THE BUZZ
by Wetherbee
RACE ONE
QUEENS ROCK cruised to success on her hurdling bow and the daughter of Shirocco could be difficult to beat under a penalty, with further improvement a distinct possibility. Micronormous shaped with promise at Wincanton earlier this month, finishing third, and she rates the main danger ahead of Nell’s Bells, who showed a fair level of ability in bumpers. Visite Officielle was supported at big prices at Catterick last month and she’s another who must be of interest.
WIN: QUEENS ROCK
RACE TWO
DANGER: Micronormous
Aire Valley Lad recorded a comfortable success over C&D earlier this month and he demands the utmost respect from a 5lb higher mark, but a chance is taken on GET PREPARED A point-to-point winner, the son of Black Sam Bellamy ought to relish going over the larger obstacles and he could prove fairly treated from a mark of 101 Recent Sedgefield scorer Sir Apollo enters calculations, along with Onestepatatime and Court At Slip
WIN: GET PREPARED
RACE THREE
DANGER: Aire Valley Lad
SPORTING MIKE appeared to be well ahead of the handicapper when recording a comfortable success at Southwell last month and a subsequent 10lb rise might not be enough to stop the five-year-old following up Copperfasten finished a well-beaten third at Exeter last time but she’s fancied to go well on her handicap debut. Where’s Hector had excuses on his latest outing and remains open to improvement, while the consistent Curley Finger is another likely candidate.
WIN: SPORTING MIKE
RACE FOUR
DANGER: Copperfasten
SHAN BLUE is a fascinating runner on his return from 261 days off the track. Dan Skelton’s charge impressively won the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices Chase at Kempton on this day two years ago and you only have to go back three starts for when he tipped up three out in the Charlie Hall over C&D when some 25 lengths clear He makes more appeal than dual Grade 1 winner Chantry House and Rehearsal Chase runner-up Into Overdrive
WIN: SHAN BLUE
RACE FIVE
DANGER: Chantry House
THANKSFORTHEHELP could be very well handicapped on his return to action. Representing shrewd connections, it is interesting that David Pipe’s charge made his handicap debut, and was sent off favourite, at the Punchestown Festival earlier this year A close-up third on that occasion, he is expected to improve for stretching out in trip and gets in here off a light weight. Zabeel Champion may take a step forward in first-time cheekpieces and is noted, along with Ashington.
WIN: THANKSFORTHEHELP
RACE SIX
DANGER: Zabeel Champion
Karl Philippe was a comfortable winner on his most recent outing over this course and distance but a 7lb raised mark could see him struggle today. Therefore, it is easier to side with the grade-dropping ANY NEWS, who was last seen finishing third behind Threeunderthrufive at Warwick in January. He has proven to run well fresh in the past and should not be overlooked, while Brief Times is another to note.
WIN: ANY NEWS
RACE SEVEN
DANGER: Karl Philippe
I Have A Voice is an interesting contender on his handicap bow having bolted up in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last month. He is joint top-rated with Brentford Hope and Clear White Light but gets plenty of weight off his elders today. However, GALAHAD THREEPWOOD ran a cracker when second at Sandown earlier this month and can improve off a 4lb higher mark, while Bridge Road is another to consider having scored at Leicester most recently
WIN: GALAHAD THREEPWOOD
DANGER: I Have A Voice
It was another enthralling day of racing here at Wetherby on Saturday 3rd December.
The Kim Bailey-trained Top Target got proceedings off to a fine start with a three-and-a-half length victory in the opening race of the day. The four-year-old led when four from the finish and travelled strongly throughout. He produced a good jump at the second last which allowed him to extend his lead over Solar Sovereign in second Market favourite Goshhowposh was unable to justify the support, finishing fourth, nearly nine lengths off the winner.
The second race of the day saw Trac secure a comfortable success, winning by just under four lengths over the favourite William Cody. The Micky Hammondtrained five-year-old was held up towards the rear in the early stages by jockey Conor O’Farrell. He disputed the lead when four fences from home before taking the lead when three out. O’Farrell then asked for more and Trac duly obliged, going clear two out.
In the following race, the market favourite Imperial Storm certainly justified the support, winning by three-and-a-quarter lengths over Learntalot. The Fergal O’Brien-trained six-year-old was prominent early on before being pushed along through the home turn Jockey Jack Hogan then asked for more from Imperial Storm and the gelding soon found the answer and went clear before the last. Court At Slip finished a neck behind Learntalot in third.
Burrows Diamond found just enough to take the honours in the Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase defeating Shanty Alley by three-quarters of a length. The Sue Smith-trained seven-year-old was held up in behind the leading pack by jockey Sean Quinlan and despite
a couple of awkward jumps, she responded to well to see out the win. She led narrowly when three out before being pushed along when two from the finish She kept on well in the run-in to fend off the danger from Shanty Alley. Chirico Vallis finished third but was 15 legnths behind second. Grange Ranger received plenty of support in the market but was unable to produce a performance to justify that. The 10-year-old soon weakened after three out and finished 21 lengths off the winner.
The following race saw trainer Michael Scudamore see success with Lebowski completing a comfortable win over short-priced favourite Kellahen. The seven-year-old produced a fine round of jumping and raced in second for large parts. He then disputed the lead before taking the lead when three from home. He went clear soon after and another good jump at the last saw him secure a fine win for jockey Luca Morgan.
Sue Smith then completed a double on the day with Aire Valley Lad winning the penultimate race. The eight-year-old was always doing enough and finished a comfortable four lengths ahead of Conquredalofeurope. Aire Valley Lad was prominent before the second and despite a mistake when three out, he soon recovered to fend off the danger from the Donald McCain-trained gelding.
Another day of fine racing was then completed with Peribonka River winning for trainer Iain Jardine and jockey Conor O’Farrell There was support for Amarbelle’s Dream but the Fergal O’Brien-trained filly was unable to match the winner.
