The
Thursday,
2022 Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00
Festive Meeting
8th December,
Today’s Schedule Page Time Race
10 12.28pm
14 1.00pm
18 1.35pm
22 2.08pm
The Kings College Taunton Selling Hurdle
The Barry’s Sark To Cheltenham Bee Keeper Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
The Taunton Rotary Centenary Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Chase
25 2.38pm The Classic Collection Holidays Handicap Hurdle
26 3.08pm The Jetset Flights & Holidays Novices’ Handicap Chase
28 3.40pm The Christmas Meeting 21st December Handicap Hurdle
Today’s Officials
Stewards
F. Sweeney (Chief Steward) J. Goodman (Stewards’ Panel Chair) K. O’Boyle L. Thomson G. Upton
Starters
W. Jordan W. Hutchinson
Judge G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales R. Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer D. Freeman
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
S. Fox S. Shilston D. Stone
Clerk of the Course J. Loosemore
Commentator R. Hoiles
Betting Ring Manager V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Heathcock, Dr J. Louis, Dr O. Mort, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard & Dr T. M. Tilsley
Veterinary Surgeons
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The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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Official BHA Ratings Explained 11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD 39-0 Gr m Kayf Tara Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies Mr R. J. H. GeffenPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis Br J O T B S TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem Hard to beat. TFR★★★★★ BHA135 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 16 13 12 1. Jockey colours 2. Saddle number 3. Sex & colour of horse 4. Horse name 5. Owner 6. Sire 7. Dam 8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide 13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed. ★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. ★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. ★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
Star
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Race Description 10 1 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor First Race 12.28 2m 104y The Kings College Taunton Selling Hurdle Race (Class 5) for four, five, six, seven and eight yrs old x Total race value £6899 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2587, 2nd £1294, 3rd £647, 4th £324, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3375.98) colours no horse age st-lb 1 CITY DERBY (IRE) (24) (£6000) 031-0P2 D 6 11-6 Br Ch g Ask Reine d’Or (IRE) (Presenting) Jack Hogan (5) J O Richard D A Hames Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey M&DH Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhoturnedinhisbesteffortoftheseasonwhen10lengthssecondtoWajaahainsellinghurdleatPlumpton (15.9f,goodtosoft,10/3) 24 days ago,clear of rest.Should remain competitive but it’s hard to see him reversing the form withWajaaha. TFRHHHII BHA109 2 KANUKANKAN (IRE) (39) (£6000) 4212F3 BF 7 11-6 Br Ch g Arakan (USA) Blow A Gasket (IRE) (Topanoora)
J O Mr F. J. Brennan Barry
T B M. Phelan
VIEW Sold out of Philip Hobbs’ yard for just £4,000 but landed a Market Rasen novice on debut for new connections in August Chased home an improver at Stratford but below par in a claimer at Huntingdon last time. Has left Charles & Adam Pogson. TFR
3 WAJAAHA (IRE) (8) (£6000) 12/123/-1
Br B g
O Mr
B Shadwell
4 POSEIDON (IRE) (13) (£6000) PU5P6-P D 8 11-0 Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) Maskaya (IRE) (Machiavellian (USA)) Sean
J O Camilla Sharples Gordon
T B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne
S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser at best who ran below par at Cheltenham in October Fared little better back on the
at
13 days ago but takes a marked drop in grade here and needs respecting Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA5 TRUE ROMANCE (IRE) (28) (£6000) 2-32302 D BF 8 11-0 Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) Full of Love (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Thomas Doggrell (7) J O Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Tower Place Bloodstock KSW Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who took a step back in the right direction dropped in grade when second of 10 in selling hurdle at this course (19f, good, 5/6) 28 days ago.This demands a bit more, though. TFRHHHII BHA105 6 VANDERBILT (IRE) (28) (£6000) 33-4426 8 11-0 Br Ch g Intense Focus (USA) Star of The West (Galileo (IRE)) Fergus Gillard (3) J O Mrs Pippa Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Mr D. A. Farrington Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEW Modest hurdler Remains a maiden after 39 NH runs and unable to back up latest effort when sixth of 10 in selling hurdle at this course (19f, good, 10/1) 4 weeks ago. Easily opposed. TFRHHIII BHA81 7 YAAZAAIN (GB) (28) (£6000) 402203 6 11-0 Br B g Iffraaj Tamazirte (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Tom Cannon J O Mead Vale, Sam Quigley & Gerry Flanagan Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Ecurie La Vallee Martigny/Ecurie du Loup Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who ran one of his better races without landing a blow when 14 lengths third of 10 in selling event at this course (19f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago. Firmly up against it again. TFRHHIII BHA79 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: DOLLY MCQUEEN 5 10 11 David Prichard 2-1
5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn
5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by
3, 5.
S.P’s: 5-4 Wajaaha (IRE), 2-1 Poseidon
True Romance
66-1 Vanderbilt
Philip Armson (3)
Brennan, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM
HHIII BHA100
D 7 11-6
New Approach (IRE) Thaahira (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) P. Byrnes (5) J
P. Acheson Charles Byrnes, Ireland T
Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who capitalised on the drop in grade in first-time cheekpieces at Plumpton in November and followed up back on the level at Dundalk 11 days later. Not quite in the same form there last week but still rates the one to beat back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
Bowen
Elliott, Ireland
Gordon Elliott
level
Dundalk
(Barry Brennan)
by No. 1,
No. 1,
Probable
(IRE), 8-1
(IRE), 9-1 City Derby (IRE), 25-1 Kanukankan (IRE), 40-1 Yaazaain (GB),
(IRE) Selling races exist as an outlet for connections to sell their horses. Any horse that wins a ‘seller’ such as this two and a half miles hurdle race for four to eight-year-olds, is automatically put up for public auction in the Winners’ Enclosure at the end of the race and goes to the highest bidder The auction is often well worth seeing, so make sure to head that way after the race.
