Warwick Racecard - Wednesday 16th November

EDWARDSTONE ridden by Tom Cannon, trained by Alan King on his way to winning The Highflyer Bloodstock Novices’ Chase on this card in 2021 He then went on to win The Kingmaker Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick & The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) at The Cheltenham Festival

Denis O’Connell

Denis loved life, his friends and family. He was a very thoughtful and kind man and always tried to do a good turn for someone.

Denis loved racing and was a member of Warwick Racecourse for many years. He enjoyed nothing more than a day at the races and picking a winner. He will be sadly missed but always remembered.

HHHHI BHA117

FORM 323/212-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice event at Stratford in July 2021 and ran at least as well in defeat turned out again there a couple of days after Opening mark is perhaps on the stiff side, but nevertheless he rates an interesting handicap debutant back after 16 months off

Jul21 Str 16f Hdl good 2/6 Chez Hans (GER) 3l Jun21 Str 16f Hdl good 1/10 Trailboss (IRE) 51/2l May21 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Byzantine Empire 31/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM P/322P-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Back with a bang when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 22 days ago, driven clear 7lb higher in the weights but merits respect on the back of that career-best effort. 25Oct Bgr 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Merry Poppins (GER) 33/4l 13Mar War 21f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Hyland (FR) 5Jan

HHHHH BHA117 FORM 0/20-221

VIEW Runner-up twice in May and built on those efforts to score in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) on return 16 days ago Should be in the hunt again from 7lb higher mark.

8 MERRY MISTRESS (IRE) (32)

TFRHHHII BHA108

FORM 32110-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Wincanton in March. Looked rusty when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 32 days ago but still has work to do from this mark.

15Oct Str 16f HcpH good 4/6 Aliomaana 18l

16Apr Hay 18f HcpH good 7/13 Cubswin (IRE) 101/2l 30Mar Wcn 15f HcpH good 1/5 Sarceaux (FR) 1/2l

9 GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (247)

TFRHHHII BHA103

FORM 31/0005TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French 2m hurdle winner but hasn’t yet fired for Venetia Williams. Has plummeted in weights though and returns after another wind op, so could make more impact this time around.

14Mar Tnt 16f HcpH soft 5/7 Dibble Decker (IRE) 17l 12Feb Utt 19f HcpH soft 7/10 Red Risk (FR) 35l Dec21 Hay 18f HcpH heavy 9/11 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 37l

TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM 2021-43 TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3-runner Ludlow novice last season. Creditable 7 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Getaweapon in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 22 days ago but others make more appeal for win purposes here. 25Oct Bgr 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Getaweapon (IRE) 73/4l 27Aug Cml 22f HcpH good 4/6 Bon Retour (IRE)

8 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (16)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 665-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair at best in bumpers but was too headstrong when well held on his Hereford hurdling debut (19.7f) 16 days ago Drops in trip

31Oct Her 19f Hdl good 10/15 Marble Sands (FR) 83l 18Apr Chp 16f NHF good 5/8 Sonification 18l 29Jan Don 16f NHF good 6/8 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 26l

LUMINARIES (IRE) (60)

TFRHHIII BHA FORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Leading Light gelding who possibly needed the run when comfortably held in maiden hurdle at Navan on debut in September Has since left A. Slattery 17Sep Nav 15f Hdl gd-yd 9 Pats Choice (IRE) 31l

(IRE) (-)

HHHII BHA-

VIEW EUR80,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/useful 2 1/2m chase winner Beauport, stays 25f One to note on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

VIEW Made frame sole start in point bumper and shaped with some encouragement on Rules debut at Bangor in September Has left Stuart Edmunds ahead of hurdle debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 4-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a fairly useful hurdler but hasn’t gone with much encouragement in a bumper/ maiden hurdle so far.

