How to Read the Racecard
Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. GeffenPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
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.
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
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.
13. Breeder
14. Trainer
15. Jockey
16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ 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.
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.
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THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL CRISTMAS
JUMPER RACEMEETING
THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2025
Today’s Schedule
PageTime Race
6-7 12.35pm The Kings College Taunton EBF Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Hurdle Race
10-11 1.05pm The Jim Woodborne and Colin Dyer Memorial Novices’ Hurdle Race
12-13 1.35pm The Boyle Sports Opening Soon In Taunton Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race
16-17 2.05pm The Prestige Holidays Novices’ Handicap Chase
20-21 2.35pm The Summerfield Handicap Hurdle Race
24-25 3.05pm The Sandals Resorts Handicap Chase
28-29 3.35pm The Jetset/Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Race
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Candy (Chief Steward)
M. Elgar (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, S. Russell, R. Westropp
Starters
W. Jordan
S. Upton
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officer
G. Potts
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
V. McKevitt
S. Shilston
S. Fox
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
M. Cattermole
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.
T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice Presidents
J.S.B. White
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson, P.S.G Davis (Chief Executive Officer)
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
First Race 12.35
The Kings College Taunton EBF
Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9099
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
Juvenile races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially, every runner in this two miles and half a furlong hurdle race will have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle race.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 APOLLON FORLONGE (FR) (18) 3
Br Gr g Karaktar (IRE) - La Kalici Forlonge (FR)
James Bowen J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Pierre Noirot et al Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW 3/1, offered something to work on when third of 4 on soft-ground Exeter debut 16 days ago. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 DARLSON (GB) (19) 0
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Darlyn Lee Edwards J
O Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B R. W. Russell
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Huntingdon (soft) on debut 19 days ago. Others are preferred now hurdling. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 NAVARAU (FR) (-) 11-0
Br B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - A Lola (FR) Jack Tudor J
O John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T
B Elevage Avicole Lozach-Leyan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goliath Du Berlais gelding Half-brother to 1 1/4m-14.4f winner abroad Bathalola. Of obvious interest on debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 NO BOUNDARIES (FR) (51) 4 BF 11-0
Br Gr g Moises Has (FR) - Sainte Mante (FR)
O Mr M. R. Chapman
Jonathan Burke J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Elevage Des Loges, Francis Dunn Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW 13/8, fourth of 7 in bumper at Exeter (13f, good) on debut in October, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Longer trip should suit now hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 DETROIT BAY (GB) (21) 4 10-7
Br B f Planteur (IRE) - Detroit Red Harry Cobden J
O The Hill’s and Way’s Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW25/1,fourth of 12 in bumper atWincanton (good) on debut 21 days ago,unable to sustain effort.Makes hurdles debut with Harry Cobden doing the steering. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 KNOWSTONE (IRE) (11) 5 10-7
Br B f Order of St George (IRE) - Chadzeau (FR)
James Davies J
O Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Pascale Menard Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1, more one for the longer term based on her debut fifth at Leicester (2m, soft) 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
2024: TASHAN 3 11 4 Joe Anderson 11-8 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Apollon Forlonge (FR), 5-2 No Boundaries (FR), 3-1 Navarau (FR), 11-1 Detroit Bay (GB), 18-1 Darlson (GB), 20-1 Knowstone (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Jane Williams won this 2 years ago and might be able to do so again with NO BOUNDARIES, who shaped as if this longer trip could suit when a beaten favourite on his bumper debut. Apollon Forlonge should build on his Exeter debut third, while a market move for David Pipe newcomer Navarau would bring him firmly into the reckoning.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NO BOUNDARIES (FR) 2.APOLLON FORLONGE (FR) 3.NAVARAU (FR)
Second Race 1.05
The JimWoodborneAnd Colin Dyer Memorial Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse
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 two miles and half a furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged fouryears-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 BYE BYE SALAM (GB) (180)
Br Ch g Frankel - September Stars (IRE) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr D Smith & Hudson Plumbing And Heating Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Andrew Rosen & Edward Easton Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat so will hake produce a strong performance to make a winning start over hurdles. TFR
2 ENZOS ANGEL (GB) (20)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Along Came Casey (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest AW Flat winner who was well held on his latest start in that sphere at Southwell 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 GUARDAMI ANCORA (FR) (30) 02 4 11-0
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Perlara (FR) James Bowen J
O Red & Black Magic Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Tim Dineen
TIMEFORMVIEW Much better effort in novice hurdles this autumn when second of 9 in 2m Hereford novice last month. May do better TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HANNIBAL BOGAN (GB) (24) 0 7 11-0
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Brown Fox (FR) Cameron Iles (5) J
O Mrs L. J. C. Tylor Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B P. A. Tylor
TIMEFORMVIEW 400/1, hinted at ability when eighth of 12 in Exeter novice hurdle on debut 24 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 IS THIS FOR REAL (IRE) (28) 1/51-4 D
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Kiera’s Princess Jonathan Burke J
