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Weatherbys proudly sponsor all seven of today’s races, with the card getting underway with a competitive-looking renewal of the Weatherbys Scientific Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.
Arguably, the most interesting races are the two novices’ hurdles, starting with the Weatherbys Private Bank Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, in which the pair of previous winners stand out. Alastair Ralph, who won last year’s race with Holly Hartingo, saddles Market Rasen winner Lets Go To Vegas and the daughter of Getaway showed a good attitude to fend off odds-on favourite, Iorens.
The runner-up represented the Dan Skelton stable and the Warwickshirebased trainer runs the highly-promising Kateira this afternoon. A softground bumper winner at this track 11 months ago, she went on to finish fifth in the Nickel Coin at Aintree and created a good impression when winning a novices’ hurdle at Uttoxeter on reappearance. The longer trip looks sure to suit and the six-year-old is one of the more interesting runners on the whole card.
The Arkle Finance EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle also features a course bumper winner, with Western Zephyr successful at this track just under a year ago That form worked out quite well, with the second and third both winning next time, and like Kateira, Charlie Longsdon’s six-yearold went on to contest a Grade 2 bumper at the Grand National meeting. He failed to make an impact and shaped like he would appreciate reverting to a right-handed track, which he did when making a successful reappearance at Ludlow in November He returned to the Shropshire venue last month, where he was no match for the promising Pembroke, but should again give a good account of himself, with Sean Bowen, who was aboard for both wins under Rules, reunited with the Westerner gelding.
Of his 14 opponents – all of whom receive weight – the Gary Moore-trained Inneston is the most intriguing. A winner on his sole start in France, he beat Irish Point in an AQPS race in October 2021 and that form looks particularly strong, with the runner-up going on to win a Grade 1 and has since performed well since joining Gordon Elliott and Robcour In three starts this season, he has won a Cork maiden hurdle and finished runnerup in a brace of Grade 1s, latterly in last weekend’s Lawlors of Naas Novice Hurdle, whilst Inneston has run just once, at Newbury On his first start for 440 days, he faded late on in an introductory hurdle, which was won by stable-mate Jupiter du Gite, but there should be plenty more to come The sharper track could well be beneficial, although a slight concern would be as to whether or not this race comes too quickly (just 13 days) on the back of that British debut.
Connections of Inneston are represented by Perseus Way in the Weatherbys Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle and he was last seen finishing third in Grade 2 company. Runner-up at that same level at Cheltenham on debut, the Sea The Stars gelding
Farside: Inneston
Jupiter Du Gite
was a wide-margin winner at Leicester, before running a sound race behind Comfort Zone in Chepstow’s Finale Rated 125, he sets a good standard, although given how well he appears to stay, there is a slight concern about this sharper track on (likely) livelier ground.
Despereaux was a course-anddistance winner on his second start (ran out when holding every chance on debut at Ffos Las) and represents Jane Williams, who has her horses in red-hot form at present. She has three runners on the card and has saddled five winners from 12 runners since the turn of the year, with her 2023 form figures reading 1122126F1271. And, Samuel Spade and Chaos Control renew rivalry, having finished first and second at Kempton over Christmas. As that was a Class 2 contest, the winner has to shoulder a hefty (8lbs) penalty and isn’t, therefore, sure to confirm the form. This looks to be a really competitive seven-runner race and it isn’t inconceivable to think that a couple of these runners could be lining up in the Boodles at Cheltenham come March.
Samuel Spade is one of four runners on the card for Ben Pauling, who is another trainer who has his string in fine form. Three-time hurdles winner The Cob represents Pauling in the five-runner Weatherbys Hamilton Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase and he might be capable of defying top-weight. A Grade 2 winner as a novice hurdler, the nine-year-old relishes soft ground and made a successful start to his chasing career at Uttoxeter a month ago Despite jumping to his right (configuration of this course should, therefore, suit), he made all to beat Cobblers Dream, who won last year’s Lanzarote and finished runner-up in the Martin Pipe More is required from a 7lbs higher mark, but he might be up to the task under Kielan Woods.
