THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
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David Wiggin
Racecourse Committee
Robbie Henderson, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite
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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
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Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
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Potters Corner serves coffee & light snacks
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External coffee unit can be found by the main entrance.
Variety of eternal catering units – please note the selection varies across the racedays.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J
White (22 wins from 156 runners, 14%) runs SASSIFIED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs RYDER’S ROCK LONGESTTRAVELLER: IMPERIALJADE trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 95 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 RED WINDSOR (IRE) (16) PP00-30 7 12-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pros ‘n’ Cons (IRE) Mr Henry Main J
O Party People 2
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Alan Creighton Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success came over 2 years ago and arrives on back of poor effort, in first-time cheekpieces, at Warwick16daysago TFRHHIII BHA98
2 IMPERIALJADE (IRE) (23) 50600-3 5 11-11
Br B m Harzand (IRE) - Maggi Rocks (IRE) Elizabeth Gale J
O Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr A. N. Seymour Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelydisappointedlasttermbuthadendedpreviouscampaignwithvictoryatChepstow(16.1f)andgotbacktothatsortofformwhen creditablethirdof14inhandicaphurdleoversameC&D(goodtosoft)23daysago Returnstolongertripnowandholdssolidclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA95
3
PRAIRIE DIAMOND
(IRE) (83) 406-303 5 11-6
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Siba de La Pampa (FR) Mr Freddie Keighley (5) J
O Mr N. McAllen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Fbc Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformwhensolidthirdof9inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(17.7f,goodtofirm)83daysago. 1lblowernowandcan’tberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 CATBOY (FR) (22) P-04125 BF 4 11-4
Br B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR)
O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed
MrJ. J. Murphy-Knight (3) J
Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B E., K., P., & V. Leray NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatFontwell(17.7f)inSeptemberandimprovedagainwhensecondof15inhandicaphurdleat Exeter(18.5f)lastmonth.UnsuitedbyemphasisonspeedatFakenhamlatestandisoneforshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA89
5 THE PUNT (GB) (394) 2/653P-
Br B g Bollin Eric - Rest And Be (IRE)
7 11-1
Miss Imogen Mathias (3) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mr A. E. Jones
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinsolebumper.Unabletomakeasignificantimpactoverhurdles,though,includingonhandicap debut,andhaslengthyabsencetoovercome. TFRHIIII BHA85
6 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (30) 036153
Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE)
6 11-0
Mr Richard Upton (5) J
O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWNewton Abbot winner in Septemberwho returned to form when respectable third of 15 in handicap hurdleatExeter(18.5f,goodtosoft,20/1)30daysago 1lblowernowandwarrantsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA84
7 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (15) 62-4000 D 11 11-0
Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe
Oscar Palmer (3) J
O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtocomeonforreturneffortatChepstowearlierthismonthandhassomethingtoproveatpresent.
TFRHHIII BHA84
8 AFRICAN LADY (IRE) (7) 40P066 4 10-13
Br B f Australia - Angelical (IRE)
Mr Rian Corcoran (5) J
O Mr P. J. Green David Pipe, Wellington T B Noel Moran & Valerie Moran W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden who has made little impact in 5 starts for current yard. Tumbling in the weights but makeslimitedappeal. TFRHHIII BHA84(-3)
9 SASSIFIED (IRE) (30) 600440
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl
O Mr John P. McManus
B 21st Century Farms Ltd
6 10-11
Callum Pritchard J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEWOperatingbelowhisbestatpresent,includinginfirst-timeblinkersatExeterlatest,butisnow9lbbelow hislastwinningmarkandhastheassistanceofapromisingclaimer Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 TOO SHARP (IRE) (42) 04/-P060
5 10-6
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Crystany (IRE) Lewis Saunders J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Ballygallon Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwhofailedtoimproveonswitchtohandicapsinrecentmonths.Hardtofancy. TFRHIIII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Imperial Jade (IRE), Catboy (FR), 11-2 Sassified (IRE), 8-1 Ryder’s Rock (GB), 10-1 Prairie Diamond (IRE), 11-1 Red Windsor (IRE), 16-1 African Lady (IRE), 22-1 Kentford Mallard (GB), 33-1 The Punt (GB), Too Sharp (IRE)
IMPERIAL JADE has dropped to a handy mark and made a pleasing reappearance at Chepstow last month. She gets the nod. Catboy and Sassified rate the principal dangers.
