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To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts. A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable. We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure.
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FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER
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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING FERGUS SWEENEY (Chief Steward), ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair) KATIE DOWSON, KATE SMITH, RICHARD WESTROPP STARTERS SAM AVIS MICHAEL SHERIDAN JUDGE JANE GREEN CLERK OF THE SCALES CHRIS HILL VETERINARY OFFICER KANICHI KUSANO VETERINARY SURGEONS MATT WATERHOUSE, BVetMed, Cert EM (Int), Cert VA, MRCVS SIMON STAEMPFLI, Dr Med Vet FVH, Dip ACT, Dip ABVP Equine, Cert IAVC, MRCVS RICARDO MARQUES, DVM, CertAVP (EL) CertISELP
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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332 Br
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B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank The Stewart Family Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane Ltd
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11-7
Harry Skelton Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Potensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when third over this trip at Cheltenham in December. As good as ever when going down fighting in Kingwell Hurdle last weekend and the one to beat if in a similar mood here. TFR HHHHH BHA162
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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. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
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 11.57 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE winningpost.co.uk PLAY PRIZE CHAMPION TIPSTER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3070, 2nd £1534, 3rd £768, 4th £384, 5th £192. (Penalty Value £4013.56) A
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (34 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs KING OF HIGHWAYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs KING OF HIGHWAYS LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOGUENARD trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 147 miles. RACE SUMMARY
MORNING MAYHEM was having just his third start for Nick Scholfield when scoring readily at Uttoxeter last week and may be able to defy a penalty here. Last year’s winner Motazzen is clearly better than he showed last time and is feared most. 1-2-3: 1.MORNING MAYHEM 2.MOTAZZEN (IRE) 3.BRADMAN KEY colours
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MOTAZZEN (IRE) (30) 111-220 CD
7
12-0
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Jay Tidball Henrietta C Knight, Wantage Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a 4-timer on the Flat at Southwell in August and ran well on first 2 starts back over hurdles, finishing runner-up at this course (17.7f) and Stratford (18.7f). Disappointed at Wetherby since but can’t be ruled out having won this 12 months ago. TFRHHHHI BHA100
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MORNING MAYHEM (GB) (7) 0000P1
4
B g Dragon Dancer - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Felstead Partnership Br Christopher T. Dawson
11-9 (in7lbex)
Freddie Mitchell Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous efforts over timber well behind when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, TFRHHHHH BHA88 (+10) heavy) a week ago. Carries 7lb penalty now but holds leading claims nonetheless.
3
KING OF HIGHWAYS (FR) (25) 0546-3P BF
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11-7
Gr g Free Port Lux - Valse de Touzaine (FR) Joe Anderson Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester Br C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in bumpers/hurdles and bettered that form when third on chase debut at Lingfield (20f) last month. Ran poorly at Plumpton since, however, and needs to bounce back returned to smaller obstacles with cheekpieces fitted here. TFRHHIII BHA93
4
BRADMAN (GB) (40) 66064-4
B g Australia - Wazin Monday Boys Partnership Br Gow Equine Ltd
4 10-10
Luke Scott Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match his fair Flat form in this sphere but ran his best race, in first-time cheekpieces, when good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at this course (21.8f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Claims if building on that. TFRHHHII BHA82
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GOGUENARD (FR) (39) P442-06 D
9
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ouchka (FR) D. J. Jeffreys Br Mr Herve Robert & Mrs Adeline De Vitton
10-7
Finn Lambert D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicap hurdles (at up to 22f) in soft/heavy last year but not scored since and looked rusty on return to action at Leicester 39 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA79
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ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (22) 300-130 C
B g Westerner - Adarenna (IRE) Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd Br Mr Philip Wheatley
5
10-3
Ned Fox Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum Sturminster Newton Building Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f) in October and backed it up with a good third of 11 in similar event here last month. Below that form over a longer trip at Wincanton latest but must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA75 2024: MOTAZZEN (IRE) 6 11 5 Philip Armson 4-1 (Henrietta C Knight) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Stewards Note: MOTAZZEN: Following its run on 26/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. KING OF HIGHWAYS: Following its run on 1/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lacked confidence. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Morning Mayhem (GB), 5-1 Motazzen (IRE), 6-1 Bradman (GB), 13-2 Atlantic Power (IRE), 10-1 King of Highways (FR), Goguenard (FR)