The meeting concludes with the Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Chase – a 0-105 contest over an extended 2m7f – and the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide ‘Newcomers’ National Hunt Flat Race.
Several leading stables are represented in the bumper, with some noteworthy pedigrees on show. Jonjo O’Neill’s Ilestdancingspirit is a Coastal Path halfbrother to bumper winners Festival d’Ex and Good Luck Charm, whilst Dan Skelton’s Lone Soldier is a Soldier Of Fortune half-brother to Tedham, himself a smart performer (reached 131 at his peak) for Jonjo O’Neill. Kim Bailey won the bumper at Exeter on Tuesday and saddles Destroytheevidence, who is a half-brother to Arizona Cardinal (won a novices’ handicap chase in October), useful mare Lilly Pedlar and bumper winner Spike Jones.
And, Newmarket-based Flat trainer Rae Guest runs the filly Fashionelle, who is Aidan Coleman’s only ride of the day. Guest saddled the filly Kutaiba to win a junior bumper at this track in early-November and this daughter of Champs Elysees is a half-sister to a hurdles winner, so ought to stay the trip Guest has actually only had two National Hunt runners so far this season, with the other finishing fourth in the bumper at Doncaster on Tuesday. Being Flat-bred, she probably wouldn’t want too much rain, but receives both the sex and age allowances so carries just 10-2.
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Samuel Spade
Nearside: The Cob
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O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T
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COMMODORE MILLER (GB) (255) 042P0-P 6 11-6
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milliegait
Caoilin Quinn J
O Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley T
B The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills Fawley House Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler at his best but he was pulled up in handicap at Fakenham in May on his final run for Nicky Henderson. Has something to prove for his new yard TFRHHIII BHA97
12 CLONGOWES (IRE)
(396) 033/P33- 9
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Punctilious
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Daniel Sansom J
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Darley
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021 with a couple of placed efforts in handicaps but hasn’t been seen since. Has had wind surgery Can only really be watched given the length of the absence. TFRHHIII BHA96
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GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) (53) 420-035 7 11-2
Br B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR)
Bradley Harris (6) J
O Honestly Racing Milton Harris, Warminster T B Mr Michel Larobe Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldonhissoleoutinginbumpersbutbettersignsoverhurdlesandlikelytobemorecompetitive now handicapping back up in trip in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA93
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Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones J O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T B Miss Irene T. Walsh TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when second at Fakenham in May but failed to back it up twice since. Has to race from 3lb out of handicap on this first outing for 7 months. TFR
BHA76 17 CAPTAIN GRINNAWAY (IRE) (244) 00P55-P 6 10-2 Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Drumlynn Lass (IRE) Ned Fox (3) J O Ms M. L. Peterson Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B Richard Cavanagh Revival Solutions Group Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form over hurdles and off since pulling up on his Uttoxeter chase debut in May. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue strap. 6lb out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2022: ALBERIC (FR) 5 9 11 Jack Martin 5-4 (Philip Hobbs) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7, 13, 17 Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 10, 12, 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 12. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Monjules (FR), 13-2 Sermando (FR), 9-1 Clapton Hill (GB), 12-1 Maid On The Moon (GB), 14-1 No No Tango (GB), 16-1 Gavroche d’Allier (FR), 18-1 Pearly Island (GB), 20-1 Dom Bosco
Hector Jaguen (FR), 25-1 Coconut Tudor (IRE), Lopes Dancer (IRE), 28-1 Glance At Me (GB), 50-1 Clongowes
Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 80-1 Commodore Miller (GB), 100-1 Captain Grinnaway (IRE) PLAY SMARTER MONJULES likely has more to give for the Harry Fry stable and is
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006-26 5 10-2 Br B m Passing Glance - Marys Legend Shane Quinlan J O Robert and Sandra Davenport Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedsecondon20.5fcoursehandicapdebutonreappearanceinNovemberandperhapsfoundthe run coming a bit quick on her when well-held sixth at Ludlow 13 days later. Freshened up since. TFRHHHII BHA78 15 LOPES DANCER (IRE) (44) 6///-54