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HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (13 wins from 126 runners, 10%) runs I SHUTTHAT D’OR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs I SHUTTHAT D’OR LONGESTTRAVELLER: CELTIC NED trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 CELTIC NED (IRE) (29) 62400-4 6 12-0
Br B g Well Chosen - Belsalsa (FR) Niall Houlihan J
O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Ned Morris KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who shaped as if needing the run sent chasing after 8 months off at Fontwell. Has the physiqueandpedigreeforfencessoseemssuretodobetter Uppedintripnow. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 I SHUTTHAT D’OR (FR) (17) P3-P001 C D 6 11-12
Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR)
Brendan Powell J
O Mr Derrick Mayes Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeengivenabigchancebythehandicapper(23lblowermarkthanforhischasingdebutlastautumn)andreturnedtoformrevertedtofenceswhen scoringatPlumptonrecently,provingadifferentpropositionwithregardtobothhisjumpingandfinishingeffort.Couldgowellagainup3lb TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 ALWAYS BUSY
(IRE) (39) 5502F-0 6 11-11
Br B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) Nick Scholfield J
O Mr G. A. Moore Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Tom Coughlan NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicaphurdler,possiblyamisswhenwellheldonreappearance.Goeschasingnowand1of2 fortheyard
TFRHHHII BHA97
4 BENANDGONE (GB) (658) 24/2355/- 7 11-7
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Peaceful Soul (USA) Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Mr G. Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerwhohasbeenoff21months.Tonguetiegoeson.Mightneedastiffertest. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 BENVILLE BRIDGE (GB) (272) 6//000- 7 10-7
Br B g Bollin Eric - Kiwi Katie Ben Godfrey J
O John and Heather Snook Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T
B John & Heather Snook
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenhurdler.Quicklysentchasingupintriponreturnandcoulddobetterinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA79
6 CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) (22) P/2P60-5 5 10-4
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Marys Article (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Coral Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Seamus Cooney NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWBackedasifdefeatwasoutofthequestiononhandicaphurdledebutatFakenham(20f)onreturnbutdisappointed. Fromapointingbackgroundsointerestingtoseeifthemoneycomesforhimagainonchasedebutnow. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (31) P51025 D 7 10-3
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEWBeatenalongwayonall3startsnowwhenattemptingtorepeatthetacticsofhisall-the-waywinatNewtonAbbot inJuly,droppingawayquicklyattheendofthebackstraightatPlumpton4weeksago Otherspreferred. TFRHHHII BHA75
8 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (25) 0-PP543 9 10-2
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen James Davies J
O Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORMVIEWHe’sgivenitagoodgothelasttwice,placedagainfromoutoftheweightsherelasttime.Couldyetfindarace. TFRHHHII BHA72(+1)
MY MATE POLLY (GB) (9) 04P63r 4 10-2
Br B f Forever Now - So Cannie
Harry Kimber J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B David Spence TIMEFORMVIEWSteppedupconsiderablywhenthirdfrom7lboutofthehandicaponchasedebutatExeter(17.5f,goodto soft)lastmonth.RanoutwhenwellbeatenatHuntingdonsince,though.Cheekpiecesgobackon. TFRHHIII BHA81(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 I Shut That d’Or (FR), 9-2 Celtic Ned (IRE), 5-1 Cave Article (IRE), 11-2 Mr Sociable (GB), 14-1 Always Busy (IRE), 16-1 Noah’s Light (IRE), 20-1 Benandgone (GB), 40-1 My Mate Polly (GB), 50-1 Benville Bridge (GB)
CELTIC NED could do a lot better over fences on the back of his Fontwell return and he gets the vote up in trip I Shut That d’or did everything right for once when winning well from the front at Plumpton and can go well again if in the same mood up 3lb It will be interesting to see if the money comes for Cave Article again now he goes chasing.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC NED (IRE) 2.I SHUTTHAT D’OR (FR) 3.CAVE ARTICLE (IRE)
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £297,624 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.