15Oct Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/5 Kracka Nut 40l 14Jan Hun 15f NHF soft 4/5 Odin’s Quest 20l

gelding. Dam, bumper/2m-2 3/4m

Hinted at ability in a Kempton bumper back in

17 BLUE SUEDE SHOES (IRE) (28)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) Down By The Sea (IRE) 5 10-7

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Heart Racing HR3 B Jerry Russell S Tote

18 KIMBERLEY EVE (GB) (14)

B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Ma Councha (FR) 4 10-7

J Charlie Todd E Tongue Strap

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

O Mr K.M.Harris

B Peel Bloodstock S Tote

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00-P TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a couple of bumpers for Dan Skelton and offered little on her hurdling/stable debut after 10 months off at Worcester 4 weeks ago

19Oct Wor 16f Hdl good P/9 You Wear It Well Dec21 Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 11/13 Tintern Abbey (IRE) 39l Oct21 Ain 16f NHF good 16/18 Lady Excalibur (IRE) 64l

TFRHIIII BHA FORM 2033-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and offered little tried hurdling after 7 months off at Chepstow 2 weeks ago

2Nov Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 14/15 American Sniper (IRE) 48l 18Apr Fkn 16f NHF good 3/8 Coin Basket (IRE)

horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Gitche Gumee (GB), 5-1 Amrons Sage (IRE), 8-1 American Land (IRE), 14-1 Pride Rock (IRE), William of York (GB), 22-1 Yellowstone Park (IRE), 33-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), Luminaries (IRE), 40-1 Bashers Reflection (GB), Sailed Away (GER), 50-1 Always Busy (IRE), 80-1 Barnards Green (IRE), 100-1 Unstoppable (FR), 150-1 Yeomen Warder (IRE), 200-1 Ardenay (FR), Youconduit (IRE), 250-1 Blue Suede Shoes (IRE), 300-1 Kimberley Eve (GB)

GITCHE GUMEE looked a useful prospect in maintaining his unbeaten record sent hurdling at Exeter 20 days ago and, with better to come, he’s selected to defy a penalty Amrons Sage won his sole start in Irish points so is highly respected on his Rules debut, especially having joined a top yard American Land has been placed on both his bumper starts and is worthy of consideration, too.

Derek Bridge

A True Warwick Legend

He will be sadly missed by all his friends & family

KAITUNA RIVER (IRE) (172)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW £27,500 5-y-o, Ask gelding. Half-brother to Westernerka and a point winner Dam (c117/h113), 21f/2 3/4m hurdle/ chase winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful chaser (23f-25f winner) What A Good Night. Won sole start in Irish points (May 28).

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHH BHA FORM 111-

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase following a successful sole outing in Irish points and showed smart form in bumpers last season, winning both starts, including a Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Exciting prospect for novice hurdling.

9Apr Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 1/18 Hullnback 2l 20Feb Nby 16f NHF soft 1/10 Fame And Concrete (IRE) 13/4l

MEXICO (GER) (24)

TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 2041/4-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner in early 2021. Shaped encouragingly for the second time in as many hurdles starts 12 months apart when third at Aintree 24 days ago, finishing with running left. Remains potentially useful. 23Oct Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Mahons Glory (IRE) 3l Oct21 Asc 15f Hdl soft 4/10 Kandoo Kid (FR) 41/4l Feb21 Cat 15f NHF heavy 1/8 Nothin To Ask (IRE) 11/4l

11 THE BREW MASTER (IRE) (381)

TFRHHHHI BHA FORM 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Mr Utah and poor hurdler Brae On. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2021). Interesting newcomer for top yard RACECOURSE DEBUT

4 10-13 Th ir d Rac e

Mr James Turner (7)

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HUNSBURY (GB) (22) RACE TIME DISTANCE

LOOKAWAY showed smart form when winning both his starts in bumpers last season, notably a Grade 2 at Aintree in April, and he’s very much cut out for hurdling. Get Up Mush caught the eye when third at Carlisle on debut and is feared, while Ernest Gray also showed plenty in bumpers and is respected in what looks a hot novice.

