4.10pm The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race

from Taunton Racecard - Thursday 10th November

1.50pm The Cornish Rock Gin Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race

Sixth Race 4.10

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £10100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £491, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5119.24) Weights lowered 1lb.

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Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 MIDNIGHT CALLISTO (GB) (192) 23151-3

Br Br m Midnight Legend - Carrigeen Queen (IRE) O Ms Gill Langford

age

st-lb 7 11-13

Ben Godfrey (3) J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Simon Dutfield Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account over hurdles at Exeter in February and back on track when winning mares’ handicap at Stratford (16.3f) in April. Made a late blunder when third at Kempton on her latest outing in May. Respected on her return. TFRHHHHI BHA109 2 MOLLIANA (GB) (30) 16-1114 CD

Br B m Olden Times - The Screamer (IRE) O Dajam Ltd

7 11-12

Tom Scudamore J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Norman Court Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who is pretty prolific in Jersey, completing hat-trick at Les Landes in June. After a spell on the Flat, good effort back hurdling when fourth at Hereford last month and last year’s winner of this race can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA108 3 CHORAL WORK (GB) (51) 2122-54 C

Br Gr m Nathaniel (IRE) - Chapel Choir O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters

5 11-10

Fergus Gregory J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited McCoy Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on promising hurdling debut (for Ellmarie Holden) when scoring in novice here (16.5f) in February.Runner-up next 2 starts but disappointing in handicaps both outings since. Needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA106 4 TIBBIE DUNBAR (GB) (21) 05/2216-

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Gold Approach O Mr John Urquhart

6 11-10

David Noonan J Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T B D. R. Tucker Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to hurdling, showing much-improved form when off the mark on handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f) in November last year. Run best excused next time and has since gained a first success on the level. Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA106 5 DIPLOMATIE (FR) (47) 310 D

Br Ch f Mayson - Dolce Cabana O Mrs Alyson Malzard

4 11-9

Miss Victoria Malzard (7) J Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Mrs Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on Flat in France (stays 13f) and has run to a similar level in 3 starts over hurdles, winning a claimer at Nimes in September. Well held in similar event last time though. First run for yard after leaving D. Satalia as she makes handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA106 6 LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (35) 56153-6 CD

Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE) O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook

6 11-3

Harry Kimber (5) J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Mr W. C. Moore TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who left previous hurdling form behind when scoring on handicap debut at this C&D in January. Looked rusty after 6 months off when sixth at Worcester (20f) last month. Could do better with that run behind her. TFRHHHII BHA99 7 SWEET NIGHTINGALE (GB) (142) 53-1330

Br B m Excelebration (IRE) - Night Symphonie O Sweet Nightingale Partnership

5 11-2

Charlie Deutsch J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T B R. J. & S. A. Carter Polly Gundry Training S TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in mares’ handicap at NewtonAbbot (18.5f) in May and not seen to best effect when down the field there when last seen the following month. Needs to find more on her return to action. TFRHHIII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: MOLLIANA 6 10 13 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-2 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Molliana (GB), 7-2 Midnight Callisto (GB), 4-1 Tibbie Dunbar (GB), 5-1 Choral Work (GB), 9-1 Love Actually (IRE), 12-1 Diplomatie (FR), 18-1 Sweet Nightingale (GB)

TIBBIE DUNBAR showed much-improved form when making a successful handicap hurdle debut at Exeter a year ago, prior to whipping round at the start on her next outing. She arrives fit from the Flat so is taken to resume her progress back over hurdles, though Molliana is respected as she bids to follow up last year’s win in this race. Midnight Callisto completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIBBIE DUNBAR 2.MOLLIANA 3.MIDNIGHT CALLISTO

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

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Abbreviations

BF – Beaten Favourite. B – Brought Down. C – Course Winner. D – Distance Winner. F – Fell. P – Pulled Up. R – Refused. S – Slipped Up. U – Unseated.

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.15 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3375 to the winning horse The second to receive £1555, the third £777, the fourth £389, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for five, six, seven and eight yrs old only. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 7th, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 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. 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 memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse in the race. 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. 12 entries at £28. - Closed November 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2587; Second £1294; Third £647; Fourth £324;

Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3375.98) A

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE CORNISH ROCK GIN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the groom in charge of the Best Turned Out horse in the race. 17 entries at £45. - Closed November 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379, the fourth £690 and the fifth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse in the race. 10 entries, 1 at £11 and 9 at £55. - Closed November 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296;

Third £1147; Fourth £574; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5990.60)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENTS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse in the race. 21 entries at £45. - Closed November 4th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065, the fourth £533, 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, November 4th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse in the race. 13 entries at £42. - Closed November 4th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5119 to the winning horse The second to receive £2358, the third £1178, the fourth £590, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 8th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the Best Turned Out horse in the race. 14 entries, 1 at £9 and 13 at £45. - Closed November 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.