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2m
Rare Edition (IRE) 11-10
3m
1 Gelino Bello (FR) 11-7
PaulNicholls BryonyFrost Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHI
2 McFabulous (IRE) 11-7
Rubaud (FR) 11-10
CharlieLongsdon SamTwiston-Davies Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHH 2
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: P11, TFR:HHHHH
3 Mortlach (GB) 11-7
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Throne Hall (GB) 11-10
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 0-11, TFR:HHHHI 3
ArchieWatson JonathanBurke Form: 11, TFR:HHHHI
Mamoon Star (IRE) 11-7
FergalO’Brien PaddyBrennan Form: 0-41, TFR:HHHHI
Awaythelad (IRE) 11-2
FergalO’Brien PaddyBrennan Form: 223, TFR:HHIII
4 Thyme Hill (GB) 11-7
PhilipHobbs TomO’Brien Form: 5-12, TFR:HHHII 5 Galia des Liteaux (FR) 11-0
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 33-1, TFR:HHHHI
2m
Father of Jazz (GB) 11-2
BenPauling NicodeBoinville Form: 5-23, TFR:HHHII 6
1 Constitution Hill (GB) 11-10
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 2, TFR:HHHHI 7
He’s A Latchico (IRE) 11-2
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: TFR:HHHII 8
Iberico Lord (FR) 11-2 NickyHenderson AidanColeman Form: 16, TFR:HHHHI
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 11-1, TFR:HHHHH 2 Highway One O Two (IRE) 11-10
ChrisGordon JamieMoore Form: P-21, TFR:HHIII 3 Metier (IRE) 11-10
HarryFry JonathanBurke Form: 410-, TFR:HHIII
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I Hope Star (IRE) 11-2 NeilKing BryonyFrost Form: 56/1-, TFR:HHIII
Off To A Flyer (IRE) 11-2
JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 15-6, TFR:HHIII
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Champ (IRE) 11-7
NickyHenderson JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 43-1, TFR:HHHHH 2 Goshen (FR) 11-7
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 1-31, TFR:HHHII 3
Not So Sleepy (GB) 11-7
HughieMorrison JonathanBurke Form: 56-3, TFR:HHHII 4
Paisley Park (IRE) 11-7
EmmaLavelle AidanColeman Form: 3-52, TFR:HHHHI 5
Miranda (IRE) 11-0
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 0-21, TFR:HHHII
Race 6 3.05
2m 4f 110y
1 Galore Desassences (FR) 11-12
NigelHawke BrendanPowell Form: 3-P1, TFR:HHHII
2 Solo (FR) 11-11
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 0-12, TFR:HHHHI
3 West Cork (GB) 11-10
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: F23, TFR:HHHHI
Race 7 3.40
2m 5f
1 Theatre Glory (IRE) 12-0
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 11-U, TFR:HHHHI
2 Paddys Motorbike (IRE) 11-12
SamThomas CharlieDeutsch Form: 25-1, TFR:HHHII
3 Press Your Luck (IRE) 11-12 ChrisGordon BryonyFrost Form: UPP, TFR:HHIII
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5
Balco Coastal (FR) 11-3
NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: P3-5, TFR:HHHHI
Panic Attack (IRE) 11-0
DavidPipe TomScudamore Form: 201, TFR:HHHHI
6 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 10-13
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 6-42, TFR:HHHII
7 Lord Baddesley (IRE) 10-11
ChrisGordon JonathanBurke Form: 214, TFR:HHIII
8 Arizona Cardinal (GB) 10-8
StuartEdmunds CiaranGethings Form: 1-14, TFR:HHHII
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Royaume Uni (IRE) 11-7
GaryMoore JamieMoore Form: 22-2, TFR:HHHII
5 Jay Bee Why (IRE) 11-7 AlanKing AlexanderThorne(5) Form: 3-34, TFR:HHHII
6 Optimise Prime (IRE) 11-5
BenPauling JonjoO’NeillJr Form: PP-1, TFR:HHHHI
7 Bourbali (FR) 11-3
JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 1-03, TFR:HHHII
8 Ivaldi (FR) 11-1
PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 1-42, TFR:HHHHI
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Art Approval (FR) 10-7
FergalO’Brien PaddyBrennan Form: 332, TFR:HHIII
10 Don Alvaro (GB) 10-6
PaulNicholls AngusCheleda(5) Form: 411, TFR:HHHHH
9 Guernesey (FR) 11-0
