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Welcome to our Winter Family Fun Raceday! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Town Moor today; it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day of racing with seven exciting races lined up on today’s card. It is the perfect opportunity to keep the holiday spirit alive and make the most of the festive season! Join our raceday presenter Bobby Beavers and our resident Tipster in the parade ring at around 11:20am, where they’ll guide you through the racecard and hopefully help you pick out a few winners along the way. We would like to thank our sponsors At The Races for their very generous support of today’s fixture! Save the Date! Join us on Friday 23rd January for an electrifying day of racing action on Town Moor. Doncaster Racecourse proudly welcomes in the New Year with one of its most iconic events – the Great Yorkshire Chase! Run every January, this jumps Premier Handicap is a highlight of the winter racing season, attracting elite horses, top jockeys and legendary trainers from across the UK. Following swiftly is our Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase ft Winter Ladies Day on Saturday 24th January. Expect thrilling jumps racing set against a proud Yorkshire backdrop, as style meets spectacle. Get ready to dazzle in your finest winter raceday attire as the racecourse comes alive with glamour and excitement! Enjoy joining us at Doncaster – why not become an Annual Member? Our Annual Membership for 2026 offers admission throughout the season along with exclusive benefits, with admission to over 500 fixtures across 16 ARC Racecourse – including of course the prestigious 250th St Leger Festival in September 2026! Speak with our helpful Guest Experience Desk staff for more information. Secure your tickets now at:
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form guide - previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows All-Weather form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner weight BF=beaten favourite age st-lb
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JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) (44)
111
B c Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Barronstown Stud
3
9-3
Sean Levey
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Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Sponsor
TIMEFORMVIEWGalileo colt who was a wide-margin winner of a 10-runner maiden at the Curragh on debut and overcame the rise in class/greenness to follow up in 10f Group 3 there. Toughed it out well to maintain his unbeaten record in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood and extra distance promises to suit. Big shout. TFRHHHHI BHA114 KEY
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Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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FIRST RACE 11.50 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TURN THE PAGE AND READ ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs MAXIMILIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs BLUE LAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE LAS trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles. RACE SUMMARY
BLUE LAS had little chance with a very useful rival at Warwick 3 weeks ago but it was still an encouraging effort on second chase start and the 7lb she receives from Maximilian may prove to be decisive.
1-2-3: 1.BLUE LAS 2.MAXIMILIAN (GER) KEY colours
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MAXIMILIAN (GER) (26) 1312//P-2 CD
9
11-5
Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER) Owners Group 099 Br Gestut Harzburg
Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart novice hurdler who came in an excellent second in Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2023. Restricted to just 2 starts since, shaping as though retaining a good portion of his ability when just failing on chase debut 4 weeks ago. Major claims if coming out of that race fine. TFRHHHHI BHA135
2
BLUE LAS (GB) (18) 2131-U2
7 10-12
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br Walters Plant Hire
Dylan Johnston Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time bumper winner proved progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice, including on handicap bow at Uttoxeter. Bred for chasing but unseated on first start over fences at Lingfield (16/1) on reappearance last month. Much more like it when second at Warwick since. TFRHHHHH BHA129
3
LUNAR DISCOVERY (GB)) (2)) 345331
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) R NE Kevin & Anne Glastonbury UN R Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury ON
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2024: HURLERONTHEDITCH (IRE) 8 10 6 Tom Bellamy 9-4 (Kim Bailey) 3 ran
8 10-12
NON RUNNER Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Tote BHA117 DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Maximilian (GER), 6-5 Blue Las (GB)