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VIEW Veteran who bagged pair of small-field events on AW Flat early last year Poor form belatedly returned to hurdles in November but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. TFRHHHII BHA77
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 18 colours no horse age st-lb 1 KATEIRA (GB) (54) 15-1 C 6 11-10 Br B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) Harry Skelton J O Little Lodge Farm & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEWLooked goodprospect whenwinning bumper here on debutand foundplenty whenmaking asuccessful start over hurdles at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in November Can score again with the step up in trip to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA2 LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) (64) F2-1 D 5 11-10 Br B m Getaway (GER) - Danielle’s Journey Jonathan Burke J O Let’s Go To Vegas Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B Miss E. Hamilton Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in Irish points before game winner of a mares maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) on Rules debut. Can go well again with progress to come. TFRHHHHI BHA3 DANA’S GEM (IRE) (18) 3 5 11-3 Br B m Milan - At Present (IRE) Jonjo
J O Mr G Freeman Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mr Matt O’Connor Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when well-beaten third of 13 in mares novice hurdle at Wincanton
debut 18 days ago, taking third late on. Up in trip Should do better TFR
4 DERSY SOCIAL (GB) (13) P 6 11-3 Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Drop of Spirit (IRE) Tom Cannon J O Suiter Developments& Suiter Construction Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd E.N. Suiter & Sons Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Looked badly inneed of experiencewhen pulled upin mares novice hurdle at Warwick (21f)on debut 13 days ago One for further down the line TFRHHIII BHA5 MASKED DANCE (FR) (52) 443 5 11-3 Br Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR) Alex Edwards (3) J O Mr Philip Rowley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes Adm Protexin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame both starts in bumpers and showed ability on hurdles bow when third of 11 in mares maiden at Southwell (15.8f) in November Should know more this time around. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA6 MIDNIGHTINBRESIL (GB) (64) 50-P 6 11-3 Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Farewellatmidnight Kielan Woods J O Mrs J. Way Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Mrs J. Way Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling after 8 months off, pulled up in maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November TFRHIIII BHA7 POLICE ACADEMY (IRE) (43) 1-53 6 11-3 Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE) Daryl Jacob J O Million in Mind Partnership Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Tom Radley Goffs UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shaped like a stayer both starts under Rules so far, keeping on for third in mares maiden at Leicester (20.5f) on hurdles debut in December Open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA8 PRESENTING BELLE (IRE) (9) F/-P 6 11-3 Br B m Valirann (FR) - Lace Parasol (IRE) Bryony Frost J O J and J McAndrew Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Susan Bredin Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW A faller in her only point in April 2021, first beaten when pulled up in mares maiden hurdle at Hereford (21.7f) on Rules debut 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. TFRHHIII BHA2m 4f 145y SECOND RACE 1.30 THE WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 150 runners, 19%) runs KATEIRA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs DANA’S GEM Longest Traveller: SINURITA trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 135 miles.
O’Neill Jr.
(15.2f) on
HHHII BHA
time by No 8. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Kateira (GB), 4-1 Lets Go To Vegas (IRE), 6-1 Police Academy (IRE), 8-1 Masked Dance (FR), 10-1 Symphorine (FR), 14-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), 20-1 Sinurita (IRE), 33-1 Rose And Thistle (GB), 50-1 Dersy Social (GB), Presenting Belle (IRE), 200-1 Midnightinbresil (GB) PLAY SMARTER
A bumper winner here on debut, KATEIRA made an impressive start over hurdles when successful at Uttoxeter and she can score again with the promise of more to come upped in trip The main danger could be Lets Go To Vegas, who was a game winner of her first start under Rules, with Masked Dance completing the shortlist.
