Wincanton Racecard - Thursday 4th December by Weatherbys

THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025

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WELCOME TO

A very warm welcome to Wincanton Racecourse for our Military Raceday, which features the seventh running of the McCreery Military Amateur Jockeys’Hurdle.

The race is named after one of the great military jockeys, and a great soldier, General Sir Dick McCreery, a stalwart supporter of both Wincanton and The Blackmore Vale and whose family have such strong connections here It is a particular pleasure to welcome Jeanette McCreery here today to present his trophy. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to John and Doone Chatﬁeld-Roberts for so generously sponsoring the race for the seventh time

Today is the ﬁrst of three Military Race Meetings in the National Hunt calendar giving military jockeys invaluable race experience ahead of the Grand Military Gold Cup and The Royal Artillery Gold Cup Meetings at Sandown Park in February 2026. There are many Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force units stationed around Wincanton as well as a large number of military veterans living nearby, many of whom we are delighted to see in attendance today It is our intention to build on the numbers over the future years making use of the great value hospitality on offer in our Marquee, giving those attending the opportunity of catching up with old friends while enjoying the wonderful day’s racing on offer

The McCreery Hurdle is the ﬁrst race in today’s seven race card with generous sponsorship from Weatherbys, Priced Up and the Lenny Roberts family A massive thank you to them for their support to Wincanton and racing

Finally, thank you all for coming to support us today. We hope that you all really enjoy yourself and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon

David Wiggin Wincanton Chairman

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found at the end of this racecard

General Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Blaithin Murphy

Chairman

David Wiggin

Racecourse Committee

Robbie Henderson, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite, Sandy Malcolm

Racecourse & Industry Relations Director

Nadia Powell

Safety Officer & Racecourse

Operations Manager

Gary Oakley

Raceday Operations Coordinator

Michael Fox

Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Tom Ryall

Head Groundsman

James Martin

Racecourse Photographer

Francesca Altoft

Sales Executive

William Mitchell

Marketing Executive

Georgie McCabe

Racing & Event Coordinator

Robyn Butler

Chief Steward

Fergus Sweeney

Stewards’ Panel Chair

Robert Webb-Bowen

Stewards

Thomas Evetts

Lyndsay Glynn

Margaret Groves

Starters

William Jordan

Sophia Upton

Judge Guy Lewis

Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

Graham Potts

Veterinary Surgeons

Clive Hamblin (SRVS)

Alistair Lees (RVS)

Bobby McEwan (RVS)

Medical Officers

Tim Tilsley (SRMO)

Jason Louis (RMO)

Joe Peoples (RMO)

Vet Horse Handlers

Charlotte Plowman

Rilly Goschen

x3 SWAST Ambulances

Horse Recovery

Ian Cray

Horse Ambulance

Patrick Lucas

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Physio

Dickie - Torquil Tonks

Farrier

Toby Holliday

AFO

Keith Clements

Equine Welfare

And Integrity Officers

Stuart Shilston, Steve Fox, Vince McEvitt

Commentator

David Fitzgerald

Betting Ring Manager

Vicki Moore

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.

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MEET THE JOCKEYS

Some of the riders in today’s

McCreery Military Forces Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle

Lt. Billy Aprahamian

Irish Guards

Service and Regiment Representing: Army, Irish Guards Serving or Retired? Retired

Misc Facts: Billy rode the winner for Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson in 2018 on Baden in the GMGC. This was the start of Billy’ journey to becoming a trainer Shortly after leaving the Army, Billy joined Nicky Henderson’s yard as Assistant Trainer, a position he held for 3 years. Married to Helena with 2 daughters, he is now in his second season as a trainer in the beautiful Towchester countryside. Throughout his career, he boasts 13 wins overall in point to points and National Hunt racing.

Capt. Izzy Harrison

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery

Service and Regiment Representing: The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery

Serving or Retired? Serving

Misc Facts: Izzy rode Kentford Mallard into second place in the McCreery Military Hurdle in April 2024 and returns this year for the same trainer on Western Soldier When work commitments allow, Izzy is often found riding out for Wiltshire based trainer Seamus Mullins, who has a steep history in bringing on new military amateurs such as Kevin Jones (Ex NH Jockey), Lt.Col Erica Bridge, and Sgt Nathan Rahman (Point to Point and Fegentri Jockey). As you would expect from a serving member of The Kings Troop, Izzy has a background in horses ranging from Eventing to modern day pentathlon, prior to joining the military Izzy worked full time for several top names in the Eventing world. Her aspirations for this season is to be successful in completing a race, with next years aim to represent The Kings Troop in one of the big military races at Sandown Park Racecourse.

L/Bdr. Jody Sole

The Kings Troop

Service and Regiment Representing: Army, The Kings Troop (RHA) Serving or Retired? Retired

Misc Facts: Jody is currently the leading rider for most wins in military racing, with his ﬁrst ride in these events back in 1998. Throughout his riding career Jody has represented most national hunt trainers over the years, with an exceptional strike rate with current Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls. After retiring from The Kings Troop (RHA), Jody set up his current business of training and producing high level competition horses which has seen him compete, teach and judge all over the world. When time allows Jody spends any free time with his wife and 3 year old son.

