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BRING THE ACTION (5)

LAST TIME OUT | Thursday 27th January We last came together on Thursday 27th January for an afternoon consisting of eight races starting from 12:40. It was generally a day for favourites, with four out of eight races being won by market leaders and short-priced runners taking the rest.

The first race of the afternoon saw 9/2 joint favourite Bring The Action win by a short head from his co-favourite If Not For Dylan and William Shanahan, whilst claiming his first rules win of his career. The six-year-old made virtually all and responded well following Kieren Buckley’s asks for more in the home straight, just denying If Not For Dylan victory.

The second race of the day saw the evens favourite Message Personnel finish a length and a half behind the Lucy Wadham-trained Graystone, with the pair well clear of the third-placed Fleurman who finished 11 and a half lengths behind in third. Graystone made all for the entirety of the race and was well clear with one circuit left to go, keeping on strongly to win despite reducing his lead before the fifth last.

The third race of the day saw the second-largest field going to post for this handicap hurdle, headed by market leader Son Of The Somme for Brian Ellison and Henry Brooke. The pair won impressively by seven lengths from 40/1 outsider Azof Des Mottes and Jonathon Bewley who, despite keeping on, had no chance with the winner approaching the final flight.

Market leader Buster Valentine finished a disappointing third in the fourth race of the afternoon, despite tracking the leaders in the opening stages. The nine-year-old weakened significantly in the closing stages and finished

a tiring ten and a half lengths behind the leading duo: Mr Whipped and The Paddy Pie. The Brian-Ellison trained Mr Whipped claimed victory in the hands of Nathan Muscrop by half a length, despite being hard pressed up the run-in, and kept on well to take top honours from the Sue Smith-trained The Paddy Pie. It was the turn of Jonjo O’Neill to saddle a winner in the fifth race, saddling Limetree Boy to win by three-quarters of a length from Lupus Regem and Aidan Coleman. The six-year-old tracked the leaders in the opening stages before going second two from the finish, always doing enough up the run-in.

Dan and Harry Skelton teamed up in the sixth to partner Sholokjack to victory by two and three-quarter lengths from the Mick & David Easterby-trained Where’s Hector. The 6/4 favourite travelled strongly throughout and won easily following a clear run in the closing stages.

11/10 favourite Spot On Soph was very disappointing in the penultimate race, crossing the line a tired 40 lengths behind the Stuart Coltherd-trained Maid O’Malley. She failed to jump with fluency and was held up in rear, and was soon beaten into fourth. Maid O’Malley went clear before two out, and was pushed along heading towards the last.

A field of 18 runners went to post for the final race of the day, which was again claimed by a favourite; this time in the form of 5/2 shot Malinas Island in the hands of Kevin Brogan. The seven-year-old won comfortably by three and a quarter lengths, while the second placed Storm Force One displayed no extra to challenge in the final 110 yards.

GRAYSTONE

SON OF THE SOMME

SHOLOKJACK

LIMETREE BOY

MAID O’MALLEY

MR WHIPPED

MALINAS ISLAND

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD Sex of Horse Horse’s Saddlecloth Number

Horse’s Name

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Days since last ran

Weight Carried Form

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B g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace (IRE) Owner: Mills & Mason Partnership Breeder: Roger Ryan

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11-0

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who looked better than ever when making a successful return at Chepstow last month, making all and jumping better than is often the case. Yard have a great record in this.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 157

Colour of Horse

Form Comments

Jockey

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Rating 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).

Form Guide The figures in red display the horse’s previous form, with the number denoting finishing position. The number on the right shows the runners most recent result, with abbreviations used also. A layoff from racing is shown with either - or /.

CD - Course and distance winner; BF - Beaten favourite; F - Fell; B - Brought down; P - Pulled up; R - Refused; S - Slipped up; U - Unseated rider; R - Ran out.

The form guide is provided to help you pick which horse will carry your money in the race. Read the Timeform comment carefully and try to weigh up the horse’s previous runs against the conditions of the race.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

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THE BUZZ

by Wetherbee

RACE ONE

OUR JET landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at this course three weeks ago, on his first run after a wind operation, and the Dan Skelton-trained gelding is tipped to follow up. Rafferty’s Return built up a huge lead before holding off a previously unbeaten rival at Newcastle on his hurdling bow last time and warrants respect, while Dancing With Deco made the perfect start to his career over hurdles at Exeter last month and cannot be ruled out either.

WIN: OUR JET

DANGER: Rafferty’s Return

RACE TWO

SCHIEHALLION MUNRO produced a career-best effort when scoring over C&D last time, making amends for his fall at this venue on his previous outing when looking set to play a major role. A 4lb rise may not be enough to stop the nine-year-old landing his fifth win over fences and he is favoured ahead of Barton Knoll, who was never headed when successful at Doncaster on his most recent run. Paint The Dream can prove third best.

WIN: SCHIEHALLION MUNRO

DANGER: Barton Knoll

RACE THREE

Fitness is not a given for hurdling debutant MISS LAMB but the daughter of Passing Glance may be capable of overcoming any lack of sharpness, having posted some smart form in bumpers last season. Prime Time Lady finished second behind a useful prospect at Bangor on her latest start and should go well, while the Donald McCain-trained newcomer Minelladestination is out of a Listed winner over hurdles and also catches the eye.

WIN: : MISS LAMB

DANGER: Prime Time Lady

RACE FOUR

AHOY SENOR put up a valiant fight when finishing second in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. The seven-year-old gelding should be suited by the return to a left-handed track and he gets the vote to strike in this contest. Saint Palais has been progressing well through the handicap ranks and he is respected as he rises in class, while Ashtown Lad edges out Noble Yeats to be the pick of the remainder.

