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3 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR)(58) 11114-1 CD Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) 13 O Bryan Drew B
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TIMEFORMVIEW DisappointedinAintreeGrade1noviceonfinalstartlastseasonbutthat’shisonlydefeatin6outingsoverfences,bouncingbackingoodstylewhen TFRHHHHI BHA1 3 1/2 lengths clearin Charlie Hall onWetherbyreappearance. Respected fortrainerwith outstanding record inthis. 3
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (45 wins from 240 runners, 19%) runs MATTERHORN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs MATTERHORN WEIGHTWATCHER: SOARING GLORY won off a handicap mark of 143, his rating is now down 8lb to 135. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AURIGNY MILL trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 191 miles.
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age
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SOARING GLORY (IRE) (11) 50-3525 D
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BROOKIE (IRE) (30) 64-4101 CD
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ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (75) 1/1-213 D
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YORKSEA (IRE) (38) 41400-T BF
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AURIGNY MILL (FR) (15) 4012-51 D
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TAPLEY (GB) (25) 6-30134 CD
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Br B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE) Kevin Brogan J O Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B A. V. Bloodstock Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler at his best, winner of the Betfair Hurdle in 2021. However, largely below par since landing a a Listed handicap atAscot in Octoberofthatyearand has come up short offthis reduced mark at Doncasterthe lasttwice. TFRHHIII BHA135 Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J O Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Arthur Fennelly Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland and has won 2 of his 3 starts since joining Anthony Honeyball, most recently producing a career-bestwhen accounting for9 rivals overthis C&D (soft) last month. 5lb rise demands more but he’s clearlyin good nick. TFRHHHII BHA131 Br B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR) Lorcan Williams J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Henri Devin Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWenttherightwaylastseasonanddefiedapenaltyinfinestylefollowingabreathingoperationand7-monthbreakatTaunton(16.5f,goodtosoft)inNovember. TurnedoverwhenoddsonforanoviceeventoverthesameC&Dsincebutthatformisstrongandmarkforthishandicapdebutlooksfair. TFRHHHHH BHA128 (+4) Br B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Peter Tyrrell Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoeasilylandedtheoddsonhurdlingbowatWorcester(2m,goodtosoft)inSeptember.Subsequentthirduppedto19.4finaChepstow Grade2novicewasnobackwardstep(sinceundergoneawindop)andmaywellhavemoretoofferdroppingbackintripforthishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA127
Br B g Champs Elysees - Affascinare (IRE) Rex Dingle J O Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Fethard Bloodstock Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedfirmlyontheupwhenwinning2mhandicapsatPlumptonandCheltenhamonfirst2outingsforChrisGordon.Goodrun ofform has cometo a haltwith belowparefforts atAscot and Newburysince,though, and he needsto get back ontrack. TFRHHHII BHA126 Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Queen’s Jewel Niall Houlihan (3) J O Aura Racing Gary Moore, Horsham T B Wertheimer & Frere K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGambledonwhenlandingaFontwellhandicaplastDecemberbeforefinishingafinefourthintheBetfairHurdleatNewbury.Fitfrom agood run ontheFlatbut blottedhis copybook byrefusingtorace backatFontwell last month and nowtried inavisor. TFRHHIII BHA123 Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) Fergus Gillard J O Mrs E. Weld Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T B Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde Hartnoll Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftpreviouseffortswellbehindtogetoffthemarkin14-runnernoviceatTauntoninMarch.FurtherprogresswhentakingaWincanton handicap(15.2f,heavy)15daysagoinreadyfashion15daysagoanda7lbriseisunlikelytopreventanotherboldshow. TFRHHHHI BHA123 Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) Elizabeth Gale (7) J O The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformwithabangwhenbagginga13-runnerC&DhandicapinNovember.CreditablethirdtoBrookieback here nexttime andwasn’t disgraced in a Grade 3 Newburyhandicap latest but he looksvulnerable allthe same. TFRHHIII BHA115
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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) 6 11 8 James Bowen 10-3 (Nicky Henderson) 14 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Matterhorn (FR), 11-4 Rock House (IRE), 11-2 Aurigny Mill (FR), 8-1 Brookie (IRE), 10-1 Our Champ (IRE), 18-1 Tapley (GB), 22-1 Soaring Glory (IRE), 28-1 Yorksea (IRE) MATTERHORN didn’t appear to find a great deal off the bridle when runner-up in a Taunton novice last time, but it would be premature to question his constitution at this early stage and, in any case, that form looks all the better in light of the easy subsequent victories of the two that he divided. PLAY SMARTER With improvement likely now pitched into a handicap, he gets the nod ahead of Aurigny Mill, who did the job well at Wincanton recently, and fellow handicap debutant Rock House.
