11-0 6 So Many Roads (GB) 11-0 7 Sporty Jim (IRE) 11-0 8 Valamix (IRE) 11-0

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Race Conditions

First Race 12.15 - THE DORSET AND SOMERSET AIR AMBULANCE TRAINING SERIES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 4) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1957, the third £978, the fourth £489, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 18th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 27th, 2021, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 27th, 2021, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2021-2022’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 24 entries at £39. - Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3255; Second

£1628; Third £814; Fourth £407; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4247.88) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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, the fourth £596, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 28 entries at £39. - Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner

£3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5173.70) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE NEWTON KING ESTATE AGENTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 23rd and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 21 entries at £39. - Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth

£496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5228 to the winning horse The second to receive £2408, the third £1203, the fourth £602, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 18th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 24 entries at £48. - Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4006; Second £2004; Third £1001; Fourth £501; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5228.16) Weights lowered 2lb.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE BYERLEY STUD MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12529 to the winning horse The second to receive £4701, the third £2354, the fourth £1172, the fifth £589 and the sixth £294. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 1lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. 12 entries at £110. Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9588; Second £3936; Third £1969; Fourth £983; Fifth £493; Sixth

£246. (Penalty Value £12529) A

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE KEVIN AND HEATHER BISHOP RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4138 to the winning horse The second to receive £1906, the third £953, the fourth £477, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 18th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Russell Croker & Jeremy Parsons have generously sponsored this race to mark Kevin’s retirement. 16 entries at £38. - Closed December 23rd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner

£3171; Second £1586; Third £793; Fourth £397; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4138.96) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.30 - THE THATCHERS CIDER 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 28th. Penalties, after December 18th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 22 entries at £55. - Closed December 23rd, 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 28 FOR THIS RACE.