WIN: AHOY SENOR

DANGER: Saint Palais

RACE FIVE

Cases can be made for a few of these but the vote is given JACK SHARP, who was not disgraced when finishing second at Doncaster in December and the son of Scorpion can build on that effort off the same mark here. No Risk Des Flos put up a game performance when scoring on his latest outing at this course but he needs to prove his stamina returning to this longer trip, while Foster’sisland can be forgiven his recent run at Kempton.

WIN: JACK SHARP

DANGER: No Risk Des Flos

RACE SIX

Law Of Gold signed off last season with a couple of emphatic wins in this sphere, including the Champion Foxhunters at Stratford, but giving weight to LE BREUIL on his reappearance might be too much to handle.

Ben Pauling’s charge was a fair third in handicap company at Ascot last month and with race-fitness on his side, he might prove a tough nut to crack. Dubai Quest has won six in a row (five point-to-points and a Fakenham hunters’ chase) and must also be considered.

WIN: LE BREUIL

DANGER: Law Of Gold

RACE SEVEN

DR SEB was sent off favourite for his debut at Bangor and though his followers that day got their fingers burnt, he ran respectably enough for third and could build on that effort here. Rathmacknee dead-heated for first in a point-to-point and is interesting on his debut under Rules for Nicky Henderson, while Dan Skelton’s Don Hollow and the Lucinda Russell-trained Chapel Green are newcomers to note.

WIN: DR SEB

DANGER: Rathmacknee

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MUSSELBURGH Race 1 12.57

Race 3 2.05

2m 4f 68y

1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE) Jamie Snowden Form: 213,

2 Pay The Piper (IRE)

3 Roi de Dubai (IRE)

4 Friend Or Foe (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 4-13,

Race 2 1.29

Lorcan Williams TFR: HHHHI

2m 7f 180y 11-8

2 Lyrical Genius (IRE)

11-5

Charlie Longsdon Form: 115,

Brian Hayes TFR: HHHHH

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

3 Where It All Began (IRE) 11-5 Gordon Elliott Form: 221,

3 Cool Mix (GB) Iain Jardine Form: 343,

11-12 Lorcan Williams TFR: HHHHI

11-9 Alan Doyle (3) TFR: HHHHH

4 Psychedelic Rock (GB) 11-8 Ian Williams Form: 0PP,

11-3

1 Bardenstown Lad (GB) John McConnell Form: 131,

Charlie Longsdon Form: 4P4,

11-6

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHII

Lewis Stones (6) TFR: HHHHI

2 Glen Forsa (IRE)

11-6

Ann Hamilton Danny McMenamin Form: 312, TFR: HHHHH John McConnell Form: 123,

Olly Murphy Form: 4-13,

11-6

A. P. Heskin TFR: HHHII

2m 6f

1 Calipso Collonges (FR) 11-12

5 Valadom (FR) Richard Hobson Form: 2-35,

Charlie Todd (3) TFR: HHHII

11-7 Lilly Pinchin (3) TFR: HHHII

6 Broken Quest (IRE) David Dennis Form: 232,

11-4

Jack Andrews TFR: HHHII

7 Brotherly Company (IRE) 11-0 Sandy Thomson Edward Austin (3) Form: 135, TFR: HHHII

8 Boy’s On Tour (IRE)

A. P. Heskin TFR: HHHHI

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10-0

Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge (10) Form: 345, TFR: HIIII

Race 4 2.40

1m 7f 124y

1 Highly Prized (GB)

11-12

2 Wild Max (GER)

11-10

Emma Lavelle Form: P5-2, Paul Nicholls Form: P-0P,

Ben Jones TFR: HHHII

Angus Cheleda (5) TFR: HHHHI

3 Anna Bunina (FR) John McConnell Form: 2-54,

11-6

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHII

4 Pearl of The West (IRE) John McConnell Form: 0/-00,

5 Diocletian (IRE) N. W. Alexander Form: 516-,

10-11

Danny McMenamin TFR: HHHII

6 Fiveandtwenty (GB) Donald McCain Form: 0-04,

11-4

Brian Hayes TFR: HHHII

10-11

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHHH

Race 5 3.10

1m 7f 124y

1 Wor Verge (GB) Susan Corbett Form: 110,

11-12

Nathan Moscrop TFR: HHHII

2 Chuvelo (IRE)

11-11

Donald McCain Form: 156,

Brian Hughes TFR: HHHII

3 El Jefe (IRE)

11-7

4 Blooriedotcom (IRE)

11-5

5 Gemologist (IRE)

11-0

Andrew Hamilton William Shanahan (7) Form: 525, TFR: HHHII Lucinda Russell Stephen Mulqueen Form: P-54, TFR: HHHII

Lucinda Russell Form: 32U,

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHII

6 Get With It (IRE)

10-13

Rose Dobbin Form: 4F0-,

Craig Nichol TFR: HHHII

7 Glory And Honour (IRE) 10-10

7 Saryshagann (FR)

8 Socialist Agenda (GB)

8 Sarvi (GB)

Tom Lacey Form: 2F5,

L J Morgan Form: 241,

Stan Sheppard TFR: HHHII

10-5

Adam Wedge TFR: HHHHI

Sandy Thomson Form: 000,

10-10

Jim Goldie Form: 550,

Harry Reed TFR: HHHII

9 Jack Yeats (IRE) Stuart Coltherd Form: 666,

10-6

11 Smart Lass (IRE)

10-4

Iain Jardine Form: 033,

12 Saltmarket (GB) Linda Perratt Form: PFP,

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10-9 Sam Coltherd TFR: HHHII

