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B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR) Jockey: Daryl Jacob Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited
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HHHHH Selected to win the race.
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HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart novice chaser, cracking second in Marsh Chase at the Festival, and he occupied same spot when makingapleasingreturnatNewtonAbbot20daysago Hashisstaminatoproveover3mthough. Star RatingHHHII BHA 152
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RACE ONE
BALLYBEG BOSS shaped with promise on his debut under Rules when second in a Hereford bumper last month and Donald McCain’s gelding appeals as the type to progress now sent over timber Fiston De Becon was well supported ahead of his stable debut and he is expected to take a step forward here along with Lethal Industry, who hit the woodwork at Newcastle on his latest outing. Gift Of Raaj and Harkangel are others to consider
WIN: BALLYBEG BOSS
RACE TWO
DANGER: Fiston De Becon
HitchingJackingcruisedtosuccessatUttoxeteronhishurdlesdebutlastmonth,but,thoughhedemandsrespect, CHOOSETHENEWS edges the vote An impressive winner of a point-to-point last April, the son of Westerner proved far too strong for his rivals at Ayr and a 7lb penalty might not be enough to prevent him from following up Galudon has shown signs of ability in both of his starts over timber and he is fancied to follow them home.
WIN: CHOOSETHENEWS
RACE THREE
DANGER: Hitching Jacking
CORNERSTONE LAD is now 2lb lower than when landing the corresponding event last year and recent performances would suggest Micky Hammond’s gelding is on good terms with himself The nine-year-old is fancied to repeat the dose, possibly at the main expense of Pay The Piper, who could return to form in a first-time tongue-tie. Witness Protection has a lengthy absence to overcome, but he is unexposed over the larger obstacles and it would be folly to write him off
WIN: CORNERSTONE LAD
RACE FOUR
DANGER: Pay The Piper
Hoganville is unbeaten since he arrived at his current yard from Ireland and has built up a good rapport with 7lb conditional Connor Rabbit in the process. However, he’s also gone up 16lb in the handicap after those three wins and faces no easy task as a result. Therefore, it might be worth chancing that PIAFF BUBBLES has more to offer over this trip and Rebecca Menzies’ gelding edges preference on these terms. Heritier De Sivola is another to consider
WIN: PIAFF BUBBLES
RACE FIVE
DANGER: Hoganville
Celestial Horizon faced some stiff tests when trained in Ireland by Joseph O’Brien and has to be respected on debut for new connections, while Rafferty’s Return showed determination to win over 2m5f here on Boxing Day and also offers strong appeal from just a 3lb higher mark. However, IROKO had a few of these in behind when he won over C&D last November and is taken to brush aside a 7lb hike in this company. Foster’sisland completes the shortlist..
WIN: IROKO
RACE SIX
DANGER: Celestial Horizon
This is very much within reach for the unexposed EAST STREET, who counts a win here over hurdles on his profile and he may find more now that cheekpieces are applied. Mackelduff is also considered as he’s unexposed over fences and created a favourable impression when winning at Aintree over timber in October 2021. Camp Belan is another to bear in mind.
WIN: EAST STREET
RACE SEVEN
DANGER: Mackelduff
HIERACHY kept on well to secure a good second on her racecourse debut at Hexham in May and should not be taken lightly back from a break. She is related to some smart types, with her dam a half-sister to a French Listed winner over hurdles, so there may be more to come from her in this contest. Sweet Or Dry makes her racing bow for a reputable stable and is feared ahead of Chosen Hero
WIN: HIERACHY
DANGER: Sweet Or Dry
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It was another enthralling day of jump racing here at Wetherby on Tuesday 27th December.
The opener was won by Nigel Hawke- trained The Imposter. Under the steady hands of Tom Buckley, he kept on strongly and ran on to win by a length and a half to the rallying Shoeshine Boy. Despite, not jumping fluently in the early stages as soon as Shoeshine Boy and Great Raffles began to challenge, The Imposter dug deep to go clear.
Joint favourite Juniper justified the strong market for her as the eight-year-old cruised home easily winning by 27 lengths to Gazette Bourgeoise. She made all with Gazette Bourgeoise and Good Luck Charm chasing before the rest of the field weakened significantly. Three in the field were pulled up with Herewegohoney’s jockey reporting she was never travelling. Juniper went so far clear after the 15th jump there was no catching her.
The following race saw the favourite Royal Mogul getting beaten by Dr Richard Newland’s Quick Sharpener by 3 ¼ lengths. Royal Mogul came into this as a worthy favourite winning his prior run and placing in his three before this. However, he was no match for Quick Sharpener as he took a step down in trip which enabled him to be able to chase the leaders Royal Mogul and Hattons Gardens. At three out, Charlie Hammond shook Quick Sharpener up to make a strong challenge, before the last just he took over the lead from the tiring Royal Mogul. Quick Sharpener won with ease to Royal Mogul didn’t have enough to give and narrowly held on for third to Benassi by a neck. Benassi was midfield on the outer for the majority of the race before he made easy headway before 3 out. If this Olly Murphy entry had jumped more fluently, he perhaps would have finished second.
The next race was a much closer contest with 22/1 longshot, Grandads Cottage winning by a neck to the favourite Bass Rock. Bass Rock led shortly before Not What It Seems took the lead until three out when it returned to Bass Rock. At the same time Grandads Cottage who had been at the rear was making headway. After the second out, Bass Rock and Grandads Cottage were battling for the lead, both keeping on well before Grandads Cottage just prevailed.
Start In Front made all and was unchallenged for most of the way. He was going well until he was tested at three out by Morandi Second. He was again tested by Casi Crudo in the closing stages but after a good jump over the last there was a significant distance of 7 lengths between Start In Front and second Casi Crudo, who was no match for the winner.
In the penultimate race of the day saw Malystic win handsomely. He was in touch with the leading pair of Cheddleton and Eclair D’Ainay. These two disputed the lead both heading each other at various points in the race until three out Malystic made headway. The leading pair both attempted to rally to chase Malystic but he was ridden well approaching the last and powered home strongly. Cheddleton, finished second had no extra in the closing stages and the vet reported the gelding finished lame. Third was Eclair D’Ainay who also had no more to give.