O Tony Bloom Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Alastair Pim Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEW £80,000 point winner who struck at the second time of asking in bumpers at Kelso (soft) in March Off 8 months, shaped as if needing the outing when fourth of 8 in 16.5f Market Rasen maiden on hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Open to progress. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 KNOCK OFF SOXS (IRE) (14) 1-2
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Enchanted Moment Harry Cobden J
O Stables Business Park Ltd Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Conor Murphy Stables Business Park Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a half-sister to very smart hurdler Blue Bajan and made a winning debut in the pointing field in April. Promising start under Rules after wind surgery when 4 lengths second in C&D novice a fortnight ago.Likely improver with Harry Cobden taking the reins this time. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 MARHABA MILLION (IRE) (120) 4 11-0
Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kheleyf’s Silver (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
B Coolmore
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Owen Burrows in 2024 but well below that level in 3 outings for Anthony Charlton this summer Under the care of Syd Hosie now hurdling.Has had wind surgery and also has a first-time tongue tie added to the cheekpieces he wore on last Flat start. TFRHHIII BHA8 MORRADI (FR) (159) 4 11-0
Br B g Cracksman - Tesora (USA) Jack Tudor J
O Mr P. A. Chettle David Pipe, Wellington T B Yeguada Centurion S.L. W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 15f) in Europe. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him now hurdling for David Pipe. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PROFESSOR PEPPY (FR) (20) 0
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Kinaelle (IRE)
O Mr David Mitchell
B Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang
Sean Houlihan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, last of 11 in bumper at Chepstow (soft) on debut 20 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 RIBBA HILL (IRE) (25) 0 4
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Anklet (IRE)
O Syd Hosie Racing Syndicate - Ribba Hill
James Best J
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Irish Emerald Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on the Flat for Grant Tuer but offered little on last month’s Chelten ham hurdle debut for new connections TFRHIIII BHA-
11 RUN AWAY JOE (IRE) (17) 3-24U 5
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loughaderra Flame (IRE)
Tom Broughton (5) J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate RAJ Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. J. & Margaret Harty Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who placed on both starts in Irish points Sent off favourite but only hinted at ability when fourth of 5 in Ascot bumper last month and held when unseating last on Ludlow hurdle debut since. IsThis For Real looks the stable’s main hope. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 STANNERS GLEN (IRE) (217) 21-
1
Br B g Mount Nelson - Bandelaro (IRE)
Bryan Carver J
O Tony Gill, Michael Yates & Partners Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Paul Giles Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who made a successful bumper debut at Tipperary for Robert Tyner in May.Tongue tie added (has also had wind surgery) now hurdling for Harry Fry.A good jumps prospect for whom market support would look significant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
13 WALK IN THE WEST (IRE) (24) 00-0
4 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Westerner Lady (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Chapman and Kingston Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Tony Butler geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle. TFRHHIII BHA-
14 LYDEARD GIRL (GB) (14) 0-05
4 10-7
Br B f Frontiersman - Eardisland Brendan Powell J
O House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd The Firehouse Somerset, Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and no real short-term promise when fifth on C&D hurdle debut 14 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: ALEXEI (GER) 4 11 7 Micheal Nolan 4-7 (Joe Tizzard) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 12. Stewards Note: WALK IN THE WEST: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Is This For Real (IRE), 7-2 Stanners Glen (IRE), 4-1 Knock Off Soxs (IRE), 8-1 Morradi (FR), 14-1 Guardami Ancora (FR), 25-1 Run Away Joe (IRE), 33-1 Marhaba Million (IRE), 50-1 Lydeard Girl (GB), 66-1 Ribba Hill (IRE), 80-1 Bye Bye Salam (GB), Enzos Angel (GB), Walk In The West (IRE), 300-1 Hannibal Bogan (GB), Professor Peppy (FR)
IS THIS FOR REAL is taken to build on his Market Rasen hurdle debut fourth, although strong market confidence behind Harry Fry’s new recruit Stanners Glen would put a slightly different slant on things. Last month’s C&D runner-up Knock Off Soxs may prove best of the remainder
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Third Race 1.35
The Boyle Sports Opening Soon In Taunton
Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Race Description
This two miles and a half furlongs hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged threeyears-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. 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.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 APPLESHAW (GB) (41) 2-200
Br B or Gr m Kayf Tara - Shades of Grey Bryan Carver J O Orchard Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Dr and Mrs John Merrington Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a bumper and maiden hurdle on first 2 outings under Rules.Well held twice since but may do better now handicapping for the first time. Her mark isn’t obviously generous but it’ll still be interesting to see what the betting makes of her
2 GETAROSE (IRE) (38) 42 4 11-11
Br B f Getaway (GER) - Fleur Rose (IRE)
O Maximum Racing & Partner
B Ballymorisheen Stables
Gavin Sheehan J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Has hinted at promise when reaching the frame in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las (2m) and Hereford (19.5f) this autumn and unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) (10) 243-363 5 11-10
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR) James Best J
O Mrs Samantha Dunn
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThird in all 3 handicaps,latterly over 2m at Plumpton (soft) 10 days ago.Ought to be competitive again.Engaged 12.15 Leicester Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA96 (-1)
4 ST LUKES CHELSEA (GB) (21) 420-U45 4 11-4
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Desert Liaison
O Mr M. S. Rose
Harry Kimber J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Hungerford Park Stud Cheeseman Dorset S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest Flat maiden on the Flat and over hurdles. Best effort in handicaps in this sphere when fifth of 8 at Wincanton last month but needs to build on that now.
