Ascot Racecard - Saturday 1st November

C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to the Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday which starts the 2025/26 Jumps at Ascot season with a bang.

This is the first of eight Jumps fixtures throughout the season, and we are pleased to be offering more than £2.5 million of prize money across 54 races Last season we welcomed some of the best Jumps horses from both sides of the Irish Sea with the likes of Jonbon, Energumene, Crambo, Pic D’Orhy, Kargese, Chianti Classico and Lulamba all appearing in Berkshire over the winter months

Today, the seven-race card is worth £325,000 and highlights include the two-mile £100,000 Grundon Waste Management Chase which sees a number of familiar faces including last year’s winner Martator and 2023 victor Boothill as well as Grade 1 scorer L’Eau Du Sud. The feature race, the £100,000 Sodexo Live! Handicap Chase, includes this year’s Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase hero The Changing Man.

Our grateful thanks go to all of today’s sponsors for their support of this card including Grundon Waste Management, Ascot Underwriting, GL events, Sodexo Live! and Lavazza.

Once the racing is over, the skies will be lit up by one of the region’s largest fireworks displays, hosted in association with the Ascot Round Table. Our final race is named to support the community organisation whose members and volunteers have been running tonight’s firework display for over 40 years in support of local charities and community groups

We are pleased to once again promote our Bet With Ascot donation boxes across site for the 2025/26 Jumps season. Each box has two charities which racegoers can choose to support by placing their losing betting slips, with their telephone number noted, into one of the boxes for a chance of winning a hospitality prize. At the end of the season, the box with the most slips receives £1,000 with £500 donated to the other charity. This season we are supporting local charity Alma Beacon and equine charity Strength & Learning Through Horses

Our next meeting will be the Ladbrokes November Racing Weekend in just under three weeks. We hope to welcome you back to Ascot then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

C O N T E N T S

06-07 OFF THE TRACK

Your guide to today’s activities away from the track

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

Your guide to refreshments at Ascot

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.

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 10

TODAY'S SPONSORS 12

HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES 17

BWA CHARIT Y BOXES 19

EQUINE AND HUMAN WELFARE AT ASCOT 28-29

WETHERBY AWAY RACING 36-37

WETHERBY AWAY RACING 50-51

RACING POST, SMART VIEW - RACE 6 55

FIREWORKS FUNDRAISING 60-61

COMING UP AT ASCOT 62-63

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS 64

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1st Race 12.55pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The Grundon Waste Management Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race

Our opener is a handicap hurdle for novice three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120 Today’s trip is just over two miles and three furlongs 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 a lower-rated rival. 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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2nd Race 1.30pm

The Ascot Underwriting Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

This is a two mile and three furlong handicap steeple chase for novice four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make these handicaps very competitive races

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3rd Race 2.05pm

The Grundon Waste Management Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

The first of our premier handicap steeple chases, this specific race is for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles This race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part.

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4th Race 2.35pm

The GL events Novices’ Hurdle Race Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing them to compete against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race under the respective code prior to the official start of the season, which is towards the end of April. This particular two-mile novices’ hurdle is for horses aged four and upwards.

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5th Race 3.10pm

The Lavazza Handicap Hurdle Race

This is a two mile handicap hurdle for three-year-olds and upwards. This contest is similar to our previous race however it is for seasoned handicappers as opposed to novices Horses are allocated weights depending on their ratings

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6th Race 3.45pm

The Sodexo Live! Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

The second of our premier handicap steeple chases, this specific race is for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over a distance of just under three miles Our feature race of the day also has no rating restrictions

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7th Race 4.20pm

The Ascot Round Table 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

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Grandstand Entrances

First Aid Point

Toilets and Baby Changing

Parent & Baby Room

Ascot Shop

LK Bennett Boutique

Taxi Drop Off Point PRE-PARADE

Concourse Level

Level 4

Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room

Sunflower Lawn Fairground Rides

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

Balloon Modellers

Dance Machine

Roll a Ball Horse Derby

Pacman

Horse Head Buzz Wire

11:30-12:00, 12:30-13:00, 13:30-14:00, 14:30-15:00, 15:30-16:00, 16:30-17:00, 17:30-18:00 Colts & Fillies Biscuit Decorating

O F F T H E TR AC K

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

After racing gather trackside to watch the Fireworks Spectacular light up the night sky The display starts at approximately 6.30pm.

PINWHEEL PARTY HOUSE

Here younger racegoers can find the face painters and arts & crafts; view the reptile display, magic show and cinema screening then hit the dance floor at the UV disco Additional seating and refreshments are available too.

FAIRGROUND RIDES

Head to the lawns to experience the thrill of the Star Flyer and go bump on the dodgems alongside other fairground rides. All rides are free before 4pm and an optional £1 thereafter with all proceeds donated to local charities

ASCOT ARCADE

Visit the arcade to enjoy Pacman, show off your moves on the dance machine, win the roll-a-ball horse derby and hold steady at the buzz wire.

ACTIVITY LANYARD

Collect a kid’s activity lanyard on arrival for fun facts, puzzles and details of all the entertainment.

LAVAZZA’S FIAT 500 POP-UP CAFÉ

Celebrate the Fireworks with the Toffee Apple Sparkler - a deeply decadent latte featuring Lavazza double espresso swirled with apple and toffee syrups, topped with whipped cream, and colourful popping candy

Join Lavazza on the Grandstand Concourse (opposite the winning line) to experience this exclusive fireworks coffee. Free babyccino with every coffee purchased!

Sign up to the FREE Colts and Fillies Club today and collect a welcome pack full of goodies The Club enables under 18s to experience everything horse racing has to offer with exclusive events, trips, competitions and their own horse in training to follow.

Firework Biscuit Decorating*

Colts and Fillies members can have fun decorating and eating some scrumptious firework biscuits. Located in the Pinwheel Party House, just show your membership badge to take part.

*limited number available on a first come first served basis

THE GOLDEN GUESS

Correctly guess the winner of The Sodexo Live! Gold Cup at 3.45pm to be in with a chance of winning tickets for an upcoming raceday. Winners also receive a bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne. Scan here to take part, over 18s only.

ASCOT SHOP

Stop by the Ascot shop to browse exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos from your day at Ascot.

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

Step inside LK Bennett's Boutique. Showcasing the latest Ascot Collection from their London Studio, the edit features limited-edition ready-to-wear, shoes and handbags - everything to complete your raceday look

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

This menu features a delicious burger with classic toppings, spicy piri piri chicken, Moroccan spiced falafel or scampi & chips.

Choose from seafood classics or delicious platters featuring smoked salmon, Cornish crab or dressed lobster, among other seafood treats Alternatively, try the British charcuterie board.

On The Go Bar

LAVAZZA 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.

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.

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.

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

For The Kids

There are plenty of treats for younger racegoers throughout the Queen Anne Enclosure. Head to the Lawns for pizza, mac n cheese, pulled pork and more. For something sweet there is the pic & mix stall, marshmallow firepit or tasty churros You’ll also find candyfloss and hot chocolate ahead of the fireworks

£5 children’s portions for under 12s are available from: Grandstand - Mrs B’s, Front Runner Grill. The Lawns - Fish & Chips, Burger Kitchen and Mac n Cheese.