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SECOND RACE 12.32 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 165YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE tigerbet.co.uk TOO MUCH TURKEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FONTWELL CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (34 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs SUPERSTYLIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs SUPERSTYLIN WEIGHTWATCHER: MCGRATH FROM CLUNE won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 10lb to 82. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MCGRATH FROM CLUNE trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 165 miles. SUPERSTYLIN continues in good heart and may be able to resume winning ways. McGrath From Clune was still travelling well when unseating his rider late on at Taunton last time and is feared most. 1-2-3: 1.SUPERSTYLIN (IRE) 2.MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) 3.JACKELINE KEY colours
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JACKELINE (GB) (22) 642-325
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Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina Mrs R. Jowett Br P. Balding
Daniel Sansom (3) Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner over hurdles at Hereford this time last year and made the frame on several occasions in that sphere since. Bad mistake derailed her chance on chase debut at Leicester earlier this month and percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHHII BHA95
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SUPERSTYLIN (IRE) (13) 4-15232
8 11-13
B g Califet (FR) - Bright Blaze (IRE) Mrs V. Palmer Br J. H. Kidd
Tom Cannon Chris Gordon, Winchester BCB Warehouse
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning yard debut at Worcester (16.5f) in September and performed creditably in defeat more recently, latest when second of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, good) 13 days ago. Another bold bid is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA94
3
CHANKAYA (GB) (284) 1/005P0-
Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown Resident Property Software Ltd Br Fittocks Stud
8 11-11
James Davies Brett Johnson, Epsom Resident Property Software Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Taunton in February of last year but never really threatened in 5 runs for Tim Vaughan and has something to prove back from 9-month absence for new connections here. TFRHHIII BHA92
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MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) (15) 60512U D
B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE) Tom Gretton Racing Club Br Denis Cummins
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11-1
Freddie Mitchell (3) Tom Gretton, Inkberrow JMC Surfacing Contractors
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when easily winning at Hereford (16f) last month and backed that up with good second at Newcastle. Yet to be asked for his effort when unseating rider 2 out at Taunton (18.2f, good) latest and must be taken seriously. TFRHHHHI BHA82 2024: KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) 7 11 13 James Davies 11-4 (Nick Gifford) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Superstylin (IRE), 5-2 McGrath From Clune (IRE), 5-1 Jackeline (GB), 14-1 Chankaya (GB)
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THIRD RACE 1.07 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE tigerbet.co.uk BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs FASHION HUNTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs FASHION HUNTER FANCY THAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs FASHION HUNTER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles. RACE SUMMARY
FORTUNE TIMMY backed up his hurdles debut victory here with a good third at Kempton last month and looks the one to beat. Fashion Hunter will be dangerous if building on his promising first start at Newbury, whilst bumper winner Rathkenny is also of interest now switched to this discipline. 1-2-3: 1.FORTUNE TIMMY (IRE) 2.FASHION HUNTER 3.RATHKENNY (IRE) Owner
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FORTUNE TIMMY (IRE) (32) 2-13 C
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11-9
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Flaming Nora (IRE) Tom Cannon A J Pegley Chris Gordon, Winchester Br A. Magnier & P. McCormack Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished runner-up sole start in points and made a successful start to his hurdle career at this course (19.1f, good to soft) in October. Improved on that when third of 6 in Kempton novice (16f) last month and looks a likely contender here. TFRHHHHH BHA123 (+2)
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FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN (GB) (39) 410-13 CD BF
B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble The Fountains Partnership Br Fountains Partnership
6
11-9
Ben Godfrey Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper scorer who made a winning start over hurdles at this course (19.1f) in October and ran to similar level when third TFRHHHII BHA117 (+3) of 4 in novice at Plumpton (20.5f, good, 4/11) 39 days ago. Likely to give another good account.