5 GMS PRINCE (GB) (19) 303P13
Br B g Kayf Tara - Zartwyda (IRE)
Robert Dunne J
O Graham Brothers & Sarah Hollinshead Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Grahams Estates Limited, Grahams Estates Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tends to save his best for Market Rasen and belatedly got off the mark (aged 10) when winning a 10-runner handicap there (18.5f) in September Backed that up when third of 11 at Huntingdon (19.5f) last month. Effective over this shorter trip. TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 RUKAANA (GB) (38) 053-245 4 11-3
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shurooq
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Marbro Contracts & The Ocean Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Flat winner who ran his best race over hurdles when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.5f, good) in May.Well below that level on next 2 hurdle starts but latest AW Flat second was a step back in the right direction.TFRHHHHI BHA89
7 PREMIER (FR) (24) 243 BF 3 10-13
Br B g Dariyan (FR) - Crush On You (FR)
O Jim and Claire Limited
James Bowen J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Gerard, Romain & Melanie Ferron Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner who has reached the frame on all 3 outings over hurdles Unable to justify strong market support when third on 2m Plumpton handicap last month but his very much in-form stable evidently thinks he’s well treated. TFRHHHHH BHA100
8 EXACTLY RIGHT (GB) (25) 443 3 10-10
Br B g Kingman - Mot Juste (USA) Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B W. & R. Barnett Ltd Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on the Flat at 1m for Ralph Beckett in the spring. Only modest form when reaching the frame in 3 juveniles at Fontwell since switched to hurdles at the end of the summer but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. TFRHHHII BHA97
9 NOBODY TOLD ME (GB) (20) 00/4PU-6 5 10-10
Br B g Intello (GER) - Dubka
O Mr T. Faulkner
Jamie Brace (5) J
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Southcourt Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat winner earlier in career but yet to better poor form over hurdles. Fit from Flat when well-held sixth of 12 at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Others are more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA82
10 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (18) R00UP-P
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch
Lorcan Williams J
O Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t shown much, pulling up in Windsor handicap on reappearance 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA80
11 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (21) 504-F0 4 10-3
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka
Brendan Powell J
O The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Lord Marchwood Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4 times at a low level on the Flat over the summer Still in contention when falling 3 out on handicap hurdle debut in October but disappointed when last of 8 at Wincanton since.A tongue tie is added on the back of that TFRHHHII BHA75
12 ABSOLUT GREY (FR) (36) 5P2-P0P
Br Gr g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Caribena (FR)
O Mr T Boon, Mr C Budge & Mr W Dodd
B Mme Sylviane Guittard , Mr Geoffrey Guit
Freddie Gingell J
Dean Summersby, Kellacott T
TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-French recruit who has offered nothing for this yard, including pulling up on last month’s Chepstow handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA75
13 GALACTIC
GLOW
(IRE) (17) 0P424-0 8 10-2
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star
Sean Houlihan J
O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B D. Boocock Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win in this sphere. Did make the frame in a couple off C&D handicaps in the spring but ran poorly back hurdling at Hereford last month.Also below par on the Flat since TFRHHIII BHA74 14 FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (21) 2024/-U4 7 10-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland James Davies J
O House Family Partnership Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over C&D in April 2024 and has shown he retains his ability on both outings since returning from an absence. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: EL VIGARO (IRE) 5 11 3 Ned Fox 11-2 (Matt Sheppard) 13 ran Hood worn by No. 4, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11, 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Premier (FR), 7-1 Gms Prince (GB), 8-1 Getarose (IRE), 9-1 Rukaana (GB), 12-1 Exactly Right (GB), Freddie Fleetfoot (GB), 14-1 Thankyouandplease (FR), 18-1 Appleshaw (GB), 20-1 St Lukes Chelsea (GB), Offiah’s Boy (GB), 25-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), 33-1 D’Gesteevo (GB), 40-1 Nobody Told Me (GB), 300-1 Absolut Grey (FR)
With the Warren Greatrex team in such good form it might be worth giving PREMIER another chance to show he’s on a workable mark. Rukaana is only 1lb higher than when second at Market Rasen in May and a runner-up finish on the Flat last month suggests he’s back in form. Gms Prince and unexposed handicap newcomer Getarose also make the shortlist.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £130,175 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.
