Wetherby Racecard - Saturday 13th January

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2024 Saturday 13th January

featuring The William Hill Towton Novices' Chase

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TODAY’S RACING 12-13

12.35 The wetherbyracing.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Race

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CONTENTS 1ST RACE

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The Kenneth Shaw 75th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

7TH RACE 3.57

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The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Hurdle Race

6TH RACE 3.25

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The William Hill Epic Value Handicap Chase

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The William Hill Daily Bet Boost Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

The Racing Tv On Sky 426 Mares’ Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race

MADDY CLARKE

The William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase (Grade 2)

32-33

DANIELLE MASKILL

1.10

18-19

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2ND RACE

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

Horse’s Name

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Days since last ran

Weight Carried Form

Age

GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) (35) 001/31-2 D

7

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Grainne Ni Maille Owner: Robcour Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland

11-2

TIMEFORMVIEWLowered the colours of subsequent Irish Grand National winner I Am Maximus at Fairyhouse on his chasing debut last winter and shaped well after 9 months off whenrunner-uptoEasyGameinPWCChampionChaseatGowran(20f,heavy)5weeksago.Interestingcontenderwithracefitnessonhisside. Star RatingHHHIIBHA154

Colour of Horse

Form Comments

Jockey

Star Ratings Explained

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

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

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

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

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

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Race Stats are also provided above the race and provide vital information about which trainers are in-form and which horses have made the longest journey to the racecourse today. After you’ve studied the form and made your selection, make sure you get a good position down by the winning post to watch your selection come home in front.

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THE BUZZ

by Wetherbee

RACE: 12:35

SAO CARLOS caught the eye when staying on into fourth on his hurdling debut at Lingfield in November and the son of Blue Bresil can take a step forward with that experience under his belt. Jaminoz shaped with promise on his first start over timber at Ayr last month and must feature prominently in calculations with improvement likely, along with stablemate Spit Spot, who finished sixth on that occasion.

TOTEWIN: SAO CARLOS

TOTEEACHWAY: JAMINOZ

RACE: 13:10

Preference is for COLONEL HARRY, who ran on into second over 2m in the Henry VIII at Sandown in December. He is expected to progress now upped in trip and he might take some stopping. Trelawne will need more upped in grade but he remains open to further improvement and should not be underestimated, while Chasing Fire, who unseated at the first last time out, appeals most of the remainder.

TOTEWIN: COLONEL HARRY

TOTEEACHWAY: TRELAWNE

RACE: 13:40

SHEWEARSTHEWELLIES hasn’t looked back since switching to handicaps, winning on three of her last four starts, and she might be the answer once again, despite a further 6lb hike in the ratings. Delgany Bobby Blue looked outpaced over an extended 2m5f at Ascot last month and it’s possible that he could progress now upped in trip, while Sprucefrontiers makes his handicap bow from a workable mark and is another to consider.

TOTEWIN: SHEWEARSTHEWELLIES

TOTEEACHWAY: DELGANY BOBBY BLUE

RACE: 14:15

MOUNT TEMPEST wasn’t fully extended when scoring over this trip at Sandown last month and a 5lb higher mark may not prevent him from following up here. Cornerstone Lad merits consideration as he drops back in trip after filling second over further at this venue in November. Xcitations was far from disgraced when third in a similar race at Newbury when last seen and has to be feared, despite having to carry top weight.

TOTEWIN: MOUNT TEMPEST

TOTEEACHWAY: CORNERSTONE LAD

RACE: 14:50

SANTOS BLUE has posted some respectable efforts in the face of several stiff tests of late and is presented with a good opportunity to have his day in the sun. Foster’sisland has gone well here in the past and is dangerous to underestimate, while Milldam, a winner at Ffos Las in December, also looks a big danger despite a 7lb higher mark. Benassi is another to monitor closely in the betting.

TOTEWIN: SANTOS BLUE

TOTEEACHWAY: FOSTER’SISLAND

RACE: 15:25

TOM CODY successfully recorded a double and showcased his versatility when scoring over an extended 2m3f here last time. The eight-year-old has been put up 8lb for that effort and he now takes a step back up in distance, which shouldn’t pose any problems and he can complete the hat-trick. The main threat is top-weight Lord Of Kerak, who filled the runner-up berth in this grade at Leicester last month and is likely to go well off a 1lb higher rating, while last-time-out victor Val Dancer is another to consider.

TOTEWIN: TOM CODY

TOTEEACHWAY: LORD OF KERAK

RACE: 15:57

JASMINE BLISS was well-held in fourth on her bumper debut at Ludlow in November, but she would have learned plenty from that first outing. The daughter of Blue Bresil now sports a first-time tongue tie and could be one to beat. Rhiannon Ring changed hands for 85,000-euros and the daughter of Milan could have a say, so she should be monitored in the betting. Of the remainder, point-to-point winner Wednesday Addams makes the most appeal on her debut under Rules.

TOTEWIN: JASMINE BLISS

TOTEEACHWAY: RHIANNON RING

WARWICK Race 1 12.05 2m 54y 1 Etalon (IRE) 11-5 2 Salamanca Bay (IRE) 11-2 Race 2 12.40 2m 1 Word Has It (IRE) 12-2 2 Sextant (GB) 12-1 3 Totterdown (GB) 11-13 4 Klitschko (GB) 11-12 5 Donnacha (IRE) 11-11 6 Risk d’Argent (FR) 11-4 7 Koenigsstern (IRE) 11-1 8 Western Soldier (GER) 10-11 9 Commodore Miller (GB) 10-6 Race 3 1.15 2m 3f 1 Avada Kedavra (IRE) 11-7 2 Davidoc (FR) 11-7 3 Diamond Ri (IRE) 11-7 4 Ideal de Romay (FR) 11-7 5 Killigarth (GB) 11-7 6 Mahland (IRE) 11-7 7 Nothinelsematters (IRE) 11-7 8 Pep Talking (GB) 11-7 9 Ronnies Reflection (GB) 11-7 10 Tap N Go Leo (IRE) 11-7 11 Tedley (GB) 11-7 12 Theformismighty (GB) 11-7 13 Vincenzo (FR) 11-7 14 Kattegat (GB) 11-0