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WAJAAHA (IRE) 2.POSEIDON (IRE) 3.CITY DERBY (IRE) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time The Racecourse Executive wish to welcome and to thank them for their support today
WAJAAHA clearly retains a large portion of his ability and this looks another good opportunity for him
add to his tally. Poseidon takes a marked drop in grade and is fancied to provide the main threat.
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Race Description 14 2 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Second Race 1.00 2m 104y The Barry’s Sark To Cheltenham Bee Keeper Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3297, 2nd £1649, 3rd £824, 4th £412, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34) colours no horse age st-lb 1 VAZIR (FR) (19) 643P-6 4 12-0 Br B g Siyouni (FR) Vazira (FR) Tom Cannon J O The Unlikely Lads Alan King, Barbury Castle T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner but hasn’t yet matched that form over hurdles. Not discredited at Huntingdon on return and now fitted with cheekpieces down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA100 2 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (594) 05P20/- 7 11-12 Br B g Geordieland (FR) Secret Queen Bryan Carver J O Kittymore Racing Chris Down, Cullompton T B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles but his profile is far from convincing and he has a 19-month absence to overcome. TFR
3 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) (238) 6F6640- 7 11-8 Br B g Arvico (FR) Countess Point Brendan Powell J O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles to date. Below par at Exeter when last seen but could make his presence felt if able to bounce back after 7 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA94 4 ALGHAZAAL (GB) (16) 5000-54 5 11-2 Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) Tanfidh Paul O’Brien J O Mr Bill Bailey Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on the Flat and while he’s not proven as good over hurdles he has shaped a bit better than the bare result on both outings this season. Not discounted in a weak affair TFRHHHII BHA88 5 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (27) 3P/P00-6 7 10-12 Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) Flaurella (FR) Harrison Beswick (3) J O Mrs E. J. Bishop Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T B Mr Georges Lacombe NAF S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles and fences in France and first signs of encouragement in Britain over at Southwell last month, not settling but showing a bit in front for a fair way. Dropped another 5lb and back down in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA84 6 BALIYAD (IRE) (8) 066P22 7 10-9 Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) Baliyana (IRE) Finn Lambert (7) J O The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. TIMEFORMVIEW 7-y-o who bagged a Stratford selling handicap in September and has run well in defeat on his last 2 starts (claimer at Ludlow 8 days ago). Should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA81 (+2) 7 YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) (38) 1-500 5 10-9 Br Ch m Jet Away Back To Cloghoge (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J O Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington T B Mr F. Whelan W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in Irish points. Yet to achieve much over hurdles but could prove a different proposition now handicapping from a lowly mark. TFRHHHHI BHA81 8 JACK THE FARMER (GB) (26) 4P-050P 6 10-6 Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) Deploys Dream (IRE) Thomasina Eyston (7) J O West Country Racing Ben Lund, Bridgwater T B A. W. Buller TIMEFORMVIEW Modest hurdler who has been let down by his jumping in
to
an impact.
This is a two and a half miles handicap hurdle
rated
0 to 100. In a handicap
rating which is based
by
the higher rated
to be at the lower
HHIII BHA98
recent starts. Unlikely
make
TFRHHIII BHA78
race for novice three-year-olds and upwards which have been
from
the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap
on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing
asking
horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend
end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
run since leaving John O’Shea when last of 13 in handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Out of the weights and yet to show anything but stable is going well. TFRHHIII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2021: LIME DROP (FR) 5 11 6 Richard Patrick 11-8 (Henry Daly) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note: ALFA DAWN: Following its run on 23/3/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. ANGUS DE BULL: Following its run on 8/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Baliyad (IRE), 11-2 Vazir (FR), 7-1 Ya Know Yaseff (IRE), 17-2 Alghazaal (GB), 10-1 Per Vino Veritas (GB), 18-1 Force de Frap (FR), 20-1 Just Deegeeteebee (GB), 22-1 Jack The Farmer (GB), 25-1 Angus de Bull (IRE), 28-1 Modreeney (IRE), 40-1 Mr Sociable (GB), Alfa Dawn (IRE), 66-1 Bells of Rutland (IRE), Christopher Clive (GB) PLAY
BALIYAD arrives in good order and plenty of his rivals have something to prove, so he looks the solid option. Vazir is worth a mention down in grade and handicap debutante Ya Know Yaseff is potentially well treated based on point form, she’s one to consider if the market speaks in her favour
15 2 9 JUST DEEGEETEEBEE (GB) (17) 500-060 6 10-5 Br B g Malinas (GER) Rising Bell Connor Brace J O Mr & Mrs A G Fear Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B A. G. Fear Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced in bumpers for Dai Burchell and fared no better so far over hurdles.Tongue tied for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA77 10 MODREENEY (IRE) (269) 6P0P06- 5 10-4 Br Ch g Famous Name Give Me High Five Ellis Collier (7) J O Mr M J Powell Christian Williams, Bridgend T B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd NAF S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Irish bumper winner, but little impact in 5 starts over hurdles for current yard.Tongue tied for seasonal debut but hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA76 11 ALFA DAWN (IRE) (260) 06//655P 6