TOP TARGET LAST
TIME OUT | Saturday 3rd December
TRAC
LEBOWSKI
AIRE VALLEY LAD
PERIBONKA RIVER
IMPERIAL STORM
Race 1 12.10
2m
1 Rare Edition (IRE) 11-10 2 Rubaud (FR) 11-10 3 Throne Hall (GB) 11-10 4 Mamoon Star (IRE) 11-7 5 Awaythelad (IRE) 11-2 6 Father of Jazz (GB) 11-2 7 He’s A Latchico (IRE) 11-2 8 Iberico Lord (FR) 11-2 9 I Hope Star (IRE) 11-2 10 Off To A Flyer (IRE) 11-2
Race 2 12.45 3m 121y
1 Champ (IRE) 11-7
2 Goshen (FR) 11-7
3 Not So Sleepy (GB) 11-7
4 Paisley Park (IRE) 11-7
5 Miranda (IRE) 11-0
Race 3 1.20 3m
1 Gelino Bello (FR) 11-7
2 McFabulous (IRE) 11-7 3 Mortlach (GB) 11-7
4 Thyme Hill (GB) 11-7
5 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-0
KEMPTON PARK
Race 4 1.55 2m
1 Constitution Hill (GB) 11-10
2 Highway One O Two (IRE) 11-10
3 Metier (IRE) 11-10
4 Sceau Royal (FR) 11-10
5 Epatante (FR) 11-3
Race 5 2.30 3m
Please see pages 24-25
Race 6 3.05 2m 4f 110y
1 Galore Desassences (FR) 11-12
2 Solo (FR) 11-11
3 West Cork (GB) 11-10
4 Balco Coastal (FR) 11-3
5 Panic Attack (IRE) 11-0
6 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 10-13
7 Lord Baddesley (IRE) 10-11
8 Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10-8
9 Art Approval (FR) 10-7
10 Don Alvaro (GB) 10-6
Race 7 3.40 2m 5f
1 Theatre Glory (IRE) 12-0
2 Paddys Motorbike (IRE)11-12
3 Press Your Luck (IRE) 11-12
4 Royaume Uni (IRE) 11-7
5 Jay Bee Why (IRE) 11-7
6 Optimise Prime (IRE) 11-5
7 Bourbali (FR) 11-3
8 Ivaldi (FR) 11-1
9 Guernesey (FR) 11-0
10 Vorashann (FR) 11-0
11 Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-0
12 The Bomber Liston (IRE) 11-0
13 New Found Fame (IRE) 10-11
14 Whatsupwithyou (IRE) 10-11
15 Storm Dennis (IRE) 10-9
Race 1 12.18 2m 4f 35y
1 Kissesforkatie (IRE) 11-10 2 Eureka Creek (IRE) 11-0 3 Tweed Skirt (GB) 10-13 4 Fortunes Melody (GB) 10-8 5 Wynn House (GB) 10-8 6 Volkovka (FR) 10-7 7 Peltwell (IRE) 10-7
Race 2 12.53 1m 7f 50y 1 Endless Escape (IRE) 11-7 2 Ahorsewithnoname (GB)11-0 3 Bay Sam Bella (GB) 11-0 4 Blue Anchor (GB) 11-0 5 Dana’s Gem (IRE) 11-0 6 Eel Pie Island (GB) 11-0 7 Konigin Isabella (GER) 11-0 8 Palmagreen (FR) 11-0 9 Passionate Pursuit (IRE) 11-0 10 Porter In The Park (IRE) 11-0 11 Queens Fortune (IRE) 11-0 12 Roccstar Bay (GB) 11-0 13 Trouville Lady (GB) 11-0
Race 3 1.28 3m 1f 30y 1 Step Back (IRE) 12-2 2 Sizable Sam (GB) 12-2 3 Bbold (IRE) 12-0 4 Golden Sovereign (IRE) 12-0 5 High Stakes (IRE) 11-12 6 Milan Bridge (IRE) 11-12 7 Minella Buster (IRE) 11-9 8 Planned Paradise (IRE) 11-8 9 Putdecashonthedash (IRE) 11-3 10 Alminar (IRE) 11-3 11 Premiumaccess (IRE) 11-3 12 Great d’Ange (FR) 10-12 13 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE) 10-2
WINCANTON
Race 4 2.03 2m 4f 35y
1 The Mighty Arc (IRE) 12-2
2 Runswick Bay (GB) 12-0 3 Huelgoat (FR) 12-0 4 Midnight Midge (GB) 12-0 5 Triple Trade (GB) 11-12 6 Ede’iffs Elton (GB) 11-11
7 Longshanks (IRE) 11-9
8 Dreaming Blue (GB) 11-9
9 Alto Alto (FR) 11-8
10 Earth Business (IRE) 11-3
11 Animal (IRE) 11-2
12 Harlem Soul (GB) 11-1
Race 5 2.38 1m 7f 50y
1 Jaramillo (GB) 12-2
2 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE) 12-2
3 John Betjeman (GB) 11-13
4 Toronto (IRE) 11-13
5 First Quest (USA) 11-12 6 Pachacuti (IRE) 11-12 7 Sambezi (FR) 11-10 8 Greatest Star (FR) 11-9 9 No No Tonic (GB) 11-8
10 Vengeance (GB) 11-8
11 Sadler’s Bay (GB) 11-8
12 Leissieres Express (GB) 11-8
13 Battle March (USA) 11-4
14 Illico des Places (FR) 11-3 15 Girandole (FR) 10-8 16 West Orchard (IRE) 10-2
Race 6 3.13 3m 150y 1 Annual Invictus (IRE) 12-0 2 Umbrigado (IRE) 11-11 3 Fidux (FR) 11-8 4 Stellar Magic (IRE) 11-6 5 Eminent Poet (GB) 11-5 6 Copperhead (GB) 11-4 7 Flemcara (IRE) 11-4 8 Barbados Buck’s (IRE) 11-3 9 Steal A March (GB) 11-3 10 Jepeck (IRE) 11-1 11 Potters Venture (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 3.45 1m 7f 50y 1 Bala Brook (GB) 11-0 2 Beat The Bat (IRE) 11-0 3 Bentley’s Return (IRE) 11-0 4 Choccabloc (GB) 11-0 5 Easy Rider (GB) 11-0 6 Hector’s Hope (GB) 11-0 7 Max Wolf (GB) 11-0 8 Shuil Ceoil (IRE) 11-0 9 Steel Ally (FR) 11-0 10 Table Thirty Four (GB) 11-0 11 Tinklers Hill (IRE) 11-0 12 Way Out (IRE) 11-0 13 Dark Moon (FR) 10-7 14 Gilwen Rosie (GB) 10-7 15 Golden Ace (GB) 10-7 16 Holy Eclipse (GB) 10-7 17 Tuscan Rose (IRE) 10-7
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIRST RACE 11.52 2m 3f 154y THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 QUEENS ROCK (IRE) (34) 22-1 5 11-7 B m Shirocco (GER) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Queens Rock Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Carl Beame Sponsor: Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up only start in Irish points and also hit the crossbar in a Ffos Las bumper on Rules debut in April. Duly landed the odds switched to hurdles on return at Southwell (15.8f, soft) and she possesses plenty of potential. Star RatingHHHHH BHA2 BOWLAND BELLE (GB) (33) 5 5 11-0 B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Graham &
TIMEFORM VIEW Decent jumps pedigree and offered something to work on starting out in a bumper here last month. Probably more one for the longer term Star RatingHHHII BHA3 DARSI’S
6 11-0 B m Darsi
- The Farmers
P. G. McGillion Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWPromise on firstof 2 starts in bumpers but found wanting for speed when well held on hurdles debut over 2m here back in February. Handicaps likely more her bag in due course. Star RatingHHIII BHA4 FIRST VENTURE (IRE) (41) 1P 4 11-0 B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Gesture (IRE)
Jack Tudor Owner: DahlBury Racing
Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: Ms P. Duggan Sponsor: Simply Stunning Interiors TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner of sole start between the flags but her lost action when pulled up on Hereford hurdles debut last month. Star RatingHHIII BHA5 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (25) 3-13 4 11-0 B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Micro Managers Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: Mr Thomas Hore Sponsor: W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW Won 14-runner bumper at Exeter on Rules debut last month and didn’t shape at all badly when third on subsequent hurdles bow at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft), staying on. Likely improver. Star RatingHHHHI BHA6 NELL’S BELLS (IRE) (263) 4/100- 6 11-0 B m Milan - Miss Cilla (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mrs Sarah Leslie Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: E. O’Gorman Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedbumperdebutpromiseinnouncertaintermswhenscoringingoodstyleatCarlislelastDecember SubsequentlywellheldinListed/ Grade2companybutit’stoosoontoforgetthepromisesheshowedatCarlisleandworthasecondlooknowtacklinghurdles. StarRatingHHHII BHA7 PERCULATOR (GB) (40) 6-215 5 11-0 B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodatthethirdtimeofaskinginbumpersatCarlisle(17.2f,heavy)inOctober,showingagoodattitudeundertheconditions. UltimatelywellheldonsubsequenthurdlesdebutatHexhambutlikelytoleavethatformbehindinduecourse. Star RatingHHHII BHA12 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 and a half furlongs novices hurdle race is for fillies and mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races. Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (26 wins from 287 runners, 9%) runs VISITE OFFICIELLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs QUEENS ROCK Longest Traveller: MICRONORMOUS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
Christine Seward Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: R. W. Russell Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
DARLING (IRE) (324) 306-
(FR)
Sister (IRE) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mrs S. Smith Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder:
Jockey:
Trainer:
13 First
8 VISITE OFFICIELLE (FR) (38) 5 4 11-0
Tongue Strap
Stewards Note: FIRST VENTURE: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the
its
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Queens Rock (IRE), 4-1 Micronormous (IRE), 10-1 Nell’s Bells
16-1 Perculator
22-1 Bowland Belle (GB), 25-1
(FR), 40-1
(IRE),
PLAY
QUEENS
didn’t beat a great deal
TIMEFORM
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Race
Gr f Martinborough (JPN) - Visite Royale (FR) Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Owner: Resdev, Mr J Kaye & Mr D Lees Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on Flat who showed a bit sent hurdling in cheekpieces/tongue strap at Catterick 38 days ago, though her jumping needs improvement. Star RatingHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) 5 10 12 Harry Skelton 15-8 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran
worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
horse lost
action.