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UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution. 9
RACE ONE
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SECOND RACE 12.25 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD FILLIES
THE SKY SPORTS RACING FILLIES’ JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (12 wins from 108 runners, 11%) runs MADE U BLUSH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs MADE U BLUSH LONGEST TRAVELLER: PENN AVENUE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles. RACE SUMMARY
FITZROY GARDENS brings some fair winning Flat form to the table here from Ireland so is taken to go in at the first time of asking for her new yard and thwart Dan Skelton’s Made U Blush who should take a step forward from her odds-on third at Warwick. Penn Avenue and Laysoft also need considering in this fair maiden hurdle. 1-2-3: 1.FITZROY GARDENS (IRE) 2.MADE U BLUSH 3.PENN AVENUE KEY colours
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FITZROY GARDENS (IRE) (76)
11-0
Ch f Australia - Dommyah Ryder and Alex Sugden Br Tradewinds
James Bowen Micky Hammond, Middleham Optima Self Store
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered and improved to land 12f Flat handicap at Dundalk in October on her final run for Donnacha O’Brien. This daughter of Australia is a likely player on yard/hurdling bow with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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FLAME DANCER (GB) (76)
B f Frammassone (IRE) - Elusive Flame Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock
11-0
Jonathan Burke Noel Williams, Blewbury Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in varied events on Flat this summer for David Loughnane. More is needed now going hurdling for her new handler. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
LAYSOFT (IRE) (31) 513
11-0
B f Churchill (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE) Peter Kavanagh Mr Ron Hull Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley Br Cn Farm Ltd Ron Hull Group Of Companies, Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed junior bumper at Huntingdon in November. 9/2, shaped encouragingly when third of 6 in juvenile over C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago, leading until blunder 2 out. Open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
MADE U BLUSH (GB) (18) 3 BF
Ch f Masar (IRE) - La Arenosa (IRE) Mr J. Fyffe Br Stuart McPhee and Partners
11-0
Brian Hughes Dan Skelton, Alcester JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 10f Flat winner for Jonathan Portman this autumn. Sold for 90,000 gns but failed to land the odds when third of 5 in juvenile at Warwick (16f, soft) on her hurdles bow 18 days ago, fading from 2 out having raced freely. Sure to improve for the experience. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
MELOSA (GB) (63)
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Sweet Gentle Kiss (IRE) Mr M. E. Sowersby Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
11-0
Aaron Anderson (5) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW A modest maiden on Flat (stays 10.5f) but sold from Alice Haynes for only 1,000 gns in November. Tongue tied for hurdling bow and the market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
PENN AVENUE (GB) (82)
11-0
B f Mohaather - Victory Garden Mrs Jo Tracey Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd
Conor O’Farrell David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 12f Flat winner who signed off for Daniel & Claire Kubler with a solid fourth in handicap at Kempton (12f) 82 days ago. Much respected now starting out in this sphere for new stable. TFRHHHII BHA-
7
RITAAN (IRE) (24) 0
B f Churchill (IRE) - Emperors Pearl (IRE) The Posh Pundit Partnership Br Ringfort Stud
11-0
Finn Lambert (3) Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle Georgina Nicholls
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in 3 Flat starts around 1 1/4m for Harry Eustace. New connections went to 42,000 gns but she came in last of 8 in juvenile at Sandown (16f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut 24 days ago. Significantly more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
8
ROSSO LEVANTO (IRE) (18) UU4
Ch f Waldgeist - Levanto (IRE) Mr F W Dronzek & Mr C Chell Br John O’Connor
11-0
Joe Anderson (3) Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and has shown little in juvenile events over hurdles, beating just one at Warwick (2m) 18 days ago. Hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA2024: MATWANA (FR) 3 11 0 Paul O’Brien 3-1 (Harry Derham) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: RITAAN: Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
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RACE TWO