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MATTERHORN (FR) 2.AURIGNY MILL (FR) 3.ROCK HOUSE (IRE)
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs SIR GINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (11 wins from 40 runners, 28%) runs SIR GINO FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2014, 2016 and 2020. The stable runs SIR GINO today. A King won this race in 2015 and 2017. The stable runs INSANITY today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPICED RUM trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 157 miles.
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11-5
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11-0
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NACHTGEIST (IRE) (119)
11-0
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ROYAL WAY (FR) (19) 3
11-0
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SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (201)
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TORNEO (FR) (33) 2
11-0
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SINDRI (GB) (50)
10-7
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Anzi Star (FR) Nico de Boinville J O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Won Listed newcomers race at Auteuil (by 1 3/4 lengths from Salvator Mundi, form working out well) in 2022/23: has left C. &Y. Lernerand had breathing operation. Sureto progress starting out forleading stable so he’s a fascinating runner. TFRHHHHH BHABr B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Queen’s Dream (IRE) Tom Cannon J O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Star Pointe Ltd Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner who was sent off odds-on to make a winning hurdles debut at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, onlyto finish third. Sure to build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Eyeshine Ben Ffrench Davis J O The Agincourt Partnership Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T B W. Farish Snr & Flaxman Stables Ireland The Cherwell Group, High View Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulon Flat(stays 1 1/2m), recording creditable placed efforts inhandicaps on hislast3starts. Coped quitewell with heavygroundwhen second of7 starting out overhurdles at Sandown 3weeks ago, Opento improvement. TFRHHHHI BHABr Ch c Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Middleham Park XCV & Avon Racing Ltd Anthony Charlton, Warminster T B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to top-class hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Melon: useful on Flat in Germany, stays 1 3/4m, won maiden last time. Has left Waldemar Hickst ahead ofthis hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) Niall Houlihan J O Mr Keith F. J. Loads Gary Moore, Horsham T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in France. Failed to settle and made a couple of mistakes but opening hurdles run at Sandown 3 weeks ago was pretty promising. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Australia - Chatting (IRE) Isabelle Ryder J O Mrs R. Field Gary Brown, Swindon T B Chatting Partnership Frank Inns S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on second of 2 starts in Flat maidens. Sold from Joseph Patrick O’Brien 12,000 gns in July and has been gelded ahead ofthis hurdles debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Torneo Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS Betvictor S TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulwinneron Flat in France forJean-Claude Rouget. Changed handsfor€110,000 inJulyand made apromising start inthis spherewhen secondof7in2mjuvenilehurdleatCattericklastmonth,hisjumpinglackingfluencyattimes.Thatformisn’tgreatbutheshouldprogress. TFRHHHII BHABr B f New Approach (IRE) - Marie Baa (FR) Sean Houlihan J O Mr S. Rushworth Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T B Ashbrittle Stud Gmr Couriers Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat, stays 1 3/4m, not disgraced in handicap last time. Sold from Michael Bell 10,000 gns later in November. TFRHIIII BHA-
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Br B f Seahenge (USA) - Thuit (IRE) Robert Dunne J O Mr D. A. Olver Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T B Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEWFairstaying handicapperon Flat, improving again when wide-margin winnerinverytesting conditions at Bath (17f) in October. Promising start overhurdleswhen runner-up in juvenile at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy, 7/2) a fortnight ago but it looked attritional. TFRHHIII BHA-
2022: SAMUEL SPADE (GER) 3 11 0 Kielan Woods 9-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 4, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note: ROYAL WAY: Following its run on 8/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free and lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Sir Gino (FR), 17-2 Ithaca’s Arrow (GB), 14-1 Insanity (GB), Torneo (FR), 18-1 Nachtgeist (IRE), 22-1 Royal Way (FR), 33-1 Spiced Rum (GB), 150-1 Sullivan Bay (IRE), 300-1 Sindri (GB) The Listed race SIR GINO won at Auteuil in April worked out very well indeed and this well-touted Triumph Hurdle candidate can successfully concede weight all round.