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FASHION HUNTER (GB) (28) 4
B g Frontiersman - Scarlet Couture Andrew Jenkins & Christine Jenkins Br Andrew Jenkins & Christine Jenkins
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11-2
Freddie Mitchell (3) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered plenty to work on when fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Likely improver and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-
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MIDSUMMER DREAM (FR) (22) 60-0
4
11-2
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Lady Macbeth (FR) Mrs Nicola Bulgin Br Mr Luc Moens
Joshua Bryan Toby Bulgin, Lambourn
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TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in a couple of bumpers and similar story on hurdles bow at Leicester 22 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
RATHKENNY (IRE) (41) 21-1
B g Masked Marvel - Shahwarda (FR) Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Br R. Busher
11-2
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed an Irish point earlier this year and made a winning start under Rules when taking 4-runner TFRHHHHI BHAbumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 4/6) 41 days ago. Interesting recruit to hurdling. 2024: KALIUM (FR) 4 11 9 Alan Johns 5-6 (Tim Vaughan) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Stewards Note: FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed turning in. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Fortune Timmy (IRE), 3-1 Rathkenny (IRE), 4-1 Fashion Hunter (GB), 9-2 Fountains Blenhein (GB), 66-1 Midsummer Dream (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 1.42 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE tigerbet.co.uk EXTRA PLACES PAID HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (34 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs BLADE RUNNER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr Jamie Snowden (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs DWIGHT K SCHRUTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JALISCO STAR trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 106 miles. RACE SUMMARY
KRUGER PARK figures off a handy mark and ran well for this pilot in a stronger contest at Newbury last month. He makes fair appeal. Uttoxeter scorer Jalisco Star could be the danger.
1-2-3: 1.KRUGER PARK (FR) 2.JALISCO STAR (IRE) 3.MALAGO ROSE (IRE) KEY colours
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KRUGER PARK (FR) (28) 34PP-44
7
12-0
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR) The BM Partnership Br Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud
Jay Tidball (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
2
6 11-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Left reappearance effort behind when good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. 1lb lower now and holds solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA116
DWIGHT K SCHRUTE (GB) (47) 4310-3F C
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Artofmen (FR) Apache Star Racing Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter
Isabelle Ryder (7) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky over hurdles when scoring at this course (19.1f) in March and returned with good third in Worcester TFRHHHII BHA114 novice. Took a crashing fall on chase debut at Ffos Las since but can’t be ruled out back over timber here.
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JALISCO STAR (IRE) (17) 252-6P1
B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE) The Laura Horsfall Racing Club Br Sean Connolly
7 11-12
Mr Sean O’Connor (7) Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well below par in a couple of runs over fences last month but she bounced back to form, reverted to hurdling, with emphatic success in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Up 7lb but another bold bid is anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA114
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STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (16) 16203P
9 11-10
B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) S Clare G Kennington & C Knowles Br Gerry Caplis
James Robottom (7) Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
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9
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Warwick (25f) in May and back on track when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, soft) last month. Ran poorly over fences since but may bounce back over smaller obstacles here. TFRHHHII BHA112
BLADE RUNNER (FR) (593) PPP3P/3- D
11-1
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Cutting Edge (FR) Tom Cannon Mrs Jenny Gordon Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over fences but not seen for 19 months and is entitled to need this outing over the smaller obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA103
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MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (29) 1426-33 BF
B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE) Mr K.M.Harris Br Drumlin Bloodstock
7 10-10
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season who has made the frame in both outings this term, latest when creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good) 29 days ago. Ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA98 2024: SHUTUPSHIRLEY 7 11 2 Harry Kimber 13-2 (Robert Walford) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Stewards Note: KRUGER PARK: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jalisco Star (IRE), 4-1 Kruger Park (FR), Malago Rose (IRE), 13-2 Dwight K Schrute (GB), 8-1 Striking A Pose (IRE), 14-1 Blade Runner (FR)
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THE tigerbet.co.uk MONEY BACK SPECIALS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3070, 2nd £1534, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £4013.56) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs RISK IT ALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs GRAND CONQUEROR LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRAND CONQUEROR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 97 miles. RACE SUMMARY
GRAND CONQUEROR had something in hand when making a successful handicap debut at Plumpton last week and can follow up. Ami Bondhu gets the nod for the forecast.
1-2-3: 1.GRAND CONQUEROR (IRE) 2.AMI BONDHU (FR) 3.RISK IT ALL (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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RISK IT ALL (FR) (14) 326-3
4
12-0
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Popin’s Du Berlais (FR) Mr Keith F. J. Loads & Mr Harry Redknapp Br Haras de Montaigu
Jude Fernandes (10) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner of only start on Flat in France and promise amidst inexperience when third in Kempton juvenile (16f) on stable debut a year ago. Disappointed since, however, including on Doncaster return a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA102
2
GRAND CONQUEROR (IRE) (11) 3-F0051
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Liss Na Siog (IRE) Colony Stables,Williams, Dicks, Bunch Br Robert B. Hodgins
4
11-9 (in7lbex)
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form well behind when readily winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, TFRHHHHH BHA90 (+6) good to soft) 11 days ago. 7lb penalty to carry now but likely has more to give yet.