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

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned provider of waste management and environmental solutions. Operating from depots across the South of England, we work with businesses of all sizes to help minimise the financial and environmental impacts of their waste. grundon.com

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Ascot Underwriting is a Lloyd’s of London syndicate and a leading global specialty insurance underwriter With a reputation for excellence, we offer our clients the expertise and security of a large insurer while maintaining a personal approach to their risks, delivering solutions where others fall short. ascotgroup.com

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GL events has over a century’s heritage in UK events and expertly delivers elegant structures and temporary seating for all occasions and events. Our extensive range of infrastructure exceeds client expectations, from luxurious party venues, fine dining and hospitality suites to dynamic sporting event facilities and exhibition and retail spaces

Since 1895, Lavazza carries on a tradition of expertise and passion for excellence, committed to spreading the taste and unique pleasure of real Italian coffee all over the world. Experience the taste of Lavazza – Italy’s favourite coffee, in the comfort of your own home. Suitable for all coffee makers and all coffee types, it offers the perfect espresso to be savoured on the spot or used as the base for your coffee recipe of choice – Americano, cappuccino, latte or even the classic Espresso Martini. Discover more of Lavazza’s extensive range of Roast & Ground coffee and coffee capsules and machines at lavazza.co.uk

Sodexo Live! supports some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic music, cultural and sporting events, plus conference centres, by delivering world class hospitality and food services. We help deliver globally recognised live events with a proven track record of creating exceptional moments that bring people together We create exceptional moments and lasting memories for guests every time they visit the venues we serve. sodexolive.co.uk

Ascot Round Table is a community organisation of loyal, committed and connected volunteers who generously give their time and energy to fundraise for local charities and who have been running the fireworks in Ascot for the past 43 years. Ascot Round Table members regularly get together to socialise and the shared camaraderie brings members together to form lifelong friendships. If being a key part of a like-minded group supporting the community excites you or you know of a project that deserves support, please visit: ascotroundtable.com

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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.

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THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights raised 1lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A See page 62 for conditions of this race No Horse

Grundon Waste Management 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 A K I M OS (I RE ) (1 99 )

Gr g Westerner - Redemption Song (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Owner: Old Gold Racing 28

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Michelle Moore & John Hackett

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 12 0

Form: 5P1-

Sponsor: Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner gelding who left his first 2 efforts behind when winning Ffos Las novice (2 1/2m, soft) in April. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut/reappearance but this opening mark demands improvement.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

2 MO U N T A N GL E S BY (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Galshan (IRE) (Anshan)

Owner: Mr M. Edwards

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Ms Cora Cronin

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 13

Form: 0131-22

Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland and positive start for new yard when runner-up in maiden/handicap at Worcester under Toby McCain-Mitchell for new trainer Alastair Ralph this autumn. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

3 BY Z A N T I U M (F R) (1 30 )

Gr g Magneticjim (IRE) - Ticket Holder (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Mr Brendan McManus

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Ecurie Cap Orne & John Studd

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 11 13

Form: 4PF-611 D

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up with wins in handicap at Warwick (19f) and novice at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in June Back from a break with his top stable in good form. Considered TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

4 JO HN BA RB OU R (G B) (3 3)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Old Gold Racing 26

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 12

Form: 42120-4 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over hurdles in novice at Newbury in March. Off 5 months (had wind surgery), below par when remote fourth in 2m Newton Abbot novice 33 days ago Needs to leave that form behind now returning to handicap company over a longer trip TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 113

5 S AGE GR EE N (I RE ) (1 94 )

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE) (Craigsteel)

Owner: The Sage Green Partnership

Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Breeder: Susan Eustace

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 12

Form: 51512-

Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished first then second in 2m novice hurdles at Warwick and Chepstow in the spring. His opening handicap mark isn’t obviously generous but his very-lightly raced profile provides the hope for better. Now trained by Syd Hosie. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

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B g Mukhadram - Tanfidh (Marju (IRE))

Owner: Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Saxtead Livestock Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Form: 54-2015

Weight: 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning start for the Mickey Bowen stable in 23f Worcester handicap but a 10lb rise proved enough to find him out at Chepstow since. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

7 T H I ST L E BE TH E ON E (I RE ) (2 39)

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))

Owner: The Thistle Syndicate

Trainer: Ben Clarke, Corscombe

Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Form: 12/5226-

Sponsor: Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner and runner-up in a pair of Taunton novice hurdles around the turn of the year Modest on handicap debut at Exeter in March (final start for Kieran Burke) but remains with potential on this return for new trainer Ben Clarke. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111

8 HO B A RT (I RE ) (3 3)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Starry Messenger (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: HLT Partnership

Trainer: James A. Nash, Ireland

Breeder: Knockainey Stud

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 7 Form: 0F-0322

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when runner-up in maiden hurdles at Down Royal and Roscommon this autumn but more will be needed if he’s to strike off this mark on his first outing in Britain. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

9 AT TH E OC HE (I RE ) (1 6)

Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE))

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Peter Molony

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 1 Form: 10-21

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster bumper winner in March and promising start over hurdles in recent months,

finishing second in Newton Abbot novice before landing short odds in 2m maiden at Ffos Las. Steps up in trip for handicap debut. Unexposed TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103

1 0 G R A H A M (G B) (4 0)

B g Time Test - Gravitation (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 4

Form: 00320-U BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who was placed in 2m handicap hurdles in the spring. Below par on the Flat this summer but was strong in the betting on his return to hurdling only to unseat before halfway at Fontwell 6 weeks ago TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Stewards Note:

THISTLE BE THE ONE: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. 2024: BALLYTECHNO (IRE) 5 11 6 C M Hogan 7-1 (James Owen) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

10-3 Byzantium (FR), 7-2 At The Oche (IRE), John Barbour (GB), 11-2 Akimos (IRE), 8-1 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 12-1 Graham (GB), Sage Green (IRE), 14-1 Mount Anglesby (IRE), Theatre of Flight (GB),

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

THISTLE BE THE ONE should have scope from this sort of mark judged on his bumper ability and he might be worth chancing to make a winning start for new trainer Ben Clarke, who got back among the winners at Ffos Las on Tuesday. Byzantium scored back to back in the summer and should go well on his hat-trick bid with Paul Nicholls in good form. Last month’s Ffos Las maiden winner At The Oche completes the shortlist. 1. THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) 2. BYZANTIUM (FR)

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Trainer: Nicky Henderson

Jockey: Freddie Gordon

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.

Keep up to date with news and offers from Ascot Racecourse, scan the QR code to sign up now or visit ascot.com

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

B E T W I T H A S C O T

C H A R I T Y D O N A T I O N B O X E S

Today, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Flat season winners of our Bet with Ascot (BWA) donation box scheme. 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.

Equine charity Quest RDA were the winners and will receive a cheque for £1,000 Our local charity, Learning to Work, will receive a £500 donation as the worthy runner-up The nominated charities for our 2025/6 Jumps season are equine charity Strength & Learning Through Horses and local charity, Alma Beacon.

Strength & Learning Through Horses (SLTH)

SLTH offers individually tailored equine-assisted therapy, well-being and alternative education programmes for children and young people aged 7 to 25 years old who are struggling with mental health challenges, trauma, learning difficulties, school refusal or social isolation. The charity also offers an outreach programme in order to reach young people in settings such as prisons or inpatient units.