The meeting was completed by favourite Tarras Wood winning for Bryony Frost and Paul Nicholls. The gelding was prominent and went second coming into the home turn. He made a strong challenge against the leading group and 2 furlong out he got his headway He hung drastically in the final furlong but won by 2 ¼ lengths to Home Free, who struggled to pace himself throughout.
LAST TIME OUT | Tuesday 27th December GRANDADS COTTAGE THE IMPOSTER START IN FRONT MALYSTIC JUNIPER TARRAS WOOD
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Race 1 12.20 2m
1 Arclight (GB) 11-5
2 All About Me (GB) 10-12
3 Regally Blonde (GB) 10-12
4 Virtuoso (GB) 10-12
Race 2 12.55 3m 121y
1 Glengeever (IRE) 11-10
2 Makin’yourmindup (GB) 11-10
3 Collectors Item (IRE) 11-6
4 Kylenoe Dancer (GB) 10-7
Race 3 1.30 3m
1 Enrilo (FR) 12-0
2 Annsam (GB) 11-6
3 Kitty’s Light (GB) 11-6
4 Smarty Wild (GB) 11-4
5 Percussion (GB) 11-1
6 Belargus (FR) 11-1
7 Tile Tapper (GB) 10-11
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Race 4 2.05 2m 4f 110y
1 Coole Cody (IRE) 11-8
2 Pic D’orhy (FR) 11-8
3 Saint Calvados (FR) 11-8
4 Paint The Dream (GB) 11-6
5 Angels Breath (IRE) 11-2
6 Clondaw Castle (IRE) 11-2
Race 5 2.40 2m 5f
1 Camprond (FR) 12-0
2 Pentland Hills (IRE) 12-0
3 Red Risk (FR) 11-9
4 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 11-8
5 Cobblers Dream (IRE) 11-5
6 Quinta Do Mar (IRE) 11-2
7 Stag Horn (GB) 11-2
8 Harbour Lake (IRE) 11-0
9 Shantou Express (IRE) 10-12
10 West Balboa (IRE) 10-11
11 Fifty Ball (FR) 10-11
12 Outlaw Peter (IRE) 10-11
13 Up For Parol (IRE) 10-10
14 Mark of Gold (GB) 10-10
15 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE) 10-9
16 Green Glory (IRE) 10-8
17 Rathmacknee (IRE) 10-7
18 Scarface (IRE) 10-7
19 Whizz Kid (GER) 10-3
20 Hermes Boy (FR) 10-2
Race 6 3.15 2m 4f 110y
1 Slate House (IRE) 12-0
2 Neville’s Cross (IRE) 11-13
3 Kap Auteuil (FR) 11-7
4 Zhiguli (IRE) 11-7
5 The Edgar Wallace (IRE) 11-6
6 Up The Straight (IRE) 11-6
7 Quick Draw (IRE) 10-9
Race 7 3.50 2m
1 Fransham (GB) 12-0
2 Head Law (FR) 11-8 3 Kaleb (IRE) 11-7 4 Minella Plus (IRE) 11-4 5 Deere Mark (GB) 11-1 6 Ferrobin (IRE) 10-8 7 Privatory (FR) 10-5
Race 1 12.40 2m 1 Gwennie May Boy (IRE) 12-2 2 Groom de Cotte (FR) 12-0 3 Angels Landing (IRE) 11-4 4 Non Stop (FR) 11-0 5 Ocean Heights (GB) 10-13 6 Waterloo Quay (IRE) 10-3
Race 2 1.15 2m 54y 1 Third Time Lucki (IRE) 12-0 2 Friend Or Foe (FR) 11-7 3 Haddex des Obeaux (FR) 11-3 4 Bun Doran (IRE) 10-11 5 Galop de Chasse (FR) 10-3
Race 3 1.50 3m 1 Complete Unknown (IRE) 11-4 2 Gentleman At Arms (IRE) 11-4 3 The Goffer (IRE) 11-4 4 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-2
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Race 4 2.25 2m 5f
1 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE) 11-2 2 Givega (FR) 11-2 3 Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-2 4 Knowsley Road (IRE) 11-2 5 Mexico (GER) 11-2 6 Moon Hunter (GB) 11-2 7 Snake Roll (IRE) 11-2
Race 5 3.00 3m 5f 54y 1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 12-0 2 Dingo Dollar (IRE) 11-12 3 Iwilldoit (GB) 11-10 4 Lord du Mesnil (FR) 11-9 5 Fortescue (GB) 11-6 6 Mr Incredible (IRE) 11-5 7 Grumpy Charley (GB) 11-4 8 Commodore (FR) 11-4 9 Nestor Park (FR) 10-12 10 Notachance (IRE) 10-7 11 Wouldubewell (IRE) 10-7 12 Grand Mogul (IRE) 10-5 13 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 10-3 14 Volcano (FR) 10-2
Race 6 3.35 3m 1f 1 Sire du Berlais (FR) 12-0 2 Ronald Pump (GB) 11-5 3 On The Blind Side (IRE) 11-1 4 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 10-9 5 Glimpse of Gala (GB) 10-6 6 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE) 10-4 7 Level Neverending (IRE) 10-2 8 The Bomber Liston (IRE) 10-2 9 Paricolor (FR) 10-2
Race 7 4.10 2m 1 Rascal (GB) 11-8 2 Yonconor (FR) 11-8 3 Crazy Mary (GB) 11-1 4 Grangeclare North (IRE) 11-1 5 Lily Grace (GB) 11-1 6 Passing Kate (GB) 11-1 7 The Cox Express (GB) 10-9
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Rules when runner-up in 9-runnerbumperatHereford(16.2f) 24days ago Switchestohurdlinginordinary-lookingaffair andmuchrespected. Star RatingHHHHH BHA3
FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (-) 7 11-8 B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
Jockey: Theo Gillard (3) Owner: Ratkatcha Racing Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Sean Gorman Sponsor: Tmt Construction Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW €33,000
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIRST RACE 12.12 2m THE wetherbyracing.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 A SHINING MOON (IRE) (18) 20-50 5 11-8 Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliana (GER)
Tom Midgley (5) Owner: R Wardlaw & Partners
Paul Midgley Westow Breeder: Guenter Merkel TIMEFORM VIEW Had been sold cheaply out of Eve Johnson Houghton’s after a couple of disappointing efforts on the Flat and has shown little both starts over hurdles for new yard Star RatingHHIII BHA2 BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) (24) 31-2 5 11-8 B g Libertarian - Ballybeg Dusty (IRE)
Jockey:
Trainer:
Owner: Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick
Breeder: E. & C. Doran
