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11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD Br Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet O Mr R. J. H. Geffen B Mr R. J. H. Geffen

9-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Potensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW 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

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Jockey colours Saddle number Sex & colour of horse Horse name Owner 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

Star 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.

Official BHA Ratings Explained 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. The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.

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ST ANDREW’S DAY RACEMEETING THURSDAY 30TH NOVEMBER, 2023 Today’s Schedule Page Time Race 8

12.17pm

The Nightingales Storage Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

12.50pm

The Taunton Racecourse Business Club ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

1.25pm

The Summerﬁeld Developments Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2.00pm

The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle Race

2.35pm

The Mike Trickey and Geoff White Memorial Handicap Chase

3.10pm

The Festive Fixture 14TH December Handicap Hurdle Race (DIV I)

3.45pm

The Festive Fixture 14TH December Handicap Hurdle Race (DIV II)

Today’s Ofﬁcials Stewards

G. Upton (Chief Steward) G. Welch (Stewards’ Panel Chair) M. Bersey T. Evetts C. Hill

Starters

Safeguarding Ofﬁcer T. Hill

Commentator R. Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

D. Tilbury

W. Jordan C. McKee

Medical Ofﬁcers

Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps

Judge G. Lewis

Veterinary Surgeons

Clerk of the Scales

A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S. M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Ofﬁcer G. Potts

Equine Welfare and Integrity Ofﬁcers

S. Fox S. Shilston D. Stone

Vice Presidents J.S.B. White

Clerk of the Course J. Loosemore

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Grifﬁn (Chairman), G Henderson, N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P. Blackburn

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First Race 12.17 The Nightingales Storage Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3575, 2nd £1787, 3rd £894, 4th £447, 5th £223. 2m 7f 198y (Penalty Value £4673.68) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular three miles novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races. Br Breeding

colours

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B Breeder

J Jockey

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1 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (18) 11423P D Br B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) O Tony Cromwell & Partner B Mrs Margaret Platt

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12-0

Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 chase wins between April and July. Sound effort from her lower hurdle mark when second over 26.5f at Newton Abbot in September but ran no sort of race at Ffos Las last time. TFRHHIII BHA99

2 IZZY’S GREY (IRE) (37) 322

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shamble Street (IRE) O Mrs Belinda Clarke B Mount Eaton Stud Ltd

11-11

Lee Edwards J Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth T

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed he possesses ability when second of 4 in a Fontwell novice (21.8f,good) in September and backed that up pitched into a handicap when ﬁlling same spot at Hereford (21.7f) last month.That form is proving strong, so must be taken seriously on debut for new yard (left Jennie Candlish). TFRHHHHI BHA98

3 LET’S GO AMIGO (IRE) (205) 2004P-3 Br B g Getaway (GER) - You Should Know Me (IRE) O Going Places B Liam O’Regan

11-11

Ciaran Gethings J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked unlucky not to win 10-runner handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) when last seen in May, rallying after not clear run before straight. Good claims if resuming in similar form. TFRHHHII BHA96

4 STILETTO (GB) (14) 444224

Br B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook B Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge

11-6

Harry Cobden J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenunderbothcodesbutwentagonisinglycloseinhandicaphurdlesatFontwell(31/4m,good)andWincanton(24.7f,soft)inOctoberandrananother TFRHHHHI BHA91 (-1) sound race in a change of headgear back down markedly in trip when fourth of 15 at this course (16.5f) 2 weeks ago.Cheekpieces back on.

5 TOP CLOUD (GB) (25) 66P-113 BF Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Too Generous O On The Gallops - Top Cloud B Wood Farm Stud

11-4

Liam Harrison J Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved for new yard after wind surgery,winning at Stratford in October and following up at Hereford 8 days later (both 2 3/4m).Found some jumping issues resurfacing in his hat-trick bid at Huntingdon but wasn’t seen to best effect and can be given another chance. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 ROBINSVILLE (GB) (16) 0500-20 BF Br B g Shirocco (GER) - This Town O John and Heather Snook B John & Heather Snook

11-3

Freddie Gingell (5) J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on his second outing in handicaps when runner-up in an 18.5f Newton Abbot event back in May. Attracted supported but ran modestly at Lingﬁeld on reappearance, however. TFRHHHII BHA88

7 BABY SHAM (GB) (10) 213P44

Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE) O Simon & Christine Prout B J. W. Parry

10-13

Micheal Nolan J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at Fakenham (20f) in May and also successful at Fontwell (25.7f) in June. However, failed to come on for her reappearance when a well-held fourth to Abbeyhill at Plumpton 10 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA84 (-3)

8 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (10) 064-401 D Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable O Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks B Miss A. Lindsell

