Taunton Racecard - Tuesday 30th December

NEW YEARS RACEDAY TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER 2025

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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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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.

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THE BOYLESPORTS NEW YEAR MEETING TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2025

Today’s Schedule Page Time Race 8-9

12.50pm The Boyle Sports Now Open In Taunton Juvenile Hurdle Race

10-11

1.20pm

The Boyle Sports Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle Race

14-15

1.50pm

The Haydn Harrisson Christmas Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase

18-19

2.20pm

The Byerley Stud Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race

22-23

2.50pm

The Boyle Sports Home of Early Payout Handicap Hurdle Race

24-25

3.23pm

The Boyle Sports Daily Money Back Meetings Handicap Chase

28-29

3.55pm

The Musgrove Park Hospital League of Friends Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle Race

Today’s Officials

Stewards

T. Evetts (Chief Steward) C. Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chair) M. Bersey, K. Dowson, G. Upton

Starters

Clerk of the Course R. Bellamy

Safeguarding Officer T. Hill

W. Jordan S. Upton

Commentator

Judge

Betting Ring Manager

M. Harris V. Moore

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales C. Hill

Veterinary Officer D. Freeman

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers S. Shilston A. Kelly C. Hannaford D. Stone V. McKevitt

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

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First Race 12.50 The Boyle Sports Now Open In Taunton Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

2m 104y

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 one furlong hurdle race is allotted 11st (fillies 10st 7lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the number of races won.

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colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

S Sponsor

st-lb

1 BELLATOR BULLET (IRE) (143) Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Altruiste O The Young Bruiser’s B M. S. and C. S. Griffiths

T Trainer

11-0

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning handicapper on the Flat (looked likely to stay 2m). Got to be of interest now starting out over hurdles for the Skeltons.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BOUQUET DE PARIS (GB) (26) 65 Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Light Music O Mr A. M. Balding B Queen Elizabeth II

11-0

Ben Jones J Rebecca Curtis, Newport T William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising third in a 1m all-weather maiden on sole start for Andrew Balding and left hurdling debut form 8 weeks earlier behind at Market Rasen, albeit better placed than most having made the running. Hood goes on but suspect he’ll be vulnerable here.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ENZIYA (IRE) (25) 50

Br Gr g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Eshtiya (IRE) O Pickard Racing Club B Ballygallon Stud Limited

11-0

Rian Corcoran (7) J Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner at up to 1 3/4m on the Flat in Ireland. Highly tried in his 2 runs over hurdles (had wind surgery in-between) and looks one for handicaps in due course.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 GOLDEN GARDEN (USA) (110)

Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Moonlit Garden (USA) O Jim and Claire Limited B D. J. Stable LLC

11-0

James Bowen J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T Warren Greatrex Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successful penultimate outing (sold from Jamie Osborne 16,000 gns in October). One to note now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 INNAMORATO (FR) (125) 43

11-0

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Owners Group S

Br Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Ivonne (FR) O Owners Group 153 B Mr M. Rice

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win under either code but showed fairly useful form in 2 runs over hurdles in France in the summer. Sets a pretty good standard here if ready to go for Paul Nicholls.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 LAMLASH (GB) (76)

11-0

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Mrs Discombe O Joe Tickle Racing Club B Richard Kent & Karen Quinn

Callum Pritchard (3) J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Last in 2 maidens on Flat for J. S. Moore.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 LAUNCESTON (IRE) (22) P

11-0

Br Ch g Australia - My Order O S Keable L Cullimore G Tuck B Douglas Stevenson

Rex Dingle J Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T

TIMEFORMVIEW Couldn’t win on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and showed nothing sent hurdling after 4 months off at Fontwell 3 weeks ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 MADAME DE LABRUNIE (FR) (32) 02F140 Br Ch f Gemix (FR) - Venerable (FR) O The Yes No Wait Sorries B J Crouzillac & A Gabryszewski

11-0

Jack Hogan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles in France, including a 17.5f Auteuil claiming success in September, but took a keen hold and well beaten at Newbury for new connections last month.

TFRHHHII BHA115

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9 MY KINDA GHAIY (IRE) (81)

11-0

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Coral Racing Limited, Betano S

Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Mamonta O Mr Alan Peterson B Mabaki Investments

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat (should stay beyond 1m) for Hugo Palmer.Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Courage so shouldn’t be overlooked.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 TA CRAIC ANN (IRE) (118)

11-0

Br Ch g Kessaar (IRE) - Crochet (USA) O Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore B Tally-Ho Stud

James Davies J J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m).