Race 4 1.49 3m 1f 1 Third Wind (GB) 12-0 2 The Big Breakaway (IRE)11-10 3 Mel Monroe (IRE) 11-5 4 Gentleman At Arms (IRE) 11-2 5 Martha Brae (GB) 11-1 6 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 10-12 7 Kyntara (GB) 10-11 8 Shallow River (IRE) 10-8 Race 5 2.24 3m 1 Broadway Boy (IRE) 11-9 2 Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-7 3 Carbon King (IRE) 11-4 4 The Changing Man (IRE)11-4 5 Apple Away (IRE) 10-11 Race 6 3.00 3m 5f 54y 1 Malina Girl (IRE) 12-0 2 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-10 3 Beauport (IRE) 11-9 4 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 11-8 5 City Chief (IRE) 11-8 6 Rapper (GB) 11-7 7 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 11-4 8 Major Dundee (IRE) 11-3 9 Broken Halo (GB) 11-1 10 Credo (IRE) 11-1 11 Percussion (GB) 10-13 12 My Silver Lining (IRE) 10-4 13 Duc de Beauchene (FR) 10-2 14 Volcano (FR) 10-2

Race 7 3.35 3m 1 Two For Gold (IRE) 12-0 2 Thomas Darby (IRE) 11-12 3 Aye Right (IRE) 11-11 4 Sam Brown (GB) 11-8 5 The Galloping Bear (GB) 11-6 6 Lord du Mesnil (FR) 11-5 7 Cepage (FR) 11-4 8 Mill Green (GB) 11-2 9 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 11-1 10 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 11-0 11 Ramses de Teillee (FR) 11-0 12 De Rasher Counter (GB) 10-11 13 Landofsmiles (IRE) 10-10 14 Cyclop (IRE) 10-8 15 Boldmere (GB) 10-7 16 Nestor Park (FR) 10-7 17 Top Ville Ben (IRE) 10-5 Race 8 4.05 2m 1 Ami Bondhu (FR) 11-8 2 Dark Mix (GB) 11-8 3 Bill Joyce (IRE) 11-4 4 Hartington (IRE) 11-4 5 Jack Black (FR) 11-4 6 Rickety Bridge (FR) 11-4 7 Seek Him There (IRE) 11-4 8 Yalla Habibi (IRE) 11-4 9 Miss Kassiopi (GB) 10-11 10 Bathgate (GB) 10-5 11 Clap of Thunder (IRE) 10-5 12 Northern Symphonie (GB) 10-2

KEMPTON PARK Race 1 12.20 1 All In You (FR) 2 Kalif du Berlais (FR) 3 Galactic Jack (IRE) 4 Kado de Joie (FR) 5 Roaring Legend (FR) 6 Yellow Star (FR)

2m 11-8 11-8 11-0 11-0 11-0 11-0

Race 2 12.55 2m 1 Goodwin (IRE) 11-6 2 Don Occhetti (IRE) 11-0 3 Eloso (IRE) 11-0 4 Gentle Slopes (GB) 11-0 5 Hawk Stone (IRE) 11-0 6 Highway One O Five (IRE) 11-0 7 Junkanoo (GB) 11-0 8 Kotari (FR) 11-0 9 Pleasington (IRE) 11-0 10 Brendas Asking (IRE) 10-7 Race 3 1.30 3m 1 Chianti Classico (IRE) 11-10 2 Minella Trump (IRE) 11-8 3 Latitude (IRE) 11-7 4 Flegmatik (FR) 11-5 5 Moroder (IRE) 11-5 6 De Rasher Counter (GB)11-4 7 Gustavian (IRE) 11-2

Race 4 2.07 2m 4f 110y 1 Edwardstone (GB) 11-8 2 Janidil (FR) 11-8 3 Pic D’orhy (FR) 11-8 4 Banbridge (IRE) 11-5 5 Notlongtillmay (GB) 11-2 Race 5 2.42 2m 5f 1 Langer Dan (IRE) 12-0 2 Sonigino (FR) 12-0 3 Aucunrisque (FR) 11-11 4 Nemean Lion (GER) 11-11 5 Mark of Gold (GB) 11-7 6 Quinta Do Mar (IRE) 11-6 7 Impose Toi (FR) 11-5 8 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 11-3 9 Teddy Blue (GER) 11-3 10 King Alexander (IRE) 11-2 11 Hermino Aa (FR) 11-0 12 Wonderwall (IRE) 10-13 13 Irish Hill (GER) 10-12 14 Serious Operator (IRE) 10-11 15 Up For Parol (IRE) 10-11 16 Samuel Spade (GER) 10-10 17 Mothill (IRE) 10-9 18 Kaleb (IRE) 10-8 19 Good Look Charm (FR) 10-2

Race 6 3.15 2m 4f 110y 1 Red Rookie (GB) 12-0 2 Le Ligerien (FR) 11-12 3 Cap Du Mathan (FR) 11-9 4 Western Zephyr (IRE) 11-5 5 Tokay Dokey (IRE) 11-2 6 Pepe Le Moko (FR) 10-10 Race 7 3.50 2m 1 Rare Edition (IRE) 12-0 2 In From The Cold (IRE) 11-4 3 Caithness (IRE) 11-3 4 Douglas Dc (IRE) 10-11 5 Fransham (GB) 10-10 6 Arqoob (IRE) 10-10

FONTAINE COLLONGES

LAST TIME OUT | TUESDAY 26TH DECEMBER With the second day of our annual Christmas meeting being cut short, we were still treated to a phenomenal day of racing on Boxing Day, featuring the Rowland Meyrick.

Into Overdrive took them along at a good gallop under Jamie Hamilton for the first portion of the race. There would be no hiding places for any of those in behind and as they began their final circuit the likes of Does He Know and market leader Karl Philippe began to struggle.

Fontaine Collonges began to reel in the long time leader in the back straight, with the winner from 12 months ago fading after doing too much in the early stages.

Turning for home it became a match race between Venetia Williams charge and the gutsy Empire Steel. The gallant grey came up alongside Fontaine Collonges as they jumped the third last but slowly the younger legs of Fontaine Collonges began to pull away once more.

They would go onto score by 14 lengths after an excellent round of jumping and she looks to be at the very top of her game at the moment.

Looking at the rest of the action across the card, the opener was landed by Lady In The Park who was given a patient ride by 3lb claimer Patrick Wadge. The mare narrowly edged second favourite before the off and justified the support, while Mick’s Jet proved a below-par favourite.

Tom Cody made no mistakes in our 0-100 Novices’ Chase, however, as his 2lb rise in the weights caused no issue to follow up on his Newcastle victory. He scored with a bit in hand too, with Aristobulus a further 10 lengths behind.