In 2023, the Ascot Racecourse Supports legacy fund helped the charity build a new arena at their High Barnet yard. The charity continues to fundraise to achieve their vision of creating London’s only purpose-built equine-assisted therapy centre. To find out more visit: strengthandlearningthroughhorses.org

Alma Beacon

This charity encompasses three vital projects that provide essential support to the vulnerable members of the Windsor community. These projects are Windsor Street Angels, Windsor Homeless Project, and Windsor FoodShare. As part of its services, Alma Beacon provides a drop-in centre four days a week, providing a hot meal, warmth, friendship, and practical help.

In 2024, the Ascot Racecourse Supports legacy fund provided funding to assist the charity in opening a winter night shelter to offer a comfortable, safe bed for the homeless during the coldest months of the year Last year the shelter opened over 70 nights and supported 38 guests. This year the charity is aiming to run the shelter for an additional 21 days, accommodating 20 guests each night. To find out more visit: almabeacon.org

THE GOLDEN GUESS ?

3.45pm The Sodexo Live! Gold Cup

Handicap Steeple Chase

Scan the QR code and correctly guess the winner to enter the free prize draw.

Three winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries for the following prizes:

1st - Four King Edward Enclosure tickets

2nd - Four Queen Anne Enclosure tickets

3rd – Two Queen Anne Enclosure tickets

All three winners will also receive a bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne

Terms & conditions apply

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

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RACE 2

1 . 3 0 P M T H E

S C OT U N D E RW R I T I N G

N OV I C E S’ L I M I T E D H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E ( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about three furlongs (2m 2f 181yds) (Approx. 3,700 metres) For novice four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

See page 62 for conditions of this race

Ascot Underwriting will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 V IR O F L AY (F R) (1 83 )

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Red Vixen (IRE) (Agnes World (USA))

Owner: Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Plessis

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 10 Form: 13/121-2

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hunter chaser for Olive Nicholls last spring, winning at Kempton (20.5f) before second of 14 in Champion Hunter at the Punchestown Festival, deserving credit for hanging in there having forced a strong pace. Reappears with stable in good form. Bold bid likely.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 136

2 NO QUE STIONS ASKED (IRE) (232)

Ch g Ask - Fancy Fashion (IRE) (Broken Hearted)

Owner: Newton Ldp Ltd

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Jerry O’Connor

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 10

Form: 131210-

Sponsor: Newton LDP Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful 3-time novice hurdle winner last season. This former point winner has all the attributes to make just as good a chaser

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 136

3 O L D GR EG OR IA N (G B) (1 7)

B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much (Lucky Story (USA))

Owner: Mr R. Gibbons

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Breeder: Robert Gibbons

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 11 Form: 1263D-1 D

Sponsor: Edinburgh Real Ale Limited, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of handicap hurdles last autumn and looked in control when left to come home alone after 4 out on his 19.5f Wetherby chase debut/reappearance 17 days ago Open to further progress in this sphere.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 123

4 DO N ’T TE LL SU (I RE ) (2 38 )

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: Gordon & Su Hall

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Robert O’Callaghan

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 6

Form: 12/2234-

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful bumper/hurdle winner for Paul Nicholls. Left that yard after making a below par start to his chase career when remote fourth on Sandown chase debut in March. Best watched unless betting vibes strong setting out for Nicky Henderson after 7 months off TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 118

5 LY L I A N (F R) (1 26 )

Ch g Tunis (POL) - Reine de Mai (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE))

Owner: Mr T Jacobs and Mrs E Avery

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Mr Jean Brest

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 5 Form: 3/366-12

2024: BHALOO (IRE) 6 11 0 Nico de Boinville 6-4 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tr Br We come

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good start to his chase career in France over the summer, winning over 2 3/4m at Dieppe on first attempt before showing better form when narrowly denied over a shorter trip there at the end of June. Interesting new recruit for the Moore stable.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 124

FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25 2-1 No Questions Asked (IRE), 5-2 Viroflay (FR), 3-1 Lylian (FR), 4-1 Don’t Tell Su (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

An interesting novice handicap. NO QUESTIONS ASKED has always appealed as one who should make at least as good a chaser as hurdler and gets the nod to make a winning start, perhaps at the expense of Viroflay, who is having his sixth start over fences and has a front-running style which could expose any novicey jumping from his less-experienced rivals. 1. NO QUESTIONS ASKED (IRE)

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2 NO QUESTIONS ASKED

Trainer: Ben Pauling

Jockey: Ben Jones

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RACE 3

2 .05 P M

T H E G R U N D O N WA ST E M A N AG E M E N T

H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E ( C L A S S 1 )

( P R E M I E R H A N D I CA P ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about one furlong (2m 172yds) (Approx. 3,300 metres) For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

See page 63 for conditions of this race

Grundon Waste Management will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Horse

1 B O OT H IL L (I

RE ) (2 87

B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion)

Owner: Brian & Sandy Lambert

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Noel James

)

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 12 0

Form: FF4/2F4- CD Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this prize in 2023 but very lightly raced last season and he came in a well-beaten last of 4 in Clarence House over C&D in January. This veteran needs to hit the ground running after 9 months off. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 157

2 L’ E A U DU SU D (F R) (2 10 )

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE))

Owner: MasonHogarthFergusonHalesThelateJHales

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 12

Form: 111143- D

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Quick to make his mark over fences last term and completed a four-timer in Grade 2 Kingmaker at Warwick in February. Posted a good fourth in Arkle at Cheltenham after and a bold showing is likely on the cards on his return. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 155

3 S A NS BR U I T (F R) (1 94 )

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

Owner: Mr Andy Peake

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 1

Form: P5P411- D

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on the up with 2m handicap wins at Aintree and Plumpton in the spring. Off 6 months but has gone well when fresh so he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 144

4 S P EC I A L CA DE AU (G B) (3 3)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Speciosa (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

Breeder: M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 13

Form: 015-252

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful 2m-winning chaser who bounced back to form when second of 6 to Westport Cove in Grade 3 chase at Roscommon (16.7f, good to soft) 33 days ago This Irish challenger is much respected on his handicap chase debut. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142

5 M A R TATOR (F R) (1 94 )

B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE))

Owner: Camilla Norton

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 12

Form: 130600- CD

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time C&D winner, including in this 12 months ago, but he ended last term under a cloud Has won off a break though so needs considering off a tempting mark on his seasonal return.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 141

6 G E N E R A L ME DR A N O (I RE ) (2 12 )

B g Ocovango - Talween (Nayef (USA))

Owner: Elite Racing 003

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Ms Anne Wishart

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 11

Form: 214200Sponsor: Elite Racing Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a good past season when scoring at Newbury (2m) and also coming in a solid eighth in Cheltenham’s Grand Annual Has won on his return before so must enter calculations off a handy-looking mark.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140

7 W E ST E R N GE NE RA L (I RE ) (1 94 )

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) (Oscar Schindler (IRE))

Owner: Brocade Racing

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: Ben McCabe

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 8

Form: 13511P-

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful on his day but his overall record is patchy and he followed 2m wins at Wincanton and Hereford last spring with a modest run at Chepstow final run. No surprise to see him bounce back here.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