PhilipHobbs TomO’Brien Form: 1U4, TFR:HHHII 10 Vorashann (FR) 11-0
GaryMoore RobHargreaves(10) Form: 110, TFR:HHHII
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Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-0
DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 1-21, TFR:HHHHH
The Bomber Liston (IRE) 11-0
NickyHenderson AidanColeman Form: 12-0, TFR:HHHHI 13
New Found Fame (IRE) 10-11
KerryLee JonathanBurke Form: 1-P2, TFR:HHHII 14
Whatsupwithyou (IRE) 10-11
BenPauling BeauMorgan(7) Form: 2-14, TFR:HHHII 15
Storm Dennis (IRE) 10-9
ChrisGordon SamTwiston-Davies Form: 11-5, TFR:HHHHI
Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Ahorsewithnoname (GB), 13-2 Passionate Pursuit (IRE), 16-1 Endless Escape (IRE), Roccstar Bay (GB), 22-1 Queens Fortune (IRE), 33-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), Porter In The Park (IRE), 40-1 Konigin Isabella (GER), 80-1 Eel Pie Island (GB), 100-1 Blue Anchor (GB), 150-1 Palmagreen (FR), 250-1 Bay Sam Bella (GB), 300-1 Trouville Lady (GB)
AHORSEWITHNONAME sets a lofty standard down in grade and is selected to make the most of a good opportunity Passionate Pursuit shaped with plenty of promise when just touched off on her C&D hurdling debut last month and is the obvious choice for the forecast.
Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most consistent and was unable to back up last month’s solid Lingfield return at this course 25 days ago, struggling from end of back straight. TFRHHIII BHA98
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: FAVORI DE SIVOLA (FR) 6 11 3 David Noonan 11-2 (Nick Williams) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 12, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 8. Stewards Note: NO HUBS NO HOOBS: Following its run on 1/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was p.u after erring badly
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Sizable Sam (GB), 13-2 Planned Paradise (IRE), 15-2 Milan Bridge (IRE), 9-1 Minella Buster (IRE), 10-1 Step Back (IRE), 11-1 Golden Sovereign (IRE), Great d’Ange (FR), 12-1 Premiumaccess (IRE), 14-1 High Stakes (IRE), 22-1 Alminar (IRE), 28-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 33-1 Bbold (IRE), Putdecashonthedash (IRE)
Preference is for SIZABLE SAM, who goes well at this venue and left his previous efforts in this sphere well behind when runner-up at Exeter last month. Planned Paradise and Minella Buster head the list of dangers.
Br Ch g Frankel - Giants Play (USA)
Mr Gearoid Harney (7) J
Hosie, Sherborne
Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TRIPLE TRADE: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and slipped late-on. LONGSHANKS: Following its run on 25/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. ALTO ALTO: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Midnight Midge (GB), 6-1 Huelgoat (FR), 13-2 The Mighty Arc (IRE), 8-1 Dreaming Blue (GB), 10-1 Runswick Bay (GB), 11-1 Ede’iffs Elton (GB), 12-1 Animal (IRE), 16-1 Alto Alto (FR), 18-1 Triple Trade (GB), Longshanks (IRE), Harlem Soul (GB), 25-1 Earth Business (IRE)
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9 NO NO TONIC (GB) (32) 15-3410 CD 8 11-8
Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B R. Jenner & J. Green
Ascot Park Polo Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when recording second Wincanton win over 2 1/2m last month. Made a bad mistake just after halfway and probably worth forgiving a lesser run at Taunton the following week. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA104
10 VENGEANCE (GB) (20) 3063-23
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE)
Bryan Carver J
O Mr J. F. Panvert Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T
B John Panvert CHD Property S
TIMEFORM VIEW Steady progress over hurdles, making a solid start to his handicap career when third at Fontwell (2 3/4m) 3 weeks ago. Much shorter trip now asks a different question.