7lb claimer Cameron Iles gave a fabulous ride on the well-fancied Elogio, who recovered well after facing interference four out. The Tom Lacey-trained juvenile proved that the drop back in trip aided his cause as he showed a willing attitude up the straight to score by five and a half lengths.

Following the feature race was a 0-130 handicap hurdle which was taken by the former Gordon Elliott-trained The Four Sixes.

Back from a break, he found improvement to make a successful start for a new yard, despite early keenness in the hands of Lewis Stones. He eventually stayed on well to score by six lengths form the short-priced favourite Santos Blue.

Do Your Job had shown little this season in strong handicaps but made no mistake here after being given a chance by the handicapper.

Given a patient ride by Patrick Wadge, he rallied after four out and just got the better of the bold front-runner Our Jet, who also ran with credit.

Our finale went to Royal Rhythm who bounced back from a lesser effort to make it two from three since joining Jonjo O’Neill. He quickened up impressively once he was given the hurry up towards the near rail and there could be more to come.

LADY IN THE PARK

TOM CODY

ELOGIO

THE FOUR SIXES

DO YOUR JOB

ROYAL RHYTHM

WELCOME TO 1461 PREPARE TO MOUNT UP AND RIDE INTO BATTLE!

TODAY PROVIDES NOT ONLY A CLASH OF RACEHORSES, BUT OF MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS TOO! When we established the Grade 2 Towton Chase back in 1996, we chose a race title that reflected local heritage and Yorkshire grit! The feature race on today’s card is a race named in honour of the Battle of Towton, fought just 10 miles from where you stand today, in the year 1461.

In the sixth year of the Wars of the Roses, on a bitterly cold Palm Sunday morning, amidst atrocious weather, howling winds, and driving rain and snow, up to 75,000 soldiers from the Houses of York and Lancaster took part in the bloodiest and most brutal battle ever to be fought on English soil.

The battle which was fueled by regional hatreds and family vendettas ensured it was fought with such ferocity that together with the size of the armies involved, and the atrocious weather conditions, culminated in the deaths of an estimated 28,000 men.

The site of the battle is preserved today by volunteers from the Towton Battlefield Society who have a series of events and Battlefield Walks and Talks arranged for 2023. The tours take in a 4km circuit of part of the Battlefield, with a guide on hand to describe the events leading up to, during and after the Battle. If you are interested in finding out more please visit www.towton.org.uk As horses in the William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase leave the Parade Ring to go down to the start, we will play a video from the Towton Battlefield Society. Narrated by the late Robert Hardy, the video is wonderfully atmospheric and we hope it gives you a sense of the history behind today’s race.

RACING MEETS HISTORY! We invite you to take a look at a medieval military camp within the Paddock Enclosure, which is brought to you today by Knights in Battle who specialise in bringing medieval history to life.

Re-enactors today will be training with weapons, making, mending, carving, whittling, cooking and eating, all as they would have in 1461. They welcome your interest and questions.

They will also be undertaking combat and weapon demonstrations, throughout the day. Timings for these will be displayed on a board outside the camp, so look out for this on the day.

FALCONRY Falconry was an important part of life in Medieval Days. Falcons were used as an integral tool for providing food for the table and the birds themselves were an incredibly expensive commodity and were therefore very well cared for and revered.

ROYALS AND NOBLES

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Royalty and Nobles flew falcons for sport. Mary, Queen of Scots had a passion for falconry and delighted in flying Merlins, and her father Henry VIII was also a prolific falconer, building a mews to rival the size of his stables, just to house his birds of prey.

Today we are delighted to welcome SMJ Falconry, who are standing in the Paddock Enclosure with some of their beautiful birds. Please pay them a visit.

You are able to handle and photograph the birds today.

MAD MEDIEVAL FACTS Football was banned and archery was compulsory!

King Edward II banned football and in 1363 it became compulsory that all male subjects practise archery for 2 hours every Sunday under the supervision of the local clergy.

Medieval folk had savings!

Dishes and pots were made of a clay called ‘’pygg’’, when people had savings they placed them in a clay pot (coin bank), a pygg bank. .

Bears roamed the countryside!

England used to be the native home of brown bears, but they became hunted to extinction around the 11th century.

FIRST RACE 12.35

2m

THE wetherbyracing.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365.

(Penalty Value £3812.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (18 wins from 83 runners, 22%) runs GALLONRAY, NICK THE GREEK & SAO CARLOS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs JAMINOZ & SPIT SPOT Longest Traveller: JAMINOZ & SPIT SPOT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

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ASKMORE (IRE) (18) P1-620

B g Ask - Saddleoncemore (IRE) Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk Breeder: Charles Clarke

age

st-lb

6

11-8

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinpointsandsteppeduponhisbumperdebuteffortwhensecondonhurdlesbowatCarlisle(19.3f)lastmonth,havingbeengranted run of the race. Not in anything like the same form at Market Rasen since and he may be one for handicaps in this sphere.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

2

CALL ME JACK (GB) (27) 00-0

5

B g Jack Hobbs - Gaspara (FR) Owner: Mrs G. B. Walford Breeder: Mrs G. B. Walford

11-8

Jockey: Sam Coltherd Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 Doncaster bumpers last winter and fared no better on last month’s hurdles debut at Carlisle.

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

3

CONSCRIPTION (IRE) (25) 2PP-00

B g Doyen (IRE) - Send To War Owner: Mrs S. J. Easterby Breeder: Eamonn Bracken

5

11-8

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby (7) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point bumper but pulled up both tries over obstacles in recent months. Hood goes on now.

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

4

GALLONRAY (IRE) (42) 3 BF

5

B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR) Owner: Elphick, Shalvey, Shanahan Breeder: Patrick Cashman

11-8

Jockey: Fergus Gregory Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Strong in betting but he never managed to threaten when third of 4 in bumper at Bangor on debut 6 weeks ago. However, in good hands and not one to be writing off now sights are set on hurdling.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

5

GOLDWYN (IRE) (278) 035/03F-

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Marmelo (IRE) Owner: Miss G. M. Richardson Breeder: Gill Richardson Bloodstock Ltd

7

11-8

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairinbumpersandsimilarformoverhurdlesinIreland,thirdinaThurlesmaiden(2m)inMarch.Yettobeaskedforeffort when falling at Cork (3m) final start and he remains with potential now starting out for new yard on return. Star RatingHHHII BHA 116

6

JAMINOZ (IRE) (24) 3

5

11-8

B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE) Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Owner: Mr James Mearns Long Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Long Contracts Dmcc

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Jim Goldie who ran to a similar level on yard/hurdles debut in refitted blinkers when third in an Ayr novice (2m, soft) 24 days ago, staying on. Entitled to improve.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

7

JUDICIAL REVIEW (IRE) (46) 1400-05

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Chartani (IRE) Owner: Racing in Furness Breeder: Mr Alan Broderick

6

11-8

Jockey: Charlotte Jones (3) Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the wrong way in bumpers (fair form at best) and well held in a pair of novice hurdles in recent months.