Fourth Race 2.05
The Prestige Holidays
Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)
Race Description
This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 KAP VERT (FR) (27) 336-020
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Tavera (FR)
Sean Houlihan J
O If The Kap Fits Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs Henri Devin Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEWBeatausefulonewhensuccessfulonsecondhurdlestartatExeterlastseason.Positivestarttopresentcampaignwhenaclearsecondin19fFontwell handicap and,though not so good at Cheltenham next time,this stiffer test promises to suit now switched to fences.One to consider
2 BELOW THE
RADAR
(IRE) (31) 44042-3 7
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Benfaithful (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Hemmings Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Shane McGuckin Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of first 3 starts under Rules and, though disappointing initially in handicaps, he ended last season with a near-miss at Ayr and kicked off this campaign with a creditable third at Kempton (21f,good to soft).Runner-up both starts in points and appeals as the type to make a better chaser TFRHHHHH BHA118
3 SMUGGLERS HAVEN
(IRE) (48) 21-2221
Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Our Grace (IRE)
6 11-12
Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J
O The Belle Syndicate Sara Bradstock, Wantage T
B George Halford Equimedia Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive three-time winner over hurdles and hasn’t done much wrong since sent chasing,opening her account in this sphere with a game display in a big-field Cheltenham handicap (25f, good) last time. Raised just 2lb for that and another bold show on the cards TFRHHHHI BHA117
4 LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) (19) 425464
7 11-5
Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Lynne & Angus Maclennan
B Pat Canavan
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning start under Rules inWorcester mares’ maiden hurdle last September and chase debut fourth at the same course 3 starts back was pretty encouraging.However,she has failed to build on that since and now tried in cheekpieces.Yard also saddles Of CourseYou Can. TFRHHIII BHA110
5 OF COURSE YOU CAN (GB) (30) 0-30016 7 10-13
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Free Thinking Conor O’Farrell J
O Hot to Trot Racing & Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Upton Viva Stud Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to best to win 7-runner handicap hurdle (for second year running) at Ludlow (21.2f,good to firm) in October However,added to what has essentially become a patchy profile when well held at Hereford next time and she’s opposable now switched to fences. TFRHHIII BHA104
6 MOONLIT POTTER (GB) (27) 2/2P56-4
7 10-11
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Susie Potter Luke Scott (3) J
O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B James & Jean Potter Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who went close to making a successful chase debut at Huntingdon on last season’s reappearance.It’s been downhill since,though,and there were no signs of an imminent revival on return/debut for new yard last month.Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA102
7 THE MAGUS (IRE) (30) 5421-03 5 10-11
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE) James Bowen J
O Red & Black Magic Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B R. Lynch
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage5-y-omadeawinninghandicaphurdledebutatChepstowlastseason.LookedrustyoverthesameC&DonreturninOctoberandsubsequent chase debut over 21f at Hereford was not deviod of encouragement,again shaping as though this sort of trip will be right up his street. TFRHHHII BHA102
8 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (14) 33P-302 C 7 10-9
Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE)
Brendan Powell J
O Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of just one of his 13 hurdles start and record in this sphere stands at 0-8.On the upside,he gave it a good shot in the first-time tongue strap (retained) when narrowly outpointed over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and a reproduction of that would give him a fighting chance. TFRHHHII BHA100
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: DE TELLERS FORTUNE (IRE) 5 11 5 James Bowen 8-1 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Below The Radar (IRE), 7-2 Smugglers Haven (IRE), 9-2 Bertie Wooster (IRE), 8-1 Kap Vert (FR), 10-1 Lahinch Wave (IRE), 12-1 The Magus (IRE), 16-1 Moonlit Potter (GB), 20-1 Of Course You Can (GB)
Given his connections, hopes can be high that BELOW THE RADAR will step up on what he showed over hurdles now tackling the larger obstacles. The 7-y-o is taken to make a winning start in this sphere off what could turn out to be a very fair mark. Smugglers Haven won’t go down without a fight judged on the battling qualities she showed at Cheltenham, while Bertie Wooster’s recent C&D close-call entitles him to considerable respect, too. Kap Vert will also be a threat if he takes to fences.
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Fifth Race 2.35
The Summerfield
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14800
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5978, 2nd £2988, 3rd £1495, 4th £747, 5th £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88)
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. 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.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE)
O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory
Rex Dingle J
Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged 2m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton last season and largely in good nick after Underwent a second wind op ahead of a low-key reappearance atAscot,but that was in a significantly stronger race than this and she needs a second look now back up in trip with that run under belt.
2 SECRET TRIX (GB) (15) 62U215
Br B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE)
Aidan Weaver (7) J
O Mr D Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler and achieved a similar level of form over fences in recent months.Probably would’ve benefited from a stronger gallop back in this sphere at Market Rasen (23f,good to soft) recently,which he should get here but,on the downside,this drop back in trip may not be ideal TFRHHIII BHA127
3 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (71) 01-02P2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)
8 11-8
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James A. Slattery Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways off this mark at Newcastle during the spring. By no means disgraced when beaten in a match on third run over fences back from a break in a Warwick handicap and he’s appealing returned to this sphere with conditions in his favour TFRHHHHI BHA124
4 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (31) 211116 D 5 11-8
Br Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR)
Jonathan Burke J
O Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved with a visor fitted during the summer, bagging 4 handicaps on the bounce at up to 2 1/2m. However, his mark inevitably suffered as a consequence of that winning spree and didn’t help himself with some sloppy jumping when well held back from a 10-week break at Kempton. TFRHHIII BHA124
5 JUST A ROSE (FR) (273) 1/1P- CD 6 11-6
Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Jennifer Irish, Kate & Andrew Brooks
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwholookedausefulrecruittohurdlingwhenscoringoverC&DinJanuary.FoundtheDawnRunattheCheltenhamFestivalashocktothesystem next time,but since undergone a wind op and retains potential for her top yard now pitched into a handicap.Stable also fields Him Malaya. TFRHHHII BHA122
6 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (10) 360-603 C
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE)
O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B George Doyle W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack on track making all in small-field 3m Newbury handicap last November Ended last season with a creditable effort at Punchestown, but otherwise below par since that Newbury success and he was comfortably held off this mark at Plumpton recently. TFRHHIII BHA120 (-1)
7 DOCTOR GLIDE (FR) (34) P500P-P
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cavaliere (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Tim Vaughan Racing Club Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Thomas Maudet DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland, but ended time with Tom Dreaper out of sorts and debut for this yard at Fontwell last month was anything but encouraging. TFRHIIII BHA115
8 CELTIC ART (FR) (35) 4140-50 8 10-11
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Mrs J. Carrington Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s been a struggle since hisWarwick success in February,but the handicapper has shown mercy (now 2lb below that winning mark) and the fact that his stable has been in fine form of late also augurs well Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA113
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE) James Bowen J
O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B James Flood Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked better than ever when notching fifth success in this sphere over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago.Did the job well that day, but 7lb rise leaves him looking vulnerable in this stronger race.