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BAY (GB) (24) 33-6
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove
TFRHHHHI BHA104
James Best J
O Mr Tom Wheeler Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Shade Oak Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third in events at Exeter at the start of the year. Below that when switched to handicap company at Sandown at the start of this month but possible he’ll strip fitter for the run. TFRHHHII BHA104
12
(GB) (38) 350-04 5 11-8
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) Lorcan Williams J O James Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Clear Racing Ltd Witheridge Garage Ltd, Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Improved effort over hurdles when fourth of 15 in 2m Chepstow novice last month, faring best of those held up Possible improver in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA104
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BATTLE MARCH (USA) (445) 34/2661- 5 11-4
Br B g War Front (USA) - Lahinch Classics (IRE)
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O CHRIS DOWN RACING Chris Down, Cullompton T B Mrs E. M. Stockwell Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkin18.5fExeternoviceinOctober2021buthasn’tbeenseensince.
Market perhaps the best guide to expectations with him now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA100
14 ILLICO DES PLACES (FR) (43) 54P-055 4 11-3
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Liliane Star (FR)
Harry Kimber (3) J
O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mme Marie-Pierre Lejeune TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in France but proved too headstrong all four runs in Britain for Tom Symonds and it’s been a similar story for new yard This sharp test should suit him. TFRHHIII BHA99 15 GIRANDOLE (FR) (24) 266-U00 4 10-8
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Laber Ildut (IRE)
Ben Godfrey (3) J
O Mr S. Garnett Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best on the Flat and, while he showed something in juvenile hurdles last season, his recent efforts have been below par TFRHHIII BHA90
16 WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (39) 50PP-44
Br B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE)
Freddie Gingell (7) J
O Orchard Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mat Farrell Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get seriously competitive but latest 2 1/2m course fourth was a step in the right direction. It’s still relatively early days with him. TFRHHHII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2021: GALORE DESASSENCES (FR) 5 11 9 Kieren Buckley 11-2 (Nigel Hawke) 14 ran Hood worn by No 4, 13. Blinkers worn by No 3, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 7, 8, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:
GREATEST STAR: Following its run on 8/3/2022 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. VENGEANCE: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. SADLER’S BAY: Following its run on 2/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 15-2 First Quest (USA), 8-1 Vengeance (GB), 9-1 Pachacuti (IRE), 11-1 Sambezi (FR), Battle March (USA), 12-1 Jaramillo (GB), No No Tonic (GB), 18-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), John Betjeman (GB), Greatest Star (FR), Sadler’s Bay (GB), Leissieres Express (GB), West Orchard (IRE), 33-1 Toronto (IRE), Illico des Places (FR), 40-1 Girandole (FR)
A chance is taken on returning David Pipe handicap newcomer PACHACUTI, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Neil Mulholland won this race 2 years ago and his First Quest heads the many possible dangers. Vengeance and Leissieres Express also make the shortlist.
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(Philip Hobbs) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8, 9. Stewards Note:
POTTERS VENTURE: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse erred badly three fences in.