8 P E T I T TO NN ER R E (F R) (1 84 )

B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA))

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 8

Form: 661B0-1 D

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right but he proved better than ever when landing 23-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (16.3f, good) in May. Hiked up 10lb here so needs to be on his A-game.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

9 A U T H O R I Z E D AR T (F R) (1 3)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Owner: Mr Nick Peacock

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Charles Green

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 7

Form: 30P03-5 D

Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to firm) 13 days ago Blinkers replace cheekpieces with work to do TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 136

1 0 T E D DY BL U E (G ER ) (1 94 )

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) (Iffraaj)

Owner: Hale Sargent Evans Clifton

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 2

Form: 051120Sponsor: OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time scorer (at up to 2m2f) for his current yard at Huntingdon and Kempton last season but only seventh in 2m1f Plumpton handicap in April Still can’t be discounted on his return with relatively few miles on the clock over fences. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 131

1 1 S H A K EYATA I L F E AT H E R (I RE ) (27)

B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE) (Beneficial)

Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Knockhouse Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2

Form: 211-351 D

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed her progress with a ready success in 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good) 27 days ago Up 9lb (including being 1lb “wrong” in the weights) but she’s not taken lightly

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 130

1 2 I S S A R D’A I R Y (F R) (2 20 )

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR) (Passing Sale (FR))

Owner: Mr Tommy Ware & Mr G L Moore

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C Yves

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 2

Form: 242522-

Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2024 but he wasn’t disgraced when second of 4 at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to firm) in March. 2lb out of the handicap but no forlorn hope given he goes well fresh.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 129

1 3 GA B R I E L’ S GE TAWAY (I RE ) (1 3)

B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) (Well Chosen)

Owner: Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Kedrah House Stud

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 2

Form: 431/5-P2

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on track after 6 months off/wind surgery when second of 5 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to firm) 13 days ago 7lb “wrong” in the weights here though.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 124

Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 7, 13 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8, 12.

Stewards Note:

WESTERN GENERAL: Following its run on 21/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

2024: MARTATOR (FR) 7 10 8 Charlie Deutsch 6-1 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran

FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

7-2 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 5-1 Martator (FR), 15-2 Boothill (IRE), 8-1 General Medrano (IRE), Special Cadeau (GB), 9-1 Sans Bruit (FR), 10-1 Issar d’Airy (FR), 12-1 Teddy Blue (GER), 14-1 Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), Petit Tonnerre (FR), 16-1 Western General (IRE), 20-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 28-1 Authorized Art (FR)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Dan Skelton’s L’EAU DU SUD made great strides over fences as a novice last season, winning four times and also coming in fourth in the Arkle, and he is fancied to garner another victory dropped to handicap company for his seasonal return. Henry de Bromhead’s Special Cadeau is feared most on the back of a resurgent Roscommon second, although plenty of others also make appeal, notably General Medrano, Shakeyatailfeather and Sans Bruit. Last year’s winner Martator completes the shortlist.

8 PETIT TONNERRE

Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

2 . 2 2 P M

T H E

B E T 3 6 5 H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 1 ) ( G R A D E 2 ) ( R E G I ST E R E D A S T H E W E ST YO R K S H I R E H U R D L E ) ( G B B R AC E )

About three miles (3m 26yds) (Approx. 4,800 metres) for four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total prize fund £62500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £27238, 2nd £11181, 3rd £5594, 4th £2794, 5th £1400. (Penalty Value £35593.75) A

No Horse

Jockey 1 S T R O NG LE AD ER

B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE) (Westerner)

Owner: Welfordgolf syndicate

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: R. Rainbow & Sons

(G B) (2 10

)

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 8

Form: 31/1042- D

Sponsor: Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart stayer who landed the Liverpool Hurdle in April 2023 and followed up on his reappearance last season in a Newbury Grade 2. Good second when bidding to defend his Liverpool Hurdle crown on final run of 2024/25 campaign in April and he won’t go down without a fight if fully tuned-up for this. TFRHHHH Official BHA Rating 157

2 DO D D I E T H E G R E AT (I RE ) (1 84 )

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne (Sleeping Car (FR))

Owner: Mr K. Alexander

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 6

Form: 5PP21-2 D

Sponsor: Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Scaled new heights when seeing off stablemate Jeriko du Reponet in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, good to soft) in March. Lost little caste in defeat when chasing home that rival at Punchestown a month later, but will need to raise his game another notch now upped in class. TFRHH Official BHA Rating 142

3 POT T E R S CH AR M (I RE ) (2 34 )

B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE) (Shantou (USA))

Owner: El Rincon

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Gerard P. Flynn

James Bowen

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 5

Form: 111125-

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole bumper and first 4 starts over hurdles, including a Grade 1 at Aintree (17f, soft) last December. Couldn’t cut it in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen in March (since undergone a wind op), but that was a very strong renewal and he remains of interest.

TFRHHH Official BHA Rating 145

4 W IN T ER FO G (I RE ) (2 1)

B g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: The Triple Lock Partnership

Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Paddy O’Leary

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 11 2

Form: 233-450 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in several Grade 1s last season, albeit without threatening to land a real blow in any of the races in question. Still, he put in a good shift when ninth of 19 in a major Flat handicap recently and Willie Mullins’ raiders can never be safely discounted. TFRHHH Official BHA Rating 150

5 TA KE NO CH AN CE S (I RE ) (2 1)

B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE))

Owner: Mr Garry Wilson

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: D. Corry

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 1

Form: 31335-6 C D

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of listed race on this card 12 months ago before landing a mares ’ Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Went on to finish third in Grade 1s won by top-notch mare Lossiemouth at the big spring festivals and, having shaped well on return in a valuable Chepstow handicap, she has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 145

Strap

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25 15-8 Strong Leader (GB), 9-4 Potters Charm (IRE), 9-2 Take No Chances (IRE), 8-1 Winter Fog (IRE), 9-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

The mare TAKE NO CHANCES left the strong impression that this step back up in trip would be right up her street when sixth under a big weight on return in a strong Chepstow handicap three weeks ago She probably doesn’t need to improve much on what she showed when placed in Grade 1s at the Cheltenham and Aintree spring festivals in order to go very close in this contest. Strong Leader will be a big threat if ready to roll, while Winter Fog and Potters Charm add extra spice to an intriguing race

RACE 4

2 . 3 5 P M

T H E G L E V E N T S N OV I C E S’ H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6885, 2nd £3444, 3rd £1721, 4th £861. (Penalty Value £8985.90)

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

GL events 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

No Horse

1 T R U ST IN T I M ES (G B) (1 40 )

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 10

Form: 251-11 D

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper winner who went 2-2 over hurdles when landing the odds in 9-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in June This demands more conceding weight all round however.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

2 M IL ITA RY AL LI AN CE (I RE ) (1 93 )

B g Churchill (IRE) - Dusty In Memphis (USA) (Broken Vow (USA))

Owner: Igoe Ricketts Racing

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Rockfield Farm

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

Sponsor: Francome’s Building Supplies Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair ex-Irish maiden on Flat who made a winning start for new yard in 12-runner novice at Hereford (16.2f, good) in April That form has worked out really well so he’s a player on his return with better to come TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 S TA R T AG AI N (I RE ) (1 1)