10 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (18) 124565
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain Bryan Carver J
O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account atWorcester in May and it was a high-qualityAscot handicap in which he was sixth last month.Failed to reproduce that form atWindsor (2m,good to soft) since,but moving back up in trip here looks a good move and he’s by no means discounted. TFRHHHII BHA109
11 CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) (20) 531-444 5
Br B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE)
Jack Stenhouse (7) J
O House Family Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Michael Dillon Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a weak bumper on Rules debut at Newton Abbot prior to shaping well on his first 2 starts in this sphere. Progress wasn’t forthcoming on handicap debut at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) last month,though, and he remains on a tough-looking mark, despite being eased 2lb TFR
12 HIM MALAYA (FR) (14) 134-303 CD
Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR) Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J
O Mr & Mrs Mark Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Registered second success over hurdles when emerging on top in this race 12 months ago. 1lb lower this time round and while he was again below par when 7 1/2 lengths third to Melton Mossy over C&D recently,it would be no surprise were he to bounce back with a bold show.TFRHHHII
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: HIM MALAYA (FR) 5 10 0 Miss Olive Nicholls 10-1 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 9, 10, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note: JUST A ROSE: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly; never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Anyharminasking (IRE), 11-2 Just A Rose (FR), 7-1 High Fibre (IRE), 8-1 Melton Mossy (IRE), 17-2 Him Malaya (FR), 12-1 Call Me Legend (IRE), 14-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), American Sniper (IRE), 16-1 Celtic Art (FR), 18-1 Secret Trix (GB), 22-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 100-1 Doctor Glide (FR)
Devilishy competitive stuff, with several plausible candidates. At the likely prices OOH BETTY could be worth chancing, given that she was a cracking third off this mark in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr during the spring and her reappearance spin at Ascot will have blown away the cobwebs. Anyharminasking is also on a workable mark and is greatly respected, along with High Fibre, while the Paul Nicholls-trained duo, Just A Rose and last year’s winner Him Malaya, also enter calculations.
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Sixth Race 3.05
The Sandals Resorts
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)
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. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
Br Ch g Native Ruler - Rabbit Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon T
B Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account at Hereford in March. Slowly coming to hand this season, third at Hereford 16 days ago. Not taken lightly.
2 GLAJOU (FR) (9) 4P505P
Br Br g Network (GER) - Toscane (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
TIMEFORMVIEW Will need to show an improvement here if he’s to make a serious impact on the contest. TFRHIIII BHA96 (-4)
3 MERRY MONTY (GB) (14) 5221/-36 CD 8 11-9
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi Bryan Carver J
O Mrs S. M. Trump
Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs S. M. Trump Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved for the switch to fences when runner-up on debut at Exeter prior to going one better over C&D. Shaped best for a long way on return from a significant absence when third at Uttoxeter and might have bounced there 2 weeks ago.Worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA92
4 GRAIN TRADE (GB) (19) 0P-41FP 6 11-8
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Halo Flora
O John Aprahamian & Co Ltd
Tom Cannon J
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B Shade Oak Stud Fairfax & Favor Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler who was much improved from his chase debut when winning at Market Rasen (19.1f) in October Would have followed up but for some indifferent jumping at Fontwell (17.7f) next time but was reported to be amiss by his rider at Huntingdon 19 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA91
5 OWL OF ATHENS (IRE) (32) 6/0013-5
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE)
O Balkardy Breezers
B Susan Bredin
James Bowen J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved to land a gamble in Uttoxeter handicap hurdle in January. Backed that up when third at Southwell (20.5f). Shaped as if better for the run on chase bow/return. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 CHIEF O’HARA (IRE) (14) P-1P061 CD 5 11-2
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Folly Dat (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs A. J. Mutch
B Mr J. J. Taylor
Robert Dunne J
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish maiden hurdler who’s getting the hang of things over fences now,off the mark in good style over C&D 2 weeks ago. Sure to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA85
7 INCHAGOILL LADY (IRE) (30) PP1-562 C 9 11-1
Br Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE)
O Kevin Pickard & John Middleton
Lewis Saunders (5) J
Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B Sandra Curley Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in 3m handicap hurdle here inApril and back to that level when second at Hereford last month.Back over fences now but record in this sphere is unconvincing,
8 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (14) 5024P6 7 10-10
Br B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Terence Leonard
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford in May but more miss than hit since, running poorly last 2
Br B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE)
O Tom Gretton Racing Club
B Denis Cummins
Conor O’Farrell J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form from out of the blue when easily winning at Hereford last month. Backed that up when second at Newcastle next time so respected. TFRHHHII BHA79
10 PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (310) 00/555D-
Br B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR)
6 10-9
Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini
TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement switched to fences when off the mark over C&D when last seen in February. Open to improvement in this sphere and big shout if ready TFRHHHHI BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (FR) 6 12 2 Ned Fox 1-4 (Venetia Williams) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9.