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

HHHHH BHA114 FORM 2/24122/TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who developed into a fairly useful hurdler during 2020/21, runner-up at Fontwell in March of last year Absent since but returns with yard in good nick and interesting, particularly if strong in the betting on return/chase debut. Mar21 Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Coal Stock (IRE) 43/4l Feb21 Exe 18f HcpH soft 2/5 Valse Au Taillons (FR) nk Jan21 Fon 19f HcpH heavy 1/8 Kenny George 11/4l

0/31454-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who left her opening hurdles run behind when successful in a mares’ novice at Exeter (18.5f) last December Couldn’t match that level thereafter and another worth monitoring in betting with yard also saddling Lily The Pink.

20Mar Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/5 Kissesforkatie (IRE) 19l 17Feb San 19f Hdl heavy 5/6 Love Envoi (IRE) 30l 19Jan Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/13 Speech Bubble (IRE) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 02132-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles and should make a chaser (placed on second of 2 completed starts in points) but she never figured returning from 6 months off/following a wind op over fences at Worcester 3 weeks ago

who signed off for last term with a good second in Aintree Hurdle (20f) in April. Much respected now making his chase debut.

7Apr Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Epatante (FR) 14l 27Feb Fon 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Botox Has (FR) 11l Nov21 Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Epatante (FR) 16l

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 1542-F2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful 2m winner over hurdles. 15/8, shaped encouragingly when second of 4 in 2m4f novice chase here on his debut over fences 15 days ago Can build on that but this is no easy ask.

1Nov War 20f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Stage Star (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 0/P144/0

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser but only had the one outing last season, making a poor return for the second year in succession at Cheltenham in December Has gone well fresh in the past though and now makes his first start in a veterans race Dec21 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 Coole Cody (IRE) 46l Mar21 Chl 25f HcpC soft 4/16 Vintage Clouds (IRE) 101/4l Feb21 Nby 23f Ch gd-sf 4/7 Secret Investor 15l

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 4P/2/4U-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced since winning Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in 2019 Not disgraced after 7 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap at Kelso last month, but needs to build on that effort now heading into a veterans event. 22Oct Kel 26f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Sounds Russian (IRE) 13l 9Apr Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf U/40 Noble Yeats (IRE) 12Feb Nby 23f Ch gd-sf 4/5 Eldorado Allen (FR) 34l

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 46/111P- D TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever in 2021/22, proving some sight over the National fences as she landed the Becher in December before completing her hat-trick with a listed win at Exeter Never managed to get into a rhythm in the National itself when last seen. 9Apr

8 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (298)

Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR) 10 11-1

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM 40/34P4- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old and wasn’t seen out after coming in a well-held fourth of 5 at Taunton 9 months ago However, he returns having had a breathing operation and he’s handily weighted if it sparks a resurgence with yard going well.

22Jan Tnt 28f Ch gd-sf 4/5 Yala Enki (FR) 40l Dec21 Chp 30f HcpC soft P/20 Iwilldoit Nov21 Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Strictlyadancer (IRE) 4l

9 COBOLOBO (FR) (222)

Br g Maresca Sorrento (FR) Nanou des Brosses (FR) 10 10-8

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond B Mr Michel Lecoq

10 CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR) (284)

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM P/0P26U- D TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2020 but ended last season in better form than his form figures suggest, hampered when unseating in the Topham at Aintree on his latest outing. However, still remains above his last winning mark.

8Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf U/29 Mac Tottie 19Feb Asc 23f HcpC soft 6/9 Fortescue 13l 22Jan Asc 23f HcpC soft 2/10 Cat Tiger (FR) nose

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 334/133-

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run on first start back after wind surgery at Kelso last year and backed that up with a good third in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock. Respectable third in veterans event at Musselburgh when last seen. More needed.

