The Scan Your Tote Bet With Raceday-Ready Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB
Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £3964, 2nd £1983, 3rd £991, 4th £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (13 wins from 112 runners, 12%) runs SERIOUS CHAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs LATHAN
Longest Traveller: SERIOUS CHAT trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 91 miles.
1 LATHAN (FR) (1) 631 5 11-0 (in ex 6lb)
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Venerie (FR) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mike and Eileen Newbould Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Ecurie Pierre Julienne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability both starts over hurdles but is possibly more one for handicaps after this run. First yesterday in two-runner maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m 4f, good) 31/4 length over The Geordie Ginge.
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2 SERIOUS CHAT (IRE) (31) 5216 5 11-0
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Mathine (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Greyland Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Greyland Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped encouragingly switched to hurdling when sixth of 13 in C&D novice hurdle (good to soft) 31 days ago, barely adequate test. Open to improvement and chance is there for all to see. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 TANKING ALONG (IRE) (285) 6P- 5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myska (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Kenneth Parkhill Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of Bob Olinger but has shown nothing in a maiden/novice hurdle.
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4 THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) (1) 3233-642 6 11-0
Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Cyril O’Hara
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has run below form both starts for current yard. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Second yesterday in two-runner maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, good) which was won by Lathan. TFRHHIII BHA95
5 KLAPTON BOY (FR) (202) 2 4 10-13
Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Choisille (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Ms Victoria Cottingham Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Dr V. Michel Guiot Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 4-y-o, Brave Mansonnien gelding. Dam, little impact in 3 starts over hurdles in France, half-sister to useful hunter chaser (stayed 29f) Vaucelet. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 28) and would enter the reckoning if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA2023: HELTENHAM (FR) 6 10 9 Tristan Durrell 4-6 (Dan Skelton) 15 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-7 Serious Chat (IRE), 9-2 Klapton Boy (FR), 6-1 Lathan (FR), 18-1 The Geordie Ginge (IRE), 80-1 Tanking Along (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SERIOUS CHAT probably won’t be at his best until tackling staying trips, but this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get off the mark at the second time of asking over hurdles. Klapton Boy was runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points and needs a market check setting out under Rules at an ordinary level. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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SECOND RACE 12.27
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Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class
3) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (13 wins from 112 runners, 12%) runs HIDALGO DE L’ISLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Neville (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs HERE COMES GEORGIE
Longest Traveller: CANNOCK PARK trained by P Robson, Alnwick, 121 miles.
1 CANNOCK PARK (GB) (21) 3320-54 BF 6 11-10
Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Van Mildert (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Thomas & Robson Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B T. C. Dawson PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle last autumn before placed twice in Graded novice hurdles. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing both starts this season but still early days in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA126
2 HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (20) 4-30124 7 11-5
Br B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme Michele Sayet
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and he matched that level when runner-up at Worcester (16.5f). Not disgraced in better race at Aintree since and this less competitive. TFRHHHHH BHA121
3 HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB) (22) 16-P110 6 11-0
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance Lee Edwards J
O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Aerocom UK Ltd, Lawless Civils S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back 2m Perth handicaps but came up well short in his hat-trick bid tackling a better-quality handicap at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Given another go over fences now with a tongue strap applied. TFRHHHHI BHA116
4 BOLD REACTION (FR) (213) 526/220- 7 10-12
Br Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR) Robert Dunne J
O Mr J. R. Cornwall Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who hasn’t quite come up to expectations as a hurdler Has left Nicky Henderson and quickly sent chasing by new yard (won on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points).
TFRHHHHI BHA114
2023: FINDTHETIME (IRE) 7 10 3 Conor Rabbitt 7-1 (Nicky Richards) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
BOLD REACTION: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Cannock Park (GB), 5-2 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 7-2 Here Comes Georgie (GB), 9-2 Bold Reaction (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HIDALGO DE L’ISLE has made a good start over fences and looks the solid option. Cannock Park can do better and is feared most.
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THIRD RACE 1.00
The Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505 (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (23 wins from 99 runners, 23%) runs ACT OF AUTHORITY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (12 wins from 37 runners, 32%) runs ACT OF AUTHORITY
Longest Traveller: LIVERPOOL KNIGHT trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
1 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (6) 1316-01 CD 6 11-11
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) Lewis Saunders (7) J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Franck A. McNulty Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on 3 occasions during a productive novice hurdle campaign and all the better for his reappearance run at Chepstow (19.5f) in October when running out an impressive winner of 9-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f) 6 days ago. Will take some stopping from unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA126
2 BERTIE’S BALLET (GB) (35) 21243-P BF 6 11-5
Br B g Albaasil (IRE) - More Ballet Money Danny McMenamin J
O Falcon’s Line Ltd Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Falcon’s Line Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper scorer who reached a fairly useful level over hurdles last season, winning once from 5 starts having kept good company Clearly not himself when pulled up on return/chase debut at Hexham 5 weeks ago and connections quick to opt for a return to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 LIVERPOOL KNIGHT (GB) (20) 2-64430 6 11-3
Br B g Golden Horn - Nouriya Connor Brace J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 5 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over hurdles for Olly Murphy during 2023 and ended time with that yard in good form this summer Low-key effort back from 3 months off for new yard at Wincanton (15.2f) 3 weeks ago but no surprise to see a better showing back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 CITY DERBY (IRE) (20) 111132 C D 8 11-2
Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a Cartmel 4-timer in staying handicaps this summer and emerged with credit in finishing placed at Perth/Aintree subsequently Clearly remains at the top of his game but his revised mark demands that little bit more now TFRHHHII BHA117
2023: BASHERS REFLECTION 6 10 12 Harry Bannister 10-3 (Ben Case) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
BERTIE’S BALLET: Following its run on 12/10/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly
PROBABLE S.P.’s 8-11 Act of Authority (FR), 9-2 Liverpool Knight (GB), 5-1 Bertie’s Ballet (GB), 13-2 City Derby (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ACT OF AUTHORITY proved a different proposition with a reappearance run behind him when running out an authoritative winner at Sandown (19.8f) 6 days ago, his strength at the finish particularly taking. He ought to take some stopping operating from the same mark. Bertie’s Ballet and Liverpool Knight can do battle for the forecast spot.
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 154y
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The Christmas Brunch & Beer Festival Raceday
Saturday 7th December
Gates 10am | First Race 11am | Beer festival and Bramham Bars Close 4pm
Grandstand Enclosure admission is just £17.50 if booked before 6th December, and allows entry into both Premier and Paddock Enclosures & includes your racecard.
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The newspaper article above is one we found in the archives and is from ‘The Tatler’ dated November 18th, 1925.
Bystander’ dated November 12th, 1924. The Headline was ‘Braving the Weather at Wetherby’ Chases’
100 Years ago, almost to this very day, people were here enjoying racing as you are today!
FOURTH RACE 1.35
The Colin Baldwin Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): A Hamilton (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs PAY THE PIPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs DENSWORTH Weightwatcher: GLORY AND HONOUR won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 5lb to 117 Longest Traveller: DENSWORTH trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 162 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
1 PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (21) 2-42121 C 9 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B B. Walsh Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW Already a dual 17f chase winner at Kelso this season, latest success coming in 6-runner handicap 21 days ago. This course scorer must enter calculations despite taking a 7lb weights rise. TFRHHHHI BHA138
2 ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (31) 44111-U 8 11-8
Br B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) Brian Hughes J
O The Escapees James Ewart, Langholm T
B Ms Leah Mc Coy Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch over fences with cheekpieces enlisted last term, bringing up the hat-trick at Kelso (17f) in March. Disputing the lead when unseating rider 3 out on his return here (2m) last month so a player with the headgear back on now TFRHHHHH BHA132
3 DENSWORTH (IRE) (20) 11P/1P-5 7 11-3
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way Callum Pritchard (10) J
O OAP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 7/1, below-par fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 20 days ago. Needs to build on it. TFRHHHII BHA127
4 FINDTHETIME (IRE) (146) 1414-P2 C D 8 10-10
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Kenilworth House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards. Got back on track for his current yard when second of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f) 146 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA120
5 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (10) 3-3650P D 8 10-7
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England J
O Ursa Ellerby & Partner
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mr Michael D. Hickey Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for current yard last season and also scored on the Flat at Pontefract in October Shaped like a non-stayer when pulled up over 29f at Sedgefield latest run over fences so can’t be ruled out back in trip. TFRHHHII BHA117 2023: GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) 7 11 1 Tom Cannon 9-2 (Alan King) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to ESCAPEANDEVADE who looked as good as ever when unseating his rider late on here last time and can bounce back to winning ways with the cheekpieces refitted. Course-scorer Pay The Piper could emerge as the main danger ahead of Glory And Honour and Findthetime.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) 2.PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 3.GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE)
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COLIN COLIN BALDWIN BALDWIN
1931 - 2023 - 1931 - 2023
‘The Chairman’
We are honoured to have celebrated many milestones with Colin and his family at Wetherby Racecourse, including his 90th Birthday on this very raceday in November 2021.
Colin is pictured here, on his last visit to Wetherby in November 2022. He truly loved coming racing and being surrounded by his family. His delight was infectious and we all remember him fondly.
Today his family and friends honour and remember Colin with a race in his memory, and we shall all raise a glass to a true gentleman as the horses gallop by.
1920s Peak Cap & Pearls Boom & Bust
The Roaring Twenties was a decade of contrasts The First World War had ended in victory, and the 1920s started with peace and prosperity
For some, the war had proved very profitable. Manufacturers and suppliers of goods needed for the war effort had prospered and become very rich. The ‘Bright Young Things’ from the aristocracy and wealthier classes, had never had it so good, as Nightclubs, Cocktail Bars and Jazz Clubs flourished.
Racing had always been popular but in the 1920s was being propelled to new levels with bumper crowds. The UK Government created the Racecourses betting act, which allowed on-course bets to be taken.
Horses were becoming less regarded as a means of transport and thus became more of a lifestyle choice, with horses and ponies being used primarily for leisure and sport. This was the decade the ‘Pony Club’ was formed, an organisation which still exists today and which many of our Jockeys were members of in their childhood.
During the War, many women had been employed in the factories and fields, undertaking jobs which previously were for men only, this gave them a wage and a new degree of independence. Women over 30 had been given the vote in 1918, and by 1928 this had been extended to all women over the age of 21.
Women felt confident and empowered and this was reflected in their fashions, with boyish figures, shorter hair and hemlines, and women began to smoke, drink and drive motorcars. The attractive, independent ‘flapper’ appeared on the scene, shocking society Girl Power 1920’s style had arrived!
By the mid-1920s, the post-war period of prosperity was well and truly over and Britain entered a period of depression, deflation and decline. Unemployment rose to over 2 million reaching levels of 70% out of work in some places in the North and Wales. This led in turn to the Great Strike of 1926, and following the US Wall Street Crash of 1929, the beginning of the Great Depression of the 1930s.
For a decade that started with such a ‘Boom’, the 1920s ended in an almighty ‘Bust’!
The Join Racing TV Now ‘Introductory’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £12519, 2nd £6261, 3rd £3129, 4th £1566. (Penalty Value £16338)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (48 wins from 167 runners, 29%) runs SOLEIL D’ARIZONA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 55 runners, 16%) runs SOLEIL D’ARIZONA Longest Traveller: KALIUM trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 242 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
1 EMIYN (FR) (20) 2 7 11-0
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE) Robert Dunne J
O Fab Five Declan Carroll, Malton T
B H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al Newry Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer at his best on the Flat and positive start over hurdles when runner-up at Aintree (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. Probably doesn’t have much scope for improvement but he should nevertheless pick up a race in this sphere soon enough. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 I’D GO MANIAC (FR) (38) 6-14 5 11-0
Br B or Br g Bow Creek (IRE) - Saint Goustan (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Mr Alan King
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr James Potter Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left his debut effort on all-weather last autumn well behind when running out a comfortable winner of a 9-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) in July Safely held at Ludlow since and improvement needed now switched to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 KALIUM (FR) (23) 12 4 11-0
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Saisine (FR) Alan Johns J
O Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Mr Nicolas Landon DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing pedigree and made a winning debut in a Killarney bumper in May, which was his sole outing for Sean Doyle. Promising start over hurdles for new connections when a close second in a Ludlow novice (15.8f, good to soft) and should make a bold bid to go one better here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 LOST FREQUENCIES (IRE) (35) 24-1 D 5 11-0
Br B g Sandmason - Vicious Circle (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Michael Cleary
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in an Irish point earlier this year and stepped up on Rules debut fourth in a Perth bumper when winning one handsomely at Hexham (16.2f, soft) on return last month. More on his plate now switched to hurdles but he should have a future in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SOLEIL D’ARIZONA (FR) (37) 2 4 10-7
Br B f Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Roxanne (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Du Fosse Blanc The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in France in 2023 and, having changed hands for €50,000 last month, she made an encouraging start over hurdles when second in a 16.7f mares’ maiden at Exeter Open to improvement for top yard and she is greatly respected.
TFRHHHHI BHA2023: FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) 5 11 5 Tom Cannon 2-5 (Alan King) 7 ran
Stewards Note: I’D GO MANIAC: Following its run on 9/10/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped on the home bend.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW KALIUM chased home an above-average rival on his hurdles debut at Ludlow and, with the promise of better to come from this 4-y-o, he looks the way to go. That said, French import Soleil d’Arizona also found just one too good starting out in this sphere at Exeter and she will offer stern resistance if, as expected, she is able to build on that. Emiyn arguably lacks the scope of the aforementioned duo but his hurdles debut was very encouraging, too, and he should make his presence felt. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 262 runners, 7%) runs COUP DE COEUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs OLD GREGORIAN
Longest Traveller: OLD GREGORIAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (27) 4U300/-5 D 9 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. Connell Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Former Betfair Hurdle winner Lost his way in spring 2023 and well-held fifth of 8 in 2m Kempton Listed race on recent return from a 19-month absence. Entitled to come on for the run, though. TFRHHHII BHA134
2 N’GOLO (IRE) (189) 62/10/0-0 D 9 11-5
Br Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Dame Again (AUS) Harry Bannister J
O Mr D Mann & Mrs W Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Dame Again Syndicate Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2022 Swinton at Haydock but down the field in just 3 outings since. Hopes are pinned on a wind operation having a positive effect back from another 6 months off TFRHHIII BHA125
3 REWIRED (GB) (55) 11P6-00 D 6 11-4
Br Ch g Power - Kekova Harry Reed J
O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Mr T. G. Roddick AKV Group Ltd, D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter Down the field in 2 starts this season. First run for new yard after leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole. Possibly best watched. TFRHHIII BHA124
4 OSLO (GB) (12) 51-B33U D 7 11-0
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Intercontinental Connor Brace J
O Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best to land a 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m, good) in April. Placed on both completed starts over hurdles since and ran well on AW Flat at Kempton 12 days ago. Bold show assured if his jumping holds up. TFRHHHHI BHA120
5 COUP DE COEUR (FR) (225) 312410- 6 10-8
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Cesarine Palace (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger J & J Burnett Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 17f Sedgefield wins under Brian Hughes last winter Well held off this mark final start. Much depends on whether he’s ready to roll after a break.
TFRHHHII BHA114
6 OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (21) 1P3P-61 D 5 10-7
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr R. Gibbons Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins over 2m at Kelso, latterly in a 15-runner handicap 3 weeks ago. An 8lb rise doesn’t look severe (quickened clear nicely) but he does need to prove that he can string good runs together TFRHHHHH BHA113
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Old Gregorian (GB), 11-4 Oslo (GB), 6-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), 8-1 Coup de Coeur (FR), 10-1 Rewired (GB), 18-1 N’Golo (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW OLD GREGORIAN’s hit-or-miss profile to date is a bit of a concern but his recent Kelso win appeals as solid form so even an 8lb rise may not stop him. Oslo isn’t always fluent in the jumping department but he arrives in form and is the obvious danger
RACE RESULT
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2023: RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) 7 12 0 Brian Hughes 7-4 (Donald McCain) 4 ran
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Age st-lb
THOROUGH BORN & BRED
The Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (13 wins from 112 runners, 12%) runs CARTONNE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs BALLYDISCO Longest Traveller: BALLYDISCO trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 CLONGUILE WAY (IRE) (569) 052406/- D 11 12-0
Br B g Double Eclipse (IRE) - Massini Flyer (IRE) Conor Rabbitt J
O The 100 Club Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B Breda O’Keeffe
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts back in spring 2023 and can only be watched returning from 18 months off the track back at 3m. TFRHHIII BHA113
2 CARTONNE (FR) (39) 1663-24 BF 7 11-13
Br B g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR) William Maggs (3) J
O Dave & Matt Slater Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B G.A.E.C. Campos
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicap chases last winter and posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Hereford during the spring. Shaped as if better for the run after 5 months off when fourth of 8 at Huntingdon recently and should be much closer to form here. TFRHHHHI BHA112
3 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (23) 4P05-2F D 7 11-10
Br B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE) Jack Power (8) J
O Value Racing - Ballydisco Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Amanda Lindsell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice successful from higher marks over hurdles and signed off time with former yard when runner-up at Ffos Las (28f) in May Was in the process of running creditably when departing on his debut for new connections after 5 months off at Carlisle recently and fancied to bounce back quickly TFRHHHHH BHA109
4 CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (21) 120634 D 7 11-2
Br Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Brucetown Farms Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Perth (23.8f) in June and good second at same C&D the following month. Not in same form next 2 starts but bounced back when third at Kelso last month. Probably remained in form at latter track (23.4f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago so not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 JETEYE (IRE) (16) 010042 7 10-9
Br Br g Jet Away - Shuil Sionnach (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Tor Side Racing Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mrs Juliet Brown Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Hexham in June and in good order since, second of 7 at Newcastle (23.7f, good) 16 days ago. That form has been franked so he’s a player having another crack over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA94
2023: EAST STREET (IRE) 7 11 13 Peter Kavanagh 9-1 (Sue Smith) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 15-8 Ballydisco (IRE), 10-3 Cartonne (FR), 7-2 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 9-2 Jeteye (IRE), 16-1 Clonguile Way (IRE)
3m 45y
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Preference is for BALLYDISCO, who was in the process of running creditably on return when departing on his debut for new connections at Carlisle just over 3 weeks ago. Provided that spill hasn’t left a mark, he can get the better of Cartonne, who shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off at Huntingdon recently Cardamon Hill can fill out third.
PREDICTION: 1.BALLYDISCO (IRE) 2.CARTONNE (FR) 3.CARDAMON HILL (IRE)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £341,024 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024
Colours No Horse
Wednesday 27th November
Saturday 7th December
Thursday 26th December
Day One featuring the
William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase
Friday 27th December
Day Two featuring the
William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.57 - THE SCAN YOUR tote BET WITH RACEDAY-READY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
£5173 to the winning horse The second to receive £2383, the third £1191 and the fourth £596. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, November 11th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner 17 entries at £45. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) SEE PAGE 2 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.27 - THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON X NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for novice four yrs old and upwards £60 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 12 entries, 6 at £12 and 6 at £60. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.00 - THE PEAK CAP & PEARLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 9 entries at £50. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505 (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb.
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.35 - THE COLIN BALDWIN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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. November 14th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The family of Colin Baldwin will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 9 entries at £60. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.10 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 11th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th.Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Novices’ Hurdle Race 13 entries at £150. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.45 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Wetherby racecourse & Conference centre will present a memento to the winning owner Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 10 entries, 1 at £9 and 9 at £46. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 13th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Wetherby racecourse & Conference Centre will present a memento to the winning Owner 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 23rd March, 2025. 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 11 entries at £40. - Closed November 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. OUR NEXT MEETING