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Cinderella Rose David
O Jones Broughtons Wilson Weaver Kim
T B Coln Valley Stud Kim
TIMEFORMVIEWWentwithlittlepromisefirsttimeupwhenfourteenthof18inmaresbumperatWarwickinNovember, tailed off back straight. Needs to leave that effort well behind
in trip for
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Br Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Snow Berry
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J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary
T B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire K M
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragementamidstgreennesswhenrunner-upinaFontwellbumper(17.7f)ondebutinMay.However,after8months off finished well held in listed mares race at Cheltenham last time Yard capable of readying a
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(IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE) Luca Morgan J
Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T
Brendan Nolan Tote S
VIEWThirdof4finisherssolestartinIrishpointsinOctober2020 Shapedasifbadlyneedingtherunwhenwellheld
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in November.
now applied. TFRHHIII BHA-
SPARKLING BIRD (FR) (600) 31- 7 11-3
(USA) - Splendid Senorita (IRE) Non Runner J
David Dennis Racing Club David Dennis, Banbury T
SYMPHORINE (FR) (62)
5 11-3
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Moore, Horsham
Elite Products Ltd S
hurdles debutante. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED
2022: HOLLY HARTINGO (IRE) 6 11 7 Jonathan Burke 10-11 (Alastair Ralph) 8 ran Tongue Strap
time by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KATEIRA 2.LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) 3.MASKED DANCE (FR) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE (600) Da NON-RUNNER TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at weatherbys.co.uk GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares. 130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others Visit our directory racingtogether.co.uk/directory/
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 22 colours no horse age st-lb 1 THE COB (IRE) (38) P4PP-31 D 9 11-11 Br B g Let The Lion Roar - Millenium Love (IRE) Kielan Woods J O The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Second Chance Syndicate Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner in 2020/21. Bit of a mixed record last term but he took superbly to fences when making all at Uttoxeter last month. 7lb rise looks lenient. TFRHHHHH BHA136 2 JAY JAY REILLY (IRE) (22) 21310-5 7 11-5 Br B g Fame And Glory - Garden City (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Patrick Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2mKemptonnoviceinNovember2021andaDoncasterhandicapwhenuppedto19.4finJanuary Given a considerate introduction to fences at Ffos Las last month and is expected to step up on that. TFRHHHHI BHA130 3 BALKO SAINT (FR) (89) 1504-36 6 10-11 Br B g Balko (FR) - Sainte Cupid (FR) Mr Peter Summers (7) J O Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over hurdles last season but did win a small-field listed novice over 2m in October 2021. Has failed to beat a rival all 3 outings over fences, though. TFRHHHII BHA122 4 GUERNESEY (FR) (18) 331U40 7 10-10 Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Tom O’Brien J O Mr Terry Warner Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who deservedly got his head back in front at Warwick (19f, good) in October Bit disappointing at Kempton 18 days ago and now switches to fences. TFRHHHII BHA121 5 RAFFLE TICKET (GB) (42) 4/F2/13-3 C 9 10-10 Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Halo Flora Alex Edwards (3) J O Countess Cathcart Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B Shade Oak Stud Adm Protexin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedpointwinnerwhocementedpositivestartoverhurdleswhenlandingamaidenatHuntingdon(20.6f)back in spring 2021. Restricted to just 2 runs since but chase/handicap debut at Sandown last month was positive. TFRHHHHI BHA121 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: OUR POWER (IRE) 7 11 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-4 (Sam Thomas) 4 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 The Cob (IRE), 10-3 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE), 4-1 Raffle Ticket (GB), 10-1 Balko Saint (FR), 11-1 Guernesey (FR) PLAY SMARTER THE COB switched to chasing pretty late in the day but looked a natural when making all at Uttoxeter last month and his revised mark looks well within range Jay Jay Reilly seems sure to step up on his Ffos Las return and is feared most. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE COB (IRE) 2.JAY JAY REILLY (IRE) 3.RAFFLE TICKET RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE 2m 3f 189y THIRD RACE 2.00 THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £18000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 150 runners, 19%) runs JAY JAY REILLY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs THE COB Longest Traveller: BALKO SAINT trained by Mrs Williams, South Molton, 224 miles.