PLAY SMARTER Ithaca’s Arrow and Insanity will ensure he doesn’t have it all his own way.
SECOND RACE
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIR GINO (FR) 2.ITHACA’S ARROW 3.INSANITY
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WAYWARD LAD NOVICES’ CHASE
FIRST RAN IN
1988
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
RUN OVER THREE MILES
BOOTHILL
GRADE 2
3,219 METRES
12 FENCES TO BE JUMPED
TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF
£54,000
£29,614 TO THE WINNER
TRAINER: HARRY FRY JOCKEY: JONATHAN BURKE OWNER: BRIAN & SANDY LAMBERT
10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR
With the exit of his main market rival Lac De Constance at the eighth fence, Boothill proved too strong for the Betfair Hurdle winning duo Aucunrisque and Glory And Fortune who finished in that order.
YEAR HORSE
TRAINER
JOCKEY
2022 BOOTHILL
Harry Fry
Jonathan Burke
2021 EDWARDSTONE Tom Cannon
Alan King
2020 SHISHKIN
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson
2019 GLOBAL CITIZEN Ben Pauling
David Bass
2018 DYNAMITE DOLLARS Paul Nicholls
Harry Cobden
2017 CYRNAME
Paul Nicholls
Sean Bowen
2016 ALTIOR
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
2015 AR MAD
Gary Moore
Josh Moore
2014 VIBRATO VALTAT Paul Nicholls
Noel Fehily
2013 DODGING BULLETS Paul Nicholls
Daryl Jacob
Given a patient and smart ride by Jonathan Burke who was calm headed in the saddle, he gave the impression that he always knew his mount was going to get there. He jumped well throughout and only had to be ridden approaching the last to get the job complete in good fashion, keeping on strongly inside the final half a furlong. No Match for the Arkle runner-up Jonbon in the Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown, he proved he is still a class act at this level to register his third win since being sent chasing.
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CONTESTEDTHE HENRY VIII NOVICES CHASE
WINNING FAVOURITES
KEY CONTENDERS MASTER CHEWY
A consistent hurdler last season who always looked like he would made a better chaser which was proved true when making an emphatic chasing debut at Aintree, jumping superbly. He has subsequently hit the crossbar on his next two starts in handicap company and looks the one to beat here.
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NICKLE BACK
Made a phenomenal chasing debut after 236 days away and relished the good ground to demolish his field by 24 lengths at Warwick. Backed up that performance with another impressive victory at Stratford, winning by 19 lengths and was only 6 lengths behind the talented Hermes Allen at Newbury last time. Merits huge respect and could pick up his first win in graded company.
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BOURBALI
Had excuses when pulling up on chasing bow, he wasted little time getting back in the winners enclosure around here. Bar getting low at one of his fences, this sixyear-old jumped professionally and he defied the hot favourite and deserves respect after that 22 length victory.
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THIRD RACE
THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
1.55
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £54000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £23533, 2nd £9661, 3rd £4833, 4th £2414. (Penalty Value £30753) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 79 runners, 10%) runs MASTER CHEWY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs MASTER CHEWY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOUL ICON trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 120 miles.
