Ascot Racecard - Friday 21st November

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Welcome to the first day of the Ladbrokes November Racing Weekend.

This can often be an insightful afternoon with future Grade 1 winners Simonsig, Beat That, Irving, Verdana Blue, Chantry House and Crambo all winning on this card in recent years

We are extremely grateful to Ladbrokes for their support of this weekend for the first time, including four races today. The feature is the Join Ladbrokes Bet £5 Get £30 Handicap Chase where Your Darling bids to win the race for the third time having been successful in 2022 and 2023.

This is our annual free raceday and we look forward to welcoming a big and enthusiastic crowd as usual. All the money captured through the £1 booking fee will be donated to our Ascot Racecourse Supports charity and community programme, helping us to support small, local charities as well those related to equine causes

As part of that programme, we operate the Bet With Ascot Donation Box Scheme where racegoers can put their losing betting slips into a box, selecting one of our two chosen charities Today we are presenting a cheque for £1,000 to Quest RDA which was the winning charity in the 2025 Flat season. Emma Ward will represent the charity when making the trophy presentations to winning connections following the third race.

We were absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to be named RCA Showcase Champion Racecourse at the annual RCA Showcase Awards at York Racecourse last week. Ascot is the first racecourse to win this award three times and the last time was in 2016 so this is a great accolade for the whole team here after a very successful year delivering the best possible experience to customers. We look forward to hosting the 2026 RCA Showcase Awards next November

Tomorrow is the final day of the Ladbrokes November Racing Weekend where the Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle and Ladbrokes 1965 Chase take centre stage. We hope to see you again then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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1st Race 12.15pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The Safer Gambling Week 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Race

The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two mile, three furlong race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience they gain today.

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2nd Race 12.50pm

The Bet With Ascot Donation Box Scheme 'Introductory' Hurdle Race

An Introductory Hurdle is a race which is restricted to horses which have not previously run in more than one hurdle race. This particular two mile contest is for four-year-olds and upwards. The weights are initially set at 11st 2lb for each runner with fillies and mares receiving a 7lb allowance from their male rivals However, any runner that was successful on their first start will be allocated a 5lb penalty.

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3rd Race 1.25pm

The Get Your Ladbrokes Free Ascot Bet 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase

A beginners’ chase is simply a race for horses which have yet to win a steeple chase under National Hunt rules and therefore many of the runners will still be inexperienced over the larger obstacles This particular race is designed for four-year-olds and upwards and will be run over two miles and five furlongs Weight is allocated according to age and sex with four-year-olds carrying 9lb less than their older rivals due to their relative immaturity, whilst fillies and mares receive a 7lb allowance.

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4th Race 2.00pm

The Join Ladbrokes Bet £5 Get £30 Handicap Steeple Chase

This is a two mile and five furlong handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than their lower rated rivals. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

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5th Race 2.35pm

The Ascot Partners Handicap Hurdle Race

This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 140 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 135

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6th Race 3.10pm

The Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed In Racing Handicap Steeple Chase

This is a three mile handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

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7th Race 3.45pm

The Ladbrokes Get Rewarded With Ladbucks Open National Hunt Flat Race

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race, or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred to, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time, only debutants or horses that have run in this type of race (or an Irish or French equivalent) are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the Flat or in hurdle races or steeple chases (except for point-to-points), they are unable to enter This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four & five and will be run over two miles

K E Y TO SY MB OL S

Entry Point

Cash Machine

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

LK Bennett Boutique

Taxi Drop Off Point

Sunflower Lawn

Soft Play

Injured Jockeys Fund Charity Shop

Christmas Artisan Stalls

Ladbrokes’ Rewards Station

Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room

Wristbands

Lost Child/Person

Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist.

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol or betting. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age

A T A S C O T R A C E C O U R S E

The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount at Ascot. In recent years we have invested significantly to improve our facilities on and off the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants

For Jumps racing, we introduced one-fit padded hurdles at the start of the 2018 season, becoming the first Grade 1 track to do so These are now widely used across Jumps racing and have seen the risk of falling reduce by 11 per cent while also resulting in fewer superficial injuries.

At the start of the 2022/23 season, the wood and vinyl padding on the take-off boards, guard rails and top boards for all chase fences and hurdles were switched from orange to white. This was part of an industry-wide project following research from Exeter University that showed white provides increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance. More generally, four specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every raceday. During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties

Significant changes were made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006. The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn also has equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine at all meetings to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals. There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys. The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy

For more information and facts regarding safety and welfare in horse racing, visit: horsepwr.co.uk

O F F T H E TR AC K

ARTISAN STALLS

Start your Christmas shopping by exploring the range of artisan stalls selling handmade crafts, accessories, mementos, festive treats and more.

INJURED JOCKEYS FUND

The Injured Jockeys Fund will be selling a range of products, including its popular cards, calendars and diaries, to help continue its work improving the lives of injured jockeys and their families.