Another who may do better when tackling handicaps.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 12

8

KILLIGARTH (GB) (12) 6

6

B g Telescope (IRE) - A Shade of Bay Owner: The Real Partnership Breeder: N C Thoroughbreds

11-8

Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Sponsor: Electrotec Solutions LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m/19f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Hinted at ability in an Exeter maiden hurdle on debut 12 days ago but needs a lot more.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

9

LEITRIM CHIEF (IRE) (24) 0333/-4 BF

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Leitrim Bridge (IRE) Owner: Mrs J. M. Dodd Breeder: S. McElroy

8

11-8

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who proved he retains ability following wind op/22 months off when fourth in novice company at Ayr (2m) 24 days ago. Could well step up further provided he stands more regular racing but return to longer trips may suit ideally. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115

10 MIRABAD (FR) (67)

5

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mila (FR) Owner: Mr W. Jones Breeder: H. H. Aga Khan

11-8

Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

11 MR MAHLER (IRE) (21) 2/-66

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Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE) Owner: Mr I. B. Barker Breeder: Thistletown Stud

Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

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TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in points and having looked in need of the run on bumper debut in October, he duly offered something to work on when midfield in 12-runner Sedgefield novice (16.9f) 3 weeks ago. Type to do better, particularly over longer trips.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

12 NICK THE GREEK (GB) (18) F4-6

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B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Camelia des Bordes (FR) Jockey: Lewis Stones (3) Owner: National Hunt Racing Club Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Mr Malcolm Green Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Unplaced completed start in points in April and he offered little when sixth on last month’s hurdles debut at Market Rasen. Passed over.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

13 SAO CARLOS (GB) (53) 1-4 BF

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B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Owner: Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Goldford Stud Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWJustified favouritism when making a successful debut in a Market Rasen bumper last winter. In need of the experience sent hurdling on return at Lingfield (2m) in November and should have learnt plenty from that. Leading claims.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

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Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE) Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert Breeder: Des Thurlby

11-1

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair staying performer on the level for James Fanshawe (stays 2m). Acquired by new connections for 9,000 gns in October and not without promise when sixth of 12 in an Ayr novice over this trip. Capable of better again. Star RatingHHHII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: FISTON DE BECON (FR) 8 11 8 Sean Bowen 11-2 (Olly Murphy) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sao Carlos (GB), 5-1 Mirabad (FR), 15-2 Gallonray (IRE), Jaminoz (IRE), 8-1 Goldwyn (IRE), 10-1 Leitrim Chief (IRE), 14-1 Askmore (IRE), Spit Spot (GB), 22-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), 40-1 Killigarth (GB), 50-1 Judicial Review (IRE), 66-1 Nick The Greek (GB), 150-1 Call Me Jack (GB), Conscription (IRE) Those with hurdles experience don’t set an exacting standard and it could well pay to side with MIRABAD without the benefit of market clues. A useful sort on the Flat in France, he posted his best effort yet when runner-up in Listed company back in November and promises to be PLAY SMARTER suited by this sort of test now hurdling for his new stable. Sao Carlos and Jaminoz head up the dangers, with Gallonray also worth monitoring in the betting for clues now hurdling.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIRABAD (FR) 2.SAO CARLOS 3.JAMINOZ (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat in France, successful at Vichy (12f) in September (stays 15f). Best effort yet when runner-up in Listed event in November and he’s an intriguing hurdles debutant having joined new yard for €65,000 subsequently.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

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THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ CHASE

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

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

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

FIRST RAN AS A

GRADE 2

IN 1996

1996 FIRST WINNER

MR MULLIGAN WENT ON TO WIN CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

BIGGEST PRICED WINNER

BAYWING (2017) 33/1

2011 WAYWARD PRINCE

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL WINNER

2023 CITY CHIEF Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: James Bowen 2022 AHOY SENOR Trainer: Lucinda Russell Jockey: Derek Fox 2021 NO RACE 2020 NEWTIDE Trainer: Kim Bailey Jockey: David Bass 2019 MEETING ABANDONED 2018 BALLYOPTIC Trainer: Nigel Twiston–Davies Jockey: Tom Bellamy

2017 BAYWING

Trainer: Nicky Richards Jockey: Ryan Day

2016 BLAKLION

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Ryan Hatch

2015 NED STARK

Trainer: Alan King Jockey: Denis O’Regan

2014 ELY BROWN

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon Jockey: Noel Fehily

2013 GOULANES

Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Tom Scudamore

2012 ABANDONED DUE TO FROST

CITY CHIEF 7/2

TRAINER: NICKY HENDERSON JOCKEY: JAMES BOWEN 4 RAN

2016

2011 WAYWARD PRINCE Trainer: Ian Williams Jockey: Dougie Costello

2010 WEIRD AL

Trainer: Ian Williams Jockey: Paddy Brennan

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

2008 NO RACE 2007 HELTORNIC

Trainer: Michael Scudamore Jockey: Graham Lee

2006 HALCON GENELARDAIS Trainer: Alan King Jockey: Wayne Hutchinson

2024

RUNNING

23RD

2023 WINNER

2005 OLLIE MAGERN

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Carl Llewellyn

2024 COLNEL HARRY

FOURTH IN THE G1 TOLWORTH

BLAKLION

WON 2017 BECHER CHASE OVER GRAND NATIONAL COURSE

2004 ROYAL EMPEROR Trainer: Sue Smith Jockey: Dominic Elsworth

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

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

1999 KADOU NONANTAIS Trainer: Oliver Sherwood Jockey: Jamie Osborne

1998 ESCARTEFIGUE

Trainer: David Nicholson Jockey: Richard Johnson

1997 NO RACE 1996 MR MULLIGAN

Trainer: Noel Chance Jockey: Richard Johnson

SECOND RACE 1.10

2m 3f 85y

THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (50 wins from 173 runners, 29%) runs THE KING OF RYHOPE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs CHASING FIRE Longest Traveller: COLONEL HARRY trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 199 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles , three and a half furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases. This race is a grade 2, so expect to see some top novices in action.