colours no
2m
horse
age
st-lb
1
BOURBALI (FR) (30) 4242-P1 C
6
11-4
2
MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (25) 600-122 D BF
6
11-4
3
NICKLE BACK (IRE) (26) 562-112
7
11-4
4
SOUL ICON (GB) (34) 1P0-14U D
6
11-4
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) Brendan Powell J O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwho,havinghadhischasingdebutcurtailedwithaslippedsaddleatExeter,producedanaccurateroundofjumping enroutetorunningoutareadywinneroversole-rivalFirstStreetatthistrack(18f,soft,9/2)lastmonth.Opentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA129
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl (IRE) James Best J O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWHas looked a real natural since sent chasing, winning handicaps atWarwick and Stratford (both at around 2 1/2m on good/heavy) with minimum fuss in recentmonths.Ranacrackeruppedingradewhenrunner-uptoHermesAllenatNewburyearlierthismonthandnosurpriseshouldhegoonebetter. TFRHHHHH BHA147
Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl Harry Kimber J O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWRealsuccessstoryinhandicaphurdles,addinganothervictorytohistallyonreturnatFontwell(19.2f)inOctober.Backinahoodforhischasingdebut andprobablywouldhavewonbutfordepartinglateonatWincanton(15.7f)justunder5weeksagobutthisrepresentsasteepriseinclass. TFRHHIII BHA129 2022: BOOTHILL (IRE) 7 11 4 Jonathan Burke 7-4 (Harry Fry) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Nickle Back (IRE), 15-8 Master Chewy (IRE), 12-1 Bourbali (FR), 16-1 Soul Icon (GB) A potential match between NICKLE BACK and Master Chewy, with marginal preference for the former who has looked a real natural since sent chasing and Sarah Humphrey’s 7-y-o can make it 3-4 in this sphere. It’s tough to ascertain what PLAY SMARTER Bourbali has achieved over fences so far, but with improvement on the cards, he could well profit should the main protagonists fluff their lines. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NICKLE BACK (IRE) 2.MASTER CHEWY (IRE) 3.BOURBALI (FR)
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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B James Hoare Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsinceswitchingtochasing,scoringondebutatAintree(15.8f)beforegoodsecondinhandicapoversameC&Dlastmonth.Up6lbforthat narrowmissanddidn’treallyloseanythingindefeatwhenconcedingfirstruntoElixirdeNutzatNewburyearlierthismonth.Evenmoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA140
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DESERT ORCHID DESERT ORCHID THE LIFE STORY THE LIFE STORY
With four King George VI Chase wins to his name at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, Desert Orchid was an integral part of the festive programme at the racecourse and as much a part of Christmas as tinsel, holly and mistletoe. It was, and still is, a career worth paying tribute to. In addition to his four King George wins, he was also successful in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Irish Grand National, the Whitbread Gold Cup, the Victor Chandler Chase and the Tingle Creek, which amazingly came in the same season as his Cheltenham Gold Cup victory. In truth, Desert Orchid was unique - on the day the inaugural Desert Orchid Steeple Chase was held, David Elsworth and Richard Burridge, his trainer and principal owner, were present as part of a memorial service to unveil a plaque next to the life-size statue of Dessie that stands near the parade ring. In total, the ‘people’s champion’ won 34 of his 71 starts, finished runner-up a further seven times and was third on three occasions. He collected £654,066 in prize-money in his 10 seasons on the racetrack before retiring, after which he fulfilled frequent public appearances thanks to his ‘celebrity’ status. Desert Orchid seemed to save his best for Kempton Park with seven victories from 13 starts. Four of the seven wins came in the King George and, as much a showman off the track as he was on it, even in retirement still made the annual Boxing Day trip to Kempton to parade to the packed stands. The Kempton Park story of Dessie, who was trained by Elsworth throughout his career, began with a fall in a novices’ hurdle and ended with a fall when attempting to win the King George for a fifth time. In between, it was all about success. Ironically, his first win here came on Boxing Day in a novices’ hurdle in 1983 – 11 months after his debut fall – before finishing third on his seasonal debut in October 1984 and then runner-up to Browne’s Gazette in the Christmas Hurdle on another festive visit to the course. His only visit of the 1985-86 season saw him fall in a hurdle race on the first start of his campaign, but jockey Simon Sherwood led Dessie to his biggest success here when landing the first of four King George’s in 1986. A chase victory in November 1987 was then followed by second place in the Boxing Day feature behind Nupsala. The second King George arrived in 1988 with Sherwood again on board, before Richard Dunwoody took over the following season, which brought a third King George as well as the Racing Post Chase here in February 1990. By the end of that year, an amazing fourth King George was in the bag. When the 12-year-old fell attempting to win a fifth King George in 1991, connections decided it was time to bring the curtain down on a legend’s career. The horse, clever as ever, had made the decision for his owners – it was time for a life as a celebrity.
