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FIRST RACE

THE CHALLENGER MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £14500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5857, 2nd £2928, 3rd £1465, 4th £732, 5th £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45) Weights lowered 1lb. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

1.30

J Jockey T Trainer

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): E Lavelle (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runs PORTER IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs PORTER IN THE PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOVIDDY trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 83 miles.

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MOVIDDY (IRE) (186) 1/31201-

11-13

PLENTY OF TIME (IRE) (320) 121/0- C

11-11

SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) (154) 2P531-1

11-9

PRESENTING A QUEEN (GB) (182) 1/12420-

11-8

PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (214) 321226-

11-2

Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury T B Donal Brazil Noel Williams Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles and is very much the type to do better in this sphere, so makes plenty of appeal on ﬁrst outing for 6 months. TFRHHHHH BHA118 Br B m Robin des Champs (FR) - Give It Time Micheal Nolan J O Mr Robert Frosell Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Peter McCrea TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced winneroverhurdles. Off10 months. Makes chase debut. First run foryard afterleaving Gay Kelleway. Won her only start between the ﬂags, so not a forlorn hope if she attracts some support. TFRHHHII BHA116

Br B m Westerner - Natural Spring Ben Godfrey (3) J O Yeo Racing Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B The Natural Spring Partnership geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice overhurdles inthe spring and is still unexposed, soverymuch oneto note switchedto chasing (ex-pointer) for a stable that should have hertuned up. TFRHHHHI BHA114

Br Br m Presenting - Queens Regatta (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Bruce Mactaggart Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2bumpers anda19.5fChepstownovicehurdleonherfirst 3startsunderRules.Showedsigns oftemperamentlater inthe campaign but she has a background in points, so biggereffort can’t be ruled out on seasonal/chasing debut. TFRHHHII BHA113 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed much improved form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January.Heldformsubsequentlyandshouldtaketothissphere.Stableisfiring,someritsconsiderationbackfrom7monthsoff. TFRHHHHI BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022:MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Stewards Note: PRESENTING A QUEEN: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Moviddy (IRE), 5-2 Somespring Special (IRE), 5-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 8-1 Presenting A Queen (GB), 10-1 Plenty of Time (IRE) An intriguing event comprising of five ex-pointers who are all making their chasing debut. MOVIDDY and Somespring Special are still very much unexposed and likely to PLAY SMARTER do better in this sphere, so they make most appeal, with Porter In The Park hard to dismiss. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOVIDDY (IRE) 2.SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) 3.PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE)

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FIRST RACE

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THE WINCANTON SEASON OPENER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

SECOND RACE

2.00

J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (80 wins from 278 runners, 29%) runs BENY NAHAR ROAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs CLASSIC KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUITH LE TU trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 52 miles.

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CLASSIC KING (IRE) (186) 342-

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CLINTON LANE (GB) (154) 6P-P

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GRASS’S JET (IRE) (312) 2-

11-4

IRLANDAIS (FR) (166) 0-0

11-4

LASER FOCUS (IRE) (139) 4202-55

11-4

BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (160)

11-3

CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) (13) 0-1126

11-3

RUITH LE TU (GB) (31) P

11-3

Br B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Will Davies, Tom Davies & Tessa Grundy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Lakeview House Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season and ought to have a future over jumps. TFRHHHHI BHABr Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3) J O Mr T. J. C. Seegar Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Whitegate Stud Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in his sole bumper and no encouragement so far over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Br g Jet Away - Emily’s Belle (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mr J. Reddington Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood T B Ms Emily Cullen J R L Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points.Thewinnerofthat point haswon a couple oftimes overhurdles since. Interesting contender. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Saboum (FR) Ben Godfrey (3) J O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B Elevage Laitre SCEA The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/useful 2 1/4m hurdle winner Grand Jury but didn’t offer much in a bumper/hurdle for Dan Skelton in the spring. TFRHHIII BHABr B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent Sam Twiston-Davies J O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Sunderland Holding Inc. Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerinIrelandforHenryde Bromhead.OffsinceJune. Shouldbeverycompetitiveifready to roll on his return. TFRHHHII BHA112