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Made U Blush (GB), 5-2 Fitzroy Gardens (IRE), 4-1 Penn Avenue (GB), 18-1 Laysoft (IRE), 40-1 Flame Dancer (GB), 50-1 Melosa (GB), 250-1 Rosso Levanto (IRE), 300-1 Ritaan (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.00 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE DONCASTER ANNUAL MEMBERS BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (14 wins from 83 runners, 17%) runs TIDDESLEY WOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs JACKPOT CAUVELIERE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOCTOR BLUE trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 210 miles. RACE SUMMARY
A few of these offer potential but DOCTOR BLUE stands out on his form so is taken to follow up his Ascot success and go 2-3 in this sphere. Huntingdon debut scorer Draco Malfoy should ensure he doesn’t have things all his own way though, while Tiddesley Wood and Get On George command respect too in a useful maiden hurdle. 1-2-3: 1.DOCTOR BLUE (FR) 2.DRACO MALFOY (IRE) 3.TIDDESLEY WOOD KEY colours
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DOCTOR BLUE (FR) (38) 153-21
5 11-10
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Version Originale (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
st lb
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper winner who made a highly promising start in this sphere when runner-up in 2m Cheltenham Grade 2 in October. Tongue tied when going one better in 3-runner conditions event at Ascot (15.7f, good) 38 days ago. The clear form pick. TFRHHHHH BHA125
2
DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (22) 4/1435-1
Br g Harzand (IRE) - Two Roses (IRE) Sir F Brooke & Sir R Pilkington Br Mr Wesley Loftus
5
11-6
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some fair form in bumpers and he opened his account in good style on his hurdling bow in 12-runner novice at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Big player here with more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
GET ON GEORGE (IRE) (30) 2414
B g Getaway (GER) - Tri Na Ceile (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mrs Noreen McManus
5
11-6
Callum Bewley Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over hurdles at Wetherby in November and backed it up with a good fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (22f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This demands a step forward though. TFRHHHII BHA122
4
TIDDESLEY WOOD (GB) (36) 36-31
Ch g Sir Percy - Doyly Carte The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
5
11-6
Jonathan Burke Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham The Jockey Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on hurdling debut promise when bagging 9-runner novice hurdle at Windsor (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago. This son of Sir Percy is the sort to progress so must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA125
5
HIDDEN TARGET (IRE) (54) 6-4
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Gaelic River (IRE) Hopeful Travellers Br J. P. N. Parker
6
11-0
Finn Lambert (3) Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when sixth in a Huntingdon bumper and again when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 54 days ago. This step up in trip should suit but he has plenty to find on form. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
IT’S PARTY TIME (IRE) (254) 4r-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myztique (IRE) Mrs Wendy Wesley Br Ms M. McKenna
4
11-0
Charlie Hammond Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Oldschool Outlaw. In the frame in Irish points but ran out latest start in April. Since had a wind op and not discounted on his hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
7
JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (40) 1-4
Ch g Kamsin (GER) - Senanque (IRE) Syders & Burkes Br E.A.R.L. de La Cauvelliere
6
11-0
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWEasily beat only other finisher on sole start in Irish points (Nov 2024) and showed promise on his hurdling debut when fourth TFRHHHII BHAof 6 in novice at Warwick (21f, soft) last month. In good hands and no surprise to see him take a step forward.
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B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cantata Too (IRE) Mrs D S Aldous Br Mrs James Aldous
11-0
Daniel Sansom (3) Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Dam runner-up in point. The betting can prove an accurate indicator. TFRHHIII BHA2024: JUS DE CITRON (FR) 5 11 0 Paul O’Brien 11-4 (Harry Derham) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Doctor Blue (FR), 11-4 Draco Malfoy (IRE), 10-3 Tiddesley Wood (GB), 15-2 Get On George (IRE), 12-1 Jackpot Cauveliere (FR), 80-1 It’s Party Time (IRE), Stagge Hyll (GB), 300-1 Hidden Target (IRE)
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HBLB PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 512,234 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.