ROLL OF HONOUR
Foaled:
April 11, 1979
Big race wins:
Sire:
Grey Mirage
Dam:
Flower Child
King George VI Chase (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990)
Principal Owner:
Richard Burridge
Chivas Regal Cup (1988)
Trainer:
David Elsworth
Whitbread Gold Cup (1988)
Groom:
Janice Coyle
Tingle Creek (1988)
Career
Record
Victor Chandler Chase (1989)
Races:
71
Cheltenham Gold Cup (1989)
Wins:
34
Racing Post Chase (1990)
Gainsborough Chase (1987, 1989)
Win prize-money: £544,238
Irish Grand National (1990)
Win and place prize-money:
Agfa Diamond Chase (1991) £654,066
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DESERT ORCHID CHASE
FIRST RAN IN
2006
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
GRADE 2
EDITEUR DU GITE
RUN OVER THREE MILES
3,219 METRES
12 FENCES TO BE JUMPED
TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF
£100,000
£56,950 TO THE WINNER
10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR HORSE
TRAINER
JOCKEY
2022 EDITEUR DU GITE Gary Moore
Niall Houlihan
2021 SHISHKIN
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
2020 NUBE NEGRA
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
2019 BUN DORAN
Tom George
Jonathan Burke
2018 ALTIOR
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
2017 POLITOLOGUE
Paul Nicholls
Sam Twiston-Davies
2016 Special Tiara
Henry De Bromhead Noel Fehily
2015 SPRINTER SACRE Nicky Henderson 2014 Special Tiara
Nico de Boinville
Henry De Bromhead Barry Geraghty
2013 SIRE DE GRUGY Gary Moore
Jamie Moore
TRAINER: GARY MOORE JOCKEY: NIALL HOULIHAN OWNER: THE PRESTON FAMILY, FRIENDS & T JACOBS A surprise yet superb winner of last year’s Desert Orchid Chase, Editeur Du Gite proved his class to become the highest price winner of this race since its inaugural running in 2006. Getting into a lovely rhythm out front in the hands of Niall Houlihan, albeit jumping slightly left, he set a good gallop on his way to routing the opposition by 13 lengths. Going from pillar to post, it was an impressive performance. The odds-on favourite Edwardstone aided the winner by chucking Tom Cannon off at the fifth, which left the Dan Skelton-trained Nube Negra back in second. He showed signs of a smart form on numerous occasions in the past and ran well of a mark of 153 in the Grand Annual. This was no doubt a career best though before following up in the Clarence House Chase, defying both Edwardstone and Energumene.
7/12 4/12 9/12 WINNING FAVOURITES
CONTESTED THE TINGLE CREEK
RATED 156 OR HIGHER
KEY CONTENDERS BOOTHILL
A bumper winner here in 2020, Boothill has really kicked on this season with two successes at Ascot. He confirmed his self as a really progressive type by making it 3-3 in handicap chases and looks worth chancing back in graded company. Looks the one to beat here.
HHHHH EDITEUR DU GITE An impressive winner of this race 12 months ago, Editeur Du Gite was a surprise winner at 28/1 and could be worth chancing again here. The Clarence House Chase winner has proved just how good he can be when rallying past Edwardstone and he is a very likable frontrunner who could give this field the slip.
HHHH ELIXIR DE NUTZ A very impressive performance off topweight at Newbury last time out, giving away a lot of weight, Elixir De Nutz has now won two on the bounce. This season’s Haldon Gold Cup winner has looked a class act this year and this lovely grey could complete his hat-trick here.