5Feb Mus 22f HcpC good 3/8 Glen Forsa (IRE) 10l Dec21 Hay 25f HcpC soft 3/16 Enqarde (FR) 14l Nov21 Kel 21f HcpC soft 1/7 Caboy (FR) 41/4l

TFRHHIII BHA127

FORM P2P00-6 D TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Welsh Grand National in 2019 but remains without a win since then, struggling to show much form away from cross-country races. Best watched on return from 6 months off 28Apr Pun 34f Ch good 6/14 Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) 51l 16Mar Chl 30f Ch heavy 7/16 Delta Work (FR) 68l 26Feb Nwc 33f HcpC gd-sf 14/16 Win My Wings (IRE) 49l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 231P50TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the marathon trip when ending losing run at Exeter (30.7f) in December last year In-and-out form subsequently, well held

HHHII BHA FORM

VIEW Blue Bresil filly Dam (h115), bumper/2m/2 3/4m hurdle winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 23f) Tidal Flow. Has had a wind op Notable newcomer RACECOURSE DEBUT

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5-1

TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 gns 4-y-o, No Risk At All filly Half-sister to numerous winners on Flat, including smart French 7.5f/1m winner Yorktown. Dam 7f-1 1/4m winner in France. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 21). Of obvious interest on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

NEL (IRE) (198)

TFRHHHII BHA FORM F BF

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson filly Half-sister to a point winner Dam, ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Mount Benbulben. Weakening in fourth when fell last sole start in points (May 2).

RACECOURSE

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson filly Half-sister to useful bumper winner Rapid Escape and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Nicolas Chauvin. RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHA FORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Rose To Fame Dam (h120), bumper/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Twelve Roses. RACECOURSE DEBUT

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 4-y-o, Shirocco filly Dam, placed in Irish points, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Dark Room. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 28).

WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (21)

18 WHISPERONTHEWIND (GB) (-)

HHIII BHA

RACECOURSE DEBUT

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Walk of No Shame (IRE), 17-2 On Se Calme (FR), 10-1 Fortune Forever (IRE), 12-1 Magistra Equitum (IRE), Smurfette (GB), 14-1 Mollie Brown (GB), Our Nel (IRE), 16-1 Blue Anchor (GB), Rose And Thistle (GB), 20-1 Spice Heaven (GB), 22-1 Shiroccosmagicgem (IRE), 25-1 Anne Bonny (GB), Blackhorse Lady (IRE), 28-1 Blue Heaven (GB), Harthill (FR), 33-1 Pollyonesock (IRE), Whisperonthewind (GB), 66-1 Ilary de L’Ecu (FR)

Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for FORTUNE FOREVER. Fergal O’Brien’s filly caught the eye when finishing a staying-on fourth over C&D in September and with that outing under her belt, she’s fancied to get the job done with considerable progress on the cards. Walk Of No Shame heads up the dangers of those with experience, while Smurfette, Rose And Thistle and Our Nel all make plenty of paper appeal.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FORTUNE FOREVER (IRE) 2.WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) 3.SMURFETTE

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.45 THE DENIS O’CONNELL MEMORIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 the fourth £471 the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 5th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 13th, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Friends & family of Denis O’Connell have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £35. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £4084.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable A

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Second Race 1.15 THE racingtv.com/freetrial ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb 37 entries at £32. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

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Third Race 1.45 THE DEREK BRIDGE MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Friends & Family of Derek Bridge have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 30 entries at £32. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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Fourth Race 2.15 THE GET YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 5th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 11 entries at £37. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.45 - THE HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9530 to the winning horse The second to receive £4390, and the third £2194. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £87. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7303; Second £3652; Third £1825. (Penalty Value £9530.50)

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Sixth Race 3.15 THE RACING TV VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 10 of the Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447 for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 5th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 7th, 2023. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 1 at £30 and 15 at £150 Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372 (Penalty Value £15609)

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Seventh Race 3.45 THE DAVID NICHOLSON MEMORIAL MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race The family of the late DAVID NICHOLSON will kindly present a perpetual trophy to be held until November 1st, the following year ELIMINATION PROCEDURE SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 26 entries at £20. Closed November 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

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