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Owners and Trainers Benefits • Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the owners and trainers bar. • Complimentary food voucher – redeemable in Owners & Trainers lounge on second floor. If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk 15
RACE THREE
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FOURTH RACE 1.35 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GRACE AND DOTTY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights lowered 2lb.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (22 wins from 97 runners, 23%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR WEIGHTWATCHER: SOME SCOPE won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 5lb to 119. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MORODER trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 196 miles. RACE SUMMARY FIERCE WARRIOR has taken well to chasing and remains of strong interest having beaten a couple of subsequent winners with a bit in hand here last month. Magical King should come on for his chase bow/return, while it wouldn’t surprise if dual Grimthorpe winner Moroder fared better returned to this venue. 1-2-3: 1.FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) 2.MAGICAL KING (IRE) 3.MORODER (IRE) KEY colours
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MAGICAL KING (IRE) (30) 2/3224-5
6
11-9
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE) The Garratt Family Br Eric Larkin
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and consistent hurdler at up to 3m. Placed in a point at the start of his career and showed aptitude for chasing whilst shaping as if better for the run after 9 months off at Bangor last month. Should improve. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2
MORODER (IRE) (24) P-0D6PP C D
11 11-8
B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) Mrs Ann Leftley Br Michael Conlon
James Best Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWBig-priced winner of Grimthorpe Chase here in 2023 and 2025. First past the post (subsequently disqualified after losing weight cloth) TFRHHHII BHA121 in veterans event at Cartmel in May (29.4f). Run poorly all 3 starts since but not taken lightly given his record here.
3
FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (30) 3021-21 C D
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE) Middleham Park Racing LXXV Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
6
11-7
James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who has improved switched to fences this season, off the mark at the second attempt here (26f) last month, having more in hand than margin suggests. Has to be taken seriously. TFRHHHHH BHA120
4
SOME SCOPE (GB) (23) PP5-355 CD
B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE) Mark Scott and Nigel Horler Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners
7
11-6
Charlie Maggs (5) Richard Hobson, Little Rissington RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed finest hour so far when landing the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day last season. Just the one decent effort since, however, and was below par back at Wetherby 23 days ago. Change of headgear. TFRHHHII BHA119
5
KI WOO (FR) (30) 6411-66
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Calonge (FR) Haydock Park Racing Company Limited Br Jacques Cypres, Nicolas Cypres
5
11-6
Craig Nichol Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Bangor maiden/novice hurdles over 19.5f and 23f in the spring. Struggled off inflated TFRHHHII BHA119 marks switched to handicaps since, however, including on chase bow/return.
6
FORTESCUE (GB) (26) 245P4-3 D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line Mrs L Nixon Br T. F. F. Nixon
11 11-4
Ciaran Gethings Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for almost 4 years and ran a somewhat typical race when a labouring third at Ludlow on return. Others preferred for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA117
7
LADRONNE (FR) (17) 411-612 CD
B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) T C Racing Syndicate Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu
11 11-2
Peter Kavanagh Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T C Racing, Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer who readily resumed winning ways at Sedgefield last month. Not disgraced TFRHHHII BHA115 when second over this C&D since and should be competitive once again.
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THE SKY SPORTS RACING YORKSHIRE SILVER VASE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs MINI MILDRED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs FUN FUN FUN AND SPINDLEBERRY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SPINDLEBERRY & FUN FUN FUN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY
SPINDLEBERRY remains unbeaten over fences and Willie Mullins’ very smart mare is hard to side against in her bid to go 5-5 in this sphere after an easy reappearance victory at Clonmel. Paggane is on the up for Faye Bramley and could emerge as the main threat in her hat-trick bid, with Fun Fun Fun and Telepathique not discounted either in an intriguing mares’ Listed event. 1-2-3: 1.SPINDLEBERRY (IRE) 2.PAGGANE 3.FUN FUN FUN (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
FUN FUN FUN (IRE) (36) P1411-4 BF
7
11-6
B m Martaline - Ocean Breeze (IRE) Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Br Patrick Mullins
Bryony Frost W. P. Mullins, Ireland The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEWMade up into a smart chaser last term, scoring 3 times and bagging 3m Perth listed chase in April. Beat only one back hurdling on her return in 2m2f mares event at Punchestown but very much one to consider reverted to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA149
2
PAGGANE (GB) (33) 12-2211
B m Muhaarar - Penelopa J Carthy, Mrs P Shanahan & R Bartlett Br Litex Commerce
6
11-6
James Bowen Faye Bramley, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWA smart hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins who is thriving over fences for her current yard, bagging listed events at Carlisle and Market Rasen last month. Scored easily in 3m event on latter occasion so is a likely player here. TFRHHHHI BHA148
3
SPINDLEBERRY (IRE) (53) 2/5111-1 D
B m Policy Maker (IRE) - Sapphire Rouge (IRE) Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood Br Dermot Day
7
11-6
Danny Mullins W. P. Mullins, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Went unbeaten and made up into a very smart chaser last term, bagging a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse (2m4f) in April. Easily landed the odds in 6-runner Listed chase at Clonmel (20.8f, soft) on her return and looks the one to beat here in her bid to go 5-5 over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA151
4
TELEPATHIQUE (GB) (31) 1211-24 D
B m Telescope (IRE) - Rhetorique (FR) Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Br Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox
7
11-6
Tom Cannon Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 out of her 5 starts over fences last term and she’s posted solid efforts both runs this season, fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good) 31 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA145
5
MINI MILDRED (GB) (33) 0//1-4
B m Universal (IRE) - Pass The Time Dajam Ltd Br Mike Burbidge
6
11-2
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWA modest Flat winner who also scored on her hurdles debut at Les Landes. Off 18 months before coming in a well-held fourth of 5 to Paggane in listed chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) on her debut over fences 33 days ago and faces a tough ask here. TFRHHIII BHA2024: LA RENOMMEE (FR) 6 11 2 Charlie Hammond 6-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Spindleberry (IRE), 9-4 Paggane (GB), 3-1 Fun Fun Fun (IRE), 8-1 Telepathique (GB), 300-1 Mini Mildred (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 2.45 THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (9 wins from 75 runners, 12%) runs BUGISE SEAGULL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Hanmer (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs HILLVIEW LONGEST TRAVELLER: J J MOON trained by Mrs E Lavelle, Marlborough, 184 miles. RACE SUMMARY
None of these can be ruled out but hat-trick seeking ROCKOLA VOGUE arrives firmly on the up so is fancied to defy a 6lb rise for her stylish Ascot victory. J J Moon is feared most on the back of a good Newbury third, although Southwell winner Stone’s Throw and in-form Spike Jones need factoring in too. 1-2-3: 1.ROCKOLA VOGUE (IRE) 2.J J MOON 3.STONE’S THROW KEY
colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BUGISE SEAGULL (IRE) (31) 2P32P-4
7
12-0
B g Mount Nelson - Golan Lady (IRE) Mr Grant Leon Br Mrs Marie Fenlon
Brian Hughes Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWA useful hurdler/chaser but he was pulled up in Pertemps Hurdle at Cheltenham in the spring and resumed with a tailed-off last of 4 in handicap chase here (24f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA134
2
J J MOON (GB) (31) 6221-13
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Getaway Gaye (IRE) Mr K. A. Lloyd Br Mr W. Kinsey
6
11-9
Jonathan Burke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWHad a wind op before returning with success in 2m5f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in October. Backed it up with a good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago so he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA129
3
ROCKOLA VOGUE (IRE) (37) 2214-11 D
6
11-7
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Catwalk Babe (IRE) Nick Slatter (3) Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Br Tom Radley Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Upwardly-mobile mare who has landed handicap hurdles at Bangor in October and Ascot following month. Travelled smoothly in 3m event on latter occasion so big shout despite taking another 6lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA127
4
HILLVIEW (IRE) (704) 24/200P/- D
9
B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Da Das Delight (IRE) Mr Graham William Briscoe Br Desmond Amond
11-2
Joe Anderson (3) Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winning hurdler at his best but he’s been off the track for 23 months since pulled up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f). Has his fitness to prove here but handily weighted. TFRHHHII BHA122
5
SPIKE JONES (GB) (17) 5/136-23
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
8 10-12
Benjamin Macey (7) Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who comes here in good nick, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 17 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA118
6
STONE’S THROW (GB) (27) 4461-P1 D
B g Dartmouth - Stickee Fingers Miss S. Pilkington Br Shade Oak Stud & Mr D. Jenks
5
10-9
James Bowen Billy Aprahamian, Towcester Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress with emphatic victory in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 5lb but strong at the finish there so can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA115 2024: SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) 8 10 13 Gavin Sheehan 4-1 (Jamie Snowden) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rockola Vogue (IRE), 10-3 J J Moon (GB), 4-1 Stone’s Throw (GB), 9-2 Spike Jones (GB), 12-1 Bugise Seagull (IRE), 50-1 Hillview (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.20 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE RACE REPLAYS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs PADDYS POLICY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs PARK TALK LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT FANDANGO trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles. RACE SUMMARY
AEROPLANE BLONDE shaped well when fourth at Cheltenham despite pulling hard and making jumping errors, and the return of the hood should help him settle better. He remains unexposed and is fancied to strike. Paddys Policy and Belcamo can both have a say in proceedings if returning to the pick of their form. 1-2-3: 1.AEROPLANE BLONDE 2.PADDYS POLICY (IRE) 3.BELCAMO KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PADDYS POLICY (IRE) (51) 314F-20 D
5
12-2
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Domino Dolly (IRE) Mr & Mrs WF Ainscough Br Mr Gerard Lennon
Charlie Maggs (5) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield last December. Promising second at Wetherby on handicap debut in October. Below par when seventh at Aintree 51 days ago. Has had a breathing operation since and can have a say if back on song. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2
PARK TALK (IRE) (31) 221-325
5
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA) Mr Andrew Mitchell Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden
12-1
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury Owzat-Cricket, OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown promise in novice hurdles, finishing second at Stratford (11/1) before a creditable fifth of 15 at Newbury (22/1) 31 days ago, doing plenty in front. Into handicaps now and remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA111
3
LIGHT FANDANGO (IRE) (30) 5313P-5
6 11-13
B g Doyen (IRE) - Go Out Dancing Mr M. S. Cresswell Br Philip & Orla Hore
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter 18 months ago but has struggled since, acknowledging he probably needed the run after 14 months off at Doncaster (10/1) on most recent outing. TFRHHHII BHA109
4
AEROPLANE BLONDE (GB) (45) 3/0U-424
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Nuala Anthony R Hunt & Joe & Sharon Tumilty Br Little Lodge Farm
5 11-11
Robert Dunne Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (28/1) 45 days ago, staying on despite pulling hard and jumping errors. Hood back on now and remains unexposed. TFRHHHHH BHA107
5
GOLDEN MOVE (GB) (29) 3/104-00
5 11-11
B g Golden Horn - Ceaseless (IRE) D J Jones & M T Brougham Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Toby Wynne Christopher Kellett, Lathom MAISON49
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler at best but has failed to beat a rival both starts for current yard, refusing to settle. Tongue tie goes on but easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA107
6
AIM STRAIGHT (GB) (27) 5-646
B g Australia - High Hopes Mr M. Edwards Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
5
11-6
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter but ran worst race when well-beaten sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Southwell (8/1) 27 days ago. Making handicap debut from a stiff-looking mark. TFRHHIII BHA102
7
CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (22) 500536
B m Westerner - All My Judges Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock
7
11-5
Charlie Todd Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in reasonable heart, finishing sixth of 10 in a hurdle at Huntingdon (33/1) 22 days ago when unsuited by the shorter TFRHHHII BHA101 trip. On a handy mark again but will probably be of more interest when stepping back up in distance.