10 My Macho Man (IRE) Maurice Barnes Form: 255,

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10-11 Ryan Mania TFR: HHHHI

Callum Bewley TFR: HHHII Alan Doyle (7) TFR: HHHHH

10-0

Danny McMenamin TFR: HIIII

Race 6 3.45

3m 7f 108y

1 Highland Hunter (IRE)

11-12

2 Mighty Thunder (GB)

11-11

Paul Nicholls Form: 5-12,

Lucinda Russell Form: 1-4P,

Lorcan Williams TFR: HHHHI

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHHI

3 Step Back (IRE)

11-3

4 Robin des Foret (IRE)

11-1

5 The Wolf (FR)

11-0

Mark Bradstock Form: 16-0,

Miss Lily Bradstock (7) TFR: HHHII

John McConnell Mr Ben Harvey (7) Form: 03P, TFR: HHIII

Olly Murphy Form: 2-42,

Race 7 4.19

3m 2f 139y

1 Myth Buster (IRE)

12-6

2 Soldier of Love (GB)

12-6

3 Black Anthem (IRE)

12-2

Mrs Sara V. Bradstock Miss Lily Bradstock (7) Form: 5P2, TFR: HHHHI

Paul Nicholls Form: PP-U,

Mr William Biddick TFR: HHHHH

J. A. Swinbank Miss Pippa Brown (7) Form: 254, TFR: HHIII

4 Wonderoftheworld (IRE) 11-12 Miss H. M. McMahon Mr Jamie Gambin (7) Form: P3P, TFR: HHIII

A. P. Heskin TFR: HHHHI

6 Captain Cattistock (GB) 10-1 Fergal O’Brien Form: 25P,

Liam Harrison (3) TFR: HHHHH

7 Coup de Pinceau (FR) Harriet Brown Form: 065,

10-0

TFR: IIIII

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SANDOWN PARK Race 1 12.40

Race 3 1.50

1m 7f 216y

1 Grandeur d’Ame (FR) Alan King Form: 5-13,

11-6

Gavin Sheehan TFR: HHHII

2 Alghazaal (GB)

11-0

Charlie Longsdon Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 50, TFR: HHIII

3 Arthur’s Seat (IRE) Toby Bulgin Form: 21-2,

11-0

Jordan Nailor (3) TFR: HHHII

4 Balkeo (FR)

11-0

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 32-2, TFR: HHHHI

5 Card Dealer (IRE) Chris Gordon Form: 305,

11-0 Tom Cannon TFR: HHIII

1m 7f 216y

1 Goshen (FR)

11-11

Gary Moore Form: 403,

Jamie Moore TFR: HHHHI

2 Guard Your Dreams (GB)

11-11

3 Song For Someone (GER)

11-11

Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 313, Tom Symonds Form: P-22,

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHH

4 Global Citizen (IRE)

11-5

5 Hunters Call (IRE)

11-5

Ben Pauling Form: 202,

Kielan Woods TFR: HHHII

Olly Murphy Form: 133,

Race 4 2.20

Sean Bowen TFR: HHHII

2m 4f 10y

6 Shallwehaveonemore (FR) 11-0

1 Fugitif (FR)

7 Optimistic Belief (IRE)

2 Gladiateur Allen (FR)

11-4

3 L’homme Presse (FR)

11-4

4 Mister Coffey (FR)

11-4

5 Pic D’orhy (FR)

11-4

Gary Moore Form: 1-24,

Joshua Moore TFR: HHHHH

Pat Phelan Form: 5P,

Race 2 1.15 1 Hatcher (IRE) Dan Skelton Form: 366,

10-2

Sean Houlihan TFR: HIIII

1m 7f 119y 11-12 Bridget Andrews TFR: HHHII

2 Tamaroc Du Mathan (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 1U-P,

11-11

Sean Bowen TFR: HHHII

3 Dolos (FR)

11-8

Paul Nicholls Form: 000,

Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

4 Frero Banbou (FR)

11-5

5 Moonlighter (GB)

11-2

6 Bun Doran (IRE)

11-0

7 Gunsight Ridge (GB)

11-0

8 Rikoboy (FR)

10-6

Venetia Williams Form: 331,

Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHHH

Nick Williams Form: 53F,

Tom George Form: 342, Olly Murphy Form: 321,

David Noonan TFR: HHHII

Ciaran Gethings TFR: HHHHI Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHI

Dr Richard Newland Sam Twiston-Davies Form: PF-2, TFR: HHHII

Richard Hobson Form: 1P1,

11-4 Nick Scholfield TFR: HHHII

Mrs Jane Williams Chester Williams Form: 14F, TFR: HHIII Venetia Williams Form: 111,

Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHHH

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 4-32, TFR: HHHII Paul Nicholls Form: 1F1,

Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI

Race 5 2.55

2m 7f 98y

1 Easysland (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Form: 1/42-,

James Bowen TFR: HHHHI

4 If The Cap Fits (IRE)

5 Orbys Legend (IRE)

6 Dans Le Vent (FR) Evan Williams Form: 145,

8 Flemcara (IRE) Emma Lavelle Form: 1-23,

9 Beauport (IRE)

10-6

15 Jesuitique (FR)

10-6

Venetia Williams Form: 11U,

Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHHI

Dr Richard Newland Form: 121,

16 Ree Okka (GB) Harry Fry Form: 211,

Cillin Leonard (5) TFR: HHHHI

10-6 Sean Bowen TFR: HHHHH

17 Garo de Juilley (FR) Sophie Leech Form: 606,

11-2

Fergal O’Brien Peter Kavanagh (7) Form: 03P, TFR: HHIII

Paddy Brennan TFR: HHHII

14 Green Book (FR)

11-4

Isabel Williams (5) TFR: HHHII

7 Ask Dillon (IRE)

Fergal O’Brien Form: 325,

11-4

Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHHI

Bridget Andrews TFR: HHHHI

13 Onagatheringstorm (IRE)10-7

11-4

Mr Ben Bromley (7) TFR: HHIII

Philip Hobbs Form: 101,

Dan Skelton Form: 3-3P,

11-6

Philip Hobbs Mr David Maxwell (3) Form: 211, TFR: HHHII

10-11

Kevin Brogan (3) TFR: HHHII

12 Padleyourowncanoe (GB) 10-11

11-6

3 Dolphin Square (IRE)

Harry Fry Form: 204,

Peter Fahey Form: 342,

11-12 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHIII

2 Call Me Lord (FR) Nicky Henderson Form: 4P3,

11 Born Patriot (IRE)

18 The Brimming Water (IRE)10-3

11-2 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII

Samuel Drinkwater Form: 513,

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

10-12

Nigel Twiston-Davies Jordan Nailor (3) Form: 1-22, TFR: HHHHI

10 The Cob (IRE) Ben Pauling Form: 0-2P,

10-4

Niall Houlihan (3) TFR: HIIII

10-12 Kielan Woods TFR: HHIII

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Race 6 3.30

3m 37y

1 Real Steel (FR)

11-12

Paul Nicholls Form: P-00,

Tom Buckley (5) TFR: HHIII

2 Deise Aba (IRE)

11-9

Philip Hobbs Form: 22P,

3 Kapcorse (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 0//0-1,

Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHII

11-6 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

4 Le Milos (GB)

11-6

Tim Vaughan Form: 3-21,

5 Farinet (FR)

Venetia Williams Form: 1-P1,

Alan Johns TFR: HHIII

11-4 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHHH

6 Undersupervision (IRE)

Race 7 4.05

2m 3f 173y

1 Royal Pretender (FR)

11-12

2 Mister Watson (GB)

11-12

3 Peejaybee (FR)

11-10

Alan King Form: 123,

Ben Pauling Form: 515,

Richard Spencer Form: 132,

Tom Cannon TFR: HHHII

Luca Morgan (5) TFR: HHHII James Bowen TFR: HHHHH

4 Whydah Gally (GB)

11-9

5 Garincha (IRE)

11-5

Colin Tizzard Form: 321,

Neil Mulholland Form: 012,

Brendan Powell TFR: HHHHI

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHI

6 Whistleinthedark (IRE)

11-3

7 Five Star Getaway (IRE) 11-1

7 Straight Swap (IRE)

11-0

8 Linelee King (FR)

8 Spike Jones (GB)

10-7

Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: F36,

Christian Williams Form: 0-01, Olly Murphy Form: 5-13,

11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHIII Nick Scholfield TFR: HHHII

10-9

Aidan Coleman TFR: HHHHI

Richard Hawker Form: 4-21,

Chris Gordon Form: 0-51,

Kevin Brogan (3) TFR: HHHHI Joshua Moore TFR: HHHII

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FIRST RACE 12.50

2m 3f 154y

THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10700

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559.

(Penalty Value £5827.22)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 165 runners, 29%) runs OUR JET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs OUR JET Longest Traveller: OUR JET trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 146 miles.

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 four furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races.

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DANCING WITH DECO (IRE) (25) 3/-221

Br g Milan - Miss Toulon (IRE) Owner: The Dancing With Deco Partnership Breeder: Austin Rice

age

st-lb

6

11-5

Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 2 starts in points and produced a promising first effort under Rules when runner-up in a Southwell bumper. Went one better on Exeter hurdles debut since and open to improvement.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2

OUR JET (IRE) (21) 3-241 C

6

Ch g Jet Away - She’s Bitting (IRE) Owner: Mr Clarke Ohrstrom Breeder: Mr Martin Joe Molloy

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points and off the mark over hurdles here (2m) 3 weeks ago, going on before 3 out and drawing clear to win comfortably. Looks good enough to defy a penalty.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122

3

RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (28) 54-1 D

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Owner: Mr John Wade Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett

7

11-5

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: JohnWade(Haulage)Limited,StonegraveAggregatesLtd,BluegrassHorseFeeds

TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in a brace of bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles after 10 months off at Newcastle (20.3f) 4 weeks ago, jumping fluently/making all. Should be competitive under a penalty.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

4

BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (9) P25

5

B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Owner: Smartwater Utilities Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh

10-12

Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points (Dec 12) but only hinted at ability on last week’s hurdling debut.

Up in trip and probably one for later on.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

5

COCKNEY BEAU (FR) (438) 335/044-

Gr g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Salsa Melody (FR) Owner: Cheerleader Racing Breeder: M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

7

10-12

Jockey: Miss Becky Smith (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and similar form over hurdles but hasn’t been seen for 14 months. Probably best watched.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 105

6

SILVER AND GOLD (GB) (14) 5-0

Gr g Martaline - Raitera (FR) Owner: Jim and Claire Limited Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

6

10-12

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise in a bumper at Exeter on debut but showed nothing sent hurdling 12 months later.

Star RatingHHIII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

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Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Our Jet (IRE), 5-2 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 3-1 Dancing With Deco (IRE), 28-1 Cockney Beau (FR), 33-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 40-1 Silver And Gold (GB)

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PLAY SMARTER

OUR JET opened his account with a fair bit up his sleeve here 3 weeks ago and looks good enough to defy a penalty on that evidence. Dancing With Deco and Rafferty’s Return should provide stern opposition, though.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUR JET (IRE) 2.DANCING WITH DECO (IRE) 3.RAFFERTY’S RETURN

THE RESULT

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2nd ...........................................................

Distance...................................................

3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

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SECOND RACE 1.22

2m 3f 85y

THE WILLIAM HILL HOME OF THE ACCA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994.

(Penalty Value £10406)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 165 runners, 29%) runs NO GETAWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs NO GETAWAY Longest Traveller: PAINT THE DREAM trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150. 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.