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER) Harry Cobden J O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful maiden on Flat.Too freewhen sixth of8 in 2m handicap atAscot in Mayon his ﬁrst outing for Paul Nicholls. Not seen since but he starts out over hurdles in a verywinnable race. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B g Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE) Micheal Nolan J O Jenny Perry, Victor Goaman, Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Susan & Catherine Rose TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a couple of small-field bumpers in early summer. Second on Worcester hurdle debut last month but not in anything like the same form when sixth of 9 at Fontwell 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Aclaim (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE) Nick Scholfield J O Mrs Wendy Jarrett Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T B Howses Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlatbutrefusedtoraceonhisfinalstartsinthatsphereandpulleduponlastmonth’s hurdle debut for his new stable. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: CLINTON LANE: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost action and a hind shoe. RUITH LE TU: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 7-2 Laser Focus (IRE), 9-2 Classic King (IRE), 15-2 Corporal Jackjones (IRE), 16-1 Grass’s Jet (IRE), 50-1 Irlandais (FR), 150-1 Clinton Lane (GB), Ruith Le Tu (GB) BENY NAHAR ROAD has achieved enough on the Flat to think that a race like this should be within his grasp now hurdling. Fellow hurdle newcomer Classic King showed PLAY SMARTER plenty of ability in bumpers and is second choice ahead of Alexandra Dunn’s Irish recruit Laser Focus. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 2.CLASSIC KING (IRE) 3.LASER FOCUS (IRE)

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THIRD RACE

THE WYKE FARMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

2.35

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (80 wins from 278 runners, 29%) runs PLEASANT MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs HIGHLAND FROLIC WEIGHTWATCHER: FIRST QUEST won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 5lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIRST QUEST trained by S West, Lewes, 127 miles.

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2m 5f 82y

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THE PLIMSOLL LINE (IRE) (133) 12P5-2P BF

12-1

ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) (17) P1114P D

11-12

PLEASANT MAN (GB) (121) P/63222-

11-12

HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) (43) 021-322

11-11

FIRST QUEST (USA) (13) U32P5-2 C

11-9

DOM PERRY (GB) (178) 5/13524-

11-8

MOYTIER (FR) (148) 32//46-02

11-6

THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (56) 140-245

11-5

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Patsy Choice (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Dave Smith & Mike Wright Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr J. Finlay Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW2mmaidenwinnerwhoranwellwhenrunner-upatNewtonAbbot(18.5f)inMay.Provedtobeadisappointmentwhen pulled up at Uttoxeter(20f) a month laterbut he’s no forlorn hope ifbouncing back following 4 months off. TFRHHHII BHA111 Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Holiday Time (IRE) Lorcan Williams J O Black Knight Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T B James Browne TIMEFORMVIEWRightbacktohisbestthissummer,completingquick-firehat-trickatWorcester(20f)inJune.Handicapperappearedtohave caught upwith himthereafterand (easyto back) finishedwell held on stable debut at NewtonAbbot 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA108 Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS) Harry Cobden J O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Northern Farm Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayeronFlat.Yettogetclosetothatleveloverhurdlesbuthewentcloseall3startsinhandicapsduringsecondhalfoflastterm. NeverfiguredinAscotStakeswhenlastseeninJunebutreturnstotimberwithhisleadingyardingoodform.Bigshoutupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA108

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Beach Frolic Jonathan Burke J O Avon Racing Limited Milton Harris, Warminster T B Highclere Stud Ltd & Floors Farming Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformontheFlatfortheGosdensandopenedhurdlesaccountin2mPlumptonmaideninApril.Backedthatupwithtrioofplaced effortsinhandicapsandwhilsthe’sdisappointedbothstartsontheleveloflate,theyoughttohaveblownthecobwebsaway. TFRHHHII BHA109 Br B g First Defence (USA) - Dixie Quest (USA) Marc Goldstein J O The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T B Paul Tackett Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWPrettylow-keystartforpresentyardbutmuchmorelikeitbackfrom11weeksoffwhenrunner-upatFontwell (19.2f) 2 weeks ago, headed afterthe last but keeping on.Task is to back that up overthis 2flongertrip. TFRHHHII BHA105 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Rushmoor Stud Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Guy Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwho made a successful start forthisyard in a maiden hurdle at Southwell in February. Not at bestwhen last seen in ahandicap hurdle atKempton 6 months ago but remainswith potentialfreshened upandhe’s unexposed atthissort oftrip. TFRHHHHI BHA104

