The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
BADGER BEER CHASE!
Wearesurethatourgreat,great,great,greatGrandfather, CharlesHallwouldbeamazedthathisbreweryistheoldest brewery to be owned by the same family throughout its history of 247 years. We think that he would have been equally amazed and delighted that our beer brand Badger is the oldest sponsor in racing. Back in 1962 our mothers Sally and Susie persuaded our fathers that it would be great to join the likes of Whitbread and Hennessey in sponsoring a race. The first race was due to be run on Boxing Day in that year but months of snow and ice saw it eventually run at Wincanton in March 1963.
Today is therefore a big day out for the Hall & Woodhouse family with over 400 Team Members, Shareholders and Pub Business Partners attending and we hope everyone enjoys it as much as we will!
If you would like to know more about our history, our award-winningBadgerbeersorourwonderfulpubsplease visit www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk
Have a great day!
Anthony Woodhouse
Mark Woodhouse
BETMGM betmgm.co.uk
BOODLES boodles.com
BADGER BEERS badgerbeers.com
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Blaithin Murphy
Chairman
David Wiggin
Racecourse Committee
Robbie Henderson, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell
Racecourse Operation Manager
Gary Oakley
Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Tom Ryall
Head Groundsman
James Martin
Racecourse Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Sales Executive
William Mitchell
Marketing Executive
Lauren Thomas
Racing & Event Coordinator
Robyn Butler
Chief Steward
Fergus Sweeney
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Robert Webb-Bowen
Stewards
Sophie Candy, Chris Hill, Margaret Groves, Richard Westropp
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
David Freeman
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
Bobby McEwen (RVS)
Medical Officers
Peter Phillips (SRMO)
Anne Lashford (RMO)
Joe Peoples (RMO)
Tim Tilsely (Crowd RMO)
Nurse
Rikki Davies
Physio
Dickie - Torquil Tonks
Equine Welfare
And Integrity Officers
Stuart Shilston
Steve Fox
Vince McKevitt
Christine Hannaford
Andrea Kelly
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Safety Officer
Jade Foyle
Welcome to Badger Beers Chase Day, and day two of the West Country Weekend. This is one of our favourite racedays of the year, and we are delightedthat you’re able to join us.We look set for a fantastic day’s racing with a competitive card getting underway at 12:35pm.
The highlight of the day is the 63rd running of the Badger Beer Handicap Chase The three miles and a furlong contest is the longest-running commercial sponsorship in UK Jump racing and worth a total of £80,000 Locally trained The Changing Man heads the betting for the Tizzard team with last year’s winning trainer, Anthony Honeyball bringing three runners to try and retain the famous Badger Beers trophy. We wish all connections of all our runners the very best of luck.
It has been a busy week here at the racecourse, as we welcomed 75 local school children on Tuesday to launch Badger Chase Day week. The children from three local schools took part in a Gallagher Experience Day where they were introduced to all our fantastic sport has to offer. I’d like to thank this opportunity to thank all in the industry who helped make the event such a success; RacingtoSchool, GBR, World Horse Welfare, Jockey Club Catering and ROR. We hope we have managed to encourage the children to explore all that racing has to offer.
While you’re with us today, we encourage you to go and take a look at the GBR Jockey Hub located next to the Hurdles Bar. There will be signings by jockeys throughout the day, as well as the opportunity to have a go yourself on the equicisor!
As ever, we would like to thank all our partners for their continued support today, included Hall and Woodhouse, BetMGM, and Boodles. We wish them and their guests a wonderful day with us
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the team here at Wincanton and at Exeter for a fantastic West Country Weekend. We love being able to bring two of the region’s biggest racedays together in this manner and are thrilled that you’re able to join us today.
We hope you have a wonderful time and hope to welcome you back for our next race meeting on Thursday 21st November.
Blaithin Murphy General Manager
Enjoy the electric atmosphere of live sport, expansive views of the Somerset countryside and the anticipation of a thrilling seven-race card
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) 8 11-10
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
S Where Applicable
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHH BHA166 FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.
26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
WHAT’S ON
• Enjoy our roaming band, The Fat Cats Brass Band throughout the morning.
• Have a go on the rodeo bull, or challenge your friends to a game at the fun fair stalls or head down to the GBR stand where you can have a go on the equicizer!
• Kickstart your Saturday night with a dance to the live music from The Show Ponies in the marquee!
STYLEAWARDS: Keep an eye out for Mattie Batchelor and the team with the gold envelopes. They will be picking people on the spot who have dressed to impress!
Prizes include:
• A Brightside Diner Voucher
• Boxing Day Racing Tickets
• £100 TOTE Voucher to place on The Badger Beers Chase
• Afternoon Tea for 2 at The Eastbury Hotel
• Winter Warmer Package for 2 at Holbrook Manor
• A voucher for a meal at The Pewsham
FEELING PECKISH OR FANCY A DRINK?
Potters Corner serves coffee & light snacks
Badger Food Point serves hot food & coffee
Hot food available from the catering unit outside Badger Bar
External coffee unit can be found by the main entrance.
Variety of eternal catering units – please note the selection varies across the racedays.