LADBROKES' REWARD STATION

Ladbrokes is spreading a touch of Ladisfaction with its Rewards Station today. Ladbrokes customers can strike a pose for a 360°photo with friends and have the chance of winning tickets, free bets, and more! Not a Ladbrokes customer? Sign up at Ladbrokes.com or by downloading the Ladbrokes app

ASCOT SHOP

Visit the Ascot Shop to browse exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos. Ideal for Christmas presents and stocking fillers.

ASCOT SUPPORTS SENSORY ROOM

For u16s with neuro-diverse conditions who need a calm space. To speak with one of our sensory room assistants and/or to check the room is attended, simply call 07974 417253.

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE

With Black Friday around the corner, exclusively in-store at the LK Bennett Ascot Boutique, shop everything half price for two days only. Available on the 21st and 22nd of November

SOFT PLAY

Little ones can climb, crawl and have plenty of fun in our soft play area.

W H E R E TO EA T AN D D R IN K

King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining

HORSEWALK BAR & KITCHEN BY SILENT POOL GIN

This menu features a delicious burger with classic toppings, spicy piri piri chicken, Moroccan spiced falafel or scampi & chips. Also on offer is the Hot Apple Toddy, a warming blend of Silent Pool Gin, orange and apple juice, star anise, cinnamon and ginger.

Bars

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

Select from a delightful range of warming winter cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Alcohol-free options available.

On The Go

ON 4

Serving seasonal coffees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, sausage rolls and a range of sandwiches and cakes

Named after the Godolphin colt that won two King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in a row, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks

W H E R E TO EA T AN D DR IN K

Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure, where these outlets and more can be found.

On The Go

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

Enjoy a selection of smashed burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, located on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.

Find us on the Concourse serving soup, sausage rolls, sandwiches and cake alongside gourmet hot chocolate, tea and a selection of seasonal coffees

Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

Bar

Named after a racing superstar, this bar, located on the Grandstand Concourse, will be serving beer, wine, spirits and alcohol-free options

If you have an allergy or intolerance, please speak to a member of our catering team before you order or purchase any food or drink.

R A C E S P O N S O R S

Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.

Safer Gambling Week is an annual event that aims to stimulate conversations around safer gambling and drive awareness of how to approach gambling more safely – questions to ask and behaviours to consider, the tools that are available to help you gamble more safely all year round, and sources of further advice and support. For more information, visit the Safer Gambling Week website: safergamblinguk.org

Quest Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Chobham is the charity who received the most losing slips via our Bet with Ascot (BWA) donation box scheme for the 2025 Flat Season. This initiative enables customers to deposit their losing betting slips into one of our charity boxes, supporting our nominated equine or local charity in return for the chance of winning a hospitality prize. To find out more about its work, visit: questrda.org

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Head of Ladbrokes PR, Alex Apati, said: “The Ladbrokes November Racing Weekend kickstarts an exciting few weeks of festive racing ahead. We’re extremely proud to be part of a meeting which is the perfect combination of racing heritage with a nod to the promising stars of the future.”

The Ascot Partnerships Team are delighted to welcome our Official Partners, Sponsors and Suppliers to Ascot today. We are pleased to name this race “The Ascot Partners Handicap Hurdle Race” to say thank you for all of your support. We hope you all have a wonderful day.

Ascot would like to thank all our 2025 race sponsors:

• Ascot Underwriting Ltd

• bet365

• Betfair

• BetMGM

• Carey Group Plc

• Charbonnel et Walker

• Colliers

• Darley

• Dentakay

• European Breeders Fund

• Eventmasters

• GL events

• Grundon Waste Management

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Juddmonte

• Ladbrokes

• Mariner Systems

• Molton Brown

• Palmer & Co Champagne

• Property Race Day

• Remix Dry Mortar

• Restorations UK

• Sodexo Live!

• Tote

• Naas Racecourse

• Victoria Racing Club

• Wesco Anixter Ltd

O F F I C I A L PA RT NE RS ,

P O N S O R S & SU PP LI ER S

T H E R A C I N G P A G E S

3 P I C D ’OR HY (F R) (3 5)

B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10

Form: 1121-12 CD BF

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won four hurdle races and eight chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Banbridge when second of 5 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 162

1. Owner’s silks (illustration)

2. Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

3. Horse’s number on saddle cloth

4. Sex of horse

c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare

5. Horse’s name

6. Sire (Father)

7. Dam (Mother)

8. Damsire (Grandfather)

9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain)

10. Number of days since last run

11. Form guide

12. Breeder

13. Trainer(s)

14. Owner(s)

15. Age of horse

16. Horse’s sponsor details

17. Previous performances

/ = Denotes new season

– = Denotes new year

B = Brought down

F = Fell

P = Pulled up

U = Unseated rider

18. Timeform Star Rating

19. Form details

C = Course winner

D = Distance winner

CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = Won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course.

BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

20. Weight (stones/pounds)

21. Official BHA Rating

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 penalties and 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-handicapped races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, their latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. 22. Jockey’s name and photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

RACE 1

1 2 .1 5 P M

THE SAFER GAMBLING WEEK

‘NATIONAL HUNT ’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 63yds) (Approx. 3,800 metres) For maiden four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

See page 46 for conditions of this race.

Safer Gambling Week will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1 K R I P T IC JI M (F R) (1 6)

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tersina (FR) (High Yield (USA))

Owner: Brocade Racing Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Mr Olivier Quiniou

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4 Form: F/421-2

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who progressed with each outing in bumpers, staying on strongly to land 8-runner contest at Exeter (16.7f) in February. Promising start over hurdles when second to a useful one upped to 19.4f at Chepstow a fortnight and he’s open to progress for in-form yard

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

2 R EC K L E SS SP EN DI NG (I RE ) (1 92

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Carrigeen Karaka (IRE) (Stowaway)

Owner: Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs R. H. Lalor

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Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4

Form: 2-3

Sponsor: Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost 200,000 gns after finishing runner-up sole in an Irish point in October 2024 and displayed ability amidst inexperience when third in a Worcester bumper in May. Winner that day successful since and he’s in the right hands ahead of hurdles debut. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 LO R IKO (F R) (2 7)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Theme Song (FR) (Antarctique (IRE))

Owner: Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Olivier Rambert

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 3

Form: 232-33

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fairly useful level of form on his hurdling bow when second at Auteuil in March. Easy to back and may have needed first run for new yard going without usual tongue tie at Uttoxeter last month and then fares about as well as could be expected when third of 5 at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126

4 S E AM OO N STO RY (I RE ) (2 08 )

B g Sea Moon - Bally Bolshoi (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))

Owner: Caudwell, Colson, MacEchern & Pauling

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 3

Form: 2

Sponsor: Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW £78,000 4-y-o, Sea Moon gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart hurdler/ top-class chaser The Storyteller,. Dam fair 2m-19f hurdle winner Runner-up sole start in Irish points during the spring. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2024: FIRST CONFESSION (IRE) 5 11 4 Brendan Powell 10-11 (Joe Tizzard) 3 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

7-4 Kripticjim (FR), 11-8 Loriko (FR), 7-2 Reckless Spending (IRE), 12-1 Seamoon Story (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Bumper-winner KRIPTICJIM showed plenty to work on when second on hurdles debut 3 weeks ago and representing an in-form stable, improvement should be forthcoming. He’s marginally preferred to Loriko, who is slightly more exposed, while Reckless Spending also warrants attention given his sales price and stable

1. KRIPTICJIM (FR)

2. LORIKO (FR)

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3 LORIKO

Trainer: Dan Skelton

Jockey: Harry Skelton

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

D O N A T I O N B O X

S C H E M E

Today, we are delighted to welcome Quest Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Chobham - the charity who received the most losing betting slips via our Bet with Ascot (BWA) donation box scheme for the 2025 Flat season. This initiative enables customers to deposit their losing betting slips into one of our charity boxes, supporting our nominated equine or local charity in return for the chance of winning a hospitality prize.

Representatives from the charity will be presented with a cheque for £1,000 and in

honour of their work, we have also named our 1.25pm race “The Bet with Ascot Donation Box Scheme ‘Introductory’ Hurdle Race”.

Quest RDA enables children, adults and volunteers to have the opportunity to participate in sporting and therapeutic equestrian programmes in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in improved quality of life. To find out more visit quest.org or make a donation at: justgiving.com/charity/questrda

RACE 2

1 2 . 5 0 P M

THE BET WITH ASCOT DONATION BOX SCHEME

‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

About two miles (1m 7f 157yds) (Approx. 3,100 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515. (Penalty Value £15843) A

See page 46 for conditions of this race.

Bet With Ascot will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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1 I DA H O SU N (I RE ) (2 6)

B g Idaho (IRE) - West Elite (IRE) (Westerner)

Owner: Mr Jeremy Gear

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: T. McAuliffe

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 7 Form: 116-1 D

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Stoutly bred sort made a winning start in a Newton Abbot bumper and improved when following up at Windsor in January. Progressed again when sixth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, doing all his best work at the finish and he landed the odds without too much issue on last month’s hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 DO C TOR BL U E (F R) (2 8)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Version Originale (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Form: 153-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed and overcame a troubled passage to make a winning bumper debut at Taunton a year ago Similar form in defeat next 2 starts and already a much better hurdler, running to a high figure when second pitched into Grade 2 company at Cheltenham a month ago Tongue tie on. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

3 R E D OA K (I RE ) (7 7)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Roxholme Racing & Partner

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Robert Allen

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Form: r0-022

Sponsor: Retraining of Racehorses

TIMEFORM VIEW Similar form in a trio of Irish bumpers, runner-up at Kilbeggan the last twice. Left Ciaran Murphy and joined a yard with a superb record with new recruits. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4 G E TAWH I S KY (G B) (3 0)