B g Kingston Hill - Start Allover (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: The Tequila Tipplers

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr A. M. O’Grady

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 6 Form: 202-301

Sponsor: BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Advanced his form under a change of tactics when making all in 6-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) 11 days ago This demands another sizeable step forward though. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

4 D IR E C T LY (G B) (3 31 )

B g Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))

Owner: The Racing Life Podcast - S1

Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Breeder: C. G. and Mrs Johnson

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 0

Form: 45-

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, hinted at promise when fifth of 6 in novice at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) on his hurdles bow 11 months ago This is no easy return after an absence however. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 IC E IN TH E VE IN S (I RE ) (3 6)

Gr g Order of St George (IRE) - She Ranks Me (IRE) (Golan (IRE))

Owner: Mr Dan Skelton

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Coolmara Stables Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 0

Form: 2-124 D BF

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

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles despite being beaten at odds on both times, going freely when fourth of 11 in novice at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago Remains with potential now back down in trip with a hood added TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6 SO OM A R OY (F R) (2 30 )

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Version Toujours (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))

Owner: The Whispering Angels

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 0

Form: 1-

Sponsor: Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR42,000 3-y-o, £190,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to French 11f/1 1/2m winner Version Cox. Won his sole start in Irish points in March and yard has very good record in this so he’s of obvious interest on his hurdling debut. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

7 G OW E R SP IR IT (G B) (8 )

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga (Karinga Bay)

Owner: Mrs Jan Johnson

Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Breeder: T. A. Harman

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 7 Form: 03-P

Sponsor: The Towers Hotel & Spa

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a Hereford bumper for Henrietta Knight but pulled up on yard/hurdling debut at Cheltenham (2m, 200/1) recently Hard to warm to TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Hood worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. 2024: CLAP OF THUNDER (IRE) 4 11 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-6 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

5-6 Soomaroy (FR), 4-1 Military Alliance (IRE), Trustintimes (GB), 6-1 Ice In The Veins (IRE), 14-1 Start Again (IRE), 40-1 Directly (GB), 100-1 Gower Spirit (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Nicky Henderson has captured this prize with some very promising sorts and his Irish point scorer SOOMAROY is taken to make a winning start in this sphere and add to that list. Harry Derham’s Hereford victor Military Alliance rates the pick of those with hurdling experience and appeals as the chief threat, although Ice In The Veins could take a step forward now reverted to 2m and also commands plenty of respect.

1. SOOMAROY (FR) 2. MILITARY ALLIANCE (IRE) 3. ICE IN THE VEINS (IRE)

6 SOOMAROY

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

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Jockey: Nico De Boinville

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2 .57 P M

THE BET365 CHARLIE HALL

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

About three miles (3m 45yds) (Approx. 4,800 metres) for five year olds and upwards

Advertised Total prize fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) A

No Horse

1 D JE LO (F R) (2 12 )

B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR))

Owner: Mr P. Davies

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 10 Form: 212106Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Took form to new heights last season, proving too strong for Protektorat in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon and also successful in the Denman Chase at Newbury upped to nearly 3m at in February. Struggled in Grade 1s at the big spring festivals, though, and he could prove vulnerable here, too. TFR Official BHA Rating 162

2 P IC D ’O R H Y (F R) (1 89 )

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: 10 Weight: 11 10

Form: 21P/11P-

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who enhanced fine strike rate when winning the Grade 2 1965 Chase and Grade 1

Ascot Chase (both over 21f) on first 2 starts of last term. Failed to recover from a bad early mistake at Sandown on latest start during the spring and will have a serious chance if seeing this trip out. TFR Official BHA Rating 162

3 T H E RE AL WH AC KE R (I RE ) (3 7)

B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) (Witness Box (USA))

Owner: Neville, Mann, Duffus & Dennis-Price

Trainer: Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Breeder: Mrs B. Keane

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10

Form: U1454-2 CD

Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdles form in 2022 and has developed into a very smart chaser, looking better than ever when making all in this race 12 months ago Came up short in Grade 1s thereafter, but should be spot-on for a repeat bid here on the back of a decent effort over hurdles in September New headgear TFR Official BHA Rating 156

4 GA LAW (F R) (1 89 )

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))

Owner: The Footie Partnership

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Jean-Francois Magnien

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 4

Form: 205PP3Sponsor: BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Good start to last season, runner-up in a Chepstow handicap chase and the Paddy Power at Cheltenham during the autumn. Back on track with blinkers replacing cheekpieces when third at Sandown on latest outing in April, but old headgear refitted here and he looks vulnerable on return. TFR Official BHA Rating 155

5 H E W IC K (I RE ) (1 6)

B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

Owner: Mr T. J. McDonald

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: William Quinn

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4

Form: 5010-01 D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who was a fine second in a Down Royal Grade 1 on his second appearance of last season. Patchy form since, but looked on good terms with himself when landing the odds in a small-field minor event over hurdles at Thurles (22.7f, good to soft) recently and he’s greatly respected TFR Official BHA Rating 161

6 P R OT E K TO R AT (F R) (2 11 )

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) (Protektor (GER))

Owner: SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 4

Form: 3/62142Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2024 Ryanair Chase and while he couldn’t keep tabs on Djelo in the Peterborough Chase last December, he readily outpointed that rival at Windsor the following month. Didn’t do much wrong when chasing home Jonbon in the Melling Chase (2 1/2m, good) at Aintree in April and he’s a major player. TFR Official BHA Rating 165

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. 2024: THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 8 11 4 Brian Hughes 5-1 (Patrick Neville) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25 5-2 Protektorat (FR), 7-2 Hewick (IRE), 9-2 Djelo (FR), 11-2 Pic D’orhy (FR), 13-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 20-1 Ga Law (FR)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

The one who appeals most is PROTEKTORAT, who was unsuccessful when bidding to defend his Ryanair Chase crown during the spring, but he followed that with a solid effort in defeat at Aintree and the 10-y-o is likely to benefit from this step back up in trip Hewick warmed up for this assignment with a hurdles success at Thurles and he is next on the list ahead of Pic d’Orhy, who will be a danger to all if his stamina passes the test. Last year’s winner The Real Whacker also merits respect.

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RACE 5

3 .1 0 P M

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

( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £60000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £25038, 2nd £12522, 3rd £6258, 4th £3132. (Penalty Value £32676)

See page 63 for conditions of this race

Lavazza will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

1 NO OR DI NA RY JO E (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial)

Owner: The Cheeky Pups

Trainer: Faye Bramley, Lambourn Breeder: Sean Reilly

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0 Form: 0/5040-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 but very useful on his day for Nicky Henderson and he caught the eye under considerate handling for his new yard when ninth at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 137

2 OO H BE T T Y (I RE ) (1 75 )

B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Definite Article)

Owner: Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory

Trainer: Ben Clarke, Corscombe

Breeder: Miss Hannah Cashman

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 10 Form: 01303-0 D

Sponsor: Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 2m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton last season and largely in good nick after Goes well fresh and has had a wind op ahead of his return so he must enter calculations. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

3

WA S H I N GTON (G B) (2 0)

Br g Westerner - Present Leader (Presenting)

Owner: Syders & Burkes

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Jeremy MacTaggart

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 9

Form: P/1100-1 D

Sponsor: OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-5 for his current yard on his return when bagging 6-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 20 days ago by 2 3/4 lengths from Moveit Like Minnie 4lb worse off with that rival here but still well in the mix. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 132

4 A L E X EI (G ER ) (2 0)

B g Tai Chi (GER) - Andromeda (GER) (Mount Nelson)

Owner: Brocade Racing

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: J.Stecklein

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 4

Form: 1140-2 D

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner who landed a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton last winter Back on the up (settled better than usual) when runner-up in 2m Chepstown handicap 20 days ago so he’s firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.