(IRE),
(GB),
Visite Officielle
First Venture
50-1 Darsi’s Darling (IRE)
SMARTER
ROCK probably
on her Southwell hurdling debut last month but she possesses plenty of potential to improve, so gets the vote to defy a penalty with this longer trip likely to suit. Micronormous made an encouraging start in this sphere at Wincanton recently and rates the main threat ahead of Nell’s Bells.
PREDICTION: 1.QUEENS ROCK (IRE) 2.MICRONORMOUS (IRE) 3.NELL’S BELLS (IRE)
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SECOND RACE 12.27 3m 45y THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2546; Second £1273; Third £636; Fourth £318; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3322.06) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CONCRETE KING (IRE) (282) 45232F- D 8 12-0 B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Mr John Hobbs Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Andrew Pierce TIMEFORMVIEWMultipleIrishpointwinnerwhoranrespectablybackoverfenceswhensecondatFontwell(21.6f,soft)inFebruary.Absentsince falling over the same C&D a month later (departed too far out to suggest outcome) but claims if fully tuned-up Star RatingHHHII BHA 105 2 TREVELYN’S CORN (IRE) (23) 04522-4 D 9 12-0 B g Oscar (IRE) - Present Venture (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr & Mrs D Lees Mr J Kaye & Mr D Pollitt Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who went the wrong way for Paul Nicholls after winning a maiden hurdle atWincanton in March 2019 Runner-uptwicein thissphereinMarchbut safely heldbehindAireValleyLadon returnoverthisC&D23days ago Star RatingHHIII BHA 105 3 JEAN GENIE (FR) (35) 3-22225 6 11-13 Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Lady Koko Jockey: Charlie Price (3) Owner: Oceans Racing Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Richard Venn Sponsor: Tote Dragonbet TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdler/stayingchaserbutremainsalong-standingmaiden,forallthathewentagonisinglycloseatFfosLasin October. Not so good at Ludlow last time and will probably find one ot two too good once more. Star RatingHHHII BHA 104 4 GET PREPARED (GB) (238) 614U5-P 7 11-10 B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Star Ar Aghaidh (IRE) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: The Aldaniti Partnership Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: Mrs Alastair Crow Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWGainedbreakthroughsuccessinahandicaphurdleatSouthwelllastDecemberbutabsentsincemisfiringatWarwickduringthespring.Still,hewas awinnerofhissolestartbetweentheflags,whichaugurswellaheadofthisswitchtofences.Tonguetieonandinteresting. StarRatingHHHII BHA101 5 FEVER ROQUE (FR) (23) 312-3F3 7 11-10 Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belle Saga (FR) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Graham & Christine Seward Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Ms Genevieve Mongin Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressive over hurdles last term and placed both completed starts in this sphere, including over 19.4f here (soft) last time. 1lb lower now and well worth a try over this longer trip, so there’s cause for optimism. Star RatingHHHII BHA 101 6 AIRE VALLEY LAD (GB) (23) 5-25621 CD 8 11-8 B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnie Rock (IRE) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mrs S. Smith Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: George A. Charlton Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW In good heart of late, finishing second at Newcastle prior to opening chase account at the twelfth time of asking over this C&D. 5lb rise fair enough and should be in the mix provided his temperament remains in check. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 99 7 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (23) F014-43 5 11-8 B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Leo Matheson Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-owhoproducedacareerbestwhenoffthemarkinhandicaphurdleatNewcastleinMarch Intheframeboth startssincereturningtoactionlastmonthandcouldhaveaparttoplayifhetakestofences atthefirst attempt. Star RatingHHHII BHA99 14 RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger
that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular three miles novices steeple chase is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards. Leading
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
horses
course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (26 wins from 287 runners, 9%) runs TREVELYN’S CORN
N Mulholland (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs CONCRETE KING Longest Traveller: JEAN GENIE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 242 miles.
B g Shirocco (GER) - Love Train (IRE)
L.
Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Foster, Ilkley
Racing
9 ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (34) 4022-F3 D BF
B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE)
Anthony
10 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (23) 45P6-P0
B g Getaway (GER) -
7 10-10
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
John Wainwright, Malton
6 10-10
Johnston (10)
10-10
15
8 ROCCOWITHLOVE (GB) (24) 1//3PFP-P D 8 11-2
Owner: The Golden Syndicate Trainer: Joanne
Breeder: Mrs
Suenson-Taylor Sponsor: Jo Foster
TIMEFORMVIEWNewbury hurdles winner in February 2020 Failed to complete all 3 starts over fences last season, though, and his race again ended prematurely when pulled up on return/debut for new yard at Sedgefield.Tongue tie goes on. Star RatingHHIII BHA 93
Owner: Mr
Ross Trainer:
Breeder: Greg & Jane Rossiter TIMEFORMVIEWShaping up well over fences, yet to be asked for effort when falling 2 out on return at Hexham and respectable third to Sir Apollo over 27f at Sedgefield (soft) last time. Down 2lb and she could figure in first-time cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHII BHA 87
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish hurdler who landed a Wexford maiden in 2020. Little impact since and didn’t impress with his jumping on chase debut here earlier this month. Star RatingHHIII BHA 87
SIR
B g
Ltd,
Steel TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in 27f Sedgefield handicap chase last month from Espoir Moriviere, jumping much better than previously returned to front-runningandhavingnoissueswiththelongertrip Likelytogiveanothergoodaccountoffthis5lbhighermark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA87 12 BEAT THE EDGE
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Smartwater Utilities Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolecompletedstartinpointsbutnogreatencouragementoverhurdles.Betterthanonchasedebutwhenfourthof8here (19.4f,soft)thismonthbutmorewillbeneedednowbackupintripifhe’stogethisheadinfront.Newheadgear. Star RatingHHHII
13
B
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standingmaidenwhomademoreimpactthanpreviouslyfrom4lboutoftheweightswhenrunner-upbackfrom8months offatNewcastlelastmonth.Drop to19.4fperhapsagainst
butotherspreferredallthesame.
Unique Snoopy (IRE) Jockey: Jack Quinlan Owner: All Or Nothing Racing Club Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton Breeder: Parkville Stud Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
11
APOLLO (IRE) (34) 5524-41 7
Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan England Owner: NMUS Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Breeder: Martin J. Dibbs Sponsor: Northern Medical Ultrasound
Keighley
(IRE) (23) 4004-P4 5 10-4
BHA81
BLACK OPIUM (GB) (23) 4F64-26 8 10-2
m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fragrant Rose Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus Breeder: David Jenks Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd
herherenexttime
Star RatingHHIII BHA 79 14 ESPOIR MORIVIERE (FR) (34) 3P24-02 CD 8 10-2 Ch g Saddex - Sagesse Moriviere (FR)
at Sedgefield (26.9f, soft) last month and should make his presence felt. Star
79 DECLARED
14 2021:
Blinkers worn
PLAY
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIR APOLLO (IRE) 2.AIRE VALLEY LAD 3.GET PREPARED THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Se cond Race
will
a cash prize of £50
will
Jockey: Dylan
Owner: Dickson, Dobbin & Ray Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Mr Patrick Harroin TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles and good start in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D handicap during the spring. Again found just one (Sir Apollo) too good
RatingHHHII BHA
RUNNERS
MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) 5 11 7 Jamie Hamilton 7-2 (Tim Easterby) 14 ran
first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Aire Valley Lad (GB), 7-1 Sir Apollo (IRE), 15-2 Get Prepared (GB), 9-1 Jean Genie (FR), Espoir Moriviere (FR), 10-1 Fever Roque (FR), 12-1 Concrete King (IRE), 14-1 Onestepatatime (IRE), 16-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 18-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 20-1 Trevelyn’s Corn (IRE), 33-1 Black Opium (GB), 40-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 80-1 Roccowithlove (GB)
SMARTER SIR APOLLO opened his account with a bit to spare at Sedgefield last month and seems sure to go well once more after a 5lb rise if his jumping holds up again. Aire Valley Lad looks to have turned over a new leaf and is respected after scoring here 3 weeks ago Get Prepared, on chase debut, and Espoir Moriviere are a couple of others to consider
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Stockeld Park RDA
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Meet Humphrey & Butterscotch (Butsy).