Gr m Getaway (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Distillery Stud & Alne Park Stud

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 9

Form: 140-4

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to useful hurdler/smart chase winner One For Rosie and made a successful start to career in bumper at Carlisle Respectable efforts at a higher level after and sure to leave level of opening fourth in this sphere well behind her. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. 2024: CELTIC DINO (FR) 5 11 7 Dylan Johnston 4-6 (Sam Thomas) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

10-11 Idaho Sun (IRE), 6-4 Doctor Blue (FR), 12-1 Getawhisky (GB), 14-1 Red Oak (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

A quartet to view positively with DOCTOR BLUE just about the most persuasive option on the back of a cracking second in a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham on hurdles debut 4 weeks ago, for all the fitting of a tongue tie sounds a slight note of caution. Idaho Sun was superior to the selection in bumpers and made a winning start in this sphere, while Red Oak has joined an excellent stable.

2 DOCTOR BLUE

Trainer: Sam Thomas

Jockey: Dylan Johnston

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

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RACE 3

1 . 2 5 P M

THE GET YOUR LADBROKES FREE ASCOT BET

‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 13yds) (Approx. 4,200 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010. (Penalty Value £10562) A

See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Ladbrokes will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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Horse

1 B E AT TH E BAT (I RE ) (2 04 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Twelfth Man Partnership 6

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Mr Kevin McCarthy

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 5

Form: 2/2054-5 C BF

Sponsor: Omnialegal Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m3f winning hurdler here who posted another good effort when fifth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) in May. Returns for his chasing bow now and can’t be ruled out.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

2 J E T TO VE GA S (I RE ) (3 1)

B g Jet Away - Jet Setting Fiona (IRE) (Doyen (IRE))

Owner: Fyffe, Walkingshaw & Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Breeder: Paul Grant

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5 Form: 22114-2

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner sole outing in Irish points and quick to reach a useful level over hurdles last season, an impressive winner of a Kelso Grade 2 in March. Made a promising start in this sphere when second of 3 in miaden at Perth (20.1f, heavy) 31 days ago so must enter calculations.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 137

3 L U C K Y PL AC E (F R) (2 09 )

B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) (Perrault)

Owner: Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr E. Aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5

Form: 24/1104- C

Sponsor: Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Made into a smart hurdler last term when bagging Grade 2s here and in the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham. Starts out over fences now and has the potential to take very high rank in the novice chasing division. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 153

4 TH OM AS MO R (I RE ) (2 53 )

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 5

Form: P15//140- C D

Sponsor: Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who made a winning start for his current yard at Wincanton (3m) last December but signed off with a below-form fifteenth in Pertemps at Cheltenham. Also came in a well-held fourth at Doncaster on his chasing bow but remains with potential in this sphere. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25 4-6 Lucky Place (FR), 4-1 Beat The Bat (IRE), 6-1 Jet To Vegas (IRE), 17-2 Thomas Mor (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

LUCKY PLACE brings considerable potential to the novice chasing ranks and last year’s Relkeel Hurdle victor is taken to make a winning start in this sphere. Jet To Vegas, no slouch over hurdles either, shaped well when runner-up on his fencing bow at Perth last month and should ensure Nicky Henderson’s smart sort doesn’t have things all his own way

1. LUCKY PLACE (FR)

JET TO VEGAS (IRE)

BEAT THE BAT (IRE)

3 LUCKY PLACE

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

Jockey: Nico De Boinville

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RACE 4

2 .0 0 P M

T H E J O I N L A D B RO K E S B E T £5 G E T £ 3 0

H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H AS E

(C LAS S 2 ) (G

B B

RAC E )

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 13yds) (Approx. 4,200 metres)

For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £35000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868. (Penalty Value £18210.50)

Weights raised 3lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 47 for conditions of this race

Ladbrokes will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

1 YO UR DA RL IN G (I RE ) (5 44 )

B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: Lord Vestey

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: William Mangan

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 12 0

Form: 5P/01P/1- CD

Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Sometimes flounders when it comes to the crunch, but boasts a good record fresh and is 2-2 at Ascot, having won this race in both 2022 and 2023. Better than ever when scoring at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, soft) during the spring and while this 5lb higher mark demands more, he is a big player nonetheless.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142

2 CO U R T L A N D (I RE ) (1 2)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Mrs Rosemary Ross

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 6

Form: 3232U2 D BF

Sponsor: Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine record over fences, winning 7 and placed half-a-dozen times from 21 starts in this sphere. Put his Ascot tumble at the beginning of this month behind him when just touched off in a 4-runner contest at Sandown (24.2f, good) recently and should make his presence felt off the same mark. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 134

3 ROYA L JE W E L (I RE ) (2 3)

Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mr R. M. Penny

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 1

Form: 33123-1 D

Breeder: N. Fortune

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in January and silenced any doubters in respect of his stamina when landing a 21f Newton Abbot handicap last month. Gone up 8lb, but he could have more to offer now back a right-hand track, given his tendency to jump in that direction.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 129