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1.45
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (75 wins from 261 runners, 29%) runs DINO MAGIC AND TINKLERS HILL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 36 runners, 33%) runs DINO MAGIC AND TINKLERS HILL
LONGESTTRAVELLER: REMEMBER MOI trained by G Nicholls, Kingston Lisle, 70 miles.
1 AMBION VIEW (FR) (30) 633-1 5 11-7
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Mr O. C. R. Wynne & Mrs S. J. Wynne Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Elevage de Clermont & Hortense Huet Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWAchievedonlymodestformwhenthirdinapairofbumperslastwinterbutreturnedforin-formyardandlookedatotallydifferent propositionwhenmakingasuccessfulhurdlesdebutatExeteramonthago(18.5f).Penaltytocarrybutthere’smoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 DINO MAGIC (FR) (234) 00-
5 11-0
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Bandera Lorcan Williams J
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mme Catherine Savare John Cotton (Group) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCloselyrelatedtoawinneronFlatandhalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaserLosBanderos.Showedverylittleinabraceofbumpers,reportedly bledafterHuntingdonruninApril.Alreadyhad2breathingoperationsaheadofhurdlesdebutbuthe’scertainlyintherighthands.Tonguetieon. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 TINKLERS HILL (IRE)
(371) 02/3-
6 11-0
Br B g Milan - Beautiful War (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O The Hon Mrs Townshend & Mr J.R.Townshend Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B M. & J. Barry Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponsecondbumperoutingandpostedpromising19lengthsthirdof11toCantyBayinnoviceatTaunton(19f,goodtosoft) onhurdlesbowayearago Offthetracksincebutfitnesswon’tbeaconcerngivenyardherepresentsandthistrippromisestosuit. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 A PERFECT DAY (IRE)
(199) 2
Br B g Westerner - Wyndham Rose (IRE)
4 10-13
David Noonan J
O Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Peter Byrne Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 4-y-o, second foal: dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) Burning Ambition. Runner-uponlyoutinginIrishpoints(May6) TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DIAMOND DUSTY (GB)
(15) 0-0P0
Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Compelled (IRE)
4 10-6
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleencouragementinabraceofbumpersandasmanystartsoverhurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 REMEMBER MOI (IRE) (94) 035
Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Kalygarde (FR)
4 10-6
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHadabreathingoperationafterfinishingplacedinabumperonsecondstartinJunebutfailedtorepeat thatformwhenfifthbackatWorcesterinAugust,hangingleft.Hurdlesdebutupindistance. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: IL PINO (FR) 5 11 0 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:
DINO MAGIC: Following its run on 1/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Ambion View (FR), 2-1 Tinklers Hill (IRE), 11-1 Dino Magic (FR), 12-1 A Perfect Day (IRE), 16-1 Remember Moi (IRE), 300-1 Diamond Dusty (GB)
AMBION VIEW left his bumper form trailing in his wake when making a successful hurdles debut at Exeter a month ago and this scopey sort looks up to defying a penalty up in distance.Tinklers Hill has been offthe track overa yearbut he represents a leading yard so he’s sure to be well prepared for this and is the obvious danger
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AMBION VIEW (FR) 2.TINKLERS HILL (IRE) 3.A PERFECT DAY (IRE)
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The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
formaiden fouryrsold andupwards fillies and mares Total prize fund£6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (13 wins from 126 runners, 10%) runs SUNSET MARQUESA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs SUNSET MARQUESA LONGESTTRAVELLER: KISSININTHEBACKROW trained by Dr R Newland & J Ins, Droitwich, 101 miles.
FOURTH RACE
1 GOLDEN DOVE (GB) (10) 02 6 11-2
Br B m Golden Horn - Laughing Dove (IRE) James Best J
O Mrs Moni Williams Simon Earle, Marlborough T
B The Laughing Syndicate Underpinned Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairontheFlat(stays11/2m)andprogressedfromherhurdlingbowwhensecondof7innovicehurdleat Kempton(16f,goodtosoft)10daysago Placeclaimsagain,
2 HELLO CELLO (IRE) (40) 6-4 5 11-2
Br B m Jet Away - Classic Girl (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Hello Cello Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Patrick Doyle Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBredtostaywellandprogressedfromherbumperdebutwhenfourthina9-runnereventatChepstow (16f,goodtosoft)40daysago Mayfindacoupletoospeedykepttothistripforhurdlingdebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KISSININTHEBACKROW (GB) (22) 6 5 11-2
Br B m Sixties Icon - Fascinatin Rhythm Luke Scott (5) J
O The Drifters Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatperformerranbelowthatlevelwhenonlysixthatUttoxeteronherhurdlesbowlastmonth.Since scoredonthelevelatKempton(16f,11/4)22daysagoandsheshoulddobetterinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 LOUD AND PROUD (IRE) (194) 53442-3 5 11-2
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Hot Choice Paul O’Brien J
O Beyond Redemption Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Thomas Norris OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEW
€50,0003-y-o,Shiroccomare.Half-sistertousefulhurdlerRussianRuler.Dam,rantwiceinbumpers,half-sistertofairhurdler/fairly usefulchaser(stayed21/2m)RoyalChoice.Placedonher2laststartsinpointsandhastoberespectedfortheDerhamyard TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 MON THE HOOPS (GB) (31) 0-20 4 11-2
Br B f Linda’s Lad - Tara’s Garden
David Noonan J
O Miss Kylie Chase Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Miss K. Chase Cotswold Stone Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEWYettomakeimpactin2bumpersoronhurdlesdebut. TFRHIIII BHA-
6
SOMETHINGTOSOMEONE
Br B m Jet Away - Redstone Cave (IRE)
O Octavians III
(IRE)
(208) 2- 5 11-2
Harry Cobden J
Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Pierce Breen Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW€3,0003-y-o,JetAwaymare.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairhurdler/chasewinnerupto21/2m(stayed25f)Lord Rosskit.Wearshood.Runner-uponsolestartinIrishpointsandmarketshouldguidewithCobdenaboard. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (20) 1433-2 5 11-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHittheframe3timesinlistedbumpersaftermakingawinningstartatAintreeandshowedplentytoworkondespitenovicey mistakeswhensecondof8innovicehurdleatUttoxeter(15.8f,goodtosoft,5/2)onhurdlesbow20daysago Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: PAWAPURI 4 11 2 Nico de Boinville 8-15 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
ProbableS.P’s: 11-8 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 11-2 LoudAnd Proud (IRE), 6-1 Golden Dove (GB), 15-2 Kissininthebackrow(GB), 8-1 Somethingtosomeone (IRE), 10-1 Hello Cello (IRE), 150-1 Mon The Hoops (GB)
SUNSET MARQUESA was an above-average type in bumpers and finished a clear second despite her hurdling lacking fluency on hurdles bow, so sets a good standard even without considering potential improvement. Kissinthebackrow arrives on the back of a Flat win at Kempton and is expected to do better second time up over hurdles, while Loud And Proud rates as an interesting Rules newcomer for Harry Derham.
HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for three 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 raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (75 wins from 261 runners, 29%) runs IRISH HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 36 runners, 33%) runs IRISH HILL
WEIGHTWATCHER: GETALEAD won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 5lb to 114.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLOUD DANCER trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.
MCNAB BOOKMAKERS
1 IRISH HILL (GER) (17) 0532-P1 D 6 12-0
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER) Harry Cobden J
O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlentyofcreditableeffortswithoutsuccesslasttermanddispelledalow-keyreappearanceeffortinSilverTrophyatChepstowwhen successfulinhandicapatPlumpton(20.5f)17daysago,perkedupbychangeofheadgear Needsconsideringagainup3lb
2 PYFFO (IRE) (124) 12-2114
6 11-13
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Maryota (FR) Paul O’Brien J
O Andy Ralph Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mrs A. L Moore OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWUppedhisgameagainthissummer,career-bestdisplaywhenwinning13-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23.3f)inJune.Respectable fourthfrom5lbhighermarkatMarketRasen(20.6f)followedamonthlaterandrespectednowstartingoutfornewyard/afterabreak TFRHHHHI BHA126
3 WAR LORD (GER) (31) 03U432 9 11-9
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER)
Brendan Powell J
O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHastumbledintheweightsinrecentseasonsandpostedanothergoodeffortwhenthirdinhandicapatExeter(18.5f)onpenultimate start Secondin3-runnerhandicapchaseatPlumpton(19.8f)31daysagobutthislookstougherreturnedtothissphere. TFRHHHII BHA122
4 GEEZER ROCKSTAR (IRE) (28)
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Rock’s Field (IRE)
O Doubtfire, Haring, Thornton & Davies
1/4P10-5 BF 5 11-6
Bryan Carver J
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B The Culloty Family Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerwhoranpoorlyonhandicapdebutatSandown(2m)inApril.Off6months,backontrackwhilstshaping asifhe’llcomeonfortherunwhenfifthof14innovicehurdleatCarlisle(20f)28daysagobuthismarkdoesdemandprogress. TFRHHHII BHA119
5 CLOUD DANCER (IRE)
(58) 1/3320-2 5 11-2
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER) Niall Houlihan J
O The Keysoe Partnership
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandshapedencouraginglyafter5monthsoffwhensecondof8inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(17.7f,good)inSeptember, closingallwaytoline.Cheekpiecesonfirsttimeandheenterscalculationsbackupintrip Engaged1.00WarwickWednesday. TFRHHHII BHA115
6 GETALEAD (IRE)
(6) 54-P110 C
8 11-1
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE) Gearoid Harney (7) J
O Pickard Racing Club
Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfrom6monthsoffinfineform,winninghandicapshere/Warwickandnotdisgracedfrominflatedmarkwheneighthincompetitive Cheltenhamhandicap(21f)6daysagoThislessdemandingandnosurprisetoseeagoodshowinginpresentgroove,re-unitedwiththisrider TFRHHHHI BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: ITSO FURY (IRE) 6 11 3 James Smith 5-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
PYFFO: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Irish Hill (GER), 9-2 Pyffo (IRE), 11-2 Getalead (IRE), 6-1 Cloud Dancer (IRE), 13-2 Geezer Rockstar (IRE), 7-1 War Lord (GER)
PLAY SMARTER
IRISH HILL left his reappearance effort at Chepstow in his wake when successful in refitted cheekpieces (retained here) at Plumpton 17 days ago and a 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing. Getalead will find this less demanding than last week’s Cheltenham assignment and better can be expected. Pyffo is another to note on debut for Harry Denham.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IRISH HILL (GER) 2.GETALEAD (IRE) 3.PYFFO (IRE)
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (13 wins from 126 runners, 10%) runs HATOS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs HATOS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CALL OFF THE DOGS trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 102 miles.
1 FIRSTANGEL (FR) (455) 24/1231- 8 12-0
Br B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) Daire McConville (7) J
O Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORMVIEWDrewablankforLauraMorganbutstruckatthefirsttimeofaskingforpresentyardatStratfordinMay2023.Beatenfavouritenext2startsbutback towinningwaysinfirst-timecheekpiecesatStratford(17f,good)whenlastseen15monthsago Bettingcanguideexpectationsonreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA108
2 CALL
OFF THE DOGS
(IRE) (13) 4-11214 9 11-10
Br Ch g Bienamado (USA) - Lady Charmere (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Brian Tetley Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Padraig McKernan KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeafinestarttothecampaign,makingit3winsfromhisfirst4starts(allatFontwell)inSeptember Runof goodformhaltedbacktherejustlessthanafortnightagosoneedstobouncebackdroppedbackintrip TFRHHIII BHA104(-1)
3 FAMOSO (IRE) (17) 35-2201 D 8 11-8
Br B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
Richard Patrick J
O The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Sweetmans Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistenttypewhostrippedfitterforhisrecenthurdlingspintomakeawinningreturntofencesatHereford(16f,good)earlier thismonth,takinghisrecordatthattrackto2winsand6placedeffortsfrom9starts.5lbhigherandfanciedtobebangthere. TFRHHHHH BHA102
4 HATOS (FR) (29) 11244-3 CD BF
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR)
7 11-7
Brendan Powell J
O The Hatos Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinthissphereatFfosLas(16f)inFebruaryandimprovedwhenfollowingupin4-runnerC&Dhandicap.Wellsupportedbutunabletolivewith acoupleofchasingdebutantsonreturn/firstoutingsinceleavingAnthonyHoneyballatFontwellrecentlyandnowcheekpiecesareapplied. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 KARAKTERE D’ENFER (FR) (25) 2/34P-55 4 11-7
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Cinabella (FR)
Jordan Nailor J
O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Philippe Thiriet & Roman Thiriet Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWClosesecondtoausefulsortinanewcomersraceatFontainebleauinMarch2023andmoreencouragementforthisyardafter8monthsoffin2mUttoxeter maidenonreturn,consideratelyhandled(reportedlyhadbreathingproblem).Failedtobuildonthatherenexttimeandnowgoeschasing. TFRHHIII BHA109
6 TORNEO (FR) (34) 23126-3 D 4 11-5
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Torneo Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinFranceandwonaweakjuvenilehurdleatWetherbyinJanuary.FoundonlyonetoogoodonhandicapdebutatFontwell followingmonthbutcouldn’tcopewithano-hiding-placeintroductiontochasingonreturnatUttoxeterlastmonth.Shouldimprove,though. TFRHHHII BHA107
7 DELPOTRO (FR) (22) P1-5165
Br B g Masked Marvel - Tigrine (FR)
4 11-0
David Bass J
O Jon’s Birthday Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges Merriebelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful2outofhis3startsoverfencesatNort-sur-Erdreearlierthisyear.ClaimedfromGabrielLeendersforEUR9,106buthasbeenwellbelow thatlevelonbothstartsforthisyard(keenerthanideal.Handicappereaseshisgripbutwillneedtosettlebetterifhe’stofinishoffhisrace TFRHHIII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 First Angel (FR), 3-1 Famoso (IRE), 13-2 Hatos (FR), Torneo (FR), 10-1 Call OffThe Dogs (IRE), Karaktere d’Enfer (FR), 20-1 Delpotro (FR)
A few in with chances but the suggestion is FAMOSO, who made a winning return to fences at Hereford earlier this month and Matt Sheppard’s 8-y-o is fancied to defy a 5lb higher mark at the expense of First Angel, who made it 2 wins from 4 starts forthis yard (both at Stratford) when last seen back in summer 2023. Torneo should improve on his initial effort over fences so can edge out Hatos for third.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):
D Pipe (15 wins from 95 runners, 16%) runs KINTARO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs AMERICAN LAND LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRINCE RHINEGOLD trained by Miss L Blackford, Tiverton, 59 miles.
1 DEMILION (IRE) (16) 0-44 4 12-0
Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Cascading Richie McLernon J
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperatbestonFlat(stays12.5f)forCharlieJohnstonbutended2023outofsorts. Yettogetnearthatleveloverhurdlesbutcouldshowmorenowhandicapping.
2 DIRTY DEN (GB) (172) 2005-24 4 12-0
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B T. C. Dawson
Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat14finbumpersandnotdisgracedwhensecondof10inamaidenhurdleatHereford(16.2f,good)inMay.Rantoasimilar levelatFakenhamdespitemakingmistakesandwarrantsrespectnowswitchingtoalow-levelhandicapafterabreakfornewyard TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 AMERICAN LAND (IRE) (7) 400-3P1
6 12-0
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Golan Annie (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John Leahy Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedquicklyrevertedtohurdlingwhenoffthemarkin9-runnerhandicaphurdleatTaunton(16.5f, good)lastweek,despitegoinginsnatches.Escapesapenaltyforthatsuccessandlookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA98(+9)
4 KAUTO KAWAI (FR) (23) 0056-00
4 11-4
Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Kauto Starlette (FR) Harry Reed J
O Mr W. Clifford Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWaswellheldonfirstoutingsinceleavingDavidPipein14-runnerhandicapatChepstow(16f,goodto soft)23daysago TFRHHIII BHA88
5 KINTARO (GB) (42) 032050 4 11-4
Br B g Iffraaj - Soryah (IRE)
Gearoid Harney (7) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mrs James Wigan W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWRegressivemaidenonFlatandhascutlittleicein3handicaphurdles.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHIII BHA88
6 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (18) 3002P5 5 11-4
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine
Joe Anderson (3) J
O Only Here For The Beer Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen Fdc Law S TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2022butproducedapromisingfirsteffortfornewyardwhenrunner-upatExeterin November RantoobadlytobetrueatStratfordandlookedbackinformatHuntingdonjust3dayslater. TFRHHHHI BHA88
7 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (175) F/050-0P 6 10-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPoorhandicapperwhowaspulledupfromwelloutoftheweightsatFfosLas(20f,good)whenlastseen inMay.Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 American Land (IRE), 10-3 Dirty Den (GB), 5-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 15-2 Demilion (IRE), 22-1 Kintaro (GB), 33-1 Kauto Kawai (FR), 50-1 Prince Rhinegold (IRE)
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.45 - THE START YOUR RACING TV FREE TRIAL ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys orAmateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 1st, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 18th, 2024, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed andwins in anyraces run underthe Rules ofRacing orthe Rules ofa recognised RacingAuthoritywill count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. A cash prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms ofthe Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code forthe purposes ofthis race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code forthe purposes ofthis race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category AAmateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 15 entries at £31. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£2827; Second £1413;Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)A
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT WINCANTON RACECOURSE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enterbynoon, November15th and pay£33 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. November19th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A cash prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £33. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464;Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.45 - THE LENNY ROBERTS MEMORIALTROPHY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enterbynoon, November15th and pay£32 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. November19th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb A memorial trophy will be presented to the winning owner to be held until next October A cash prize will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £32. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £2712; Second £1357;Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.15 - THE BOXING DAY HOSPITALITY AVAILABLE MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each. A cash prize will be transferred to the groom responsible forthe best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025. 17 entries at £32. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.50 - THE DANNY MCNAB BOOKMAKERS SPONSORS WINCANTON RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLERACE(CLASS3) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb McNab Bookmakers 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. 10 entries at £96. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.23 - THE 2025 WINCANTON FIXTURES ON SALE NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £48 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, afterNovember9th, 2024, foreach steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £48. - Closed November15th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4140;Second£2069;Third£1035;Fourth£518;Fifth£258.(PenaltyValue£5413.02) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.58 - THE RCAAWARDS WARMESTWELCOME - WINCANTON RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 13 entries at £35. - Closed November 15th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £2827; Second £1413;Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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