The two ponies are regulars at the weekly sessions run by the Stockeld Park group of Riding for the Disabled. But today they will be in their own special paddock at the races along with their helpers, ready to welcome as many visitors as possible.
Humphrey is a pure bred Dales pony. He is 11 and started going to RDA after Covid. He is a hit with the children because he is so quiet. He bends his head down so they can cuddle him and gets called the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant.
Butsy, as most of the children call him, is a popular member of the RDA team. He is about 23 and has taken part in numerous competitions including Pony Club events. His favourite is show jumping especially when it gets to the jump off. He bombs round the jumps but at RDA he is as quiet as a mouse and very attentive and will do whatever is asked of him. The children love him and he loves them.
Stockeld Park RDA group was set up in 1973 at Stockeld Park and was officially opened by the Princess Royal. Now based at Harrogate Riding Centre, Burn Bridge, the group provides children with physical and learning difficulties from four local schools the opportunity to ride, which as well as bringing great pleasure has many other benefits. The group celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2023. and a number of events are being planned to celebrate this milestone.
Although all RDA groups operate under the umbrella organisation they are independent charities. Helpers and instructors all give their time freely and no charge is made to the children or the schools.The group depends on funds raised through sponsored activities.
Volunteers and supporters from Stockeld Park RDA will be holding an exit collection today after racing and thank you in advance for your donations, which all go to help the club continue.
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK THIRD RACE 1.00 2m 3f 154y THE WILLIAM HILL BUILD #YOURODDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2838; Second £1419; Third £709; Fourth £355; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3703.28) Weights lowered 2lbs. colours no horse form age st-lb 1 COPPERFASTEN (IRE) (36) 15-613 5 12-0 B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Copper Dusht (IRE) Jockey: Charlie Price (3) Owner: Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Terence O’Brien Sponsor: Tote, Dragonbet TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who stepped on her first 2 efforts under Rules when winning a 2 3/4m Stratford maiden hurdle in October Well beaten under a penalty at Exeter since though and her opening mark looks stiff Star RatingHHIII BHA 112 2 CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (23) 36-313 D 5 11-13 B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a bumper for Gordon Elliott and opened his account over hurdles at the second time of asking in a Hexham novice in May. Not seen to best effect under a penalty here 7 months on and needs respecting on handicap debut. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 111 3 SPORTING MIKE (IRE) (27) 4/10-431 D 5 11-13 B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kates The Boss (IRE) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: Declan Phelan Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhoshowedmuchimprovedformtogetoffthemarkonhandicapdebutatSouthwell(20.4f)27daysago,leadingapproachinglast andquickeningclear.Thisistougherbut10lbrisemaynotbeenoughtopreventthefollowupwithfurtherimprovementonthecards. StarRatingHHHHH BHA111 4 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (36) 40-2140 D 6 11-13 B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Jane Nuala Cartwright Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Peter S. McLoughlin TIMEFORMVIEWIrishbumperwinnerwhoopenedhishurdlesaccountinclear-cutstyleatFfosLas(21/2m)inJune.Wasn’tdisgraced 4 months later at Newton Abbot but ran below form at Exeter last time. Needs to bounce back Star RatingHHHII BHA 111 5 GRAND DU NORD (FR) (23) 625-23F 6 11-12 B g Montmartre (FR) - Vanille d’Ainay (FR) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Middleham Park & The Cheltenham Trail 7 Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Stephane Milaveau Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORMVIEWHexhambumperwinnerinApril2021whohasshownafairlevelofformoverhurdles.Weakinthebetting when falling at the third on handicap debut here 23 days ago Star RatingHHHII BHA 110 6 WHERE’S HECTOR (GB) (57) 22223-0 BF 5 11-11 B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Diavoleria Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr J Goodrick Racing Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: M. W. Easterby Sponsor: Stittenham Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles last season and Carlisle reappearance run easily excused having returned lame. Not dismissed but his mark does require some improvement. Star RatingHHHII BHA 109 7 FENNA’S LOSS (IRE) (38) 011202 D 5 11-11 Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Caronova (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: URSA Major Racing & Mrs S Morrell Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: P. O’Gorman Sponsor: Elston Engineering Limited, Elstone Engineering TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholanded6-runnermaidenonhurdlesdebutatUttoxeter(20f)inJulyandbuiltonthatwhenrunner-upatPerth(16.2f)nexttime.Excuses forheavydefeatonhandicapdebutandquicklybackontrackreturnedtonovicecompanywhensecondatCatterick.Oughttobecompetitive StarRatingHHHII BHA109 18 RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for novice threeyear-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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. Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs SANTOS BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs SANTOS BLUE Fancy That: N Mulholland won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs WATERGRANGE JACK today. Longest Traveller: COPPERFASTEN trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 242 miles.
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Loss (IRE), 14-1 Where’s Hector (GB), 16-1 Grand du Nord (FR), 18-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), 20-1 Bollin Neil (GB), 22-1 Copperfasten (IRE), Mr Dealer (IRE), 25-1 Santos Blue (GB)
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SPORTING MIKE looked well ahead of his mark when scoring in striking fashion at Southwell last month, so he’s taken to defy a 10lb rise and make it 2 from 2 in handicaps. Maggie Barrett and Curley Finger head the opposition.