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LEADING TRAINER
SPRINTER SACRE
NICKY HENDERSON
NINE-TIME GRADE 1 WINNER
5 WINNERS
FOURTH RACE
THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (GBB RACE)
2.30
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)
J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 136 runners, 15%) runs NUBE NEGRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs NUBE NEGRA FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2013 and 2022. The stable runs EDITEUR DU GITE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRANGE WALK trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.
colours no
S Sponsor Br Breeding
2m
horse
age
st-lb
1
EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (38) 1144-54 CD
9
11-12
2
BOOTHILL (IRE) (32) 2123-11 CD
8
11-11
3
ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (25) 202-511 C D
9
11-9
4
NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (18) 3/12P-34 CD
9
11-8
5
MALYSTIC (GB) (32) 1401-60 D
9
10-13
6
GRANGE WALK (IRE) (25) 0-22436 D
8
10-9
Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) Niall Houlihan (3) J O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBold-jumpingfront-runnerdevelopedintoahigh-classchaserlastterm,landingthiscontest(whennotahandicap)andtheClarenceHouse Chase.Littleshowin2outingsthisseason,thoughhasashadetoproveatpresentforallhispeakformwouldseehimamajorplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA159
Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverfences lastterm including Grade 2Wayward Lad overC&D and betterthan everin landing valuable back-to-backAscot handicaps (at 16.7f)this season. Likeabletype can continue on an upward curve. TFRHHHHH BHA158 Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR) Brendan Powell J O Mr Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasreturnedbetterthaneverthisseason,supplementinghisHaldonGoldCupsuccesswithanothervictoryina6-runnerhandicapchase atNewbury(16.4f,goodtosoft)25daysago.Thatcontestplayedtohisstrengthsbuthe’sfoolishtodiscountgivenhiscurrentform. TFRHHHHI BHA156 Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed very short odds to win his second Shloer Chase last season before chasing home Editeur du Gite of the previous renewal ofthis contest. No showin bettercompanyso farthis season but his mark does drawthe eye. TFRHHHII BHA155 Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen Nico de Boinville J O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven Peter Niven, Malton T B Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart P D Niven Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCappedafine2022/23seasonwiththisthirdwinofthecampaignatAyr(16.5f)inApril.Failedtocomeonforhisreturnwhenfinishing welldownthefield behind Boothill inhandicap chaseatAscot(16.8f, goodtosoft) 32days ago. Hood nowgoeson. TFRHHIII BHA146 Br Ch g Thewayyouare (USA) - A Woman In Love Kielan Woods J O Mr Edward Gleeson John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T B Mr Edward Gleeson TIMEFORM VIEWLanded Grade B Handicap at Gowran in March and shaped betterthan the bare result when sixth of12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17f, soft) 25 days ago, still holding everychance at 2 out. Handicapperlooksto have him about right,though. TFRHHHII BHA142
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) 8 11 2 Niall Houlihan 28-1 (Gary Moore) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: EDITEUR DU GITE: Following its run on 19/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Boothill (IRE), 3-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 10-3 Nube Negra (SPA), 5-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), 20-1 Malystic (GB), Grange Walk (IRE) BOOTHILL has already landed a pair of hot Ascot handicaps this season and Harry Fry’s gelding can progress further, with only a 3lb rise for his latest success looking more than manageable. Elixir de Nutz arrives here in the form of his life and also can’t PLAY SMARTER be discounted, whilst Editeur du Gite, who won the corresponding contest last season, looks on a fair mark if able to return to anywhere near his best form. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOOTHILL (IRE) 2.ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) 3.EDITEUR DU GITE (FR)
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3.09
J Jockey T Trainer
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (50 wins from 228 runners, 22%) runs TWEED SKIRT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (11 wins from 40 runners, 28%) runs TWEED SKIRT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE LITTLE YANK trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.