Stewards Note: MERRY MONTY: Following its run on 27/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed. GRAIN TRADE: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chief O’Hara (IRE), 7-2 Palawan du Mazet (FR), 15-2 Chestnut Pete (GB), McGrath From Clune (IRE), 10-1 Grain Trade (GB), 14-1 Inchagoill Lady (IRE), 16-1 Merry Monty (GB), Owl of Athens (IRE), 33-1 Fox Wallace (IRE), 66-1 Glajou (FR)
CHIEF O’HARA won in good style over C&D 2 weeks ago and appeals as the type who could run up a sequence now up and running. Palawan Du Mazet scored at the first time of asking over fences over C&D in February and rates the main threat if ready. Merry Monty is worth another chance to confirm reappearance promise.
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Seventh Race 3.35
The Jetset/Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Race Description
This three mile handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. 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.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch m Mahler - Presentnomore (IRE)
Harry Kimber J
O Price, Walters, Woodborne, Pearce Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Charles Clarke
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler/chaser got back on track after a break when third over hurdles at Exeter (21.6f,heavy) in February.However,she wasn’t in the same form back there on final run of last season and her first of the present campaign wasn’t particularly encouraging.Needs to do more. TFR
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Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Rose Star (FR)
Nick Slatter (3) J
O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPhersonDavid Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Mr T. Vigneron & Messrs M. & L. Lochin Pragnell S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed when making a winning debut in an ordinary Carlisle maiden hurdle (19.3f) in the spring but didn’t progress when well held on return at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in October Still early days but will need to improve for the switch to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (189) 0/560-5P C
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman
O Mr Mick O’Boyle
8 12-0
Mr Edward Vaughan (7) J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B J. Dance DragonBet, Designation Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple winner during 2022/23 campaign (including at this track) but seemingly hasn’t been the easiest to keep sound (no show previous two starts) Mark is falling but only considered if market expects a revival on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA100
4 SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) (14) 3046P2 8 11-12
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Wilton Milan (IRE) Joshua Bryan J
O Nick Scholfield Racing Club Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Michael Leacy
TIMEFORMVIEWNotched a hurdle hat-trick for Olly Murphy in the spring.Not in same form over fences but got back on track on second start for new yard when runner-up (33/1) over C&D last month.This is more competitive. TFRHHHII BHA98
5 ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (21) 0110-0U 7 11-8
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE)
O Lycett Racing Ltd
B Michael Fennessy
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a pair of handicaps over 20.5f at the turn of the year Hit and miss since, off the bridle a long way out but every chance when (shaped to run out) unseating rider 2 flights from home atWincanton (19.8f) 3 weeks ago.Upped to 3m with cheekpieces refitted but isn’t one for maximum faith. TFRHHIII BHA94
6 ONLY GOSSIP (GB) (18) P0304-5 D
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Thebelloftheball
Rex Dingle J
O Mr J. P. Selby Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T
B J. P. Selby
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer Lightly raced under Rules but showed some promise in novice/handicaps, including when well held fourth over C&D on handicap bow. Likely needed the run at Exeter on reappearance and looks worth another go over this trip back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA90
7 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (FR) (38) 46033
Br Bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Fait La Belle (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Salman Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Etienne Raquin & Mr Herve Cozenot Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped much better than previously on handicap debut when third at Hereford (25.5f). Somewhat flattered by latest third at same track (19.7f) but will be better suited by the step back up in distance. Not ruled out with yard starting to find some form. TFRHHHHI BHA89
8 BRAVE MOVE (IRE) (13) 6360-40 6 11-2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock
Jonathan Burke J
O Double Barrels Of Courage Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWRan his best race over hurdles when fourth of 12 on 19.5f Huntingdon handicap debut/reappearance but couldn’t back that up at Doncaster over a similar trip last time,when not fully settling.Will need to race more efficiently to be competitive over this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA88