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £50,000 after winning second start in Irish points and given a considerate introduction to
Jockey: Brian Hughes
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Caius Marcius and bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Nimby. Interesting newcomer but Ballybeg Boss looks stable first string on jockey bookings. Star RatingHHHHI BHA4 FISTON DE BECON (FR) (39) 50//300-P 8 11-8 B g Secret Singer (FR) - Sharonne (FR) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: W Woodhouse & M James
Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: A. Robert, R. Robert, P. Robert et al TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best over hurdles for Robert Tyner Bought for £28,000 but was pulled up in a handicap at Uttoxeter on first start for Olly Murphy 39 days ago Star RatingHHHII BHA 110 5 GIFT OF RAAJ (IRE) (12) 8 11-8 B g Iffraaj - Gift of Spring (USA) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Mrs Mary Gallagher Sponsor: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd, OR8WELLNESS TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 2 1/4m, ran poorly last time. Tries his hand at hurdling late in his career Star RatingHHHII BHA6 GLASCAR MORE (IRE) (18) 005P0 7 11-8 Br g Es Que Love (IRE) - Ruby Ridge (IRE) Jockey: Sam Coltherd Owner: Mr Edward C. Wilkin Trainer: Joanne Foster Ilkley Breeder: Mrs Eithne Hamilton Sponsor: Jo Foster Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers/completed start over hurdles. Star RatingHIIII BHA7 LETHAL INDUSTRY (IRE) (58) 2 5 11-8 B g Champs Elysees - Na Habair Tada (IRE) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Mr Paul Drinkwater Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Breeder: Eugene Condon TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding who showed plenty to work on when second in a Newcastle bumper on debut 58 days ago. Since left James Ewart and must enter the reckoning on
Star Rating
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HHHHI BHA
RACE DESCRIPTION
term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse
referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet
win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two mile race
still
inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today. Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (11 wins from 116 runners, 9%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS & FFREE PEDRO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS & FFREE PEDRO Longest Traveller: LETHAL INDUSTRY trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 168 miles.
BALLYBEG BOSS made a promising start to his career under Rules when runner-up in a Hereford bumper last month and can go one better now switching to hurdling in an ordinary-looking affair Lethal Industry and Ffree Pedro, a stablemate of the selection, are considered the main threats.
13 First Race 8 CLASSIC LADY (IRE) (1036) P31232//- 8
Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Allott & Wordingham Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Another Gaye Syndicate Sponsor: Cube3 Construction TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser O Maonlai, stayed 3 1/4m, and fair hurdler Autumn Shades. Dam unraced.Winning pointer, runner-up last time (Mar 2020). Star RatingHHHII BHA9 EMILY WADE (IRE) (17) 444U6 6
Ch m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Bealath Champ (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan England Owner: Mr Stephen Smith Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Breeder: Sunnyhill Stud & Kiernan Leavy Sponsor: RSH Bradford Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in bumpers (for Tjade Collier) and well held completed start over hurdles. Star RatingHIIII BHA10 HARKANGEL
3
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE) Jockey: Richard Patrick Owner: F J Allen & Partners Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow Breeder: Richard Johnson Sponsor: JMC Surfacing Contractors TIMEFORMVIEWWell-relatedsortwhoshowedonlyabitwhendistantthirdinmaidenhurdleatSouthwell(15.8f)ondebut in November Entitled to do better Star RatingHHHII BHA11 JUKEBOX D’EDDY
5-F0
B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Jockey: Lee Edwards Owner: Mrs Dorothy Lewis Trainer: Tom
Inkberrow
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in a French bumper for M. Pitart but well held on his completed start over
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022:
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) 2.LETHAL INDUSTRY (IRE) 3.FFREE PEDRO (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time 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. Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Ltd 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. H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £310,329 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.
11-1
11-1
(GB) (64)
5 11-1
(FR) (18)
4 10-9
Gretton,
Breeder: Mr Sebastien Berger Sponsor: JMC Surfacing Contractors
hurdles. Star RatingHIIII BHA -
OUR JET (IRE) 6 11 1 Jack Andrews 2-5 (Dan Skelton) 13 ran
by No 9,
Strap worn by No 6.