4 N E ON MO ON (I RE ) (2 0)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE))

Owner: Brocade Racing

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mr C. McDonnell

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 1

Form: 3624-45 D

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble at Chepstow on second run of 2024/25 campaign and followed that with a fine third in the valuable Sodexo Live! Gold Cup over 3m here last November Not quite in the same form since, but reappearance fifth of 12 in this season’s renewal of that Grade 3 handicap was pretty encouraging. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 129

5 LO RD BA DD ES LE Y (I RE ) (1 5)

B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) (Anshan)

Owner: Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Edward Ryan

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 0

Form: P6403-1 D

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run on the back of a wind op when easily landing a 3-runner event at Newbury (19.8f, good) on his recent seasonal reappearance. Remains feasibly treated up 7lb, but it’s a slight concern that all 5 of his career wins (and his best performances in general) have come on left-hand tracks. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. 2024: GEMIRANDE (FR) 8 10 12 Charlie Deutsch 10-3 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

2-1 Your Darling (IRE), 7-2 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 7-2 Royal Jewel (IRE), 5-1 Courtland (IRE), 7-1 Neon Moon (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

The one with the most appealing profile is ROYAL JEWEL, who didn’t convince with his stamina for this trip at Newton Abbot during the spring, but it was a different story back there on his reappearance last month when the 6-y-o produced a career-best to take an 11-runner handicap in decisive fashion. The return to a right-hand track will be in his favour and he gets the nod ahead of Your Darling, a dual previous winner of this race, and the consistent Courtland

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1 YOUR DARLING

Trainer: Ben Pauling

Jockey: Ben Jones

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1 YOUR DARLING

Trainer: Ben Pauling

Jockey: Ben Jones

2 COURTLAND

Trainer: Mickey Bowen Jockey: Sean Bowen

3 ROYAL JEWEL

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Jockey: Callum Pritchard

4 NEON MOON

Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Harry Cobden

5 LORD BADDESLEY

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball Jockey: Rex Dingle

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RACE 5

2 . 3 5 P M

T H E A S C OT PA R T N E R S

H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 3 )

About two miles (1m 7f 157yds) (Approx. 3,100 metres)

For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30650. Owners Prize Money: 1st £12183, 2nd £6090, 3rd £3047, 4th £1523, 5th £760, 6th £380. (Penalty Value £15947.19) Weights raised 10lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. See page 47 for conditions of this race No Horse

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1 M A N U E L I TO (G B) (3 4)

B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 12 0

Form: P0210-1 D

Sponsor: Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first success for current yard when making all at Newbury in March. Well held at Aintree next time, but after 7 months off he resumed his progress back under front-running tactics when winning at Newton Abbot in October. More needed in this contest.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 130

2 G E O R G E ’S LA D (I RE ) (2 9)

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))

Owner: Andy & The Frisky Fillies

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Grove View Stud Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 12

Form: 5221F-3

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner of a Doncaster maiden (19.4f) in January and would have hit the frame on handicap debut but for falling at the last at Sandown in March. Looked rusty when third at Fontwell (19.1f) on return, so he could be in the mix with recent run behind him.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

3 FO R T U N E DE ME R (I RE ) (2 8)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Creation (FR) (Vendangeur (IRE))

Owner: Mr Stephen Bough

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Denis Cusack

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 8

Form: 2140-31 D

Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner last term and, in first-time hood, was much improved from seasonal/hurdling debut when leading close home in Grade 2 Sharp Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in October Major player with further progress to come as he goes handicapping. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 124 (+2)

4 H A RDY DU SE U I L (F R) (1 85 )

B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) (Lucky Dream (FR))

Owner: The Hardy Souls

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7

Form: 0/2503-3 D BF

Sponsor: BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned as good as ever last season when runner-up at Carlisle and fifth in valuable 14-runner event at Windsor (both at around 16f). However, below form last 3 starts, third of 4 at Hexham (20.1f) on final outing in May. Cheekpieces now reapplied after a break.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

5 T R U S T IN T IM ES (G B) (1 60 )

B g Time Test - Royale Danehill (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Owner: The Time On Our Hands Boys’ Syndicate

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Stowell Park Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 3

Form: 251-11 D

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at the third attempt and successful at Uttoxeter both starts over hurdles, defying a penalty when landing the odds in 9-runner novice in June. Has something to find now handicapping, though further progress isn’t ruled out as he bids for a 4-timer.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

6 MOV E IT LI KE MI NN IE (I RE ) (2 0)

B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE) (Arcadio (GER))

Owner: Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ms Ruth Young

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 2

Form: 36U4-23 D

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since successful over fences on last season’s return, but has made the frame over hurdles on last 3 starts. Form of his third at this C&D 20 days ago has been boosted since and he can make his presence felt once again.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118