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8
TECH THAT (IRE) (59) 243P-6
B g Milan - Sylvertune (FR) The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Br Sean Gorman
6
11-5
Finn Lambert (3) Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed modest ability in novice hurdles and finished sixth of 9 at Uttoxeter (40/1) 59 days ago, needing the run. Breathing operation could bring about improvement on handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA101
9
BELCAMO (GB) (42) 442626
4
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Camdora (IRE) Cheltenham is the target Br Lemington Grange Stud
11-2
Bryan Carver Alex Hales, Edgecote
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a good run with a below-par one when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (11/2) 42 days ago. Possibilities if bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA98
10
QUEEN ROSLYN (GB) (13) 006
B f Postponed (IRE) - Sophie Gray (IRE) Mr Kristian Strangeway Br Kristian Strangeway
4
10-5
Brian Hughes Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind in this sphere, so rates a potential improver. TFRHHHII BHA87
11
PLATENIUM (FR) (34) 4143U0 BF
B g Night Wish (GER) - Bella Lawena (IRE) Worcester Racing Club Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
6
10-3
Jack Quinlan Sam England, Guiseley Singapore Restaurant
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 85 days ago but form has declined, finishing 7th of 8 as 5/2 favourite in a hurdle at Southwell 34 days ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA85
RACE SEVEN
2024: CUBAN COURT (IRE) 6 10 2 Jack Quinlan 10-3 (Neil King) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 8. Stewards Note: GOLDEN MOVE: Following its run on 30/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. BELCAMO: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. PLATENIUM: Following its run on 25/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Aeroplane Blonde (GB), 7-1 Paddys Policy (IRE), 15-2 Belcamo (GB), 8-1 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 9-1 Park Talk (IRE), 12-1 Light Fandango (IRE), Queen Roslyn (GB), 14-1 Tech That (IRE), Platenium (FR), 28-1 Aim Straight (GB), 50-1 Golden Move (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.50 - THE TURN THE PAGE AND READ ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, and the third £1504. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 8 entries at £60. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.25 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING FILLIES’ JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for juvenile maiden three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st each. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £38. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.00 - THE DONCASTER ANNUAL MEMBERS BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. The racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 24 entries at £38. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.35 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entriesat £58. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.10 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING YORKSHIRE SILVER VASE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997 and the fifth £2010. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 6 entries at £375. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 8 entries, 0 at £10 and 8 at £53. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.20 - THE FREE RACE REPLAYS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier. 18 entries at £38. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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FIXTURE LIST 2026 KEY
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= Flat Turf Bold Text = Feature Day
= Live EEntertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing JANUARY Fri 23 (A) Sat 24 (A)
Great Yorkshire Chase Great Yorkshire Chase
FEBRUARY Afternoon Jump Racing Thu 5 (A) Fri 27 (A) Grimthorpe Chase Sat 28 (A) Grimthorpe Chase MARCH Fri 13 (A) Sat 28 (A) Sun 29 (A)
Afternoon Jump Racing The Lincoln Handicap Lincoln Family Fun Day
APRIL Fri 24 (A) Sat 25 (A)
Afternoon Flat Racing Evening Flat Racing
MAY Sat 2 (E) Sat 16 (E)
Summer Saturday Summer Saturday
JUNE Fri 5 (E) Sat 6 (A) Sun 14 (A) Sat 20 (E) Fri 26 (A)
Evening Flat Racing Summer Saturday Family Fun Day Summer Saturday Afternoon Flat Racing
JULY Fri 3 (A) Thu 9 (A) Sat 18 (E) Thu 23 (A)
Afternoon Flat Racing Afternoon Flat Racing Summer Saturday Afternoon Flat Racing
AUGUST Sat 1 (A) Sat 15 (A)
Summer Saturday Summer Saturday
SEPTEMBER Thu 10 (A) Betfred St Leger Ladies Day Fri 11 (A) Betfred St Leger Doncaster Cup Day Sat 12 (A) Betfred St Leger Day Sun 13 (A) Betfred Leger Legends Sunday Funday OCTOBER Fri 23 (A) Sat 24 (A)
Futurity Trophy Futurity Trophy Stakes Day
NOVEMBER Sat 7 (A) November Handicap Fri 27 (A) Jumps Season Opener Sat 28 (A) Afternoon Jump Racing
DECEMBER Fri 11 (A) Christmas Jumper Raceday Sat 12 (A) Christmas Jumper Raceday Tue 29 (A) Winter Family Fun Raceday
Fixture dates, themes and entertainment may change. Please check the website for up-to-date information: DONCASTER-RACECOURSE.CO.UK