colours no
S Sponsor Br Breeding
3m
horse
age
st-lb
1
TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (33) 460-022 C D BF
8
12-0
2
ENRILO (FR) (59) P/FP6F-4 C D
9
11-12
3
TWEED SKIRT (GB) (41) 11344-U C
6
11-10
4
HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (21) 5-5P6F1 D
6
11-6
5
UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) (33) 52P-5FU 7
11-6
6
THE LITTLE YANK (IRE) (18) 0044P4
8
11-4
7
DALAMOI (IRE) (18) 12F01-P C BF
6
11-4
8
STRICTLYADANCER (IRE) (39) 1P4/-640 D
9
10-13
Br B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) Stan Sheppard J O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Cyril O’Hara Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 but has subsequently acquitted himself well in a number of strong handicaps. Positivestarttothisseasonwhenrunner-uplast2starts,beatenonlybyasubsequentwinneratAscotlastmonth.Needsconsidering. TFRHHHHH BHA137 Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) Angus Cheleda (5) J O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWSmart sort at his best and has slipped downthe weights, but farmore lettersthan numbers in his recent form figures and can’t really be viewed as a reliable betting proposition at present. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br B m Martaline - Theatre Girl Nico de Boinville J O Just Four Men with Rose Tinted Glasses Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Goldford Stud Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumper/hurdleswinnerwhoimprovedwhenlandinghandicapshere(20.5f)andWincantonswitchedtofences last season. Held form afterand unseated beforethe racetook shape at Market Rasen on return. Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA133 Br B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Mickael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 2 starts over fences last season, making all in small-field novice handicaps at Exeter and Cheltenham. Wentthrough a quiet spell afterbut backto form oflate, resuming winningways at Ludlow3weeks ago. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA129
Br B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) Rex Dingle J O The Morestead Pres Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Kevin Talbot Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Cheltenham last November and shaped as if back in form last 2 starts before falling/unseating. Others look bettertreated. TFRHHHII BHA129 Br B g Westerner - Long Walk Home (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Bitview Partnership John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T B Patrick & Morgan Cahalan TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up and below form 3 of last 4 starts. Others make more appeal. TFRHHHII BHA127
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Dalamine (FR) James Best J O Mrs Nikki Ead Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Dragonbet, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRealchasingtypewhocreatedanexcellentimpressionwhenscoringondebutinthisspherehere(20.5f)lasttermandfollowed thatwith a good effort in defeat at Chepstow. Disappointed since (walk overat Newbury),though, including on return. TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Feale Dancer (IRE) Nick Scholfield J O Encore Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T B John Hayes NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Hat-trick winner over fences 2 years ago. Best effort this season having missed 21 months when respectable fourth at Cheltenham. Not so good there following month so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA122
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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: REMASTERED 9 12 1 Tom Scudamore 11-2 (David Pipe) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), 9-2 Hidden Heroics (FR), 11-2 Tweed Skirt (GB), 7-1 Dalamoi (IRE), 8-1 Strictlyadancer (IRE), 10-1 Enrilo (FR), 14-1 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 18-1 The Little Yank (IRE) TEA CLIPPER has dropped to a handy mark and looks ready to end his losing run after his good second at Ascot last month. Hidden Heroics is back in the groove now and PLAY SMARTER rates the main threat ahead of Tweed Skirt. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEA CLIPPER (IRE) 2.HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) 3.TWEED SKIRT
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3.40
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8745, 2nd £4371, 3rd £2187, 4th £1093, 5th £546, 6th £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60)
J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (21 wins from 136 runners, 15%) runs MARTHA BRAE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs LASSUE WEIGHTWATCHER: EMMPRESSIVE LADY won off a handicap mark of 124, her rating is now down 7lb to 117. LONGEST TRAVELLER: EMMPRESSIVE LADY trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 264 miles.