7 P O E T LA U R E AT E (F R) (1 8)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Polimka (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Ms Jane Southall

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Mrs Henri Devin

Freddie Gordon (3)

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 13 Form: P443-31 D

Sponsor: Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on last of 4 starts in points and encouraging third in 15-runner novice at Worcester on hurdling debut in October Easily opened his account at Plumpton 18 days ago and remains capable of better as he goes handicapping, with a right-handed track promising to suit.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115

8 I N N E R SU CC ES S (F R) (8 6)

B g Success Days (IRE) - Royal Memory (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Mr Robert Ng

Trainer: Mickael Seror, France

Breeder: Mr R. Ng

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 12 Form: 10-432 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland and similar form over hurdles since moving to France, winning juvenile event at Strasbourg in March. Has made the frame in 3 of 4 starts since, runner-up on handicap debut at Clairefontaine (17.9f) on latest outing in August. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. 2024: AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 8 11 8 Freddie Gordon 9-1 (Chris Gordon) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

13-8 Fortune de Mer (IRE), 4-1 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 11-2 George’s Lad (IRE), 10-1 Poet Laureate (FR), Trustintimes (GB), 11-1 Manuelito (GB) 16-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR), 20-1 Inner Success (FR),

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

FORTUNE DE MER left his hurdling debut form behind when winning a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham last month and, with better still to come, he is taken to follow up on his handicap bow. Moveit Like Minnie ran well when third behind the subsequent Greatwood winner at this C&D 20 days ago and is next on the list, ahead of Poet Laureate who represents last year’s winning yard.

FORTUNE DE MER (IRE)

MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) 3. POET LAUREATE (FR)

Trainer: Mickael Seror

Jockey: Bryony Frost

RACE 6

3 .1 0 P M

THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED IN RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

About three miles (2m 7f 185yds) (Approx. 4,700 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6321, 2nd £3160, 3rd £1581, 4th £790, 5th £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Ladbrokes will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1 J U B IL A NT (F R) (3 3)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR) (Network (GER))

Owner: Mr & Mrs R Sage

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 12 0 Form: 5-13133

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a second handicap chase win this season at Worcester in July. Respectable third of 6 at Kempton (3m, good to firm) 33 days ago Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

2 T H E BO OL A BO S S (I RE ) (4 1)

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE) (Over The River (FR))

Owner: Salt, Hyde, Frobisher, Waters & Hyde

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Harry Curtis

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 13

Form: 0P311-4 D

Sponsor: William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with good-ground wins at Newbury and Chepstow. Looked rusty when below-form fourth on Chepstow reappearance but could be sharper now. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

3

AWAY T H E L A D (I RE ) (2 8)

B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Owner: Geri and The Pacemakers

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Padraig Pierce

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 12

Form: 4P214-P D

Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good over fences in a 3m Southwell handicap on good in March. Weakened quickly 3 out on last month’s Cheltenham reappearance, leaving the impression the outing was needed Should last longer this time TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

4 M A S T E R S LE GACY (I RE ) (3 37 )

Br g Getaway (GER) - Gently Go (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Mrs P. Bosley

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: Robin Harold-Barry

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 12

Form: 132//0FP-D

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase debut winner at Exeter in November 2022 but more miss than hit since and pulled up back at Exeter when last seen 11 months ago TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 118

5 MO N T R E G A RD (F R) (1 99 )

Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Protektion (FR) (Protektor (GER))

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: Guy Cherel

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10

Form: 613PP-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a first-time visor when back to winning ways at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in May. Had a next-time-out winner back in second and a 6lb rise looks more than fair Big player if fully tuned after his break. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116

6 M U S KO K A (I RE ) (3 3)

B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))

Owner: Mrs A. Travis

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Hugh Hazzard

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9

Form: 1432-U4

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Hereford (25f, soft) last December but often let down by his jumping since. Did manage to avoid mistakes on last month’s Kempton reappearance but he was below par in a remote fourth. Visored first time TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

7 S A F E DE ST IN AT IO N (G B) (3 3)

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass (Shirocco (GER))

Owner: Mr Malcolm Berryman

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Form: 224-312 D BF

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who readily landed conditional jockeys’ handicap at Chepstow last month. Second at Kempton (3m) the following week and should give another good account for a stable among the winners.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110

8 V I S I O N DE MA IN E (F R) (2 84 )

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR) (Kadalko (FR))

Owner: Prof Caroline Tisdall

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: M. Thierry Desgranges

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3 Form: 112P34- D

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who won his first 2 chases last season. Showed even better form in defeat later in the campaign and, still lightly raced, it’s possible he could have more to offer this time round Harry Cobden a good booking, too.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

9 A L L AU TH OR IZ ED (F R) (2 14 )

B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 13

Form: 231/631-

Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a first-time tongue tie (retained) when scoring over hurdles at Plumpton in April. Below that level in 2 chase starts prior to that but it’s too soon to suggest he won’t make the grade over fences. First start for 7 months. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