6(in 7lb ex) 10-6

Dylan Whelan (7) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who landed a gamble from 4lb out of the weights in 7-runner handicap at Plumpton (25f, soft, 4/1) 10 days ago, keeping on well and suited by increase in trip. Obvious claims under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA70 (+12)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: ROBINSVILLE: Following its run on 14/11/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), 4-1 Stiletto (GB), 11-2 Izzy’s Grey (IRE), 6-1 Top Cloud (GB), 13-2 Let’s Go Amigo (IRE), 11-1 Robinsville (GB), 20-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE), 22-1 Baby Sham (GB)

ABBEYHILL was suited by the step up in trip when landing a gamble from 4lb out of the weights at Plumpton last week and, with the runner-up already franking the form, he’s fancied to follow up under a penalty. Izzy’s Grey was runner-up in a race at Hereford on his most recent outing PLAY SMARTER that has worked out much better than expected, so he’s feared on ﬁrst start for a new stable, as is Stiletto, who’s doing nothing wrong at present. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABBEYHILL (IRE) 2.IZZY’S GREY (IRE) 3.STILETTO

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Second Race 12.50 The Taunton Racecourse Business Club ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 104y

Race Description

As the title suggests, novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the ranks of the more established horses. This race differs slightly from a standard novice event in that it is restricted to horses that have been speciﬁcally bred for National Hunt racing and therefore horses that have previously run on the Flat are barred from taking part. This two miles and half a furlongs hurdle race is for four-year-olds and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

S Sponsor

age

1 MATTERHORN (FR) (14) 3//P12-1 CD

Br B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mme Henri Devin

st-lb

11-12

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way last season and deﬁed a penalty in ﬁne style following a breathing operation and 7-month break over C&D 2 weeks ago.Type to go on improving and has leading claims despite double penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA128

2 BALLEE (IRE) (19) 52-3

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) O The Ballee Syndicate B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

11-0

Micheal Nolan J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed fairly useful form when second on the better of his 2 bumper runs for Gerald Quinn and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling for new yard when third of 9 at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 19 days ago. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 BRUCE GOBBLER (GB) (40) 4-0

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd

11-0

Ben Jones J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Holiday Resort Unity S

TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 4 sole start in point bumpers and again failed to beat a rival in a Newton Abbot bumper on Rules debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 CAPTAIN BILL (IRE) (32) 0-P

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Pomme O Hawke, Simms, Phillips B Mark Phillips,Bill Simms,Katherine Hawke

TIMEFORMVIEW No encouragement in a bumper/maiden hurdle 7 months apart. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

5 CONTRAMAR (GB) (32) 0

11-0

David Noonan J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-0

Sean Houlihan J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sting In The Gale O Louisville Syndicate B James & Jean Potter

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked one for the longer term when well held on last month’s debut at Wincanton.

6 FERRET JEETER (GB) (19) 20-06 Br Ch g Recharge (IRE) - Halo Flora O Mr R. J. Matthews B Shade Oak Stud

TFRHHIII BHA-

11-0

Bryan Carver J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on the ﬁrst of 2 runs in bumpers but has been well held both starts over hurdles 6 months apart. Low-grade handicaps likely to be on the agenda after this. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (47) 0-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) O On Business B Parkville Stud

11-0

Lorcan Murtagh J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Getaway gelding who has been well held in a brace of bumpers 7 months apart.Tongue tied for hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 GO TO WAR (IRE) (37) 10-U D BF

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rate of Knots (IRE) O Mr Grant Leon B Grove View Stud Limited

11-0

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning bumper debut at Uttoxeter and built on that promise when eighth of 20 in Grade 2 event atAintree in April. Looked set to be involved in the ﬁnish when jinking/unseating his rider approaching 3 out on his hurdles debut at Exeter and retains plenty of potential. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 HEARD THAT (IRE) (8) 52-405

11-0

Lewis Stones (3) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

Br Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jillys Glory (IRE) O Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner B Patrick Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held sole outing in bumpers and just modest form in 2 novice hurdles at Warwick. Needs this for a handicap mark. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 SANGIOVESE (GB) (24) 256

Br B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl O Chris Stedman B Mr C. E. Stedman

11-0

Tom Cannon J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a Newton Abbot bumper in July and seems to be being brought along with handicaps in mind over hurdles, sixth of 11 in a novice at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (190) 3

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE) O Andrew Cocks And Tara Johnson B Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson

11-0

James Best J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit when third of 6 in a bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good) on debut in May but more required now switching to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 SOLSTICE SAINT (IRE) (19) 50

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - South West Nine (IRE) O Mr G. Pike B Mrs L. A. Nesbitt

11-0

Rex Dingle J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Solstice Kitchens S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 4 winners but went backwards from his debut when last of 17 in a Warwick bumper 19 days ago, folding as if amiss. Now goes hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 BIRDHOUSE (GB) (21) 01-0P D

Br Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Avongrove O The Danum Partnership B Godolphin

10-7

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made second bumper start a winning one at Fakenham in February but lacks the physique and pedigree for jumping and has shown little in a brace of novice hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

14 LADY BALKO (FR) (10) 1-6

Br B f Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE) O Micro Managers B Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd

10-7

Tom Bellamy J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in February but went with little encouragement switched to Rules at Exeter 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA2022: MAMOON STAR (IRE) 4 11 0 Paddy Brennan 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Matterhorn (FR), 2-1 Go To War (IRE), 6-1 Ballee (IRE), 28-1 Senor Diaz (IRE), 33-1 Sangiovese (GB), 40-1 Heard That (IRE), 50-1 Contramar (GB), 66-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), Solstice Saint (IRE), Lady Balko (FR), 80-1 Ferret Jeeter (GB), 150-1 Bruce Gobbler (GB), Birdhouse (GB), 250-1 Captain Bill (IRE)

MATTERHORN wasn’t extended to land the odds on his return over C&D a fortnight ago and, providing this doesn’t come too soon, he looks up to defying a double penalty. Go To War looked set to be involved in the finish at the very least when jinking and unseating his rider approaching 3 out on his PLAY SMARTER hurdles debut at Exeter and retains plenty of potential based on his bumper exploits, while Ballee should have benefited from a considerate introduction to hurdling at Wincanton and can fill the places. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MATTERHORN (FR) 2.GO TO WAR (IRE) 3.BALLEE (IRE)

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Third Race 1.25 The Summerﬁeld Developments Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5109, 2nd £2554, 3rd £1278, 4th £639, 5th £319. 2m 7f 3y (Penalty Value £6680.46) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This two miles and seven furlongs steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with ﬁllies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race/steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

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colours

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B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 LADY KK (IRE) (32) 2261P-P C

Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) O Friends From Insurance B Eamon O’Neill

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12-0

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who justified support to win her first chase in 4-runner handicap atTaunton in March,responding well to first-time TFRHHHII BHA115 headgear. Reportedly had a breathing problem next time and possibly needed the run back over hurdles on return.

2 DREAM IN THE PARK (IRE) (24) 23/110-5 BF

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Old Dreams (IRE) O Mr Paul G. Jacobs B P. Connell

11-13

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved when switched to handicaps over hurdles last term, back-to-back winner at around 19f at Stratford and Ascot last October.Well below par both starts since 10 months apart, however, including on chase bow at Hereford 24 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA114

3 KING OF BRAZIL (GB) (18) 43130-0

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Blue Ride (IRE) O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane B Yorton Farm Stud

11-9

Shane Quinlan (3) J Katy Price, Llanigon T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in bumpers but much better signs over hurdles,conﬁrming debut promise when landing 2m novice atWarwick in March. Signed off with a poor run, however, and made an inauspicious start over fences at Ffos Las on return. TFRHHIII BHA110

4 HARDY BOY (FR) (13) P23243

Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR) O Martin & Lynn Jones B Mr Andre Jean Quesny

11-7

Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over fences this term and ran right up to best when creditable third of 6 at Doncaster (19.1f, good) TFRHHHHI BHA108 13 days ago, ﬁnishing well. Back up in trip. Can give another good account.

5 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (1) P35-525 D BF Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE) O The Englands and Heywoods B Pius Collins

11-5

Micheal Nolan J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual staying handicap hurdle winner last winter but could run no more than respectably in handful of starts thereafter.However,made an encouraging chase debut when second at Ludlow on return and promises to be better in this sphere if he can brush up his jumping a bit.Finished mid-ﬁeld yesterday at Hereford. TFRHHHHI BHA106

6 NO TACKLE (GB) (33) 410P5-4

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend O Glastonburys & On The Gallops B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury

11-5

Liam Harrison J Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed much improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in a heavy-ground Lingﬁeld maiden (19.5f) in December. Has struggled since but likely needed the run on chasing debut/return at Kelso. Has left Samuel Drinkwater. TFRHHHII BHA106

7 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (8) 324-122 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission O Vale Racing 1 B Liam Norris

11-0

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark at Chepstow (2m) last October and doubled his tally at Ffos Las in May. Picked up where he’d left off in the spring when just denied last 2 starts, including at Ffos Las on chase bow last week (well clear of rest). Obvious claims off same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA101 (+3)

8 PROPER TWELVE (IRE) (24) 02-1022 Br Br g Presenting - Ruby Reel (IRE) O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited

11-0

Rex Dingle J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark over hurdles at Market Rasen in May. Runner-up both starts over fences and step up in trip could suit. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA101

9 FURKASH (FR) (16) 523-U24 BF

10-6

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Meralda (FR) O Swallowﬁeld Racing B Mr Eric Becq

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 3 of last 4 starts over fences last term and ran well to make the frame returned to timber last 2 starts. Back chasing now but others preferred for the win. TFRHHHII BHA93 2022: KAYF HERNANDO 6 11 2 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 7-2 Langley Hundred (IRE), 7-1 Hardy Boy (FR), 9-1 Proper Twelve (IRE), Furkash (FR), 10-1 Lady Kk (IRE), 14-1 Dream In The Park (IRE), No Tackle (GB), 28-1 King of Brazil (GB)