Note:
WADE: Following its run on 28/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ballybeg Boss (IRE), 4-1 Lethal Industry (IRE), 5-1 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 10-1 Fiston de Becon (FR), 14-1 Classic Lady (IRE), 16-1 Harkangel (GB), 18-1 Gift of Raaj (IRE), 40-1 A Shining Moon (IRE), 80-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 150-1 Glascar More (IRE), Emily Wade (IRE)
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SECOND RACE 12.47 2m 3f 154y THE BET AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) (23) 11 6 11-9 B g Westerner - Leading Article (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: The Mount Fawcus Partnership Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: J. Kinsella Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinnerofsolepointandlookedausefulprospectwhenmakingallin21.5fAyrnovicehurdleonRules debut just before Christmas, impressing with his fluent jumping. Another bold show looks assured. Star RatingHHHHI BHA2 HITCHING JACKING (FR) (39) 23-21 D 6 11-9 B g Honolulu (IRE) - Omirande (FR) Jockey: Tristan Durrell (5) Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Hitching Ja Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr Eric Chapel Sponsor: Monu-SkincareCheltnhamSpa,Monu-SkincareCheltenhamSpa TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from his hurdling debut when winning 14-runner novice at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, soft) 23 days ago, kept up to work Definitely more to come for a top yard which does so well here. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122 3 BOB DELANEY (GB) (16) 0P 7 11-2 B g Haafhd - September Moon Jockey: Alison Johnson (7) Owner: Mr Russell H. Lee Trainer: Peter Winks, Barnsley Breeder: Dean K. Pugh TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper and novice hurdle last month. Tongue tied first time. Big outsider Star RatingHIIII BHA4 COACHMAN (FR) (16) 31/0-0 7 11-2 B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - La Pelodette (FR) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Mrs Sarah McLean Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn Breeder: N. Madamet, I. Kellitt & A. Thomlinson Sponsor: Oliver Signy Racing Llp TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £140,000 after an Irish point run but well held in maiden/novice hurdles 14 months apart for new connections. Clearly still early days but he can only be watched this time. Star RatingHHIII BHA5 GALUDON (FR) (42) 42/43-55 BF 7 11-2 B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Nobless d’Aron (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: The Queue Partnership Trainer: Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Breeder: EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Sponsor: CHD Property TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in bumpers. Has shown an aptitude for hurdling when fifth in maiden/novice events at Chepstow this season but he’ll need more if he’s to seriously trouble the 2 winners in this line-up Star RatingHHHII BHA6 MARTY TIME (FR) (42) 40/4-00 7 11-2 Gr g Martaline - Shahwarda (FR) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mrs S. Smith Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Mr Herve Viallon Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWOnlymodestforminbumpersforTomLaceyandmidfieldinapairofcoursehurdlesfornewconnections in recent months. Likely more one for handicaps after this. Star RatingHHIII BHA7 GETAWAY LILY BEAR (IRE) (14) 2/-50 7 10-9 B m Getaway (GER) - Jemima Jones (IRE) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: Owners Group 082 Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Kevin Cullen Sponsor: Owners Group TIMEFORMVIEWFound just one too good on sole start in points in December 2020 but has looked more one for handicaps since belatedly making it to the track for new connections. Star RatingHHHII BHA16 RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and three furlongs novices hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races. Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 175 runners, 28%) runs HITCHING JACKING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs MARTY TIME Longest Traveller: GALUDON trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 230 miles.
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No 7. Stewards Note: BOB DELANEY: Following its run on 29/12/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. GALUDON: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Hitching Jacking (FR), 5-4 Choosethenews (IRE), 11-1 Galudon (FR), 40-1 Coachman
50-1 Getaway Lily Bear (IRE), 66-1 Marty Time (FR), 300-1 Bob Delaney (GB) PLAY SMARTER Every chance this will develop into a straight fight between previous hurdle winners HITCHING JACKING and Choosethenews, with a narrow preference for the former whose top stable operates at a near 30% strike-rate here. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HITCHING JACKING (FR) 2.CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) 3.GALUDON (FR) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Se cond Race Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km): All-new Astra range combined 52-67mpg. Official CO2 emissions 114-124g/km. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results (EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008), are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience. Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall is a trading name of Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Company registration number 00694464). VAT Registration number 902737238 Registered office: Vertu House, Fifth Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0XA. ALL-NEW ASTRA. THE FUTURE OF DRIVING Petrol. Diesel. Hybrid SALES SERVICE. MOTABILITY. PARTS Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Knaresborough St. James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Rd, Knaresborough HG5 8PY 0330 0960 848 | bristolstreet.co.uk ST JOHN AMBULANCE The St John Ambulance Brigade attend all meetings. The Executive wish to thank all members for their valuable and voluntary services. 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. Wetherby Races 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.
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FancyThat: D McCain won this race in 2013 and 2014.The stable runs RICHMOND LAKE today. M Hammond won this race in 2017 and 2022.The stable runs CORNERSTONE LAD today.
Longest Traveller: WITNESS PROTECTION trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK THIRD RACE 1.22 1m 7f 36y THE BOOK CORPORATE HOSPITALITY AT WETHERBY RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15650 Owners Prize Money Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394 (Penalty Value £8264.76) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (18) 5123-44 CD 9 12-0 B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing, Eastwood Private Clients TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who opened chase account with cheekpieces in this race a year ago Ended 2022 with a brace of fair efforts and now 2lb lower in his repeat bid. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 138 2 PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (13) 224-034 CD 8 11-13 B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr Ian Hamilton Trainer: Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Breeder: B. Walsh Sponsor: Hamilton TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuloverhurdlesandquicklymadeupintoanevenbetterchaser,scoringoverC&DandatNewcastletowards the end of 2021. Efforts this season suggest he’s no more than fairly treated. Back at 2m. Star RatingHHHII BHA 137 3 WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (437) 102/421- 10 11-11 B g Witness Box (USA) - Queen’s Exit Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: FOXTROT RACING WITNESS PROTECTION Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Hannon Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhoquicklyreachedhigherleveloverfences,puttingexperience/fitnesstogoodusetoscoreatChepstow(2m)inNovember 2021.Offthetracksincesowell-beingisanunknownbutacasecancertainlybemadefromahandicappingperspective. StarRatingHHHHI BHA135 4 AMOOLA GOLD (GER) (19) 304-003 CD 10 11-8 B g Mamool (IRE) - Aughamore Beauty (IRE) Jockey: Tristan Durrell (5) 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. Down in the weights and offered more when third over 19.4f here 3 weeks ago Drop back in trip shouldn’t inconvenience. Star RatingHHHII BHA 132 5 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (48) 312F0-6 7 11-4 B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: J.R. Weston Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored at Sedgefield (2m4f) last term. Low-key chase debut at Carlisle in November but he’s fancied to step up quite a lot on that. Star RatingHHHII BHA 128 6 DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) (322) 22/3521- 11 11-2 B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Good Shine (IRE) Jockey: Richard Patrick Owner: Campbell-Mizen & Miss Kerry Lee Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Michael Fennessy Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a C&D handicap in February 2022 and confirmed he’s back in top form going one place better at Chepstow 10 days later. Off the track since but assessor given him a major chance if all is well. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 126 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: CORNERSTONE LAD 8 11 12 Conor O’Farrell 7-1 (Micky Hammond) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Witness Protection (IRE), 4-1 Destined To Shine (IRE), 5-1 Richmond Lake (IRE), 11-2 Cornerstone Lad (GB), Pay The
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RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140, it’s also open to horses rated 141 and 142. 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 140 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 135.