AMI BONDHU (FR) (57) 50342-0
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Rogation (FR) Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Br Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron
6
11-6
James Davies Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran with credit on several occasions over hurdles last term, including when second at this course (21.8f) in February. Rather let down by his jumping back from 8-month absence at Stratford but is entitled to build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4
NO MEAN FEAT (IRE) (458) P/P2253-
B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE) P C F Racing Ltd Br The Cedars Stud
6 10-11
Joshua Bryan Simon Hodgson, Hook
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track for his new yard when second in handicap hurdles at this course (19.1f) and Cartmel (17.2f) last summer. Below that level on next 2 starts, though, and not seen for 15 months. TFRHHIII BHA85 DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Grand Conqueror (IRE), 4-1 Ami Bondhu (FR), 7-1 Risk It All (FR), 8-1 No Mean Feat (IRE)
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THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £250000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800. (Penalty Value £142375)
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BANBRIDGE (IRE) (19) 4U10-44 CD
9
11-10
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Dan McSorley
Sean Bowen J Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T Albert Bartlett, Mr O’Brien S
TIMEFORMVIEW Provedsuitedbythereturnto3mwhenoverhaulingIlEstFrancaisinthisracelastyearbuthasn’tcomeclosetoreproducingthatform in 3 outings since, including remote fourth in 17f Cork Grade 2 on recent return from 7 months off. Visored first time. TFR BHA167
2
DJELO (FR) (19) 2106-11 D
7
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) O Mr P. Davies B Mr Gildas Blain
11-10
Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who has won the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, good) and Peterborough at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, soft) this season. Now a 5-time Grade 2 winner but has come up a little short in 4 previous attempts at the top level. TFR BHA164
3
FACT TO FILE (FR) (33) 1231-42 D BF
Br B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Michel Pehu
8
11-10
Mark Walsh J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW DualGrade1winneraround21/2mlastseason,namely theJohnDurkanandRyanair.JustlostouttostablemateGaelic Warriorin amemorable duel for this year’s John Durkan, pulling well clear of the rest. Has won a Grade 1 over 3m. A bold show looks assured. TFR BHA173
4
GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (33) 22311-1 D
Br B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR) O Mrs S. Ricci B The Niarchos Family
7
11-10
P. Townend J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW Top-class chaser who ended last season on a high with wins in Grade 1 at Aintree and Grade 2 at Sandown. Picked up where he’d left off with a career best to see off reopposing stablemate Fact To File (29 lengths clear of Fastorslow in third) in John Durkan at Punchestown (2 1/2m, soft) on reappearance. TFR BHA174
5
IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (34) P261-3P CD
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Haras de Saint-Voit
7
11-10
Harry Cobden J Tom George, Slad T
TIMEFORMVIEW Bold-jumpingfrontrunnerwholandedKautoStaronthis card2yearsago.Lookedthelikely winnerformostoflastyear’sKingGeorgeonly tobeworndown late by Banbridge. While his C&D record makes him dangerous to discount, his recent efforts leave him with something to prove. TFR BHA163
6
JANGO BAIE (FR) (34) 2/1213-1
Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al
6
11-10
Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler and quickly made up into a better chaser last term, producing a power-packed finish to land the 2m Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. Took his form up another notch with impressive reappearance win in 21f Ascot Grade 2. A threat to all if his stamina holds stepping up to 3m. TFR BHA165
7
MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (34) 3156-24 C
8
11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S B James Hoare
TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart chaser who was fine second in the Old Roan at Aintree on his reappearance but no match for Jango Baie when a remote fourth in Ascot Grade 2 since. Has had wind surgery. Big outsider. TFR BHA156
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THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (34) 322/11-1 CD
Br B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) O Mr Harry Redknapp B Mr P. Cunningham
7
11-10
Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerwhoquickly madeupintoanevenbetterchaserattheendof2024,winningNewburyGrade2andGrade1KautoStaronthis card.Missedthesecond half of last season due to injury but made impressive comeback when beating Iroko in Haydock graduation event 5 weeks ago. Player. TFR BHA156 (+1) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BANBRIDGE (IRE) 8 11 10 P Townend 7-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 11 ran Visor worn first time by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: IL EST FRANCAIS: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 11-4 Fact To File (FR), 10-3 Jango Baie (FR), 17-2 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 14-1 Djelo (FR), 22-1 Banbridge (IRE), 28-1 Il Est Francais (FR), 300-1 Master Chewy (IRE)