TFRHIIII BHA-

11 WERTPOL (IRE) (71)

11-0

Br Gr g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Exoptable O Heart of the South Racing 145 B Mr P. Turley

Paul O’Brien J Harry Derham, Newbury T Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), well held in handicap last time and left Johnny Murtagh. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MOUTARDE (IRE) 3 11 0 Callum Pritchard 5-4 (Anthony Charlton) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Innamorato (FR), 9-2 Bellator Bullet (IRE), 15-2 My Kinda Ghaiy (IRE), 9-1 Golden Garden (USA), 10-1 Wertpol (IRE), 11-1 Bouquet de Paris (GB), 14-1 Madame de Labrunie (FR), 16-1 Enziya (IRE), 100-1 Lamlash (GB), Launceston (IRE), Ta Craic Ann (IRE)

INNAMORATO sets a decent standard on his 2 efforts over hurdles at Clairefontaine in the summer and can make a winning start for Paul Nicholls. Bellator Bullet and Golden Garden are a

PLAY SMARTER couple of others to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INNAMORATO (FR) 2.BELLATOR BULLET (IRE) 3.GOLDEN GARDEN (USA)

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Second Race 1.20 The Boyle Sports Best Odds Guaranteed 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) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 3f 1y

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 three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged fouryears-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race.

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1 KNOCK OFF SOXS (IRE) (19) 1-21 C Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Enchanted Moment O Stables Business Park Ltd B Conor Murphy

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Harry Cobden J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T Stables Business Park Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner from the family of very smart hurdler Blue Bajan and built on his promising debut here (2m) when scoring over the same C&D 3 weeks ago, his solid jumping counting for plenty in the closing stages as others made mistakes/lacked fluency. Looks likeable and the longer trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) (31) 2-21

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11-7

Br Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Boma Has (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr Alan Harte Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Went one better than on both starts in bumpers when taking 17f Newcastle maiden hurdle last month, scoring with a bit in hand in the end after a slightly troubled passage up the straight. More to come up in trip and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BLAZING LITTEN (GB) (12) 4//522-U0 Br B g Linda’s Lad - Blazing Memory O Mrs S. M. Trump B Mrs S. M. Trump

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Bryan Carver J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on 3 of his 5 completed starts in points but well held in Exeter bumper/maiden hurdle, latest just 12 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 BUSHSTREET BOWMAN (GB) (35) 0F Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Molly Mangetout O Ben Pauling Racing & Dr Suzannah Turk B Dr I. S. L. Hoult

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11-0

Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown a bit in 2 runs, 15 lengths third when fell last on hurdles debut at Hereford over this trip 5 weeks ago. Can do better.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 BYE BYE SALAM (GB) (19) 0

Br Ch g Frankel - September Stars (IRE) O Mr D Smith & Hudson Plumbing And Heating B Andrew Rosen & Edward Easton

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11-0

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. Pulled keenly when well held on hurdles debut here (2m, 33/1) behind Knock Off Soxs 3 weeks ago. Usual headgear left off.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 CRYSTELLO (IRE) (17) P2-64

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Br B g Crystal Ocean - Come Softly O Cheerio Partnership.

B Philip & Orla Hore

11-0

Harry Reed J Harry Derham, Newbury T OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £30,000 after finishing runner-up on completed start in Irish points and looks to be being brought along gradually over hurdles, not knocked about at Lingfield just 17 days ago.Tongue tie goes on.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 GETTINGAWAYWITHIT (IRE) (29) 6 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Betty Roe (IRE) O Wright Merry B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

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11-0

Bradley Harris (3) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Sandor Clegane. Didn’t cost much and offered little on debut in Plumpton bumper 4 weeks ago. Likely to need more time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 HADRIANUS (IRE) (14) 0

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Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud O Susan and John Waterworth B C. O. P. Hanbury

11-0

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Some useful form to his name on the Flat for Charlie Johnston in 2023. Not seen for over 2 years though and was well beaten on recent return/hurdles debut at Wincanton.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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9 KISS GOLD (FR) (253) 5-

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11-0

Callum Pritchard (3) J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

Br B g Rail Link - Dylan Philly (FR) O Mr David Mitchell B Gold & Blue Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of the frame on debut in Chepstow bumper 8 months ago. In good hands, however, and warrants respect on switch to hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 LAKE TIBERIAS (IRE) (14) 366

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Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sea of Galilee O Burkes & Syders B Drumlin Bloodstock

11-0

Paul O’Brien J Harry Derham, Newbury T OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t done as well in 2 goes over hurdles (2m) as he managed in a bumper and looks one for handicaps after another outing.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11 NO PANIC (GB) (14) 3-60

5

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Every Nice Girl (USA) O Hollery Racing B Kenji Ryotokuji

11-0

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement in a bumper/novice hurdle initially but was well beaten in 2m Wincanton maiden hurdle a fortnight ago. Goes up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA-

12 RELIGOUS CROSS (GB) (33) 1-2

5

Br B g Passing Glance - Barton Heather O Chris Tory B Stour Valley Thoroughbreds

11-0

Conor O’Farrell J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler Badbury Rings and did the job well when landing his sole start in maiden points. Showed plenty amidst greenness in bumper here last month and could have a good future. Longer trip will suit now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

13 RIBBA HILL (IRE) (19) 05

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Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Anklet (IRE) O Syd Hosie Racing Syndicate - Ribba Hill B Irish Emerald Stud

11-0

Harry Kimber J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat for Grant Tuer. Showed a bit more second time up over hurdles behind Knock Off Soxs here (2m) recently.