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10 BOLLIN NEIL (GB) (28) 025/-2P
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Owner: Habton Racing club
Breeder: Habton Farms
Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on the Flat who ran creditably making his handicap debut in this sphere when second at Hexham (2m) on penultimate start. Pulled up in a stronger race at Catterick subsequently though, so bounce back called for. Star RatingHHHII BHA 101 11 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (23) U2-4050 5 11-3 B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty Jockey: Mr Ben Sutton (7) Owner: Mr N. Sutton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer in a top yard but has yet to better modest form over hurdles and looks to have been handed a stiff opening mark. Star RatingHHIII BHA 101 12 MR DEALER (IRE) (59) 0543-20 10 11-2 B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Vera Glynn (IRE) Jockey: Jack
Owner: Mrs M. Dodgson Trainer: Ashley Dodgson, Thirsk Breeder: Seamus Cooney TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenwholookedrustyafter6monthsoffwheneighthof11inhandicaphurdle(20/1)atthiscourse (21.2f, good) in October Should step up on that and not without each-way hope. Star RatingHHHII BHA 100 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: GARINCHA (IRE) 5 11 9 Adam Wedge 14-1 (Neil Mulholland) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10 Stewards Note: WHERE’S HECTOR: Following its run on 30/10/2022 it was reported that the horse returned lame. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sporting Mike (IRE), 6-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 7-1 Maggie Barrett (IRE), 17-2 Prairie Wolf
9-1 Fenna’s
Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5)
Trainer: Tim Easterby Malton
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPORTING MIKE
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FOURTH RACE 1.35 3m 45y THE WILLIAM HILL ROWLAND MEYRICK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £50000 Owners Prize Money Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse form age st-lb 1 FANION D’ESTRUVAL (FR) (30) 41234-0 7 12-0 B g Enrique - Urfe d’Estruval (FR) Jockey: Miss Lucy Turner (5) Owner: Mr David Wilson Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Marie-Francoise Le Gentil Sponsor: Faucets Limited TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedperformerlastseason,taking21/2mhandicapatNewburyandmatchedthatnext2starts,thirdinGrade1AscotChase.Lookedrusty andneverfiguredonreturninCoralGoldCuponreturnbuthe’sundoubtedlyaverysmartperformeronhisday.Notruledout. StarRatingHHHII BHA159 2 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (23) 1/1P1P-U C D 8 11-13 Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE)
Robert Dunne Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: M. Conaghan TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserathisbestwhoaddedtohistallyinGrade2CotswoldChaseatCheltenhaminJanuary.PulledupinGoldCupnextstartand gotnofurtherthanthefourthonreturn/followingwindopintheManyCloudsatAintree3weeksago Thisshouldrevealmore. StarRatingHHHII BHA158 3 SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) (23) 1112-14 7 11-12 B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Reevolesa (IRE) Jockey: Callum Bewley Owner: Claxby & Co Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Noel O’Brien Sponsor: Brocksbushes Limited TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tlookedbacksincesentoverfences,findingfurtherprogresstogainfourthsuccessonreturnatKelso(26f)inOctober Creditablefourth(without lookinglikelywinner)inManyCloudsChaseatAintree23daysagoandhe’saplayerreturnedtohandicapsdespitecareer-highmark. StarRatingHHHHI BHA157 4 AYE RIGHT (IRE) (30) 5130-2P D 9 11-11 B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) Jockey: Edward Austin (5) Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Breeder: Patrick Cashman Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwholandedtheRehearsalChaseatNewcastlelastwinter OverfacedinGoldCupfinalstartbutquicklybacktobestwhensecond onreturnatKelso(26f)inOctober Rarepoordisplayinthisyear’srenewaloffirst-namedracebutlikelytypetobounceback StarRatingHHHII BHA156 5 KALASHNIKOV (IRE) (648) 05/0234/- C 9 11-10 Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fairy Lane (IRE) Jockey: Jack Quinlan Owner: Mr Paul Murphy Trainer: Amy Murphy Newmarket Breeder: Sunnyhill Stud Ltd Sponsor: Amy Murphy Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since landing Grade 1 event at Aintree in 2018/19 but has run some good races in defeat since, third in the Denman Chase at Newbury during early 2021. Fourth in Ryanair Chase of that season but he’s been absent since. Star RatingHHHII BHA 155 6 SPORTING JOHN (IRE) (58) FP/141-4 D BF 7 11-6 B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Stephanie Hanly TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1novicechasewinnerwhodidn’tkickoninthissphereduringearly2021.However,firmlybackontrackwhenlanding2ofhis3starts instayinghandicaphurdleslastwinterandhemaywellcomeonforhisreturnfourthinaGrade2hurdlehereinOctober. StarRatingHHHII BHA151 7 SHAN BLUE (IRE) (261) 252/F62- CD 8 11-3 B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr Colm Donlon Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Desmond Amond Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner as a novice who was in process of delivering most visually impressive display when falling 3 out in last season’s Charlie Hall. Never figuredinRyanairnextstartbutbackontrackwhenrunner-upinAintreehandicap(25f)finalstart.Hastorateaseriousplayeronreturn. StarRatingHHHHH BHA148 22 Trifecta rollover race RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards. 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 Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs SHAN BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE Longest Traveller: LOSTINTRANSLATION trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 291 miles.
Jockey:
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Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Shan Blue (IRE), 7-1 Into Overdrive (GB), 15-2 Sounds Russian (IRE), 11-1 Fanion d’Estruval (FR), Chantry House (IRE), Aye Right (IRE), 14-1 Kalashnikov (IRE), Sporting John (IRE), Lostintranslation (IRE), Zanza (IRE), 22-1 Top Ville Ben (IRE), Windsor Avenue (IRE)
SHAN BLUE was in the process of delivering one of the most visually impressive displays in the Charlie Hall’s recent history when falling 3 out on return last winter and, whilst unable to build on the promise of that run in 2 starts thereafter, he’s well worth another chance to prove his mark of 148 a lenient one on return for his leading yard Into Overdrive and Sounds Russian are 2 upwardly mobile chasers and rate live dangers, whilst Sporting John is another to keep an eye on.
23 8 LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) (30) 15P00-0 10 11-2 B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Falika (FR) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: Taylor & O’Dwyer Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Breeder: Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaseratbest(BetfairChasewinnerandthirdinCheltenhamGoldCupin2019/20).LosthiswayafteranAscotreappearancewinlastseason butbestnotjudgedtooharshlyonlastmonth’sreturninCoralGoldCup(inconveniencedbystandingstart).Cheekpiecesbackon. StarRatingHHHII BHA147 9 ZANZA (IRE) (30) P0P-621 8 10-13 B g Arcadio (GER) - What A Bleu (IRE) Jockey: Micheal Nolan Owner: Louisville Syndicate Elite Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Larry Doyle Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORMVIEWRanpoorlyonreappearancebutbackoverfences,ranwellwhenrunner-upover19.4fhereonhispenultimaterunpriortoenhancing hisexcellentrecordatNewbury(22.4f)4weeksago Moreonhisplateinthisstrongeraffairfrom10lbhighernow,though.Star RatingHHHII BHA144 10 TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (48) F312P-3 CD 10 10-13 B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Jockey: Thomas Dowson Owner: Harbour Rose Partnership Trainer: Philip Kirby Richmond Breeder: Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWVerycapablehurdler/chaseronhisdaywhowonthisbackin2019andbesteffortsinceoverfenceswhenthird12monthsago.Tastedsuccess overhurdlesthereafterandhecomesherehavingshowedplentyofzestwhenthirdonreturnovertimberinNovember StarRatingHHHII BHA144 11 WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (30) P1PP-P4 D 10 10-12 B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Phil & Julie Martin Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Miss J. A. Buchanan Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWellservedbyfittingofblinkerswhentakingSkyBetChaseatDoncasterinJanuary.Pulledupnext3starts(includingonreturn) but bouncedback toformwhenfourthintheRehearsalatNewcastle4weeksago.Task istobuildonthatnow. Star RatingHHHII BHA143 12 INTO OVERDRIVE (GB) (30) 4111-12 C D 7 10-11 B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Brig Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Mrs Wendy Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr & Mrs Michael Hamilton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition over fences, completing the 4-timer on reappearance run here (19.4f) in October Improved further when beatenonlyby L’HommePresseintheRehearsal4weeksagoandheremainsverymuchonetobeinterestedin. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 142 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) 8 11 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 4-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 9 ran Hood worn by No 10 Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 5,
8, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8. Stewards Note: AYE RIGHT: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHAN BLUE (IRE) 2.INTO OVERDRIVE 3.SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Fo urt h Race GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bread fillies and mares. BOOKMAKERS National Association of Bookmakers. Bookmakers, both on and off the course, are helping to pay for the improvement of racing through the Levy Fund. William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIFTH RACE 2.10 2m 5f 56y THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10500 Owners Prize Money Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (26) 61-0105 D 7 12-0 Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) Jockey: Micheal Nolan Owner: RacehorseClub.com Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: Joe Fogarty Sponsor: RacehorseClub.com TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways back over fences after 5 months off in 5-runner handicap at Market Rasen (21.4f) in September Well held next 2 starts, however, and back over hurdles now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 128 2 ASHINGTON (GB) (19) 1-P0352 7 11-11 B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: URSA Major Racing Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Springfield Farm Partnership Sponsor: Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinneratSedgefieldinFebruaryandhasstartedthisseasonwithsomecreditableeffortsindefeat over timber and fences. More needed to resume winning ways, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125 3 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (44) 4/1214-0 C 7 11-11 B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr John Wade