A full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing A high-quality King George. JANGO BAIE was very impressive on his Ascot reappearance and might be worth siding with to improve past top-class Willie Mullins pair Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File, who served up a treat in the John Durkan at PLAY SMARTER Punchestown last month. Unbeaten chaser The Jukebox Man is another fascinating contender. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JANGO BAIE (FR) 2.GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) 3.FACT TO FILE (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 2.52 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE tigerbet.co.uk DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (34 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs MINELLA KAISER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLERS: DYSANIA trained by M Bowen & ESPERTI trained by D Rees - both Haverfordwest, 264 miles. RACE SUMMARY
ESPERTI has really got his act together over fences and still looks feasibly treated on the back of last month’s Ffos Las victory. He can score again. Ronnies Reflection may provide the chief threat.
1-2-3: 1.ESPERTI (IRE) 2.RONNIES REFLECTION 3.MINELLA KAISER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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RECORD HIGH (IRE) (40) 321P-20 CD BF
8
12-0
B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE) Wallace Racing Br Sean O’Reilly
Isabelle Ryder (7) Suzy Smith, Littlehampton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over C&D in February and ran to similar level when runner-up on return here in October. Disappointed in stronger company latest but better showing expected in this company. TFRHHHII BHA98
2
MIDNIGHT GOLD (IRE) (30) 3-P0U44
B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE) Neil Mulholland Racing Club Br Geoffrey Thompson
8
11-5
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame without really threatening the last twice and needs more to break her duck over the larger obstacles here. Sterner headgear tried. TFRHHHII BHA89
3
MINELLA KAISER (IRE) (39) 30/460-3
6
11-3
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Siberian Vixen (IRE) Tom Cannon Brenda Ansell & Jane Goddard Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Mrs Rita Kent Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who bettered previous efforts when third of 6 in handicap hurdle (15/8) at Plumpton (25f, good) 39 days ago. Goes chasing now and warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA87
4
ESPERTI (IRE) (37) 54B1-21
8
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Toni & Dai Br Ms Helga Moore
11-2
Jay Tidball (5) David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways on final start of last term and made a positive start to this campaign when runner-up on return at Newton Abbot. Did well to come from last to first in a falsely-run race when scoring at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) latest and remains of interest nudged up 4lb. TFRHHHHH BHA86
5
RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (16) 141P-25
B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous Case Racing Partnership Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
7
11-1
Luke Scott (3) Ben Case, Banbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences at Leicester last season and returned with a good second over C&D TFRHHHHI BHA85 last month. Not at same level back at Leicester latest but can’t be ruled out here.
6
DYSANIA (IRE) (37) 4P52-04
B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE) Ms G. E. Morgan Br E. Campell & D. Flood
10 10-2
Joshua Bryan Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name from 29 starts overall and ran poorly behind Esperti on return at Ffos Las last month. 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA71 2024: RIVER TYNE 9 12 0 James Davies 11-1 (Nick Gifford) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: RECORD HIGH: Following its run on 16/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Esperti (IRE), 5-1 Ronnies Reflection (GB), 6-1 Record High (IRE), Minella Kaiser (IRE), 7-1 Midnight Gold (IRE), 18-1 Dysania (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.27 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE tigerbet.co.uk HAPPY NEW YEAR OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (72 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs DOUBLE THE DANCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs DOUBLE THE DANCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LANCIER DES OBEAUX trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 106 miles. RACE SUMMARY DOUBLE THE DANCE sets the standard on his Ascot debut form and is taken to open his account in the finale. Chepstow runner-up Half Hoping could prove most troublesome.