9 ELUSIVE KNIGHT (IRE) (22) 1-5004 5
Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Madame Martine (IRE)
O Mr R. E. R. Williams
B Vincent Holian
James Bowen J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Won his sole start in Points and shaped encouragingly on yard/hurdling debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) in October Beaten at long odds in maidens over inadequate trips subsequently but better expected upped markedly in trip for handicap debut (James Bowen taking over in the saddle). TFRHHHHI BHA86
10 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (18) 422021
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Over the Jumps Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to get off the mark in a 12-runner handicap at Exeter (21.6f,soft) last time (Ask Her Out 1 1/4 lengths third).Up 6lb but won with a bit in hand that day and should go well again if seeing out longer trip with Harry Cobden retained in the saddle. TFRHHHHI BHA86
11 THE LONGEST DAY (IRE) (42) 046-34U D
Br B g Milan - Court Leader (IRE)
O Mr C. R. Leech
9 10-9
Roisin Leech (7) J
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T
B K. D. Cotter W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced since scoring twice at Perth in 2023 and went backwards from reappearance when fourth at Ffos Las in October. Unseated softly at Newcastle last time and still has a bit to find on bare form. TFRHHIII BHA81
12 I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (24) PPP-550
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Mr K. A. Nelmes
B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORMVIEW 25 runs since his last win in 2022 but showed minor promise when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) in June.Well below form from out of the handicap on comeback at Exeter. Leap of faith required even with that run under his belt
13 ASK HER OUT (IRE) (18) 21P0-33
Br B m Ask - Fair And Aisey (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Michael M. Byrne Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on previous promise in handicap hurdles last season when winning at Plumpton in December Had excuses next 2 starts and has returned in fine heart this season,finishing 1 1/4 lengths behind Square Du Roule at Exeter Reopposes on better terms and shapes as though 3m will suit.One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA77
14 MATCHADAM (FR) (49) 6003-44 BF
Br B g Manatee - Linadame (FR) Cameron Iles (5) J
O Mr S. Macauley Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won sole start in points. Maiden under Rules (bumper placed) but has been well backed on both starts this year, latest following wind surgery/5 months off when fourth at Ludlow (21.3f).That looks solid form for the grade and he may yet do better upped in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA75
15 HARDY BUCK (IRE) (6) 6500P1
Br B g Mount Nelson - Peratus (IRE) Luke Scott (3) J
O Hoof & Hustle Go Racing Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
B William Flood Shoemark Saddlery S
TIMEFORMVIEW Had fallen a long way in the weights (still 2lb out of the handicap) when recording a first career success on stable debut in a conditional jockeys’ handicap at Exeter (23.1f, soft) last month.Merits serious consideration racing off an unchanged mark (due to go up 7lb). TFRHHHHH BHA72 (+9)
16 JOKER JACK (IRE) (287) 5P/3P0P-
Br B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE)
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J
O The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club Claire Hitch, Watchet T
B Thomas Norris
TIMEFORMVIEWPoor maiden hurdler who was tongue tied (retained) when pulled up in handicap atTaunton (19f) 9 months ago.Upped in trip but not easy to make a case for from 3lb out the handicap
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2024: DESPEREAUX (FR) 5 11 10 Jonathan Burke 5-2 (Mrs Jane Williams) 15 ran Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 11, 14, 16. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 11, 15.
Stewards Note: IAMCELESTIALGIFT: Following its run on 5/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. COLONIAL EMPIRE: Following its run on 5/6/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake 3 out.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Hardy Buck (IRE), 13-2 Square du Roule (FR), 17-2 Matchadam (FR), 9-1 Elusive Knight (IRE), 10-1 Ask Her Out (IRE), 12-1 Knightsbridge (FR), 14-1 Iamcelestialgift (FR), Summerleaze (IRE), 16-1 Alright Dai (IRE), Brave Move (IRE), 28-1 The Longest Day (IRE), 33-1 Cooleenymore (IRE), Only Gossip (GB), 40-1 Colonial Empire (GB), 66-1 I Love You Sivola (FR), 150-1 Joker Jack (IRE)
SMARTER
Several make appeal in this 0-100 but HARDY BUCK is unpenalised for his recent Exeter success (due to race off 7lb higher in future) and may be able to follow up. There wasn’t much to separate Square Du Roule and Ask Her Out at Exeter and both should be in the mix again off revised terms, providing they see out the longer trip, while Elusive Knight could be a very interesting handicap debutant tackling 3m for the first time.