Visor worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

AWAYTHELAD: Following its run on 24/10/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. 2024: LAW OF SUPPLY (IRE) 6 11 7 Jonathan Burke 5-2 (Kim Bailey) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

10-3 Vision de Maine (FR), 4-1 Safe Destination (GB), 9-2 All Authorized (FR), 7-1 Montregard (FR), 10-1 Masters Legacy (IRE), Jubilant (FR), 12-1 The Boola Boss (IRE), 16-1 Awaythelad (IRE), 20-1 Muskoka (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

VISION DE MAINE’s solid first campaign over fences included a win on reappearance, which suggests he could be ready to roll on this seasonal return. Montregard reacted well to a visor when scoring at Worcester when last seen in May and will be a threat if resuming in similar form. Safe Destination is next on the list for the in-form Twiston-Davies stable

RACE 7

3 . 4 5 P M

THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 3) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

About two miles (1m 7f 157yds) (Approx. 3,100 metres)

For four and five year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £10000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Ladbrokes will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

1 S A I N T JE AN NA IS (F R) (3 0)

B g Sumbal (IRE) - Miss Valcour (FR) (Volochine (IRE))

Owner: Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate SaintJ

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Scea Neuville

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 6 Form: 1 D

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked potentially smart when quickening clear for an impressive win in a Worcester bumper last month. Looks up to defying a penalty TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

2 D IN O MO ON (F R) (- )

B c Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Moon (King’s Best (USA))

Owner: Mr R. E. R. Williams

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Ecurie Des Charmes

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2 Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 Doctor Dino colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Ito Ditto. Stable not a regular source of first-time-out bumper winners. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 D O U B LE TH E DA NC E (I RE ) (2 08)

B g Maxios - Drive On Kate (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Double

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Mrs Mairead Curran

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form: F-1

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 purchase after winning his completed start in Irish points. Interesting contender, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4 H IT IN T H E H E A D L IN E S (I RE ) (2 85 )

B or Br g Harzand (IRE) - Larnalee (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Eventist Group Limited

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form: 1-

Sponsor: Eventist Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily won sole Irish point in February and has switched to Dan Skelton for his Rules career Likely type TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 MR WI NT ER (I RE ) (- )

B g Marcel (IRE) - What Lies Ahead (IRE) (Saffron Walden (FR))

Owner: Mr Gary Winter

Trainer: Chris Honour, Ashburton

Breeder: David Hyland & Harry Shearman

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form:

Sponsor: Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 Marcel gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Ahead of The Posse. Stable 1-22 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Probably best watched TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 S E C R ET SN IP ER (G B) (3 35 )

Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point (Double Trigger (IRE))

Owner: Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form: 32-

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to connections’ useful performer Secret Squirrel and showed up well when placed in bumpers at Exeter and Hereford at the end of 2024 However, he returns in what could be a warm race and will need improvement to win. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

7 T H E WA L K (I RE ) (- )

Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - That’s Herself (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: The Wychwood Partnership

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Mrs Norah Ahern

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form:

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (stayed 4m) Native River. Check the betting for in-form yard TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 7. 2024: KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) 4 11 2 Jonathan Burke 7-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 6 ran

Brendan Powell

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.00pm 20/11/25

5-4 Saint Jeannais (FR), 9-4 Hitintheheadlines (IRE), 13-2 Double The Dance (IRE), The Walk (IRE), 14-1 Secret Sniper (GB), 25-1 Mr Winter (IRE), 40-1 Dino Moon (FR)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

SAINT JEANNAIS created a really good impression on last month’s Worcester debut and looks up to defying a penalty, although Irish point winners Hitintheheadlines and Double The Dance would rate possible threats if the betting speaks in their favour

1. SAINT JEANNAIS (FR) 2. HITINTHEHEADLINES (IRE) 3. DOUBLE THE DANCE (IRE)

1 2 3 4

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

4 HITINTHEHEADLINES

Trainer: Dan Skelton

Results (oldest on the left) 1 -

Jockey: Harry Skelton ABILITY TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE

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C O M I N G UP AT AS CO T

HOWDEN CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND

FRIDAY 19th &

SATURDAY 2Oth DECEMBER

Gather family and friends to celebrate the festive season in style and enjoy the most valuable meeting of Ascot’s Jumps season. The competition is set to be thrilling with Friday featuring the Grade 2 Howden Noel Novice’s Chase alongside a Listed bumper and Saturday headlined by the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle.

On Saturday’s family day there’s plenty of seasonal fun for younger racegoers including face painting and festive arts & crafts.

Father Christmas and his reindeer will be in attendance and Mrs Christmas will return for her much-loved story telling before the carol singing finale.

Tickets from £20 per person Under 18s go free Group rates apply

BETMGM CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE RACEDAY

SATURDAY 17th JANUARY

Banish the January blues with a winter outing to the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday, part of the Berkshire Winter Millions Weekend. As ever the racecourse will be a hive of activity with warming winter dishes, seasonal cocktails and the unmistakable Ascot atmosphere alongside a fantastic card of top class Jumps racing.

Tickets from £19 Under 18s go free Group rates available

BETFAIR ASCOT CHASE

RACEDAY

SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY

A standout occasion in the Jumps season with the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase always providing a thrilling contest and the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase showcasing potential stars of the future. Join us for exhilarating racing, endless excitement and sporting excellence.

Tickets from £24

Under 18s go free Group rates available

SPRING FAMILY RACEDAY

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

The final fixture of Ascot’s Jumps season, and our first family raceday of 2026, offers a thrilling combination of Jumps racing and free countryside themed entertainment to ensure plenty of action both on and off the track.

Tickets from £24

Under 18s go free Group rates available

Ascot Chase Raceday

Family Raceday

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Family Raceday

November Racing Weekend

T O D A Y ’ S OF FI CI AL S

ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)

LIMITED BOARD

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)

Felicity Barnard

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO

Harry Morley

Jonathan Parker

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith LVO

STEWARDS

Sophie Candy (Chief Steward)

Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Nathan Green

Fergus Sweeney

Michael Walton

OFFICIALS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Starters

James Stenning

Sophia Upton

Clerk of the Scales

Graham Ford

ASCOT RACECOURSE

LIMITED BOARD

Felicity Barnard

Jonathan Gregory

Ian McGregor CVO

Jonathan Parker

Nick Smith LVO

Sam Thompson

ASCOT RACECOURSE BETTING & GAMING

LIMITED BOARD

Felicity Barnard

Christopher Collard

Ian McGregor CVO

Nick Smith LVO

COMPANY SECRETARY

Christopher Collard

Judge

Emily Jones

Doctors

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Amy Lambert

Dr Guy Mitchell

Dr Ramy Saker

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Kelly Corke

Suzanne Feltham

Christine Hannaford

Vince McKevitt

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

Handicapper

Michael Harris

Veterinary Officers

Amy Hawthorn

Howard Newitt

Veterinary Surgeons

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Karen Coumbe MA VetMB

CertEP CertVA MRCVS

Andy Hamilton BEng(hons), MVB, CertAVP (ESO) (EL), MRCVS

Martin Watson BVMS MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

First Race 12.15 - THE SAFER GAMBLING WEEK ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. For maiden four-year-olds and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £75 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb, 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £75. Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6260, Second £3131, Third £1565, Fourth £783 (Penalty Value £8169)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.50 - THE BET WITH ASCOT DONATION BOX SCHEME ‘INTRODUCTORY’ HURDLE RACE (Class 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7290, the third £3645 and the fourth £1824. For four-year-olds and upwards, which have not run in more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £100 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each, fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Novices’ Hurdle Race. 16 entries at £100. Closed November 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117, Second £6057, Third £3030, Fourth £1515 (Penalty Value £15843) A

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.25 - THE GET YOUR LADBROKES FREE ASCOT BET ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4860, the third £2430 and the fourth £1216 For four-year-olds and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, November 15th and pay £100 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. 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. Ladbrokes have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £100 Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £8078, Second £4038, Third £2020, Fourth £1010 (Penalty Value £10562) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.00 - THE JOIN LADBROKES BET £5 GET £30 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse, the second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093 and the fifth £1046. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ladbrokes have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 11 entries at £175 Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £13913, Second £6955, Third £3479, Fourth £1740, Fifth £868 (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.35 - THE ASCOT PARTNERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15947 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7331, the third £3665, the fourth £1832, the fifth £916 and the sixth £456 For three year olds and upwards, rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, 1 at £30 and 16 at £150 Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £12183, Second £6090, Third £3047, Fourth £1523, Fifth £760, Sixth £380 (Penalty Value £15947.19) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.10 - THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED IN RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £72 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Ladbrokes have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £72. Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6321, Second £3160, Third £1581, Fourth £790, Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.45 - THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse, the second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628 For four and five year olds 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, November 15th and pay £50 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 11st 2lb each, fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb, of 2 races 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 14 entries at £50 Closed November 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173, Second £2087, Third £1043, Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

G E N E R A L IN FO RM

AT IO N

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C AR P AR KS

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L O C A L T A X I S

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L O S T P R O P E R T Y

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F E E D B A C K

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P H O T O G R A P H Y

Racegoers are permitted to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers. Our official photographers are:

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H O R S E W E L F A R E

At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses. During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

A B A N D O N M E N T PO LI CY

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:

a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund.

b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund

Where the provision of hospitality services has commenced and the raceday is subsequently abandoned there will be no refund for the hospitality.

In the event of an abandonment there is no need to contact us, we will be in touch with next steps and any required actions.

H B L B

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,327,940 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.

GEMIRANDE

( front cover)

Winner of the 2024 CopyBet Handicap Chase

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams

Owner: The Bellamy Partnership

Breeder: I Pacault, A Pacault & M Pacault