WALKINTHEWOODS took his form up another notch sent chasing at Ffos Las last week, giving best only to a well-treated sort and pulling clear of the rest, and has obvious claims off the same mark if this doesn’t come too soon. Langley Hundred made a promising start over fences when PLAY SMARTER second at Ludlow on his comeback and is feared with improvement likely, with the reliable Hardy Boy best of the others. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 2.LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) 3.HARDY BOY (FR)

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Fourth Race 2.00 The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5513, 2nd £2756, 3rd £1379, 4th £689, 5th £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56)

2m 3f 1y

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 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. Br Breeding

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no horse

1 WILL CARVER (IRE) (278) 032/11/3Br B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE) O Owners Group 064 B Tom and Helen Burns

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-0

James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Kempton maiden and Perth novice in early summer 2021 and shaped as if retaining all his ability sent handicapping TFRHHHHH BHA126 after 21 months off when third at former track in February. Off again since but this less competitive.

2 AFADIL (FR) (11) 6021-0P C

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) O Mr P. J. Vogt B S.A. Aga Khan

12-0

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than result in Fred Winter at the Festival and showed himself to be well handicapped when comfortably seeing off 14 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. However, failed to meet expectations at Cheltenham on return and ran no sort of race there 11 days ago. Headgear on. TFRHHHII BHA127

3 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (24) 2512P-1 CD

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE) O The Barbury Lions 6 B Mr & Mrs David Brown

11-12

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well when narrowly prevailing in 19f Taunton handicap in January and back on track when making a winning return at Plumpton, holding on gamely. Respected up 3lb. TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (33) 5FF-10P D Br B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA) O Milldean Racing Syndicate B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

11-11

Gearoid Harney (7) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner on the Flat at the start of the summer and completed a hat-trick back hurdling at NewtonAbbot.Well suited by the emphasis on stamina TFRHHHHI BHA123 when fourth in Cesarewitch at Newmarket but turned in a lacklustre display back hurdling at Cheltenham 2 weeks later.Back down in trip.

5 DECORATED (GB) (26) 25211-P CD BF Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Trapeze O Mr M.L. Darley B Mr K. Kok

11-5

Ben Jones J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who progressed well over hurdles last term, making all (over 19f) in Sedgeﬁeld novice and C&D TFRHHHII BHA117 handicap (tongue tied). Ran no sort of race at Wetherby on return, however.

6 CHABADATIKA (FR) (20) 0UF51-0

Br Gr f Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR) O Mr Willem Van Der Horst B Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo

10-12

James Best J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles in France but well held starting out for this yard at Exeter after 11 months off 3 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA111 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: IRISH HILL (GER) 4 11 2 Harry Cobden 7-4 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note: DECORATED: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Will Carver (IRE), 11-4 Forever William (GB), 11-2 Afadil (FR), Bashful Boy (IRE), 6-1 Decorated (GB), 150-1 Chabadatika (FR)

WILL CARVER shaped as if retaining all his ability back from a long absence at Kempton in February and could make up for lost time this season. Bashful Boy might have found Cheltenham PLAY SMARTER coming too soon after his big effort in the Cesarewitch so is worth another chance, while Forever William looked better than ever when making a winning return at Plumpton. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILL CARVER (IRE) 2.BASHFUL BOY (IRE) 3.FOREVER WILLIAM

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Fifth Race 2.35 The Mike Trickey And Geoff White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4302, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1076, 4th £538, 5th £268. 2m 2f 40y (Penalty Value £5624.26) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

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O Owner

B Breeder

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1 ABINGWORTH (GB) (16) 3416-42 Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl O Chris Stedman B Mr C. E. Stedman

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-0

David Noonan J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only second run over fences when runner-up in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA97

2 BELGARUM (IRE) (32) 0325-00

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl O Mrs G. C. Pritchard B Mr Cyril Crowe

11-6

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on chasing debut when eighth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) 32 days ago. This fair hurdler needs to step forward. TFRHHIII BHA89

3 IDILICO (FR) (12) 4040-62

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Ydillique (IRE) O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd B Wertheimer & Frere

11-6

Ben Jones J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to offer much over hurdles/on the Flat for his current yard, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (15.8f, AW) 12 days ago. Reverts to fences with lots to prove. Blinkers on for 1st time in this code. TFRHHIII BHA89

4 ATLANTIC STORM (IRE) (58) 3-02256

Br B g September Storm (GER) - Double Dream (IRE) O Mr Alistair Price B John Kidd

11-3

Cillin Leonard (5) J Rob Summers, Solihull T

TIMEFORMVIEW 22/1, sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 58 days ago. It’s now fourteen runs since his last TFRHHIII BHA86 win in 2022.