5 A FAD IL (F R) (1 95 )

B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 127

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 13

Form: 56230P- D

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Sandown’s Imperial Cup last spring but it’s now 12 runs since his last win and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m) final run. Has since undergone breathing surgery so could bounce back. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

6 IN D E MN I T Y (I RE ) (1 8)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oriental Magic (GER) (Doyen (IRE))

Owner: Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12

Form: 431-11 D

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 1m winner on Flat for Roger Varian who has started extremely well in this sphere, readily completing a hat-trick on his return in 2m handicap at Market Rasen 18 days ago Up 6lb but has more to offer so merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 121

7 TO R R E N T (G B) (2 1)

B g Camelot - Ighraa (IRE) (Tamayuz)

Owner: The Late Denise Smith & Partner

Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Breeder: Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 10 10 Form: 33334-2 D

Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from 6 months off with a very good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 21 days ago Can make his presence felt despite a 2lb weights rise TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

8 M OV E I T 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: 10 9 Form: 436U4-2 D BF

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m hurdles/chase winner who resumed on the back of breathing surgery with a good second of 6 to Washington in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 20 days ago. A likely player off the same mark in a change of headgear. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118

9 DA N C E AN D GL AN CE (G B) (1 4)

B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse (Kayf Tara)

Owner: Mere Racing

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 8

Form: 3312-52 D BF

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 2m hurdles winner last term who reappeared with a good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago This strong-traveller can go well again nudged up 1lb TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 117

1 0 FA S O L (G B) (2 2)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 7

Form: 20123-5 D BF

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winning stayer on the Flat in France. Deservedly opened his hurdles account at Taunton in March and resumed with a solid fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 22 days ago Needs considering. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

1 1 H I G H FI BR E (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy)

Owner: G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 4

Form: 32-1245 D

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Worcester in May and has continued in decent nick, left poorly placed when fifth of 15 in handicap there (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago Not discounted with cheekpieces added TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

1 2 M A A S A I MA RA (G B) (2 36 )

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Wekeela (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE))

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr K W Bell

Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn Breeder: The Wekeela Partnership

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2

Form: 12R/355- D

Sponsor: K W Bell Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in this sphere early in 2024 but without a success since and only fifth of 7 in handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) in March. More is needed after 7 months off.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

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Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 9, 10, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 8, 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

OOH BETTY: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

AFADIL: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

2024: OUR CHAMP (IRE) 6 12 0 Freddie Gordon 10-1 (Chris Gordon) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

7-2 Alexei (GER), 5-1 Washington (GB), 7-1 Dance And Glance (GB), 15-2 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), Fasol (GB), Indemnity (IRE), 8-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), 14-1 Afadil (FR), 16-1 High Fibre (IRE), 25-1 Torrent (GB), 33-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), Maasai Mara (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

This is wide open but Emma Lavelle’s INDEMNITY continues on the up and looked well ahead of his mark when returning with a most stylish victory at Market Rasen so gets the vote from the handily-weighted Moveit Like Minnie who comes here on the back of a good Chepstow second behind Washington. A solid case can also be made for the likes of Dance And Glance, Alexei and Fasol in this cracking handicap hurdle.

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Jockey: Freddie Keighley

IND US TR Y EM PL OY EE A WA RD S

Last February, Simone Meloni was crowned Employee of the Year at the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin and organised by the BHA. The awards recognise and celebrate the dedication of those working across British racing in training yards and studs who are the backbone of the sport.

Employed by Nicky Henderson, Simone collected his prize at a glittering ceremony held at York Racecourse. Having already won the Rider/Racing Groom Award earlier in the evening, he went on to claim the overall title, winning £30,000 of the awards £128,000 total prize money pot, which was shared between himself and Nicky Henderson’s yard to benefit the Seven Barrows team.

Simone’s journey to the yard of leading jumps trainer Nicky Henderson began in his native Italy, where he first developed his skills and passion through showjumping. Simone is known for his meticulous attention to detail in caring for each horse as an individual, as well as for his infectious enthusiasm and positivity, and the judges praised not only his horsemanship but also the uplifting effect he has on the entire yard

Reflecting on his win, Simone said:

“I was really happy to win the awards and to give something back. We celebrated with a nice dinner with everyone from Seven Barrows, and later my parents organised a big party in Italy! But the best moment was returning to the yard after the ceremony and seeing how happy everyone was, that meant the most to me. ”

Nicky Henderson added:

“This was something very special. We were so proud to nominate someone who not only won his category but also the Employee of the Year. It is much deserved. The whole team got behind him and with the prize money we’ve updated a room on the yard into a communal space for everyone to enjoy. Furthermore, Simone has now been promoted to Barn Manager for the season - he really is exceptional.”

Simone’s story is a reminder of the passion, skill, and dedication that define the very best of British racing, together with how these awards really make a difference to both the person as well as to the teams they work alongside.

Looking ahead to 2026, the awards ceremony will return to the prestigious venue of Ascot Racecourse, and with generous backing of Ascot Racecourse Supports, it promises to build on their success and once again provide a fitting celebration of the skill and commitment of the people at the heart of British Racing.

For further information on the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, including categories and criteria, and to nominate visit thoroughbredawards.co.uk. Nominations close Tuesday 4 November.

RACE 6

3 . 4 5 P M T H E

S O D E XO L I V E ! G O L D C U P

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

( C L A S S 1 ) ( P R E M I E R H A N D I CA P ) ( G B B R AC E )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 8lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. See page 63 for conditions of this race

Sodexo Live! will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1

TWO FO R GO LD (I RE ) (2 16 )

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) (Shernazar)

Owner: May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Breeder: Neil R. Tector

Horse Age: 12 Weight: 12 0

Form: P26/4P2- CD

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable on the whole but smart form when runner-up in this race in 2023. Sound fourth in this a year ago and restricted to just 2 runs after, finishing second in veterans’ event back over this C&D in March. Rising 13 now and others more persuasive. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 147

2 H E N R Y ’S FR IE ND (I RE ) (2 03 )

B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: Elizabeth and Oliver Troup

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Otto Daniel Kueres

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 10

Form: P/45100- CD

Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when resuming winning ways at Newbury (26f) over Christmas before finding revised mark beyond him in a brace of high-end spring handicaps, latterly the Scottish National. Return to this trip in his favour on reappearance TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 143

3 M A R B LE SA ND S (F R) (2 0)

Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson

Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Breeder: Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 9

Form: 6/13250- C

Sponsor: Pragnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences as a novice and added to his tally in a 4-runner listed contest at Carlisle a year ago Could never land a blow in the Topham in April bit from a personal best on the level and of interest back over regulation fences.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142