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MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE) (17) 06-4311

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Maisy Daisy (IRE) Owner: Mr P. Byrne Breeder: Brian Walsh TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

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Jockey: Trainer: ER W. P. Mullins, Ireland

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CHASING FIRE (GB) (18) 103-14U C

B g Maxios - Kahara Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

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11-4

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who stepped up on those efforts when making an impressive winning chasing debut in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. However, he was a shade disappointing at Ayr next time and then unseated rider at the first in an Aintree handicap. Star RatingHHHII BHA 136

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COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (35) 1412-12 BF

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) Owner: The GD Partnership Breeder: Tommy James

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11-4

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who quickly developed into a likeable and useful hurdler last season. Followed ready chase debut success at Chepstow with a solid second in a Grade 1 novice at Sandown (15.4f, soft) where he shaped as though this stiffer test would be right up his street. Big player. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 148

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HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) (35) 1/512-U3 BF

Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Breeder: Richard Cavanagh

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11-4

Jockey: Trainer: ER Evan Williams, Llancarfan N UN Sponsor: Tote

N-R

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhotastedsuccessonsecondof3startsoverhurdles.Unseatedonreturn/chasedebutinNovemberandlookedunluckynottowin(allbutcame NO down4out)whenfinishing thirdatChepstow(23.6f,heavy)next time.Remainsopentoimprovementinthissphere.NON RUNNER. down4out)whenfinishingthirdatChepstow(23.6f,heavy)next Star RatingIIIIIBHA RatingIIIII IIIII BHA125 125

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THE KING OF RYHOPE (GB) (32) 2133-13 D BF

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Eleven Fifty Nine Owner: Spectre Racing - The King Of Ryhope Breeder: Mr M. Rowe & Mr B. Wright

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11-4

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

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage8-y-owhoimprovedtomakeawinningreturn/handicapchasedebutatChepstow(19.5f,soft)inOctober,seeingoffaresilientrival (pair clear). Conditions were perhaps too testing at Ffos Las since and probably worth another chance, albeit this is a big ask.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 135

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TRELAWNE (GB) (29) 13/11-13 D

8

B g Geordieland (FR) - Black Collar Owner: The Real Partnership Breeder: Mrs S. Steer-Fowler

11-4

Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Sponsor: Electrotec Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles and immediately improved on that form as he made a successful debut over fences after 8 months off at Carlisle (2 1/2m, soft) in November. Didn’t do much wrong when third at Cheltenham since and he should have a part to play. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 143 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: CITY CHIEF (IRE) 6 11 2 James Bowen 7-2 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: HURRICANE HIGHWAY: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at fourth last.

THE KING OF RYHOPE: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Colonel Harry (IRE), 10-3 Trelawne (GB), 13-2 The King of Ryhope (GB), 9-1 Chasing Fire (GB) 18

COLONEL HARRY was doing all his best work at the finish when runner-up in the Henry VIII at Sandown and, with improvement anticipated now faced with a stiffer test, PLAY SMARTER he looks the way to go. It was a decent novice in which Trelawne was third at Cheltenham last month and he is second choice.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COLONEL HARRY (IRE) 2.TRELAWNE 3.THE KING OF RYHOPE

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THIRD RACE 1.40

3m 26y

THE WILLIAM HILL DAILY BET BOOST NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189.

(Penalty Value £3960.75)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (50 wins from 173 runners, 29%) runs DELGANY BOBBY BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs DARK DUOMO Longest Traveller: STRATTON OAKMONT trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 271 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This three miles hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. As this is a handicap, their weight will be set according to their official rating.

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DROP FLIGHT (FR) (35) 322P2-6

9

12-2

B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR) Owner: Mr N. Sutton Breeder: Patrick Boiteau & Patrick Fellous

Jockey: Mr Ben Sutton (7) Trainer: Noel Williams, Blewbury Sponsor: Noel Williams Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French chaser who was placed on all 4 completed starts in hunter chases at the beginning of 2023.

However, he didn’t show much back in this sphere when returning to action in a Chepstow novice last month. Star RatingHHIII BHA 112

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DELGANY BOBBY BLUE (GB) (22) P/20-233

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pretty Neat (IRE) Owner: Charles And Rachel Wilson Breeder: Charles Wilson

6

12-0

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise on first start in bumpers and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, finishing third of 10 on his handicap debut at Ascot (21.6f, good) last time. This unexposed 6-y-o may have more to offer now faced with a stiffer test. Star RatingHHHII BHA 110

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STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (29) P12-312 D BF

B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE) Owner: Kayley Woollacott Racing Club Breeder: Mrs Margaret McGauran

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11-10

Jockey: Paul O’Brien Trainer: Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne Sponsor: The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWFinallygotoffthemarkin3-runnerhandicaphurdleatSouthwell(24.3f,heavy)inNovember.Thatwasn’taparticularlystrongrace, Star RatingHHIII BHA 106 though, and while his subsequent Doncaster second wasn’t a bad effort, others make greater appeal.

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PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (21) 325-454

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) Owner: McGoldrick Racing Breeder: Elizabeth Gavin

6

Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who shaped like a stayer in bumpers and has left the same impression in his 3 starts since switched to hurdles at up to 19.7f. Now gets the test he seemingly needs and this opening mark looks manageable. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 102

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SPRUCEFRONTIERS (IRE) (35) 3-44

7

11-5

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Wayward Winnie (IRE) Jockey: David Bass Owner: The All Spruced Up Syndicate Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Breeder: Dr Brid Corkery Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLastof3finisherssolestartinIrishpointsbutshowedplentytoworkonwhenfourthin11-runnernoviceatPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft) in November. Failed to build on that next time but he’s well worth another chance now pitched into a handicap.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 101

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MORO ROCK (IRE) (160) 360-44

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B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE) Owner: Mr Liam Murray Breeder: James Flood

11-1

Jockey: Harry Bannister Trainer: Sara Ender, Malton Sponsor: Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and ran to a similar level on first of 2 starts in novice/maiden hurdles during the summer.

More needed now upped in trip for this handicap debut following a break.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 97

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PERCULATOR (GB) (51) 24264-6

B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE) Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh

7

11-0

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner and though yet to really kick on over hurdles, she should be sharper for last month’s Newcastle reappearance and being dropped a further 2lb can only help. Cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHHHII BHA 96 20

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SHEWEARSTHEWELLIES (IRE) (44) 3P-1211

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kenny’s Girl (IRE) Owner: Mr G. C. Myddelton Breeder: Kennys Girl Syndicate

7

11-0

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant Sponsor: Prolinx Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a quirky side, but it isn’t stopping her at present, winning 3 of her 4 starts since switching to handicap hurdles. 6lb rise for latest success doesn’t appear prohibitive and she should be in the mix with Gavin Sheehan doing the steering.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 96

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KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (50) 044-005

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) Owner: Mr Dave Carter Breeder: G. T. Morrow

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10-11

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt (5) Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and similar standard in novice hurdles at up to 2 1/2m. Perhaps this step up in trip/switch to handicap company will bring about improvement but others make more appeal all the same.

Star RatingHIIII BHA 93

10 LINE IN THE SAND (IRE) (15) 060024

B m Shirocco (GER) - Goldfeather (IRE) Owner: Mr E G Tunstall and L Annett Breeder: Barry O’Connor

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10-10

Jockey: Jonathon Bewley Trainer: George Bewley, Colby

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous Rules form well behind when hitting the crossbar on handicap debut at Sedgefield (21.2f, soft) on penultimate start. Failed to build on that next time, though, and she’s needs to get back on track. Star RatingHHIII BHA 92

11 DARK DUOMO (IRE) (12) 062-F44

B g Milan - Aroka (FR) Owner: Mr&Mrs Lees, D Pollitt, Driving Down Ltd Breeder: P. Casey

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10-2

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerforPhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhiteand,havingexitedatthesecondflightondebutforthisyardinaHexhamhandicap hurdle, he has subsequently failed to land a blow in a couple of handicap chases. Opposable back in this sphere.

Star RatingHIIII BHA 81 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: PIAFF BUBBLES (IRE) 7 11 3 Nathan Moscrop 3-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 11.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Shewearsthewellies (IRE), 9-2 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 13-2 Delgany Bobby Blue (GB), Sprucefrontiers (IRE), 10-1 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), Perculator (GB), 16-1 Drop Flight (FR), 22-1 Line In The Sand (IRE), 25-1 Moro Rock (IRE), 33-1 Dark Duomo (IRE), 40-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) 2.SPRUCEFRONTIERS (IRE) 3.SHEWEARSTHEWELLIES (IRE)

THE RESULT

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The vote goes to PADDY O’MAHLER, who showed plenty in bumpers and can be expected to step up on his form in novice hurdles now faced with a stiffer test and switched to handicap company.

Fellow handicap debutant Sprucefrontiers remains of interest, despite failing to build on his Rules PLAY SMARTER debut promise when a well-held fourth at Chepstow, and the progressive Shewearsthewellies is also accorded respect. Delgany Bobby Blue is open to improvement and he is another for the shortlist.

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FOURTH RACE 2.15

1m 7f 36y

THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630.

(Penalty Value £13202.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (50 wins from 173 runners, 29%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs CORNERSTONE LAD Longest Traveller: THE LAST DAY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 243 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile and seven furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far.

The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

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XCITATIONS (GB) (42) 25P-513 D

B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: G. Libson,D. Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly Breeder: Mrs P. Sly

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Jockey: Paul O’Brien Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to best on back of reappearance run when landing 6-runner Sandown handicap in November, well served by run of the race. Not disgraced from inflated mark when third at Newbury (16.4f) since and he ought to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 137

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GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (406) 213P/15-

B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: M. and Mrs Watson

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11-12

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since respectable fifth at Aintree last December but worth noting he has gone well fresh previously.

Returns on a fair mark and is stlll relatively low mileage as a chaser, so can’t be discounted despite absence. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 135

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THE LAST DAY (IRE) (70) F1/5P3-F

B g Oscar (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Breeder: M. Conaghan

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11-10

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Sparingly campaigned veteran who enhanced his good Aintree record when third in Red Rum chase in April. Still in touch when falling 4 out on return at Ascot (16.7f) in November and he’s fallen back down to last winning mark.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 133

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CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (56) 44243-2 CD

B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Owner: Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions

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11-2

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Eastwood Private Clients, Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhowasn’tdisgracedonthebackof7monthsoffwhenrunner-uptoadeeplyimpressivewinneroverextended19fhere in November. Comes here operating from career-low mark but strike rate in this sphere hardly the most compelling. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

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MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (36) 013-201 D

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10-12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Jockey: Fergus Gillard Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: G. Merrigan Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingwinninghurdlerwhomatchedpickofforminthatsphere(equippedwithblinkers)whenlanding2mSandownhandicap last month, in command leaving back straight and idling late on. Up 5lb but could yet have more to offer.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 121 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) 7 11 4 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Donald McCain) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mount Tempest (IRE), 7-2 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 4-1 Xcitations (GB), 9-2 Cornerstone Lad (GB), 7-1 The Last Day (IRE) MOUNT TEMPEST proved a different proposition equipped with first-time blinkers when opening his chase account at Sandown 5 weeks ago and a 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing on that evidence. Xcitations and the returning Gunsight Ridge PLAY SMARTER head the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) 2.XCITATIONS 3.GUNSIGHT RIDGE

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THE RESULT

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

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

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

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

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

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Fourth Race

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FIFTH RACE 2.50

2m 3f 154y

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

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302.

(Penalty Value £6337.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (50 wins from 173 runners, 29%) runs SANTOS BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & SINGAPORE TRIP Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs SANTOS BLUE today.

Longest Traveller: MILLDAM trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 198 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race 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.

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INTO OVERDRIVE (GB) (18) 1/121P-P C D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Brig Owner: Mrs Wendy Hamilton Breeder: Mr & Mrs Michael Hamilton

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st-lb

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12-0

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser but he went too freely after 10 months off when pulled up in handicap chase here (24.2f, heavy) 18 days ago. Reverts to hurdles now and no forlorn hope.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 137

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ESPOIR DE ROMAY (FR) (43) P/52-300 D

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR) Owner: The Midgelets Breeder: G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably

10

11-12

Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Offered more than on his return when seventh of 12 in a strong race at Newbury (24.2f) last month and has been dropped 2lb. Interesting.