5 FAMOSO (IRE) (21) P15251

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE) O The Evron Experience B Sweetmans Bloodstock

11-3

Stan Sheppard J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

TIMEFORM VIEW Readily resumed winning ways with a career best in 8-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Up 5lb but he’s expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA86

6 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (32) 5011-24 C Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold O Mr Phill Meaden B Mr Phill Meaden

11-3

Paul O’Brien J Robert Walford, Blandford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who possibly needed the run after 6 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft, 3/1) 32 days ago.Tongue strap on 1st time. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA86

7 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (217) 6P/6013Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) O Mrs H. E. Rees B Butlersgrove Stud

10-9

Rex Dingle J Helen Rees, Dorchester T NFU Mutual (Dorchester) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Wincanton and backed it up with a good third of 15 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, good) 7 months ago. Back down in trip but can give a good account on his return. TFRHHHII BHA78

8 ESTATE ITALIANA (USA) (58) 154-P05

Br B or Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE) O Team Dunn B Moyglare Stud

10-4

Adam Wedge J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Is yet to ﬁre this season, only ﬁfth of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA73

9 PENCIL (IRE) (24) 0P36-30 BF

Br Ch g Retirement Plan - Maggie From Dunlo (IRE) O Bradley Partnership B Kealan & Stanley Clarke

10-4

James Best J Nicky Martin, Minehead T Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA73

10 FOILLMORE (IRE) (22) PP3-P00

10-2

Ellis Collier (7) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T A S Trade Car Sales S

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Beale Native (IRE) O Frost Racing Club B Michael Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 runs and only tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Lots to prove back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA70

11 TIKA MOON (IRE) (46) 6-000PU

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Trikala (IRE) O Quadriga Racing B Skymarc Farm

10-2

Conor Ring (3) J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

TIMEFORMVIEW Unseated rider at the first in handicap chase (100/1) at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft) 46 days ago.This modest maiden is hard to make a case for from 2lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MILADYGRACE 7 10 2 Adam Wedge 8-1 (Martin Keighley) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Stewards Note: ABINGWORTH: Following its run on 14/11/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout. ATLANTIC STORM: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. MY ROCKSTAR: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and finished lame. ESTATE ITALIANA: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Abingworth (GB), Famoso (IRE), 9-2 My Rockstar (IRE), 6-1 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 12-1 Pencil (IRE), 16-1 Idilico (FR), 18-1 Belgarum (IRE), 28-1 Atlantic Storm (IRE), Foillmore (IRE), 40-1 Estate Italiana (USA), 300-1 Tika Moon (IRE)

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and FAMOSO is taken to defy a 5lb rise for his recent Ludlow success given he had something left in the tank there. Abingworth rates a big threat on PLAY SMARTER the back of his strong-travelling Huntingdon second, with course winner Flash Gorcombe and the returning My Rockstar appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAMOSO (IRE) 2.ABINGWORTH 3.FLASH GORCOMBE

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Sixth Race 3.10 The Festive Fixture 14Th December Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div I)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3575, 2nd £1787, 3rd £894, 4th £447, 5th £223. (Penalty Value £4673.68)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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

colours

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B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 ATREIDES (IRE) (12) P36642

Br B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE) O The Chancers Partnership B Mr Paul McKeon

st-lb

12-0

Gearoid Harney (7) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 18/5) 12 days ago. Up in trip and one to consider with cheekpieces on for 1st time too. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (20) 6023-06 D Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) O Only Here For The Beer B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber

11-13

Paul O’Brien J Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. 150/1, ﬁrst run since leaving D. Satalia when sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) on UK NH debut 20 days ago. Lots more is needed. TFRHHIII BHA99

3 KING OF LOMBARDY (IRE) (30) 4/2005-0 Br B g Milan - Uranna (FR) O The Wychwood Partnership B Paul McGrath

11-9

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op/off 8 months before coming in only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft, 13/2) 30 days ago. Lots more required if he’s to get off the mark. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 CAITLIN’S COURT (IRE) (20) 0P-1026 Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) O Mr G. Thompson B Mrs P. De Stacpoole

11-7

Ellis Collier (7) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in May but came in only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Exeter TFRHHHII BHA93 (21.6f, soft) 20 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

5 NATHAN WALKER (GB) (24) 000-355

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - West River (USA) O This time next year maybe B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd

11-3

Harry Cobden J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEW 125/1, best run over hurdles when ﬁfth of 12 in novice at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Much respected on her handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 HAAFBOURD (GB) (23) 30P0-06

Br B g Haafhd - Bourdello O Mrs M. J. Arnold B Jane Arnold

11-2

James Best J Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise after 6 months off when sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy, 400/1) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No forlorn hope on his handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA88

7 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (20) 52-3413 Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) O Vale Racing 1 B Ms Margaret Finn

11-1

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Newton Abbot in September and posted a very good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft, 9/2) 20 days ago.That race has thrown up several winners so he merits serious consideration off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA87

8 SAILED AWAY (GER) (17) 4/3050-2 BF Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) O Gunnery Ofﬁcer Syndicate B Gestut Gorlsdorf