TFRHHHII BHA-

14 GALACTIC PRINCESS (GB) (268) 2-

4

Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Madam Bijou O Mr H.J. Pike B Shade Oak Stud

10-7

Robbie David (7) J Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 buy, half-sister to smart hurdler/unreliable but useful chaser Killala Quay (winner up to 3m, by Karinga Bay). Second in 3-runner event sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025).

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: U CANT BE SERIOUS (IRE) 5 10 11 Freddie Gingell 5-1 (Joe Tizzard) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Le Beau Madrik (FR), 2-1 Knock Off Soxs (IRE), 14-1 Religous Cross (GB), 25-1 Bushstreet Bowman (GB), Crystello (IRE), Lake Tiberias (IRE), 28-1 Kiss Gold (FR), 50-1 Galactic Princess (GB), 66-1 Bye Bye Salam (GB), Hadrianus (IRE), No Panic (GB), Ribba Hill (IRE), 100-1 Gettingawaywithit (IRE), 300-1 Blazing Litten (GB)

The two hurdles winners could have this between them under their penalties, with LE BEAU MADRIK narrowly preferred to Knock Off Soxs, both of them open to improvement over this

PLAY SMARTER longer trip. Religous Cross and Kiss Gold are a couple of newcomers to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) 2.KNOCK OFF SOXS (IRE) 3.RELIGOUS CROSS

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Third Race 1.50 The Haydn Harrisson Christmas Memorial 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.

2m 7f 3y (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 2lb 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. 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

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1 BALLYFINN (IRE) (43) 2/500/2-3 BF Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Boro Time (IRE) O Crest Racing V B The Beeches Stud Ltd

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

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st-lb

12-0

Rex Dingle J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Crest Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden shaped better than result when third of 4 on Plumpton chase debut 6 weeks ago, his first outing for 18 months. May do better.

TFRHHHHI BHA106

2 DYNO DAVE (IRE) (258) 546-

3

Br B g Mores Wells - Castlemyles Queen (IRE) O Mr D White & Mr W Byrne B B. Leahy

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11-13

Freddie Gordon J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress in maiden/novice hurdles in the spring but top yard perseveres and it’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him now switching to fences for his handicap debut after 8 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (23) 312-10U Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais

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11-12

Conor O’Farrell J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in staying handicap hurdles, winning 4 times, but well held on his completed start over fences since returning from a 6-month break. Still plenty of time for him to come good over fences. Market support worth noting.

TFRHHHII BHA104

4 HELLO CELLO (IRE) (37) 66-2315 Br B m Jet Away - Classic Girl (IRE) O Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Hello Cello B Patrick Doyle

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11-10

Bryan Carver J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark over hurdles at Fontwell (19f) in October but disappointing switched to fences at Windsor since.

TFRHHIII BHA102

5 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (19) 3P-3022 C Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) O Mrs C. Knowles B Paramount Farms

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11-7

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over C&D on his last 2 outings but now 0-9 in this sphere and the suspicion is he might be vulnerable for the win again.

TFRHHHII BHA99

6 MOVE WITH THE BEAT (IRE) (20) 2111-5T Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Roxy Beat O Mr James Drummond B Patrick Condon

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11-5

Isabelle Ryder (7) J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner.Shaped better than result when fifth in 3m Exeter handicap chase on his yard debut in November but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Hereford since. Needs treating with a degree of caution after that. TFRHHIII BHA97

7 REFORME (IRE) (26) 565214

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Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna O Rees, Green and Partner B Mr K. D. Cotter

11-0

Robert Dunne J Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark over fences at Fakenham (3m) in October but may have been a little fortunate (length down when left in lead last). Found only a 1lb rise enough to stop her in a stronger race at Leicester since.Tongue tied first time. TFRHHIII BHA92

8 FAT FACED COLUMBO (IRE) (43) P243-2 Br B g Mahler - Cesana (IRE) O Just One More Thing B Harry Fowler & Alex Frost

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James Best J Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and he shaped promisingly when close second to a next-time-out winner (pair clear) in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (3m, good to soft) on his debut over fences 6 weeks ago. Raised 6lb but could easily still be ahead of his mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA90

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9 ONLY GOSSIP (GB) (19) 0304-55

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10-10

Callum Pritchard (3) J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Thebelloftheball O Mr J. P. Selby B J. P. Selby

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t bettered modest form over hurdles, including a couple of handicaps, but is a winning pointer so chasing may be more her thing.