colours no
S Sponsor Br Breeding
3m 121y
horse
age
st-lb
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HOLLY HARTINGO (IRE) (32) 130/3-P3
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Br B m Passing Glance - Apple Days Bradley Roberts (5) J O The Tweed Clad Fossils Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mrs F. Marriott Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who took this prize 12 months ago. Posted an encouraging chase debut over shorter trip at Worcester in October and in the picture now back overthe smaller obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA136 Br B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR) Mr Charlie Case (7) J O Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury T B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Registered a fifth career success with battling victory in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good) 32 days ago. In the mix once more despite taking a 3lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Harringay Harry Skelton J O Mrs R. Vaughan Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent in handicaps last season, including a win at Hereford (25f) in March, and posted a solid third of 5 to Coquelicot in Listed mares event over C&D 30 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA123
Br B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) J O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2mwinninghurdlerforSamCurlinginIrelandlasttermwhogotbackontrackuppedintrip when second of 5 in handicap here (24.5f, soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA120
Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Clear Racing Susan Gardner, Longdown T B Mr C. Johnson Woodhayes Stud, Clear Financial Advice Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time hurdle winner, including in this in 2021, but she arrives out of sorts, returned to hurdling when beating only one at Ffos Las last month. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA117
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Annie Fleetwood Jack Hogan (3) J O Mr Walid Marzouk Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr Rupert Nuttall Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwho is progressingwell inthis sphere, scoring at Ludlowand Chepstowbefore posting an excellent 3/4-length third of7to Midnightreflection in handicap hurdle atAscot (23.5f, good) 32 days ago. Merits consideration once more. TFRHHHHI BHA115 Br B m Well Chosen - Hazel Toi (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O The HHH Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles scorerin 2021/22 but lightlyraced since. Failedto fire intwo runs overfences at Huntingdon this winter and back in this sphere with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA115 Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Robert Dunne J O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Mr Richard Busher NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinning hurdlerin Ireland forPaul Nolan but she’s offered forhercurrentyard, last of5 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 18 days ago. Back up in trip with something to find. TFRHHIII BHA111
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Br Ch m Martaline - La Bombonera (FR) Miss Victoria Malzard (5) J O Mr A. Taylor Harry Derham, Newbury T B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWHas developed a good partnership with herjockey, completing a hat-trick at Fontwell (25.7f) inJune. On hersecond outing forher currenttrainer, gave herrunning againwhenfifth atMarketRasen (23.1f) lasttime and sheshouldbethereabouts once more. TFRHHHII BHA110 Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Gaye Memories Ben Poste J O Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland T B The Beeches Stud Ltd Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdlerwhohastakenastepforwardinhandicapsthisseason,scoringatMarketRasenbeforeverygoodsecondof7 atAintree(24.7f, heavy) 18days ago.Anotherbold showing is onthecardsdespite being 2lbout ofthehandicap. TFRHHHHH BHA108
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J O Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, justifying cramped odds when landing a mares’ maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) inApril. Made a respectable reappearancethere and riddentoo aggressivelyatAscot since. Can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA107 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: GLIMPSE OF GALA 6 10 11 Bradley Roberts 4-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Stewards Note: EMMPRESSIVE LADY: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Glimpse of Gala (GB), 6-1 Midnightreflection (GB), Lassue (GB), Gaye Legacy (IRE), 7-1 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 8-1 Fortuna Ligna (IRE), 16-1 Martha Brae (GB), Jersey Lady (FR), 28-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE), 40-1 Holly Hartingo (IRE), Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) GAYE LEGACY arrives on the up and is taken to quickly resume winning ways despite being 2lb “wrong” in the weights given she still has few miles on the clock. Lassue is PLAY SMARTER another mare going the right way so she rates the chief danger, although last year’s winner Glimpse of Gala seems sure to have a say too along with the reliable Martha Brae. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAYE LEGACY (IRE) 2.LASSUE 3.GLIMPSE OF GALA
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.45 - THE LADBROKES BOOST YOUR ODDS ON RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the fifth £666. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 12 entries, at £110. - Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (Penalty Value £11618.20) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE ladbrokeslive.co.uk TO WIN FREE MUSIC TICKETS ‘INTRODUCTORY’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 13 entries at £150. - Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.55 - THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £30753 to the winning horse The second to receive £11539, the third £5778 and the fourth £2878. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £270 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-forage or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2024. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £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. (24 Hour Declarations apply to this race) 10 entries at £270. - Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23533; Second £9661; Third £4833; Fourth £2414. (Penalty Value £30753) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (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 yrs old 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. December 26th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2024. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £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. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 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 11 entries, at £500. - Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.09 - THE LADBROKES GET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £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. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 1 at £50 and 13 at £250. Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE LADBROKES FANZONE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657 and the sixth £327. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 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 16 entries, 5 at £22 and 11 at £110. - Closed December 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 46
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