Br B m No Nay Never (USA) Aitch (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Mr Adrian Purvis Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat for Phillip Makin, but hasn’t shown much so far over obstacles. Returns to hurdling after 8 months off. TFRHIIII BHA75 12 BELLS OF RUTLAND (IRE) (46) U455-00 5
Br Gr g Kingston Hill D’Gigi Alan
J O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B R. McCurtin Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet S TIMEFORMVIEW Limited maiden hurdler who is set for another struggle. TFR
13 CHRISTOPHER CLIVE (GB)
0000- 4
Br B g Mountain High (IRE) Badb Catha (IRE) David Prichard (5) J O Mr G. F. Mugleston Claire Harris, Umberleigh T B Graham & Elizabeth Mugleston Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW No sign of encouragement for Jeremy Scott and hasn’t been seen for 9 months. Hard to make
case for
14 ANGUS DE BULL (IRE) (30) 00P-0 6
Br B g Papal Bull Diskretion (GER) Ben Poste J O Mr Samuel Steel Ryan Potter,
T B John Clement McEnery
First
10-3
10-2
Johns
HIIII BHA74
(273)
10-2
a
TFRHIIII BHA71
10-2
Sellack
TIMEFORMVIEW
SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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1.BALIYAD (IRE) 2.VAZIR (FR) 3.YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE)
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Race Description 18 3 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Third Race 1.35 2m 104y The Taunton Rotary Centenary Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb 1 RUBAUD (FR) (28) 0-1 CD 4 11-7 Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) Fulgence (FR) Harry Cobden J O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful performer on the Flat in France and improved markedly from his hurdling debut when landing a 7-runner novice over C&D last month. Plenty more to come and should be involved. TFRHHHHI BHA2 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (17) 2 5 11-0 Br B g Camelot Miss Raven (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T B Haras
Smart
less
3 CLAY
4
Br B g
O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown
B The Rt
Fairly
for Richard Hannon (stays 1 1/4m) but lost his form in that sphere and stable/hurdling debut in a novice at Chepstow was modest. TFRHIIII
4 GUN RUNNER CASH (IRE) (13) 1-4406 D 5 11-0 Br B g Jet Away Brownie Points (IRE) Thomasina Eyston (7) J O Black Knight Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T B Thomas Maher Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW From a successful jumps family and perfect start when landing a Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott in April. Below that level since, including for new connections, and plenty on second hurdling start. TFRHIIII BHA5 INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) (14) P46FU-0 6 11-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) Ostarakov (GER) Adam Wedge J O Lycett & WBB Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Liam Gavin Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden Irish pointer who was only eighth in a C&D novice on completed start over hurdles. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA6 INVINCIBLE DE MEE (FR) (129) 60400-3 4 11-0 Br B g Authorized (IRE) Koeur de Mee (FR) Alan Johns J O Oceans Racing Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Andre Pommerai Dragonbet S TIMEFORMVIEW Well-bred sort who showed ability in French bumpers but is likely to have an educational start to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA 7 LET IT SHINE (GB) (19) 0-06 4 11-0 Br Bl g Pether’s Moon (IRE) My Belle (FR) Ben Poste J O Mr Mark Dunphy & Mr Michael Scudamore Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Just modest form in a pair of bumpers and no impact in a novice at Huntingdon on first go over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA8 LITTLE PI (FR) (44) 0 4 11-0 Br B g Dunaden (FR) Faustina Pius (IRE) Stan Sheppard J O Lost In The Summer Wine Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B Mrs Gemma Green Matt Sheppard Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDunaden gelding who showed limited encouragement when down the field in a bumper
Bangor on
Others preferred.
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are
each other before graduating up the
are classed
code, prior to the official start of
season,
season they may continue to contest novice races until
novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and
which
du Logis St Germain TIMEFORMVIEW
Flat winner who was runner-up in a novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut Open to improvement, and looks to have plenty in favour on
testing ground Strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
(GB) (20) 0
11-0
Sixties Icon Tamso (USA) Jack Quinlan J
Neil King, Burderop T
Hon Lord Rothschild Bigmore Associates Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEW
useful maiden on Flat
BHA-
at
debut 44 days ago.
TFRHHIII BHA-
still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against
ranks. Horses
as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective
the
towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the
the end of the following October This particular two and a half miles
upwards
have not won more than two hurdle races.
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: PASO DOBLE (IRE) 4 11 5 Harry Cobden 4-5 (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Stewards Note: CLAY: Following its run on 18/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green. GUN RUNNER CASH: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung left handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Rubaud (FR), Brentford Hope (GB), 18-1 Sassified (IRE), 25-1 Invincible de Mee (FR), 50-1 Let It Shine (GB), Sailed Away (GER), 66 1 Little Pi (FR), 100-1 Clay (GB), Gun Runner Cash (IRE), Russies Dream (GB), 150-1 Instant Gambler (IRE), Nous Esperons (GB), 250-1 The Rain King (IRE), Shee’s A Stella (GB)
BRENTFORD HOPE is a talented Flat performer who showed aptitude for hurdling when second in a novice at Ludlow recently, so he’s well worth a chance to open his account at the second attempt in this sphere despite the presence of Rubaud, an easy winner over C&D last month. That pair will probably have it between them but Sassified is open to improvement.