TFRHHHII BHA88

10 INCHAGOILL LADY (IRE) (19) P1-5622 C

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Br Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE) O Kevin Pickard & John Middleton B Sandra Curley

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Chad Bament (7) J Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in 3m handicap hurdle here in April and another good Taunton run when second in a 2 1/4m chase 19 TFRHHHII BHA83 days ago. Back up in trip.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) 7 11 9 Micheal Nolan 11-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fat Faced Columbo (IRE), 6-1 Ballyfinn (IRE), 8-1 Dyno Dave (IRE), 10-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), 11-1 Move With The Beat (IRE), Inchagoill Lady (IRE), 12-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 14-1 Hello Cello (IRE), 16-1 Only Gossip (GB), 18-1 Reforme (IRE)

FAT FACED COLUMBO has had the form of his Exeter chase debut near miss boosted and still looks on a good mark despite a 6lb rise. Ballyfinn is entitled to come on for his own chase debut, PLAY SMARTER given it came after an absence, and is second choice unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Nicky Henderson handicap chase newcomer Dyno Dave.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAT FACED COLUMBO (IRE) 2.BALLYFINN (IRE) 3.DYNO DAVE (IRE)

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Fourth Race 2.20 The Byerley Stud Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012, 5th £1008, 6th £504.

(Penalty Value £25627.50)

2m 104y

Race Description

This two mile and a half furlongs hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged threeyears-old and upwards fillies and mares only. Previous winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race, 3lb. For a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race, 5lb.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 AL FONCE (FR) (38) 211

4

Br B f Cokoriko (FR) - Al Gane (FR) O M. K. Mariga B *Unknown

st-lb

11-7

James Reveley J N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who arrives on a hat-trick after a pair of victories at Lyon Parilly, latest in 18.9f juvenile event 38 days ago. Likely to improve further so she’s a big player despite conceding weight all round.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 ANARIZA (FR) (34) 1/432P-1 D Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Analifet (FR) O Mrs Sarah Faulks B Mr Nigel Faulks

5

11-4

Jack Andrews J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Fresh Air S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much more settled in a first-time hood when readily getting off the mark in 5-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good to soft) on her return last month. 34 days ago.Well in the mix with more progress on the cards.

TFRHHHHI BHA114

3 GETAWHISKY (GB) (39) 140-4F

4

5

11-4

Br Gr m Getaway (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Distillery Stud & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Distillery Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful bumper winner who was shaping well (in front and going strongly) when fell 3 out in conditions hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 39 days ago. Sure to do better for top stable.Very much one to consider.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 GREAT DANCE (FR) (23) 10

4

Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Let’s Dance (FR) O Mr Ron Watts B Mr Samuel De Barros

11-4

Harry Cobden J Chester Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner at Newton Abbot and shaped as if the run was needed when ninth in listed bumper at TFRHHHII BHAHuntingdon (15.8f, soft) 23 days ago. One to consider on her hurdles debut.

5 HERON IN THE PARK (IRE) (4) 11-65U D Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night Heron (IRE) O The Jekyll B P. Connell

5

11-4

Donagh Meyler J Tom George, Slad T

TIMEFORM VIEW £280,000 point winner who impressed when following up in a Newbury bumper for new connections in March. That makes her 3 hurdle efforts this winter a bit underwhelming (unseated early at Kempton last time) but she could still do better.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LADY TADITA (GB) (49) 1-11 D

4

Br Ch f Masterstroke (USA) - Fabrika O Mr A Palk B Yorton Farm Stud

11-4

Gavin Sheehan J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner and has looked an even better prospect when landing novice hurdles at Market Rasen and Huntingdon. Scored comfortably in 2m event on latter occasion so she merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA119

7 OCTOBER HILL (IRE) (102) 5-03323 Br Br m Berkshire (IRE) - Miss Bedlam (IRE) O The Hillraisers B D. M. Forster

5

11-4

Rian Corcoran J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score but she is proving consistent and posted a good third of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) 102 days ago on her final run for Colin Bowe.This demands a step forward though for her new yard. TFRHHHII BHA104

8 OUR PEGGY (IRE) (65) 1

Br B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - What A Lark (IRE) O Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth B J. Mangan

4

11-4

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam fair bumper winner out of useful 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Grangeclare Lark. Won her sole start in Irish points in October so she needs considering now going hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

18

9 ST IRENE (IRE) (40) 1630-21 D

5

Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Seren Gris O The Saints B Rbr Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud

11-4

Jack Quinlan J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T SBZ Corporation Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Easy winner of a Southwell bumper on her debut for Ben Brookhouse. Built on hurdling debut second for new yard with an impressive success in 7-runner novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good) 40 days ago, in control a long way out. Open to more progress. Big shout.