4 T H E CH AN GI NG MA N (I RE ) (2 11)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle (Tamure (IRE))

Owner: Susan and John Waterworth

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Breeder: O’Sullivan Bloodstock

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 9

Form: 222123- CD

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Race rather fell apart when finally off the mark over fences in 4-runner Grade 2 over C&D in February. Matched that form when finding only a handicap blot too good in the Ultima a month later and not judged too harshly on a heavy defeat in the Grade 1 Mildmay final start.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142

5 B LOW YO UR WA D (I RE ) (1 99 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE) (Goldmark (USA))

Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: Minch Bloodstock

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 9

Form: 1615/55-

Sponsor: Plumbing World

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who improved over fences in 2023/24, winning the Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton. Found to be lame when last of 5 in Aintree Grade 1 on final start that season and not at the top of his game both starts in 2025. Since undergone breathing surgery and now goes up in distance. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

6 LE CO Q HA RD I (I RE ) (3 8)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Dollar d’Estruval (IRE) (Milan)

Owner: M. Stafford/Dan Kiely

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

Breeder: J. J. Murphy & G. Adair

Horse Age: 6

Form: 5-23234

Weight: 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win over fences but confirmed 23.8f was within his range when fourth in the Kerry National in September. Second and third both winners since so this Irish raider commands respect.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 141

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O L I V E R S TR AV E L S (I RE ) (7 )

Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: K I T partnership

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Mrs Mary Roche

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 8 Form: 434112 D

Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has been in fine form over larger obstacles in recent months, resuming winning ways at Cartmel (25.5f) in August prior to emphatically following up at Uttoxeter (3m). Improved again despite coming up just short in his hat-trick bid at Kelso

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TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 141

B H A LO O (I RE ) (1 05 )

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Dash Grange Stud

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Susannah Berry

Nico de Boinville

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 3 Form: PP13-63 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Made successful start over fences in 4-runner novices handicap at this meeting a year ago (18.8f) Added to his tally at Newbury in March and while he’s posted several underwhelming effort along the way, his third-place finish at Market Rasen in cheekpieces was a sound run.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 136

9 B E AC H C O M B E R (F R) (1 82 )

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

Owner: Mrs E. J. Wills

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Philippe Rainteau

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Form: 32P16-3 D

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up in a change of headgear when winning at Kempton in December Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f, good to soft) in May and off the track since.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

1 0 C O U R T L A N D (I RE ) (2 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 1 Form: 10/-3232 BF

Sponsor: Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored five time over fences (at up to 23f) last season and in good nick this term too, placed all 4 starts, most recently when second at Chepstow 3 weeks ago Fit and in form so he’s on the shortlist from the same mark.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 134

1 1 N E O N MO ON (I RE ) (1 82 )

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: 10 11

Form: 13624-4 D

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble on second start back last season at Chepstow in October 2024 Unable to add to tally since but he is now 2lb below that winning mark.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 130

1 2 COASTGUARD STATION ( I R E ) (3 5)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE) (Fath (USA))

Owner: CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd

Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Breeder: Michael O’Sullivan

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 10 9

Form: 16-3441 C D

Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped to 21.4f for the first time in his career and he landed a few bets at Market Rasen with Sean Bowen taking over in September. 5lb rise and a better race may find him out.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 128

1 3 S N I P E (I RE ) (7 )

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces (Halling (USA))

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Snipe

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mrs Ethel Browne

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 5

Form: 03F4-44 D

Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to score last term but some good efforts in defeat and made an eye-catching start to the new season when fourth at Worcester, finished with running left over an inadequate trip Bit disappointing then that he didn’t show more upped to 26.2f at Kelso a week ago

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 124

Visor worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 8, 12, 13 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

2024: CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) 7 12 0 Tom Bellamy 11-4 (Kim Bailey) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

7-2 The Changing Man (IRE), 13-2 Le Coq Hardi (IRE), Neon Moon (IRE), 7-1 Blow Your Wad (IRE), 8-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 9-1 Marble Sands (FR), 12-1 Bhaloo (IRE), 16-1 Snipe (IRE), 18-1 Beachcomber (FR), 20-1 Courtland (IRE), 22-1 Olivers Travels (IRE), 25-1 Two For Gold (IRE), 40-1 Coastguard Station (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Irish-raider LE COQ HARDI has yet to win a race over fences but his fourth-place finish in the Kerry National in September looks to be a strong piece of handicap form. He gets the vote in what is a wide-open contest, with The Changing Man and Henry’s Friend just a couple of potential threats.

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

Jockey: Nico De Boinville

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These are presented in a format that allows you to either home in on individual attributes or be guided by the overall Smart View score, which is a weighted average of the six attributes and, like them, is scored out of 100.

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ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

ABILITY

TRAINER

JOCKEY

JUMPING

COURSE

DISTANCE

GROUND

A blend of ability, recent form and potential.

Unique trainer ratings derived from Racing Post’s comprehensive database.

Unique jockey ratings derived from Racing Post’s comprehensive database.

An assessment of a runner’s jumping ability.

Quantifies the form horses have shown at today’s course in the past.

Assesses if the runner has the right blend of speed andv stamina to be suited by today’s race distance.

A measurement of a horse’s suitability to the current official going.

Note: Smart View is dynamic - scores may change in response to changing conditions between printing and the day of race.

1 TWO FOR GOLD

ABILITY

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

2 HENRY’S FRIEND

Trainer: Ben Pauling

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings

Jockey: Ben Jones

3 MARBLE SANDS

Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson Jockey: Kielan Woods

4 THE CHANGING MAN

Trainer: Joe Tizzard

5 BLOW YOUR WAD

Trainer: Tom Lacey

6 LE COQ HARDI

Trainer: Henry De Bromhead

7 OLIVERS TRAVELS

Trainer: Mickey Bowen

8 BHALOO

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

Jockey: Stan Sheppard

Jockey: Mike O’Connor

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell

Jockey: Nico De Boinville

BEACHCOMBER

Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

COURTLAND

Trainer: Mickey Bowen

Jockey: Shane Fenelon ABILITY

NEON MOON

Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Jack Tudor

12 COASTGUARD STATION

Trainer: Henry Oliver

Jockey: Bryan Carver

Trainer: Dan Skelton

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RACE 7

4 . 2 0 P M T H E A S COT R

O U N D TA B L E

O P E N N AT I O N A L H U N T F L AT R AC E

(C L A S S 2 ) (CAT EG O RY 1 E L I M I N AT I O N ) (G B B R AC E )

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

For four and five year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16500. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) A

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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No Horse

1 B AT H A R A (F R) (3 1)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Zamhara (Soldier of Fortune (IRE))

Owner: Mrs E. J. Wills

Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Erick Bec de la Motte

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 6

Form: 4-1 D

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on April’s debut fourth when seeing off 6 rivals at Warwick 6 months later. More will almost certainly be needed to defy a penalty but he still didn’t look the finished article at Warwick so there may be more to come TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2 DA R T M O U T H JE T (G B) (5 7 )

B g Dartmouth - Fire Jet (IRE) (Ask)

Owner: Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson

Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton

Breeder: Mary Mackie

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 6 Form: 1 D

Sponsor: John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 28/1 surprise in Worcester bumper in September but he’ll almost certainly need more to defy a penalty here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3