19 3 9 RUSSIES DREAM (GB) (369) 00- 6 11-0 Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) Russie With Love Bryan Carver J O Howzat Partnership Chris Down, Cullompton T B Howzat Partnership Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORMVIEW Little encouragement in a couple of bumpers and off a year prior to this hurdling debut, so hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA10 SAILED AWAY (GER) (22) 4-30 4 11-0 Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) Sail (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J O The Danum Partnership Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Gestut Gorlsdorf Princes Risborough Cookshop S TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame sole start in point bumper and shaped with some encouragement on Rules debut at Bangor in September Has left Stuart Edmunds ahead of hurdle debut.Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA 11 SASSIFIED (IRE) (28) 6 4 11-0 Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) Satwa Pearl Tom O’Brien J O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B 21st Century Farms Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 11f) in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and shaped as if in need of the run on after 13 months off when sixth in a novice at Market Rasen on hurdling debut. Should improve TFRHHHII
12 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (20) 0/-0 5 11-0 Br B g No Nay Never (USA) Brigids Cross (IRE)
J O Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra
T B Brittas House Stud Racehorse Ownership
S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays
successful
but has
starts over hurdles.
13 NOUS ESPERONS (GB) (24) 5-0 4 10-7 Br Gr f Schiaparelli (GER) Cathodine Cayras (FR) Ben Jones J O S Kemble & G Peck Philip
T B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Philip
Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Beaten a fair way on sole start for David Pipe in a Wincanton bumper in January and
field
a novice at Exeter on first go over hurdles.
14 SHEE’S A STELLA (GB) (20)
4
Br Ch f
O Mr
B Roger
BHA
Fergus Gillard (3)
Dunn, Wellington
Club
8.5f),
at Windsor in May
been below form since and well held first two
TFRHIIII BHA-
Hobbs, Minehead
Hobbs
down the
in
TFRHIIII BHA-
5-060P
10-7
Mountain High (IRE) Another Stella Alexander Thorne (5) J
R. W. J. Willcox Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
Willcox TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown little promise so far in bumpers/over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRENTFORD HOPE 2.RUBAUD (FR) 3.SASSIFIED (IRE) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Great British Bonus Scheme The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
Race Description 22 4 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Fourth Race 2.08 2m 2f 40y The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb 1 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (26) 1P26-13 D 7 12-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) Bay Rebel (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Brendan Walsh Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner last season and landed a small-field novice handicap at Fontwell on his chase debut in October Creditable third in what was likely a decent contest at Wetherby since. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129 2 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (42) 2-1112P 8 12-0 Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) Kauto Luisa (FR) Brendan Powell J O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral
Pretty
3 QUOI
8
Br B
O Mr
B
need to leave last month’s below par course reappearance over hurdles behind if he’s to repeat last year’s success. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA127 4 VOICE OF CALM (GB) (29) 2125-2P 6 11-9 Br B m Poet’s Voice Marliana (IRE) Joe Anderson (7) J O Tim Syder & Hungerford Park Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Hungerford Park Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW Triple hurdle winner Sound start to her chase career when second in a mares’ novice at Worcester in October and it might be worth forgiving her subsequent run in a Bangor listed race This is more realistic. TFRHHHII BHA124 5 HUELGOAT (FR) (14) 211113 BF 5 11-5 Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) Cavadee (FR) Harry Cobden J O Owners Group 080 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Jean-Bernard Chapalain Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Won first 4 starts over fences. Lost his unbeaten record when third over 23f here last month, a blunder 4 out costing him momentum at a crucial stage. Back down in trip. Might be worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA120 6 MIDNIGHT MIDGE (GB) (28) P/2250-1 CD 8 11-0 Br B g Midnight Legend Posh Emily Ben Jones J O A Midgley, R J Hodges Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley A. W. Midgley & Son Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start for the Philip Hobbs stable in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, although he was fortunate, held in second when left in the lead at the last. Mark unchanged. TFRHHHHI BHA115 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: QUOI DE NEUF (FR) 7 11 5 Adam Wedge 11-2 (Evan Williams) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Huelgoat (FR), 10-3 Midnight Midge (GB), 7-2 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 17-2 Kauto The King (FR), 9-1 Voice of Calm (GB), 10-1 Quoi de Neuf (FR) PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HUELGOAT (FR) 2.ZACONY REBEL (IRE) 3.MIDNIGHT MIDGE
Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW
good strike rate over fences in recent seasons but pulled up on his return from a break in October. TFRHHIII BHA129
DE NEUF (FR) (14) 1332P-P CD
11-12
g Anzillero (GER) Qualite Controlee (FR) Adam Wedge J
& Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race off 4lb lower 12 months ago but he’ll
HUELGOAT had a blunder 4 out as a possible excuse for his defeat here last month and can show he’s still on a workable mark. Zacony Rebel has taken well to chasing and can give the selection most to do.
This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.