TFRHHHHH BHA116

10 MISS CARBO (FR) (19) 222

3

Br B f Bathyrhon (GER) - Cabo Real (IRE) O Mr Donald Bell B Mr M Larobe, Mr P Thiriet & Mr R Gourmau

10-3

Conor O’Farrell J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French hurdler who posted a good second of 5 for her new yard in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Not ruled out with hood/cheekpieces now added.

TFRHHHII BHA110 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) 5 11 4 Harry Cobden 15-8 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Al Fonce (FR), Lady Tadita (GB), 6-1 Anariza (FR), St Irene (IRE), 9-1 Our Peggy (IRE), 14-1 Miss Carbo (FR), 22-1 Getawhisky (GB), Heron In The Park (IRE), 25-1 October Hill (IRE), 28-1 Great Dance (FR)

A cracking listed hurdle and it could pay to side with ST IRENE who has appealed as a very good prospect since joining Nick Scholfield and rates the form pick on the back of her very stylish Wincanton success. Both Al Fonce and Anariza look to have better days ahead of them and seem PLAY SMARTER sure to be on the premises, while Getawhisky, Lady Tadita and Great Dance all need considering too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ST IRENE (IRE) 2.AL FONCE (FR) 3.ANARIZA (FR)

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Fifth Race 2.50 The Boyle Sports Home Of Early Payout 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)

2m 7f 198y

Race Description

This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105.

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

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 BITSNBUCKLES (IRE) (23) 00/42-43 Br B g Well Chosen - Smart Annie (IRE) O BDRSyndicates B Mr D. Kenneally

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

7

st-lb

12-0

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since handicap debut success at Huntingdon in January 2024, but has performed with credit on a couple of occasions since, including when third in a first-time tongue strap (retained) back at that course last time. One to consider.

TFRHHHII BHA105

2 MASK OF ZORRO (IRE) (22) 056-411 Br B g Masked Marvel - Ville Sainte (FR) O The Alyasan Partnership B John Mounsey

5

11-13

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

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in maiden hurdles and has won both starts switched to handicap company over 21.8f at Fontwell,despite his jumping not being foot-perfect.

6lb rise for latest success looks manageable and this trip should be within range, so a bold show to complete the hat-trick is on the cards.

TFRHHHII BHA104

3 I AM SPIDER MAN (IRE) (57) 00200-0 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Laurens Trix (IRE) O Mr A. Evans B John Hore

8

11-13

Callum Pritchard (3) J Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo (good to soft) in 2024, but has offered little in 3 runs on this side of the Irish Sea for two different yards and now makes debut for yet another new stable.

TFRHIIII BHA104

4 FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) (27) 144-PP4

5

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE) O Opd Group Limited B Jimmy Lawler

6

11-13

Miss Carys Morris (7) J Katy Price, Llanigon T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler who jumped better than previously when opening chase account at Hereford last November.Well held next 4 starts over fences and while he wasn’t entirely disgraced back in this sphere following a break at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft), other make more appeal.

TFRHIIII BHA104

5 MILAN AC (IRE) (27) 2/020-P6

7

11-9

Paul O’Brien J Rebecca Curtis, Newport T William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd S

Br B g Milan - Patchy Lass (IRE) O Got there in the end Partnership B Mrs R. Molony

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a Ffos Las novice in May 2024, but restricted to just 3 runs since and has shown minimal spark in the process. Hopes now pinned on the addition of blinkers sparking a revival.

TFRHHIII BHA100

6 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (25) 3-60333 Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine O See The Green Partners B Bluehills Racing Ltd

4

11-8

Paddy Hanlon (5) J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a Ludlow juvenile success to his name over hurdles, but has emerged with credit from his last 3 starts, finishing third in handicaps at Stratford, Doncaster and when upped to 23f at Exeter (soft) last time. Forecast quicker ground here will be in his favour and sports first-time blinkers.

TFRHHHHI BHA100

7 IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) (14) 0/360-30 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blodge (IRE) O Mrs Helen Moger B Tom O’Doherty & Angela O’Doherty

6

11-8

Ben Bromley (5) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas been held back by headstrong tendencies so far,fading into third on his 20.5f Plumpton handicap debut/reappearance last month and subsequently ran even worse dropped to 15.2f at Wincanton. Still lightly-raced and couldn’t be in better hands, but will need to settle better upped in trip here.