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PAINT THE DREAM (GB) (40) 313-104 D

B g Brian Boru - Vineuil (FR) Owner: Mr David Brace Breeder: Mr David Brace

age

st-lb

8

11-12

Jockey: Connor Brace Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when scoring at Chepstow on return. Shaped better than the bare result in the Paddy Power Gold Cup and again wasn’t disgraced following a breathing op at Chepstow last time.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 149

2

SCHIEHALLION MUNRO (GB) (41) 2226-F1 CD

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Mrs Fawlty Owner: Tennant, Lynch,Sharpe and Boston Breeder: Miss K. Hannigan

9

11-5

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who confirmed the promise of his reappearance when landing 8-runner handicap chase over C&D (heavy) on Boxing Day, keeping on well. 4lb rise fair and seems sure to go well again.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 142

3

NO GETAWAY (IRE) (63) 2/2415-P

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Nonnetia (FR) Owner: Dick, Keenan, Sawer, Stevenson Breeder: Mr J. P. Dwan

9

10-9

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of 2m4f Sandown handicap chase in February. Shaped as if still in form there next time but cracked stamina-wise in a demanding race when pulled up at Aintree on return.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 132

4

BARTON KNOLL (GB) (71) 544-0P1 C D

B g Midnight Legend - Barton Flower Owner: Mr Simon W. Clarke Breeder: Lady H. J. Clarke

10

10-4

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton Sponsor: John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form to capitalise on a drop in the weights in 4-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f) 71 days ago, just holding on. That was a weak race though, so he looks one to take on here.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 127 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Schiehallion Munro (GB), 11-4 Paint The Dream (GB), 4-1 Barton Knoll (GB), 5-1 No Getaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SCHIEHALLION MUNRO is a likeable type and a 4lb rise for his win over C&D on Boxing Day doesn’t look enough to prevent the follow up. Paint The Dream is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCHIEHALLION MUNRO 2.PAINT THE DREAM 3.NO GETAWAY (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st..............................................................

2nd ...........................................................

Distance...................................................

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3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

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THIRD RACE 1.58

The WilmotSmith Family 2m

THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £10700 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559.

(Penalty Value £5827.22)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (12 wins from 113 runners, 11%) runs MINELLADESTINATION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs MINELLADESTINATION Longest Traveller: SUMELIA trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 193 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to fillies and mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two 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 winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

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AMBER GOLD (GB) (18) 4

B m Iktibas - Nativus (IRE) Owner: Mr Geoff Bonson Breeder: R. G. Bonson

age

st-lb

5

10-12

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging fourth of 10 in bumper (25/1) at Newcastle on NH debut 18 days ago, having run of race.

Much respected on her hurdles debut.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

2

DARSI’S DARLING (IRE) (53) 30

6

B m Darsi (FR) - The Farmers Sister (IRE) Owner: Mrs S. Smith Breeder: P. G. McGillion

10-12

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, only eighth of 13 in bumper at Catterick (22/1) 53 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more needed.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

3

LIVELY LIVVY (GB) (21) 600

5

B m Passing Glance - All For Lily Owner: Allott & Wordingham Breeder: Mr P. Wordingham

10-12

Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on her hurdling bow when twelfth of 13 in novice (80/1) over C&D 21 days ago.

Big step forward is required.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

4

MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (-)

5

10-12

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum Jockey: Theo Gillard (3) Owner: Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth half-sister to bumper winner Just Paddy’s Band. Dam fairly useful 2 3/4m-25f hurdle winner.

Plenty to like on paper, so newcomer is worth a second look.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

5

MISS LAMB (GB) (303) 1/123- CD

B m Passing Glance - Lucinda Lamb Owner: Miss S. E. Hall Breeder: Miss S. E. Hall

6

10-12

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner but off 10 months since excellent third in Grade 2 company at Aintree. Returns for her hurdle debut and merits serious consideration.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

6

PRIME TIME LADY (GB) (23) 4-3302

Br m Westerner - Lady Everywhere Owner: Poplar Cottage Racing Club Breeder: M. C. and Mrs Yeo

5

10-12

Jockey: Alex Edwards (3) Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW13/2 and hooded when encouraging second of 10 in 2m novice at Bangor on her hurdles bow 23 days ago. Well in the mix.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

7

SUMELIA (GB) (507) 0//6-

7

Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Aimela (FR) Owner: Mr P. E. Truscott & Mr M. Scudamore Breeder: Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey

10-12

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 18 months but hinted at promise when sixth in bumper at Kelso 16 months ago. Hood on for comeback/hurdles debut, and she’s no forlorn hope.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 26

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: LIVELY LIVVY: Following its run on 15/1/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Miss Lamb (GB), 2-1 Prime Time Lady (GB), 5-1 Minelladestination (IRE), 12-1 Sumelia (GB), 18-1 Amber Gold (GB), 22-1 Darsi’s Darling (IRE), 100-1 Lively Livvy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The market should prove revealing here, but MISS LAMB showed useful form in bumpers and is taken to make light of her absence and go in at the first time of asking over hurdles.

Prime Time Lady shaped with encouragement when runner-up at Bangor on her hurdling bow and is greatly feared, while Donald McCain’s newcomer Minelladestination warrants lots of respect too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MISS LAMB 2.PRIME TIME LADY 3.MINELLADESTINATION (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st..............................................................

2nd ...........................................................

Distance...................................................

3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

The Wilmot-Smith family will present a £75 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse. In addition, they will present a cash prize of £75 to the stable hand of the winning horse.

The Wilmot-Smith Family

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THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL Nick and Pat Wilmot-Smith were the third generation of the family to be associated with Wetherby Racecourse, their grandfather being one of the founding directors of the course on its move to its present site in 1891.

Pat was the senior Jockey Club Veterinary Officer (North) before becoming a director of the Racecourse for some years until his death in 1993.

Nick became a director of the Racecourse in 1938, on the death of his father, and remained so for 59 years. He was the Chairman from 1968 and was instrumental in starting the major works that are building up Wetherby to be one of the finest jumping courses in the North.