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Race Description 25 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Fifth Race 2.38 2m 3f 1y The Classic Collection Holidays Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5175, 2nd £2588, 3rd £1293, 4th £647. (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb 1 HYLAND (FR) (193) 4313-21 5 12-0 Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) Medine (FR) James Bowen J O The Ten From Seven Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 handicaps in the spring. Still fairly low mileage so could easily have more to come for his leading stable. Should go well if ready to roll after 6 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA123 2 ON TO VICTORY (GB) (33) 013/443- 8 11-9 Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) Clouds of Magellan (USA) Tom Cannon J O HP Racing On To Victory Alan King, Barbury Castle T B The Aston House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Reached the frame in 3 handicap hurdles last winter but he hasn’t pulled up any trees on the Flat this year ahead of this return to hurdles. TFR
3 MAGISTRATO (FR) (40) 14556-0 4 11-8 Br B g Kapgarde (FR) Franche Alliance (FR) Harry
J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul
T B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet
S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinningjuvenilehurdlerlastseason.Pulled toohardwhenwell beateninAscothandicaponreappearance. That could have knocked some of the freshness out of him and no surprise if he fares a lot better this time. TFR
4 ILANZ (FR) (7) 312431 4 10-8 Br B g Rail Link Vadrouille (FR)
O Mrs A. M. Williams
B Mr Jean Sandoz
S TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who left his first 2 hurdle runs behind when making a successful handicap debut
week ago. Escapes a penalty as that was a conditional jockeys event. His claims are obvious TFRHHHHH BHA103 (+7) DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2021: HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) 6 11 11 Jamie Moore 17-2 (Chris Gordon) 13 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: ON TO VICTORY: Following its run on 5/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Ilanz (FR), 11-4 Hyland (FR), 11-2 On To Victory (GB), 6-1 Magistrato (FR) PLAY SMARTER ILANZ races
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ILANZ (FR) 2.HYLAND (FR) 3.MAGISTRATO (FR) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time 5 DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY racingtogether.co.uk @RacingTogether This
HHIII BHA118
Cobden
Nicholls, Ditcheat
Morson Group
HHHII BHA117
Mitchell Bastyan J
Milton Harris, Warminster T
Bresbet
at Market Rasen a
off the same mark as when scoring at Market Rasen last week so should take a bit of stopping, particularly as he’s likely capable of even better. Hyland gets the nod for the forecast spot.
is a two miles and three furlongs 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.
Race Description 26 6 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Race 3.08 2m 7f 3y The Jetset Flights & Holidays Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9900 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4629.10) colours no horse age st-lb 1 DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) (24) 50-3214 7 12-0 Br B g Well Chosen Miss Audacious (IRE) Tom O’Brien J O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Christopher McKeever Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who has quickly proven better over fences,left with a simple task when off the mark at Fakenham in October Didn’t find a great deal when fourth off this mark at Exeter (24.2f) next time but claims here nonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHA105 2 BARROWMOUNT (IRE) (20) 313-FP0 6 11-12 Br B g Mountain High (IRE) Nans Mare (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Mr G. R. Barnett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B
3
Br
O
B
Irish points and good second on hurdles debut at Ffos Las last November Fair start to chase career when third of 8 at Ludlow (23.8f) recently and definite chance if able to build on that. TFRHHHHH BHA102 4 GO FOX (GB) (113) 3106-04 7 11-10 Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) Bling Bling (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade TIMEFORMVIEW Flat winner who opened his account in this sphere at Perth last September Hasn’t fired in 4 subsequent starts in this sphere though, and limited appeal now switched to fences. TFRHHIII BHA101 5 HO QUE OUI (FR) (38) PP-6135 5 11-4 Br Ch m Network (GER) Highest Card (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) J O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW All the better for return when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (21f) but well held next 2 starts and she now has a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA95 6 LAZY SUNDAY (GB) (14) 0244-3F BF 8 11-2 Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) Sari Rose (FR) Bryan Carver J O Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T B Allan Munnis Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t always look an easy ride over hurdles last term but showed an aptitude for this game when third on return/chase debut at Worcester (23f). Possibilities if able to put her subsequent first-fence fall at this course behind her TFRHHHII BHA93 7 LAYERTHORPE (IRE) (17) 0/3235-P C D 10 10-11 Br B or Bl g Vale of York (IRE) Strobinia (IRE) Ben Jones J O Mr C. A. Hanbury Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T B Keatly Overseas Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a hat-trick in staying handicap hurdles in 2019. Pulled up on recent chase debut at Ludlow but was entitled to need that following 16 months off and this run should be more revealing. TFRHHIII BHA88 8 SHIROCCO’S DELIGHT (IRE) (50) 3445-4P 5 10-7 Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) Far Rock (IRE) Tom Cannon J O The Beano Partnership Anna Newton-Smith, Jevington T B Rockvale Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler in Ireland and not even at that level for current yard, pulled up on return at Fontwell in October. Hard to warm to now switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA84 This two miles and seven furlongs novices’ handicap steeple chase has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 105. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ usually a distinct disadvantage.