10-11

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back with his former yard when promising second of 8 in handicap hurdle (2/1) at Fakenham (16f, soft) 17 days ago, making his effort earlier than ideal. Player nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA83

9 GYLLEN (USA) (37) 0P/346-6

10-8

Rex Dingle J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Firehouse Somerset S

Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Miss Halory (USA) O Stables Business Park Ltd B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced on his ﬁrst run since leaving Mitchell Hunt when sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft, 18/1) 37 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA80

10 WILDERNESS (GB) (37) 3/4PP-50

Br B m Cityscape - Moonlight Applause O S Mullins Racing Club B Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions

10-4

Micheal Nolan J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now fourteen runs since her last win in 2021 and she came in only twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft, 22/1) 37 days ago.Visor back on. TFRHHIII BHA76

11 BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (49) 0455

Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE) O Mr P. D. Purdy B P. D. Purdy

10-2

Sean Houlihan J Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, ﬁfth of 7 in novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) 49 days ago. Makes handicap bow with others looking better treated. TFRHHIII BHA72 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) 5 11 8 Finn Lambert 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 15 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 6. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 8. Stewards Note: GYLLEN: Following its run on 24/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sailed Away (GER), 9-2 Imperial Measure (IRE), 15-2 Caitlin’s Court (IRE), 9-1 Atreides (IRE), 12-1 Nathan Walker (GB), 16-1 King of Lombardy (IRE), 20-1 Gyllen (USA), 22-1 I Love You Sivola (FR), 33-1 Wilderness (GB), 40-1 Haafbourd (GB), 50-1 Bowmans Dream (GB)

IMPERIAL MEASURE arrives at the top of his game and looks the way to go with the form of his recent Exeter third proving really strong. Sailed Away rates much the biggest danger on the back PLAY SMARTER of a promising Fakenham second when reunited with Stuart Edmunds. In-form maidens Gyllen and Atreides need considering for place purposes. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) 2.SAILED AWAY (GER) 3.GYLLEN (USA)

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Seventh Race 3.45 The Festive Fixture 14Th December Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div Ii)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3575, 2nd £1787, 3rd £894, 4th £447, 5th £223. (Penalty Value £4673.68)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

This is the second division of Race 6. Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the ofﬁcial safety limit allows for. To avoid horses being denied a run, which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority allows the race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.

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1 LELANT (IRE) (30) 602-U6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE) O Chris Trigg & RER Williams B Michael Lynch

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Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Still rough around the edges but deﬁnite promise when runner-up on second of 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles at Ffos Las during ﬁrst half of this year. Shaped as if needing the run back from 5 months off on handicap bow at Chepstow in October. Not dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (10) 0-0050P D Br Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR) O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Roy McMurray

11-12

David Noonan J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back around 21f atWincanton and Exeter at the start of 2023 but has failed to hit the same heights since. Handicapper has given him a chance, but he again ﬁnished well held at Exeter (23f) 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA98 (-3)

3 EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (10) 30-222 Br B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff O Mr A. Lees B Mr A. F. Lees

11-8

Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J Bill Turner, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-o mare who produced best effort yet back from 6 months off when solid second on handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f) 10 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder. Longer trip here should suit and she’s a big player on that evidence. TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+4)

4 NOBLE SAVAGE (IRE) (37) 6205-54 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Callerdiscallerdat (IRE) O White Jenkins and Old B Patrick Grifﬁn

11-6

Jordan Nailor J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T P3P Partners LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best latterly during the spring but much more like it back from 5 months off when 4 lengths fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) 37 days ago. Effective at this longer trip and not discounted operating from career-low mark. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 KARAKORAM (GB) (10) 160-003 CD Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait O Grace Harris Racing B Mr S. P. Hussain

11-3

Joe Anderson (5) J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who seemed well suited by the step up to 3m when resuming winning ways here in March.Below form ﬁrst 2 starts TFRHHHII BHA89 (-1) this campaign but more encouraging signs from his latest third place ﬁnish at Exeter 10 days ago. Down in trip.

6 SINURITA (IRE) (17) 3052P4

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE) O Neil Mulholland Racing Club B Mr Brendan Nolan

11-0

Harry Cobden J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form and found only a handicap blot too strong at Bangor (19.5f) in August. Pulled up at Fontwell a month later but shaped as if back in form when fourth at Fakenham (20f, soft) 17 days ago. Booking of Cobden catches the eye here. TFRHHHHI BHA86

7 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (21) 524P-00 C Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme O Mr David A. Hunt B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckﬁeld

10-11

Ned Fox (5) J Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice during the ﬁrst half of last season (latterly here). Not yet found her form in 2 starts this campaign but does at least come here operating 2lb below last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA83

8 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (20) 6/F01F-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy

10-10

Sean Houlihan J Linda Blackford, Tiverton T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a weak Exeter novice (16.7f) back in February.Hard to draw any ﬁrm conclusions from handicap debut effort a month later TFRHHIII BHA82 but easy to back and offered little back from 8 months off at that venue 3 weeks ago. Percentage call to look elsewhere.