Br Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR) Micheal Nolan J O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne TIMEFORMVIEWWellbelowpickofhisFrenchformﬁrst3startsfollowingalengthyabsenceforpresentyardbutconﬁrmedhestillhassomethingtoofferwhensecond in6-runnerWarwickmaiden(19f)whenlastseeninMay.Winnerboostedthatformsubsequentlyandmarketmayguideonreturn.Tonguetied. TFRHHHII BHA102 Br B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Gavin Sheehan J O Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Barrow Hill TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivefromalowbaselastseason,completing4-timeratExeter(21.6f)inNovember.Handicapperhaslookedincontroljudgedontrio ofstartsuponreturningthissummerbutmarkisslowlyeasingandnotdiscountedforeach-waypurposes.Tonguetieaddednow. TFRHHHII BHA101

CASPERS COURT (IRE) (27) 110-005 CD

11-5

10-12

Br Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR) Ben Godfrey (3) J O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B Roy McMurray The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap hurdles over C&D/Exeter at the start of the year but not at best in 3 starts since returning from a break, again no threat when ﬁfth of6 in handicap at NewtonAbbot (26.5f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA101

10 FURKASH (FR) (159) P2523-U

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Meralda (FR) Brendan Powell J O Swallowfield Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Eric Becq Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedon3oflast4startsoverfenceslasttermbutnotforthefirsttimeletdownbyhisjumping(inshareofthird attime) when unseating 4 out atWarwick in May. Not out ofthings fromthis mark returned totimber. TFRHHHII BHA94 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8, 9, 10. Stewards Note: THE PLIMSOLL LINE: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. ROCK THE HOUSE: Following its run on 2/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pleasant Man (GB), 11-2 Dom Perry (GB), 7-1 First Quest (USA), 8-1 Highland Frolic (FR), 9-1 The Plimsoll Line (IRE), 10-1 The Height of Fame (GB), 11-1 Moytier (FR), 14-1 Furkash (FR), 18-1 Rock The House (IRE), 22-1 Caspers Court (IRE) PLEASANT MAN become somewhat frustrating over hurdles last term but there’s plenty of time for him to set the record straight for his leading yard and he looks a live player on his first outing since June. Dom Perry is another of interest back from a PLAY SMARTER break with his stamina now tested further, with Highland Frolic and Furkash a couple of others to consider.

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THIRD RACE

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLEASANT MAN 2.DOM PERRY 3.HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR)

FOURTH RACE

THE CONGRATULATIONS SOMERSET CRICKET T20 BLAST CHAMPIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

3.10

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Scott (20 wins from 119 runners, 17%) runs STORMY FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs MY SILVER LINING LONGEST TRAVELLER: WAKE UP EARLY trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 101 miles.

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STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (152) 4212U-4

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ORGANDI (FR) (39) 030401 D

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WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) (163) 20210-3

11-6

STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (144) 06335-2 C

11-6

HARLEM SOUL (GB) (17) 1315P-6 C

11-6

JUNIPER (GB) (182) 1/11PP2-

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MR MAFIA (IRE) (13) 2P4-1P6 CD

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MY SILVER LINING (IRE) (182) P35151- CD

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Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) Lorcan Williams J O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mr Christy Buckley Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton in February before good second over C&D following month. Remote fourth at Uttoxeterwhen last seen in May. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br Br m Early March - Creme Pralinee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Beautiful People Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T B Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran mare who took advantage of a good opportunity at Fontwell last month but opposable up 5lb in better race. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Wake Me Gently (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) J O Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Mrs Ann Eustace Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedthirdwin forthisyard at Sedgeﬁeld (27f) in March and goodthird at Fakenham underthis rider when last seen in May. Shortlist material. TFRHHHHH BHA117 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) Brendan Powell J O S Clare G Kennington C Knowles & J Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdleswinnerwho also scored on his chase debut at Exeter(19.2f) 2years ago. Has failedto addto that since, however, and just the one decent effort last season. TFRHHHII BHA117 Br Ch g Frankel - Giants Play (USA) Gearoid Harney (7) J O Mr Olly Watt Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Newsells Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over fences last term but well held last 3 starts, including back over hurdles on return. TFRHHIII BHA117 Br B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Gin n It Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Mr S. F. Barlow geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupwheresheleftoffwhencompletinghat-trickatWetherbyonreturninDecember.Stoppedinalarmingfashionnext2startsbutbackontrackwhen 3/4-lengthsecondtoMySilverLiningatCheltenhamﬁnalstart.Off6months.FirstrunforyardafterleavingHarryWhittington.Tonguestrapon. TFRHHHHI BHA115