Sixth
Miss Valerie Crean We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdles debut at Stratford (2 3/4m) in May last year but has shown little spark in 3 starts since returning from a 16-month absence. Best watched on chase debut TFRHIIII BHA103
AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (17) 33/32-43 6 11-11
B g Yeats (IRE) Sorcillera Alan Johns J
Mrs C. S. Wilson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
Gregg Stafford Dragonbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in
27 6 9 TOAD OF TOAD HALL (GB) (17) 0P-216P 6 10-6 Br B g Universal (IRE) Double Mead Philip Armson (3) J O Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve when off the mark in 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (3 1/4m) in June. No impact in 2 starts since returning from a break, though, and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFR
10 OLD PAGE (IRE) (12) 5035U0 5 10-2 Br B g Snow Sky Dual Rose (IRE) James Best J O Mr A. Sadik Aytach Sadik, Kidderminster T B Mr J. Gibbons B. Hawkins Plant Hire S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful between the flags during the spring and didn’t shape badly on chase debut at Cartmel in August. However, no show both subsequent completions and he needs to get back on track. TFR
11 BOTUS
7 10-2 Br Ch g Tiger Groom Chelsea Express Harry Kimber (3) J O Miss J. du Plessis Jackie du Plessis, Saltash T B Miss J. M. du Plessis TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown little so far and likely set for
TFR
RUNNERS
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) 2.DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) 3.LAZY SUNDAY The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time RACING AT TAUNTON 2022/23 ------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday21st December* Friday 30th December Monday 9th January* Saturday 21st January Tuesday 7th February* Tuesday 21st February* Thursday 2nd March* Monday 13th March Monday 20th March Thursday 30th March Thursday 13th April Thursday 27th April*** Timings subject to change * 6 races scheduled ** Evening Meeting
HHIII BHA83
HIIII BHA77
FLEMING (GB) (333) 00/P6/64-
another struggle.
HIIII BHA76 DECLARED
11 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dan’s Chosen (IRE), 3-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), 10-3 Lazy Sunday (GB), 12-1 Ho Que Oui (FR), 14-1 Toad of Toad Hall (GB), 20-1 Layerthorpe (IRE), 22-1 Go Fox (GB), 40-1 Old Page (IRE), 50-1 Shirocco’s Delight (IRE), 80-1 Barrowmount (IRE), 200-1 Botus Fleming (GB) PLAY SMARTER The vote goes to AIRTOTHETHRONE, who made a fairly encouraging start over fences at Ludlow and he probably won’t need to improve much on that bare form in order to go close here. Dan’s Chosen came up short in a stronger race than this at Exeter and while it’s slightly disconcerting that he found little at the business end he has to enter calculations. Lazy Sunday got no further than the first fence here a fortnight ago but she shaped well on her chase debut and is best of the rest.
Race Description 28 7 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Seventh Race 3.40 2m 7f 198y The Christmas Meeting 21St December Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3297, 2nd £1649, 3rd £824, 4th £412, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34) colours no horse age st-lb 1 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (24) 2-31323 D 8 12-0 Br Gr g Court Cave (IRE) Kindle Ball (FR) Paul O’Brien J O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B Roy McMurray The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEWSnapped a losing run when narrowly prevailing at Fontwell (21.8f) in June and has continued in form,latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA99 2 KILLYBEGS JUNIOR (IRE) (21) 131-346 D 6 11-12 Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) Youbetido (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J O Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B M. Kelly Manor Farm Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWMade encouraging start for new yard when fourth in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f) in October Modest atWincanton since but remains low mileage and enters calculations. TFR
3 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) (24) 00-5P6P 6 11-11 Br Ch g Shantou (USA) Pink Hat (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Warmwellcome Partnership Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T B Mrs J. M. Mullins TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful ex-Irish winning hurdler but hasn’t done much for present connections. Can only be watched for now. TFRHIIII BHA96 4 BRAGANZA BAY (GB) (23) 54-PP01 5 11-8 Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) Combe Florey Tom O’Brien J O Mr Kevin Byram Henry Daly, Ludlow T B B. G. Hellyer & H. D. J. Daly Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Responded to first-time cheekpieces when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 23 days ago, staying on well. 5lb rise looks lenient and holds strong follow-up claims. TFRHHHHH BHA93 5 ARGUS (IRE) (688) /10///PP/- 10 11-3 Br B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) Steel Princess (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Helium Racing Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Grangecon Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Was unable to complete twice in early 2021 and not seen since. Hard to recommend.Tongue strap on for first time in this code. TFRHIIII BHA88 6 HARDE FASHION (GB) (14) 604-P60 6 11-2 Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) La Harde (FR) Tristan Durrell (5) J O Mr Daniel John Bourne Daniel Bourne, Varteg T B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg TIMEFORMVIEW Fair in bumpers for Kim Bailey but has been largely below par since a promising first run over hurdles for this yard in October of last year. TFRHIIII BHA87 7 ALRAMZ (GB) (21) 0-6333F 6 11-0 Br B g Intello (GER) Rewaaya (IRE) Lucy Gardner J O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Woodhayes Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Fell early latest but had made the frame in 3 previous handicaps and is likely to make his presence felt again here. TFRHHHII BHA85 8 LORD BILL (IRE) (28) 0020-P4 5 10-13 Br Ch g Touch of Land (FR) Hayward’s Heath Conor Ring (3) J O Mr Andrew Clancy and Mr James Colthart Grace Harris, Shirenewton T B Knockhouse Stud Ltd Coreus Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Form of his 100/1 second at Chepstow in April very much rates a standout amongst an otherwise modest profile. Well held in selling company last time. TFRHHIII BHA84 The final race this afternoon is a three mile handicap hurdle race for three-year-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.