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 175 runners, 28%) runs AMOOLA GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs RICHMOND LAKE
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Lee runner before market clues. If that pair do fail to fire, last year’s winner of this Cornerstone Lad could follow up TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) 2.WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) 3.CORNERSTONE LAD THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Thir d Race
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FOURTH RACE 1.57 3m 26y THE racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10650 Owners Prize Money Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 HOGANVILLE (IRE) (51) 5-20111 D 6 12-2 B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Wings To Soar (USA) Jockey: Conor Rabbitt (7) Owner: Annett, Gibson and Holland Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: John Carr TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win for Paul Nolan in Ireland but has made an excellent start for his current yard, racking up a hat-trick with a cosy success at Kelso (25.8f) in November Can go on to score again. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 112 2 GRAND DU NORD (FR) (19) 25-23F0 7 11-9 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
Middleham Park Racing, Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWHexhambumperwinnerinApril2021whohasruntoafairlevelatbestoverhurdles,runner-upinanoviceatthesamecourse (20.1f) in May. However, hasn’t built on that effort since, down the field in handicap here (19.7f) on Boxing Day. Star RatingHHIII BHA 105 3 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (16) 0045-04 7 11-6 Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Jockey: Craig Nichol Owner: Mr D. W. Whillans Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Al Duncan TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminbumpersandinhisqualifyingrunsoverhurdles.Wellbeatenafter9monthsoffatAyronhandicapdebut,but fared best of those ridden close up when fourth at Kelso (22.7f) last time. Shortlisted back down in grade. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 102 4 HATTONS GARDENS (IRE) (18) P21-645 D 7 11-4 B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Pretty Impressive (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: The Daylight Robbers Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Ms Jean Cullen Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who, after a wind op, showed more than previously over hurdles when fifth of 17 in novice at this course (2m) 18 days ago, despite being unsuited by drop in trip Interesting upped in distance on handicap bow. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 100 5 PIAFF BUBBLES (IRE) (18) U0-5625 7 11-3 B or Br g Fame And Glory - Liss Na Tintri (IRE) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Titanium Racing Club Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Niall Flynn Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Has steadily been going the right way sent handicapping this season for his current yard, finding more again for the step up in trip when fifth of 19 at this C&D 18 days ago Can give another good account. Star RatingHHHII BHA 99 6 HOW MUCH (IRE) (16) 0P4 5 10-13 Ch g Ask - Womanofthemountain (IRE) Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mr Gabriel Fahy Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race so far when 18 lengths fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) 16 days ago Makes handicap debut, but much more required to get involved. Star RatingHHIII BHA 95 7 HERITIER DE SIVOLA (FR) (18) 655-614 6 10-12 Ch g Noroit (GER) - Quellevic (FR) Jockey: Thomas Dowson Owner: Mr G. Nicholson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Gilles Trapenard & Max Trapenard Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who showed improved form when making all in novice handicap at Kelso (22.7f) in December Also ran well when fourth of 19 at this C&D later in the month, rallying run-in. Respected. Star RatingHHHII BHA 94 20
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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 three miles novices hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (23 wins from 283 runners, 8%) runs BUTO & GRAND DU NORD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (6 wins from 11 runners, 55%) runs HATTONS GARDENS Longest Traveller: NIGHTS IN VENICE trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles.
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10-3 Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Mea Parvitas (IRE) Jockey: Miss Becky Smith Owner: OAKWOOD RACING Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Michael E. Wates Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles in Ireland for John McConnell and, after 5 months off, offered little in a pair of handicaps for his new yard in December Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHIII BHA 85
9. Hood worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hoganville (IRE), 9-2 Hattons Gardens (IRE), 5-1 Heritier de Sivola (FR), 15-2 Piaff Bubbles (IRE), 9-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 18-1 How Much (IRE), 22-1 Grand du Nord (FR), 33-1 Is So Cute Dimaria (FR), 66-1 Buto (GB) PLAY SMARTER HOGANVILLE has been thriving for
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOGANVILLE (IRE) 2.HATTONS GARDENS (IRE) 3.NIGHTS IN VENICE THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Fo urt 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 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. 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. Wetherby Races 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.
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Gr g Fly With Me (FR) - Kley du Paradis (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Reality Partnerships XII Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: M. Relave, L. Legue-Relave & A. Relave Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on first of 3 starts in points but has finished well held in his trio of qualfying runs over hurdles. Cheekpieces now applied as he goes handicapping. Tough ask from 7lb out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII BHA 77 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: YOU SOME BOY (IRE) 7 10 7 Nathan Moscrop 3-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No
his current yard, making it 3 wins from 3 starts since joining George Bewley with a cosy success at Kelso in November He can go on to land the 4-timer, though Hattons Gardens is an interesting contender as he goes up in trip on his handicap debut. Nights In Venice could also go well back down in grade.
Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORMVIEWPerkedupnoendbyfirst-timeblinkerswhenmakingallbackoverhurdlesinaUttoxeterhandicaplastDecemberbuthe’sonlyenhancedhis listofnon-completionssince,againbeatensomewayoutonreturnatLingfieldinNovember Visornowtheheadgearofchoice. StarRatingHHIII BHA130
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIFTH RACE 2.32 2m 3f 154y THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15650 Owners Prize Money Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394 (Penalty Value £8264.76) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CELESTIAL HORIZON (IRE) (168) 12-1PPP 5 12-2 B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon (IRE) Jockey: Jack Hogan (5) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhurdlestallyinfinestyleatKilbeggan(17f)inMaybutnotinanythinglikethesameformwhenpulledupnext 3 starts for Joseph O’Brien during the summer Hopes pinned on a break/yard switch perking him up Star RatingHHIII BHA 142 2 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (67) PP1PP-P CD 8 11-4 B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE) Jockey: Owner: Glass Half Full Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Patrick Hennessy
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John Dixon, Carlisle Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown
Messrs J Dixon & Son TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful handicapper who shaped as if he’d come on for first start for 5 months when midfield in 12-runner C&D handicap won by IrokoinNovember.Clearlyretainsplentyofenthusiasmattheageof11andtheassessorhasaffordedhimachance. Star RatingHHHII BHA129 4 IROKO (FR) (63) 4244-1 CD 5 11-2 B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Jockey: Kevin Brogan Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Breeder: Jacques Cypres Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORMVIEWDefinitepromiseinfaceofstifftasksuponjoiningpresentyardlastwinterandhejustifiedgoodsupporttomakeawinningreturn/handicap debutoverC&DinNovember,stayingonstronglytodenyFoster’sisland.Oneoftheleastexposedandhe’saleadplayeragain. StarRatingHHHHH BHA128 5 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (19) 1214-01 CD 8 11-2 B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr John Wade Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett Sponsor:JohnWade(Haulage)Limited,StonegraveAggregatesLtd,BluegrassHorseFeeds,ArthurJGallagher(UK) TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceasanovice(includingoverC&D)andallthebetterforhisreappearanceeffortwhenedgingoutFoster’sisland over 21f here on Boxing Day. Remains low-mileage for an 8-y-o and not ruled out from 3lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 128 6 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (19) 032-202 D 8 10-13 B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Owner: The Oakwood Nobels Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: T. C. Dawson Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive, 3-time winner over hurdles during 2021/22 who finished solid second for third time in 4 starts (edged out run-in by Rafferty’s Return whohadracedonoppositesideofthecourse)over21fhereonBoxingDay.Markhascreptupalittlemorebuthe’sofinterestagain. StarRatingHHHHI BHA125 7 ASHINGTON (GB) (19) P0352B D 8 10-13 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 TIMEFORMVIEWSolideffortsoverC&D/Cheltenhamuponjoiningpresentyardintheautumnandhewasyettobeaskedforhiseffortwhenbrought down4outinracewonbyRafferty’sReturnover21fhereonBoxingDay.Hismarklooksaboutright,though. Star RatingHHHII BHA125 22 BEGG NON-RUNNER RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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
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course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (23 wins from 283 runners, 8%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & POLISUD
(last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs IROKO
Traveller: ETERNALLY YOURS trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles.
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Note: HASTY BROOK: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right and stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Iroko (FR), 5-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 11-2 Foster’sisland (GB), 9-1 Captain Zebo (IRE), 11-1 Eternally Yours (GB), 12-1 Ashington (GB), 14-1 Hasty Brook (FR), 16-1 Polisud (FR), 18-1 Hardi du Mesnil (FR), 28-1 Celestial Horizon (IRE)
IROKO was well supported and duly showed improved form to make a winning return/ handicap debut over C&D in November and, with further progress anticipated from this lightly-raced 5-y-o, he could well be up to defying this 5lb higher mark having been given some time since. Old rival Rafferty’s Return, and Foster’sisland, 1-2 over 21f here on Boxing Day, are others to consider whilst veteran Captain Zebo is also worth a second look.
23 8 HARDI DU MESNIL (FR) (42) 1041/2-0 6
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Athena du Mesnil (FR) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval Sponsor: Upton Viva Stud TIMEFORM VIEW €250,000 acquisition on back of success in a French juvenile in early 2021 but seen only twice for present connections’, offering little back from 11 months off at Aintree (20f) last month. Needs to leave that in his wake Star RatingHHHII BHA 124 9 HASTY BROOK (FR) (46) 30/122-P 6
B g Saddex - Brookdale (FR) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: He Who Dares & The Hasty Enterprise Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mr Guy Cherel
Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenlandingaClonmelmaidenhurdle(16.7f)onfinalstartforJosephO’Brien12monthsago Similarformwhenrunner-upinpair ofnovicehurdlesthereafterfornewyardandquicklyswitchedbacktotimberhavingbeenpulleduponchasedebutinNovember StarRatingHHHII BHA123 10 ETERNALLY YOURS (GB) (23) 323-41F D
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Well Disguised (IRE)
Owner: Mr D. W. Whillans
Breeder: Al Duncan
Kings TIMEFORMVIEWSnapped a losing run stretching back almost 4 years (albeit she’s stood very little racing in that time) when quickening to lead close homeatAyr(20.5f)inNovember Inprocessofrunningcreditablywhenfallingbacktheresincebutthislookstougher Star RatingHHHII BHA120 11 POLISUD (FR) (100) 434-056 7 10-4 Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Polimere (FR)
Owner: The Cheltenham Trail
Breeder: Thierry Cypres
Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase/hurdle winner at best in France, successful twice at Pau in 2020/21. Winless last year but not disgraced when midfield in 10-runnerBordeauxhandicaphurdle(19.4f)whenlastseeninOctober.Interestingwhatthemarketmakesofhimfornewstable. StarRatingHHHII BHA116 DECLARED
11
Visor worn
10-12
Sponsor:
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Sponsor: Sport of
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Sponsor: Micky Hammond
RUNNERS
2022: HAAFAPIECE 9 11 2 Jack Andrews 6-1 (Pam Sly) 8 ran
first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3, 9. Tongue
worn
4. Sheepskin
Pieces worn
Stewards