TFRHHIII BHA99

8 LELANTOS (IRE) (38) 4P3261 D Br Br g Presenting - Western Focus (IRE) O Middleham Park Racing XCI B Patrick Cashman

9

11-8

James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly returned to hurdles following another unsuccessful attempt over fences during the summer, and made it 5-25 in this sphere when landing an 8-runner handicap at Huntingdon (25f, soft) last month. 4lb rise fair and should make his presence felt.

TFRHHHII BHA99

22

9 CHEDINGTON’S GUEST (GB) (25) 60-0526 BF

6

11-2

Robert Dunne J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T Coffee First (Exeter) Ltd S

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Doubly Guest O Sara Marchant Chris Pugsley, Shaun Hearn B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAided by first-time cheekpieces when good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f,soft) last month.Not in the same form under testing conditions dropped to 18.5f at the same course next time, but stepping back up in trip on quicker ground here could amount to a more suitable test.

TFRHHHII BHA93

10 LADY CARO (IRE) (40) 1P-3330

7

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) O Mr & Mrs A Millett B Denis Noonan

11-0

Ben Jones J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Narrow Plumpton success in March remains her sole success in this sphere from 16 attempts and while she resumed with a couple of creditable placed efforts in September, her form has dipped the last twice. Hopes now pinned on this big jump up in trip working in her favour.

TFRHHIII BHA91

11 THE ITALIAN FOX (IRE) (24) 5-00

5

Br B g Milan - Moonlight Fox (IRE) O The FTC 2 Syndicate B Mrs Aisling Leer

10-10

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

TIMEFORMVIEW No show in trio of novice hurdles at up to 2 1/2m, but it’s not hard to envisage improvement from this 5-y-o now that he moves up in trip for this handicap debut. Interesting to see how he fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Mask of Zorro.

TFRHHHII BHA87

12 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (19) 220214 BF

5

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR) O Over the Jumps Racing B Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres

10-9

Harry Cobden J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts in defeat this year prior to gaining a deserved first success at the chief expense of the re-opposing Chedington’s Guest at Exeter (21.6f, soft) on penultimate start.Wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth of 16 upped in trip over this C&D recently and he’s a key player. TFRHHHHH BHA86 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: TINY TETLEY 6 11 0 Callum Pritchard 5-2 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5, 6. Hood worn by No. 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 9.

Stewards Note: CHEDINGTON’S GUEST: Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mask of Zorro (IRE), 11-2 Square du Roule (FR), 7-1 Lelantos (IRE), 15-2 Bitsnbuckles (IRE), 8-1 See The Green (GB), 9-1 Chedington’s Guest (GB), 12-1 The Italian Fox (IRE), 14-1 Lady Caro (IRE), 28-1 Milan Ac (IRE), It’s A Breeze (IRE), 40-1 Face d’Music (IRE), 100-1 I Am Spider Man (IRE)

The pick of several viable candidates is SQUARE DU ROULE, who opened his account at Exeter last month and subsequently found himself with too much to do when fourth over this C&D. He is unexposed as a stayer and again has the services of Harry Cobden. See The Green has been knocking on the door of late PLAY SMARTER and will be a threat if responding well to the new headgear, while Bitsnbuckles, Lelantos and the Tizzardtrained duo Mask of Zorro and The Italian Fox are others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) 2.SEE THE GREEN 3.BITSNBUCKLES (IRE)

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Sixth Race 3.23 The Boyle Sports Daily Money Back Meetings 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)

3m 2f 57y

Race Description

This is a three mile, two and a half furlong 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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colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 GINGERBRED (GB) (25) 223/3-02 Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE) O House Family Partnership B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

7

st-lb

12-0

James Davies J Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler/chaser for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White. Got back on track for his new yard when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, soft) 25 days ago so needs considering back chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA100

2 WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (26) 6/1131-2 Br B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE) O ORCHARD RACING B Mat Farrell

8

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-4 in this sphere last term with success in 3m1f handicap chase at Wincanton. Posted a good second reverted to hurdles in 3m handicap there on his comeback 26 days ago. Big shout back over fences.

TFRHHHHH BHA100

3 ANYTRIXWILLDO (IRE) (14) 1-P34PF C Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) O Trixothetrade Partnership B The Beeches Stud Ltd

7

11-11

Kevin Brogan J Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort but running well (close up) when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 14 days ago.

This course winner can’t be discounted if on his A-game again.