HHHII BHA97
TIMEFORMVIEW
maiden who was unable to complete at Newton
last time.
out of the handicap and easy enough to
elsewhere.Tries
2021: KENDELU (IRE) 6 11 8 Kieren Buckley 4-1 (Nigel Hawke) 17 ran
blinkers. TFRHIIII BHA67 DECLARED RUNNERS
worn first time by No. 2, 10, 13. Visor worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 6. Stewards Note: KILLYBEGS JUNIOR: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Braganza Bay (GB), 9-2 Caspers Court (IRE), 13-2 Killybegs Junior (IRE), 10-1 Alramz (GB), 28-1 Lord Bill (IRE), Galactic Power (IRE), 33-1 Dannystory (IRE), Octavius Sabini (IRE), Sure Listen (FR), 50-1 Harde Fashion (GB), Menapian (IRE), 100-1 Wearapinkribbon (IRE), 150-1 Argus (IRE)
29 7 9 DANNYSTORY (IRE) (28) 4-P2434 5 10-13 Br B g Arcadio (GER) Detente Ben Godfrey (3) J O Harriet Brown Racing Club Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T B Oliver Power TIMEFORMVIEW Second on final run in points but no impact in bumper or either hurdle start. Starts handicapping off basement mark at least. TFRHHIII BHA84 10 OCTAVIUS SABINI (IRE) (13) 50P 5 10-3 Br B g Yeats (IRE) Feathard Lady (IRE) Danny Burton (5) J O Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T B Chesters Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little in a trio of outings to date and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement. TFRHHIII BHA74 11 SURE LISTEN (FR) (21) 00P3-F4 5 10-3 Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) Califea (FR) James Best J O Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T B Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in points but little impact under Rules, finishing well behind on return to action at Wincanton last month. TFRHIIII
12 GALACTIC POWER (IRE) (30) 3/P3PP-0 12 10-2 Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) Celtic Peace (IRE) Ben Poste J O Robin Dickin Racing Club Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water T B J. P. N. Parker Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEW Not successful since 2018 and at veteran stage now. Makes limited appeal from 3lb out of the handicap.Visored for first time.
13 MENAPIAN (IRE) (54) P42-34P 11 10-2 Br B or Br g Touch of Land (FR) Mannequin
O T M W Partnership
T B Mrs
BHA74
TFRHIIII BHA70
(IRE) Charlie Price (3) J
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester
Sheila Morrissey
Modest
Abbot
6lb
look
first-time
13
Blinkers
Last month’s Hereford winner BRAGANZA BAY has excellent claims of scoring again
where few of his rivals arrive in form. Caspers
and
look the
dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAGANZA BAY 2.CASPERS COURT (IRE) 3.ALRAMZ The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted 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.
PLAY SMARTER
in a race
Court
Alramz
likeliest
Race 1 12.12 2m 4f 62y
1 Zwicky (GB) 12-0
2 Heros de Moutiers (FR) 12-0 3 Wandering West (IRE) 11-9 4 Kings Justice (GB) 11-9 5 Coup de Gold (IRE) 11-8 6 Aazza (IRE) 11-6 7 Ultra Violet (GER) 11 6 8 Lone Star (GB) 11-1 9 Dakota Beat (IRE) 11-1 10 Euchan Falls (IRE) 10-13 11 Blue Shark (IRE) 10-10 12 Ex S’Elance (FR) 10-8 13 Big Arthur (GB) 10-3 14 That’s Your Lottie (GB) 10-3 15 Brickadank (IRE) 10-2 16 Halcyon Dreams (IRE) 10-2 17 Royal Flush (GB) 10-2 18 Ballyfarsoon (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 12.42 2m 46y
1 A Shining Moon (IRE) 11-4 2 Ballabawn (IRE) 11-4 3 Blame The Farrier (IRE) 11-4 4 Commander of Ten (IRE) 11-4 5 Crebilly (IRE) 11-4 6 Hashtag Lord (FR) 11-4 7 San Roch (FR) 11-4 8 Tarquin Stardust (FR) 11-4 9 Tommy’s Fortune (IRE) 11-4 10 Top Cloud (GB) 11-4 11 Peppermill (IRE) 10-11
12 She’s A Steal (IRE) 10-11
13 Turbulent Power (GB) 10-11
NEWCASTLE
Race 3 1.17 2m 7f 91y
1 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 12-2
2 Stylish Moment (IRE) 12-2
3 Ladronne (FR) 11-12
4 Indian Brave (IRE) 11-11
5 Half Track (IRE) 11-7
6 Who’s In The Box (IRE) 10-10
7 Bretney (IRE) 10-7
Race 4 1.52 2m 6f
1 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 11-7
2 Supreme Gift (IRE) 11-7
3 Brian’s Jet (IRE) 11-0
4 I’m Dougal Rocks (FR) 11-0
5 Macavity (GB) 11-0
Race 5 2.22 2m 75y
1 Since Day One (IRE) 11-10
2 Miah Grace (GB) 11-8
3 Nero Rock (IRE) 11-6
4 Dakota Moirette (FR) 10-5
Race 6 2.52 2m 46y
1 Copper Fox (GB) 12-1
2 Bollingerandkrug (IRE) 12-0
3 Bottle Hill (GB) 11-11
4 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) 11-10
5 Licit (IRE) 11-10
6 Charlie’s Rockstar (IRE) 11-6
7 Russian Virtue (GB) 11-2
8 Six One Nine (IRE) 11-1
9 Cornell (GB) 11-1
10 Bulls Aye (IRE) 11-0
11 Misty Mani (GB) 11-0
12 Archive (FR) 10-11
13 Telhimlisten (IRE) 10-10
14 The Great Georgie (GB) 10-8
15 My Macho Man (IRE) 10-7
16 Zara’s Universe (GB) 10-6
17 More To Follow (IRE) 10-6