C A N U FE EL IT (I RE ) (2 09 )

B g Yeats (IRE) - Can U Imagine (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: Encore Racing

Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend

Breeder: J. O’Keeffe

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form: S4-

Sponsor: Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 2025) but might be more one for the longer term under Rules. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 GOV E RN O R S IS LA ND (I RE ) (- )

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Perfect Woman (IRE) (Blueprint (IRE))

Owner: Dare, Dolan-Abrahams & Warren

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Leonard H. MacMahon

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form:

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 Poet’s Word gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Baratablet. Needs checking out in the betting for a stable which enjoys plenty of bumper success. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 H IT IN T H E H E A D L IN E S (I RE ) (265 )

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 -

6 LE CO LD GR EY (F R) (- )

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Athena du Mesnil (FR) (Al Namix (FR))

Owner: The Brooks & Stewart Families

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Ecurie Cerdeval , Mme Valerie Aumont, Mr

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form:

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €95,000 Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/17f hurdle winner in France Hardi du Mesnil and smart hurdler/very smart staying chaser Gaillard du Mesnil Makes obvious paper appeal for top stable which has won 2 of the last 3 runnings of this bumper TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

Rating

7

LO U S T I C DU CH AT EL (F R) (- )

B g Masked Marvel - Eauvive du Granval (FR) (Della Francesca (USA))

Owner: Mrs Liz Prowting

Trainer: Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Breeder: Mr Nicolas Foessel & Mr Thomas Maudet

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2 Form:

Sponsor: Prowting Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Masked Marvel gelding and the first foal of an unraced sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Valseur du Granval. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

8 R U N AWAY JO E (I RE ) (1 88 )

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loughaderra Flame (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

Owner: Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate RAJ

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: J. J. & Margaret Harty

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Form: 3-2

Sponsor: Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who placed on both starts in Irish points, runner-up last time (Apr 2025). Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 S A I N T IN VI CT US (I RE ) (2 72 )

B g Order of St George (IRE) - John’s Eliza (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE))

Owner: Syd Hosie

Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Breeder: Mr Emlyn Patterson

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 11 2

Form: 2-

Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £95,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 2025). Hooded for Rules debut. Needs checking out in the betting. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

1 0 L A DY DA PP LE RO SE (I RE ) (6 )

Gr or Ro f Kingston Hill - My Viking Bay (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))

Owner: Royal Arch Racing LDR

Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford

Breeder: Mrs Mary O’Connor

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 9 Form: 6-5

Sponsor: Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers at Cheltenham and Aintree 6 months apart. Can only be watched TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Hood worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4. 2024: KAJIKIA (FR) 4 11 2 Jay Tidball 17-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 3.30pm 31/10/25

2-1 Hitintheheadlines (IRE), 11-4 Bathara (FR), 11-2 Governors Island (IRE), 6-1 Run Away Joe (IRE), 9-1 Saint Invictus (IRE), Dartmouth Jet (GB), 16-1 Lady Dapple Rose (IRE), 20-1 Loustic du Chatel (FR), 25-1 Can U Feel It (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Point winner HITINTHEHEADLINES makes obvious appeal starting out for Dan Skelton and gets the vote before market clues. Harry Fry has a very healthy 22% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons so Governors Island is another who could have a say if the betting suggests he’s fancied. Warwick winner Bathara could go well again under a penalty.

1. HITINTHEHEADLINES (IRE) 2. GOVERNORS ISLAND (IRE) 3. BATHARA (FR) R

1 2 3 4

1

BATHARA

Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

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C O M I N G UP AT AS CO T

LADBROKES NOVEMBER

RACING WEEKEND

FRIDAY 21st &

SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER

Join us for two enjoyable days of Jumps racing. Friday provides the perfect opportunity to see some of the stars of the future while Saturday’s card is headlined by the Grade 2 1965 Chase and Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle, both of which have a rich history of attracting some of the biggest names in the sport.

Off the track browse for stocking fillers or pick up some festive treats at the Christmas craft and food stalls

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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

Blow away any New Year cobwebs 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

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ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)

LIMITED BOARD

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

Felicity Barnard

Lady Celina Carter

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Harry Morley

Jonathan Parker

Lisa Perrin

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STEWARDS

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey

Joseph Chan

Chris Hill

Fergus Sweeney

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Starters

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Graham Ford

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Sam Thompson

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Christopher Collard

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Christopher Collard

Judge

Emily Jones

Doctors

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Dr Guy Mitchell

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

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Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Sarah Collins

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Vince McKevitt

Richard Painter

Stuart Shilston

Helena Warbrick

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Veterinary Officer

Howard Newitt

Veterinary Surgeons

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Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

First Race 12.55 - THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. For novice three-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. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 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 October 29th, 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 Grundon Waste Management 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Grundon Waste Management. 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. 17 entries at £72. Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6664, Second £3331, Third £1667, Fourth £833, Fifth £416 (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.30 - THE ASCOT UNDERWRITING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (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, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606 For novice four-year-olds and upwards £90 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Ascot Underwriting 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ascot Underwriting. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. 11 entries, 6 at £18 and 5 at £90. Closed October 27th, 2025

Owners Prize Money: Winner £8078, Second £4038, Third £2020, Fourth £1010, Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.05 - THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse, the second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 For four-year-olds and upwards £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). Grundon Waste Management has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 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 in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 15 entries, 2 at £100 and 13 at £500. Closed October 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.35 - THE GL events NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8985 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4139, the third £2069 and the fourth £1036 For novice four-year-olds and upwards Enter by noon, October 27th and pay £75 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 11st each, fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb, of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. GL events 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GL Events 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. 21 entries at £75. Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6885, Second £3444, Third £1721, Fourth £861. (Penalty Value £8985.90)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.10 - THE LAVAZZA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £32676 to the winning horse, the second to receive £15054, the third £7524 and the fourth £3768. For three-year-olds and upwards. £300 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb. Lavazza has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Lavazza. The sponsorship payment of £500 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 or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries, 5 at £60 and 13 at £300 Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £25038, Second £12522, Third £6258, Fourth £3132. (Penalty Value £32676) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.45 - THE SODEXO LIVE! GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse. the second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 For four-year-olds and upwards £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). Sodexo Live! have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Sodexo. The sponsorship payment of £500 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 in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. Ascot Racecourse will pay a £15,000 Bonus to the owner of the winning horse in this race, if the horse was trained in Ireland and placed in the first four places in The Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase at Listowel in September 2025 Ascot Racecourse will also pay a £5,000 bonus to any horse, trained in Ireland and placed in the first four in the Kerry National which then goes on to be placed in either the Sodexo Gold Cup or the Silver Cup at Ascot in 2025 18 entries, 1 at £100 and 17 at £500 Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.20 - THE ASCOT ROUND TABLE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. 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, October 27th and pay £50 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 11st 2lb each, fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb, of 2 races 7lb Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £50 Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6664, Second £3331, Third £1667, Fourth £833, Fifth £416 (Penalty Value £8713.65) A

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

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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:

Getty Images – gettyimages.co.uk

Megan Coggin - meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com

Nicole Hains – nicole@nicolehains.com

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.

Jockey:

Owners:

CHIANTI CLASSICO

Breeder: