Wincanton Racecard - Thursday 1st December

DOCK ROAD: Following its run on 2/6/2022 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Dash of Blue (GB), 9-4 Hiway One O Three (IRE), 8-1 Joey Steel (IRE), 9-1 Happy News (GB), 14-1 Eurkash (FR), 16-1 Dock Road (IRE), 28-1 Welsh’s Castle (IRE), 66-1 Harlem Soul (GB)

It may pay to focus on the pair at the top of the weights who likely have more to offer over fences. DASH OF BLUE impressed with his accurate jumping when making a successful start to his chase career at Southwell and is narrowly preferred to Lingfield fourth Hiway One O Three. Happy News has a good record fresh and would also enter the reckoning if the market vibes are strong on her return for a new stable TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DASH OF BLUE 2.HIWAY ONE O THREE (IRE) 3.HAPPY NEWS

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: GALILEO SILVER (IRE) 6 11 12 Mr William Biddick 11-8 (Sam Thomas) 5 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:

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Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

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PREMIER D’TROICE: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Midnight Glance (GB), 9-2 Galop du Bosc (FR), 5-1 Putdecashonthedash (IRE), 6-1 La Cavsa Nostra (IRE), 15-2 Certainly Red (GB), 12-1 Smuggler’s Blues (IRE), 14-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), 33-1 Milanford (IRE)

MIDNIGHT GLANCE is going the right way over fences and, despite an 8-lb rise for his Exeter success, he’s fancied to go in again. Galop du Bosc has made a positive start for Tim Vaughan and is considered the main danger, with veteran La Cavsa Nostra hard to rule out with a recent run under his belt.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: BUTTERWICK BROOK (IRE) 6 11 0 Brendan Powell 3-1 (Colin Tizzard) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 7, 8.

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Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Shutupshirley (GB), 6-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 15-2 What’s My Line (GB), 9-1 Harry’s Hottie (IRE), Farceur de Maulne (FR), 12-1 Cafe Pushkin (FR), 16-1 Universal Island (GB), 20-1 Arctic Footprint (GB), 22-1 Bomber’s Moon (GB), 28-1 Sixty Dollars More (FR), Teddy The Knight (GB), Prince Cleni (FR), 40-1 The Bold Thady (IRE)

SHUTUPSHIRLEY took a big step forward when gaining his breakthrough win at Exeter and looks weighted to go in again under a 7lb penalty with this longer trip also a plus. Fontwell scorers The Wise Traveller and What’s My Line appeal as the duo to give Robert Walford’s stoutly-bred 5-y-o most to do and can chase him home in that order

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: JONY MAX (IRE) 6 11 8 Jack Tudor 13-8 (Christian Williams) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 9, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 8, 9.

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KINGSMILL GIN: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Born At Midnight (GB), 4-1 Boagrius (IRE), 9-2 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 12-1 Kingsmill Gin (GB), 14-1 Findusatgorcombe (GB), Auld Sod (IRE), 16-1 Cadeau du Bresil (FR), 18-1 Heydour (IRE), 25-1 Dorado Dollar (IRE), 40-1 Shanroe Smooch (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

BORN AT MIDNIGHT held off Boagrius pretty readily at Taunton last month and is taken to confirm the placings on 5lb worse terms. Joe Tizzard’s No Hubs No Hoobs is also on the shortlist in a contest where few arrive with compelling claims.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BORN AT MIDNIGHT 2.BOAGRIUS (IRE) 3.NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE)

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Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Filey Bay (IRE), 5-1 Shallow River (IRE), 7-1 Trolley Boy (GB), 12-1 Sergeant (FR), 16-1 On To Victory (GB), Midnight Ginger (GB), 20-1 Overpriced Mixer (GB), 22-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 28-1 Fast Buck (FR), 33-1 Across The Line (IRE), 100-1 Toronto (IRE)

A competitive race but it’s still hard to see past FILEY BAY who had plenty to spare at Doncaster last weekend. Shallow River is a potentially dangerous opponent as he’s totally unexposed after just one hurdle start. Trolley Boy is another who falls into the unexposed category and could have more to come in handicaps. Sergeant is also respected on the back of his Huntingdon near miss.

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10 ARMATHIA (GB) (-)

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PROMISEDUAMIRACLE (GB) (-)

12 WICHITA BRAVE (GB) (44) 5

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BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: MR SUNDANCER 3 10 12 Charlie Deutsch 12-1 (Jonathan Portman) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 5, 7, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Twentyfirst Lancer (GB), 7-2 Meatloaf (FR), 7-1 Juggernaut (FR), 15-2 Armathia (GB), 11-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 14-1 Mister Upton (GB), 16-1 Scratch Card (IRE), 18-1 Josh The Boss (GB), 33-1 Promiseduamiracle (GB), 40-1 Plaisir des Flos (FR), 50-1 Fravanco (GB), 300-1 Wichita Brave (GB)

JUGGERNAUT’s dam won a bumper and has also produced a dual-winner in this code, so representing a successful bumper yard, he could be up to the job on debut. Meatloaf is another very likely type on paper, while Twentyfirst Lancer has to command respect given he made a winning start in October

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First Race 12.25 THE FEELING FESTIVE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6364 to the winning horse The second to receive £3183, the third £1590, the fourth £796, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 15 entries, 1 at £12 and 14 at £62. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5532; Second £2766; Third £1383; Fourth £692; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280 (Penalty Value £6364.92) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Second Race 12.55 THE MERRY WINCANTON MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £37. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Third Race 1.25 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8495 to the winning horse The second to receive £3914, the third £1956, the fourth £979, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £78 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £63 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 16 entries at £78. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6510; Second £3256; Third £1627; Fourth £814; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280 (Penalty Value £8495.76) Weights lowered 2lb.

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Fourth Race 1.55 THE HATHERLEIGH FARM THREE MILE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3975 to the winning horse The second to receive £1831, the third £915, the fourth £458, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 which have not run in a flat race (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 18 entries at £36. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3046; Second £1524; Third £761; Fourth £381; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £3975.58)

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Fifth Race 2.25 - THE STALBRIDGE JINGLE BELLS STAYING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3049 to the winning horse The second to receive £1405, the third £702, the fourth £351, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 16 entries at £28. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2337; Second £1169; Third £584; Fourth £292; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3049.76)

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Sixth Race 2.55 THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10510 to the winning horse The second to receive £4842, the third £2420, the fourth £1212, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 see Standard Conditions). £96 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher or £19 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 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 8th April, 2023. 26 entries at £96 Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8054; Second £4028; Third £2013; Fourth £1007; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £10510.78)

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Seventh Race 3.25 - THE KINGWELL FARM 24 SLEEPS TO GO “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT

FLAT RACE

(CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse ELIMINATION PROCEDURE SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £20. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40)

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