He died in May 2001.

Both Nick and Pat were well known amateur riders before and after the War and keen and enthusiastic riders to hounds. Nick was at one time the only person to have won a race on his own racecourse, while Pat was in the frame for all six races in a contest with the Guards in Palestine during the War.

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THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ CHASE

HISTORY The race is named in honour and memory of the ‘BATTLE OF TOWTON’ - the largest & Bloodiest Battle ever fought on English Soil.

On Palm Sunday 1461, in atrocious weather - howling wind, driving sleet and snow - the armies of two disputing Kings of England fought all day on a plateau of land less than 10 miles south-east of Wetherby.

It is likely that up to seventy-five thousand men fought and as many as twenty-eight thousand died in the battle itself and in the rout and massacres that followed.

FIRST RAN AS A

GRADE 2

IN 1996

1996 FIRST WINNER

MR MULLIGAN WENT ON TO WIN CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

BIGGEST PRICED WINNER

BAYWING (2017) 33/1

2011 WAYWARD PRINCE

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL WINNER

2021: MEETING ABANDONED 2020: NEWTIDE Trainer: Kim Bailey Jockey: David Bass 2019: MEETING ABANDONED 2018 BALLYOPTIC Trainer: Nigel Twiston–Davies Jockey: Tom Bellamy

2017 BAYWING

Trainer: Nicky Richards Jockey: Ryan Day

2016 BLAKLION

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Ryan Hatch

2015 NED STARK

Trainer: Alan King Jockey: Denis O’Regan

2014 ELY BROWN

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon Jockey: Noel Fehily

2013 GOULANES

Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Tom Scudamore

2012 ABANDONED DUE TO FROST 2011 WAYWARD PRINCE Trainer: Ian Williams Jockey: Dougie Costello

NEWTIDE 9/2

TRAINER: KIM BAILEY JOCKEY: DAVID BASS 6 RAN

2016

2010 WEIRD AL

Trainer: Ian Williams Jockey: Paddy Brennan

2009 KORNATI KID Trainer: Philip Hobbs Jockey: Tom O’Brien

2008 NO RACE 2007 HELTORNIC

Trainer: Michael Scudamore Jockey: Graham Lee

2006 HALCON GENELARDAIS Trainer: Alan King Jockey: Wayne Hutchinson

2022

RUNNING

20TH

2020 WINNER

2005 OLLIE MAGERN

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Carl Llewellyn

2017

BAYWING

WON 2018 EIDER CHASE

BLAKLION

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2004 ROYAL EMPEROR Trainer: Sue Smith Jockey: Dominic Elsworth

2003 KEEN LEADER Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill Jockey: Liam Cooper

2002 NO RACE 2001 NO RACE 2000 ARCTIC CAMPER Trainer: Venetia Williams Jockey: Adrian Maguire

1999 KADOU NONANTAIS Trainer: Oliver Sherwood Jockey: Jamie Osborne

1998 ESCARTEFIGUE

Trainer: David Nicholson Jockey: Richard Johnson

FOURTH RACE 2.30

3m 45y

THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £45000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £19611; Second £8051; Third £4028; Fourth £2012.

(Penalty Value £25627.50) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 165 runners, 29%) runs ASHTOWN LAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs ASHTOWN LAD Longest Traveller: NOBLE YEATS trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION This three miles chase is the third and final race this afternoon for novices’ and is restricted to horses aged five-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 steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

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AHOY SENOR (IRE) (41) 211-U12 BF

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Owner: Mrs C Wymer & Mr PJS Russell Breeder: Mr D.P. Constable

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st-lb

7

11-5

Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenhurdlerwholandednovicechaseatNewburyinNovemberbyawidemargin.GoodsecondtoBravemansgame in Kauto Star at Kempton since. Remains an exciting prospect. Very much the one to beat.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 152

2

ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (37) 5P4-142 CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates Breeder: R. McCarthy

8

11-0

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor:Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up on his chasing bow at Wetherby last November and got back on track when second in 22f handicap chase at Haydock 37 days ago. Respected for top yard.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 140

3

NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (6) 1-1460P

7

B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE) Owner: Mr P. Byrne Breeder: Mrs Kristene Hunter

11-0

Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Irish chaser who scored at Galway in October. Pulled up in Grade 3 chase at Naas 6 days ago though, so he has a bit to prove here.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 148

4

SAINT PALAIS (FR) (38) 322-111 CD

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) Owner: Tim Syder Breeder: Mme Henri Devin & Mme Victoria Devin

5

10-8

Jockey: Harry Bannister Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in three runs over fences for current yard, scoring over C&D before landing 26f Newbury handicap in taking style. Has more to offer. Needs considering.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 145 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 5-2 Saint Palais (FR), 12-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 22-1 Noble Yeats (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

AHOY SENOR lost nothing in defeat behind Bravemansgame in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day and can get back to winning ways here. Saint Palais should ensure Lucinda Russell’s exciting young chaser doesn’t have things all his own way however if, as expected, building on his stylish Newbury success.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AHOY SENOR (IRE) 2.SAINT PALAIS (FR) 3.ASHTOWN LAD (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st..............................................................

2nd ...........................................................

Distance...................................................

30

3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

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In an emergency: if INSIDE a stand, follow the instructions of the public address system or staff. If OUTSIDE, our advice is RUN, HIDE & TELL. If told to evacuate do not wait around to film on your mobile. Follow instructions provided to help ensure your safety.

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HORSE WELFARE Here at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance.

During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

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FIFTH RACE 3.00

2m 3f 154y

THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16100

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6426; Second £3214; Third £1606; Fourth £804; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £8386.84) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (19 wins from 294 runners, 6%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & PERFECT MAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & PERFECT MAN Longest Traveller: THEREISNODOUBT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

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NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (63) 1215-01 C

Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin

age

st-lb

7

11-12

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €200,000 buy who made it 3-7 over hurdles when shading a tight finish in 2m handicap here in December.