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IROKO (FR) 2.RAFFERTY’S RETURN 3.FOSTER’SISLAND THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Fift h Race THANK YOU COURSE VEHICLES FOR USE BY WETHERBY RACECOURSE ARE GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY BRISTOL STREET MOTORS St. James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8PY Tel: 0330 0960 848 www.bristolstreet.co.uk/vauxhall Wetherby Races 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.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SIXTH RACE 3.07 3m 45y THE RACING TV ANYWHERE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 MACKELDUFF (FR) (75) 13352-3 BF 7 12-0 Gr g Martaline - Evitta (FR) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Mme E. Haye & M. Guy Cherel Sponsor: McCoy Contractors TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsoverhurdleslasttermandendedcampaignwithcreditablesecondatMarketRasen(20.6f,goodtosoft)inMarch RespectablethirdatHerefordonchasebowinOctober,runningonlateaftergoinginsnatches.Shouldimprove Star RatingHHHHI BHA120 2 CASH TO ASH (IRE) (19) 205-260 D 10 12-0 B g Westerner - Knocklayde Rose (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Owner: 8 Amigos, Morrell, Evans, Cowan & Burns Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr Colm McHenry Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunnerupon4ofhis6startslastseasonandbacktobestwhenfillingsamespotonreturnatWetherby(3m)inOctober Shaped betterthandistancebeatenunderamateurjockeysuggestsatMarketRasenlasttimeandhecouldrepresentsomevalue. Star RatingHHHHI BHA120 3 KYNTARA (GB) (60) 1/3222-2 D BF 7 11-12 B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat
Owner: Lady Dulverton
Breeder: H. D. J. Daly
Kim Bailey
Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Point/debut bumper winner probably underachieved over hurdles and produced to rather laboured effort despite plugging on
handicap.atHereford(25.2f,soft,2/1)ondebutoverfences60daysago.Suspicionremainshecoulddobetterwithheadgearnowapplied. StarRatingHHHII BHA118 4 NO REMATCH (IRE) (337) 12/1/PP4- D 9 11-11 B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: All Bar None Racing & Paul Drinkwater Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Breeder: Mrs Claire Doyle TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulathisbestranmodestlyall3startslastterm Absentfor11monthsandhasbittoproveonfirst start since leaving Evan Williams. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117 5 GRANGE RANGER (IRE) (42) 36PF-15 CD BF 11 11-7 B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Owner: Oakwood Rainbow Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Brian Kiely Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a 28/1 surprise over C&D in November but rather predictably wasn’t in the same form when only fifth in similar event last month. Needs a couple of these to falter Star RatingHHHII BHA 113 6 CAMP BELAN (IRE) (16) 2U0-216 BF 7 11-5 B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Jockey: Patrick Wadge (7) Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Stephen Campion Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer was ridden by this conditional when off mark at Kelso in November Not in same form when sixth of 11 in handicap chase there last time. Frame claims if back to best. Star RatingHHHII BHA 111 7 EAST STREET (IRE) (19) 2031-33 C BF 7 11-4 B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Denis Cummins Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallyprogressiveoverhurdleslastterm,winningtwicefrom5starts.Rantosimilarlevelwhenthirdof9inhandicapchase(9/2)atMarket Rasen(21.4f,goodtosoft)19daysago Hasthepotentialtodobetteroverfenceswithapplicationofcheekpiecesaplus. StarRatingHHHHH BHA110 24 NTAR produced NON-RUNNER RACE DESCRIPTION This three miles handicap steeple chase has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 120. 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): M Hammond (23 wins from 283 runners, 8%) runs GRANGE RANGER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs CAMP BELAN Weightwatcher: EVENT OF SIVOLA won off a handicap mark of 106, his rating is now down 7lb to 99. Longest Traveller: CAMP BELAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
Jockey:
Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Sponsor:
Racing
into second in of 9-runner
9 BREIZH ALKO (FR) (52) 5211P-P D
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12 11-2
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10 EVENT OF SIVOLA (FR) (17) 53-PU10 D 9 10-7
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8 EATON COLLINA (IRE) (39) 241U-34 8 11-4 B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)
Richard Patrick Owner: Mrs H. Watson Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Oliver Loughlin Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWinner over hurdles at Hereford last term Just respectable efforts in a pair of starts over fences so far, most recently when fourth of11inhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(20.9f,soft)39daysago Willneedlongertripheretoekeoutsomeprogress. Star RatingHHHII BHA110
Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR)
Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr David Parry Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost Sponsor: FBC Manby Bowdler TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage12-y-owholandedapairofchasewins(atupto26.9f)lastterm ShowedsignsofheatstresswhenpulledupoverC&Dlast timeandhasedgedbelowlastwinningmark,thoughcertainlyhastoanswerquestionsabouthiscurrentwell-being. Star RatingHHHII BHA108
Ch g Noroit (GER) - Surprise de Sivola (FR)
VIEW Won
in
Catterick last month, Cheekpieces back on. Others
Star
RUNNERS 10
(IRE) 12 11 8 Tabitha Worsley 66-1 (Gary Hanmer) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 10 Stewards Note: BREIZH ALKO: Following its run on 23/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was suffering from heat stress. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mackelduff (FR), 17-2 East Street (IRE), Eaton Collina (IRE), 9-1 Camp Belan (IRE), 11-1 Grange Ranger (IRE), 12-1 Cash To Ash (IRE), 16-1 Event of Sivola (FR), 22-1 No Rematch (IRE), Breizh Alko (FR) PLAY SMARTER EAST STREET stepped forward from his chasing bow when placed at Market Rasen last time and Sue Smith’s gelding retains the potential to do better again over fences. Mackelduff isn’t the prettiest to watch but should improve from his chase bow, whilst Cash To Ash also shouldn’t be discounted. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EAST STREET (IRE) 2.MACKELDUFF (FR) 3.CASH TO ASH (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Sixt h Race Happy90thBirthdayCanice! HappyBirthday haveafantasticdaywithlovefrom allyourfamilyxx CASH MACHINE Cash Machines are located within the Bramham Halland Millennium Stand – Level 2. £ Wetherby Races 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. 130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others Visit our directory racingtogether.co.uk/directory/
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr Gilles Trapenard Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing, Elstone Engineering TIMEFORM
marathon event at Hexham
November before struggling in a moe competitive environment at
preferred.