TFRHHHII BHA97

4 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (37) 1-46143 BF Br Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) O DFA Racing(Rodney) B Mme Veronique Sayet

10

11-8

Miss Lucy Turner (5) J James Evans, Kinnersley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Advanced his form when an emphatic scorer at Uttoxeter (3m) in October. Has backed that up with a pair of good efforts in the frame at Stratford and Windsor since so ought to be thereabouts off the same mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA94

5 EDGEWELL (IRE) (14) 0-53P45

6

7

11-5

Jack Quinlan J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Etsome Arms Limited S

Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) O Lads That Lunch B Hugh J. Holohan

TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable sort who turned in a lacklustre effort when fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA91

6 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (26) 0222-21 Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) O Mr I M Lewis B Mr Sebastien Berger

6

10-9

Sean Bowen J Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEW Finally got off the mark (in a headgear change) in 4-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 26 days ago.

Up 2lb but he can make his presence felt again.

TFRHHHII BHA81

7 HE’LLSTOPATTHETOP (GB) (26) 653-45P Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Kahooting O Richenda Ford Racing Club B Neil & Jane Maltby & Mr & Mrs R. Bandey

8

10-2

Harry Kimber J Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless and he was tried in cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (26.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Hard to warm to.

TFRHHIII BHA66 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: CAERULEUM 6 12 0 Harry Kimber 9-4 (Robert Walford) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7.

Stewards Note: FAITQUE DE L’ISLE: Following its run on 23/11/2025 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gingerbred (GB), Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 9-2 West Orchard (IRE), 5-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 13-2 Edgewell (IRE), 7-1 Anytrixwilldo (IRE), 33-1 He’llstopatthetop (GB)

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WEST ORCHARD shaped well on his return from a year off when runner-up over hurdles at Wincanton and is fancied to add to his three chasing victories last term now quickly reverted to PLAY SMARTER fences. In-form Faitque de L’Isle is weighted to have a big say, while Gingerbred and Jukebox d’Eddy both need factoring in too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WEST ORCHARD (IRE) 2.FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.GINGERBRED

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Seventh Race 3.55 The Musgrove Park Hospital League Of Friends Conditional Jockeys’Training Series Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Part OfThe Racing Excellence Series)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265.

2m 3f 1y (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for theree-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 ZAOCHEN ENKI (FR) (44) 213-64 Br B g Barastraight - Lady Needles (IRE) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Haras Enki

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

4

st-lb

12-0

Freddie Keighley (3) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in France before going one place better on stable debut at Wincanton in March. Hasn’t built on that since, including a disappointing well-held fourth in Fontwell handicap last time, but it’s still early days and his leading yard does well in this race. TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 CORNISH STORM (GB) (14) 30-6020 C Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Dancing Storm O The Cornish Storm Partnership B M. Harris

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11-13

Oscar Palmer (3) J Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Course maiden winner in February. Best effort since when second in 2m Kempton handicap last month.All but came down after a blunder 4 out at Wincanton since so probably worth forgiving that. Cheekpieces are added.

TFRHHHII BHA111

3 BALBOA (GB) (26) 630-050

Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE) O Mrs Kate Kenyon B Elwick Stud

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11-12

Ben Smith J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a long losing run but possible he needed a recent Wincanton outing after 6 months off and he should be more than capable off this reduced mark back up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA110

4 DIRTY DEN (GB) (26) 123220

5

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria O Mrs Kate Kenyon B T. C. Dawson

11-10

Harry Atkins J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in May. Placed on next 4 starts and his regular hood was missing when a below-par eighth at Wincanton 26 days ago.The hood returns now. Needs considering.

TFRHHHHI BHA108

5 GREEN SKY (IRE) (20) 3402-03

Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Heroine Chic (IRE) O The Castle Daragh Syndicate B Alexander Bloodstock

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11-8

Rian Corcoran (6) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Ireland and fair maiden hurdler for Stuart Crawford but beaten a long way in 2 outings for David Pipe.

First-time cheekpieces need to have a revitalising effect.

TFRHHIII BHA106

6 VERNON SUBUTEX (FR) (17) P0/P61-0 D

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Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Romane Grandchamp (FR) O Mr C. R. Leech B Mr Eric Becq

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11-5

Roisin Leech (8) J Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Managed a hurdle win in France last December (only run for Hugo Merienne) but well held in Britain in recent years, including back from 13 months off at Doncaster recently.

TFRHHIII BHA103

7 INFERNO SACREE (FR) (29) 3253-32 Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) O Mr Russell Lane B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter

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11-5

Murray Dodd J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since bagging back-to-back handicaps during spring 2023,but he has been placed on a number of occasions in the interim, including good second at Plumpton (2m, soft) 4 weeks ago.Another prominent showing is likely. TFRHHHHI BHA103

8 BORDER GEM (GB) (14) 42-5424 Br B m Gemix (FR) - Border Flora O Notre Cheval Partnership B T. C. Dawson

5

10-12

Chad Bament J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to match the pick of her maiden/novice form when beaten just under 15 lengths into fourth on Wincanton handicap debut a fortnight ago.