May have needed run when below form over this trip on reappearance (certainly bred to stay).

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 127

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BREAKEVEN (IRE) (6) 314-014

7

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lady Marnay (IRE) Owner: Mr G. Vasey Breeder: Seamus Byrne

11-11

Jockey: Thomas Dowson Trainer: Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdle who landed Galway maiden chase on his final run for Thomas Mullins in September.

Respectable start for new yard when fourth in 17f Sedgefield handicap hurdle last Sunday.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 126

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FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (21) 3-01110 D

B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Owner: The Oakwood Nobels Breeder: T. C. Dawson

7

11-8

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (7) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly on the up when racking up a Scottish hat-trick at up to 21f in November/December. The Lanzarote at Kempton was a step too far last time but he’s respected back in calmer waters.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123

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THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (76) 0P5-U00 D

Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) Owner: Mrs H. Kelly Breeder: Moygaddy Stud

9

11-6

Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time hurdle winner in Ireland for Shane Crawley earlier in his career but his efforts in the last 2 seasons have been well short of that level. Change of yard needs to revive.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 121

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JACK SHARP (IRE) (57) 322-12 D

B or Br g Scorpion (IRE) - That’s Amazing (IRE) Owner: Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Breeder: Joe Kenny

7

11-0

Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts last term and made the most of a good opportunity in maiden company at Uttoxeter on his return. Better form when 2 lengths second in 19.5f Doncaster handicap since. Unexposed.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 115

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PERFECT MAN (IRE) (23) 066066 D

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE) Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club Breeder: Andrew Pierce

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10-6

Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Leicester seller for Olly Murphy last winter but winless for Sophie Leech and generally below form for current stable. Others make more appeal.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 107

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NEAR KETTERING (GB) (7) 5F5060

Ch g Medicean - Where’s Broughton Owner: Mrs Samantha England Breeder: Michael E. Broughton

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10-1

Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Sponsor: Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicap hurdles at Market Rasen and Carlisle in 2021. More miss than hit subsequently, finishing out the back at Doncaster last weekend. Best to look elsewhere unless betting vibes strong.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 102 36

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Jack Sharp (IRE), 9-4 No Risk des Flos (FR), 13-2 Foster’sisland (GB), 10-1 Breakeven (IRE), 12-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE), 20-1 Perfect Man (IRE), 33-1 Near Kettering (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

JACK SHARP has the potential for better again after just a handful of starts so is taken to go one better than at Doncaster off the same mark. Last-time-out course scorer No Risk des Flos has a good strike-rate and is feared most ahead of Foster’sisland who should find this a good bit easier than the Lanzarote last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JACK SHARP (IRE) 2.NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) 3.FOSTER’SISLAND

THE RESULT

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SIXTH RACE 3.38

3m 45y

THE STRATSTONE HARROGATE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) for six yrs old and upwards x Total race value £5000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279.

(Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): B Pauling (2 wins from 30 runners, 7%) runs LE BREUIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Ellis (7 wins from 13 runners, 54%) runs DUBAI QUEST Longest Traveller: LAW OF GOLD trained by D Kemp, Thetford, 185 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for six-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over three miles and 45 yards. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys

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LAW OF GOLD (IRE) (253) 0/3P1-11 D

B g Gold Well - Nylon (GER) Owner: Mr David Kemp Hunt: North Norfolk Harriers

age

st-lb

9

12-6

Jockey: Mr Dale Peters (3) Trainer: David Kemp, Thetford

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in hunters, including a career-best effort at Stratford 8 months ago. Has to give weight away all round on return, but respected nonetheless.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

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DUBAI QUEST (IRE) (39) 111/11-1 D

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Longueville Quest (IRE) Owner: The Oak Partnership Hunt: East Essex

9

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: T. Ellis, Rugby

12-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in a hunter at Fakenham on his sole start under Rules a year ago and added to an already impressive record in points recently, so he should take all the beating.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 132

3

GLOBAL RACING (IRE) (20) 60031-2 D

Ch g Hard Spun (USA) - Dancing Abbie (USA) Owner: Mr J. M. B. Cookson Hunt: Morpeth

9

11-12

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson (7) Trainer: J. M. B. Cookson, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been in good order in points recently but, based on Rules form, it’s hard to see him getting involved in the finish in quite a strong race.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 115

4

IGOR (GB) (34) FU03-15 D BF

9

B g Presenting - Stravinsky Dance Owner: Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Hunt: Warwickshire

11-12

Jockey: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Trainer: Robert Waley-Cohen, Banbury Sponsor: Upton Viva Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson who made an iffy start to chasing last season. Has scored in points (below form last time), however, so he’s one to note on hunter bow.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

5

LE BREUIL (FR) (14) 34P-6P3

10

Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Slew Dancer Owner: Mrs Emma Palmer Hunt: Heythrop

11-12

Jockey: Mr Peter Mason (5) Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart staying chaser who landed NH Chase at Cheltenham Festival in 2019. Expensive to follow since, but back on track in a handicap at Ascot last time, so one to note having first go in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 129 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Dubai Quest (IRE), 10-3 Le Breuil (FR), 7-2 Law of Gold (IRE), 13-2 Igor (GB), 22-1 Global Racing (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DUBAI QUEST is prolific between the flags and created a big impression on his only hunter outing a year ago, so he’s a straightforward choice to take what looks an interesting contest on paper. Le Breuil has enough class to trouble the selection if he’s on a ‘going day’, and Law of Gold is well established as a capable operator in this discipline, so he also deserves respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DUBAI QUEST (IRE) 2.LE BREUIL (FR) 3.LAW OF GOLD (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.10

2m

THE STRATSTONE HARROGATE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total race value £4999

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261.