9 MISTER UPTON (GB) (28) 00P0-P

10-9

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace Rex Dingle J O Mrs l Finnegan Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Mrs L. Finnegan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Much more needed. TFRHHIII BHA82

10 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (28) 3005-0

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira O Mr Brian Derrick B B. A. Derrick

10-2

Bryan Carver J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T Thorne + Derrick S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a bumper at Wincanton this time last year but yet to make a signiﬁcant impact over hurdles, easy to back and faring little better than previously when midﬁeld on return/handicap debut at Stratford (18.6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 7.

2022:(See Div 1)

Stewards Note: CASPERS COURT: Following its run on 20/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ede’iffs Rock (GB), 9-2 Noble Savage (IRE), 13-2 Karakoram (GB), Sinurita (IRE), 10-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 11-1 Lelant (IRE), 14-1 Caspers Court (IRE), 22-1 Mister Upton (GB), 25-1 Prince Rhinegold (IRE), 28-1 Whynotnowroy (IRE)

EDE’IFFS ROCK arrives having produced her best effort yet when second on handicap debut at Plumpton 10 days ago and, with this longer trip promising to suit, she looks to hold sound claims PLAY SMARTER from the same mark. Sinurita may be sharper for her latest run at Fakenham and is feared along with Noble Savage. Karakoram is another not dismissed out of hand. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDE’IFFS ROCK 2.SINURITA (IRE) 3.NOBLE SAVAGE (IRE)

The Result 1st

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MUSSELBURGH Race 1 11.55 2m 3f 171y 1 Quaresome (IRE) 11-7 2 Meetmeinthemorning (IRE) 11-0 3 Ottizzini (IRE) 11-0 4 The Kalooki Kid (GB) 11-0 5 Dorcas Road (IRE) 10-7 6 Icouldn’tpassherby (GB) 10-7 7 She Won’t Mind (GB) 10-7 8 Lavida Adiva (IRE) 10-6 Race 2 12.25 1m 7f 124y 1 Best Guess (IRE) 11-2 2 Cofficionado (IRE) 11-2 3 Leap Year Lad (IRE) 11-2 4 Rory The Cat (IRE) 11-2 5 Three Yorkshiremen (IRE)11-2

Race 3 1.00 1m 7f 182y 1 Garde des Champs (IRE) 12-0 2 Mint Gold (IRE) 12-0 3 Blueberry Wine (IRE) 11-11 4 Restandbethankful (GB) 11-7 5 Neigh Botha (IRE) 10-7 Race 4 1.35 2m 3f 171y 1 Autumn Return (IRE) 12-0 2 Lone Star (GB) 11-12 3 Golden Glance (GB) 11-7 4 Nowinittowinit (IRE) 11-4 5 Never No Trouble (GB) 11-1 6 Lady Mendoza (IRE) 10-9 7 Pammi (GB) 10-8 Race 5 2.10 1m 7f 124y 1 Ip Up (FR) 12-1 2 The Churchill Lad (IRE) 12-0 3 Bix Beiderbecke (FR) 11-12 4 Cuban Cigar (GB) 11-11 5 Socialist Agenda (GB) 11-5 6 Scots Poet (GB) 11-5 7 Lihyan (IRE) 11-1 8 Darkest Day (IRE) 10-10 9 Bashful (GB) 10-10

Race 6 2.45 2m 7f 138y 1 Magna Sam (GB) 12-1 2 Archies Charm (GB) 12-0 3 Half Shot (IRE) 11-11 4 Burbank (IRE) 11-9 5 Inis Oirr (IRE) 11-9 6 Tim Pat (IRE) 11-8 7 Methodtothemadness (IRE) 11-3 8 Concetto (FR) 11-1 9 Pookie Pekan (IRE) 11-0 10 The Ferry Master (IRE) 10-13 11 The Vollan (IRE) 10-10 Race 7 3.20 2m 7f 180y 1 Champ Royal (FR) 12-0 2 Native Fighter (IRE) 12-0 3 Round The Buoy (GB) 11-11 4 Rickety Gate (GB) 11-11 5 The Blame Game (IRE) 11-8 6 Sanosuke (IRE) 11-8 7 Theirshegoes (IRE) 11-6 8 Shantou Moon (IRE) 11-5 9 Blended Stealth (GB) 10-8 10 Kurphy (IRE) 10-7 11 Misscarlett (IRE) 10-5 12 Ivynator (IRE) 10-3