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett Sponsor: JohnWade (Haulage) Limited, STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2ofhis3startsinnovicehurdles,includinghereinFebruary.DisappointingwhenbeatenatshortoddsinasmallfieldatNewcastleonhandicap debutbutwasmuchbetterthanbareresulthereonreturn,afinal-flightblundercostinghimmanylengths.Remainsunexposed. StarRatingHHHHI BHA125 4 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (23) 1032-20 D 7 11-9 B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Jockey:
(3) Owner: The Oakwood Nobels
Hammond, Middleham Breeder: T. C. Dawson Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive,3-timewinneroverhurdlesduring2021/22whoreturnedwithagoodsecondtoatotallyunexposedsortatWetherby (19.7f)(clearofremainder).UnsuitedbythewaytheracedevelopedatAintreenexttimesonottakenlightly Star RatingHHHII BHA123 5 OSCAR THYNE (IRE) (45) 01/056-3 7 11-9 B g Oscar (IRE) - Coolsilver (IRE) Jockey: Jack Hogan (5) Owner: Mr Patrick Sheanon Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Ms Colette O’Driscoll Sponsor: Bresbet TIMEFORM VIEWWinning hurdler/chaser for Gavin Cromwell and shaped well on yard debut after 17 months off when good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good) 45 days ago One to be interested in. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123 6 BALLYCALLAN FAME (IRE) (362) 4P/13F/P- C 7 11-8 B m Fame And Glory - Sallie’s Secret (IRE) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: Wendy and Teresa Wesley & Mr Nick Kent Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Breeder: Mrs T. Shaughnessy TIMEFORMVIEWSprunga125/1surpriseinanovicehurdleatthismeeting2yearsago Showedthatwasnoflukewhensetforseconduntilafinal-flightfallherelater thatseason.However,stoppedquickly(reportedlybledandhadirregularheartbeat)atDoncasterayearagoandnotseensince. StarRatingHHIII BHA122 7 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (47) 2-12343 7 11-7 B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) Jockey: William Maggs (10) Owner: Kc Sofas Ltd Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles in 2021 who opened chase account in a Warwick mares’ novice in May. Respectable efforts back hurdling last twice but only a return to her very best will suffice here. Star RatingHHHII BHA 121 24 RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 130. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Longest Traveller: THANKSFORTHEHELP trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
Trainer:
Emma Smith-Chaston
Trainer: Micky
12-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 20-1 One True King (IRE), 22-1 Ballycallan Fame (IRE), Benny’s Oscar (IRE)
TIGER JET is progressing well this season and remains on a fair mark, so is preferred to Thanksforthehelp, who made an encouraging handicap debut at Punchestown in the spring. Oscar Thyne caught the eye on his belated return for a new yard at Cheltenham so is another to consider
25 8 ZABEEL CHAMPION (GB) (79) 1241-0 5 11-6 B g Poet’s Voice - Stars In Your Eyes Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapper onFlat.Successfulstartoverhurdlesat Leicester(2m)lasttermandregainedthewinning threadon handicap debutatHaydockinApril.Shapedasifneedingcomebackandremainswithpotentialinthissphere.Headgearon. Star RatingHHHHI BHA120 9 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (243) 4322-3 5 11-3 Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: Mr Mickael Fennessy Sponsor: W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW Produced another encouraging effort when third of 24 on handicap debut at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Should progress again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 117 10 BENNY’S OSCAR (IRE) (23) 3112/-F0 D 7 11-2 B or Br g Oscar (IRE) - Benefit Ball (IRE) Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews (3) Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Michael Long Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerandmadeasuccessfultransitiontohurdlingatWarwickinFebruary2021.Similarformwhenrunner-upatNewcastlefollowingmonth.Didn’tget beyondthefirstswitchedtofencesatUttoxeteronhisbelatedreturnlastmonthbutwellheldbackinthissphere2weekslater Tonguetied. StarRatingHHIIIBHA116 11 TIGER JET (IRE) (30) 535-141 6 11-0 Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr S Gale and Partner Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Mrs Carmel Cummins Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatperformerwhoboltedupina23fHexhamhandicaphurdle.ShapedmuchbetterthanresultatAintreenexttime and quickly back on the up with a novice win at Newcastle last month. On a fair mark back in a handicap. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 114 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: THE BRIMMING WATER (IRE) 6 11 7 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Samuel Drinkwater) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7. Stewards Note: BALLYCALLAN FAME: Following
its run on 29/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. BENNY’S OSCAR: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Thanksforthehelp (FR), 13-2 Tiger Jet (IRE), 8-1 Oscar Thyne (IRE), 17-2 Rafferty’s Return (GB), Zabeel Champion (GB), 10-1 Ashington (GB), 11-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE),
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIGER JET (IRE) 2.THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 3.OSCAR THYNE (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Fift h Race EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SAFETY & SECURITY - KNOW THE RACEDAY/EVENT PLAN ACTIONS TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND ENHANCE RACECOURSE SECURITY Arrive early and minimise what you carry which will speed up entry if bag searches are in operation. BE VIGILANT: If you see anything suspicious inform a racecourse member of staff immediately. If you see anything that could pose an immediate threat to safety, dial 999. 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. Once away and safe, for advice and incident updates follow the local Police Force on Twitter. For additional information, check the racecourse website and social media. STAY ALERT - STAY SAFE Thank You for Your Co-Operation William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this
They will also present a memento to the winning owner.
race.
Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group, Vertem Asset Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedinAintreeGrade1noviceonfinalstartlastseasonbutthat’shisonlydefeatin6outingsoverfences,bouncingbackingoodstylewhen 31/2lengthstoostrongforEldoradoAlleninCharlieHallonWetherbyreappearance.Muchrespectedfortrainerwithoutstandingrecordinthis. TFR BHA164
3
ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (37) 2130-22 8 11-10
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR)
Brendan Powell J O J P Romans & Terry Warner
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW LandedHaldonGoldCupatExeterandDenmanChase(beatRoyalePagaille)atNewburylastseason.Goodrunner-upeffortsintheCharlie HallatWetherby(beaten31/2lengthsbyBravemansgame)andBetfairatHaydockthistermbutsurelymoreaplacethanwincontenderTFR BHA162
11-10
KEMPTON PARK 2.30 3m
LADBROKES KING
B
B
THE
GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £250000 Owners Prize Money 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800. (Penalty Value £142375) colours no horse age st-lb 1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (23) 2121-53 D BF 7 11-10 Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mrs C Wymer & Mr PJS Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Mr D.P Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNomatchforBravemansgameinKautoStaronthiscardlastyearbuthadthatrivalandL’HommePressebehindhimwhenwinningAintreeGrade1on finalstartlastseason.DisappointedbehindBravemansgameinCharlieHallonreturnbutbackontrackwhenthirdinManyCloudsatAintreesince.TFR BHA161 2 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (58) 11114-1 CD 7 11-10 Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden J O John Dance and Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
4 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (51) 1613-31 D 8 11-10 Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR)
Rachael Blackmore J O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T B Mr Bruno Vagne Cheveley Park Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWCameupshortintopcompanyover2minthespringbuthegothiscareerfirmlybackontrackwhensteppedupto3monhisDownRoyal reappearance,seeingoffKemboyby13/4lengthsinthatGrade1contest Unlikelytobetoofarawayifshowingupinsimilarform. TFR BHA165 5 FRODON (FR) (37) 1400-13 CD 10
Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR)
6 HITMAN (FR) (37) 2232-21
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)
O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Very talented sort who was the easy winner of a 21.5f Haydock graduation event last month. However, he’s always found the odd one too strong at Graded level and isn’t certain to benefit from the step up to 3m.TFR BHA160 7 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (30) 11113-1 D 7 11-10 Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) Charlie Deutsch J O DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards) Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Bernard Camp Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Top novice last season and produced a high-class handicap performance when pushed out to win the Rehearsal at Newcastle (3m, good) on his reappearance a month ago. Could be even more to come and the one to beat TFR BHA170 8 MILLERS BANK (GB) (22) 21-5U22 C BF 8 11-10 Br B g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter Jonathan Burke J O Millers Bank Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T B A. M. Hales Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 novice chase winner at Aintree last spring and has confirmed himself a very smart chaser when runner-up in Carlisle listed and HuntingdonGrade2onhislast2outings.Thisdemandsmore,though,andhe’salsoyettoprovehestays3m.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime. TFR BHA155 9 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (263) 6/21255- CD 8 11-10 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) Tom Scudamore J O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwashaspostedhigh-classhandicapperformanceswhenwinningthelast2runningsofthePeterMarshatHaydock.Lastyear’sseason’s secondinBetfairChaseandfifthinCheltenmhamGoldCupshowhecanbecompetitiveintopcompanybutheneedsmoreforthewin. TFR BHA163
Bryony Frost J O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classfront-runningchaserwhowonthe2020runningofthis.BadgerBeerwinatWincantonlastmonthbutshowshe’sstillverycapable asheclosesinonhis11thbirthdaybuthewasbeaten181/2lengthswhenthird(EldoradoAllensecond)inBetfairatHaydocksince. TFR BHA162
6 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
PLAY SMARTER
It was some performance from L’HOMME PRESSE to defy a lofty mark of 164 with something to spare in the Rehearsal at Newcastle and he can make it an impressive 7-8 over fences. Charlie Hall winner Bravemansgame, who is bidding to provide Paul Nicholls with a remarkable 13th win in this midwinter highlight, is feared most ahead of Envoi Allen, who got his career firmly back on track when stepped up to 3m at Down Royal last time.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.ENVOI ALLEN (FR)
RACE RESULT
RACE TIME DISTANCE
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
HORSE WELFARE
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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.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: TORNADO FLYER (IRE) 8 11 10 Daniel Mullins 28-1 (W P Mullins) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 L’homme Presse (FR), 5-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 8-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 9-1 Hitman (FR), 25-1 Frodon (FR), 33-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), Royale Pagaille (FR), 40-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 66-1 Millers Bank (GB)
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs AMOOLA GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs AMOOLA GOLD Fancy That: M Hammond won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs SCHIEHALLION MUNRO today. Longest Traveller: BRIEF TIMES & ANY NEWS trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SIXTH RACE 2.45 2m 3f 85y THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12500 Owners Prize Money Winner £4632; Second £2317; Third £1158; Fourth £579; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6045.06) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 SCHIEHALLION MUNRO (GB) (23) F110-4U CD 9 12-2 Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Mrs Fawlty Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Tennant, Lynch,Sharpe and Boston Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Miss K. Hannigan Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged this contest last season and backed that up with further success over C&D in February. Unseated rider latest but had made a solid return here previously and is back down to his last winning mark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 142 2 KARL PHILIPPE (FR) (44) 25112-1 CD 7 12-1 Ch g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Kaer Gwell (FR) Jockey: Jack Hogan (5) Owner: C Coley, D Porter, H Redknapp, P Smith Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: A. De La Motte Saint Pierre & N. Cottin Sponsor: Bresbet TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase over C&D (good) 44 days ago, pushed out. 7lb higher now but remains relatively low mileage and holds strong claims. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 141 3 ANY NEWS (IRE) (345) P/62343- 7 11-9 Ch g Stowaway - Kisskiss Bang Bang (IRE) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Jane Nuala Cartwright Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Aileen Persse & Hannah Persse TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinner Stilllookingforfirstvictoryinthisspherebutwasn’tdisgracedoverlongertripinGraded company atWarwick when last seen in January and is worth a second look in the market on return. Star RatingHHHII BHA 135 4 AMOOLA GOLD (GER) (37) 4304-00 C 9 11-9 B g Mamool (IRE) - Aughamore Beauty (IRE) Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews (3) Owner: Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Gestut Romerhof Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over fences but been some time since he last scored and has disappointed in both starts this term Star RatingHHIII BHA 135 5 BRIEF TIMES (IRE) (42) 202-221 6 11-8 B g Doyen (IRE) - Dali’s Theatre Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: Ms S. Exell Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Ms T. Hassett TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/fairly useful hurdles winner who has made a bright start over fences, comfortably landing 3-runner Plumpton novices’ handicap (19.7f) 42 days ago Possible he can do better again in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII BHA 134 6 ORRISDALE (IRE) (35) 2611-4P 8 11-4 B g Oscar (IRE) - Back To Loughadera (IRE) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Miss Katharine J. Holland Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: J. J Harty Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful chaser last term, signing off with a couple of small-field victories in 21f Hereford handicaps. Both this season’s efforts have lacked spark, though. Star RatingHHIII BHA 130 7 DALYOTIN (FR) (51) 3/2041-2 D 6 10-13 B g Poliglote - Dalyonne (FR) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Gay and Peter Hartley Trainer:
Menzies,
Breeder: Mr Gilles Le Baron
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
VIEW Off the mark
Star
28
Rebecca
Sedgefield
Sponsor:
TIMEFORM
over fences at Sedgefield (21.1f) in March and started this campaign with good second of 8 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) 51 days ago Entitled to build on that.
RatingHHHII BHA 125
10-10
10-2
29 8 BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) (58) 2321F-6
Gained reward
consistency when scoring
the
final
as if needed the run when last of 6 on his Ayr
in
Will need to have come on a fair bit. Star
B g
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form when fitted with a visor in spring 2021, winning at Newcastle and posting good second at Haydock. However, ran no sort of race on return from 19-month absence last month. Star RatingHIIII
122
CD 9 10-13 B g Ask - Femme du Noir (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: The Mount Fawcus Partnership Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr Tom Howley Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing TIMEFORMVIEW
for
from
front over C&D in March Fell at Newcastle
start. Shaped
reappearance
October
RatingHHIII BHA 125 9 FORTIFIED BAY (IRE) (26) 42P1/2-P 10
Makfi - Divergence (USA) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr Alan Baxter Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
BHA
10 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (39) 4233-36 9
B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR)
VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2020 and hard to make a strong case for after finishing last of 6 to
in handicap chase (13/2) at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 39 days ago 6lb out of the weights. Star Rating
BHA 108 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: SCHIEHALLION
Visor
No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Karl Philippe (FR), 5-1 Brief Times (IRE), 11-2 Dalyotin (FR), 8-1 Schiehallion Munro (GB), 9-1 Any News (IRE), 18-1 Buster Valentine (IRE), 20-1 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 25-1 Orrisdale (IRE), Fortified Bay (IRE), 28-1 Amoola Gold (GER) PLAY
Last year’s winner SCHIEHALLION MUNRO will be suited by likely conditions and can the take the prize home once more. Karl Philippe and Dalyotin look the likeliest dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCHIEHALLION
THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Sixt h Race ABANDONMENT REFUND DAILY SALES In the event of an abandonment, no refunds for admission purchased at the turnstiles will be made on the day. In order to obtain a refund please return your proof of purchase to the Racecourse within 14 days providing your full name and contact details. The following rules apply: a) Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund. ADVANCE SALES Full information regarding the abandonment policy for admissions purchased in advance of the raceday is available at wetherbyracing.co.uk and a notice will be posted on the website home page in the instance of abandonment. WETHERBY RACECOURSE, YORK ROAD, WETHERBY LS22 5EJ ABBREVIATIONS BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated. d—Disqualified. r—Ran Out. William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this
They will also present a memento to the winning owner.
Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mr John Wade Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Patrick McElroy Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd TIMEFORM
Slanelough
HIIII
MUNRO 8 11 12 Conor O’Farrell 3-1 (Micky Hammond) 8 ran
worn by
SMARTER
MUNRO 2.KARL PHILIPPE (FR) 3.DALYOTIN (FR)
race.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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.
Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Owner: The Golden Cuckoo Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Joseph Stewart Investments Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SEVENTH RACE 3.20 2m THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2838; Second £1419; Third £709; Fourth £355; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3703.28) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CLEAR WHITE LIGHT (GB) (223) 42/041-3 D BF 6 12-0 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Dalkova Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: The cosy at home family and friends
Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who easily made a winning start over hurdlesat Hexham before running with credit under a penalty at the same course. Off 7 months and has left Sandy Forster Star RatingHHHII BHA 113 2 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (18) 22 5 12-0 B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE)
Jack Tudor Owner: Bernardine and Sean Mulryan
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Haras du Logis St Germain TIMEFORM VIEW Smart Flat winner who has shaped with encouragement in a couple of
Trainer:
Jockey:
Trainer:
novice hurdles and looks capable of better having his first go in handicaps, so he’s well worth chancing. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 113 3 BONNE VITESSE (IRE) (40) 1531-3 CD 4 11-13 B f Fast Company (IRE) - Mirabile Dictu (IRE)
discredited when third at
last
Others look better treated,
Star Rating
112 4 CHTI BALKO (FR) (35) 30250-4 D
Br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who wasn’t
Hexham
time.
however.