1-2-3: 1.DOUBLE THE DANCE (IRE) 2.HALF HOPING (FR) 3.LANCELOT VIVO (FR) KEY colours
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Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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DOUBLE THE DANCE (IRE) (35) F-12
4
11-2
B g Maxios - Drive On Kate (IRE) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Double Br Mrs Mairead Curran
Freddie Mitchell (3) Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 purchase after winning his completed start in Irish points and made an encouraging start under Rules when second of 6 in bumper at Ascot (15.7f, good) 35 days ago. Looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2
HALF HOPING (FR) (35) 2
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Toxic Girl (FR) Hope Springs Too Br Mr F. Aimez, Ms L.Aimez & Mr P. Aimez
4
11-2
James Davies Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Made positive start to his career when close second of 11 in bumper at Chepstow (16.1f, soft, 11/1) 35 days ago and is entitled to build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA-
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LANCELOT VIVO (FR) (61) 4 BF
4
11-2
B g Masked Marvel - Gloria Viva (FR) Tom Cannon The Rockbourne Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Mr Emmanuel Chevalier Du Fau et al Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off favourite and ran to a fair level when fourth of 9 in bumper over C&D (good, 11/4) on NH debut 61 days ago. Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA-
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LANCIER DES OBEAUX (FR) (-)
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lagarde des Obeaux (FR) The Laura Horsfall Racing Club Br M. Devilder & Earl Les Obeaux D’Anjou
4
11-2
Mr Sean O’Connor (7) Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Label des Obeaux. Likely one for longer term. TFRHIIII BHA-
5
STYLE DE FOLIE (FR) (-)
B g Vol de Nuit - Anowe de Jelois (FR) The Lazenby Family Br Mr Michel Guillois & Mme Jeanne Reynald
4
11-2
Joe Anderson (3) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 3-y-o, Vol De Nuit gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Style de Garde and useful hurdler Style d’Emirs. Wears tongue strap/had wind operation. Newcomers from yard often fancied. TFRHHHII BHA-
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WEST ALONG (IRE) (231) 43
B g Westerner - Princess Gaia (IRE) The Winterlee Partnership Br Mrs M. Brophy
5
11-2
Tabitha Worsley (3) Richard Rowe, Pulborough Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 5-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Enniskerry and useful hurdler/ smart chaser Good Boy Bobby. In frame both starts in Irish points earlier this year and is worth monitoring in the market. TFRHHIII BHA2024: GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) 4 11 2 Jack Tudor 1-2 (David Pipe) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Double The Dance (IRE), 4-1 Half Hoping (FR), 5-1 Style de Folie (FR), 13-2 Lancelot Vivo (FR), 14-1 West Along (IRE), 28-1 Lancier des Obeaux (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.57 - THE winningpost.co.uk PLAY PRIZE CHAMPION TIPSTER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4013 to the winning horse The second to receive £1846, the third £923, the fourth £462 and the fifth £230. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 23rd, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. WINNINGPOST.CO.UK 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 13 entries at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3070; Second £1534; Third £768; Fourth £384; Fifth £192. (Penalty Value £4013.56) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.32 - THE tigerbet.co.uk TOO MUCH TURKEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972 and the fourth £486. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 27th March 2026. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 7 entries at £40. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.07 - THE tigerbet.co.uk BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 13 entries at £45. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.42 - THE tigerbet.co.uk EXTRA PLACES PAID HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 10 entries at £55. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.17 - THE tigerbet.co.uk MONEY BACK SPECIALS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4013 to the winning horse The second to receive £1846, the third £923 and the fourth £462. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3070; Second £1534; Third £768; Fourth £384. (Penalty Value £4013.56) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.52 - THE tigerbet.co.uk DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 9 entries at £40. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.27 - THE tigerbet.co.uk HAPPY NEW YEAR OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. TIGERBET.CO.UK 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 11 entries at £24. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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FIXTURE LIST 2026 KEY Bold text = Feature Day (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing
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New Year Opener Afternoon Racing
FEBRUARY Sunday 22 (A)
National Spirit
MARCH Saturday 14 (A) Friday 27 (A)
St Patrick’s Day Raceday Chase Series Final
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Ladies Evening
SEPTEMBER Sunday 6 (A) Tuesday 22 (A)
Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
OCTOBER Afternoon Racing Saturday 3 (A) Wednesday 21 (A) Afternoon Racing NOVEMBER Friday 6 (A) Sunday 15 (A)
DECEMBER Tuesday 8 (A) Saturday 26 (A)
Afternoon Racing Southern National Countryside Raceday
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