(Penalty Value £2722.46)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 165 runners, 29%) runs DON HOLLOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs DON HOLLOW Longest Traveller: CHAPEL GREEN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.

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CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (-)

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st-lb

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11-5

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Jockey: Derek Fox Owner: Miss Lucinda V. Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr Richard Brown Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dylan Thomas gelding. Dam unraced out of half-sister to 1 1/4m Group 2 winner Polaire. Makes some appeal on pedigree, and stable isn’t averse to having winners in this sphere.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

2

DON HOLLOW (GER) (-)

5

B g Soldier Hollow - Donna Philippa (GER) Owner: Honestly Racing Breeder: Gestut Weserhof

11-5

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Soldier Hollow gelding. Dam maiden on Flat. One for shortlist on debut given connections, particularly if the market speaks in his favour.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

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DR SEB (FR) (102) 3 BF

5

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Gareduhavre (FR) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Mrs L. Gagneux & Mrs M. Ehrmann

11-5

Jockey: David England Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding who offered plenty of encouragement when third at Bangor 102 days. Improvement on the cards, so likely to be in the mix.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

4

PARELLIROC (GB) (40) 0

6

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Roc Mirage Owner: Mrs S. Smith Breeder: Mrs S. M. Reeks

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who didn’t offer much promise when ninth in a C&D bumper first time out.

Others preferred.

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

5

RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (252) P-1

6

B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE) Owner: Million in Mind Partnership Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud

11-5

Jockey: Nathan Brennan (7) Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Sponsor: Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJet Away gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam unraced half-sister to 7-time LaTouche Cup winner Risk of Thunder. Dead heated in Irish point on second start (May 2021). Obvious claims.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

6

ROYAL MOGUL (IRE) (55) 43-06

B g Doyen (IRE) - Tearaway Queen (IRE) Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Breeder: Sean Naughton

6

11-5

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Red Rock Partnership Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Irish points at second attempt but hasn’t quite come up to expectations under Rules as yet, looking a tricky ride when only sixth in a Southwell bumper last time. Claims if he can settle. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

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TARQUIN STARDUST (FR) (-)

6

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Turgotine (FR) Owner: J Fyffe & S Townshend Breeder: Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn

11-5

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £28,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Dam, 17f-2 3/4m hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful chaser (stayed 3 3/4m) Tarquinius. Not an obvious sort on paper.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 44

8

NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (-)

6

B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Owner: The Optimistic Syndicate Breeder: Ms M. Russell

10-12

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Jane Walton, Otterburn Sponsor: Robson Equine Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Morozov mare. Sister to Uptown Harry and half-sister to Dont Kick Nor Bite, both fairly useful hurdlers/ chasers. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Likely to need more time.

Star RatingHHIII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rathmacknee (IRE), 10-3 Dr Seb (FR), 5-1 Don Hollow (GER), 11-2 Royal Mogul (IRE), 9-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 18-1 Tarquin Stardust (FR), 25-1 Noble Affair (IRE), 100-1 Parelliroc (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

RATHMACKNEE showed plenty of ability in points and is firmly expected to make a winning start under Rules having joined a top stable. He’s preferred to Don Hollow, while Dr Seb makes most appeal of those with bumper experience, having shaped well when third at Bangor 102 days ago.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RATHMACKNEE (IRE) 2.DON HOLLOW (GER) 3.DR SEB (FR)

THE RESULT

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3rd ...........................................................

4th ............................................................

Time .........................................................

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd.

Weights: 10st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb.

WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 15 entries at £40. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.22 - THE WILLIAM HILL HOME OF THE ACCA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392 and the fourth £1196. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 5lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 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 13 entries, 1 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994. (Penalty Value £10406) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.58 - THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. This race is so named in memory of the late Nick Wilmot-Smith, a former Chairman and Director of the Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited, and also in memory of the late Pat Wilmot-Smith, a former Director. The WILMOT-SMITH family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The WILMOT-SMITH family will also present a cash prize to the stable lad or girl responsible for the winning horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. 13 entries at £40. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (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 and the fourth £2398. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, William Hill will present a cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £200. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19611; Second £8051; Third £4028; Fourth £2012. (Penalty Value £25627.50) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8386 to the winning horse The second to receive £3863, the third £1931, the fourth £967, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 15 entries at £60. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6426; Second £3214; Third £1606; Fourth £804; Fifth £280; Sixth £280.

(Penalty Value £8386.84) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.38 - THE STRATSTONE HARROGATE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Stratstone Harrogate have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 12 entries at £25. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279.

(Penalty Value £2566.50) HC SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE STRATSTONE HARROGATE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old 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, January 31st and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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. Stratstone Harrogate have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £24. - Closed January 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. 47

Fixtures 2022

Month

Date

Fixture

FEBRUARY n Wednesday 16th Weekday Racing

MARCH

n Monday 7th

Weekday Racing

n Tuesday 22nd Wear a Hat Day… supporting Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity n Thursday 31st Weekday Racing APRIL

t Sunday 24th

Family Day featuring the Mascot Gold Cup (F)

MAY

n Tuesday 3rd

Evening Racing (F)

JUNE

n Tuesday 7th

Ladies’ Evening (F)

OCTOBER

n Wednesday 12th Opening Meeting Supporting Spinal Research t Friday 28th The bet365 Meeting- Featuring the BHS Charity Race l Saturday 29th The bet365 Meeting- Featuring the bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase

NOVEMBER t Saturday 12th Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday n Wednesday 23rd Weekday Racing DECEMBER

t Saturday 3rd Christmas Jumper Saturday l Monday 26th The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting- First day l Tuesday 27th The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting- Second day

KEY: n Standard Day t Feature Day l Feature Plus Day (F) - Flat Meeting Please refer to our website www.wetherbyracing.co.uk for the latest information.

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