LINGFIELD PARK Race 1 12.05 2m 7f 1 Steal My Sunshine (GB) 12-0 2 Rajjamataz (IRE) 11-12 3 Pilbara (GB) 11-11 4 Leading Swoop (IRE) 11-8 5 Dear Ralphy (IRE) 11-4 6 Shewearsthewellies (IRE)11-1 7 Executive Pool (GB) 11-1 8 Crookbarrow (GB) 10-5 Race 2 12.35 2m 7f 110y 1 Sandy Brook (IRE) 12-0 2 Shot Boii (IRE) 12-0 3 Heaven Smart (FR) 11-13 4 Bolintlea (IRE) 11-13 5 Uallrightharry (IRE) 11-9 6 Twenty Twenty (IRE) 11-9 7 Bobalot (GB) 11-7 8 Ramore Will (IRE) 11-6 9 Felton Bellevue (FR) 11-2 10 Endersen (IRE) 11-1 11 Guguss Collonges (FR) 11-0 12 Alkajack (IRE) 10-11 13 Twilight Glory (GB) 10-6 14 Dysania (IRE) 10-2 15 Shirocco’s Delight (IRE) 10-2

Race 3 1.10 2m 3f 110y 1 Courtney Silver (IRE) 12-0 2 Clinton Lane (GB) 11-13 3 Herakles Westwood (FR)11-13 4 Fortunate Fred (FR) 11-10 5 Embolden (IRE) 11-9 6 Leading The Way (IRE) 11-8 7 Weaver’s Answer (GB) 11-4 8 Hi Riko (FR) 11-2 9 Backinforglory (IRE) 10-13 10 Glorious Mist (IRE) 10-10 11 Engaging Sam (GB) 10-9 12 Where’s Tom (GB) 10-9 13 Mistertommyshelby (IRE) 10-3 14 Getaway With You (GB) 10-2 Race 4 1.45 1 The Good Doctor (FR) 2 Celtic Ned (IRE) 3 Heerathetrack (GB) 4 Honore (GB) 5 Loverdose (FR) 6 Midnight Soldier (IRE) 7 Mister Mose (IRE) 8 Paradias (GER) 9 Quian (GER) 10 Romano (GER) 11 Schmilsson (GB) 12 Spitalfield (IRE) 13 Vintage Icon (GB) 14 Guinessed (IRE) 15 Super Dawn (IRE)

2m 11-7 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0 10-7 10-7

Race 5 2.20 1 Passing Well (FR) 2 Thor de Cerisy (FR) 3 Invincible Nao (FR) 4 Grey d’Alco (FR) 5 Heva Rose (FR)

2m 4f 12-2 11-9 11-4 10-11 10-6

Race 6 2.55 2m 3f 110y 1 Behind The Veil (GB) 11-2 2 Bluella Bresil (GB) 11-2 3 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE) 11-2 4 Melusine de Pail (FR) 11-2 5 Quite The Getaway (GB) 11-2 6 Sweet Honey B (IRE) 11-2 7 Chief Lady (IRE) 11-1 8 Hazels Delight (IRE) 11-1 9 Molto Bene (IRE) 11-1 10 Phone Home (GB) 11-1 Race 7 3.30 2m 1 Icare Grandchamp (FR) 12-0 2 Flamelco (FR) 12-0 3 Somekindofstar (IRE) 11-10 4 File Illico (FR) 11-9 5 Templier (IRE) 11-7 6 Reine Fee (IRE) 11-5 7 Imperial Hope (IRE) 10-13 8 Calidad (IRE) 10-9 9 Superstylin (IRE) 10-8 10 Fromposttopillar (GB) 10-6 11 Robins Field (IRE) 10-4 12 Shaw’s Cross (IRE) 10-4 13 Solid Fuel (GB) 10-2

Race Conditions

First Race 12.17 - THE NIGHTINGALES STORAGE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4673 to the winning horse The second to receive £2150, the third £1075, the fourth £538 and the fifth £268. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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. 17 entries at £41. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3575; Second £1787; Third £894; Fourth £447; Fifth £223. (Penalty Value £4673.68) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.50 - THE TAUNTON RACECOURSE BUSINESS CLUB ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. 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 £50 cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 26 entries at £45. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.25 - THE SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, 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. 14 entries at £60. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.00 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7208 to the winning horse The second to receive £3316, the third £1658, the fourth £829 and the fifth £413. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 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. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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 £65. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689; Fifth £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.35 - THE MIKE TRICKEY AND GEOFF WHITE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The TRICKEY & WHITE families have sponsored this race and will present a memento and a challenge trophy to the winning owner (to be returned by 1st November 2024). In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 19 entries at £50. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE FESTIVE FIXTURE 14TH DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4673 to the winning horse The second to receive £2150, the third £1075, the fourth £538 and the fifth £268. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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. 14 entries at £41. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3575; Second £1787; Third £894; Fourth £447; Fifth £223. (Penalty Value £4673.68) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.45 - THE FESTIVE FIXTURE 14TH DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4673 to the winning horse The second to receive £2150, the third £1075, the fourth £538 and the fifth £268. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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. 14 entries at £41. - Closed November 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3575; Second £1787; Third £894; Fourth £447; Fifth £223. (Penalty Value £4673.68) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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