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 135

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SANTOS BLUE (GB) (18) 113-202 CD BF

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty Owner: Mr N. Sutton Breeder: Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh

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11-5

Jockey: Mr Ben Sutton (7) Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle here (21.2f, heavy) 18 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 128

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ROMEO BROWN (GB) (28) 614rF-5 D

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Owner: McGoldrick Racing Breeder: R. W. Russell

10

Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m4f winner last term who wasn’t disgraced ater 10 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly with that run under his belt. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

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FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (18) 4521-54 D

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

9

11-1

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who landed Bangor handicap in March. Failed to build on reappearance promise when only fourth of 6 in handicap here (21.2f, heavy) 18 days ago but the sort to bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 124

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BENASSI (IRE) (53) 3121-P2

7

B g Westerner - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Owner: The Mighty Men Breeder: Patrick Molloy

11-0

Jockey: Fergus Gregory Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good first season over hurdles, winning 2 of his 4 starts, and got back on track when second of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Shortlisted.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 123

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LESSER (IRE) (983) 1/11/1/- CD

10

B g Stowaway - Aine Dubh (IRE) Owner: The C Level Partnership Breeder: Kevin F. O’Donnell

10-13

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Sponsor: Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when last seen out over 2 years ago, going 2-2 over hurdles in 2m4f Kelso novice.

Market can guide now going handicapping on his comeback run.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 122 26

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ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (83) 06P560

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus

10

10-12

Jockey: Jack Hogan (3) Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but he has finished well held all three runs for his new yard.

Others are more persuasive.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 121

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MILLDAM (FR) (32) 6140-51

6

Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) Owner: Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Breeder: Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller

10-10

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who got back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) Star RatingHHHHI BHA 119 32 days ago. Goes well in the mud so he’s a player despite a 7lb rise.

10 SINGAPORE TRIP (FR) (21) 2-00003

B g Goken (FR) - Singapore Treat (FR) Owner: Mr Andrew Phillips Breeder: S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie

6

10-2

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdler at his best in France and not disgraced for his new yard when third of 8 at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Needs considering despite being 3lb out of the handicap. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: IROKO (FR) 5 11 2 Kevin Brogan 13-8 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: INTO OVERDRIVE: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Santos Blue (GB), 9-2 Milldam (FR), 11-2 Benassi (IRE), 8-1 Lesser (IRE), 10-1 Into Overdrive (GB), 12-1 Singapore Trip (FR), 14-1 Espoir de Romay (FR), 18-1 Romeo Brown (GB), Foster’sisland (GB), 33-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) A case can be made for a few of these so at the likely odds it is worth siding with ESPOIR DE ROMAY to build on his encouraging Newbury seventh (form working out well) and capitalise on a reduced mark. Milldam rates a big threat on the back of his recent PLAY SMARTER Ffos Las success though, while a solid case can also be made for Romeo Brown, Santos Blue and Benassi.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESPOIR DE ROMAY (FR) 2.MILLDAM (FR) 3.ROMEO BROWN

THE RESULT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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SIXTH RACE 3.25

KENNETH SHAW

3m 45y

THE KENNETH SHAW 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 263 runners, 7%) runs SHIGHNESS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs SHIGHNESS Weightwatcher: ONE TRUE KING won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 7lb to 120.

Longest Traveller: ONE TRUE KING trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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.

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LORD OF KERAK (GB) (31) 2/323-42

B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

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st-lb

9

12-2

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, back to best when second in 5-runner event at Leicester a month ago. One to consider back up in trip.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 122

2

ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (54) 30-0366 BF

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) Owner: RacehorseClub.com Breeder: Joe Fogarty

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12-0

Jockey: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains well treated on his best form and, while he arrives on the back of a laboured run at Leicester, he’d been in good order prior to that and a visor could help.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 120

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INNOVATED (IRE) (21) 3P/15-0P

9

12-0

B g Presenting - Lemon Cello (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Breeder: Cathal Ennis TIMEFORMVIEWEnded life with Henry de Bromhead on a lesser note and was pulled up on debut for current stable, so best to look elsewhere.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 120

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EATON COLLINA (IRE) (22) 5112-P3 BF

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Owner: Mrs H. Watson Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

9

11-10

Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last spring in fine form and put a disappointing return behind him when third at Uttoxeter last time.

Needs more to defy current mark but likely to give his running.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 116

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VAL DANCER (IRE) (31) 5446-31

7

B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE) Owner: The Val Dancers Breeder: Charles Persse

11-6

Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best in first-time cheekpieces when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Benefited from good track position there but he’s a player again from 8lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHHI BHA 112

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SHIGHNESS (GB) (58) 4143-4P C

7

B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE) Owner: Keep The Faith Partnership Breeder: Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst

11-1

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Wilcocks Contractors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer over hurdles last term and given a considerate introduction to chasing at Carlisle in October.

Seemed amiss at Market Rasen next time but given a break since and not one to write off just yet.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 107

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HERE COMES THE MAN (IRE) (30) 5/213-65 D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Owner: Cheltenham For Breakfast Breeder: Mr Mark Grace,

9

11-1

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a winning chase debut in 23f handicap at Newcastle in Apri but has been below form since. Others more persuasive.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 107 30

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TOM CODY (IRE) (18) 2P-4211 C D

B g Morozov (USA) - Smiths Lady (IRE) Owner: Mr Ian Charles Wilson Breeder: L. Doyle

8

11-1

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Late errors cost him when a close second at Newcastle in November before he took advantage of a good opportunity to get off the mark there last month.

Improvedwhenfollowingupin6-runnerhandicapchaseatWetherby(19.4f,heavy)18daysagoandshouldbeinthemixinhisbidforthehat-trick. Star RatingHHHHHBHA107

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BREAKING THE ICE (IRE) (79) 0P-464P D

B g Frozen Power (IRE) - Specific (IRE) Owner: Bewley and Montgomerie Breeder: Jas Linnane, J. Moore & B. Gardiner

9

10-12

Jockey: Jonathon Bewley Trainer: George Bewley, Colby

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser who was operating below best when last seen 79 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but has something to prove.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 104

10 AIRE VALLEY LAD (GB) (51) 56-0001 CD

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnie Rock (IRE) Owner: Mrs S. Smith Breeder: George A. Charlton

10

Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

10-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky customer who bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark in 8-runner contest at Newcastle last time Remains well treated in theory but hard to rely upon.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 98 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: MACKELDUFF (FR) 7 12 0 Sean Bowen 5-1 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Val Dancer (IRE), 4-1 Tom Cody (IRE), 13-2 Lord of Kerak (GB), 7-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 8-1 One True King (IRE), Aire Valley Lad (GB), 16-1 Here Comes The Man (IRE), 22-1 Shighness (GB), 40-1 Innovated (IRE), 50-1 Breaking The Ice (IRE) TOM CODY is progressive and had something up his sleeve when scoring at Newcastle last time, so he may well be up to completing the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner

PLAY SMARTER Val Dancer is an obvious player and Lord of Kerak’s claims can’t be ignored.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOM CODY (IRE) 2.VAL DANCER (IRE) 3.LORD OF KERAK

THE RESULT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kenneth Shaw 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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SEVENTH RACE 3.57

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)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 263 runners, 7%) runs ISABEL DE CLARE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (5 wins from 11 runners, 45%) runs JASMINE BLISS Longest Traveller: JASMINE BLISS trained by H Derham, Newbury, 201 miles.