TFRHHHII BHA96

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: TOM DONIPHON (FR) 5 11 12 James Turner 9-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: ZAOCHEN ENKI: Following its run on 16/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

CORNISH STORM: Following its run on 16/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Zaochen Enki (FR), 11-2 Inferno Sacree (FR), 6-1 Cornish Storm (GB), 13-2 Border Gem (GB), 7-1 Dirty Den (GB), Green Sky (IRE), 9-1 Balboa (GB), 22-1 Vernon Subutex (FR)

The fact Paul Nicholls has a good recent record in this race suggests it might be worth giving another chance to ZAOCHEN ENKI. Inferno Sacree and Dirty Den, who has a hood quickly refitted, PLAY SMARTER are pretty consistent at this sort of level and should figure, while Balboa is also handicapped to have a say if stripping fitter for a recent outing at Wincanton.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZAOCHEN ENKI (FR) 2.INFERNO SACREE (FR) 3.DIRTY DEN

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Full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing HAYDOCK PARK Race 1 12.35 3m 58y 1 Inis Oirr (IRE) 12-1 2 Nazare (FR) 11-12 3 Kiss My Face (GB) 11-10 4 Guchen (FR) 11-6 5 Douglas Hyde (IRE) 11-4 6 Clondaw Royale (IRE) 10-12 7 Maura Jeanne (GB) 10-8 Race 2 1.05 1m 7f 144y 1 Brixson (IRE) 11-6 2 Captain Hugo (IRE) 11-6 3 The Cistercian (IRE) 11-6 4 Boston Savr (IRE) 11-0 5 Gaelic Glow (GB) 11-0 6 Golden Prince (IRE) 11-0 7 The Egyptian Ginge (IRE)11-0 8 Timmys Jet Away (IRE) 11-0 9 U S Marshall (IRE) 11-0 10 Wolf Walker (IRE) 11-0 11 Moonlightinthepark (IRE)10-7

Race 3 1.35 2m 3f 203y 1 Lac de Constance (FR) 12-0 2 Grain d’Oudairies (FR) 11-13 3 Ned Tanner (IRE) 11-6 4 Bois Guillbert (FR) 11-6 5 Taras Halls (IRE) 11-5 6 Bowenspark (IRE) 11-4 7 Epinephrine (FR) 11-3 8 Kahavari (FR) 10-12 Race 4 2.05 3m 1f 125y 1 Sole Solution (IRE) 12-0 2 I Wish You (FR) 11-10 3 Ski Lodge (IRE) 11-9 4 Gold Emery (FR) 11-2 5 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE) 11-0 Race 5 2.35 1m 7f 144y 1 Diamond Jim (IRE) 11-0 2 Lucy The Wire (IRE) 11-0 3 Majordomo (FR) 11-0 4 Marvel Magic (FR) 11-0 5 Pippin’s Legend (GB) 11-0 6 Playful Fox (FR) 11-0 7 The Grayster (IRE) 11-0

Race 6 3.05 3m 4f 97y 1 Vanillier (FR) 12-1 2 Egbert (GB) 10-13 3 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 10-10 4 Regal Blue (IRE) 10-10 5 Wa Wa (IRE) 10-2 6 Jupiter des Bordes (FR) 10-2 Race 7 3.40 1m 7f 144y 1 Brentford Hope (GB) 12-0 2 Bucephalus (GER) 11-9 3 Serious Challenge (IRE) 11-6 4 Geromino (FR) 11-4 5 Col du Pre’ (FR) 11-2 6 Stoner’s Choice (GB) 11-2 7 Rauzan (IRE) 10-10 8 Sun Lady Marine (FR) 10-10

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First Race 12.50 - THE BOYLE SPORTS NOW OPEN IN TAUNTON JUVENILE 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 juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Weights: 11st each Fillies 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. 22 entries at £45. Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.32) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE BOYLE SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 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. 34 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE HAYDN HARRISSON CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 20th, 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 at £66. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE BYERLEY STUD MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25627 to the winning horse The second to receive £9616, the third £4815, the fourth £2398, the fifth £1206 and the sixth £603. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th.

Weights: 3-y-o 10st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. 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 British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £175.

- Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19611; Second £8051; Third £4028; Fourth £2012; Fifth £1008; Sixth £504. (Penalty Value £25627.50) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE BOYLE SPORTS HOME OF EARLY PAYOUT 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 0-105. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 20th, 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. 25 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.23 - THE BOYLE SPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK MEETINGS 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 23rd and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 20th, 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. 17 entries at £56. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.55 - THE MUSGROVE PARK HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £52 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 28th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 29th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 27th, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. 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. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2025-2026’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 20 entries, 1 at £10 and 19 at £52. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.