Br B g Zerpour (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Mr Peter Boggis Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Ivan Hamilton FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWVeterancampaignerwhocapitalisedonsomemercyfromtheassessorwhenmakingawinningreturnfrom8monthsoff at NewtonAbbot (25.8f, good) inJuly, closed down onlylate on. Failed badlyto backthat up next 2 starts, however. TFRHHIII BHA115 Br Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Welsh Connection (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Celia Djivanovic Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWMixedrecordoverfenceslastseasonbutshedidwin2ofherlast3starts,includingatCheltenhaminApril by 3/4 length from Juniper. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Stewards Note: WAKE UP EARLY: Following its run on 9/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 My Silver Lining (IRE), 5-1 Wake Up Early (IRE), Juniper (GB), 6-1 Organdi (FR), 13-2 Striking A Pose (IRE), 15-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 25-1 Harlem Soul (GB), 28-1 Mr Mafia (IRE) WAKE UP EARLY has done very well since joining this yard and his latest third at Fakenham in May was arguably his best run yet. He remains of interest and can make a winning return. There wasn’t much between My Silver Lining and Juniper when first PLAY SMARTER and second at Cheltenham in May and they are feared most. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) 2.MY SILVER LINING (IRE) 3.JUNIPER

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THE LESTER ALDRIDGE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

3.45

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (80 wins from 278 runners, 29%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs MAMOON STAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: HICONIC trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 129 miles.

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KINGSTON SUNFLOWER (FR) (353) 324111-

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PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (209) U61F16-

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NO NO TONIC (GB) (177) 122P40- CD

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JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (33) 2312-22

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KITESURFER (FR) (178) 14-

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Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Tom George, Slad T B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch HBA Media S TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdles winner who improved to make winning return/chase debut at this course (15.7f) in November. Neverreallybuilt onthat, however, and looks no morethan respectablytreated back overthe smallerobstacles. TFRHHIII BHA122 Br B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J O Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley T B Arctic Tack Stud Fawley House Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some abilityremains on debut fornewyard at Uttoxeterlast month but percentage call isto look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA120 Br Bl m Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J O Mr Rupert Lowe Ralph Smith, Hungerford T B Mr Richard Hains Premier Performance, J Brand Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in novice hurdles at this sort of trip for Fergal O’Brien this time last year but not seen since and market may prove best guide on handicap bow/return for new connections. TFRHHIII BHA119

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mark Hough Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Knocktoran Stud Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratHuntingdonandKelsolastterm,takingadvantageofasoftleadwhenscoringindecisivefashiononthesecondoccasion. Failedtogive hisrunning switchedtoa handicapatMusselburghwhenlast seen in March but returnsonaworkablemark. TFRHHHII BHA118 Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame David Noonan J O Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B R. Jenner & J. Green Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable marewhowas in good orderlastwinter, scoringtwice atthis course and makingthe frame on a couple of occasions at Chepstow in February. However, formtailed offthereafterand she maywell needthis outing. TFRHHIII BHA116

Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Fergus Gillard (3) J O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Plantation Stud Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner at Ffos Las in March and runner-up all 3 starts overtimber since. Should be spot on after a solid effort on the level last month and is one forthe shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA115

Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Mariah Mooney (IRE) Connor Brace J O The Sharnbrook Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Clongiffen Stud Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedratherdisappointingafterwinningaTauntonnovice(16.5f)inNovember,includingwhenwellbeatenonhandicapdebut at Ludlowin March. Figures offa handymark ifrevitalised aftera summerbreak,though.Tongue strap on ﬁrsttime. TFRHHHII BHA114 Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR) Gavin Sheehan J O The Atkin Family Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyandwonhisonlyraceinFrancebackinMay2022.LittleimpactondebutforHarryWhittingtonat Kempton in spring, however, and remainsto be seen ifnewyard can getthe best out ofhim on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA115

HICONIC (GB) (25) 4-11422

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Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Kielan Woods J O Golden Equinox Racing & Partner Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Miss S. West TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage ofreduced markwhenwinning handicaps atWarwick andWorcester(both 16f) atthe start ofthe current season and ran to similar level when runner-up the last twice. Ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA109