Race 1 12.20 2m 4f
1 Ben Solo (IRE) 11-6
2 Glynn Brae (IRE) 11-5
3 Followcato (IRE) 11-0
4 Kepler’s Law (GB) 11-0
5 Malicash (IRE) 11-0
6 Mister Meggit (IRE) 11-0
7 Moonshine Man (IRE) 11-0
8 Moran’s Law (GB) 11-0
9 Off The Jury (IRE) 11-0
Race 2 12.55 3m 210y
1 Ike Sport (FR) 11-10
2 Uncle Bert (GB) 11-8
3 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11-1
4 Equinus (IRE) 10-12
Race 3 1.30 3m 149y
1 Stolen Silver (FR) 12-0
2 Bold Endeavour (GB) 11-12
3 Reverend Hubert (IRE) 11-11
4 Della Casa Lunga (IRE) 11-6
5 Slip of The Tongue (IRE) 11-1
6 Harbour Lake (IRE) 11-0
7 Willaston (IRE) 10-11
8 Guard The Moon (GB) 10-5
9 Magical King (IRE) 10-4
AINTREE
Race 4 2.05 1m 7f 176y
1 Imperial Saint (FR) 12-0
2 Coastguard Station (IRE) 11-11
3 El Borracho (IRE) 11-11
4 Grey Diamond (FR) 11-10
5 Jack Holiday (IRE) 11-2
6 Hunter Legend (FR) 10-11
7 Magistrato (FR) 10-9
8 Calgary Tiger (GB) 10-5
Race 5 2.40 2m 5f 19y
1 Authorized Art (FR) 12-0
2 Latenightpass (GB) 11-8
3 Outlaw Peter (IRE) 11-5
4 Sure Touch (GB) 11-4
5 Richmond Lake (IRE) 11-3
6 Harper’s Brook (IRE) 11-0
7 Idalko Bihoue (FR) 10-7
8 Frero Banbou (FR) 10-5
9 Percussion (GB) 10-4
10 Gaboriot (FR) 10-2
11 Vintage Fizz (GB) 10-2
12 King Turgeon (FR) 10-2
13 Galon de Vauzelle (FR) 10-2
Race 6 3.15 2m 209y
1 Deploy To Spy (GB) 11-12
2 Nayati (FR) 11-10
3 Prolific Profile (IRE) 11-8
4 Diamond Dice (IRE) 11-7
5 Camarrate (IRE) 11-6
6 Belvedere Blast (IRE) 11-6
7 Irish Lullaby (GB) 11-2
Race 7 3.50 2m 209y
1 Cedar Creek (GB) 11-0
2 Danger Nap (IRE) 11-0
3 Fran The Man (GB) 11-0
4 Just Johnny (GB) 11-0
5 Linalene (FR) 11-0
6 Star of Guiting (IRE) 11-0
7 Vesalius (IRE) 11-0
8 Poppys On Fire (GB) 10-7
Race 1 11.10 2m 6f 151y
1 Bel Amigo (FR) 11-0
2 Canunclecani (IRE) 11-0
3 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 11-0
4 Lunar Chief (GB) 11-0
5 One Cool Citizen (IRE) 11-0
6 Slievehill (IRE) 11-0
7 Tommys Law (IRE) 11-0
Race 2 11.38 2m 1f 14y
1 Trac (FR) 12-0
2 Bollingerandkrug (IRE) 12-0
3 Gold des Bois (FR) 11-12
4 Chase A Fortune (GB) 11-8
5 Fia Fuinidh (IRE) 11-0
6 Take Centre Stage (IRE) 10-10
Race 3 12.07 2m 4f 189y
1 Clear White Light (GB) 12-0
2 Bois Guillbert (FR) 11-8
3 Velasco (IRE) 11-6
4 Luckie Seven (IRE) 11-6
5 Romeo Brown (GB) 11-4
6 Harper Valley (IRE) 11-3
7 I Am Max (IRE) 11-3
8 Forged Well (IRE) 10-12
9 The Navigator (GB) 10-9
KELSO
Race 4 12.42 2m 5f 133y
1 Choose A Copper (IRE) 12-0
2 Charlie Uberalles (GB) 11-13
3 Half Shot (IRE) 11-12
4 Five Dollar Fine (IRE) 11-11
5 Ned Tanner (IRE) 11-9
6 Red Happy (FR) 11-8
7 Artic Row (GB) 11-8
8 Ganapathi (FR) 11-7
9 Breakdance Kid (GB) 11-5
10 Chapel Green (IRE) 11-5
11 Cracking Destiny (IRE) 11-1
Race 5 1.15 2m 4f 189y
1 Watch Law (IRE) 12-0
2 Maillot Blanc (GB) 12-0
3 Marty McFly (IRE) 11-11
4 Lucky Soldier (IRE) 11-8
5 Looking Splendid (GB) 11-8
6 Gonfalonier (FR) 11-7
7 Starlyte (IRE) 11-7
8 Santa Clarita (FR) 11-4
9 The Roc Hopper (IRE) 11-0
10 Le Fou’s Keep (IRE) 10-2
11 Luminaries (IRE) 10-2
Race 6 1.52 2m 51y
1 Beyond The Verge (GB) 11-9
2 Burning It Up (IRE) 11-2
3 Gonnino (IRE) 11-2
4 Humble Jumble (IRE) 11-2
5 Kefir d’Oudairies (FR) 11-2
6 King Gold Boy (FR) 11-2
7 Smart Bucks (GB) 11-2
8 Joto (GB) 10-9
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(CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs SORCELEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs SORCELEUR
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SORCELEUR today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLESHOT trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 90 miles.
1 CLINTON LANE (GB) (19) 01P-5P1 6 11-10
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) Fergus Gillard J
O Mr T. J. C. Seegar Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Whitegate Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to better modest form in this sphere but managed to double career tally after 5 months off in7-runnerPlumptonnovice(15.9f)19daysago Looksvulnerableunderapenalty,however. TFR
2 HOLESHOT (IRE) (34) 5P42F-4 5 11-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Rowdy Exit (IRE)
O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003
Alan Johns J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Declan Lennon Tote, DragonBet S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenpointer,felllasttime(Apr21) Bredforlongertripsandshapedinkindwhenfourthof13innovicehurdleatUttoxeter (15.8f,goodtosoft)onRulesdebut5weeksago Typetodobetterfurtherdownthelinebutclaimsofmakingtheframenevertheless. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ROXHILL (IRE) (258) 3/0-
Br B or Br g Ocovango - Thisthatandbaden (IRE)
5 11-0
Daniel Sansom (3) J
O Mr S. Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B John O’Connor Wimpole Clinic S TIMEFORMVIEW€9,0003-y-o,Ocovangogelding.Damunraced.Thirdonfirstof2startsinpointbumpers,unplacedlast time(Feb2024).Bettingshouldproveausefulguideonhurdlesdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SORCELEUR (FR) (18) 3315-2 BF
4 11-0
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR) Harry Cobden J
O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWPutupausefuleffortwhenfifthof18inGrade2eventatAintreeinAprilandseemssuretoimproveonhisopeninghurdles effortwhensecondatthisvenueinafirst-timetonguestrap18daysago Outstandingclaims.Engaged1.15ExeterFriday. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 STAFF SERGEANT LEN (GER) (243) P25- 4 11-0
Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & David Tye Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Frau U. u. J. Imm TIMEFORMVIEWNutangelding.BrothertofairhurdlerSergeant.MuchimprovedfromdebutwhensecondinaFontwellbumper(17.7f)inJanuary. FailedbyalongchalktomatchthatatStratford(16.3f)inMarchbutnogreatsurprisetoseeabettershowingnowhurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TILLYOU CAN’T (IRE) (13) P-550P 4 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Back Me Up (IRE)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Mrs Noeleen Roche
TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupinpointandlittleshowinbumpers/maidenhurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: MEATLOAF (FR) 4 11 0 Harry Cobden 10-11 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Sorceleur (FR), 11-2 Holeshot (IRE), 6-1 Staff Sergeant Len (GER), 7-1 Clinton Lane (GB), 22-1 Roxhill (IRE), 80-1 Till You Can’t (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SORCELEUR stands out on what he achieved in bumpers and following a promising second on return/hurdles debut at Exeter 18 days ago, he looks to have been found an excellent opportunity of going one place better Staff Sergeant Len on hurdles bow and Holeshot can fill the places.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SORCELEUR (FR) 2.STAFF SERGEANT LEN (GER) 3.HOLESHOT (IRE)
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Being welcoming and friendly
Treating you with respect
Being flexible to your needs
Being committed to consistently delivering quality & value
Providing clear and relevant information in a timely and appropriate manner
Encouraging and valuing your feedback to help us improve your experience
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights lowered 1lbs.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls
(72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs BEAU BALKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard
(7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs KILLER KANE
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs BEAU BALKO today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: DUKE OFLUCKLEYtrained by M Keighley, TEDLEYtrained by N Twiston-Davies - both Cheltenham, 73 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 BEAU BALKO (FR) (20) 22133-3 6 11-13
Br B g Balko (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR) Ben Bromley (3) J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Balko Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Ghislain Coutre Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerandrantosimilarlevelwhenopeninghischaseaccountatthefourthattemptatMusselburghinFebruaryLikely tohavewonagainbutforamistake2outatAyrinAprilandcouldwellbesharperforhisrecentreturnatKempton.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA125
2 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (204) 033311- 7 11-13
Br B g Showcasing - Got To Dream
Chad Bament (8) J
O Mr R. W. Devlin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Fittocks Stud Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwithplentytospareatFontwell(17.8f,heavy)inMarchandfollowedup backthere(21.6f)3weekslater.Reappearsfroman8lbhighermarkbuthasgonewellfreshbefore TFRHHHII BHA125
3 TEDLEY (GB) (7) 3-43511 C 5 11-12
Br B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) Jamie Brace (3) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Hunscote Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWDifferentpropositionsinceswitchedtochasing,improvingagaintomakeit2from2inthisspherein7-runner handicapatWetherby(19.4f,good,6/4)lastweek.Nudgedup6lbbutopentofurtherprogress.
TFRHHHHH BHA124
4 KILLER KANE (IRE) (20) 3000-43 D BF 9 11-10
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B S. McElroy Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability remains when third of 8 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 20daysago Blinkersonfor1sttimeandmustentercalculationsoffthesamemark.
5 DUKE OF LUCKLEY
TFRHHHII BHA122
(IRE) (17) 21-6221 D 7 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)
Daire McConville (5) J
O Owners for Owners Duke Of Luckley Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Thomas Norris Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a weak 5-runner handicap chase (15/8) at Southwell (15.8f, good) 17 days ago, well ridden. Backupintripandlooksvulnerableinadeeperracehere. TFRHHHII BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: HUELGOAT (FR) 6 11 4 Freddie Gingell 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Tedley (GB), 11-4 Beau Balko (FR), 11-2 Duke of Luckley (IRE), 13-2 Killer Kane (IRE), 7-1 Dreaming Blue (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
TEDLEY is clearly a different proposition now chasing and this looks a good opportunityto maintain his unbeaten record Beau Balko could well be sharper for last month’s return at Kempton and is second choice.
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
forfouryrs old and upwards
fillies and mares x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £14606, 2nd £7305, 3rd £3651, 4th £1827 (PenaltyValue £19061)Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs LARCHMONT LASS and SABRINA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (15 wins from 50 runners, 30%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE
FANCYTHAT: A Honeyball won this race in 2015 and 2023. The stable runs GOOD LOOK CHARM and PURETHEATRE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: PRETENDINGtrained by LWadham, MERMAIDS CAVE trained byJ Owen - both Newmarket, 174 miles.
1 SABRINA (IRE) (182) 1/4301-P CD 9 12-0
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) JayTidball (5) J
O Owners Group 030 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Louis G. Vambeck Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareerbestrefittedwithcheekpieceswhenwinning11-runnerC&DhandicapinApril.Merelyaddedtoherpatchyrecordwhen pulledupatHaydockthefollowingmonth.Hashadwindsurgeryaheadofreappearance.Cobdenontheyard’sotherrunner TFR
2 PRETENDING (IRE) (22) 43221-1 5 11-8
BHA128
Br Gr m Make Believe - Gala Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last seasonwith awin in a big-field event at Cheltenham (2 1/2m) inApril and improved againto score on her Uttoxeterreappearance22daysago Raisedanother6lbbutfurtherprogresscan’tberuledoutinhercurrentmood. TFRHHHHI BHA122
3 ALLTHE
GLORY
(GB) (112) 251-F56 D 7 11-7
Br B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER) Richie McLernon J
O Mrs Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mill Farm Stud Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhentakingtheEBFMares’FinalatNewbury(21/2m,goodtosoft)inMarch.Abitbetterthantheresultinacouple ofwarmhandicapsatMarketRasenoverthesummerandreturnsfromabreakwiththeyardgoingwell.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA121
4 SPACE VOYAGE (GB) (176) 350P1-5 D 7 11-4
Br B m Kayf Tara - Maiden Voyage
Lewis Stones (3) J
O Deva Racing SV Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Whitson Bloodstock Limited Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to win a 2 1/2m Perth handicap in April and creditable fifth of 14 at Aintree thefollowingmonth.Canbecompetitiveiffullyprimedafter6monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA118
5 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (32) 1-21255 D 7 11-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE)
Joe Anderson (3) J
O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWPairofwinsover3m+earlierintheyear.Shapedasifbetterforfirstoutingin10weekswhenfifthover 25fatHuntingdonlastmonthbutthistestmightbesharperthanideal.
TFRHHIII BHA116
6 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (226) 134406- CD 8 11-1
Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR)
Rex Dingle J
O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBelowparwhenlastseeninthespringbutarevivalcan’tberuledoutgiventhatshewonthisraceonlast year’sreappearance,albeitoff8lblower.
7 GREYVAL (FR) (21) 664-346 BF 5 11-0
HHHII BHA115
Br Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Valley Girl (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O The Oakley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Suc Derek Clee Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinherjuvenileseasonbuthasdrawnablanksince,finishinglastof6in2mStratfordhandicap lastmonth.Remainstobeseenwhetherasignificantstepupintripsparksanupturninherfortunes. TFRHHIII BHA114
8 THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (26) 16-1234 CD BF 7 10-13
Br B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Brendan Powell J
O Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Barrow Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWStuckon21.5fNewtonAbbotreappearanceinJuly.WentcloseatWorcesterthefollowingmonthbut notinthesameformthelasttwice
113
9 BETHPAGE (IRE) (31) 41-1132 D BF 6 10-12
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Princess Knapping (IRE)
O Bonita Racing Club
Tom Bellamy J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Liam O’Regan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewhocompletedthehat-trickingoodstyleatSouthwellinJune.Goodeffortsindefeat twicesinceandlikelytobeinthethickofthingsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA112
10 LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (203) 524145- CD 6 10-11
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE)
O Mr Michael Geoghegan
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Coolmara Stables Ltd Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefullistedbumperwinnerandcamegoodoverhurdlesinaC&DnoviceinFebruary Notseentobesteffect inacoupleofhandicapsinthespringandveryinterestingonthisreturntoactionafterwindsurgery TFRHHHHH BHA111
11 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (11) 111541 5 10-10
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE)
O A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher
Callum Pritchard (7) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B G. Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedafourthwinsinceswitchingtoJamesOwenwhenleadinglateonover19.5fatBangor(heavy) 11daysago Justaseffectiveonasoundersurface.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA110
12 STRONG BELLE (GB) (21) PF21-P5 6 10-7
Br Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - Belle Berry (FR)
James Turner (7) J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORMVIEWBagged2mmares’maidenatBangorinFebruarybutonlyfifthof6onhercompletedstartinhandicaps since.Othersaremoreobvious.
13 PURE THEATRE (IRE) (46) 1363-60 BF 6 10-5
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Faucon
Ben Godfrey J
O Potwell Racing Syndicate IV Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B D. E. Cantillon Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWTastedsuccesstwiceinmares’hurdlesinspring2023buthasbeenmoremissthanhitsince.Labouringalong wayoutswitchedtofencesatFontwellinSeptemberandquicklyreturnstothesmallerobstacles.
14 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (180) 13115-6 D 7 10-5
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady
O Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham
Bryan Carver J
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodeloverhurdlesinthefirsthalfoflastseason.Off6monthspriortowellheldonherHerefordchase debutinMayandhashadanother6-monthlayoffaheadofthisreturntohurdles.Mightbebestwatched. TFRHHIII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) 7 10 10 Rex Dingle 18-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran Hood worn by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 6, 8, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 10 Stewards Note:
GREYVAL: Following its run on 19/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
THE HEIGHTOFFAME: Following its run on 14/10/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 11-2 Pretending (IRE), Mermaids Cave (IRE), 13-2 Bethpage (IRE), 16-1 All The Glory (GB), Porter In The Park (IRE), 20-1 Sabrina (IRE), The Height of Fame (GB), Strong Belle (GB), 22-1 Space Voyage (GB), Good Look Charm (FR), Greyval (FR), 33-1 Ma Belle Noire (GB), 40-1 Pure Theatre (IRE)
Two defeats in the spring shouldn’t be taken to suggest LARCHMONT LASS can’t do some damage from this sort of mark and she can make a successful return from wind surgery back at the scene of her novice win. Mermaids Cave is yet another who has thrived for the switch to James Owen and is next on the list ahead of Pretending and Bethpage.
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
(GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34215, 2nd £13988, 3rd £6990, 4th £3495. (PenaltyValue £44580)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs INSURRECTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 71 runners, 24%) runs BOOMBAWN FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2023. The stable runs INSURRECTION today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOOMBAWN trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
1 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (28) 0-13203 D 7 11-4
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Rory O’Toole The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomadetheperfectstartoverfenceswhenscoringatWarwickinMay.Decenteffortsindefeatsince, includingbackfromabreakwhenthirdinlistednovicechaseatChepstow(19.5f,good)latest.Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA135
2 GLYNN (IRE) (13) F31112 BF 10 11-4
Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Barnish River (IRE)
Rex Dingle J
O Owners Group 039 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Linda Gault Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforhisageandreallygotthehangofthisgameinrecentmonths,completinghat-trickin4-runnerNewtonAbbotnovice (21f)inSeptemberPostedanothersolideffortwhenrunner-upinC&Dhandicaplastmonthbutisinndeepercompanynow. TFRHHIII BHA137
3 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (241) 11116- D
5 11-4
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWWononsoleoutinginpointsbeforelandinghisfirst3starts(atupto20.3f)overhurdlesforBenPaulinglastterm. LimitationsexposedinBaringBinghamNovices’atCheltenhambuthe’sanexcitingrecruittothisdiscipline. TFRHHHII BHA139
4 INSURRECTION (IRE) (28) 12331-2 7 11-4
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE)
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Tommy Newton Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerovertimberwhomadeanencouragingstartoverthelargerobstacleswhensecondof5inListed novicechaseatChepstow(19.4f,good,9/2)28daysago Likelymoretocomeyetandholdsstrongclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA135
5 SOUL ICON (GB) (112) 3422-22 D 7 11-4
Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl
Tom Bellamy J
O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdleswhohasprogressedsteadilyinthissphere,producingacareerbestwhenclosesecond inSummerPlateatMarketRasen(21.4f,goodtofirm)inJuly Goeswellfreshandisnottakenlightlyhere. TFRHHHHI BHA142
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 7 11 4 Harry Cobden 4-5 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Handstands (IRE), 3-1 Insurrection (IRE), 10-3 Soul Icon (GB), 5-1 Boombawn (IRE), 11-1 Glynn (IRE)
INSURRECTION bettered his hurdles form at the first time of asking in this sphere at Chepstow last month and it’s likely we haven’t seen the best of him yet. He is marginally preferred to Soul Icon, who has plenty of chasing experience and only narrowly failed to land a valuable handicap at Market Rasen in the summer Chase-debutant Handstands is also much respected in an intriguing contest
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INSURRECTION (IRE) 2.SOUL ICON 3.HANDSTANDS (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD
(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £70000
Owners Prize Money 1st £31934, 2nd £13055, 3rd £6524, 4th £3262. (PenaltyValue £41608)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs RUBAUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H De Bromhead (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs ASPIRE TOWER
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs RUBAUD today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ASPIRE TOWER trained by H De Bromhead, Ireland.
1 RUBAUD (FR) (20) 12456-1 CD 6 11-8
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlastterm,takingaKemptonlistedracebeforefollowingupinthisrace3weekslater.Limitationsexposedslightlyatahigher leveltoendtheseasonbuthe’schartingasimilarpaththistermhavingproducedacareerbestwhensuccessfulinthatKemptonraceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA147
2 ASPIRE
TOWER
(IRE) (25) 3342F-1 8 11-2
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Red Planet Darragh O’Keeffe J
O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Fastnet Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared following 8 months off when landing 4-runner minor hurdle at Punchestown last month. Thatsnappedalosingsequencestretchingbackto2020andhe’llneedtostepuponthatlevelofformhere. TFRHHHII BHA148
3 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (193) 13211-2 CD 7 11-2
Br B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Haras du Logis St Germain OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedontheFlatandenhancedexcellentstrikerateoverhurdleswithabraceofhandicapwinsinMarch.Even betterformwhenrunner-upofftop-weightatPunchestownamonthlaterandthatmakeshimamajorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA148
4 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (5) 6-0030P 6 11-2
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE) Non Runner J
O Spectre Racing - Forever William Dan Skelton, Alcester T
NON-RUNNER
6-0030P e TIMEFORM
B Mr & Mrs David Brown The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2023: RUBAUD (FR) 5 11 8 Harry Cobden 1-2 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Rubaud (FR), 13-8 Brentford Hope (GB), 13-2 Aspire Tower (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BRENTFORD HOPE showed he’s still on the up as a hurdler when a cracking second at Punchestown in April and, while he doesn’t have the race fitness last year’s winner Rubaud has on his side, the 6lb he receives may prove to be pivotal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRENTFORD HOPE 2.RUBAUD (FR) 3.ASPIRE TOWER (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
THE 63RD BADGER BEER HANDICAP CHASE
The first Badger Beer Chase was run in 1962, where it was won by Quick Step II fortrainerW R Williams, who incidentally also rode him to victorythat day.
Hall and Woodhouse are the longest current sponsor in British Jump Racing after beginning their sponsorship back in 1962. The race was originally run over a distance of two-miles-and-five-furlongs until 1990 but was then upped in distance to its current three-miles-and-one-furlong.
In 2003 it was awarded Listed status but with the removal of Listed races in 2022, it then became a Premier Handicap, which it has been known as ever since.
Nova Light became the first horse to win the race twice, in 1970 and 1972 respectively for trainer Les Kennard. He has since been joined by Panto Prince (1990,93), Flaked Oats (1999,2000), Swansea Bay (2002,2003) and finally Present Man (2017,2018), for the current leading trainer Paul Nicholls.
The master of Ditcheat has trained no fewer than eleven runners to victory since 1999, with his first winner coming courtesy of Flaked Oats, who also became the first back-to-back winner of the race when following it up 12 months later under Timmy Murphy.
His most famous winner was probably 2022 winner Frodon, who was a real star for the yard The son of Nickname won three Grade One’s, including the King George and Ryanair Chase and amassed over a million pounds in prize money and is arguably the most impressive winner of the race
Bryony Frost also won the race in 2017 and 2018 on the Present Man but the leading jockey is Timmy Murphy on five wins. His success came between 2000 and 2012, with his final winner coming courtesy of The Package in 2012 for David Pipe, who himself has three winners on the roll of honour
The race this year looks to be another fascinating renewal, with Al Dancer making the weights for Sam Thomas. The eleven-year-old isn’t getting any younger but did go close in the Coral Handicap Chase and a repeat of that effort could see him go close.
Lord Accord sits at the other end of the weights and will be well fancied for this after winning consecutive races at Sedgefield and Wincanton respectively His last success was an emphatic 16-length win over course and distance and despite this being a step up in class, he looks to be a real player off his current weight.
Mofasa is the sole representative for Paul Nicholls, who goes in search of a 12th win in the race He was tried in some top company last year and will be sure to go close if ready to go for his first start of the new season.
10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR
THE 63RD BADGER BEER HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £36496, 2nd £14920, 3rd £7456, 4th £3728. (PenaltyValue £47552)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs MOFASA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 71 runners, 24%) runs RISKINTHEGROUND FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. The stable runs MOFASA today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: RISKINTHEGROUND trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
1 AL DANCER (FR) (196) 0/13320- 11 12-0
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire et al
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningseasonalreappearanceatChepstowlasttermandfollowedthatwithaseriesofcreditableeffortsindefeat WellheldinaSandownGrade2whenlastseeninApril,though,andhelooksvulnerableundertop-weighthere. TFR
2 REMASTERED (GB) (13) PP/0PP-1 C D 11 11-5
Br Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR)
BHA154
Tom Bellamy J
O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWLastseasonwasawrite-offbuthe’ssmartonhisdayandprovedthatplentyofabilityremainswhenrecentlyscoringhere (26.7f,good)onreturnfroma6-monthabsence.Remainsonagoodmarkup5lbandshouldmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA145
3
FORWARD PLAN (IRE) (210) 2/61213- 8 10-12
Br Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE)
O The Steeple Chasers
Ben Godfrey J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Francis Flynn Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivechaserwhoraisedhisgamewhenoutpointingAlDancerintheCoralTrophyatKempton(3m,soft)inFebruary. SubsequentthirdinabigAintreehandicapwasnobackwardstepandhe’llbeathreatiffullytuned-upforthis. TFRHHHII BHA138
4 THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) (272) F/5PP66- 9 10-9
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE)
Ben Jones J
O Three Oaks, a Rose and an Acorn Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B William Mangan Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNow13lblowercomparedtowhenfinishingsecondintheWelshNationalatChepstowinDecember2022buthasn’tcomeclose tomatchingthatformin7subsequentappearances.Opposablestartingoutfornewyardherefollowing9monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA135
5 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (14) 115133 7 10-8
Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice
Harry Skelton J
O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedoverfencessincedroppedbackintrip,bagginghisfourthsuccessatBangorinSeptember.Posted anothergoodeffortwhenthirdof11atCheltenham(19.8f,good)recentlybutmoreneedednowuppedintrip TFRHHIII BHA134
6 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (238)
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle
O Susan and John Waterworth
2/2U442- 7 10-4
Brendan Powell J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdlesandfurtherstepforwardwhensplittingStayAwayFayandGreyDawningonchasedebutatExeterlastNovember.Backonthe upwhensecondatUttoxeter(3m,heavy)onfinalstartoflastterm(sinceundergoneawindop)andhe’samajorplayerinafirst-timetonguestrap TFRHHHHH BHA130
7 MOFASA (GB) (203) 0/2155P- 8 10-4
Br B g Ocovango - Ninna Nanna (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerforMichaelScudamoreandpositivestartoverfencesforthisyardlastterm,buildingondebutpromiseinthis spherewhenlandinga3mHuntingdonhandicaplastNovemberWellheldin3subsequentstartsbutheisnotonetowriteoff TFRHHHII BHA130
8 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (183) 30204-P 9 10-3
Br B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Edward Ryan
Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloverhurdles/fencesatPlumptonin2022/23.Goodsecondof8ina22.5fNewburyhandicapchaselastDecember butjustrespectableeffortsatKemptonnext2starts.Tonguestrapenlistedonthisreturn/debutfornewyard
BHA129
9 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (23) 56-4311 CD 9 10-2
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)
O Lynne & Angus Maclennan
B Olive Troy
Richie McLernon J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEWRatherwentofftheboillastseasonbutbelatedlycashedinonalowerhurdlesmarkreturningfrom8weeksoffatSedgefieldinSeptember FollowedupinsimilarlyemphaticfashionbackchasingoverC&D(good)lastmonth,forwhicha5lbriselooksfairKeyplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA128
10 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (215) 46U343- 9 10-2
Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE)
O Decimus Racing I
Gavin Sheehan J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Martin C. Fleming Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success overfencesto date came in 3-runneraffairat Exeterback in February2023 and he’s 4lb ‘wrong’attheweights. TFRHHIII BHA124
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BLACKJACK MAGIC 8 10 2 Rex Dingle 5-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:
AL DANCER: Following its run on 27/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its right-hind. THE CHANGING MAN: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Changing Man (IRE), 4-1 Lord Accord (IRE), 11-2 Mofasa (GB), 17-2 Remastered (GB), 9-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 11-1 Forward Plan (IRE), 14-1 Riskintheground (IRE), 22-1 Al Dancer (FR), 25-1 Gustavian (IRE), 28-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE)
THE CHANGING MAN pulled a long way clear ofthe rest when chasing home one who rather had the run of things at Uttoxeter in March and, likely to do better still in his second season over fences, he gets the nod. The hat-trick seeking Lord Accord is next on the list ahead of Remastered, while Mofasa needs to get back on track but he will be a danger to all if able to do so off this reduced mark.
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (72 wins from 263 runners, 27%) runs SWINGIN SAFARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 71 runners, 24%) runs QUAVISTE
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2014, 2018 and 2019 The stable runs SWINGIN SAFARI today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: QUAVISTE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
1 LOCK STOCK (GB) (203) 5- 4 11-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Two Smokin Barrels Ben Jones J
O Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr Richard Evans Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgelding.Dam(c127/h104)21/2m-25fhurdle/chasewinner Fifthsolestartinpointbumpers (Apr20).Othersaremoreappealing.
2 QUAVISTE (FR) (-) 4 11-2
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fliegend
BHA-
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW €90,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) ColonelMustard.Oneforshortlistondebutgivenconnections. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SERGEANT FURY (IRE) (181) 1 4 11-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kygo (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Sergeant Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Shane McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEW€20,0003-y-o,£38,0004-y-o,DiamondBoygelding.Dam(h72),ranonceoverhurdles,half-sistertofairly usefulchaser(stayed31/4m)TallowForCoal.WonsolestartinIrishpoints(May12).Onetonote TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 SWINGIN
SAFARI
(IRE) (204) 2-
Br B or Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sara’s Smile
O Bell, Lyons & James
4 11-2
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Thomas Meagher Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.4/1,secondof10inbumperatBallinrobe(15.8f,soft)onNHdebut.Plentyofpromiseondebut andhasleftSamCurlingandjoinedatopBritishyardsince,sohe’stheonetobeatbackfrom6monthsoff TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 THE SAINTED CANARY (IRE) (181) 4-2 5 11-2
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Bonny Blackdoe (IRE)
Lorcan Williams J
O James Barnard & Derek Coles Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs Deirdre McGrath Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertofairchaserTractorFredandbuiltondebutwhenrunner-upatPlumpton6monthsago. Maydobetteragain,sohardtoruleout.Tonguetied.
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: HORACES PEARL (FR) 5 11 9 Connor Brace 7-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 17 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Swingin Safari (IRE), 10-3 Quaviste (FR), 5-1 The Sainted Canary (IRE), 11-2 Sergeant Fury (IRE), 16-1 Lock Stock (GB)
SWINGIN SAFARI has joined a top yard on the back ofa debut full ofpromise and he’s taken to open his account at the second attempt. Quaviste is a notable newcomer on paper and Sergeant Fury deserves respect having won a point. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SWINGIN SAFARI (IRE) 2.QUAVISTE (FR) 3.SERGEANT FURY (IRE)
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ABANDONED RACING
In the event of abandonment before the conclusion of the first race, racegoers will receiveafullrefund Ifracingisabandoned between the first and third races, 50% will be refunded. Thereafter no refunds will be made. Applications must be made in writing to the Racecourse Office within 14 days of the race meeting and must be accompanied by the paper admission ticket. No refunds will be available on the day of racing. If racing is abandoned prior to the raceday, or before gates open, all pre-booked tickets that have been paid for in advance will automatically be refunded in full
ALCOHOL
Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment of racing at Wincanton and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction.
BEHAVIOUR AND DRESS CODE
The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission to all Enclosures or to eject any person from the racecourse. When patrons are refused or ejected from the racecourse they will not be entitled to a refund. When leaving the Racecourse please be considerate of our neighbours and do so in a responsible manner
DOGS
Racegoers are reminded that dogs are not permitted within the Premier and Grandstand Enclosures or within the Centre of the Course. Dogs in the Course Enclosure must be kept on a lead at all times
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Whilst we always endeavour to take appropriate steps to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is, therefore, important that you are aware
of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. We employ Safety Officials whose job it is to ensure your safety In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the Stands, announcements will be broadcast and the Officials will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the enclosure quickly and quietly under their guidance The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. It may give you peace of mind if you pre-plan and agree a meeting place with your party, just in case you become separated. If we are unable to reoccupy the Stands for any reason, you will be advised immediately, and, if it is consideredsafetodoso,youwillbeinvited to return to your car or coach. These are precautionary arrangements which we trust will not be required However, in the event of an emergency please remember; Take your belongings with you and under direction of the officials proceed quickly and quietly to the safe area then to your agreed rendezvous point or to your car or coach.
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Wincanton Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the grandstand stepping are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located adjacent to the weighing room
GAMBLING
It is illegal forpersons underthe age of18 to bet on the horses. Gambleaware.co.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICES
RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE
The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Wincanton Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.
CROSSING THE COURSE
The centre of the course viewing is available to all Premier enclosure ticket holders. Please note you must stay within the designated area and access will not be allowed from the time horses are on the course until all horses have left the course The only exception to this will be for owners and trainers with runners on the day and racecourse officials.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers may take photographs for private use within the areas normally open to the public Flash photography is not permitted.
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £216,477 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Wincanton Racecourse The emergency exits from the bars onto the grandstand stepping are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located adjacent to the weighing room
IN-RUNNING BETTING
Please note that in-running betting is not allowed in any public areas of Wincanton Racecourse. As expressly permitted by the Wincanton Racecourse Special Conditions, attendees may not use mobile telephones, laptop computers or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting. Any racegoer found to be in breach of this rule will be removed from the Racecourse
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2024 -25 FIXTURES
Thursday 17 October Season Opener
Sunday 27 October Keagan Kirkby Raceday
Friday 8 November
Saturday 9 November
Haldon Gold Cup Day (Day 1 of The West Country WeekendExeter Racecourse)
Badger Beers Chase Day (Day 2 of The West Country WeekendWincanton Racecourse)
Thursday 21 November Afternoon Racing
Thursday 5 December Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 17 December Christmas Jumper Raceday
Thursday 26 December Boxing Day Racing
Saturday 4 January Saver Saturday
Thursday 16 January January Jumps
Thursday 30 January Afternoon Racing
Saturday 15 February Kingwell Hurdle
Wednesday 26 February Afternoon Racing
Thursday 6 March Spring Racing
Monday 24 March Afternoon Racing
Monday 31 March Afternoon Racing
Sunday 13 April Family Fun Day
Wednesday 16 April Cheese and Cider Race Night
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.35 - THE BETMGM EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner ofa Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or ofa Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 10lb THETRUSTEES OFTHE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race A cash prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. BetMGM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, theywill present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify forthe Final (A Handicap) ofthe E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ HurdleRaceSeries,toberunovertwomilesaboutfourfurlongsatSandownParkonSaturday,March8th,2025.11entriesat£75.Closed November4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6260;Second£3131;Third£1565;Fourth£783.(PenaltyValue£8169) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.09 - THE BETMGM CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’ 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 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake ifthe horse is rated 104 or higher, or £19 stake ifthe horse is rated 103 or lowerwith £77 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 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 6th, 2024, havenotriddenmorethan20suchwinners3lbJockeyswhohavenotriddenmorethan10suchwinners5lbJockeyswhohavenot ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one ofthese allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules ofa recognised RacingAuthoritywill count)Jockeys riding fortheirown stables allowed, in addition 3lb BetMGM have generouslysponsoredthis race andwill present a mementotothewinning owner In addition,theywill present a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 8 entries at £96. - Closed November 4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8078;Second£4038;Third£2020;Fourth£1010;Fifth£504.(PenaltyValue £10562)Weightslowered1lb.A
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.45 - THE BETMGM RICHARD BARBER MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19061 to the winning horseThe second to receive £8781, the third £4389 and the fourth £2198. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, afterNovember2nd, 2024, foreach hurdle racewon 6lb BetMGM have generouslysponsoredthis race andwill present a memento to the winning owner In addition, theywill present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 2 at £35 and 15 at £175. - Closed November 4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner £14606; Second £7305; Third £3651; Fourth £1827. (PenaltyValue £19061) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 ofthe WeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.23 - THE BOODLES RISING STARS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £44580 to the winning horse The second to receive £16695, the third £8340 andthe fourth £4162. fornovice fouryrs old and upwards. Enterbynoon, November4th and pay£375 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner ofa Class 2 weightfor-ageorClass1handicapsteeplechase3lbOrofaClass1weight-for-agesteeplechase5lb Boodleshavegenerouslysponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of Boodles The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 8 entries at £375. - Closed November4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£34215;Second£13988;Third£6990;Fourth£3495.(PenaltyValue£44580)A
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.55 -THE BETMGM ELITE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £41608 to the winning horse The second to receive £15582, the third £7784 and the fourth £3885. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or PremierHandicap hurdle race 4lb Ofa Grade 1 orGrade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Halfpenalties forwins achieved in Novices’ orJuvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) Atrophywill be presented to the winner Acash prize will be transferred to the groom responsible forthe best turned out horse. BetMGM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofBetMGM.The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 7 entries at £350 - Closed November4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£31934;Second£13055;Third£6524;Fourth£3262.(PenaltyValue£41608)A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
SixthRace3.30-THE63RDBADGERBEERHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £47552 to the winning horseThe second to receive £17808, the third £8896 and the fourth £4440 for four yrs old and upwards. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) The Brewery, Blandford Forum, Dorset, has generously sponsored this race The ‘Badger Beer’ Trophy, presented by Messrs Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, is to be held by the winning owner until next October The winner will be presented with a winners sheet. The winning owner will also be presented a memento A cash prize of £100 will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 1 at £80 and 15 at £400 - Closed November 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£36496; Second £14920;Third £7456; Fourth £3728. (Penalty Value£47552)
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.05 -THE BETMGM OPEN NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 2) (Category2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 andthe fourth £942. forfourand fiveyrs old only,which have not run underanyrecognised Rules ofRacing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races orFrenchAQPS Flat races. Enterbynoon, November4th and pay£75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb BetMGM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained inthe RaceAdministration Code) 12 entries at £75. - Closed November4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6260;Second£3131;Third£1565;Fourth£783.(PenaltyValue£8169)A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