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 26 colours no horse age st-lb 1 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (24) 110-13 CD BF 6 11-8 Br B g Westerner - Beneficial Breeze (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Longrove Stud Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/C&Dbumperwinnerwhojustifiedstronglatesupportsenthurdlingafter8monthsoffatLudlowinNovember Ranbelowthat levelwhenthirdunderapenaltythereamonthlaterbutit’sstillearlydaysandhehasobviousclaimsinaracelackingdepth. TFRHHHHI BHA120 2 ANY BISCUITS (IRE) (316) 5006- 6 11-2 Br B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE) Paul O’Brien J O The Oh Crumbs Syndicate Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T B Robert Prendergast All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in 2 bumpers/maiden hurdles in Ireland for S. Curling. TFRHHIII BHA3 BURY WALLS (GB) (123) 0-260 6 11-2 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shuile Role Mr Huw Edwards (7) J O Mr Simon Edwards Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury T B Simon Edwards TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points but well held in a pair of bumpers at Worcester 3 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA4 CITY ROLLER (IRE) (12) 622P 5 11-2 Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Pearl’s A Singer (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J O The City Rollers Laura Horsfall, Towcester T B F. R. Jarvey TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding who improved with each start in bumpers but didn’t take to hurdling at the first attempt at Fakenham 12 days ago, struggling circuit out. TFRHHIII BHA5 GALAXY MOON (FR) (59) 6 BF 5 11-2 Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Porquerollaise (FR) David Bass J O Wendy Prince Racing Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Harass de Lassos et al Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 Spanish Moon gelding who was sent off favourite for a Hereford bumper in November but didn’t achieve much. TFRHHIII BHA6 INGENNIO (FR) (65) 3-50 5 11-2 Br B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Kielan Woods J O Mrs Susan Fox Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee R H Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Justmodest in bumpersand wellheld onBangor hurdling debut65daysago. Tongue strapon for 1st time. Also had breathing op TFRHHIII BHA7 INNESTON (FR) (13) 1-3 5 11-2 Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) Jamie Moore J O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWLandedabumperforGabrielLeendersonhisonlystartinFranceandshapedwithplentyofencouragementsenthurdlingafter15months offwhen22lengthsthirdinintroductoryeventatNewbury(16.3f,soft)13daysago Suretoimproveandwinracesoverhurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA8 LET IT SHINE (GB) (36) 0-060 5 11-2 Br Bl g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - My Belle (FR) Liam Harrison (3) J O Mr Mark Dunphy & Mr Michael Scudamore Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect in bumpers and just similar form over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA1m 7f 171y FOURTH RACE 2.30 THE ARKLE FINANCE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier)
for novice four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 150 runners, 19%) runs STEAL MY SUNSHINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs TORULA Longest Traveller: LET IT SHINE trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 135 miles.
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B Mr W. Kinsey Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
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O Mrs V. Palmer Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T B J. H. Kidd BCB Warehouse S
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A likely match between INNESTON and Western Zephyr The former won a strong bumper for Gabriel Leenders on his only start in France and shaped with lots of encouragement on his recent hurdling debut at Newbury, so he’s preferred to Charlie Longsdon’s 6-y-o, who was a shade disappointing under a penalty last time
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S TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpoints.BeatenalongwayonLingfieldhurdlingdebutbutshowedmoredownintripwhenfifth in 15-runner noviceat Chepstow (2m)17 days ago,not knocked about. Well worth monitoring with a view tohandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA13 WARNER’S CROSS (IRE) (62) 3P-0 6 11-2 Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Cellar Door (IRE) Ben Poste J O Mr John Griffin Clare Hobson,
T B Mrs Claire Doyle Clare Hobson Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points but offered little in a Uttoxeter bumper on Rules debut 62 days ago TFRHIIII
14 WELSH CHARGER (IRE) (71) 6-5 5 11-2 Br B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Jones, Spiers & Hartwell Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B Mr S. Shanahan Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in a brace of bumpers 7 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA15 TRUDIEMADLYDEEPLY (GB) (24) 0P0 6 10-9 Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Compton Chick (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan J O Coral Racing Club for Colleagues Robbie Llewellyn,
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 30 colours no horse st-lb 1 SAMUEL SPADE (GER) (17) 1 D 11-8 Br B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Summarily (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton T B J. De Jong Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlat(stays11.5f)forDavidO’Mearawhowassoldfor47,000gnsandtookwelltothisnewdisciplineatthefirstattempt whenscoringatKemptonlastmonth,likelytohavebeatenChaosControlfurtherifhehadn’tblunderedthelast.Moretocome TFRHHHHI BHA2 CASI CRUDO (GB) (17) 312 11-0 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Adalawa (IRE) Bryan Carver J O T Acott, L Cross, Sean Cross, P Johnston Alex Hales, Edgecote T B M. W. Graff Lactodorum Contracts Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromhurdlingbowwhenlanding7-runnerjuvenileatMarketRasenearlylastmonthandmatchedthat form when runner-up to Start In Front at Wetherby since. Will need to take it up a notch to feature here though. TFRHHIII BHA116 3 CHAOS CONTROL (IRE) (17) 2 11-0 Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Va Pensiero (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J O Oakman Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Mr Declan Murphy Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatwhomadewinningdebutforcurrentyardatWolverhampton(12.2f)inNovemberandnearly followeduponhurdlingbowwhen11/2lengthssecondof9toSamuelSpadeatKemptonrecently Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA4 DESPEREAUX (FR) (55) r1 CD 11-0 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR) David Noonan J O Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWHeldeverychancewhenranoutatlastonhurdlingdebutatFfosLasinOctoberbutmadeamends5weekslaterwhen scoring in C&D novice (good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago Place claims probably the best he can hope for today. TFRHHIII BHA5 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (17) 213 D 11-0 Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Jamie Moore J O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulonFlat,battlingwelltowinaNewburyhandicapinSeptember RanacrackerpitchedintoaGrade2onhurdledebutwhenrunner-upat CheltenhamtheneasilylandedshortoddsatLeicester.BetterformwhengoingcloseinaChepstowGrade1lasttimesolookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA125 6 POLYPHONIC (IRE) (18) 31 11-0 Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aim To Please (FR) Mitchell Bastyan J O Honestly Racing Milton Harris, Warminster T B Dance Thoroughbreds Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 11f winner on Flat and sold from Karl Burke 42,000 gns in October In need of the experience on hurdling debut at LeicesterbutleftthatformbehindfittedwithahoodwhenboltingupatFontwell(17.7f,soft)onBoxingDay.Moretocome TFRHHHHI BHA119 7 START IN FRONT (FR) (17) 55-361 D 11-0 Br Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Extra Terrestrial (FR) Nathan Moscrop J O Mr Robin Oliver Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Jacques Beres Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerwhomatchedthepickofhisFrenchform(forK.Tavares)ashemadeasuccessfulstartfornewconnections after8monthsoffatWetherby(16f,heavy)17daysago,impressingwithsomeaccuratejumping.Worthconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: KOTMASK (FR) 4 10 12 Jamie Moore 6-5 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Hood worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Perseus Way (IRE), 11-2 Start In Front (FR), 6-1 Polyphonic (IRE), 15-2 Chaos Control (IRE), 8-1 Samuel Spade (GER), 17-2 Casi Crudo (GB), 16-1 Despereaux (FR) 1m 7f 171y FIFTH RACE 3.00 THE WEATHERBYS CHATTERIS FEN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for juvenile four yrs old ™ Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (18 wins from 127 runners, 14%) runs PERSEUS WAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs SAMUEL SPADE Fancy That: G L Moore won this race in 2013 and 2022. The stable runs PERSEUS WAY today. Longest Traveller: DESPEREAUX trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 224 miles.
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Cases can be made for most of these but PERSEUS WAY took his form up a notch when
finishing
a close third in a Grade 1 at Chepstow over the Christmas period and with Gary Moore having tasted success in this corresponding event 12 months ago, he’s taken to repeat the feat today. Last-time-out winners Polyphonic and Samuel Spade both warrant plenty of respect with
better to come so they can chase home the selection in that order
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J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK 36 colours no horse age st-lb 1 MANINTHESHADOWS (IRE) (74) 0P1U1-1 D 8 12-0 Br Ch g Well Chosen - Grannys Kitchen (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J O Mr A Riley Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Con Smyth Wasdell
S TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on sole start in this sphere at Uttoxeter last December but winner of all 3 completed starts
including on return at Hereford (25.5f). Big player if his jumping passes the test at the second attempt over fences. TFR
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mark at Fakenham in October. Creditable efforts since and should be on the
3 SMOKING PIGEON (GB) (18) 4323F-3 D 9 11-10 Br B g Midnight Legend - Velvet Dove Connor Brace J O Kilkenny Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Pauline Harkin Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhoimprovedonopeninghurdlesexploitswhenplacedinhandicapsatHuntingdon/Wincantonlastyear. Showed aptitude for chasing but probably needed the run here on reappearance. Should make his presence felt.
4 JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE) (18) P-406 6 11-8 Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Miss Baden (IRE) Ben Jones J O Barratt, Signy & Spiers Oliver Signy, Lambourn T B Mr J. McDonald Oliver Signy Racing Llp S TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in an Irish hunter for John Joseph Hanlon. Just modest form over hurdles for current yard but return to chasing could help TFRHHHII BHA99 5 T’ARAISON (FR) (79) 040P4-4 BF 6 10-10 Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Al Gane (FR) Jamie Brace (7) J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mr Emmanuel Clayeux Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Not a great deal of encouragement so far, no impact despite attracting support over hurdles on reappearance at Chepstow. Has had another break and worth monitoring in the betting again. TFRHHHII BHA87 6 ALRIGHT CHIEF (IRE) (52) 2/U012-3 CD 11 10-10 Br B or Br g Daylami (IRE) - Lee Valley Native (IRE) Charlie Todd J O Mrs Beverley Bostock and Mr Steve Evason Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T B D. Eiffe Allwood Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark under Rules at Huntingdon around a year ago and followed it with a good second. Probably needed his reappearance at Southwell, and might well be back on his game TFRHHHII BHA87 7 LESKINFERE (IRE) (13) 3114-PP CD 10 10-2 Br B g Darsi (FR) - Taipans Girl (IRE) Ben Poste J O Mr J. R. Cornwall John Cornwall, Melton Mowbray T B John Blake TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got his head in front when successful in handicap chase at Huntingdon in March and followed up back there 8 days later. Disappointing so far this term, though. TFRHHIII BHA75 8 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (33) P65-PP3 10 10-2 Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T B Miss B. L. Jones Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition S TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA69 2m 7f 129y SIXTH RACE 3.30 THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3393, 2nd £1696, 3rd £848, 4th £424, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4436.04) Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (31 wins from 106 runners, 29%) runs SMOKING PIGEON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs MANINTHESHADOWS and T’ARAISON Longest Traveller: DAN’S CHOSEN trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 209 miles.
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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Manintheshadows (IRE), 11-4 Dan’s Chosen (IRE), 4-1 Smoking Pigeon (GB), 11-1 T’Araison (FR), 20-1 Jigginstown King (IRE), Alright Chief (IRE), 33-1 Leskinfere (IRE), 50-1 Chain Smoker (GB), 250-1 Godiva’s Bay (IRE)
MANINTHESHADOWS didn’t fire on his only previous go over fences but has thrived over hurdles and this mark looks appealing if his jumping holds up at the second attempt in this sphere. Dan’s Chosen is a solid alternative and Smoking Pigeon is likely to build on his recent chasing debut here.
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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: FREDDY FANATAPAN 7 11 0 David Noonan 10-3 (Stuart Kittow) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7. Stewards Note: T’ARAISON: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. GODIVA’S BAY: Following its run on 2/6/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe
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B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Tedham, stays 3 1/4m, and fair hurdler Lily of Leysbourne Needs considering for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA5 TARAS HALLS (IRE) (-) 5 11-8 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE) Bryony Frost J O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Mr Tom Ford Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Terresita. Dam (c105/h98) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner. One for shortlist on debut. TFRHHHII BHA6 CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) (-) 4 10-9 Br B g Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Susan & Catherine Rose Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler All Is Good. Dam unraced. Newcomers from yard often fancied so he warrants plenty of respect. TFRHHHHI BHA7 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (-) 4 10-9 Br B or Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Charlie Hammond J O MMG Racing Nick Kent, Brigg T B R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWGeordielandgelding.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/fairchaserGrandGold,stays 2 1/2m, and fair hurdler Buddy Holly Dam 1 1/4m winner Wears hood. Considered if market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA8 KOOKY (FR) (-) 4 10-9 Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Kotkicha (FR) David Noonan J O Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWKamsingelding.Half-brothertofairlyuseful Frenchhurdler/chaserKorkoueeandfairlyusefulhurdler/ chaser Kitchapoly, stayed 2 1/2m. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA1m 7f 171y SEVENTH RACE 4.00 THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40) Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (28 wins from 150 runners, 19%) runs LONE SOLDIER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs J Williams (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs KOOKY Longest Traveller: KOOKY trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 224 miles.
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Magic Circle Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
Mr Nicolas Foessel & Mr Thomas Maudet Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Festival d’Ex,
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T B Brian Moran
S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR
Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Sonnetation (IRE)
O Watching Over You Partnership
B The ‘In Recovery’ Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW £4,500 3-y-o, Nathaniel
Wears tongue strap. Betting can prove a good indicator.
11
Br B f Champs Elysees - Featherlight
O Miss V. Markowiak
B Miss Victoria Markowiak
TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including
winner on Flat. She’s worth a second look.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ODIN’S QUEST 4 10 7 Jamie Moore 15-8 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Destroytheevidence (GB), 6-1 Lone Soldier (GB), 13-2 Corporal Jackjones
8-1 Ilestdancingspirit (FR), 17-2 Fashionelle (IRE), 10-1 Taras Halls (IRE), 12-1 Watching Over You (GB), 14-1 Everbest St George (GB), 16-1 Kooky (FR), 20-1 Geordie Night (GB) PLAY SMARTER The market should reveal plenty in this closing bumper with no form to go on but Kim Bailey has his string in excellent nick so his well-related DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE gets the vote Nigel Twiston-Davies has also enjoyed more success in bumpers this term and his Corporal Jackjones is feared most ahead of Lone Soldier TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE 2.CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) 3.LONE SOLDIER RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE NON-RUNNER NEXT MEETING | FRIDAY 27 JANUARY T: 01480 453 373 E: huntingdonenquiries@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares. TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR find out more about today’s race sponsor at weatherbys.co.uk FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL THE ACTION @HUNTINGDON_RACE
HAMMER (IRE)
10-9
Lacey, Woolhope
Plusbac
IIIII BHA10 WATCHING OVER YOU
4 10-9
Bradley Harris (7) J
Milton Harris, Warminster T
Bresbet S
gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Poetic Motion. Dam 1m-9.5f winner
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-2
Aidan Coleman J
Rae Guest, Newmarket T
Keystone Law S
fair 2 1/4m hurdle winner Zarrar. Dam 11f-2m
TFRHHHII BHA-
(IRE),
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First Race 1.00 - THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3907 to the winning horse The second to receive £1798, the third £899, the fourth £449 and the fifth £224. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, 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 January 10th, 2023, 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 any such winner 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 Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 32 entries at £36. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2989; Second £1494; Third £747; Fourth £374; Fifth £186. (Penalty Value £3907.94) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.30 - THE WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £40. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.00 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £90 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries, 1 at £90 and 11 at £90 - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.30 - THE ARKLE FINANCE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 25 entries at £36. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHATTERIS
FEN JUVENILE HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 2)
(GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372 for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 hurdle race 4lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £125. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.30 - THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4436 to the winning horse The second to receive £2041, the third £1020, the fourth £510 and the fifth £254. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3393; Second £1696; Third £848; Fourth £424; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4436.04)
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-toPoint Racing. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £20. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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