10 INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (175) 113/6P4-

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Harry Cobden J O Owners Group 100 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B E.A.R.L. de Lustiere Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut at Taunton in February of last year and posted a solid fourth at same coursewhen last seen inApril. Had awind operation since and looks a likelycontenderhere. TFRHHHHH BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note: PLANET LEGEND: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat. MAMOON STAR: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Inca de Lafayette (FR), 5-1 John Betjeman (GB), 13-2 Hiconic (GB), 8-1 Planet Legend (IRE), 10-1 Mamoon Star (IRE), 12-1 Stormin Crossgales (IRE), Kingston Sunflower (FR), 14-1 Kitesurfer (FR), 20-1 Rathmacknee (IRE), 28-1 No No Tonic (GB) This can go to INCA DE LAFAYETTE, who has gone well fresh before and reappears on

PLAY SMARTER a decent mark. John Betjeman and Hiconic can also make their presence felt.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) 2.JOHN BETJEMAN 3.HICONIC

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THE WINCANTON THREE MILE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

4.20

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (11 wins from 80 runners, 14%) runs BEN LILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BEN LILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHERRY COLA trained by S West, Lewes, 127 miles.

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CHERRY COLA (GB) (25) 0//262-00 BF

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JUST A MYSTERY (IRE) (50) PP0535

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STILETTO (GB) (12) 2-4442

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PUNCHES CROSS (IRE) (30) 04P326

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Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (USA) Gearoid Harney (7) J O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 7-time Flat winner for David Brown and off the mark in this sphere at the eleventh attempt at NewtonAbbot (3 1/4m) last month. Creditable third back there since. TFRHHHII BHA105 Br Ch m Sixties Icon - Rose Cheval (USA) Marc Goldstein J O The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T B Norman Court Stud Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORM VIEW Two Flat wins this year but comfortably held back hurdling at Plumpton (20.5f) last month. Needs to leave that behind now stepping up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA100 Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - China Reign (IRE) Max Kendrick J O The FOB Racing Partnership 9 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mrs Caroline Hanly Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest formto date, failingto improve fora switchto handicap companywhen ﬁfth over2 1/2m at Uttoxeter 7 weeks ago. Steps up in trip again now. Still early days for a good stable. TFRHHHII BHA92 Br B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden under both codes but he did go close in 3 1/4m Fontwell handicap hurdle 12 days ago. Raised 4lb but still looks on a competitive mark. TFRHHHHI BHA91

Br Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - My Belle (FR) Richard Patrick J O Mr Mark Dunphy & Mr Michael Scudamore Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh TIMEFORMVIEWReached the frame in a couple of handicaps this summer but ran no sort of race at Southwell earlierthis month. Hard to be too positive afterthat. TFRHHIII BHA86

Br B g Stowaway - The Marching Lady (IRE) Benjamin Macey (10) J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Lake Lodge Stud Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice over hurdles at Fontwell this summer but ran one of his lesser races when sixth of 14 at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA83

TOP CLOUD (GB) (2) 666P-11 6 10-10 (in 7lb ex) Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Too Generous Connor Brace J O On The Gallops - Top Cloud Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T B Wood Farm Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for new yard after wind surgery, winning at Stratford last week and following up at Hereford on Tuesday(both 2 3/4m). 3m could suit him even better. Good chance ofa quick hat-trick ifturning out again. TFRHHHHH BHA80 (+9) 8

WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (144) rr54-F2

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Br B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE) Brendan Powell J O ORCHARD RACING Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mat Farrell Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden who ran up to his best when second over 3 1/4m at Fontwell when last seen in May. TFRHHHII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Stewards Note: LET IT SHINE: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Top Cloud (GB), 6-1 Stiletto (GB), 7-1 Ben Lilly (IRE), 10-1 Cherry Cola (GB), West Orchard (IRE), 12-1 Just A Mystery (IRE), Let It Shine (GB), 18-1 Punches Cross (IRE) TOP CLOUD has returned a much improved performer for new trainer Robbie Llewellyn and can complete a hat-trick inside 10 days. Stiletto was well clear of the rest when PLAY SMARTER narrowly denied at Fontwell recently and can give the selection most to do ahead of Ben Lilly. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOP CLOUD 2.STILETTO 3.BEN LILLY (IRE)

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THE SOMERSET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

4.52

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A Honeyball (7 wins from 69 runners, 10%) runs DOCTOR FOLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R L Llewellyn (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs BENSINI LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEBDEN BANK trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 73 miles.