Lt Cdr. Vicki Sollitt

The Royal Navy

Service and Regiment Representing: Royal Navy Serving or Retired? Retired

Misc Facts: Vicki came into racing at the age of 34. She has previously competed in other sports such as dressage, showjumping and boxing. Her day job is the Head of Fundraising for Horses for Wellbeing, a charity that uses equine therapy to help children that have suffered trauma.

THE MCCREERY MILITARY FORCES

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3022, 2nd £1511, 3rd £755, 4th £378. (PenaltyValue £3476.90)

- A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (68 wins from 254 runners, 27%) runs ROADSHOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs ROADSHOW LONGESTTRAVELLER: HIDOR DE BERSY trained by M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 126 miles.

THE McCREERY FAMILY

1 BONGO MAN (GB) (32) 6/52-30 BF 5 12-0

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Miss Tongabezi Lt BillyAprahamian (7) J

O The JGF Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions Fairfax & Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted his best effort when third in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in May. However,disappointedinsimilareventatHuntingdononreturnandopeningmarklooksontheharshside.

2 ROADSHOW (IRE) (46) 3U3410 4 12-0

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Acapulco (USA) BdrJody Sole (3) J

O Old Gold Racing 27 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Coolmore Old Gold Racing 27 S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinneronFlatinFrance.Muchimprovedoverhurdleswhenlanding2mSedgeﬁeldhandicapinSeptember, showingagoodattitude.DisappointedatKemptonnexttimebutgivenabreaksince.Backupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (17) 0/1P2/4-2 D 8 11-6

Br Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR) Lt CdrVicki Sollitt (7) J

O Mrs V. Sollitt Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimewithTomSymondsonalownotebuthasfallenappreciablyintheweights.Didn’tshowagreatdeal startingoutforthisinJanuarybutmuchbetterwhensecondatPlumptononreturn.Entitledtobuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA97

4 WESTERN SOLDIER

(GER) (14) P0/P2-41 C 7 11-5

Br B g Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER) Capt Isabel Harrison (7) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Gestut Park Wiedingen We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW All the better for belated return/yard debut when winning at this course (15.2f, good) 2 weeks ago. Up7lbbutremainswelltreatedonoldform. TFRHHHHH BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Western Soldier (GER), 7-2 Roadshow (IRE), 4-1 Hidor de Bersy (FR), 5-1 Bongo Man (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

WESTERN SOLDIER showed the beneﬁt of his reappearance/yard debut when winning here 2 weeks ago and looks capable of defying a 7lb rise. Roadshow disappointed last time but produced a career-best to win at Sedgeﬁeld the time before so is worth another chance back from a break.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) 2.ROADSHOW (IRE) 3.HIDOR DE BERSY (FR)

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

ALCOHOL

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for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4901, 2nd £2258, 3rd £1128, 4th £565. (PenaltyValue £4901.40)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore

(10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs CALLERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs NETWORK GOLD & NETWORK RGB

LONGESTTRAVELLER: NETWORK GOLD & NETWORK RGB trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.

1 MILOU DU CHENET (FR) (22) 1 11-7

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Chloe Triomphe (FR)

James Bowen J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin

Warren Greatrex Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Choeur Du Nord gelding who comfortably made all in 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Bangor (16.7f,heavy,2/1)onhisdebut22daysago Theonetobeat.

2 CALLERO (IRE) (-) 11-0

Br B g Waldgeist - Viva Italia (IRE)

O Mrs Arnold & Partner

B Ger Hayes & Waldgeist Syndicate

Caoilin Quinn J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW€10,0003-y-o,Waldgeistgelding.Dam,lightlyracedonFlat,half-sisterto15f-17fhurdlewinnerabroad Sopran Considerednewcomer

3 MECENE (FR) (-) 11-0

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Tunis (POL) - Qape Noir (FR) Ciaran Gethings J

O Buckingham, Chapman, Hatton & Whittle

B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWTunisgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingsmarthurdler/usefulchaserFaivoirandfairlyuseful hurdler/usefulchasewinnerClicWork,stayed19f Themarketcanguide.

4 NETWORK GOLD (GB) (22) 5 11-0

Br Gr g Dartmouth - Luna June (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

Gavin Sheehan J

O Pertemps Group Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B June Watts TA Blue Moon Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked in need ofthe experience when a well-held ﬁfth of8to Milou Du Chenet in juvenile hurdle at Bangor(16.7f,heavy,17/2)onNHdebut22daysago ThissonofDartmouthcandobetternow. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 NETWORK RGB (GB) (22) 0

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Black Sam Bella

O Pertemps Group Limited

B June Watts TA Blue Moon Bloodstock

11-0

Kevin Brogan J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who came in a remote seventh of 8 to Milou Du Chenet in juvenile hurdle (7/2) atBangor(16.7f,heavy)onNHdebut22daysago,consideratelyhandled.Sorttodobetterinduecourse. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 SIXTY’S ROCK (IRE) (-)

11-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty Tom Bellamy J

O Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Old Rectory Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Cheddleton, and half-brother to 2 winners, includingfairlyusefulhurdlerSixty’sBelle.Onefortheshortlistonhisdebutgivenhisconnections. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 TAILS OF GOLD (GB)

(22) 56

11-0

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Brendan Powell J

O The Stepping Stones Syndicate II Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes S TIMEFORMVIEWNathaniel gelding who made mistakes when only sixth of 8 to Milou Du Chenet in juvenile hurdle at Bangor(16.7f,heavy)onhurdlesbow22daysago Needsabigstepforward.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHIII BHA-

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Milou du Chenet (FR), 5-1 Sixty’s Rock (IRE), 7-1 Callero (IRE), 10-1 Mecene (FR), 18-1 Network Rgb (GB), 22-1 Network Gold (GB), 50-1 Tails of Gold (GB)

MILOU DU CHENET looked an excellent prospect when making a winning start in this sphere at Bangor and is fancied to make light of a 7lb penalty here. Newcomers Sixty’s Rock (second choice) and Callero are both in good hands and could emerge as the chief threats to Warren Greatrex’s French-bred recruit.

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MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

fornovice fouryrsold and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund£7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (68 wins from 254 runners, 27%) runs BEAUTY IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (8 wins from 17 runners, 47%) runs LIVINGONAPRAYER LONGESTTRAVELLER: AUNTIE SCARLET trained by K Price, Llanigon, 127 miles.

1 LIVINGONAPRAYER (GB) (32) 5-1

Br B f Dartmouth - Deadringerforlove

4 11-7

Gavin Sheehan J

O Foxtrot Racing & Jon Beese Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Foxtrot Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouthﬁllyDam,2mhurdlewinner,half-sistertoCheltenhamGoldCupwinnerSizingJohn.Steppeduponhurdlingdebutformtowin6-runner noviceatHuntingdon(19.6f,good)lastmonth,forgingclearﬂat.Likelytoprogressfurtherandmuchrespectedunderapenalty TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 ANABIL BLUE (GB) (11)

450U

4 11-0

Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Callista Nera (FR) Bryan Carver J

O S P Racing Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B The Page Family Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownlittleinbumpersandmaiden/novicehurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 ANNIE HATHAWAY (GB) (264) 200- 6 11-0

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsecondonWarwickbumperdebutinNovember2024butfellalongwayshortofthatform bothoutingsatUttoxetersubsequently Uppedmarkedlyintripforhurdlebowafter8monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA-

4 ASK PETER (FR) (42) 5-6503

Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima

O Mr R. W. Huggins

6 11-0

James Robottom (10) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWTripleFlatwinnerforCharlieJohnstonin2023buthasachievedmuchin5hurdlerunsforthisyardsincereturningfroma17-month absence,lookingﬂatteredbyherproximitywhen2lengthsthirdof4innoviceatLudlow(21.2f)onmostrecentouting. TFRHHHII BHA87

5 AUNTIE SCARLET (GB) (19) 6

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Golden Sunbird (IRE)

6 11-0

James Turner (5) J

O Mrs. Rowland Crellin Katy Price, Llanigon T

B Rowland Crellin

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeaninauspiciousstartoverhurdleswhensixthof7inmaidenatUttoxeter(19.9f,heavy)ondebut19 daysago TFRHIIII BHA-

6 BEAUTY IN THE PARK (IRE) (308)

43- 5 11-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blue Berlais (IRE)

O Kate & Andrew Brooks

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW€95,000half-sistertousefulhurdlerThirtyfourstitchesandfairhurdlerKelly’sBirr.Showeddeﬁniteabilityamidstgreennesswhenmakingtheframe inapairofbumperslastseasonandisbredtobesuitedbythislongertripnowswitchingtohurdling.Hashadabreathingoperation. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 BEE’S KISS (IRE) (61) 3PP-12 5 11-0

Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Coral Cascades (IRE) Cameron Iles (5) J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Arctic Tack Stud A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWOl’ManRivermare.SistertofairlyusefulhurdlerCoralRiver.Damunracedhalf-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser (stayed3m)ThreeFacesWest.Irishpointwinner,runner-uplasttime(Oct4) Marketshouldofferupsomeclues. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 INDANNYA (FR) (263) 3-

4 11-0

Br B f Bathyrhon (GER) - Inaya (FR) Lorcan Williams J

O John White & Anne Underhill Chester Williams, South Molton T

B Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBathyrhonﬁlly.Half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserinFranceInayaJonesandfairlyusefulFrenchchaserIlYA.Dam21/4m-21/2mchase winnerinFrance.Thirdof4ﬁnishersonlystartinpoints(Mar2025) OfsomeinterestonRulesdebut,particularlyifsupportedinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LIMERICK LASS (IRE) (227) 41- 5 11-0

Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Adare Woman (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O The Aﬁllyeights Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Elizabeth Grant geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertousefulhurdlewinner/smartchasewinnerAllartandimprovedondebutformfittedwithafirst-timetonguestrapwhenmaking allin9-runnerbumperatChepstow(16f,goodtofirm)inApril.Longertripalikelyplusnowhurdlingandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 MISS TIARA (GB) (14) 0P-25 5 11-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Miss Serious (IRE) Non Runner J

O Pillhead House Partners Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Porlock Vale Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

TFRIIIII BHA-

11 SPRINGTIME LEGEND (GB) (271) 45625- 5 11-0

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Parstara Conor O’Farrell J

O Springtime Friends Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B R. M. Fear

TIMEFORMVIEWSomeencouragementbothstartsinbumpersandsteppeduponhishurdlingdebutforminaﬁrst-timehoodwhenaclosesecondin8-runnermaresnoviceover C&DinJanuary,runningon.ProvedabitterdisappointmentunderlesstestingconditionsatHerefordbutobviouschanceifbouncingback. TFRHHHHI BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: STAR WALKING (IRE) 5 11 0 Jonathan Burke 8-11 (Harry Fry) 13 ran Hood worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9, 10

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:

SPRINGTIME LEGEND: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly throughout.

ProbableS.P’s: 11-4 Livingonaprayer(GB), 7-2 Springtime Legend (GB), 5-1 Limerick Lass (IRE), 7-1 BeautyInThe Park (IRE), 11-1 Annie Hathaway (GB), 14-1 Indannya (FR), 18-1 Ask Peter (FR), 22-1 Bee’s Kiss (IRE), 150-1 Auntie Scarlet (GB), 300-1 Anabil Blue (GB)

LIMERICK LASS was seen to good effect when making all in a Chepstow bumper back in the spring, but her pedigree strongly points to further improvement now tackling longer trips over jumps, so she’s fanciedto followup onthis switchto hurdling. Livingonaprayerleftthe impression she was more superior to the other ﬁnishers than the result portrays at Huntingdon and is open to further improvement, with Springtime Legend and Beauty In The Park others to note

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Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring two races on the card at Wincanton this afternoon and Nicky Henderson’s Final Straw sets a good standard in the WeatherbysStallionBook“NationalHunt” Novices’HandicapHurdle.

The Affinisea five-year-old made a winning handicap debut at Kempton in mid-November before scoring mightily impressively just a week later in a similar event at Plumpton, comfortably cruising to a seven-and-a-half length success. Although raised 7lbs for that here, he appeals as incredibly progressive and shouldgoonimproving.

Neil Mulholland, who trained the winner of this race 12 months ago, relies on Happy Returns here and, although the mare must race from 2lbs out of the handicap, she posted an encouraging runner-up finish at Fontwell on return and should improve for the outing. RobertWalfordsaddledthewinnertwoyears agoandisrepresentedbySnapdance,who makeshishandicapdebut.

West Orchard scored at the course over fences when last seen, but that was almost a year ago and he may just need the run here back over hurdles, whilst Staff Sergeant Len finished a good third over a shorter trip here at Wincanton last time and should appreciate this sterner staminatest,triedinafirst-timevisor.

A competitive field of seven go to post for the Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Silver Buck Handicap Chase where Jeremy Scott’s Pilsdon Pen will bid for a third course and distance victory. The eight-year-old suffered an interrupted campaign last season but returns here backdowntohislastwinningmark.

Paul Nicholls’ Toothless relished the step up in trip when last seen at Plumpton, improving on three consecutive runnerup finishes to run out an impressive, wide-margin winner. That form has worked out an exceptionally strongly, so he looks well-treated from just a 6lb higher mark, however he does have an 18-monthlayofftoovercomeonreturn.

Scorsese looked to be travelling well in front before departing two from home at Fontwell last time but can continue his progression over fences if no worse for that fall here, whilst Kalif D’Airy ran out a ready winner on chase debut at Lingfield on reappearance last time and isanotherwhoisunexposedoverfences.

Anthony Honeyball’s Sea Invasion chases the hattrick having scored twice at Plumpton to close the last campaign. Whilst those victories came over further, the seven-year-old does have form over intermediatetripsandjusta2lbriseinthe weightsappearslenient.

FOURTH RACE

RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6250

Owners Prize Money 1st £2524, 2nd £1262, 3rd £631, 4th £316, 5th £157 (PenaltyValue £3300.62)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard (24 wins from 172 runners, 14%) runs WEST ORCHARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (10 wins from 30 runners, 33%) runs FINAL STRAW LONGESTTRAVELLER: VENGEANCE trained by J Frost, Buckfastleigh, 86 miles.

1 FINAL STRAW (IRE) (17) 46411 D 5 12-0

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Pauls First (IRE)

Mr Daniel Williams (7) J

O Seven Barrows Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Paul Delaney Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincesentintohandicapsandﬁttedwithcheekpieces,scoringingoodstyleatKempton (3m)andPlumpton(25f)lastmonth.Up7lbbuthehasmorestilltoofferandratesamajorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA102

2 SNAPDANCE (GB) (39) 6653/-0

6 11-11

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Floradorado Harry Kimber J

O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T

B T. C. Dawson

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenbutheofferedlittleafter18monthsoffwhenninthof10innovicehurdleatFontwell (17.7f,good)39daysago Signiﬁcantlyupintripforhishandicapdebutwithplentytoprove TFRHHIII BHA99

3 STAFF SERGEANT LEN (GER) (14) 0426-63 5 11-9

Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Frau U. u. J. Imm Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNottheeasiestofridesbuthepostedagoodthirdof14inhandicaphurdlehere(19.8f,good)14daysago. Onetoconsidersteppingupintripinachangeofheadgear

4 WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (352) 26/1131- CD 8 11-7

Br B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE)

O Orchard Racing

HHHII BHA97

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mat Farrell Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-4lastseasonwithsuccessin3m1fhandicapchaseherelastDecember.Revertstohurdlesfor hiscomebackrunandthemarketcanproveagoodguide.

TFRHHHII BHA95

5 VENGEANCE (GB) (27) 305/06/-P 7 11-0

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE)

O Mr J. F. Panvert

B John Panvert

Conor O’Farrell J

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairmaidenhurdlerathisbestbutoff20monthsbeforebeingpulleduponhisyarddebutinhandicap hurdleatExeter(16.7f,soft)27daysago Tonguestrapgoesonnowwithlotstoprove

6 HOLKHAM HALL (IRE) (207) 21P51-S

9 10-2

HHIII BHA88

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Royal Bride James Davies J

O Rathkenny Racing Syndicate Gordon Treacy, North Tawton T

B B. & N. Mcgoldrick Km Carpentry & Maintenance S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler/chaser. Well held both runs for Paul Henderson last month and signﬁcantlymoreisrequiredonhisstable/handicapdebut.

7 ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (18) 0300-13 5 10-2

HHIII BHA76

Br B g Westerner - Adarenna (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B Mr Philip Wheatley Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkin2m5fFontwellhandicaphurdleinOctoberandbackeditupwithagoodthirdof11in similareventthere18daysago Meritsconsiderationoffthesamemark.

8 HAPPY RETURNS (GB) (27) 443/44-2 8 10-2

Br B m Recharge (IRE) - Bonne Anniversaire

HHHHI BHA76

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mrs J. M. Abbott Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Shade Oak Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage maiden who resumed from an 8-month absence with a good runner-up at Fontwell (25.8f,goodtosoft)22daysago Likelytobeinthemixagaindespitebeing2lboutofthehandicaphere. TFRHHHII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024:JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) 5 10 2 Richie McLernon 11-2 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5, 6. Hood worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 8.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-4 Final Straw (IRE), 5-1 Atlantic Power (IRE), 15-2 Staff Sergeant Len (GER), Happy Returns (GB), 10-1 West Orchard (IRE), 22-1 Snapdance (GB), 33-1 Holkham Hall (IRE), 50-1 Vengeance (GB)

Nicky Henderson’s FINAL STRAW hasn’t looked back since sent handicapping and gets a conﬁdent vote to defy a 7lb weights rise and complete a quick hat-trick here. In-form Atlantic Power appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Happy Returns and West Orchard.

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(GBB RACE)

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)Weights lowered 3lb

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (68 wins from 254 runners, 27%) runs TOOTHLESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs SOUTH OMO ZONE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOUTH OMO ZONE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.

1 SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) (205) 0/1/1P5-6 C 7 11-9

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Starry Lady (IRE) Kevin Brogan J

O South Omo Zone & Middleham Park Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B S. McGivern & P. Harford Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerhasn’tstoodmuchracingbutdidmakeawinninghurdle/stabledebutatthistrack(15.7f,soft)inJanuaryHasranbelowparsince,includingin aﬁrst-timetonguetie(retained)whenfoundtohavebledonchasedebutinMay.Recordwhenfresh(2-2)offerssomehopeonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA118

2 TOOTHLESS (FR) (571) 5P222/1- C D 7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sandside (FR)

Freddie Gingell J

O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnershowedmuchimprovedformwhenanimpressivewinneratPlumpton(19.8f,goodtoﬁrm)inMayoflastyear,jumpingboldlyand quickeningclearofasubsequentwinnerOffsince(haswonfreshpreviously)butcapableoffollowingupifreturninginsimilarform. TFRHHHHH BHA116

3 SEA INVASION (IRE) (207) 36321-1

Br Ch g Sea Moon - Aloha Iwanaga (GER)

7 11-6

Rex Dingle J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back 4-runner chases as Plumpton (25.7f) in spring, though typically raced lazily. Dropsbackintripwithheadgearremovedandcouldbeworthopposinginhisbidforahat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA115

4 SCORSESE (IRE) (18) 6411-0F D

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nova Destiny

O Paul McKeon

7 11-5

Conor O’Farrell J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Sean Osborne Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdlesinthespring.WellheldinabetterraceonchasedebutatCheltenhambutwasintheprocessofleavingthatformwell behindwhenfalling2outatFontwell18daysago,likelytohavewon.Onetobeinterestedinprovidedhe’snonetheworseforthat. TFRHHHHI BHA114

5 KALIF D’AIRY (FR) (23) 22242-1 D 5 11-4

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR)

Caoilin Quinn J

O S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentoverhurdleslastseasonandfoundimprovementtogetoffthemarkonreappearance/chasedebut atLingﬁeldlastmonth.Bredtobeachaserandcouldhavemoreofferonsecondstartoverfences. TFRHHHHI BHA113

6 PILSDON PEN (GB) (232) 3121/45- CD 8 11-2

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Bisou

O Mr Darren Langley

Lorcan Williams J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Highbury Stud Ltd Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWInﬁneheartwhenwinningapairofhandicapchasesoverC&Donsoftgroundin2023/24seasonbutwellbelowformintwo startsearlierthisyear(followinganabsence) Bittoprovereturningonbettergroundfollowingafurther7monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA111

7 JOE COTTON (IRE) (18) 2313-23 D BF 7 11-2

Br B g Mount Nelson - Miss Compliance (IRE)

O Mr P. Moore

Chad Bament (7) J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B James Murtagh Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’tthemoststraightforwardbutarrivesingoodheart.Runner-uponreappearanceatNewtonAbbotbutagainfoundwantingintheﬁnish whenthirdina4-runnerhandicapatFontwelllasttime.Changeofheadgear/biggerﬁeldmayhelpbuthecomeswithrisksattached. TFRHHHII BHA111

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: POPPA POUTINE (IRE) 8 11 11 Sam Twiston-Davies 15-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 6. Stewards Note: SOUTH OMO ZONE: Following its run on 13/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kalif d’Airy (FR), 7-2 Toothless (FR), Scorsese (IRE), 8-1 Sea Invasion (IRE), 10-1 Joe Cotton (IRE), 12-1 South Omo Zone (IRE), 16-1 Pilsdon Pen (GB)

The returning TOOTHLESS proved a different proposition when scoring at Plumpton last year He’s won fresh previously and is worth a chance to follow up that victory Scorsese looked the winner when falling on second start over fences last time and rates the main danger, while Kalif d’Airy arrives on the back of a successful chase debut and could yet have more to offer

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (12 wins from 154 runners, 8%) runs HOBB’S DELIGHT & OFCORSE I CAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 33 runners, 9%) runs HOBB’S DELIGHT & OFCORSE I CAN FANCYTHAT: R Walford won this race in 2020 and 2024 The stable runs TED THE THIEF today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MIAMI JIM trained by R Gasson, Banbury, 103 miles.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF LENNY ROBERTS

1 ANIMAL (IRE) (18) 50/PP-06 9 12-0

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Fantine (IRE) MrJack Stenhouse (7) J

O James Rimmer & Chris Ames Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T

B Ms Ciara Browne Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastwincamebackinDecember2023,butheranmoreencouraginglythanforawhilewhensixthof11inSouthernNational atFontwell(27.7f,goodtosoft)18daysago,possiblystillneedingtherun.Couldfarebetterashedropsingrade. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 SPECIALJOHN (IRE) (17) 4422-21 6 12-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Dylan Johnston J

O LUGGS Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B J. Lenihan

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponall3handicaphurdleoutingsbut,after6monthsoff,thiswinningpointerwasstronginthebettingandmade asuccessfulstable/chasingdebutinnovicehandicapatExeter(24.2f,goodtosoft)17daysago Leadingcontender TFRHHHHH BHA100

3 HOBB’S DELIGHT (GB) (27) 04263-P

9 11-6

Br B g Milan - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Hobbs and Mulholland Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B John Hobbs & Neil Mulholland

TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesslasttermsentchasingbutmadetheframeon4occasionsoverfences.After8monthsoff,possiblyneededtherunwhenpulled upinhandicapatFontwell(26f,goodtosoft)27daysago,buthassomethingtoﬁndtoopenhisaccountinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA92

4 I’M YOUR BUCKAROO (GB) (23) 233-132 5 11-6

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Twinset And Pearls Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Steven Packham

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Goldford Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverhurdlesatPlumptoninMayandhasshownencouragementoverfencesbothstartsbackfromabreak, runner-upinhandicapatLingﬁeld(23.5f,good)23daysago Meritsconsiderationwithmorestilltoofferasachaser TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (24) 4-53615 8 11-1

Br B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O The B-Sides Syndicate Max Comley, Sutton Veny T

B John F. Dwyer

The Cotswold Film Company S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverfencesforChrisGrantandlefthisﬁrst3runsforthisyardbehindwhenlandinga23fWorcesterhandicapchase inOctober Couldn’tcapitaliseonhislowerhurdlesmarkatKemptonlasttime,buthecouldgowellreturnedtochasing. TFRHHHHI BHA87

6 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (17) 523162

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE)

7 10-11

MrJ. J. Murphy-Knight (7) J

O THE UNSPEAKABLE TWELVE Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Jack O’Dwyer Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his chasetallywhen scoring at Hereford in October, form boosted bythe runner-up since. Ran below paroverhurdles 8dayslater,beforefaringbetterbackchasingwhensecondof4atPlumpton(25.7f,good)17daysago Couldbeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA83

7 OF CORSE I CAN (FR) (42) P56114 BF 8 10-5

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Walk In Corsica (FR) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenoverhurdlesbutleftchasedebuteffortbehindwithback-to-backwinsatFontwellandNewtonAbbot(bothataround26f) inOctober Lessereffortafteronly5daysoffbackatFontwelllasttime,buthe’sbeengivenalongerbreakaheadofthisrace TFRHHHII BHA77

8 TED THE THIEF (IRE) (18) 2104-04

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dangan Diamond (IRE)

5 10-2

Harry Kimber J

O Price, Walters, Pearce & McNally Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Sean Hoare

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhoofferedlittleinatrioofmaidenhurdles,beforeshowingmoresentchasingwhenfourthof7in handicapatFontwell(21.6f,goodtosoft)18daysago Taskisnowtobuildonlatesteffortuppedfurtherintrip TFRHHHII BHA73

9 MIAMI JIM (IRE) (60) P3P-305

Br B g Mahler - Peppardstown (IRE)

O Mrs Rosemary Gasson

B R. Guiry

7 10-2

Ben Poste J

Rosemary Gasson, Banbury T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtocompleteinpointsandbelowparformunderRules,takinglittleinterestfromanearlystage whenwell-beatenfifthof10inhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(24f,goodtosoft)inOctober Hasworktodo TFRHHIII

10 HE’LLSTOPATTHETOP

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Kahooting

(GB) (17) 4653-45 8 10-2

Brendan Powell J

O Richenda Ford Racing Club Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B Neil & Jane Maltby & Mr & Mrs R. Bandey Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEWWouldhaveprobablywonbutfordepartingatthelastatFontwell(26f,good)inMay2024buthasn’tkickedonfromthateffort, ﬁnishingwellbeatenbothstartsforcurrentyardthisseason(overhurdleslasttime).Cheekpiecesnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA69

11 SHEEKA SUPREME (IRE)

(11) 005P-6P 7 10-2

Br B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Thanks Awfully (IRE)

Harry Reed J

O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Grace Harris Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerbutlittlepromiseunderRules,inﬁrst-timecheekpieceswhenpulledupsoonafterthe startinhandicapchaseatWindsor11daysago Bestwatchedfrom8lboutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2024: CAERULEUM 6 11 3

Harry Kimber 2-1 (Robert Walford) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 6, 7, 11.

ProbableS.P’s: 9-4 Special John (IRE), 6-1 I’mYour Buckaroo (GB), 7-1 Of Corse I Can (FR), 9-1 Unspeakable (IRE), 10-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 14-1 Hobb’s Delight (GB), Ted The Thief (IRE), 16-1 Animal (IRE), 22-1 Miami Jim (IRE), 28-1 Sheeka Supreme (IRE), 40-1 He’llstopatthetop (GB)

SPECIAL JOHN justiﬁed support when making a winning stable/chasing debut at Exeter on his return, pulling clear with another unexposed type, so he looks capable of following up with further improvement to come. I’m Your Buckaroo has made an encouraging start over fences and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Bebside Banter.

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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (68 wins from 254 runners, 27%) runs MEATLOAF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs DOCTORS HILL FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2024 The stable runs MEATLOAF today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SURREY LORD trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 116 miles.

1 MEATLOAF (FR) (28) 1051/P-4 CD 6 12-0

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Jane (GER)

Freddie Keighley (7) J

O The Stewart Family,SirA.Ferguson&G.Mason Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B G. Garcon, J. Garcon & I. Garcon Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual2m/2m3fhurdleswinnerin2023/24andshapedasifretaininghisabilityafter17monthsoff(inwhichhe’dhadawind-op)when fourthof13 inhandicaphurdle(8/1)atNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)28daysago,thoughagainﬁnishedrathertamelyThisshouldrevealmore TFRHHHII BHA118

2 THE GRAY GHOST (IRE) (39) 0120-64 6 12-0

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)

O The Menzies Family

Liam Harrison J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Mr Kevin Conaty Afg Media Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnergotoffthemarkoverhurdlesina21/2mNewcastlenovicebackinJanuary.Shapingwellbeforesaddleslippedonhisreturn atKelsoandwentalongwaytobuildingonthatpromiseupingradeatAscotlasttime.Dropintripnotcertaintosuit,though. TFRHHHII BHA118

3 DOCTORS HILL (GB) (13) 432-3U1 5 11-12

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Countess Comet (IRE)

Sean Houlihan J

O House Family Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mill Farm Stud Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlentyofpromiseinhiseffortspriortogettingoffthemarkinan11-runnernovicehurdleatChepstow(16.1f,soft)13daysago, jumpingandtravellingwithplentyofﬂuency Openingmarkisworkableandhe’sapotentialimprovernowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA116

4 CAME FROM NOWHERE (IRE) (29) 1/33-3 6 11-11

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Nowhere Fast (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O On A Mission Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Tim Hegarty Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowasthirdin2maidenhurdlesin2024,showingfairformonthesecondoccasion.Betterforrunwhen ﬁllingthesamepositionatChepstowlastmonthafter11monthsoffbutopeningmarklooksashadestiff TFRHHIII BHA115

5 NON STOP (FR) (31) 13522-3 6 11-9

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Saint Hilary

Brendan Powell J

O Gavigan Kennedy Sharp Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHeldformwelllastseasonaftermakingwinningreturnatPlumptonandshapedwithsomeencouragement atthattrickonthisseason’scomebacklastmonth.Dropsintripwithﬁrst-timetonguestrapapplied. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 BALBOA (GB) (183) P630-05 5 11-8

Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE)

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Elwick Stud We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWOnalonglosingrunandminimalpromisetobetakenfromhiseffortsinthespring.Opposablereturning from6monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA112

7 MIDNIGHT RUMBLE (GB) (41) 6240- 4 11-6

Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Carisbrooke Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatandmadetheframein2juvenilehurdlesatWarwicklastseason.DIsappointing whenlastseenontheFlatatNewburythoughandopeningmarklikelyrequiresimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA110

8 THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) (33) 2/5226-5 6 11-5

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Thistle Syndicate Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerandrunner-upinapairofTauntonnovicehurdleslastwinter.Disappontingonhandicapdebut thoughandfarednobetterafterastableswitchonreturn,sonowhasabittoproveinﬁrst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA109

DIRTY DEN (GB) (27) 4-12322

5 11-4

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B T. C. Dawson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountatWorcester(2m,goodtosoft)inMayandhascontinutedingoodformsince,ﬁnishingwell whenproducingacareer-bestsecondof17inhandicaphurdleatExeter(16.7f,soft)27daysago Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA108

10 SURREY LORD (IRE) (10) 433-611 6 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Holly Royale (IRE) Kevin Brogan J

O Surrey Racing (SL) Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Mattie Ryan Surrey Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmooth-travellingsortwasbackontheupwhenscoringintakingfashionatFfosLasinOctoberandvalueforextrawhenrecordinganother impressivesuccessatKempton10daysago Abletogofromunchangedmarkandhat-tricklooksarealpossibility TFRHHHHH BHA106(+6)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: GOLDEN MOVE 4 11 4 Freddie Gingell 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2. Stewards Note: MIDNIGHT RUMBLE: Following its run on 24/10/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Surrey Lord (IRE), 10-3 Doctors Hill (GB), 13-2 Dirty Den (GB), 7-1 Meatloaf (FR), 14-1 Non Stop (FR), 20-1 Came From Nowhere (IRE), Midnight Rumble (GB), 22-1 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 25-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 40-1 Balboa (GB)

SURREY LORD escapes a penalty for last week’s Kempton success and Toby Lawes’ improving 6-y-o looks up to completing the hat-trick. Handicap newcomer Doctors Hill is also shortlisted, with the in-form Dirty Den another to merit strong consideration.

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £288,948 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.

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

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

Dogs are permitted in all enclosures but must remain on leads at all time. Dogs on leads are permitted into public areas.

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.

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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.

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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

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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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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.40 - THE MCCREERY MILITARY FORCES AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3476 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1739, the third £868 and the fourth £435. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden byAmateurJockeysTo be ridden by past or present members oftheArmed Forces or Reserve Forces ofanycountry Riders available. Forsupport arranging riders, contact Clerk ofthe CourseTom Ryall. 9 entries at £31. - Closed November 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3022; Second £1511;Third £755; Fourth £378. (PenaltyValue £3476.90)

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.10 - THE WELCOME HOME RACING BLOGGER EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for three yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb PricedUp 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons. Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised forthose win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both forpenalties and loss ofnovice status. 8 entries at £35. - Closed November28th, 2025.OwnersPrize Money.Winner £4901; Second £2258;Third £1128; Fourth £565. (PenaltyValue £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.40 - THE PRICEDUP DAILY RACING BOOST MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for novice fouryrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb PricedUp 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 judgedto bethe bestturned out. 15 entries at £35. - Closed November28th, 2025.OwnersPrize Money.Winner £2921; Second £1461;Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.10 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS5) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £3300tothewinning horseThe second to receive £1518,thethird £759,the fourth £380 andthe ﬁfth £189 fornovicethreeyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 which have not run in a ﬂat race Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Weatherbys 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. 14 entries at £28. - Closed November 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2524; Second £1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157. (Penalty Value £3300.62) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.40 - THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS SILVER BUCK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £51 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys 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. 16 entries at £51. - Closed November 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) Weights lowered 3lb

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Sixth Race 3.10 -THE LENNYROBERTS MEMORIALTROPHYHANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the ﬁfth £227 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 28th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 19 entries at £34. - Closed November 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

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Seventh Race 3.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE PRICEDUPAPP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ChallengerTwo Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £41 stake ifthe horse is rated 94 orhigher, or£8 stake ifthe horse is rated 93 orlowerwith £33 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 2nd. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb PricedUp 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 17 entries at £41. - Closed November 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (PenaltyValue £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.