RatingHHHII BHA 99 DECLARED
2022: BALLYRATH
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SEVENTH RACE 3.42 2m THE RACING TV ON SKY 426 MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 AATEKEMHOR (GB) (53) 5 5 11-4 B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cinnomhor Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Miss Alison P. Lee Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham Breeder: Miss Alison P. Lee Sponsor: www.chrisgrantracing.com TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing at Sedgefield on debut and looks set for another struggle. Star RatingHIIII BHA2 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (24) 310 BF 5 11-4 Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Kedrah House Stud Sponsor: Hambleton
TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and, while he didn’t show a great deal at Lingfield on Rules debut, he might prove a different proposition this time. Star Rating
3 HIERACHY
2 5 11-4 B m On Est
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Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sister to fair hurdler Cancan and offered plenty to work on when runner-up at Hexham 8 months ago Can make her presence felt if she’s tuned up. Star RatingHHHHI BHA4 HOUSTON CALLING (GB) (245) 0 6 11-4 B m Masked Marvel - Houston du Berlais (FR)
Alex
(3) Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd
Mel
Bridgnorth Breeder: James & Jean Potter
Potter Group TIMEFORM VIEW Well bred but not enough encouragement at Bangor on debut 8 months ago to make him of interest in this. Star RatingHHIII BHA5 JEUNE BELLE (IRE) (-) 5 11-4 B m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) Jockey: Danny McMenamin Owner: Mr James Summers Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Breeder: Miss N. Carberry Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Game On For Glory and a point winner Dam (h103), maiden hurdler, 11f winner on Flat. Star RatingHHHII BHA6 MARCH WIND (IRE) (-) 6 11-4 B m Doyen (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: J Fyffe & S Townshend Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Margaret & Michael Tallon Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Victarion. Of obvious interest on debut. Star RatingHHIII BHA7 BRASINGAMAN BELLA (GB) (-) 4 10-5 B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brasingaman Hifive Jockey:
Owner: Mr R. Morgan Trainer: Jedd
Leyburn Breeder: Mrs Heather Morgan
Jedd O’Keeffe
Tote TIMEFORM VIEW (Production):third foal: dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f
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Bien (IRE)
Kestrel
(FR) Jockey: Bruce Lynn (3)
Finhathan Ltd Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock
Jockey:
Edwards
Trainer:
Rowley,
Sponsor:
Jack Garritty
O’Keeffe,
Sponsor:
Racing,
winner). Star RatingHHHII BHA -
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, this race differs from a usual bumper in that it is restricted to those making their debuts this afternoon. Horses that have previously run in a bumper, on the Flat, in hurdle races or steeplechases, or Point-to-Points are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to fillies and mares aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 175 runners, 28%) runs SWEET OR DRY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs CHOSEN HERO Longest Traveller: HIERACHY trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 181 miles.
8 INKWELL (GB) (-)
10-5
9 LOU MEL (GB) (42) 0
10-5
10 SWEET OR DRY (GB) (-) 4 10-5
11 TOUCH OF A DRAGON (GB) (-) 4 10-5
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TIMEFORM VIEW Intello filly Dam unraced half-sister to useful
And Robbers
newcomer Star Rating
4
B f Intello (GER) - Three By Three (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Mr Philip Newton Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Philip Newton Sponsor: Tote, Proactive Personnel Limited
hurdler (2m winner) Cops
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B f Intrinsic - Till Carr Duchess
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival at this course on debut 42
ago Hard to make a case for. Star Rating
Jockey: Craig Nichol Owner: Mr C. R. Green Trainer: Tony Coyle, Norton Breeder: C. R. Green
days
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Ch f Jack Hobbs - Sherry
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Dam bumper winner, also 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for a top stable. Star RatingHHHHH
Jockey: Tristan Durrell (5) Owner: Mike and Eileen Newbould Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mike & Eileen Newbould Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
BHA -
B f Dragon Dancer - Touch of Ivory (IRE)
Owner: The Oakwood Nobels
Mrs Rachel Dawson
TIMEFORM VIEW 20,000 gns 3-y-o, Dragon Dancer filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Ar Eagla Na Heagla, stays 21f, and modest chaser Trooblue. Star RatingHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROC OF DUNDEE (IRE) 5 11 0 Brian Hughes 11-4 (Donald McCain) 10 ran Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hierachy (FR), Inkwell (GB), 5-1 Sweet Or Dry (GB), 6-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), 8-1 Jeune Belle (IRE), 18-1 Brasingaman Bella (GB), Touch of A Dragon (GB), 22-1 Houston Calling (GB), 28-1 March Wind (IRE), 150-1 Aatekemhor (GB), Lou Mel (GB) PLAY SMARTER SWEET OR DRY is out of a bumper winner and represents an excellent yard, so she’s preferred to fellow newcomer Inkwell, who is also interesting on breeding. Hierachy is the best of those with experience but she’ll likely need to improve if she’s to see off one of the newcomers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SWEET OR DRY 2.INKWELL 3.HIERACHY (FR) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Se ve nt h Race Log on to Wetherby Racecourse FREE WIFI today. 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. Wetherby Races 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.
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder:
Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.12 - THE wetherbyracing.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 9th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 25 entries at £45 - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.47 - THE BET AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 9th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 16 entries at £45 - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.22 - THE BOOK CORPORATE HOSPITALITY AT WETHERBY RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802 the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the wining owner 8 entries at £75. - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394 (Penalty Value £8264.76)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.57 - THE racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb 15 entries, 1 at £10 and 14 at £50. - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.32 - THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802 the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £75. - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394 (Penalty Value £8264.76)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.07 - THE RACING TV ANYWHERE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the wining owner of this race. A cash prize will be awarded to the Stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Red Rum Series qualifiers during the current season. 24 entries at £60. - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.42 - THE RACING TV ON SKY 426 MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2640 to the winning horse The second to receive £1215, the third £607, the fourth £304 and the fifth £151 for maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 9th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the wining owner of this race. 23 entries at £25 - Closed January 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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