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

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ALLTHEROADRUNNING (GB) (27) 3/-6

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11-4

B m Telescope (IRE) - Becky B Jockey: Danny McMenamin Owner: The Southrigg Partnership & James Ewart Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £48,000 after finishing third in a point in April 2022 but not seen again until weakening tamely into a remote sixth in a Carlisle bumper last month. Tongue tie reached for now.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

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HEATHER HONEY (GB) (-)

5

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt Owner: Mrs S. Smith Breeder: Distillery Stud

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW £6,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Master Malt. Likely to need time.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

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JASMINE BLISS (GB) (47) 401-4

5

11-4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Burton Ash Jockey: Paul O’Brien Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jasmine B Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: Mrs Caroline George Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £50,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April and finished with running left when fourth at Ludlow on Rules debut. Open to improvement and worth chancing. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

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LILY BALOO (GB) (25) 0

5

Ch m Cityscape - Milly Baloo Owner: Mr R. W. Metcalfe Breeder: R. W. Metcalfe

11-4

Jockey: Mr William Easterby (3) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam (c113/h105), 21f-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Betty Baloo. Only seventh at Catterick first time out and looks more one for the longer term. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

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LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE) (-)

5

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Video (FR) Owner: Ms M. L. Peterson Breeder: Cyril O’Hara

11-4

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth filly. Sister to bumper winner Fingle Bridge, and half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser Campeador, stayed 2 1/2m. Dam lightly raced over hurdles in France. Notable newcomer on breeding.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

6

POLLYJO (GB) (-)

6

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Kaylan’s Rose Owner: Allott & Wordingham Breeder: Mr P. Wordingham

11-4

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWSchiaparelli mare. Dam, poor maiden hurdler, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Cooking Fat out of 2 1/2m-25f hurdle winner Ostfanni. Not dismissed.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

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RHIANNON RING (IRE) (328) 2-

B m Milan - Regal Empress (IRE) Owner: Mr John Thomas Hanbury Breeder: Mr Liam T. O’Gorman

6

11-4

Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton Sponsor: Janusian Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €85,000 3-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Knockanard Lady, stays 21f. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 2023). Interesting Rules newcomer.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 32

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SKY’S YOUR LIMIT (IRE) (18) 00

5

11-4

Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quality Street (GER) Jockey: Sam Coltherd Owner: T C Racing Syndicate Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden Breeder: Michael Tobin

TIMEFORM VIEW Not much encouragement in two starts to date, looking in need of experience. Unlikely to feature.

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

9

THE SECRET PEARL (IRE) (26) 0U2-24

B m Mahler - And Whatever Else (IRE) Owner: The Soldiers of Fortune Breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd

5

11-4

Jockey: Harry Bannister Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote Sponsor: Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her final start in Irish points and made a solid start to her Rules career when 8 lengths second of 16 over C&D. Not quite in the same form at Plumpton next time but deserves respect nonetheless.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

10 WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (GB) (62) P21

Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Tally Em Up (IRE) Owner: Jopla Racing Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh

5

11-4

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 4-y-o, Telescope mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (c125/h106) 2 1/4m/2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 31f). Wears tongue strap. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Nov 12).

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

11 WRAPPEDINRUBIES (IRE) (34) 02

B m Milan - Wall of Silence (IRE) Owner: Four Counties Breeder: W. Devereux

5

11-4

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 4-y-o, Milan mare. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 10).

Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

12 ISABEL DE CLARE (GB) (-)

4

Br f Passing Glance - Flutter Bye (IRE) Owner: Keep The Faith Partnership Breeder: Mill House Stud

10-5

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW £28,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Pique Rock and fair hurdler Blue Beach. Worth monitoring in the betting.

Star RatingHHHII BHA -

13 MOVEONBUY (GB) (21) 0

4

B f Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) Owner: Kay,Goodair,Carter,Coates,McMann Breeder: Distillery Stud

10-5

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt (5) Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to a point winner and finished with running left when eighth at Newcastle first time out. Should do better but major step forward is required.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 2023: CHOSEN HERO (IRE) 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 12-1 (Archie Watson) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 3, 10.

Stewards Note: SKY’S YOUR LIMIT: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jasmine Bliss (GB), 9-2 The Secret Pearl (IRE), 6-1 Wrappedinrubies (IRE), 11-1 Luna de Castana (IRE), 14-1 Rhiannon Ring (IRE), Wednesday Addams (GB), 16-1 Heather Honey (GB), 18-1 Pollyjo (GB), 20-1 Isabel de Clare (GB), 25-1 Moveonbuy (GB), 40-1 Alltheroadrunning (GB), 150-1 Lily Baloo (GB), Sky’s Your Limit (IRE) JASMINE BLISS joined a shrewd outfit after finishing second in an Irish point and she shaped with encouragement first time out, so she can improve enough to open her account.

PLAY SMARTER The Secret Pearl has achieved a bit more in form terms, so she’s regarded as a danger and Wrappedinrubies is an interesting Rules newcomer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JASMINE BLISS 2.WRAPPEDINRUBIES (IRE) 3.THE SECRET PEARL (IRE)

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Seventh Race

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE wetherbyracing.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. 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. 24 entries at £35. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL TOWTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, William Hill will present a cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £200. - Closed January 8th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448.

(Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL DAILY BET BOOST NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, 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 lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, at £35. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and present a memento to the wining owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 8 entries, 2 at £15 and 6 at £75. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th.

Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, 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 lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries, at £60. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302.

(Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.25 - THE KENNETH SHAW 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mr Kenneth Shaw 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 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 24 entries, 1 at £8 and 23 at £40. - Closed January 8th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.57 - 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 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. 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. 19 entries at £25. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. 35

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