HHIII BHA
10 11-13
Owner: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
Breeder: Didier Guyot and Pierre Guyot
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who failed to capitalise on a drop in grade when only fourth at Musselburgh on return but may build on that fitted with cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHII BHA 112 5 GALAHAD THREEPWOOD (GB) (24) 3-2P552 5 11-12 B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary
Woods Owner: The Megsons
Naunton Breeder: Peter Winkworth
Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Mick Channon. Just fair form over hurdles to date but upped his game when second in a Sandown handicap last time and can’t be discounted. Star RatingHHHII BHA 111 6 NETYWELL (FR) (30) 4241-46 CD 5 11-11 B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR) Jockey: Patrick Wadge (7) Owner: County Set Five & K Hunter Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice hurdler who signed off for last term with stylish win in a C&D maiden in March Underwhelming start over fences but remains with potential back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 110 7 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (30) 4531-41 D 8 11-11 B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose
Owner: B Jones & Son
Breeder: C. F. C. Jackson
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who made a successful switch to chasing at Bangor a month ago and merits respect off only 2lb higher back hurdling. Star
30
Jockey: Abbie McCain (5)
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
Jockey: Kielan
Trainer: Ben Pauling,
Sponsor:
Jockey: Jack Hogan (5)
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies
RatingHHHII BHA 110
Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (26 wins from 287 runners, 9%) runs BONNE VITESSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs COUSU MAIN Fancy That: Sue Smith won this race in 2014 and 2019. The stable runs EDGAR ALLAN POE today. Longest Traveller: I HAVE A VOICE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 273 miles.
GREEN (IRE) (32) 40-21 D 5
11-11
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Owner: The Kestrel Partnership Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr Richard Brown Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11-11
Jockey: Edward Austin (5) Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Breeder: Leonard Whitmore Sponsor: Tote
Br g Jeremy (USA) - Sithgaoithe (IRE)
10 COUSU MAIN (FR) (20) 1P4-603 D
6 11-10
Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Sponsor: Wastecom Nrg Ltd
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Just Pegasus (USA)
11 ROB ROYAL (FR) (793) F03/221/- D 10
HHIII BHA
11-9
Jockey: Jack Quinlan Owner: Mr Nick Carter Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
Gr g Rob Roy (USA) - Royale Trophy (FR)
g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Mrs Deirdre McGrath Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
Conor Rabbitt (7)
Andrew Crook, Leyburn
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Molly and Paul Willis Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Breeder: J. S. Bolger Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd
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TIMEFORMVIEWStepped
and more improvement when off
Interesting
8 CHAPEL
up on his 2 runs in bumpers when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) on hurdles debut
the mark at Kelso last time.
handicap debutant. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 110 9 DANCEWITHTHEWIND (IRE) (22) 42/11/-03 D 7
TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupwhenwinningapairof2mhandicapsinautumn2020 Missedthefollowingseasonbut,having shaped as if in need of reappearance, showed he retains ability when third at Kelso last time. Star RatingHHHII
BHA 110
TIMEFORM VIEW All downhill since he landed a Uttoxeter maiden last year and others make more appeal. Star
Rating
109
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form in 2020, scoring at Kelso when last seen. Not seen since, however, so hard to know how much ability he retains. Star
B
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been a consistent performer over hurdles and got
at
(15.5f) 29
ago Up 6lb but still not taken lightly with
retained.
RatingHHIII BHA 108 12 BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (29) 225201 D 6 11-6
off the mark in refitted cheekpieces in 7-runner handicap
Leicester
days
headgear
Star RatingHHHHI BHA 105 13 LADY BABS (GB) (39) 225421 8 11-5 Br m Malinas (GER) - Jontys’lass
14 I
Jockey:
Owner: Ashgill Stud Trainer:
Breeder: Ashgill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the return to Market Rasen when scoring easily last month but he’s seemingly not quite as effective at others tracks, so others are preferred. Star RatingHHHII BHA 104
HAVE A VOICE (IRE) (45) 431 D 3 10-13 B g Vocalised (USA) - Fionnuar (IRE)
for Jim Bolger and progressing
over hurdles, off
in emphatic fashion at Southwell last month. One to consider switched to handicaps. Star Rating
113 15 TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) (40) 4/0-44 5 10-10 B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE)
Owner:
TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability in bumpers/over hurdles and hard to rule out improvement now switched to handicaps. The assessor has taken no chances with opening mark, however. Star RatingHHIII BHA 95 16 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (38) 52-0 8 10-9 B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mr I. B. Barker Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time winner on the Flat and fair form in a couple of maiden hurdles last season. However, he ran no sort of a race on return in a Catterick novice and while this switch to handicap company is no bad thing, others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII BHA 94 DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2021: DEMI SANG (FR) 8 11 2 Jamie Hamilton 10-1 (Sara Ender) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12, 13 Stewards Note: COUSU MAIN: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Brentford Hope (GB), 9-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), 10-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 11-1 Bridge Road (IRE), 12-1 Chti Balko (FR), 14-1 Netywell (FR), Feel The Pinch (GB), Lady Babs (GB), 18-1 Clear White Light (GB), Galahad Threepwood (GB), Dancewiththewind (IRE), 22-1 Rob Royal (FR), 25-1 Bonne Vitesse (IRE), 33-1 Cousu Main (FR), 40-1 Take Centre Stage (IRE), 50-1 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) Se ve nt h Race
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland
fast
the mark
HHHHI BHA
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Mr Michael Scholey Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mrs E. Kelly Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRENTFORD HOPE 2.I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) 3.CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Log on to Wetherby Racecourse FREE WIFI today. follow us on instagram WETHERBYRACES William Hill will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner. Win VIP experiences at selected racecourses throughout the UK, including: Two hospitality tickets to the Grand National, Aintree worth over £800! *A pair of Premier Enclosure tickets for Wetherby *For use between January and June 2023 www.raceday-ready.com 18+ Terms and Conditions apply. ENTER NOW
BRENTFORD HOPE has shown aptitude for hurdling and his smart Flat form gives him scope for improvement on this handicap debut, so he’s preferred to I Have A Voice, who opened his account at the third attempt in this sphere last time. Chapel Green and stablemate Netywell are also worthy of a mention.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.52 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each 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 In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 22 entries at £30 - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.27 - THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3322 to the winning horse The second to receive £1530, the third £764 the fourth £383, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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 stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 24 entries at £30 - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2546; Second £1273; Third £636; Fourth £318; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3322.06) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL BUILD #YOURODDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3703 to the winning horse The second to receive £1706, the third £852, the fourth £427 the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb 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 stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 24 entries at £30 - Closed December 20th, 2022 Owners Prize Money Winner £2838; Second £1419; Third £709; Fourth £355; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3703.28) Weights lowered 2lb
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL ROWLAND MEYRICK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670 for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). 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 stable hand 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 25 entries at £250. - Closed December 20th, 2022 Owners Prize Money Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2458, the third £1228, the fourth £615, 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). £45 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb 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 stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 22 entries at £45 - Closed December 20th 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6045 to the winning horse The second to receive £2784, the third £1391, the fourth £697 the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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 stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 19 entries at £55. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £4632; Second £2317; Third £1158; Fourth £579; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6045.06)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3703 to the winning horse The second to receive £1706, the third £852, the fourth £427, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb 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 stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 28 entries at £30 - Closed December 20th 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2838; Second £1419; Third £709; Fourth £355; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3703.28) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
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