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Race 1 12.15 2m 190y
1 Expelliarmus (IRE) 12-0
2 She’s Notjoeking (GB) 11-13
3 Yapper Hill (IRE) 11-12
4 Kazar Forez (FR) 11-12
5 Zamond (FR) 11-11
6 Ruler Legend (IRE) 11-6
7 Joto (GB) 10-10
8 Jet Approach (IRE) 10-9
9 Macho Sun (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 12.45 2m 190y
1 Freddie Steady Go (GB)11-4
2 Glenville (GB) 11-4
3 He’s Bresilian (GB) 11-4
4 Mr Lincoln (GB) 11-4
5 Mr Ramoon (IRE) 11-4
6 The Low Ball (IRE) 11-4
7 U S Marshall (IRE) 11-4
8 Whathaveyou (IRE) 11-4
9 Hunters Spring (GB) 10-11
10 Miss Friday Lions (GB) 10-11
NEWCASTLE
Race 3 1.15 2m 7f 149y
1 Raceview Road (IRE) 12-0
2 Big Zouk (IRE) 11-10
3 Carrhill (IRE) 11-7
4 Snowrocco (IRE) 11-7
5 King Casey (IRE) 10-13
6 Fainche (IRE) 10-10
7 Tees Comp’s Clive (GB) 10-9
8 Perfect Poli (GB) 10-7
9 King Gris (FR) 10-3
10 Whispering Dancer (IRE) 10-2 11 Goodoldbill (GB) 10-2
Race 4 1.45 2m 4f 62y 1 Dinons (FR) 12-0
2 Baratablet (IRE) 11-13
3 Rafferty’s Return (GB) 11-13
Achnamara (GB) 11-9
Dontyawantme (IRE) 11-8
Nitty Gritty (IRE) 11-8
Byron Hill (IRE) 11-6
Divilabother (IRE) 11-5
Race 6 2.45 2m 4f 19y
1 Walk On Quest (IRE) 12-2
2 Jet Legs (IRE) 11-10
3 Joecooker (FR) 11-10
4 Choose A Copper (IRE) 11-9
5 One More Stroke (IRE) 11-7
6 Ailt An Chorrain (IRE) 11-5
7 Truckers Cruising (IRE) 11-1
8 Dream Jet (IRE) 10-13
9 Gilbertina (GB) 10-13
10 Trac (FR) 10-9
Race 7 3.15 2m 190y
1 Battle of Cape (IRE) 11-2
2 Big Jon (IRE) 11-2
3 Credit Union (IRE) 11-2
4 Flaming Norman (IRE) 11-2
5 L’Appel du Large (FR) 11-2
6 Last Man Standing (GB) 11-2
7 Mhordart (GB) 11-2
8 Ronnie Russet (GB) 11-2
9 Rubinio (GER) 11-2
10 Tea Boy (IRE) 11-2
11 Thorneylands (IRE) 11-2
12 Changemyluck (GB) 10-9
2m 7f 91y
Jo Coko (FR) 12-0
Cosmic Blizzard (IRE) 11-9
Orkney Blue (GB) 11-7
Blakey Boy (IRE) 11-3 5 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE) 11-2
WARWICK
Race 1 12.25 2m
1 Cloaks of Gold (IRE) 11-0
2 Made U Blush (GB) 11-0
3 Miss Carbo (FR) 11-0
4 Prettylady (FR) 11-0
5 Rosso Levanto (IRE) 11-0
6 Sovereign Applause (IRE) 11-0 Race 2 12.55 2m 5f 5y
1 Back On Track (IRE) 11-4
2 Blue Run (GB) 11-4
3 Chasing Glance (GB) 11-4
4 Crackling Fire (IRE) 11-4
5 Dropematthestation (GB) 11-4
6 Lightfingered Jack (GB) 11-4
7 Local Derby (IRE) 11-4
8 Moneygarrow (IRE) 11-4
9 Step Ahead (IRE) 11-4
10 Warriors Destiny (IRE) 11-4
11 Star of Honour (IRE) 10-11
Gold For Alec (FR) 11-8
Chuggy (GB) 11-8
Rodney (IRE) 11-2
Race 4 1.55 2m 4f
Diva Luna (IRE) 11-5
Speculatrix (GB) 11-5
Blue Las (GB) 11-0
Wyenot (GB) 11-0
Lazy Sunday (GB) 12-1
Everything’sontick (IRE) 11-13
Jupiter des Bordes (FR) 11-10
Star of Diamonds (IRE) 11-9
Jack Sprat (IRE) 11-6
Malfoy Manor (GB) 11-5
Haut Folin (FR) 11-3
Pescatorius (IRE) 11-1 9 John W Creasy (IRE) 10-9
House of Habsburg (GB) 10-4 Race 7 3.25 2m
Berks And Bucks (IRE) 11-2 2 Cheap Sandwiches (IRE)11-2 3 Current Edition (IRE) 11-2
4 Elusive Pb (GB) 11-2
5 Eternity Rose (GB) 11-2
6 Fine Fellow (GB) 11-2
7 Holeheartedly (IRE) 11-2
8 Maximum Benefit (IRE) 11-2
9 Old Clayesmorian (GB) 11-2
10 Oykel Bridge (IRE) 11-2
11 Sassella Storm (IRE) 11-2
12 Tandy’s Bridge (IRE) 11-2
13 Yourcardismarked (IRE) 11-2
14 Tierbay (GB) 10-9
First Race 12.35 - THE KINGS COLLEGE TAUNTON EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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 three yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised for those win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both for penalties and loss of novice status 8 entries at £45. - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475 (Penalty Value £4955.32)
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Second Race 1.05 - THE JIM WOODBORNE AND COLIN DYER MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. 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 25th April, 2026. 23 entries at £45. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475 (Penalty Value £4955.32) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Third Race 1.35 - THE BOYLE SPORTS OPENING SOON IN TAUNTON NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, 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 18 entries at £45. - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Fourth Race 2.05 - THE PRESTIGE HOLIDAYS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 14 entries, 1 at £13 and 13 at £66. - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335 (Penalty Value £7023.73)
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Fifth Race 2.35 - THE SUMMERFIELD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7815 to the winning horse The second to receive £3596, the third £1798, the fourth £899 and the fifth £448 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £74 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, 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 18 entries at £74 - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5978; Second £2988; Third £1495; Fourth £747; Fifth £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88)
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Sixth Race 3.05 - THE SANDALS RESORTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 16 entries at £56. - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)
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Seventh Race 3.35 - THE JETSET/DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, 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 26 entries at £45. - Closed December 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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