WARWICK
Race 7 3.22 2m 46y
1 Artic Row (GB) 11-2
2 Ask My Heather (IRE) 11-2
3 Ballin Bay (IRE) 11-2
4 Better Be Definite (GB) 11-2
5 Bob Delaney (GB) 11-2
6 Boy de La Vis (FR) 11-2
7 Had To Be Hugo (IRE) 11-2
8 Hubbel Bubbel (GB) 11-2
9 Impatient (FR) 11-2 10 Raffles Wonder (FR) 11-2 11 Samillier (GB) 11-2 12 Swedish Icon (GB) 11-2 13 Wee Baz (IRE) 11-2 14 Glen Clovis (GB) 10-9 15 On Yer Schnapps (GB) 10-9
Race 1 12.20 2m
Edinburgh Rock (IRE) 11-0
Faded Fantasy (IRE) 11-0
Forward Flight (IRE) 11-0
Ghasham (IRE) 11-0
Play By The Rules (IRE) 11-0
Record Art (FR) 11 0
Samuel Spade (GER) 11-0
Tropical Talent (GB) 11-0
Victory (IRE) 11-0
Arclight (GB) 10-7
Ardbraccan (IRE) 10-7
Cape Cornwall Rose (IRE) 10-7
Highland Lass (FR) 10-7
Toute Chic (IRE) 10-7 Race 2 12.50 2m 5f
Also Known As (IRE) 11-4
Ballinoulart (IRE) 11-4
Ballyhigh (IRE) 11-4
Beannaigh Do (IRE) 11-4 5 Best Mate Dave (GB) 11-4 6 Churchills Boy (IRE) 11-4 7 Cloudy Hills (IRE) 11-4 8 Commodore Miller (GB) 11-4 9 Hercules Morse (GB) 11-4 10 Jigginstown King (IRE) 11-4 11 Not Long Left (IRE) 11-4 12 Peace of Rome (GER) 11-4 13 Prince des Malvaux (FR) 11-4 14 Rare Bear (GB) 11-4 15 Sabaarelli (GB) 10-11 16 Sister Saint (FR) 10-11 17 Whiskey Times (IRE) 10-11
Race 3 1.25 2m 5f
1 Ernesto (GER) 12-0 2 Haas Boy (FR) 12-0 3 Crossing The Bar (IRE) 11-13 4 Charlie’s Glance (GB) 11-12 5 Betty’s Banjo (IRE) 11-11 6 Northern Poet (IRE) 11-9 7 Baddesley (IRE) 11-8 8 Ballycamus (IRE) 11-7 9 Wavering Down (IRE) 11-4 10 Deer Hunter (IRE) 10-13
Race 4 2.00 2m 54y 1 Cotton End (IRE) 12-0 2 Chanceux (IRE) 11-12 3 Tarahumara (GB) 11-11 4 Blazer’s Mill (IRE) 11-0 5 Tremwedge (GB) 10-2
Race 5 2.30 3m 1 Lyrical Genius (IRE) 12-0 2 Guillemot (FR) 12-0 3 Ballaquane (IRE) 11-11 4 Manintheshadows (IRE) 11-9 5 Pilot Show (IRE) 11-5 6 Versatility (GB) 11-4 7 Motown Lake (IRE) 10-12 8 High Counsel (IRE) 10-5 9 Puppet Warrior (GB) 10-3
Race 6 3.00 2m 4f
1 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-5 2 Eureka Creek (IRE) 11-0 3 Farne (IRE) 11-0 4 Kissesforkatie (IRE) 11-0 5 Panic Attack (IRE) 11-0 6 Tweed Skirt (GB) 11-0
Race 7 3.30 2m 1 Asta La Pasta (IRE) 11-2 2 Captain Teague (IRE) 11-2 3 Diamond Twin (FR) 11-2 4 Diesel Line (IRE) 11-2 5 Much Too Dear (IRE) 11-2 6 Samazul (GB) 11-2 7 Station Hill (IRE) 11-2 8 Autumn Blaze (GB) 10-9 9 Cassowary (IRE) 10-9 10 Crazy Mary (GB) 10-9
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Race Conditions
First Race 12.28 THE KINGS COLLEGE TAUNTON 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 four, five, six, seven and eight yrs old only Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2587; Second £1294; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3375.98)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.00 THE BARRY’S SARK TO CHELTENHAM BEE KEEPER NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4302 to the winning horse The second to receive £1982, the third £990, the fourth £496, the fifth £350 and the sixth £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 2nd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £37. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3297; Second £1649; Third £824; Fourth £412; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.35 THE TAUNTON ROTARY CENTENARY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 29th, 2023. 32 entries at £45.
Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.08 THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £70. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.38 - THE CLASSIC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6753 to the winning horse The second to receive £3111, the third £1554 and the fourth £778. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Classic Collection Holidays has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £60. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £5175; Second £2588; Third £1293; Fourth £647. (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.08 - THE JETSET FLIGHTS & HOLIDAYS NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Jetset Flights & Holidays has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £42. Closed December 2nd, 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 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.40 - THE CHRISTMAS MEETING 21ST DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4302 to the winning horse The second to receive £1982, the third £990, the fourth £496, the fifth £350 and the sixth £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 2nd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £37. Closed December 2nd, 2022.
Owners Prize Money Winner £3297; Second £1649; Third £824; Fourth £412; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