S.P’s: 7-2
A March (GB), 6-1 Barbados Buck’s (IRE), 13-2 Umbrigado (IRE),
Annual Invictus (IRE), 10-1 Eminent Poet (GB), 12-1 Stellar Magic (IRE), 14-1 Copperhead (GB), 20-1 Fidux (FR), Flemcara (IRE), Jepeck (IRE), 25-1 Potters Venture (IRE)
Plenty of these arrive with questions to answer so STEAL A MARCH could be the way
go Nicky Henderson’s charge put up a career-best effort in defeat when bumping into an unexposed one at Newbury last month and there’s every chance he
winning thread today. Eminent Poet lurks on an attractive mark back hurdling so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Barbados Buck’s and 13-y-o Jepeck.
regain
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9 STEEL ALLY (FR) (62) 2 BF 4 11-0
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR)
Ben Jones J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when runner-up at Chepstow a couple of months ago and may well improve, so he’s worth chancing to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 TABLE THIRTY FOUR (GB) (37) 5 5 11-0
Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Whoops A Daisy
Tom Bellamy J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful bumper winner but only fifth of 8 at Ascot on debut. More required if he’s to make an impact here. TFRHHIII BHA-
O V.Burke, T.Syder & Mrs D.L.Whateley
Br B g Milan - Beautiful War (IRE)
F31-23
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Lorcan Williams J O The Hon Mrs Townshend & Mr J.R.Townshend Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B M. & J. Barry Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW€165,0003-y-o,Milangelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairlyusefulchaser(stays3m)GlamorganDuke. Very much one to note for a stable that is having a terrific season in bumpers.
Mr Gearoid Harney (7) J
O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Eamonn Bracken Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark Irish points at the third attempt in March and he showed plenty of ability when 2 lengths second on bumper debut at Ascot on Rules debut. Slightly below par at Bangor since, though.
Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Vida Sure Bailly (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA-
Harry Kimber (3) J
O Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Mr B. Bretecher & Mr J. M. Guetre
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Spanish Moon filly Half-sister to 2 winners, including useful 2 1/2m chase winner Gold Cup Bailly. Stable not known for winning newcomers. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Gilwen Glory (IRE)
Conor Ring (3) J
O Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs S. Lowry
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam (c84/h111) bumper/19f-3m hurdle winner. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B f Golden Horn - Deuce Again David Noonan J
O Mr I. F. Gosden Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Meon Valley Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW 12,000 gns 3-y-o, Golden Horn filly Dam useful 11f-1 3/4m winner Bred to have some speed, so worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA16 HOLY
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First Race 12.18 - THE GREAT CRESTED EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7406 to the winning horse The second to receive £3412, the third £1705, the fourth £854, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible £68 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £55 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race and will kindly make available a memento to the winning owner Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 20th, 2023. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 15 entries, 7 at £13 and 8 at £68. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5675; Second £2838; Third £1418; Fourth £710; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £7406.56) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.53 - THE JOHN HEATHCOCK SERVICE TO RACING MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 26 entries at £32. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.28 - THE LORD STALBRIDGE ‘FESTIVE
(CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7678 to the winning horse The second to receive £3537, the third £1768, the fourth £885, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wincanton Racecourse has generously sponsored this race and will make available a memento to the winning owner Wincanton Racecourse will also transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse In addition, a perpetual Challenge Gold Cup is to be held by the winning owner until next December Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 24 entries at £70. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5884; Second £2943; Third £1471; Fourth £736; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280 (Penalty Value £7678.86)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.03 - THE NEWT MID SEASON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6753 to the winning horse The second to receive £3111, the third £1554, the fourth £778, 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). £62 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 23 entries at £62. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5175; Second £2588; Third £1293; Fourth £647; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280 (Penalty Value £6753.04)
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Fifth Race 2.38 - THE EASTBURY HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3376 to the winning horse The second to receive £1555, the third £777, the fourth £389, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 31 entries at £31. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2587; Second £1294; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3376.52) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.13 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race and mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be arranged. Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 16th, 2023. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 30 entries at £125. - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.45 - THE WINCANTON RACING, EVENTS, GOLF AND FOOTGOLF OPEN 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 four, five and six 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, December 20th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares 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 Wincanton Racecourse will transfer a prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 31 entries at £20 - Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.