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DEBDEN BANK (GB) (86) 445P-PP

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ASTROMAN (GB) (12) 344444

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DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) (155) 00/51-15 BF

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MASTER SAM BELLAMY (GB) (88) 3PR/P-P4 10

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OFF THE PLANET (IRE) (51) 2r0030

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BENSINI (GB) (16) P-15622

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JANESLITTLEVOICE (GB) (13) 522213 BF

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Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Rose Row Harry Atkins (10) J O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 6 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Cotswold Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicap chaser at best but pulled up last 3 starts, including back over hurdles at Southwell in July. Has had a wind op since and needs it to spark a resurgence. TFRHHIII BHA95

Br B g Garswood - Mega (IRE) Gearoid Harney (5) J O Mr Adrian Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Mystic Meg Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Belatedly offthe mark (fortunate winner) in maiden hurdle at Stratford in May and followed up under a penalty at Fontwell. Has looked in the grip ofthe assessor since though but place prospects. TFRHHHII BHA93

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J O Dolan-Abrahams, Newton, Farrer Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinIrishpointsandhasprovedadifferentpropositionsincegoingchasing,landinghandicapsatBangor(24f)andFontwell(26f). Setalottodowhenﬁfthof9atNewtonAbbot(25.8f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Expectedtobebangthereoffa2lblowermark. TFRHHHHH BHA88 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mistress Nell Ben Ffrench Davis (3) J O Mr A. J. H. Hallows William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T B Hamilton Hallows Racing TIMEFORMVIEWCame in last of4 in handicap chase at NewtonAbbot (25.8f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA87 Br Ch g Presenting - Kings Diva (IRE) Oscar Palmer (7) J O Joe Tickle Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T B Sean Hoare TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler but he came in only seventh of 9 in handicap at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Goes back chasing after breathing surgerywith plentyto prove. TFRHHIII BHA84

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Grouch Onthe Couch (IRE) Conor Ring J O B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T B Mr Wayne Jones B Jones & Sons Tar Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who has made a good start in this sphere, cheekpieces on when runner-up in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Well in the mix offthe same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA83

Br Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather Harriet Tucker (5) J O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead T B Miss J. Nicholls Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdlerbut he hastakenwellto fences, scoring at NewtonAbbot before posting a goodthird (in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces) in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: DOCTOR FOLEY: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Doctor Foley (IRE), Bensini (GB), 4-1 Janeslittlevoice (GB), 5-1 Astroman (GB), 16-1 Debden Bank (GB), 28-1 Off The Planet (IRE), 50-1 Master Sam Bellamy (GB) 22

Anthony Honeyball’s DOCTOR FOLEY saw his winning run ended when ﬁfth at Newton Abbot but he wasn’t seen to best effect there and can quickly resume winning ways PLAY SMARTER at the chief expense of Southwell runner-up Bensini. Janeslittlevoice is another in-form chaser who can have a say. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) 2.BENSINI 3.JANESLITTLEVOICE

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A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 15 entries, 3 at £14 and 12 at £72. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45) Weights lowered 1lb. SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE WINCANTON SEASON OPENER MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 18 entries at £37. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.35 - THE WYKE FARMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 19 entries at £45. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.10 - THE CONGRATULATIONS SOMERSET CRICKET T20 BLAST CHAMPIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 16 entries at £100. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.45 - THE LESTER ALDRIDGE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £45. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.20 - THE WINCANTON THREE MILE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £40. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.52 - THE SOMERSET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 17th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, 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 October 16th, 2023, 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £45. - Closed October 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. 27

2023

FIXTURES Thursday 19 October

Season Opener

Sunday 29 October

Charity Raceday

Friday 10 November

West Country Weekend Day 1 ft. Haldon Gold Cup (at Exeter Racecourse)

Saturday 11 November

West Country Weekend Day 2 ft. Badger Beers Chase

Thursday 23 November

Afternoon Racing

Thursday 7 December

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 19 December

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 26 December

Boxing Day Racing

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